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American Theatre OffscriptOffscript: Jaime Castañeda Returns to Texas, and a Chat With The HatOffscript is American Theatre’s flagship podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts (including Spotify and Apple Podcasts). Our first episode of 2026 features an interview with Dallas Theater Center’s recently named new artistic director, Jaime Castañeda, who tells about his background not only in Texas but all across the country (and in London) and about what he in store for Dallas theatregoers. We also chat with Kara Cutruzzula and Colin McDonald, founding co-editors of a new online publication about Off-Broadway theatre, readthehat.com, about how they choose their stories and what…
2026-01-1600 min
Was It Chance?Kara Cutruzzula: The Sliding Doors of CreativityHeather and Alan sit down with writer, lyricist, editor, and creative force Kara Cutruzzula—whose winding, multidimensional career is a masterclass in following curiosity, embracing uncertainty, and letting creative energy lead the way.
Kara shares how a series of “sliding doors” moments shaped her path from journalism to essays, from writing short plays to crafting musicals, and how she learned to stop treating choices as “right or wrong” and instead as opportunities to experiment, evolve, and discover what’s possible.
She opens up about the power of self-belief, the importance of external accountability for big creative pro...
2025-11-181h 06
The UpliftersHow Good Morning America's Catherine McKenzie Is Redefining Leadership in TV NewsJoin us next Thursday, March 13th live in NYC for a day of connection, celebration, and boosting our collective courage to do big, bold things, because goodness knows we are gonna need to be brave this year!Proceeds are going to Emma's Torch (empowering refugees through culinary education + catering our amazing lunch), 826NY (uplifting the voices of diverse young authors), and Lonely Worm Farm (an arts and ecology organization for people of all abilities).Check out the agenda, our amazing lineup of speakers, including past Uplifters Podcast guests Eliza Factor, Gisela Sanders Alcán...
2025-03-0645 min
Another Mother RunnerMany Happy Miles: Running the StageThis episode is for anyone who loves running, musicals, or finding inspiration in unexpected places! Hosts Dimity McDowell and Sarah Wassner Flynn chat with Kara Cutruzzula, writer, editor, and creator of Marathon The Musical, a one-of-a-kind show that blends the worlds of running and performance. Kara shares:
The inspiration behind Marathon and its themes of endurance, hope, and connection;
How running fueled Kara’s creativity, including DIY'ing her own marathon for research;
The enduring process of writing a musical, including how to make it all come to life on stage, and more!
Follow Kara on her website or on Inst...
2025-01-2833 min
Do It TodayA Very Short Pep Talk From Me to YouTrying to move forward but feeling sloggy or stuck? 1. Do something easy.2. Do something nice.3. Do something hard.And repeat until unstuck.Would love to know if you try this out...!
2024-06-2602 minDo It TodayToday with Alyssa Ages: Deadlifts, Bone Broth & More Secrets of GiantsMeet the author of an inspiring new book I devoured in two days...Kara Cutruzzula talks to author and freelance writer Alyssa Ages, whose debut book Secrets of Giants is a deep dive into the science and psychology of why pushing our physical limits is so impactful — and a personal look at her own experience training for strongman competitions. Big moments include 5:30 a.m. workouts, the challenges of telling your own story, how coaches give her necessary external accountability, and why being strong makes you feel you can do anything. Plus, powdered bone broth!Wh...
2023-12-0422 min
The UpliftersNew Episode: Do It (or Don’t) with Kara CutruzzulaAre you struggling to take the first steps toward your dreams or keep them moving forward? Author Kara Cutruzzula and I have become experts at this. But we don’t do it alone, thanks to a superpowered weekly phone call + run that we call VFTR (Virtual Friday Therapy Run). In celebration of Kara’s awesome new book Do It (or Don’t), the third in her bestselling series which includes Do It For Yourself and Do It Today, we wanted to invite you along for a VFTR with us! You’ll hear us challenge and inspire each other, and our hope...
2023-11-3048 minDo It TodayToday with Aransas Savas and Kara Cutruzzula: How to Activate Your DreamsSpecial collaboration episode today with the wonderful Aransas Savas and The Uplifters Podcast! Aransas is a wellbeing and leadership coach, and her podcast highlights inspiring women and mindset techniques to create your biggest life. We talk about our weekly "Virtual Friday Therapy Runs," our creative practices and routines, closing open loops and finding deep work blocks, exercises from Do It (or Don't), avoiding overwork and burnout, and much more.Where to Find Aransas:Subscribe to The Uplifters Podcasthttps://www.theuplifterspodcast.com/Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on...
2023-11-3048 min
The UpliftersDo It (or Don’t) with Kara Cutruzzula: How to Activate Your Dreams (if you want to)Are you struggling to take the first steps towards your dreams or keep them moving forward? Author Kara Cutruzzula and I have become experts at this. But we don’t do it alone, thanks to a superpowered weekly phone call + run that we call VFTR (Virtual Friday Therapy Run). In celebration of Kara’s awesome new book Do It (or Don’t), the third in her bestselling series which includes Do It For Yourself and Do It Today, we wanted to invite you along for a VFTR with us! You’ll hear us challenge and inspire each other, and our hope...
2023-11-3048 minDo It TodayToday with Florencia Iriondo: You Have to Take a Leap of FaithHi friends! This conversation inspired me so much. I have a feeling Florencia's journey and persistence will inspire you, too...Kara Cutruzzula talks to Florencia Iriondo, a writer, performer, and showrunner, about her new one-woman musical South. Big moments include leaving the corporate world to pursue theater full-time, putting up the show, and lessons learned along the way. She shares how her ingenious "alarm strategy" — and watching Tick Tick Boom! — help organize her day. They also dive into the importance of deadlines, and Florencia's big goal of making a living from producing her own work.Buy...
2023-11-0722 min
Get Your Book Seen and SoldFor Writers: The Trick to Keep Writing and Other Fabulous AdviceJust the title of Kara Cutruzzula’s latest book, Do It (Or Don’t) A Boundary Creating Journal, is enough to set you free as a writer. In this podcast episode, author Kara and I talk to each other but really we are talking to you, the writer. * How to give yourself permission to write* How to “make it easy on yourself” to keep writing* How to survive post-publication blues* Finding the time to writePlus, we discuss Kara’s writing and publishing process with all of her books...
2023-10-1235 minDo It TodayToday with Sara Wordsworth: Living a Lifetime by 9 a.m.Kara talks to Sara Wordsworth, a musical storyteller who has created shows for Broadway, television, arenas, cruise ships, and theme parks around the world. Big moments include making time for herself in the early hours of the morning, how to continue being vulnerable in your work, seeing feedback as a gift, and more.More about Sara on her website!Fun mentions in the episode:BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre WorkshopJulia Cameron's book, The Artist's WayDo It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of three motivational journals and...
2023-09-1822 min
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2023-09-1200 minDo It TodayToday with Linda Samuels: Helping You Reset for the New SeasonKara talks to professional organizer and coach Linda Samuels, founder of Oh, So Organized! and author of The Other Side of Organized, who facilitates change in her clients' lives. Big moments include creating a "success check-in" for the summer, advice for clearing a path for the new season, and why a slow start to her day is essential.Follow Linda and find more about her work:WebsiteBlogThe Other Side of Organized book NewsletterInstagram @lindasamuelsFacebookLinkedInDo It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of three motivational journals and a musical theater w...
2023-09-0522 minDo It TodayToday with Kat Jackson: Remembering That We Get to Do ThisKara talks to Kat Jackson, the senior director of Audible Studios, who has worked in the storytelling space for two decades and oversees all production in the U.S. as well as Canada, Latin America and Brazil. She's also an educator, mother of two, and fierce Tough Mudder competitor. Big moments include how she found a career she loves, why "being good enough isn't good enough," how audiobooks encourage accessibility, and the inspiration and gratitude you experience while competing in an eight-hour obstacle course.Find your next favorite book on Audible!The Meaning of Mariah Carey...
2023-08-2119 minDo It TodayToday with Dr. Aegean Chan: Creating Intentional Pockets of TimeKara talks to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aegean Chan, who opened her own practice in Santa Barbara, California, has published in medical journals, and runs one of my favorite Instagram accounts with skincare advice. Big moments include balancing parenting with her career, her social media cutoff time, creating realistic to-do lists, and treating responsibilities like glass balls and plastic balls—and accepting you can't always juggle them all. Visit Aegean's websiteFollow Aegean on Instagram @DrAegeanChan Aegean's practice, California Dermatology GroupDo It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of three motivational journals and a mu...
2023-08-1421 minDo It TodayToday with Michelle Wildgen: Words, Words, Words — and Wine People!Kara talks with author Michelle Wildgen, whose newest book Wine People was published August 1. She's the editor of the food writing anthology Food & Booze, and the former executive editor of the literary journal Tin House. Michelle is also a freelance editor and creative writing teacher and co-runs the Madison Writers' Studio with novelist Susanna Daniel.Big moments include being in a no-reading writers' group, her hot take on prescriptive advice, the magic of a blank-page revision, field trips for Wine People, and why pasta is almost always the answer.More about Michelle:
2023-08-0722 minDo It TodayToday with Erica Rotstein: Producing Theater & How to Tell the Truth without SugarcoatingKara talks to Tony Award-winning producer, manager, and educator Erica Rotstein, who's currently represented on Broadway as a co-producer of Parade and Just For Us. Big moments include embracing radical candor, the idea of emergent strategy and being able to pivot your plans, and why she wants to build all of her work around relationships. More about Erica Rotsteinhttp://ericarotstein.com/Take workshops on producing theater with Erica and her Business of Broadway partners Rachel Sussman, Heather Shields, and Sammy Lopez. (They're wonderful!) https://www.thebusinessofbroadway.com/Shows, bo...
2023-08-0121 minDo It TodayToday with Dorie Clark: Cardio, Playing the Long Game & the Power of RitualsKara talks to Dorie Clark, a keynote speaker, consultant, and author of four books, most recently The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Dorie is also a musical theater lyricist and member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop (where we met!). Big moments include a new fitness routine and myofunctional therapy, the power of four-way wins, how she uses forcing functions to make progress on her...
2023-06-1317 minDo It TodayToday with Samantha Massell: Committing to a Project & Saying 'No' to What Doesn't Serve YouKara talks to actor, singer, and writer Samantha Massell, who is starring as researcher Rosalind Franklin in the world premiere of the new musical Double Helix by Madeline Myers. Big moments include the four-year journey of Double Helix, treating creative projects like they're non-negotiable, her script for saying "no," and how plants and word puzzles create the structure of her day.More about Samantha:Visit her websiteFollow Sam on Instagram @smassellsingsDouble Helix tells the story of the race to discover the structure of DNA in the 1950s and follows the brilliant young researcher, Rosalind Franklin, as...
2023-05-3021 minDo It TodayToday with Julie Bestry: Letting Go of the Stress of Getting Things DoneKara talks to certified professional organizer Julie Bestry, an expert in all aspects of organizing and time management, who writes articles and teaches seminars on how organizing can make your life more functional. Big moments include creating time blocks for your most meaningful work, her 1-2-3 system for moving through the day, and letting go of the stress, shame, and overwhelm of not doing "enough."More about Julie:Visit Julie Bestry's websiteJulie's article on Body Doubling for ProductivityJulie turned the tables and interviewed me!Now Is the Right Time to Declare Bankruptcy on Your Projects
2023-05-1523 minDo It TodayToday with David Koepp: Screenwriting, Noisy Neighbors & Fighting the Enemy of WorkKara talks to screenwriter and author David Koepp, who's written or co-written the screenplays for over 30 films, from Death Becomes Her and Jurassic Park to Mission: Impossible and his latest film Kimi. He's also a director and has written two novels, Cold Storage and Aurora, both of which are being adapted into films. Big moments include reworking a draft, how to respond to notes you may not agree with, and his method for fighting the number one enemy of work.Visit David Koepp's website Read his Script Archive
2023-05-0121 minDo It TodayToday Erin Lowry Is Getting Honest About MoneyKara talks to author, speaker, and personal finance expert Erin Lowry, who helps broke millennials get their financial lives together. Big moments include how to do a deep dive with your money, managing wildly variable income as a creative or self-employed person, and bucketing your accounts to reach your financial goals. More about Erin:Buy Erin Lowry's Broke Millennial booksSubscribe to her SubstackFollow her on Instagram Do It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of three motivational journals and a musical the...
2023-04-2420 minDo It TodayToday Carrie Seim Is Convincing You to Finally Build Your CanoeKara talks to author, TV writer, and journalist Carrie Seim about her day. Big moments include the release of The Flying Flamingo Sisters 2, how she overcame setbacks on her "wild and weird" creative path, why everyone needs lifeguard friends in their corner, her secret to finishing drafts, and how working on a gigantic project is like building a canoe. (Yes, a canoe!)More about Carrie: https://carrieseim.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ckseimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriekseim/ Mentions in the episode:The Flying Flamingo Sisters 2, Carrie's brand-new s...
2022-12-0225 minDo It TodayToday Steve Wallace Is Composing 'Animal Farm: The Musical'Kara talks to composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Wallace about his day. Big moments include working on the arrangements for a new musical adaptation of Animal Farm, how he avoids over-analyzing and gets stuff done, the faith that guides his creative vision, and more.More about Steve: https://stevewallacemusic.com/Twitter: @stevewstudioInstagram: @stevewstudio1 A developmental production of Animal Farm: The Musical — music by Steve Wallace, lyrics by Daniel Abrahamson, book by Sarah Mucek — is running at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center from Nov. 16-20 in New York City. More info...
2022-11-1819 minDo It TodayToday Liz Callaway Is Sharing Her New Sondheim AlbumKara talks to actor and singer Liz Callaway about her day. Big moments include releasing her live Sondheim album, realizing it's never too late to learn something new, creating your own breaks, the joys of starting before you're ready, her favorite reads on creativity, and more.More about Liz Callaway: http://lizcallaway.com/ Twitter: @LizGoesOnInstagram: @LizGoesOnFacebook: LizCallawayOfficialWatch Liz's YouTube channelBuy Liz's new album, To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates SondheimListen to To Steve With Love on Sp...
2022-11-1429 minDo It TodayToday Zack Knoll Is Editing Fiction and Archiving His InboxKara talks to book editor Zack Knoll about his day. Big moments include how he protects his creative editing time, maintaining author relationships, fighting the three o'clock slump, and why he organizes his multi-folder inbox while watching Real Housewives.Follow Zack on Twitter: @zackknoll_Follow Zack on Instagram: @rack__rollMentions in the episode:Do It Today: An Encouragement Journal (which Kara wrote and Zack edited!)Abrams BooksTurning on airplane mode and logging out of Outlook while editingWhy he creates folders for each book project in his inboxBeating back the three o'clock slump...
2022-11-0818 minDo It TodayToday Cody Renard Richard Is Making Many Lists for a Two-Show DayKara talks to Broadway stage manager, producer, and educator Cody Renard Richard about his day. Big moments include navigating a two-show day for Into the Woods, why he brings his full self to work, his "sh*t to get done" list, finding the path he was supposed to walk, and how he winds down after working long hours. More about Cody: https://www.codyrenard.com/ Follow Cody on Instagram: @codyrenardFollow Cody on Twitter: @codyrenardMentions in the episode:Parade at New York City CenterThe Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Pr...
2022-11-0217 minDo It TodayToday Carlotta Brentan Is Narrating Audiobooks Like an Endurance AthleteKara talks to actor, audiobook narrator, and director Carlotta Brentan about her day. Big moments include prep work and book analysis, why she's devoted to 10-minute breaks, co-directing the new play Vatican Falls, and how she uses Airtable to organize her life.More about Carlotta: carlottabrentan.comFollow her on Twitter: @CarlottaBrentanListen to Carlotta's award-winning audiobook narration for New York Times and Audible bestsellers: http://carlottabrentan.com/audiobooksLearn about Fabler, Carlotta's audiobook publishing company for Italian-speaking audiences. Mentions in the episode:GoodreadsAnnotating b...
2022-10-2419 minDo It TodayToday Tim Herrera Is Helping You Deal With Scarcity MindsetKara talks to writer, editor, and freelance guru Tim Herrera about his day. Big moments include encouraging writers and self-employed folks to take time off, overcoming scarcity mindset, and leaving the New York Times to build his own business Freelancing with Tim.Follow Tim on Twitter @TimHerreraSubscribe to Freelancing with Tim on Substack: https://freelancingwithtim.substack.com/Register for Freelancing with Tim workshops on improving your pitches, upping your personal essay game, learning how to build a longform narrative, improving your overall freelance business.Do It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author...
2022-10-1818 min
WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast143: Getting Your Dreams Going, Finding Your People, and Enjoying The Process with Kara CutruzzulaToday's guest is Kara Cutruzzula: a writer and editor, a playwright, a musical theater lyricist, and the author of both DO IT FOR YOURSELF and DO IT TODAY: An Encouragement Journal. Her long-running must-read newsletter Brass Ring Daily, about work and creativity, has been featured in Lifehacker, Inc., TIME, and Vanity Fair — which called it "a life coach in your inbox". Today we talk about: Kara's specific advice for actually "enjoying the process" and "trusting the journey" in your work and life How/why we diminish our own excitement about projects and milestones, and ho...
2022-10-1244 minDo It TodayToday Ann Harada Is Going Back Into the WoodsKara talks to actor and singer Ann Harada about her day. Big moments include one last vacation on Cape Cod, preparing for her Into the Woods return, how she says no to certain gigs, the anniversary of Avenue Q, working with Milky White, and more.Follow AnnInstagram: @iamannharadaTwitter: @annharadaMentions in the episode:Into the Woods on BroadwaySchmigadoon! on Apple TV+Encores! at City CenterAvenue QThe Muny in St. LouisMilky White and Kennedy KanagawaFalsettoland produced by National Asian American Theatre Co. in 1998Cole Thompson singing "Giants in the Sky" (cast...
2022-09-2719 minDo It TodayToday Adam Gwon Is Finding the Hook for His New MusicalKara talks to musical theater composer/lyricist Adam Gwon about his day. Big moments include building the foundation for a sequence song, becoming a morning person while on the road, writing advice he received from Lynn Ahrens, and more.More about Adam: adamgwon.comInstagram: @gwonsterTwitter: @adamgwonMentions in the episode:Adam's lyric writing classes at Primary StagesAdam's class at the Dramatists Guild InstituteWitnesses, the musical produced in CaliforniaDramatists Guild Foundation Fellows program founded by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen FlahertyDo It Today is a...
2022-09-1218 minDo It TodayToday Diane Allen Is Quieting Her Inner Critic and Tapping Into Flow StateKara talks to speaker and flow state expert Diane Allen about her day. Big moments include how to find your own state of flow, vanquishing your inner critic, setting email power hours, tuning out distractions, and more.More about Diane: dianeallen.comContact Diane at diane [at] dianeallen [dot] com for a free 15-minute flow strategy session! Mentions in the episode:Kara's TED Ideas interview with Diane: "The key to productivity is tapping into your flow state. Here’s how"Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Dr. Mihaly Csiksze...
2022-09-0819 minDo It TodayToday Delia Cai Is Introducing Her Debut Novel to the WorldKara talks to Vanity Fair correspondent and Central Places author Delia Cai about her day. Big moments include her first public literary reading, how she wrote her book in two hours a week, and her middle school glory days writing Harry Potter fan fiction.More about Delia Cai: deliacai.com Twitter: @delia_caiInstagram: @deeeliacaiPreorder her book Central PlacesRead Delia's work for Vanity FairSubscribe to Delia's newsletter Deez LinksMentions in the episode:Rax King literary series at N...
2022-09-0618 minDo It TodayToday Laura Belgray Is Being Unapologetically LazyKara talks to writer and email genius Laura Belgray about her day. Big moments include keeping open space on her calendar, her EFAB email method, procrastination, writing habits, her upcoming essay collection, and more.More about Laura: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/ Instagram: @talkingshrimpnyc Laura's mastermind group Shrimp ClubLaura's book Tough Titties is coming out June 13, 2023 from Hachette!Mentions in the episode:Laura's NextAdvisor story 11 Reasons I Wasn't Meant to Have a Business — But Did It AnywayLaura's Money story Here's a Genius Method for Writ...
2022-08-3118 minDo It TodayToday Tyrone L. Robinson Is Hitting His Deadline — No Matter WhatKara talks to actor, writer, director, and composer Tyrone L. Robinson about his day. Big moments include strategies for hitting a major deadline, making theater more inclusive, connecting with people you admire, and the importance of your first draft.More about Tyrone: tyronelrobinson.comMentions in the episode:Soul TrainLetters From May at the 2022 Sound Bites Musical FestivalWordleColored notecards!NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing ProgramDo It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of two motivational journals and a musical theater writer, playwright, and editor.
2022-08-2915 minDo It TodayToday Danielle Friedman Is Immersing Herself in InterviewsKara talks to journalist and Let's Get Physical author Danielle Friedman about her day. Big moments include conducting rapid-fire interviews, discussing how to write pitches that editors want to read, and three types of story scoops she learned about from our former boss.More about Danielle: danielle-friedman.comTwitter: @dfriedmanwritesInstagram: @daniellefriedmanwritesPurchase her book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the WorldMentions in the episode:Danielle's New York Times story about Pilates (published shortly after we recorded t...
2022-08-2415 minDo It TodayToday Jake Kahana Is Doing Deep Work in the CaveKara talks to Caveday cofounder, designer, and entrepreneur Jake Kahana about his day. Big moments include developing a killer morning routine, writing better emails, monotasking, and going into the cave to do your most important work.More about Jake: jakekahana.comSubscribe to Jake's Email Refrigerator, a wonderful monthly publication he sends to help readers think about their lives, relationships, and work more deeply. Resources mentioned:CavedayRecent New York Times article on Caveday's popularityThe five sentences email habitInbox When ReadyFreedom website blockerApple's Focus modesNotionDo It T...
2022-08-2216 minDo It TodayToday Will Arbery Is Revising His TV PilotKara talks to playwright and TV/film writer Will Arbery about his day. Big moments include "gutting" the draft of his TV pilot, learning how to listen in the Succession writers' room, and his ideal creative practice.More about Will: willarbery.comPlays mentioned:Evanston Salt Costs Climbing directed by Danya Taymor, opening this fall with The New GroupCorsicana at Playwrights HorizonsHeroes of the Fourth Turning at Playwrights HorizonsBonus! I highly recommend watching this Zoom seminar with Will from April 2020, which...
2022-08-1717 minDo It TodayToday Katie Horwitch Is Prepping the Manuscript for Her First BookKara talks to writer, speaker, mindset coach, and founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk Katie Horwitch about her day. Big moments include revising the manuscript for her first book, an editing trick we both happen to use, and a method for structuring her week that you'll want to steal. Follow Katie:Website: katiehorwitch.comWANT: WANT: Women Against Negative TalkPodcast: The WANTcastBook: WANT YOUR SELF released in Fall 2023 by Sounds TrueInstagramFacebookTwitter Do It...
2022-08-1517 minDo It TodayWelcome to Do It TodayDo It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of two motivational journals and a musical theater writer, playwright, and editor.Original artwork design by Tyler SpanglerOriginal music composed by Kristoffer BjarkePreorder Do It Today: An Encouragement JournalAmazon: https://amzn.to/3A3PKz1Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3vHt5pJ Purchase Do It For Yourself: A Motivational JournalAmazon: https://amzn.to/3QnvDRN Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3vIYYyg
2022-08-0701 min
Beauty Bores Me#8 Onze favoriete beauty books revealedWelkom bij aflevering 8 van Beauty Bores Me. Voor deze episode doen we iets helemaal anders en babbelen we over onze favoriete beauty books. Daarbij behandelen we beauty zoals we altijd doen: breeeed! Self help, health, body & mind, make-up, skin care… alles kan.
Crystal heeft drie boeken uit haar uitgebreide self-help boekenkast gekozen, en Ine ging voor een mix van beauty industry, geschiedenis en health.
Ik weet niet hoe dat met jullie zit, maar wij zijn avid readers en book-buyers. Vroeger lazen we meer fictie, maar de laatste jaren zijn we absolute non-fictie-fans. Knowledge is power, pe...
2022-07-1842 min
SHALLOW PODCASTWe are putting it out there, this episode is chaosSHOW NOTES
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2022-04-2640 min
Shoshana (Shoshi) Yavneh ShattenkirkWhat are you Waiting for?Music by Shoshana Shattenkirk
Lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula
Sung by Lindsey Brett Carothers
Piano by Shoshana Shattenkirk
Mixed and Mastered by MP Kuo
LYRICS
What are you waiting for,
A space on the runway,
Telling you you're next?
What are you staying for?
Look, the clouds are clear.
What are you waiting for,
A moment or rest or
Some amazing text?
What are you praying for?
Time to fly your fear.
They claim it's easy,
What a lie.
The cavalry's not coming.
Time to get out,
And lift off the ground.
Head full of doubt,
Drown out the sound.
Don't...
2022-02-2803 min
Shoshana (Shoshi) Yavneh ShattenkirkTouched by Fire_Demo_Cutruzzula-ShattenkirkMusic by Shoshana Shattenkirk
Lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula & Shoshana Shattenkirk
Piano & Vocals by Shoshana Shattenkirk
LYRICS
WHEN THE LIGHT IS GONE
AND THE DAYS ARE LONG
AND THE YEAR SLIPS BY
AND YOU DON'T FEEL STRONG.
THEN THE NIGHT RETURNS
AND YOU SCROLL AWAY
AND YOU'RE ASKING WHY
THIS IS THE PRICE YOU PAY.
STOP AND REMEMBER THE PART OF YOU.
THE HIDDEN TRUTH IN THE HEART OF YOU.
THAT BURNS BRIGHT,
RUNS HOT,
GIVES BEYOND WHAT YOU GOT.
BECAUSE YOU'RE TOUCHED BY FIRE.
EMBERS ARE BURNING.
DREAMS ARE RETURNING,
YOU'RE CLIMBING HIGHER.
GO RISE FROM THE ASHES AND BURN...
2022-02-2803 min
Shoshana (Shoshi) Yavneh ShattenkirkSing To The Moon_Demo_Fever DreamsMusic by Shoshana Shattenkirk
Lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula
Sung by Alexis Holland
Piano by Shoshana Shattenkirk
LYRICS
SING TO THE MOON AND THE STARS WILL SHINE
DREAM OF THE NIGHT AND THEN YOU'LL BE FINE.
TAKE WHAT'S ON HIGH AND BLANKET THE SKY AND YOU'LL FIND YOUR WAY
OH SING TO THE MOON AND THE STARS WILL SHINE.
SING TO THE MOON AND THE STARS WILL SHINE.
NINE THOUSAND LIGHTS IN THE WORLD ARE MINE.
WALK THROUGH THE GLOW AND TRUST THAT YOU KNOW THAT YOU'LL CATCH THE RAY.
OH SING TO THE MOON AND THE STARS WILL SHINE.
IF...
2022-02-2803 min
Shoshana (Shoshi) Yavneh ShattenkirkYellow_Demo_Fever DreamsMusic by Shoshana Shattenkirk
Lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula
Sung by Lily Narbonne (Sarah)
Sung by Shoshana Shattenkirk (Ann)
Piano by Shoshana Shattenkirk
Scene Three - “Yellow”
(ALEXANDER’s parents’ home. SARAH, Alexander’s mother, reads his
latest letter and sets it down. On the other side of the stage, Alexander's
wife ANN sits by their son’s crib.)
SARAH
Yellow fever. What a dreadful time this is.
A RISING SUN.
THE FAIR HAIR OF A GIRL
WITH A TWINKLE IN HER EYES.
THE SOUR OF A LEMON,
OR PERHAPS,
A DAFFODIL BEFORE IT DIES.
YELLOW, YELLOW.
IT'S EASIER TO TALK AROUND
THAN...
2022-02-2504 min
Shoshana (Shoshi) Yavneh ShattenkirkGlory Glory Hallelujah_Demo_Fever DreamsMusic by Shoshana Shattenkirk
Lyrical hook by Shoshana Shattenkirk
Lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula
Sung by Cory Jeacoma
LYRICS
“Glory Glory Hallelujah”
Draft 3.0 / July 17, 2021
ALEXANDER
SEARCHING FOR THE WORDS
FOR HEALING
SWALLOWED BY A HOPELESS
FEELING
WHAT'S THE USE OF PRAYER?
YOU'RE SILENT.
THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT?
TO BREAK ME.
THIS IS WHAT YOU GIVE?
FORSAKE ME.
THIS IS WHO YOU MADE.
SO TAKE ME
I LOOK ABOVE
AND FIND A HOLLOW SPACE
YOU STEAL A LIFE
YET SAY I MUST BELIEVE IN GRACE.
(A silhouette of JOHN JR.)
NOTHING LEFT TO DO
BUT GIVE IN
OH
GLORY GLORY HALLELUJAH
GLOR...
2022-02-2504 min
Go Fr(om) Here With Bellemake more, share more, have patience (Kara Cutruzzula)I had reached out to Kara because I had just recently bought her motivational journal that I had seen my friend post on her IG Story. I then realized I should say thank you and instead I took the chance and asked her if I could have her on the podcast. Talking to Kara opened so many dark skies and she was such a wonderful soul to talk to; it almost turned into a therapy session! You guys will love this episode. Like all the others ;)Follow Kara here:Instagram: @karacutWebsite: karacutruzzula...
2021-08-0457 min
The Mountainpreneur PodcastClients and CreativesAfter a long two month absence, Bobby and Nick are back to catch up and discuss a few of the recent struggles both business owners have been dealing with. Enjoy!
Books:
Traction by Gino Wickman
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8549192-traction
Subscriptions:
Brass Ring Daily by Kara Cutruzzula
https://www.karacutruzzula.com/brass-ring-daily
2021-04-2041 min
She SaidCheck-In 3.24.21Today, Katie + Kenz are checking in about something we both love: newsletters! Each day is spent sorting through our inboxes, so why not make it enjoyable? In this episode, you'll find our go-to subscriptions and why they're important to us. Finally, we'll share our recent accomplishments and discuss what we’re reading, watching and listening to.---------Media mentions: The Slate FictionMatters Novel Pairings The Skimm Her first $100k Ann Friedman Weekly Anti-Racism Daily Morning Brew James Clear 1 Million Women Elizabeth Lesser The Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula Seth’s Blog by Seth Godin Word of the Da...
2021-03-241h 21
Management And A Bit MoreDeclutter your to-do listAuthor Kara Cutruzzula says have declutter your overwhelming to do list so that you know what's important and what's not ..there by it will help not only to do what's in the most imp work in the A list but also make like more easy comfortable and happy
2021-03-0404 min
Another Mother RunnerAMR Trains #24: The Link Between Running, Productivity, and CreativityDimity chats with Kara Cutruzzula, the author of Do It For Yourself, a motivational journal and founder of the Brass Ring Daily newsletter, about the intersection of running, productivity, and creativity.The duo discusses:—How to create a habit (hint: start absurdly small);—Why there’s no perfect time for a project—or why to start before you’re ready;—The importance of being a kind protagonist in your own narrative;—And why running helps connect the creative dots.See where you can go with a NordicT...
2021-01-1936 min
Shoshana (Shoshi) Yavneh ShattenkirkOne Plus One_Lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula_Demo_Write Out Loud 2020Tell us about the song and why you wrote it:
"I was thinking about the possibility of hope that we can all have in the back of our minds: Is this the one? What's going to happen next? So often this can play out like a grand story — our lives feel as dramatic as a piece of theater or a film. I wanted to tie those feelings together, and also highlight the different stages of connection and loneliness. Sometimes we're alone, sometimes we're not. But there's always another chance to find a plus one."
-Kara Cutruzzula
"After we found out yo...
2020-02-0102 min