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Nothing is Wrong with You - Book PodcastTo Read or Not To Reread? That is today’s questionWelcome to the “Nothing is Wrong with You” book podcast.Today, we discuss rereading, thanks to a listener question.We discuss why we will never reread a book again, the books we will reread over and over for decades, and the in between. Plus, we recommend the incredible book by Florence Knapp,The Names.RecommendThe Names by Florence KnappColleenThe Simple Art of Killing a Woman by Patrícia MeloWe Do Not Part by Han KangOn Breathing: Care i...
2025-11-2548 min
Awakening to AbundanceEp. 20: Listening to Your Inner Voice with Linda Brand (Interview)Join Athena as she interviews Life Coach, Realtor, Podcaster & EFT Practitioner Linda Brand. Learn the art of manifesting in alignment and authenticity, experience the power of gratitude practices, and journey through your own awakening - starting from exactly where you are now. Connect with Linda: Follow her on Instagram & Facebook: @LindaBrandCoach & @LindaBrandHomes Join her Free Community: https://www.skool.com/worthy-and-abundant/about?ref=6d968cab94e842fbb3d625eae2c230ba Visit her Website & Listen to her Podcast: https://lindabrandcoach.com/lindas-podcastConnect with Athena:
2025-06-2638 min
Referral RoadmapThe Art of Saying No: Reclaiming Your Time Without GuiltTo access the resources and links discussed in this episode: https://www.athenacaptain.com/podcastIf you want to get more out your week, subscribe to my weekly blog where I will share business insights to build your own unstoppable sales engine: https://daily.athenacaptain.com/blogIf you'd like to connect with me, you can find me here:https://www.athenacaptain.com/Athena's Prospecting Secrets Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/athenasecrets
2025-06-1029 min
Girls In PropertyBreaking Barriers in Property: Mastering the Art of Talking to Estate Agents with Rachel OllingtonIn this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson invites the amazing Rachel Ollington, who’s been running her own sales and lettings agency for the past 20 years. Athena’s on a mission to debunk the myth that estate agents are all scary and intimidating—and who better to help with that than Rachel, who’s lived the experience from the other side of the desk!To kick things off, Athena and Rachel share a good laugh, including the hilarious story of how Athena accidentally called Rachel ‘Rebecca’ for weeks—oops!Rachel then takes us back...
2025-01-201h 09
The Art Law PodcastThe Ins and Outs of Art FinanceSteve and Katie speak with former SCH colleague Rebecca Fine, now CEO of Athena Art Finance, about her career, how art finance is structured and diligenced, who art finance is for, and the risks that Athena and other lenders try to mitigate. Notes for this episode: https://artlawpodcast.com/2024/11/18/the-ins-and-outs-of-art-finance/ Follow the Art Law Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artlawpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artlawpodcast Katie and Steve discuss topics based on news and magazine articles and court filings and not based on orig...
2024-11-181h 01Referral RoadmapThe Art of Discovery: Why prospecting is different than marketingIf you want to get more out your week, subscribe to my weekly blog where I will share business insights to build your own unstoppable sales engine: https://daily.athenacaptain.com/blogIf you'd like to connect with me, you can find me here:https://www.athenacaptain.com/Athena's Prospecting Secrets Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/athenasecretsStatistics:○ https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/advisor-blog/marketing-vs-prospecting-know-the-difference-develop-a-plan#:~:text=If%20prospecting%20is%20outbound%20marketing,long-term%20strategy%20behind%20it○ https://www.pipedrive.com/en/blog...
2024-08-1317 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamPersonalized medicine: genomic mapping and the future of Indian healthcare | Dr Ritu Garg, FortisWhat does the future hold for healthcare, and how are innovations shaping the landscape?
Join us on Chat Masala as we sit down with Dr. Ritu Garg, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at Fortis Hospitals to explore the cutting-edge advancements revolutionizing medicine. From robotics to personalized therapies, we delve into the exciting developments paving the way for a healthier tomorrow.
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Timestamps ⏱️
0:00 - 1:24 Introduction
1:24 - 2:48 Robotics in medicine
2:48 - 3:50 Personalized medicine
3:50 - 5:06 Gene therapies
5:06 - 7:08 Affordability of Indian healthcare
7:08 - 8:48 Personalised cancer detection
8:50 - 11:13 Precision, targeted therapies
11:13 - 16:20 Digitizing and consolidating medical data
18:47 - 20:20 Straddling medi...
2024-06-2728 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamBehind the scenes of a Bollywood film set | Charu Shankar opens upIn this eye-opening episode of Chat Masala, we interview Charu Shankar, an actor, dancer, and choreographer who has played many significant roles in films, web series, and short films. She is best known for her leading role as Mehrunissa in Epic Channels flagship show Siyaasat and has been widely praised for her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in Sony Liv's award-winning web series Rocket Boys. Her performance in the movie Animal was also well-recognized.
She opens up about her diverse experiences working on Bollywood film sets alongside prominent filmmakers like Mira Nair, Ram Madhvani, and more. She reveals the key...
2024-06-2735 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamThe reality of bridging gaps in education | Shaveta Sharma Kukreja, MD, Central Square FoundationCan you solve India's education puzzle?
Join us in this insightful episode of Chat Masala, where Rahul Subramaniam, co-founder of Athena Education, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja, MD & CEO of Central Square Foundation. With an impressive career journey encompassing key roles at Citibank and BCG, she now leads impactful initiatives in the development and education sector.
We're exploring the intricacies of solving education problems in India, Shaveta's successful career in development, the challenges of transitioning from corporate to the nonprofit sector, and key insights into systemic reform, bridging implementation gaps, and...
2024-06-2743 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamThe Chemistry of Ayurveda | Dr. Chorghade, Visiting Scientist, Caltech, Harvard, MIT, CambridgeWhich chemical reaction makes cooked basmati rice so fragrant? Have you ever wondered how plants like tulsi, turmeric, and karela might be used to prevent and even cure disease?
This highly-anticipated Chat Masala with Dr. Mukund Chorghade, a distinguished professor of Organic Chemistry, reveals answers to these and many more intriguing questions in the world of chemistry. We dig into topics like what traits differentiate Nobel Laureates from the rest of us, the ethical consequences of making drugs, and most of all, what are a chemist's favorite jokes!
We also talk about the role of integrity in research, some...
2024-06-2749 min
What Happens In BetweenCultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender with Walela NehandaEpisode Summary: In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Walela Nehanda, a cultural worker, transplant survivor, and agender writer who created their debut book, Bless the Blood - A Cancer Memoir as an archive for Black, Young, and Disabled people. Walela helps us shift the narrative toward a world rooted in care, interdependence — and ultimately, revolution. How do we define our realities without molding ourselves into a presentation? Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be a Cultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender human u...
2024-05-0153 min
Brief EncountersA Conversation with a Fine Art FinancierThe Art Finance industry grows each year, driven by art’s high value and tightening credit markets. Securing an art loan to fund other investment opportunities has become an increasingly viable source of liquidity and a popular alternative to selling.
In this episode, entertainment lawyer, Kirk Schroder, talks with Rebecca Fine, a founding member and CEO of Athena Art Finance. Rebecca has more than 25 years of experience the intersections of art, law and finance. Prior to Athena, Rebecca was an art lawyer, advising world-renowned art galleries, dealers, private collectors, museums, and artists on both contentious matters and tr...
2024-03-1333 minGirls In PropertyFempowered: Mastering Commercial Conversions and Bungalow Flips with Property Coach Ella AttrillWARNING: Adjust Volume for Distorted Sound at the BeginningThis week, join Athena as she delves into the world of property development with the insightful Ella Attrill, a seasoned property coach. Together, they explore the exciting realms of commercial conversions & the art of flipping bungalows.Tune in as they share their experiences on navigating the highs & lows of the property industry as women. Discover the significance of having accountability partners in this sector & learn how the 'Fempowered' academy can provide invaluable support. Grab your notepad, because this episode is...
2024-03-1151 minWhat Happens In BetweenCommunity Curator with OlaRonke AkinmowoIn this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ola Akinmowo, the Founder, Curator, and Creator of The Free Black Women's Library: a Black feminist literary hub and community care space that features a collection of over 5000 books written by Black women. Ola helps us understand how to explore the different routes of expression, creation, and art as a ritual of self-actualization. How do we explore our own identities in a society that is anti-Black and anti-woman? Join us on today’s episode as we explore what it means to be a Community Curator and...
2024-03-0658 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamThe surprising reality of US deployment to Afghanistan | Former platoon leader, Rajiv SrinivasanIn this episode of Chat Masala, we speak with Rajiv Srinivasan, an alum of West Point Military Academy and Wharton, and former platoon leader in Afghanistan. He opens up about his journey as an Indian in the US military, insights gained while interacting with tribal elders in Kandahar, and the most important skills young people require for success in the twenty-first century.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:16 Introduction
2:16 - 6:30 Choosing to go to West Point Military Academy
6:30 - 8:21 The diversity in the US military
8:21 - 10:51 West Point vs Ivy Leagues
10:51 - 15:30 What elite universities lack
15:30 - 17:40 Human empathy during wartime
17:40 - 19:38 Life...
2024-01-2855 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamHow VMart became a pan-India retail giant | Chat Masala with Lalit Agarwal, Founder of @VMartRetailCan you change an entire society with just a pair of jeans?
In this episode of Chat Masala, our host, Rahul Subramaniam, interviews Mr. Lalit Agarwal, a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of V-Mart, one of India's leading fashion and lifestyle retail chains.
From growing up in a tailor’s shop after school and learning the trade to running his own business while in college, he shares surprising insights about how to sell high-quality, durable products to consumers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. With lessons in empathy, creativity, and strategic business decisions, he teaches us how to empathize with di...
2023-11-2544 min
One Big Caperep 053 DIY vs. Buy? What do you do?Do it yourself or buy/make it? Which do you choose and why? Athena and Phelyx dive into this topic from years of experience in making and doing for art, performing and typical handyperson projects. When is it time to outsource your weaknesses and just buy it? Find out in this episode, where Athena and Phelyx are on opposite sides of the argument.0:14 Performer math and maker life2:56 Is it in your best interest to DIY?15:56 Whatever happened to quality construction?18:09 Athena Juicy Bit20:05 There’s an upturn in ma...
2023-11-1829 minOne Big Caperep 053 DIY vs. Buy? What do you do?Do it yourself or buy/make it? Which do you choose and why? Athena and Phelyx dive into this topic from years of experience in making and doing for art, performing and typical handyperson projects. When is it time to outsource your weaknesses and just buy it? Find out in this episode, where Athena and Phelyx are on opposite sides of the argument.0:14 Performer math and maker life2:56 Is it in your best interest to DIY?15:56 Whatever happened to quality construction?18:09 Athena Juicy Bit20:05 There’s an upturn in ma...
2023-11-1829 minReferral RoadmapIntroducing Referral Roadmap Hosted by Athena Captain!Are you a business owner looking to kickstart your growth, scale up your operations, or overcome the challenges of lead generation? Join Athena Captain, the expert in generating referrals and mastering the art of sales, as she delves into the world of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. Athena sits down with industry rainmakers who have achieved remarkable success in various sectors. Together, they unveil the tried-and-tested lead generation secrets that have propelled their businesses to new heights. Say goodbye to cold-calling frustrations and hello to a world of proven strategies for attracting new prospects and referrals.
2023-11-0101 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamHow this VC fund is Promoting Gender Equality | Seema Chaturvedi, Founder, AWE FundsAre financial returns and social returns necessarily at odds? Is there a way organizations can promote gender equity AND increase profitability exponentially?
Join us for another illuminating installment of Chat Masala, hosted by Rahul Subramaniam, where we are in conversation with Ms. Seema Chaturvedi, founder of Achieving Women Equity (AWE) Funds. She is focused on investing in innovative enterprises that positively impact gender balance, by investing in women-owned, led, and influenced companies in India.
Throughout the conversation, we dive into the difference between venture capital and private equity, how female entrepreneurs and startup founders can gain agency through technology...
2023-09-0931 minOne Big Caperep 046 The Choices Artists Make in LifeHere at One Big Caper, the subject of the artist’s life comes up a lot. It may seem weird to some, the choices artists make in life. Why would anyone choose a life of stress, worry, and sometimes poverty, just for the sake of art? Athena and Phelyx dive into this topic from their personal experiences as career performers and share their thoughts about what is so great about being an artist. The stereotype of the Starving Artist comes up again and again. The question is, why does society not value the artist and their craft more?...
2023-08-1233 minOne Big Caperep 046 The Choices Artists Make in LifeHere at One Big Caper, the subject of the artist’s life comes up a lot. It may seem weird to some, the choices artists make in life. Why would anyone choose a life of stress, worry, and sometimes poverty, just for the sake of art? Athena and Phelyx dive into this topic from their personal experiences as career performers and share their thoughts about what is so great about being an artist. The stereotype of the Starving Artist comes up again and again. The question is, why does society not value the artist and their craft more?...
2023-08-1233 min
Chat Masala with Rahul Subramaniam'Made in Heaven' Actor Ankur Rathee opens up about breaking into BollywoodJoin us as Ankur Rathee opens up about his journey from working in New York City to quitting his stable job to chase his dreams of making it to Bollywood. Whether he was creating flashcards of Karan Johar and Raj Kapoor or grappling with disappointment from his parents, Ankur trusted his intuition and worked his way into amazing movies and shows like Shehzaada, Made in Heaven, Four More Shots Please, and many more!
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Athena Education was founded nine years ago by two Princeton graduates, passionate about bringing visionary education to India. They founded Athena to enable high-school students to...
2023-08-0639 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamI lost everything in cryptocurrency TWICE | Digital art in Web3.0 | Shash Gupta, founder of @AltcoinBuzzWhat is blockchain? Are you wondering how to invest in cryptocurrency?
Let's venture into the world of Web3.0, where we interview Shash Gupta, founder of @AltcoinBuzz a media company helping people learn more about blockchain technology and crypto news.
This is the perfect episode for crypto beginners!
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Timestamps
0:00 - 0:38 Preview
0:40 - 1:28 Introductions
1:28 - 4:28 Why I quit law
4:32 - 11:14 Switching careers
11:14 - 14:27 How to make money in crypto
14:27 - 16:14 Bouncing back from bankruptcy
17:04 - 22:53 The rise of blockchain
22:53 - 25:22 The future of Web3
25:22 - 26:00 Blockchain gaming
26:00 - 31:05 Government regulation of crypto
31:05 - 37:30 NFT art in the metaverse
37:30 - 39:08 Money is a...
2023-08-0544 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamSteel Factory to Harvard Business School to Social Entrepreneur | Bindi Dharia, Founder, VAllHow does one go from being the only brown girl working on a 9,000 ton blast furnace in a steel factory to Harvard Business School (HBS) and then become a social entrepreneur?
In this episode, we hear the story of Bindi Dharia, a social impact leader who got her start at the University of Michigan, then went to Harvard, and is now using technology to drive true social impact as the founder of VAll. Learn about how Harvard is the largest social organization and how to navigate the lack of diversity in the industrial workforce when you're in the minority.
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2023-08-0145 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamWhat they don't tell you about the military | Major General Bhupesh JainHow do military officers survive in war? Do YOU have what it takes to become a soldier?
Learn the traits of highly effective military leaders from Major General Bhupesh Jain, an alumnus of the NDA and the Indian Military Academy, former Indian military attaché to the US and Canada. In this nail-biting episode of Chat Masala hosted by Rahul Subramaniam, we uncover the not-so-glamorous side of war.
After commanding an infantry battalion and fighting in Sri Lanka and Jammu & Kashmir, Major General Jain has garnered countless lessons in leadership, team building, and personal fulfillment. He shares how one can o...
2023-07-2651 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamHow I Built Twitter India | Rishi Jaitly, Ex VP, Twitter Asia Pacific & Middle EastA degree in the liberal arts can open you up to a world of professional opportunities.
In this episode of Chat Masala, Rahul goes deep with Rishi Jaitly, a leader in the technology industry with an academic background that might surprise you! Join us as we extract insights from various fields—from non-profits and policy to tech and teaching—to arrive at the underlying humanity across them all.
As Ex Vice President of Twitter's Asia Pacific and Middle East business, Mr. Jaitly drove strategic partnerships with news, government, entertainment, sports, and others in the mass and emerging media landscape. He s...
2023-07-1849 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamWhat it takes to be an internet entrepreneur | Hitesh Oberoi | Co-Promoter and CEO of Info Edge India LimitedWhat are the secrets to becoming a leading Internet entrepreneur?
This new and exciting episode of Chat Masala brings you yet another industry titan—Hitesh Oberoi—the Co-Promoter, MD and CEO of Info Edge India Limited. The first to pioneer internet companies in the Indian market, Info Edge owns companies across industries, from Naukri.com, the country's leading employment site, to 99acres.com, Jeevansathi.com, and Shiksha.com. They also have investments in over 25 internet startups like Zomato and PolicyBazaar.
One of the pioneers of this astounding movement, Mr. Oberoi recounts stories from his childhood, and how these early life...
2023-07-1245 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamBreaking Barriers: why women should take risks in their careers | Anuranjita KumarWelcome to another delectable episode of Chat Masala, where we bring you inspiring stories and insights from remarkable people. Today, we have an incredible guest, Ms. Anuranjita Kumar, CEO of WeAce, who champions workplace safety, gender equality, and women’s empowerment.
Ms. Kumar's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring. As a teenager, she pursued writing and eventually authored two books. Her career trajectory saw her transition from Citi to RBS, and she ultimately left her corporate job to start her own company.
Ms. Kumar shares her takeaways from her experience in HR and what people can do to make wo...
2023-07-1244 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamA publishing powerhouse in the digital era | Gaurav Shrinagesh, CEO, Penguin Random House IndiaGet ready for a podcast episode that's packed with intriguing insights!
Join us on Chat Masala as we sit down with Gaurav Shrinagesh, the CEO of Penguin, to rekindle your love of reading. Discover Gaurav's journey from his days at Sanawar to his rise as a renowned publishing professional. Hear about his perspective on the evolving role of books in today's society, how Penguin has adapted to the digital age, and his unique approach to managing a team of creatives.
Don't miss this captivating episode of Chat Masala, where you'll get a peek into the mind of a seasoned...
2023-07-1250 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamThe Pursuit of Simplicity with Gaurav Pachnanda, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of IndiaChat Masala is about to unleash a legal powerhouse! We're thrilled to welcome Mr. Gaurav Pachnanda, a distinguished Senior Advocate in the Indian Bar, known for his outstanding work in commercial litigation and arbitration. With this legal luminary, get ready to strap in and dive deep into the thrilling world of bar and chambers!
About Mr. Gaurav Pachnanda:
A renowned senior advocate at the Indian Bar, he has established a formidable reputation in commercial litigation, arbitration, and advisory work. Over the past years, he has garnered extensive experience in the legal profession, which has earned him a vast wealth...
2023-07-1248 min
Chat Masala with Rahul SubramaniamChat Masala feat. Shailaz Nag | Co-Founder of DotPeIntroducing Chat Masala, the podcast series that's sure to add some flavor to your mental palate! Join us as we bring insights and stories from successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders in various fields hosted by Athena's co-founder Rahul Subramaniam.
Shailaz Nag, the founder of, DotPe and PayU, shares his journey in the fintech industry.
Whether you're a fintech enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will leave you craving for more.
About Mr. Shailaz Nag:
Mr. Shailaz Nag is an accomplished entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of DotPe, a leading Indian fintech startup. Having previously built PayU and the Ibibo...
2023-07-0844 minOne Big Caperep 038 What is Art Jam? And why do itArt and craft runs deep in this family, which is why our family created a special night each week called Art Jam. Essentially, Art Jam is what creatives do together in lieu of game night or movie night. Listen in to hear how we started this tradition, how we kept it going for two years and how our favorite (and least favorite) sessions played out. If you start your own Art Jam, let us know! We’d love to cheer you on!0:47 The family tradition that brought us closer together5:45 Athena’s Juicy Bit6...
2023-04-2230 minOne Big Caperep 038 What is Art Jam? And why do itArt and craft runs deep in this family, which is why our family created a special night each week called Art Jam. Essentially, Art Jam is what creatives do together in lieu of game night or movie night. Listen in to hear how we started this tradition, how we kept it going for two years and how our favorite (and least favorite) sessions played out. If you start your own Art Jam, let us know! We’d love to cheer you on!0:47 The family tradition that brought us closer together5:45 Athena’s Juicy Bit6...
2023-04-2230 min
Redeemed and Restored with Athena Dean HoltzIn the Shadow of My Inheritance with Jeanie Stewart
Welcome to today’s episode of the All Things podcast. I am excited to introduce to you new Redemption Press Author, Jeanie Stewart and her new book, In the Shadow of My Inheritance.
Jeanie Stewart loves the Lord Jesus Christ and serves him in whatever capacity He deems fit. With a fifty-year career in education, she is passionate about the younger generation and has invested in them both as a teacher and as an administrator. She is also a gifted speaker and enjoys taking the podium at education and women’s conferences. Jeanie earned a degree in language arts...
2023-03-2923 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Elizabeth Cleland and Adam Eaker with host Jonquil O'ReillyIn this episode, Jonquil O'Reilly talks to Elizabeth Cleland and Adam Eaker, the curators of "Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, about their exhibition and transporting the viewer back to the 16th century through tapestries, embroideries, goldwork and portraits full of enigmatic symbols.
2022-12-3040 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Dr Caitlin Beach and Dr Mia L. Bagneris with host Dr Adrienne ChildsThis episode of Athena Asks focuses on race, representation and colonialism in 19th-century Victorian sculpture. It is hosted by Dr Adrienne Childs, co-curator of the new exhibition The Colour of Anxiety: Race, Sexuality and Disorder in Victorian Sculpture, now showing at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, UK (also co-curated by the Director of Athena Art Foundation, Nicola Jennings). Childs talks with two brilliant guests, Dr Caitlin Beach (Assistant Professor of Art History at Fordham University) and Dr Mia L. Bagneris (Associate Professor in African Diaspora Art and Studies of Race in Western Art at Tulane University), about race...
2022-12-1534 minOne Big Caperep 025 The Trouble with Producing BurlesqueThere was one show that taught us everything we needed to know about producing a burlesque show. It was Bunny Brigade, a tribute to the Playboy Bunnies. In this episode we share some of the roadblocks we experienced while trying to bring this show to the stage as well as why we put it in the vault and no longer produce burlesque. We even made an entire documentary about the making of the show. If you’d like to watch it, subscribe to our email newsletter and unlock access to the full video. Enjoy this peek into our most co...
2022-10-2126 minOne Big Caperep 025 The Trouble with Producing BurlesqueThere was one show that taught us everything we needed to know about producing a burlesque show. It was Bunny Brigade, a tribute to the Playboy Bunnies. In this episode we share some of the roadblocks we experienced while trying to bring this show to the stage as well as why we put it in the vault and no longer produce burlesque. We even made an entire documentary about the making of the show. If you’d like to watch it, subscribe to our email newsletter and unlock access to the full video. Enjoy this peek into our most co...
2022-10-2126 min
Sass ChatKiller ClownsJD surprises Athena - They chat about the history and art of Clowning, John Wayne Gacy, Pennywise, and even Ronald McDonald!Support the show
2022-10-1859 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Elyse Nelson with host Dr Madeleine HaddonIn this episode of Athena Asks, host Dr Madeleine Haddon talks to Elyse Nelson (Assistant Curator in European Sculpture and Decorative Arts at The Met in New York) about the current show Fictions of Emancipation: Carpeaux Recast, co-curated by Nelson and Wendy S. Walters.Organised around a single object, the marble bust Why Born Enslaved! by 19th-century French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, this is the first exhibition at The Met to explore Western sculpture in relation to the histories of transatlantic slavery, colonialism and empire.The thematic labels were written by:
2022-09-2841 min
Rebel Crow Psychic ShowThe Path Of Elemental Witchcraft, Interview With Salicrow, A Wyrd Woman's Book Of Shadows, E2 S3New Episode Of The Rebel Crow Psychic Show Podcast, Available Thursdays Biweekly, On YouTube Watch Free Episodes On Our Website, https://www.RebelCrowPsychicShow.comEpisode 2 Season 3 The Path Of Elemental Witchcraft, Guest Interview With Salicrowhttps://youtu.be/XIGzfE3Jdw8Host, Athena Silver is back for another great guest interview, this time with Witch, Druid, and Psychic Medium, Salicrow. Salicrow joins us to talk about her recent book, The Path Of Elemental Witchcraft, A Wyrd Woman's Book Of Shadows by SalicrowShe weaves in wisdom from both her...
2022-09-2232 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Aoife Brady with host Jonquil O'ReillyLavinia was born in 1552 in Bologna and went on to be the first professional woman artist in Western Europe. In this episode of Athena Asks, Jonquil O'Reilly talks to Dr Aoife Brady (Curator of Italian and Spanish Art at the National Gallery of Ireland) about an upcoming exhibition devoted to Lavinia's remarkable art and career. Lavinia Fontana: Trailblazer, Rulebreaker will open at the Gallery in May 2023.
2022-08-2530 minOne Big Caperep 020 Pivotal Moments: Ballet Camp and Art GalleriesThis topic was requested by a viewer many months ago, and we thought it would be a fun series. The Pivotal Moments series is a chance for us to do a bit of story time and share specific instances in our life when we experienced pivotal moments that changed the trajectory of our lives. In this first installment of the series, Athena shares about how one summer in her early ballet training years changed her path. Phelyx shares a moment when he was an art gallery owner and had to make a tough decision. Enjoy!
2022-08-1322 minOne Big Caperep 020 Pivotal Moments: Ballet Camp and Art GalleriesThis topic was requested by a viewer many months ago, and we thought it would be a fun series. The Pivotal Moments series is a chance for us to do a bit of story time and share specific instances in our life when we experienced pivotal moments that changed the trajectory of our lives. In this first installment of the series, Athena shares about how one summer in her early ballet training years changed her path. Phelyx shares a moment when he was an art gallery owner and had to make a tough decision. Enjoy!
2022-08-1322 min
Raise Your Vibes with Athena BahriEpisode 10: Let’s Get WitchyInbaal Psychic brings the guidance of Tarot and Psychic Intuition to life with her life and story of practicing the art of witchcraft. An absolute delight with incredibly insightful tools and tips to live a life vibing higher. She is a regular contributor and featured Horoscope Intuitive Writer for Magazines across the globe. Enjoy Athena’s Sacred Reiki Reiju Blessing Meditation at the close to Raise Your Vibes!Connect with Inbaal at https://www.inbaal.comhttps://www.instagram.com/inbaalpsychic/Contact Westwood Clinic today to live a life free from the bonds of ph...
2022-08-1038 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Dr Rosalind McKever with host Jonquil O'ReillyJonquil O'Reilly, fashion historian and Old Master specialist at Christies, talks to Dr Rosalind McKever, Curator of Paintings and Drawings at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. They discuss "Fashioning Masculinities, the Art of Menswear", now on at the V&A, which celebrates the artistry and diversity of contemporary and historical male fashion, with displays including a black velvet tuxedo dress worn by Billy Porter at the Oscars, a sequinned outfit worn by Timothy Chalamet, and classical sculptures which have shaped notions of the ideal male body,
2022-08-0531 min
ArtTacticYieldstreet's Rebecca Fine on their Art Investment FundsIn this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Rebecca Fine, Managing Director at Athena Art Finance x Yieldstreet. First, Rebecca tells us about Athena Art Finance and Yieldstreet and how art fits into their offerings. Then she shares more about their art funds including how they build a portfolio of art. Also, Rebecca reveals who is the typical type of investor attracted to art funds, whether it is existing art collectors or those without exposure to the art market. Additionally, she clarifies how the inflationary, bull market of the past two years has changed art funds' appeal...
2022-07-2018 min
Raise Your Vibes with Athena BahriEpisode 8: Intuitive ArtVicky Paul- Intuitive Painter, Energy Healer, and Author of “SuccesSoul” Featuring channelled messages and intuitive wisdom to motivate and inspire you to explore beyond your five senses, her aim as an artist is to create work that changes the energy of the space it inhabits, raising your vibration to manifest more joy, purpose and meaning. Enjoy Athena’s Sacred Reiki Reiju Blessing Meditation at the close to Raise Your Vibes!Purchase her book at https://www.amazon.com/How-be-SuccesSoul-Vicky-Paul/dp/1913479323Connect with Vicky at https://www.vickypaul.comContact Westwood Clinic today to live a...
2022-07-2054 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Costa Petridis with host Alayo AkinkugbeAlayo Akinkugbe, the Nigerian art historian and figure behind @blackhistoryofart, interviews Dr Constantine Petridis, Curator of African Art and Chair of the Department of Arts of Africa and the America at the Art Institute of Chicago. They focus on his new exhibition The Language of Beauty in African Art, which challenges Western framing of this art through the lens of modernist Primitivism, presenting it instead through ideas about beauty indigenous to the African communities which have produced it. They also discuss the exhibition in terms of current debates about restitution.
2022-06-2330 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Curator Madeleine HaddonIn this episode, Director of Athena Art Foundation Nicola Jennings talks to Madeleine Haddon about "Nuestra Casa", the exhibition she has curated at New York's Hispanic Society Museum which highlights the interdependence of Spanish and Latin American art, and the hidden, sometimes dark histories of some of the collection's most beautiful objects.
2022-04-3025 min
Raise Your Vibes with Athena BahriEpisode 2: Living MeditationDr. Janelle Kim- Author of best-seller “Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation” bringing you the art of living better through her 3 M’s- Medicine, Movement, and Meditation. Enjoy Athena’s Sacred Reiki Reiju Blessing Meditation at the close to Raise Your Vibes!Purchase your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Myung-Sung-Korean-Living-Meditation/dp/1786785943/ref=nodl_ Connect with Dr. Kim at https://jenellekim.comContact Westwood Clinic today to live a life free from the bonds of physical pain! https://westwoodclinic.comLearn more about Athena Bahri at www.CrystalReikiHealer.com and how Reik...
2022-04-2937 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Glenn BrownGlenn Brown CBE is a British artist who takes the art of previous centuries as the starting point for his own works which feature unsettling images in vibrant colours, with thin, swirling brushstrokes in place of the thick impastos used by masters such as Rembrandt and Ribera. Nicola asks him about his approach as well as about his interest in frames, the enigmatic titles of his paintings, his sculptures made of oil paint, and the Baroque in relation to his concerns about the natural world.
2022-04-1628 min
Athena Art FoundationWhat are Museums for? - SustainabilityIn preserving our pasts for the benefit of future generations, museums have always been forward looking. But what does the future, and the future of museums, look like? In this episode of What Are Museums For?, Fitzwilliam Museum Director Luke Syson and Athena Art Foundation Director Nicola Jennings are joined by Professor Rebecca Kilner and Esme Ward, to explore museums’ relationship to the environment, nature and science. What role have the arts historically played in shaping our ideas about the environment? How do museums help to bring scientific knowledge into the public sphere? How can museums promote sustainable values an...
2022-03-2439 min
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Jonquil O'Reilly talks to Timothy McCall about Renaissance fashion and male identityIn fifteenth-century Italy, men like Lionello d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara, were peacocks, strutting their stuff in scintillating brocades, armour, and jewels to attract attention both to physical beauty and to political power. In this podcast, Jonquil O'Reilly, fashion historian and Old Master specialist at Christies, talks to Timothy McCall, Associate Professor of Art History at Villanova University. In a fascinating discussion about Tim's new book, Brilliant Bodies, they present us with a totally new perspective on male fashion in Quattrocento Italy, arguing that in this culture, elaborate costume not only supported but signified authority.
2022-03-0422 min
Athena Art FoundationWhat Are Museums For? - Physical/DigitalDigital technologies are continually changing the way we engage with and relate to physical objects. In this episode of What Are Museums For?, Fitzwilliam Museum Director Luke Syson and Athena Art Foundation Director Nicola Jennings are joined by Alayo Akinkugbe, Dr Gus Casely-Hayford OBE and Daniel Pett, to discuss the current digital opportunities around museum collections and engagement. What role can virtual exhibitions play in connecting people to collections? How might digital and physical approaches be combined to generate new layers of meaning? How can social media help us to tell different stories and engage younger audiences?
2022-02-2135 min
Athena Art FoundationWhat Are Museums For? - RestitutionEvery object tells a story, and the stories of how objects ended up in museums can be fraught with political and moral complexity, and even violence. In this episode of What Are Museums For?, Fitzwilliam Museum Director Luke Syson and Athena Art Foundation Director Nicola Jennings are joined by Professor Nicholas Thomas and Dr Donna Yates, to consider questions of institutional and community authority in the context of historical collections. Why do debates – and actions – around restitution matter? What responsibility do collectors/collections have to investigate and respond to the histories of the objects in their care? How does the...
2022-01-2734 min
Softly Spoken PodcastSeason 2 trailerSoftly Spoken Season 2 is coming!Season 2 builds on the theme of evolving identities from season one by exploring not just the moments, but the ideas that have grabbed and moulded us. I share some of my own influences, and am joined by my co-host, my wife Athena. We share books, movies, podcasts, and stories in a variety of mediums that have had a lasting impact on the way we think about ourselves, others and the world we live in.Subscribe now wherever you listen to your podcasts.Softly Spoken is a Tilted Windmills He...
2022-01-0901 minOne Big Caperep 002 An Unconventional Approach to LifeAthena and Phelyx continue the conversation about living life as performers. In this episode, they discuss how important it was to them to “hoe their own roads” and choose the less conventional approach to a career path. Athena shares a Juicy Bit about getting a regular job "just because I was a Showgirl," and more about societal pressures to choose a path that doesn’t align with the arts. They wrap up the episode by comparing performer life to entrepreneurship. Listen in to hear more about how living as a performer is an unconventional approach to life.Why do...
2022-01-0136 minOne Big Caperep 002 An Unconventional Approach to LifeAthena and Phelyx continue the conversation about living life as performers. In this episode, they discuss how important it was to them to “hoe their own roads” and choose the less conventional approach to a career path. Athena shares a Juicy Bit about getting a regular job "just because I was a Showgirl," and more about societal pressures to choose a path that doesn’t align with the arts. They wrap up the episode by comparing performer life to entrepreneurship. Listen in to hear more about how living as a performer is an unconventional approach to life.Why do...
2022-01-0136 min
Athena Art FoundationWhat Are Museums For? - RepresentationFor many individuals and communities, the history of art has been a history of neglect, exclusivity and exclusion. In this episode of What Are Museums For?, Fitzwilliam Museum Director Luke Syson and Athena Art Foundation Director Nicola Jennings are joined by Rebecca Birrell, Jennifer Higgie and Dan Vo, to consider representation in the context of gender, sexuality and sexual politics. Have approaches to the acquisition and display of works by and documenting women and LGBTQ+ lives changed in recent years? How should museums deal with problematic histories and with objectifying or violent imagery from the past? What level of...
2021-12-2335 min
The YieldA New Way to Invest in ArtYieldstreet is committed to providing a way to invest in fine art. That’s why we are happy to announce the expansion of our art platform into equities with the launch of our first Art Equity Fund. On this episode of The Yield, the team from Athena Art Finance joins us to discuss the current art market and artists from the Post War & Contemporary periods. Join Peter Kerr, CFA, as he sits down with Rebecca Fine, Managing Director and Giovanna Quattrone, Art Research & Valuation Specialist from our Athena Art Finance Team to discuss the launch of the world's first wi...
2021-12-2249 min
Athena Art FoundationWhat Are Museums For? - LegaciesThere is increasing recognition that enslavement, racial violence and exploitation are an inextricable part of our collective histories. In this episode of What Are Museums For?, Fitzwilliam Museum Director Luke Syson and Athena Art Foundation Director Nicola Jennings are joined by Aindrea Emelife and John Orna-Ornstein, to consider museums’ responses to the legacies of enslavement and colonialism. How can we tell stories about them without repeating the violence and perpetuating racist hierarchies? How do we make space for multiple truths, for complexity and contradiction? In the face of multiple truths, where does...
2021-11-2335 min
Athena Art FoundationWhat Are Museums For? - NationMuseums have traditionally played an important role in the forging of national identity. In this episode of What Are Museums For? Fitzwilliam Museum Director Luke Syson and Athena Art Foundation Director Nicola Jennings are joined by Sussan Babaie and Gabriele Finaldi, to discuss the relationship between museums and nationhood. How do ideas about national identity impact collections and their presentation? How might we develop less Eurocentric and more inclusive approaches? What roles could or should museums play in imagining the future for our country?
2021-10-2735 min
Softly Spoken PodcastMath and artToday's guest is Lin Hammill. Lin is a mathematician, a visual artist, a home renovator, a retired math professor and a refugee sponsor, among many other identities. Her life has had its fair share of peaks and valleys, starting with her early life, where violence threatened her survival. Lin shares key moments that propelled her forward, including watching a TV documentary about nuclear physics, going to art school and dropping out, panhandling on the streets of Toronto, and deciding to return to university in her 30s following the death of her mother. Creative throughout her life, she elaborates on...
2021-10-2435 min
Athena Art FoundationWhat Are Museums For?What are museums for? Whose stories do they tell? How do they decide which aspects of the past to preserve and represent? Join Luke Syson, Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, and Nicola Jennings, Director of the Athena Art Foundation, over the next few months for six conversations with curators, museum directors, activists and writers about the role of the museum in the 21st century.
2021-10-2201 min
Softly Spoken PodcastAnimator interruptedAthena is a visual artist, digital marketer and, more recently, a therapeutic arts practitioner. She also lives with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a disability that means her bones fracture easily. In this interview, Athena shares her earliest dreams of becoming an animator, and how that dream got derailed one day as she was returning home from animation school. She talks about what she did to reinvent herself and the tools that helped her heal - tools that she now hopes to share with others.LinksAthena's art - athenacooper.caAthena's therapeutic arts practice...
2021-10-0330 min
Showgirls LifeShowgirl Deconstructed: Art vs Selling Out featuring Andrew BrancheHey hey! Are you ready to deconstruct the showgirl some more? Last month, in episode 060, we talked about physical requirements and expectations with Brenda Barrett. And in the first ever Showgirl Deconstructed episode 056 back in July, we talked about how there are no more showgirl shows with Alison Kravenko. In this episode we will be discussing the difference between art versus selling out in the dance world. We went all over the place with this one. Talking about what it means to sell out as a dancer, what we think selling out is really about, differences in v...
2021-09-181h 14
Athena Art FoundationAthena Asks - Professor Sussan BabaieNicola Jennings talks to Sussan Babaie and Ina Sarikhani about the Epic Iran exhibition at London's V&A and the extremely sophisticated culture that flourished in Central Asia from about 3,000 BCE. Looking at some of the exhibition highlights, such as gold beakers, cloisonné jewellery and exquisite paintings in the Shanameh or Book of Kings, they discuss the mix of languages, ethnic groups and religions which coexisted under the Achaemenid Empire (550 BC), the legacy of the slightly later Sasanian culture, and the transition to Islam. They also reflect on how the exhibition makes us confront the biaises of art history towar...
2021-09-0130 min
The YieldArt and Investing, Never FinishedOn this episode of The Yield, Noah Kupferman, Head of Business Development for Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance sits down with Jacqueline Towers-Perkins — Auctioneer & VP, Director of Post-War & Contemporary Art, Bonhams to discuss the rapidly changing art investment landscape and the areas of growth currently reshaping it. Since joining Bonhams in 2017, Jacqueline has been involved in many important sales and events, most recently the previously unseen single-owner sale ‘Kusama: The Collection of the late Dr. Teruo Hirose’. In their conversation, Noah and Jacqueline dive into the latest art market trends that are making it a more desirable- and accessible- place...
2021-08-1857 min
Pantisocracy - The Panti Personals with Panti BlissThe Panti Personals : S1 E5 Adrian CrowleyThe Panti Personals S1 E5: Adrian Crowley
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Adrian Crowley, the man whose voice Panti Bliss describes as 'the deepest, darkest pint of Guinness pre smoking ban' is the guest in this episode of The Panti Personals. Adrian is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and composer whose ninth album 'The Watchful Eye of the Stars' is just out. Adrian was born in Malta, his mother is Maltese and his father is from Galway, and after a few early years in Cameroon, he grew up in Barna, Co. Galway. These days he lives in Dublin with his French born...
2021-06-251h 08
The YieldThe (r)Evolution of the Art MarketNoah Kupferman hosts Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance’s Cynthia Sachs and Noah Davis from Christie's for a discussion about the upcoming Christie's sale, We are all Warriors: The Basquiat Auction, and the groundbreaking Beeple sale. Listen as they delve into the rapidly evolving world of cryptoart, NFTs and blockchain, and the investment opportunities that are coming to the art market as a result.Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield/id1527659260Key Takeaways:[3:34] Details about the groundbreaking Beeple sale and the role of NFT in the sa...
2021-03-3133 min
DRIVE to success, Athena Racing's Podcast with STEM Role ModelsÁine Shivnan: Vice President at QualcommIn this episode, our host, Mihika, interviewed Áine Shivnan, the Vice President of Program Management at Qualcomm Research, Áine is responsible for operations and strategy management for research programs primarily focused on artificial intelligence. She works with scientists and engineers to develop state-of-the-art technologies with a particular concentration on machine learning techniques optimized for mobile devices to enabling autonomy, mobility, and low-power for use in smartphones, robotics, IoT, and automotive applications.
In this episode you will learn:
- How Áine got involved in technology
- Some challenges of being a fem...
2021-03-1028 min
The YieldArt is a Way of SurvivalEven in times of economic disruption and financial difficulty, the art market continues to move forward. Join the Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance team as they cover a variety of topics, including a deep dive into auction insights and a new normal for the art market in a post-COVID world. Cynthia Sachs, MD/CIO of Art Finance, is joined by Athena Director of Business Development, Noah Kupferman, to discuss the impact of the changing landscape of art galleries and how they may affect the auction markets and the business of art given the transitions through the COVID-19 period.
2021-02-2430 min
Rebel Crow Psychic ShowMagic Symbols And Sigils In Witchcraft - Episode 36 - Symbols For Protection, Growth, And MagickHistorical Symbols and Modern Sigils— Symbols for Protection, Growth and Magic - Episode 36https://youtu.be/vwBae-yGrGIFull Episode 36 Video Available On YouTube And On All Podcasting Apps.In this episode, The Rebel Crows dive into magical symbols and sigils, their history and their uses.Symbols and Sigils are pictures that have the ability to represent our intention within a spell or magical working. When viewed, they bypass the conscious mind and have direct access to the much more powerful subconscious, where they can imprint in a larger, more universe-connected way...
2021-02-0428 min
The YieldGood Business is ArtJoin the Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance team as they cover a variety of topics, including a deep dive into auction insights and a post sales recap from December 2020. Giovanna Quattrone, Art Research & Valuation Specialist, and Cynthia Sachs, MD/CIO of Art Finance, discuss the potential impact of the economy and the new administration on the art business, recent changes in art trends that could affect Athena’s business, and what lies ahead in the art lending industry. Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield/id1527659260Key Takeaways:[2...
2021-01-2740 min
The YieldArt Finance: Strength, Resilience, and the Road AheadJoin the Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance team as they take a deep dive into the 2020 art business market and the year ahead. Giovanna Quattrone, Art Research & Valuation Specialist, and Cynthia Sachs, MD/CIO of Art Finance, will discuss where Art Finance has been and where it is headed in the new year. The team will touch on the changes the art world has experienced and the lasting impact on investor behavior in relation to alternatives investments, namely art.Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield/id1527659260Key Takeaways:
2021-01-2032 minWhat Happens In Between34: How Creating Space To Think Helped To Find Her Purpose With Nadeige ArchinWhen COVID shut down the world, did you question your path? Nadeige Archin took the space and solitude from the initial months of COVID to reevaluate her career. Nadeige talks about making the transition from wanting to be a nurse practitioner to becoming a working artist (who sells merch btw!). She also digs deep to talk about the creative process, listening to the universe, and creating art for black women. You can find more about Nadeige by visiting her Instagram @_Heydeige or on her website at www.nadeigearchin.com.In this episode, we discuss: ...
2021-01-1340 min
More Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneCleo Wade | More Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneThere’s something about Cleo Wade. A best-selling author, celebrated poet, community builder, speaker, mother, and friend, I always leave conversations with Cleo feeling just a little bit better about the world. Tune into this episode of More Than One Thing to hear Cleo talk about fear, finding yourself, and the spectacular power of words. Whatever Cleo does–– from her public art installations, to her handwritten affirmations, to her tireless work as an activist ––– she has many ways of fulfilling her singular mission: to care. In this episode, she offers advice on turning your passion into your profession, acknowledging your multi-facets...
2020-12-2350 minMore Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneLaila Gohar | More Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneHow do you describe Laila Gohar? Well, it turns out there are a lot of ways. She’s a cook, an artist, a designer-- a visionary. Laila’s edible installations explore food as an art form and a means of communication. With her whimsical, delicious, and totally one-of-a-kind work, Laila makes space for people to come together and just be themselves. In this episode of More Than One Thing, she sits down with Athena to talk about self-doubt, self-love, hard work, New York City, and finding inspiration in everything from traffic cones to dreams.
2020-12-1647 min
The YieldArt as a Business — Changing the Culture Through Accessibility and OpportunityAccessibility to the art market was once reserved for an elite group, but that is changing rapidly due to the customized platforms available today. In today’s episode of The Yield, Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance’s Cynthia Sachs — CIO, along with Nigel Glenday — CFO of Masterworks.io, and Sean Green — Founder & CEO of Artneral CRM, discuss the revolution of art as a business through customized platforms that champion accessibility and opportunity, not only for the seasoned collector but for the new entrants who want to participate at all levels.Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.a...
2020-12-0240 min
The YieldThe Evolving Art World: Nurturing Artistic ExplorationAt the intersection of the commercial, fine art, and business spaces of the art community you can find artists and entrepreneurs that are working to make art accessible to more people than ever before. In today’s episode of The Yield, Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance’s Naomi Baigell – Managing Director of Marketing & Client Relationships, Vajra Kingsley – Co-Founder of Good Lamp Group, and Christian Luiten – Founder of Avant Arte, discuss how individuals within the art community are creating diversity in revenue streams for artists.Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield/id152765926...
2020-11-1845 min
Institute of Modern ArtInterview with Athena Thebus ('the churchie' 2020 finalist)Join Athena Thebus, finalist in the churchie emerging art prize 2020, in conversation with exhibition curator Talia Smith, exploring the themes and ideas embedded within her practice.
Athena Thebus uses sculpture, drawing, and writing to explore notions of desire. She has presented solo and collaborative work at Next Wave Festival, Performance Space’s Liveworks Festival, Campbelltown Arts Centre, ACE Open, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, and Verge Gallery, among others. She guest edited the Runway Journal’s 39th issue (2019) and is a co-director at Firstdraft, Sydney.
https://ima.org.au/exhibitions/the-churchie-emerging-art-prize-2020/
2020-11-0415 min
The YieldNew Models in the Art WorldThe pandemic has accelerated a number of trends in the art industry, from purchasing pieces online to relocating shops in locations that have traditionally been unsuccessful. In today’s episode of The Yield, Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance’s Naomi Baigell, MD – Client Relations & Marketing, along with Jeremy Hodkin of The Canvas and Adrien Meyer, Chairman of Global Private Sales at Christie’s, discuss the evolution of the art market over the last few months and what to expect in the market during the fourth quarter of this most unusual year.Click here to subscribe and listen: https...
2020-10-2848 min
Showgirls LifeFeathery Revelry: Glamorous Dress up experience in Showgirl CostumesWhat happens when you put Showgirl hats and jewelry on a chef and an entrepreneur? Surprising results! These two women, bravely attended a Feathery Revelry and got to experience the magic of the Art of the Showgirl. In this very special episode, they share how they felt before, during and after the event as well as how it impacted their lives and businesses. Listen in to hear how these two self-proclaimed tomboys played dress up with Athena and transformed into glamorous, confident Showgirls. Support the showLove listening to this show? Show your love by b...
2020-10-1742 min
UNRESTRICTED LIVE with Athena SimpsonFinding Balance After Body Building - S2 EP 12 - Vanessa Lefan YuenWe’re bombarded with perfect bodies everywhere we look. We see thousands of images of beautiful bodies that we dream of having, but what we don’t see is the reality of how they got there.Body building and competitions is something that most of us know about, we see it and think, I could never have the discipline to do that. Perhaps we feel a little worse about ourselves when we are honest that we don’t have that kind of discipline in us.But...
2020-09-2842 minThe YieldArt Market: Opportunities & ImpactIn this episode of The Yield, Naomi Baigell, Managing Director of Client Relations and Cynthia Sachs, Managing Director and CIO of Yieldstreet/Athena Art Finance discuss the state of the art market and art finance during these unprecedented times. The art market has seized the opportunities presented by COVID-19 to grow its global footprint and continue to engage with their community. While the pandemic has required a more conservative approach to art valuations and logistics, the art market is coming out of this pandemic stronger than ever. Naomi and Cynthia highlight some of these beneficial changes and conclude the...
2020-08-2651 min
UNRESTRICTED LIVE with Athena SimpsonSelf-development while maintaining a corporate career - Shakira Payne - Communications Manager Sonos UKOn Episode 7, I was joined by Shakira Payne, Communications Manager for Sonos UK. In her role, Shakira oversees media communications across the UK and Ireland, leading local campaign strategies, executing global launches, and contributing to cross-functional and multi-market collaborations.Prior to Sonos, Shakira developed a career working across independent projects focused on music, streetwear culture, social impact and contemporary art. Her experience also spans working with brands such as Adidas, Redbull, Coca-Cola and Nokia on global campaigns. Outside of her work at Sonos, Shakira is also nurturing a collective long term vision, rooted in...
2020-06-281h 23
Rebel Crow Psychic ShowLet's Talk Tarot - Episode 4 - Rebel Crow Psychic ShowAthena Silver and Anja River are back, this time to talk Tarot. They discuss their favorite Tarot decks, good beginner books, and different cleansing methods for after your reading. The Rebel Crows share their experiences with how they came into Tarot and how they use Tarot currently, in their daily lives. Come along with us and learn more about the ancient art of Tarot reading, with two professional Tarot guides to lead you!Featured Tarot Products Mentioned In This Episode: Golden Botticelli Tarot Deck by Lo ScarabeoRider Waite Smith Tarot Deck by Arthur E...
2020-06-1944 min
UNRESTRICTED LIVE with Athena SimpsonLife as a special effects makeup artist and using masks to heal - Anna KiesserOur incredible guest for episode 3 is Anna Kiesser. Anna is a prosthetic & special makeup effects artist, mask maker, costume creatress and sculptor. For the last 9 years she has been touring the world working on movie productions like “Star Wars- The Rise of Skywalker", "Wonder Woman ll", "Suspiria", "Inferno" and many more, helping actors to transform into their character. When Anna’s not doing incredible work on movies she’s supporting women to reconnect with their inner wisdom, power, feminine energy as a women’s wellness-moon circle facilitator. She’s also created a series of...
2020-05-241h 33
Artelligence PodcastWomen in Creative Leadership: Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance at The Armory ShowThis is another episode in our series of collaborations between ARTnews and Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance. At the Armory Show in New York, Vajra Kingsley moderated a panel on what it takes for women to be successful in creative leadership positions featuring Angela Redai, founder of Artine Advisory; Samantha Bloom, partner at Unbranded Pictures; Lexie Komisar, global head of Startup Ecosystems & Partner Platforms at IBM; and Wen-You Cai, founder and director at Special Special.
2020-04-1533 min
Artelligence PodcastAthena Art Finance's Prize for the Best Booth at The Armory Show PresentsSince 2017, Athena Art Finance has awarded $10,000 to the best booth in The Armory Show Presents, a section of the fair for emerging galleries. In this podcast recorded at the fair, Athena's Naomi Baigell and ARTnews Editor-in-Chief Sarah Douglas talk to Mariane Ibrahim, a gallerist and former winner of the prize, about what it takes to put on a winning art fair presentation. You'll learn here about all of the thinking, planning and strategy that goes into making an effective art fair booth.
2020-04-0833 min
Artelligence PodcastThe Business of Art: Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance at The Armory ShowAt the 2020 Armory Show Art Fair, three entrepreneurs—Yieldstreet's Co-Founder and President Michael Weisz, PRZM Co-Founder Larry Milstein and Athena Art Finance's CIO Cynthia Sachs—got together to talk about the challenges to building a business in the creative industries. Milstein's PRZM guides companies through the complexities of marketing to Gen Z consumers who prize experiences and cultural property in ways that are novel and rapidly expanding. Sachs has built Athena into the leading non-recourse lender in the art finance category. Now owned by Yieldstreet and benefiting from the capital sourced through Yieldstreet's platform, Athena provides art collectors and dealers with...
2020-03-2552 minMore Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneWaris Ahluwalia | More Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneIf you’re looking to remind yourself of what’s important in life, I suggest listening to my conversation with Waris Ahluwalia. An actor, jewelry designer, philanthropist, herbalist, wellness expert, and more, this big-hearted multi-hyphenate has mastered the art of exploring creative interests without judgement (or a plan). Tune in to hear him speak about the importance of trying anything and everything, listening to the universe, trusting your instincts, and living in the present moment.
2020-03-1254 minMore Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneJenna Lyons | More Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneJenna Lyons needs no introduction really but she is a designer, style icon, and former president and creative director of the J.Crew Group! A quintessential multi-hyphenate, Jenna’s creative influence has no bounds— she’s had her hands in fashion, art, interior design, media, and more. Her rule-breaking style single-handedly changed the landscape of fashion and design. On this episode Jenna reveals the difficulties of starting over — how the radio silence that ensued after her departure from J. Crew effected both her ego and identity. She also discussed how terrifying it is to not have the structure, ground work, and guar...
2020-02-0644 min