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Design Curious | Interior Design Career and Business Podcast168 | 5 Ways to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Design Career With Katie Malik“I just want to design, but why is this so hard?” I get it! You love creating beautiful spaces, choosing finishes, and watching your vision come to life — but when it comes to running your design business, you suddenly feel lost. Pricing, contracts, permits, marketing, and systems aren’t what you signed up for. You became a designer because you love design, not because you wanted to be an entrepreneur.So many interior designers share that same fear and frustration: I love what I do, but I don’t know how t...
2025-12-0828 min
The Couple That Slays TogetherMinisode 002 - Ward D by Freida McFadden (2023)The Couple that Slays Together have returned!We're back with all new episodes, starting with Minisode 002 - Ward D by Freida McFadden (2023)!Katie fills us in on one of the most recent books she had just read. She gives us a run down about the story. Brandon gives his reactions and asks questions about characters and the plot. Katie gives us her grade overall on how she felt about the book.Thank you so much for watching!Want to follow along and review with us? Download our review sheet! Save it...
2025-10-0644 min
Storytelling For BusinessTOOLKIT: Storytelling Takeaways with Katie FlammanWell, that’s it! We have reached the final episode of season 3, it’s time for a toolkit!During season 3 we’ve heard powerful, personal, and practical insights from all my brilliant guests who know how to tell stories that truly connect.Let’s explore their stories together in this rather insightful toolkit, yes, I’ve even created an acronym to help you remember it: S.T.O.R.Y.From self-awareness to storytelling strategy, truth-telling to trust-building, every letter captures a vital piece of the puzzle for building better business relationships through narrative...
2025-08-1241 min
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityPretty Gritty: Collective Empowerment and Positive Peer Pressure with Emma Stoney & Katie GillIn this episode, I chat with Emma Stoney and Katie Gill — athletes, coaches, and the driving force behind Pretty Gritty, a Yorkshire-based community for female triathletes. We explore how they created a supportive space for women in sport, the unique challenges facing female athletes, and how they balance family, coaching, and business.
We discuss:
How an ankle injury sparked new reflections on risk, adventure, and storytelling
Why many women feel conflicted about long-distance triathlon training
The surprising power of community, confidence, and showing up
How Pretty Gritty grew from a local swim session to a thriving co...
2025-07-231h 05
Storytelling For BusinessENERGY: Live your Why with Lisa WardCan a coal mine save the planet and local communities?Well, my guest Lisa Ward, a trailblazing changemaker, political strategist, and Co-Owner & President of H2O Energy USA definitely thinks so.Based in Alabama, Lisa has seen the hardships caused by a changing political and environmental world on the people around her. The solution she believes in, and champions with everything she has, is to turn abandoned coal mines into renewable energy storage facilities - and breathe life back into forgotten rural communities.Lisa is the epitome of living your why, something we...
2025-07-2248 min
ACT LIKE A MOTHERHilary Ward Knows Who She Actually IsActor, producer, coach, union organizer and mom to a 13-year old boy, Hilary Ward shares with Katie and Melanie her beautiful perspective on life and work. She speaks about acknowledging the “almosts” and the failures as an actor and not just the wins, how her career doesn’t define her worth, and how theatre can be relevant to the community it takes place in. Hilary explains why Primary Trust is the play of the moment and how she negotiated with her family to leave town not once but twice to perform in it.Hilary has built a thriving...
2025-05-2754 min
(Re)Education of Schools PodcastTop Educational Research of 2024 with Josh WardJoin Katie and Justin as they welcome their teammate Josh Ward back into the conversation! In this episode, they will do what is now becoming their traditional look at Edutopia’s 10 Most Significant Studies of the year. So, join in as Katie, Justin, and Josh talk about everything from English language learners to Artificial Intelligence! If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform! It will help get the word out to other educators and parents, and keep the conversation going!Article Link Our Websi...
2025-01-2043 min
Design Curious | Interior Design Career and Business Podcast108\\ How to Grow Your Design Business While Staying True to Your “Why” With Katie Decker-EricksonAre you struggling to scale your interior design business while balancing family life? Or perhaps you're considering adding commercial projects to your list of services.
In this episode, Katie Decker, a successful commercial color consultant and business coach, shares her inspiring journey and practical strategies to help you achieve sustainable growth.
Katie's path to success was anything but linear. From starting in communications to flipping houses and discovering her passion for color consulting, she navigated various challenges before finding her niche in the commercial design industry. Her story demonstrates that with the right mindset and...
2024-09-3034 min
Attitude Of AltitudeHow Positive Reinforcement Transforms Kids: Insights from Katie WardIn this powerful episode, Katie Ward shares her deeply personal journey growing up in a divorced family, dealing with a complex relationship with her father, and how it shaped her perspective on life. Katie reflects on the struggles of abandonment, codependency, and the pursuit of her father’s approval, while also sharing how sports and teamwork gave her important life skills.Join us as we explore love, vulnerability, and the beautiful growth that can emerge from our most challenging experiences.Katie Ward's Childhood and Family Dynamics (00:02 - 04:51): Katie grew up in a divorced fa...
2024-09-1252 min(Re)Education of Schools PodcastWord on the Street - Interview with Josh WardJoin Katie and Justin as they have the tables turned on them in this special episode! Josh Ward will be interviewing Katie and Justin to find out a little bit more about who they are! So, grab your popcorn and join in the conversation as Josh gets Katie and Justin talking about all the things! If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform! It will help get the word out to other educators and parents, and keep the conversation going! As always, Katie and Justin would love to hear your questions and comme...
2024-06-1049 min
The Everything ECE Podcast#141: Navigating Risk and Challenge in Child Care with Katie-Lynn Parkinson of ECCDC
In this episode, Carla Ward is joined by Katie-Lynn Parkinson of ECCDC to dive into the crucial topic of risk and challenge in early learning programs. Together, they explore why educators should lean into potential risks rather than shy away from them.
Katie-Lynn breaks down the distinction between risk and challenge versus hazards or dangers, offering clarity on how embracing the former fosters growth and development in young learners. Through engaging conversation, they discuss the importance of risk and challenge in early childhood education and where some of our fears surrounding them stem from.
2024-05-1733 min(Re)Education of Schools PodcastThe Gang's Together Again: Current Research of 2023 with Josh WardJoin Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023 as identified by edutopia. And, they have their behind-the-scenes partner with them, Josh Ward! Artificial Intelligence, using picture books to teach math concepts, the rise in adolescent depression, our ability to collectively learn as a group, and more will all be discussed during this 2023 wrap-up episode. Invite a friend and join in the conversation with Katie, Justin, and Josh! If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform! It will help get the word out to oth...
2024-04-2935 min
The Path to WholenessReceiving Spiritual Direction (w/guest Katie Wedding)Episode Title: Receiving Spiritual Direction w/guest Katie Wedding
Episode Number: 3
Release Date: February 6, 2024
Duration: 29 minutes 41 seconds
Episode Summary:In this episode, I sit down with Medium and Spiritual Companion, Katie Wedding, to explore the experience of receiving Spiritual Direction. It is the tradition of Spiritual Direction to maintain the confidentiality within the Director/Directee relationship. However, as a professional Spiritual Companion herself, Katie has a unique perspective on her experience receiving Spiritual Direction. She and I invite a peer-to-peer discussion on the life-changing practice of Spiritual Direction.
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2024-02-0729 min
Great Day in SalesKatie Ward: Tech Sales Journey, Nurturing Women Leaders, and the RAP Framework for SuccessSummaryIn this podcast episode, Katie Ward shares her journey in tech sales and her role in building up the next generation of women leaders. She emphasizes the importance of physical health in sales and how it contributes to overall performance. Katie also discusses the unique challenges women face in the workplace and how she helps them overcome imposter syndrome. She introduces the RAP framework for sales, which stands for Reflect, Assess, and Plan, and explains how it helps her stay organized and focused. Additionally, she shares insights from Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality and the...
2024-01-1326 min
Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, RebuildHow to Create Real Connection in a Digital World with Stephanie WardSend a textEver feel lost in the digital age, craving for real, authentic connections? This episode promises to guide you back to the essence of human interaction, even in our screen-addicted culture. Joined by Business and Marketing Mentor Stephanie Ward, we delve into the essentials of forging genuine relationships in our increasingly digitized world. We begin by exploring the power of gratitude, appreciation, and the art of listening. Stephanie shares how the simple act of showing care and attention can reignite authentic connections that seem to have been lost in the sea of digital...
2023-11-0827 min
Ologies with Alie WardCosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 2 Encore with Katie MackDr. Mack returns with a new introduction and updates on… listener questions! The universe, dimensions, asteroid bags and cosmic vertigo with the amazing Astro Katie, AKA Dr. Katie Mack. Part 1 was a primer on all things cosmological, from particle physics to black holes, so listen to that first then hop to this episode to get all your questions answered.Visit Dr. Mack’s website and follow her on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTokBuy Dr. Mack's new book: The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)More episode sources & linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) epis...
2023-09-1238 min
ologies with alie wardCosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 2 Encore with Katie MackDr. Mack returns with a new introduction and updates on… listener questions! The universe, dimensions, asteroid bags and cosmic vertigo with the amazing Astro Katie, AKA Dr. Katie Mack. Part 1 was a primer on all things cosmological, from particle physics to black holes, so listen to that first then hop to this episode to get all your questions answered.Visit Dr. Mack’s website and follow her on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTokBuy Dr. Mack's new book: The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)More episode sources & linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as l...
2023-09-1240 minOlogies with Alie WardCosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 1 Encore with Katie MackStars. Black holes. THE GAWDANG UNIVERSE. Astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr. Katie Mack (@astrokatie) re-introduces us to this 2017 episode along with some bonus updates on astrophysics, her career, and the book she’s published since we last heard from her. Katie also tells us her most embarrassing moments as a cosmologist, debunks some physicist myths and gives us the nuts + bolts of everything form particle physics to gravitational waves and existential mysteries. Walk away with cocktail party comprehension of everything from the itty-bitty quarks that make you to the neutron stars banging together across the cosmos. More than anything, get pe...
2023-09-051h 33ologies with alie wardCosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 1 Encore with Katie MackStars. Black holes. THE GAWDANG UNIVERSE. Astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr. Katie Mack (@astrokatie) re-introduces us to this 2017 episode along with some bonus updates on astrophysics, her career, and the book she’s published since we last heard from her. Katie also tells us her most embarrassing moments as a cosmologist, debunks some physicist myths and gives us the nuts + bolts of everything form particle physics to gravitational waves and existential mysteries. Walk away with cocktail party comprehension of everything from the itty-bitty quarks that make you to the neutron stars banging together across the cosmos. More than anything, get perspective ab...
2023-09-051h 33
Farm Talk with Paul WardDr. Katie Nenneker from Nenn EquineHorses, cows, goats, and pigs oh my! In this episode, Paul meets with Dr. Katie Nenneker, COO and co-founder of Nenn Equine to discuss what it’s like being a large animal mobile veterinarian in Southern California. Based out of Santa Rosa Valley near Camarillo, Dr. Nenn and her husband Greg Marx founded the practice in 2020 with the goal to service all animals in the surrounding communities in need of mobile veterinary care. Just three short years later, Nenn Equine is the primary vet source for large animals from Long Beach to Mojave.
Discover how Dr. Nenn tr...
2023-08-0232 min
The Ward FamilyKatie, welcome to the ward family!We sit down with Katie and learn about picking her husband over a Greek god, making a hard transition to becoming a mom, and now entering the next chapter of her life with lots of possibilities in store.
2023-01-2827 min
Real WomenKatie Rishover | Working in a Man’s World, Online Fitness trainer, Building a body for beauty or brawnWith Dawn and Tracy, this week is Katie Rishover of Fabulous Fitness Fanatic and personal trainer of 13 years, Katie Rishover certainly knows what it's like to work in a man's world. Specialising in weight loss, strength and conditioning, Katie also runs a Muay Thai gym with partner Christian Knowles as well as promoting Muay Thai fight nights with Roar Fighting Championship. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ladies, you have just as much right as the beefcakes to go into the weights area and pick up your 4kg dumbbells and don’t let anyone make you feel like it’...
2023-01-0448 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHoliday Food Stress Stuff: Coping Tips from @diaryofanhonestmom Libby Ward#292: As if food stuff and feeding families wasn’t stressful enough, tack the holidays on and in some families, it’s a recipe for disaster. My guest Libby Ward from @diaryofanhonestmom is here to help us with some coping tips when you hear things like, “I spoon-fed you and you turned out fine…” and other greatest hits from people who don’t fully understand or respect your parenting decisions. In this episode Libby shares her own struggles with baby-led weaning and infant feeding and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community that can help brea...
2022-12-2238 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Rose Queen: The heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author by Katie FlynnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/528562 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Rose Queen: The heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author Author: Katie Flynn Narrator: Anne Dover Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 51 minutes Release date: January 6, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. THE NEW SPRINGTIME ROMANCE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN It's 1938, and Cadi is chosen to be Rose Queen in the annual Rose Fete. She is thrilled to be treated like royalty for the day. But deep down she is desperate to leave the Welsh mining community...
2022-01-0605 min
The Twilight/Arbys PlaycastEpisode 77 - SLP Talk w/Special Guest: Katie PilipauskasSpecial Guest – Katie Pilipauskas
When did you feel that Pat fell in love with Tiffany? Tiffany and Pat?
- Did either of them fall out of love with the other while theyDo were working on it?
Let’s talk about the myth of Nikki?
Theory does Pat leave the institution
Life is Soup and what is your favorite Cheese?
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2021-12-101h 01
Simplifying Mom Life | Christian Homeschool Mom, Overwhelmed Motherhood, Calm Routines & Faith-Based ParentingSecrets to Healing After Trauma with Caitlin WardIn this episode our hosts, Steve and Katie Keene dive deep into discussions with Caitlin Ward, about the secrets to overcoming a life trauma, and regaining your joy.To connect with Caitlin, you can find her at her podcast page Amateur Intellectuals, on Facebook.Amateur Intellectuals Podcast Enjoy the show:Receive a free SECRET to increased overnight success at:podcast.familysuccesssecrets.comFor a little-known Health Secret:Live longer, Feel Better Be sure to find Katie and Steve on social me...
2021-12-0141 min
The Moral Hangover67. Shine Talent Group: Jess Hunichen & Emily Ward On How to Influence, Build Your Social Brand, and Inspire Others Through ContentOn this week’s episode, Katie & Vic discuss the dreaded wedding season and go through the dos and don’t of finding a plus one and what to do if you’re asked to go to a wedding, when you would rather do anything but that. Then (16:57), we are joined by Jess Hunichen & Emily Ward, the founders of the influencer and PR agency, Shine Talent Group. We start from the beginning, when Jess moved from Australia to Canada, and met her now business partner, Emily, at an infamous Christmas Party. This infamous Christmas part led them to creating their empire...
2021-11-1559 min
Speak Up St. LouisEpisode 56: Katie Finch (AmeriCorps)Katie Finch is the Director of AmeriCorps at Mission St. Louis, and oversees 150 AmeriCorps service members across 30 nonprofits in our region. As a result, Katie has her finger on the pulse of the St. Louis nonprofit ecosystem.In this episode, Katie joins us to discuss the AmeriCorps program: it's purpose, history, and impact on the St. Louis region. She also tells the story of her journey into service, and shares her optimistic view towards St. Louis, and our ability to solve the problems we face in our community.Katie is a passionate and dedicated servant...
2021-11-141h 06
Soulfulvalley PodcastThe positive impact of music on your mental health with Musician and Producer Toki WardToki Ward is a guitarist, song writer and producer based in Corby, Northamptonshire. They have studied at BIMM London, taught guitar for several years, worked with artists nationally and internationally as well as winning several awards for their work in the industry. Most recently they are still teaching guitar, the lead guitarist for comedy rock band 'Onion Mash' and working on their own solo material. https://www,instagram.com/tokifettguitar https://youtube.com/user/cyandog101 Connect with Katie at https://www.soulfulvalley.com Join Katie's mailing list here to be the f...
2021-09-071h 05
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaWhite Christmas by Katie FlynnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/520665 to listen full audiobooks. Title: White Christmas Author: Katie Flynn Narrator: Anne Dover Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 51 minutes Release date: August 19, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. THE BRAND NEW FESTIVE NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN United by diversity, divided by war . . . December, 1938 Rozalin Sachs has grown up in the vibrant city of Frankfurt. But with the Nazi Revolution gaining power, her family is forced to flee Germany. When a tragic accident separates Roz from her parents, she finds herself...
2021-08-1905 min
Have Hope; Will Travel{41} Cystic Fibrosis and the Pandemic [Anna Ward]On March 17, 2020, the world shut down and Anna Ward had to make the difficult decision to prioritize her health (her life) over her job and even over her extended family. Anna was born with a progressive genetic disorder called Cystic Fibrosis. CF is one of the highest risk conditions for serious illness from ... Read More about {41} Cystic Fibrosis and the Pandemic [Anna Ward]
2021-05-1000 minHave Hope; Will Travel{41} Cystic Fibrosis and the Pandemic [Anna Ward]On March 17, 2020, the world shut down and Anna Ward had to make the difficult decision to prioritize her health (her life) over her job and even over her extended family. Anna was born with a progressive genetic disorder called Cystic Fibrosis. CF is one of the highest risk conditions for serious illness from ... Read More about {41} Cystic Fibrosis and the Pandemic [Anna Ward]
2021-05-1000 min
A Certain AgeIf Your Life Were a Movie, What's Your Ending? Asks Screenwriter Barbara Ward ThallIf your life were a movie, what ending would you write? Emerging screenwriter Barbara Ward Thall hit her late-fifties and decided she wanted a wildly different ending for her third act, after decades in senior ad and marketing roles at buzzy companies like Amazon's Audible. Now at 60, she writes highly personal, female-led stories that won her a coveted spot in a writer's program for women over 40, backed by heavy-hitters like Oprah. Barbara shares ideas for applying screenwriting's “three-act formula” to create your own cinematic third-act.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:
2020-11-1640 min
Breakthrough With Brit9 - Confidence in Your Own Skin – Katie Ward InterviewListen to advice how we can be comfortable in the skin that we are in by Registered Dietician & Beauty Consultant, Katie Ward. Learn what true beauty is all about while gaining new insights and healthy tips for products to use that will make you feel & look your best! You're tuning in to Breakthrough With Brit!
2020-09-0714 min
The Purposed Platform032: Shelbe Ward: Single foster momma who started fostering at just 22 years oldIn this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Shelbe Ward. Shelbe is a single foster mom who is also a full time teacher. If you have ever considered foster care, but think it's not doable because you're single, then this is the episode for you! Shelbe has had 23 placements since her foster care journey began. When she started fostering kiddos, she was fresh out of college and just 22 years old. She tells some very vivid and graphic details of the reality of some of these kids' lives, as well as her perspective and heart through all...
2020-06-2357 min
Fifteen In QuarantineEpisode 23: Great Recipes To Make While In Quarantine (With Katie Koslow)In episode 23 of Fifteen In Quarantine, Charlotte is joined by her friend Katie to discuss great recipes you can make while in quarantine.
2020-04-2613 min
Anything for Love | Katie GrimesThere's No Good or Bad only...with Gina WardKatie Grimes is joined by Gina Ward, Founder of Grit & Heart Yoga Studio and Shift2Lead, a yoga teacher coaching business talking about how to stay connected to ourselves and others through our feelings. A powerful conversation about the beauty behind sharing vulnerably without oversharing with the reminder that the quieter we become, the more we hear. More about Gina here: https://www.heartandgritpoweryoga.com/ and https://www.shift2lead.com/ More about Katie: Instagram: @kg.katiegrimes and www.katiegrimes My Guide for Letting Love In
2020-03-0348 minAnything for Love | Katie GrimesThere's No Good or Bad only...with Gina WardKatie Grimes is joined by Gina Ward, Founder of Grit & Heart Yoga Studio and Shift2Lead, a yoga teacher coaching business talking about how to stay connected to ourselves and others through our feelings. A powerful conversation about the beauty behind sharing vulnerably without oversharing with the reminder that the quieter we become, the more we hear. More about Gina here: https://www.heartandgritpoweryoga.com/ and https://www.shift2lead.com/ More about Katie: Instagram: @kg.katiegrimes and www.katiegrimes My Guide for Letting Love In
2020-03-0348 min
Mom, Get Your SH*T TogetherQuestionable Dermatologists, Blonde Stuff, and Fast Track to Dragtown with Katie WardKatie Ward (@KatieFWard) talks about her fave products, her badass platinum blonde-ness, and bourgie kid activities! Amy also talks about her dog pooping on the floor right as Katie got there, because she clearly knows how to make her guests feel comfortable!
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2019-02-281h 33
The Enthusiasm EnthusiastReal American, Parenting, and Allyship: With Julie Lythcott-HaimsJulie Lythcott-Haimsis a lot of things. She's a daughter. She's a mother. She's the former Dean of Freshman at Stanford University and a Ted Talk speaker. She holds several degrees including a Law Degree from Harvard. The identity that didn't come as easy to her was that of black woman. In her memoir, Real American, Julie gives us her evolution of how growing up in a mixed race household and in many all white settings meant learning about and loving herself as a black woman would take some time. In How To Raise An Adult, Julie turned her Stanford ex...
2018-10-3100 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastAin't No Party Like A Voting Party: With Angie Jean-MarieThe people at Vote Togetherhave spent the past couple of years studying ways to increase voter turnout. One way they've found to get people to the polls is to change the culture around voting. By making the experience more communal and celebratory, they're finding voter engagement improves. I spoke with Vote Together's Director Angie Jean-Mariewho shared with me why this cause became so important to her.
When more of us vote, we get closer to the democracy upon which America was founded. Vote Together is non-partisan and non-profit. They'll help you find voting celebrations in your community or...
2018-10-1600 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastBritney Spears, Feminist Contradiction: With Jen ZaborowskiSome people are performers, and some people are cultural touchstones. Britney Spears has gone beyond singer/dancer/actor/talent judge to permanent icon status. I've had a long love affair with Britney, so I was thrilled to find the podcast We Need To Talk About Britney. Actor and writer, Jen Zaborowski hosts the show, and talks not only about Britney's work, but also how Britney's life in the public eye mirrors so much of our culture at large.
Thanks to listener Mike for sharing his bit of enthusiasm for this episode. We want to hear from you! S...
2018-10-0200 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastRacism, Sexism, and Jar Jar Binks: With Ahmed BestOn this episode, Ahmed Best and I continue our discussion about Star Wars. We talk about how the backlash Ahmed experienced is both similar and different to what Loan Tran(originally known to audiences as Kelly Marie Tran) experienced with The Last Jedi. We also talk about how excited we are for Andrew Gillum's campaignfor Governor in Florida and how we believe displaced Puerto Ricans might save us all. We love our Puerto Rican sisters and brothers!
We get enthusiasm from Kristi Lee of Canadian True Crime Podcast. Please send voice memos or emails about the things you...
2018-09-1800 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastRacism, Sexism, and Jar Jar Binks: With Ahmed BestTrigger Warning: Suicide
In July, my friend Ahmed Best revealed that in his darkest days he contemplated taking his own life. The pendulum of his career has been nothing short of extraordinary. He got his big break performing in the cast of Stomp The Musical which led to an offer to play a first-of-its-kind character in the Star Wars prequels. His character, Jar Jar Binks, would lead the way for the development of motion capture technology in film, but he would also become the punching bag for everything fans didn't love about the movies. Ahmed was in t...
2018-09-0400 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastRise Up For Roe: With Lauren Duca, Cecile Richards, Alyssa Milano, Jess McIntosh, Meagan Hatcher-Mays, and Jess Morales RockettoWhen Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement, my heart dropped, and I wasn't alone. Millions of women who have marched, organized, and donated saw their civil rights being swept away from our current administration by the recommendation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Women's health is not the only issue in grave danger if Kavanaugh gets the seat. Immigration, LGTBQ rights, and almost every facet of American life will be affected. We're being told Kavanaugh is a foregone conclusion. What you will hear in this show is that IT IS NOT. But we need your help. Please listen to...
2018-08-2200 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastHow To Travel For Next To Nothing: With Nina ManniOne of my favorite things is to see is when a friend keys into their passion. This has been the case with my friend and repeat guest, Nina Manni. She left her comedy career behind when she realized it wasn't making her happy. What DID make her happy was traveling all over the world for CHEAP, but doing it well. Once she figured out how to do it, she wanted to help others do it too. She's got some great tips for everyone!
Here are some of the links to the other things we discuss:
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2018-08-0800 min
The Dear Mattie ShowDMS 135: Katie Ward from The Enthusiasm EnthusiastHost Katie Ward is an actor, writer, and mom. However, she's also feminist who values intersectionality and is easily excitable. On The Enthusiasm Enthusiast, Katie talks with the feminists influencing our politics, media, science, and culture. At the heart of every interview is the essential question, "What are you really enthusiastic about right now?" Subscribe to Katie's show on Apple Podcasts And listen to my guest appearance on HER SHOW HERE SUGARS! FOLLOW KATIE ON INSTA, and TWITTER. And here's the link to the Nicole Holland show that I talked about in the...
2018-07-251h 15The Enthusiasm EnthusiastTherapy Is For Everyone: With Matt MarrIf you have ever felt like therapy was not for you, this episode is for you. I wanted to open up a little about my experience with therapy, and eliminate some of the stigma around it. It was the perfect time to give you a talk with Matt Marr. Matt is a therapist, an actor, and hosts The Dear Mattie Show.
We met after he killed the competition at the Podcast Movement. Within moments, we became fast friends. He's Southern, gay, and loves Wonder Woman. This is my trifecta! I hope you'll check out his work! And if...
2018-07-2400 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastSmaller Elections, Huge Impact: With Anna EskamaniDo you know who holds office for your district in the House of Representatives for your State? If you don't, you're not alone. With the country so hyper focused on national politics, it might seem tedious to focus on local government. However, no one is having a greater impact on your daily life than your locally elected officials. Not to mention, as we are all connected, we also need to know what's happening in cities and towns across the country. This is why I wanted to talk with Anna Eskamani. She's running for the 47th District State House seat in...
2018-07-1000 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastEscapism, Ibiza, and Housewives: With Lauryn KahnRaise your hand if you need a mental health break. I know I do. If this is you too, I highly recommend checking out the Netflix film, Ibiza. It stars Gillian Jacobs (Community), Vanessa Bayer (SNL), Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens), and Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones). I loved the movie so much, I asked screenwriter Lauryn Kahnto talk with me about her career, her fave rom coms, and why you can be a feminist andlove the Real Housewives. She also shared with me her feelings on how weed an empathy go hand in hand. If you want to check out...
2018-06-2600 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastAuthenticity As The Key To Success: With Jamie Grayson aka The Baby Guy NYCIt's Pride Month! I want to wish all of my LGTBQ+ listeners a joyful Pride!
As part of the celebration, I wanted to talk with some of queer people in my life. On this episode, you'll hear from my dear friend and social media tycoon, Jamie Grayson aka The Baby Guy NYC.
You may know Jamiefrom the Martha Stewart Show, The Today Show, and as New York Magazine's "Best Baby Gear Expert." Not only is he a childless gay man leading conversations about breastfeeding and baby wearing, but he's also built a rabid and devoted social...
2018-06-1200 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastAthletes As Activists: With Liz Loza, Celeste Bell, Scout Bassett, and Dr. Jen WelterOne of my favorite parts of the United State Of Women Summitwas attending the Athletes As Activists panel. It was organized by Dr. Kimberly Clay who created Play Like A Girl. It's a wonderful organization that supports girls in both sports and STEM. Dr. Clay and I quickly bonded over our love for Mississippi since she's from Batesville, and I went to Ole Miss a few miles down the road. The panel was informative, heartwarming, and filled me with determination to keep sports as a part of my daughter's life where I had let them go in my own. Liz...
2018-05-3100 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastMore Intuitive Eating: With Jessi Haggerty and Elyse ReschI was introduced to Intuitive Eating through listening to The BodyLove Project with Jessi Haggerty. It's been a formative influence on me, as it has been for so many others who listen to her show. I was honored when Jessi agreed to talk with me about her experience as a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Personal Trainer, and Health At Every Size practitioner. Jessi not only helps her clients understand and love their bodies, but she teaches personal trainershow to motivate their clients without focusing on weight, shame, and judgement. I think you'll love hearing from her as m...
2018-05-1500 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastIntuitive Eating: With Elyse ReschSome women are earth shakers, and on this show, I'm grateful to speak with lots of them. In this case, there was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake while I was interviewing registered dietician and author, Elyse Resch. I think it was a sign! The earth shattering news that we're sharing with you is that it's time to stop feeling guilty about what you eat. It's time to exercise because you love your body, not because you hate it. About a year ago, I started listening to We Are Still Hungryand The BodyLove Project With Jessi Haggerty. From these podcasts, I began to...
2018-05-0100 min
California Ag TodayFood Safety Courses Are Available with Katie Ward Safe Food AllianceFood Safety Courses Are Available with Katie Ward Safe Food Alliance by Patrick Cavanaugh
2018-04-2503 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastHow Women Navigate Legal CannabisIf you missed Part 1 (Moms & Weed) and Part 2 (Women Running The Cannabis Industry) of my Women & Weed series, definitely check them out. In part 3, we get down to brass tacks. What's the difference between THC and CBD? How did William Randolph Hearst ruin the cannabis industry? What does it feel like to go from being a black market seller to one who is legit?
Aliza Sherman has had many incarnations in her career. From pioneering the internet to pioneering legal cannabis, she's comfortable leading and supporting women. She's now co-founded Ellementa, a support system for w...
2018-04-1700 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastWomen Running The Cannabis Industry: With Leslie Siu (Women & Weed Series Part 2)Millions of women experience the anguish of postpartum depression. For Leslie Siu, her burden became her inspiration. The antidote to her PPD was also the synchronistic moment she found her business. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Mother & Clone, Leslie and her team are bringing a new kind of cannabis product to the market. Their sublingual sprays are designed to be absorbed quickly in small doses to relieve, but not incapacitate, the user. The packaging is stylish and the sprays are child resistant which is wise given women, moms in particular, are their target demo. Knowing that women m...
2018-04-0300 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastMoms & Weed: With Kim GriffinIs weed the new "wine" for moms? As cannabis products become widely legally available across the U.S., women are finding themselves exploring everything from edibles to vapes to sublingual sprays. They're using cannabis to address their physical and emotional well-being. Women are micro-dosing in lieu of using anti-depressants. They're using CBD to treat pain. There are even suppositories to help women handle period cramps and sexual dysfunction. How do moms come out from the shadows to discuss their cannabis use when it has been the source of crime, shame, and judgement for their entire lives? How do moms...
2018-03-2000 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastSelf Care In The Digital Age: With Callie SchweitzerAre you addicted to your phone? Do you want to sleep better? How much of your joy or pain is related to social media? These are the questions Thrive Global is aiming to help you navigate. Callie Schweitzer is the Chief Content Officer for Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington's new company. I loved hearing about the behind the scenes of a company that strives to improve our lives. I also wanted to hear about how a woman who is a CCO, an award-winning journalist, and has been included on multiple top 30 under 30 lists keeps herself organized. Spoiler alert: she makes...
2018-03-0600 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastSex, Orgasms, & How Not To Pee Your PantsIn the 3rd and final episode in our women's health series, Dr. Sherry answers your questions about the elusive G spot, the benefits of working with a primary care physician vs. an ob/gyn, pelvic floor exercises to help prevent incontinence, and the REAL DEAL with vaginal rejuvenation! The Mona Lisa isn't just a painting in the Louvre. It is a laser that might improve sex, help juice up your vagina (especially if you're a breast cancer survivor), and make your fear of sneezing in public a thing of the past.
Dr. Sherry talks about her discussion...
2018-02-2000 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastFertility, Pregnancy, & Postpartum: With Dr. Sherry Ross, M.D.We still have copies of Dr. Sherry's book, She-Ology, to give away. If you'd like a signed copy of the book, please email TheEnthusiasmEnthusiast@gmail.com. We love seeing pictures of you listening to the show, so send those too!
Dr. Sherry and I are back! If you missed Part 1 about periods, hormones, and perimenopause, definitely go back and give it a listen. This time, we're tackling fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum depression. Thank you so much to listeners from all over who have been submitting questions for us to discuss. We are so grateful for your honesty! W...
2018-02-0600 min
The Enthusiasm EnthusiastPeriods & Hormones: With Dr. Sherry Ross, M.D.Dr. Sherry Ross, M.D. is an award-winning ob/gyn and author of she-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Intimate Health. Period.
We've gotten together to answer listener questions about women's reproductive health in a 3-part series of episodes for The Enthusiasm Enthusiast. In the first episode, we answer questions about perimenopause, period fluctuations, menstrual cups, toxic shock syndrome, and so much more. We also talk about how the #metoo movement applies to women's health.
A huge thank you to all the listeners who sent questions and those have agreed to host listening parties. If...
2018-01-2300 min
Ologies with Alie WardCosmology PART 2 with Katie MackListener questions! The universe, dimensions, asteroid bags and cosmic vertigo with the amazing Dr. Katie Mack. Part 1 was a primer on all things cosmological, from particle physics to black holes, so listen to that first then hop to this episode to get all your questions answered.Follow Katie Mack on Instagram and TwitterMore episode sources & linksSupport Ologies on Patreon for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and...
2017-12-1937 min
ologies with alie wardCosmology PART 2 with Katie MackListener questions! The universe, dimensions, asteroid bags and cosmic vertigo with the amazing Dr. Katie Mack. Part 1 was a primer on all things cosmological, from particle physics to black holes, so listen to that first then hop to this episode to get all your questions answered.Follow Katie Mack on Instagram and TwitterMore episode sources & linksSupport Ologies on Patreon for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramTheme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
2017-12-1937 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastThe Curiosity Hour Podcast: With Katie WardDan and Tommy from The Curiosity Hour Podcast were kind enough to invite me on their show! They asked me all about what inspires me (Beyoncé), the evolution of my religious beliefs, and so many deep things. If you haven't yet heard their show, I highly recommend it.
Don't forget to send your women's health questions for Dr. Sherry Ross, M.D. to TheEnthusiasmEnthusiast@gmail.com. She'll be answering them in our 3 part series coming up in January. If you'd like to host a listening party to discuss Dr. Sherry on the show, email me! The first 10 R...
2017-12-1200 minologies with alie wardCosmology (THE UNIVERSE) with Katie Mack, Part IStars. Black holes. THE GAWDANG UNIVERSE. Astrophysicist and cosmologist Katie Mack (@astrokatie) joins to tell us her most embarrassing moments as a cosmologist, to debunk some physicist myths and give the nuts + bolts of everything form particle physics to gravitational waves and existential mysteries. Walk away with cocktail party comprehension of everything from the itty-bitty quarks that make you to the neutron stars banging together across the cosmos. More than anything, get perspective about your life on this, our little pale blue dot.Follow Katie Mack on Instagram and TwitterMore episode sources & linksSupport Ologies on Patreon for as little as...
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Ologies with Alie WardCosmology (THE UNIVERSE) with Katie Mack, Part IStars. Black holes. THE GAWDANG UNIVERSE. Astrophysicist and cosmologist Katie Mack (@astrokatie) joins to tell us her most embarrassing moments as a cosmologist, to debunk some physicist myths and give the nuts + bolts of everything form particle physics to gravitational waves and existential mysteries. Walk away with cocktail party comprehension of everything from the itty-bitty quarks that make you to the neutron stars banging together across the cosmos. More than anything, get perspective about your life on this, our little pale blue dot.Follow Katie Mack on Instagram and TwitterMore episode sources & links
2017-12-121h 31The Enthusiasm EnthusiastTalking Women's Health: With Dr. Sherry Ross, M.D.Sheryl A. Ross, M.D., “Dr. Sherry,” is an award-winning OBGYN, entrepreneur, author and women’s health expert. She has been a practicing OB/GYN for 25 years in Santa Monica, California. The Hollywood Reporter named her as one of the best doctors in Los Angeles, Castle Connolly named her as a Top Doctor and Exceptional Women in the specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology and was selected as a 2017/2018 Southern California Super Doctor. She is the author of the book, she-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women’s Intimate Health. Period. Dr. Sherry's mission is to change the narrative of how women talk...
2017-11-2800 minThe Enthusiasm Enthusiast#DisabledAndCute: With Keah BrownKeah Brown is not here to inspire you. What she is intending to do is be a beacon of self love, professional success, and next level cuteness. She's also willing to call out people who don't respect the intersectional experience of disabled people of color. By starting the hashtag #DisabledAndCute on twitter, she's giving a platform for the disabled to celebrate themselves. The writer just released a delicious profile of feminist powerhouse Roxane Gay for Harper's Bazaar. She's trying to get the opportunity to dance on Ellen. Her movement is beautiful and inclusive. Get on board.
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2017-11-1500 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastSurviving Grief: With Kate SpencerThis episode is brought to you by Sudio Sweden's delicious new headphones! Use offer code ENTHUSIASM15 to get 15% off and free worldwide shipping! Click here!!
Kate Spencer knows everyone cool, and everyone cool knows Kate Spencer. This is what I've come to realize after getting to know this woman. The writer and Upright Citizens Brigade alum is the kind of person who is both wildly clever and fiercely self-deprecating. The two of us recently teamed up on a bus full of women activists helmed by Jane Fonda (YES, THE JANE FONDA) to electrify voters who normally sit o...
2017-11-0100 min
The Enthusiasm EnthusiastFighting Injustice: With Rabia ChaudryThis episode is brought to you by Sudio Sweden's delicious new headphones! Use offer code ENTHUSIASM15 to get 15% off and free worldwide shipping! Click here!!
In 2014, when Serial debuted, it would change many lives. Not only would the most popular podcast of all-time change the course of Adnan Syed's legal path, but the show itself would bring podcasting into the mainstream media. One of the people who is directly and indirectly responsible for all of it is Rabia Chaudry. Without Rabia presenting Adnan's story to Sarah Koenig and the Serial team, none of it would've happened. Rabia h...
2017-10-1800 min
The Curiosity Hour PodcastEpisode 42 - Katie Ward (The Curiosity Hour Podcast by Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund)Season 2, Episode 42 - Katie Ward
Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund are honored to have as our guest, Katie Ward. Katie is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and host of The Enthusiasm Enthusiast podcast. As an actor, you may have seen her on Those Who Can't, Attack Of The Show, CSI: Miami, and in more than 75 commercials across the world. Katie has written for TheFootballGirl.com, MadAtoms.com, and on behalf of the Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence. On The Enthusiasm Enthusiast, Katie interviews influential feminists about their greatest passions. She's spoken with an incredible slate of guests. From Dr...
2017-10-1357 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastLilith Fair 20 Years Later: With Lisa Loeb & Terry McBrideThis episode is brought to you by Sudio Sweden's delicious new headphones! Use offer code ENTHUSIASM15 to get 15% off and free worldwide shipping! Click here!!
If all of your favorite female musicians toured together, supported each other, and donated some of the proceeds from the concerts to charities that help other women, would you go? Because that DID happen. It was called Lilith Fair, and in 1997 it changed the musical landscape for the next three summers. Lilith began as a compromise between musician Sarah McLachlan and Terry McBride, the CEO of Nettwerk Music, McLachlan's label at the t...
2017-10-0300 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastMillennial Journalism Is Giving Me Life: With Lily HermanIn 2016, a beautiful trend began. Some of the BEST journalism came from one of the most unexpected places, Teen Vogue. Lily Herman is one of the writers leading the charge. She also freelances for Glamour, Allure, and Refinery 29. In her spare time, she's volunteering her skills to women running for office. Love! It gives me great hope to see someone so attuned to the important issues of feminists doing this work at such a young age. There is hope! Hope for us all!
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2017-09-1400 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastTaylor Swift, Silicon Valley, & Fighting Sexual Harassment: With Tammy ChoDONATE TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/
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This ep is about how people are combatting sexual harassment. I talk about Taylor Swift's recent legal victory: http://www.vulture.com/2017/08/taylor-swifts-best-comebacks-at-her-sexual-assault-trial.html.
I also get into Tig Notaro addressing the Louis CK rumors: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/08/tig-notaro-louis-ck-one-mississippi
Read up on Ellen Pao's experience here: https://www.thecut.com/2017/08/ellen-pao-silicon-valley-sexism-reset-excerpt.html
My guest is Tammy Cho of https://www.betterbrave.com. It's a free resource guide to help people targeted by or those who witness...
2017-08-2900 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastWhat We Can Learn From Charlottesville: With Summer MartinOn Saturday, an acquaintance of mine posted in a private Facebook group of which we're both a part, that she was both angry and scared about the events in Charlottesville, VA. She's an African-American woman in a group where the majority of the other women are white. The rest of the group told her we heard her, we support her, and we were scared by all of it too. But that didn't feel good enough for me. I wanted to show her by more than words that I care for her family and all of those families being targeted by...
2017-08-1600 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastMoms In Film: With Heather Denton & Christy LambHeather Denton has worked with Jill Soloway, Quentin Tarantino, and many other filmmakers. She gives me the skinny on how she has managed motherhood with her career behind the camera. Here's her amazing resume: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0219831/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Christy Lamb is a producer and the Director Of Strategy & Development for http://momsinfilm.org. MIF was responsible for the Wee Wagon day care for attendees of the SXSW Film Festival. They also started the #MakeThemMoms campaign - https://www.buzzfeed.com/momsinfilm/what-if-there-were-more-movies-about-moms-2t0n1?utm_term=.qcwGLLO0K#.gxRKYYLm6.
Check out this clip of Tiffany...
2017-08-0200 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastRepresentation In Storytelling: With Nicole BladesNicole Blades is many things - journalist, author, podcaster, and mom. She's a bundle of talent and insight partnered with the gentle spirit we've come to expect from Canadians. Luckily for the U.S., she lives here now, and is coming out with her 3rd (!!!) novel this fall. I wanted to get her take on so many things, so we covered a lot in our talk. Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Game of Thrones, Hawaii 5-0, and Rachel Dolezal. Oh my!
Also, please please please forgive me, Ijeoma Oluo, for not knowing the pronunciation of your name off the top of m...
2017-07-1900 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastGLOW: With Kimmy Gatewood, Rebekka Johnson, & Britney YoungSubscribe now via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, or SiriusXM via the Spoke app. You can also get the show at http://www.rockettewomen.com. Check out that awesome site!
The Netflix series GLOW is a delicious feminist masterpiece and a certified smash. Kimmy Gatewood and Rebekka Johnson play comedy duo Stacey and Dawn. Britney Young plays Carmen aka Machu Picchu. Each of them makes such a splash in these break out roles. Find us on social media:
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2017-07-0400 min
Why Mommy DrinksKatie Ward (The Enthusiasm Enthusiast Podcast): Preschool GraduationsKatie Ward joins Betsy and Amanda this week! She is an actress, podcaster, and mom of 1. They talk about preschool graduations, how losing teeth jacks up your face, and worms in your butt.
2017-07-031h 07The Enthusiasm EnthusiastMaking Art For A Living: With Jennie PalmerFind us now on I Heart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-The-Enthusiasm-Enthu-28220539/, and send me feedback at http://www.theenthusiasmenthusiast.com.
Jennie Palmer has been a sculptor, a muppet maker, a parade float designer, and is now an author/illustrator of a children's book coming August 15th. She managed to draw and write this book while raising 3 kids. Somewhere along the way, she also became one of my best friends. As a parent, we want to read books with our kids that come from a thoughtful, inclusive, and fun place. The Wompananny Witches Make One Mean Pizza does just...
2017-06-2100 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastFirst Family Of Drag: With Detox & Patty SandersonRuPaul's Drag Race changed both the landscape of television and mainstream gay culture. One of the biggest stars to come out of the show is Detox. One of my favorite moments in all the seasons of Drag Race was seeing Detox perform with her sister Heather, a friend of mine since we were kids. Not only did they win the challenge, they won the hearts of fans. The connection between the two of them was a wonderful example of what happens when families are truly built on unconditional love. Detox and her mama Patty took some time talk with me...
2017-06-0700 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastWell Adjusted Child Stars: With Christine LakinChristine Lakin was the first child star I met as an adult. Like a lot of kids of the 90's, I spent every Friday watching ABC's TGIF lineup including Step By Step, the show that launched her career. When we first met about 15 years ago, I remember being surprised by how NOT crazy she was (and is). Christine is instantly likable and self-aware. She knows what you think of child stars, and she's happy to help you get over it. In her new show, Hollywood Darlings, she teams up with Jodie Sweetin (Full/Fuller House), and Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven...
2017-05-2400 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastTreating Thyroid Cancer: With Dr. Naifa BusaidyThe cancer with the highest and fastest rise since 1970 is thyroid cancer. It is disproportionately affecting women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 56,870 new cases of thyroid cancer (42,470 in women, and 14,400 in men) are diagnosed each year. In 2010, I was one of those patients. The disease is a bit of a mystery, so, I spoke with Dr. Naifa Busaidy, an Associate Professor in the Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. I became aware of her work through a great talk she gave for ThyCa (http://thyca...
2017-05-0800 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastBroadway Baby: With Ilana LevineTo my knowledge, Ilana Levine is the only actor who learned she could sing AFTER she was cast in a Broadway musical. Her path as a performer has been anything but typical, and in her latest incarnation as the host of her own podcast, Little Known Facts With Ilana Levine, she's doing things differently again. Guests Cynthia Nixon, John Slattery, Molly Ringwald, and the like give her the real tea. So, I wanted to hear from Ilana about her inspiration (Gloria Steinem!!), experiences on stage, and how we both ended up in the fraternity of actors who've performed You're A...
2017-04-2500 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastSurrogacy: With Erica SchroepferPeople have so much judgement about parenting, from what to feed your kids to where they sleep. There's also incredible judgement about how people become parents. I was shocked to find out how controversial surrogacy is not only in people's minds, but in the laws of countries all across the world and even in certain States in the U.S. It never really occurred to me people would actively oppose surrogacy, but I guess that was naive given the incessant focus on controlling women's bodies especially with regard to fertility, birth, abortion, etc. Part of the reason I wholeheartedly support...
2017-04-1100 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastPioneering Space & Motherhood: With Dr. Anna FisherDr. Anna Fisher gave birth to her first daughter on a Friday and was back at NASA for a work meeting on Monday. Let that sink in for a moment. Dr. Fisher is exceptional in so many ways. She was one of the only women in her medical school class at UCLA. She was in the first class of female astronauts at NASA. She also took 7 years in the middle of her career to stay home with her daughters. She's been a pioneer, mentor, and friend to all of the astronauts (and cosmonauts), but especially to the female ones. She's...
2017-03-2800 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastDining For Women: With Beth Ellen Holimon & Nancy SternDining For Women has blossomed into a non-profit organization with thousands of members nationwide. Local chapters of friends get together to eat and learn about the needs of women and girls in international communities. For member, Nancy Stern, it became much more. I spoke with both Nancy and President Beth Ellen Holimon about their experiences with DFW.
2017-03-1500 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastWinning At Feminism: With Beth NewellIf you haven't already, spend some time perusing the Reductress website with headlines like "We Drew These Disney Princesses As Size 10s And Now They Are All Being Harassed On Twitter" or "4 Ways To Make Life Easier For Yourself, and Harder For Everyone Around You." This is the wonderful satirical world of women's magazines co-created by Beth Newell. Not only is she kicking ass on the website, but she's also helping with the Mouth Time podcast and co-authoring How To Win At Feminism: The Definitive Guide To Having It All - And Then Some! She's so busy she had to...
2017-03-0100 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastAmbition Shifts: With Hana Schank & Elizabeth WallaceWhat happens when that isn't how your career unfolds? What happens when your partner's career takes off and yours takes a hit as the supporting half of the duo? How do you maintain your ambition when biology and the unyielding schedules of young children require that you slow down? Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace explore these dilemmas in their series for The Atlantic, The Ambition Interviews. It's a great read, so, I asked Hana and Liz to discuss their work with me. I was touched not only by their friendship, but their candor.
2017-02-1500 minThe Enthusiasm EnthusiastMicro Activism: With Joey SlamonJoey Slamon is a lot of things. She's a tv writer and producer (Arrested Development, Those Who Can't, I'm Sorry). She's a co-creator of the wildly successful live show Public School. She's one of my best friends. She's a Syrian-American. The recent Muslim ban and general climate toward refugees has both terrified and activated her. We got together to discuss our experiences at the Women's March in L.A., what we're doing to make good on the promises we made that day, and how we handle the stress of the current administration in VERY different ways.
2017-01-3100 min