EPISODE 368- THE UKELADIES

Laurie David is an award winning  producer and activist. For over a decade she has been dedicated to raising awareness and making real change to environmental issues. She is the executive producer of the Academy Award winning documentary film, An Inconvenient Truth and other socially relevant docs including Fed Up. Biggest Little Farm, Mayor Pete and  the Social Dilemma.

She is also the author of -The Family Dinner- Great Ways To Connect With Your Kids One Meal At A Time, The Down To Earth Guide To Global Warming and Imagine It-  A handbook for a happier planet.

Kate Taylor recorded her first album , Sister Kate, in 1971. Her second album KATE TAYLOR was produced by her brother James Taylor in 1976.She has since released many records , raised a family and continues to write original songs and  perform  them all over the world.

Judy Belushi Pisano met her first husband John Belushi while still in high school. She was instrumental in his career while forging her own path in the entertainment industry. Judy worked with both the National Lampoon Magazine and the National Lampoon radio hour. She is an author and her books include -TheMom Book, Samurai Widow and Belushi . As a designer Judy created The Blues Brothers logo and record album covers and partnered with Dan Akroyd to create the House Of Blues  music and restaurant franchise. She continues to develop movies and shows based on The Blues Brothers and  over the years she has played music with some of the most well known rock stars on the planet.

Joanne Ashe is the  visionary founder of Journeys In Film- a nonprofit organization focused on leveraging the educational power of film to engage students with pressing global issues of critical concern. Journeys in Film develops curriculum and teaching materials centered on impactful films and has reached thousands of students with its classroom discussions that encourages students to think critically about the worlds most important challenges.