The Lantern with Dr. Ryan Martin

The Lantern with Dr. Ryan Martin is a podcast about discovery, resilience, and transformation. Each episode illuminates the journeys people take through challenge and change. You’ll hear inspiring conversations with trailblazers who share personal stories, hard-won wisdom, and a spark of hope for the future.

The Lantern with Dr. Ryan Martin is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Lantern with Dr. Ryan Martin, a arts show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Ep. 27: Cristian Andersson - The Art of Figuring It Out

  Sep 11, 202645 minS1

  In this episode of The Lantern , host Ryan Martin sits down with Wisconsin artist and UW–Green Bay Lawton Gallery curator Cristian Andersson to talk about creativity, mentorship, community, and the power of figuring things out along the way. Cristian shares how a career in painting, photography, performance art, and even credit union management shaped his approach to making art and building community. He reflects on the mentors who helped him find his path, the students he now mentors, and why he believes the arts can help us better understand one another. From creating a newspaper after leaving Facebook to turning the Lawton Gallery into a space for connection, Cristian’s story is one of curiosity, ingenuity, and making something meaningful with what you have. Listen, subscribe, and follow for more powerful stories from Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TbYY8--mH-0 Learn more: https://blog.uwgb.edu/good-cahss/

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  Episode #26

  Ep. 26: Beth Hudak - Turning Advocacy into Action

  Sep 4, 202633 minS1

  In this episode of The Lantern, host Ryan Martin sits down with Beth Hudak, director of community engagement at House of Hope in Green Bay and the 2025 Wisconsin Women’s Network Excellence in Advocacy Award winner. Beth shares the journey that led her from studying women’s studies and film theory to a career centered on advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and community change. She reflects on the women who have inspired her, finding community after moving to Green Bay, and why strong relationships can make all the difference when people face difficult circumstances. Beth also discusses House of Hope’s work with young people experiencing homelessness and housing instability, the importance of prevention, and why collaboration is essential to creating lasting solutions. Along the way, she makes a compelling case for the value of a humanities education and the importance of questioning the systems around us. Listen, subscribe, and follow for more powerful stories from Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eSaqVYAjpMU Learn more: https://blog.uwgb.edu/good-cahss/

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  Episode #25

  Ep. 25: Dennis Rockhill - Creativity, Curiosity, and the Practice of Making

  Aug 28, 202643 minS1

  In this episode of The Lantern , host Ryan Martin sits down with Dennis Rockhill, Makerspace Director for the Einstein Project, award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, and UW–Green Bay graduate. Dennis shares how creativity and curiosity have shaped his career, from graphic design and packaging to product development, makerspaces, and science education. Ryan and Dennis explore why creativity is about more than art, how solving problems can be a deeply creative pursuit, and how hands-on making can help people build resilience, focus, and confidence. Listen, subscribe, and follow for more powerful stories from Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/v08Xm5SHTTE Learn more: https://blog.uwgb.edu/good-cahss/

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  Episode #24

  Ep. 24: Barb Cedergren - Beyond Competition: Building Character and Community

  Aug 21, 202639 minS1

  In this episode of The Lantern, host Dr. Ryan Martin sits down with Barb Cedergren, founder and director of Barb’s Center for Dance, to reflect on 40 years of dance, determination, and community. Barb shares how growing up with limited resources, and a mother who sacrificed so much to support her dream, shaped her commitment to helping others. From starting her studio with just 60 students to growing it into one of Wisconsin’s largest dance studios, Barb’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and purpose. She also discusses the life lessons dance can teach young people, the importance of being a good human being, and why success is about far more than a competition score. Listen, subscribe, and follow for more powerful stories from Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3lbnv8iP1ms Learn more: https://blog.uwgb.edu/good-cahss/

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  Episode #22

  Ep. 22: Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic - Storytelling as a Superpower

  Jul 24, 202632 minS1

  In this episode of The Lantern , host Ryan Martin sits down with CEO of Storytelling with Data and bestselling author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic. From her early career in applied mathematics and banking to teaching data visualization at Google and leading a global education company, Cole shares how she discovered that communication is just as important as analysis. Ryan and Cole explore storytelling, presentation skills, and the value of practice, revealing how anyone can learn to communicate ideas that inspire understanding and action. Listen, subscribe, and follow for more powerful stories from Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond.

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