In this episode Sophia sits down with representatives Kaya Littleturtle and Madison Phillips, as we discuss the North Carolina Museum of History's 25th annual celebration of African American History. We discuss what they are most excited about this years exhibit, the excellent performers attending, as well as how important it is for us to remember our history and our roots in order to break the cyclical nature of history!

In this episode of Oak City Move Sophs sits down with Avery Hobgood, a volunteer at Read and Feed, a non-profit that helps kids learn literature while also getting food to help them and their families. Listen as Avery explains the many different parts and surprises of Read and Feed, raising awareness about food insecurity and how it can connect to children learning, as well as what listeners can do to join in and help out!

In this episode of Oak City Move, Sophs talks to Meg Carpenter, a director of the Note in the Pocket foundation. Note in the Pocket strives to provide families and children in need with clothes that make them feel like their best selves. They strive to protect the dignity and identity of these families by making sure every article of clothing is in great conditions and even try and match certain colors or superheroes to the children that love them. They work with a lot of other nonprofit groups in the area to make sure that needs are met and even practice excellent sustainability by recycling clothes that dont live up to standards. Listen for more information and to hear this amazing conversation about how to help those in need.

In this episode Sophs talks with Alicia Carlucci, founded and head of Friends of the Wake Counter Animal Center, a nonprofit that helps fund the Wake County Animal Center and find animals forever homes. They go over the different programs that the FWCAC provides to the center and how it helps to educate the community and fundraise so senior and ill animals have a chance at finding their forever home! Listen to learn how you can help find animals forever homes in wake county!!

Check out the newest episode of Oak City Move where Sophs chats with one of the student leaders of CYC at NC State. Listen to here how Consult Your Community helps small businesses around Raleigh as well as prepare students for careers! There is also a BONUS CLIPPP of EV interviewing the Assistant Commissioner for Western North Carolina Kaleb Rathbone as he tells us about the importance of agriculture in a developing Raleigh and North Carolina and NC State's fair in this support of agriculture, education and accessibility.

In this episode of Oak City Move, I sit down with Shari Díaz and Matt White, the co-producers of the Oak City Comedy Festival, North Carolina’s only multi-day stand-up festival. We dive into the behind-the-scenes challenges of creating and sustaining a comedy festival, from booking talent to building community. Shari and Matt share stories about the growing bonds between acts over the years, and how curating a diverse lineup has become the heart of the festival’s mission. Tune in for a look at how comedy, resilience, and representation come together on the Oak City stage.

In this episode of Oak City Move, Sophs sits down with Kai Riedl, the director of the Slingshot Festival of Electronic Music and Art, to discuss the festival’s origins, its growth into an international phenomenon, and the ever-evolving relationship between music and electronic art. From its humble beginnings, Slingshot has expanded its reach, attracting artists from all over the world and becoming a key player in the global electronic music scene. We dive into how the festival has evolved over the years, exploring its unique blend of art and sound, and the vision behind curating an experience that challenges and inspires attendees.

The conversation also touches on how Slingshot is fostering international collaboration, with more artists coming from outside the U.S. to showcase their work and push the boundaries of both music and visual art. The episode highlights the ongoing dialogue between these creative realms, exploring how they influence each other to shape the future of immersive experiences.

Tune in for an inside look at how Slingshot Festival has become a melting pot for creativity, innovation, and global connection in the world of electronic music and art.

In this episode of Oak City Move, we sit down with the director of the Sick Chick Flicks Film Festival to explore how the festival is carving out space for women in film,particularly within the worlds of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. We dive into the importance of representation, the challenges of working in these genres, and how Sick Chick Flicks is building a platform where women’s voices and visions can thrive on screen.