Bus Ride Talks

By: Greatest City Collective
  • Summary

  • Relaxed, candid, and intimate interviews that let artists talk about themselves, their work, and their creative process without pressure or restriction. Join GCC Co-Founder and Bus Ride Talks host, Divinia Shorter, as she lets listeners join the conversation and meet some of the most interesting artists they haven't seen yet.
    Copyright 2025 Greatest City Collective
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Episodes
  • Sam Martin - Craftsman, Artisan, D&D Party Member
    Jan 24 2025

    For the season finale of Bus Ride Talks, Divinia chats with Sam Martin (he/him/his). Sam is a woodworker, stained glass artisan, craftsman, scenic carpenter based in Baltimore and whose work can be seen from Center Stage to his independent business.

    Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrainandtheglass/

    Thank you to everyone who has listened thus far! It's been wonderful to see so many of you engaging with Greatest City Collective and our wonderful guests, as well as offering tons of great feedback. Bus Ride Talks is going on a bit of a break in order to get the rest of GCC's content out into the world, such as the first issue of our magazine! Please continue to keep up with us by clicking on the links down below and feel free to reach out and submit your work, we would love to see it! Thank you again and we'll be back soon.

    Host: Divinia Shorter

    Producer: Jacob Zeranko

    Charity of Choice: Extra Life. For more information, check out their website: https://www.extra-life.org/

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    42 mins
  • Thandi Jackson - Writer, Publicity Worker, Walker
    Jan 24 2025

    In today's episode, Divinia chats with Thandi Jackson. Thandi's bio:

    "As a communications major, my goal is to support innovative media and assist with creating publications. I ultimately aim to use my abilities as a storyteller to bring people together."

    Host: Divinia Shorter

    Producer: Jacob Zeranko

    Charity of Choice: Literacy, Inc (LINC). LINC is based on two beliefs: all children can read given enough one-on-one support and every neighborhood has strengths and resources that can be coordinated to support early literacy.

    For more information, check out their website: https://www.lincnyc.org/

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Fisayo Quadri - Fashion Designer, Self Empowerment Advocate
    Jan 24 2025

    In today's episode, Divinia chats with Fisayo Quadri. Fisayo's bio:

    "Fisayo Quadri is a 2019 graduate of Pratt Institute with a BFA in fashion design. Her work focuses on using a mix of color, volume, and energetic line work to create engaging textiles combined with modern silhouettes. Upon graduating, she has worked with Nike, freelanced for a variety of independent labels, and founded LoveOhLou a line that focuses on highlighting the beauty in celebrating yourself daily."

    Fisayo's website: https://loveohlou.com/

    Host: Divinia Shorter

    Producer: Jacob Zeranko

    Charity of Choice: The Loveland Foundation. For more information, check out their website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

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    56 mins

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