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Oneness Wellness LifestylesInspired by Mona WrightDiscover how Mona Wright’s journey inspires us to persevere through life’s toughest moments. In this episode, we explore the mindset shifts and practical strategies that helped Mona overcome adversity and find purpose. Tune in for heartfelt insights and actionable tips to help you stay motivated, embrace resilience, and never give up on your dreams.
2026-01-2802 min
Oneness Wellness LifestylesBreaking the Cycle: Healing Self-Sabotage and Embracing Power – Inspired by Jermeka WrightIn this episode, we dive deep into the hidden roots of self-sabotage and reveal how trauma can transform survival strategies into patterns of self-abuse. Inspired by Jermeka Wright’s powerful journey through unimaginable loss and adversity, we explore how healing—not hustling—is the foundation for true self-improvement and leadership. Discover how to break the cycle, reclaim your power, and take compassionate steps toward wholeness. If you’re ready to replace self-sabotage with self-love and build a life beyond survival, this conversation is for you.
2025-12-2119 min
Pen PalsStop Tap Dancing in Your Query Letter: Ali Gordon's Path to PublicationKrisserin and Kelton sit down with Ali Gordon, author of "We Have Reached the End of Our Show," to discuss her unconventional path to publication without an agent. Ali shares how she wrote her debut novel during the pandemic as a "cozy treehouse" where she could escape—a meditation on grief and the end of the world inspired by her experience losing both parents to cancer within two years.The conversation digs into the brutal reality of querying: from agents who loved her novella but wouldn't represent it without expansion, to the personal sting of form rejections wh...
2025-12-081h 11
Doctor's Wealth and WellnessEpisode 69: Sleep Optimization for Physicians’ Wellness and PerformanceIn Episode 69 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright, a Certified Financial Planner with SKC Financial Group, presents a Friday wellness episode focused on sleep optimization to enhance physicians’ performance and well-being amidst demanding schedules and year-end pressures. Backed by a 2025 New England Journal of Medicine study linking poor sleep to 15% higher errors and 20% increased burnout, Wright outlines three strategies: creating a consistent sleep routine, as Dr. Ali does to improve cognitive performance by 12% (2025 Lancet study); optimizing the sleep environment with tools like white noise machines, as Dr. Rachel uses to boost sleep quality by 18% (2025 Sleep Medicine stud...
2025-11-1406 min
Doctor's Wealth and WellnessEpisode 67: Cultivating Gratitude to Boost Wellness and FocusIn Episode 67 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright, a Certified Financial Planner with SKC Financial Group, delivers a Friday wellness episode focused on cultivating gratitude to enhance physician well-being amidst the high-pressure demands of patient care and year-end financial planning. Drawing on 2025 studies from JAMA, APA Journal, Lancet, and Harvard Medical Review, Wright presents three practical gratitude strategies: starting a daily gratitude journal to reduce cortisol by 8% and improve sleep, as practiced by Dr. Maria, an oncologist; practicing in-the-moment gratitude pauses, like Dr. Ali’s 30-second reflections between ER patients, boosting resilience by 15%; and expressing gratitude to o...
2025-11-0706 min
Doctor's Wealth and WellnessEpisode 61: Mindfulness Practices for High-Pressure DecisionsIn Episode 61 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, titled "Mindfulness Practices for High-Pressure Decisions," host Norm Wright, a Certified Financial Planner, equips physicians with three mindfulness tools to enhance clarity and reduce stress during high-stakes financial and professional decisions, building on Episode 57’s resilience strategies and Episode 59’s focus on relationships. With a 2025 Lancet study showing 10 minutes of daily mindfulness boosts decision-making clarity by 15% in high-stress roles, Norm introduces guided meditation (cutting anxiety by 12% per a 2025 JAMA study, as Dr. Maria used to reframe a tax hit), the 4-7-8 breathing technique (helping Dr. Ali save $5,000 in loan negotiations), and mi...
2025-10-1705 min
Social GeekEpisode 1199: Franchise Rock Stars: Franchisors + SuppliersWhat do brands really need from their partners and vendors?
And how can suppliers best manage those relationships?
It’s Episode 1200 of Social Geek! The Franchise Rock Stars are back on the most popular podcast in franchising: Kristen Pechacek, Ali Kraus, Derrick Abelman, and Danielle Wright.
We’re diving deep into three-legged stool of Franchisors, Franchisees, and Suppliers to discuss:
*Monthly check-ins versus monthly challenge
*Using your suppliers and partners to get stronger and better
*Saying NO and making it okay to say no
*Are relatio...
2025-09-3038 min
The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 372: Messi All Star Game Drama And Big MLS Transfers!In this episode, we chat about the biggest news stories from MLS this week! Messi and Alba cause some All Star Game drama, LAFC pursue Heung Min Son, Vancouver are closing in on Thomas Muller, Columbus get their guy in Wessam Abou Ali, and RSL get some much needed defensive help!Recorded on: 7/28/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls...
2025-07-3043 min
Special Needs Planning: The PodcastBridging the gap between SEND parents & servicesHi there and welcome to the next episode of theProvide.Protect.Prepare podcast brought to you by SENDA. My name is Ali and with me on the podcast today I have SENDA Founder, Rhiannon Gogh and our lovely guest, Rachel Wright. Rachel is the Founder of Born at the Right Time, anorganisation aimed at improving the lives of those with disabilities and their families. She is a qualified nurse and the parent of a young man with complex disabilities. She’s also the author of a book called "The Skies I’m Under"...
2025-06-1837 min
For People with Bishop Rob WrightSpeechSend us a textWords create worlds. From Genesis where God speaks creation into being, to Jesus asking a paralyzed man, "Do you want to be made well?", speech carries the power to transform reality. But what happens when certain topics become unspeakable?In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation that explores how modern society increasingly avoids difficult conversations. Using Jesus' healing story, Bishop Wright reveals how bringing things into speech opens pathways to healing and resurrection. They also discuss more recent examples including the evolution of Malcolm X's speech as his...
2025-05-2319 min
Social GeekFranchise Rock Stars: Bad BossesBad Bosses.
We’ve all had them and we don’t wanna be them.
Today The Franchise Rock Stars are here to share some horror stories and some advice. Join Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg!
For more details on the amazing new certification program Scott mentioned, please visit www.hemsworldwide.com
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2025-05-2040 min
Oneness Wellness LifestylesThe Revolutionary Power of Radical Self-Care Inspired by Annette WrightDiscover how radical self-care is transforming the narrative of success for Black professionals. Inspired by Annette Wright’s visionary leadership, this episode explores why prioritizing wellness is not just personal, but a revolutionary act of resilience and leadership. Learn how shifting from depletion to restoration fuels creativity, innovation, and sustainable achievement, and hear about real-world models redefining rest, community support, and culturally relevant wellness. Tune in for actionable insights on setting boundaries, embracing rest as power, and leading from a place of wholeness—because your wellbeing is non-negotiable.
2025-05-0716 min
Social GeekFranchise Rock Stars Live at IFA 2025Ali Kraus, Kristen Pechacek, and Danielle Wright talk about the lessons learned from franchising for their kids!
What could your kids learn from the franchise community?
Manners
Communication
Exposure to craziness
Not being the reason there’s a rule
And, helping a friend when you can
Streaming now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and more.
Thanks to Hughes, Northeast Color, Franzy, and Thunderly.
Shout outs to Scott Greenberg & Derrick Ableman.Special Guests: Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, and Kristen Pechacek.
2025-03-0322 min
Shop the Scroll TikTok Shop Podcast0104 TikTok Shop Affiliate Groups & Growth StrategiesIn this episode of Shop the Scroll, Ashley Wright and Zain Ali break down the role of TikTok Shop affiliate groups and how brands can leverage them for massive growth.We dive into:✅ How affiliate groups work and why they matter for scaling✅ The do’s and don’ts of working with creator communities✅ Why some brands struggle in their first 90 days—and how to push through✅ The impact of TikTok Shop bans, updates, and policy shifts✅ Predictions for TikTok Shop in 2025 and why NOW is the best time to get in
2025-02-0635 min
A Public AffairDPI Superintendent Candidate Interviews
In Wisconsin’s February 18 primary, voters will get to choose from three candidates for State Superintendent: Jeff Wright, Jill Underly, and Brittany Kinser. The two candidates who receive the most votes will be on the ballot for the general election on April 1.
The State Superintendent runs the Department of Public Instruction, or DPI, a massive organization in charge of assessing, licensing, and distributing funds for Wisconsin’s 421 public school districts, running parental choice programs, the Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and V...
2025-02-0452 min
Social GeekJack Monson and The Franchise Rock Stars: IFA 2025 PreviewWe're ready for IFA 2025! Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek and Scott Greenberg share tips and advice for the biggest franchising event of the year with host Jack Monson
If you haven’t registered yet for IFA 2025, please do so at franchise.org
Today’s show is brought to by Hughes, Citrin Cooperman, and Northeast Color. Special Guests: Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg.
2025-01-2128 minShop the Scroll TikTok Shop Podcast0102 TikTok Shop Trends For 20250102: TikTok Shop Trends for 2025In this second episode of Shop the Scroll, Ashley Wright and Zain Ali dive deep into the evolving trends and strategies that will shape TikTok Shop in 2025. With brands, creators, and affiliates continuously adjusting to the platform’s rapid developments, Ashley and Zain break down key predictions and actionable insights to help businesses stay ahead of the curve.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:🎯 The Rise of Live Shopping: Why live streaming still has massive untapped potential in the U.S. market and how b...
2025-01-0650 min
Social GeekSocial Geek New Year's Special 2025Happy New Year, Geeks! Welcome to Season 16 of the Social Geek podcast.
It’s our New Year’s Special with an all-star guest list of prominent Franchising professionals sharing trends they are seeing for 2025 along with their plans, goals, and resolutions for the new year.
Pour yourself a hot coffee, Mimosa, or Bloody Mary and join in the conversations with Matt Haller, Brandi Kloostra, Kirk Allen, Rebecca Wright, Jerry Akers, Megan Center, Partner at Quarles & Brady, Heather McLeod; Amanda Dempsey, Kelli Schroeder, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, and Danielle Wright joining host Jack...
2025-01-011h 21
Shop the Scroll TikTok Shop Podcast0101 Will TikTok Get Banned?0101: Will TikTok Shop Get Banned?In this inaugural episode of Shop the Scroll, Ashley Wright and Zain Ali dive into one of the most pressing topics for e-commerce brands, creators, and marketers—will TikTok Shop survive the looming ban?Join Ashley and Zain as they explore the rollercoaster journey of TikTok Shop and its transformative impact on social commerce. They break down:The Ban Drama: Why TikTok is under scrutiny, the back-and-forth appeals, and what’s at stake for brands, creators, and consumers.The Creator Ecosystem: How TikTok Shop...
2024-12-3152 min
Loved To Death True CrimeLoved to Death (ft. Mysteriously Listed)New podcast alert! Shamelessly using Mysteriously Listed to introduce Loved To Death. In this podcast, we aim to bring more awareness to the domestic violence pandemic that is far too prevalent in our society. This week we are only touching the surface of some of the themes and stories we will be exploring on this podcast. Loved To Death. This week on Mysteriously Listed.3 Jolee Callan2 Warriena Wright1 Anna Moriah WilsonResearch and writing by AD HorrorAdditional writing, hosting and production by AliMusic...
2024-11-1923 min
The 1 to ONE ThingEp. 66 - Turning Learning Into Action: Steve Wright1 to One Thing Podcast Show Notes – Episode: Procrastination & Taking Action
In this episode, Steve takes a solo approach to discuss key lessons from both his guests and personal experiences. He shares insights on procrastination, especially “smart procrastination,” where learning becomes an excuse for avoiding action. Inspired by YouTuber Sam Matla, Steve reflects on the balance between preparation and execution. He emphasises that while learning is important, real growth happens when you step into the arena—whether it’s salsa dancing or building a business—and take imperfect action.
Steve also highlig...
2024-10-3029 minA Public AffairOrganizing in Rural America with George Goehl
On today’s show, host Ali Muldrow speaks with community organizer and activist George Goehl. Goehl has a long history with organizing and been involved with campaigns as small as paving a road to large as reforming federal financial policy. He has now shifted his focus to teach the fundamental skills and concepts of organizing and tell stories of rural Americans’ organizing efforts.
Goehl is the author of the “Fundamentals of Community Organizing” Booklet–a 50 page guide to teach the fundamental skills and concepts of organizing. He is also the the host of the podcast...
2024-09-2552 minA Public AffairThe Crisis in Wisconsin’s Prisons with Steven Wright
Wisconsin’s prisons continue to operate in a state of “modified movement.” That’s how the Department of Corrections describes conditions that are commonly referred to as lockdown. During this period of “modified movement,” specifically from June 2023 to February 2024, four inmates died in Waupun Correctional Institution. On June 5, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt arrested Waupun warden, Randall Hepp, and eight other Waupun employees. They face misconduct and felony inmate abuse charges.
Today, Allen Ruff speaks with professor Steven Wright who says that the problems at Waupun are just the tip of the iceberg. The Wisconsi...
2024-07-2500 min
Farming on PurposeOpening Your Mind to Food Ingredient Marketing“I think it’s about figuring out what you’re doing already and finding a home for what you’re already doing.”
While some of the ideas presented in this episode may be different, it's important to recognize that in order for a business to be sustainable, it must also be profitable. This episode presents ideas to consider in food marketing that you may not have considered before.
Join us in this informative episode of Farming on Purpose with Ali Cox. Ali shares about her family’s history in agriculture and her journey back to agriculture on...
2024-06-2550 minFarming on PurposeOpening Your Mind to Food Ingredient Marketing“I think it’s about figuring out what you’re doing already and finding a home for what you’re already doing.”
While some of the ideas presented in this episode may be different, it's important to recognize that in order for a business to be sustainable, it must also be profitable. This episode presents ideas to consider in food marketing that you may not have considered before.
Join us in this informative episode of Farming on Purpose with Ali Cox. Ali shares about her family’s history in agriculture and her journey back to agriculture on...
2024-06-2550 min
How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your RelationshipsGreyson's Legacy with Ali Kessler: How a Mother’s Love Is Changing LawsContent warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse, murder-suicide, and child loss.In this deeply moving episode, Seth and Pete welcome a special guest, Ali Kessler, to share her story and discuss the groundbreaking Greyson's Law. This episode was requested by a listener who wanted to hear directly from Ali about her experiences and advocacy.Ali's four-year-old son, Greyson, was tragically killed by his father in a murder-suicide just days after Ali sought help from the courts and police due to disturbing threats made by Greyson's father. Ali has turned her grief into powerful advocacy, working tirelessly to pass Greyson's Law...
2024-06-0431 min
Neighbors with Ali ParsonsEpisode 20: When Psychology Meets the Holy Spirit with Dr. Jenn WrightWith a PhD in Developmental Psychology and basically a PhD in the Holy Spirit, Dr. Jenn shares how we can navigate life with practical tools of cognitive rewiring which goes hand in hand with the Word of God and the Spirit of God. We talk about where healing starts, why we’re not designed to “do it all”, and how to re-discover the joy of our salvation through very practical, simple steps of abiding. You will love the Lord more after spending time with Jenn. I sure do.
And here is the link to the Passion translation of the...
2024-02-2847 min
Untangled Vines: Redefining the Rules of WorkEp. 44 Beyond Boundaries: The Blueprint for Remote Work Excellence with Ali GreeneDive into the realm of remote work mastery with Ali Greene, renowned Head of Culture & Community at Oyster and Co-Author of Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility, and Focus.
In this episode of "Untangled Vines," discover the key elements for establishing a positive remote work culture, navigating flexibility, and the evolution of leadership in the remote landscape.
Ali shares success stories, insights, and practical strategies for thriving in the world of remote work. Tune in and redefine the rules of work! 🎧🌍
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2024-02-0453 min
3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with SCALA!!! co-directors Jane Giles and Ali CatterallScreenwriter Stuart Wright talks to with SCALA!!! co-directors Jane Giles and Ali Catterall about the making of their documentary about the infamous London cinema and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" SCALA!!! Or, the incredibly strange rise and fall of the world’s wildest cinema and how it influenced a mixed-up generation of weirdos and misfits is in UK and Ireland cinemas from 5 January 2024 and on BFI Player and BFI Blu-ray from 22 January. A season of the Scala’s greatest hits, Scala: Sex, drugs and rock and roll cinema, runs at BFI Southbank...
2024-01-031h 03
3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFEMerry Christmas and a Britflicks Podcast Preview of the 1st seven shows of 2024Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all my listeners.I'm taking this holiday week off so in anticipation of 2024, this week I preview the first seven episodes you can look forward to in the new year.All these podcasts feature 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life:
Jane Giles & Ali Catterall talking about the documentary they co-direct - SCALA!!! Or, the incredibly strange rise and fall of the world’s wildest cinema and how it influenced a mixed-up generation of weirdos and misfits is in UK and Ireland cinemas from 5 Ja...
2023-12-2707 min
Public Health Nutrition from Foodies in the FieldInterrogating the Health Star Rating, with Dr. Alexandra JonesDr Alexandra Jones is a public health lawyer and researcher at The George Institute for Global Health within the Food Policy team. This episode dives deep into the world of food policy and regulation, as Ali explains Front of Pack Labelling around the world with a particular focus on the Australian Health Star Rating. We talk about how this regulatory mechanism came about, how effective its been and what needs to happen to make it better for population health into the future. Fo...
2023-07-0459 min
Open Diaries#19 - Top Government Executive Director on overcoming fears, finding happiness through service and discovering your tribe - Alison Lloydd-WrightJoin us in this compelling episode as we dive deep into the life and career of Alison LLoydd-Wright, the dynamic Government Executive Director. In a heart-to-heart conversation, Alison reminisces about her formative years, revealing how her humble childhood influenced her life path and instilled a profound patience for public service.She candidly shares her journey navigating the bureaucratic labyrinth and working tirelessly to effect change from within, all while wrestling with personal anxieties and fears. Alison doesn't shy away from discussing her struggles; rather, she illuminates them, sharing how she has managed to transform her anxieties into strengths and...
2023-07-0247 min
The Black Writer's StudioZelda Lockhart on The Black Writer's Studio Podcast
In November 2022, Hurston/Wright's executive director, Khadijah Ali-Coleman talked with Zelda Lockhart about her forthcoming work and the genesis of her book, "The Soul of the Full-Length Manuscript: Turning Life's Wounds Into the Gift of Literary Fiction, Memoir, or Poetry."
Zelda Lockhart is a writer, speaker, teacher and researcher. She is the director of LaVenson Press and Her Story Garden Studios. She is the author of several books, with her first novel receiving critical acclaim including becoming a 2002 Barnes & Noble Discovery selection and a finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award. Her book Cold Running Creek won the Black...
2023-05-2850 minThe Black Writer's StudioTaylor Johnson on The Black Writer's Studio podcastTaylor Johnson is from Washington, D.C. and was a former participant in the Hurston/Wright Foundation's teen writing program in the early 2000's. Now, an award-winning poet, Taylor spoke with Dr. Ali-Coleman in November 2022 about his residency at the Guggenheim museum, his new appointment as the Poet Laureate of Takoma Park, MD and his poetry journey for this episode of the Black Writer's Studio.
Taylor Johnson is the author of Inheritance (Alice James Books, 2020), winner of the Norma Faber First Book Award from the Poetry Society of America and named as a best poetry book of 2020 by the...
2023-04-2435 minThe Black Writer's StudioGuthrie P. Ramsey on The Black Writer's Studio Podcast
A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr. is a music historian, pianist, composer, and Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ramsey talked with Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman in December 2022 in The Black Writer's Studio to talk about his new book, "Who Hears Here?" and his award-winning career as a musician, scholar and educator.
A widely-published writer, he’s the author of Race Music: Black Cultures from Bebop to Hip-Hop (2003), and The Amazing Bud Powell: Black Genius, Jazz History and the Challenge of Bebop (2013). Dr. Ramsey is co-author beside Samuel A...
2023-04-1635 minThe Black Writer's StudioKiki Petrosino on The Black Writer's Studio
Kiki Petrosino is the author of "White Blood: a Lyric of Virginia" (2020) and three other poetry books, all from Sarabande. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop. Her memoir, "Bright", was released from Sarabande in 2022. She directs the Creative Writing Program at the University of Virginia, where she is a Professor of Poetry. Petrosino is the recipient of a MacDowell artist residency, a Pushcart Prize, a Fellowship in Creative Writing from the National Endowment for the Arts, the UNT Rilke Prize, & the Spalding Prize, among other honors. She has served...
2023-04-0333 minThe Black Writer's StudioNatasha Gordon-Chipembere on The Black Writer's StudioNatasha Gordon-Chipembere, Ph.D. is author of "Representation and Black Womanhood: The Legacy of Sarah Baartman" and the historical fiction novel, "Finding La Negrita."
Her work has been featured in Essence Magazine along with a monthly series, “Musings from An Afro-Costa Rican” in the Tico Times. She is a Senior Co-editor of the AfroLatino Book Series from Palgrave and her current writing focuses on slavery and the legacy of Afro-descendants in Latin America.
Born in New York to Costa Rican/Panamanian parents, she eventually moved to Costa Rica eight years ago with her husband and two children. She is the...
2023-04-0233 min
Finding Mr. Height: The Podcast107. The Non-Monogamy One ft. Rachel WrightDon’t think you can relate to non-monogamy? Psychotherapist Rachel Wright just might change your mind. We talk about how relationship frameworks are changing, her personal journey from monogamy to non-monogamy, the difference between rules and agreements (and how to determine them), plus much more from listener questions!In updates, Erica channels vacation energy to meet a man in the wild and also introduces Ali to a new guy!Where to find Rachel: On Instagram @thewright_rachel, her website rachelwrightnyc.com, and her podcast The Wright Conversations.
2023-03-061h 11The Black Writer's StudioRemica Bingham-Risher on the Black Writer's Studio podcastRemica Bingham-Risher is a poet, interviewer and essayist, a Cave Canem fellow and Affrilachian Poet. Her book, Soul Culture: Black Poets, Books, and Questions That Grew Me Up, was published by Beacon Press in September 2022. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Writer’s Chronicle, Callaloo, Essence and a host of other outlets. She is the author of Conversion, winner of the Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award; What We Ask of Flesh, shortlisted for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award and Starlight & Error, winner of the Diode Editions Book Award and a finalist for the Library of...
2022-11-2833 minThe Black Writer's StudioHurston/Wright Foundation's North Star Merit Awardee, Elizabeth AlexanderElizabeth Alexander is a decorated poet, educator, memoirist, scholar, and cultural advocate. She is president of the Mellon Foundation, the nation's largest funder in arts and culture, and humanities in higher education. Prior to joining the Foundation, Dr. Alexander served as the director of Creativity and Free Expression at the Ford Foundation, shaping Ford's grantmaking vision in arts and culture, journalism, and documentary film. There, she co-designed the Art for Justice Fund—an initiative that uses art and advocacy to address the crisis of mass incarceration—and guided the organization in examining how the arts and visual storytelling can empower...
2022-11-1929 minThe Black Writer's StudioHurston/Wright Foundation's Ella Baker Merit Awardee, Keeanga-Yamahtta TaylorElla Baker famously said, “Give light, and people will find the way.” And, oh, how that light is so necessary today more than ever.
This year, the Hurston/Wright Foundation's board of directors has selected Keeangha-Yamahtta Taylor as the recipient of the Hurston/Wright Ella Baker award. The board believes that Dr. Taylor has shone her light in ways that have transformed communities, informed the general public and brilliantly advocated for equity and inclusion for the disenfranchised nationally and globally. The Ella Baker Award, named for the heroic civil rights activist, Ella Baker, recognizes writers and arts activi...
2022-10-3037 minThe Black Writer's StudioHurston/Wright Foundation's Madam "CJ" Walker Merit Awardee, Ron KavanaughThe Hurston/Wright Foundation's Madam C.J. Walker Award recognizes exceptional innovation in supporting and sustaining Black literature. Named for the feisty and entrepreneurial Madam CJ Walker, the award recognizes a person or organization that is integral to the lifeblood of Black culture.
Madam CJ Walker famously exclaimed, “My object in life is not simply to make money for myself or to spend it on myself in dressing or running around in an automobile, but I love to use a part of what I make in trying to help others.” This year’s recipient has certainly succeeded on tha...
2022-10-2642 min
Cold and MissingCold and Missing: Joanna ‘Jino’ Wright On December 18th, 2016 Joanna ‘Jino’ Wright- a beloved member of the Marquette Park neighborhood and LGBTQIA+ community in Chicago - was abducted in the middle of the day. Despite several witnesses to the abduction she still remains missing today. Listen as Ali and Eli comb through the case this week on Cold and MissingFollow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmai...
2022-10-1029 min
The Generative Work PodcastRe-Release - Ep. 8 Sarah & Ali Chat With Ninian Stuart of The Falkland Estate in Scotland**Due to scheduling conflicts, the date of this Essentials Course has changed to April of 2023. Please excuse the incorrect date announcement at the top of the episode.**
Sarah and Ali talk to Ninian Stuart, the founder of the Centre for Stewardship, about how a systemic approach has impacted on his work with land reform on the Falkland Estate in Scotland.
Ninian reflects on his personal journey to discover his purpose and why he is now hosting an introductory Systemic Coaching and Constellations training at the Palace on Falkland Estate in Scotland April 19th, 20th, 21st 2023. Learn even more about that here...
2022-09-2453 min
Deep Dive with Ali AbdaalWorld's Leading Expert On How To Solve Procrastination - Dr Tim PychylWe can all struggle with procrastination. Putting stuff off not only makes us feel bad but it can set us back in our careers and lives. So what do we do about it? Dr Tim Pychyl is as one of the world’s leading experts in procrastination. He has written two books about how and why we procrastinate, as well as many scientific papers. In this episode of Deep Dive I talk to Tim about what exactly procrastination is, how to nudge ourselves into better habits, and spirituality and flow. Tim is such a brilliant and knowledgable researcher and th...
2022-08-251h 21
Read It or List ItAUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ali HazelwoodAuthor Ali Hazelwood joins Phoebe today to discuss her latest Rom Com novel, Love on the Brain. Follow Ali:IG: https://www.instagram.com/alihazelwood/?hl=enPurchase LOVE ON THE BRAIN: https://bookshop.org/a/6926/9780593336847
2022-08-2430 min
The Black Writer's StudioDestiny O. Birdsong on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastDestiny O. Birdsong is a poet, novelist, and essayist whose work has appeared in the Paris Review Daily, African American Review, and Catapult, among other publications. Her debut poetry collection, Negotiations, was published in 2020 by Tin House and was longlisted for the 2021 PEN/Voelcker Award. Her debut novel, Nobody’s Magic, was published in February 2022 from Grand Central Publishing.
Learn more at http://www.DestinyBirdsong.com
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Song "Legacy" performed by Liberated Muse, w...
2022-05-2934 min
A2 The Show'That's disgusting': Amber Heard denies leaving poop in Johnny Depp's bed | Wise GuysA² The Show - Ep 396 Feat. Wise Guys (Ali Haajl, Ali Al Shammari, Saeed El Jammal, Abbas Jawhar) During Johnny Depp's defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, Heard’s friend, iO Tillett Wright takes the stand and explains what happened after the alleged poop incident. The photographer gets emotional recounting the phone calls he made after claiming he heard the actress screaming on the phone. A² The Show celebrates the world's most excellent individuals. 3 guys on 3 different continents, Ali Haajl, Ali Al Shammari, and Saeed Jammal have created an international community of thought leaders and experts. Our guests are from a...
2022-05-2337 minThe Black Writer's StudioTara Betts on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastTara Betts is the author of Break the Habit and Arc & Hue. In addition to her work as a teaching artist and mentor for young poets, she has taught at several universities, including Rutgers University and University of Illinois-Chicago, and at Stateville Prison via the Prison + Neighborhood Arts Project. She is the Inaugural Poet for the People Practitioner Fellow at University of Chicago. Betts serves as Poetry Editor at The Langston Hughes Review and is founder of the nonprofit organization The Whirlwind Learning Center on Chicago’s South Side.
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2022-05-0832 minThe Black Writer's StudioSteven Leyva on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastSteven Leyva was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Houston, Texas. His poems have appeared in 2 Bridges Review, Scalawag, Nashville Review, jubilat, Vinyl, Prairie Schooner, and Best American Poetry 2020. He is a Cave Canem fellow and author of the chapbook Low Parish and author of The Understudy’s Handbook which won the Jean Feldman Poetry Prize from Washington Writers Publishing House. Steven holds an MFA from the University of Baltimore, where he is an assistant professor in the Klein Family School of Communications Design.
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2022-04-2443 minThe Black Writer's StudioKeisha Bush on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastKeisha was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She has a business degree from Bentley University and an MFA in creative writing from The New School. Her work has appeared, or is forthcoming, in The New York Times, Literary Hub, The Rumpus, Electric Lit and Lion’s Roar Magazine. She has received fellowships from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Workspace Residency, the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Ireland, Moulin à Nef in France, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Vermont Studio Center, and VONA.
Her debut novel, No Heaven For Good Boys, is a New York Times Editor...
2022-04-1059 min
Tune in Plenitude of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessCompanion piece: The new novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of How to be both - Ali SmithListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Companion piece: The new novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of How to be bothAuthor: Ali SmithNarrator: Natalie SimpsonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4:54:43Language: EnglishRelease date: 04-07-2022Publisher: Penguin Books LTDGenres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Women, Feminist FictionSummary:Brought to you by Penguin.
The unmissable new work from Ali Smith, following the dazzling Man Booker-shortlisted Seasonal quartet
'A story is never an answer. A story is always a...
2022-04-074h 54The Black Writer's StudioRage Hezekiah on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastRage Hezekiah is a New England-based poet and educator, who earned her MFA from Emerson College. She has received fellowships from Cave Canem, MacDowell, and The Ragdale Foundation, and is the recipient of the Saint Botolph Foundation's Emerging Artists Award. Her poems have been anthologized, co-translated, and published internationally. Learn more at https://www.ragehezekiah.com/
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Credits: Hosted and produced by Khadijah Ali-Coleman, Ed.D.
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Song "Legacy" performed by Liberated Muse, written by Khadijah Ali-Coleman
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2022-04-0334 minThe Black Writer's StudioTara T. Green on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastDr. Tara T. Green is an African American Studies professor with over 20 years of teaching literature and culture. She is the author and editor of six books on the lives and experiences of African Americans in twentieth-century literature and film.
Her latest books are Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson and See Me Naked: Black Women Defining Pleasure During the Interwar Era. A recognized academic leader who is dedicated to building diverse, respectful, inclusive communities in higher education, Dr. Tara T. Green is a self-described Black feminist community-engaged scholar, mentor, and university professor.
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2022-03-2735 minThe Black Writer's StudioPrince Shakur on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastPrince Shakur is a queer, Jamaican-American author, freelance journalist, videomaker, and NY Times recognized organizer. He is the 2021 recipient of the Hurston/Wright Crossover Award. His writings range from op-eds in Teen Vogue to features on the violent impacts of policing and cultural essays that delve into black icons, like Bob Marley or Huey Newton. In 2017, his video series, Two Woke Minds, earned him the Rising Star Grant from GLAAD. As an organizer, he brought Black Lives Matter to his university campus, organized for labor rights in Seattle, disrupted a Bill Clinton speech in 2016, did solidarity work at the...
2022-03-2028 minThe Black Writer's StudioAmina Gautier on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastAmina Gautier is the author of three short story collections: At-Risk, Now We Will Be Happy, and The Loss of All Lost Things. More than one hundred and thirty of her stories have been published, appearing in Agni, American Short Fiction, Boston Review, Callaloo, Cincinnati Review, Glimmer Train, Greensboro Review, Gulf Coast, Joyland, Kenyon Review, Kweli, Latino Book Review, Los Angeles Review, Mississippi Review, New Flash Fiction Review, Quarterly West, Southern Review, and Triquarterly among other places. She is the recipient of the Eric Hoffer Legacy Fiction Award, the Phillis Wheatley Book Award in Fiction, and the International Latino...
2022-03-1332 minThe Black Writer's StudioMarita Golden on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastMarita Golden is the author of 19 works of fiction and nonfiction.
Her most recent work of nonfiction is The Strong Black Woman How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women.
She is the recipient of many awards including the Writers for Writers Award presented by Barnes & Noble and Poets and Writers, an award from the Authors Guild, and the Fiction Award for her novel After awarded by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. She has lectured and read from her work internationally. Co-founder and President Emerita of the Zora Ne...
2022-03-0643 minThe Black Writer's StudioKymone Freeman on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastKymone Freeman is an artist, activist and co-founder of We Act Radio, Washington DC’s independent progressive radio and TV studio since 2011. He established the Charnice Milton Community Bookstore in 2018 and is also an award-winning playwright with several productions to his credit including “Prison Poetry”, “Whites Only, An Angry Black Man in Therapy” . He won the 2017 PRNDI Award for commentary and published articles in print with Washington Post and Ebony Magazine. He was part of international delegations to Cuba, Kenya, Ghana and Venezuela and is founder of the annual Black L.U.V. Festival in Washington, DC. Kymone joins us in the...
2022-02-2743 minThe Black Writer's StudioB. Sharise Moore on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastB. Sharise Moore’s love of literature was ignited by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Judy Blume’s Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. After earning a BA in English from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, she began performing her poetry on stages throughout the country. To date, Moore’s poems have appeared in Starline, Fantasy Magazine, These Bewitching Bonds, Mermaid Monthly, and FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction. At present, Moore is a writer/educator, curriculum designer, and the poetry editor at FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction. Her debut YA novel, Dr. Marvell...
2022-02-1335 minThe Black Writer's StudioTony Medina on The Black Writer's Studio PodcastTony Medina is the author/editor of over seventeen books for adults and young readers. Medina's poetry, fiction, essays and book reviews have appeared in over a hundred publications and two CD compilations. Dr. Medina is the first Professor of Creative Writing at Howard University and was awarded both The Langston Hughes Society Award and the first African Voices Literary Award. A poet, fiction writer, children’s book author, activist and beloved teacher, Dr. Tony Medina is a prolific literary treasure. Learn more at http://tonymedina.org/
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2022-02-0641 min
Glambition® Radio with Ali BrownTake Back Your Time with Christy Wright — Glambition® Radio Episode 272 with Ali BrownYou’ve seen her on the The Ramsey Show, and her advice is always spot on! But if you’ve ever asked yourself ‘How do I do it all?’, don’t miss this episode with Christy Wright.
Christy is a No. 1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. Since 2009, she has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith.
We are on a ‘productivity’ roll this month on Glambition Radio, and I’m thrilled to have Christy back on the show to share her...
2021-10-2840 min
Glambition® RadioTake Back Your Time with Christy Wright — Glambition® Radio Episode 272 with Ali BrownYou’ve seen her on the Dave Ramsey Show, and her advice is always spot on! But if you’ve ever asked yourself ‘How do I do it all?’, don’t miss this episode with Christy Wright. Christy is a No. 1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. Since 2009, she has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. We are on a ‘productivity’ roll this month on Glambition Radio, and I’m thrilled to have Christy back on the show to share her newest book. ‘Tak...
2021-10-2840 min
Here We Go Brownies PodcastInterview with Felix WrightAli and Dustin sit down live and in person with Felix Wright to discuss the upcoming season and the hype around this Browns team.
2021-08-1810 min
The Generative Work PodcastEp. 8 Sarah & Ali talk to Ninian Stuart about Systemic Approaches to Land Reform on the Falkland EstateSarah and Ali talk to Ninian Stuart, the founder of the Centre for Stewardship, about how a systemic approach has impacted on his work with land reform on the Falkland Estate in Scotland.
Ninian reflects on his personal journey to discover his purpose and why he is now hosting an introductory Systemic Coaching and Constellations training at the Palace on Falkland Estate in Scotland on November 16th-19th, 2022. Learn even more about that here. Also, this is a 4-day event, not a 3 day event, as the podcast discussion states.
Get in touch with us directly by visiting our website, or by...
2021-06-1754 min
Small Business StoriesSmall Business Stories with Yasmin AliYasmin Ali is a polymer clay artist and founder at Beadeze, who helps women business owners feel less stressed by exploring their creativity with polymer clay. What We Cover:- How Yasmin transitioned from working as a part-time employee to a full-time business owner- How running your own business helps you to build confidence- How to create a marketing mix using social media, emails and direct mail- Different new products and online and offline avenues Yasmin is exploring in her businessResources: ...
2021-05-0318 min
GlasGo PodcastAli WrightI say this often but this was genuinely one of the best interviews I've done with the podcast and trust me when I say it's worth the listen 😊
Todays episode saw me sit-down with radio presenter Ali Wright, Ali has her own show on West FM and you will also hear her on Clyde 1 smashing it as well, In a whirlwind hour we went through loads of different subjects including
- How Ali got started in Radio
- The great support network that helped her settle in the industry while learning on the job
2021-02-011h 00
Emerge PodcastsEmerge Podcast #35 - Ali wrightIn this episode, we speak with voice-over artist & Radio presenter, Ali Wright. Ali talks us through her life so far, how she got to where she has & what she has planned for the future. We get an insight what life is like behind the mic.Enjoy!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-301h 58
Ali on the Run ShowRolanda Bell, Elite Runner"You know when you're not done yet. There were goals I wanted to accomplish, and I knew they were still in me. I just needed to keep going and see what I could do." In 2015, Rolanda Bell was living the dream. She had graduated from the University of Tennessee, where she was a member of the historic 2009 Women's 4x1500m relay team alongside Chanelle Price, Phoebe Wright, and Sarah Bowman. Together, they broke the existing Penn Relays, National Collegiate, American, and world records — several of which still stand, 11 years later. She went on to run pr...
2020-08-271h 18
Not OverthinkingBook Discussion: The Wright BrothersIn this episode, we summarise "The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough. It's a biography of Wilbur and Orville Wright, best known for inventing the airplane. It contains timeless themes relevant to any and all forms of human endeavour, so in addition to being an amazing story about a turning point for the human race, there's a lot we can learn from it.
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2020-02-031h 09
Is This Seat TakenThis Seat is Taken by Lex WrightLex Wright is a queer spirit consultant and brand ambassador. On this episode we discuss her path to sobriety, the change with her relationship to alcohol and her work with various spirit companies.
2020-01-1649 min
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2019-11-1544 min
Coffee Pod|castCoffee Podcast Episode 2 TakenIn this episode of Coffee Pod|cast it's Emma's turn to choose a microfiction to listen to and discuss. Her pick is 'Taken' by Michelle Wright. The narration by Alex Williams was recorded in front of a live audience at Little Fictions in Knox St Bar, Chippendale. Listen in, join the discussion on Facebook and don't forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform.'Taken' was published in Flashing The Square (Spineless Wonders, 2014) an anthology of microlit.
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Michelle Wright writes short stories and flash fiction. She’s won the Age (2012), Alan Marshall (2014) and Grace Marion Wilson (2013) Awards, an...
2018-04-2911 min
Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets PodEp. 70: All-Star MailbagSalman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Taylor Pate (@taylorlpate) and Kyle Chilek (@K_Chile22) discuss All-Star weekend and answer listener questions: -All-Star banter (first 10 minutes) -Reactions to Joe Johnson and Brandan Wright signings -Chances Chris Bosh ever signs with the Rockets? -Why does Salman continue to support Ryan Anderson? -Should fans be worried about the contract Clint Capela will demand this summer? -Thoughts on Ryan Anderson being moved to the bench? -Confidence level in Harden's MVP chances Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Th...
2018-02-1757 min
Christy Wright's Business BoutiqueTop Traits of Highly Successful Women with Ali BrownWhat makes a highly successful woman? Society often paints a picture of success that looks like this: Either you’re home all the time, dedicating 100% of your time to your family, or you’re at work all the time, completely abandoning your friends, family and the rest of your life. But as I discussed with Laura Vanderkam in Episode 34: Excuses That Steal Your Time, that’s a myth! The truth is, you can be successful in multiple areas of your life. You can be successful in your career, your relationships, your business and even your health...
2018-02-061h 06
Get Your Hopes Up with Christy WrightBB Ep 40: Top Traits of Highly Successful Women with Ali BrownWhat makes a highly successful woman? Society often paints a picture of success that looks like this: Either you're home all the time, dedicating 100% of your time to your family, or you're at work all the time, completely abandoning your friends, family and the rest of your life. But as I discussed with Laura Vanderkam in Episode 34: Excuses That Steal Your Time, that's a myth! The truth is, you can be successful in multiple areas of your life. You can be successful in your career, your relationships, your business and even your health and exercise routines-get this!-all in the...
2018-02-061h 08
Station 137: Medieval Pro WrestlingDani completes a multi-wedding tour of England. Alex gets his flight upgraded on the way to Sweden. Both of them remain awed by the majesty of space, and repulsed by the infamous KIX-SFO morning sandwich. Contact us on twitter! Alex is @ATYPE808, Dani is @danielpwright, or you can get podcast updates @Station13FM. Show Notes Clickspring clock video Hello Internet Miguel’s rain video Warwick Castle Trebuchet Jousting at Warwick Castle Footlights Rowan Atkinson Stephen Fry Hugh Laurie French & Saunders Pink Floyd Ali G Punting Cambridge Botanical Gardens King’s College Chapel Liddell & Scott Gree...
2017-08-1200 min
Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets PodRed Nation Hoops Ep. 29: Special Guest Nick Wright (@getnickwright)With Paul (@RocketIntellect) and special guest Nick Wright of Fox Sports (@getnickwright): (1st half) -Discussing early NBA season surprises -Debating MVP candidates (and where Harden falls into this) -Asking if Harden has surpassed Steve Nash -Admiring the NBA's guard depth (2nd half) -Re-evaluating the Mike D'Antoni hire -How does Harden's perception locally stack up with his perception nationally and is his national perception improving this season? -Where do the Rockets rank in the pecking order of the West All that and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
2016-11-201h 01
Celebrity Afterlife ReportCelebrity Afterlife Report for 10/17/16 - Trump, Morrison, Lincoln, Ali, Wright, WayneDonald Trump is, as you know, very controversial this presidential election cycle. His father Fred seems to be equally controversial at the moment in the Next World. What has Fred said that caused a fellow diner in a restaurant to start screaming at him the other night? You'll be surprised by the answer.
Singer Jim Morrison has given up rock for rap. His band The Real Legends seemed finally headed for stardom. What song did Morrison and company give a surprising twist to at their show the other night. We'll tell you.
Abe Lincoln defeated Muhammad Ali in his...
2016-10-1809 min
Somethin' In CommonSponsors 4 Your BlacknessWeeeeeeeeee are back again with another edition of Somethin' In Common and we are doing what we do best and that's talking about all the latest political and entertainment news. This week we are discussing the Presidential debate, Brody Jenner's IG post on BLM, Laila Ali not speaking on black issues for fear of losing endorsement and Serena Williams vowing to no longer be quiet about issues facing the black community. That and so much.
2016-10-031h 30