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Lizness SchoolLizness School: Most Embarrassing Email Ever + Conference SeasonSpring seems to be conference season at Stanford, so Liz attends a few and skips a few. The Stanford Data Science gathering might be over her head but the new art installation in the new CoDa there is definitely over her head but in a good way. The Healthy Aging 2025 conference is on her agenda. So is a follow-up session with Stanford's Dr. B J Fogg on Building Habits.
Shifting gears into her Spring quarter Stanford Law School life, she will attend a legal conference on 100 Days of the Trump Administration featuring her professor Pam Karlan.
2025-05-0837 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 18: Campus Vibe Shift + Leah's Road TripThere’s been a big vibe shift on the Stanford campus and Liz wants to talk about it. Immigration issues, research funding, academic freedom - it’s all on the table, affecting students and faculty. Plus we’ve got tales of Leah’s travel. She drove from her old home in Los Angeles to her new home in Nashville! Read about Liz’s classmate Joyce Orishaba here and see her essay that was a winner in the New York Times Personal Narrative Contest here. Top NIH Nutrition Researcher Kevin Hall resigns...2025-04-2433 min
Satellite SistersThe Marriage Sabbatical by Lian Dolan out in PaperbackNo Spoilers! Welcome to the publication day special for The Marriage Sabbatical, a new book by Lian Dolan from William Morrow. Out in paperback today on 041525. This episode aired originally in April 2024. On this episode, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan talk to Lian Dolan about the inspiration behind her latest novel, an adventurous story of one Gen X couple who hit midlife and need a vacation from their lives, their marriage and each other. Wife Nicole heads to Santa Fe to study silversmithing. Husband Jason opts for a motorcycle trip through Patagonia. What will...2025-04-1553 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 17: Battle of the Law School MoviesOn the podcast today, it's the Battle of the Law School Movies: Paper Chase vs Legally Blonde. Liz is loving her law school class about the 14th Amendment. She also reports on fun with Nutrition! Leah is now on the road to Nashville, making a few colorful stops along the way. It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she does a year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute.Start at Episode 1 if you are new to Lizness School.For more on Liz Dolan, go to LinkedIn2025-04-1037 min
Satellite SistersLian Dolan's Surprise Colon Cancer Diagnosis and Follow-UpMarch is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! For today's episode., we revisist Lian's story of being diagnosed with colon cancer after a routine colonoscopy and how that early screening may have prevented a much more serious outcome.It's also the story of how being pestered by her friend Karah to get that screening may have saved her life. Satellite Sisters and Misters, this is what we do for each other. You have our permission to pester! We also bring listeners up to date as of today in terms of Lian's health. Four years after diagnosis and t...2025-03-311h 12Lizness SchoolLiznesss School Episode 16: Tooth Gems and Spring Break!Spring Break news from both Liz and Leah. Liz had a fantastic finish to her video production class. Leah has a new tooth gem. That's right. Tooth Gems! Meet Liz's Constitutional Law professor Pamela S. Karlan of Stanford Law School and her Human Nutrition prof Christopher Gardner of Stanford Med School, both top notch experts in their fields and favorites among students. Plus a return to Memoir Writing. Plus Leah's in the final stages before her move from Los Angles to Nashville. It's major!It's Lizness not business this year for Liz...2025-03-2736 min
Satellite SistersSpring Catch Up with Lian Dolan and Liz DolanLiz and Lian catch up over Spring Break. Liz outlines her Med-Spa Vacation strategy. And Lian haslots of details about her new book and book tour schedule. Plus, Entertaining Sisters recs for The Residence on Netflix and Lian's Spring Pick Book Recommendations at this link: https://bookshop.org/lists/satellite-sisters-spring-2025-recommendationsHappy 5th Birthday to The Sweeney Sisters. If you are a Kindle Reader or an Audible user, good deals happening now.The paperback of The Marriage Sabbatical is out April 15. Join L...2025-03-251h 05Lizness SchoolLizness School Episode 15: Top Notch Profs Plus Designing a Course on Death and LegacyLiz decides to go with the tried-and-true course selection process: Pick the best professors! Meet Liz's Constitutional Law professor Pamela S. Karlan of Stanford Law School and her Human Nutrition prof Christopher Gardner of Stanford Med School, both top notch experts in their fields and favorites among students. Plus a return to Memoir Writing. Three solid pillars for her final quarter. Liz also participated in a design session at the D School to design a course that's a collaboration between the D School and Stanford Med School. Plus Leah's in the final stages before her move from Los Angles...2025-03-1334 min
Satellite SistersHealth Week Classic: Fitness, Aging and Healthy Mindset with Expert Liz Neporenthealth Week Rebroadcast of a special episode with our longtime fitness expert Liz Neporent, a health and fitness writer and author of Fitness for Dummies and The Runner’s Brain. Liz answers questions from Lian Dolan and Liz Dolan about setting new health and fitness goals as we age, plus questions from listeners. She also lays out goals and guidance on creating a positive mindset, cardio, balance, flexibility and nutrition. The Satellite Sisters also discuss the power of being part of a community when it comes to attaining health goals. Originally broadcast in March 2024...2025-03-121h 00Lizness SchoolLizness School Episode 14: News Overtakes 2 Classes + How To Be SillyLiz continues her winter quarter at StanfordDCI, passes a science quiz and has a few classes that have been overtaken by the news. Plus she wonders if she could learn to be silly. Leah has ups and downs on her big life change moving home to Nashville from Los Angeles. She asks for listener advice to the show email at liznessschool@gmail.com. The episode also includes some fascinating and surprising listener email. A listener recommends the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes and Liz's high school Biology teacher Sister Binkert appears again!For her Ikigai class, Liz watched...2025-02-2737 min
Satellite SistersBirthday Special for Lian with advice, fave segments, Oscar wishesLian Dolan and Liz Dolan team up to wish Lian a happy birthday. It's a milestone birthday and Liz has some advice for Lian on the new decade. Plus, Lian's plan for a boffo 60 . Then a couple of fun segments from shows past to celebrate the day; Why we Love Chico's (Hint, the answer is that Diane Keaton photo shoot) and RIP, Sky Mall. Plus, Liz has Oscar wishes for the movie A Lien Want to celebrate Lian's birthday? Pre-Order a signed copy of Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding from Vroman's in Honor...2025-02-1859 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 13: Ikegai and Intergenerational ExperiencesLiz and Leah discuss some big life decisions this week. Liz has thoughts about what she wants to accomplish in the second half of her year at StanfordDCI and Leah has a big announcement about a big life change. It's the season of Ikegai for Liz and some intergenerational mixers. Does she have advice for Stanford undergrads and PhD's? She's not sure! But she knows for sure that she's the worst student in her Video Production class.It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's...2025-02-1338 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 12: A Side Quest Accomplished! Rooftop Dancing Ensues!On Episode 12 of Lizness School, Liz Dolan and Leah Sutherland discuss Liz's Fancy Grunge Crawl to the Mission District of SF with other DCI Fellows. Plus Liz has news about some of this quarter's classes including whale news.It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute.Start at Episode 1 if you are new to Lizness School.Liz's producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland gives her additional assignments about how to take it all in.Fancy Grunge...2025-01-3039 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 11: Chinese History, Neuroscience and SwimmingLiz and Leah talk about Liz's first weeks of classes in the winter quarter. She's taking Chinese History, Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Oceans and Video Production. Plus they talk about Liz's side quests and the fires in Los Angeles. Leah lives there. Liz lives in Santa Monica when she's not at Stanford.Liz's Neuroscience Professor is Liqin Luo. Here's is a YouTube bio about Luo starting with his childhood in China.It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute....2025-01-1633 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 10: Liz's Stanford Class Line-Up for Winter Quarter plus Side QuestsLiz and Leah talk about their learning goals for 2025. Liz announces the classes she is taking this winter quarter plus a new wellness activity. Leah explains the concept of side quests and has a few for herself and for Liz.It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute.Start at Episode 1 if you are new to Lizness School.Liz's producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland gives her additional assignments about how to take it all in....2025-01-0933 minSatellite SistersBONUS: Lizness School Episode 9 - Liz's Fall Quarter Wrap-UpFor future episodes of Lizness School in 2025, please follow the dedicated Lizness School feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app you prefer. Feed also available on the Lizness School Show Page on Megaphone.To send Liz your learning goals for the new year, email liznessschool@gmail.com. We want to hear them for our first show of 2025.It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute.Start at Episode 1 if you are new to Lizness School.2024-12-2739 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 9: Liz's Fall Quarter Wrap-Up with LeahTo send Liz your learning goals for the new year, email liznessschool@gmail.com. Any specific goals for Purpose, Community or Wellness? We want to hear them for our first show of 2025.It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Start at Episode 1 if you are new to Lizness School.Liz's producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland gives her additional assignments about how to take it all in.Thank you to our sponsors and to...2024-12-1940 minSatellite SistersBONUS: Lizness School Episode 8 - De-Stressing for ExamsOn Lizness School Episode 8, Liz has the scoop on the many de-stressing activities happening on the Stanford campus during exam period for the undergrads. Therapy bunnies, anyone? Plus, if listeners want to take the same art history class Liz took this fall, it's being offered on Stanford's Continuing Studies platform this winter. Here's a link to How To Look At Art and Why with Alex Nemerov and here's a link to the whole Winter Quarter offering on Stanford Continuing Studies.To send Liz your learning goals for the new year, email liznessschool@gmail.com. Any specific goals...2024-12-1235 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 8: Exam Period De-Stressing StrategiesOn Lizness School Episode 8, Liz has the scoop on the many de-stressing activities happening on the Stanford campus during exam period for the undergrads. Therapy bunnies, anyone? Plus, if listeners want to take the same art history class Liz took this fall, it's being offered on Stanford's Continuing Studies platform this winter. Here's a link to How To Look At Art and Why with Alex Nemerov and here's a link to the whole Winter Quarter offering on Stanford Continuing Studies.To send Liz your learning goals for the new year, email liznessschool@gmail.com. Any specific goals...2024-12-1234 minSatellite SistersBONUS: Lizness School Episode 7 - Designing Your LifeBONUS: To get the Lizness School podcast in its own feed, please FOLLOW the show in your podcast app of choice. In Lizness School Episode 7, Liz attends a Stanford vs Cal water polo game, collects her thoughts on Designing Her Life and hangs out with some students from Stanford GSB for conversation, Chipotle and a dark fantasy feminist retelling of the Mulan story The Night End With Fire by K X Song. Plus, Liz and Leah both take Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies Quiz and discuss the implications of being a rebel and a questioner. Special thanks to Gretchen for...2024-11-2835 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 7: Designing Your Life, My Rebel Tendency and A Dark Fantasy Feminist Mulan.In Lizness School Episode 7, Liz attends a Stanford vs Cal water polo game, collects her thoughts on Designing Her Life and hangs out with some students from Stanford GSB for conversation, Chipotle and a dark fantasy feminist retelling of the Mulan story called The Night End With Fire by K X Song. Plus, Liz and Leah both take Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies Quiz and discuss the implications of being a rebel and a questioner. Thanks to Gretchen for mentioning how much she enjoys Lizness School on this recent episode of her podcast Happier.Other books mentioned in...2024-11-2834 minSatellite SistersBONUS Lizness School Episode 6: Life Transition Reflection + PickleballSatellite Sisters BONUS: In Lizness School Episode 6, Liz does her Life Transition Reflection and she likes it! Plus two death-defying wellness activities - pickleball and a hike in the redwood forest.In Liz's LTR, she explains her Cooking With Liz live Facebook show during the pandemic. Here she makes Ina Garten's Roast Chicken: https://youtu.be/Ghq-vZUM-4w?si=LWUy3T_V1xstCGoPIt's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Start at Episode 1 if you are new to Lizness...2024-11-1438 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 6: Life Transition Reflection + PickleballIn Lizness School Episode 6, Liz does her Life Transition Reflection and she likes it! Plus two death-defying wellness activities - pickleball and a hike in the redwood forest.In Liz's LTR, she explains her Cooking With Liz live Facebook show during the pandemic. Here she makes Ina Garten's Roast Chicken: https://youtu.be/Ghq-vZUM-4w?si=LWUy3T_V1xstCGoPIt's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Start at Episode 1 if you are new to Lizness School....2024-11-1436 min
The Kim Gravel ShowStay Noisy and Be the Boss of Your Own Life with Liz DolanThis week, powerhouse businesswoman Liz Dolan joins us to inspire you to find your purpose and take charge of your life. From working with industry leaders like Oprah Winfrey and Phil Knight to returning to Stanford as a student in her 60s, Liz highlights the importance of living fearlessly and embracing change. She encourages us to "stay noisy," take risks, and speak our truth while exploring what purpose really means and how to become who we want to be. Listen in for valuable insights on taking charge and being the boss of your own life!2024-11-061h 08Satellite SistersBONUS Lizness School Episode 5: Democracy Day at StanfordIt's Democracy Day at Stanford and there's a lot going on. Liz has the day off from classes to attend special gatherings, seminars and maybe even parties. Link to Stanford Democracy Day activities. This is a special Satellite Sisters preview of Liz's new podcast Lizness School. This is Episode 5. Start from Episode 1 if you have not listened yet. It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her! To continue to get episodes, be sure to follow the show in the separate Lizness School...2024-11-0539 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 5: Halloween + Democracy DayIn Lizness School Episode 5, Liz settles into classes and has observations about her fellow students. Plus two big events on campus: Halloween and Democracy Day.It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Start at Episode 1 if you are new to Lizness School.To watch a Stanford seminar by Professor Larry Diamond about the decline of democracy, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlwoO_abLHoLiz's producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland gives her additional assignments...2024-10-3137 minLizness SchoolLizness School Episode 4: First Week of School!It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her!In this fourth episode classes actually start! She explains what she's taking and why. Upcoming bi-weekly episodes will follow Liz through her entire year of exploration in Palo Alto. Her producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland will give her additional assignments all year so she is sure to get out of her boomer bubble.Thank you to our sponsors and to listeners for using these special urls...2024-10-3137 min
Satellite SistersBONUS: Lizness School Episode 4 First Week of SchoolA special Satellite Sisters preview of Liz's new podcast Lizness School. This is Episode 4. Start from Episode 1 if you have not listened yet. It's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her! To continue to get episodes, be sure to follow the show in the separate Lizness School feed on all podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.In this episode classes actually start! She explains what she's taking and why. Upcoming bi-weekly episodes will follow Liz through her entire year...2024-10-3039 minLizness SchoolLizness School Preview #3: Liz moves to Palo AltoIt's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her!In this episode she makes her move to a new apartment in Palo Alto and settles in with her dog Hooper. Upcoming bi-weekly episodes will follow Liz through her entire year of exploration in Palo Alto. Her producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland will give her additional assignments all year so she is sure to get out of her boomer bubble.For more in Liz Dolan, go to LinkedIn2024-10-2437 min
Satellite SistersBONUS: Lizness School Preview Episode #2It's Lizness not Business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her!Follow Lizness School on its separate feed on any podcast app.In this episode she registers for her classes from a hotel bed in Brooklyn in the middle of the night. Upcoming bi-weekly episodes will follow Liz through her entire year of exploration in Palo Alto. Her producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland will give her additional assignments all year so she is sure to get out of her boomer...2024-10-2439 minLizness SchoolWelcome to Lizness School Preview Episode #1It's Lizness not Business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her!In this episode she explains her decision to spend this year at Stanford exploring her future and new ideas and provides her professional and personal backstory. Upcoming bi-weekly episodes will follow Liz through her entire year of exploration in Palo Alto. Her producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland will give her additional assignments all year so she is sure to get out of her boomer bubble.For more in Liz...2024-10-2424 min
Lizness SchoolLizness School Preview #2: Liz Registers For ClassesIt's Lizness not business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her!In this episode she registers for classes at Stanford online in the middle of the night. Upcoming bi-weekly episodes will follow Liz through her entire year of exploration in Palo Alto. Her producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland will give her additional assignments all year so she is sure to get out of her boomer bubble.For more in Liz Dolan, go to LinkedInFor more on Liz's...2024-10-2438 min
Satellite SistersBONUS: Lizness School Preview Episode #1It's Lizness not Business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her!To get this podcast, search for Lizness School on any podcast app you use and FOLLOW.In this episode she explains her decision to spend this year at Stanford exploring her future and new ideas and provides her professional and personal backstory. Upcoming bi-weekly episodes will follow Liz through her entire year of exploration in Palo Alto. Her producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland will give her additional assignments all...2024-10-2425 minLizness SchoolTrailer: Lizness School Is In Session!It's Lizness Not Business this year for Liz Dolan as she starts her year as a Fellow at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute. Join her!In the upcoming Preview Episode #1, Liz explains her decision to spend this year at Stanford exploring her future and new ideas and provides her professional and personal backstory. Upcoming bi-weekly episodes will follow Liz through her entire year of exploration in Palo Alto. Her producer and millennial mentor Leah Sutherland will give her additional assignments all year so she is sure to get out of her boomer bubble.For more...2024-10-2402 minSatellite SistersGramping, Anna Wintour Business School, HOA HE-Double Hockey SticksA Satellite Sisters fave. Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan chatting it up about Liz's homeowner's association and Julie's upcoming Nana Trip with her grandchildren. Plus, Anna Winter takes her glasses off!For complete show notes, visit our website https://satellitesisters.com/blog/Thank you to this week’s Satellite Sisters sponsors. Please use these special urls and promo codes to support them and our show.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/satellite Navage, daily nasal therapy Navage.com/SISTERS and use our promo c...2024-10-2259 min
Satellite SistersFAVORITES: Satellite Sisters Sense of DirectionLian Dolan, Julie Dolan and Liz Dolan share Part 5 of the Satellite Sisters Uncommon Senses. This final episode is Sense of Direction.New Sponsor Alert! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/SATELLITE and get on your way to being your best self. Other sponsors of today's episode are:Osea https://oseamalibu.com Use code SATSISTERS at checkoutMiraclesuit https://miraclesuit.com Use code sisters at checkoutNavage https://navage.com/sisters Use promo code sisters2024-09-171h 04
Satellite SistersFAVORITES: Cozy Couch, Naked Locker Room Convo, Mensa TestFAVORITE: This Madness + Mayhem episode dates all the way back to fave conversations from 2005. Sheila is on the Cozy Couch. Julie has a Mensa Word Test for Liz, Sheila and Engineer John Ramos, Lian and Monica and listeners try to help Sheila with some credit card issues and Lian gets to scoop from Sheila about an unusual naked conversation she had.Thank you to our sponsors and to listeners for using these special urls and codes to support them.Our exciting new sponsor is: Miracle Suit https://miraclesuit.com Use code sisters2024-07-091h 03
Satellite SistersFAVORITES: College Drop-Off Dolan-Style!FAVORITE episode from 2015. Liz and Lian discuss some crazy college drop-offs in our family's past. Hilarity ensues. No helicopter parents for us. Hear the details of Lian's drop-off at Pomona, Liz's at Brown, Monica's at Georgetown and Sheila's at a Howard Johnson Motor Lodge.Plus strategies for not eating that half a blueberry pie and a news round-up including the Chilean miners and Larry King. Lian and Liz both have suggestions for who should get Larry King's timeslot including Katie Couric, Bob Costas and pretty much anyone but Piers Morgan. Thank you to ou...2024-06-1140 minSatellite SistersTravel Special 2024: Iceland, Japan, New Orleans, New Zealand + Listener Summer PlansTravel Special! On today’s new Satellite Sisters episode, we explore the world. Lauren Bates, founder of Wild Terrains which supports women-owned businesses in every country, joins to talk Iceland, Japan, New Orleans and planning her own honeymoon in Greece. Then Julie Dolan has tales of two weeks in New Zealand hiking, walking and fishing with her husband and Backroads. Plus Lian Dolan is going to the new Santa Fe campus of MEA for A Lifetime of Women’s Wellness: Thriving through Transitions with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz. There’s still time to join this workshop June 24 - June 29. ...2024-04-3058 minSatellite SistersSmoothies, Space Exploration, International Lightning Round, Washed-Out Rose ParadeLian Dolan is reporting from the Rose Parade in the pouring rain, Sheila Dolan is making a smoothie from a Rancho La Puerta recipe, Julie Dolan introduces her International Lightning Round, Liz Dolan has some thoughts about thinking for the new year and Randy Wesson from CalTech's Jet Propulsion Lab visits to chat about exploring the universe the future of space travel. These segments are a remix from January 2006.Smoothie recipe from Rancho La Puerta: https://rancholapuerta.com/beauty-smoothie-for-strong-skin-hair-and-nails/Thank you to our 2024 sponsors and to listeners for supporting these sponsors by using the special...2024-01-1641 minSatellite SistersBig Fun Weekend LIVE Show: Sense of Connection + Satellite Sisters TriviaSatellite Sisters Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan perform in front of a LIVE audience in Minneapolis on October 15 at their Big Fun Weekend. The theme is Sense of Connection, one of the 5 Satellite Sisters Uncommon Senses.Those five senses are Sense of Connection, Sense of Self, Sense of Humor, Sense of Adventure and Sense of Direction. Big Fun Weekend was sponsored by MEA, the first midlife wisdom school. Find information about their retreats and workshops at MEAwisdom.comThanks to our sponsors this week and to listeners for using these...2023-11-0755 minSatellite SistersBig Fun Announcement! Plus Artemis, Obituaries + Bran MuffinsSatellite Sisters Big Fun Weekend Big Announcement! Spend a fun weekend away with your Satellite Sisters this fall. Julie Dolan, Liz Dolan and Lian Dolan will host a weekend in Minneapolis with events, a live podcast taping, a Saturday night dinner and dance party and lots and lots of fun, laughs and no learning. Most events will take place at the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis. Bring your friends for a girlfriends’ getaway. Or come solo and meet Satellite Sisters from all over. Join us October 13th through 15th for a Big Fun Weekend, Satellite Sisters-style 2023-04-041h 03Satellite SistersLian Dolan's Complete White House Visit Report, SVB Failure + Non Tech Bros, Correct Coffee Line PolicyLian Dolan's White House report, Liz Dolan's SVB failure report for the non-tech bros, Julie Dolan's coffee line dilemmaSpecial Satellite Sisters Shout-Out for Best Oscar Speeches:Michelle Yeoh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQcQrFkBSuQSarah Polley: https://ew.com/awards/oscars/women-talking-wins-best-adapted-screenplay-oscars-2023/Julie and Liz on spring break at BNP Paribas in Indian Wells, CA. https://bnpparibasopen.com/Lian’s complete report on her White House visit to celebrate the International Women of Courage.L...2023-03-141h 06
Satellite SistersAlan Alda With Advice on Surviving Elections + Holidays: Communicating With Empathy. Replay 2018.REPLAY FROM 2018: We have elections and holidays coming up so we decided to reshare this Satellite Sisters Family Dynamics Special with Alan Alda. He talks to us about improving family communications, communicating with empathy and always being willing to change. Are we? Well...not always. He shares great communication tools with us here and on his own podcast Clear + Vivid. Father Greg Boyle about Compassion, Kinship and How To Help Others with Alan Alda on Clear + Vivid in 2018. Cheryl Strayed Gives Advice on How To Give Advice with Alan Alda on Clear + Vivid.FBI...2022-11-0144 min
Satellite Sisters#Witchyleaks: Satellite Sisters Halloween Costume Contest#Witchyleaks. On today's Satellite Sisters podcast, we have an all-time fave New To You show. It's the finals of the Halloween Witch Costume Contest from October 2008. Guest judge listener Kathy from Iowa critiques each costume and is joined by Dancing With The Stars judge Bruno Tonioli and Project Runway's Tim Gunn. Julie is a Classic Witch. Lian is a Yoga Witch. Sheila is the Irish Hag with a Swag. Monica is Drugtown Witch. Liz is Baby Witch. The sisters beg and pitch and work as hard as they can to get Kathy's vote. She's a tough judge but we all resp...2022-10-2533 minSatellite SistersUrban Nana Sheila Dolan, Russia News, Federer FarewellSpecial Guest Sheila Dolan joins Julie and Liz to talk about becoming a first-time grandmother.Russia: Julie is a former resident of Moscow and longtime Putin watcher. What does she think of what is happening in Russia now?Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal at the end. (Sob.) Read all about it in The New Yorker. Watch the Federer fond farewell at the Laver Cup here.Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors and to listeners who use these links and promo codes to support them and our show.Beis BEISTRAVEL.COM/SISTERS2022-09-271h 13Satellite SistersRoyalty Report, Health News, Witch-Y Book RecommendationsLiz Dolan, Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan back with a new podcast. The sisters discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth, all the surrounding pomp, even her fashion sense. Plus do you have a doppleganger? Science says your twin is out there! . How do dentists care for their own teeth (a couple of surprises) and a new eating disorder had been diagnosed and named. Also Martha Stewart expands her brand into hiking!Lian publishes her newest list of witchy books for the spooky season on the satellite sisters blog.Want to join Lian at a book...2022-09-131h 02Satellite SistersMixed Feelings about Turning 65, Empty Nest Again, Great Advice from the SisterhoodLiz muses about a milestone birthday, Lian's son moves out and Julie get positive emotional support from the health professionals and dairy drinkers in the Satellite Sisterhood. Book and TV recommendations plus we revive our #satsisterstravel on @Instagram. Thinking about aging? Provide your own insights in the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group or on email to hello@satellitesisters.com.Wally, The Alligator Emotional Support AlligatorDancing Finnish Prime MinisterNYT: Generational Differences in FinlandEntertaining Sisters:Julie recommends the book Capote's Women, Meghan Markle's podcast Archetypes2022-08-301h 01Satellite SistersSeason 22 Premiere! Summer Vacation Reports, The Science of Friendship, Movies You Can Take Your Mother ToThis is the premiere of the Satellite Sisters' 22nd year! Welcome to new and old listeners. We also celebrate more than a million downloads already this year. Thank you for spreading the word and show links! Today we report on our summer vacations plus talk about Liz's roller coaster summer, Lian's return to empty-nester status, Julie's difficult lifestyle change and more on the science about friendship.Plus, we salute two One-In-A-Million Satellite Sisters:Olivia Newton-John dies. Serena Williams is moving on from tennis.Friendship studies:2022-08-231h 05
Satellite SistersSatellite Sisters Classic: College Drop-Offs! A Listener Fave!Liz and Lian discuss some crazy college drop-offs in our family's past. Hilarity ensues. No helicopter parents for us. Hear the details of Lian's drop-off at Pomona, Liz's at Brown, Monica's at Georgetown and Sheila's at a Howard Johnson Motor Lodge.Plus strategies for not eating that half a blueberry pie and a news round-up including the Chilean miners and Larry King. Lian and Liz both have suggestions for who should get Larry King's timeslot including Katie Couric, Bob Costas and pretty much anyone but Piers Morgan. Sign up for our new weekly new...2022-08-0943 minSatellite SistersLiz's Covid Report, Wimbledon Dress Code + Periods, Fireworks + DogsLiz is back after a bad COVID week with some surprising findings! Plus menstruation and the Wimbledon dress codes, worst night of the year for dogs - July 4th, fast food news.Sign up for our new weekly newsletter PEP TALK here.Go the the Satellite Sisters website hereGo to the Satellite Sisters You Tube Channel here.Bend bans personal fireworks.New dog drug for Steffi's noise aversion on July 4th: SileoLiz tries Covid anti-viral PaxlovidGiant Cheez-It coming soon from Taco Bell 2022-07-0558 minSatellite SistersThe Forces that Fuel Friendship, 60th Birthday Party Planning & Dogcentric VacationsLian and Julie hold down the fort this week while Liz is out with COVID. After a tough news week, it’s friendships that get us through. Lian spends the weekend with her Sagehen Sisterhood in Northern California. And Julie explains the Six Forces that Fuel Friendship, according to Julie Beck of The Atlantic. Plus, the Social Garden, a new landscaping trend, Dog-centric vacations and Planning a 60th Birthday Party. Sponsor : Thanks to Butcher Box! Free bacon for the Life of your membership!butcherbox.com/siste...2022-06-2855 minSatellite SistersInsights from Satellite Sisters Work Survey, Behind-The-Scenes at Liz's Show Biz Job, Dallas Art Museum HeistJulie and Liz review listeners insights about the change of work pre-, during and post pandemic. Plus Liz tells the tale of her best totally accidental Hollywood negotiation.Sign up for our new weekly newsletter PEP TALK here.Go the the Satellite Sisters website hereGo to the Satellite Sisters You Tube Channel here.Lian's Santa Fe Meet-Up is open to all . Tuesday June 14. 5 pm. La Fonda Hotel Rooftop Bar.Jennifer Hudson is an EGOT! Congrats!Britain experiments with 4-day Work Week. Very odd break-in a...2022-06-141h 04Satellite SistersLoss + Psychic Numbing, Tripplehorning, Deep Thoughts About MayoHow to avoid psychic numbing, The Queen has tea with Paddington Bear, Julie gets accused of Tripplehorning, Lian announces a Santa Fe Meet-Up next week. Get the details.Sign up for our new weekly newsletter PEP TALK here.Go the the Satellite Sisters website hereGo to the Satellite Sisters You Tube Channel here.Lian's Santa Fe Meet-Up is open to all . Tuesday June 14. 5 pm. La Fonda Hotel Rooftop Bar.The Queen has tea with Paddington Bear.From The Well Newsletter by NYT: The Psychic Numbing of M...2022-06-071h 00
Satellite SistersNew To You: Ask Us Anything! Satellite Sisters Julie Dolan, Liz Dolan, Lian DolanWe asked you to Ask Us Anything and you did. In this special BONUS podcast episode from 2018, you get a fresh installment of answers from Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan. We got to as many of your questions as we could, including a lightning round for each sister individually. What keeps us sane now? What's one thing we would do over? How do we produce Satellite Sisters? Were there times when we considered quitting? Do we ever fight? What are our hidden talents? Why did Liz step in and out of multiple corporate jobs during her career? Why di...2022-05-3159 min
Satellite SistersNew To You: All 5 Sisters Talk Fro-Yo Rage, Whole Foods Beefs, How To Peel An EggToday's New To You episode includes favorite food and fun conversations from all 5 sisters - from Lian's tale of a root canal rage to Sheila's critique of the Whole Foods merchandising scheme (baby wipes and wine together?).Sign up for our new weekly newsletter PEP TALK here.Go the the Satellite Sisters website hereGo to the Satellite Sisters You Tube Channel here.To listen to the complete original episodes these highlights came from, go to:Peeling An Egg (Liz, Lian, Julie):Root Canal/Fro-Yo (Lian, Liz, S...2022-05-2441 minSatellite SistersBuffalo Grief, Lian's COVID, Julie's Inca Trail, Liz's Caribbean Wellness CampWe start with thoughts on the mass shooting in Buffalo and how many times we've had to find words for this horror.Then Lian talks about contracting COVID last week and reflects on One Million Lost in the US due to the pandemic.Julie hiked the Inca Trail in Peru and Liz flunked the "drone test" at her costume party on vacation.On Cooking With Liz this week, Liz will make a batch of Shalane Flanagan's Superhero Muffins, LIVE on the Satellite Sisters YouTube Channel on Saturday May 21 at 2 pm PT/ 5 pm PT.2022-05-171h 05Satellite SistersSpecial Travel Episode: Great Destinations, New Apps, Overcoming AnxietyLost & Found in Paris Events:Lian's Online Bookclub on Crowdcast May 4 at 7 pm ET/4 pmPTLian Dolan at Pequot Library, Southport CT Thursday May 12Lian Dolan at Theodore's Books in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Please pre-order. Sunday May 15 2 pmToday's Travel Interview:Lauren Bates, WILD TERRAIN TRAVELOther links from today's episode::22 Best Travel AppsList of Books with a Sense of Place on Bookshop.orgLaura Holson BOX SESSIONS ABROAD. San Miguel de AllendeEntertaining...2022-05-031h 03
Satellite SistersRico Gagliano Gets Unsolicited Advice on Parenthood and Gives Solicited Advice on How Dinner Parties Can Save The World.Rico Gagliano joins Liz, Lian and Julie to talk about his book Brunch Is Hell, summertime entertaining and his impending fatherhood. He'll become a first-time dad in September and Urban Nana has some totally unsolicited advice. Rico will interview Lian Dolan at her Vroman's Book Launch for Lost & Found In Paris on April 6, 2022 at 7 pm.We also discuss guilty pleasures (Lian does not like the term), why we get sick on vacation (the let-down effect) and and a few of entertainment recommendations. Julie just saw the Guggenheim exhibit Basquiat’s “ Defacement”: The Untold Story exhibit centered on painti...2022-03-2955 min
Satellite SistersSatellite Sisters We Heart NY Special feat. Sheila Dolan and Fiona DolanGuests Sheila Dolan and Fiona Dolan join Lian, Julie and Liz Dolan on this special salute to NYC. Sheila is a former NYC schoolteacher who is just back in a classroom there after 20 years away. Fiona is a recent college grad working in her first job in the big city. Plus, we all share our favorite NY moments over the years as well as those submitted by listeners. Big events, small moments, only-in-NY experiences.This week's edition of the Satellite Sisters newsletter Pep Talk will be a double issue with with more NYC stories, tips and travel sugges...2021-09-281h 24
Satellite SistersUpdate on Liz from Liz! Plus, Pandemic Design Trends, Great Gadgets & Mardi Gras MadnessUpdate on Liz from Liz! Plus, Pandemic Design Trends, Great Gadgets & Mardi Gras MadnessOn the podcast, Liz Dolan returns with an update on her injury. You'll get the scoop from Liz, plus an update on her dog Hooper. Also, Julie Dolan becomes the first sister to get the vaccine. And Lian accidentally buys a lot of sour cream.Also:We love it New Orleans! Way to keep the Mardi Gras spirit afloat even if the parades our cancelled. Check out the Float Houses here.How has your home changed in t...2021-01-191h 01
Satellite SistersCelebrate Lian Dolan's new novel The Sweeney Sisters: Ask Lian Anything!It's Lian Dolan pub date for The Sweeney Sisters. We celebrate with an Ask Lian Anything. Thanks for all your questions! For complete info on Lian's appearances online, go to her Lian Dolan author page here. To order The Sweeney Sisters and support indie bookstores in the process, go to Bookshop.org or Greenlight Book in Brooklyn.Julie and Lian review Cooking with Liz latest season: Roast Salmon. They have some constructive criticism. But miraculously Liz get's renewed for a Season 7!! The assignment is baking. Ruh-roh. You can watch all the Cooking With Liz episodes in the...2020-04-281h 13
Satellite SistersSEASON PREMIERE! Plus Lian Dolan's got big news about her new novel The Sweeney Sisters.It's the Satellite Sisters Season Premiere. We are thrilled to be back and share a BIG book announcement.It's all about Lian Dolan and her new book The Sweeney Sisters. Woo hoo!Julie's got the scoop on the college admissions scandal.Liz wants you to know the story of women being scammed on Facebook by fake soldiers. Even fake generals!She's also got the complete Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island report and behind-the-scenes at Sheila's daughter's wedding! Go Ruthie! Congrats Sheila.Plus, so much entertainment news. Two movie recommendations...2019-09-111h 02
Happier in HollywoodEp. 102: The Viper And The Asshole: Liz Dolan And Rico Gagliano Weigh InLiz and Sarah talk to Safe For Work podcast hosts Liz Dolan and Rico Gagliano about all things work — from dealing with assholes and vipers in the office to making a career change in your 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s. Then Liz and Sarah give a 2019 New Year’s Resolutions update! So far so good! Sarah’s been focusing on progress over perfection, and Liz is on her way to hitting her weight loss goal. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack elevates any event: personalized cocktail napkins! Safe For Work: https://wondery.com/shows/safe-for-work/Rico Gagliano’s Twi...2019-04-2531 min
Satellite SistersBONUS: Ask Us Anything LIVE in Santa Monica 2017
This podcast is the live audio from the Satellite Sisters appearance at the Santa Monica Public Library on April 22, 2017. Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan, Sheila Dolan, Monica Dolan and Julie Dolan are all on stage for an Ask Us Anything session. The Satellite Sisters take questions from the live audience, reminisce about their favorite Satellite Sisters memories and share behind-the-scenes stories.
Thanks to the Santa Monica Public Library for the great venue and to the Satellite Sisters listeners from all over the country who attended this special event. You're the Best!
For our BRAND NEW August 2018 ASK US ANYTHING episode, go here.
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Satellite SistersAsk Us Anything August 2018: Satellite Sisters Julie Dolan, Liz Dolan, Lian DolanWe asked you to Ask Us Anything and you did. In this special BONUS podcast episode, you get a fresh installment of answers from Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan. We got to as many of your questions as we could, including a lightning round for each sister individually.
What keeps us sane now? What's one thing we would do over? How do we produce Satellite Sisters? Were there times when we considered quitting? Do we ever fight? What are our hidden talents?
Why did Liz step in and out of multiple corporate jobs during her career?
Why did Julie...2018-08-141h 03
Satellite SistersBONUS: Satellite Sisters "You're The Best" LIVE in Brooklyn NY
On this bonus LIVE show, we introduce you to the Satellite Sisters Next Generation, read from our book "You're The Best: A Celebration of Friendship" and give you our philosophy of friendship and Satellite Sisterhood. Plus, we answer your questions and introduce you to our brothers and cousins. This all took place at Powerhouse Arena in Brooklyn NY in October 2015.
This very special show includes Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Julie Dolan plus the Next Gen contributors to our book: Julie's daughter-in-law Lauren Hinkson, Sheila's daughter Ruthie Marantz and our nieces Fiona Dolan, Katherine Dolan Nordenson and Meghan Dolan...2018-08-0754 min
Satellite SistersLian's Music Festival, Julie's Adventure To-Do Item + Liz Dolan Private Eye
Lian has a complete music festival report from Arroyo Seco Weekend + summer fun tips including 6 new gin + tonics! Julie has some good news from New Zealand, Waco and the U. S. Open plus announces a possible big adventure. Liz investigates a Satellite Sisters mystery that is either a major fraud or a major windfall. What's your theory?
Julie recommends the documentary about Fred Rogers Won't You Be My Neighbor?
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Satellite SistersKatie Couric Joins The Satellite Sisterhood
Katie Couric in the house! The Satellite Sisters Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan welcome Katie Couric to the podcast to talk about her Nat Geo series America Inside Out, her podcast Katie Couric, and the importance of having thoughtful conversations about important issues. Amen, sister! You can watch America Inside Out on Hulu and Facebook as well as on Nat Geo TV. Special guests Sheila Dolan and Monica Dolan also join this episode with the latest news from their lives.
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Satellite SistersNobel Prize Announcements, Remembering Tom Petty, NYC Business Idea, Pumpkin Spice Products
Lian Dolan, Julie Dolan and Liz Dolan offer their thoughts on the Las Vegas mass shooting and what can be done now to change the gun culture in America. Plus farewell to Tom Petty, congratulations to Nobel Prize winners, Lian's tour of NYC, Liz's TV appearance in Portland and Julie's Tuesday Trends. Today's episode of Satellite Sisters is brought to you by MeUndies and Harrys.
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Satellite Sisters9/11 Remembrance, US Open, Emmys Update, The New Hygge is Lagom
Liz Dolan, Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan on the Satellite Sisters podcast on September 11, 2017. Today on the show, we celebrate Liz's Big Birthday with lobster, Springsteen on Broadway and a Grand Slam Star Sighting on the beach. We also talk tennis, with a big Satellite Sisters shout out to the US Women at the US Open (and that moment at the net between Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys) and we cheer for cheering. This podcast episode is sponsored by MeUndies, Lola and HelloFresh.
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Satellite SistersEclipse 2017 Spectacular: Astronomer Robert Kirshner PhD Explains All To The Satellite Sisters
Eclipse 2017 Spectacular: Astronomer Robert Kirshner Explains All To The Satellite Sisters. Satellite Sisters Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan are joined by noted astronomer Dr. Robert Kirshner in a special podcast episode devoted entirely to #Eclipse2017 which will sweep across the United States on August 21. The Satellite Sisters know Kirshner as Cousin Bob, the family astronomer. He is also the Clowes Professor of Science at Harvard University and the Chief Program Officer for Science at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation in Palo Alto, CA. On this Satellite Sisters Eclipse 2017 special podcast episode, Dr. Kirshner recommends some key resources for everyone intere...2017-08-0139 min
Satellite SistersPrincess Diana, Martha Stewart, Summer Salads, Nana Camp, Phelps vs. Bogus Shark
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On today's Satellite Sisters podcast, Lian Dolan, Julie Dolan and Liz Dolan announce plans for two special episodes about the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse, share their disappointment with Michael Phelps vs Shark and share their love of a heartbreaking new Princess Diana HBO documentary called Diana Our Mother and a classic episode of Say Yes To The Dress with guest star Martha Stewart. There she is in all of her chilly glory!
First up, on August 1, 2017 we will release Eclipseolypse 2017: The Satellite Sisters interview astronomer Robert Kirshner PhD. Dr. Kirshner is...2017-07-251h 12
Satellite SistersLPGA Dress Codes, USC Dean Scandal, Uber CEO Search & Royal Report
On today's podcast, Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan tackle the secret drug-fueled life of a USC med school dean, Julie's annual Nana Camp strategy, Lian's personal growth since college and Liz's suggestions for the new CEO of Uber. Plus Lian vs LPGA dress code, Michael Phelps vs Shark, Royal Report and Liz's new used car.
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First up, how fast are you listening to us? Julie says speed listening to podcasts is the latest thing.
Scandal in Lian's hometown of Pasadena. You...2017-07-181h 12
Satellite SistersGrocery Store Wars, Parenting College Kids, Pet Advice, Movie & Book Recommendations
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Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Satellite Sisters podcast this week with news headlines, entertainment recommendations, parenting advice and how to make golf more interesting for spectators. Plus, who's excited fro Grocery Store Wars? It's not a new game she on the food network, it's actually happening in your neighborhood. Amazon buys Whole Foods and disrupts the whole grocery store industry. And we're psyched. Let's make grocery shopping cool again! But Lian, our grocery expert, has some advice for Jeff Bezos: Don't forget the people! That would be...2017-06-201h 01
Satellite SistersEntertainment Talk: Blackish, Wonder Woman, Love Actually Sequel, U2 Tour
News, Talk & Laughs. Lots of TV, Music and Movie talk this week, from Trevor Noah live onstage, wisdom from Tracee Ellis Ross and why Wonder Woman matters. Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on Satellite Sisters Podcast. This week, we give thanks to Pippa Middleton for distracting us from a long week of news and the horror of yet another terrorist attack.
Plus: Liz goes to the NYU graduation at Yankee Stadium and has a classic New York moment
Toast News: Move over, Avocado Toast. There's a new Chowdah in town. Read all about Chowder Toast
Entertainment Block:
The Lov...2017-05-231h 02
Satellite SistersYour Facebook Life vs. Your Google Search, plus Royal Report & Butt Glitter
Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan with news, talks and laughs on this week's Satellite Sisters podcast. Liz updates us on her weekend at Brown with Janet Yellin, Diane von Furstenberg & Lynn Nottage. Plus, Everybody Flash Mob.
Also on the show:
Fact: Social media is making us miserable. Your Facebook Life vs. Your Google Serach Life. What we curate is very different than what we type into Google when we are alone with our screens. From the New York Times. Don't Let Facebook Make Your Miserable by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz.
Total Eclipse of the Sun: Liz is making plans fro the co...2017-05-091h 06
Satellite SistersCollege Reunions, 13 Reasons Why, Princess Charlotte & Tech Talk
Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on this week's Satellite Sisters podcast. This week on the show, we discuss college reunions pros and cons. Can you really go back again? And if you go back again, should you join a flash mob with Janet Yellen? Or attempt a radio show? Maybe not, people.
Julie is following the latest on President Trump's openness to meet with "smart cookie" Kim Jong Un. She speculates on the perfect place for such a meeting. Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte has turned two and we love her mom's photo of her. She may be fourth in line to th...2017-05-021h 07
Satellite SistersSatellite Sisters ShoutOut to Serena Williams, Sheryl Sandberg & All the Satellite Sisters that came to Santa Monica
Julie Dolan, Liz Dolan and Lian Dolan recap the Satellite Sisters event in Santa Monica. Lots of laughs, lots of fun and even a few tears which means it was a solid Satellite Sisters event. Special thanks to: the team at the Santa Monica Public Library; the team at Prospect Park Books; Corny and Emmy Koehl; Liz's neighbor Deborah who did the Facebook Live; Diane and Hannah who sold the books; Catherine who arranged the hotel; Esters Wine Bar; Away Luggage; and ALL OF YOU WHO TURNED UP! Thank you, Satellite Sisterhood, for a memorable event for us.
Plus:
Women in th...2017-04-2559 min
Satellite SistersMadam Secretary Recap: Good Bones
Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan on the podcast this week. We're glad that our sister Julie Dolan went to North Korea five years ago because now she qualifies as a expert on the DPNK. Julie's observations on the latest events in North Korea, the DMZ and Washington. She reminds us that according to North Korea, the Korean War never ended and current actions by US just play right into the propaganda that the regime has been spouting for 50 years. Julie commentary will make you think.
Plus:
Satellite Sisters Santa Monica Weekend Q & A. Liz has been scouting the...2017-04-1935 min
Satellite SistersNorth Korea Desk, Prince Charles & Prince Harry and Satellite Sisters Santa Monica Weekend
Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan on the podcast this week. We're glad that our sister Julie Dolan went to North Korea five years ago because now she qualifies as a expert on the DPNK. Julie's observations on the latest events in North Korea, the DMZ and Washington. She reminds us that according to North Korea, the Korean War never ended and current actions by US just play right into the propaganda that the regime has been spouting for 50 years. Julie commentary will make you think.
Plus:
Satellite Sisters Santa Monica Weekend Q & A. Liz has been scouting the...2017-04-181h 07
Satellite SistersInternational Women of Courage, Science News, Spring Break Travel
Today on the Satellite Sisters podcast, it's Liz Dolan and Lian Dolan on the International Women of Courage Celebration in Los Angeles, a night honoring the US Department of State's International Women of Courage. Lian produced the evening's program, armed with a clipboard, upbeat pop music and goodwill. Liz attended the event and she declared the night filled with emotion and meaning.
Plus, Liz has the scoop on science! First cutting-edge science thanks to nurse Monica Dolan. Wondering what she's been doing on the job? Here's the story about her stem cell stroke treatment's dramatic results. Plus, can you blow up a bal...2017-04-1153 min
Satellite SistersListen to Liz Dolan's New Podcast: I Hate My Boss
Instead of a New-To-You episode today, we are giving you an advance listen to the new podcast Liz is co-hosting. It's a workplace advice show called I Hate My Boss. Her co-host is executive coach Larry Seal. Today we have a special Satellite Sisters intro so you can meet this new Satellite Mister in Liz's life. Then we give you Episode One called Fear, Change and Six Glasses Of Rose.
If you like what you hear, please go to iTunes and subscribe to the show. While you are there, please leave a rating and review for Satellite Sisters, too!
To ask a que...2017-04-0154 min
Satellite Sisters#LeggingsGate , America's Got Talent, Liz's New Podcast News
On the Satellite Sisters Podcast, Lian Dolan, Julie Dolan and Liz Dolan discuss Liz's new podcast I Hate My Boss. She's going out on her own , with the help of an Executive Coach, to give career advice and steer you on the path of a smooth relationship with your boss and your co-workers. Liz asks for help from the Satellite Sisterhood. She's there for you if you need career advice from a "Boss Emeritus" and Satellite Sister.
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America's Got Talent and Lian is there to see it! An unexpected trip to the #AGT auditions. Interested is seeing Conrad the U...2017-03-281h 11
Satellite SistersDisney Merch, March Sadness & the Angela Merkel School of Body Language
Today on the Satellite Sisters Podcast, we cover everything from Beauty & The Beast to DWTS, from March Sadness to Brian's Song. But we start Sisters in the News. What do Angela Merkel & Liz Dolan have in common? Lian will tell you. And who could use a little bit of the indefatigable energy of Julie Dolan? The Secretary of State that's who. Lian Dolan on the headline news that made her think of her sisters.
Plus:
The ERA is Back! Yup. Read the story from the LA Times here and then dig out those buttons, posters and bell bottoms for a rall...2017-03-211h 07
Satellite SistersOscars Fail, TSA Tips, Space X Goes to the Moon & to Meditate or Murder
Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on this week's podcast covering news, talk, laughs and the Oscars. Today, we ask who was the maddest person at the Academy Awards? On the Night of the Epic Fail, who was really the biggest loser? Liz offers up her theory and Julie offers up another wild Leonardo DiCaprio conspiracy and more on all the actions at the Oscars.
Plus:
Liz thinks one of her sisters is keeping a secret from the other. Which sister? And what's the secret?
SpaceX goes to the Moon! And Lizis not getting on the shuttle until she can get...2017-02-281h 06
Satellite SistersRussia, Picks & Pans, TV Recs, and Isaac Mizrahi
Liz Dolan, Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan of the Satellite Sisters on their weekly podcast. This week, we talk goal setting, goal accomplishments and goals with dancing feet. Liz achieves a life goal of being an EGOT spectator. Hear all the details. Plus, Lian performs in a dance showcase and now vows to do more dancing. Is Cabaret on her list next?
We hear all about Lian's performance with her Girl Gang of Bruno Mars' 24 Karat Magic. Get out of your comfort zone, sisters! Julie has pop culture Picks + Pans and yet more news about from Russia about poisonings. Remember Rasput...2017-02-071h 10
Satellite SistersWomen's March in DC, First Ladies Desk, Tuesday Trends, Oscar Noms
Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters cover the Women's March in Washington DC. Lian attended the historic march in the nation's capital and she has a full report about the spirit of the march, the power of Washington symbols, the success of the Pussy hats and, of course, Madonna. But mainly, the marching. Listen to the newest podcast here.
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Julie's offers her first First Ladies Desk Report of the new administration. She would like to remind us of the rules of civility that extend not only to the First Lady but to the entire Fi...2017-01-241h 08
Satellite SistersRigged Elections, Newscations, Halloween Triumph, Fashion Tips & Book Recs
Liz Dolan, Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan on the Satellite Sisters podcast for 11.01.16 with news, talk and laughs. This week on the show, we share our Newscation Strategies, toeherwise known as how to save our saintly until this election is over. If the negativity and nonsense of the 2016 Election has gotten you down, caused election anxiety or triggered stress eating, step away the Twitter. Liz reporters on her ups and downs of trying to stay away from election coverage..Lian suggests two things: vote early and cooks one of Ina Garten's delicious recipes from her new barefoot Contessa Book, Cooking F...2016-11-011h 09
Satellite SistersElection Anxiety, Texas State Fair, Taylor Swift & Book Recommendations
Today on the podcast, Liz Dolan, Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan connect to discuss Election Anxiety. Does Liz need an intervention? Or will the Anti-Election Meditations she's working on do the trick? What kind of person watches ALL the Sunday news shows on Sunday? It's Liz and she just can't stay away from election coverage even though she knows it's causing symptoms like stress eating and lack of sleep. Julie suggests a newscation-- or better yet try reading a book. For the Washington Post feature about 10% Happier’s meditations to calm election stress, go here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspir...2016-10-251h 09
Satellite SistersFLOTUS, Clowns, Brooklyn Celebrity Sighting & Better Late than Never: Harry Potter
Liz Dolan, Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan on today's podcast with news, talk, laughs and one celebrity sighting. Julie kicks off the show with an ill-fated visit to our parents grave. An A for Effort... but a "Oh, Dear" for execution. Hear what happened when Julie had the PERFECT gesture for our parents' gravesite and how it all went wrong. But Liz declares, "We don't want to be as judgmental as our mother would be." A conversation only sisters could have. Plus: The First Ladies Desk-- a big thank you to Michelle Obama for breaking the mold and doing it wit...2016-10-181h 14
Satellite SistersLocker Room Talk, World's Worst Boss: Donald Trump, Prison Dogs and Pumpkin Spice Products
It's Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Satellite Sisters podcast. On the show this week, we are suffering in Post-Debate Aftermath Liz asks what Satellite Sisters Locker Room Talk would sound like. Julie suggests a "newscation." And Lian wants to know who would go work for Donald Trump. Seriously, how are we supposed to find the next generation of talented women to head to Washington if the potential boss makes you hug him every time you get off the bus. Julie fears for the End of the Republic, but Lian shares some positive stories about women around t...2016-10-111h 11
Satellite SistersSS092716 Presidential Debate, College Drop-Off & Empty Nest
Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan are back for the start of Satellite Sisters Season 16. Today on the podcast, they discuss The Presidential Debate. Liz has a few observations on Donald Trumps "manterruptions" and she recommends a course on How To Handle Criticism. Also, fro the record, we prepare more for the Satellite Sisters podcast than one candidate appeared to prepare for the Presidential job interview. Plus: Julie got hacked or did she? Paging Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer. We have a few questions for her. Lian Drops off her son at college and is pretty proud that she was n...2016-09-271h 01
Satellite SistersSatellite Sisters Plea for Election Civility
On today's Satellite Sisters, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan make a plea for civility online in all things election-related. Comments bring out the worst in people, so we are asking you to think twice before lashing out. Far be it from us to ask you not to express yourself, but start by asking yourself this one question: Has your mind ever been changed by what someone posted in your Facebook feed? No? Exactly. So express yourselves freely but no need to be uncivil. Okay, people?? Julie also speaks out on behalf of the potential First Ladies one more time. It won't...2016-08-0254 min
Satellite SistersSatellite Sisters Liz and Julie on fitness, fun and news
On today's Satellite Sisters, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan tackle a wide range of subjects from the serious to the silly.
First, the awful news from Brussels this week. Liz was in London when the news broke across the world. The victims represent many ages, cultures, regions and ethnicities. Here are some profiles from today's New York Times.
Julie uses the latest presidential candidate twitter wars about their wives to speak up for the importance of her regular First Ladies Desk features. As she has always said, leave the ladies alone.
On a lighter note, Julie is just back from a fab...2016-03-2756 min
Satellite SistersSS030616: Nobel Laureates, First Ladies, Mourning Downton Abbey
It's the varsity on the show today with Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan. Today, we cover everything from First Ladies to Nobel Laureates to Downton Abbey.
Up first...
Julie on Nancy Reagan and her legacy/
Liz Dolan on her appearance at the Muse Coneference in bend Oregon. Bringing women & girls together. Plus, meeting Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi. Her Op-Ed from today's New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/06/opinion/sunday/tricked-into-cheating-and-sentenced-to-death.html?emc=eta1&_r=0
Lian on the Austin Meet-up, Food Music and Fin in Austin, TX and how not to curry favor with airline personnel.
Liz Announces DC Meet-u...2016-03-061h 03
Satellite SistersSS112215: Thanksgiving Prep, Minnesota Book Tour Re-Cap, Women in Hollywood
Liz Dolan, Sheila Dolan, Monica Dolan and Lian Dolan on the Satellite Sisters Podcast . This week
s show is all about the Turkey. Mostly. We talk Thanksgiving Prep as Liz prepares for her first Turkey and Monica prepares for her Cranberry Fest. Plus, how big a cutting board do you need?
Plus, Sheila and Liz recount their epic trip to Minnesota for the You're the Best Book Tour. Sheila gives Monica tips for the Portland Meet-up.
Plus:
Liz gets her turkey on for the first time, Monica is concerned that she is under-preparing.
Monica goes all in on Cranberries
Sheila co...2015-11-2249 min
Satellite SistersSS092015: #Nursesunite , Emmys, VW Violations, the Pope vs. Urban Nana
On the show today, Julie Dolan, Liz Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Lian Dolan tackle the world, one cup of coffee at a time. Lots of discuss this week, including the #nursesunite movement springing from comments by co-hosts of The View. Julie breaks down the controversy with a simple concept: this segment was all about women mocking other women.
Plus:
Who do you want on the $10 bill? That's the question that the presidential candidates were asked this week at the Republican debate and several of the had trouble coming up with one American woman at all ! What's up with that?
Clinton vs. Fio...2015-09-201h 04
Satellite SistersSS032915: Speak Up at Work, Women! Plus Car Buy Fail at Fiat, Book Nook, and Travel News
Liz Dolan and Lian Dolan on the podcast today. On the show today, we discuss:
Liz Dolan, CMO, gets worked up about Gender Discrimination in the workplace, the Ellen Pao/ Kleiner Perkins Lawsuit. Plus, Speaking up at the office, Interrupting to Disprupt and 10 words every girl should know.
Lian Dolan on her epic car buying fail. She tried to test drive a Fiat Abarth and Cooper S, but the car dealers refused.
Travel News: New hotels for Millenials! Get ready to check in on your phone, get food delivered from robots and spend time in communal lobby. And, Liz goes to Polan...2015-03-291h 01
Satellite SistersSatellite Sisters 031515: All Five Sisters on the show with Email Scandals, Food Trends, Where it Putin, School Galas and Bad Medical Advice
All five sister on the show today:
Julie Dolan, Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Monica Dolan on:
Santa Ana Winds Wacky Medical Diagnosis: Santa Ana Syndrome
Where in the World is Putin? Julie has theories
Charles & Camilla Come ot America
Hey, Triscuit, Nobody wants to Grill a Cracker
Who is Murray and why does he have a Cheese Shop in La Canada
New Dinner Motto
Restaurant Trend we can all get behind
School Gala Update
All the Cool Kids have Non-disclosure agreements
And WHY is email so, so hard. Liz reports from the frontline of Outlook Express
See omny...2015-03-1547 min