Octavia Bond is a writer that doesn't write. She is also a legendary club kid from New York City. Her family's incredible immigrant story and her unbelievable history growing up as a trans-woman and becoming a "mother to all her kittens" running around New York City facing similar circumstances, is one not to miss. Our time together in New York was forged via the legendary house music club, LeBain and The Boom Boom Room at the Standard Hotel. You can buy her book, "Octaviaisms: Confusion Says" and the coloring book for kids on Amazon. An incredibly interesting and loving person, I am PROUD to present, Octavia Bond. You can find her on Instagram at @octaviabondgirl

Daniel Gilbert, aka Gilbert, is the owner and operator of MVP Barbershop in Hobart, WI. He joins the show today to talk about his journey into cutting hair, building community, and the incredible amounts of doors the profession has opened for his life, from basketball relationships to his current studio location and the foundation it has built for his son and his family. As one of the most skilled barbers in the state of Wisconsin, Gilbert has cut hair for notable NFL Players and coaches like Jordan Love, Matt LeFleur, and many more. Gilbert can be found on Instagram at @gthebarber30 and @mvpbarbershop26

Kalen Whittingslow is my sister and the GM of Author's Kitchen & Bar in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin which is owned by her husband Matias Whittingslow and his partner Josh Sickler. The restaurant has been open for 7 years and has received high praise, being listed in the top 50 restaurants in the state of Wisconsin, currently serving only brunch and lunch with occasional dinner nights and special events.Owning and operating the front of house, Kalen dives deep into the history of Authors from it's conception, to the local products used in their immaculate menu, to the amazing wine list that she curates her wine-snob-self. Balancing the life of being mother to three kids, managing the restaurant, and doing all of the front-of-house back-end work as well as social media tasks, Kalen's plate is as full as her heart, intertwining and curating beautiful community and cultural experiences for the Appleton and Fox Cities area. I give you, Kalen Whittingslow.