The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy is proud to begin a new podcast series: Fireside Chats! These chats are short conversations with Utah’s citizen diplomats who are reformulating the American worldview from one of despair to one of hope during a time of multiple crises. These 30-40 minute long segments are discussion-based, where a small group of participants can engage with the speaker. Fireside chats are intended to create an intimate conversation between the audience and the speaker.
Interested in joining a podcast recording? Register for the next Fireside Chat below!
Season 1: Fall 2020 Fireside Chats
Upcoming Recordings
KIKI & THE KITCHEN
Presented by Kiki Sharma, Utah Refugee & Bhutan House Restaurant Owner & Manager
EPISODE 4: REGISTER TODAY!
Join Kiki Sharma as she tells us about her journey from growing up in a refugee camp in Nepal to becoming an Utah restaurant owner and manager! Kiki and her family are an inspiring example of resiliency. Despite Covid restrictions, Kiki continues to run Bhutan House Restaurant and make a living for her family. Join us for this live recording of a community podcast and talk to Kiki about her life experiences!
Recorded Podcasts
MUSIC DIPLOMACY
Presented by Gerald Elias; Internationally Acclaimed Musician and Award-Winning Author
EPISODE 1: LISTEN TODAY
Gerald Elias will lead a fascinating discussion on the importance of music in diplomacy. He will discuss the international component of musicians within organizations, musicians in other countries, working with young people overseas, and connections grown through music. Join us for this empowering conversation!
BLACK IN WHITE SPACES: Discovering Utah's BIPOC Talent
Presented by Liz Lambson; Utah Black Artists Collective Founding Board Member, Musician, Visual Artist, and Writer
EPISODE 2: LISTEN TODAY
Join Liz Lambson in a discussion about Utah’s minority art community and the influence of 2020’s social justice movement on the vision of Black artists. Learn more about the experiences and perspective of local minority artists and views on what it’s like to be a Black artist creating in majority-white spaces.
CLIMBING & CARING FOR WILD PLACES
Presented by Nathaniel Coleman; American Professional Climber, USA Olympic Climbing Athlete
EPISODE 3: LISTEN TODAY
Join Nathaniel Coleman as he discusses his connection to areas around the world, such as Mallorca, Spain and Rocklands, South Africa, as well as those close to home in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. As environmental threats and hardships add pressure to these areas, Nathaniel is driven to action.
