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Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #56: Book Club Featuring "On A Flight to Sydney"With our 4th year anniversary show comes a first for us - a show trigger warning, please see ending note.Book Club this month is JA Forde's "On a Flight to Sydney." According to a Steph during the show this is "one of my favorite romcoms!" Yep, this book is a perfect summer read, and it becomes one of our longer talks as while it is a sweet romance on the surface, there is so much more.In this episode, we also discuss the decrease in reading and reading development in children 8-18 as well...2025-06-161h 54Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #55 - Talking "BloodLily" with Indie author Jessika Grewe GloverDive into the world of books with us again this month as we discuss a wide variety of bookish things including thoughts on the cast for Sunrise on the Reaping and the July release of the Netflix adaptation of Remarkedly Bright Creatures.Joining the show this month is return Indie author, Jessika Grewe Glover, who discusses her new release, BloodLily, a very spicy vampire romance!Also discussed are the books Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle, Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley and more!What are you doing on May 21? Have kids in your life? Join...2025-05-191h 25
Queernundrum PodcastS5E14 The Lady and the Dale: Liz Carmichael's Twisted Tale of Innovation and IdentityIn this episode of Queernundrum, we delve into the captivating story of Liz Carmichael, a transgender entrepreneur who, in the 1970s, promised to revolutionize the auto industry with a three-wheeled car called The Dale. Amid the energy crisis, Liz's Twentieth Century Motor Car Corporation claimed the vehicle would achieve 70 miles per gallon, capturing national attention. However, as media scrutiny intensified, so did questions about the car's viability and Liz's past.We explore the intricate layers of Liz's life: her transition during a time of widespread transphobia, her run-ins with the law, and the media's obsession with her gen...2025-05-1150 minSpeaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #54: Talking Tropes with Small Bookish Business Owner, Becca LopezBecca Lopez, owner of Bookish Becca, Co., joins the show to discuss her shop - how she got started, her goals, and even the challenges of being a small business owner. Her online shop focuses primarily on candles, wax melts, lotions and soaps that are bookishly inspired.Did you know that April 26 is Indie Bookstore Day? We share some information regarding this annual event, plus we provide updates on the UK beginning to feel some book banning pressure from the US. And, finally, what is your bedtime routine? It might not be listening to the audiobook of...2025-04-211h 35Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #53 - Author Interview with Jenn BouchardJenn Bouchard returns to the show to discuss her new book Considering Us, a fun story that won't leave you sad about a young private chef who takes on the role of Director of Dining at a New England boarding school after facing a scandal in Boston.Not only do we get to welcome back a return author, but you also won't want to miss our discussions on several books and bookish topics including:The Sunrise on the Reaping hypeAli Hazelwood & Kimberly Lemming and the Tucson Festival of Books recapThe Outsiders by SE HintonAnd, not book...2025-03-241h 50
The Liz Nicklas ShowInterview with Holly DavisTune in to this week's episode where Liz is in conversation with special guest, Holly Davis, a multifaceted professional who balances her career as a trial lawyer and legal analyst with her roles as a wife and mother to four boys.Their conversation centered around the transformative power of using the tools taught in The Mindset Masterclass, with a focus on the concepts of radical truth telling and self-compassion. Their dialogue not only elaborated on the importance of introspection but also highlighted practical strategies for implementing these concepts in daily life. Hear Holly share...2025-03-1934 minSpeaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #52 - Book Club featuring "The Prison Healer" by Lynette NoniWhat an episode this turned out to be! The moral and ethical roller coaster that our speed round takes us on was unexpected, but so, so good! And, all based off of ideas discussed throughout our book club chat on Noni's hit YA book, "The Prison Healer."Besides an in-depth analysis of our March Book Club pick, there was much to discuss:2025 Indieverse Award nominations are out - Speaking LITerally Podcast is up for THREE!New UK Campaign - Make It FairTraveling BooksPreview of Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsOther...2025-03-041h 54Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #51 - Jaqueline Snowe Author InterviewAuthor Jaqueline Snowe joins the show to talk all things romance, specifically sports romance, and to discuss her debut thriller, Tell Me You Trust Me, that will be released on February 11 under the name Elle Owens.Onyx Storm is all the rage right now, so there is a deep dive into the book, and thoughts and opinions are shared! Be aware there are spoilers on Onyx Storm that you may want to skip to avoid.Other topics include, Author's Guild new "Human Authored" certification, book adaptations nominated for Academy Awards, and so much more.2025-02-031h 48Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #50 - Author Interview with Kevin Wolf!Hello episode 50! With the first official episode of 2025, the bookish duo rings in a new year with their 50th episode and a fantastic guest author!Join them in welcoming award winning author Kevin Wolf to the show to talk about his contemporary western fiction mysteries.Not only is Kevin a fantastic guest, but there are also many discussions revolving around the Tracy Wolff copyright infringement lawsuit, the release of Onyx Storm, and so much more.Books discussed this episode include: Quicksilver, Orbital, The Heartless Hunter, Crave, and Trialridge just to name a few.2025-01-131h 41
ReGenAg ChatReGen Ag Fancy Chat 9 - Holly SilvesterLiz Genever and Nic Renison - co-founders of Carbon Calling CIC - chat with Holly Silvester who is a commercial organic vegetable and seed grower, and Future Resilience Seed Coordinator for The Gaia Foundation Seed Sovereignty Programme. She is incredibly passionate about empowering farmers and growers to come together to improve crops specifically adapted to local areas, soils and local markets. The Gaia Foundation Seed Sovereignty Programme are having a seed swapping event later in the year. See https://www.seedsovereignty.info/events/upcoming-events/ for more info. This is the first of a series of th...2025-01-081h 03Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #49: 2024 Year in ReviewJoin Liz & Holly on Speaking LITerally #49 for a bookish look back at 2024!2024 was another amazing book year! Join Holly and Liz as they reflect on the all the adventures shared over the past year. From Book Club discussions to amazing author interviews, 2024 has been a fun ride.In this Year in Review, the bookish friends discuss their favorite reads and what they feel was the best book of the year. Liz also teaches Holly how to DNF a book. Nonfiction to romance to fantasy to thrillers are all discussed in this jam packed episode.2025-01-011h 47Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #48: Holiday Book ClLub!'Tis the season for Book Awards and holiday reads! This month we have an exciting episode filled with talks of book award winners, Kindle news and a little bit of romance.Holiday book discussions include thoughts on How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn and My December Darling by Lauren Asher before jumping into our Book Club discussion of the Victorian holiday novella, A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews.While Matthews book is sweet and romantic, it is surprising how quickly the discussion turned to more spicy topics in romance books. What do...2024-12-172h 00Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #47: NaNoWriMo and author DW BrooksThe holiday season is upon us. And as always, there is so much to talk about when it comes to the world of books! So, what will you get in this episode?The Booker Prize challenge winnerUpdate on NaNoWriMoMini-Book DiscussionsEngaging interview with Author DW BrooksPlus a whole lot of fun and laughs! Don't miss it!#HappyReadingAbout Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their...2024-11-251h 39Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #46: Witches & Werewolves, Ghosts & Ghouls...It's Spooky Season!It's October - one of the best times of the year! Join us as we take on all the fun of the spooky season!Besides our chat on upcoming book adaptations, a mention of a recent Disneyland trip and an upcoming Ireland trip, and NaNoWriMo goals, we discuss many books that might give you something to add to your end of the month reading list.Just a small sampling of the books we discuss:Slewfeet by BromChasing the Boogeyman by Richard ChizmarDreamcatcher by Stephen KingWitchy Sour by Gina LaMannaEyes of Darkness by Dean KoontzThe...2024-10-211h 59Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #45: Special Guest Madeleine ElizabethWhat's in store for you in the latest episode? More of what you have come to expect and love from Speaking LITerally! We give our respects to Dame Maggie Smith, discuss the end of Banned Books Week 2024, and make our formal Booker Prize predictions.Sarah Chamberlain's new book, Slow Burn, and Hooked by Emily McIntire get some mini book discussion air time. And, this is all before we welcome Indie author, Madeleine Elizabeth to the show.While Madeleine shares her thoughts and ideas on her debut novel, Castle Witch, she also discusses multiple Taylors, Maine...2024-09-302h 06Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #44: Book Club Discusses Darcy Coates' Gallows HillIt's September, which means it's time to kick off spooky season. Nothing does that better than bringing together the Speaking LITerally Book Club girls for one of our best book discussions to date! What book? Darcy Coates' Gallows Hill! Get ready for a great time!The Gilmore Girls and Hypnovels are also topics discussed in between book conversations which include The Host by Stephanie Myers, Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff and One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig.It may be one of the longer episodes, but you won't regret sticking with it until...2024-09-092h 01Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #43 - Bookstagram Made Me Do It!It's not just Instagram and TikTok. Instead, it's been Bookstagram and Booktok for quite some time! Holly and Liz take on exploring the influence of social media in the literary world, more specifically, their own literary worlds.The bookish duo are both feeling quite under the weather, but that doesn't keep them from having fun and discussing everything from the rise of book clubs and book events for Gen Z to the recent BookTok Awards and everything in between!Books mentioned this month include: The God of Woods by Liz Moore, The Taking by Dean...2024-08-141h 59Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #42 - Historical Fiction author Kimberly BurnsThis is a great episode with not just one special guest, but two!After sharing some of the latest bookish news, Holly's 15-year-old daughter Penelope joins the show to participate in a book talk on the newest book in the Inheritance Games series, The Grandest Game, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. She's quite opinionated, especially about Grayson.Then author Kimberly Burns shares her passion for historical fiction and the women of the Old West. As an indie author, she talks about her experiences and the women whose stories she wants to tell, like Mattie Silks and "...2024-08-121h 40Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #41: Indie author Bridget Van der EykIndie author Bridget Van der Eyk joins the show to talk about her two romance books, 10 Dates and 3000 Words. Bridget is one of the most bubbly, friendly and carefree people you will meet, and the interview was an absolute blast!Bridget shares her story of self publishing, her inspiration for the story, snippets of her life and what it's like to be an Australian author writing books about the United States. Bridget is also a 2024 Indieverse Award nominee for Best Romance Novel, so don't miss this episode. We will definitely want to learn more about her and...2024-07-082h 01
The BookshelfSpeaking LITerally 040: Book Club featuring Jinx by Jessica HuntleyJoin Holly & Liz as they celebrate 3 years of Speaking LITerally with a classic book club discussion!This wouldn't be the three year anniversary show without a little bit of fun and a whole lot of shenanigans.Between the amazing book club discussion and their thoughts on the new Hunger Games book, there is a lot to talk about. Jinx by Jessica Huntley was a great book club choice. It it a deep and at times very emotional read. Other books discussed include Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver, Well of Ascension by Brandon...2024-06-182h 09Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #40: Jinx by Jessica Huntley in the Book Club!Join Holly & Liz as they celebrate 3 years of Speaking LITerally with a classic book club discussion!This wouldn't be the three year anniversary show without without a little bit of fun and shenanigans.Between the amazing book club discussion and the thought on the new Hunger Games books, there is a lot of talk about. Jinx by Jessica Huntley was a great book club choice. It it a deep and at times very emotional read.Other books discussed include Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver, Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson and Remarkably...2024-06-172h 09Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #39: It's Dark Academia TimeIt's Dark Academia time and the book duo couldn't be more excited. But there is so much to talk about in the book world. Author Jacqueline Wilson is bringing back the characters from her series "The Girls" 20 years later as adults. " Ransom Riggs is releasing a brand new Fantasy Series, his first since the "Miss Peregrine" series.Plus conversations on books including Sweet Valley High, Mister Magic, Atlas Six, The Familiar, Babel, Ninth House, and several more.This episode is not short on laughs, shenanigans, and lots of books. You won't want to miss it...2024-05-271h 40Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #38: Sarahlyn Bruck talks Light Of Fire + the Tucson Tome Gnome!Get ready for a jam packed episode! This month we are so excited to bring on multiple guests starting with Emily and Jody from Tucson Tome Gnome, a non-profit organization that brings books into the community every month in a Scavenger Hunt style. This is such an amazing organization created by three friends who have a passion of books. The origins of their partnership with author TJ Klune is a really cool story you won't want to miss.We are also joined by Sarahlyn Bruck who discusses her new book Light of the Fire which is a...2024-04-221h 38
Live Well With Holly & Josie017: Liz Wolfe Pt. 2: Women's Metabolic Health and Supporting the Aging Process: + BIG Announcement!Join hosts Holly & Josie on another insightful episode featuring a special guest: Liz Wolfe, a distinguished Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Podcast Host, Certified Personal Trainer, and Supplement Creator. In this engaging discussion, Liz delves into her passion for women's metabolic health, stressing the importance of early intervention while reassuring listeners that it's never too late to make positive changes.Gain valuable insights from Liz's expertise as she shares practical advice and encouragement for enhancing metabolic well-being. Plus, stay tuned until the very end for an exciting announcement about Liz's upcoming product launch, a new innovative opportunity for women...2024-04-101h 12Live Well With Holly & Josie016: (Pt.1) Liz Wolfe- Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Finding Purpose in your Journey.On today's episode, Josie engages in a conversation with Liz Wolfe, a fellow NTP, CPT, author of 'Eat the Yolks,' podcast host, and entrepreneur. Liz delves into her journey from starting her career as an NTP to where she stands today. And that's not all – stay tuned for next week's episode as we unveil some exciting news with Liz! If you're a mother or an aspiring mother navigating the entrepreneurial path – whether you're just starting out or already running your own business – today's episode is a must-listen!Liz Talks Podcast: Click HereBalanced Bites Podcast: Click H...2024-04-0359 minSpeaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #37: BOOK CLUB! Benjamin Stevenson's Everyone In My Family Has Killed SomeoneIt's Book Club Month!Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson is the topic for this month's discussion, and there is a split opinion on it.Before the deep dive into the book, the book duo discuss topics including influential women authors in honor of International Women's Month, Audible's new royalty program, and Leigh Bardugo's new mega publishing deal just to name a few.Some books mentioned in this episode include The Watchers, Belladonna, Vampires of El Norte, Necessary Lies and Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone....2024-03-181h 44Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #36: Author Katie CawoodAuthor Katie Cawood joins the show to discuss her book Lesson Learned and the upcoming sequel, Love Lessons, that will be released on March 29. Katie's series is a workplace romance surrounding teachers. We have a fun conversation, including what her 12 year old son thinks.There are also some lively discussions surrounding Romance Exclusive bookshops, Generation Z's reading preferences, and M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming movie adaption of AM Shine's The Watchers which will hit theaters in June.Some of the books that come up in conversation include The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, Belladonna and Unwind...2024-02-261h 29
Holly Randall Unfiltered330: Liz Ferrari: Stripping as a Virgin, Moving From Rwanda & Being a “Unicorn”In her first ever interview, Liz Ferrari gives Holly her fascinating family history, including their ties to Rwandan royalty, her grandmother’s murder during the Rwandan genocide, and her family’s immigration to the US - which involved her flying across the world without an adult as an 11-year-old! She explains how she snuck out her bedroom window to strip, why she adores blow jobs, and why she decided to do them for her career. Plus - she explains the dramatic way she lost her virginity…and it’s straight out of a movie! Support our show by supporting our sponsors...2024-02-0700 minSpeaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #35: 2024 Reading Goals + Kristina Carmela & the 2024 Indieverse AwardsWe are starting 2024 with a bang! Did you set a goal for the year to read more of your TBR list? It's great to have our first episode be on a topic like TBR lists as readers can relate.Join us as we discuss all things TBR, identify some of the books that have been hanging out on our lists and what we plan to do about it.We welcome special guest Kristina Carmela to discuss the 2024 Indieverse Awards. This is such a cool opportunity and one that we will be discussing and monitoring throughout...2024-01-291h 52
OV Boss BabesBoss Babe Corner Ep. 99 - Liz Cobb (Algonquin College Forestry Program Alumni)Liz Cobb has always had a passion for forest management and didn't think twice about taking Algonquin College's Forestry Technician program, graduating in the 80's.
Liz has over 34 years of experience working in forest management, joining Natural Resources Canada as a Forest Operations Manager. Taking the Forestry Technician program prepared Liz for a career in nature, as she learned how to protect herself against wildlife, wear suitable warm clothing, learning how to collaboratively work with others, and the ultimate lesson of survival in the wilderness.
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🌲 Liz discusses how the Forestry Technician Program equipped her with essential life ski...2024-01-0433 minSpeaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #34: Reading Through 2023!Happy New Year!Welcome to 2024, but before we can embrace the new year, we must close out 2023. This past year has been full of ups and downs, but it didn't fail in providing some amazing reads.After discussing a bedbug issue in a London Library and a research study on reading comprehension impact between print and digital books, the bookish friends dive into all the memorable books of 2023.They discuss topics from the strangest books read to their top genres. The year in review wouldn't be complete without identifying their top monthly reads...2024-01-011h 47Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #33: Book Club featuring Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty NightsSpeaking LITerally #33: Book Club featuring Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty NightsIt's Book Club time! This month's conversation focuses on Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty Nights. It is a collection of 12 short stories set to a Gothic tone. It was a very different read, but provided a lot of topics for discussion. There is also a bonus mini discussion on Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros that you won't want to miss (no spoilers for this one.)This month other topics include the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards, 2023 Booker Prize winner, and the winner for the 2023...2023-12-181h 51
Meet Me at the SpotFixing Broken Systems Part 2 w/ Liz CharlesSend me a question or topic to talk about!This week's episode is a continuation of my amazing chat with Liz. She talks about her ideal postpartum approach and her amazing business. Make sure to check her out and reach out to her if you are interested in doing this where you live!NEST Perinatal Nursing and LactationEmail Liz: liz@nestperinatalnursing.comToday is the last day to purchase tickets for Virtual Sex in the Dark!! Click the link below:Tickets Support the showThank...2023-12-0635 min