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Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 44: The Reading Goals We Forgot AboutHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 44 - can you believe it? Erin and Jillian are so happy you’re here. Jillian and Erin have six new book recommendations to share with you today, plus all the cozy, nerdy, bookish vibes you know and love. So grab a drink, get comfy, and it’s time to dive in!In This Episode:It’s time to start the episode, Erin and Jillian check-in on how their lives and reading is going.Mentioned in this episode: The public library in Finland...2025-06-2439 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 43: Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading PileHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 43, “Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading Pile.”Summer is just around the corner, and that means it's time to talk about the books that’ll keep you company on park benches, road trips, backyard loungers—or wherever your sunny days might take you. Whether you’re deep in your TBR, building your summer stack, or just here for a cozy bookish chat—Jillian and Erin have got you covered. So grab your iced coffee or a tall glass of lemonade, find a comfy spot, and let’s get in...2025-06-1040 min
Podcasting Unlocked: Tips and Growth Podcast Strategies for Impact-Driven EntrepreneursMaximizing Podcast Reach Through Repurposing with Deirdre TshienDoes it feel like your podcast episodes vanish into the digital void after they're published? It might be because hitting 'upload' doesn’t mean the work is done. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we’re joined by Deirdre Tshien, CEO and co-founder of Capsho, an AI-powered content writer that helps podcasters and entrepreneurs draft all elements of their marketing, from show notes to social media and more. We explore common pitfalls in content repurposing, strategies for effective marketing, and the role of tools like Capsho in simplifying the process. This week, episode 211 of Podcasting Unlocked is about maximizing your...2025-06-0526 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 42: Thaw your Reading List and Get Ready For SummerHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 42, “Thaw your Reading List and Get Ready For Summer.”Whether you're building your summer TBR, looking for something to dive into on a sunny afternoon, or just hoping to discover a story that sticks with you, Erin and Jillian got something that might just become your next favorite. So settle in, get cozy (or throw on your shades if you’re listening poolside), and let’s talk books!In This Episode:How are the ladies doing? Both Jillian and Erin start the show...2025-05-2839 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 41: A Real Dud of a Thriller... plus What is a Novella And Do we Like ThemHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 41, “A Real Dud of a Thriller... plus What is a Novella And Do we Like Them?” Erin and Jillian are so happy to be back with you this week—and of course, they've got more great books to share that they think you'll love! Whether you're looking for your next cozy read, something to make you laugh, or a story that’ll completely sweep you away, they've got you covered. So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let's dive into this week’s bookish goodness together!2025-05-1339 min
Court JunkieCommonwealth vs Karen Read - 2024 Trial (Final Part)After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive cover-up.Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode:Hero Bread - Go...2025-05-131h 41Court JunkieCommonwealth vs Karen Read - 2024 Trial (Part 3)NOTE: This will be a four-part series. There was way too much testimony that I was unable to cut out. Sorry for any inconvenience to those hoping I could do it in three episodes.After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive cover-up.Please su...2025-04-291h 40Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 40: Wonderful Publishers Behind Wonderful AuthorsHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 40, “Wonderful Publishers Behind Wonderful Authors.”Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Erin and Jillian are excited to land in a new “decade” of episodes. The ladies are both in their 40s and they’ve hit their stride with the podcast as they arrive at episode forty. This episode will continue to bring you all the content you love! Book recs, cozy vibes and hot takes, Jillian and Erin are so glad you’re here!In This Episode:The ladies thank their listeners fo...2025-04-2239 minCourt JunkieCommonwealth vs Karen Read - 2024 Trial (Part 2)After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive coverup. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Sponsors in this episode:Fast Growing Trees.- G...2025-04-151h 28Court JunkieCommonwealth vs Karen Read - 2024 Trial (Part 1)After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive coverup. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode:Fast Growing Trees.- Go...2025-04-011h 34Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 39: Are Celebrity Memoirs Clogging your TBRHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 39, “Are Celebrity Memoirs Clogging your TBR?”Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Be sure to get settled in, cue up the latest episode, open your TBR tracker, and get ready to add 6+ more books to your stack.In This Episode:The ladies check in, sharing how their reading and life is going.Both women share what types of books they’re bringing to the show for this episode.Time for the meat of the episode, where Erin and Jillian share three books...2025-04-0139 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 38: Sneaky Censorship in the Bookish CommunityHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 38, “Sneaky Censorship in the Bookish Community.”Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Thanks to daylight savings time we’re all enjoying a bit more evening sunshine, and today’s recommendations are sure to brighten your day! Today Erin and Jillian are bringing you another stack of books for your future TBRIn This Episode:Erin and Jillian check in on how they’re reading and life is going.Both women share what types of books they’re bringing to the show for this epis...2025-03-1836 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 37: Ebooks or Physical Copies - Which do you prefer?Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 37, “MLR Ep 37 Ebooks or Physical Copies - Which do you prefer?”Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! The snow banks are sky high, but spring is right around the corner, we swear - and this week Erin and Jillian are sharing various books that you can add to your Spring TBR. In This Episode:To start the show, Erin and Jillian check-in on how their lives and reading is going. Erin starts the show off with her first review...2025-03-0444 min
Day Drinking With AuthorsSweet Escape, Jillian Liotta and Meredith Wild and very fancy vineyard wines!Oh, we all need an escape right now. The news is crushing. The weather is awful. Even my dog is bummed. Well, Jillian and Meredith have the right book at the right time - Sweet Escape. It's book two in a series but can be read alone, though, why not read the first one too? What else are you going to do? Shovel snow and doom scroll? Come for the romance which is crackly, tension-filled and HOT, but stay for the relationships with secondary characters. We talk about how this partnership came to be and how they w...2025-02-2041 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 36: Beware the Spoiler PoliceHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 36, “Beware the Spoiler Police.”Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Make sure you have your holds list ready because if one thing is certain, Erin and Jillian are bringing you loads more book recommendations in this episode.In This Episode:Erin and Jillian start the episode like they usually do by sharing how they’re reading and life is going.The ladies share their reviews of 5 books. Jillian brings 2 and Erin has 3. The Hot Take is up next and the ladies have a...2025-02-1832 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 35: We're Back With Our 2025 Reading Goals!Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 35, “We’re Back with Our 2025 Reading Goals.”Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Erin and Jillian are excited to be back on mic to talk books and the library. They’re returning “rested and refreshed” after their January hiatus and can’t wait to share some of their latest reads. In This Episode:The ladies welcome you back and share a check-in on how their life and reading has been going.Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 32 for The Life Impossible by Matt HaigErin j...2025-02-0443 min
We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance ReadersThe Power of Libraries with Hosts of Medium Lady ReadsLibraries are more than just buildings filled with books - they're vibrant community hubs offering a wealth of resources and experiences. In this episode, we're joined by the book-loving duo from the Medium Lady Reads podcast, Jillian and Erin, to uncover the hidden gems and insider tips for maximizing your library experience.Jillian O'Keefe is an Instagram content strategist who helps authors and the businesses that serve them gain visibility by embracing and showing their unique story to grow their community on Instagram. Jillian is also the cohost of the podcast Medium Lady Reads where she talks...2025-01-2949 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 34: The End of Another Year of ReadingHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 34, “The end of another year of reading.”It’s the end of another year of reading and we’re excited to celebrate all those books that we loved this year. This episode wraps up 2024 with reviews of our favourites from the second half of the year. Plus, we’ll give our final reflections on our 2024 reading goals that we set way back in January! Feels like ages ago!In This Episode:As per usual, the ladies begin with a check-in.Mentioned in this ep...2024-12-3153 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 33: Cozy Christmas Reads 2024Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 33, “Cozy Christmas Reads 2024.”It’s the most wonderful time of the year… time for the fourth annual Cozy Christmas Reads episode! This episode is special because Jillian and Erin are joined by two additional guests, Stephanie Cunningham and Ali Oppenlaender. The four women come together yearly (previous episodes are linked below), to share each year’s picks for a cozy Christmas read. If you’re ready for this year’s edition, just hit play wherever you listen to podcasts!In This Episode:2024-12-1157 min
DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell“Holding Space for Mother God” with Alyse Alan LouisConnor and Dylan are joined by Alyse Alan Louis (Teeth). Listeners, throw on your rain poncho and prepare to get drenched in the Splash Zone of this fabulous new podcast episode. Currently starring as Dawn O’Keefe in Teeth at New World Stages, Alyse joins the twins for some dramaaaaaa. We hear all about the coming-of-rage musical, Alyse’s long journey with the show, and what keeps audiences coming back for more bites. She gives flowers to the entire cast and creative team who make the show happen each night, and developed it for over a decade. Of course, the...2024-12-0448 min
Medium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and Mothers[REPOST] Episode 82: The Identity Revolution: Why I plan my free time each month, and you should tooIf you're new to Medium Lady you might not be well acquainted to a hallmark practice of mine: mindful monthly planning. I have been monthly planning for over 5 years, and I can genuinely say it has allowed me to feel more like myself, to capture more fun in my life, and to give me a sense of personal growth and meaning that I wouldn't find from my work or relationships.
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Hello, hi! In this episode, I delve into the profound impact of planning your free...2024-12-0255 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 32: Romanticize Your Reading LifeHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 32, “Romanticize Your Reading Life.”This week, Erin and Jillian are here to remind you that when the world is a dumpster fire, you can still count on your books! Take a break from the doom-scrolling and come join them for book chat, library love, and, of course, hot takes!In This Episode:The ladies begin with their regular check-in. They share how their reading is going and what they’re currently reading.Jillian and Erin discuss the layout of their books to get...2024-11-2641 min
Owning the WaitThe Scoop (feat. Tamara Keefe)In today's episode Abby and Jillian are joined by Tamara Keefe, owner, operator, and visionary behind Clementines Naughty & Nice Ice Cream here in St. Louis! A wonderful story of how a woman decided to leave her corporate job and start an iconic brand focused on providing the best ice cream to people with an eye for quality! We have some big things in the works together, tune in and check it out! 0:00 - intro 1:15 - starting Clementines 3:25 - investing in yourself 4:47 - big news 6:07 - quality factor of Clementines2024-11-1446 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 31: Your Reading Slump is Totally NormalHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 31, “Your Reading Slump is Totally Normal.”This week, Erin and Jillian are here to remind you that reading is self-care, so grab your latest read and join in for our reviews and book chat.In This Episode:The ladies start the episode by checking in with each other to see how their reading is going.It’s time for book reviews! The ladies share their reviews of the latest books that they’ve read.What’s this week’s Hot Take? You’ll need...2024-11-1242 min
Successful Podcasting Unlocked: Growth & Monetization Strategies for PodcastersLeveraging Social Media for Podcast Growth: Strategies Beyond Basic SharingSocial media can be an incredible place to share your story, foster community, and engage with your audience. But if you find yourself posting and only hearing crickets, it can feel frustrating to want to keep going. Today on the podcast, I am covering some different social media strategies you can use to make the most out of your podcast content! This week, episode 45 of Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers the question: How can I maximize social media for my podcast?Have your own podcast questions? Head to SuccessfulPodcastingUnlocked.com...2024-11-0508 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 30: Would You Try a DNF Challenge?Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 30, “Would You Try a DNF Challenge?” We’re deep into the Autumn season and the temperatures in Erin and Jillian’s neck of the woods are beginning to reflect this. If you’re ready to curl up with a book and your favorite cup of tea, we’ve got you covered with more book recommendations!In This Episode:It’s time for the check-in! Erin and Jillian check in to share how their reading is going. The ladies are bringing 5 new book reviews to...2024-10-3037 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 29: Somewhere Beyond the Sea-quelHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 29, “Somewhere Beyond the Sea-quel.”October is here, as is the beautiful Autumn weather which is perfect for curling up with a great book. Erin and Jillian have 5 new books to share with you to start your autumn reading.In this Episode:The ladies check-in to see how their reading has been going. Time to drop into the meat of the episode! Jillian and Erin each share their thoughts and opinions on 2 books, and 1 joint book, this week. Mentioned in this episode: Fourth...2024-10-1546 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 28: Your TBR is a Version of Your Ideal SelfHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 28, “Your TBR is a Version of Your Ideal Self.”September is over, but that doesn’t mean the book fun stops! Erin and Jillian are coming to you today with loads of new book recommendations, so get that pen and paper out, and let’s go. In This Episode:The ladies check in to see how their reading is going and even mention a few books in the process.Mentioned in this Episode: Our TJ Klune episodeIf you’re wondering what types of bo...2024-10-0145 min
Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollumLegal Breakdown and Case Analysis | Lauren Conlin and Jarrett Ferentino Weigh In On Kansas City Moms & Karen ReadGuest Bio and Links: Lauren Conlin is a pop culture and true crime podcaster, known for her work on Primetime Crime and her appearances on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She provides unique insights into criminal cases, blending her investigative skills with pop culture knowledge. Listeners can learn more about Lauren Conlin at her website, her podcast, and on IG @laurenemilyconlin Jarrett Ferentino is a federal and state trial attorney with over 20 years of experience in criminal law. His expertise in murder, sexual assault, and drug trafficking cases has made him a sought-after...2024-09-1851 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 27: Escape and Put Your Face in a BookHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 27, “Escape and Put Your Face in a Book.”In this episode, Erin and Jillian are sharing a new selection of books. Books so good you’ll want to run to your library’s hold list and request them ASAP.In This Episode:The episode begins with both woman checking-in on how their reading is going.Mentioned in this episode: The Joy of the Buddy ReadErin starts the episode off by sharing her first read of the episode.Jillian shares her first book, wh...2024-09-1745 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 26: They Can't All Be 5 StarsHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 26, “They Can’t All Be 5 Stars.”In this episode, Erin and Jillian share their latest books, even those that may not have been 5 stars. This allows you to choose whether to read them or not! In This Episode:Both ladies check in on how their reading lives are going. It’s time to jump into the heart of the episode, Jillian and Erin share their latest three reads. To know what they’re sharing tune in to the episode. This episode’s Hot Takes are...2024-09-0344 min
Primetime CrimeCase Discussion & Updates: Sandra Birchmore, Veronica & Jilian, Nikki & the O’Keefe Civil SuitOn this week’s episode, we're diving back into the cases that have kept us on edge. From breaking updates on Sandra Birchmore to the suspects in the case of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley, to the mysterious disappearance of California mom Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain, we’re breaking down the latest developments. Plus, we’ll dig into the explosive civil suit filed by the O’Keefe family (John’s brother Paul, specifically) against Karen Read in a case that’s becoming more twisted by the day. Don’t miss this rundown of where these cases stand…*This is not l...2024-08-291h 15
Podcasting Unlocked: Tips and Growth Podcast Strategies for Impact-Driven EntrepreneursThe Power of Authentic Engagement on Instagram with Jillian O'KeefeWith two billion monthly active users worldwide, Instagram can be an awesome place to spend time and promote your podcast. But making meaningful connections and boosting your engagement means more than just posting about your brand new episode and then disappearing off the app until the next one goes live. Today’s guest, Jillian O’Keefe, is sharing all things Instagram with us. From getting new followers, to engaging with those followers, strategic ways that we can grow our audiences without posting 50 times a week, and more! This week, episode 166 of Listeners to Leads is about the power of auth...2024-08-2232 min
Here's What I Learned: Ditching Biz-as-Usual for Values, Freedom, and Doing It Your WayUnaligned Clients and Lessons Learned with Jillian O'KeefeSend us a textIn today's episode, Jillian and I discussed setting boundaries in business while balancing personal life and prioritizing self-care. Jillian shared her personal journey of learning to recognize and communicate her boundaries, while I talked about the importance of setting clear boundaries with clients and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout. We also chatted about the importance of being intentional with content posting on social media and using keywords and hashtags to reach the right audience. Topics:Balancing family and business, recognizing and setting boundaries (1:14)Setting boundaries with clients and f...2024-08-2125 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 25: The End of Summer and Genre JumpingHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 25, “The End of Summer and Genre Jumping.”In this episode, Erin and Jillian share their end-of-summer reading and all the genre-jumping books they’re reading.In This Episode:The ladies jump right in with their reading check-in. How many books did Erin read on her vacation? Tune in to find out!What is Jillian’s pet peeve regarding books from the library? You must listen to learn more!It’s time to jump into the meat of the episode… Erin and Jillian each...2024-08-2041 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 24: Welcome Back to Season 2Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 24, “Welcome Back to Season 2.”In this episode, Erin and Jillian introduce the new season of Medium Lady Reads and all of the new changes that will come along with it. In This Episode:The ladies check-in with each other to see how their break had been. Erin introduces the new format of the podcast.Time for the reading check-in: Jillian and Erin share how their reading is going.Jillian and Erin take turns sharing their last three books.What’s the Hot Take...2024-08-0640 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 23: The Best Books of 2024 - So FarHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 23, “The Best Books of 2024 - SO FAR.”In this episode, Erin and Jillian discuss their favorite books of the year so far. Since it is mid-June and mid-year, it’s the perfect time to catch up and see what books have been the standouts up until now.In This Episode:It’s time to celebrate! Medium Lady Reads turned 1 year old - join us in celebrating by sharing your favorite episode with us on Instagram - tag us @mediumladyreads.The ladies check in...2024-06-1850 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 22: The BIPOC Reading ChallengeHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 22, “The BIPOC Alphabet Reading Challenge with guest Alesia Galati.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin welcome their first guest host, Alesia Galati! They’re discussing Alesia’s BIPOC Alphabet Reading Challenge. Jillian and Erin would love it if you shared what diverse authors you’re reading! Be sure to tag them on Instagram, Jillian is @jillianfindinghappy and Erin is @medium.lady, or you can tag the show @mediumladyreads!In This Episode:Jillian welcomes Alesia to the episode. Alesia is the owner a...2024-06-041h 02Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 21: The Beach Read is -That WayHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 21, “The Beach Read is -That Way.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin start looking toward summer! With summer right around the corner, many of us are looking for those perfect books to enjoy under the sun. Erin and Jillian are huge fans of seasonal reading and just like their spooky book episode last fall, this episode will embrace the seasonal book genre known as the “Beach Read.”Jillian and Erin would love it if you shared YOUR FAVORITE beach reads, just be sure to tag them...2024-05-2139 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 20: Our Last Three Reads - Spring 2024Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 20, “Our Last Three Reads - Spring 2024.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin will review the last three books they’ve read, and as they said back in Episode 15, they stay true to listing their actual last three books. They want to appeal to all their listeners' wide and varied tastes. Jillian and Erin would love it if you checked in and shared some of your previous 3 reads, just be sure to tag them on Instagram, Jillian is @jillianfindinghappy and Erin is @medium.lady!2024-05-0749 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 19: Checking In On Our 2024 Reading GoalsHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 19, “Checking in On our 2024 Reading Goals.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin are checking in on how their 2024 reading goals are progressing and how it’s impacting their reading. Back in episode 14, Erin and Jillian listed off some of their reading goals for the coming year, and now it’s time for a check-in!Jillian and Erin would love it if you checked in on how your reading goals were going, tag them on Instagram, Jillian is @jillianfindinghappy and Erin is @medium.lady!2024-04-2332 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 18: Read This, Not ThatHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 18, “Read This, Not That.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin are having a "Read This, Not That" book conversation. Read This, Not That is all about sharing book substitutions—recommending books for each person’s reading taste. It's about acknowledging that not every book is for everyone and offering alternatives that might resonate more with listeners. There’s a lot to learn when you don’t like a book and hopefully, by the end of this episode, you’ll feel less dismayed when you close the cover on a 2-s...2024-04-0833 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 17: Library Etiquette and Why Dear Abby Got it So WrongHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 17, “Library Etiquette and Why Dear Abby Got it So Wrong.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin are diving into the realm of library etiquette and why it’s essential in fostering a positive reading environment. Libraries are sanctuaries for book lovers and many others within our communities, and understanding proper etiquette ensures that everyone can enjoy their time there to the fullest. However, sometimes people can take that etiquette too far… listen to this episode to learn more. Be sure to tag them (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on...2024-03-2555 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 16: Romanticize your reading with a seasonal TBRHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 16, “Romanticize your reading with a seasonal TBR.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin are sharing are exploring how readers (them included) embrace the season and curate their reading lists according to that season. Be sure to tag them (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on Instagram, and share whether you’re a seasonal reader or not.In This Episode:The ladies start with a check-in to see how their reading is going.Erin and Jillian discuss what seasonal reading is and...2024-03-1129 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 15: Our Last Three Reads - Winter 2024Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 15, “Our Last Three Reads - Winter 2024.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin are sharing their last three reads from the past few months - and while it’s tempting they both stay true to listing the actual three books they’ve read and hopefully they’re able to appeal to their listeners wide and varied tastes. Be sure to tag them (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on Instagram, and share your last three reads with them. In this Episode:Befor...2024-02-1240 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 14: Our Reading Goals - 2024Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 14, “Our Reading Goals 2024.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin are excited to share their reading goals for the new year. Be sure to tag them (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on Instagram, and share your reading goals with them.In This Episode:The ladies check-in and share how their reading is going. It’s time to reflect on the past year (2023) of books and how Erin and Jillian’s reading went.Be sure to listen to Medium Lady Reads episode 13, where the women sha...2024-01-2939 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 13: Our Best Books of 2023Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 13, “Our Best Books of 2023.”In this episode the ladies are so excited to talk ALL about their favorite books from 2023 and what made these books their favorite of the year. In This Episode:Erin and Jillian check-in on how their reading is going for these first few weeks of the new year. Erin encourages our readers to reflect on their past year of their reading. Jillian and Erin share how their year in reading was for 2023.They mention the Currently Reading book tr...2024-01-1553 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 12: Cozy Christmas Reads 2023Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 12, Cozy Christmas Reads 2023; Featuring Ali Oppenlaender and Stephanie Cunningham.This week’s episode is extra special, because not only do you have Erin and Jillian, but you have the other two members of their Buddy Read Group, Ali and Stef. Together they’re going to be discussing their favorite cozy books that would be perfect to read this holiday season. This episode was recorded in separate locations, but it is just as full of love and fun!In This Episode:All...2023-12-111h 03Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 11: The Joy of the Buddy Read Featuring All Four Members of Our Buddy Read GroupHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 11, The Joy of the Buddy Read; Featuring Ali Oppenlaender and Stephanie Cunningham.This week’s episode is extra special, because not only do you have Erin and Jillian, but you have the other two members of their Buddy Read Group, Ali and Stef. Together they’re going to be discussing Buddy Reads, what they are and how they work for Jillian, Erin, Ali and Stef.Even more exciting, this was recorded all in person, so you get the opportunity to peek inside the group and...2023-11-1352 min
People of Color in PsychologyNative American Heritage Series: Speaking Up As Change MakersAs psychologists, we play a vital role in creating a more just and equitable society by speaking up for the voiceless, realigning health and healing practices, and to understand people beyond interpersonal pathology. What better way than to learn directly from the perspectives of Native American psychologists? Listen to my conversation with Dr. Anna Kawennison Fetter as we talk about being an agent of change, speaking up for the marginalized and underrepresented, and appreciating the immense value that Native American psychologists and scholars have in the field of psychology.
Dr. Anna Kawennison Fetter’s Co...2023-11-0829 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 10: Crush Your Reading Goals with a Killer Holds ListHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 10, “Crush Your Reading Goals with a Killer Holds List”In this episode the ladies are so excited to bring you another Library-themed episode! This episode is all about one of Erin’s favorite library hacks, making the most of the library holds.In this Episode:Erin and Jillian share how their reading is going - Jillian shares a tidbit that might normalize falling asleep while reading for you & Erin does a diagnostic check-in with Jillian.Our previous library themed episode - Episod...2023-11-011h 05
Jelly Pops Book ClubEvery Summer After with Jillian O'KeefeIn this episode, host Julia Washington is joined by Jillian O'Keefe to discuss why they think Every Summer would make a great mini-series. Join our Community! 2023-10-2050 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 9: Welcome to Spooky SeasonHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 9, “Welcome to Spooky Reading Season!”With Jillian as the resident Autumn and Halloween lover and one of the co-hosts of Medium Lady Reads, Erin and Jillian couldn’t let spooky season pass without doing an episode where they share their favorite reads for the Fall / Spooky season.In episode 9 of Medium Lady Reads, Erin and Jillian dive into the spooky season, and share some fantastic reading recommendations. Whether you’re a hardcore horror fan or just looking for something with a touch of supernatural, they’ve...2023-10-1638 minMedium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and MothersEpisode 85: Five Ways I’m Living my Favourite Life this FallHello, hi! Fall is here, and it's time to embrace the beauty and magic of this season. In this episode, join me as I share five ways I’m living my favourite life. From decluttering and reorganizing my kitchen to crafting a mindful morning routine, I hope there’s something to inspire you within this episode:
1. Kitchen Purge and Reorganization: There’s a special kind of lightness and freedom that comes from decluttering and reorganizing your kitchen space. Find out how I did this with my best friend Sarah, making it a liberating experience.
2. Mindful Morning...2023-10-1140 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 8: Books we wish we could read for the First TimeHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 8, the books we wish we could go back to read for the first time.If you remember, back in episode 5 of this podcast, Erin mentioned that she and Jillian should cover the topic, which books they could read again for the first time… And, today is that episode! In this episode, Erin and Jillian talk about the books that left an indelible mark on them. The books they wish they could erase from their memories just so they could experience the joy of reading the...2023-10-0228 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 7: Our Last Three Reads - September 2023Hello! Hi! Welcome to Episode 7 of the Medium Lady Reads Podcast! In today’s episode Erin and Jillian are going to be discussing their latest three reads and providing some reviews and recommendations for books you’ll be sure to want to add to YOUR to be read list!If your TBR (to be read) pile isn’t large enough yet, then this is the episode for you! Listen in and be sure to tag us on Instagram to let us know which books you’ll be reading next.In Thi...2023-09-1832 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 6: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - Worth the hype?Hello! Hi! Welcome to episode 6 of the Medium Lady Reads podcast. This week Erin and Jillian are going to be discussing Fourth Wing, their thoughts on the book and whether it’s worth the huge amount of hype that it’s receiving. In This Episode:Jillian and Erin check-in with each other to see how things are going in reading land for them. Erin shares an intro to the episode and why they chose to discuss Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.Then the ladies dive into the synopsis of the...2023-08-2129 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 5: Is Romance For Everyone?Hello! Hi! Welcome everyone to episode 5 of the Medium Lady Reads podcast! In this episode, Erin and Jillian are going to be discussing why they believe that Romance is for everyone!The idea for this episode, “Is Romance for Everyone?” came off the coattails of both Jillian and Erin finishing Happy Place and really loving it. So, they decided that they wanted to try exploring the genre of romance and its appeal to different readers. Now in case you’re thinking “hmm romance, definitely no," be sure to tune in to this ep...2023-08-0739 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 4: Why We Love LibrariesHello! Hi! Welcome to Episode 4 of the Medium Lady Reads Podcast! In today’s episode Erin and Jillian are going to be talking all about why they love libraries, and why they think you should give libraries a second glance, if you haven’t in a while. If you’ve ever wondered what the allure of the library is, this episode is sure to have you grabbing your keys, or walking shoes, and heading out the door to take advantage of this free public service. In This Episode:Jillian and Erin int...2023-07-2441 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 3: Our Last Three Books - Reviews and RecommendationsHello! Hi! Welcome to Episode 3 of the Medium Lady Reads Podcast! In today’s episode, Erin and Jillian are going to be discussing their latest three reads and providing some reviews and recommendations for books you’ll be sure to want to add to YOUR summer reading list!If your TBR (to be read) pile isn’t large enough yet, then this is the episode for you! Listen in and be sure to tag us on Instagram to let us know which books you’ll be reading next!In This Episode:Erin and Jill...2023-07-1038 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 2: Authors We Love - TJ KluneHello! Hi! Welcome to Episode 2 of the Medium Lady Reads Podcast! In today’s episode, Erin and Jillian are going to be sharing a love letter to one of their current favorite contemporary authors… TJ Klune.In this episode, Jilian and Erin discuss TJ Klune’s three most recent contemporary adult novels: The House in the Cerulean Sea (2020), Under the Whispering Door (2021), and his most recent book In the Lives of Puppets, which came out in April of 2023. When both women read all three books and loved them all, it cemented the love they have for the...2023-06-3037 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 1: The Books That Made Us ReadersHello! Hi! And welcome to Medium Lady Reads! This is a podcast about books and reading as self-care, and today Medium Lady, Erin Vandeven, and her co-host Jillian O’Keefe embark on a new project, the very first Medium Lady spin-off podcast, which will be entirely book focused.In this first episode, Jilian and Erin discuss how this dream host matchup came to be and what you can expect in future episodes. Erin and Jillian briefly discuss how their reading is currently going, how they sometimes come up against their own...2023-06-2647 min
TV OblivionEpisode 41: The Front Page, The Dennis O'Keefe Show, The Hardy Boys The Animated Series, 240-Robert, Ann Jillian, Freaks And Geeks, And Better Off Ted.Episode 41: Here is the lineup: 1940s: The Front Page, 1950s: The Dennis O'Keefe Show, 1960s: The Hardy Boys The Animated Series, 1970s: 240-Robert, 1980s: Ann Jillian, 1990s: Freaks and Geeks, And 2000s: Better Off Ted.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes0/message2023-06-2553 minMedium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and Mothers[BONUS] Medium Lady Reads Episode 1: The Books that Made us ReadersHello and welcome to Medium Lady Reads! This is a podcast about books and reading as self care, and today Medium Lady, Erin Vandeven and her co-host Jillian O’Keefe embark on a new project, the very first Medium Lady spin off podcast, which will be entirely book focused.
In this first episode, Jillian and Erin discuss how this dream host matchup came to be and what you can expect in future episodes.
Erin and Jillian briefly discuss how their reading is currently going, and how they sometimes come up against their...2023-06-1447 minMedium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and MothersEpisode 69: Unlocking the Simple Secrets of Goal Setting with Guest Jillian O’KeefeHello, Hi! This is a very dear and special episode to me - I welcome my friend, and Medium Lady contributor, Jillian O'Keefe, to walk through my Gentle goal Setting framework. Jillian and I have a true heart to heart, and you'll hear her open up about some pretty painful experiences throughout and after the pandemic. We'll talk and explore how those things are contributing to her perspective of her business, her goals and her future. I know this episode is meant to find the people who are looking for encouragement and support to unlock the simple secret of...2023-05-031h 03
Double Back with kentiemac - gymnastics podcast2023 UCLA at Utah, with KarlaWe discuss Janelle's boundless enthusiasm, Utah actually being great on bars, and the incredible calm of freshmen Makenna Smith and Selena Harris. Also, we loved Jillian Hoffman's vault, Kara Eaker's beam, and we stan the queens Jordan Chiles, Maile O'Keefe and Margzetta Frazier! We also break down the Auburn at Alabama meet, a season high for both teams and a close contest!I'd love to hear from you! Email me at kentiemac@gmail.com or find me on Twitter.Find this week's guest Karla on Twitter.Please give us a rating wherever you l...2023-02-051h 29
ART FICTIONSCULTURE EXCHANGE - Female Resilience and Bodily Playgrounds (INGRID BERTHON-MOINE)Guest artist INGRID BERTHON-MOINE
joins Elizabeth Fullerton for this special edition of ART FICTIONS | Culture Exchange which is part of the UK/Australia Season, a partnership between the British Council and the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Ingrid and Elizabeth discuss the absurdity of male domination within cultural identity via film maker Virginie Despentes' novel 'Kong Kong Theory' published in French in 2006 and English 2010. A mix of memoir, autobiographical essay and manifesto, Despentes shapes outrage and resilience alike, as she introduces her own experience of being gang raped. The novel pitches capitalist p...2021-12-2148 minMedium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and MothersMedium Lady Talks about Cozy Christmas Reading with Ali and JillianHello, hi! Today on the podcast I’m joined by my reader friends Ali Oppenlaender (from Episode 14) and Jillian O’Keefe to talk about Cozy Christmas reading and our recommendations for your best choices for reading by the Christmas tree with your favourite seasonal drinks.
We hope you feel supported and inspired to plan out your holiday reading, embracing seasonal reading and the general vibe of reading during a winter holiday. Plus we’ll talk about the best ways of getting book recommendations, why we use Goodreads (or not!) to track our reading, and our favourite time of day...2021-12-0848 min
Adventures in DevOpsWhat Certificates Should I Get? - DevOps 096The Adventures in DevOps crew discuss the various certificates that exist and which ones you may or may not want to consider getting.They talk about whether you need one in the first place and the value that different markets place on the certificates.PanelCharles Max WoodJillian RoweJonathan HallWill ButtonSponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksCharles- Roxley Games Steampunk Rally FusionCharles- XeroCharles- StimulusCharles- BONUS: How to do LARGE Volumes of HIGH Quality Work - While Spending Fewer Hours WorkingJillian- Bioinformatics on AWS - YoutubeJillian- Memory of FireJillian- The Homeward BoundersJonathan- "Ship...2021-12-0250 min
The Sell it, Sister! Podcast[RS Spotlight] How to Actually Get Clients on IG w/ Jillian O'KeefeYou know that you can grow your business using the 'gram, but it seems so frustrating sometimes! Especially if you want to be an authentic human making real connections instead of feeling like you're always performing to make a sale. And the information out there can be really overwhelming. There are content calendars, and caption templates, and hashtag banks...oh my! And when you actually wade through all of that and post regularly it's still not turning into money in your bank account. It's no wonder entrepreneurs feel so frustrated with it! It seems like...2021-09-1539 min
Podcasting Unlocked: Tips and Growth Podcast Strategies for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs10 Ways to Strategically Grow Your Podcast AudienceThe best way to grow your podcast audience is by word of mouth, however, this isn’t always the quickest way to attract more listeners. That's why episode 1 of Listeners to Leads is about strategically growing your podcast audience! In this episode of Listeners to Leads, I’m sharing the importance of having an engaged audience and actionable steps you can take right now to strategically grow your podcast audience. I also discuss some of the following: More general, mainstream topic-focused podcasts naturally have higher downloads than niche podcasts, but both are hugely valuable. You can...2021-07-2223 min
The Fearless Female EntrepreneurEpisode #28: How to Grow Your Business on Instagram with Ease and Authenticity with Jillian O'KeefeWelcome to Episode #28! Today, I am chatting with Jillian O'Keefe, a phenomenal Instagram Strategist. Jillian shares her journey to becoming an Instagram Strategist and her authentic approach to connecting to your loyal community as an entrepreneur. Her approach is all about authenticity and building real relationships - No sleazy sales tactics. My favorite quote from our conversation is: “If you do what you enjoy doing, I believe you can absolutely be successful on Instagram.” ~Jillian Jillian shares the myths about using Instagram and how to effectively use it in a wa...2021-03-1858 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1223 Music by Melissa Divanna, Mary Lou Fulton, Katherine Portanova, Erin Reilly, Zoe Clark, Liz Plumb (writer Rod Best), Vintage Retro, writer Mortimer Keefe, Olga, Cece BoxTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Melissa Divanna - Rodeo Mary Lou Fulton - Not Going Back Katherine Portanova - The Hole Erin Reilly - In The Moment Zoe Clark - Last One Standing Liz Plumb (writer Rod Best) - Missing You Vintage Retro - You and Me writer Mortimer Keefe - Poverty Line Olga - Call Me When You Figure It Out Cece Box - The Dance that Lasts For Music Biz Resources Visit and Visit our Sponsor Katherine Portanova at Visit our Sponsor Jillian Matundan at...2021-03-0849 min
Criminal BroadsShooter: Amy BishopAmy Bishop was obsessed with her Harvard degree, but the rest of the world failed to bow down to her, and she couldn’t take it. “These people are against me,” she ranted to a coworker. So she decided to take matters into her own hands.—Preorder my new book, Confident Women, at Pilsen Community Books or Binnacle Books or wherever you get your reads!—Here’s my Atlantic article about women who commit mass shootings.—SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Become a Patron.—See heartbreaking photos of young Amy and Seth here....2021-02-1041 min
The Content Experiment Podcast080: How to Use Instagram Imperfectly with Jillian O’KeefeThat perfectly curated Instagram feed is not a business goal, not by a longshot. 2020-12-1447 min
EmpowHERed with Alli Elmunzer52. How to Take Your Instagram to the Next Level with Jillian O'Keefe Jillian O'Keefe is an Instagram strategist and social media manager who helps female entrepreneurs gain visibility by embracing and showing their unique story to grow their tribe on Instagram. As a champion of the #bodypositivity movement, Jillian understands the power of authenticity and how it helps women stand out by presenting an alternative to the picture-perfect, impossible standards of Instagram-shiny posts. She encourages female entrepreneurs to share their true voice and passions to build their business and attract dream clients that engage with and care about their content. Jillian has been featured on Mind Body...2020-01-1333 min
Influencer Entrepreneurs: Marketing Tips to Make You More VisibleHow to Increase Instagram EngagementInstagram engagement is the top of everyone's mind for 2020 and we're giving you the most up to date info out there on how to improve yours.If you listen to me at all, you know that I believe that Instagram is the best platform out there right now for engaging with your target audience. If you need to show an engaged audience to brands for sponsored work, IG is where you can build that engagement. My guest today knows all about engagement on Instagram because she has built a business around teaching it. Ji...2020-01-0619 min
The Shift Show252: Beating the Instagram Algorithm with Jillian O'KeefeJoin us for the 2020 Planning Party to set your goals! In this episode Jillian is giving her tips on how to beat the algorithm on Instagram. She's also sharing her EXACT process to SKYROCKET your engagement and your audience! Join Jillian's Engaged Like a Boss Challenge Follow Jillian on Instagram @jillianfindinghappy Tag me while you're listening on Instagram! @nicoleculver @herefortheshift If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you I would love to hear your biggest takeaway! Take a screenshot of you listening and post it...2019-12-0229 min
The PurrrcastWhisker Wall - 001 - Santé D'or (Los Angeles, CA)
The Purrrcast is the cat podcast for you and your feline friends. Based in Los Angeles, hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris chat with fellow cat enthusiasts about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though. On our first ever Whisker Wall episode, we chat with Santé D'or executive director Christy Keefe about FIVE cats (Maxie, 'Stache, Marsellus, Gallaudet, and Troy) up for adoption at their shelter and how you can possibly take them home. The Purrrcast, talking to cat people because we can't talk to their cats. New episodes every Wednesday! P...2017-06-0520 min
The Purrrcast065 - Christy Keefe - My Patronus
The Purrrcast is the cat podcast for you and your feline friends. Based in Los Angeles, hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris chat with fellow cat enthusiasts about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though. On episode SIXTY-FIVE of The Purrrcast we take a trip to animal rescue Santé D’Or to chat with executive director Christy Keefe. She gives us the inside scoop on home visits, the magical moment when people find their cat, the importance of wet food and feline dental care, and even shares with us stories about her...2016-12-071h 21