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Hosted by Dan Means · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 23 episodes
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Dan Means hosts Kinfolk: Stories of Community and Connection, a society show with 23 episodes published.
Jessica Martin is a radio personality, content creator, and community connector based in Charleston, West Virginia but at her core she's just a girl from Rand with big dreams and an even bigger heart for the people aroun
In this episode of Kinfolk: Stories of Community and Connection, host Daniel Means chats with Sierra Marling, Sponsorship & Fundraising Events Manager at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia. They e
Summary In this episode of Kinfolk, I sit down with Derek Vance, the creative mind behind The Vintage Vances and co-founder of Charleston Vintage Fest — one of West Virginia’s fastest-growing vintage markets. Derek share
Summary In this episode of Kinfolk, host Dan speaks with Nathan Barner, Education Coordinator at the West Virginia State Museum. They discuss the museum's significance, West Virginia's rich history, and the importance of
Follow Our Lead www.followourlead.dog https://www.facebook.com/k9lead/ Summary In this episode of Kinfolk: Stories of Community and Connection, Dan talks with Justin Withrow, co-owner of Follow Our Lead, a dog training a
The Company https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thecompanywv/got-to-do Summary In this episode of Kinfolk, host Dan speaks with Tyler Carden, frontman of the band The Company, about their musical journey, the importance of
St. Albans Historical Society https://www.stalbanshistory.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Albans-Historical-Society-WV/100064751854315/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=DxwyYsBbIRvYDsB1&share_url=https%3A%2F%2F
Summary In this episode of Kinfolk, host Dan engages with C.J. Mitchell, a talented musician from West Virginia, discussing his journey through music, identity, and personal growth. C.J. shares his experiences of moving
Erika Kikola https://www.tiktok.com/@whilefloriansleeps?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/erika.kikola/ Summary In this episode, Erica Kikola shares her journey as a budding interior designer rooted in her Appalachian he
Hippie's Daughter https://thehippiesdaughter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hippies_daughter/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hippies_daughter?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Summary In this episode of Kinfolk, Dan speaks with
Summary In this episode of Kinfolk, host Dan speaks with Jenna Reed Hill, an artist and educator from West Virginia. Jenna shares her journey of integrating local culture into her art, the impact of her work on the commu
Helvetia Restoration and Development https://www.facebook.com/HelvetiaRestoration/ Calendar of Events https://www.helvetiawv.com/ Fasnacht 2025 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fasnacht-2025 Summary In this episode of Kinfo
Sister Witches Crafting Company Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sisterwitchescraftingcompany/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Sister-Witches-Crafting-Company-100076033834938/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sister
Be Kind Ceramics Website https://www.bekindceramics.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor28MT7hTvnbTZ7Arklni8evHmhF1NMnsur5wV3P2NXtX3ntLYe Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Be-Kind-Ceramics-100087669111278/ Instagram https://www.instag
Mountain State Mysteries https://www.mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com/ Appalachian Ghost Tours https://www.instagram.com/appalachianghosttours/?igsh=MWdpb20wdzF3eWxibg%3D%3D# Summary This week on Kinfolk: Stories of Com
Summary In this episode of Kinfolk, Dan speaks with Jeanne Stevenson, co-founder of Echo Lit and author of Lost Moon Holler. They discuss Jeanne's journey in preserving Appalachian heritage through art and literature, th
Summary In this engaging conversation, Dan speaks with Jordan and Steven from Botany Tropicals, a unique plant shop in Hinton, West Virginia. They share their journey of moving to West Virginia, their love for plants, an
Summary In this episode, we dive into the world of Artefaktual Comics with Gretch Corley, the self-proclaimed menace of Barbour County. Gretch shares her journey from jewelry making to running a comic shop in Philippi, d
Siren Pottery https://www.instagram.com/siren_pottery/?hl=en Summary In this engaging conversation, Kyrstin Riggs shares her journey as a potter and artist, discussing her roots in West Virginia, her passion for art fest
Snug Hollow https://www.instagram.com/snughollowfarm.bnb/?igsh=anM2cjdpNDBrczZm Hurricane Helene Relief (credit to native.yards) https://tr.ee/QszQ7UasFf Summary Join Dan as he chats with Ryan Joseph Allen, the innkeeper
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Kinfolk: Stories of Community and Connection is hosted by Dan Means. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 23 episodes.
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