One World Season 7 is cohesive. It threads artists, educators, activists, entrepreneurs, and storytellers into one continuous conversation about shared humanity and...
Author - Tracy Rigdon Jax
Noli Novak: From Wall Street Journal Hedcut Artist to Jacksonville Creative Force Noli Novak has spent more than three decades shaping how the world sees power. She is...
Eden Kendall Interview: Media Career, River City Live & Uncluttered and Unfiltered Podcast Our Eden Kendall interview is more than a conversation about broadcasting...
Dr. Barbara Vokatis discusses innovative education and therapy animal programs – 2025 When we talk about transforming education, we often default to technology...
Exploring Music, Empathy & Influence with Mike Linsky
Mike Linsky on Music, Military Roots, and the Jacksonville Creative Scene The Jacksonville music scene has always thrived on raw talent, reinvention, and stories that...
The Man Who Knows Jax: Joe Talentino Shares Jacksonville’s Hidden Gems
Joe Talentino of I Know Jax joins The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast to discuss supporting Jacksonville local businesses, preserving community identity, and navigating...
Breaking Boundaries: An evening with Mal Jones
Mal Jones: Hip-Hop as Folk Art, Education, and Community Healing in Jacksonville Jacksonville hip-hop artist Mal Jones isn’t chasing clout or trends—he’s building...
Zach Duke doesn’t fit neatly into a single category, and that’s the point. While he’s an award-winning photographer and videographer, his creative identity is bigger...
Ebonee “Puff Mistress” Williams: Confidence, Creativity, and Claiming Your Space
Introduction: Showing Up as Your Full Self Every so often, a guest sits down at the Contrast Project Lounge and the conversation quietly expands beyond the mic. That’s...
Listening to the Margins: A Conversation with Kris Kiernan
Listening to the Margins: A Conversation with Kris Kiernan Some conversations don’t offer neat conclusions. They offer clarity. In this episode of The Contrast Project...





