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Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichThe BL Urgently Ruminates on Human Rights in ND: part 1-interview with Dr. Mayson BedientIt's easy to justify staying out of politics. Often debates lead to unproductive arguments that damage relationships and just aren't fun to talk about. People exist in all forms and have priorities all over the place; the folks we elect hopefully represent the majority of their constituents accurately and will advance their interests accordingly. That's how democracy is supposed to work. Unfortunately for queer, non-binary, and other LGBTQIA+ humans, staying out of it is not a privilege we get to enjoy, because like it or not, our queerness takes us out of "the majority". Staying out of...2023-02-251h 01
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichLove your body, love yourself: season 1 finale featuring yogis Gina Thiel and Ashleigh Smith, and of course-the OG BLSThis episode brings the first season of Business Lesbian to a close. Joining us in conversation are yogis, friends, and family (collectively: framily). The pro yogis are Ashleigh Smith and Gina Thiel, and then we have the OG BL’s: Molly Swanston, Meagan McDougall. Making her return to the pod in a new capacity (documentarian vs interview subject) is Morgan Allora, now humbly known as “Morgy Morg”. Tuning in, you’ll hear what to expect from Season 2 of Business Lesbian, and what Brittany will be focusing on during the podcast’s hiatus. Our guests are here today to discuss...2023-02-071h 09
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichChoosing Courage with Dr. Anjali BhagraToday's conversation is packed with insight, wisdom, and a perspective that is so necessary at this point in history. On the show is Dr. Anjali Bhagra, who is a physician and clinical investigative internist at Mayo Clinic, as well as the Medical Director of the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity! Our guest generously shares many of her thoughts on trust and bias, what is needed for meaningful allyship, and how to stand up for important issues in a professional setting. She also unpacks the goals she and the clinic have set for creating an environment of empowered belonging...2023-01-2844 min
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichKeeping the wheels turning with Emily SchaldachWell well well! This is a jam packed episode. On top of an incredible heart-felt interview with pro cyclist Emily Schaldach, we start the episode announcing a sticker available for purchase made by previous guest Hannah Stelter to fundraise for Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue and we wind down with a debrief with Molly Swanston and Meagan McDougall. What’s in store for you in this 75ish minutes of glory?Intro with Hannah StelterWe get an update from Hannah on how her business launch of Scribble Lady has gone, I share my love of dogs an...2022-11-251h 04
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichKeeping the Wheels Turning with Emily SchaldachToday's episode includes an interview with professional cyclist Emily Schaldach as well as a surprise crossover with Hannah Stelter/Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue and a debrief on the episode with dear chums Meagan and Molly. Tune in for 75 minutes of fun!
There is no one way to exist in the world, and our guest today is an example of someone who pursues her passions without being set on a specific career trajectory. Emily Schaldach is a professional cyclist, writer, and researcher and in this episode, we get insight into all three pursuits. Emily shares her cycling history...2022-11-251h 17
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichKeeping the Wheels Turning with Emily SchaldachToday's episode includes an interview with professional cyclist Emily Schaldach as well as a surprise crossover with Hannah Stelter/Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue and a debrief on the episode with dear chums Meagan and Molly. Tune in for 75 minutes of fun!There is no one way to exist in the world, and our guest today is an example of someone who pursues her passions without being set on a specific career trajectory. Emily Schaldach is a professional cyclist, writer, and researcher and in this episode, we get insight into all three pursuits. Emily shares her cycling history...2022-11-251h 17
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichThe BL Spookily Ruminates with Meagan and Molly, ft the legend of Maverick JimMeagan and Molly hop on the pod this spooky halloween to catch up and share about Halloweekend shenanigans, Molly's second (first?) Halloween as a mom, the transition of the seasons, "Jim-bouree" and marco polo as a way to stay close with friends when sustained real-time conversations are harder to chisel time for. Exclusive story regarding famous pilot Maverick Jim and his terrifying one-night-sand (not a typo) 1980 Miami Halloween romance.2022-10-3134 min
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichThe BL Spookily Ruminates with Meagan and Molly, ft the legend of Maverick JimMeagan and Molly hop on the pod this spooky halloween to catch up and share about Halloweekend shenanigans, Molly's second (first?) Halloween as a mom, the transition of the seasons, "Jim-bouree" and marco polo as a way to stay close with friends when sustained real-time conversations are harder to chisel time for. Exclusive story regarding famous pilot Maverick Jim and his terrifying one-night-sand (not a typo) 1980 Miami Halloween romance.2022-10-3134 min
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichThe BL Spookily Ruminates with friends Molly and Meagan (ft the legend of Maverick Jim)It’s been a minute since the last ruminates episode and there was a low-hanging fruit remix of our theme song that spurred this BL mini-sode into existence. Spooky lesbians anyone?In this episode/Halloween, Meagan and Molly hop on the pod to catch up and share their Halloweekend shenanigans, Molly’s second (first?) Halloween as a mom, the transition of the seasons and the difference between indoor and outdoor fall, “Jim-bouree” and using marco polo as a way to stay close with friends when sustained real-time conversations are harder to chisel out time for. Also discussed are out...2022-10-3134 min
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichLetting the scribbles flow with Hannah StelterScribble ladies? check. Body positivity? check. The announcement of a second business venture from a self-identified “zillenial” artist who is absolutely crushing the game? check-but this time using a satisfyingly smooth glass pen that you will be able to buy at Hannah Stelter’s “Scribble Lady Co” merchandise and art supply company. We got Molly back on the show to co-host the interview with Brittany, so this is a great episode! Can it get any better? Maybe if Brittany used the word “siiiiick” less, but like Hannah says-the best thing about life is when you figure out how to embrace imperf...2022-10-251h 05
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichHave I mentioned I love therapy? Interview with Natalie Reiter of Prairieland CounselingTherapy changed my life, full-stop. I suffer(ed) from anxiety, depression, and a pretty poor self-image; through therapy I was able to practice self-compassion, understand and love myself, and guide myself to a path that is so fulfilling. I really cannot advocate enough for this critical form of medical care.I am so proud of this episode which highlights Natalie Reiter’s private counseling practice in Fargo, ND. Tune in to hear Natalie’s thoughts on the rules of engagement you hear at the start of every episode before sharing the details of the path that...2022-10-111h 10
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichHow Keith Benning of Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue saved 7,000 animals (and counting!)Our dog Mac was found with three siblings and his mom on the Turtle Mountain Animal reservation back in 2018; he came to us about 14 weeks old, still processing his de-wormer (which was gross, but necessary), but with a face that demanded forgiveness each time he pooped on the floor. Four years later, I still feel really grateful to Keith Benning and the whole team of staff and volunteers at Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue (TMAR) for this silly companion that brings me so much joy and the fact that they’ve delivered the same experience to thousands of others....2022-09-2752 min
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichThe BL Ruminates 2: The Power of Community, Bike Crashes, and Health InsuranceThis podcast has officially entered “that’s showbiz baby” status in the sense that I have episodes pending publishing after corporate approval. My marketing friends warned me about this! That’s fine, no worries, but that means I don’t have a new episode for you this week or next, so count your lucky stars, you get to listen to me ruminate once again to fill the void whilst I create more contentIn this episode, I discuss the magical community that comes courtesy of “friends of friends”, my wild ride to joining the Sons of Norway and how grandm...2022-09-2113 min
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichSaying Goodbye-IBI with Molly Swanstonpronounced: good-buh-eye-bee-eye, translates to: Goodbye Industrial Builders, Incorporated.I have been asked, many times, why I would leave a job I was good at, at a company that my family and I owned, when I had a bright and fairly certain future ahead of me. This episode is an attempt to explain that and process the end.On Friday September 2nd, I had my last day at my family business after a 9 month notice. I stayed for so long so that I could always look back and say that I did my best to set...2022-09-0653 min
Business LesbianBusiness Lesbian | Standing on Irene’s Shoulders with Laura Diederich-CarleyWelcome back to Business Lesbian with Brittany Diederich! Joining the conversation today is her aunt, Laura Diederich-Carley, to talk about Brittany’s grandma, Irene who was a trailblazer and business leader during her lifetime. Tune in today to hear Laura tell stories from her life, growing up with Irene, and working with her as an adult. Gain insight into the family business and Irene’s vocal and supportive approach, before hearing about traits Laura shares with Irene and how that translates to serving the business and the community. Laura recounts a touching memory of Irene’s unwaveringly calm support during...2022-09-011h 10
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichStanding on Irene’s Shoulders with Laura Diederich-CarleyWelcome back to Business Lesbian with Brittany Diederich! Joining the conversation today is her aunt, Laura Diederich-Carley, to talk about Brittany’s grandma, Irene who was a trailblazer and business leader during her lifetime. Tune in today to hear Laura tell stories from her life, growing up with Irene, and working with her as an adult. Gain insight into the family business and Irene’s vocal and supportive approach, before hearing about traits Laura shares with Irene and how that translates to serving the business and the community. Laura recounts a touching memory of Irene’s unwaveringly calm support during...2022-08-311h 10
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichBack to School with the Learning Engineers G, Ms. J, and Mr. SuchorSounding like a broken record here, but I have some amazing friends doing wonderful things. With fall approaching, back to school is on top of mind for all the educators and folks with kiddos, so I thought it would be nice to check in on those doing the work. Very proud to showcase them.I asked my friends who are different points in their teaching careers and specialties to join me in studio to talk about everything from motivation, connecting with students, compensation and leave benefits for educators (hint, it’s not enough), and burnout and the ma...2022-08-231h 13
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichCaffeine and Reinvention with Skyler DuttonShownotes by We Edit Podcasts: Thunder Coffee was born out of a love of specialty coffee – because who doesn’t love specialty coffee? The business began as a mobile coffee cart in 2017, and despite the pandemic and a few other challenges, it is now a fully-fledged coffee shop situated in Fargo and run by Skyler Dutton, his brother Dexter, and his wife Nicole. Thunder Coffee is where Skyler gets his cup filled (in more ways than one) and it takes up a large portion of dinner time conversation. But Skyler is also a lot more than just...2022-08-161h 07
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichBL Ruminates 1: “Thesis” and CorrectionsI don’t have anything recorded to drop this week but I had a lot on my mind and decided to practice my recording/editing skills and record a short eight minute episode. In it, I talk about what I hope the show will be and then clarify what listeners should reasonably expect from a chaos monster like myself.I debate whether I will continue to be a Business Lesbian if I am not actively employed by a Business, talk about why I’m sick of conforming to expectations (Smallville?), and then talk about my interview with pres...2022-08-0907 min
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichFinding your light* with Morgan Allora*pun intended, she's a photographer. FORESHADOWING-she may or may not also become our show photographer starting with S1 E12 aka THE FINALEMorgan is a pretty exceptional human being. Creative, articulate, and a master of capturing the essence of a moment, she is a great person to be around whether she’s in front of or behind a camera. And if she’s behind the camera and it’s pointed at you, odds are you are about to have a new profile picture.We have known each other for a few years and I was thrill...2022-08-0357 min
Business Lesbian with Brittany DiederichS1 E1: BL Origins featuring Meagan McDougall and Molly SwanstonYou know how sometimes you meet someone and just immediately click? That’s how it was when I met our inaugural episode’s guests, Molly Swanston and Meagan McDougall. Both were in similar boats to me; working in a male-dominated field but having the cutting edge of nepotism courtesy of the being part of the family who owns the business. Because they are wonderful and I’m quite comfortable with them, we had a really natural, fun conversation on everything from transparency about our queerness to wondering if comparisons of powerful women are actually productive.Molly and Meagan...2022-07-261h 00