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I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists
I Like Your Work: Conversations with ArtistsKeep Painting: John Walker on a Life in the StudioWe're revisiting one of my favorite conversations from the archive with painter John Walker, an episode that feels just as relevant now as when it first aired. In this conversation, John reflects on what it means to stay with the work over decades, how a painting practice evolves over time, and the quiet discipline required to keep showing up to the studio. We talk about the deeply meaningful realities of a life devoted to making art. As we move into a new year, this episode feels like the perfect reminder that sustainable creative lives aren't built overnight they're built...
2026-01-091h 17Wildflower: Rooted and Reckless
Wildflower: Rooted and RecklessReckless 007: The Audacity of Everyone Else’s ExpectationsWhen a woman cries on camera, we call it performative.When she doesn’t, we call her cold.When she keeps going, we say it’s too soon.Angela Walker takes aim at the double standard swallowing Erika Kirk’s story — the one where a grieving woman can’t win no matter what she does. From fake tear accusations to internet experts dissecting hugs, this episode pulls back the curtain on our obsession with policing pain and the hypocrisy of a culture that demands authenticity but punishes it when it doesn’t look the way we e...
2025-11-1320 minA Hero\'s Welcome Podcast
A Hero's Welcome PodcastUsing D&D as a Healing Tool with Erika WalkerSend a textErika brings Dungeons & Dragons into therapy sessions, creating transformative healing experiences for clients through role-playing games and character development.• Using D&D with clients to build characters and create new therapy modalities• Personal journey with D&D helping develop real-world skills like confrontation• Client's story of choosing friendship over combat reveals therapeutic needs• Facing resistance from traditional play therapy circles despite proven effectiveness• Creating accessible D&D sand tray therapy tools for therapists with no gaming experience• Challenging therapy systems that reject innovation they don't understand• Advocating for...
2025-10-2344 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandTo become a wild thing: Season Four finale with Joanna LambertI read once that bravery required feeling tangible fear. A Shackleton-style blistering confidence that barrels into harsh landscapes is not, by definition, brave, because it refuses to acknowledge the contextual realities around one's experience. Today's guest, on the other hand, looks with clear eyes at challenging field experiences, the inherent risks of life and severe discomfort, and she goes anyway. Joanna Lambert, professor of environmental studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, is a conservation rock star. Known more recently for her research on Colorado's reintroduction of gray wolves, on today's episode she discusses her unexpected journey from commercial...
2025-09-071h 30The Ampersand
The AmpersandTo become a wild thing: Season Four finale with Joanna LambertI read once that bravery required feeling tangible fear. A Shackleton-style blistering confidence that barrels into harsh landscapes is not, by definition, brave, because it refuses to acknowledge the contextual realities around one's experience. Today's guest, on the other hand, looks with clear eyes at challenging field experiences, the inherent risks of life and severe discomfort, and she goes anyway. Joanna Lambert, professor of environmental studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, is a conservation rock star. Known more recently for her research on Colorado's reintroduction of gray wolves, on today's episode she discusses her unexpected journey from commercial...
2025-09-0739 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandEmbracing (Family) Feud: Megan StephensonA moment of honesty: This producer shies from conflict. Most often, when someone disagrees, I perceive it as intellectual arm-wrestling—the more clever person winning the day and their opponent (usually me) hunched in a walk of shame away from the table. Imagine our delight when we began to work with today's guest, Megan Stephenson, who not only sees conflict as a means of connection and a path toward equity, but finds the reconciliation of differing views to be one way we can work toward a shared understanding. Megan is the College of Arts and Sciences' director of academic op...
2025-08-3130 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandEmbracing (Family) Feud: Megan StephensonA moment of honesty: This producer shies from conflict. Most often, when someone disagrees, I perceive it as intellectual arm-wrestling—the more clever person winning the day and their opponent (usually me) hunched in a walk of shame away from the table. Imagine our delight when we began to work with today's guest, Megan Stephenson, who not only sees conflict as a means of connection and a path toward equity, but finds the reconciliation of differing views to be one way we can work toward a shared understanding. Megan is the College of Arts and Sciences' director of academic op...
2025-08-3130 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandAn optimist's guide to biological competition: Ed ChuongANDers, today's episode is a doozy. Today, we sit with Ed Chuong, associate professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology and researcher at CU Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute. Ed discusses his research exploring unexpected conflict, even in the womb, and his more recent exploration of the long-overlooked transposons. He also shares his journey into biology—from a love of science-fiction to an interest in developing video games, to a devastating discovery while snorkeling leading to original, career defining work in a lab. This conversation is a case study in ANDing's array. For more on Ed Chuong's research, visi...
2025-08-1030 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandAn optimist's guide to biological competition: Ed ChuongANDers, today's episode is a doozy. Today, we sit with Ed Chuong, associate professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology and researcher at CU Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute. Ed discusses his research exploring unexpected conflict, even in the womb, and his more recent exploration of the long-overlooked transposons. He also shares his journey into biology—from a love of science-fiction to an interest in developing video games, to a devastating discovery while snorkeling leading to original, career defining work in a lab. This conversation is a case study in ANDing's array. For more on Ed Chuong's research, visi...
2025-08-1030 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandThe craft of a human moment: Nick HouyOkay ANDers, we need a moment to fawn. Today's guest, Nick Houy, is a Hollywood film editing badass with movie credits like Barbie, Little Women, Mid90s and Lady Bird. Full transparency, these are some of our team's faves, and we couldn't believe our luck when Nick agreed to come on our show. When we discovered he is not only brilliant but incredibly kind and thoughtful, we lost it ... quietly, but we lost it. On today's episode, Nick discusses his career, his sculptor's approach to editing and why he looks for small moments among found footage. Read...
2025-07-2727 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandThe craft of a human moment: Nick HouyOkay ANDers, we need a moment to fawn. Today's guest, Nick Houy, is a Hollywood film editing badass with movie credits like Barbie, Little Women, Mid90s and Lady Bird. Full transparency, these are some of our team's faves, and we couldn't believe our luck when Nick agreed to come on our show. When we discovered he is not only brilliant but incredibly kind and thoughtful, we lost it ... quietly, but we lost it. On today's episode, Nick discusses his career, his sculptor's approach to editing and why he looks for small moments among found footage. Read...
2025-07-2727 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandBeginning with hello: Cleo Washington on student successCleo Washington (DnceBFA'25) is a gifted dance performance artist who deftly performs pieces across styles—from ballet to house, Hip Hop to modern. Hers is a rare talent, but Cleo's journey to graduation from the University of Colorado Boulder was not a simple story of recognizing talent and shaping skill in an academic experience. On today's episode, Cleo discusses challenges she faced, the courage she needed to ask for help, the support of her family and how the simplest moments, like a casual, friendly hello, deeply affects students' lives. --- Original music composed by Nelson Wal...
2025-07-1327 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandBeginning with hello: Cleo Washington on student successCleo Washington (DnceBFA'25) is a gifted dance performance artist who deftly performs pieces across styles—from ballet to house, Hip Hop to modern. Hers is a rare talent, but Cleo's journey to graduation from the University of Colorado Boulder was not a simple story of recognizing talent and shaping skill in an academic experience. On today's episode, Cleo discusses challenges she faced, the courage she needed to ask for help, the support of her family and how the simplest moments, like a casual, friendly hello, deeply affects students' lives. --- Original music composed by Nelson Wal...
2025-07-1327 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandYour chosen family: Sarah LooperCan we trust what we see on social? In the case of today's guest, the answer is adamantly the affirmative. Sarah Looper is a gifted sommelier and wine educator who has worked in the food and wine world for over twenty-five years. She is also the beloved personality behind Loopersomm, an online presence that democratizes wine with content that rapidly switches between hysterical and informative. That presence and personality is authentically Sarah, and on today's episode she discusses her background, synesthesia, fascination with wine and interest in social media as a means to convey a topic she loves to...
2025-06-2238 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandYour chosen family: Sarah LooperCan we trust what we see on social? In the case of today's guest, the answer is adamantly the affirmative. Sarah Looper is a gifted sommelier and wine educator who has worked in the food and wine world for over twenty-five years. She is also the beloved personality behind Loopersomm, an online presence that democratizes wine with content that rapidly switches between hysterical and informative. That presence and personality is authentically Sarah, and on today's episode she discusses her background, synesthesia, fascination with wine and interest in social media as a means to convey a topic she loves to...
2025-06-2238 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandMusic for Leaving: Erika's debut novelErika and Producer Tim discuss Erika's debut novel, Music for Leaving, its origin story, what makes the story grand and how Erika and Tim navigate feeling like imposters, even with a gorgeous book in-hand. Buy Music for Leaving on IngramSpark, our preferred vendor. Music for Leaving is also available, often by request, from your favorite bookstore or online service. --- Original music composed by Nelson Walker. Recorded at Interplay Recording and Multimedia. Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley.
2025-06-1416 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandMusic for Leaving: Erika's debut novelErika and Producer Tim discuss Erika's debut novel, Music for Leaving, its origin story, what makes the story grand and how Erika and Tim navigate feeling like imposters, even with a gorgeous book in-hand. Buy Music for Leaving on IngramSpark, our preferred vendor. Music for Leaving is also available, often by request, from your favorite bookstore or online service. --- Original music composed by Nelson Walker. Recorded at Interplay Recording and Multimedia. Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley.
2025-06-1416 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandCommunity through imagination: Marcia DouglasAn encounter with the smallest material can spark nostalgia: the first bite of saltfish and home, the texture of satin and standing onstage, just the right weight of rain. While these unexpected free-falls into memory can be a lovely surprise, today's guest reaches intentionally into her imagination and shapes memories into gorgeous narratives of fiction and nonfiction. Marcia Douglas is an author, artist and professor of creative writing at the University of Colorado Boulder. Widely published and a winner of many awards, she discusses growing up in Kingstown, Jamaica, writing in community and her playful-profound approach to creative craft.
2025-06-0833 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandCommunity through imagination: Marcia DouglasAn encounter with the smallest material can spark nostalgia: the first bite of saltfish and home, the texture of satin and standing onstage, just the right weight of rain. While these unexpected free-falls into memory can be a lovely surprise, today's guest reaches intentionally into her imagination and shapes memories into gorgeous narratives of fiction and nonfiction. Marcia Douglas is an author, artist and professor of creative writing at the University of Colorado Boulder. Widely published and a winner of many awards, she discusses growing up in Kingstown, Jamaica, writing in community and her playful-profound approach to creative craft.
2025-06-0833 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandFinding fidelity: Monica LaBonte on the musician's road, teaching vocal lessons and parentingSo many highlight their winding roads to self-discovery, but we still seem in a rush to get to our end fast. But could a wide curiosity of all of our becoming (i.e., reflecting on how you AND) help you rediscover facets of our being that lived inside us all along? On today's episode, musical artist Monica LaBonte recounts a winding journey of discovering her love of music and performance, becoming a full-time musician, pivoting away to teaching and finding her love of expression through song again.    Follow Monica on Instagram. Check out Mo...
2025-05-2532 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandFinding fidelity: Monica LaBonte on the musician's road, teaching vocal lessons and parentingSo many highlight their winding roads to self-discovery, but we still seem in a rush to get to our end fast. But could a wide curiosity of all of our becoming (i.e., reflecting on how you AND) help you rediscover facets of our being that lived inside us all along? On today's episode, musical artist Monica LaBonte recounts a winding journey of discovering her love of music and performance, becoming a full-time musician, pivoting away to teaching and finding her love of expression through song again.    Follow Monica on Instagram. Check out Mo...
2025-05-2532 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandThe ANDertones: Dan Carlin on punk, narrative storytelling and exploring the pastIn an era marked by impatience and shortened attention spans — Hang on ... I forgot where I was going with that. — Anyway, today's guest is Dan Carlin, whose podcast, Hardcore History, is one of our medium's gold standards for narrative storytelling. On today's episode, we dig into Dan's past, discover the music that defined his counter-cultural posture and learn how deep, detailed descriptions of our past are their own kind of punk rock.   Learn more about Dan at dancarlin.com or listen to his seminal podcast Hardcore History. --- Original music composed by Ne...
2025-05-1140 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandThe ANDertones: Dan Carlin on punk, narrative storytelling and exploring the pastIn an era marked by impatience and shortened attention spans — Hang on ... I forgot where I was going with that. — Anyway, today's guest is Dan Carlin, whose podcast, Hardcore History, is one of our medium's gold standards for narrative storytelling. On today's episode, we dig into Dan's past, discover the music that defined his counter-cultural posture and learn how deep, detailed descriptions of our past are their own kind of punk rock.   Learn more about Dan at dancarlin.com or listen to his seminal podcast Hardcore History. --- Original music composed by Ne...
2025-05-1140 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandOverANDing: Does ANDing encourage us to max out?What we love about ANDing is synthesizing our interests, personalities, cultures and experiences into a swirling, gorgeous human that is you. But does that variety implicitly encourage overdoing it? We've heard from many ANDing-curious listeners that they worry an emphasis on ANDing encourages busyness and maxing out the calendar with an ever-growing list of to-dos. So, does it? Erika and Producer Tim sat down to talk through that very question, recorded as a winter special just in time for these very busy holidays. --- Original music composed by Nelson Walker.
2024-12-1911 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandOverANDing: Does ANDing encourage us to max out?What we love about ANDing is synthesizing our interests, personalities, cultures and experiences into a swirling, gorgeous human that is you. But does that variety implicitly encourage overdoing it? We've heard from many ANDing-curious listeners that they worry an emphasis on ANDing encourages busyness and maxing out the calendar with an ever-growing list of to-dos. So, does it? Erika and Producer Tim sat down to talk through that very question, recorded as a winter special just in time for these very busy holidays. --- Original music composed by Nelson Walker.
2024-12-1911 minWriting in the Dark
Writing in the DarkSeason 2, Episode 11, Burning Bright long after JupiterIn this emotional episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker reconnect with three writers who attended the Journey to Jupiter retreat: historical fiction writer Susan Klobuchar (Instagram, Bluesky, Substack), UCLA student Meredith Parker Fenwick, and YA writer Shawn T. Anderson. They discuss their transformative experiences at the retreat, the importance of creative community, how their writing progressed at and after the retreat, and how they navigate uncertain and challenging times as artists. Tune in for a raw and unfiltered dialogue on finding inspiration, fostering community, and burning bright through dark times. Books discussed:
2024-12-1330 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWhen stories reflect the people we become: Jennifer HoIf storytelling is an art, today's guest is a maestro. Jennifer Ho is a professor of ethnic studies and director of the Center for Humanities and the Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder. On today's episode, our finale for season three, Jennifer's ability to convey meaning through compelling narratives is on full display. She discusses growing up in California, navigating cultural differences in the U.S. South, finding joy in hardship, countering racism and the manner art can bring about true reconciliation. --- Learn more about Jennifer's research. Learn more about the...
2024-12-0239 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWhen stories reflect the people we become: Jennifer HoIf storytelling is an art, today's guest is a maestro. Jennifer Ho is a professor of ethnic studies and director of the Center for Humanities and the Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder. On today's episode, our finale for season three, Jennifer's ability to convey meaning through compelling narratives is on full display. She discusses growing up in California, navigating cultural differences in the U.S. South, finding joy in hardship, countering racism and the manner art can bring about true reconciliation. --- Learn more about Jennifer's research. Learn more about the...
2024-12-0239 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandOf Muppets, ground-truthing and jazz: An interview with Eric SmallBeyond a wild ride of an interview, Eric Small gifted us a new favorite word that describes his hydrological research on water, energy and carbon budgets of the Earth's surface—ground-truthing. On today's episode, Eric explosively (i.e., like a Muppet) walks us through the practice of matching on-the-ground maps with satellite data. Beyond the sheer hilarity of his and Erika's conversation, what makes this such a fun interview is his unwavering belief that easy answers are hard to come by and they only get more complex the closer you choose to look. --- Learn mo...
2024-11-1833 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandOf Muppets, ground-truthing and jazz: An interview with Eric SmallBeyond a wild ride of an interview, Eric Small gifted us a new favorite word that describes his hydrological research on water, energy and carbon budgets of the Earth's surface—ground-truthing. On today's episode, Eric explosively (i.e., like a Muppet) walks us through the practice of matching on-the-ground maps with satellite data. Beyond the sheer hilarity of his and Erika's conversation, what makes this such a fun interview is his unwavering belief that easy answers are hard to come by and they only get more complex the closer you choose to look. --- Learn mo...
2024-11-1833 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandBuilding bookshelves of connections—Charles EaganEmpathy is trending again—we are reminded in venues as wide as SNL sketches and self-improvement podcasts that growing our capacities to step into another’s point of view and feel their perspective brings boons to our interpersonal, professional and emotional lives. The practical work of looking for opportunities to empathize often goes unsaid or appears trickier to realize. Today’s guest, though, is a veritable maestro in building connection points with those fortunate enough to meet him. Charles Eagan in an award-winning academic advisor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences at CU...
2024-11-0429 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandBuilding bookshelves of connections—Charles EaganEmpathy is trending again—we are reminded in venues as wide as SNL sketches and self-improvement podcasts that growing our capacities to step into another’s point of view and feel their perspective brings boons to our interpersonal, professional and emotional lives. The practical work of looking for opportunities to empathize often goes unsaid or appears trickier to realize. Today’s guest, though, is a veritable maestro in building connection points with those fortunate enough to meet him. Charles Eagan in an award-winning academic advisor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences at CU...
2024-11-0429 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandBringing change and finding community along the way: Eswari DuggaralaActivists have expressed that the work of changing oppressive structures requires tirelessness and strength. When we consider how this looks lived out, striking photos and stories of campus protests, marches and sit-ins focused on a given issue come to mind, but how do communities come together to advocate for change? Today's guest, Eswari Duggarala (she, they), is the co-founder of Students Against Campus Sexual Assault at the University of Colorado Boulder, and they recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in ethnic studies. Eswari discusses how they sought to make Boulder's campus a safer, more just and equitable place...
2024-10-1428 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandBringing change and finding community along the way: Eswari DuggaralaActivists have expressed that the work of changing oppressive structures requires tirelessness and strength. When we consider how this looks lived out, striking photos and stories of campus protests, marches and sit-ins focused on a given issue come to mind, but how do communities come together to advocate for change? Today's guest, Eswari Duggarala (she, they), is the co-founder of Students Against Campus Sexual Assault at the University of Colorado Boulder, and they recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in ethnic studies. Eswari discusses how they sought to make Boulder's campus a safer, more just and equitable place...
2024-10-1428 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWhen words become you: Julie CarrAfter reading a poem out loud, we hope you've had the experience of inexplicably welling with emotion. Be it joy, grief, adoration for beauty or those emotions harder to describe, we've found these literary experiences can dramatically alter our points of view. But why? What in tightly written pieces of prose causes us to shiver with goosebumps, weep or smile ear-to-ear? Julie Carr is an award-winning poet and activist who has authored seventeen books of poetry, prose and translation, and on today's episode she delves into the way poetry and written words can transform their readers. Julie also explores...
2024-10-0131 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWhen words become you: Julie CarrAfter reading a poem out loud, we hope you've had the experience of inexplicably welling with emotion. Be it joy, grief, adoration for beauty or those emotions harder to describe, we've found these literary experiences can dramatically alter our points of view. But why? What in tightly written pieces of prose causes us to shiver with goosebumps, weep or smile ear-to-ear? Julie Carr is an award-winning poet and activist who has authored seventeen books of poetry, prose and translation, and on today's episode she delves into the way poetry and written words can transform their readers. Julie also explores...
2024-10-0131 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandLove what was. Live into what will be: Francois BaptisteNostalgia can be tricky business. Love of the past can lead to a slowing stasis of the people we are/were or our refusal to let relationships evolve. But remembering places and experiences can fill us with warmth or teach us to live into our respective nexts. Today's guest beautifully threads that balance. Francois Baptiste is co-founder of the company 3DEEP Productions, and he has built a successful career in the music promotion industry. At the same time, he is keenly aware of his past experiences' effect on that path. Today's episode is filled with glorious recollections of Boulder...
2024-09-1627 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandLove what was. Live into what will be: Francois BaptisteNostalgia can be tricky business. Love of the past can lead to a slowing stasis of the people we are/were or our refusal to let relationships evolve. But remembering places and experiences can fill us with warmth or teach us to live into our respective nexts. Today's guest beautifully threads that balance. Francois Baptiste is co-founder of the company 3DEEP Productions, and he has built a successful career in the music promotion industry. At the same time, he is keenly aware of his past experiences' effect on that path. Today's episode is filled with glorious recollections of Boulder...
2024-09-1627 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandDance down the street like you own it: Tin Tin SuToday's guest owns that dance. Tin Tin Su is an intellectual force, whose research on tiny fruit flies led to fresh discoveries and innovative approaches to radiation therapy for those living with head and neck cancers. While she offers us a snippet of her work in the lab, Su spends today's episode discussing the childhood experiences in Burma and India that shaped her worldview, her interest in the U.S. and a leadership style that still finds space to dance. --- Learn more about Tin Tin Su's research and the Su Lab. Learn...
2024-09-0225 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandDance down the street like you own it: Tin Tin SuToday's guest owns that dance. Tin Tin Su is an intellectual force, whose research on tiny fruit flies led to fresh discoveries and innovative approaches to radiation therapy for those living with head and neck cancers. While she offers us a snippet of her work in the lab, Su spends today's episode discussing the childhood experiences in Burma and India that shaped her worldview, her interest in the U.S. and a leadership style that still finds space to dance. --- Learn more about Tin Tin Su's research and the Su Lab. Learn...
2024-09-0225 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandANDing brain evisceration: Ava AltenbernOver our years, we've collected quite the stories of A&S students at the University of Colorado Boulder living out the alchemy of ANDing. Their experiences perpetually nudge what we suppose our students can experience—opportunities that reach for the boundaries of the profound and even the obscure. Our guest today, Ava Altenbern (art history, biochemistry '24), puts the unexpected on full display. From an internship at a Colorado morgue to her bubbly optimism while navigating death to searching for her art style to an honors thesis on riboswitches, she delves into the manner these interests wove together and sh...
2024-08-1928 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandANDing brain evisceration: Ava AltenbernOver our years, we've collected quite the stories of A&S students at the University of Colorado Boulder living out the alchemy of ANDing. Their experiences perpetually nudge what we suppose our students can experience—opportunities that reach for the boundaries of the profound and even the obscure. Our guest today, Ava Altenbern (art history, biochemistry '24), puts the unexpected on full display. From an internship at a Colorado morgue to her bubbly optimism while navigating death to searching for her art style to an honors thesis on riboswitches, she delves into the manner these interests wove together and sh...
2024-08-1928 minAustralian Birth Stories
Australian Birth Stories497 | Erika, Pre-Eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, CMV, missed miscarriage, emergency caesareanIn today’s heartfelt episode, Erika shares her challenging and inspiring journey into motherhood with her two little boys. Erika opens up about conceiving after a short period of trying, only to face the heartbreaking loss of her first pregnancy due to a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks. She candidly shares her emotional and physical experiences of conceiving again after this loss. During her second pregnancy at 35 weeks and 2 days, shortly after her baby shower, Erika started to feel unwell. She had been experiencing uncomfortable swelling of her feet and felt generally off and uncomfortable. With just eight da...
2024-08-191h 15The Ampersand
The AmpersandTenacity fused with patience: An interview with Aba ArthurTenacity is often portrayed as acting with a confident, if insensible inevitability. Characters like Creed's Donnie Johnson, Selena and even Jack Sparrow of The Pirates of the Caribbean barrel into adventures filled with long odds and only slightly wavering determination. While their stories are wrapped within a film's tidy two-ish hours, how can we maintain the same level of drive when our plot lines extend out months, years and even decades? Today's guest, Aba Arthur, found that happy medium in her pursuit of a Hollywood career. While the list of roles in her film credit continues to g...
2024-08-0532 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandTenacity fused with patience: An interview with Aba ArthurTenacity is often portrayed as acting with a confident, if insensible inevitability. Characters like Creed's Donnie Johnson, Selena and even Jack Sparrow of The Pirates of the Caribbean barrel into adventures filled with long odds and only slightly wavering determination. While their stories are wrapped within a film's tidy two-ish hours, how can we maintain the same level of drive when our plot lines extend out months, years and even decades? Today's guest, Aba Arthur, found that happy medium in her pursuit of a Hollywood career. While the list of roles in her film credit continues to g...
2024-08-0532 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandComing soon: Season Three of The AmpersandComing as soon as that tantalizing ice cream truck jingle, we are deep in production of The Ampersand's third season. So that you need not waste time deciding between your favorite desserts, we've pulled together this season's novelties in a singular menu that offers a taste of each interview. We hope you'll love what you hear and come back for more when we debut season three later this summer. --- Original music composed by Nelson Walker. Recorded at Interplay Recording and Multimedia. Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley.
2024-06-1903 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandComing soon: Season Three of The AmpersandComing as soon as that tantalizing ice cream truck jingle, we are deep in production of The Ampersand's third season. So that you need not waste time deciding between your favorite desserts, we've pulled together this season's novelties in a singular menu that offers a taste of each interview. We hope you'll love what you hear and come back for more when we debut season three later this summer. --- Original music composed by Nelson Walker. Recorded at Interplay Recording and Multimedia. Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley.
2024-06-1903 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandSeason Two of The Ampersand ... In postYes, this trailer for season two of The Ampersand is nine months late. But, like the Scotch that inspired Erika and Producer Tim to match the guests to their ideal labels, this one is worth the wait. --- Original music composed by Nelson Walker. Recorded at Interplay Recording and Multimedia. Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley.
2024-05-2005 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandSeason Two of The Ampersand ... In postYes, this trailer for season two of The Ampersand is nine months late. But, like the Scotch that inspired Erika and Producer Tim to match the guests to their ideal labels, this one is worth the wait. --- Original music composed by Nelson Walker. Recorded at Interplay Recording and Multimedia. Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley.
2024-05-2005 minSpeak life With Erika NiCole
Speak life With Erika NiColeEp 127|| In The Pursuit of Passion - A Teacher's Story with Author MJ WalkerTeachers and educators, are you looking to reconnect with your why? Are you desiring to be inspired and motivated to continue your passion in the classroom? Join in on this conversation as I speak with MJ Walker, an Author and Educator for over 22 years. You can connect with MJ Walker on her social media platforms, TikTok and Instagram. Don't forget to stop by Amazon to purchase her book.
2024-04-1940 minKeep Calm and Pee Glitter
Keep Calm and Pee GlitterEp14: Guest Erika Walker - Joint CEO and Founder of The Rise Up AcademyWelcome to Episode 14 with special guest - Erika Walker - Joint CEO and Founder of the Rise Up Academy! Join Nerissa and Niki as they chat to Erika about how she has disrupted the hypnotherapy industry, changing the face of how hypnotherapists can work, attract worldwide clients and create a heart led and soul aligned business. Erika shares her wisdom on how niching has changed her business completely and how she has created a beautiful network of hypnotherapists who are held in her safe and supportive space. Erika’s links: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_riseup https://www.facebook.co...
2024-04-1048 minUn leader à l’honneur
Un leader à l’honneurC.J. Walker, pionnière de l'entrepreneuriat fémininDans la série femme leader", allons à la découverte de la pionnière de l'entrepreneuriat féminin : C.J. Walker. A une époque où les obstacles étaient nombreux non seulement pour les personnes de couleur et encore plus pour les femmes dans le monde des affaires, C.J. Walker a défié les attentes et ouvert la voie à de nombreuses entrepreneures. Une biographie écrite par Sandra LEOPOLD MARIE de slmdesmotspourleccrire.com Musique : Laurence Catherine
2024-03-0908 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWeaving reciprocity with jazz: An interview with Reiland RabakaFor The Ampersand’s final episode of season two, we have the joy of interviewing Dr. Reiland Rabaka, professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado Boulder and director of the Center for African and African American Studies. Dr. Rabaka is a creative and scholarly hurricane who has authored more than 17 books that span his wide interests. Like his research, today’s interview covers unbelievable and unexpected ground—from W.E.B. DuBois to the Women’s Movement, from jazz and the civil rights movement to soul sisters and funksters, from Rabaka’s upbringing in Texas to catalyzing change in...
2023-12-2244 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWeaving reciprocity with jazz: An interview with Reiland RabakaFor The Ampersand’s final episode of season two, we have the joy of interviewing Dr. Reiland Rabaka, professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado Boulder and director of the Center for African and African American Studies. Dr. Rabaka is a creative and scholarly hurricane who has authored more than 17 books that span his wide interests. Like his research, today’s interview covers unbelievable and unexpected ground—from W.E.B. DuBois to the Women’s Movement, from jazz and the civil rights movement to soul sisters and funksters, from Rabaka’s upbringing in Texas to catalyzing change in...
2023-12-2244 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandCounting back from three: An interview with Rachel SuterFear of failing stops many of us from tackling curiosities or opening doors on new adventures, but what if we could live without that anxiety of falling from heights? For today's guest, Rachel Suter, mitigating that fear comes down to confidence in her plans, counting from three and leaping from the (in this case literal) precipice. Suter, an undergraduate at the University of Colorado Boulder, is majoring in neuroscience and art practices, dives at Casa Bonita and for CU Boulder's club diving team, works in the College of Arts and Sciences' student government, professionally models and more. On today's...
2023-12-1329 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandCounting back from three: An interview with Rachel SuterFear of failing stops many of us from tackling curiosities or opening doors on new adventures, but what if we could live without that anxiety of falling from heights? For today's guest, Rachel Suter, mitigating that fear comes down to confidence in her plans, counting from three and leaping from the (in this case literal) precipice. Suter, an undergraduate at the University of Colorado Boulder, is majoring in neuroscience and art practices, dives at Casa Bonita and for CU Boulder's club diving team, works in the College of Arts and Sciences' student government, professionally models and more. On today's...
2023-12-1329 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandEspresso stories of sonder: An interview with Camden SharkeyThe Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows (a rabbit hole courtesy of today's guest Camden Sharkey) defines sonder as "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own." While this may feel sad for some, Sharkey, who is an undergraduate at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in political science and dance, finds the concept invigorating. Whether it means treating every individual coming to Dutch Bros coffee shop with care, arguing for social change at the State Capitol or crafting dance performances that bring voice to current issues, Sharkey navigates life with grace...
2023-12-0523 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandEspresso stories of sonder: An interview with Camden SharkeyThe Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows (a rabbit hole courtesy of today's guest Camden Sharkey) defines sonder as "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own." While this may feel sad for some, Sharkey, who is an undergraduate at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in political science and dance, finds the concept invigorating. Whether it means treating every individual coming to Dutch Bros coffee shop with care, arguing for social change at the State Capitol or crafting dance performances that bring voice to current issues, Sharkey navigates life with grace...
2023-12-0523 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandSearching for Self-compassion: An interview with Lauren LewisOn The Ampersand, we love to highlight stories of people who bring together their widest interests, research and making. In most cases, these disparate facets of being shine from our brightest sides—but how can we find compassion for our darker corners? Today’s guest, Lauren Lewis, walks listeners through her journey navigating an eating disorder while learning to cook from the heart as a nutritionist and chef, guiding others to healing as a yogi, feeling at home in her body through dance and wake surfing, and how she seeks out love and self-compassion.   --- Lauren...
2023-11-2028 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandSearching for Self-compassion: An interview with Lauren LewisOn The Ampersand, we love to highlight stories of people who bring together their widest interests, research and making. In most cases, these disparate facets of being shine from our brightest sides—but how can we find compassion for our darker corners? Today’s guest, Lauren Lewis, walks listeners through her journey navigating an eating disorder while learning to cook from the heart as a nutritionist and chef, guiding others to healing as a yogi, feeling at home in her body through dance and wake surfing, and how she seeks out love and self-compassion.   --- Lauren...
2023-11-2028 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandLiving your North Star. Values and bringing human resources into the 21st Century with Bernadette StewartHow do you pass your values on to those you love? Or live out those same values in your workplace? On today's episode, Bernadette Stewart, assistant dean of people, engagement and culture at the University of Colorado Boulder, discusses the manner we not only articulate what we hold most dear, but live out our "North Stars" on a daily basis. From growing up in a military family to parenting to music/streaming lists to self-care and living larger, Stewart shares the experiences and lessons she gleaned over a lifetime helping people reflect on who they have become.
2023-11-1038 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandLiving your North Star. Values and bringing human resources into the 21st Century with Bernadette StewartHow do you pass your values on to those you love? Or live out those same values in your workplace? On today's episode, Bernadette Stewart, assistant dean of people, engagement and culture at the University of Colorado Boulder, discusses the manner we not only articulate what we hold most dear, but live out our "North Stars" on a daily basis. From growing up in a military family to parenting to music/streaming lists to self-care and living larger, Stewart shares the experiences and lessons she gleaned over a lifetime helping people reflect on who they have become.
2023-11-1038 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWalk softly on this earth: The far right, Norse mythology, animism, metal, witches and more with Mathias NordvigOn The Ampersand, we take pride in the ground each episode covers. Today's guest, though, sets a high standard for the breadth through which we can meander in 30 minutes. Mathias Nordvig is a teaching professor in the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of German and Slavic Languages and Literatures. He specializes in pre-Christian Nordic mythologies, folklore and Neo-paganism. From the far right's co-opting of Norse iconography and mythology, to Danish summer camps, heavy metal, animistic philosophy, witch hunts, issues of separating wilderness from society and more, a conversation with Mathias is like a grand epic just starting out by...
2023-10-2335 minCall Me CEO: Moms Building Businesses, a Woman\'s guide to Balancing it All
Call Me CEO: Moms Building Businesses, a Woman's guide to Balancing it All159: Become an Author: How to Own Your Story with Erika AkingboyeSend a textHave you ever wondered how you can own and love your own story? In this episode, Camille welcomes Erica Akingboye, a best-selling author, author coach, strategist, and podcast host of What’s Her Story. Erica shares her journey of finding the power of the story through her own experience as well as her experience teaching refugees. She goes through the process of how to own your own story by aligning with your values, refining your core message, and getting curious. If you’re interested in finding and establishing your own unique...
2023-10-1036 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandThe universe, Dungeons and Dragons and self-discovery: An interview with Mikayla HuffmanToday's guest, Mikayla Huffman, is pursuing a PhD in astrophysical and planetary sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. Huffman's research delves into numerical modeling of impacts onto icy bodies, crater mapping on rocky bodies and cometary spectroscopy. She is also an exceptional dungeon master (DM) who leads epic, year-plus campaigns through a variety of Dungeons and Dragons worlds. Tune in to hear more about astrophysics and the manner D&D creates space for people to discover how they want to show up in our modern world. --- For more about Mikayla's research and love of...
2023-10-0944 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWe are coming: A collaborative project gives voice to the past and draws researchers closer in the presentWhat happens when you not only collaborate on a project, but you also meet your creative work and research bestie? The result, in the case of today's guests, is We Are Coming, a project by Yumi Janairo Roth and Emmanuel David about Filipino pasts and futures. In 1899, Buffalo Bill's Wild West hired three Filipinos to join the Congress of Rough Riders of the World. Although the Filipino Rough Riders were largely forgotten to history, Roth and David are working with historic theaters in towns and cities where the Wild West show traveled to install the trio’s na...
2023-09-2532 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandStudying the best of humanity, even our darkest partsAt what point does the drive for positivity become toxic? This week’s guest, June Gruber, studies moments that people deny themselves the full complexity of their emotions in order to try and stay happy, even when their experiences warrant feeling anything but joy. Gruber, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, studies the dark side of happiness, but in today’s interview she also explains how complex emotions give her hope in humanity’s capacity for good. --- To support Gruber's efforts to help student mental health, check out th...
2023-09-1928 minMistaken Identity: Beyond The Ballpark
Mistaken Identity: Beyond The BallparkSeason 3, Episode 1: Erika PizarroSend a textWe're back in action for Season 3! Erika Pizarro stops by the show to discuss Rhianna's Super Bowl performance, her love for music & the Cubs, and a whole lot more!Season 3 of the podcast was made available for supporters to watch in May! Watch all the other episodes in this season now by becoming a support on our Patreon page. Link below.Support the showFollow us:Twitter @PodcastMistakenInstagram @MistakenIdentityMediaFacebook ...
2023-07-0344 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandThe Ampersand Summer SpecialWe're back! Our lovely listening ANDers made season one such a huge success that we're spending this summer recording seasons two and three of The Ampersand! While we're hanging out at Interplay Recording in Boulder learning about toxic happiness, playing with gender in Dungeons and Dragons and the way music can mobilize people toward a just and equitable society, we wanted to offer listeners something to satiate their thirst for the alchemy of ANDing.  I hope you'll enjoy this conversation between me, Erika Randall, and Producer Tim Grassley about The Ampersand's origins and the surprises along the w...
2023-06-1529 minThe Ampersand
The Ampersand“I’m like guacamole, baby. I’m extra.”Sammy Ramsey’s interests have always been wide, but many mentors told him to keep those passions private and choose one professional lane. On The Ampersand’s final episode of season one, Ramsey, who is an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, discusses how he navigated these pressures, chose to embrace his full self even if it got him kicked out of graduate school and how fighting to bring his entire identity to work and life generally has helped him become a stronger biologist, speaker, graduate student mentor, researcher and human being.
2023-03-2139 minMy Kind of People
My Kind of PeopleDerek Sivers: Turning Thoughts into ActionWelcome to this exciting episode of My Kind of People podcast, where we feature none other than Derek Sivers, an acclaimed writer, author, and visionary entrepreneur. As the mastermind behind the wildly successful online platform CD Baby, Derek has helped countless independent artists reach new heights and turn their ideas into action.   In this episode, Derek shares his wisdom on values, reflection, conventionality, and success, inspiring listeners to chase their dreams, no matter how big or small. The conversation also delves into some of the most popular books that have influenced Derek's life and w...
2023-03-071h 18The Ampersand
The AmpersandFitting your story in: An interview with Sarah SohkeyWhy is it challenging to tell our stories, even when we are deeply passionate about the subject matter? On today’s episode of The Ampersand, Sarah Sohkey, an associate professor of political science at the University of Colorado Boulder, reflects on her fascination with Russia, policy reversals and territories within the former Soviet Union and the strategies she has tried to convey her research to students, colleagues and the public. She also describes her efforts to transform undergraduate research, wishing she grew up in the 1980s, effective lying and more. --- For more information about So...
2023-03-0633 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWhen people listen: An interview with Aliya TrappOn The Ampersand, we highlight stories of people who dive into their interests. Equally important is the way we tell our stories. Today’s guest is Aliya Trapp, an undergraduate student at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in ethnic studies and international affairs. Aliya loves to cook, garden and plays bass in a Grateful Dead cover band while diving deep into her studies. Besides chasing her interests with abandon, though, she reminds us just how important ANDing conversations can be. Mentioned in today's episode: Serial Podcast. In the Dark podcast.  Unr...
2023-02-2725 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWhen people listen: An interview with Aliya TrappOn The Ampersand, we highlight stories of people who dive into their interests. Equally important is the way we tell our stories. Today’s guest is Aliya Trapp, an undergraduate student at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in ethnic studies and international affairs. Aliya loves to cook, garden and plays bass in a Grateful Dead cover band while diving deep into her studies. Besides chasing her interests with abandon, though, she reminds us just how important ANDing conversations can be. Mentioned in today's episode: Serial Podcast. In the Dark podcast.  Unr...
2023-02-2725 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandVeggie shakes, mental health and wooded walks in Jackson: An interview with Christopher LowryWhen Christopher Lowry told us there is correlation between the number of plants you eat and emotional well-being, we stopped. Lowry, who is an associate professor of integrative physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder, has spent his career digging into the manner microbiome diversity in the gut affects our mental health. On today’s episode of The Ampersand, you’ll hear about his research, the childhood experiences that set him on his academic journey and that his findings are more than just interesting knowledge—they change the way he chooses to live. For information about Lowry resear...
2023-02-2033 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandThe mid-PhD pivot: An interview with Karen BaileyA mid-career pivot is terrifying enough, but what if you decided on a new interest midway through your PhD’s field research? That’s part of Karen Bailey’s story, who is today’s guest on The Ampersand. Bailey, who is an assistant professor of environmental studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, discusses her training as an ecologist that took her to Africa, the effect of seeing parallels between one of the largest droughts in southern African history and her own community's struggle with food insecurity, and her subsequent research on equity and environmental systems. Along the way, we also...
2023-02-1331 minSmall Town Business with Erika McInerney
Small Town Business with Erika McInerneyAlli from Walker Events: PassionText me your thoughts Does your small town have a calendar of events that you attend regularly? If not, do you wish it did? Conceptualising, creating and running events is no small feat and it requires a lot of hard work and passion.My guest, Alli Walker from Walker Events has that passion and you’ll hear it today. Alli will give you just a little bit of insight into how she went from working in healthcare in Melbourne, to running events for thousands of people up in the snow town of Ma...
2023-02-1331 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandA career following curiosity: An interview with Leilani ArthursHow do you talk to your kids about their interests? For kids who become college students, that conversation often affects the major they choose first—a process that many worry abound in implications on rest of their lives. In the case of our guest, her major choice simply led to more interests, questions and opportunities to dive into new fields of research. Leilani Arthurs is a hydro-geo-chemist who studies volcanoes, water, educational access and so much more. Hear her story of what it looks like when someone simply follows her curiosity.  For more information on Arthurs’ research, visit...
2023-02-0628 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandTo see your community on the big screen: An interview with Gabby MejiaWhat does seeing your community in films accomplish? For today’s guest Gabby Mejia, the experience galvanized her desire to create visual stories that give voice to her experiences and bring positive societal change. Mejia discusses her background, her emotional response to seeing movies like Black Panther and the possibilities she sees when she collides her interest in film and social justice.  For more information on Mejia's creative work, see her online portfolio and her YouTube channel. Music by Nelson Walker.  Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley.  Episodes recor...
2023-02-0628 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandWhen we are made of Venn Diagrams: An interview with Hayley MuthIn an era of specialization, many of us feel pressure to pick a thing—one skill, interest or passion that sets you apart. This one thing characterizes our identities, the way we talk, how we perceive ourselves and the stories we tell. But what happens when your one thing doesn’t pan out as planned and you need to pivot? That’s the story of our first guest in The Ampersand’s inaugural season. Hayley Muth graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder as a dance performance major, then pursued a career in dance, pivoted to a career in technolo...
2023-02-0631 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandIntroducing The AmpersandComing soon, a new podcast series from Erika Randall, a dancer, professor, mother, filmmaker and writer who explores the alchemy of ANDing. Music by Nelson Walker. Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley. Episodes recorded at Interplay Recording in Boulder, CO.
2023-01-1303 minThe Ampersand
The AmpersandIntroducing The AmpersandComing soon, a new podcast series from Erika Randall, a dancer, professor, mother, filmmaker and writer who explores the alchemy of ANDing. Music by Nelson Walker. Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley. Episodes recorded at Interplay Recording in Boulder, CO.
2023-01-1303 minCall Me CEO: Moms Building Businesses, a Woman\'s guide to Balancing it All
Call Me CEO: Moms Building Businesses, a Woman's guide to Balancing it AllCelebration of Inspiring Women EntrepreneursSend a textIn today’s episode, Camille celebrates the 100th episode of Call Me CEO by sharing the highlights from episodes past and guests that were loved dearly. You’ll hear a compilation of some of the best episodes with inspiring women so you can embrace the power of who you are to know that you are a boss in your life, business, and passion.Here is the list of interviews included in this episode:- Building a Fitness Empire, HIGH Fitness with Emily Nelson and Amber Zenith- How to F...
2022-08-2342 minThe Jōrni Podcast
The Jōrni PodcastEpisode 3 - Animal Assisted Therapy with Charlotte Erika WalkerAugust 5, 2022The Jōrni PodcastEpisode 3 - Animal Assisted Therapy with Charlotte Erika WalkerWe all love our pets and they are also amazing for our mental health. Have you tried adding your companion animal to your mental health journey?    In this episode of the Jōrni Podcast, we speak with Charlotte Erika Walker, an Interspecies Healer and Animal Communicator, who facilitates Animal Assisted Therapy and animal healing. What is an Interspecies Healer? Find out in this episode.CHARLOTTE ERIKA WALKERCharlotte Erika Walker is an I...
2022-08-0519 minThe Health & Wealth Podcast
The Health & Wealth PodcastThe Health & Wealth Podcast, Episode 30 FT. Erika WalkerIn this week's episode, we have guest Erika Walker, agency owner, and previous athlete. This is an episode on how to utilize all the skills learned as an athlete when it comes to discipline and makes your business even stronger. 
2022-04-1326 minCall Me CEO: Moms Building Businesses, a Woman\'s guide to Balancing it All
Call Me CEO: Moms Building Businesses, a Woman's guide to Balancing it AllCreating a Healthy Physical and Mental Balance | Erika PetersonSend a textHave you ever wondered how you can turn your passion into a business that can impact many lives? In this episode, Camille welcomes Erika Peterson, the co-founder of Clean Simple Eats, which provides meal plans that aim to provide a sustainable diet that will help others build lifelong healthy habits by achieving healthy physical and mental balance. "To see them get results, change their life and then be able to sustain those habits, that is where the real reward for me is, is that it's a sustainable lifestyle that they're able to m...
2021-10-2638 minWork with Erika Ayers Badan
Work with Erika Ayers BadanWhere Do Girls Pee?Today's episode is dedicated to Father's Day. We start the show with the dad of TikTok, Marc D'Amelio. Him & Erika talk about how to raise level headed daughters despite fame and keeping his family close. Next we've got 3 of Barstool's girl dads - Brandon Walker, Large, & Steven Cheah - on to talk all the joys of parenthood, including beating up teenage bullies at the school dance & figuring out how girls pee. Speaking of living with your parents, Glenny Balls stops by to give a quick lesson in adulting.You can find every episode of this show...
2021-06-171h 07Amazing Grace Talk
Amazing Grace TalkEp.20_When the Hard Knock Life Meets the Spirit-filled Life (Barbara Walker)Ever met someone whose life story has so many twists and turns that it seems almost too incredible to believe? Barbara Walker would qualify to be in that exclusive club.Host Erika Seamayer-Williamson sits down with Barbara to talk all things about overcoming enormous challenges. They met several years ago at their church while serving/volunteering. It's clear Barbara, who spent years in law enforcement in the Illinois prison system, is a fighter and refuses to let obstacles arrest her faith.   One of Barbara's biggest challenges of learning how to lean o...
2021-06-0335 minReal Pink
Real PinkEpisode 115: Addressing Disparities Through ActionBRCA mutations are hereditary cancer mutations that significantly elevate the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. One of the reasons to get undergo genetic testing is when a family member, such as a parent or sibling, is diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age. This is the story of today’s guest.  Erika Stallings underwent screening for the BRCA genetic mutation and what she learned throughout her journey was both eye opening and life changing.  She has become an active patient advocate for increasing awareness of hereditary breast cancer among women of color and is here today to s...
2021-05-3119 minFrom Dusk Till Dog
From Dusk Till DogHow to Choose a Dog WalkerIf you're anything like me, you vet a potential dog walker like you would a heart surgeon. Having a good, qualified dog walker you can rely on to watch over your furry loved-ones in your absence is so important! Mandy Boutelle, CCT joins me to discuss everything you'll need to know, consider, and look for when hiring a dog walker.  Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Pupford. Click here to find a DogBiz-approved dog walker in your area. If you're interested in joining the DogBiz academy to become a Certified Dog Walker, click here.
2021-04-2139 minTake it from the Ironwoman
Take it from the IronwomanReunite Reconcile Reimagine - Erika WalkerConnect with Erika's Passion Project: Reunite, Reconcile, Reimagine on her Facebook Page LinkedIn: Erika Walker Instagram: @erikafragrant **********For further information: www.susannemueller.bizMonday & Wednesday: Podcast “Take it from the Ironwoman” more than 150 episodesWednesday: Facebook live with "From the Lipstick Leadership Living Room” 1 pm ETFriday: weekly blogInstagram: susanne_mueller_nycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-mueller-ma/Clubhouse: @susanne3600 Both Take it from the Ironwoman and Lipstick Leadership are also books, order them on Amazon.Book a ti...
2021-03-0310 minReal Pink
Real PinkTriple-Negative Breast Cancer: Facts vs. Fiction with Dr. Erika Hamilton (from Sarah Cannon)Breast cancer is not one type of disease but many. The type of breast cancer affects prognosis and care options. TNBC is an aggressive type of breast cancer and Dr. Erika Hamilton (from Sarah Cannon) will clarify misconceptions about TNBC and address key questions, like who is at greatest risk for TNBC and what are current care options.Special Guest: Dr. Erika Hamilton.Sponsored By:Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at [gene.com](https://www.gene...
2020-06-2209 minEpic Mom Podcast
Epic Mom PodcastErika MendenhallErika is the enthusiastic mother of 2 teenage boys. She is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration as she talks about being an intentional mother. This is a must listen to episode!
2020-06-1041 minI Slay The Podcast
I Slay The PodcastEpisode 2.2- Quarantine & ChillErika Celisse is joined by Fe and CeCe to talk about all of the reality TV drama and the new Netflix series inspired by the life of Madam CJ Walker.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/islay-podcast/support
2020-03-252h 02Insight Into Healing
Insight Into HealingSeason Premiere: Interview With Erika Walker: 8pmEST : Insight Into Healing :For entrepreneurs, executives and professionals, Erika Walker brings a wealth of experience to her clients. As President and CEO of The Walker Thomas Group, she has earned a stellar reputation for engaging public speaking, experiential facilitation, meaningful coaching, and practical consulting. Erika also has an in-depth understanding of inclusive intelligence and a passion for addressing women’s issues in both business and society. Erika is a native Chicagoan and has extensively studied the fields of metaphysics and neuroscience since childhood. Additionally, she has over 22 years of professional experience providing business and Human Resource consulting to a variety of small businesses, Fort...
2019-01-1030 minWinHers United
WinHers UnitedS2 E6: Leadership Empowerment with Erika JeffersonShe Leads Podcast: Leadership Empowerment for Women of Color presents Season 2 Episode 6: Leadership Empowerment with Erika Jefferson.  Gain leadership insight and advice from Erika Jefferson a Corporate Relationship Builder, Operational Excellence Leader, & STEM Advocate.  Listen in to learn about Erika's experiences and lessons on her quest to be an Ultimate Leader! “Be Empowered and Empower On!!!!” ~ Nicole Walker
2018-09-0528 minInsight Into Healing
Insight Into HealingInterview With Erika Walker: Certified Coach/ Published Writer:For entrepreneurs, executives and professionals, Erika Walker brings a wealth of experience to her clients. As President and CEO of The Walker Thomas Group, she has earned a stellar reputation for engaging public speaking, experiential facilitation, meaningful coaching, and practical consulting. Erika also has an in-depth understanding of inclusive intelligence and a passion for addressing women’s issues in both business and society. Erika is a native Chicagoan and has extensively studied the fields of metaphysics and neuroscience since childhood. Additionally, she has over 22 years of professional experience providing business and Human Resource consulting to a variety of small businesses, Fort...
2018-01-2530 min