#podcasts by women
Well, as week’s guest says, you’ve heard of #SciComm (Science Communication), now get ready for #BibComm (Bibliographic Communication)!
Allie Alvis is the mastermind behind @book-historia. They currently work as a rare book cataloger at rare books dealer Type Punch Matrix, having worked at the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Special Collections and the Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture. She has multiple degrees in the history of the book and digital preservation from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow. You can say they know a thing or two about rare books.
OMG, I LOVED chatting with Allie about books! We talk digital preservation, book detectives, licking books, charlatan linguists, old book vs old manuscript smell, poisonous books, kissing manuscripts, why rare books matter, and so, so much more.
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Meenoo Mishra was in need of a hobby, something to do with her hands - and the result is something absolutely beautiful. She creates handmade jewelry, inspired by Indian and global myths, legends, folklore, and nature.
I loved chatting with Meenoo about her passion! We talk moonstone, fairy tales, inspiration, Roman glass, Art Nouveau, broken jewelry, red carpet designs, and so much more.
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Denise is such a great example of loving what you love - creating without attachment to outcomes.
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Denise Miotke is a mom, a real estate agent, a reader for the Austin Film Festival, one of my oldest friends - and a screenwriter. I loved talking with her about her writing journey - she’s wise and funny and you’re going to love her.
In this episode we talk found family; fence disputes; Bronte inspiration; how poetry and screenwriting are linked; how bad screenplays are all similar; authenticity; and so much more.
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This was so fun!
Podcasts are an incredible way to define your voice and own your creativity. Alie Ward shares her journey and how Ologies gives her a platform to share her unique voice.
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Alie explains the difference between west coast and east coast podcasts, and where Ologies falls. Also sandwiches and farting.
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I freaking love podcasts. I love them. I subscribe to way too many to keep up with, I’m always on the lookout for new ones, and in January 2020, I got back into podcasting myself after 10 years focusing on historical fiction. Did I mention I love podcasts?
Here’s the cool thing: this week’s guest hosts one of my very favorite podcasts!
Alie Ward is an Emmy Award-winning science communicator. She’s a writer, producer, and correspondent on too many dang shows to list (but I will, in the show notes!) But her passion project is her comedic science show Ologies, named one of Time Magazine’s top 50 podcasts!
It was so fun to geek out with Alie about podcasting. In this episode, we talk releasing perfectionism; west coast vs east coast podcasts; strategic Chardonnay at an Emmy Awards after party; why failure isn’t to be feared; finding your authentic voice; and so much more.
Listen anywhere you get podcasts, or https://bit.ly/LWYLep53
I’ve known our next guest, Ulrika Friesen, for about five years now. We work closely together at the day job every single day - I say we’re partners in crime, she likes to say we’re partners in goodness. As long as I’ve known her, she’s been super passionate about stamping and papercraft. So of course I had to get her on the show!
In this episode, we talk how to craft with friends during a pandemic; the deep joy of organizing your stuff; pyramid schemes; discovering your creativity; quite literally delivering joy; and so much more.
So enjoy this cozy chat with my friend, and find out why Ulrika loves stamping and papercraft - and why you might learn to love it, too.
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Jewells Chambers moved to Iceland in 2016, and is the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel All Things Iceland, giving you the inside scoop on Icelandic nature, culture, history, and language through the eyes of an expat living in the country.
It was so fun to chat with Jewells! In this episode, we talk ice climbing; how to deal with 23 hours of sunlight; interviewing world leaders; the challenges of learning Icelandic; her experience as a woman of color in Iceland; and so much more.
Find out why Jewells loves Iceland - and why you might learn to love it, too.
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Laura Hawkins is the executive director of the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley whose mission is to provide sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife with exceptional free care, rehabilitation, and the opportunity for release. They also educate the public about coexisting peacefully with local wildlife.
It was so cool to talk with Laura! In this chat, we talk ducks that act like dogs; what to do when you find a baby animal; why you shouldn’t trim your trees until late October; saving squirrels in India; why it’s a really stupid idea to keep a wild animal as a pet; fighting for the underdog; and so, so much more.
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Kim Landmark loves traveling around and getting to know her native California - but definitely not like a regular tourist. An urban explorer, Kim loves to visit off-the-beaten-path, really unusual places - especially abandoned buildings.
In this conversation, we talk creepy abandoned hospitals; ghost hunting; forgotten histories; freaky Google Maps experiences; a 30-year-old murder mystery; and so much more.
So find out why Kim loves urban exploration - and why you might learn to love it, too.
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When he was a little kid, Kevin Ray absolutely loved airports and airplanes - and that passion has never waned. He’s now a professional planespotter, putting his many years of news videography experience to work by sharing the daily activities at Los Angeles’ LAX airport with fellow enthusiasts around the world.
In this chat we talk about the queen of the skies; connecting with people over a shared passion; planespotting after 9/11; why airplanes have special paint jobs; the physical challenges of planespotting; flight crew fanboys; and so much more.
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So, it goes without saying that the pandemic has fundamentally changed our lives - often in horrible ways, sometimes in beautiful ways, and for a few, in transcendent and transformative ways.
Heather Hellyer and her husband were on a long RV trip when the pandemic hit and national parks shut down. Looking for something to do, Heather found a nearby herd of wild horses, and a deep, consuming passion was born.
Heather chatted with me from her RV in Cody, Wyoming and we talk wild horses’ and burros’ importance in the ecosystem; Thoreau; the decimation of herd management areas; why you might want to rethink eating that hamburger; which organizations are doing the best work in saving wild horses and burros; where her heart is most at peace; and so much more.
So find out why Heather loves wild horses - and why you might learn to love them, too.
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Your favorite manic pixie stream mom Shana Sharp shares the (balloon) art of the (im)possible
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When was the last time you felt wonder?
Shana Sharp on ephemeral art, the wonder deficit among adults, and the gift of joy. ❤️
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Shana Sharp is a balloon artist and self-described professional joymonger, dedicated to making people smile four days a week on her Twitch stream where she’s building a community dedicated to creativity and fun. It’s balloon art like you have never imagined it.
In this conversation we talk freedom; entropy; zombie parades; why balloons are life in microcosm; the shrunken head of Edward G. Robinson; where she finds her inspiration; and so much more.
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Early this year I got to talk with the delightful Jessie McLaughlin all about design, energy, soul, and so much more!
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I had the absolute joy of chatting with Amanda earlier this year about roller derby.
I got this incredible note from a listener about the ep: “Amanda’s story was inspirational on so many levels…I think there are all sorts of people at all sorts of places in their lives who would draw encouragement (and courage) from her example.”
Obviously you want to listen to this one! Available wherever you get podcasts or bit.ly/LWYLep32
Dr Joy Pedersen on spiritual development, integration, and why knowing your enneagram type is just the beginning.
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Dr. Joy Pedersen explains how the Enneagram can help people achieve their full potential.
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Dr. Joy Pedersen has a Masters in Counseling and Guidance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also a certified Enneagram instructor for teams and individuals.
But what is the Enneagram? It’s a personality typing system, but as we’ll hear from Joy, it’s a lot more than that.
In this chat, we talk core motivations; reducing suffering by recognizing patterns; self-compassion; your inherent value; not getting stuck in your type; nature and nurture; and so much more.
So find out why Joy loves the Enneagram - and why you might learn to love it, too.
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Sarah (who also goes by Shay) Robinson isn’t what you’d call a life-long fitness nut - in fact, quite the opposite. But a random (and auspicious) post on Tumblr completely changed how they think about fitness and strength.
In this chat, we talk being OK with being a beginner; MacGuyvering your own gym; setting your OWN goals; perfectionists in recovery; changing how you see your body; and so much more.
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Just before the election last year I got to talk with Aaron Reynolds, the man behind @effinbirds. We had so much fun and you are going to love this episode!
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José Mendoza’s passion - since he was a kid - has always been Pokémon.
In this chat, we talk about the best Pokémon of them all; nostalgia; what on earth happened to his guest bedroom; and so much more.
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Dandy Wellington on how music from the past (and vintage style) can transport and transform
Dandy Wellington is a bandleader, entertainer, event producer, and creative consultant, born-and-raised in Harlem, New York. He is well known for his impeccable vintage style and his jazz stylings as the leader of Dandy Wellington and His Band. Also, he is a delight.
In this conversation, we talk about understanding the past and confronting history; Fred Astaire; the magical nerdry of vintage; making a difference from the bandstand; vintage style, not vintage values; and so much more.
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Rachel loves birds so much, she’s recorded an album that includes three songs inspired by birdsong by composer Amy Beach. Check out a snippet of her rendition of The Meadowlark - and check out the episode for more of Rachel’s beautiful voice and soulful musing about birds and birding.
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Rachel on dream birds with rubies in their tails and the powerful, mysterious connection we have with birds and their plane of existence.
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