Conversation Piece Podcast

🕯️ This Week’s Conversation: Mid-Cycle Map Rigging with Sen. Andrea HunleyIn this urgent conversation, Indiana State Senator Andrea Hunley breaks down the push to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps mid-cycle. We unpack what triggered this attempt, why it has more to do with DC politics than Hoosier interests, how gerrymandering works in practice, and what constituents can do right now to protect fair representation.A clear, accessible, and empowering explainer for anyone trying to understand the stakes of Indiana’s redistricting fight.Learn more about Andrea’s work here.🌸 Mentioned in this EpisodeIndiana General Assembly (IGA) websiteIndiana Voters websiteLearn more about redistricting💭 Question of the WeekWhat musician/musical act do people NEED to hear before they leave this mortal plane?My next guest is real cool. Stay tuned 👀*This is a special presentation of episode 005 of From the Kitchen Table, host Patrick Armstrong's audio-only, Substack exclusive show. Listen and subscribe for free.* (00:00) - – Welcome & Setup (02:32) - – Why Indiana Is Redrawing Maps Mid-Cycle (05:07) - – What Redistricting Normally Looks Like (06:18) - – The DC Pressure Behind This Attempt (10:04) - – Indiana Is More Purple Than People Think (12:29) - – How Gerrymandering Works (District 46 Example) (17:10) - – Could This Backfire Politically? (20:41) - – Rules Being Broken to Make This Happen (23:16) - – How Fast This Could Move & Why Timing Matters (25:08) - – What Hoosiers Can Do Right Now

On this episode of The Open Door, Amber Gyselinck-Snyder, founder of Lapis Lily Market and Trinket Club Indy, stops by the studio to talk about trinkets, creativity, community building, and the joy of tiny cute things. Amber shares her journey from vintage seller and wholesaler to opening her first storefront and cultivating a growing community of makers, collectors, and curious creatives.Learn more about Lapis Lily Market: https://lapislilymarket.com/Connect with Trinket Club Indy: https://www.instagram.com/trinketclubindy/Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/Produced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee ProductionsEngineered and mixed by: Popular RaptureMusic by: Mandog (00:00) - – Welcome to The Open Door (00:47) - – Meet Amber Gyselinck-Snyder (01:10) - – What is Lapis Lily Market? (01:25) - – Inside the Space Lounge & Trinket Club (02:04) - – A lifetime of loving miniatures (02:24) - – Building a storefront after 8 years in retail (03:03) - – What Amber loves about having her own shop (03:56) - – How Trinket Club started (04:14) - – Watching the community evolve (04:48) - – What counts as a “trinket”? (05:33) - – Favorite trinkets & the cat parasite (06:20) - – Buying collections & finding inspiration (07:13) - – What makes a collection? (08:07) - – Patrick’s own collections (08:36) - – Events at Trinket Club (09:14) - – “No limits” creativity & upcoming ideas (09:31) - – What Indianapolis means to Amber (10:28) - – How to support Lapis Lily Market (11:05) - – Closing thoughts

Recorded August 2025 -- For the third installment of In Conversation With, Patrick sits down with Chreece Festival Director and multidisciplinary creative Jane Sun Kim for a vulnerable, energizing conversation about community, creativity, curation, identity, and the decade-long evolution of Indianapolis’ premier independent hip-hop festival. Together they explore affirmation, failure, representation, and what it truly takes to build spaces where artists can grow and thrive.Connect with Jane: https://www.instagram.com/vulturesonly/Learn more about Chreece: https://www.chreeceaf.com/Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/Produced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Apicem StudiosEngineered by: Popular Rapture (00:00) - — Welcome & Giveaway (00:37) - — Introducing Jane Sun Kim (01:27) - — Gratitude, Teamwork & Festival Week Emotions (02:09) - — Jane’s Upbringing & Rediscovering Creativity (03:52) - — Affirmation, Failure & Finding Your People (06:00) - — Family Stories, Music, Assimilation & Creative Roots (12:05) - — Taking the Leap Into Art School (17:21) - — Ego, Growth & Redefining Success (23:54) - — What It Really Means to Curate (29:00) - — Learning the Festival From the Ground Up (35:15) - — Emotional Labor, Artists & Festival Leadership (43:11) - — Sustainability, Burnout & Post-Festival Reality (46:58) - — Local Lineup Love & Bringing Audrey Nuna (53:35) - — Identity, Representation & Choosing Headliners (57:42) - — Closing & Audience Q&A

Dr. Austin Dean Ashford, a brand-new Indianapolis transplant, multi-disciplinary creative, and performer at this year’s Chreece festival, talks about hip hop as community practice, why festivals matter to the city, how creativity builds connection, and why you shouldn’t forget the doctor.Tap in with the Dr.: https://www.austindeanashford.com/bioArtists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, their musical stylings, and more, from Chreece Media Day. Shout out to the Chreece team for having us.Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/Produced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - — Introductions (00:21) - — Becoming a Transplant (00:39) - — Discovering Chreece (00:54) - — First Time at Chreece (01:26) - — Why Chreece Matters (02:03) - — What Hip Hop Gives Us (02:22) - — The Performance (02:40) - — What He Brings to the Stage (03:13) - — Why You Should Pull Up (03:33) - — How to Support

On this episode of The Open Door, self-advocacy strategist Nora Elder stops by the studio to explore what self-advocacy truly means, how core values shape our decisions, and how Nora’s “Choose the Marble” practice helped her leave corporate life and build a purpose-driven business.Learn more about Nora's work: https://choosethemarble.com/The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024.Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/Produced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee ProductionsEngineered and mixed by: Popular RaptureMusic by: Mandog (00:00) - — Welcome to The Open Door + Episode Setup (01:02) - — Meet Nora Elder: Self-Advocacy Strategist (01:35) - — The “Choose the Marble” Story (04:20) - — What Self-Advocacy Really Means (05:36) - — Core Values: Why They Matter (06:20) - — Skills of Self-Advocacy: Boundaries, Saying No, Negotiation (07:48) - — Nora’s Four Core Values (10:13) - — How She Helps Clients Discover Their Values (13:21) - — Community, Women’s Networks, and Support Systems (19:17) - — What Nora Is Building in Year Two (Workshops + Speaking)

On this episode of Conversation Piece, designer, creator, and business strategist Navi Kaur stops by the studio to talk about her journey from watching Dragon Ball Z as a kid in India to helping build The Normies — an Indianapolis-based creative community and reaction channel with nearly 1 million subscribers. She dives into her path from immigrant student to financial officer, how The Normies grew from friends watching Game of Thrones to a full-scale business, and what it takes to sustain creativity, community, and leadership in digital media.Connect with Navi: https://instagram.com/nerdy_nav/Check out The Normies: https://thenormies.com/Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Markéta, Rana, Blake Roebuck, and The Normies’ editing team for their creativity, care, and community spirit.Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/Produced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee ProductionsEngineered and mixed by: Popular RaptureMusic by: Mandog (00:00) - – Year of Community (01:05) - – Introducing Navi Kaur (02:00) - – How Navi met her friend group through Game of Thrones (04:08) - – Early love for anime and manga (06:04) - – Immigrating to America and finding identity through pop culture (08:24) - – Discovering manga at the library and bonding with siblings (09:52) - – From reading to reacting: The artistry of anime adaptation (11:10) - – Sub vs. dub: why both matter (12:00) - – Meeting The Normies crew (14:03) - – The first reaction video and how it all began (17:09) - – Building community through shared fandoms (20:14) - – When The Normies became a real business (22:19) - – Learning HR, payroll, and leadership on the fly (25:15) - – The evolution of scheduling, team roles, and creative flow (28:47) - – Letting go of control and trusting the team (30:37) - – Decision-making, leadership, and “no more ties” (31:32) - – A day in the life at The Normies studio (35:21) - – How new shows get added to the lineup (37:31) - – Staying in Indianapolis and why it works (40:57) - – On burnout, winter blues, and cost of living (44:28) - – Balancing creative and financial roles (46:33) - – Finding peace in nature and local trails (49:14) - – Give Em Their Flowers (50:36) - – On community, connection, and gratitude

T.G.I.FREE, an Indianapolis hip-hop artist and Chreece veteran, reflects on what performing at the festival means for the local scene, why it’s a marker of validation for artists, and how his signature songs “Set You Free” and “Big Free” capture his energy, conviction, and pride in his craft.Connect with T.G.I.FREE: https://linktr.ee/Iamtgifree/Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, their musical stylings, and more, from Chreece Media Day. Shout out to the Chreece team for having us.Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/Produced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios

In this episode of The Open Door, Kia Wright, founder of Voices Corporation, stops by the studio to talk about healing-centered engagement, empowering youth, and building community through art, trust, and care. Learn more about VOICES Corp: https://voicescorp.org/The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024.Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/Produced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee ProductionsEngineered and mixed by: Popular RaptureMusic by: Mandog (00:00) - — Welcome to The Open Door and introduction (01:00) - — Kia on balancing parenthood, marriage, and leadership (02:30) - — Founding Voices Corporation and early beginnings (04:00) - — Healing through art and merging creativity with justice (05:00) - — Listening to youth and building trust in community (07:00) - — Defining community and what Indianapolis means to Kia (09:00) - — Growth and change in Indy’s creative and civic landscape (10:30) - — Housing insecurity and mental health advocacy (12:00) - — New programs: youth-led mental health, housing, and leadership (13:30) - — How to get involved and access Voices’ programs (14:00) - — Kia’s advice for those seeking help: “Just ask.”

Lillian Barkes, co-founder and CEO of Listen to Our Future, joins Patrick to talk about community, creativity, and connection in Indianapolis — from the need for more third spaces to why downtown’s corners deserve a friendly competition.Learn more about Listen to Our Future: https://listentoourfuture.com Learn more about La Parada Restaurant: https://www.laparadaindy.com/ Learn more about the Indy Cultural Trail: https://indyculturaltrail.orgThe People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspectives on Indianapolis.Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - – Meet Lillian Barkes: Founder of Listen to Our Future (00:33) - – What makes Indianapolis special (00:48) - – Building bridges between communities (01:40) - – The need for more third spaces (02:21) - – Misconceptions about downtown Indy (03:06) - – Exploring Indy’s Cultural Trail (03:24) - – Favorite local spot: La Parada (04:04) - – Lillian’s idea: “Battle of the Corners” (04:43) - – About Listen to Our Future and how to support

Hip hop artist Joosi Got Bars reflects on her journey performing at Chreece—from early features to headlining her own set—sharing gratitude, growth, and her drive to keep “pushing limits until something happens.”Connect with Joosi: https://instagram.com/joosi_got_bars/ Check out DRAMATIC (The Mixtape): https://joosigotbars.bandcamp.com/album/dramaticArtists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, their musical stylings, and more, from Chreece Media Day. Shout out to the Chreece team for having us.Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/Produced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - – Introductions from the West Side (00:36) - – Growing from Features to Full Sets (01:09) - – First Solo Set and the Power of the Crowd (01:42) - – Where to Catch Joosi at Chreece (02:01) - – Speaking Success into Existence (02:50) - – Pushing Limits Until Something Happens

In this episode of the People's Perspectives on Indy, local podcaster Michael Zarick shares his love for Indy’s community spirit, a vision for walkable, transit-first growth, and a tagline for downtown: “massive potential, incredible opportunity.” Connect with Michael + Third Space Indy: https://thirdspaceindy.com/The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspectives on Indianapolis.Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - – Introducing Michael Zarick (00:36) - – What He Loves About Indianapolis (01:30) - – A City Built by People Who Care (02:11) - – The Case for Transit, Density, Walkability (03:21) - – Three Words for Downtown (03:46) - – First Time on the Circle: “I’m in a city now” (04:17) - – Current Favorites & Restaurant List (04:50) - – Downtown Tagline: “Massive Potential, Incredible Opportunity” (05:13) - – Where to Follow & Support Michael

On this episode of Artists On Chreece, Rhetoryk reflects on performing at Chreece, the importance of platforms that uplift local hip-hop in Indianapolis, and the community that inspires his artistry. Check out Rhetoryk's latest work! Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, their musical stylings, and more, from Chreece Media Day. Shout out to the Chreece team for having us.Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - – Introductions & Roots on the West Side (00:29) - – First Chreece Memories and Confidence Boost (01:10) - – Why Chreece Matters to Indy Hip-Hop (01:31) - – The Song to Know: Wisdom (02:16) - – Wildfire Performance & The Supergroup (02:53) - – Where to Find Rhetoryk and What’s Next

In this episode of the People's Perspectives on Indy, Zina Kumok—an Indy-based financial advisor—shares her pride in neighborhood identity, love for Irvington’s historic charm, and her hopes for better parks and more locally inviting downtown spaces in Indianapolis.Connect with Zina: https://www.instagram.com/advisorzina/The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspectives on Indianapolis.Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - – Meet Zina: Financial Advisor & Irvington Resident (00:36) - – What She Loves About Indianapolis Neighborhoods (01:19) - – Irvington’s History and Community Pride (02:00) - – Why the City Needs Better Parks (02:59) - – Thoughts on Downtown Infrastructure (03:46) - – Three Words for Downtown (04:08) - – Misconceptions About Downtown Indy (04:49) - – A Tagline for Downtown Indianapolis (05:09) - – Authentic Voices, Honest Opinions

In this bonus “after hours” episode, Patrick and John reflect on running, community, and the evolving energy of The Podcast Lab—where creative conversations have spawned some really cool opportunities. Connect with Patrick: https://instagram.com/patrickintheworld/Connect with John: https://instagram.com/johnoverton/Shout out to the Indy Arts Council for sponsoring this episode. Did you know October is National Arts and Humanities Month? Well Indy Arts Council and Indiana Humanities are coming together to celebrate and raise awareness of their collective impact on the region’s culture, economy, and quality of life. They're shining a spotlight on the meaningful arts and humanities programming that happens across the Indianapolis region and in Indiana’s 92 counties — not just this month, but all year long. Learn more at indyarts.org.Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Francis Nwosu / Prxper StandardsEngineered and mixed by: Popular RaptureMusic by: Mandog (00:00) - – Warming Up & Behind the Scenes (02:00) - – Finding Joy in Running (03:20) - – Track & Field Memories (05:15) - – Building the Podcast Lab (06:40) - – Creating Community & Audience Energy (07:20) - – Upcoming “In Conversation With” Events (08:30) - – Closing Thoughts: After Hours Vibes

On this episode of Artists On Chreece, DisTinct drops by to share his pride in Indy’s music scene, his passion for discovery through Chreece, and invites fans to catch his high-energy set packed with surprises and signature sounds.Connect with DisTinct: https://www.instagram.com/distinct3rd/Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, their musical stylings, and more, from Chreece Media Day. Shout out to the Chreece team for having us.Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - — Introductions (00:37) - — Why Chreece Matters (01:21) - — Venue & Lineup (01:38) - — Distinct’s Catalog & Sound (02:18) - — Why You Should Pull Up (02:56) - — Where to Find Distinct

In this episode of The Open Door, Jacob Chaves stops by to talk about creativity, food, and how Indianapolis helped him find both his artistic voice and his community.Learn more about Jake's work with Pattern Indy: https://patternindy.com/The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024.Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Ziad Hefni / Apicem StudiosEngineered and mixed by: Popular RaptureMusic by: Mandog (00:00) - – Welcome to The Open Door (01:10) - – From McCordsville to Indy (02:35) - – The Beauty of Rural Indiana (03:40) - – Falling in Love with Food & Design (05:08) - – The Craft of Italian Cooking (06:19) - – Ribs and Roots (07:33) - – Balancing Art and Work (09:18) - – Making Time for Creativity (13:04) - – Finding Community in Indianapolis (15:05) - – Ways to Support

Duane "Stretch" Thalley reflects on the spirit of Indianapolis, urging deeper collaboration between creatives and city leaders while reminding us that true community means always doing more than what’s expected.Connect with Follow D$ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/followdmoneypod/The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspectives on Indianapolis.Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - - Meet Stretch (00:50) - - What He Loves About the City (01:20) - - Defining Indianapolis Culture (02:07) - - Collaboration and Liberation (02:30) - - Describing Downtown Indy (03:11) - - Favorite Downtown Spot (03:34) - - Hidden Gem: The Saint Shack (04:04) - - Misconceptions About Downtown (04:22) - - The Stretch Tagline for the City (04:52) - - How to Support Stretch and His Work

“If you’re a fan of really quality music with jazz, R&B, soul, and hip hop—pull up.”On this episode of Artists on Chreece, Casper Merci shares his journey from attending Chreece as a teenager to performing with a full band, celebrating community, collaboration, and the creative force of The Sutherland Collective that helped shape his sound.Connect with Casper Merci: https://www.instagram.com/caspermerci/Connect with The Sutherland Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thesutherlandcollective/Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, their musical stylings, and more, from Chreece Media Day. Shout out to the Chreece team for having us.Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios (00:00) - – Introduction: Tomorrow Bookstore Sponsor (00:23) - – Meet Casper Merci (00:47) - – First Chreece Memories (01:13) - – The Early Days and Indy’s Hip-Hop Scene (01:32) - – Performing with a Full Band at White Rabbit (01:47) - – About His Album Civilian (02:23) - – Why You Should Pull Up to His Show (03:02) - – Shoutout to The Sutherland Collective

In this episode, Ash & Elm Cider founder Andréa Homoya stops by the studio to explore identity, risk-taking, leadership, and self-care—uncovering how community, courage, and creativity fuel her life and business.Learn more about Ash & Elm Cider: https://ashandelmcider.com/Follow Amanda in Indy: https://www.instagram.com/amandainindy/This episode is sponsored by Tomorrow Bookstore. Do you like good books? How about good people? Or both? If that’s you, then make sure you check out Tomorrow Bookstore, a general interest shop in the heart of downtown Indy, focused on global and immigrant stories, independent publishers, and works in translation. Tomorrow hosts book clubs, author events, small business pop ups, and more. Go see for yourself at 882 Mass Ave, or follow along on social media at @tomorrowbookstore. Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Amanda Gibson!Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Francis Nwosu / Prxper StandardsEngineered and mixed by: Popular RaptureMusic by: Mandog (00:01) - — Intro & Welcome (00:02) - — Growing Up Overseas (00:05) - — Finding Identity & Outsider Perspective (00:11) - — Taking Big Swings and Not Fearing Failure (00:16) - — Building Ash & Elm (00:22) - — Balancing Business and Parenthood (00:28) - — Leadership Lessons from COVID (00:33) - — The Hardest Parts of Running a Business (00:39) - — Community and Autumn Tidings Festival (00:50) - — Skincare, Self-Care, and Self-Worth (00:52) - — Looking Ahead: Writing, Reflection, and Renewal

On this episode of In Conversation With, Taelor Carmine, owner of BODHI Thai Bistro, discusses her family’s journey from Thailand to Indianapolis, the roots of BODHI, and how tradition, patience, and resilience built one of the country’s most celebrated restaurants. From July 2025.Check out BODHI: https://www.bodhi-indy.com/In Conversation With is our monthly live show where we bring our conversations about Indianapolis out of the studio and into the street. For the rest of 2025, we'll be partnering with Tinker Street restaurant to provide incredible meals to accompany our conversations and with draft creative space to host us (except for October, more on that later!). If you're interested in supporting these events, please email Patrick Armstrong: patrick@conversationpiecepod.comGet tickets to our next In Conversation With, featuring Indy Reads CEO Ruba Marshood: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-conversation-with-ruba-marshood-tickets-1628949564999 Support the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.Connect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTokProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mikey Levine (01:00) - — The Beginning of a Dream (06:30) - — Finding Home in Indiana (09:00) - — Food as Family (14:00) - — Defining Thai Cuisine (20:00) - — The Balance of Spice (22:00) - — Building Bodhi During COVID (26:00) - — Cooking with Generations (32:00) - — The Story Behind Every Dish (36:00) - — Recognition and Reflection (41:00) - — Staying Grounded in Success (45:00) - — Lessons in Patience and Humility (51:00) - — What Rest Looks Like (54:00) - — How to Support Bodhi