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What's In The BoxFrom Florence and Fred to Tru-Size: Julia Reynolds' Journey to Solve Fashion's Fit ProblemFinding clothes that actually fit is a universal struggle, but it's not your body that's the problem—it's the entire fashion industry. Julia Reynolds, the retail veteran who helped bring Florence and Fred to life at Tesco, has spent her career watching consumers struggle with ill-fitting clothes while retailers battle astronomical return rates and mounting sustainability challenges.After experiencing this frustration firsthand, Reynolds founded Rey House and its tech arm Tru-Size, harnessing the power of generative AI to revolutionize how clothes are designed and sized. The current fashion model expects consumers to fit into standardized clothing, but Re...
2025-11-1822 min
Retail DisruptedWhy Clothes Don't Fit - And How Julia Reynolds is Using AI to Fix FashionWhy do so few clothes actually fit? In this episode of Retail Disrupted, host Natalie Berg sits down with retail powerhouse Julia Reynolds to uncover why sizing has become fashion's most expensive blind spot - and how AI could finally fix it. With more than 35 years in retail, Julia has led some of Britain's best-known brands – she and her team founded the Florence & Fred brand at Tesco, which they then expanded to Central Europe and Asia. She went on to become CEO of figleaves.com, took Blacks Leisure through a sale process as CEO and consumer brand An...
2025-11-1234 min
Pop CultSCARLETT JOHANSSON & RYAN REYNOLDS: The Marriage We All Forgot AboutWelcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesIf there’s one thing celebrities know well…it’s a love triangle. In this episode of The Fame Files, we’re throwing it back to the late 2000s to deep dive into the elusive relationship, marriage and divorce between Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds. Did anyone else have zero idea that they were married? I only know a world with Ryan and Blake, so shoutout Julia for bringing this lore to my attention. We talk about the former love birds' dating histories, their brief marriage and their elusive divorce. And of c...
2025-11-0646 min
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2025-09-2217 minGele PodcastOd volantuA najednou mu bylo lehce přes dvacet, byl na vrcholu a jeho kariéra neměla kam pokračovat. Rozhodl se hledat výzvy v byznysu.
2025-08-0515 min
Extraordinary Life StoriesJulia Bradbury | Extraordinary Life StoriesOn this episode John Reynolds is talking with Julia Bradbury.Julia is a renowned television presenter, journalist, and environmental advocate, best known for her work on popular nature and travel documentaries like Countryfile and Britain's Best Walks.In 2021, Julia faced a personal battle when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following a successful recovery, she has openly shared her journey, writing Walk yourself happy’ highlighting the healing power of nature and the positive impact it can have on our mental and physical health.
2025-07-1736 min
Hey CharHot Air Balloon Crash, CMA Fest Firsts, and stories behind songs with Julia ColeSend us a textCountry Artist Charly Reynolds hosts country singer/songwriter Julia Cole on the Hey Char Podcast taking you through her musical journey from Texas to Nashville. They talk all things new music, CMA Fest Firsts, songwriting and more. Listen for a segment of "This or That" to get to know Julia a little better. You can now watch video of the podcast streaming on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@heycharpodcast Follow Hey Char Podcast on all socials: ffm.bio/heycharpodcastFollow Hey Char on Instagram, TikTok and F...
2025-06-3031 min
Gray AreaELDERS | Episode 2 Travels With Corbett
Art by Mara J. Reynolds
Corbett O’Toole is 72 and lives in a van in the desert. But her life story embodies the strength of empowered disabled people who are agents of change, people who, like Corbett, have made history and continue to do so. “Travels With Corbett” was co-produced and co-reported by Julie Reynolds and Mara J. Reynolds with guest reporting by Brenda Zorn. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
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2025-05-081h 03
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeMusic, Movement & Multicultural Magic: How Julia Horne Built a Business by Accident
That’s the question Julia Horne found herself asking—14 years after turning a nursery sing-along into one of the most joyful, multicultural early years programs in London.
She wasn’t trying to become an entrepreneur. She was a singer, a mum, and a volunteer with a knack for connecting through music. But one forgotten playlist (hello ADHD), a car full of reggae and calypso CDs, and a very enthusiastic group of toddlers later… Juma’s Journeys was born.
Fast-forward over a decade, and Julia’s cr...
2025-05-0545 min
BAD BOY PODBarrister Merkin ft. Justin BaldoniThis week's bad boys include... what? Julia and Zoë BOTH had perfect weeks?! And a Mr. Sue Your Gal if your Gal is Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Justin Baldoni.
2025-02-0656 min
Nonprofit Nation with Julia CampbellData-Driven Nonprofit Success: Build Authority and Boost Impact with Drew ReynoldsDid you know that nonprofits using data to tell their stories are 70% more likely to secure major grants and build donor trust? In this episode, we dive into how your nonprofit can harness the power of data to amplify your message, establish authority, and communicate your impact effectively.My guest, Drew Reynolds, founder of Common Good Data, shares actionable strategies to position your organization as a thought leader, win the confidence of funders, and scale your efforts to drive meaningful change.About Drew: Drew Reynolds is a nationally recognized expert in nonprofit evaluation and storytelling...
2025-01-1536 min
Pitchside with Toby ReynoldsIs the Premier League Title Fight Already Over? | Julia Andersen (S3E6)In this episode, Toby is joined by Julia Andersen, a freelance sports journalist, to discuss the Premier League title fight and whether it is already over.Together they look at Liverpool's brilliance under Arne Slot, Manchester City's fall from the top and whether anyone can catch Liverpool, as well as whether Arsenal and Chelsea are actually involved in the title fight.Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com...
2024-12-0445 min
Radioactive RantGet Jimmy Kimmel A Hanky | Ep. 169On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom mock a late night talk show host for having zero self respect or backbone. Hear the idiots on “The View” pontificate. Some of Trump’s cabinet picks seem iffy. Will Ferrell makes an ass of himself. More Sandy Cortez nonsense. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener pans Julia Roberts), Listener Rant and more. Email: rantpodcast@usa.com
2024-11-2034 min
My Husband Made Me Do ItMr. Malcolm's ListMovie recommendations or comments for us? Text us here!Regency fans, this one is for you! We're watching Mr. Malcolm's List this week! Wealthy and mysterious bachelor, the Hon. Jeremy Malcolm, is in want of a wife. And not just any wife, the perfect wife, who must meet his unrealistic standards. The latest casualty in his search is poor Julia Thistlewaite, who becomes a laughingstock after Malcolm dumps her. She enlists the reluctant help of her cousin, Cassidy, and her childhood friend, Selina, to make Malcolm as miserable as he made her. Unfortunately for Julia, Selina doesn't t...
2024-09-1842 min
Pitchside with Toby ReynoldsEngland vs Slovakia Euro 2024 Review | Max Flanagan, Julia Andersen and Sam Sheppey (S2E8)⚽ Euros Special ⚽In this episode, Toby is joined by the Sports Gazette's Max Flanagan, Julia Andersen and Sam Sheppey to discuss England's dramatic qualification for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.Together they look at Southgate's game management, if there are any positives to take out of the match against Slovakia and how England will cope without Marc Guehi in the next round.There will be a Euros special after each of England’s matches throughout the tournament.Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https...
2024-07-0141 min
Pitchside with Toby ReynoldsScrutinising Southgate's Squad | Jonny Coffey and Julia Andersen (S2E4)On this episode, Toby is joined by Jonny Coffey, the Football Editor at the Sports Gazette and recent winner of Pitch Magazine’s Young Sports Journalist Competition, and Julia Andersen, the Editor at the Sports Gazette, to discuss England's squad for the Euros and their chances in the competition.Through this episode, we look at England's makeshift defence, how Trent Alexander-Arnold might fit best into the team and the major players left out by Southgate, as well as our predictions for the competition.Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/Tw...
2024-06-121h 04
Lead. Learn. Change.What Great Teachers DoShow Notes:00:15 - Teacher Appreciation Day 2024 00:25 - eight encore excerpts from seven guests1:15 - Julia Roland - college student, art student, artist (segment 1 of 2)3:00 - Lana Camiel - pharmacist, herbalist, professor, podcaster4:30 - Mike Shannon - retired U.S. Army officer, current university president6:25 - Joy Robinson - former teacher, staff member with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators7:25 - Megan Golden - world language teacher and author9:00 - John Beede - mountain climber, author, public speaker11:00 - Kristin Hatcher - wr...
2024-05-0215 min
Gray AreaELDERS | Episode 1 Uncle JohnThis is the story of John Spence, a Gros Ventre/Sioux elder who uses equine therapy to heal Native youth. Made in collaboration with The Imprint, Uncle John is part of the multimedia project Healing the Children of Horse Nations and was co-produced by Nancy Marie Spears. See grayareapodcast.com for detailed show notes and links.
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2024-04-0359 min
Gray AreaELDERS | Episode 0 TrailerSeason 3 is on the way!
Here’s the trailer for Gray Area Podcast, Season 3: ELDERS, including a sneak preview of Episode 1, Uncle John.
Premiers April 3, 2024. Uncle John is produced by Julie Reynolds, Nancy Marie Spears and Mara J. Reynolds, published in partnership with The Imprint and Voices of Monterey Bay.
More details, plus all our previous episodes, show notes and newsletter signup are on our website, GrayAreaPodcast.com.
ELDERS | Episode 0 Trailer was first posted on March 22, 2024 at 4:43 pm.©2017 "Voices of Monterey Bay". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If...
2024-03-2303 min
She Wears Work BootsEpisode 35 - Julia Lundvall Julia Rose Lundvall is a Red Seal Brick and Stone Mason working and adventuring through Toronto, Ontario. She started her journey in the trades after many years of struggle, perceiving it as a last chance and only option. Having no prior experience in construction she took the ultimate leap of faith, and after years of hard work, struggle and accomplishment has come out on the other side as a Red Seal Brick and Stone Mason and a prominent businesswoman. Over the years she has developed a true passion for the work and a devotion to help other young people just...
2023-12-2134 minMy Husband Made Me Do ItMy Best Friend's WeddingMovie recommendations or comments for us? Text us here!Our Julia Roberts streak continues with My Best Friend's Wedding. Food critic Julianne comes to an uncomfortable realization when she finds out the man she had a marriage pact with is getting married and is asking her to join the wedding party. Is she in love with Michael? Can she steal him back or is it too late? This movie stars Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett. At the time of our episode's release, this movie was available on Netflix!Email u...
2023-11-2942 minMy Husband Made Me Do ItRunaway BrideMovie recommendations or comments for us? Text us here!Our Julia Roberts streak continues this week with Runaway Bride! This unlikely spiritual successor to Pretty Woman reunites Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Hector Elizondo, Larry Miller, Patrick Richwood (the elevator operator!), Kathleen Marshall and director Gary Marshall.Journalist Ike Graham is a columnist for USA Today. Short on time, he decides to write a scathing piece about a woman in a small town in Maryland who has left men at the altar 7 or 8 times. She's even got another one on the hook! He doesn't bother to c...
2023-11-2252 minMy Husband Made Me Do ItPretty WomanMovie recommendations or comments for us? Text us here!We're kicking off a Julia Roberts... well, not quite month. Series of movies? Yeah, let's go with that. We're starting the Julia Streak (definitely still workshopping) with Pretty Woman, the classic 90s tale about an obscenely wealthy business man falling for a hooker with a heart of gold. Lydea and Chris had never seen this movie before. If you haven't either, definitely check it out and enjoy our recap!Email us at MadeMePodcast@gmail.comFind us on:Facebook: www.facebook.c...
2023-11-1551 min
Everyday LeadersEmily Ellis, Julia Reynolds EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL13Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders media programs, virtual and live event broadcasts, and more. We are excited to bring you...
2023-11-1026 min
The Retail Maverick Show UncutJulia Reynolds pt 2Once recording had finished for the Retail Maverick Show with Julia Reynolds we continued to chat and it was so good that we began recording again. In part two Julia continues to expand on fashion, sustainability and the problem of returns, on which she shares some thoughts on how to reduce the sheer volume which is ending up either incinerated or in landfill. The Retail Maverick Show is a Redline Retail in association with The Industrious production
2023-09-0415 minThe Retail Maverick Show UncutJulia Reynolds pt 1On the Retail Maverick Show we love having guests with strong opinions and on this occasion, Julia Reynolds did not disappoint. From creating F&F at Tesco some years ago, Julia spent time as CEO at Figleaves, Blacks Leisure and Antler before founding Rey House.They are on an amazing journey to shake up the fashion world and provide women with clothes that actually fit them using fabrics which are both comfortable and sustainable.She isn't afraid to call out one or two well-known brands either! The Retail Maverick Show is a Redline Retail i...
2023-09-0416 min
Default to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionStressed Out? How to Reframe the Circumstance and Manage Stress - the Fourth Pillar of Lifestyle MedicineShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Research has shown that chronic stress is associated with various health issues, including cardiovascular problems, weakened immune function, mental health disorders, sleep disturbances, and gastrointestinal issues. By implementing healthy coping mechanisms and prioritizing self-care, individuals can enhance their overall well-being and build resilience in the face of stressors.Tip 1: Create a daily mindfulness practice.3 minute Mindfulness Practice (21:52) Tip 2: Move your body.Tip 3: Prioritize self-care."The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James
2023-07-1031 min
The Horror ReviewEpisode 82 - Deliverance, you'll know it when you hear it...Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1972 SDrama/Thiller film, Deliverance.Directed by: John BoormanStarring: Burt Reynolds, Jon Voigt, Ne Beatty, Ronnie Cox, Herbert Coward, Bill McKinney, and Billy Redden.Our final pick for the month of June was from Ashley's poll! Thank you to everyone who voted, we hope you enjoy your pick. A harrowing adventure film with some true horror aspects.**Trigger Warning** - This week's film includes discusion of sexual assault, please be kind to yourself if this topic effects you in any way.
2023-07-0129 minMy Husband Made Me Do ItTicket to ParadiseMovie recommendations or comments for us? Text us here!This week we are watching the 2022 rom com: Ticket to Paradise, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. David and Georgia divorced years ago, but they still can't stand each other. Can they overcome their differences and work together to stop their daughter from making the biggest mistake of her life? Listen to our thoughts today and check out this movie on Amazon Prime.Email us at MadeMePodcast@gmail.comFind us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/MadeMePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2023-05-3145 min
The Visionary Collective with Lisa Mitchell096 Building a Purpose-Led Business with Julia ReynoldsJulia Reynolds is an extraordinary visionary with a lot of experience and a vast knowledge on how to make women feel self-confident in their looks through well-made, well-fitted, timeless clothing. She was a retailer for 35 years before becoming the founder of Rey House, a women’s clothing brand that creates timeless pieces based on diverse thoughts of real women on what makes them look and feel good. Julia is also the CEO of several other businesses, where she pursues her passion of making mature women seen and heard through their clothing while co-creating with people who share her vision....
2023-04-1737 min
The Visionary Collective with Lisa Mitchell096 Building a Purpose-Led Business with Julia ReynoldsJulia Reynolds is an extraordinary visionary with a lot of experience and a vast knowledge on how to make women feel self-confident in their looks through well-made, well-fitted, timeless clothing. She was a retailer for 35 years before becoming the founder of Rey House, a women’s clothing brand that creates timeless pieces based on diverse thoughts of real women on what makes them look and feel good. Julia is also the CEO of several other businesses, where she pursues her passion of making mature women seen and heard through their clothing while co-creating with people who share her vision....
2023-04-1737 minMy Husband Made Me Do ItNotting HillMovie recommendations or comments for us? Text us here!We are back this week with Notting Hill! We know we made you wait for this episode. Sorry about that! We hope it's everything you dreamed of and more! Notting Hill is a 1999 romantic comedy drama starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. A travel bookstore owner's life is turned upside down when the most famous woman in the world walks into his shop. If you can think of a more rom-commy profession than "travel bookstore owner in London", we'd love to hear it. We wa...
2023-02-2259 min
RedefinersThriving Through Adversity: How WTO’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is Solving Global Problems (Re-release)Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala thrives on challenge. As the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi is responsible for negotiating seemingly impossible deals on global finance, trade, sustainability, and social welfare. We talk with her about her sense of purpose, values, and her firm belief in the power of trade to lift developing countries out of poverty and help them to achieve economic growth and sustainable development. We’ll also discuss another key leadership attribute: courage – in Dr. Ngozi’s case, growing up in war-torn Nigeria, taking on some of the wo...
2023-02-0836 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 10 Full CircleIn our final episode, Gilbert settles into a new home while he continues to work on solutions to violence and injustice. Then, just as he gets comfortable with his new normal, he ends up in a place he thought he’d left for good.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
AFTER LIFE | Episode 10 Full Circle was first posted on January 2, 2023 at 8:09 pm.©2017 "Voices of Monterey Bay". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in you...
2023-01-0343 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 10 Full CircleIn our final episode, Gilbert settles into a new home while he continues to work on solutions to violence and injustice. Then, just as he gets comfortable with his new normal, he ends up in a place he thought he'd left for good.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2023-01-0243 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 9 LockdownIt’s 2020. Just as Gilbert is adjusting to his new world outside prison, that world shuts down. Gilbert goes online during a year of joy and sorrow, until he and Marlena take to the streets to honor Manny. Soon, there’s a new development in the case of the deputy who killed him.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
AFTER LIFE | Episode 9 Lockdown was first posted on December 27, 2022 at 3:37 pm.©2017 "Voices of Monterey Bay". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If yo...
2022-12-2836 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 9 LockdownIt’s 2020. Just as Gilbert is adjusting to his new world outside prison, that world shuts down. Gilbert goes online during a year of joy and sorrow, until he and Marlena take to the streets to honor Manny. Soon, there’s a new development in the case of the deputy who killed him.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2022-12-2736 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 8 A New WorldFree at last, Gilbert has to find his way through a world that’s changed dramatically over the 21 years he’s been in prison. Though he feels joy reuniting with loved ones, he also panics over the littlest things. Yet he sees this new world in ways the rest of us might take for granted.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
AFTER LIFE | Episode 8 A New World was first posted on December 21, 2022 at 1:24 pm.©2017 "Voices of Monterey Bay". Use of this feed is for perso...
2022-12-2143 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 8 A New WorldFree at last, Gilbert has to find his way through a world that's changed dramatically over the 21 years he's been in prison. Though he feels joy reuniting with loved ones, he also panics over the littlest things. Yet he sees this new world in ways the rest of us might take for granted.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2022-12-2143 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 7 Freedom CallsCalifornia lawmakers start paying attention to what neuroscientists are saying about the adolescent brain. Changes in the law now mean Gilbert suddenly has a chance for parole — years before he thought he would.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
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2022-12-1528 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 7 Freedom CallsCalifornia lawmakers start paying attention to what neuroscientists are saying about the adolescent brain. Changes in the law now mean Gilbert suddenly has a chance for parole — years before he thought he would.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2022-12-1528 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 6 Under Color of LawSPECIAL EPISODE – Gilbert grew up in the shadow of the LA County Sheriff’s Department — ever since the day he was taken from home in a deputy’s patrol car at eight years old. This investigation looks at the darker side of that department’s legacy, and digs into a culture of criminality by law enforcement that still haunts the region today.
Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
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2022-12-1029 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 6 Under Color of LawSPECIAL EPISODE - Gilbert grew up in the shadow of the LA County Sheriff's Department — ever since the day he was taken from home in a deputy's patrol car at eight years old. This investigation looks at the darker side of that department's legacy, and digs into a culture of criminality by law enforcement that still haunts the region today.
Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2022-12-1029 min
RedefinersPrivate Investment Guru David Rubenstein Goes Public on How to Be a Successful Leader & InvestorAccording to our guest, The Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman, four-time author, and passionate philanthropist David Rubenstein, there are 13 common traits among the most iconic leaders. In this episode, David delves into these leadership traits, as well as his winding path from blue collar kid to lawyer to political insider to investment icon and bar-setting patriotic philanthropist. He shares his insights about all things investing – risk, reward, crypto, managing through a recession – and how investing your time can be just as valuable as investing your money. He talks about his love of history and what can it teach us on n...
2022-12-0741 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 5 Heart StringsGilbert’s penpal Rebecca flies to California from Texas so they can meet face to face. Even though Gilbert might not come home for years or even decades, a small piece of string in the prison visiting room changes the course of their relationship. But then a phone call to After Life producer Julie Reynolds Martinez shatters Gilbert’s world.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
AFTER LIFE | Episode 5 Heart Strings was first posted on December 5, 2022 at 6:59 am.©2017 "Voices of Monterey Bay". Use of this...
2022-12-0527 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 5 Heart StringsGilbert's penpal Rebecca flies to California from Texas so they can meet face to face. Even though Gilbert might not come home for years or even decades, a small piece of string in the prison visiting room changes the course of their relationship. But then a phone call to After Life producer Julie Reynolds Martinez shatters Gilbert's world.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2022-12-0527 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 4 The PenpalGilbert’s younger brother Manny, who is also in prison, isn’t doing well. He’s deeply involved in prison gang “politics” and has spent years in the SHU — full-time solitary confinement. It’s taking a severe toll on Manny’s mental health. Saddened but knowing how dangerous isolation can be, Gilbert decides to do something about his own loneliness. He puts his name and picture on a prison penpal site, and wonders if anyone will write back.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
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2022-11-3022 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 3 Career ChangeGilbert realizes he has a lot to learn when he meets a man who changes his outlook on the world. As he struggles to stay close to his young daughter in prison visiting rooms, he also discovers he has a gift for working with “at-risk” kids. Soon he and a handful of incarcerated men are starting to change not only themselves but the entire California prison system.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
AFTER LIFE | Episode 3 Career Change was first posted on November 28, 2022 at 7:00 am.©...
2022-11-2823 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 3 Career ChangeGilbert realizes he has a lot to learn when he meets a man who changes his outlook on the world. As he struggles to stay close to his young daughter in prison visiting rooms, he also discovers he has a gift for working with "at-risk" kids. Soon he and a handful of incarcerated men are starting to change not only themselves but the entire California prison system.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2022-11-2823 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 4 The PenpalGilbert's younger brother Manny, who is also in prison, isn't doing well. He's deeply involved in prison gang "politics" and has spent years in the SHU — full-time solitary confinement. It's taking a severe toll on Manny's mental health. Saddened but knowing how dangerous isolation can be, Gilbert decides to do something about his own loneliness. He puts his name and picture on a prison penpal site, and wonders if anyone will write back.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2022-11-2722 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 2 Doing LifeIt’s the late 1990s. Although no one was injured in the shoot-out he took part in, Gilbert is sentenced to 24 years to life in prison under California’s strict gang sentencing laws. While he technically has a shot at parole, almost no one with “life” in their sentence goes home, and he expects to die behind the walls. As he starts his term, Gilbert has to decide if he’ll play along with prison gang “politics” or find a way to stay —somehow, some way — in his 3-year-old daughter’s life.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and...
2022-11-2318 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 2 Doing LifeIt's the late 1990s. Although no one was injured in the shoot-out he took part in, Gilbert is sentenced to 24 years to life in prison under California's strict gang sentencing laws. While he technically has a shot at parole, almost no one with "life" in their sentence goes home, and he expects to die behind the walls. As he starts his term, Gilbert has to decide if he'll play along with prison gang "politics" or find a way to stay —somehow, some way — in his 3-year-old daughter's life.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara J. Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For deta...
2022-11-2218 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 1 The NeighborhoodAFTER LIFE: The untold story of how a group of incarcerated men reshaped rehabilitation in California
Meet Gilbert Bao, who was sentenced to life in prison but found a new life after life. In our first episode, Gilbert takes us through his old neighborhoods as we explore the many factors and reasons why a frightened 8-year old from East Los Angeles grows up to become a man facing a life sentence.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
AFTER LIFE | Episode 1 The Neighborhood was f...
2022-11-2134 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 1 The NeighborhoodMeet Gilbert Bao, who was sentenced to life in prison but found a new life after life. In our first episode, Gilbert takes us through his old neighborhoods as we explore the many factors and reasons why a frightened 8-year old from East Los Angeles grows up to become a man facing a life sentence.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez, Mara Reynolds and Gilbert Bao. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2022-11-2034 min
Gray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 0 TrailerFour years in the making, our 10-part audio documentary launches November 21, 2022. This entire season focuses on the story of Gilbert Bao. While serving a life sentence, Gilbert helped lead a group of incarcerated men who have revolutionized the way we approach rehabilitation in California prisons.
You may remember him from Season One, Episode Five: A Gray Winter’s Tale, where he shared his recipe for making his grandmother’s tamales while still in prison. And his story about it for Voices of Monterey Bay.
Now on the other side of his life sentence—and so much more...
2022-11-1903 minGray AreaAFTER LIFE | Episode 0 TrailerFour years in the making, our 10-part audio documentary launches November 21, 2022. This entire season focuses on the story of Gilbert Bao. While serving a life sentence, Gilbert helped lead a group of incarcerated men who have revolutionized the way we approach rehabilitation in California prisons.
You may remember him from Season One, Episode Five: A Gray Winter’s Tale, where he shared his recipe for making his grandmother’s tamales while still in prison. And his story about it for Voices of Monterey Bay.
Now on the other side of his life sentence—and so much more—Gilbert joins us as...
2022-11-1903 min
RedefinersLesley Stahl: 30 Minutes with a 60 Minutes TV Legend (Re-release)We’re stepping out of the boardroom and into the newsroom with our guest, broadcast journalist legend Lesley Stahl. Now in her 30th year on 60 Minutes, Lesley is renowned for her courage, intelligence, and interviewing prowess. She’ll share her two Redefiner moments—covering Watergate and surviving Covid—that significantly shaped her career, her life, and her priorities. In this episode, we’ll also talk with Lesley on broadcast news topics that have surprising parallels to business topics: how to prepare for and deal with tough conversations, and how Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts make both news and business organizations infinitely...
2022-11-1637 min
RedefinersThriving Through Adversity: How WTO’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is Solving Global ProblemsDr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala thrives on challenge. As the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi is responsible for negotiating seemingly impossible deals on global finance, trade, sustainability, and social welfare. We talk with her about her sense of purpose, values, and her firm belief in the power of trade to lift developing countries out of poverty and help them to achieve economic growth and sustainable development. We’ll also discuss another key leadership attribute: courage – in Dr. Ngozi’s case, growing up in war-torn Nigeria, taking on some of the wo...
2022-10-2637 min
RedefinersFrom Burnout to Performance: Creating a Culture of Resiliency (Re-Release)Description: You wouldn’t think falling down a flight of stairs would be a moment that would redefine a career trajectory, but it did for our guest Annastiina Hintsa. The event forced her to realize that she was officially in a state of burnout and it opened her eyes to the link between wellbeing and sustainable performance. Now, as CEO of Hintsa Performance, Annastiina helps the likes of Formula 1 drivers and Fortune 500 C-Suiters find that holistic sweet spot in order to operate at peak levels and avoid burnout. In this episode of Redefiners, we talk with her about optimizing per...
2022-10-1235 min
The Hauntings of Harlan County, KY, and moreKilled by the Killers: The Victims Speak 1: H. H. HolmesListen as the third victim of America's first serial killer, H. H. Holmes speaks. This chilling account comes from the point of view of Julia Connor. Listen if you dare!!!Support the showFollow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteam
2022-09-1403 minMy Husband Made Me Do ItWhile You Were SleepingMovie recommendations or comments for us? Text us here!We're headed back to the 90s this week with While You Were Sleeping, starring Julia Roberts and Bill Pullman. Lucy, a hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector, falls in love with a passenger she sees every day but has never met. Shenanigans ensue when she saves his life after an attempted mugging and is mistaken for his fiancée. We watched this movie on Disney+.Email us at MadeMePodcast@gmail.comFind us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/MadeMePodcastInstagram: https://w...
2022-08-2456 min
No Longer StrangersEpisode 5: Charlene, the little Cajun SaintSend us a textStory of the 12 year old Servant of God Charlene Richard and the update on her cause for canonization! Interview with Julia Hale, the great niece and good friend of this soon to be saint.
2022-08-1414 min
RedefinersDoubling Down on Double Standards: British Journalist Mary Ann Sieghart on closing The Authority GapGender bias is everywhere, impacting how we view authority and power around the world. In fact, it’s so pervasive—and potentially damaging to organizations—that our guest Mary Ann Sieghart wrote a book about it titled Authority Gap, which explores the critical issue of why women are often taken less seriously than men. This unconscious, double standard behavior affects the C Suite, boardrooms, and conference rooms alike—even the US Supreme Court and UK Parliament. We talk with Mary Ann – journalist, author, non-executive director, and television broadcaster – about why organizations and boards need to change gender bias culture and how to ma...
2022-06-2238 min
All About LiteracyLiteracy Instruction for Secondary Education Teachers with Dr. Julia ReynoldsIn this episode of All About Literacy, Deb and Erica talk with Dr. Julia Reynolds, former assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Allendale Public Schools and current Librarian/Media Specialists at West Ottawa Public Schools about secondary literacy instruction and support.You can access a transcript of this episode here.External links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-reynolds-9a8512a/
2022-05-1623 min
RedefinersPower, Politics and Purpose: Leadership Lessons with Former PM of Australia Julia GillardThere are a lot of parallels between running a country and running a company. Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia, joins us to discuss topics critical to leaders at any level.Such as, how to manage crises and war-game potential ones to be prepared to act quickly when it matters. The power of defeat and how it can help us clarify what we really want. And the urgent need to get more women in leadership positions in both politics and business, which is the topic of Julia’s recent book Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons, co...
2022-04-2738 min
Lead. Learn. Change.Julia Roland - An Artist's Audio Self-PortraitSCAD (3:30) – Savannah College of Art and DesignIntroduction to art via one’s environment (4:30)Art Direction as a career option (5:00)Deciding to be an artist (6:15)A fine arts magnet school experience (6:30)Presenting one’s work at an early age (7:15)Garrison Middle School and Savannah Arts Academy (7:30)Painting? (8:00)Varied interests and art opportunities (8:50)Access to materials as a factor for the pursuit of art (9:30)Why keep learning? (11:00)How is college different from high school? (11:45)Basketball with no hig...
2021-10-2037 min
I Am A ChampionChampion Breakdown: Julia Mancuso - Alpine Ski RacerChamp Bites from Julia: We break down how this Legendary American ski racer became an Olympic Champion and the countries most decorated female Winter Olympian. Why do some athletes thrive at big events ? Why do some choke? How was she preparing her whole childhood.. for when the bright lights shone on her? Stay tuned till the end to hear about the great gift Julia harnesses that YOU also have within you. We could not think of a better guest to share with you their mental strength game. And the process to be able to perform when it matters most. A s...
2021-07-2909 minI Am A ChampionJulia Mancuso - Alpine Ski RacerWe are pumped to share with you Julia Mancuso, April's sister. A legendary American ski racer, an Olympic Champion and the countries most decorated female Winter Olympian. Why do some athletes thrive at big events ? Why do some choke? This is a story of staying prepared so you can pull what you need in tough and stressful times. A story about being yourself. And finding the joy. Stay tuned till the end to hear about the great gift Julia harnesses that YOU also have within you. We could not think of a better guest to share with you...
2021-07-2636 min
Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastSteamy Spotlight with Julia Jarrett*This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Minerva Spencer, OUTRAGEOUS* Summary:Julia Jarrett, author of the recently released Always and Forever, joins Kelly to discuss the best fictional small towns, dogs with human names, and of course, her romance writing career that began as a dare. Grab your copy of Always and Forever before the second book in the Dogwood Cove series, Rumours and Romance, drops in September.Guest:Julia JarrettIG: @juliajarrettauthorJulia's Linktree*Content Warnings* Family abandonment and estrangement, the aftermath of the de...
2021-07-1748 min
Stutter Awareness Stories By Alex ReynoldsJulia HamblenHey guys welcome to another episode of Stutter Awareness Stories. In today's episode I talk to Julia from the great Hoosier state of Indiana. Join us while we discuss stuttering and the challenges and triumph's we all experience with it.
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2021-05-1839 min
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Short Stories! (A Julia's Wheelhouse Episode)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! Today, we discuss one of Julia's "wheelhouse" books: the short story collection. (Everyone has wheelhouse books; the ones that, for whatever reason, they are guaranteed to buy.) We'll be exploring more of our wheelhouse books in future episodes. Do you like short stories? If so, which are your favorites? ALSO, we are excited to announce that we're giving away a three-month membership on Libro.fm and it couldn't possibly be easier to enter. Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxctwfL5kD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link ...
2021-04-201h 01
Reframe Your Life119 | Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder with Julia ZarankinAn unexpected and belated mid-life love affair with birds and nature and finally discovering one’s place in the world – Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder illuminates the joyful experience of a new discovery and the surprising pleasure to be found while standing still on the edge of a lake at six a.m.
When Julia Zarankin saw her first red-winged blackbird at the age of thirty-five, she didn’t expect that it would change her life. Recently divorced and auditioning hobbies during a stressful career transition, she stumbled on birdwatching, initially out of curiosity for the strang...
2020-10-1659 min
The Very Good PodcastThe Spirit of Atlanta Westside. w/ Walter Henegar, Anne Henegar, and Julia Reynolds.Presenting 'The Very Good Podcast' from Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church!
In our first episode, dive into the history of Atlanta Westside with Senior Pastor Walter Henegar, Director of Discipleship Anne Henegar, and guest interviewer (and Westside member) Julia Reynolds.
2019-12-011h 01
Gray AreaS1 Episode 06: Unless death wants to fightIn this episode, we explore how the law intersects with what can be the most intimate and difficult decision a person ever makes — if they get the chance: choosing how to die.
Death is likely the most difficult thing we all face sooner or later. But mourning the death of a loved one can be harder still when they’ve decided to die. And then… there’s coming to terms with the fact that you supported this choice.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
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2019-03-1444 minGray AreaS1 Episode 06: Unless death wants to fightIn this episode, we explore how the law intersects with what can be the most intimate and difficult decision a person ever makes — if they get the chance: choosing how to die.
Death is likely the most difficult thing we all face sooner or later. But mourning the death of a loved one can be harder still when they’ve decided to die. And then… there’s coming to terms with the fact that you supported this choice.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2019-03-1444 min
Gray AreaS1 Episode 05: A Gray Winter’s TaleAs the days reach their shortest and coldest extremes here in the northern hemisphere, humans of every culture find reasons to come together and celebrate holidays, traditions, and community. We reached out to three people who’ve been separated from their communities, whether by their own actions, by force or by happenstance. We asked what they do to reclaim and redefine the spirit of community in the face of imprisonment, disaster, racism or displacement.
Listen as they share their ideas for making your ‘white Christmas’ just a little more gray.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Ma...
2018-12-1730 minGray AreaS1 Episode 05: A Gray Winter’s TaleAs the days reach their shortest and coldest extremes here in the northern hemisphere, humans of every culture find reasons to come together and celebrate holidays, traditions, and community. We reached out to three people who’ve been separated from their communities, whether by their own actions, by force or by happenstance. We asked what they do to reclaim and redefine the spirit of community in the face of imprisonment, disaster, racism or displacement.
Listen as they share their ideas for making your ‘white Christmas’ just a little more gray.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show n...
2018-12-1730 min
Gray AreaS1 Episode 04: LouLou Hammonds started out like lots of kids — playing Little League with neighbors and classmates, getting good grades and attending summer school just because he wanted to.
But by the time he was a teenager, Lou was pursuing a career as a criminal. His goal was to keep up with other young men who had committed multiple homicides.
That’s not the end of Lou’s story, though. Something unexpected happened inside a remote supermax prison’s walls that changed Lou for good.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show not...
2018-07-1151 minGray AreaS1 Episode 04: LouLou Hammonds started out like lots of kids — playing Little League with neighbors and classmates, getting good grades and attending summer school just because he wanted to.
But by the time he was a teenager, Lou was pursuing a career as a criminal. His goal was to keep up with other young men who had committed multiple homicides.
That’s not the end of Lou’s story, though. Something unexpected happened inside a remote supermax prison’s walls that changed Lou for good.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2018-07-1151 min
Gray AreaS1 Episode 03: Reynaldo in Yaqui LandHow can two brothers turn out so utterly different? Born 15 years apart to different fathers, Roy and Reynaldo found very different paths as they grew up. By the time he reached adulthood, Reynaldo decided he’d had enough of his brother’s criminal antics. After Roy died in prison, it took Reynaldo years before he was ready to try to make sense of the life his brother led — in fact, it took a dream.
What we learned on this journey was more than just the shocking truth about Roy — we would uncover a connection to legendary criminals and folk...
2018-02-2159 minGray AreaS1 Episode 03: Reynaldo in Yaqui LandHow can two brothers turn out so utterly different? Born 15 years apart to different fathers, Roy and Reynaldo found very different paths as they grew up. By the time he reached adulthood, Reynaldo decided he’d had enough of his brother’s criminal antics. After Roy died in prison, it took Reynaldo years before he was ready to try to make sense of the life his brother led — in fact, it took a dream.
What we learned on this journey was more than just the shocking truth about Roy — we would uncover a connection to legendary criminals and folk heroes. We'd also...
2018-02-2059 min
Gray AreaS1 Episode 02: CherylHow do you forgive the unforgivable? Cheryl Ward-Kaiser leads us down a path of shocking twists and turns. Her story contains detailed descriptions of violence, so it may not be appropriate for everyone. But by the end, we know you’ll understand why Cheryl’s story inspires us and needs to be heard.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
S1 Episode 02: Cheryl was first posted on December 11, 2017 at 10:30 pm.©2017 "Voices of Monterey Bay". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not readi...
2017-12-1246 minGray AreaS1 Episode 02: CherylHow do you forgive the unforgivable? Cheryl Ward-Kaiser leads us down a path of shocking twists and turns. Her story contains detailed descriptions of violence, so it may not be appropriate for everyone. But by the end, we know you’ll understand why Cheryl’s story inspires us and needs to be heard.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2017-12-1146 min
Gray AreaS1 Episode 01: GaryWhat makes a man decide to switch sides and buck everything he’s always stood for?
Episode One is the surprisingly tender story of an ace prosecutor who goes from putting murderers and child abusers behind bars to — yikes — defending them. With some Gray Area twists and turns along the way, of course.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
S1 Episode 01: Gary was first posted on November 20, 2017 at 9:03 pm.©2017 "Voices of Monterey Bay". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not...
2017-11-2125 minGray AreaS1 Episode 01: GaryWhat makes a man decide to switch sides and buck everything he’s always stood for?
Episode One is the surprisingly tender story of an ace prosecutor who goes from putting murderers and child abusers behind bars to — yikes — defending them. With some Gray Area twists and turns along the way, of course.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2017-11-2025 min
Gray AreaS1 Episode 0: Gray Area TrailerIntroducing Gray Area, A Show About Justice and Redemption
Gray Area tells the stories of people who are dealing with this whole thing we call justice, people who are trying to get beyond labels of right and wrong or good and evil to get to something bigger – redemption.
We make documentaries for your ears.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
S1 Episode 0: Gray Area Trailer was first posted on November 10, 2017 at 6:35 pm.©2017 "Voices of Monterey Bay". Use of this feed is for personal non...
2017-11-1103 minGray AreaS1 Episode 0: Gray Area TrailerIntroducing Gray Area, A Show About Justice and Redemption
Gray Area tells the stories of people who are dealing with this whole thing we call justice, people who are trying to get beyond labels of right and wrong or good and evil to get to something bigger – redemption.
We make documentaries for your ears.
Produced by Julie Reynolds Martinez and Mara Reynolds. For detailed show notes, visit grayarepodcast.com.
2017-11-1003 min
Discover Best Sellers Audiobooks in Mysteries & Thrillers and True CrimeBlood in the Fields Audiobook by Julia ReynoldsListen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Blood in the Fields
Subtitle: Ten Years Inside California's Nuestra Familia Gang
Author: Julia Reynolds
Narrator: Cassandra Campbell
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-24-17
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime
Publisher's Summary:
The city of Salinas, California, is the birthplace of John Steinbeck and the setting for his epic masterpiece East of Eden, but it is also the home of Nuestra Familia, one of the most violent gangs in the United States.
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2017-01-241h 18