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The Mermaid Podcast
Out of The Blue by Jason June
A fish-out-of-water (literally) washes up on shore and finds love! Laura von Holt interviews JASON JUNE, the author of the INSTANT New York Times Bestseller, OUT OF THE BLUE. OUT OF THE BLUE is queer teen rom-com and a retelling of The Little Mermaid and Splash. It's funny, it's upbeat, it's got wonderful merfolk world-building and mythology, fake dating, nonbinary merpeople, and plenty of references to your favorite rom-com movies. It's literally the perfect beach read! NEW! Email subscribers can get The MerMay Story Collection ebook for free! Join the list at: https://mailchi.mp/ci...
2022-07-08
1h 06
The Mermaid Podcast
The Women of Weeki Wachee Springs: An Oral History
We’re going back to the legendary mermaid attraction, Weeki Wachee Springs! In this episode, host Laura von Holt interviews emerging museum historian, Rebecca Schwandt, about her project, The Women of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, an online exhibit of artifacts and oral history about the experiences and history of the mermaid performers who have worked at Weeki Wachee over the decades. Rebecca shares what she discovered about the fascinating intersection of Florida history, women’s history, labor rights, environmentalism, and American roadside attractions...plus plenty of surprises that happened while cataloguing pieces of Weeki Wachee’s seventy year histor...
2021-08-25
1h 09
The Mermaid Podcast
Introducing Astrology Zoned: A Susan Miller Fan Podcast
Laura von Holt introduces you to her new podcast: Astrology ZONED, a Susan Miler Fan Podcast. Laura and her friend Alex Gershuny, both longtime readers of Susan MIller's horoscopes on AstrologyZone.com, explain why they were inspired to create a fan podcast about Susan Miller and discuss Susan’s unique posting habits, her mission statement, her mysterious social media, and how this combination has created a voice that millions of readers, including the two gals on this podcast, trust to deliver insightful readings. Listen for free on your favorite podcast app and find all the episodes for Astr...
2021-07-14
18 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The International Mermaid Museum
The newly opened International Mermaid Museum in Aberdeen, Washington blends mermaid mythology and ocean ecology education. Kim Roberts, the founder and visionary behind The Mermaid Museum and the Westport Winery, shares about the various mermaid and ocean science exhibits, the inspiration behind the museum, and how it came together thanks to a special pod –- or “gossip” –– of mermaids. NEW! Email subscribers can get The MerMay Story Collection ebook for free! Join the list at: https://mailchi.mp/cinderly/mermaid-podcast-newsletter. Important Links: Visit The International Mermaid Museum: https://www.mermaidmuseum.org Read more...
2021-04-22
40 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Sea Shanties
Sea shanty songs have recently gone viral on social media. Revell Carr, associate professor of ethnomusicology at the University of Kentucky, gives us some background on sea shanties. We hear the history of how they came to be, what purpose they served, and why sea shanties resonate now. Revell Carr is the author of the book Hawaiian Music in Motion: Mariners, Missionaries, and Minstrels so we're also going to hear some bonus Hawaiian history and maritime history. Most importantly, Revell performs a famous sea ballad called "The Mermaid." NEW! Email subscribers can get The MerMay Story Collection e...
2021-03-29
56 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Last Mer-Child [#MerMay Contest Winner]
Introducing the final episode in a special series of original mermaid stories by Laura von Holt, inspired by #MerMay artists. The Last Mer-Child is an original story by Laura von Holt, inspired by artwork by @duelartista, @frankly_gram, and @littlewingstudios. On a wide and desperate planet, The Sirens have gone to war with The Mermaids. A pirate rescues a mermaid orphan, The Sirens search for a child, and an outcast discovers the key to her revenge. The Last Mer-Child is copyright 2021 by Laura von Holt. All rights reserved. ♡...
2021-01-25
16 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Mermaid’s New Scoot [#MerMay Contest Winner]
Introducing the second episode in a special series of original mermaid stories by Laura von Holt, inspired by #MerMay artists. The Mermaid’s New Scoot is an original story by Laura von Holt, inspired by artwork by @halloran_illustrations. In a town full of eccentrics, the biggest gossip is about a mermaid witch who learns how to fly. This episode is brought to you by Kensington Books, publisher of If The Boot Fits by Rebekah Weatherspoon. The Mermaid’s New Scoot is copyright 2020 by Laura von Holt. All rights reserved. Important Links...
2020-11-17
10 min
You're Doing Great
EVERYTHING THAT'S HAPPENING IS SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN HANDLE
Covid anxiety, election anxiety, daylight savings, the slow descent into winter….A lot is happening, so here’s a new mantra to keep your head and heart afloat. CW: Anxiety, pets with anxiety, RBG, politics. YOU’RE DOING GREAT! EPISODE DETAILS → → Join our email list for special podcast content and more pep talks! http://eepurl.com/c4c_5X→ About Laura von Holt http://lauravonholt.com→ Laura von Holt’s Books http://lauravonholt.com/books/→ The Mermaid Podcast http://mermaidpodcast.com♡ ♡ ♡ DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY DREAM ❤ THE QUINTESSENTIAL WORK...
2020-11-02
17 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Too Stupid To Live Podcast Crossover Episode
On this crossover episode, Becky Feldman of Too Stupid To Live podcast interviews Laura von Holt (Laura Lovely) about romance novels, mermaid theories and reviews Something to Howl About by Christine Warren. They talk about why Twilight is a great comfort watch, what Shakespeare got wrong about Romeo & Juliet, family sagas of The Little Mermaid and of course, romance novels! This episode is brought to you by Kensington Books, publisher of Christmas Kisses with My Cowboy by Diana Palmer, Marina Adair, and Kate Pearce Important Links Too Stupid To Live P...
2020-10-26
1h 11
The Mermaid Podcast
The Mermaid and the Crystal Ball (#MerMay Contest Winner)
Introducing the first in a special series of original mermaid stories by Laura von Holt, inspired by #MerMay artists. The Mermaid and the Crystal Ball is an original story by Laura von Holt, inspired by artwork by @zhanadarte. While on a roadtrip to a new life, a woman discovers a mysterious crystal ball in a deserted gas station. This episode is brought to you by Kensington Books, publisher of The Siren and The Deep Blue Sea by Kerrelyn Sparks. Important Links The piece that inspired this story: Voodoo Mermay by Zhanadarate https://w...
2020-09-30
14 min
The Mermaid Podcast
A Mermaid's Guide To Voting
Yay, voting! If there’s one lesson we learned from The Little Mermaid, it’s that mermaids must use their voice! Host Laura von Holt gives quick, easy information on how to register to vote, where to find your polling place and some of her favorite practices for researching issues and candidates. We hope all of our American merfolk will join us in being mers who vote! Your voice matters! Important Links Check your voter registration: votesaveamerica.com and whenweallvote.org Who’s on your ballot?: https://ballotpedia.org/ and http://whosontheballot.org/ How To Vote In Eve...
2020-09-16
14 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Animal Crossing Mermaid Dream House
Animal Crossing New Horizons has been a popular pastime for many people during quarantine. The latest swimming and diving update brought new mermaid “recipes” for decor and accessories. Luke Stoffel, host of the 5-star island “Neverland” and creator of The Unicorn Cookbook, shares his tips for creating a mermaid dream home to make your ACNH island a perfect fantasy paradise. This episode is brought to you by Candlewick Press, publisher of The Mermaid The Witch and the Sea, the new YA fantasy novel by Maggie Tokuda Hall and Kensington Books, publisher of Crushing It by Lorelei P...
2020-07-27
50 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaid Chè Monique and Society of Fat Mermaids
Mermaid Chè Monique is a professional mermaid, a DC burlesque performer and the founder of the plus-size apparel company, Society of Fat Mermaids. We chat about mermaid conventions like MerMagicCon, Metro Merfolk and the pleasures of having a mermaid pod, the similarities between burlesque and mermaid life, and the importance of nurturing your fantasy life as an adult. This episode is brought to you by Candlewick Press, publisher of The Mermaid The Witch and the Sea, the new YA fantasy novel by Maggie Tokuda Hall. Important Links Mermaid Chè Monique: Foll...
2020-07-14
55 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Merfolk For Black Lives
Welcome to a special episode in which Black Professional Merfolk discuss their lives on land and under the sea. The hashtag #MerfolkforBlackLives was started on Instagram by Mermaid Che Monique. Since her original post on June 3, 2020, the Mer community has really taken up that call to discuss why the Black Lives Matter movement is important to them and the hashtag now has hundreds of posts on social media. This episode is a partial replay of an event hosted by Mermaid Chè Monique on Facebook Live and recorded for The Mermaid Podcast. In this conversation, Mermaid Chè...
2020-06-29
1h 28
The Mermaid Podcast
The Mermaid The Witch and The Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Host Laura von Holt interviews Maggie Tokuda-Hall, the author of a new book entitled THE MERMAID THE WITCH AND THE SEA. Maggie shares her writing process and how her world travels influenced the story. Maggie talks about world-builidng, and her invention of a particular mythology where mermaids act as “the memories of the sea.” Important Links Buy The Mermaid The Witch and The Sea. Amazon | Other Retailers Let’s Not Panic, Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s Travel Podcast. http://www.letsnotpanic.com/ Dateable Podcast: https://dateablepodcast.com/ Get your Mermaid Merch! Get 15% off on official Mer...
2020-06-01
50 min
The Mermaid Podcast
#MerMay Artists Wanted
We love #MerMay - a monthlong celebration of artwork and mermaids. Seeing all of the beautiful posts on social media gave us a fun idea for a collaboration. So if you’re a #MerMay artist, we want YOU! Tag @mermaidpodcast in any of your #mermay posts, and we may choose to write a short story inspired by your mer character! Your artwork and the short story will be featured on our social media channels and in an episode of The Mermaid Podcast. Please share this post with your friends or tag them in the comments if y...
2020-05-27
07 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Frolic Podcast Network Mayhem
Several members of the Frolic Podcast Network have gathered for group mayhem and silliness for your collective amusement! I had the idea to do a group gathering of mayhem and merriment, so in this episode, we have me, Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Kelly from Boobies & Noobies, and Kelsey and Zoë from Tea & Strumpets. We get very silly and invite you to join us. We forget to introduce ourselves. We tell jokes. We debate which Music Man version is superior. I teach people about ranch dressing on pizza. It’s a thing! We talk about wha...
2020-05-12
1h 05
The Mermaid Podcast
How Mermaids Protect People From Illness
Illness has always been a part of human history, and mermaid legends have long played a part in offering protection from disease or foretold plagues and catastrophes. Professor Sarah Peverley returns to share stories of how mermaid cures have helped people through past epidemics. In the 19th century, people drew the Japanese Amabie mermaids as protection against disease, and that practice has been resurrected on social media during #coronavirus. From legends about the healing properties of mermaid bones to mermaids who prescribe mugwort for tuberculosis, mermaids continue to offer hope in uncertain times. Important Links Mermaids Th...
2020-03-30
34 min
You're Doing Great
PRODUCTIVITY DURING A PANDEMIC
We’re staying home! Time to write your masterpiece, clean the basement, take up quilting and DO ALL THE THINGS! Right? NO. Not at all. Here are several reasons why you only have two obligations during a pandemic: stay alive, and don’t be a problem. YOU’RE DOING GREAT! Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → Join our email list for special podcast content and more pep talks! http://eepurl.com/c4c_5X→ About Laura von Holt http://lauravonholt.com→ Laura von Hol...
2020-03-29
20 min
You're Doing Great
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD OF PANICKING (ABOUT CORONAVIRUS)
Good day to everyone except the coronavirus! Laura shares some insight on a way to manage your panic about a pandemic you can’t control. In the uncertain times, how can we be a leader, or at least a good citizen? Wash your hands and keep doing great! (See the links in our show notes for more resources.)--> Share you love for YDG by taking our listener survey! xoxo ❤️ Take the survey: https://forms.gle/3raFkecaN2vjQzwY8Links: Feminist Survival Project 2020: How to Coronavirus: https://anchor.fm/fsp2020/episodes/Mini-Episode-How-to-Coronavirus-eb7por/a-a1kg...
2020-03-12
10 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Confessions of a Mermaid Writer with Laura Lovely
You thought you knew podcast host and mermaid mogul, Laura von Holt, but you’ve never heard her like this before! Lindsay Emory guest hosts to interview Laura about her life as the mermaid romance author known as Laura Lovely. Laura shares her professional history of adopting alternate personas, her time as pinup model and actress, how she was kicked out of the Louvre, and how 80’s pop culture and Washington Irving (the father of American literature) helped her become a published author. They talk about the influence of The Little Mermaid on culture and literature, what the ne...
2020-02-28
1h 10
You're Doing Great
ONE PERCENT BETTER
Laura gets some great life advice from a NY bar bouncer. It’s heartwarming, easy and actionable! Also, she’s doing YDG Sticker Giveaway!! How to enter the YDG sticker giveaway:Step 1: ❤️ Take the survey: https://forms.gle/3raFkecaN2vjQzwY8Step 2: Drop an emoji in this instagram post to show me that you’ve done it! https://www.instagram.com/p/B82ICLQnpsE/The first 10 entries will win a sticker. 3 random winners will be chosen from additional entries. Giveaway closes on March 2, 2020 Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at po...
2020-02-23
07 min
You're Doing Great
ROMANCING THE SELF
Happy Valentine’s Day! Or Galentine’s Day! Whether you’re single or in a serious relationship with a plate of waffles, Laura wants you to love on yourself. She shares a self-love practice from her workshop, Romancing the Self. You’ll learn about being your own Fabio, how to find yourself utterly bewitching, and discover a deep desire for all the things that make you special.Share you love for YDG by taking our listener survey! xoxo ♡ Take the survey: https://forms.gle/3raFkecaN2vjQzwY8Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at...
2020-02-13
14 min
You're Doing Great
DON'T DESPAIR
Laura’s working on a new project, code name: The Salem Project. She needs your help thinking of stories about women on quests. Send your recs to podcast@cinderly.com! Laura made a list of self-care things to do in case she falls into a February pit of despair. You’re welcome to use her list, or make your own! HELP PLEASE! There’s a listener survey. Can you take it so Laura knows what kind of stuff to keep making for you? xoxo ♡ Take the survey: https://forms.gle/3raFkecaN2vjQzwY8→ Find us at http://fairybossm...
2020-02-06
14 min
You're Doing Great
NEW YEAR, NEW LEASE...LITERALLY
aura accidentally terrorizes all of Paris while on a bike tour. She’s doing great, even en francais! Laura returns from France to some very bad news about her apartment building. This episode was recorded in pieces over the course of a few months while Laura has an existential crisis courtesy of the New YOrk real estate market. Like, a legit existential crisis: does she have a right to exist and WHERE??? it’s a home renovation show for the heart and mind and self-esteem!Watch Laura’s new apartment reveal: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B7Ft2lIAH0...
2020-01-29
41 min
You're Doing Great
PRO TIPS FOR GETTING UNSTUCK
Laura von Holt is joined by her friend Alexandra Haughton to share some pro tips on creativity and mindfulness, based on their popular workshop "Get Unstuck: Recalibrating the Creative Brain. " This is a rebroadcast of an episode from the HBIC Nation Podcast.Get our fun unstuck graphics at unstuck-af.comTo get on the waitlist for Laura’s CIJ Clarity Catalyst program, sign up here: http://lauravonholt.com/cij/Find YDG at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → Join our email list for special...
2020-01-08
17 min
You're Doing Great
HAPPY NEW YEAR
A New Year message and vote of confidence, just for you. You are a timeless masterpiece and I love you so much.Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → Join our email list for special podcast content and more pep talks! http://eepurl.com/c4c_5X→ About Laura von Holt http://lauravonholt.com→ Laura von Holt’s Books http://lauravonholt.com/books/→ The Mermaid Podcast http://mermaidpodcast.com♡ ♡ ♡ DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY DREAM ❤ THE QUINTESSENTIAL WORK...
2020-01-01
04 min
You're Doing Great
ADRIENNE DAWES IS DOING GREAT
Adrienne Dawes is a mixed-race Afro-Latina playwright and producer originally from Austin, TX. Adrienne shares how imposter syndrome led her to create the Unfortunately Challenge, an attempt to get 100 rejections in one year. Now Adrienne is a master of creative resilience! She also gives glimpse into the nomadic life of a freelance playwright, and how she sets her goals and visions for the new year.Find Adrienne Dawes at adriennedawes.com or @heckleher on Instagram.Find the Unfortunately Challenge at : http://www.adriennedawes.com/unfortunatelyArtist, Inc: https://www.maaa.org/professional-development/artist-inc/
2019-12-18
1h 01
You're Doing Great
NO, YOU'RE THE BEST OF 2019
It’s the time of year where we reflect, which means a lot of “best of” lists pop up. Whether or not your name is on an official top list this year, Laura wants you know a powerful phrase that will get you into right mindset for knocking down any doors in your life: I am on the list!(P.S. My mic was really hot, sorry the audio is a little squiffy. You're doing great!)Find us athttp://fairybossmother.comor email us at podcast@cinderly.com.♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → Join our email list for speci...
2019-12-13
11 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Sirenas: Mermaids in Latin America and the Caribbean
What do mermaids have to do with zombies, monsters and saints? Laura von Holt interviews Persephone Braham about the mermaid mythology of Latin America and the Caribbean. From the evolution of the word sirenas, to mermaid iconography in religious works and art, to the mermaid’s role in colonialism, this in-depth interview covers the vast and multi-faceted role of mermaids in history, religion, literature and art. Learn about the sirenas relationship to Spanish sirens, mistaken manatees, mother-figures, the Virgin Regla, and Afro-Latin water deities, particularly Yemaya and Mami Wata. Persephone Braham a professor of Latin American literature an...
2019-12-10
1h 09
You're Doing Great
PEP TALKS FOR THE PEOPLE: IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Welcome to Pep Talks For The People, wherein Laura gives a pep talk for a listener’s problem. In this pep talk, a listener asked Laura to give some advice on having impostor syndrome. Laura explains what impostor syndrome is, what happens when you run from the fraud police, and gives tips for overcoming impostor syndrome, plus a powerful visualization to smack that self-doubt down!If you would like your own pep talk, record a voice memo or send an email to podcast@cinderly.com. No guarantees, but we’ll try to include you in the show! Find us...
2019-12-04
20 min
You're Doing Great
YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE COOLEST
Laura has to declutter, which is almost as bad a being a morning person. Laura found her high school journal which reveals that she has always been a Machiavellian mastermind, at least in regards to prom and student government. This reminds her that she has always been the coolest, and so have you. Also, Laura might be an emerging water witch - you heard it on the podcast first! Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → Join our email list for special podcast content and more pep...
2019-11-27
10 min
You're Doing Great
TORI SCOTT IS DOING GREAT
Tori Scott is a world-famous entertainer and celebrated gay icon (our words, not hers). Laura and Tori talk about navigating a creative career in New York City and nurturing your creative aspirations while working a day job. Tori shares the life-changing advice she got from comedian Lisa Lampanelli, the internal and external shifts she made to take charge of her career. Find out the pep talks Tori gives to herself, the people who keep her on track, and how it's okay to google your five-year plan.Find Tori Scott at itstoriscott.com and on Instagram at @itstoriscott....
2019-11-21
47 min
You're Doing Great
NANOWRIMO: BIG DREAMS AND BIG COMMITMENTS
By special request, Laura gives a pep talk in honor of NaNoWriMo! Whether you’re up for National Novel Writing Month or another self-challenge, Laura offers some perspective on the benefits of making a big commitment to your dreams.Mentioned in this episode: As Me With Sinead Podcast: https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/Flaming Mermaid Broken Star https://www.facebook.com/pg/flamingmermaidbrokenstarFind us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → Join our email list for special podcast content and more pep talks...
2019-11-09
25 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Little Mermaid: Secrets Behind The Fairytale
It’s the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. With several adaptations in the works, it’s a great time to talk about the history of The Little Mermaid. Sacha Coward is mermaid folklorist and freelance museum professional who has worked at local, national, and international museums and galleries..and also designs escape rooms! Host Laura von Holt asked Sacha to tell her everything he knows about The Little Mermaid, Hans Christian Andersen, queer history, mermaids around the world and what mermaids mean today. They also managed to touch on RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Twilight movies. W...
2019-11-06
57 min
You're Doing Great
YOUR ONLY JOB IS TO KNOW YOURSELF
Laura wrote a romance that surprised her. She gives some practical writing tips, and talks all the things she thought about while writing, like how confusing it is to be n your 20's. How it’s still confusing to be in your 30's. How other people’s ideas of you never make sense and Sex and the City character quizzes can never tell you who you truly are. https://lauralovelybooks.com/book-listFind us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → Join our email list for special podcast co...
2019-11-06
20 min
You're Doing Great
PEP TALKS FOR THE PEOPLE: HOW TO FINISH SOMETHING YOU WANNA QUIT
Welcome to a brand new segment: Pep Talks For The People, wherein Laura gives a pep talk for a listener’s problem. In this pep talk, all Lisa has to do to finish her master's program is write her thesis. But, she’s having a lot of trouble finding the motivation. Laura gives a quick pep talk on how to make something boring seem fun enough to finish, and finish strong!If you would like your own pep talk, record a voice memo or send an email to podcast@cinderly.com. No guarantees, but we’ll try to include you...
2019-10-30
10 min
You're Doing Great
L. PENELOPE IS DOING GREAT
Please welcome our first special guest to the podcast! L. Penelope is a paranormal romance and fantasy author, and host of My Imaginary Friends podcast. She’s also one of the inspirations for You’re Doing Great! We chat about getting un-stuck on a projects, what we would do if we weren’t writers, and pep talks we’d give our past selves.Find L. Penelope at lpenelope.com and on Instagram @leslyepenelope. Podcasts mentioned on this episode: The Creative Penn by Joanna Penn, Jeffe Kennedy's First Cup of Coffee Podcast, Kameron Hurley’s Get To Work Hurley Podcast...
2019-10-23
29 min
You're Doing Great
PIRATE HACK YOUR LIFE
While on a writing retreat in the UK, Laura visits Greenwich, England and has deep thoughts about pirate ships, creativity, and the Prime Meridian. Basically, time is a scam. Go your own way, pirates. Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → About Laura von Holt http://lauravonholt.com→ Laura von Holt’s Books http://lauravonholt.com/books/→ The Mermaid Podcast http://mermaidpodcast.com♡ ♡ ♡ DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY DREAM ❤ THE QUINTESSENTIAL WORKSHOP FOR CREATIVE ADVANCEMENTVIDEO COURSE → http://fairybo...
2019-10-16
12 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Introducing You're Doing GReat
You’re Doing Great is a podcast all about trying your best and keeping it real! Hosted by your personal cheerleader and Fairy Boss Mother, Laura von Holt! Stay tuned for creative inspiration and motivation, ways to overcome self-doubt and tips for navigating the ups and downs of the creative process and this thing called life. Whether you are writing a book, starting a business, changing careers or just trying to get out of bed, these short-n-sweet pep talks will put the sparkle back in your step. Keep trying, you’re doing great! Listen to YOU’...
2019-10-14
08 min
You're Doing Great
YOU ARE NOT BEHIND
Laura gives a pep talk about feeling like you are behind or not enough. The point is, you’re not behind, you’re just living in a world full of other people’s problems. There’s a video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CJ97tA9Pdak Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ EPISODE DETAILS → → About Laura von Holt http://lauravonholt.com→ Laura von Holt’s Books http://lauravonholt.com/books/→ The Mermaid Podcast http://mermaidpodcast.com♡ ♡ ♡ DON’T QUIT YOU...
2019-10-09
06 min
You're Doing Great
EAT YOUR CARBS AND CRY
Laura had dinner with a friend who thought her uppers had worn off, but it turned out she was hangry. Sometimes you need to have some carbs and cry, but that’s okay. you’re doing great! Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com.♡ ♡ ♡ SHOP AMAZON AND SUPPORT YOU’RE DOING GREAT!To help me keep making great videos, place your next Amazon order through the YDG affiliate link. It's no extra cost to you and a big help for me to keep living the dream!SHOP...
2019-10-02
05 min
You're Doing Great
MORNINGS ARE A SCAM
Episode 2: Laura struggles with her first week of being a morning person. In fact, she’s pretty sure it’s a scam, so she does herself the kindness of going back to sleep. Being a morning person is a challenge, but at least she saw some cute dogs. You’re doing great! Find us at http://fairybossmother.com or email us at podcast@cinderly.com♡ ♡ ♡ SHOP AMAZON AND SUPPORT YOU’RE DOING GREAT!To help me keep making great videos, place your next Amazon order through the YDG affiliate link. It's no extra cost to you and a b...
2019-09-26
10 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaids UK: Embrace. Empower. Educate.
Mermaids is a charity based in the UK, which has been working to support transgender and gender diverse children, young people and their families since 1995. Susie Green is their CEO. Laura von Holt interviews Susie Green on the history of Mermaids UK, the important work they do supporting families and young people, the organization’s endorsement by Prince Harry, how The Little Mermaid inspired the origins of the charity. You can follow Mermaids on Twitter: @Mermaids_gender and their Instagram is: @Mermaidsgender Important Links https://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk Mermaid dolls that support Mermaids: htt...
2019-09-19
39 min
You're Doing Great
I Got Up When I Got Down
Laura von Holt, host of this podcast and Fairy Boss Mother, has an ideal vision for herself. It involves being a morning person who walks every day by the Hudson River and feels really successful. Even if morning really means 2 p.m., you're doing great! ♡ ♡ ♡ SHOP AMAZON AND SUPPORT YOU’RE DOING GREAT!To help me keep making great videos, place your next Amazon order through the YDG affiliate link. It's no extra cost to you and a big help for me to keep living the dream!SHOP → → → https://amzn.to/2FvHSfC♡ ♡...
2019-09-18
05 min
You're Doing Great
Introducing You're Doing Great
You’re Doing Great is a podcast all about trying your best and keeping it real! Hosted by your personal cheerleader and Fairy Boss Mother, Laura von Holt! Stay tuned for creative inspiration and motivation, ways to over come self-doubt and tips for navigating the ups and downs of the creative process and this thing called life.Whether you are writing a book, starting a business, changing careers or just trying to get out of bed, these short-n-sweet pep talks will put the sparkle back in your step. Keep trying, you’re doing great!Introducing our...
2019-09-11
04 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Mermaid Report 2
The latest in mermaid news from around the globe! Laura von Holt rounds up the under-the-sea news including the casting for two Little Mermaid movies, Season 3 of Siren on Freeform, Meghan Markle’s love of mermaids, and mermaids on Sims 4. Important Links Get the Mermaid Match game on Kickstarter! http://bit.ly/poopartypoker Jodi Benson endorses Halle Bailey as Ariel: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/07/little-mermaid-disney-jodi-benson-halle-bailey Queen Latifah and Auli’i Cravalho cast in The Little Mermaid TV Musical https://people.com/tv/little-mermaid-live-musical-event-aulii-cravalho-queen-latifah-shaggy/ Books written by Laura von Holt (under pen-name Madame de Boudoir) http://madam...
2019-08-30
14 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. Penelope
Getting Unstuck: Earning Inspiration
This week’s best thing: Creating Character Arcs by KM Weiland - her website: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/ Mentions: * Double Vision Editorial - developmental editor - http://doublevisioneditorial.com/ * Write Better Faster class - https://betterfasteracademy.com * Verbalize by Damon Suede * Actions: the Actor’s Thesaurus * Janet Mullany author - https://www.janetmullany.com/ * Death’s Dancer by Jasmine Silvera * Teacher’s Pet Wolf by Kati Wilde * Wild Seed by Octavia Butler * Lindsay Emory - Women with Books podcast - https://lindsayemory.com/womenwithbooks * Laura von Holt - The Me...
2019-08-05
27 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. Penelope
Getting Unstuck: Earning Inspiration
This week’s best thing: Creating Character Arcs by KM Weiland - her website: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/ Mentions:* Double Vision Editorial - developmental editor - http://doublevisioneditorial.com/* Write Better Faster class - https://betterfasteracademy.com* Verbalize by Damon Suede* Actions: the Actor’s Thesaurus* Janet Mullany author - https://www.janetmullany.com/* Death’s Dancer by Jasmine Silvera* Teacher’s Pet Wolf by Kati Wilde* Wild Seed by Octavia Butler* Lindsay Emory - Women with Books podcast - https://lindsayemory.com/womenwithbooks* Laura von Holt - The Mermaid Podcast - http://www.cinderly.com/posts/category/podcast/* "Defining Discipli...
2019-08-05
27 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Secrets of Podcasting
In this crossover episode with the HBIC Nation Podcast, Laura von Holt and Lindsay Emory sit down to talk about the five things they wish someone had told them before they started their podcasts. This mini-sode is packed with amazing advice that will help you feel confident and ready to share your beautiful voice with the world. Important Links HBIC Nation Podcast: https://hbicnation.com/hbic-nation-podcast Women With Books Podcast: https://lindsayemory.com/womenwithbooks Books written by Laura von Holt (under pen-name Madame de Boudoir) http://madamedeboudoir.com/books
2019-07-22
26 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaids at SeaWorld? Speak the Ocean by Rebecca Enzor
What if mermaids were kept at SeaWorld? SPEAK THE OCEAN is new novel by Rebecca Enzor, billed as Blackfish meets The Little Mermaid, in which a trainer at the world's first mermaid theme park has to risk his life to let the world know that the park's ill-treated mermaids are just as human as we are. Laura von Holt interviews Rebecca Enzor on where science meets fiction, what makes a mermaid like a human, and what might happen if we discovered mermaids in this modern era. Rebecca Enzor is a nuclear chemist who lives in Charleston, South C...
2019-07-10
52 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Coney Island Mermaid Parade with Bambi The Mermaid
Learn all the secrets of The Coney Island Mermaid Parade! Each summer, The Coney Island Mermaid Parade attracts thousands of onlookers, and hundreds of participants who compete to have the wildest and most creative mermaid-inspired costumes. Bambi The Mermaid is the Queen of Coney Island. She’s also led the world-famous Coney Island Mermaid Parade for over 27 years. Host Laura von Holt caught up with Bambi The Mermaid to learn about the history of The Mermaid Parade, and get some tips for watching and participating in the world’s largest art parade. The 37th Annual Coney Island USA Mermaid Parad...
2019-06-22
38 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaid Swimsuit Revolution with Elizabeth Taylor of Curvy Beach
Not all mermaids have tails, but they do need swimsuits! Meet our friend and mermaid swimsuit designer, Elizabeth Taylor. Elizabeth moved to New York with big dreams and is now the designer and founder of Curvy Beach, a luxury swimwear company in sizes 0-26. After a Refinery 29 video about Curvy Beach went viral, Elizabeth’s life and business were completely changed. From actress to plus-size model to designer, Elizabeth shares her journey of becoming a designer who disrupts the industry daily by following one simple rule: Life is short. Love your body. Last summer, Curvy Be...
2019-05-24
41 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Mermaid Report #1
Introducing The Mermaid Report: Mermaid News From Around The Globe! Host Laura von Holt shares the current news that’s on her mermaid radar, including Disney’s Mermaid Academy, Kellog’s Mermaid Froot Loops, Conservation Mermaids, Siren on Freeform, and several mermaid conventions. There’s also an update on Season 3 of The Mermaid Podcast, a new vlog, and Laura’s burgeoning mermaid author empire. Important Links 7 Things Every Mermaid Lover Needs on International Mermaid Day: http://www.cinderly.com/posts/7-things-mermaid-lovers-need-international-mermaid-day/ Don’t Quit Your Day Dream VLOG: WATCH ON YOUTUBE--> http://bit.ly/DQYDDVLOG WATC...
2019-04-01
16 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Are Mermaids Real?
Are mermaids real? Do mermaids exist and how do we know if they are real? Host Laura von Holt tackles a popular listener FAQ. She discusses three popular theories, including did mermaids evolve from humans? Are mermaids creatures of fantasy and myth like unicorns and faeries? Why are humans drawn to mermaids and why do people believe in mermaids? If you have a mermaid question you’d like us to answer, email us at podcast@cinderly.com. Past episodes mentioned: Mermaids Through The Ages http://www.cinderly.com/posts/s2-e2-m...
2019-03-29
07 min
The Film and Water Podcast
Film & Water #153 - Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid
THE FILM & WATER PODCAST Episode 153: MR. PEABODY AND THE MERMAID This week on The Film & Water Podcast, Rob takes a look at the 1947 comedy/fantasy MR. PEABODY AND THE MERMAID, starring the great William Powell, and who better to join him than Laura von Holt, host of THE MERMAID PODCAST! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net THE MERMAID PODCAST - http://www.cinderly.com/posts/category/podcast/ Follow THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on Twitter: @FilmAndWaterPod Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-film-and-water-podcast/id1077572484 This podcast is a proud member of the...
2019-01-30
46 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaid For This
You are mermaid for this! Laura von Holt chats with Desiree Reinhard, jewelry designer, entrepreneur, mermaid-at-heart and host of the Mermaid For This podcast. They chat about the importance of taking risks, how to find inspiration, and going after your dreams. Hear the story about how Desiree found her best creativity in a hurricane. Yes, an actual hurricane. Did you know seaglass is called “mermaid tears” - we didn’t! This episode also includes a shoutout to one of our listeners and their awesome review of this podcast. Leave us a review on your favorite podcast app or on...
2019-01-24
25 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Working Mermaids: An Interview with Merfaire, a New Mermaid Podcast
Yes, “mermaiding” is a thing, and you can hire people who do it! Laura von Holt chats with her new friends, Amanda the Desert Mermaid and Captain Luke, who are also hosts of Merfaire, a new podcast all about mermaiding as a business. They give the inside scoop on being merpeople with an eye for business, the state of the fast-growing mer-industry, and where they think “mermaiding” is headed in the future. Hint: maybe it involves mermaid quidditch! They also share some stats from the first-ever industry survey of professional mermaids, and what they hope to accomplish with their podcast...
2019-01-04
45 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Aquaman Explained
There’s a new Aquaman movie in theaters, starring Jason Momoa! While other people might call it a superhero film, we think it has “mermaid relevance” written all over it! But who is Aquaman, and what’s his deal? Laura von Holt asked Aquaman expert Rob Kelly of the Fire and Water Podcast Network to explain Aquaman in mermaid terms, and wow did he deliver! Rob Kelly explained the history of Aquaman, the aquatic mythology of Aquaman and Atlantis, Aquaman’s history in comics and film, and what we might see in the Warner Bros film. After listening to this deep...
2018-12-18
39 min
The Mermaid Podcast
How to Buy a Mermaid Tail For Swimming
We’re trying something new and tackling Listener FAQ’s in this minisode! Are you looking to buy a mermaid tail for swimming? Laura von Holt gives an overview of the kinds of mermaid tails you can buy, tips for staying safe, and some best practices for enjoying your swimmable mermaid tail. Links mentioned: Mermaid Tail Reviews: http://www.everythingmermaid.com/mermaid-tails/ Fin Fun Mermaid Tail Water Safety: https://youtu.be/k-KQwKQ4jE0 Mahina Mermaid Fin - Buy On Amazon Fin Fun Mermaid Tail (Child size) - Buy...
2018-12-04
06 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Mermaid Handbook by Carolyn Turgeon
Laura von Holt interviews mermaid expert, writer and editor, Carolyn Turgeon, author of The Mermaid Handbook. The Mermaid Handbook is one-of-a-kind lifestyle compendium packed with lore, legends, facts and trivia, beautiful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step projects and recipes. It includes profiles of true modern mermaids, tail makers, and mermaid bars; visits mermaid attractions like Weeki Wachee Springs; and provides tips on mermaid makeup and beauty. Whether gifted to a mermaid fanatic, or kept as coffee table treasure, this gorgeous book will help you lose yourself in a the dreamy world of mermaids on land and under the sea. Find...
2018-11-15
49 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Royal Runaway with Lindsay Emory and Women With Books
Crossover episode! Laura von Holt guest hosts the Women With Books podcast so she can interview her friend, romantic adventure mystery author and podcast host Lindsay Emory, about Lindsay’s hit new book, The Royal Runaway. The Royal Runaway features a fierce princess of the fictional kingdom of Drieden who is jilted at the altar on her wedding day. It’s chock full of our favorite things: royal gossip, royal weddings, modern princesses, history, intrigue, hot Scots, kissing and dead bodies! We also help Lindsay Emory brainstorm how to insert mermaids into the history and mythology of the world of h...
2018-11-06
1h 16
The Mermaid Podcast
The Mermaid Haunting of Loch Assynt
Ardvreck Castle in Scotland was built in 1590 on Loch Assynt...and it is supposedly haunted by a mermaid! Laura von Holt recounts one of her favorite mermaid ghost legends. Listen to the Mermaid Close Encounters episode for more scary mermaid legends. Are you dressing as a mermaid for Halloween? Tag a picture of your costume on Instagram and we may feature it! Tag @mermaidpodcast or #mermaidpodcast. Learn more about Ardvreck Castle and the Mermaid of Loch Assynt. Did you like this episode? Got a question or comment? Leave a review or email us...
2018-10-31
10 min
The Mermaid Podcast
“Siren” Season 2 Sneak Peek at New York Comic Con
Laura von Holt went behind the scenes of the 2018 New York Comic Con for a special interview with the cast and producers of SIREN, the mermaid show on FREEFORM. Season 2 of Siren will premiere on January 24, 2019, and now we have more details...including that there will definitely be MORE MERMAIDS!!! Laura von Holt interviewed the cast, Eline Powell (Ryn), Alex Roe (Ben) and Fola Evans Akingbola (Maddie), and producers Eric Wald and Emily Whitesell. This is a recording from a live roundtable interview, so you’ll hear lots of our questions, plus those of other journalists. ...
2018-10-08
27 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock
We’re back with more mermaid authors and mermaid history! Laura von Holt interviewed the lovely and talented Imogen Hermes Gowar, the author of a new book titled The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock. The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock is a gorgeous historical novel, set in 1780s London, about a merchant named Jonah Hancock who finds that, while on a trading voyage to the Far East, the captain of his ship has sold his vessel, and instead of bringing back cargo, he has brought him a mermaid artifact. To make back his fortune, Jonah must display this brown, wizened mermaid fo...
2018-09-10
54 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Why It's Okay To Love Mermaids
We’re trying something new and tackling Listener FAQ’s in this minisode! Do people make fun of you for loving mermaids? Do you feel alone in loving the things that you love? Host Laura von Holt has gotten a lot of fan-mail from fellow mermaid-lovers who feel persecuted for loving mermaids, and she is here with an important PSA: It’s okay to love what you love! Did you like this episode? Got a question or comment? Leave a review or email us at podcast@cinderly.com. Go to MermaidPodcast.com for more m...
2018-09-04
05 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Little Mermaid Movie
There is a new mermaid movie out TODAY! And we interviewed the cast! “The Little Mermaid,” starring Poppy Drayton ("Downtown Abbey"), and William Moseley (E!’s “The Royals”) will be exclusively releasing the film at AMC Theatres throughout the USA beginning August 17, 2018 including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Boston & Miami. The story begins by retelling the classic Hans Christian Andersen story, but instead of meeting a tragic end as seafoam, the Little Mermaid is bound to an evil wizard who has trapped her soul in exchange for the chance to win the love of the prince. (B...
2018-08-18
40 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaids Through the Ages: Jesus, Queens and Mummies
You asked for more mermaid history, so we tracked down the queen of mermaid historians! Yes, that is a real job, and we are pretty jealous that it’s not our job! Sarah Peverley is a medievalist, cultural historian, and BBC Radio 3 New Generation Thinker. She’s also the author of two forthcoming books, The Mermaid’s Tale: A Cultural History of Mermaids. & Mermaids of the British Isles. Sarah has an amazing amount of knowledge, and we talked about everything from early interactions with mermaids to the mermaid’s role in Christianity to circuses who travelled with mummified mermaids. Get ready...
2018-07-16
1h 01
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaid Vicki, A Legendary Siren at Age 78
We are back with Season 2! You asked for more mermaid stories and mermaid legends, so that is what we are bringing to you! Mermaid historians, mermaid legends, mermaid books and mermaid authors! Of course, we will also be introducing you to real mermaids from time to time, but we’ll be focusing most on mermaid stories. In this episode, we come full circle and also go back to the beginning. You may remember that in the first two episodes of Season 1, host Laura von Holt told you all about her time at mermaid camp at the world famo...
2018-07-03
1h 04
The Mermaid Podcast
Siren on Freeform
Host Laura von Holt gives her super expert review of the first 3 episodes of “Siren” the new mermaid series on Freeform. Warning, there are SPOILERS! Laura discusses the characteristic of the mermaids, and gives her thoughts on where the show might go, plus all of her fan theories regarding mermaid Ryn and her human friends, Ben and Maddie. Does anyone else thing Bristol Cove looks like Twilight? Because if you are writing any fanfic or also hoping for a Twilight crossover episode, Laura is with you! Listen up, and let us know what you think of Siren over on our...
2018-04-13
21 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Don't Quit Your Mer-Dream
Hi Merfolk! We missed you! Here’s a quick update about what’s been going on under the sea while we prep for Season 2! We are so ready to be obsessed with Freeform’s show, Siren, out this week! Will you be watching? Host Laura von Holt’s merman romance novel is a finalist for the New England Readers’ Choice Awards! Read it at madamedeboudoir.com/king-of-the-sea/ Julia Ember (Author of Seafarer’s Kiss) announced her 2nd book, The Navigator's Touch Brandee Anthony, a.k.a. Vero Beach Mermaid was made into a video game character The MerB’ys...
2018-03-28
10 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Finfluencers: The Mermaid Lifestyle Online and Off
We interviewed two “FinFluencers” - women who run lifestyle blogs about the mermaiding world and live a mermaid life both online and off. First, we talk with Lauren of HelloWhimzy.com. Lauren is a blogger and stay-at-home mermaid. OnHello Whimzy, Lauren writes about fantastical DIY projects, raising her 3 kids and all the fun that can be had as a stay-at-home mermaid. Lauren tells us about her favorite collaborations, and how running a princess party business helped her bring magic to motherhood. Next, you’ll hear from Molly at EverythingMermaid.com a website that reviews mermaid products and covers d...
2017-12-12
1h 03
The Mermaid Podcast
Tail-Making With Finfolk Productions
We talk with Abby and Bryn Roberts, the founders of Finfolk Productions, which makes realistic, swimmable mermaid tails. Finfolk Production is well established within the mermaid performance community, and have provided countless tails for clients worldwide. Abby & Bryn have been making silicone mermaid tails since 2012, and have grown into very savvy business women. We learned some of the secrets of tail-making, what it’s like to run a creative business, plus they gave us the inside scoop on their new line of fabric tails, and their expansion into a giant warehouse. Bryn and Abby answer your q...
2017-11-27
49 min
The Mermaid Podcast
MerB'ys, Canadian Mermen With A Cause
This is a very special episode, where host Laura von Holt interviews Hasan Hai, president of the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club- and he’s also a MerB'y - that’s a group of Canadian mermen who are raising money for charity with a “dudeoir” merman calendar. We know, it’s a lot to take in, and it’s all amazing. Over the past few weeks, videos and articles about the MerB'ys have gone viral, and we have been positively squealing at our computer each time we saw these burly mermen who look like they are having the most fun eve...
2017-11-13
38 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaid Close Encounters
Host Laura von Holt shares an overview of some of her favorite dark and spooky mermaid legends, including selkies, rusalka, and the darker side of The Little Mermaid. Then she shares a true life encounter with a mermaid spirit during an excursion to a underground bottomless swimming hole in a Jamaican cave. Cinderly’s Mermaid Podcast is now accepting sponsors or partners! If you have a product or business that you think our very devoted listeners need to know about, email us at podcast@cinderly.com. We can wait to work together! *** G...
2017-10-26
20 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Wands and Wishes Mermaids
I talk with Mermaid River and Mermaid Amira, from Wands and Wishes Mermaids. They travel around the US, visiting aquariums to help entertain the public and raise awareness about the wonderful creatures in our ocean and fresh water ecosystems. We caught up with them during a break at the Newport Aquarium to learn about swimming with dinosaur fish, how zebra sharks are the golden retrievers of the ocean, and what they want people to learn about their underwater homes. Aquarium life seems pretty sweet, especially when your BFFs are also in your mer-pod. And, because you asked, we got...
2017-10-16
32 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaids, A Feature Documentary
Meet Ali Weinstein, the director of a new documentary titled “Mermaids.” A feature documentary about the powerful allure of a universal myth, Mermaids immerses audiences in a world where fantasies come to life. Following the stories of five extraordinary tail-donning women who are part of a growing “mermaiding” subculture, audiences voyage between mermaid theme parks, conventions, tail-making studios, and deep into the ocean where transforming into the empowered icon of the mermaid is possible. We chat about the inspiration behind the film, the filmmaking journey, the global mermaid community, how mermaiding helps people heal and transcend difficult pasts, a...
2017-10-02
45 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Aurelia, A Mermaid in STEM
Who says mermaids and science can’t mix?! Anna Clapper, a.k.a. Aurelia, the Deep Blue Mermaid started her career as an experimental scientist, so we had to chat with her. We’ve never met a mermaid who was also in STEM! (Those are the fields of science technology, engineering and math, FYI.) Anna tells us all about how her grandfather inspired her to be a mermaid, and what it’s like to go from working in a lab to working in the water. We talk about the overlap between science and mermaiding, and how she started her busine...
2017-09-18
44 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Vero Beach Mermaid
Brandee Anthony, a.k.a. The Vero Beach Mermaid is a photographer, social media personality and mermaid local to Vero Beach with over 150,000 followers on Periscope. Host Laura von Holt talks with Brandee about what it’s like to be a “mermaid of the digital ocean,” and build a global business that incorporates social media, photography and mermaiding. Brandee also gives her thoughts on the future of social media, and her best tips for how to get started with photography and mermaiding. *** Get more behind-the-scenes content by joining our mailing list at mermaidpodcast.com. Foll...
2017-09-04
40 min
The Mermaid Podcast
The Seafarer's Kiss
The Seafarer’s Kiss by Julia Ember is a bisexual retelling of The Little Mermaid, set in the Arctic Circle. It borrows from the original Hans Christian Andersen story, Viking mythology and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Host Laura von Holt talks with author Julia Ember about various world legends about mermaids, all the ways Julia imagines mermaids might survive in an arctic climate, Julia’s background in medieval literature and Norse mythology, and her love of beluga whales. Listen to this intriguing discussion of the world of a dystopian Little Mermaid, and the process of writing a queer young...
2017-08-21
44 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Mermaid Mika, The Skeptic's Sea Witch
Meet Mermaid Mika, the Skeptic’s Sea Witch from St. Paul, Minnesota. Yes, you can be a mermaid even when you are landlocked! Mermaid Mika is a tarot-card reader, a swim coach and a clown. She shares with us some of of her many talents, including tarot reading, shell casting, bubble work and making gangs of skeptics believe in mermaids. Mermaid Mika teaches our host, Laura von Holt, how to say hello in the mermaid language of “Mermish,” her tricks to fitting into her mermaid tail, and why skeptics are her favorite clients. **** Get more behind...
2017-08-07
42 min
The Mermaid Podcast
2. The World-Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids
“Once a mermaid, always a mermaid.” Swim on down to Weeki Wachee, Florida and meet the world-famous Weeki Wachee mermaids! In its 70-year history, Weeki Wachee Springs has featured over 1,000 mermaid performers. Host Laura von Holt, fresh from Sirens of the Deep mermaid camp, talks mermaid-to-mermaid with real Weeki Wachee mermaids about the long tradition of their underwater performances, what it’s like to train to breathe off an air hose, the celebrities they’ve swum with, like Elvis Presley and Jimmy Buffett, and the typical workday in the life of a mermaid. Hear Mermaid Amanda, Mermaid Stayce, Mermaid Kelley...
2017-07-24
30 min
The Mermaid Podcast
1. Mermaid Camp!
Yes, mermaid camp is a thing! Lured by the promise of learning “real mermaid responsibilities,” our host Laura von Holt attended Sirens of the Deep Mermaid Camp at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, and she’s here to tell you the whole story! Laura learned how to wear a mermaid tail, how to swim and dance like a real Weeki Wachee mermaid, and she discovered some amazing mermaid secrets from her teachers, the Legendary Sirens of Weeki Wachee. Laura also interviewed her fellow mermaid campers, and got the inside scoop on what it’s like to be life-lon...
2017-07-10
45 min
The Mermaid Podcast
Intro. What's a Mermaid Podcast?
Welcome to Cinderly’s Mermaid Podcast! Host Laura von Holt explains her lifelong fascination with mermaids, the boom of the mermaid industry, and what topics we will cover on this podcast for mermaids and the people who love them. Laura also shares a secret about one of the big goals of this podcast. Hint: It involves you and Channing Tatum. Get bonus content at mermaidpodcast.com
2017-07-07
05 min