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The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money PodcastS16 E5: The Freshwater Collaborative Blueprint with Dr. Marissa JablonskiWhat happens when an entire state unites around building the next generation of water professionals? In this episode of Smells Like Money, Suzan Chin-Taylor dives back in with Dr. Marissa Jablonski to break down one of the most ambitious and successful workforce development models in the water industry: The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin.Designed to bring together 13 universities, 23 campuses, industry partners, tribal nations, and government agencies, this statewide initiative is transforming how students are trained, how employers find talent, and how communities prepare for future water challenges.Dr. Jablonski shares how the Collaborative was built, why Wisconsin needed it...
2025-12-1024 min
The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money PodcastS16 E4: One Water, New Workforce with Dr. Marissa JablonskiThe water industry is changing fast — and the next generation is ready to change it even more. In this inspiring episode of Smells Like Money, Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Dr. Marissa Jablonski, global consultant and Director of the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, to explore how young professionals are reshaping the future of water, wastewater, and environmental work.From her hands-on work in Guatemala and India to her leadership across Wisconsin’s university system, Dr. Jablonski shares what she’s learned about purpose-driven talent, modern communication styles, and why the One Water mindset is no longer optional. We dig into w...
2025-12-0321 min
Queens of Fantasy PodcastTales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part Two: Tales 4-5We continue our journey into short stories around Earthsea by finishing book five, Tales from Earthsea. Expect an unexpected (and rather passionate) rant from Queen Tay on the danger of bovine companions. And, not to be outperformed, Queen Marissa monologues about a rose, Shakespeare, and symbolism. We're traveling the sky and sea in this one, so come prepared for home safety tips, discussions of bad boys, and of course, a look at your next bit of homework. Or, in other words, join us as we wrap up the second last book in the Earthsea Series, Tales from Earthsea by...
2025-10-151h 50
ZAC et ses drôles de damesÉpisode Spécial – Taylor SwiftLes Anges de Zac discutent de quelques problèmes que Taylor Swift a rencontré dans sa carrière.On y parle de :· Le succès dans le bonheur · L’écart financier dans le couple· Encourager la carrière de l’autre dans le couple Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2025-10-0253 minQueens of Fantasy PodcastTales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-3The Queens get a look around other times and places of Earthsea with book five, Tales from Earthsea, a collection of short stories. We get to see the creation of the school on Roke, a conversation about mercury that no one asked for, teenaged love, and an old friend while he was young and hot. Queen Marissa gets excited by a romance, Queen Tay gets upset over dirty feet, and both Queens stumble over names, because who knows how to pronounce anything? Join us for some laughs on our field trip through Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin.
2025-10-011h 28Queens of Fantasy PodcastTehanu by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 11-14The Queens finish out the fourth book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series, Tehanu. In this episode, both Queens are confronted with multiple reenactments of their literal nightmares. Queen Tay wishes one theory had been correct so she wouldn't have to see a certain character, while Marissa kicks her feet with glee at the long overdue commencement of a relationship. We're following our favourite characters as they wield pitchforks, doctor up their enemies, and find themselves caught in a trap so tightly that only a dragon can save them. In other words, join the conclusion to this adventure as...
2025-09-151h 48Queens of Fantasy PodcastTehanu by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-10The Queens pick up the fourth book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series, where we take a a deeper look at the life of women in this world, meet new characters, say goodbye to old ones, and try to hold it together through the saddest section we've read yet. Queen Marissa won't stand disrespectful interference of burial rituals, Queen Tay gives a PSA for men to do dishes, and both were very confused at the way wizard celibacy was revealed. So brace for trauma, and join us as we discuss Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin.This episode...
2025-09-072h 25Queens of Fantasy PodcastThe Farthest Shore by Ursula Le Guin, Part Two : Chapters 9-13Ready to sail to the true farthest shore? In this episode, we finish off the third instalment in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series, and we catch every singed hair along the way. Queens Tay and Marissa find themselves waiting around for Ged to finish monologuing, watching out for Ged's barbed words, and hoping that Arran has never missed a gym day. Queen Tay looks out for Rand of all people in Earhtsea, while Queen Marissa shares her knowledge about dragons. Listen along as your Queens laugh, cry, and shout about their most recent journey through The Farthest Shore by...
2025-08-202h 03
SuperCreativity Podcast with James Taylor | Creativity, Innovation and Inspiring IdeasAI in Leadership: Marissa Afton on Awareness, Wisdom & Compassion in the Age of Machines #352
AI in Leadership: Marissa Afton on Awareness, Wisdom & Compassion in the Age of Machines
In this episode of the SuperCreativity Podcast, host James Taylor interviews Marissa Afton, co-author of More Human: How the Power of AI Can Transform the Way You Lead. Marissa is a Partner at Potential Project, where she works with companies like IBM, Eli Lilly, and Amgen to create more human-centered workplaces.Together they explore how artificial intelligence isn’t here to replace leaders—but to amplify their humanity. Drawing from real-world examples, global executive interviews, and practical frameworks from the book...
2025-08-0532 minQueens of Fantasy PodcastThe Farthest Shore by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-8Eighteen years have passed, and it is time for another Earthsea adventure! We meet new characters, begin a new quest and new questions are raised for Queen Tay like how many people know Ged's true name? And what is with people kissing other people's eyes? Queen Marissa is jotting down an old woman's poetic rant as she backs away slowly and the Queens discover their Celtic tree zodiacs. So climb aboard our boat as we set sail with The Farthest Shore by Ursula Le Guin, book three of the Earthsea Series.This episode concludes with a game...
2025-08-011h 49Queens of Fantasy PodcastThe Tombs of Atuan by Ursula Le Guin, Part Two : Chapters 7-12It's time to escape the Tombs of Atuan... and not a moment too soon. Queens Tay and Marissa watch the darkness as our two characters navigate the underground. Queen Marissa wonders whether Sparrowhawk is speaking metaphorically or literally, Queen Tay has science questions she needs answered, and they both wish they could hug our main characters. Dim your lights and join us as we finish traversing in the dark, closing out the final chapter of The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula Le Guin, book two of the Earthsea Series.The Queens wrap up this episode with their...
2025-07-162h 19Queens of Fantasy PodcastThe Tombs of Atuan by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapters 1-6The Queens crack open the second book of the Earthsea Cycle and are introduced to a new set of characters on a new island. As we explore our new setting, Queen Marissa is intrigued by rituals and disturbed by a father's love or lack there of. Queen Tay wants clarification on the structure of a particular item and both Queens have the same incorrect mental image of the Undertomb. Don't let go of the wall as we navigate The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula Le Guin, book two of the Earthsea Series.The Queens wrap up this...
2025-07-011h 49Queens of Fantasy PodcastA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part Two : Chapter 7-10One book down, five more to go! In this episode, your fave Queens finish off A Wizard of Earthsea, the first installment in the Earthsea Cycle Series. Expect discussions on why a gull is not the ideal escape bird, the description neither Queen will forgive Le Guin for forcing us to read, and our continual wonder on how Ged becomes a proficient (let alone, remarkable?) wizard. Queen Tay bonds with Ged over his desire to see the whales and Queen Marissa talks about the hidden meaning behind herbs, flowers, trees, and other plants. Come aboard Lookfar, and join your Q...
2025-06-302h 05Queens of Fantasy PodcastA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, Part One : Chapter 1-6Hello and welcome to the second season of the Queens of Fantasy podcast! We dive in to Ursula Le Guin's world of Earthsea, with Queen Tay challenging characters to summon her spirit and see what happens, throwing out some theories as we go. Queen Marissa has to watch her tongue for spoilers for the moment, but shares in Tay's feelings about how Ged greets the dragons. Queen Al is with us in spirit, and will come for you if you use our true names against us. Grab your wizard's staff and embark on the Queens next journey, A Wizard...
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Teeter Talks with Marissa TeeterThat Time I Chatted with Lindsay TaylorIn this nourishing episode of Teeter Talks, I sat down with Lindsay Taylor, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, postpartum advocate, and founder of The Food Doula, to talk about food, motherhood, and the quiet leadership that comes from taking care of ourselves. We explored how nourishment shapes our energy, identity, and recovery, especially during pregnancy and postpartum.Join us as we dive into these topics:• How Lindsay’s own postpartum journey led her from academic research to holistic nutrition.• The cultural messaging around food and motherhood that pulls us away from our needs.• Why postpartum is about...
2025-06-051h 00Queens of Fantasy PodcastEarthsea: An Introduction to the Earthsea Cycle Series by Ursula Le GuinYour Queens welcome you back to court to pay your fealty as they embark on their next adventure! Listen along as Queens Marissa and Tay get a lay of the land for their next book series, The Earthsea Cycle. They start by discussing the author, Ursula Le Guin, including her many, many, many accomplishments, as well as the basics of the world of Earthsea.Your Queens also give you your first homework: read Chapters 1-6 of A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, book one of the Earthsea Series.You can support our project...
2025-06-0154 min
The Future of FinanceFinancial Cruise Control by 40: How This Couple Mastered Wealth, Risk & Retirement Planning 🚗💰In this inspiring episode of The Future of Finance Podcast, host Marissa Wood sits down with power couple Sarah and Eric Taylor to explore how they achieved financial "cruise control" before turning 40.💆 Sarah, a licensed massage therapist and founder of Stay Well Massage, shares her journey of launching a successful business from scratch. 🧠 Eric, a risk management expert, offers his strategic take on investments, wealth-building, and early retirement planning. Together, they talk about: Building wealth as a couple 💼 Investing with intention 📈 The power of cash value life insurance 🛡️ Knowing your numbers 📊 Their best (and worst!) financial decisions 🤦♀️🤓Wh...
2025-05-1550 min
The School Can't Experience#11 - Lived Experience - Solving problems using low demand parenting and collaboration with Marissa Taylor Part 2In this second part of Marissa Taylor’s Lived Experience episode we learn about how discovering low demand parenting and particularly the importance of collaboration through Dr Ross Greene’s CPS (Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) method was transformative for Marissa at a time when she was unsure how best to support her School Can’t children. Marissa shares some interesting ways she’s used CPS in her family and shares how she maintains confidence in taking a non conventional approach to parenting.Recommended ResourcesDr Ross Green - Lives in the Balance website for CPS - ht...
2025-04-2836 min
The School Can't Experience#10 - Lived Experience - School Can’t Domino Effect with Marissa Taylor Part 1In this Lived Experience episode Marissa Taylor shares her family’s experience of School Can’t as her various children each subsequently but very uniquely have their own School Can’t Experiences. Marissa shares the very different experiences she’s had dealing with schools in this journey and her learning curve into Home Education. This is Part 1 of our discussion with Marissa. In Part 2 she will share how Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model has been transformative for her family.Recommended ResourcesDr Ross Green - Lives in the Balance...
2025-04-2127 minQueens of Fantasy PodcastSide Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 2 – Chapter 19-28The Queens finish their very first side quest by completing Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki! In the finale of this chaotic alien-demon-violin-donut-shop novel, your favourite Queens learn new facts about koi fish, converse about the technological limits of toad-faced demons, and discover what it means to be comfortable in one's own skin. Queen Tay is shocked at a teenager's night on the town, Queen Alix judges, just a bit, an alien mother, and Queen Marissa shares all her newest favourite quotes, as we see the twists and turns of this truly chaotic story come to their conclusion...
2025-04-212h 35Queens of Fantasy PodcastSide Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 1 – Chapter 1-18The Queens embark on their very first side quest! In this episode, we're reading Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. We're also finding out everything we ever wanted to know about violins, devils, aliens, and donut shops in California. As we follow the twists and turns of this truly chaotic story, expect Queen Marissa to nerd out about violins, Queen Tay discuss an impactful moment, and Queen Alix fall deeply in love with aliens. In other words, join your favourite Queens on this side quest as they read Chapter 1 to the end of Chapter 18 of Light from Uncommon...
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Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto77: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Without Punishment or Power Struggles with Marissa TaylorThis week, I’m joined by the incredible Marissa Taylor, an Aussie, a passionate advocate for neurodivergent children and a mum to five neurodivergent kiddos.She shares how emotional intelligence has completely changed her parenting and why so many neurodivergent children are being missed, dismissed, or even punished in schools - simply for being themselves.We also dive into:✨ The lens shift parents and teachers need to truly support neurodivergent kids (hello, Dr. Ross Greene!)✨ Why the mainstream school system often fails kids emotionally and academically✨ Why so many...
2025-03-0535 min
EVOLVE with Dr. Tay: the podcast for parents of autistic kids150 | unlocking the world of sign language with Marissa Ramos @riseandsigntherapiesABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇In this episode, Dr. Tay hosts Marissa Ramos, a bilingual English/ASL speech therapist, to discuss the benefits of incorporating sign language into communication strategies for autistic and hard of hearing children. They dive into the overlapping needs of these children, the surprisingly low percentage of speech therapists who are fluent in ASL, and share insights on the importance of early language exposure. Marissa also discusses her personal journey with ASL and her advocacy for its broader use in therapy. The conversation highlights the significance of multimodal communication and introduces listeners to...
2025-01-1540 minQueens of Fantasy PodcastBook Fourteen, Part Five: Chapter 38 to THE END OF THE SERIES | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonThe Wheel of Time turns, and so has the final page of this series for your Queens. In this episode, Queens Tay and Marissa finally become fully-fledged Aes Sedai as they read the last words in this epic fantasy series. Queen Marissa shares secret lore about the magical city of Toronto, Queen Tay refuses to believe that a character's death is a non-death, and Queen Al finally breathes a sigh of relief because she no longer has to worry about spoiling anything. The Queens sentence Loial to better journalism classes, Perrin and Faile to different fates, and swoon over...
2024-12-304h 11Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Thirteen, Part Four: Chapter 48 to the End of the Novel | Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonThe penultimate book is officially done, and your Queens are feeling a type of way about it. As Queens Marissa and Tay delve into their newest theories, Queen Al bites her tongue about all the things she wishes she could spoil. Queen Tay wonders at length about some of the newest enemies and monsters we come across, while Queen Marissa basks in the glory of always being right about romances. Expect to read about the hottest one-eyed fool we ever did see, the wicked brilliance of a Queen who is not at all wickedly brilliant, the irritation of Marissa...
2024-11-224h 37Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Twelve, Part Three: Chapter 28 to the End of Chapter 38 | The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonIn the third part of our The Gathering Storm read, the Queens are stoked about a Nynaeve POV, concerned about Rand, confused by Mat and left on a cliffhanger. Queen Marissa throws out quite a few theories, Queen Tay needs consoling over how she really can't do spicy foods, Queen Alix teaches the other Queens a little something, and Tay and Marissa agree they would have left Hinderstap immediately. Alix promises no more spoilers (that we know of) so hold onto your balefire as the Queens chat about Chapter 28 to the end of Chapter 38, Book Twelve of The Wheel...
2024-10-153h 40Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Eleven, Part Three: Chapter 27 to the End of the Novel | Knife of Dreams by Robert JordanIt's a trap! And another trap! Everyone gets a trap! Our characters walk into, spring and set up traps all around. The Queens question where exactly the path of daggers is, should you tell your husband who he's just killed and why someone is tasting Elayne's pee. Queen Marissa explains what an auger is, Queen Tay gets a lesson on the circle of life, and Queen Al is doing her very best to keep the spoilers at bay. Line up at the gateway and prepare for Chapter 27 to the end of Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time, Knife...
2024-09-213h 05
Paranormal Puffs and Murderous Mixology StuffThis Failed Exorcism Ends in Multiple Murders; The Demonic Possession of Micheal TaylorWas it demonic possession or mental illness that led to two lives being lost when an exorsim failed? In this chilling episode of our podcast, we delve into the haunting case of Michael Taylor, whose failed exorcism led to a shocking and violent aftermath. Explore the harrowing details of how a desperate attempt to rid him of supposed demonic possession spiraled into a night of horror, culminating in tradgey. To stay in touch and get updates about our show join us on Instagram @paranormalpuffs Feel free to to email us your personal true crime and pa...
2024-09-1329 minQueens of Fantasy PodcastPrequel: The Whole Novel | New Spring by Robert JordanLet's see where this all began! The Queens join Morraine, Siuan, and Lan nearly twenty years before The Eye of the World takes place. Morraine and Siuan are baby Accepted students in the tower, and Lan is fighting the good fight everywhere he can. We follow as our two favourite Sedais learn about the Dragon's birth, gain the shawl, prank anyone and everyone, buy several dresses on unrealistic timelines, and learn to fall out of love (unfortunately). The Queens are distraught to learn Lan's backstory is even more upsetting than they originally thought. Queens Marissa and Tay wonder whether...
2024-08-212h 34Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Ten, Part Two: Chapter 16 to the End of the Novel | Crossroads of Twilight by Robert JordanTen books down, only four (well, five) more to go! The Queens join the characters as they make good, bad, and terrible decisions. Queen Marissa argues that Egwene makes a terrible choice, while both Queens Alix and Tay worry over their favourite Amyrlin Seat. Every wonders why Perrin left a perfectly viable axe to rust in the forest, and the Queens continue their disdain for Tuon -- even when she's almost a decent character. Expect axe swinging, weevil winnowing, cuendillar weaving, and a good amount of skirt smoothing as the Queens debate when to drop big questions in a...
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Unplugged With TaylorFrom Victim to Survivor: Marissa’s StoryMarissa Weeks is a lash extension artist & a fitness competitor.
She was adopted in California by a seemingly normal family with a lot of secrets to hide. Her life has been full of challenging experiences & heartache that would have broken a lot of people.
Her optimistic spirit and bubbly charisma SHINE in this inspiring episode about a woman with big dreams who sees all of her experiences as necessary parts of her journey through this life.
Thank you for sharing your story, Marissa! 🩷
2024-08-061h 36Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Ten, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 15 | Crossroads of Twilight by Robert JordanWelcome to the tenth book of the Wheel of Time series! We check in with all our characters to see what they were up to during the final events of book nine. Characters get dressed, shoot down viable rescue stratagies and attempt to calculate the consequences of their actions. The Queens lament over the romance between characters that are not together and question the political implications of the bank. Marissa is still upset about the weather conditions, Tay sparks a debate on succession and Alix gives us a lesson on praying mantis care. So saddle up and enjoy the...
2024-08-012h 54Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Nine, Part Two: Chapter 20 to the End of the Novel | Winter's Heart by Robert JordanAnother book down, only five (six with the prequel) to go! From wells of magic in a magic-free town to genius plans by our main characters being executed every other chapter, Queens Marissa, Tay, and Alix dive right into this novel. Queens Marissa and Tay decide to ride out a theory until it's impossible to hold on to. Queen Alix tries to direct without revealing anything new. And, all together, you can listen to the theories we're proven correct about, the theories we have to say goodbye to, and all those in between. In short, listen – and read – along with...
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Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Nine, Part One: Prologue to the end of Chapter 19 | Winter's Heart by Robert JordanIn this episode, some theories are made, others are proved wrong and discussions are had. Queen Marissa has something to say about the accuracies of the weather conditions, Queen Tay wants to know the others favourite flavour of ice cream and Queen Al is just so excited to see all her very favourite characters come together in a single storyline. The Queens are still upset with Perrin, and have an important question; what is up with the cats in the Two Rivers? Find out what happens when the Queens read the Prologue to the end of Chapter 19 of Book...
2024-07-013h 37Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Eight, Part Two: Chapter 17 to the End of the Novel | The Path of Daggers by Robert JordanAnother book down! The Queens finish Book 8, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan, and discover that the slog might be at least a little real. After debating the timeline, the Queens discuss everything from Elayne's judgemental POVs to exactly what fanfiction they want someone to write. Queen Alix rants over the start of her least favourite storyline, Queen Marissa explains why Faile no longer has toes, and Queen Tay throws out several theories that are ahead of their times. From searching for a Forsaken to searching for an action scene, the Queens discuss it all. So, join us...
2024-06-223h 57Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Eight, Part One: Prologue to the end of Chapter 16 | The Path of Daggers by Robert JordanThe Queens officially begin the slog, but with the power of friendship they are sure to make it through. From screaming to get through the Gateway, to screaming not to kiss her there, the Queens have a lot to talk about despite a slow moving plot. Queen Tay pulls out her map to make a theory, Queen Al tries to figure out what Alliandre did with her arms and begs for more colours, and Queen Marissa wants a dragon called a dragon, a romance called a romance and shares a little gamer lore. So hop through the Gateway and...
2024-06-113h 28Queens of Fantasy PodcastA Mid-Series Recap of Books One Through Seven of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan | Theories, Q/A's, and A GameGather round, young adventurers, for we have a story recap for you! We are officially (but not literally) halfway through the series – if we don't count the prequel. To celebrate, we're reviewing everything we've read so far in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. From the first moments we stepped into Eamon's Field to the last moments we saw of the crews' journeys through Randland, we've witnessed the fall and rise of Rand, the hair-tugging, braid-pulling, stubborn-babe ways of Nynaeve, and the ascent of Perrin from King of the Wolves to Lord of Eamon's Field. Mat's gone fr...
2024-06-013h 32Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Seven, Part Four: Chapter 34 to the End of the Novel | A Crown of Swords by Robert JordanWe'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. To avoid rape and sexual assault discussions, please see the timestamps at the bottom of this description. Take care of yourselves, and we thank you for listening!Book seven is finally closed! But, before The Queens can put this baby on their shelves, we've gotta discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly – and there's plenty of each to talk about. From crossing balefire streams to super special Myrdraal who can smell better than any other, this section really said anything is possible. Queen Marissa reads perfectly no...
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Film NutsOCEAN'S ELEVEN with Marissa TandonSupport The Film Nuts Podcast on Patreon!Join The Nut House Discord community!Picture yourselves amidst the glitz and glamour of a perfectly executed heist, where wit meets action, and camaraderie seals the deal. That's where Marissa Tandon and I take you in our latest episode, where we explore the captivating world of "Ocean's Eleven." Together, we pull back the curtain to reveal what truly makes a heist crew tick—beyond the shiny veneer and into the heart of nuanced character dynamics and storytelling finesse. Marissa, with her delightful blend of humor and insight, brings to li...
2024-05-2246 minQueens of Fantasy PodcastBook Seven, Part Three: Chapter 25 to the End of Chapter 34 | A Crown of Swords by Robert JordanWe'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven, and particularly for this episode. Given the frequency of certain content throughout this book – rape and sexual assault, in particular – we are putting out a blanket warning for this episode. Please expect rape and sexual assault content throughout the whole podcast.The Queens have some tough topics to cover in this episode, but we have some laughs as well. The Sea Folk are finally approached, Nynaeve goes for a swim, and Tay and Alix would simply swear an oath and then break it. Queen Tay gets a real...
2024-05-153h 07Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Seven, Part Two: Chapter 11 to the End of Chapter 24 | A Crown of Swords by Robert JordanThe Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see the trigger warnings below and keep yourself safe.Welcome back to Book 7. As Elayne falls in the Queens' eyes, we follow the crew as they braid each other's hair in the dark and negotiate around the most uncharacteristic moments. We learn of Olver's skill for jocky-ing and Mat's skill of getting mad at anyone who dares to take it away from him. As Mat is tossed about the castle...
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Behind The Binge#64 Raising Kids To Be Intuitive Eaters [w/ Dr. Taylor Arnold of @growing.intuitive.eaters]Hi friends! Today, we're talking about kids! A lot of my clients who are also parents ask me, how can we actually raise kids to be intuitive eaters?
A lot of people stumble into intuitive eating after a period of dieting. But if a child has yet to be corrupted by diet culture, how do you encourage a healthy relationship with food?If you just look into the intuitive eating book, it is written for adults. So we can't just copy and paste all of the approaches for intuitive eating that is made for adults into how...
2024-05-0637 minQueens of Fantasy PodcastBook Seven, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 10 | A Crown of Swords by Robert JordanThe Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see trigger warnings below. In the aftermath on Dumai Wells, our friends return to find someone upon a throne that is not theirs. Meanwhile in Salidar, Egwene receives some blackmail. In this episode the Queens question how much free will is involved in Aiel marriages, Queen Marissa presents us with her Mother, Maiden, Crone theory, and Queen Marissa and Queen Al both share a little bit of lore. Theories are...
2024-05-012h 48Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Six, Part Four: Chapter 45 to the End of the Novel | Lord of Chaos by Robert JordanLet the Lord of Chaos reign – finally! The Queens wrap up the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We start with Perrin and Faile marching into Camelyn to meet Faile's parents, who are so totally normal. From there, we join Min and Rand as they explore the benefits of perfectly normal and platonic friendship. Queen Tay learns about Alix Sedai's biggest phobia, Queen Marissa wonders how Rand ha...
2024-04-224h 27Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Six, Part Three: Chapter 31 to the End of Chapter 44 | Lord of Chaos by Robert JordanGuess what adventurers? We have a new Amyrlin Seat. The Queens continue along on their journey through the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We also had some technical issues with Alix's audio. We apologize for any inconveniences! On this journey, we read as Egwene comes clean and makes some amends before getting the weirdest news ever. Queen Taylor points out some discrepancies between the audiobooks and t...
2024-04-163h 23Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Six, Part Two: Chapter 16 to the End of Chapter 30 | Lord of Chaos by Robert JordanLet the Lord of Chaos reign... soon, we hope. The Queens continue along on their journey through the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We also make a little boo-boo with some of the Forsaken's abilities. See a note about that below as well. Beyond that, we also listen as Rand laments over whether or not he's into his cousin, Queen Marissa debates whether Mat is truly...
2024-04-083h 27Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Six, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 15 | Lord of Chaos by Robert JordanWhen one Wheel of Time book closes, another is opened. The Queens embark on the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos, and they are here to talk about it. What is a prologue? Is dancing less work for women? Queen Marissa puts two degrees to use in order to answer our questions. Queen Tay finds out that her experience at the hair salon is not unique, and Queen Alix looks at anything but the other two Queens as they spit out theories. They meet new, obvious baddies, are suspicious of some maybe...
2024-04-013h 06Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Five, Part Four: Chapter 43 to the End of the Novel | The Fires of Heaven by Robert JordanAnother book: completed! The Queens finish reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and they have a lot of thoughts. The Queens battle out theories while the characters fight in too many battles to count. Be prepared to (maybe) wave goodbye to a beloved character – as well as several forsaken – and also say hello to the benefits of balefire. Queen Marissa shares a personal story that connects her to Nynaeve, Queen Tay rages against the decreasing stakes, and both Queens spout theory after theory. You can find Queen Alix tuning out the othe...
2024-03-224h 13Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Five, Part Three: Chapter 29 to End of Chapter 42 | The Fires of Heaven by Robert JordanThings are heating up – and cooling off. The Queens continue reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, starting with some confusion of the week's homework. From there, Queen Marissa reveals her newest mindset while confessing that she may or may not have been struggling in previous episodes. (Tell her you didn't notice.) Both Queen Marissa and Tay make wages on a potential theory and Queen Tay struggles to support a not-a-girls-girl girl. Queen Alix points out the most outrageously fictitious line in the series thus far. Altogether, expect our Queens to discuss th...
2024-03-153h 16
Midnight Movie HouseGhost Ship (2002) FEAT. Marissa TaylorThis week your favorite Final Boys get some help as they welcome aboard to the podcast Marissa Taylor to talk about the movie Ghost Ship!When a mysterious ocean liner that disappeared in 1962 reappears in the Bering Sea, a salvage team is recruited to tow the ship back into shore to claim their find. But once onboard the decaying vessel, the crew discover that the ship may not be as deserted as they previously thought.TimecodesHello and Welcome Marissa: 0:00Horror Hour: 9:30 Jeff Brings a Bit of News: 10:07 The Strangers Chapter 1 Trailer: 10:57...
2024-03-111h 54Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Five, Part Two: Chapter 15 to End of Chapter 28 | The Fires of Heaven by Robert JordanAnd the books keep coming. The Queens continue reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, starting with a discussion on whether or not Queen Marissa is truly doing okay. (We think she's mostly fine.) Queen Tay questions whether or not we'll ever get the answer to a mystery that's been bugging her since book 3. Queen Marissa discusses some of Sigmund Freud's theories that are popping up here, there, and everywhere. And, as always, Queen Alix tries to join the discussion without giving away too much about the story. Expect your three queens...
2024-03-083h 10Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Five, Part One: Prologue to End of Chapter 14 | The Fires of Heaven by Robert JordanBook five is officially underway! The Queens start book five, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, jumping right into the story with a trip to the Amyrlin Seat's office. Queen Tay reveals who she's been imagining Nynaeve as this entire time. Queen Marissa is tiring quickly of the misogynistic starts to the novels. And Queen Alix roots for Mat, in spite of him being blindfolded and throwing knives. As the characters move quickly into positions around the map, our Queens are left debating what happened to Nynaeve, what exactly is the age of...
2024-03-013h 09Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Four, Part Four: Chapter 45 to End of the Novel | The Shadow Rising by Robert JordanAnother book down. And only ten, no wait, eleven more to go! In this episode, the Queens finish off book four, The Shadow Rising, of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. From the chilling moments in The White Tower to the long, laboured adventures in Eamon's Field, the Queens dive into this one head first. Queen Marissa confirms a theory of hers while throwing out several more. Queen Tay plays a rhyming game that ends in "vein," and also gets increasingly frustrated with every name in this series. And...
2024-02-223h 23Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Four, Part Three: Chapter 31 to End of Chapter 44 | The Shadow Rising by Robert JordanYour Queens are back to present part three of Book Four, The Shadow Rising. Queens Tay and Marissa discuss Perrin and Faile's turbulent and almost-cute-until-its-not relationship, Aviendha's unique wingman-ing, and the most uncomfortable encounter between Elayne and Thom that involves way too much mustache grabbing. Oh, and Rand does stuff too. Probably. Tay reminds us of the Survivalist rule of threes, Alix avoids our eyes while she avoids giving any spoilers – and also learns something about a common saying. Marissa would love to have a little talk with Aviendha about which Pirates of the Caribbean character she finds most at...
2024-02-152h 49Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Four, Part Two: Chapter 16 to End of Chapter 30 | The Shadow Rising by Robert JordanPlease Note: We experienced some technical difficulties with Taylor's audio this week. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you still enjoy this episode!We're back with part two of book four – and our Queens have a lot to discuss. We've got biblical connections, rising tensions, more misogyny, and a growing plot, which, of course, means more theories from both Tay and Marissa. Oh, and what's that? A possible redemption for Rand? Could this be the end of the Rand slander? Between Marissa's ecclesiastical musings at the start to Taylor's eagerness to share exactly how hot Mat is...
2024-02-082h 54Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Four, Part One: Chapter 1 to End of Chapter 15 | The Shadow Rising by Robert JordanBook four has officially started... and the Queens are not particularly impressed. From checking out ankles and bosoms to declaring women obsessed with *checks notes* cleaning, dusting, and ruining men's days, The Shadow Rising embarks to stake its claim as the most misogynistic book in The Wheel of Time series. Beyond that, Alix attempts to share her love of Mat in a less-than-flattering section, Marissa discovers some ecclesiastical connections she wasn't expecting, and Taylor continues to connect the threads with a few more theories about our story. You can expect the Queens to discuss it all: the rising political...
2024-02-012h 42
The Book Jar PodcastYour Fave Feminist Reads w/ Taylor Andresen | Mona Eltahawy, Mikki Kendall, Xiran Jay Zhao & MoreWe have another guest on this episode of The Book Jar Pod: Taylor, from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy podcast. Together, Marissa and Tay discuss a topic close to their hearts: What are some of your fave feminist reads? Taylor starts by recounting some of her most recent reads, and then the two readers dive into the topic. Let us know how you did in our trivia contest on our Discord channel or Instagram!We begin with Taylor's most-recently read novels and finish the episode by discussing Tay's fave reads of all time!...
2024-01-251h 05Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Three, Part Three: Chapter 44 to End of Novel | The Dragon Reborn by Robert JordanA new love story, a blacksmith working while the end of the world looms on, the Dragon reveals himself – finally – and Morraine deals with a cranky, wanky Perrin. The Queens track Egwene's sudden change of character, Mat's revelation in his lucky disposition, and Thom denies his feelings for his ex-flame. In this episode, Marissa and Tay discuss the growing misogyny in the novel while Alix tries to keep herself from revealing too much. In short, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 44 to the end of The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan. At th...
2024-01-212h 37Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Three, Part Two: Chapter 23 to End of Chapter 43 | The Dragon Reborn by Robert JordanThe plot thickens as Rand goes a little mad in the next section of The Dragon Reborn. The Queens read along as the chip on Egwene's shoulder grows and listen as Mat discovers his luck – and his appetite – are both insatiable. Marissa points out some inaccuracies of removing a wax seal on a letter, Tay discusses her theories and careful notes on various worldbuilding elements, and Alix tries desperately to keep a straight face while the other two try to guess what might happen next. In short, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 23 to t...
2024-01-112h 15
The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Happens When A Cozy Gamer Plays A Sweaty Game? W/ Taylor from The Queens of FantasySPECIAL GUEST ALERT!!! In this crossover of the Marissa Podcast Universe, we have Taylor from the Queens of Fantasy podcast! We talk about Taylor's video game history and the standard guest questions we ask everyone on our podcast. We also talk about what would happen if a cozy gamer played a sweaty game. Matt discovers things about himself, Marissa has a lot of podcasts, and Sacco hoards stuff on his spaceship.Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Starfield, Skyrim, Overwatch, Pokémon, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Fortnite, GTA, Cult of the Lamb, Apex Legends, The L...
2024-01-101h 19Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Three, Part One: Prologue to Chapter 22 | The Dragon Reborn by Robert JordanA new year means a new Robert Jordan book. In this episode, our Queens delve into the third book of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, The Dragon Reborn. Marissa and Tay attempt to keep up with the crew as they fight trollocs, blame Tinkers for their weapons, chase after ethereal (or real?) dogs, and enter a new city of *AHEM* interesting design. You can expect new theories, rankings, and takes on characters from both Marissa and Tay, while Alix attempts to keep her spoilers to herself. In other words, our three Queens summarize and analyze the Prologue...
2024-01-022h 18Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Two, Part Three: Chapter 41 to End of Novel | The Great Hunt by Robert JordanIt's the final battle – for book two, and our Queens are ready to fight alongside, and against, some of the Wheel of Time characters. From ranting about Rand to providing life lessons on what not to say to your friends, Tay and Marissa share their thoughts on the newest developments in this high fantasy series. Tay connects some more prophesies together, Marissa delves into the growing misogyny in the world, and Alix attempts to convey her love for certain characters without spoiling the entire series. Expect some more Rand slander, more Nynaeve love, some new opinions on Mat, and th...
2023-12-212h 19Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Two: Chapter 21 to the End of Chapter 40 | The Great Hunt by Robert JordanHorns go missing, the Aes Sedai continue plotting in Rand's head, Mat juggles some eggs, and Dena gets introduced to a fridge. The Queens are back with part two of The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan and Marissa and Taylor have colliding theories and mutual feelings on some of the happenings in this novel. With some great attention given to heavy foreshadowing, Tay takes great pride in breaking down this big, beautiful world. Marissa struggles with some more misogynistic tropes that seem to be popping up more and more often. And, as always, Alix Sedai attempts to explain and...
2023-12-112h 18Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook Two: Prologue to the End of Chapter 20 | The Great Hunt by Robert JordanWe're off on another journey, and this time we're meeting beautiful women cloaked in white, talking to more wolves, and chasing after a dagger, a horn, and the chance to escape the Aes Sedai. In other words, the Queens have read the first part of The Great Hunt, and share their thoughts on the book so far. Tay points out every piece of worldbuilding and foreshadowing that is woven into this great novel. Marissa talks about a two-page love scene for more than two minutes. And, as always, Alix Sedai is left giggling and wordless, as she tries not...
2023-12-011h 57Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook One: Chapter 44 to the End of the Novel | The Eye of the World by Robert JordanOne down, fourteen more to go! In this episode, the Queens finish reading The Eye of the World and share their many, many thoughts throughout the last section of the novel. Marissa begrudgingly accepts a fact she wishes wasn't true, Tay pleads for her feelings to be hurt – and hurt badly - and, once again, Alix attempts to guide the other two without spoiling future books. You can expect laughter, annoyance, and a thorough re-reading of a beautiful scene that enchanted our Queens. Plus, more characters, more descriptions, and a little more of everything as we summarize Chapter 44 to th...
2023-11-211h 45Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook One: Chapter 21 to Chapter 43 | The Eye of the World by Robert JordanWe rejoin the Queens as they follow Mat, Rand, and Perrin into taverns, across plains, and through steddings. Tay wonders if Mat will ever stop touching things, Alix ponders what it would be like to not want to talk to wolves, and Marissa fawns over a budding love story. And, of course, we encounter more characters, more enemies, and more of everything as we summarize Chapter 21 through to the end of Chapter 43. As last time, Marissa and Tay highlight their fave – and least fave – sections so far, and Alix attempts to not give away any spoilers.This time...
2023-11-111h 55Queens of Fantasy PodcastBook One: Prologue to Chapter 20 | The Eye of the World by Robert JordanTrollocs, Aes Sedai, prophesies, the Dark One, and so much more. In this episode, we recap the first section of The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan, summarizing the prologue through to the end of Chapter 20. Marissa and Tay highlight their fave – and least fave – sections so far, and Alix attempts to not give away any spoilers. At the end, Tay and Marissa give some predictions, as well as rate all the characters from their fave to their least fave. Alix answers some questions and the three readers discuss everything from red flags to red herrings.
2023-11-011h 56
Queens of Fantasy PodcastThe Wheel Of Time Series by Robert Jordan | Introducing the World & CharactersLet's get into The Wheel of Time! In this episode, Alix Sedai gives our new readers an intro into the Wheel of Time world. From an overview of the world itself to an overview of characters we can expect to find, this episode is meant for you to dip your toes into the world before you start this 14-book-plus-a-prequel series.Taylor and Marissa also give a few blind predictions for the series. Alix goes into a bit more detail about Jordan and the writing process. And, of course, we go on one or two tangential discussions.
2023-10-2455 minQueens of Fantasy PodcastMeet Your Queens of Fantasy | An Introduction to the PodcastThis is the Queens of Fantasy podcast, a podcast dedicated to deeply analyzing, discussing, and reading fantasy series alongside other readers. Each season of this podcast is dedicated to a specific fantasy series and/or author. The Queens in this podcast include Marissa, Alix, and Taylor. We are your guides and companions for your adventure through various fantasy worlds. In this first episode, you pay fealty to your queens, as we introduce you to the podcast format as well as provide information about ourselves: what kind of readers we are, and what kind of people we are.
2023-10-151h 07
Pardon Me?! A Presidential History PodcastZachary Taylor: Death by CherriesS2E11 - The first man to become president with zero political experience! Like, absolutely none! He was never an elected official, had no party affiliation, and never voted. His wife even prayed that he wouldn’t win the election! Join Marissa & Trent as they follow the story of how Zachary Taylor, a run-of-the-mill military man, rose to the highest office in the land. Don’t worry, we talk about his tasty treat of ice milk and cherries that killed him! Or did they?!?
Email pardonme.presidentialpod@gmail.com to contact us or issue corrections (with sources, plea...
2023-09-181h 26
Third Wheelin’ with The CooksEpisode 13: We are back…..for real this timeDid you miss us? Cause we missed you. Okay for real we are back this time. Summer was crazy and we are getting back into the swing of things. Catch up with us as we chat about Marissa going back to work, Taylor’s retirement and all the things in between.
2023-08-1850 min
The Marissa Rehder ShowMaddie Peschong: Mastering Personal Branding and Channeling Your Inner Taylor SwiftIn this episode of The Marissa Rehder Show, we're joined by the dynamic Maddie Peschong. We dive deep into the power of personal branding, the art of channeling your inner Taylor Swift, and the significance of women empowering each other in today's society. Maddie shares her insights on how to master personal branding and the impact it can have on your life and career. She also talks about the upcoming Woman to Woman Conference, a platform that brings together women from all walks of life to learn, share, and inspire each other. ...
2023-08-1035 min
Fertility co.Relationship Resilience When Navigating Fertility Issues and IVF, with Marissa NelsonGet ready to be inspired by my incredible chat with Marissa Nelson. CEO and Founder of Fertility Haven, Marissa is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sexuality Educator. She is also a gifted public speaker who recently delivered her first TEDx talk.Marissa has been a practicing therapist helping individuals and couples for the past decade. Her focus on reproductive mental health stems from her love of therapeutic work and her own experience with infertility and IVF. For four years prior to conception, she endured the pain and challenges of infertility, suffering...
2023-07-111h 06
What's Your Legacy?Marissa Jacobs: Legacy of the Art of EcologyYvette has a discussion with environmental educator Marissa Jacobs. Marissa focuses on blending the arts with science in order to deepen understanding and build stronger connections between people and the natural world. She shared with Yvette her extensive naturalist experience and how everyone can become more environmentally conscious and engaged.
2023-04-2726 min
Getting StiffedWorst Drinks to Order with Marissa TaylorLife is tough! We talk jaywalking, editing the podcast, and house hunting. Our good friend, Marissa Taylor crashes the podcast and we talk drinks, bartending, and proving that most people won't drink whatever. Marissa takes her hand at explaining this weekends tarot card.
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2023-04-211h 06Third Wheelin’ with The CooksEpisode 8: Taylor Can’t FlyWe are back to kick off 2023 the best way we know how. On this episode we fill everyone in on how Taylor learned the hard way he can’t fly, how busy our holiday season was and all the things we have in the works for 2023. Thanks for being here.
2023-01-0747 min
Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in SessionKiwi and the Bird Five Minute Round Offs: Marissa Meyer CoversFive minutes . . . Three hundred seconds . . . That's how long Keimi and Taylor have to discuss and debate which Marissa Meyer book cover is the most beautiful (impossible, right?). Will they have enough time to include Jest as evidence? Perhaps. There's only one way to find out.
And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.
2022-11-0806 min
The Codependummy PodcastCodependency in Female Leaders and Entrepreneurs with Alisa Taylor, LMFT–Despite being their own bosses/in charge at work, what does codependency look like in female leaders and entrepreneurs? -How is it that our codependency can manifest with our roles at work? -If we are codependent with our businesses/work/accomplishments, what are the initial steps we can take to break that pattern? Welcome to episode 97! This week, we dive into the world of codependency in female leaders and entrepreneurs. “But Marissa, how can the CEO of her company or leader at her firm be codependent?” Say hello to...
2022-10-2455 min
Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil HealthEp. 262 – James Rogers and Marissa Taylor – Managing Stakeholder RelationshipsJames Rogers and Marissa Taylor of Northway Ranch Services joined me to discuss the work they are doing to free up ranchers to do the work they love and the work at which they excel. We discuss the importance, especially in the West, of managing stakeholder relationships between the rancher and those public and private partners with which they will inevitably have to do business.
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2022-10-1257 minWorking Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil HealthEp. 262 - James Rogers and Marissa Taylor - Managing Stakeholder RelationshipsJames Rogers and Marissa Taylor of Northway Ranch Services joined me to discuss the work they are doing to free up ranchers to do the work they love and the work at which they excel. We discuss the importance, especially in the West, of managing stakeholder relationships between the rancher and those public and private partners with which they will inevitably have to do business.
2022-10-1200 minThird Wheelin’ with The CooksEpisode 5: BONUS fact check with MarissaMarissa is flying solo with this quick fact check from the NYC recap episode (Episode 4)
2022-07-1806 minThird Wheelin’ with The CooksEpisode 1: Pilot- Meet UsMeet us, Taylor and Marissa, as we start our newest adventure the , Third Wheelin’ with The Cooks podcast. Get a feel for what the podcast is going to be like and learn how we met, and who made the first move.
2022-06-1219 min
Love The Green Life63. Ocean and wildlife conservation with Marissa ClearyMarissa just graduated from Kent State University with her degree in zoology and environmental studies. She will be moving to the Caribbean next year for veterinary school and tells us all about the school and the experience she will get there. She is currently an intern at the Ohio Ocean Foundation, where we raise awareness about the connection between Ohio and the ocean. Marissa has a passion for conservation of wildlife and the environment, specifically the ocean. Natalie and Marissa share a love sea turtles! She enjoys eating plant-based and finding ways to have a sustainable lifestyle while being a...
2022-05-2040 min
The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerLuscious Settings and Romantic Tension in YA Fantasy with Emily J. Taylor - Hotel MagnifiqueMarissa chats with Emily J. Taylor about her debut YA fantasy - HOTEL MAGNIFIQUE - as well as writing a "setting-first" book by treating your setting as a character, with its own backstory and personality; using a variety of sources (many unexpected) to inspire unique setting details; digging deeper into your worldbuilding and magic system with every round of revisions; and constantly asking yourself what else you can add that will surprise your readers. We also discuss using your characters' secrets to build romantic tension, and how it's important that your love interests see each other as equals, even...
2022-04-0447 min
Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in SessionKiwi and the Bird's Book Discussion About "Heartless" by Marissa MeyerReady to become heartless yourself? Join Kiwi and the Bird as they go into spoilers and details about Marissa Meyer's whimsical and wondrous, young adult fantasy (SPOILER ALERT). Be prepared for detailed discussions about sexy jesters, whether or not macaroons are good, and why we love flamingo-croquet. If you make it to the end of the episode, get ready for a bunch o' bloopers.
And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.
2022-03-033h 02
Sad In The CityEP 12 - Rawdoggin Life with Marissa MeizzOur guest today is the Founder of No More Lonely Friends, Marissa Meizz. Marissa walks us through her journey of moving to and living in NYC, how she grew up living bicoastal, and the aftermath of *that* viral TikTok.Check out Marissa's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/marissameizz/?hl=enNo More Lonely Friends website here: https://nomorelonelyfriends.com/Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SAD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Thank you for listening to Sad in the Cit...
2022-02-221h 02
Kiwi and the Bird: Book Nerds in SessionKiwi and the Bird's Book Recommendation for "Heartless" by Marissa MeyerNeed your heart broken? Listen to Kiwi and the Bird's fifteen minute NON-SPOILER rundown of "Heartless" 's premise, characters, setting, and writing style to decide if this book is the one for you. Curious about what Keimi and Taylor think, too? Keep on listening until the end of the episode to hear what unique rating Kiwi and the Bird give "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer.
And remember, like a library, at Kiwi and the Bird, shh happens.
2022-02-2213 min
The Simpler Business Podcast with Marissa RobertsCommunication secrets for authority and leadership with Sarah TaylorA big part of succeeding as an entrepreneur comes down to whether or not we communicate well - including how effective we are at both speaking and listening, how we position ourselves as authority figures, and our ability to build know, like and trust with our audience.
In this episode, Sarah Taylor from Conscious Education joins Marissa to talk about how words, tone, and body language affect communication, what happens when we don't prioritise effective communication in our businesses, and how to get started with some simple techniques to build authority and leadership as an entrepreneur and...
2021-10-1126 min