Dessa

Photo by Athel Rogers

Whether it's through her music, books, public speaking, or collaborations with orchestras, Dessa's work consistently returns to human connection. This is very much the "real talk" episode of the season, where we explore questions of community, the strange times we're living through, and why creating art is ultimately an act of reaching beyond ourselves. If you've ever wondered why certain songs, stories, or conversations stay with you long after they've ended, this episode offers more than one answer. Especially at a time when connection can feel elusive, Dessa reminds us that art has a remarkable way of bringing us back to each other.