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by Liz Hirsh Naftali
Tired of all the bad news? Liz’s Coffee Connection is a weekly podcast hosted by Liz Hirsh Naftali, featuring real conversations over coffee with thoughtful voices from all walks of life. Each episode explores stories of heart, humanity, and hope—reminding us what’s still good in the world. Part healing balm, part caffeine pick-me-up for the soul, this podcast invites you to stop doom scrolling, start joy scrolling, and remember that we have far more that connects us than divides us.
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- Aug 11, 202619 min
Francisco Palomares: Painting a Visual Diary of Downtown LA | S3E22
Liz sits down with East LA-born painter Francisco Palomares in his downtown LA studio for a conversation about art, migration, and belonging. Francisco walks through paintings inspired by childhood car rides with his mom through the fashion and flower districts, his 2022 piece “City of Inmates,” and the piñata paintings that explore both celebration and what it feels like to be “the other.” He shares how a high school teacher's encouragement led him to Ryman Arts and a scholarship at USC, how his mother's journey from Michoacán inspired his “Homage to My Mothers” series, and why he sees vulnerability as essential to being an artist. The conversation closes with Francisco's rapid-fire favorites and his reflections on the small, everyday moments that bring him joy.
- Aug 4, 202620 min
Charlie Edmiston: Art, Legacy, and Finding the Studio That Was Meant to Be | S3E21
Liz sits down with LA-based contemporary artist and muralist Charlie Edmiston for a conversation about creative freedom, mentorship, and the pull of home. Charlie traces his path from a childhood spent constantly drawing, through Otis College where he found his way from graphic design into fine arts, to the years he spent supporting his art practice with freelance design work so he could paint without pressure. He opens up about the moment his work started selling in a meaningful way, the toll of making art to please collectors, and how he found his way back to creative freedom. Charlie also shares the personal story of how his grandfather's downtown LA clothing store led him, decades later, to his dream studio in the same neighborhood — the historic Bendix Building. The conversation closes with Charlie's rapid-fire favorites and his reflections on choosing joy, even through difficult moments.
- Jul 28, 202625 min
Jonah Elijah: Painting Memory, History, and the Bad American Dream | S3E20
Liz visits the Los Angeles studio of painter Jonah Elijah, whose work reimagines childhood memory, Black history, and identity through portraiture, assemblage, and sculpture. Jonah walks through a globe sculpture series exploring the history of the term “Globetrotter,” an assemblage piece built around a spinning bicycle wheel from his old Houston neighborhood, and an ongoing “Prayer Series” rooted in his own childhood memories. He shares how growing up in Houston's Third Ward and playing sports for most of his life led him, almost by accident, to painting in a college class for non-art majors — and how that class changed the course of his life. The conversation also covers his “Bootlicker” series, his surrealist “Bad American Dream” body of work, and his reflections on freedom, respect, and what joy really means to him.
- May 26, 202647 min
Lindsay Pinchuk: Truth, Advocacy, and the Power of Connection | S3E19
Liz sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk for a conversation about leadership, Jewish advocacy, storytelling, and the power of community. Lindsay reflects on how summer camp shaped her confidence and independence, how growing up in Detroit’s Jewish community gave her a foundation of tradition and belonging, and how October 7th became a turning point in her public voice. From building Bump Club and Beyond into a national community for mothers, to creating Dear FoundHer for women entrepreneurs, Lindsay has built her life around connection. In this episode, she shares why stories matter, why everyone has a role in fighting hate, and why speaking up for truth is worth the risk.
- May 19, 202630 min
Lamar Alexander: Purpose, Public Service, and the Power of Getting Things Done | S3E18
Liz sits down with former Tennessee Senator and Governor Lamar Alexander for a conversation about leadership, family, music, and what public service is really supposed to look like. From growing up in a small Tennessee town with a piano lesson and a library card, to serving alongside ten U.S. presidents, Lamar reflects on the values that shaped him, the importance of relationships across political lines, and why governing should be about results—not constant conflict. He shares stories from the Senate, the campaign trail, his thousand-mile walk across Tennessee, and the partnership he built with his late wife, Honey. Throughout the conversation, Lamar offers a thoughtful perspective on purpose, humor, music, family, and the enduring value of service.
- May 12, 202636 min
Dr. Asif Mahmood: Compassion, Faith, and Finding Common Humanity | S3E17
Liz sits down with Dr. Asif Mahmood — physician, immigrant, humanitarian, and Vice Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom — for a deeply personal conversation about service, faith, immigration, and human connection. Born in a remote village in Pakistan and raised in humble circumstances, Asif shares how his journey to America shaped his belief in compassion, dignity, and helping people beyond religious or cultural boundaries. Together, Liz and Asif discuss anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, interfaith understanding, family, medicine, and why hope, humility, and kindness remain the most powerful forces in the world.
- May 5, 202649 min
Yael Alexander: 584 Days of Hope, A Mother's Unbreakable Spirit I S3E16
After three years apart, this is the first Mother’s Day Yael Alexander will spend with her son Edan back home. For 584 days, Yael lived with uncertainty, going through Mother’s Day 2023, 2024, and 2025 without him, holding onto hope when it felt almost impossible, showing up for her family, and fighting every single day. Now, in 2026, she shares what it means to finally have him home. In this powerful conversation, Yael opens up about motherhood, resilience, and the kind of hope that isn’t passive, the kind you choose every day, even in the darkest moments. This episode is a tribute to mothers everywhere, and a reminder that hope is real, powerful, and sometimes, it brings people home.
- Apr 28, 202647 min
Hunter Biden: Art, Addiction, and the Choice to Live I S3E15
Liz sits down with Hunter Biden for an honest and deeply personal conversation about loss, addiction, recovery, and redemption. Hunter reflects on growing up after the tragic loss of his mother and sister, the unwavering love of his family, and the profound impact of his father’s example. He shares his journey through addiction, the moment he chose to live, and how art became both a refuge and a purpose. Through vulnerability and reflection, Hunter speaks about love, resilience, and what it means to rebuild a life grounded in truth, family, and gratitude.
About LIZ’S COFFEE CONNECTION
Tired of all the bad news? Liz’s Coffee Connection is a weekly podcast hosted by Liz Hirsh Naftali, featuring real conversations over coffee with thoughtful voices from all walks of life. Each episode explores stories of heart, humanity, and hope—reminding us what’s still good in the world. Part healing balm, part caffeine pick-me-up for the soul, this podcast invites you to stop doom scrolling, start joy scrolling, and remember that we have far more that connects us than divides us.
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