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Business BlasphemyEP105: From Guest to Revenue Generator: Strategic Podcasting with Beth NydickSend us a textHow many podcasts do you need to guest on before it pays off? This week, I sit down with media coach and anti-guru Beth Nydick to call out the myth that “all visibility is good visibility.”We unpack why podcast guesting isn’t just about showing up, it’s about delivering a performance with strategy, intention, and a plan for ROI. Beth drops hard truths about how most people waste their podcast appearances, what actually makes a good guest, and how to evaluate platforms so your name ends up in the right ro...2025-04-0834 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?What Is A Museum? The Evolution and Purpose of Museums: Past, Present, and FutureIn this episode of "Why They Put That in a Museum," Beth Bacon, an author and avid museum goer, joins Sarah Lees, a museum curator and researcher, to explore the origins, history, and purposes of museums. They discuss ancient Greek philosophical institutions, the Renaissance patronage of Lorenzo de Medici, and the concept of cabinets of curiosities in the 1600s. They talk about the founding of significant museums like the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford and the British Museum in London. The discussion transitions into the history of American museums, highlighting the Charleston Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum. They speculate...2025-03-2918 min
The Design Dialogues Podcast093 A Dialogue with Daryl Wark and Sarah JamesIn this episode of Design Dialogues, I sit down with two experienced interior designers - Daryl Wark from Interiors by Daryl Wark and Sarah James from Greenwoods Home. This candid conversation reveals the realities of running a successful interior design studio and offers invaluable insights for both new and established designers.I hope you enjoy the episodeBeth xxEpisode Highlights:Career Transitions: Both guests share their journeys to interior design as second and third careers, bringing valuable skills from previous industriesThe Business Reality: Why design is only 20% of running a successful...2025-03-2451 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?Lusha Nelson: Photographs of Jesse Owens, Katherine Hepburn, and moreIn this episode of “Why Did They Put That in a Museum?” hosts Beth Bacon and Sarah Lees discuss the photographs of a little known photographer, Lusha Nelson. Nelson’s photos were found in a yard sale. Why’d they put them in a museum? These were not just any old thrifted finds. First, they are stunningly beautiful. Plus, Nelson's photographs include portraits of icons and luminaries like Jesse Owens and Katharine Hepburn. The shading and compositions are rich and evocative. Who is Lusha Nelson? He emigrated from Latvia to New York in the 1920’s. He's a self-taught photography who, duri...2025-03-2229 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?Vivian Maier, American photographerIn this episode of 'Why They Put That in a Museum,' hosts Beth Bacon and Sarah Lees discuss the unusual story of Vivian Meier, an unknown nanny whose extraordinary street photography was discovered by chance in an unclaimed storage locker. They discuss the unique and enigmatic nature of her photographs and the very unusual way her body of work came to be known. In fact, none of Meier’s powerful and thought-provoking photos are on display in traditional museums. Sarah and Beth go on to explore broader questions about the definition and purpose of museums. Tune in to di...2025-03-1525 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?Dolley Madison Daguerreotype by John Plumbe, Jr.In this episode of 'Why They Put That in a Museum,' hosts Beth Bacon and Sarah Lees discuss a rare 1846 daguerreotype of Dolley Madison recently acquired by National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC. Dolley Madison was the wife of the fourth U.S. President, James Madison. What is a daguerreotype? To answer that question, they do a quick overview of early photography and some of the inventor-artists who got this technology started using glass and silver-plated copper sheets. What’s cool about this portrait was that it was almost lost to time. It was discovered in a basement! Th...2025-03-0826 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?"Joe" by Richard Serra at Pulitzer Arts FoundationBeth Bacon visits Richard Serra's 'Joe' and talks with Sarah Lees about her experience while walking around this large steel sculpture. In this episode of 'Why They Put That in a Museum,' Beth and Sarah wrestle with the opposing thoughts and feelings that arise when encountering this enormous steel sculpture located at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, Missouri. Beth provides an on-site description of the piece, made from a huge coil of weathering steel. The piece invites visitors to walk inside and really experience what it feels like in a space created by an artist. Sarah a...2025-03-0128 min
A Little Bit CultyBorn and Razed in a Cult: Beth Granger on Surviving Grenville Christian College (Part 2)This is Part 2 of our conversation with Beth Granger, who was born into Grenville Christian College and spent over 20 years trapped within its cult-like control. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, we recommend starting there to understand the full context of Beth’s powerful story. In this episode, Beth shares her long road to recovery after leaving Grenville, detailing the emotional toll of the 16-year legal battle that ultimately brought justice to survivors. The landmark ruling validated decades of abuse at Grenville, offering a measure of closure for Beth and others affected. You can read the...2025-02-2436 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?Storage Jar by Dave The PotterIn this episode of Why They Put That in a Museum, Sarah Lees and Beth Bacon discuss a stoneware jar made by Dave The Potter, a skilled enslaved potter from South Carolina. They discuss the inscription on the jar, which is a lighthearted description (dare we say roast?) of people in the town. They also explore other aspects of the jar, such as the clay it was made from, the history of its creation, and its various owners over the years. Finally they ponder its cultural context as an object from the Metropolitan Museum of Art—what is its pl...2025-02-2221 min
No Silver Spoons®056: Part 2: Overcoming Branding Challenges | Guest Amy BartkoSend us a textIn this episode of No Silver Spoons®, host Sarah Beth Herman discusses PR strategies, do’s, and don'ts with Amy Barko from Chatterbox PR and Marketing. Amy emphasizes the importance of relationships in PR and offers practical advice, such as crafting effective email subject lines, personalizing pitch emails, and avoiding sending emails during peak seasons. She highlights how PR is a marathon, not a sprint, and underscores the significance of building brand visibility and credibility. The episode also touches on setting realistic expectations for PR outcomes and the value of consistent messaging.S...2025-02-1725 min
A Little Bit CultyBorn and Razed in a Cult: Beth Granger on Surviving Grenville Christian College (Part 1)This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. Beth Granger was born into a nightmare disguised as an elite Christian boarding school. Raised within the walls of Grenville Christian College, she endured decades of coercion, public shaming, and physical abuse—hidden behind the institution’s polished reputation. As a child of staff members, she was subjected to even harsher discipline, forced to navigate a world where "The Mothers" ruled with an iron grip, friendships were forbidden, and obedience was demanded at all costs. In this first part of our conversation, Beth recounts her early years at Gr...2025-02-1747 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da VinciIn this episode of 'Why'd They Put That in a Museum?' hosts Beth Bacon and Sarah Lees discuss how Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, the Mona Lisa, ended up in the Louvre (hint—it was brought to the Louvre before the Louvre was a museum!). They also talk about the time the Mona Lisa was stolen from the museum and Picasso was accused of the robbery. Beth asks Sarah why art curators think Mona Lisa is such a great masterpiece so you can decide if you agree whether it's one of the best pantings in the world....2025-02-1523 minNo Silver Spoons®055: Part 1: Building Authentic Brands | Guest Amy BartkoSend us a textIn this episode of No Silver Spoons®, Sarah Beth Herman sits down with CEO Amy Bartko, the powerhouse behind Chatterbox PR, to talk about what it really takes to grow a brand—without shortcuts or handouts.Amy shares her journey from corporate marketing to running her own PR agency, proving that success isn’t about luck—it’s about hard work, strong relationships, and knowing how to get your brand seen by the right people. She’s built a career on helping brands land...2025-02-1332 min
Crimes & ClosetsSarah SweeneySarah Sweeney was a 39 year old podiatrist living with her fire captain boyfriend in St. Louis, Missouri. In January of 2024 she was found dead in their home from a lethal drug overdose. Her death caused the media, law enforcement, and family members to speculate on the death of Grace Holland, Sarah's boyfriend's ex-fiance. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss Sarah and Grace's lives and their tragic deaths.*If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you are not alone and you deserve to be safe. Please call 1 (800) 799 – 7233Sources:...2025-02-1044 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?Cage Crinoline "A Favorite of the Empress" by Unknown MakerSarah Lees, a museum curator, and Beth Bacon, an art enthusiast, co-host a podcast called 'Why Do They Put That in a Museum?' In this episode, talk about the cage crinoline, an undergarment from Victorian England that's currently in London's Victoria and Albert Museum. It's basically the hoop inside the hoop skirts that were popular in the 1860's. No one knows who made it. So what's it doing in a museum? Is it beautiful? Not really. Was it associated with a famous person? Maybe (or maybe not). Was it technically innovative? Listen to the podcast and decide. ...2025-02-0919 min
Why'd They Put That In A Museum?Faith Ringgold: Woman on a Bridge #1 of 5: Tar BeachIn this episode of 'Why'd They Put That in a Museum,' hosts Sarah Lees, a museum curator and researcher, and Beth Bacon, an avid museum goer and children's book author, discuss Faith Ringgold's 'Tar Beach,' which is a part of her 'Woman on a Bridge' series. This colorful work defies categorization. It blends painting, quilting, and storytelling. It’s an artwork… and also a Caldecott-winning picture book. We start by talking about the quilt version of the work in the New York Guggenheim, which shows a family hanging out on a New York City rooftop on a su...2025-02-0122 min