In 2021, Dirtbag Diaries producer Cordelia Zars launched a theater company. For two years it was a side hustle where she used her strengths as an artist, storyteller and songwriter. Now, she’s taking the leap to directing full time with Empathy Theatre Project. 

Plus, friends and contributors share their goals to keep you dreaming and scheming for the year to come. 

Happy New Year!

Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto  •  River Prayer by Cordelia Zars and Alex Walker Jr.  •  The Approach by Bradley Carter  •  October Morning by Bradley Carter  •  Brooks by Kai Engel  •  This Song is About You by Ken Christianson  •  Delivered by Brendan O’Connell  •  Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.