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The Appetite#142: Community at the Heart of Eating Disorder Recovery: A Conversation with an Opal ClientListen in to this one-of-a-kind episode of The Appetite as Opal’s co-founders, Lexi Giblin, PhD, and Kara Bazzi, LMFT, sit down with Opal client Koa to explore her experience receiving in-person care at Opal. With honesty and vulnerability, Koa shares how her relationships with fellow clients and Opal staff became a pivotal part of her recovery, ultimately leading to profound and transformative change.
Whether you’re considering a higher level of care, currently in treatment, or hoping to better understand a loved one on their recovery journey, this episode offers meaningful insight and connection. Koa bravely invites listeners into an i...
2026-01-2334 min
The AppetiteCommunity at the Heart of Eating Disorder Recovery: A Conversation with an Opal ClientListen in to this one-of-a-kind episode of The Appetite as Opal's co-founders, Lexi Giblin, PhD, and Kara Bazzi, LMFT, sit down with Opal client Koa to explore her experience receiving in-person care at Opal. With honesty and vulnerability, Koa shares how her relationships with fellow clients and Opal staff became a pivotal part of her recovery, ultimately leading to profound and transformative change. Whether you're considering a higher level of care, currently in treatment, or hoping to better understand a loved one on their recovery journey, this episode offers meaningful insight and connection. Koa bravely invites listeners into...
2026-01-2334 min
The Focus ReportWhy This Gen Z'er Doesn't Own a Smart Phone | Gabriela NguyenWhat happens when you grow up as the smartphone generation and then decide to put the phone down?In this episode, Olivia sits down with Gabriela Nguyen, founder of Appstinence, a Gen Z-led movement fighting to reclaim what we've lost to our screens. Together they dig into the real cost of a childhood shaped by devices, why social media has quietly rewired how an entire generation connects, and what it actually feels like to live without an iPhone in 2026.Gabriela isn't interested in the tired "kids these days" narrative. She's building something different, a movement...
2026-01-2157 min
The Focus ReportCatherine Price - How To Make Room For FunOpal CEO Kenneth Schlenker interviews Catherine Price about her upcoming book The Amazing Generation. In this wide-ranging conversation they discuss the importance and power of fun, how digital distractions take away your ability to live and connect, and some practical advice on how to live a fulfilling life that's not hijacked my phones.About Catherine PriceCatherine Price is an award-winning health and science journalist, speaker, and founder of the Screen/Life Balance movement. She’s a bestselling author whose work helps people rethink their relationship with technology and find more joy an...
2025-12-2946 min
The AppetiteFrom Rules to Trust: Opal's Meal Support ApproachWant to hear a secret? In this episode, Opal Co-Founders Julie Church, RDN, and Lexi Giblin, PhD, reveal Opal's unique approach to therapeutic meal support. Tune in to learn how the Opal team stepped beyond traditional meal support methods and embraced radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RODBT) to guide their work. This innovative approach has helped create a supportive community where eating becomes an experience of connection, curiosity, and courage—less about rigid rules and more about trust, play, and the belief that recovery is possible. To learn more about RODBT go here. or listen to...
2025-10-0143 min
The Focus ReportAri Engelberg | Opal For SchoolsOpal for Schools is tackling one of the hardest challenges in education today: phones in the classroom.Opal CEO Kenneth Schlenker sat down with Ari Engelberg, Head of Communications & Strategic Initiatives at Harvard-Westlake School, the first school to partner with Opal for Schools. They discuss the challenge of phone bans, the real impact of mobile devices on student focus, and how Opal is helping schools create digital balance, without taking away their freedom.Learn more about Opal For Schools: https://www.opal.so/for-schools
2025-09-1127 min
The Focus ReportTyler Rice | How Digital Disconnection Can Make You HappierToday we’re joined by Tyler Rice, co-founder and CEO of the Digital Wellness Institute and author of the bestselling book Tactical Disconnection. After experiencing digital overwhelm during his first job in Silicon Valley, Tyler pursued advanced education at Stanford and NYU to develop solutions for our digital wellness in today’s always-on culture.He’s now a sought-after speaker who has addressed audiences from the World Happiness Summit to Fortune 500 boardrooms, helping organizations like Delta Airlines, Mastercard & others to optimize their focus, productivity, and digital wellness programs.Tyler’s resear...
2025-08-2728 min
The Focus ReportThe Offline Club | The Benefits Of Going Completely OFFLINEWe explore the concept of a digital declutter and how it can help you achieve wellness. Discover how to reclaim your time and practice digital self-care to combat feeling overwhelmed by technology. It's time to take control of your digital habits!The Offline Club is part of a global movement to reconnect people with each other in a more meaningful and human way, one event, one moment, one conversation at a time. People who attend these events embrace simplicity and find joy in living a minimalist lifestyle. Discover how to live intentionally and foster mental wellness through...
2025-07-0416 min
The Focus ReportTJ Power | Why scrolling feels good, but DESTROYS your brain chemistryOpal CEO Kenneth Schlenker sits down with TJ Power, a neuroscientist, bestselling author, and founder of DOSE to explore how technology is rewiring our brains and what we can do about it.
We dive deep into dopamine addiction, digital habits, and how understanding four key brain chemicals (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins) can transform how you think, feel, and live. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your screen time or curious about the neuroscience of focus, this conversation is for you.➱ Download the Opal app for Free: https://www.opal.so
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2025-05-2632 min
The Focus ReportAli Abdaal | Does joy REALLY help you focus better? How Ali Abdaal uses Opal everyday!We talk to Ali Abdaal, a Doctor turned Entrepreneur, YouTuber, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, Feel-Good Productivity. This conversation explores Ali's early life as a doctor, the importance of joy in productivity, and how adding fun and lightness to our work actually helps us focus and work better. ➱ Download the Opal app for Free: https://www.opal.so➱ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withopal➱ TikTok: withopal➱ Twitter: https://twitter.com/withopal
2025-05-2324 min
The Focus ReportNir Eyal | How to MASTER your attention in a distracted worldOpal CEO Kenneth Schlenker sits down with bestselling author Nir Eyal to explore the insights behind his influential book, Indistractable. In this conversation, they dive into the psychology of distraction, how to shape our motivations, and what it really takes to stay focused in a world engineered for distraction. Read Indistractable: http://geni.us/indistractableAccess Your Exclusive Resources: https://www.nirandfar.com/opal/Free time-boxing template: https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing/Download Opal for Free: https://opal.so/install_yt➱ Download the Opal app for Free: https://www.opal.so➱ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withopal➱ TikTok: withopal➱ Twitter: https://twitter.c...
2025-05-2333 min
The Focus ReportJohann Hari | How To Reclaim Your Focus and Take Control of Your LifeOpal CEO Kenneth Schlenker sits down with New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari to explore the themes of Hari’s groundbreaking book, Stolen Focus. Together, they unravel the forces stealing our attention in today’s hyper-digital world—from addictive software to the erosion of deep work—and what we can do to fight back.
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2025-05-2317 min
Connecting Our RootsEpisode 10 - Opal GayIn the final episode of Connecting Our Roots, C5 scholar and host of the podcast Opal Gay sits down with their HPRS Leadership Coach Marcia Lee. Opal discusses their research and community organizing efforts on policing and health inequities in Atlanta. Further, they identify how their values of community and joy shape their passion for this arena of health policy.
2024-09-1821 min
StoryNoirStoryNoir: Inaugural EpisodeHi, I’m Opal! 👋🏽Thank you for tuning into the StoryNoir podcast! This is the inaugural episode of something I’ve had on my heart for over 3 years. I hope you’re able to walk away with a few gems.Does something resonate with you? Say hello online:Instagram: @StoryNoirEmail: opal@storynoir.comWebsite: storynoir.com
2023-02-0608 min
Shine A Light OnHow I Got Here: Machine Learning EngineerPriyanshi Nigam is a Machine Learning Engineer at VMWare. She shines a light on her experiences and recommendations for students and professionals interested in software engineering in general, but emphasizes her experiences with machine learning.
Priyanshi recently started her career in the tech industry after graduating from UC Davis with a computer science degree in June. She is passionate about supporting women in tech and loves seeing more diversity within the industry.
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2023-01-1227 min
Opal Rising MagazineHeart-to-Heart with Angel Morgan, PsychicAngel is internationally renown for her ability to facilitate for families privately or through media and for companies across the world as a psychic, medium, animal communicator and energetic expert. I would also like to add that she is a columnist for the Opal Rising Magazine where she will have a monthly Question and Answer column for pet owners.
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2022-12-2420 min
Opal Writers Magazine - InsideCoffee & Conversation with an Author: Naomi P. LaneToday I am pleased to be here with Naomi Lane. Naomi is a local Vancouver Island author living here in Nanaimo. I am so pleased to introduce you to her today and to have her as my December featured Author of the Month in the Opal Writers Magazine. She is the author of the book, Letters From My Dead Sister.
Naomi P Lane is a local Nanaimo, BC author and is my December featured Author of the Month in the Opal Writers Magazine. Naomi tells me about her newest book that reveals her relationship with her deceased...
2022-12-0814 min
Opal Rising MagazineHeart-to-Heart with Clinton Johnson (Eternal Health Services)Today I am pleased to introduce you to Clinton Johnson, who is my featured Heart-centered business for the November Opal Rising Magazine.
Clinton is a gifted hypnotherapist/healer and a metaphysics/meditation expert. He is the owner of Eternal Health Services in Edmonton, Alberta. I would also like to add that he is a writer for the Opal Rising Magazine.
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Website: https://eternalhealth.ca/
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2022-11-0119 min
Opal Rising MagazineHeart-to-Heart with Sharon CarneSharon Carne is the founder of the Sound Wellness Institute. She is also a columnist for the Opal Rising Magazine. Opal Rising Magazine SEPTEMBER 2022 www.opalrisingmagazine.com
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Sharon Carne is my featured Heart-Centered Business of the month.
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2022-10-0714 min
Shine A Light OnHow I Got Here: Technical Marketing EngineerStory DeWeese, Technical Marketing Engineer at Cisco and CTO of Opal, shares “How I Got Here” in our newest Shine a Light On podcast episode. We Shine a Light On Story’s experience and recommendations for students and professionals interested in the Technical Marketing Engineering roles.
Story is the CTO and a Co-Founder of Opal and a Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) at Cisco. At Opal, Story leads the engineering efforts in designing, building and managing of the Opal web application (app) to match people together for professional mentorship. This includes full-stack code development, building various Application Programming Interf...
2022-09-2230 min
Opal Writers Magazine - InsideCoffee & Conversation with BARBORI GARNETToday I am pleased to introduce Barbori Garnet. Barbori is a writer and she is the author of Home at the Office: Working Remotely as a Way of Life, artist, musician, and gardener based in Alberta. She enjoys writing non-fiction and writes about working remotely, the home office, gardening, and more.
Barbori writes for the Opal Writers Magazine, and has been a consistent columnist for 4 years. She began with writing articles about Writers Retreats and now has a column on The Home Office.
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2022-07-0511 minOpal Writers Magazine - InsideCoffee & Conversation with Jennifer LiebermanJENNIFER LIEBERMAN is the author of Make Your Own Break: How to Record & Publish Your Audiobook in Seven Simple Steps
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2022-06-2915 min
Opal Rising MagazineJoy In the MysteryI find peace in nature of any kind, but I started to wonder why I was feeling the need to be with cats? So I did a little spiritual process on cats and was led to a black cat face with big eyes, Egypt and Abydos. So what is Abydos, and what is the message for me?
-Maggie Marshall
Opal Rising Magazine December 2021
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2022-06-0403 min
Opal Rising MagazineThe Healing Energy of ColorWhen we speak of color, we mean energy waves. Every color, each with its own frequency, is a form of energy. The electromagnetic spectrum describes all kinds of light in the universe: gamma rays, x-rays, UV, infrared, microwaves and radio waves, many of which the human eye cannot see due to our biological limitations.
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Opal Rising Magazine January 2022
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2022-06-0404 min
Opal Rising MagazineAs Above. So Below.Astrology can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation, and it can be a key that can unlock a greater spiritual connection to the universe.
By Crystal Dawn, Moonstone Lightworks
Opal Rising Magazine June 2021
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2022-06-0403 min
Opal Writers Magazine - InsideWriting Biographies for InspirationWriting Biographies For Inspiration, by SHARON LEDER
I learned that Christina Rossetti, like me, became a bolder writer when she herself wrote biographies, poetic ones called monologues. She wanted to go beyond the bounds of “women’s writing”-- romantic lyrics, nature poems, and devotional hymns.
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2022-05-3105 min
Opal Rising MagazineAstrology: Your Natal ChartAstrology: Your Natal Chart
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2022-05-2903 min
Opal Writers Magazine - InsideOpal Magazines - WELCOME!Opal Magazines introduction by Cindy DeJager, owner and creator of the Opal Magazines
I want to welcome you to the Audio Opal Magazines!
Creating the Opal Writers and Opal Rising magazines are my Passion!
2021-12-1201 min
Shine A Light OnWhy You Shouldn't Apply to JobsIn this week’s episode of the Kickstart Your Career season, we’ll shine a light on 🌟 Why You Shouldn’t Apply to Jobs with Iris Guo.
Iris is a Product Manager Intern at Microsoft Accessibility, ex-PM Intern at Google X Robotics, and Founder/ Product Lead of a sustainability startup Neutrify. She is passionate about building products with a scalable social impact. You can connect with Iris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iris-guo, or other socials here: https://linktr.ee/irisguo
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2021-11-0426 min
Shine A Light OnBecoming a FounderIn this week’s episode of the Kickstart Your Career season, we’ll shine a light on 🌟 Becoming a Founder with Sandhya Iyer.
After graduating from Syracuse University in 2020, Sandhya Iyer began leading career exploration platform Geek Girl Careers, which empowers women to discover their dream careers in tech. She's also part of the marketing team at Chief, the first private network for women executive leaders. Sandhya is passionate about women empowerment, tech for social good and sustainability. In her spare time, you can find Sandhya reading a good book, experimenting in the kitchen or expl...
2021-10-2829 min
Shine A Light OnWhy Productivity is OverratedIn this week’s episode of the Kickstart Your Career season, we’ll shine a light on 🌟 Why Productivity is Overrated with Mashiat Mutmainnah.
Mashiat is currently an Innovation Partner at Celo, a mobile -first platform dedicated to make crypto payments available to anyone with a smart phone. She loves looking at the intersection of design, innovation and financial inclusion to pioneer novel use cases of crypto. When she is not conducting pilots, she is running her South Asian magazine JORE, testing her cooking chops or learning new forms of portrait photography.
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2021-10-2234 min
Shine A Light OnGap Years & StartupsIn this week’s episode of the Kickstart Your Career season, we’ll shine a light on 🌟 Gap Years and Startups with Shobha Dasari.
Shobha Dasari is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Ethics and Technology. She recently took a gap year from school, where she worked at 2 early-stage health tech startups, built an edtech startup, and published a book called Hacking Healthcare. Shobha is passionate about using technology to improve healthcare access and patient experiences. In her free time, you can find her exploring coffeeshops, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, and trying new fla...
2021-10-0820 min
Opal Writers Magazine - InsideSquashing Writers BlockOPAL WRITERS MAGAZINE
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Suzy Vadori is a Book Coach, Editor and the award winning author of The Fountain Series (The Fountain, The West Woods, Wall of Wishes).
She writes for the Opal Writers Magazine.
2021-09-1806 min
Opal Writers Magazine - InsideHow to Create a Great Writer’s Blog PostOPAL WRITERS MAGAZINE
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Mandy Eve-Barnett is a multi-genre author writing children’s, YA, and adult books.
Mandy writes for the Opal Writers Magazine.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://opalpublishing.ca/2021/06/30/how-to-create-a-great-writers-blog-post/
2021-09-1806 min
Opal Writers Magazine - InsideStarting a Writer/Author BlogOPAL WRITERS MAGAZINE
IMPROVE YOUR WRITING SERIES
Mandy Eve-Barnett is a multi-genre author writing children’s, YA, and adult books, and she writes for the Opal Writers Magazine.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://opalpublishing.ca/2021/09/07/starting-a-writer-author-blog/
2021-09-1805 min
Shine A Light OnTaking a Gap YearIn this week’s episode of the Student Experiences season, we’ll shine a light on 🌟 Taking a Gap Year with Viruthihaa Baskar.
Viruthihaa is a Software Engineer Intern at Microsoft and a student at Rutgers University, where she is studying cognitive science. She is passionate about the intersection of technology and social good, especially the roles of empathy, education, inclusivity/diversity, and accessibility. Her many interests include UX, product management, mental health, and ethical tech.
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2021-09-0318 min
Shine A Light OnCommuting in CollegeIn this week’s episode of the Underexposed Student Experiences season, we’ll shine a light on 🌟 Commuting in College with Daniela Balaguera.
Daniela is a recent college grad from Santa Clara University with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Management Information Systems. She is passionate about immigration, labor rights, educational equity, and helping first-gen and BIPOC high school and college students. In her free time, you can find Daniela dancing or creating content on LinkedIn and Instagram!
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2021-08-3112 min
Shine A Light OnExploring Tech for Social GoodIn this week’s episode of the Student Experiences season, we’ll shine a light on 🌟 Exploring Tech for Social Good with Resham Khanna.
Resham is a Product Designer passionate about social impact, VR, and accessibility. She is currently on a gap year from studying Cognitive Science and Psychology at UC Berkeley. She is an incoming Game Design intern at Electronic Arts and has worked with organizations such as Oculus, UNICEF, Figma, EY and others.
Her hobbies include volunteering, writing on Medium, and gaming. As a trained opera and jazz singer, singing holds a special place i...
2021-08-1227 min
Shine A Light OnInternational Student ExperiencesIn this week’s episode of the Underexposed Student Experiences season, we’ll shine a light on 🌟 International Student Experiences with Xin Yi Yap.
Xin Yi (She/Her) is a Diversity Peer Education Scholar (DPE) with Suffolk University’s Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion. As a first-generation international student from a low-income family, she looks forward to paving a career that advances equity in the workplace upon her graduation in May 2021. Her hobbies include writing (some are published on her website!), reading, and exploring the outdoors. Follow her journey on her website www.xincereyiyours.space, and on her In...
2021-08-0628 min
Shine A Light OnCultivating Courage in YourselfIn this week’s episode of the Reclaiming Your Best Self season, we’ll teach you how 🌟 Cultivating Courage in Yourself with Anuneet Kaur.
Anuneet is an aspiring marketer. She is a huge believer that with courage and faith, anything is possible.
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2021-07-0710 min
Shine A Light OnHow Collaboration Beats CompetitionIn this week’s episode of the Reclaiming Your Best Self season, we’ll teach you how 🌟 Collaboration Beats Competition with Amy Lima.
Amy Lima is a NYC-based Product Designer, community-builder, and champion for marginalized voices.
A first-generation American and dedicated traveler (50 countries and counting), she leverages her appreciation for different perspectives and fascination with people to create meaningful digital experiences for community and well-being.
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2021-07-0223 min
Shine A Light OnThe Power in Asking for HelpIn this week’s episode of the Reclaiming Your Best Self season, we’ll teach you 🌟 The Power in Asking for Help with Sharon Kim.
Sharon is a licensed mental health therapist. Her clinical background includes working with individuals, families, and at-risk youth with a history of mental health illnesses. Sharon is also passionate about the intersection of tech and wellness and hopes to make mental health care accessible to all. Additionally, she is a content creator on IG focused on wellness, lifestyle, and career.
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2021-06-2020 min
Shine A Light OnSetting Yourself Up for SuccessIn this week’s episode of the Reclaiming Your Best Self season, we’ll teach you 🌟 Setting Yourself Up for Success with Janette Kim.
Janette Kim is a sophomore majoring in business technology management and operations logistics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. She is currently a Salesforce Consultant at Traction on Demand and also a job search/career strategies mentor on LinkedIn. In her spare time, you can find her hiking or browsing through Netflix!
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2021-06-1926 min
Shine A Light OnHow to Tell Your StoryIn this week's episode, we shine a light on How to Tell Your Story with Marie Ablaza.
With 7+ years in recruiting, Marie calls herself a Fairy Job Mother because she loves to help people bridge the gap between their passions and careers. She believes in the power of storytelling and helps others to develop their own stories as a way to stand out and deliver a positive message on the values they can bring into an organization. She's also passionate about Early Careers and Internship recruitment. She's helped many students start their career journeys and continues to...
2021-06-1327 minShine A Light OnToxic Hustle CultureIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Toxic Hustle Culture with Milap Patel. Milap is a student at UC Davis majoring in Managerial Economics and minoring in Computer Science and Technology Management. He co-founded Products Buds, a community for aspiring Product Managers of all social and cultural identities, as well as educational and career backgrounds. This summer, Milap will be interning at Microsoft as a Program Manager Intern.
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2021-06-0420 minShine A Light OnHow to Get NoticedIn this week's episode, we shine a light on How to Get Noticed with Elizabeth Morgan. Liz was awarded the title "Top Graduating HR Student" at her college for her leadership and passion for the field. After she spent hundreds of hours networking on her LinkedIn, she was sourced by a fast growing start up, then asked to join Google's recruiting team and after 3 awesome years as a Googler, was sourced to join iCIMS and help them build out their online brand!! She has never applied for a company she's worked at, as all her opportunities have come to...
2021-05-2245 minShine A Light OnHow Involvement Beats GPAIn this week's episode, we shine a light on How Involvement Beats GPA with AJ Eckstein. AJ is a Strategy Consultant at Accenture, the founder of Career Coaching Company, and the Host of The Final Round Podcast. He recently graduated from USC in May 2020 where he interned at 5 companies, the most notable being The Walt Disney Company.
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2021-04-2929 minShine A Light OnHow to Be a Great MentorIn this week's episode, we shine a light on How to Be a Great Mentor with Marge Ang, an accomplished senior technology marketing professional with over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and startups in B2B SaaS, consumer tech, and healthcare. She is also a career management and leadership development coach, focused on helping clients build and sustain rewarding careers, or successfully pivot and adapt to a changing business environment.
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2021-04-2319 minShine A Light OnStudent Mental HealthIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Student Mental Health with Mike Deng, a junior pursuing interaction design at ArtCenter College of Design. He is an active mental health advocate on LinkedIn, YouTube, and other media outlets. Beyond that he actively engages in creating communities at large and in creating inclusive communities. Within recent, he's been helping build out UX Growth, an inclusive design community for college students, new grads, and more.
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2021-04-1524 minShine A Light OnFinding Your Inner-CreativityIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Finding Your Inner-Creativity with Lindsay Zhou, a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill, double majoring in computer science and linguistics with a minor in Japanese. She is also an incoming SWE Intern at Tableau. Since starting her own tech journey, she's been passionate not only about building technology that drives positive change, but also about uplifting others as they explore the world of tech. Outside of tech, she loves writing, and she's currently working on a fantasy novel.
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2021-04-0813 minShine A Light OnManaging Your CareerIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Managing Your Career with Jennifer Braganza, Vice President of intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM) at Pontoon Solutions, a subsidiary of The Adecco Group. She is an executive who leads process engineering teams to help organizations continuously improve and deliver for their clients, their shareholders, and their communities. Jennifer was recognized by The Charlotte Business Journal as one of their 40 under 40 in 2018.
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2021-04-0121 minShine A Light OnThe Power in Exploring PassionsIn this week's episode, we shine a light on The Power in Exploring Passions with Sharif Abbasi, a student at Cornell University as well as an incoming M&A/GTM Strategy Intern at VMware. He is also a Co-Founder and Head of Business Development for Cumulus. Abbasi and the Cumulus team are creating a platform hoping to provide underrepresented minority students with educational exploration, collegiate and professional mentorship, and a sense of community and belonging in the world of tech.
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2021-03-2615 minShine A Light OnBuilding Authentic RelationshipsIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Building Authentic Relationships with Marcela Niemeyer, a Global Human Resources Executive with more than 16 years’ experience in people management for multinational companies. She has worked in the financial, automotive, chemical, and educational sectors, and is currently serving as the Executive Director of Global Human Resources at Laureate Education, an American, publicly-listed multinational in the higher education sector. Marcela holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in business administration, and is a certified Global Human Resources Professional (GPHR-HRCI).
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2021-03-1826 minShine A Light OnPublic Speaking for STEM StudentsIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Public Speaking for STEM Students with Chinmayi Balusu, a sophomore pursuing neuroscience and medical humanities at Columbia University. She is the Founder and CEO of Simply Neuroscience, a non-profit organization that works to expand interdisciplinary neuroscience and psychology education, outreach, and awareness for over 30,000 students globally. Additionally, she is a youth science communicator and public speaker who enjoys hosting outreach workshops and talks for youth audiences.
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2021-03-1119 minShine A Light OnHow to Leverage Your "Student Card"In this week's episode, we shine a light on How to Leverage Your "Student Card" with Sumukh Setty. He currently works as the Chief of Staff at Bennu, a pre-seed startup helping engineering teams perform and communicate more effectively. He also runs Common Room, an AMA series that has had guests like Vivek Sodera, Eric Ries, Kara Goldin, and more. After spending time with Contrary Capital and Rough Draft Ventures in college, he founded and ran Green Line Ventures. He also ran eTower, Babson's entrepreneurship community, launching their external partnerships arm, and organizing Babson's biggest pitch competition ever. Sumukh's...
2021-03-0415 minShine A Light OnSustainable Self-GrowthIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Sustainable Self-Growth with Harshini Sivakumar, a senior studying Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech. Her love for hands-on and challenging projects combined with her constant wonder at the sky and the world above lead her to choose Aerospace Engineering as her career path. She is passionate about empowering women and gender minorities to excel in STEM and aerospace, and hopes to see a day where all young people feel supported and encouraged to pursue their dreams. After graduation this May, she will be joining The Boeing Company as a Spacecraft Operations...
2021-02-2516 minShine A Light OnStaying Self-AwareIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Staying Self-Aware with Phyllis Njoroge, a product manager at Redfin. She also writes LinkedIn content about impostor syndrome, networking, the job search, and career development as a product manager.
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2021-02-1724 minShine A Light OnDebunking Community CollegeIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Debunking Community College with Guadalupe "Lupe" Medina and Brianna Proud. Lupe is currently a student at Joliet Junior College and will be graduating in the Spring of 2021. She will be transferring to Northern Illinois University to study computer science and business administration. Brianna is a third-year student at Pasadena City College. She is will be transferring into an Industrial Design program for Fall 2021.
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2021-02-1122 minShine A Light OnNavigating Jobs as a Person with DisabilitiesIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Navigating Jobs as a Person with Disabilities with Sue Thao Do, a recent graduate of Santa Clara University and a self-published author with two previous works. She is a young woman who also lives with cerebral palsy. Sue hopes to pursue a career as a full-time writer and expand on her platform to make a difference for her community and others like her.
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2021-02-0317 minShine A Light OnThe Perks of Being a GeneralistIn this week's episode, we shine a light on The Perks Being a Generalist with Meghana Vinnakota, a senior studying Information Technology at the University of Washington and an incoming Program Manager at Microsoft. She aspires to work on building user-focused products and creating great tech experiences.
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2021-01-2919 minShine A Light OnBecoming an EntrepreneurIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Becoming an Entrepreneur with Allison Kopf, the Founder and CEO of Artemis. Artemis is the market-leading Cultivation Management Platform serving the fruit, vegetable, floriculture, cannabis, and hemp industries. She is an internationally recognized expert on modern agriculture and has spoken at leading conferences including TEDx, TechCrunch Disrupt, and various Forbes summits. Kopf was recently named one of Forbes 2019 30 Under 30 as well as one of New York Business Journal's 2019 "Women of Influence."
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2021-01-2032 minShine A Light OnThe Art of BalanceIn this week's episode, we #ShineALightOn The Art of Balance with Laura Jiang. Laura is a senior at Oregon State University majoring in Computer Science. She is currently a Product Management Intern at JusticeText and an incoming Product Manager at Microsoft.
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2021-01-1418 minShine A Light OnFinding Your Passions in CollegeIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Finding Your Passions in College with Joseph Choi. Joseph is a student at the University of Michigan and is an incoming Technical Writer at Salesforce. He's also the co-founder of Tech Pod, a community of students aspiring to break into the business side of the tech industry (no coding required!).
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2021-01-0620 minShine A Light OnRewriting the Latina StoryIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Rewriting the Latina story with Elsa Jimenez, a first-generation recent graduate and proud daughter of immigrants who aspires to break into the tech industry and to rewrite the Latina story. She is currently a Strategic Partnerships and Web Development at InternMakers.
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2020-12-3019 minShine A Light OnHow FAANG is OverratedIn this week's episode, we shine a light on How FAANG is Overrated with Stormy Jackson, a senior at the University of Southern California studying Design. She is currently a Product Design Intern at Shopify and was previously at Lyft.
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2020-12-1620 minShine A Light OnNavigating Imposter SyndromeIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Navigating Imposter Syndrome with Ami Patel. Ami is a first-gen student, currently studying at the University of Southern California finishing her Masters in Project Management (Spring 2021). She went on to intern as program/product manager at Tesla for 9 months and most recently was a summer program manager intern at Splunk.
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2020-12-1019 minShine A Light OnAuthenticity in a Digital WorldIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Authenticity in a Digital World with Linh Tran, a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and an Editor at Product Buds, a community of aspiring product managers. She’s also the author of Linhsights, a newsletter that focuses on personal development for students and young professionals.
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2020-12-0227 minShine A Light OnBuilding a BrandIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Building Your Brand with Pooja Sund, a Microsoft Director with 15+ years of global experience in setting the vision, and ability to execute on that vision by leading teams. Pooja shares her brand of 3 P and how anyone can build their brand from scratch.
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2020-11-2633 minShine A Light OnMaking the Most of Career CentersIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Making the Most of Career Centers with Rose Nakamoto, the Director of the Santa Clara University Career Center. Rose has 15 years of experience leading and managing diverse higher education, career education, early talent, workforce development, HR, and nonprofit teams and programs with a successful track-record of taking organizations forward through complex culture and systems change.
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2020-11-1937 minShine A Light OnReacting to RejectionIn this week's episode, we shine a light on Reacting to Rejection with Jonathan Javier, the CEO of Wonsulting, a professional development platform for college students that "turns underdogs into winners".
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2020-11-1123 minShine A Light OnCareer Development for First-Gen StudentsIn this week’s episode, we shine a light on Career Development for First Gen Students with Jerry Lee, Manager, Product Strategy & Analytics at Lucid and COO of Wonsulting, a professional development platform that “turns underdogs into winners”.
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2020-11-0426 minShine A Light OnChanging Majors Mid-CollegeIn this week’s episode, we shine a light on Changing Careers Mid-College with Grace Ling, a UX Design Intern at Electronic Arts and the Founder & Design Lead of Design Buddies, the fastest growing design community.
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2020-10-3025 minShine A Light OnThe Value of MentorshipIn this week's episode, we shine a light on The Value of Mentorship with keynote speaker, former VP of Intel, and executive leadership coach JeanAnn Nichols.
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2020-10-2221 min
The Appetite#102: Race and Mental Health in Running: Alison Désir Talks with OpalHow has whiteness in the running world contributed to the toxicity around sport culture? Runner Alison Désir joins host and therapist Carter Umhau and Opal Co-Founder and Head of the Exercise + Sport Program, Kara Bazzi, to talk about the intersection of race and running, and why representation and mental health support in running—and the athletic world at large—matters. Alison Désir is a runner, mental health advocate, activist, speaker, and mother. She is the founder of the Harlem Run club, Meaning Through Movement, and Womxn Run the Vote. After the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while...
2020-09-1842 min
The AppetiteRace and Mental Health in Running: Alison Mariella Désir Talks with OpalHow has whiteness in the running world contributed to the toxicity around sport culture? Runner Alison Mariella Désir joins host and therapist Carter Umhau and Opal Co-Founder and Head of the Exercise + Sport Program, Kara Bazzi, to talk about the intersection of race and running, and why representation and mental health support in running—and the athletic world at large—matters. Alison Mariella Désir is a runner, mental health advocate, activist, speaker, and mother. She is the founder of the Harlem Run club, Meaning Through Movement, and Womxn Run the Vote. After the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, who was ki...
2020-09-1842 min
Talking GemsOPAL Battle: 2010s Pop GirliesIn this episode, we are starting our new series where we battle and debate each other about who is the best artist. Each episode the four of us will argue to the death and defend our point of view until one is left standing. Join in as we discuss which 2010s pop girly (Rihanna, Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift) will reign SUPREME!!R&B Instrumental by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en...
2020-09-111h 17
The Appetite#101: Opal’s Commitment to Anti-Racism in Eating Disorder TreatmentHow does Opal think about anti-racism work within eating disorder treatment? After a bit of a hiatus following the murder of George Floyd and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, this episode breaks the silence on what we’ve been learning and implementing within the walls of Opal: Food + Body Wisdom around anti-racism. Co-Founders Julie Church, Lexi Giblin, and Kara Bazzi sit down with host Carter Umhau to discuss what Opal’s been up to the last few months and how treatment at Opal hasn’t been adequately anti-racist in the past and what they plan to do about it...
2020-08-2838 min
The AppetiteOpal’s Commitment to Anti-Racism in Eating Disorder TreatmentHow does Opal think about anti-racism work within eating disorder treatment? After a bit of a hiatus following the murder of George Floyd and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, this episode breaks the silence on what we’ve been learning and implementing within the walls of Opal: Food + Body Wisdom around anti-racism. Co-Founders Julie Church, Lexi Giblin, and Kara Bazzi sit down with host Carter Umhau to discuss what Opal’s been up to the last few months and how treatment at Opal hasn’t been adequately anti-racist in the past and what they plan to do about...
2020-08-2738 min
The Appetite#99: Work Life Reflections: What Opal's Co-Founders Learned About Identity Outside of WorkWho are you outside of the identity of your job? Over the last year, Opal: Food + Body Wisdom’s Co-Founders (Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, Julie Church, RDN, CEDRD-S, CD, and Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS) each took a month away from Opal in order to rest and recharge. They’ll be sharing how they spent their free time, the questions of identity that arose, how their perspectives changed around work and life, and how they brought these changes back into their work lives upon returning to Opal. This conversation took place pre-coronavirus and addresses an experience that is certainly not comparable to t...
2020-05-2241 min
The AppetiteWork Life Reflections: What Opal's Co-Founders Learned About Identity Outside of Work Who are you outside of the identity of your job? Over the last year, Opal: Food + Body Wisdom's Co-Founders (Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, Julie Church, RDN, CEDRD-S, CD, and Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS) each took a month away from Opal in order to rest and recharge. They'll be sharing how they spent their free time, the questions of identity that arose, how their perspectives changed around work and life, and how they brought these changes back into their work lives upon returning to Opal. This conversation took place pre-coronavirus and addresses an experience that is certainly not comparable to t...
2020-05-2241 min
The Appetite#96: Loving Kindness Meditation: An Offering from OpalHow have you been doing lately? Mental health is of utmost importance during the coronavirus pandemic. In this mini episode, we’re offering you a Loving Kindness meditation, led by Opal Co-Founder, Executive Director and Radically Open DBT expert Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS. Lexi will walk you through this externally-focused meditation which will ask you to connect to your heart’s center and offer love, warmth, and kindness to others. Allow yourself the time to pause, breathe deeply, and send loving thoughts to those out there that are on your mind--a far away friend, the healthcare workers at your loca...
2020-05-0111 min
The AppetiteLoving Kindness Meditation: An Offering from Opal How have you been doing lately? Mental health is of utmost importance during the coronavirus pandemic. In this mini episode, we're offering you a Loving Kindness meditation, led by Opal Co-Founder, Executive Director and Radically Open DBT expert Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS. Lexi will walk you through this externally-focused meditation which will ask you to connect to your heart's center and offer love, warmth, and kindness to others. Allow yourself the time to pause, breathe deeply, and send loving thoughts to those out there that are on your mind--a far away friend, the healthcare workers at your local h...
2020-05-0111 min
The Appetite#90: Mental Health During the COVID-19 Global Health Crisis: Opal Leadership Offers A Call to Self-CareAs the pandemic is rapidly removing what we’ve come to rely on in our day-to-day lives, it is becoming clear that we are not only in a health and economic crisis, but also a crisis of mental health. Opal’s Co-Founders Julie Church, RDN, CEDRD-S, CD, Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, and Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS sit down with host and therapist Carter Umhau, LMHC to offer an inspiring call to self-care and grace during an unprecedented time. Listen in to hear what Opal has to say about how to take care of your mental health as well as your...
2020-03-2126 min
The AppetiteMental Health During the COVID-19 Global Health Crisis: Opal Leadership Offers A Call to Self-CareAs the pandemic is rapidly removing what we've come to rely on in our day-to-day lives, it is becoming clear that we are not only in a health and economic crisis, but also a crisis of mental health. Opal's Co-Founders Julie Church, RDN, CEDRD-S, CD, Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, and Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS sit down with host and therapist Carter Umhau, LMHC to offer an inspiring call to self-care and grace during an unprecedented time. Listen in to hear what Opal has to say about how to take care of your mental health as well as your...
2020-03-2126 min
The Appetite#78 What is Body Wisdom? The Opal Staff AnswersWhat does food and body wisdom look like? With the concept front and center in Opal’s name, we decided to poll the staff (dietitians, therapists, and beyond!) to hear what body wisdom means to them. From pursuing the wisdom of one’s appetite cues, attachment style, and experience of privilege, our awesome staff came at this topic from all sides, all while exemplifying the Opal spirit. Listen to this unique episode where we leave the studio and record within the walls of Opal. Links: Connect with Opal: www.opalfoodandbody.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ Instagram: @opalfoodandbody Twitter: https://t...
2019-12-0509 min
The AppetiteWhat is Body Wisdom? The Opal Staff AnswersWhat does food and body wisdom look like? With the concept front and center in Opal's name, we decided to poll the staff (dietitians, therapists, and beyond!) to hear what body wisdom means to them. From pursuing the wisdom of one's appetite cues, attachment style, and experience of privilege, our awesome staff came at this topic from all sides, all while exemplifying the Opal spirit. Listen to this unique episode where we leave the studio and record within the walls of Opal. Links: Connect with Opal: www.opalfoodandbody.com Fac...
2019-12-0509 min
The Appetite53: Meet Zoe: Pet Therapy at OpalIf you’ve had a pet at some point in your life, you may be aware of the inherently therapeutic presence of that animal in your life. But what happens when a pet spends most of their days in an eating disorder clinic? Zoe, Opal’s therapy dog, joins her owner (and Opal Co-Founder and Executive Director) Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS and host Carter Umhau, LMHC to showcase the amazing empathy and support she offers as pet therapy to those needing support and soothing. Links: Unbridled Counseling: http://unbridledcounseling.com/ Saratoga Warhorse: https://www.saratogawarhorse.org Connect with Opal: www.opalfoo...
2019-05-3022 min
The AppetiteMeet Zoe: Pet Therapy at OpalIf you've had a pet at some point in your life, you may be aware of the inherently therapeutic presence of that animal in your life. But what happens when a pet spends most of their days in an eating disorder clinic? Zoe, Opal's therapy dog, joins her owner (and Opal Co-Founder and Executive Director) Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS and host Carter Umhau, LMHC to showcase the amazing empathy and support she offers as pet therapy to those needing support and soothing. Links: Unbridled Counseling: http://unbridledcounseling.com/ Saratoga Warhorse: https://www.sara...
2019-05-2922 min
The Appetite#48 Starting Early on Body Wisdom: Opal's Workshop for KidsBehind the scenes, Opal Co-Founders Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS and Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS, have been hosting workshops for young girls to start them early on learning body wisdom and developing a healthier relationship to their body image. One of Kara’s daughters--and a participant in the workshop--joins us today to share her impression on the key tenets of the workshop, ranging from identity, to genetics, to nutrition. Links to books mentioned: Healthy Bodies, by Kathy Kater https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Bodies-Teaching-Kids-What/dp/0615706886 Mindset, by Carol Dweck https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck-ebook/dp/B000FCKPHG Connect with Opal: www.opalf...
2019-04-2534 min
The AppetiteStarting Early on Body Wisdom: Opal's Workshop for Kids Behind the scenes, Opal Co-Founders Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS and Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS, have been hosting workshops for young girls to start them early on learning body wisdom and developing a healthier relationship to their body image. One of Kara's daughters--and a participant in the workshop--joins us today to share her impression on the key tenets of the workshop, ranging from identity, to genetics, to nutrition. Links to books mentioned: Healthy Bodies, by Kathy Kater https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Bodies-Teaching-Kids-What/dp/0615706886 Mindset, by Carol Dweck https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck-ebook/dp/B000...
2019-04-2534 min
The Appetite#30 Opal x Armoire: Making Over the MakeoverIn this second of a two-part series, this episode will literally take you inside the dressing room and in front of the mirror with The Appetite. Exploring self-expression and her identity through style, host Carter Umhau, LMHC gets led through a styling session at Armoire--a Seattle fashion rental startup. Opal Co-Founder Lexi Giblin, PhD shares her thoughts on the psychology of clothing, while Armoire CEO Ambika Singh and stylist Marie-Caroline Moir share their philosophy on using clothes as a tool for empowerment and risk-taking.
2019-01-0428 min
The AppetiteOpal x Armoire: Making Over the MakeoverIn this second of a two-part series, this episode will literally take you inside the dressing room and in front of the mirror with The Appetite. Exploring self-expression and her identity through style, host Carter Umhau, LMHC gets led through a styling session at Armoire--a Seattle fashion rental startup. Opal Co-Founder Lexi Giblin, PhD shares her thoughts on the psychology of clothing, while Armoire CEO Ambika Singh and stylist Marie-Caroline Moir share their philosophy on using clothes as a tool for empowerment and risk-taking.
2018-12-0528 min
ENTREVISTAS OPALÓPAL, 'En el escenario me ha pasado de todo'Entrevista a Ópal en el programa "El momento inútil", que puede escucharse en varias emisoras ( Ràdio St.Boi, 7deRàdio, Fun Tunes, Onda 87 Radio, Montcada Radio...). Conversación sobre su amplia experiencia en el mundo de la música, los conciertos acústicos "Ópal en su esencia", y los cursos de Técnica Vocal Completa © (Complete Vocal Technique) que imparte como profesora.
Pueden escucharse también varios temas de su disco "17".
2017-11-2323 min
ENTREVISTAS OPALOPAL, 'La canción Ànimes està dedicada a alguien muy especial'Entrevista a Ópal y Vicenç Roca en Radio Barberà. Conversación íntima y amena donde Ópal nos habla de sus inicios, su inspiración, las cosas que le mueven a escribir, sus proyectos, etc.
Escucharemos también varias canciones de su disco "17" y al final de la entrevista nos interpretará una canción en acústico.
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2014-12-0551 minENTREVISTAS OPALÓpal en rne 4Entrevista amena e interesante en el programa "Reserva per 4" de RNE 4. Ópal interpreta, además, su canción "De cop, l'amor" en riguroso directo.
Agosto 2014
2014-08-2931 minENTREVISTAS OPALÓPAL: 'Mis letras salen del corazón'Entrevista a ÓPAL y Vicenç Roca en Radio Blanes. Programa "Engega't". NOviembre 2013
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2014-02-2435 minENTREVISTAS OPALÓPAL: '17 es un concierto con esencia de espectáculo teatral'Entrevista previa a la presentación del espectáculo 17 en Luz de Gas.
Ópal y V.Roca hablan de cómo se gestó el espectáculo, de sus características, etc.
En Radio Sabadell, programa "A bona hora".
Noviembre 2013
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2014-02-0735 minENTREVISTAS OPALÓPAL: '17 es la muerte del ego y el renacimiento a un nuevo yo'Entrevista especial en Radio St.Boi, el 20 de marzo de 2013, programa "El tintero".
Presentando el nuevo disco, 17, escucha del disco y recitación poética de algunas letras.
Todo un programa dedicado a la música de Ópal.
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2013-04-1446 minENTREVISTAS OPALÓPAL, 'La música es un lenguaje en sí mismo, está por encima de la lengua en la que se canta'18 FEBRERO DE 2013
Entrevista, interpretación de 3 canciones acústicas en directo, más escucha de canciones de su nuevo disco, 17.
Todo un programa dedicado a la música de Ópal.
Ripollet Radio, programa "Nit poètica".
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2013-02-2045 minENTREVISTAS OPALÓPAL, 'En Sabadell me siento bien tratada'JULIO 2012
Entrevista personal en Radio Sabadell, programa "A bona hora", después del pre-estreno del espectáculo "17" dentro del marco del Festival 30Nits.
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2013-02-1721 min