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Let\'s Rock - Um podcast da Idade da PedraLet's Rock - Um podcast da Idade da PedraLet's Rock Stories: Mel, Cera e AbelhasNeste episódio, celebro as abelhas, heroínas discretas da biodiversidade, a propósito do seu dia mundial a 20 de maio. Muito além do mel, a sua importância ecológica é imensa — e hoje elas enfrentam sérias ameaças como pesticidas, poluição e perda de flora. Viajamos até à Pré-História para descobrir como o ser humano sempre valorizou o mel, com provas desde a arte rupestre até resíduos arqueológicos de cera de abelha. Exploramos práticas com as dos povos Hadza da Tanzânia, que arriscam escalar baobás em busca de mel, usando técnicas ancestr...2025-05-2407 minDetours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by BikeDetours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by BikeFor the Vibes: Alyssa Gonzalez on Building Inclusive Spaces and Joyful Movement in CyclingIt’s wild how something as simple as walking into a bike shop can make you feel like you don’t belong. It's a feeling many folks, especially marginalized identities, have encountered, and one that Alyssa Gonzalez has made her goal to change. She wears so many hats. She is a designer advocate, cyclist runner, community organizer, model, content creator, and she owns a bike shop. And at the heart of everything she does, is the goal of elevating marginalized communities and creating welcoming spaces for folks in the outdoors. Her bike shop, which she co-founded, Tree...2025-05-021h 08Sh!t That Goes On In Our HeadsSh!t That Goes On In Our HeadsAnxiety, Self-Trust, and Joy: A Mental Health Deep Dive with AlyssaThis week on Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, we’re joined by the incredible Alyssa Kushner, LCSW—a licensed therapist and fierce mental health advocate who helps clients navigate anxiety, trauma, burnout, and self-doubt. In this honest and empowering conversation, Alyssa shares how she built her private practice, overcame impostor syndrome, and framed her approach to self-trust and joy heading into 2025. Whether you’re feeling paralyzed by perfectionism or just trying to figure out where to begin, Alyssa’s story and practical insights will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to take that next step. An...2025-03-2540 minThe Real UsThe Real UsLet it go bitch🎙️ Affirmation: I accept what I cannot change.Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and sometimes, the hardest lesson to learn is letting go of what’s out of our control. In this episode of The Real Us, Benji DeSomer and Alyssa Joy Chambers dive into the power of release—why clinging to the uncontrollable only weighs us down and how true freedom comes from surrender.🔥 Just the Tip: Read The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins—it just might change the way you see things.💬 Comment Your Favorite "Let It Go" Expression! Whether it’s "Not my circus, n...2025-03-2049 minTaking Back MondayTaking Back MondayPermission to Thrive: Taking Ownership of Your Workday Mindset feat. Lori RogersIs your Sunday ruined by the dread of Monday? In this episode, we’re tackling the Sunday Scaries and transforming them into an opportunity for growth and success. Join Alyssa as she chats with Lori Rogers, founder of PositiveActivity.net, about the science-backed strategies that elevate happiness, productivity, and sales performance. Lori shares her journey of shifting from negativity to abundance, the life-changing power of the High-Five Habit, and the surprising hacks that make positivity a competitive edge in business.Whether you're a team leader looking to energize your crew or an individual contributor battling bu...2025-02-0323 minMastering Engineering LeadershipMastering Engineering LeadershipMEL #004 | The Revolutionary Power of Self-Care with Alyssa HayesIn this episode, I speak with Alyssa Hayes, Ph.D  candidate in nuclear engineering at the University of Tennessee and chair of the board of Computational Research Access NEtwork, also known as CRANE. In this conversation, Alyssa Hayes shares her journey into engineering, discussing her motivations, challenges, and the support she received along the way. She emphasizes the impact of positive teaching experiences on helping her overcome her initial reluctance to study engineering.  In the leadership segment, Hayes discusses her role as Chair of the board of CRANE program, which aims to provide a welcoming en...2025-01-2039 minThe New Garde with Alyssa VinganThe New Garde with Alyssa VinganPop Style Symposium (w/Brittany Spanos)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.comIt’s been an incredibly fun year for pop music, and the same can be said about the fashion that’s come along with it. This week, Alyssa sits down with Brittany Spanos, a senior writer at Rolling Stone and pop connoisseur, to discuss how the newest names on the scene are using aesthetics strategically to brand themselves and introduce their personas to the world. The ladies touch on the biggest breakout talents of 2024, particularly Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, Chappell Roan, Tate...2024-10-2910 minFull Minded with Alyssa BetteFull Minded with Alyssa BetteEP 25: Let ThemIn this mini episode, I dive into the transformative concept known as the "Let Them" theory, introduced by Mel Robbins. I share the profound impact it has had on my life and how it can also help improve yours.2024-07-3118 minThe M TakeThe M Take010: Taking on infertility with Alyssa TuckerIt is time to take on infertility. Listen in as Mel & Michelle dive deep with Alyssa Tucker (@livefromsnacktime), as she shares her remarkable journey with infertility. Whether you are personally affected by infertility or looking to deepen your empathic lens, this episode is a powerful reminder of the support found in shared experiences and knowing that while each journey is unique, you are never alone. If you are currently struggling with infertility, we see you, we feel for you, and we’ve shared Alyssa’s recommended support groups below. Join for support, information, and community!🌸 Facebook Support Group...2024-05-2845 minThe Inspired Media PodcastThe Inspired Media Podcastlessons fr. launching a podcast in 14 days: combatting perfectionism + taking actionMel Robbins said that most people give up on their goals 19 days into starting them. SOOOOO, i wanted to make it IMPOSSIBLE to be a quitter and decided to launch this podcast in 14 days (spoiler: WE DID IT) and i learned a TON in just those 14 days that i HAVE TO share with you.  whatever project that's been on your mind, the podcast, the youtube channel, the series, the new service, new product, WHATEVER IT IS....i hope these lessons light a fire under you to take action 2024-03-2016 minThe Silver ScreamThe Silver Scream50. Hotel Transylvania 2It's our 50th episode! Welcome to the Silver Scream, a podcast where two friends try to find some good werewolf movies. This week we are checking back into Hotel Transylvania with the second installment of this blockbuster children's franchise. In this film, Dracula is now a grandpa who must reckon with the fact that his grandson may not have inherited any vampire powers. Meanwhile, Dracula's daughter Mavis and her husband Johnny must decide whether or not to leave the hotel in order to give their son a "normal" life. The original voice cast returns with a few...2024-02-2852 minArcane DamesArcane DamesNine of Wands & Letting GoJoin Mel & Alyssa for a deep dive into the energy of the Nine of Wands! We discuss the heaviness of this card, how we get ourselves into it, and how we can get ourselves out. Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠2024-02-061h 06Arcane DamesArcane DamesThe High Priestess & TruthMel & Alyssa finally tackle Alyssa's favorite card in the Tarot: The High Priestess! Join us for a chat about intuition, truth, and the power of knowing. Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠2024-01-301h 14Side Scrollers - Daily Video Game and Entertainment PodcastSide Scrollers - Daily Video Game and Entertainment PodcastMicrosoft FIRES Physical Media Team, Alyssa Milano DRAGGED | Side Scrollers If you're new, consider subscribing. We've made it easy: https://www.youtube.com/@SideScrollersPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔥Directly donate to support the show: https://streamlabs.com/stutteringcraig 🎥We use StreamYard to produce our podcast. If you'd like to get started making a podcast, consider using our affiliate link like lots of people have: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=sidescrollers ✂️We use OpusClip to create clips of the show for social media. If you're looking to do that for your show consider using our affiliate link. It's a HUGE time saver & well worth the investment: https://www.opus.pro/?via=SideScrollers 🎮Subscribe to our gaming...2024-01-261h 30Arcane DamesArcane DamesAce of Pentacles & Working With RealityIn this episode Mel & Alyssa explore the fertile energy offered by the Ace of Pentacles! We deep dive into all the different types of new beginnings this card can signify, and discuss how we navigate the tension between our personal power & structural forces when it comes to finances and success. Enjoy! Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary2024-01-2352 minArcane DamesArcane DamesThe Moon & What's HiddenIn this episode, Mel & Alyssa explore their contradictory views of The Moon card. Is it a mystical card full of potential for divine understanding, or is it a deceptive card shrouded in mystery and bad intentions? You'll have to listen to find out! Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠2024-01-161h 33Arcane DamesArcane DamesEight of Wands & SpeedIn this week's episode, Mel & Alyssa catch you up on their 2024 goals and intentions before diving into an episode all about SPEED. We share our best Eight of Wands prediction stories and dive into all the different ways this card can show up in your practice. New Year Intention Setting Retreat⁠ Sunday, January 14th 9-11:30am The Suite, Hudson Falls, NY Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠2024-01-091h 24Arcane DamesArcane DamesSeven of Pentacles & The Fruits of Our LaborIn this honest & personal episode, Mel & Alyssa discuss the role of the Seven of Pentacles energy as it relates to their own careers, ambitions, and doubts. We explore more traditional meanings for this card and are candid about the frustrations that can accompany its energy. New Year Intention Setting Retreat Sunday, January 14th 9-11:30am The Suite, Hudson Falls, NY Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠ The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠ 2023-12-261h 26Arcane DamesArcane DamesA Very Arcane ChristmasIn this surprise Bonus Episode, the Mel & Alyssa share their winter traditions around everything from the winter solstice to Christmas & New Year's! Tune in to hear us chat about gift giving, celebration, honoring the cycles of nature & manifesting for 2024! Sign Up for Our New Year Retreat! Mindful Meetup | Kelsey Lynn Yoga Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@missplaced visionary T2023-12-241h 06Arcane DamesArcane DamesThe Hierophant & PowerJoin Mel & Alyssa for a juicy conversation exploring the role of The Hierophant in our social, cultural & spiritual worlds. We discuss the virtues and vices of this energy, our ex-Catholic aversion to authority, and how we can keep in touch with our own personal power even as we consult spiritual teachers and authorities for advice and guidance. You don't want to miss this one! Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠ ⁠@melofwands TikTok ...2023-12-191h 10Arcane DamesArcane DamesKnight of Cups: Playboy or Mr. Right?Deep dive into the dreamy & romantic world of the Knight of Cups with Mel & Alyssa this episode! Hear all about the compelling imagery, possible interpretations, and juicy situations associated with this card. Be prepared to be serenaded by Mel more than once and listen in as we spill the tea about the behind-the-scenes of professional tarot reading. Follow the Arcane Dames: The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram Arcane Dames | Patreon Arcane Dames | Linktree Follow Mel: @melofwands Instagram @melofwands TikTok Mel Of Wands Follow Alyssa: @missplacedvisionary...2023-12-121h 22Arcane DamesArcane DamesFour of Wands & Accepting LoveThrough an enriching conversation about family, relationship patterns, and Christmas traditions, the Dames explain how they view the Four of Wands in the tarot. Creeping up on the winter solstice, Mel & Alyssa are their most introspective selves in this cozy yet candid episode.Follow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@missplacedvisionary Instagram@missplaced visionary TikTokMissPlaced Visionary2023-12-051h 05Arcane DamesArcane DamesQueen of Pentacles: Giving, Receiving, & Hard WorkIn this episode, Mel & Alyssa explore the energy of the Earth Goddess that is the Queen of Pentacles! We discuss how we experience this energy in our own lives and, as two air signs, are honest about our struggles to fully embody this Queen. You'll also get a window into our varying experiences with smoking weed and a discussion on how to embrace the Queen of Pentacles when you have a fear of structure. Enjoy!Follow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreon2023-11-281h 21Arcane DamesArcane DamesAce of Swords: Inspiration & ClarityIn this episode, Mel & Alyssa discuss the divine inspiration and clarity that often accompanies the appearance of the Ace of Swords. We also dive into the limits of this type of idealistic clarity in navigating complex situations in the real world. This is one of those weeks where you come for the tarot lesson & stay for the anti-capitalist rant. Enjoy!Follow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel...2023-11-141h 05Arcane DamesArcane DamesThe Magician & ManifestationThe Arcane Dames are back for a witchy woo-woo Season 3, and we're kicking it off with The Magician! Tune in to catch up with Mel & Alyssa and hear all about their personal manifestation techniques, how they incorporate the five elements of The Magician card into their own practice, and some tips and tricks for going deeper with this card. How to Survive the End of the World: Ceasefire on Apple PodcastsFollow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://l...2023-11-071h 08Arcane DamesArcane DamesHalloween Bonus EpisodeThe Arcane Dames emerge from their hiatus to bring you a very special Halloween Bonus Episode! Join Mel & Alyssa as they discuss all of the witchy and non-witchy traditions that make this holiday special. We dig into body image and food norms surrounding Halloween, our personal autumnal rituals, Cemetery etiquette, and what we're calling in for the witch's new year. Creators referenced in the episode:Aja Vines (@ajavines) | TikTokDollar Tree Dinners (@dollartreedinners) | TikTokFollow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramA...2023-10-241h 33Arcane DamesArcane DamesAutumn Equinox Bonus EpisodeMel & Alyssa take a break from their hiatus to share a bonus episode all about the autumn equinox, Mabon, and catching you all up with what we've been up to between seasons! In addition to covering the basics, tune in to hear us chat about the podcasts and audiobooks we're loving right now, what being queer means to us, and the difference between toxic positivity and radical optimism. The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram...2023-09-191h 03Arcane DamesArcane DamesAfter Dark 3 (Season 2 Finale)Mel & Alyssa celebrate the conclusion of another successful season of the Arcane Dames Podcast! We play another round of the infamous Tarot Truth or Drink, the game where we have assigned "truth" questions to each tarot card. We pull cards and decide whether to tell the truth, or drink! This episode is particularly saucy as we pull the Two of Cups, The Lovers, and the Knight of Wands. Don't miss it!Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane...2023-06-201h 09Arcane DamesArcane DamesTarot & The Romani Community w/ Romanistan PodcastHi Arcane Babes! We're proud to bring you our highly anticipated collaboration with the Romanistan Podcast! Hosts Jez and Paulina treated us to an eye-opening conversation about the roots of fortune telling in Romani culture and the significant impact the Romani people have had on tarot as a form of divination.Find them on Instagram to discover and support all the amazing work they're doing:Romanistan (@romanistanpodcast)Jez (@jezmina.vonthiele)Paulina Stevens Verminski (@_paulina_v_)Works and creators mentioned:The Hoodoo Tarot - Book Summary & Video2023-06-161h 00Arcane DamesArcane DamesTwo of Swords & Trusting Your GutIn exploring the final card of Season 2, Mel and Alyssa discuss the factors that can make listening to our own internal compass so difficult when it comes to decision making. Listen along as the Dames unpack their struggles with asking for what they need, feeling heard, and ultimately learning to trust their intuition over any external factors. Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes...2023-06-161h 17Arcane DamesArcane DamesOur Complicated Relationships with the Knight of PentaclesIn this unfiltered conversation, Mel and Alyssa explore how to balance working and maintaining your personhood under the oppression of capitalism. We share a refresher of the Tarot court and look inward to our past experiences of embodying this Knight card's energy.Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects:https://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTok...2023-06-0648 minShifties with SwiftiesShifties with SwiftiesSwifty Minutes: Messy MattyTime for the newest dose of Tay-Lore for this latter half of May! Who the hell is Matty Healy, and is he a Nazi?? Let's speculate! Also, let's find out about this book that all these dumb-dumb Swifties spent a bunch of money on! Also, let's talk about Jen showing the Passion of the Christ to Olivia last year. Q: Who's messier; Matty or Mel Gibson? A: Definitely Mel Gibson (for now)2023-05-3133 minArcane DamesArcane DamesEight of Cups: Tears, Laughter & Taylor SwiftIn this episode hosts Mel & Alyssa tackle their opposing views on the Eight of Cups debating whether it is a positive omen or a sign of hardship and ultimately entertaining the possibility that it's both. The Dames get personal about their own struggles with feeling emotionally fulfilled in relationships, debate the merits of Alyssa's favorite Taylor Swift song, and receive divine inspiration for the theme of Season Three of the Arcane Dames Podcast. Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube2023-05-301h 11Arcane DamesArcane DamesFive of Wands & Silly VibesThe rumors are true: Mel & Alyssa are the silliest gooses around. Join us this week for goofy, messy, heartfelt conversations surrounding the tense Five of Wands.Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects:https://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@cooperative_magic Instagram@cooperativemagic TikTokCooperative...2023-05-2354 minDeliverability DefinedDeliverability DefinedWhy Is Email Still a Key Player in Today’s Marketing Landscape?Email is a universal method of communication that brings together people of all different ages and backgrounds. While some people may check their emails more than others, it remains true that everyone needs an email address to survive in the digital world. Whether you use your email to stay up-to-date on current events, manage your reservations, or collect discount codes, email is a versatile tool to stay informed and connected.Email is a more reliable form of communicating with your audience because its popularity is not as volatile as social media. As w...2023-05-1624 minArcane DamesArcane DamesThe Tower w/ Special Guest LINZI SILVERMANThe author of one of our absolute favorite tarot decks, The Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot, joins us to unpack one of the most difficult cards in the tarot. In this episode, Linzi, Mel & Alyssa explore the destruction traditionally associated with this card, as well as the empowerment inherent in a tower moment through Linzi's reimagination of the card as "Revolution." Tune in to hear Linzi tell us all about her process of creating this deck and share with us her sage advice surrounding art and spirituality!Connect with Linzi Silverman:EYE OF ASTRO — LINZI SILVERMANLi...2023-05-161h 19Deliverability DefinedDeliverability DefinedAnswering Your Deliverability QuestionsThe way our email inboxes operate has changed dramatically with the evolution of the internet and increased awareness and caution around email scams. Email security and privacy have become a top priority for users, resulting in enhanced protection measures and more stringent regulations.With so many changes happening in the email deliverability world, several factors could be affecting your success metrics as an email marketer or a content creator. Email strategies need to be adapted according to the sender’s needs and their intended audience.In this episode, Alyssa an...2023-05-0931 minArcane DamesArcane DamesSeven of Swords, Loyalty, & BetrayalThe Seven of Swords: a card of mischief, deception, and trickery is the lens through which Mel and Alyssa look at the ways us humans can affect one another, and how we can learn about those interactions through tarot reading.Labeling your sexuality and coping with paranoia spirals are just a few of the topics the Dames dissect this week.Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to...2023-05-0954 minDeliverability DefinedDeliverability DefinedWhat We Learned From a Promotions Tab ExperimentEmail service providers are committed to providing their users with the best possible experience, increased security and safety measures may come at the expense of content creators’ success. A content creator’s biggest fear may be their emails landing in the spam folder, but emails landing in the promotions tab is also a major worry.The promotions tab is determined by Gmail’s ever-changing and unpredictable algorithm. While these messages are not technically labeled as spam, they imply to your audience that there is promotional or advertising content inside. While the promotions tab is meant...2023-05-0231 minArcane DamesArcane DamesFour of PentaclesJoin Mel & Alyssa to discuss the many faces and interpretations of the Four of Pentacles along with the financial messages and trauma inherent in this card. We get real about spiritual misinformation around money, our own experiences with frugality vs. Scrooge behavior, and plenty of side bars along the way. Alyssa also recounts her favorite episode of the hit TLC series Extreme Cheapskates. What else could you possibly need in a podcast? Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube...2023-05-021h 12Arcane DamesArcane DamesPage of Cups & Communicating With GhostsThis week is a spooky one! Mel and Alyssa talk about the inner world of the Page of Cups. This tarot card is one that represents many themes from naivety, to wonder, to connecting with the paranormal. Join the Arcane Dames as they unpack this multi-faceted member of the court!Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects:https://linktr.ee/arcanedames2023-04-2557 minDeliverability DefinedDeliverability DefinedB2B vs B2C DeliverabilityWhile creators hope their audience will open and read their emails, the first step is to ensure emails actually make it into the intended audience’s inbox. The goals of B2C audiences (business to consumer) are not the same as B2B audiences (business to business). By understanding the unique challenges of B2B and B2C subscribers and tailoring the message accordingly, creators can achieve better results in their deliverability strategy.While we have control over our personal email inboxes, B2B audiences often rely on increased security measures that can block un...2023-04-1819 minArcane DamesArcane DamesQueen of Wands, Depression & IntegrationIn this episode, The Dames reveal why the Queen of Wands is such a powerful and important archetype in the Tarot. She is Mel's favorite card and the inspiration for her business name, Mel of Wands. We explore how this Queen has taught us to integrate our shadow side and thrive through, with, and despite of our personal mental illness struggles.Content Warning: Discussion of Depression & Suicidal IdeationArcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames...2023-04-181h 06Deliverability DefinedDeliverability DefinedWhat to Do if You Are Looking to Move to a New ESP?Creators hope to grow a following, but communicating with an audience at scale is challenging. Technology can help facilitate communication with your subscribers, especially if you’re seeking analytics on email performance and engagement.  Email service providers, or ESPs, are services that allow you to send campaigns to subscriber lists. Different ESPs have different features, such as automation, audience segmentation, template builders, A/B testing, and customer support. Not all ESPs are created equally, and the type of ESP that is right for you can vary depending on your goals.I...2023-04-1133 minArcane DamesArcane DamesThe Devil & Christian IndoctrinationIn this episode, the Dames analyze The Devil as a metaphor, a vehicle for fear, and a stop along the fool's journey of the tarot. Mel and Alyssa face the complexity of straying from your religious upbringing, embracing your sexuality, and finding self-liberation.Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects:https://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTok2023-04-111h 22Deliverability DefinedDeliverability DefinedHow to Run an Inbox Placement TestWhen emails don’t perform well, creators will do whatever it takes to uncover the root cause of the issue and win back their subscribers. Senders can learn whether their messages could get lost in the spam folder by running an inbox placement test that predicts deliverability issues. This type of test gives creators more insight into their emails, especially if open rates have been lower than usual. Perhaps there’s a single word in the copy that’s causing the entire email to default to the “promotions” tab, and a quick revision could prevent thi...2023-04-0424 minArcane DamesArcane DamesTen of Swords & Political OptimismIn this episode, Mel and Alyssa dive into the defeat and despair that the Ten of Swords brings with it. We discuss how to make space for the very real pain of this card while recognizing and welcoming the opportunity it provides for growth and healing on both an individual and collective level. Trust that the hosts will tie it all together in the end. 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