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Beyond the Mouse has been looking forward to bringing you this interview for a long time. Saul Blinkoff has worked in multiple roles throughout the Disney company. He was involved in the College Program at Disney’s MGM Studios. He worked as an animator during the Disney Renaissance on films like Mulan and Pocahontas. He then moved onto the director’s chair bringing us such films as "Kronk’s New Groove." In addition to his work with Disney, Netflix and DreamWorks, Saul has his own podcast "Life of Awesome." He was so generous with his time, and we were able to discuss a lot of his career with him. He is one of the best storytellers we’ve had the chance to speak with on this podcast. Be sure to check out his podcast as soon as the interview is over!Saul’s Website: http://www.saulblinkoff.com

Reverend Susan Phillips is the pastor at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Springfield. She spoke with Community Voices about how her diversity in experiences has shaped her ministry. She also shared the nearly 200-year history of First Presbyterian Church as well as the remodeling of the building to make it more accessible.

Shatriya Smith is a poet and the executive director of the Garvey-Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center. She spoke with Community Voices about her family's history in Springfield and how she uses poetry to manage anxiety and frustrations. She also recited her favorite poem "home" and gave an update on her upcoming poetry books.

Darcy Darland won best bartender in the Illinois Times 2021 "Best of Springfield" contest. She spoke with Community Voices about her career in bartending. She also shared the importance of connecting with the people she serves and gives advice for those interested in bartending.

The Hindu Temple of Greater Springfield has a new facility in Chatham, Ill. Dr. Kamal Chopra and Ramaa Raghuraman spoke with Community Voices about the opening of the facility and the welcome they have received from the community. They also invited the community to visit the new location and explained the many services the temple plans to offer.Originally aired November 30, 2021.

Monica Zanetti Reed and Jeremy Reed are the owners of Wild Rose, an artisan boutique in downtown Springfield. The store features hand-made items from local artists. The couple spoke with Community Voices about how they came to own the business and shared their passion for local art.

The disruption in the global supply chain means a lot of businesses and entrepreneurs are unable to fully restock their supplies, creating limited inventories. The cost of items is also going up. We'll hear how some businesspeople are coping right here in Illinois. That story and more on this episode of Statewide.

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the community to patronize Chatham businesses with their "$25 days of Christmas" initiative. President of the chamber Larissa Hansen spoke with Community Voices about the initiative that allows buyers to enter into a drawing for every $25 spent at participating businesses. She also shared details about other holiday events and special Christmas cards that are available in Chatham.

Gary Shull is a director, choreographer, dancer and former instructor at Millikin University. He still teaches dance at Dance Arts Studio in Springfield. He spoke with Community Voices about dancing at his neighbor's studio, and how he realized his passion for teaching.

Taylorville Republican Rodney Davis has decided to run for a sixth term in congress rather than seek his party's nomination for governor next year. What does that mean for the GOP heading into the election?