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Work Life 24A Conversation with Lauren TaylorHi, my name is Marilyn McNeal and I am the producer for Work Life 24. Work Life 24 is a podcast where I talk with friends, former students, project partners, and colleagues - about work. I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their work skills and career and what it is in the early 21st century to be a worker. In this episode, I get into conversation with Lauren Taylor, a Principal at REDF where she supports investments in entrepreneurs and enterprises scaling revenue and impact. REDF is a venture catalyst investing in the co...2024-12-0622 min
Work Life 24A Conversation with Lindsay ConnWork Life 24 is a podcast where I talk with friends, former students, project partners, and colleagues - about work. I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their work skills and career and what it is in the early 21st century to be a worker. In this episode, I get into conversation with Lindsay P. Conn, CPCC, PCC, MNLP. Lindsay is the Founder of The Wellspring and is a Certified Executive, Career, and Life Coach and a Workplace Culture Consultant. In this conversation, Lindsay shares her thoughts on the workplace from her pe...2024-08-3145 min
Work Life 24A Conversation with John de GraffIn this podcast, I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their career path and work skills. John de Graaf is a filmmaker, author, public speaker and environmental activist. He has made more than 15 national PBS documentaries and won more than 100 regional, national and international awards. His books include the international best-seller, Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic and What's the Economy for, Anyway? He recently completed the feature documentary Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty and is currently directing a new film, Loyal to the Truth: Katherine Lee Bates and The Story o...2024-06-1429 min
Work Life 24A Conversation with Lisa Rybovich CralléIn this podcast, I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their career path and work skills. Lisa Rybovich Crallé is an interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her drawings and sculptures explore the relationship between body language, memory, and material history. Her work has been presented at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (CA), Cornell University (NY), the Berkeley Art Museum (CA), the Detroit Institute of Arts (MI), the Manetti Shrem Museum (CA), Fort Mason Center (CA), Mills College (CA), and other venues. She has been...2024-05-1933 min
Work Life 24A Conversation with Ally DeArmanIn this podcast, I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their career path and work skills. In today's episode, I speak with Ally DeArman. She is the Executive Administrator at Women's Foundation California. Ally partners with the CEO, Leadership Team and Board of Directors on the overall administration and operation of the virtual offices. She comes to the foundation with more than a decade of event management and organizational leadership experience. Previously, Ally worked UC Berkeley's Executive Education, directed the non profit Food Craft Institute, and helped produce Oakland's Eat Real Festival f...2024-04-2322 minWork Life 24A Conversation with Seth EisenIn this podcast, I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their career path and work skills. In today's episode, I speak with Seth Eisen. Today’s episode is an intimate conversation with San Francisco-based artist and producer, Seth Eisen. Seth is the Artistic and Executive Director at Eye Zen Presents, a San Francisco-based transdisciplinary ensemble theater company founded by Seth Eisen in 2007. I met Seth when I was a resident artist at a live work arts collective in San Francisco’s Mission District. I participated in two shows that Seth ran and got...2024-03-2035 min
Work Life 24A Conversation with Taylor WillyIn this podcast, I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their career path and work skills. In today's episode, I speak with Taylor Willy. Taylor is an experienced fundraiser skilled in relationship building, event planning and public speaking. She is passionate about the donor experience and ensuring that donors have a fulfilling partnership with the organizations they generously support. She received her BA from Purdue University in Educational Leadership & Administration and earned a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from Indiana University in 2020. Taylor is the Vice President of Development and Communications at T...2024-03-1421 min
Work Life 24A Conversation with Jaclyn Edds KonczalIn this podcast, I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their career path and work skills. In today's episode, I speak with Jaclyn Edds Konczal. Jaclyn is an artist, floral designer, writer, and mother living in Northern California on the ancestral lands of the Pomo People. She is Lead Floral Designer at Front Porch Farm, an organic flower farm in Healdsburg, CA. Jaclyn is a floral artist known for her unconventional, wild, and sculptural work. Her background as a visual artist coupled with her deep connection to the natural world...2024-03-0443 min
Work Life 24A Conversation with Anna NichollsThis is Work Life 24. In this podcast, I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their career path and work skills. In today's episode, I speak with Anna Nicholls. Anna's current role is director of corporate partnerships at the University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business - one of the top-ranked business schools in the US. She leads the school’s relationships with both large employers and funding partners, focussing on climate and sustainability, social impact, organizational culture, and entrepreneurship. Previously Anna spent ten years leading partnerships at urba...2024-02-2923 min
Work Life 24A Conversation with Jonathan TaylorThis is Work Life 24. In this podcast, I ask each guest to reflect on the evolution of their career path and work skills. In today's episode, I speak with Jonathan Taylor. Jonathan is a chemical engineer by vocation with a decade of experience in plastics research, development, and manufacturing. He currently works as a consultant for the Fashion industry focused on producing sustainable alternative materials to fossil fuel derived textiles, primarily polyester and nylon. In addition, he also works on advanced recycling processes for handling pre-consumer and post-consumer textile waste which w...2024-02-2924 min
Faitherapy PodcastA Shining Light | A special episode dedicated to my momThis special episode is dedicated to my mother, Mary L. McNeal, who transitioned on Dec. 7, 2022. In honor of Women's History Month, I wanted to share the eulogy I gave at her service. My mother's love for the Lord and for others was unmatched, she taught my siblings and I how to live a life fully surrendered to the will of God. Before she passed, she was able to witness the launch of Faitherapy and always encouraged me to make room for God to have his way through this platform. Every day I think about her and the words of...2023-03-3029 min
Work Life 24Ear Medicine - Guest Karla HillikerListen to this podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3JG8Qb4D3O5b7S9JsWD3ze Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ear-medicine/id1430788650 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/earmedicinegp Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/ear-medicine/PC:10511 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/Just-Some-Thoughts-p1150780/ Hi, my name is Marilyn McNeal and I am a digital folk artist making and sharing experimental music, video, and writing. I love speaking with and listening to other artists, maker, and creatives of all t...2022-08-0316 min
Work Life 24Ear Medicine - Guest Frank Perrulli of Try KindListen to this podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3JG8Qb4D3O5b7S9JsWD3ze Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ear-medicine/id1430788650 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/earmedicinegp Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/ear-medicine/PC:10511 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/Just-Some-Thoughts-p1150780/ Hi, my name is Marilyn McNeal and I am a digital folk artist making and sharing experimental music, video, and writing. I love speaking with and listening to other artists, maker, and creatives of all t...2022-07-2517 min
Work Life 24Ear Medicine - An Interview with Liberty PiersonLiberty Pierson is a visual artist and educator based in Vallejo, California. by Liberty Pierson, all rights reserved To see Liberty's work go to her: Website: https://www.libertypierson.com/pages/the-artist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertypierson/?hl=en The host of Ear Medicine is Marilyn McNeal, a composer and filmmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area. marilynmcneal.com | chantmagick.com | bayareadigitalwhisperer.com2020-03-3034 min
Work Life 24Ear Medicine - An Interview with Paul LewinPaul Lewin is a painter and visual artist based in Oakland, California. Kianga, by Paul Lewin, all rights reserved. His beautiful work is inspired by science fiction, fantasy art, and Afro Caribbean and African folklore. In this interview, Paul discusses his influences past and present. website: https://www.paullewinart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paullewinart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paullewinart Interviewed by: Marilyn McNeal, marilynmcneal.com, chantmagick.com, bayareadigitalwhisperer.com2020-01-3130 min
Work Life 24Ear Medicine - An Interview with Dawline-Jane Oni-EselehOn August 12, 2019, I interviewed Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh, a California based artist and illustrator. We were in conversation for an hour and a wide range of topics are covered! To find Dawline's work online, please go to http://www.dawlinejaneart.com/ Her Instagram account is https://www.instagram.com/disfordilettante/ My music, videos, and mini documentaries can be found at chantmagick.com Feel free to contact me at marilyn@chantmagick.com if you’d like to support my efforts to bring artist interviews and conversations to you, be sure to su...2019-08-1349 min
Work Life 24Ear Medicine - An Interview with Monica Medeiros of Bricolage PressIn this podcast episode, I interview Monica Medeiros, a Vallejo, CA-based artist who specializes in creating work using the letterpress. Monica also teaches workshops on natural dying and eco-printing. Her business is called Bricolage Press. You can find out more about her work and workshops at https://bricolage-press.myshopify.com/ She regularly posts updates on her Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/bricopress/ If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to leave a like and review. This gesture of support allows my work to become visible and helps me continue to sh...2019-07-1228 min
Work Life 24Ear Medicine - An Interview with Jen Laursen of Tilt LeatherIn this week's podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jen Laursen, a teaching artist and leatherworker based in the Bay Area of California. Jen makes leather accessories by hand, inspired by leatherwork from Mexico and fashion and artwork from the American art deco and 1970's periods. She taught herself (and is still learning!) via old manuals, YouTube videos, and her own trial and error process. She teaches private lessons and group workshops at Workshop SF in San Francisco and at Handcraft Studio School in El Cerrito as well as in her home studio...2019-04-0335 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Alice in Wonderland - Episodes 1 - 5In this episode, I share the first five recordings of my re-telling of Alice in Wonderland. the work is a mixture of narration and original music. I hope you enjoy! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MiwPoFj9xnjzcqiOhVJm4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6uLljA-vBnONLOJIniA-ZaDTICDtCyaP&si=GgjAl-aKPr-vMLS9 2019-03-0210 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Why Alice in WonderlandLooking back on this in 2024, I shake my head in amazement. This recording was originally uploaded in 2019, two years into me recording new music and pairing it with videos I shot on my iPhone. I was new to mobile videography and still learning how to build community on YouTube. I was also in the thick of my Alice in Wonderland project, an 11-video series where I sung the first 4 or 5 pages of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. "She had a bottle labeled "Drink me" and a cake that said "Eat me" an...2019-02-0410 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Alice in Wonderland TrailerThis year, I am re-telling the Alice in Wonderland story through a music and dance video web series that unfolds in the woods of Northern California. Come with me on this journey as Alice explores reality, truth and beauty. This is a the narration for the 90 second trailer of Down The Rabbit Hole - A Musical Journey Based on Alice in Wonderland Below are links for four tracks on Spotify and the full 11 video cycle on YouTube Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MiwPoFj9xnjzcqiOhVJm4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list...2019-02-0401 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Album LaunchIn this episode, I return to the podcast after a month of creating a new album launch. I talk about the challenges of the launch with an eye on three pieces of advice. be adaptable understand your why don’t hesitate Below are links for four tracks on Spotify and the full 11 video cycle on YouTube Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MiwPoFj9xnjzcqiOhVJm4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6uLljA-vBnONLOJIniA-ZaDTICDtCyaP&si=GgjAl-aKPr-vMLS9 Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2SRMpwpzKxJnWBnSmFRqWG Purchase digital downloads or CDs: https...2018-11-2018 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - GatheringSo people ask me all the time. What are you doing? What is Chantmagick about? I say it's about feeling joy, it's about me modeling so for other people, people listening to the music. It's about peace. it's about kindness and connection, especially in nature. It's a series of musical statements about hope and the feeling that can reconnect to ourselves with nature and to each other.2018-10-1408 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Your Purpose is What You Say It IsIn this week's podcast, I talk a little bit about a favorite quote which is "Your purpose is what you say it is. Your mission is the one you give yourself." My purpose is to access and bring music from all of my sources out to the public. My job is to find images, movements and sounds that help people reconnect with all knowing, loving source. My task is to stop, evaluate and make subtle shifts so that I don’t dilute my energy and waste the time that I have. Wha...2018-10-0403 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - WorthinessThis weeks talk was inspired by a quote I saw that referred to "whole hearted people living from a deep sense of worthiness." For some reason, these words move me deeply!2018-09-1305 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Be The One You Are Dreaming Of"Be the one you are dreaming of." This week I discuss that statement and what it has meant to me as a creative person. 2018-09-0904 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Intuition"Relax . . . intuition thrives on relaxation. Sit with your worries and let them pass over you like clouds." In this episode, I share some thoughts about the statement above and tell a short story about telling the truth, relaxation and intuition. These thoughts come up as I create my work as a musician. All work can be found on https://chantmagick.com2018-09-0205 minWork Life 24Just Some Thoughts - IncubationIn this episode, I share some thoughts about Dr. Amit Goswami's ideas about creativity and consciousness. Dr. Goswami is a retired full professor in the department of Physics at University of Oregon from 1968 - 1997. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-2507 minWork Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Three BonesYou need three bones to make it: wishbone, funny bone and backbone. Do you agree? Latest vlog post with thoughts on Reba McEntire's talk on Oprah's Masterclass. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-2105 minWork Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Ideas Are Everywhere"Ideas are everywhere. They're part of the atmosphere. They're around the trees and the corners. They bounce off the people you meet. It's a matter of being open to them." I wrote this down from an interview I read years ago. I really like this idea and discuss it briefly in this latest episode. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-2103 minWork Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Perspective"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change" ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer Some brief thoughts and ideas about this Wayne Dyer quote. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-2103 minWork Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Being Present"Being present creates an opening that life can drop information into." ~ Cheri Huber I share some brief thoughts about Cheri's astonishing insight. Here is the link to her call-in talk show which runs every Tuesday evening at 4:50pm Pacific, http://www.openairwithcherihuber.org/ Her free online archives go back to 2002. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-2102 minWork Life 24Just Some Thoughts - SincerityYou need three bones to make it: wishbone, funny bone and backbone. Do you agree? Latest episode with thoughts about Reba McEntire's talk on Oprah's Masterclass. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-2108 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - ExcellenceIn this initial podcast episode, I discuss thoughts and feelings about growth mindset. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-1803 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Love As A State of AwarenessIn this initial podcast episode, I discuss thoughts and feelings about love. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-1801 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - Growth MindsetIn this podcast episode, I discuss thoughts and feelings about growth mindset. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-1803 min
Work Life 24Just Some Thoughts - CreativityIn this initial podcast episode, I discuss thoughts and feelings about Madeleine L'Engle's quote about creativity. A video version of this podcast along with over 100 original music videos can be found at https://chantmagick.com2018-08-1806 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#694 Music by Emily Curtis, DeDe Widekind, Marilyn McNeal, Amiena, Denise Mangiardi, Randi Fay, Victoria CelestineTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Emily Curtis - Battleshade DeDe Wedekind - Sell Me Out Marilyn McNeal - This LIttle Town Amiena - Moments Alone With You Denise Mangiardi - Poverty Train Randi Fay - Moonlight (Radio Version) Victoria Celestine - Can You Hear The Echo (Adam Radio Edit) For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Shana Strange at: Visit our sponsor Buckeye Politicians at: Visit our sponsor Kathy Mathes at:2017-11-0832 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#691 Music by Erin Bloomer, Betsy Jill Jackson, Amber Symnons, Teresa Eggertsen Cooke, Jennifer Hope, Marilyn McNeal, Maryann Plunket (written by the Bluestone Sisters)To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Erin Bloomer - Right Love Wrong Time Betsy Jill Jackson - Love Is As Love Does Amber Symons - Already Lost Teresa Eggertsen Cooke - Circle Jennifer Hope - The Fine Line Marilyn McNeal - Knew I Loved You Maryann Plunket (written by the Bluestone Sisters) - A Little Imagination For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our sponsor Laini Risto at: Visit our sponsor Bandzoogle at:2017-11-0128 min
Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn BallVero Beach Is A Favorite Destination Along Florida’s Treasure Coast!Vero Beach is an unspoiled beach paradise! Their motto, “Sunrises, not High-Rises,” is a promise to everyone who visits this 26-mile paradise on Florida’s east coast. Joining me on Speaking of Travel to tell us all about a different kind of Florida is Allison McNeal, Director of Tourism for the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and Amanda Aucoin, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa. Let's all meet at Vero Beach! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more s...2017-09-1145 min
TV Guidance CounselorTV Guidance Counselor Episode 196: Dhaya LakshminarayananMay 17-23, 1980 Today Ken welcomes comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan to the show. Ken and Dhaya discuss Dedham, MA, yards of beer, poutine, local flavor, Friendly's, the origins of Sundaes, San Francisco, MIT, schools on the Red Line, The Jeffersons, Birmingham Alabama, growing up the child of immigrants, racial slurs, why George Jefferson may be the quintessential American, Marla Gibbs, Sanford & Son, poverty, The Fresh Prince of Bel Aire, Krush Groove, latchkey syndication, Mary Tyler Moore, single women, secretly normalizing gay culture, Three's Company, Star Trek, The Love Boat, The Twilight Zone, Herve Villechaize, Mr. Belvedere, Fantasy...2016-12-271h 26
The Kitchen SistersThe Making of Instruments"Cardboard boxes, coffee cans, plastic water bottles...anything I find on the street, I turn into an instrument." --Marilyn McNeal, musician and instrument maker2013-01-0701 min