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Miss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsSinging While Seeking: A Conversation with Corbin RobinsonJoin us for an inspiring conversation with local musician Corbino, who takes us through his journey from a budding, slightly reluctant performer to the release of his debut album. He shares his songwriting methods, revealing how he’s recently drawn inspiration from the local landscape for songs like Coal Crick and Desert and Evergreen. Plus, Corbino weighs in on the local food scene, giving his enthusiastic endorsement to Bunnisa's Thai Cuisine in Cedar City as his favorite spot for an unforgettable meal.
Follow Corbino on Instagram or TikTok @allegedly_corbino.
2025-11-1234 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsReinvention and Annihilation: A conversation with Deb FotheringhamSinger-songwriter Deb Fotheringham joins us to discuss her anticipated fourth studio album, Valley of Annihilation, set for release on October 24th. Known for her work with EDM luminary Kaskade and as a founding member of The Lower Lights, Deb's music has been featured on PBS, AMC, and The CW. In this episode, we explore her earliest musical and songwriting influences, the inspiration behind her forthcoming album, and her favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City, The Pearl.
2025-10-2233 min
The Nature of NurtureSeason 5 Is Coming: Big Announcements from LeslieSeason 5 is on the way! In this announcement, Leslie shares exciting updates about the upcoming launch in January, the new Patreon community with early episode access, bonus content, and monthly live calls with Julia De’Caneva. After a season of growth behind the scenes, the show is ready for its next chapter.The Nature of Nurture Patreon link
2025-09-2402 min
The Mind of a ChildEncouragement for New and Expectant Moms: Reality of Early Motherhood vs. Perceptions on Instagram→ Prayer CalendarThe newborn season is sacred, tender, and overwhelming all at once. If you’re a new or expectant mom, you might be flooded with advice, milestones, and social media perfection. But what you really need is encouragement rooted in truth and grace. In this episode, we reflect on our own seasons of young motherhood and share some deeply personal wisdom for the earliest weeks of parenting. From physical recovery and feeding decisions to postpartum emotions and sleep deprivation, this episode is for young moms who are seeking peace and perspective in t...
2025-08-2524 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsFrom Nashville to the Red Rocks: A Conversation with Lacey WilliamsJoin us on this week's episode of Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds, where we sit down with the incredibly talented Lacey Williams! As an educator, musician, and singer-songwriter from Southern Utah, Lacey shares not only her beautiful music but also the stories behind her craft. In this conversation, we explore her experiences living and writing in Nashville, her deep commitment to her songwriting practice, and even her love for a very special Southern Utah treat: peaches! Tune in to hear how her journey has shaped her music and her dedication to supporting other female songwriters through the Maybelle Series.
2025-08-2037 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsQueer, Creative, and Connected: A Conversation with Mended Hearts ClubThis week on Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds, prepare to be captivated by the queer indie-folk duo Mended Hearts Club, featuring the enchanting combination of Aiden Barrick's vocals and guitar alongside Judith Rognli's extraordinary violin. Join us as Aiden and Judith share their experiences as a queer and trans group navigating Southern Utah, their exciting journey of producing their first album, and the profound importance of living authentically.
To top it off, they give us a taste of local flavor, revealing their favorite finds at the St. George Downtown Farmers Market and the delicious dishes they love...
2025-05-2340 min
PsyberSpace: Understand Your WorldOutsourcing Our Minds: AI, Learning, and the Cognitive CostThe Cognitive Cost of AI: A Deep Dive into Learning and DevelopmentIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping cognition, particularly in education. The discussion focuses on the developmental impact of AI on children and the cognitive trade-offs associated with relying on AI tools. The episode delves into the science behind why traditional methods like handwriting are essential for learning, memory, and cognitive development. It also highlights the risks of cognitive offloading and suggests strategies for integrating AI thoughtfully without compromising critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The takeaway: while AI...
2025-05-1925 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsWriting Through the Wounds: A Conversation with Jake ParkinsonThis week on Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds, we welcome the soulful singer-songwriter Jake Parkinson, a St. George native currently pouring his heart into his debut album. Known for his laid-back demeanor, heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply, and a distinctive finger-style guitar that captivates, Jake opens up about the raw emotions that fuel his music, including themes of heartbreak and grief. We delve into his songwriting process and the stories behind his poignant sound. To top it off, Jake shares his go-to cocktail from the local favorite Wood Ash Rye – a tantalizing Moscow Mule with a unique three-berry puree tw...
2025-05-0944 minPsyberSpace: Understand Your WorldFirst, Do Harm: The Dark Side of Psychology's Troubled LegacyUnearthing Psychology's Shadow: A Critical ExaminationIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the dark history of psychology, exploring its entanglements with colonialism, racism, sexism, and eugenics. The episode sheds light on how psychological theories and practices have upheld oppressive systems and sometimes caused harm. Poston emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these historical abuses to build a more ethical, inclusive, and just field. The episode also addresses how contemporary issues in psychology continue to reflect these historical biases, and how current scholars and practitioners are working to transform the discipline.00:00 Introduction to...
2025-04-2833 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsSongwriter, Scene-Builder, and Spirit-Lifter: A Conversation with Lyndy ButlerThis week on Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds, we shine a spotlight on the vibrant multi-hyphenate artist Lyndy Butler! A St. George native and prolific singer-songwriter with an impressive six albums to her name, Lyndy's energy extends far beyond her captivating music. We delve into her creative journey, exploring the inspirations behind her extensive catalog and her deep roots in the Southern Utah community. Beyond her solo work, we uncover her passion for community building and her role as the enthusiastic hype girl for Amusement Co., showcasing the many facets of this dynamic local talent and her infectious spirit...
2025-04-2547 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsCreative Collision: A Conversation with Sarah-Jane and Locklin of No ProofGet ready for a double shot of talent this week on Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds! We're chatting with Sarah-Jane Birch and Locklin Hammett of the band No Proof, unraveling the story behind the band’s formation and the fascinating dynamic that makes their songwriting so compelling. We explore their shared passion for creating music and their determined pursuit of crafting enough songs for their first album. We also share a fun, unexpected moment with a bottled water tasting, where we collectively discover our favorite refreshing sip. Spoiler alert! We all agreed on the winner!
2025-04-1152 minPsyberSpace: Understand Your WorldUnited in Opposition: How the Psychology of Anti-Fandom Fueled America's Recent ProtestUnraveling Fan Psychology in Social Movements: Insights from the Hands-Off ProtestIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the intersection of fan behavior and social movements, using her early research and the recent Hands-Off protest as case studies. Poston digs into the mechanisms behind successful progressive movements, highlighting the power of collective identity, symbolism, and anti-fandom in mobilizing people. Drawing comparisons with the Women's March, she explains why some movements fail to sustain momentum and offers insights into how progressive organizers can harness the principles of fan psychology to create lasting social change. Additionally, Poston...
2025-04-0722 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsRadiant Resilience: A Conversation with Lini IeremiaThis week on Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds, we welcome the radiant singer-songwriter Lini Ieremia, whose music is a testament to self-love, empowerment, and the transformative power of grief. We delve into Lini's journey following her dreams, including the profound impact of her sister's tragic loss, and how she channels her emotions into her uplifting melodies. Despite facing immense sorrow, Lini radiates an infectious upbeat vibe, sharing stories of personal growth and the beauty of embracing change. Her heartfelt lyrics and captivating sound embody the resilience of the human spirit.
We also taste a few delightful concoctions...
2025-03-2835 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsWhere Place Meets Melody: A Conversation with Jason Tyler BurtonThis week, Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds welcomes singer-songwriter Jason, a Kentucky transplant now rooted in Cedar City, whose Americana and folk music is deeply inspired by his love of travel and the outdoors. We explore his unique songwriting style, where a sense of place fuels his evocative lyrics, and discuss his favorite local brewery, Silver Reef in St. George. Join us as Jason shares stories from his adventures and invites listeners to truly listen and connect with his wandering melodies, all while celebrating the spirit of Southern Utah.
Check out Silver Reef Brewery in St. George...
2025-03-1438 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsBlankets, Brews, and Bandmates: A Conversation with Kaitlin Sevy of EldersisterThis week on Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds, we sit down with Kaitlin Sevy of the indie-folk band Eldersister. We delve into Kaitlin’s journey from a Southern Utah singer-songwriter to leader of a full band under Amusement Co. Records. We also chat with Kaitlin about the evolution of 'Blankets and Brews,' the local house-show series she and her husband Trevor launched back in 2018. Throughout the episode, Kaitlin shares the inspiration for some on the songs on “Tell Me a Lie,” exploring the album's themes of friendship, love, and hope amidst chaos.
And, of course, no convers...
2025-03-0739 min
Talking About Radio with John LeslieVery few broadcasters have have reached the heights that Jeff Young did in his long news career. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textWashington DC native Jeff Young began his radio career while in college in Miami. He worked his way up and up from early "free form" radio to distinguished positions with ABC radio news, the Z100 morning Zoo in New York as well as other radio positions in the Big Apple.His news positions took his back to his native Washington, then got the job of a lifetime, rebuilding the radio systems in Kuwait. Jeff found a new and different gig in London, "Live Streaming" top music groups of the era....
2025-02-221h 20Miss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsAmusement Co. and Beyond: A Conversation with Nate TorgersonNate Torgerson is a driving force in the Southern Utah music scene. As a Founding Partner and Producer at Amusement Co. Records, he's dedicated to supporting and showcasing local talent. Nate's own musical journey has taken him through various projects, including The Trigger Locks, Erik the Red, and Nordic Slang, giving him a unique perspective on the region's evolution. On this episode of Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds, Nate shares insights into the history of the St. George music scene and discusses his current ventures, offering a glimpse into the past, present, and future of music in Southern Utah.
2025-02-2131 minPsyberSpace: Understand Your WorldExtinction Burst: The Desperate Ways Extremists and their Movements React When Losing GroundExtinction Burst: The Desperate Ways Extremists and their Movements React When Losing GroundIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the concept of extinction bursts—predictable patterns of intensifying behavior when long-standing negative behaviors lose effectiveness. Drawing on examples from political, social, and historical contexts, the episode explains how these bursts manifest in both individual and group behaviors, and why they're particularly relevant given today's rapid societal changes. The discussion extends to the effects of spontaneous recovery and emphasizes the importance of consistent societal response for building resilient and inclusive communities.00:00 Introduction to Ex...
2025-02-1119 minMiss Bootleg Presents: Southern Utah Spirits and SoundsFinding Her Voice: A Conversation with Zoe RoaIn this episode of Southern Utah Spirits and Sounds, we sit down with Zoe Roa, a talented singer-songwriter who discovered the power of music as a way to express herself and share her unique perspective with the world. Zoe shares her journey toward creating a beautifully quiet yet lush debut album.
We also indulge in a delicious CocoJ smoothie from River Rock Roasting Company in La Verkin, Utah – the perfect accompaniment to a heartfelt conversation.
Listen now to hear Zoe's story and discover her haunting melodies.
Connect with Zoe on Instagram or Tiktok @zo...
2025-02-0525 min
Thriving Between The LinesFootnote Ch13: Meka and Leslie reflect on being naked in public with 5000+ peopleIn this footnote, we reflect on our recent experience participating in a nude photoshoot with world-renowned artist Spencer Tunick! Over 5000 people here in Meanjin (Brisbane) took to the Story bridge in the early hours of the morning in a grand celebration of body diversity and LGBTQIA+ pride. Also, Leslie finally saw Meka's new penis! Check out Spencer's work here: https://www.instagram.com/spencertunick/Send us a textlinktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!
2024-12-2425 minThe Mind of a ChildCherishing Your Child's Early Years with Sarah Autry and Stephanie Peters of Duncan and Stone Paper Co> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journalsParenting is overwhelming enough without the pressure of having to capture all of your child's most precious moments. We're joined on this episode by two moms who built a company to solve that exact problem: Sarah Autry and Stephanie Peters, owners / operators of Duncan and Stone Paper Company to hear their origin story and how God has truly blessed them more than they could've ever imagined. Enjoy!The Well Summit - Camp Well Fall 2024The Mind of a Child explores early child...
2024-10-2138 min
Niche to Meet You✈️ Planes and 🫶🏻early Taylor Swift: David Brooks helps us listen to each other (with Lee C. Camp)David Brooks likes early Taylor Swift and helps us listen better.TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Is there someone who should know about this project? Tell them. Seriously, just text them. Now!Send feedback or tell us about your niche!Support the work by sharing it with a friend and buying us a pizzaEPISODE NOTES:This is a really, truly, amazing special treat. David Brooks is a big deal–has landed on NYT’s bestseller list like a billion times and is loved by the likes of Oprah. In October 2023, David relea...
2024-10-0456 min
Teach Them DiligentlyEarly Start, Lasting Impact: Raising Christ-Centered Kids | 308Raising confident, Christ-centered kids starts early!
This episode equips Christian homeschooling families to disciple their YOUNGEST children (preschool & early elementary) with a biblical worldview. Learn transferable skills for truth discernment, proactive & reactive strategies for cultural influences, fun activities & games to reinforce faith, and how to have conversations about God’s design for marriage & sexuality. Guest Elizabeth Urbanovicz (Foundation Worldview) shares practical tips.
Meet the Guest:
Elizabeth Urbanowicz is a follower of Jesus who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth spent the first decade of her prof...
2024-07-1835 min
BEST Together PodcastEpisode 33: Leslie Jones, "We'll teach you what you need to know about vision loss, and the students will teach you what you need to know to serve them best."Leslie Jones is the Executive Director of the FMDG (Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg) Music School in New York City, a music school serving students of all ages with vision loss. Leslie holds a DMA from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and an MM from the University of North Texas. She has served on the faculties of Ithaca College and Montana State University. A versatile musician herself, she enjoys playing chamber music and performs as a jazz pianist. She has been instrumental in developing an accessible music technology program within the Music School while expanding community outreach and...
2024-05-2849 min
The Recovery Room PodcastEp 5 The Early Stressors of a Cancer Diagnosis - those 3 f'ing wordsABOUT THIS EPISODE: In health care there may be no more chilling 3 words than, “you have cancer.” Those words are associated with death, disease, disability, and horrific treatments. So traumatizing and stressful can those words be, they can send you into a fight or flight reaction and sometimes even mental parallelization. If you have heard those 3 words you, you may be breaking into a cold sweat now just thinking about it, and may by familiar with the stressors associated with the early diagnosis period. Welcome to the Recovery Room Podcast. In this epis...
2024-04-0233 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieChris Kalen, broadcaster, Sirius Program Director, Upstate NewYork radio voice and satellite radio expert is Talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textSince the early 80s you could not turn on a radio station in the Rochester Buffalo, New York Corridore without hearing the voice of Christoper Kalen. If it not a jazz station, it was Urban or Country or Classic Rock. If you turn on Sirius you heard Christopeer Kalen wearing many hats. He has even been out on the street selling televison ads.This guy has done it all and he is eager to tell us about it on this episode of Talking About Radio With John Leslie
2024-03-261h 02Talking About Radio with John LeslieRick Everett is said, by his colleagues, to have been one of the best classic rock program directors in the county. Rick is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textAlthough Rick Everett programmed country 98.1 in Providence for 12 years, he is best known for his skill at directing classic rock radio. In his early years, Rick was a talent on the air several New England radio stations.In the mid 80s, he began directing his attention to program management. That was the beginning of a magical three decades of sculpting great sounding radio stations.He is recognized by the giants of the industry as one of the best ever/You will truly enjoy listening to Rick Everett on...
2024-03-0657 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieBob Miller was a household name in Portland, Oregon for decades. He is Talking About Radio with John Leslie.Send us a textAfter many successful years on the air in Huntington, West Virginia, Bob Miller made the leap to major market Portland, Oregon in 1979, Since that time Bob has made an indelible mark on famed KEX and later KPAM. Bob tells us about his early years in broadcasting and some of the good times he has had in Portland as he is "Talking About Radio" with Host John Leslie.In addition to his success in Oregon, Bob has been inducted into the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
2023-10-0458 minTalking About Radio with John LesliePete Salant is a true radio giant. He is the architect of the famous WYNY, New York meteoric rise to number 1 in the early 80s. He is talking about radio with host John LeslieSend us a textPete Salant has enjoyed a brilliant radio career. For over 40 years he established himself as a leader in programming and winning audio sound on the air. He also consulted radio stations all across the country for 20 years, earning himself the reputaion of being the best in the business.He joins Host John Leslie on Talking About Radio to entertain us with his wonderful stories of radio success and knowhow..He is now very happy in a second rewarding career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. (Psychotherapist)
2023-09-2656 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieHolland Cooke is yet another herculean broadcast professional talking About Radio With John LeslieSend us a textHOLLAND COOKE began his stellar broadcast careet as an air talent back in the early 60s. His careen has encompassed columnist, television host, radio rogram director, station executive and now media consultant.Hundreds of successful radio stations look to Holland Cooke to get them on the right track and keep them there. Listen now from New Shoreham, Rhode Island as your host John Leslie pays tibuture to another radio legend, Holland Cooke.Website: www.hollandcooke.com
2023-08-2456 min
Fine Beats & CheesesHair Metal Bands with Leslie and Producer Sam!Leslie is Last Twin Standing this week as Lynne was REALLY congested, so instead, Leslie is in conversation with Producer Sam, the person who makes us sound purty every week, and whom you will remember from our episode on clowns! In this episode, Leslie and Sam talk about hair metal bands from the late 80s-early 90s like Poison and Warrant, and cheeky lyrics, musical talent, and eyeliner. Sam Lewis is an Austin, TX-based artist and photographer who's visual project, "The Fool's World", features neo-Victorian clowns as a commentary on current culture. You can find him at http...
2023-08-0847 min
Share Whatcha LearnedS2 E1 Career Disruptions with Guest Host Leslie EarlyJoin Leslie Early and me as we talk about career disruptions. What does this term mean? Why is it important? And how can we navigate career disruptions? Amy even shares some of her personal experiences with career disruptions.
If you'd like to learn more or work with Amy, be sure to check out www.apcareerstrategist.com.
If you'd like to connect with Leslie on LinkedIn, you can find her here! Click here to listen to her podcast, That's Awesome ID!
All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent...
2023-08-0134 minThe Mind of a ChildWhat Does High Quality Childcare Look Like? with Debbie Mays of Early Childhood SolutionsOUR FIRST INTERVIEW!! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Debbie Mays of Early Childhood Solutions who has revolutionized childcare not only for the NWA area, but for the state of Arkansas as well. In this episode you will learn what 'High Quality CHILDcare' looks like.You can learn more about Debby's work by checking out www.earlychildhoodsolutions.netThe Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for...
2023-07-3132 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieJohn Pozza, radio and television broadcaster, sports reporter, freelancer and child development official is talking about radio with John LeslieSend us a textWhat a wonderful story. John Pozza began his professional life in radio and television then went on to be a full time sports reporter, specializing in boxing. He has been a talk show host and later entered the important world of early child development. In this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie, John Pozza tells us his fascinating story.Penn State UniversityAccuweatherWVUWest Virginia UniversityWOWKWBOYWPSU
2023-06-2747 minTalking About Radio with John LeslieDavid Page is Talking About Martini Music with host John Leslie on Talking About RadioSend us a textDavid Page is a six decade veteran of local, national and international radio and television news and entertainment. Following a magnificent career working for local stations and giant networks, David has begun a new adventure.The syndicated radio program "Martini Music" salutes the timeless hit songs of the 30s and 40s and into the early 50. On this episode of Talking About Radio with John Leslie, David takes on a tour of his fabulous broadcast career and gives us a look at Martini music.You can sample the "Martini Mus...
2023-06-1957 min
Roads TakenSlow and Steady: Stephen Haddad on not committing too earlySince he didn't have a solid idea of where or how he would make a career in biology, Stephen Haddadveered away from science in the early part of his career. He started out in management consulting and was happy to get a broad view of how business works, but the siren call of science made him take a smattering of research positions before realizing that he needed to go back to school for more specialized training in genetics and epidemiology.As it turned out, not getting into a scientific role earlier was a good thing as the...
2023-06-1924 min
The Verbally Disastrous Podcast With Leslie M. Jasper (Guest Co-Host Melissa Polito)Season 3: Construction Tales Safety Topic #3: Part F- Where Is The Early Use Of Suspended ScaffoldsWelcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:
www.ConstructionTales.com
For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/nqYeSaw264g
This is the 13th safety topic being presented that covers the early history of both supported and suspended scaffolds. This video covers both early history and various scaffold inventions over time. The goal is to provide information and help people go home in the same condition that they came in.
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2023-06-0703 min
Unstoppably Creative#24: The 3 Things I Did Right [and Wrong] in My Early CareerIn my early career, I was just wingin' it! Fake it till ya make it, right? But there were a few things I did really right early on, and some that were just downright wrong. On this episode I share my own mistakes so you can learn from them and NOT make the same ones I did, because, let's be real...you'll make your own. LOLThings mentioned in this episode:www.LeslieBecker.comwww.OrganizedActor.com
2022-05-3113 min
The Light Within66. What they DON'T TELL YOU about The Pill with Leslie DraffinIn today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explains some of the big things no one talks about when it comes to hormonal birth control and specifically the pill.Topics discussed:- the pill's history (and early problems)- side effects (known and little known)- how the pill affects you AFTER you stop taking it.Please know we are not anti-pill and do not discuss this information to scare you or try to convince you NOT to take the pill. Instead, it is our goal to help you be an informed...
2022-05-0415 min
The Bonjour Baby PodcastEpisode 54: Co-sleeping, Bed Sharing and Sleep Regressions with Paula Morales, Early Childhood Ed and Baby-Led Sleep and Wellbeing SpecialistIn today’s episode Paula Morales. former early childhood educator, mom of 1, and Certified Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist is coming to the show!
Paula focuses on supporting families of young children to tune in to their instincts and ignore the noise, and get them more rest without sleep training. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and son.
Paula accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about co-sleeping and sleep regressions. I know you probably have a lot of questions about these, so hang tight, Paula is giving us a ton of...
2022-04-2931 minThe Bonjour Baby PodcastEpisode 50: Early communication with your baby - Baby sign language with Cara Tyrrell from Core 4 ParentingIn today’s episode Cara Tyrrell, founder of core4parenting, who empowers proactive parents to raise happy, healthy, kindergarten-ready children from birth - is coming back to the show!
Cara has Bachelor degrees in ASL and Linguistics and a Masters degree in Education.
She’s a trained Early Childhood Teacher, Early Years Caregiver, continuing education consultant, and parent coach. In her preschool and Kindergarten classrooms, she identified a pattern of
underdeveloped skill sets in her students leading to a professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator.
Cara...
2022-03-3126 min
That's Awesome ID!2.9 - That's What It's Like to Speak at DevLearn!Head of Learning Engineering, Kristin Torrence joins me to share her experience as a first-time presenter at DevLearn Conference and Expo in 2021. Kristin gives a play-by-play of her process, from submitting a proposal, to preparing her presentation, to delivering her presentation to a somewhat sleepy crowd. She also gives some tips for how to find resources if you are interested in speaking at conferences. Connect with Kristin on LinkedIn. Watch the video series "I Have Questions About Speaking at a Conference".
2022-03-2219 min
That's Awesome ID!2.8 - That's UX Traps to Look Out For When Designing for VR!Sara Johnston, Cofounder at motive.io, joins me to share tips and tricks on how to design learning for immersive environments. She offers some common mistakes, pitfalls, and traps to look out for to make sure the learner has a good user experience. Her biggest tip, keep things simple! More realistic isn't always better. Connect with Sara via email (Sara at motive.io) or on LinkedIn.
2022-03-0122 min
That's Awesome ID!2.7 - That's Awesome Gen Z in L&D!Instructional designer and eLearning developer, Asha Mohamud, joins me to talk about her journey into the field of L&D at such a young age. We also discuss the things that excite her about the field, and the ways in which her generation prefers to consume content, whether that be for entertainment or for learning. Connect with Asha on LinkedIn.
2022-02-1529 min
That's Awesome ID!2.6 - That's Some Thoughts on How to Design for Neurodivergent Learners!Instructional designer Mandy Brown joins me to share a little bit about her own journey of self-discovery as a woman on the autism spectrum. We talk about ways in which designers can keep neurodivergent learners in mind when designing learning experiences. Mandy shares the ways in which her own neurodivergence affects her learning, and offers some suggestions on different accomodations that can be made which don't just help neurodivergent learners, but neurotypical learners as well. Connect with Mandy on LinkedIn. Producer note: In this episode I use the terms neurodiverse and neurodivergent interchangeably, but have si...
2022-02-0124 min
That's Awesome ID!2.5 - That's How to Get the Most Out of Your LinkedIn Profile!Global Learning Partner and host of the "The Jr. High Dropout" podcast, Elizabeth Fine joins me to talk about the importance of messaging on LinkedIn. Elizabeth share a little bit about her own story and why she is so passionate about helping educators transition into new roles. She shares ways to optimize your profile and the ways in which you might be underselling yourself. Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn.Listen to the "The Jr. High Dropout" podcast here.
2022-01-1821 min
The Verbally Disastrous Podcast With Leslie M. Jasper (Guest Co-Host Melissa Polito)Season #2, Episode #46: Early Life Lessons & Characters To Meet As An ApprenticeLeslie is kicking off Season #2 with this podcast episode about early lessons learned while she was an apprentice electrician back in the 1990’s. Additionally, she shares descriptions of a few unusual characters along the way. Leslie also shares her experience with facing gender discrimination as well as witnessing prejudice against her minority brothers and sisters in the trade. Leslie shares that sexual harassment was just an accepted behavior on the job if she wanted to be there. Leslie learned to develop thick skin and a wicked sense of humor to combat any form of harassment. Apologies if you detect a...
2022-01-1740 min
That's Awesome ID!2.4 - That's Voice Over Narration Tips!Voiceover Talent and Host of the "DIY Narrrator" podcast, Josh Risser, joins me to share some tips for getting the voice over narration that you need, regardless of your skill level. Josh shares pointers for absolute beginners and for those who might know a thing or two but still want to improve. He also gives advice on how to source VO talent for your A-list projects that require a higher production value.Connect with Josh on Linkedin.Check out more VO narration tips on the "DIY Narrator" podcast.
2022-01-1622 min
2021-12-0801 min
That's Awesome ID!2.3 - That's Portfolio Tips!Instructional designer and founder of Teaching: A Path to L&D, Sara Stevick, joins me to talk about building a portfolio. Sara shares why a portfolio is important, how to come up with ideas for portfolio samples, and what you should be demonstrating to prospective clients or employers. Join the Linkedin group "Teaching: A Path to L&D".Connect with Sara on Linkedin.
2021-11-3020 min
That's Awesome ID!2.2 - That's CGI VR vs. 360 Immersive Experiences!Senior Learning Experience Producer, Destery Hildenbrand, joins me to talk about the differences between 360 immersive experiences and what most would consider typical VR (virtual reality) experiences. We also chat about some use cases for both types of learning experience, as well as where the technology might be going in the corporate workspace in the near-ish future.Learn more about CGI VR for learning at Motive.io.Connect with Destery on Linkedin.
2021-11-1624 min
That's Awesome ID!2.1 - That's Needs Analysis!Instructional designer and podcast host, Amy Petricek, joins me to talk about needs analysis. Amy shares what the term means to her, how she and her team use it in their work, and the consequences of what can happen if this stage is skipped over in the design process. Listen to the "Share Whatcha Learned" podcast at amypetricek.com. Connect with Amy on Linkedin.
2021-11-0219 min
2021-09-181h 28
ifyouaskbetty14 | Imposter Syndrome with Leslie EarlyThe ifyouaskbetty podcast presents: I have questions about Imposter Syndrome.
Listen in as Leslie Early, Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer at Fredrickson Learning, shares how she encounters and copes with Imposter Syndrome.
2021-09-0123 min
Renegade RulesRR_0162 Picture Books With Authors Heidi Sheffield And Leslie HelakoskiIn this episode, picture book authors Heidi Sheffield And Leslie Helakoski join us to talk about their work.
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2021-07-0636 min
Hypnosis for Permanent Weight LossEp 71 Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Stories: Felicia (More than that Diet!)The thing with diet is the notion of control. And with control comes fear. When you want to lose weight, this is not a good place to start from. How do you permanently lose weight without having to diet? In this episode, an HPWL graduate, Felicia, shares how things were before she met Leslie. Early on in her life, she was already battling off anxiety, depression, and mental illness; they were coming on and off. To her, food was her refuge, that whenever there's an emotional charge happening, the first instinct is to turn to food.
2021-06-2153 min
That's Awesome ID!That's a Wrap on Season 1!That's Awesome ID! will be taking a break this summer. Therefore, to wrap up this season, I put together one more blooper real of some laughs from various episodes over the course of this past year. I've had so much fun talking with all of my awesome guests about all of their awesome ideas. Thank to everyone who has helped make this such a fun and rewarding process. Stay awesome!Connect with me on Linkedin.
2021-05-1205 min
That's Awesome ID!That's How to Apply Digital Marketing Best Practices to ID!Director of Development and Innovation at RedSaberes, Emily Justin-Szopinski, joins me to talk about the overlap between digital marketing best practices and instructional design best practices. She also shares a little bit about user retention models that have been most successful for her company. Spoiler alert: let your learners know there is a human on the other side of the course!Connect with Emily on Linkedin.
2021-05-0427 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Microlearning with 7taps!Kate Udalova, founder of the micro-learning authoring tool 7taps.com, joins me to discuss the surprising and diverse ways in which 7taps is being used by course creators. We also take some time to answer crowd-sourced questions about microlearning from members of the Linkedin community. Special thanks to everyone who submitted questions: Bhavani Nadakumar, Priyanka Wheatley, Chris Karel, Richard Mendoza, Diana Salazar.Try out 7taps at 7taps.com. Connect with Kate on Linkedin.
2021-04-2724 minThe Verbally Disastrous Podcast With Leslie M. Jasper (Guest Co-Host Melissa Polito)Season 1, Episode #13: Part B- How I Managed My Early Days In Construction As A WomanThis is Part B of two episodes on Leslie's early years as an apprentice electrician back in the 1990's in New York. She shares a snapshot of how she went from being invisible to becoming one of the guys. If you want more details on the stories in this episode, check out the book #ConstructionTales that is available on Amazon, B&N, iTunes, and Audible. For more information, head over to www.ConstructionTales.com.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-2315 minThe Verbally Disastrous Podcast With Leslie M. Jasper (Guest Co-Host Melissa Polito)Season 1, Episode #12: Part A- How I Managed My Early Days In Construction As A WomanThis is Part A of two episodes on Leslie's early years as an apprentice electrician back in the 1990's in New York. She shares a snapshot of how she went from being invisible to becoming one of the guys. If you want more details on the stories in this episode, check out the book #ConstructionTales that is available on Amazon, B&N, iTunes, and Audible. For more information, head over to www.ConstructionTales.com.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-2316 min
That's Awesome ID!That's How to Navigate the Gray Spaces of a Liminal Career!Training Manager Stacy Salinas joins me to talk about the ways in which instructional designers must navigate a lot of gray spaces to carve out a career path. Inspired by the article "61 Ways to Know You Are Talking to An Instructional Designer", Stacy talks about the ways in which careers in L&D often involve a lot of liminal spaces. We are always navigating the spaces between projects, clients, technologies. We also discuss how instructional design is a growing field and how we are uniquely suited to address future learning needs; needs for jobs that haven't even been invented...
2021-04-2023 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Myths About Gamification!Play and game consultant, Alyea Sandovar, PhD, joins me to talk about some myths around gamification. Alyea has done a lot of research around play and games, and provides consultation on gamification through her company tint hue. Throughout her career she has come across many misunderstanding about gamification, and she shares some of those insights with me. She also discusses the Playful Creative Summit, which is a virtual conference on the importance of playfulness and creativity to many different facets of our lives. Learn more about the Playful Creative Summit here.Check out Alyea's company a...
2021-04-1325 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Stealth Assessment for Immersive Environments!Learning Experience Designer Kristin Torrence joins me to discuss stealth assessment, particularly within immersive environments. Kristin has designed learning solutions ranging from educational games, mobile applications, e-learning, Instructor-Led Training (ILT), and virtual reality (VR). In this episode we talk about what stealth assessment is, the history of its development by Valerie Shute, and why it is the optimal form of assessment for learning within immersive environments. We also talk about the importance of the state of flow for immersion, the future of adaptive learning, and some of the drawbacks of stealth assessment...mainly, it's a lot of w...
2021-04-0624 minThe Verbally Disastrous Podcast With Leslie M. Jasper (Guest Co-Host Melissa Polito)Season 1, Episode 6: Early Women In ConstructionIn honor of Women's History Month, I put together a slide show of a handful of women who were early pioneers in construction. The video has been loaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/y5QgKC3sUW4 My choice to research these women stemmed from an overheard discussion where a man was challenging a woman and claimed that there were no women contributors to the creation of modern society. The woman could not respond with some women's names. Knowledge yields such power. The early women I researched include: Zaha Hadid, Solveig Erikstad, Edith Clarke, Lillian Ann Baumbach-Jacobs, Deanna Dunlevy, and Josep...
2021-03-3123 min
That's Awesome ID!That's How to Successfully Onboard New Clients!Project Manager Mark Cunningham joins me to share his thoughts on how to go about onboarding new clients to a project in a way that ensures a successful outcome and builds strong working relationships. Mark discusses some of his own process, which involves using empathy to understand your client's needs, and asking the right questions to get a better sense of what success looks like for your client.You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn.
2021-03-3021 min
That's Awesome ID!That's IDLance.com!Andrea McEneaney and Parker Grant join me to talk about breaking into freelance instructional design. Andrea and Parker are the co-head honchos at IDLance.com, an awesome website dedicated to providing guidance to anyone looking to embark on a freelance ID career. They share some of the motivation for starting IDLance, which is that basically there really isn't another good place to find practical information all in one place. They also share the most beneficial tool a freelancer can have - mindset!You can connect with Andrea and Parker on LinkedIn.
2021-03-2323 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Communities of Practice!Instructional Designer and founder of Learning Carton, Chris Karel, joins me to discuss communities of practice. We talk about what makes a community of practice and ways in which it might differ from a class or cohort. We also talk about how communities of practice might be used to describe different learning communities of the past, and think about how social media applications might enable the communities of practice of the future. You can connect with Chris on Linkedin.
2021-03-1628 min
Share Whatcha LearnedS1 E1 Gamicon with Leslie EarlyLeslie Early shares about Gamicon (a gamification conference for L&D professionals) and what makes a great virtual conference.
Connect with Leslie via any of the links below:
www.linkedin.com/in/leslieearlydesign
www.leslieearlydesign.com/
www.thatsawesomeid.com/
Episode transcript here.
All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2021-03-1323 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Interactive PDF's!Senior instructional designer Mike Peacock returns to the show to talk about interactive PDF's. Mike shares what motivated him to want to get more out of the training manuals he was creating for his company, not just for his own satisfaction, but also because he knew he could better support his trainers. He gives recommendations types of interactive elements can be added, as well as tools you can use to create the documents. Mike loves his interactive PDF's so much he just got done presenting them at the ATD TechKnowledge Conference. You can connect with Mike on L...
2021-03-0922 min
That's Awesome ID!That's How to Manage a Layoff!Instructional designer Brenda Peterson joins me to discuss how to respond to a layoff. She shares what that process typically looks like and walks through the emotions and considerations that come along with it. She also gives some pointers on how to prepare yourself for what most hope will never come, including building your network, growing your skill set and knowing how to ask for help.Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn, check out her blog at brendalearns.com, or find her at Condition Orange Preparedness.
2021-03-0219 min
That's Awesome ID!That's 5 Awesome ID Resume Tips!Instructional designer and career strategist, Laura Hoyer, joins me to share her top 5 tips for writing an awesome instructional design resume. We talk about summary statements, keeping things measurable, and finding ways to keep your contact info simple and easy to find. If you'd like to get more career tips connect with Laura on LinkedIn or find her at The Right Fit Career Coaching.
2021-02-2319 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Instructional Story Design!Story designer, author, and speaker, Rance Greene joins me to talk about instructional story design. Whether you are brand new to story design, or whether you've been doing it a while, Rance shares his tips for using stories to engage learners. He also shares reasons why stories are so engaging, and answers the question, in what learning situation would story design not be a good option? Rance is launching the Instructional Story Design Roundtable where people can meet and discuss their questions and experiences with instructional story design. You can find out more at www.needastory.com.
2021-02-1521 min
Early Call TimeValentine's Day with RD Wives Leslie Wise and Christina YamanakaIn this special Valentine's Day (or is it Galentine's Day?) episode the guys hand off the mics to the women who tolerate them, Leslie Wise and Christina Yamanaka, to talk about what life is like when you're married to an RD. They talk about race week traditions, being supportive during busy times, and how at times having an RD for a spouse means you're like ships passing in the night.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you enjoyed it so much...
2021-02-1143 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Gamification: Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics!Moe Ash joins me for the second part of our two-part series on gamification. In this episode we dive a little deeper in MDA, which stands for Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics. MDA is a formal way of thinking about game design, development, and criticism, and offers more depth and breadth to the gamification conversation, expanding it beyond the mechanics of points, badges, and leaderboards (PBL). Check out Moe's ebook on gamification in a nutshell here.Connect with Moe on LinkedIn.You can also catch him at Gamicon21V this year, where he will be presenting h...
2021-02-0923 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Gamification: What It Is and Isn't!Learning architect and gamification enthusiast Moe Ash joins me for a special two-part series on gamification. In this first episode we discuss what gamification is and isn't, and how it differs from game-based learning, game-based pedagogy, and serious games.Connect with Moe on LinkedIn.You can also catch him at Gamicon21V this year, where he will be presenting his gamified learning experience "The Oracle".
2021-02-0219 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Higher Ed ID: Expectations Vs. Reality!Instructional designer Alex Mitts joins me to discuss his transition from a position in educational technology to higher ed instructional design. He talks about his expectations for a what an instructional design role might be and those differ from the role he currently has. He also talks about his strategies in preparing for his transition, including brushing up on tools Like Storyline, and expanding his network. Alex also shares his thoughts on whether he thinks it's easier or more challenging for educators to transition into corporate or higher ed ID. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn, Twitter, or c...
2021-01-2621 min
That's Awesome ID!That's The Next Step: Life After Teaching!Instructional designer and founder of The Next Step: Life After Teaching, Sara Stevick, joins me to talk about her passion to help educators transition out of classroom and into the world of instructional design. Sara shares a little about her own journey and her motivations for wanting to provide resources and advice to current and former teachers. Follow Sara on LinkedIn, join the TNSLAT LinkedIn group, or visit lifefafterteaching.co.
2021-01-2020 min
That's Awesome ID!That's 5 Augmented Reality Project Ideas!Betty Dannewitz of the "If You Ask Betty" podcast joins me to talk about what she knows best -- augmented reality. In this episode Betty talks about her journey into becoming one of the leaders in using AR tech in the field of instructional design. She gives some awesome ideas for AR projects that you can make right now using Zappar, and how to pitch the tech to your boss or your client. She also gives a special shoutout to her student Anuradha (Ann) Gopa for her creative AR Employee Rewards Card. You can connect with Betty on LinkedIn...
2021-01-1119 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Realistic Gamification!Instructional designer and CEO of Anchored Training, Vanessa Alzate, joins me to chat about ways to realistically incorporate or pitch gamification in your ID projects. Vanessa is no stranger to keeping things real. In fact, it's one of the core values of her freelance instructional design business. Vanessa's advice for keeping gamification realistic is to start small. Another big tip is to consider your audience. For instance, not everyone responds well to a leaderboard, but sales people might love it! You can connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn, find her on Youtube, or listen to her Anchored in L...
2021-01-0620 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Our Best Advice on Starting a Podcast!Fellow instructional designer and podcaster, Heidi Kirby, joins me to share some pointers on how and why to start an instructional design or L&D podcast. Heidi is the Instructional Design Manager at Verasana, and runs The BLOC (Building Learning and Organizational Culture) Podcast. We talk about reasons why we both started our respective podcasts and discuss the many lessons we've learned along the way, such as the importance of having a plan and establishing a posting schedule that you stick to. You can connect with Heidi on LinkedIn, or listen to The BLOC (Building Learning and O...
2020-12-2319 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Sales Enablement!Instructional designer Jennette Skaggs joins me to give a brief overview of her role as a sales enablement specialist at Progress. If you are anything like me, you may never have heard of this role before, but once you know what it is, you will see sales enablement job postings everywhere. Jennette shares a little bit about her day to day, and the ways in which sales enablement crosses over with a traditional L&D role. You can connect with Jennette on LinkedIn.
2020-12-1617 min
That's Awesome ID!That's Become ID!The Chief of Awesomeness Alexander Salas joins me to talk about his new program, Become ID, a budget friendly program which aims to provide guidance and assistance to folks who are trying to transition into instructional design. Alex shares a little bit about the conception of the program, what it entails, and how it differs from other courses that are offered through eLearningLaunch.com.
He also takes some time to talk about his own journey in the field of instructional design and why sharing his knowledge is such a passion.
You can...
2020-12-0920 min
How To Produce MoviesEps. 18: Gratitude For Early Exposure To Theater 🎭I created a gratitude list that I prepared to broadcast on Thanksgiving but I didn't publish the recording so I am going to do each item of gratitude as a show. Today I talk about my early exposure to Broadway theater and how that fed my acting bug later in life. I also talk about the gift of the uplifting Christmas movie genre, even if it is super cheesy. Couldn't we all use that right now? 😏
2020-12-0621 min
That's Awesome ID!That's the Ever-Evolving World of Learning Tech!Instructional designer turned customer success consultant, Erin Peterschick, joins me to talk about the constantly changing and evolving world of learning tech. Erin discusses what's been most surprising about her new role at Totara, the company behind the award-winning learning experience platform. We also talk about the challenges of implementing increasingly newer and more complex applications in the workplace, as well as the fallout of our society's churn and burn culture. Erin shares how she has personally had to become more agile with new technology this year as she took her in-person, local learning conference "Learnapalooza" fully online within...
2020-12-0220 min
That's Awesome ID!That's an Intro to Higher Ed ID!Instructional designer and program manager Dr. Luke Hobson joins me to chat about what instructional design looks like in the higher education setting. He gives a brief overview of the day-to-day of what a higher ed ID does, and lists some pros and cons about higher ed versus a corporate ID position. He also gives some advice to any people looking to transition into higher ed from a K-12 background, and emphasizes the need to have a firm grasp on both tools and processes. You can find out more about Dr. Luke Hobson, his podcast, and his I...
2020-11-2518 min
That's Awesome ID!That's the Flipped Episode!In this special episode, I hand over the reigns to newcomer Amy Petricek, and let her interview me about my journey from the world of education to instructional design. Amy is a naturally inquisitive person, so I knew she'd make an excellent guest host! We talk about how we first met, how I first got interested in instructional design, the importance of sharing your learning journey, and the secret to success in my career search. SPOILER ALERT: it was people! You can connect with Amy on LinkedIn, or take a look at her portfolio at www.amypetricek.c...
2020-11-1822 min
The BLOC Podcast12: Learning Controversies with Leslie EarlyIn this episode, Leslie and I talk about some of the controversial thoughts and ideas educators and IDs bring to the table: including pedagogy versus andragogy, where learning objectives belong, and the myth of learning styles. *Gasp* Leslie shares her perspective as both and educator and an instructional designer. Leslie Early is an instructional designer focused on developing engaging digital content that incorporates the best of storytelling, graphic design, and adult learning theory. In a past life, she taught ESL and elementary education for 10+ years. Lessons Leslie learned there include the value of project-based learning and how...
2020-11-1732 min