Tapestry TeaTime Podcast
Tapestry TeaTime is a podcast about women shaping culture, faith, and community from the in-between spaces. Hosts Esther H. Candari and Alondra Uhi discuss ideas and experiences over tea, exploring topics that are sometimes medicinal, adventurous, or bitter, but always in good faith.
Episodes
Ghibli Female Protagonists and What Makes Them So Compelling | Lynn Buchanan | Episode 5
This episode explores the power of well-written female protagonists through the lens of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli films. The hosts are joined by author Lynn Buchanan, who discusses how Ghibli films shaped her storytelling and character development.The conversation dives into how Miyazaki’s female characters stand apart—portrayed as complex, capable, and deeply human rather than stereotypica
The Pitfalls of Pedestals - Episode 4
This episode explores the nuanced difference between archetypes and stereotypes, using humor, storytelling, and pop culture references to unpack how these frameworks shape both fiction and real-life perception.The hosts define archetypes as universal, recurring character patterns found across cultures (like the hero, mother, or trickster), while stereotypes are reductive labels often imposed on re
Women & Escapism: Trivial? Or Necessary? - Episode 3
This episode centers on the idea of escapism — what it means, when it’s healthy, and how art, fantasy, books, games, and storytelling can actually help people process reality rather than avoid it.Hosts Alondra Uhi and Esther Candari are joined by Ben Schilaty, a therapist and professor at Utah Valley University, for a thoughtful conversation about fantasy literature, emotional health, gender expec
Is MomTok a Museum? - Episode 2
This episode of Tapestry Tea Time features curator Maddie Blonquist in a thoughtful conversation about curation, women’s roles in shaping culture, and the evolving influence of social media vs. traditional institutions like museums.Maddie shares her unconventional path from music to museum curation, emphasizing how curation is fundamentally about storytelling, context, and care—not just selecting
“Welcome to the Tea Party” - Episode 1
This first episode of Tapestry Tea Time introduces hosts Esther Candari and Alondra Uhi, setting the tone for a conversational, humorous, and thoughtful podcast centered on women’s stories, identity, and creativity.They explain the podcast’s purpose: to create a “cozy space” where women can exist outside rigid societal or cultural boxes—especially within art, religion, and identity. Rather than pr
