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Art Heals All WoundsHope is a Renewable Resource: Fighting Fossil Fuel Narratives with Christa AvampatoToday, I have the pleasure of speaking with Christa Avampato, a storyteller, climate activist, and a beacon of hope in New York City. Christa shares her journey of resilience, from growing up on an apple farm amidst adversity to becoming a fervent advocate for environmental protection. As a biomimicry scientist and business expert, she's dedicated to reshaping the way we think about sustainability and human design. Christa's optimistic outlook on healing—both personally, having survived cancer, and globally, through climate action—offers a refreshing perspective on the collective responsibility we all share for our planet's future. Join us as we e...
2024-10-3050 min
Reading With Your Kids PodcastStorytelling For HealingChrista Avampato returns to Reading With Your Kids to celebrate her Emerson Page middle grade series. She discussed how her character Emerson came to her during a difficult time and inspired her healing journey. Avampato shared details about Emerson's latest adventure in her new book "Where the Light Leads," which takes place in Ireland. We also welcomed Healey Ikerd, author of the picture book "The Red Ball." She shared a personal story her mother told her about growing up in East Germany, which inspired the book. "The Red Ball" teaches about friendship and forgiveness through a story where...
2024-06-1456 min
Unearthing Wild Wonders4. Nature inspired - Home, healing and biomimicry, with Christa AvampatoOn Unearthing Wild Wonders this week, join me in conversation with Christa Avampato - a biomimicry scientist, entrepreneur and writer, based in New York. Christa combines business, storytelling, and science to build a better world for all beings. She is also a sustainability leader and product developer, host of the JoyProject podcast, and an award-winning author, launching her second novel 'Emerson Page and Where the Light Leads' in May this year.
In this episode we talk about finding home and belonging through a relationship with nature and the places that call to us. We explore t...
2024-06-061h 00
Cross-polliNationTelling Stories that Inspire Life & Work with Christa AvampatoChrista Avampato is a New York product development expert, business writer & award-winning fiction author. She talks about why tech is about stories; biomimicry & product design, the career story you need to tell & reinventing your career & life through creativity & imagination. Episode 11 2018
2024-01-2924 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of What's Next with Christa Avampato — Season 1 FinaleThis episode is a part of the JoyProject podcast: https://christaavampato.com/JoyProject
In the Season 1 Finale episode, Christa talks about what she learned from the 20 episodes in Season 1 of JoyProject, what’s coming up for Season 2, and how she’d love for you to be involved.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- A tribute to Christa’s stepfather who loved this podcast and who sadly passed away on December 11, 2022
- The inspiration for the name and content of this podcast
- A brief recap of all the interviews in Season 1
- What...
2022-12-2707 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of the Unknown with Eric FisherEvery day the unknown is waiting for us. As much as we plan our lives, the unknown is our constant companion we meet every day. In this wide ranging discussion about joy, faith, and the future, storyteller Eric Fisher takes us through his three tiers of joy and explains how reframing the stories of our past can help us create a brighter, more joyful future.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The philosophy of joy
- How to reframe our challenges, not only as sole actors, but collectively in community with others
2022-12-2034 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Book Clubs with Libby Seiter NelsonSummary:
Talking about books is one of the greatest joys, and to have a conversation about books with Libby is a treat for all book lovers. In December 2015 Libby was going through a time of intense grief and participating in the POPSUGAR annual reading challenge gave her the joy she needed. To amplify that joy, Libby posted about the challenge on Facebook to see if she could get a few friends to read with her through 2016. That Facebook group, 2022 Reading Challenge, started with a small group of friends and now has grown to almost 500 members in 2022. Anyone...
2022-12-1342 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Making Shoes with Kaylee Scoggins HerringThis episode is part of the JoyProject podcast: https://christaavampato.com/joyproject
When it comes to picking up new hobbies, Kaylee isn't shy about trying something completely new and outside her comfort zone. She took her two hobbies of swing dancing and leather working and combined them by learning to create 100% handmade swing dancing shoes. Now she's expanded to make shoes and boots of all kinds, along the way discovering a community of cordwainers, artisans, historic supply businesses, and classes all over the country. Her enthusiasm is highly contagious and before you know it, you'll be dreaming...
2022-11-1527 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Pizza with Rachel JosarPizza. The word alone brings an immediate smile to our faces. We can’t contain the joy it sparks, and nowhere is the joy of pizza more prevalent than in New York City. Rachel Josar, the creator and host of the They Had Fun podcast, joins JoyProject to talk about all things pizza, her weekly tradition with her husband, her passion for this incredible city, and the history and culture that is entwined with food. After 250 weeks of Friday night pizza, Rachel gives her expert opinion on where to get the best pizza in New York.
About Ra...
2022-11-0130 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Baking Birthday Cakes with Dana PhillipsCake sculpting is an art form, and gifting a personalized cake to someone is as much a source of joy for the giver as the receiver. Dana Phillips shares how she got started baking and decorating elaborate cakes as a promise to her children, and how it grew into a way to spread joy to so many others in her life. As a Certified Wilton-method cake decorating instructor, Dana takes us on her sweet journey through the wonderland of cake and gives us tips to help us bake and decorate with joy and confidence.
About Dana:
“Ci...
2022-10-1820 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Baking Challah with Vicki EastusWhat could be better than freshly baked challah? Talking about baking challah with one of my nearest and dearest friends! In this episode, Vicki tells us how she got started baking challah with her daughter during the COVID-19 lockdown. She shares her baking process, the traditions of challah, and the joy and memories that food provides for all of us. We also talk about the storytelling community that brought us together and the stories that connect us to our past, to history, and to one another.
About Vicki:
Vicki Eastus is a lawyer, teacher, improviser and...
2022-10-0424 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of The Great British Bake Off with Abby AnklamThis episode is part of the JoyProject Podcast: https://christaavampato.com/JoyProject
If ever there was a television show founded on pure joy, it’s The Great British Bake Off. Professional writer and home baker Abby Anklam joins us on the JoyProject podcast to talk about how she started watching Bake Off and her favorite parts of the show that make it a delight to watch. Abby also shares the bakes she tried at home that were inspired by the show and the bakes she plans to try after everything she’s learned as an avid watcher and...
2022-09-0619 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Fostering Animals with Mary TalalayThis episode is part of the JoyProject Podcast: https://christaavampato.com/JoyProject
What could instantly elicit more joy than a puppy or kitten? This week we talk to Mary Talalay, an expert in fostering animals to get them ready to find their forever homes. She also mentors new fosters, especially first-timers. Mary offers advice to those new to fostering and potential fosters who are curious about what’s involved in the process. She shares stories of fosters that hold a special place in her heart and how she and her daughter initially got involved in their foster co...
2022-08-2316 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Winnie-the-Pooh with Christine CaccipuotiChildhood joys never leave us. This week, we delve into all things Winnie-the-Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood with podcaster and historian Christine Caccipuoti as our guide. Christine’s loved all things Pooh for her entire life. With a mother and grandmother who loved Winnie-the-Pooh, these stories and characters were her destiny.
As the Co-producer and Co-Host of the incredible Footnoting History podcast, Christine not only delves into why she loves Pooh but also the history of the Milne family, the importance of maintaining the magic we find in childhood wonder as we age, and what may be...
2022-08-0935 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Photography with Amy SelwynThis episode is part of the JoyProject podcast.
Smartphones have turned all of us into photographers. We take pictures of our friends and family, our food, pets, art, selfies, sunsets, gorgeous vistas. If we can see it, we're taking photos of it. Smartphones changed the way we see and capture our world and experiences.
Less than a year before the pandemic started, photographer Amy Selwyn gave herself a gift that completely and unexpectedly changed nearly every aspect of her life. A trip to Cuba not only transformed her career, but it gave her a totally...
2022-07-2625 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Water Skiing with Kate McGormleyLet Kate McGormley describe the rush and unbridled joy she experiences every time she goes water skiing, a sport she’s done every year since she was 6 years old. An advocate for mental health and the power of kindness, she takes us through how she got into the sport, the mechanics of getting up on skis, and how being outside on the water helps her appreciate her body, her health, and the goodness that always exists in the world. Her infectious laugh is something that will brighten your day and may just convince you to give water skiing a tr...
2022-07-1216 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Old Time Radio Shows With Zachary Lennon-SimonTravel back in time with the JoyProject podcast (https://christaavampato.com/joyproject) as we delve into the world of Old Time Radio Shows, a form of entertainment from the 1920s to the 1960s that had families and friends gathered around the radio to tune into their favorite mysteries, drama, and comedies. Zachary Lennon-Simon, a comedian and storyteller in Brooklyn, New York, is our guide through this delightful and light-hearted audio-forward history lesson.
At the end of the podcast, I share something that brought me joy this week related to the episode. I found a bunch of free...
2022-06-2821 min
JoyProjectJoyful News 6.14.22Joyful News is a set of stories I’ve gathered from around the world that spark joy. This week’s stories are all about dinosaurs:
U.S. release of the movie Jurassic World: Dominion
How Dreadnoughtus, named and discovered by Dr. Ken Lacovara, changed the course of my life and career
Prehistoric Planet on Apple TV+
Steve Brusatte’s new book, The Rise and Reign of the Mammals
Riley Black’s book, The Last Days of the Dinosaurs
Dustin Growick’s fun and entertaining Dino 101 videos on Twitter at @DustinGrowick and Instagram at @dinosaurwhisperer
Science Friday bookclub
2022-06-1405 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Airports with Felicia SabartinelliThink you can’t find joy in an airport? Think again! This week on the JoyProject podcast Felicia Sabartinelli is a seasoned world traveler and once you hear her wax poetic about airports, you’ll see them and experience them differently. She explains that airports are the rarest of gems that help us to discover “a state of childlike wonderment.”
At the end of the podcast, I share something that brought me joy this week. It was a stressful and frightening one for me, and I say a heartfelt and grateful thank you to the Animal Medical Center o...
2022-06-1427 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Travel Planning with Dr. Edith GonzalezThis is an episode of the JoyProject podcast: https://christaavampato.com/joyproject
Are you eager to get back out there on the open road and travel? Memorial Day marks the start of the summer travel season. Now with prices and demand high and the COVID-19 virus still circulating with shifting travel rules, travel requires more planning than ever before. This week on the JoyProject podcast, Dr. Edith Gonzalez, an anthropologist, professor, and expert travel planner is here to help us with tips, ideas, and experiences to make our travel easier and more joyful.
At the...
2022-05-3119 min
JoyProjectJoyful News 5.31.22Joyful News is a set of stories I’ve gathered from around the world that spark joy. In this episode I share these joyful news stories about books, exercise, meditation, food, and travel:
Thank you! This podcast has had almost 500 visits in its first 4 weeks!
Things to Look Forward to: 52 Large and Small Joys For Today and Every Day by Sophie Blackall (book recommendation)
The Joy Workout
A Self-love meditation
La Mia Mamma (London restaurant recommendation)
CNN Travel’s Unlocking Italy newsletter
Extra links:
CNN story about La Mia Mamma
ChristaAvampato.com/JoyProject
Christa on T...
2022-05-3108 min
They Had Fun: New York City StoriesCranky Optimism... with Christa AvampatoOn this week's episode, Christa Avampato tells us about going through some tough shit but coming out the other side as a guest on your childhood idol's TV show!Check out Christa on Insta, Twitter, and her websiteDrewthorDareIf you want to have fun like Christa Donate to NYU Langone Cancer CenterWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳
2022-05-1830 min
JoyProjectJoyful News 5.17.22For Joyful News episodes, I collect news stories from around the world that spark joy.
In this episode I share these joyful news stories:
· A café in Tokyo just for writers who have a deadline to meet
· The app Too Good to Go that helps reduce food waste, protects the planet, and gives us tasty treats at a deep discount
· How to get a free year of AppleTV+ from Sprint and T-Mobile
· What we can learn about kindness and rest from hummingbirds
Resources:
Tokyo’s Manuscript Writing Café
Too Good...
2022-05-1706 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Podcasting and Neurodivergent Stories with Carolyn KielHave you been sitting on an idea for a podcast for a while? Would you like to come up with an idea for a podcast and not quite sure where to look? Do you just need someone to say, “Give it a shot and see how it goes”? I have felt that way for a few years, and Carolyn Kiel, the creator and host of the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast, is one of my inspirations to give this medium a shot. After publishing over 150 episodes, she has a lot of wisdom to share. A master interviewer and creative force, Carolyn tell...
2022-05-1723 min
JoyProjectJoyful News 5.3.22Joyful News is a set of stories I’ve gathered from around the world that spark joy.
In this episode, I talk about:
my 15-year business school reunion
a Brooklyn bookstore crawl
roads in India made from plastic waste
a parade of planets
a new orchard on Governor’s Island with a historical twist
Don't Hesitate, a poem about joy by the beloved poet, Mary Oliver
2022-05-0306 min
JoyProjectThe Joy of Old Things with Ashley SemrickEpisode summary:
In this episode, Ashley and I talk about our love for history and its relevance in society today. We explore the history and stories held in objects, and how anyone can get started doing historical research about any topic that interests them. We especially focus on teaching history to young people and getting them excited about digging into the past as a way to understand the world around us.
About Ashley:
Ashley is a veteran classroom educator who has been teaching in New York City classrooms and museums for over a decade. A...
2022-05-0333 min
JoyProjectWelcome to JoyProject - TrailerEpisode summary:
In this very brief episode, I explain what this podcast is all about—interviewing people about something that brings them joy. Joy impacts our mental and physical health. In this difficult world, we need to find and create joy to take care of ourselves and take care of each other. Creating this podcast is my contribution to the joy movement.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
– why the topic of joy is so important (especially now!)
– the main premise and format of the podcast
– publishing schedule
– naming convention of the episodes...
2022-04-2402 min
Lit to Lens19. Christa Avampato Interview Two (Author of "Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters")Erik and Will have Christa Avampato back on to discuss the publication of her first novel, 'Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters'. Christa talks with the guys about the difficulties of the publication process, the importance of having the rights to her own work, and what's next for Emerson Page.
2017-11-1356 min
Lit to Lens4. Christa Avampato Interview (Author of "Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters")The guys at Lit to Lens are excited to present you with their very first interview...ever. Erik and Will bring in Christa Avampato, author of the YA novel "Where the Light Enters". Erik and Will talk with Christa about her debut novel, writing to a young adult audience, balancing creative life with work life, and what it's like trying to get published. Side note: there was a child screaming towards the end of the interview. Don't worry, the kid was fine. (We checked.) Enjoy!
2016-11-1959 min