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The Fiction LoungeJess and Hannah's Favorite Books of 2025: Q1Jess and Hannah discuss their top four books of the first quarter of the year, each bringing an honorary mention as well! We want to make a note to apologize for Jess's audio quality, as she was recording this during a thunderstorm and sounds like she's a First Time Caller into a radio show. (Pun fully intended.)SHOW NOTESHannah's Book Picks:Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosFunny Story by Emily HenryThe Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christine LefteriOne Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El AkkadFirst Time Caller by B.K. Borison2025-05-271h 11
The Strong Women PodcastS5 34: The 12th-Century Nun Who Did It All with Jessica Hooten Wilson Step into the enchanted world of the 12th-century nun Hildegard von Bingen. This multi-talented woman was a musician, playwright, abbess, and visionary (tune in to find out what that means!). Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson returns to explore how Hildegard’s life and work can shape our spiritual imagination and invite us to know God and participate in His world more fully. The Identity Project Breakpoint The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Heavenly Participation by Hans Boersma Gaudy Night by Dorothy...2025-03-2643 min
The Mulberry Book DropChallenge Finishers: 2024 Best BookSend us a textIt is our 2024 reading challenge celebration! Hear what books stood out to our community of readers. The fun continues in 2025 with our new Reader Bracket! Get yours today. Track throughout the year and find out what YOUR favorite book of 2025 is!Send your thoughts, comments, and questions to us. Email us at themulberrylibrary@gmail.com or share them with us on your favorite social media platform: @mulberrypubliclibraryBooks mentioned in this episode:The Happy Place by Emily Henry The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict2025-01-2139 min
Embrace the SquiggleGoing Pro in Your Squiggly Career with Jessica ColsonThis week Colleen chats with Jess Colson, a dynamic professional with a background in higher education fundraising, sports management, and nonprofit leadership. A lover of all things sports, Jess chooses to invest her time into running a successful softball training company, NWS Fastpitch, and advocating for equity for women in the sports industry. After thousands of casual conversations between friends remarking on how sports impacted their careers and relationships, Jess launched The Postgame Amateurs Podcast in 2022 to shine a light on the incredible women who “went pro” in something other than athletics. Jess has been a staff member of Girl...2024-11-1338 min
The Consistent $5k ClubThe no. 1 thing to make more money as a service provider with Jessica PaxtonThis was originally one of the guest episodes from our summer series. Because of some life stuff, Jessica and I decided to postpone releasing the episode until it made sense for all parties.
Lucky you- today is that day!
In this episode, Jessica and I have such a real conversation about niching down as a service provider and all of the doors it opens up for you in your business.
I particularly love this episode because Jessica is SO real and shares some vulnerable stuff you won't hear from other mentors in the...2024-10-3037 min
The StacksEp. 342 Evangelizing Abortion Rights with Jessica ValentiAuthor and activist Jessica Valenti joins The Stacks to discuss her latest book, Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win. In today’s conversation, we explore why the left struggles to effectively talk about abortion and the impact of abortion bans on maternal healthcare. Jessica explains the significance of “states' rights” in this debate, why she believes compromise around abortion is impossible, and how her Abortion, Every Day newsletter differs from the book.The Stacks Book Club pick for October is The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. We will discuss the book on October...2024-10-2358 min
The League of Extraordinary Readers999 Bottles of Baby Oil On The WallHappy October! This Week Jess and Shelbey talk about the Book of the Month, The Reformatory by Tananarive Due, 1000 bottles of baby oil, spooky books and more.
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Books Mentioned:
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Passiontide by Monique Rofffey
A Litt...2024-10-011h 28
bookfareSummer PreviewKatherine and Ashley discuss their current reads, book news, most anticipated summer releases, and their summer reading plans.
Books mentioned in order:
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton
You'd Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace
The Loneliness Files by Athena Dixon
Love & Salt by Amy Andrews and Jessica Mesman Griffith
The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright
Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor
The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes
Live by Night by Denis Lahane
Little Rot by Awaeke Emezi
Parade by Rachel Cusk
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo2024-06-0644 min
The Strong Women PodcastS4 30. Read for the Love of God With Jessica Hooten WilsonStories have a profound way of shaping us. They form our attention, affections, and our character, for better or worse. That’s why reading what’s good, true, and beautiful matters—and this takes practice. Jessica Hooten Wilson returns to the podcast to help us embrace the practice of reading as a means of spiritual formation. Doubts and hard questions are a welcome part of the Christian life. But many young Christians today are being encouraged to “deconstruct” their faith. Culture becomes the standard of truth instead of Scripture, and many young believers walk away from faith al...2024-03-2050 min
Novel PairingsBookish pairings for our favorite period dramasReading The Custom of the Country this winter has felt like stepping into the most lush, dramatic, and marathon-worthy period piece–so today we’re sharing some of our favorite period dramas and pairing them with excellent books for cozy winter reading. We discuss the appeal of watching historical fiction versus reading it, the throughline from reading Dear America books to watching Downton Abbey as a comfort show, and the complex nature of colorblind casting. We hope you find a new, or old, TV series or novel to enjoy after listening to today’s episode. PS: if you hea...2024-02-131h 02
The Last Supper: A True Crime PodcastThe Case of Amber McLaughlin: First Transgender Executed in American History
Amber McLaughlin, has become an American icon as she recently became the first openly transgender individual put the death in the American prison system. She was born Scott A. Daffner in 1973 to abusive, alcoholic parents who sent her to foster homes and eventually to her great Aunt and Uncle McLaughlin, who changed her name. She grew up with abuse and neglect her whole life. In 2006 she was sentenced to death for the rape and murder of her ex girlfriend, Beverly Guenther, in 2003. In 2020 she started making her transition in the Potosi Corrections Center, a male prison, in Washington County...2024-01-1836 min
The Strong Women PodcastBest of Strong Women With Jessica Hooten WilsonDid you know that the classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens has many themes that go well with Advent? Join us as we talk to returning podcast guest Jessica Hooten Wilson about this famous Christmas story and what it teaches us about time, waiting, and remembering Christ’s birth. You won’t want to miss the wonderful conversation. Today, Christians face mounting pressure to conform to harmful secular ideologies about race, sexuality, human identity, and more. In response, the Colson Center seeks to equip believers with a Christian worldview on all these things, so they ca...2023-12-2023 min
MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 288: Tim Tebow, Florida Baptists, and “Jesus Calling”On today’s program, Tim Tebow’s foundation is fighting human trafficking, and the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church is responding to allegations that he has not done enough to deal with sexual abuse claims. And the Southern Baptists of Florida have released a report explaining how $700-thousand was stolen. The report finds no wrongdoing on the part of the staff, but recommends safeguards that all Christian ministries should pay attention to.
We begin today with news that Sarah Young, the controversial author of the publishing phenomenon “Jesus Calling,” has died at age 77. “Jesus Calling” has sold more than 40 million copi...2023-09-0825 min
How Did This Get Made?Last Looks: AbsolutionPaul & Jason chat about books & podcasts they're currently loving, and Paul digs into corrections & omissions from Absolution, shares a bonus scene from the Absolution live show, and announces next week's movie. Go to www.tusctogether.com to donate to The Union Solidarity Coalition and to bid on auction items that support striking crew members who have lost their health insurance. PAUL'S PICKS:Don't Panic with Anthony Atamanuik Harlem Shuffle by Colson WhiteheadLight the FuseCelebrity Book Club with Chelsea Deva...2023-08-0447 min
The Postgame Amateurs Podcast15 - Is this Serving Me? (feat. Kaitlyn Tennenbaum)Kaitlyn Tennenbaum knows what she wants. After a year of DII softball at Franklin Pierce University did not deliver the collegiate experience she was looking for, Kaitlyn (or KJ, as her friends call her), decided it was time to hang up her cleats all together.
In Episode 15 - Is This Serving Me? (feat. Kaitlyn Tennenbaum) you’ll hear about KJ’s journey back to the diamond, her cross country adventures as she navigated her early career, and what she enjoys most about working in human resources.
KJ received her Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Mana...2023-08-0245 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast14 - Finding Balance (feat. Kara Lero)Passionate about soccer from an early age, Kara Lero was “laser-focused” on pursuing the opportunity to play soccer at the collegiate level. After a successful first semester filled with positive experiences (and a championship season) at Holyoke Community College, Kara transferred to UMass Boston. It was at this point in her career where she was met with a major, life changing adversity.
Listen to Episode 14 - Finding Balance (feat. Kara Lero) to hear about Kara’s incredible journey to becoming the clinical outpatient dietician she is today.
Kara received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Health Science from UMass...2023-07-1951 min
Day Slayer PodcastEP 64- Tim Colson, Founder Tri-State Legacy Group: Using Experience to Build Better Communities (FLASHBACK)Happy New Year! I am so excited to start 2023- and I hope you are too. Thank you for all of your support. Be sure to keep tuning in as I will be hosting more successful and driven entrepreneurs with amazing advice, and stories to share. Today I brought on someone who I had just recently met, but he is filled with an impactful story and how he gives back to his family, and clients. Tim Colson is the founder of the Tri-State Legacy Group. An independent insurance brokerage headquartered in the Hudson Valley, NY but serving c...2023-07-1723 min
BreakpointChristians Called to Adopt Jessica Bates lost her husband a few years ago in a car wreck. This would be devastating for anyone, but through her grief over her loss, she’s decided to open her heart and home to others. As she lacks a husband, she’s now reaching out to those who have no parents, trying to adopt children in her home state of Oregon. Mind you, this is in addition to the five children left fatherless by her husband’s death. It takes a special love to take in those who need a home. It takes a strong love and a stro...2023-07-1204 min
Laugh SupportRhonda - Rhonda Corey!YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS to believe it. Trust us, this episode of Laugh Support is two times the fun. June’s new do has Michele seeing double. June headed off to Rhode Island to do a show on Rhonda Corey’s Funny Together Tour, and, Boy-Oh-Boy, did Rhonda give June the Royal treatment. From a day at the salon with Rhonda’s stylist Jessica, to a night on stage, June and Rhonda had an amazing night. Michele was so excited to record an episode of Laugh Support with June while she was at Rhonda’s home. The only pro...2023-07-0644 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast13 - There's No Place Like Home PART II (feat. Cheryl R. Condon)Part 2: This week’s guest, Cheryl R. Condon, thinks Dorothy from her favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz, said it best - “there’s no place like home.” Cheryl has carried the importance of home and family with her all her life, so it’s no surprise that she created a home and second family for so many student-athletes at Elms College.
Sure, she has amassed the most all-time victories among any coach in the history of Elms College athletics, but winning isn’t everything (although she assures us it is still important!). Listen in to hear about her collegiate experience a...2023-07-0523 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast13 - There's No Place Like Home PART I (feat. Cheryl R. Condon)Part 1: This week’s guest, Cheryl R. Condon, thinks Dorothy from her favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz, said it best - “there’s no place like home.” Cheryl has carried the importance of home and family with her all her life, so it’s no surprise that she created a home and second family for so many student-athletes at Elms College.
Sure, she has amassed the most all-time victories among any coach in the history of Elms College athletics, but winning isn’t everything (although she assures us it is still important!). Listen in to hear about her co...2023-07-0546 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast12 - Discretionary Effort (feat. Miranda Polaski)Self-described as intrinsically motivated, Miranda Polaski has pushed herself toward success all her life. As a Division II lacrosse stand out and biology major at Post University, Miranda scored over 150 goals and had 80 assists in just 53 career games. After a serious injury shortened her breakout freshman season, Miranda committed herself to returning to the field stronger than ever. Now as a physician’s assistant, Miranda uses the discipline and discretionary effort she learned in athletics to work with her team in the emergency department to help patients recover.2023-06-2154 min
The Kitchen Sisters PresentAmaza Lee Meredith, African American Architect: Love & HomeBorn in 1895 in Lynchburg, VA, Amaza Lee Meredith was an African American architect, artist and educator who taught at Virginia State College where she founded the art department. Despite the fact she was never a registered architect, she was one of the few Black architects practicing at the time, and one of the country's very few Black women architects.
In 1939, Amaza designed Azurest South, a tidy white International Style house on the edge of the Virginia State University Campus, where she and her life-long partner Edna Meade Colson lived. Both women maintained significant teaching positions at the...2023-06-2043 min
New Angle: VoiceAmaza Lee Meredith: Love and Home I picked up a free glossy real estate magazine with an enticing photograph of summer leisure pursuits under the title Sag Harbor: A Whale of a Good Time. We traveled out there in early spring, collecting voices of preservation, community, celebrity, and long tenured summer families as we searched for Amaza Lee Meredith’s modern architecture. A short bike ride away from the summer haunts of Melville, Steinbeck, Betty Friedan, Spaulding Gray, lived the creator of Azurest North, the Black summer real estate enclave syndicated by Amaza Lee Meredith with her sister Maude Terry. But on the beach we fou...2023-05-3143 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast11 - Rejection is Redirection (feat. Brittany Green, MBA)No stranger to running her own race, former Division I track athlete, Brittany Green, has been climbing the ranks of the sports and entertainment industry since 2017. With experience in partnership marketing with the Miami Heat NBA team and partnership development with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, it’s no surprise that Brittany highly values relationship-building and hustle. Now in her current role as Senior Manager for Partnership Solutions with the Oak View Group in Los Angeles, California, Brittany continues to use lessons learned in sports to build connections with clients, all while feeding her love for running and pass...2023-02-1542 min
Shelf MotivatedEpisode 3We discuss Colson Whitehead's John Henry Days and other books that we have been enjoying in February. John Henry Days by Colson Whitehead; Rattlebone by Maxine Clair; Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au; The Employees by Olga Raven, Translated by Martin Aitken; My Kind of Girl Buddhadeva Bose by Arunava Sinha; The First Edition Library Mysteries by Marty Wingate; The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley; The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers2023-02-1331 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast10 - See Your Vision (feat. Tyra Edwards)After getting her bachelor's degree in Sport Management from Elms College, Tyra Edwards knew she wanted to put her degree to use and have the title of "coach". Listen in to hear how this New York City native takes the lessons learned in her softball and cheerleading career and applies them everyday to her work with elementary school and middle school gymnastics students. In this episode, she reflects on how a major injury made her appreciate her health more, and how she hopes her role as a gymnastics coach will inspire more girls to pursue careers in the sports...2023-02-0833 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast09 - Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable (feat. Alycia Rackliffe)So much personal and professional growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones. Alycia Rackliffe, Division III dual-sport athlete and current Product Development Scientist for HP Hood, joins Jess for the Season 2 premiere of the Postgame Amateurs Podcast. Alycia gives amazing insight into her competitive drive and how it shows up post-collegiate career, talks about the impact of successful communication while navigating differing personalities, and reminds us that the more challenging roads often lead to sweeter successes.2023-02-0153 minDay Slayer PodcastEp 37 - Tim Colson, Founder Tri-State Legacy Group: True Growth Through ExperienceHappy New Year! I am so excited to start 2023- and I hope you are too. Thank you for all of your support. Be sure to keep tuning in as I will be hosting more successful and driven entrepreneurs with amazing advice, and stories to share. Today I brought on someone who I had just recently met, but he is filled with an impactful story and how he gives back to his family, and clients. Tim Colson is the founder of the Tri-State Legacy Group. An independent insurance brokerage headquartered in the Hudson Valley, NY but serving c...2023-01-0223 min
UpstreamMoral Metanoia in Christmas Stories | Jessica Hooten-WilsonEbenezer Scrooge, George Bailey, the Grinch, Imogene Herdman … so many characters in beloved Christmas books and movies experience a dramatic change of heart. Why does this theme resonate at this time of year? Shane welcomes author and literary scholar Jessica Hooten-Wilson to discuss the stories of the season, and why their truth can soften our hearts.2022-12-2357 min
The Strong Women PodcastReflecting on Advent and A Christmas CarolAdvent is one of our favorite times of year, and we can’t wait to share our thoughts about our conversation with Jessica Hooten Wilson. Listen in as we discuss what we learn about Advent from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The Scandal of Holiness by Jessica Hooten Wilson Giving the Devil His Due by Jessica Hooten Wilson The Strong Women Podcast 80. The Scandal of Flannery O'Connor and the Power of Stories with Jessica Hooten Wilson The Bible Project: Creation Series She Reads Truth: Advent 2022 Study Book ...2022-12-0224 minThe Strong Women PodcastS2 50: Discussing A Christmas Carol with Jessica Hooten WilsonDid you know that the classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens has many themes that go well with Advent? Join us as we talk to returning podcast guest Jessica Hooten Wilson about this famous Christmas story and what it teaches us about time, waiting, and remembering Christ’s birth. You won’t want to miss the wonderful conversation. The Scandal of Holiness by Jessica Hooten Wilson Giving the Devil His Due by Jessica Hooten Wilson The Strong Women Podcast 80. The Scandal of Flannery O'Connor and the Power of Stories with Jessica...2022-11-3035 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 212: Chris Tomlin and Hillsong, Brother Andrew’s Passing, and ECAP Rolls Out Abuse Prevention ProgramOn today’s program, the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) is set to roll out an accreditation program designed to train and certify ministry executives in skills to prevent sexual abuse. And we note two notable passings this week: Open Doors founder Brother Andrew, and the long-time president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, Dan Busby. We begin today with the controversial decision by Christian musician Chris Tomlin to tour with the scandal ridden Hillsong United this fall.
Before we go…
I’ll be hosting a lunch for MinistryWatch friends in Charlotte in October, and I’ll be in Newport...2022-09-3027 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 211: The Nazarene Fund, Turning Point USA, and the SBC Executive Committee MeetsOn today’s program, it’s been a year since Glenn Beck’s The Nazarene Fund raised $35-million for Afghan relief. We’ll have an update on where the money went. We also look at Charlie Kirk’s organization Turning Point USA. The group now has a subsidiary called Turning Point Faith, aimed at pastors and church leaders. We begin today with news that the Southern Baptist Conventions’ top administrative body voted to cut ties with two congregations on Tuesday.
If you make a donation to MinistryWatch during the month of September, we’ll send you a copy of “Restoring All Things” as our t...2022-09-2325 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 210: Bible Translation, “Respect for Marriage Act,” and Samaritan’s Purse Hits $1-BillionOn today’s program, we take a look at the Bible translation industry. We ask the question: How much does it really cost to translate the Bible. We also look at a milestone for the Christian ministry Samaritan’s Purse. It will hit $1-billion in revenue this year. And one of evangelicalism’s flagship seminaries, Fuller Seminary, has the first African American president in its history. We’ll have details. We begin today with news that 2,000 churches and Christian ministries have asked the U.S. Senate to oppose the “Respect For Marriage Act.”
A Reminder: if you make a donation to MinistryWatch duri...2022-09-1623 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 209: Ted Haggard, American Bible Society, and Ravi ZachariasOn today’s program, one of evangelicalism’s most prominent leaders, Ted Haggard, his hit new lows. We’ll have the latest. And the American Bible Society latest president lasted less than 90 days. The organization has had five presidents in the past 10 years. We’ve got news of the latest changes at this two-century old ministry. We begin today with the latest chapter in the story of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. Last week, Lighten Group, announced it was shutting down. Lighten Group is a new ministry started by Sarah Davis, former CEO of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) and daughter of late Christi...2022-09-0923 min
What's Your Niche?6: Ellyse Colson: Business Coach for Freelancing Moms Who Want to Create Consistent IncomeAre you a business owner struggling to find consistent income? Do you feel like you have to sacrifice your family for your business? If you're ready to create a sustainable business without burnout, then you need to listen to this episode with business coach Ellyse Colson.Ellyse Colson is a business coach for freelancing moms who want to create consistent income in their businesses. She started her business as a VA four years ago and has since transitioned into coaching others. It was all of her pitfalls and her perseverance that led her to help so many...2022-08-1224 min
The Postgame Amateurs Podcast08 - Culture & Values (feat. Dr. Alexandra Littlefox)Dr. Alexandra (Allie) Littlefox, Assistant Vice President of Student Life at Mills College in Oakland, CA, joins us this week for a conversation on team culture, managing change, and lessons in leadership.
In her current role she is the athletics direct report (ADR). She previously served as the Assistant Director of Athletics, overseeing all aspects of NCAA compliance and eligibility as well as sports information and contest management. In addition, she was the NCAA Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) for Mills as well as the American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA). She also directed academic support for athletics and started and oversaw...2022-04-0637 min
The Pender PlaceWhat's Working Part 2: The ReadingIn this episode I talk about how I, a lackadaisical reader growing up, have been on a mission these past 6 years to turn our home into one that abounds with stories through daily and intentional reading aloud. I talk about the small steps I took, the books that inspired me, how we practically implement reading into our everyday and how you don't have to be overwhelmed or try to overcomplicate it! Reading aloud really is one of my most favorite things to do with my children and yet I had not always utilized the magic that it really does...2022-04-0449 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast07 - Mental Toughness (feat. Rachel Beery)Rachel Beery was born and raised in Springfield, MA and attended Division III Elms College, where she was a 4-year member of the softball team. After college, Rachel began working at StubHub, where she enjoyed a career in the fraud department. After a move to Arizona in 2017, Rachel began to channel her competitive edge into fitness activities, eventually leading to Rachel becoming a 2x Iron Man finisher. Listen in as Rachel and Jess discuss the thrill of competition, mental toughness, and saying "yes" more often.
Like what you hear? Leave us a review!2022-03-3039 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast06 - What You Bring to the Table (feat. Denisha Parks)Denisha Parks is the assistant women's basketball coach at Clark University, following an extremely successful collegiate career at Elms College, where she broke 11 school records, among MANY other accomplishments!
In this episode, Denisha and Jess talk about quieting your self doubt, knowing your worth, and bringing your strengths to the table - among other insightful topics.2022-03-2337 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast05 - Painter's Tape Pinnies to Athletics Fundraising (feat. Kaleigh Anderson)This week's guest on The Postgame Amateurs Podcast is Kaleigh Anderson!
After graduating from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts where she played Lacrosse and served as her teams captain Kaleigh Anderson began her career in Athletics as an NCAA Intern through the Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship Grant. Through this internship, she spent two years at Elms College working as the Assistant to the Director of Athletics as well as the Assistant Sports Information Director. Kaleigh then accepted a job within the Husky Athletic Fund at the University of Connecticut which launched her career in Athletics fundraising. Ka...2022-03-1640 minThe Postgame Amateurs PodcastBONUS: Florence (Flo-Jo) Griffith JoynerWe have a special bonus mini episode this week that packs a punch in less than 13 minutes! Listen in to hear about the iconic Florence Griffith Joyner - a pillar of Black excellence in track & field in the 80's and celebrated Olympian.2022-03-0912 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast04 - Not Taking "No" for an Answer (feat. Alaina Macaulay)Our guest this week on the Postgame Amateurs Podcast is Alaina Macaulay! Alaina attended Western Illinois University where she was a Division I volleyball student-athlete receiving both a BS and MS in Exercise Science and Sport Management, respectively. During her time at Western Illinois, she co-founded and co-chaired WE (Women Empowering), a group for women student-athletes to build community, self-esteem and inclusive spaces.
Alaina has led workshops and presentations nationally and internationally on the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and understanding bias. Currently, she works as the Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Isenberg School...2022-03-0233 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast03 - Making Tangible Change (feat. Rielly Wieners)2018 Wesleyan softball alumna, Rielly Wieners, joins us this week on the Postgame Amateurs Podcast! We talk about body image, healthy relationships with food, loyal teammates, access to higher education, and so much more. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen.2022-02-2345 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast02 - Sand Pits & ChampionshipsLet me tell ya -- teammates make great podcast guests! This week, Kellie McLaughlin and Jen Bouvier stop by The Postgame Amateurs Podcast to talk about balancing challenging academics with college sports, their favorite memories from their playing days, and how they took the values of leadership and teamwork that were nurtured in college softball and applied them to their nursing careers.
Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen!2022-02-1648 minThe Postgame Amateurs Podcast01 - Passion for Running (feat. Jennifer Jones)Jennifer Jones is an accomplished runner, successful occupational therapist, and published author. She's always felt passionate about running, but little did she know what a major impact track & field would have on her life. Listen to our inaugural episode of The Postgame Amateurs Podcast to hear how Jen developed her love of running, pushed through adversity, and always found the silver lining in any setback.
Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen!2022-02-0942 min
The Postgame Amateurs PodcastTRAILER: The Postgame Amateurs PodcastOnly 7% of high school athletes go on to compete in college sports, and female athletes make up about 44% of total athletes competing in NCAA athletics. Hi, I’m Jess Colson, and this is the Postgame Amateurs Podcast. While a small number of NCAA athletes go pro after college, so many of us use the lessons learned in college athletics to help shape our careers, relationships, and lives. In this podcast, we will explore the interesting and diverse career paths female athletes build after their playing days are done.
Our guests come from Division I, II, III, and be...2022-01-3001 min
The Strong Women Podcast88. Reflecting on 2021 with Sarah and ErinWe are so thankful for all of the Strong Women listeners who have journeyed with us in 2021! In this episode, Sarah and Erin reflect on the themes that revealed themselves through the stories of our 2021 guests and some of the life-changing mentoring moments that have happed through the Strong Women Podcast. We hope this year has blessed you as much as its blessed us! Reflection on 2021 Show Notes: The Strong Women Podcast Episode 79. From Assisting in Abortions to Helping Prevent Them with Kathy Lesnoff: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/79-from-assisting-in-abortions-to-helping-prevent-them-with-kathy-lesnoff The Strong Women...2022-01-0517 min
The Strong Women PodcastReflection: Our Conversation with Emily JensenJoin Sarah and Erin as they reflect on their conversation with Emily Jensen of Risen Motherhood! Emily Jensen Reflection Show Notes: Risen Motherhood: https://www.risenmotherhood.com/ Risen Mother by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/risen-motherhood-emily-jensen/1130410628?ean=9780736976220 Strong Women Episode with Dr. Jean Sutherland: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/55-weak-woman-strong-god-with-dr-jean-sutherland A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wrinkle-in-time-madeleine-lengle/1100128524?ean=9780312367541 Strong Women Episode with K.B. Hoyle: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/38-why-we-need-good-stories-with-kb-hoyle Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry...2021-12-0319 min
The Strong Women Podcast80. The Scandal of Flannery O'Connor and the Power of Stories with Jessica Hooten WilsonJessica Hooten Wilson is an author, speaker, and professor at the University of Dallas and joined us on the podcast to discuss one of her favorite authors, Flannery O'Connor. Jessica gives us insight on the depth and rich theology of O'Connor's stories - stories that can often be misunderstood as dark and confusing. Jessica explains the power and beauty in O'Connor's writing and how fiction is uniquely able to point us to deeper truths about God and life. After listening to this interview, you are going to want to run to the nearest bookstore and look for Flannery O'Connor's...2021-11-1749 min
Science In-BetweenEpisode 59: Pocket Full of QuestionsIn this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss pressing for evidence-based explanations. As the final set of practices in Ambitious Science Teaching, this phase involves helping students construct a final, evidence-based explanatory model for the phenomenon. As we discuss this practice, we also talk more generally about the powerful impact of asking good questions and how we support new teachers' development.
Near the end, we briefly discuss work by Jessica Thompson, Elham Kazemi and Magdalene Lampert. Some articles to check out include:
Practice Makes Practice: Learning to Teach in Teacher Education
Learning Teaching in, from, and...2021-10-1347 min
Fairfield What Are You Reading?Episode 8: Spooky Thrillers, TJ Klune, and Spotify Book SoundtracksFairfield Public Library
Fairfield, CT
https://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/learning-and-research/find-a-good-book/
Mary Coe, Branch Reference Librarian
The Great Glorious Goddamn of it All by Josh Ritter
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye by Ivan Maisel
My Body is a Big Fat Temple: an ordinary story of pregnancy and early motherhood
Still Life by Sarah Winman
Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King
Leslie Hagel, Part-Time Adult Services Librarian
The Photographer by...2021-09-1540 min
Bad On PaperThe Best of 20202020 is coming to a close and we are not going to let this year end on a negative note. There were really some great things about this year (politics and pandemics aside, of course). In this episode we talk about our biggest professional and personal accomplishments this year and all of our favorite purchases. We reminisce about our favorite episodes of the pod this year, our favorite books, clothing and beauty purchases and all of our favorite ways that we self-cared our way through 2020. Grace’s Post: I don’t want kids … and that’s okay! 2020-12-091h 13
Currently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 15: A Guest Current Read + Casting Actors into BooksToday, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: recording with a young friend and library woes Current Reads: you have to read this, plus lots of murder Deep Dive: do you picture actors and actresses when you read? how about setting? Book Presses: a book that would make a great movie, and a classic sci-fi thrill As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t sc...2020-11-0948 min
Beyond the Studio - A Podcast for ArtistsBTS x AWC - Jessica Lee talks Legal Issues, Art Copyright, and the Art of NegotiationHear more from Jessica Lee on common legal issues artists face, how artists can protect the rights to their work, when to seek legal advice, and how artists can become better negotiators and advocates for themselves. Links to resources mentioned throughout the episode: Art World Conference Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts LegalZoom Artists Rights Society Follow more of Jessica’s work on Twitter at @lawgirl821 www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson2020-04-2653 min
Boteco dos VersadosBoteco dos Versados 33 – Desafios LiteráriosE aí, chefia, sejam todos bem-vindos ao Boteco dos Versados!
Hoje o Samuel Muca, a Jéssica Souza, a Patrícia Souza e a Lígia Colares recebem a escritora Camila Loricchio lá do Multiverso X para conversarem e trocarem experiências sobre desafios literários.
A Lígia criou um desafio literário juntamente com o Sgrignero, o Desencalendo. A Jéssica participou e adorou ler vários contos de escritores brasileiros. A Paty participou de outros desafios bastante interessantes. A Camila completou o desencalendo com sucesso. E o Muca se frustrou por ter lido apenas 14 livros e virou chacota no...2020-02-111h 05
Boteco dos VersadosBoteco dos Versados 33 – Desafios LiteráriosE aí, chefia, sejam todos bem-vindos ao Boteco dos Versados! Hoje o Samuel Muca, a Jéssica Souza, a Patrícia Souza e a Lígia Colares recebem a escritora Camila Loricchio lá do Multiverso X para conversarem e trocarem experiências sobre desafios literários. A Lígia criou um desafio literário juntamente com o Sgrignero, o Desencalendo. A Jéssica participou e adorou ler vários contos de escritores brasileiros. A Paty participou de outros desafios bastante interessantes. A Camila completou o desencalendo com sucesso. E o Muca se frustrou por ter lido apenas 14 livros e virou chacota no...2020-02-111h 05
The GribCast#051 - Favorite Books Read in 2019LadyMsGee and The Gribshnobler celebrate the new year by talking about their favorite books they read during the last year. LadyMsGee's top 25 includes lots of history and historical fiction, several works by jewish authors, some classics, and more! The Gribshnobler's top 20 features many works of science fiction, some children's books, a couple of graphic novels, and (guess what) more! Also included in this episode is a bonus clip featuring Professor Gerry Canavan discussing The Testaments by Margaret Atwood and some drone / ambient music by Bodies That Matter, Ocean in a Bottle, and Remora. Check our full lists of books...2020-01-312h 35
The RelayThe Black Future (Part 2)In 2018, Pittsburgh artist Alisha Wormsley created and posted what many considered to be a “controversial” billboard in the East Liberty neighborhood of the city. The billboard contained a single sentence that read: “There are black people in the future.” The simple statement was a profound one; in the context of a gentrifying neighborhood where black residents were being rapidly displaced, the billboard critiqued community planning strategies that expunge and erase black communities. But more than a critique, the billboard was also indicative of a particular artistic practice, mode of study and social engagement that has come to be known as “Afro...2019-11-121h 00The RelayThe Black Future (Part 1)In 2018, Pittsburgh artist Alisha Wormsley created and posted what many considered to be a “controversial” billboard in the East Liberty neighborhood of the city. The billboard contained a single sentence that read: “There are black people in the future.” The simple statement was a profound one; in the context of a gentrifying neighborhood where black residents were being rapidly displaced, the billboard critiqued community planning strategies that expunge and erase black communities. But more than a critique, the billboard was also indicative of a particular artistic practice, mode of study and social engagement that has come to be known as “Afro...2019-11-0548 min
On the MoveEpisode 1: Jessica FrankovichLillian Colson, Vice President and Secretary of IMUA, sits down with Jessica Frankovich, Senior Vice President of Custom Property and Inland Marine at Seneca, to discuss women in the industry, attracting new talent, and staying passionate about your work.2019-10-2813 min
Sorta AwesomeEp. 81The best in books & reading for 2016 with Jessica Turner and Laura Tremaine
'Tis the season for year-end lists of favorites! We've invited blogger and author Jessica Turner back to Sorta Awesome to join Laura in talking all things book and reading for 2016. They dish on buzzed books that fell flat for them, what books they are giving as gifts, and what their very favorite reads from the past year were. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Bandolier iPhone Case/crossbody Gilligan & O'Malley at Target Plant Therapy, Serious Cough by Wishgarden, Potion ingredients: equal parts apple cider vinegar, honey, and lemon juice; dilute with warm water...2016-12-161h 08
Library TalksColson Whitehead on "The Underground Railroad" & PokerMacarthur Award-winning author Colson Whitehead's latest book, “The Underground Railroad,” was released August 2nd to widespread critical acclaim and recently named an Oprah’s Book Club Pick. The author, a former fellow at NYPL’s Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, came to the Library in 2015 to discuss his book “The Noble Hustle: Poker, Beef Jerky & Death,” which chronicles his experience as an amateur card player trying his hand at the World Series of Poker. In this conversation with NYPL’s Jessica Strand, Whitehead talks about what he learned about the human condition in Las Vegas—and discusses the early stages of...2016-08-1630 min
Library TalksColson Whitehead on "The Underground Railroad" & PokerMacarthur Award-winning author Colson Whitehead's latest book, “The Underground Railroad,” was released August 2nd to widespread critical acclaim and recently named an Oprah’s Book Club Pick. The author, a former fellow at NYPL’s Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, came to the Library in 2015 to discuss his book “The Noble Hustle: Poker, Beef Jerky & Death,” which chronicles his experience as an amateur card player trying his hand at the World Series of Poker. In this conversation with NYPL’s Jessica Strand, Whitehead talks about what he learned about the human condition in Las Vegas—and discusses the early stages of...2016-08-1630 min
The Kindle ChroniclesTKC 419 Sara NelsonVP & Executive Editor, HarperCollins Publishers Interview starts at 18:58 and ends at 43:28 There are a lot of very serious readers at Amazon, and honestly I think that that’s something that is not understood. They don’t all work on the editorial team vetting books for Best of the Month, but we did and I assume they still are using a lot of readers from the rest of the company who are not technically on the editorial team but who are passionate about reading and who read a lot. There were some really wonderful readers and reviewers that we cherry-picked from around...2016-08-1244 min
TG Geeks WebcastTG Geeks Webcast Episode 70The Two Gay Geeks have an awesome interview with Ms. Jessica Moore, one of the lead characters in Origin: Beyond the Impact, which we have talked about several times previously. Of course, we have our Birthdays and Listener Feedback segments. And in our second segment we have a few follow-up items. Thank you to everyone who leaves us feedback. Check below in this article for important links to items mentioned in the show. As always we welcome your feedback, let us know what you think, good or bad we want to know.Thank you for listening, we really do...2016-04-251h 12
Library TalksColson Whitehead on PokerThe Macarthur Award-winning author joins us to celebrate the release of his latest book, “The Noble Hustle: Poker, Beef Jerky & Death,” which chronicles his experience as an amateur card player trying his hand at the World Series of Poker. In a conversation with NYPL’s Jessica Strand, Whitehead discusses his mediocre card skills, the grueling training regimen that prepared him for the tournament, and what he learned about the human condition in Las Vegas.2015-08-1830 min
Library TalksColson Whitehead on PokerThe Macarthur Award-winning author joins us to celebrate the release of his latest book, “The Noble Hustle: Poker, Beef Jerky & Death,” which chronicles his experience as an amateur card player trying his hand at the World Series of Poker. In a conversation with NYPL’s Jessica Strand, Whitehead discusses his mediocre card skills, the grueling training regimen that prepared him for the tournament, and what he learned about the human condition in Las Vegas.2015-08-1830 min
Talk of the Towns | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesTalk of the Towns 4/23/10Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Topic: Resiliency as a strategy to combat underage drinking and substance abuse Guests: David Savage, Hannah Boyce, Abby Jewett, Robert Colson students at MDI High School, engaged in service learning work, Jessica Naylor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Open Door, Ed Oechslie, Executive Director, Acadia Family Center and MDI Drug and Alcohol Group
The post Talk of the Towns 4/23/10 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.2010-04-2359 min