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Novel Pairings155. Notable books of 2024: our bookish superlatives, reading life updates, and a little Jane AustenWe’re back and kicking off 2025 with our annual Superlatives episode. Today, we’re excited to highlight stand-out books from 2024. We’ve got eight superlatives lined up that highlight our favorites, least favorites and everything in between. Plus, we’re looking back on our podcasting journey through 2024 and give you some behind-the-scenes insight to our reading lives. Stick around because we’ve got two big announcements to wrap things up! Special Announcement (Timestamp 58:20) Link to Announcement video on Patreon Books Mentioned The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton Les Mise...2025-01-141h 06
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: Three GirlsThis is Episode 5 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers. In this episode Maggie we hear about the devastating toll her experience on operation Span and h...2024-10-1732 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: Three GirlsThis is Episode 5 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers. In this episode Maggie we hear about the devastating toll her experience on operation S...2024-10-1736 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: “Amber” & “Ruby”This is Episode 4 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers. In this episode, 5 years after Operation Span gets shut down, Maggie gets assigned to Operation Span...2024-10-1734 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: “Amber” & “Ruby”This is Episode 4 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers. In this episode, 5 years after Operation Span gets shut down, Maggie gets assigned to O...2024-10-1737 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: Operation AugustaThis is Episode 3 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers. In this episode Maggie talks about her time in the Child Protection Unit and why - a...2024-10-1729 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: Operation AugustaThis is Episode 3 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers. In this episode Maggie talks about her time in the Child Protection Unit and w...2024-10-1732 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: Moss SideThis is Episode 2 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers. In this episode we hear about how Maggie’s introduction to life in the police force was...2024-10-1724 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: Moss SideThis is Episode 2 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers. In this episode we hear about how Maggie’s introduction to life in the pol...2024-10-1727 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: Nobody puts Maggie in the CornerThis is Episode 1 - Our guest for season 5 of "Everything I know About Me" is ex-police detective and whistle-blower, script consultant and charity campaigner - Maggie Oliver. Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to r...2024-10-1727 min
Everything I Know About MeMaggie Oliver: Nobody puts Maggie in the CornerThis is Episode 1 - Our guest for season 5 of "Everything I know About Me" is ex-police detective and whistle-blower, script consultant and charity campaigner - Maggie Oliver. Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and b...2024-10-1724 min
Spooky SiblingsDead Alive / Braindead (1992)Dead Alive might be the most fun the siblings have ever had in a horror movie. With a script equal parts absurd and hilarious, spectacular performances from the cast, and masterful directing, it is an instant favourite. Featuring Chelsey Belec from the DramFine podcast - if you're a whiskey lover, check them out! 2024-07-231h 26Novel PairingsOn Beauty by Zadie SmithToday, we’re wrapping up our spring season with Zadie Smith’s On Beauty, a theme-driven novel that recreates the social world of an elite liberal arts college, exploring issues through nuanced satire on race, class, and beauty. We dig into the stories of the Belsey and Kipp families and Smith’s use of the academic setting to discuss identity and social satire. Our pairings for On Beauty include callbacks to previous classic episodes, essays by Zadie Smith, and surprising historical fiction. Our Slow Down Summer Read Along of Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is starting soon! Just l...2024-05-281h 15Novel PairingsThe limits of satire & A Modest Proposal by Jonathan SwiftOn today’s Modern Readers episode, we’re placing “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift in context with pieces of contemporary political satire. We'll explore how satire is being used today to comment on politics and social issues, and the power, or limits, of its influence. Throughout our discussion, we discuss the lasting legacy of Swift’s essay, the rise of satirical media, and how satire is used as a rhetorical tool. Listen to the end for contemporary satirical examples in TV, online media, and comedy. We’re also excited to announce our Summer Big Book Read Along: Les Mi...2024-05-1455 minNovel PairingsSeasonal book pairings for new releases in spring 2024Today, Chelsey and Sara share their most anticipated spring book releases paired with backlist selections. After listening today, your TBR will be filled with delightful fiction, thrilling mysteries, historical romance and literary books from favorite writers, all releasing between late February and May. As always, our go-to pairings will keep your spring both entertaining and engaging. If you love our recommendations on the podcast, we have even more books to share over in our Novel Pairings Patreon community. Our Patreon is a great space to take part in public scholarship and talk about books with a s...2024-03-0550 min
Light the WayMake Room For Your Top 3This episode is for you if you're ready to commit to doing what you say you want to do. Chels runs through 3 questions she uses to help her make sure she's "making room" for what matters to her most.What is most important to me today? (AKA your TOP 3)Where/when can I make room to do these top 3 things I know I need to do today?How did it feel to make room for your top 3?Ask yourself these 3 questions consistently each day, and you'll without a doubt be growing and evolving into a stronger version...2024-01-2912 minLight the WayWHO do you follow and HOW do you lead?Today it's all about following and leading...we can't have one without the other! And it's important to make room for both roles in your life. Chels helps you explore the question of WHO you are choosing to follow and HOW are you choosing to lead.https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2023-10-0810 minLight the WayMid-Season PUMP-UP...A Message for the AthletesIt’s time for a chat with the athletes who are out there working hard to help their team! In this episode, we focus in on where you’ve been this season (and why that needs to be left in the past), where you are, and where you’re working on going.The best way to be your best self in the moment is to be grateful for where you’re at, and excited about where you’re going. This applies to all areas of your life - and today we’re focusing on the athlete...2023-10-0113 min
The Rainmaker Family Show | Build Your Family Business123. How Having To Know All The Details Is Slowing You Down (and how to fix it fast!)Hey there, Rainmakers! Ready for a dose of inspiration? Let's dive into the powerful concept of "go before you know." Life is full of uncertainties, and sometimes you have to take fearless leaps without having all the answers. As a planner myself, I love having everything organized and mapped out, but I've learned that success often requires embracing the unknown. Take naming our son, Oliver Wave, for example. It was a decision that puzzled us for months until one late night, the name "Wave" popped into my head. It felt like a divine inspiration, and even though...2023-08-0418 minLight the WayMarigolds, Gal Pals & Old Social Media PostsIt’s time for a roundup of moments that have stuck with Chels over the last few weeks that she thinks are powerful stories to share. Have you ever heard of why it’s important to plant marigolds near your garden vegetables? Or the impact reading back through old posts or journal entries can have on your dreams? And of course, Chels shares a reminder of the impact gal pals get to have in encouraging you to live your best life. This episode is an all-over-the-place reminder of slowing down to catch what...2023-07-0313 minLight the WayGlow "Like A Girl"Today, Chels is here to help you squash the initial thoughts that likely come to mind when told to do something "like a girl." She encourages you to think about how you feel called to show up and who you feel called to be - and to own that, like a girl!Like a Girl TV campaignLight the Way Podcast Jams Spotify playlisthttps://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2023-03-2611 min
Novel PairingsA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleChelsey and Sara chat about another children’s classic: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, reflecting on the difference between reading it as a kid versus our current adult perspectives. We discuss this novel’s unique characters and content, as well as the distinctive nature of the author herself. Allusions abound in this novel, from the biblical to the literary. As part of our exploration of children’s literature, we explore some themes and tropes of children’s literature that will certainly keep coming up throughout this semester as we explore the world of Classic Children’s Literature i...2023-02-1455 minLight the WayPeople Need PeopleEver have those moments where you feel overwhelmed with joy at how certain people make you feel? This episode is a reminder of so many of the reasons why you hear "people need people" in the intro every time you press play on Light the Way.PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE TO...let them teach you what’s right and wrong...let them make you feel appreciated and seen...let them challenge you and hold you accountable...let them help you to release energy…to laugh and have fun...2023-01-2210 minLight the WayLet's start 2023 with a PEP-TALK!Jump into this new year with a pep-talk from Chels! She uses this episode to share the power of a “yes, and” mindset with you and uses the different views you get from the driver’s seat of a vehicle to help put your choices in perspective. Welcome to 2023, my friend! Light the Way is for YOU if you’re a teenage girl who is ready to be encouraged to be EXCITED about the girl you are working so dang hard to become.Light the Way Podcast Jams Spotify Playlisthttps://www.instagram.com/chel...2023-01-0108 minLight the WayGATHER AROUND and make space for CONNECTION!Press play for a reminder of how important it is to find opportunities to gather with people and let yourself get connected! Chels got to spend time over the last week surrounded by strangers in NYC and then in a living room with 5 teenage girls. Both moments reminded her how impactful it is to spend time in real life with people!Christmas Cheer Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OoGmQeY36MopkGztNbskX?si=d89c845a1a3f46f7https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2022-12-1810 minLight the Way11 Ways to Light the WayWe are back with a December challenge to go LIGHT THE WAY! Chels reminds you how when we make time to give joy, we get joy in return. Then, she calls you to action by joining her in an 11 Ways to Light the Way with kindness and acts of service challenge.Episode 10 links to the original 11 Days to Light the Way episode:SpotifyApple PodcastsLearn more and connect with the ShineOnCass Foudation here: https://www.shineoncass.org/Connect with me on IG at @chelslightsthewayhttps://www.instagram.com/ch...2022-12-0409 minLight the WayAre You Asking Yourself The Right Questions?Whether you're looking for new connections, working towards goals, or feeling bored, this episode is a reminder that the questions you ask yourself are powerful! Press play if you're ready to learn about how the questions you ask impact your choices.https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2022-11-2711 minLight the WayA Reminder to Embrace, Appreciate & Believe in WHO YOU AREIn a world that is currently full of noise that often isn’t serving us well, Chelsey is back to use some of the wisdom she’s gained from her favorite musician, Andy Grammer. YOU are exactly who you are supposed to be and it is a seriously special gift that you get to be you. Light The Way Podcast Jams Spotify Playlisthttps://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2022-11-2013 minLight the WayHey Teenage Girl, I'm Here For YOUIn this episode, Chels is back to share what moments have stacked up for her over the last few weeks to get her back behind the mic today with a fresh vision and reignited mission to connect with you!https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2022-11-1315 min
McMinnville Yacht ClubDon't Tell The TouristsIn our first episode, we chat with our friends Emily Howard and Reid Oliver about the things in McMinnville that we want to keep secret from the tourists. Not that we aren't willing to share ... but only some things! Are there things that can just be for locals? Or has that shipped sailed?Plus, we explain a bit about why we created this podcast and what we hope to achieve by having these conversations. 2022-10-1147 minNovel PairingsAsk a Shakespeare ProfessorWelcome to Shakespeare 101! It’s a perfectly fitting episode number for today as we invite a Shakespeare professor to answer YOUR questions about the Bard’s staying power, how to read his works, and how to interpret Lady Macbeth. We always say we won’t get TOO academic here, but we’re getting pretty academic thanks to Chelsey’s former Shakespeare professor. Professor Doug Green taught at Augsburg University, including Shakespeare and Renaissance literature, writing, drama, and film. He also helped develop and taught Augsburg’s first course in queer studies. He has an abundance of knowledge...2022-10-0458 minLight the WayPut the BE in who you BELIEVE inToday’s episode is here to help encourage you to be who you believe in! Despite all of the “should’s” we are surrounded by, Chels wants to remind you that what truly matters is believing in the girl you feel called to become.LIGHT THE WAY Podcast Jams Public Spotify Playlisthttps://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2022-07-2408 minLight the WayMIX IT UP to get your GLOW ON this summer, girlIf you are a teenage girl on summer vacation, Chels created this episode for YOU! She reflects on what it was like to be a teen on summer vacation, and shares with you three ways you can take some action to make sure you’re getting your best glow on this month. By creating a morning routine, tracking some habits, and being present you can make some moves towards creating summer days that you LOVE to be a part of.Printable Habit Tracker from Heidi Kundin at Happiness in HomemadeLight Th...2022-07-0311 minLight the WayGive yourself the SPACE you need to CREATEAfter pressing pause on new episodes, Chels is back to share a few of the lessons she’s learned through stepping away from growth. In this episode, you’ll explore three spaces of your life that need your attention if you want to grow with whatever you are passionate about. Through a few stories and some questions to ask yourself along the way, you’ll wrap up this episode with a fresh perspective on how the small moments become the big moments.Light The Way Podcast Jams Spotify Playlisthttps://www.instagram.com/chelsl...2022-06-2612 min
The Rainmaker Family Show | Build Your Family Business66. We Took 2 Months Off... And THIS Happened | 3 Big Business Breakthroughs from Being Away“Guess who’s back…back again”! Can you name that song? LOL Baby number two is here and we are back in the swing of things! When we found out that we were pregnant with baby Ollie, we knew we wanted to be intentional about taking time off to have a proper maternity/paternity leave. When we had our first son Kaizen, we didn’t do a good job in this area so we knew it would take some planning to make it happen. We are so thankful we did and we were able to block off two months...2022-06-2430 min
The Rainmaker Family Show | Build Your Family Business60. The Story Behind Baby Ollie's Hospital ScareWelcome back to another episode of the Rainmaker Family Show! Earlier this year, we worked ahead as much as we could in our business and recorded a few episodes before the birth of our second son. Now that baby Oliver is here, we are back in the studio and recording new episodes! If you have kids of your own, you know how quickly things can change. That’s why we wanted to take a couple of episodes and give you some life updates! If you are new here and are looking for money-making and passive income tips, feel free to...2022-05-1346 min
The Rainmaker Family Show | Build Your Family Business59. The Birth Story of Oliver WaveDisclaimer From Chelsey: In sharing stories like this, it can be easy to compare one’s experience to your own. I found during pregnancy, I constantly was tempted to fall into the comparison trap. Is it okay if we NOT do that today? Is it okay if we all just leave comparison at the door before listening to this show? My heart is that in sharing this story, I can be an encouragement to all moms and future moms alike. There are a lot of traumatic and horror stories out there..and spoiler alert: this is...2022-05-061h 15Light the WayA reminder to FIND A WAYEver feel stuck and then hear one simple reminder that girl, YOU CAN!? You DO have control and you CAN find a way to create a life that brings you JOY and makes you feel excited for what’s to come. So, press play on this episode if you’re ready to FIND A WAY - to go after goals, to take care of yourself, and to serve others well.LIGHT THE WAY PODCAST JAMS Spotify Playlisthttps://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-12-0509 minLight the WaySurround yourself with FLASHLIGHTS you can count onEver listen to a song and realize the lyrics are exactly what you needed? *Insert inspiration for this episode.* Chelsey heard the song Flashlight from Pitch Perfect 2 and couldn't resist the opportunity to remind you that people are YOUR flashlights.Listen to FLASHLIGHT by Hailee Steinfeld and the rest of the LIGHT THE WAY Podcast Jams playlist here!https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-10-3113 minLight the Way[One Year Anniversary Part 2/2] Don't forget to CELEBRATE as you go!It’s time for part TWO - ONE YEAR and FIFTY EPISODES later, Chels is here to celebrate with you! You'll hear some of the Light The Way communities favorite reminders that are in our episode library and leave with a serious spark to go be the beautiful girl you are!https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-10-1712 minLight the Way[One Year Anniversary Part 1/2] Don't forget to CELEBRATE as you go!ONE YEAR and FIFTY EPISODES later, Chels is here to celebrate with you! You'll here some of the Light The Way communities favorite reminders that are in our episode library and leave with a serious spark to go be the beautiful girl you are!If you need a playlist to help you celebrate, check out Light The Way's public playlist on Spotify: Light The Way Podcast Jamshttps://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-10-1013 minLight the WayPour your FUEL into where you feel like GROWINGToday it's all about how you create and take care of the energy that you're sharing. Chelsey presents you with a bucket that is your responsibility to keep full. As you serve others with your actions, the bucket is emptied and you get to GROW. You’re not going to want to miss this reminder that you deserve to serve yourself first so that others can absorb the beautiful light that only you get to shine!https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-10-0309 min
Cautious Optimism: An Infertility PodcastThe One With Chelsey's UpdatesWe are so excited to catch up with Chelsey this week! It's amazing all the miraculous things that can occur in just a year's time. Chelsey shares with us about her beautiful baby girl Arlo as well as how her relationship with her has differed from her special bond with her son Oliver. We also get to hear all about the miraculous progress Oliver has made with his development in the last few months. Chelsey talks about how her perspective has been broadened as she has become a mother herself while simultaneously staying in contact with Oliver's birth mother...2021-09-2637 minLight the WayProtect Your GLOW, AlwaysThis episode is for you when you need a reminder of how you can protect the glow that you live your life with. Chelsey shares six different themes with you - intention, action, rest, quality time, appreciation and service - to help you connect with the parts of you that make you, YOU, so that you can go live your life with confidence. Press play if you’re ready for a pep-talk that’ll leave you ready to own who you are so you can use your glow for good.https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-09-2610 minLight the WayAre your COMMITMENTS serving you?This episode is for YOU if you haven’t taken time to think about your commitments lately. Chels shares four questions you can use to help you reflect and make sure that your commitments are adding value you love to your life:Why do I like giving my efforts and energy to this commitment?Who is receiving value from the efforts and energy that I’m giving to this commitment?How is this commitment helping me to grow into the person I get to become?Is this commitment bringing posi...2021-09-1209 minLight the WayDon't forget how to SPARK your own JOYThis episode is for you if you’re ready for a reminder about creating and feeling your own joy! Chels starts with asking you to lean in with her to recognize what makes you who you are. Then, you’ll hear a powerful reminder of what makes you so beautifully you before Chels shares three ways that she creates and protects her own joy. Press play if you’re ready to SPARK your own joy.Light The Way Pump Up Jams Spotify Playlisthttps://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-09-0509 minLight the WayBACK TO SCHOOL CHAT 3/3: PRIORITIESIn the final episode of the first annual back to school chat series, Chels dives into priorities with you. You’ll explore organization, schoolwork, people, and yourself as she reminds you that your priorities matter, they will help you to grow, and this school year deserves to be full of moments that make you feel like you! LIGHT THE WAY Podcast Jamshttps://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-08-2911 minLight the WayBACK TO SCHOOL CHAT 2/3: ROUTINESIn part 2 of the first annual back to school chat series, Chels takes on routines with you. You'll learn about some of Chelsey's favorite routines to implement before, during, and after school. Consistent routines help us control our day - so let's go!https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-08-2212 minLight the WayBACK TO SCHOOL CHAT 1/3: PerspectivesChels is ready to help you get back to school with part 1 of the first annual back to school chat series. In this episode, you'll lean into a quote from Wayne Dyer to help return to school routines with a fresh take on what is going on in your mind AND in the minds around you.“If you change the way you look at things, then the things you look at change.” -Wayne DyerLIGHT THE WAY Podcast Jams SPOTIFY Playlisthttps://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/2021-08-1513 min