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Growing InspirationTradition in Tune: Exploring Celtic Music with Seán HeelyI am so excited to introduce you to today’s guest. Sean Heely is a world-class Scottish and Irish fiddler as well as a champion Gàidhlig singer, harpist, and composer. In our conversation, Seán shares his journey through music, exploring the deep connections between nature, culture, and the evolution of traditional music. He discusses his early influences, the importance of seasonal inspiration, and the role of community in preserving Celtic traditions. Seán also reflects on his experiences traveling and performing around the world, and his sources of inspiration.
Champion fiddler and singer Seán Heely...2025-05-0858 minGrowing InspirationWhat's an Asian Parsnip? A Review of James May's James GinI have something a little different for you today, and I will be interested to know how you like it. My husband and I filmed a short review of James May’s James Gin, and I decided to edit the audio for the podcast in addition to posting the video on YouTube. I hope you can get a sense of the flavor profiles of these three new gins and decide whether you might like to try them, too. Please subscribe and leave a review. Let me know which is your favorite gin or which spirit you prefer.
In...2025-04-3012 minGrowing InspirationConcepting Your Life: Overcoming Fear through Creativity with Eliz PhillipsIn this conversation, Eliz Phillips shares her journey as a Creative Services Director, discussing how creativity has shaped her career and personal life. She reflects on her experiences in advertising, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the evolving role of creativity in the workplace, especially in the context of AI. Eliz emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear in creative expression and applying creativity beyond professional boundaries. She advocates for the value of creativity in an increasingly automated world, encouraging others to embrace their unique perspectives and ideas.
Eliz Phillips is a Senior Director, Creative Services in Washington, D...2025-04-1733 minGrowing InspirationAdjusting the Variables for Great Wine with Dustin Miner of Nokesville WineryIn this engaging conversation, Dustin Miner shares his unique journey from being a professional firefighter to becoming a passionate winemaker. He discusses the art and science behind winemaking, particularly focusing on the Norton grape, a varietal native to Virginia. Dustin emphasizes the importance of family involvement in his winery and the creative process that goes into crafting each bottle of wine. He also touches on the challenges of winemaking, the significance of understanding wine chemistry, and his aspirations for the future of his winery.
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https://nokesvillewinery.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorQgtACtkLiUAjOSS5gxthFtZSYcPV5-5ly6202k...2025-03-2750 minGrowing InspirationPushing back the darkness: Sharing the Beauty of Nature with Photographer Katrina SteeleIn this conversation, Katrina Steele shares her journey into photography, her passion for capturing the beauty in nature, and her experiences with macro photography and double exposures. Katrina discusses her learning process, the importance of community in photography, and her thoughts on AI and authenticity. She emphasizes the significance of spending time outdoors and the joy of documenting her surroundings. Katrina also shares her favorite locations for photography, her aspirations for travel, and her interest in artist residency programs.
Katrina Steele is an award-winning visual artist with over ten years of photography experience, dedicated to capturing compelling...2025-03-1242 minGrowing InspirationBaroque Mashup: Bach’s St. Matthew PassionIn this episode, Shana McLean explores the artistic traditions associated with Lent through the lens of Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion. She discusses the personal versus collective nature of Lenten hymns and the creative process of combining existing works to create something new. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own creativity during this reflective season.
Credits: Tom Huizenga. A Visitor's Guide To Bach's 'St. Matthew Passion'. Deceptive Cadence, NPR Classical. April 17, 2014. https://www.npr.org/sections/deceptivecadence/2014/04/17/298773771/a-visitors-guide-to-bachs-st-matthew-passion
Michiel Carpentier. Which Bach Cantata? Easter, 9 April 2023. https://whichbachcantata.be/cantata-days/easter.h...2025-03-0507 minGrowing InspirationFairy Tales for All Ages: Sarah Arthur on her new book Once a CastleIn this delightful conversation, Sarah Arthur discusses her journey as a writer, the themes explored in her Carrick Hall series, and the influence of classic authors like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on her work. She delves into the creative process behind her books, the importance of world-building, and the transition from nonfiction to fiction writing. Sarah also shares insights on writing in community, the role of reader feedback, and her connection to Madeleine L'Engle's legacy. As she prepares for the release of her third book, she reflects on the interconnectedness of stories and the importance...2025-02-2652 minGrowing InspirationVulnerability and Community in Art: A Conversation with Brady BuchananIn this conversation, Brady Buchanan shares insights into his artistic journey as a guitarist, poet, and songwriter. He discusses his evolution in creativity, the impact of community engagement through the Bridge Literary Arts Center, and the differences in his creative processes for poetry and songwriting. Brady reflects on his sources of inspiration, including nature and personal relationships, and expresses his admiration for those who embrace their creativity later in life.
Brady Buchanan is a poet and musician from Western Pennsylvania. He is active in several writing groups and is a member of the steering committee for The...2025-02-1923 minGrowing InspirationThe Discipline of Inspiration: Incarnation and Surrender with Carey WallaceIn this conversation, Carey Wallace discusses her book 'The Discipline of Inspiration,' exploring the nature of inspiration in art, the role of the artist, and the spiritual disciplines that can enhance creativity. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering to inspiration and the interconnectedness of artists and audiences in the creative process. The discussion delves into how inspiration is perceived, the significance of attention, and how anyone can engage in artistic expression through the act of creation. In this conversation, Carey Wallace and Shana McLean explore the intricate relationship between discernment, inspiration, and the creative process. They discuss the...2025-02-1939 minGrowing InspirationThe Science and Art of Winemaking with Seth ChambersIn this conversation, Seth Chambers shares his journey into the world of winemaking at Winery at La Grange, discussing his unique background in organic chemistry and how it informs his approach to winemaking. He talks about his love of Petit Manseng and Petit Verdot, the art in blending, and his innovative approach to sparkling wines. Seth also highlights his personal aspirations of starting his own vineyard, the significance of terroir, and the creative process behind crafting wines that resonate with consumers.
Seth Chambers has been making wine in Virginia for twenty years. He got his Bachelor of Sc...2025-02-1939 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE41 Have MercyMichelle reads her essay, "Have Mercy," and she and Shana discuss their thoughts on the state of our democracy and the life events happening alongside the current events that make these chaotic times so trying. They conclude that having mercy for themselves and others helps.#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #democracy, #faith, #mercy2025-02-1535 minGrowing InspirationGrowing Inspiration TrailerThis is Growing Inspiration, a podcast that explores the arts, culture, nature, and the sciences.
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Essaying with Shana and MichelleE40 Our Quest for AuthenticityShana reads her essay, "Authenticating," and she and Michelle have a conversation about how they crave realness and truth as they age, in defiance of the norms of social media, designer knockoffs, and all the procedures that could make them look like an age they are not.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #authenticity, #aginggracefully2025-02-0645 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE39 We Need Community Now More Than EverMichelle reads her essay, "The Fire," and she and Shana have a conversation about loss, resilience, and the helpers who bring us hope when we most need it. They discuss how we need to be intentional about building and sustaining our sense of community once our kids are grown and these types of connections no longer just fall into our laps.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters...2025-01-2343 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE38 What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?Shana reads her essay, "The Matriarch(y)," and she and Michelle have a conversation about how they want to be remembered. They discuss which parts of the matriarchy they want to carry forward and which parts they want to let go.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriend, #relationships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #matriarchy, #legacy2025-01-1642 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE37 Your Intentions for 2025Michelle reads her essay, "Full," about the word that describes her year-in-review. She invites you to look through your camera roll, too, to take inventory of the experiences that shaped you in 2024. Michelle and Shana have a conversation about the words they have chosen for their intentions for 2025 and invite you to join them.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast2025-01-0937 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE36 Speaking Up for YourselfShana and Michelle have a conversation about intentions for the new year and the importance of shirking their conditioning to make things nice so that they can advocate for themselves and others. Whether it is with medical practitioners or the boundaries they hold with family and friends, they celebrate the voice that emerges with age. Join them in their goal of "responding live in 2025!"
#advocate, #saysomething, #newyear2025, #intentions, #podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting...2025-01-0242 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE35 Body Image in Midlife*Warning: This episode references disordered eating
Shana reads her essay, "Size Matters," and she and Michelle have a conversation about how their relationships with their bodies has changed as they get older. They discuss the messages they internalized from childhood, the ways they parent their daughters, and how they are finally finding it easier to focus on their strength and stamina instead of their shape and size.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast...2024-12-1944 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE34 When History Is Personal to YouShana reads her essay, "Timelines," and she and Michelle discuss the moments of history made during their lifetimes that are made personal by the connection to their families' lives. They talk about how moments like 9/11, Columbine, Princess Diana's death, and the housing crash of 2008 affect them and people they love.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #9/11, #Columnbine, #LadyDiana, #Housingcrash
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Essaying with Shana and MichelleE33 Self-Care and YOUMichelle reads her essay, "I am Exhausted," and she and Shana have a conversation about ways to find calm during challenging times that tap them out. They also discuss the messages Shannon Watts shared with The Gigis, with topics like audacity, legacy, and the "sacred pause."
#audacity, #selfcare, #legacy, #shannonwatts, #podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, 2024-12-0539 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE32 Keeping the SpiritShana reads her essay, "Keeping the Spirit," and she and Michelle have a conversation about how spirit can be easy to come by when we're young, but becomes more like a conviction as we get older.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #holidays, #melancholy,2024-11-2735 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE31 When Our Values CollideShana reads her essay, "Off to the Races," and she and Michelle have a conversation about the turmoil they experience when one or more of their values is at odds with another. Lately, Shana feels as though her value of being an upstander who uses her voice to speak out against injustice is at odds with her values of seeking peace and having loyalty and unconditional love for people she cares about.
#upstander, #election, #values, #harmony, #love, #podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries...2024-11-2141 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE30 Election Triggers and Our EmotionsMichelle reads her essay, "Let Me Ask You," and she and Shana have a conversation about the results of the election and the variety of ways people are responding to the news of another Trump presidency. Specifically, they discuss what it feels like to be a survivor of sexual assault and watch so many fellow Americans vote to put a predator back in office.
#sexualassault, #survivors, #podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters...2024-11-1441 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE29 Learning About Love from Our Families of OriginMichelle reads her essay, "Sometimes Love Looks Like That," and she and Shana have a conversation about how love was modeled in their childhoods. They also discuss unconventional ways they show their love for friends and family.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #familydynamics2024-11-0740 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE28 Why We Need FriendsShana reads her essay, "Talking Like That," and she and Michelle have a conversation about the important roles friends play in our lives, and how friends show up for us in ways our partners and families can't necessarily relate.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #whyweneedfriends, #girlfriends2024-10-3133 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE27 Friendship Breakups in MidlifeMichelle reads her essay, "Dolly Says," and she and Shana have a conversation about letting go of friendships that no longer serve them, lessons they have learned from their own mistakes, and qualities they seek in others when deciding who they want to bring in close.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #friendshipbreakup2024-10-2441 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE26 Saying Farewell to Your Family HomeShana reads her essay, "Forging on from 1530," and she and Michelle have a conversation about what it's like to pack up a family home and a parent's belongings after they are gone.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast,#podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #grief, #childhoodhome, #sayinggoodbye2024-10-1738 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE25 Body AutonomyMichelle reads her essay, "Eighteen Weeks," and she and Shana have a conversation about a woman's right to make choices about her own body and holding the media and our politicians accountable for telling the truth.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast2024-10-1036 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE24 Relativity of Aging: How it feels to be younger than some and older than manyShana reads her essay, "The Grace of Time," and she and Michelle have a conversation about what it's like in midlife. With a front-row seat to their parents' decline and their kids' vitality, they stand in the middle, finding more peace (but admittedly some ache) over the march of time.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast2024-10-0338 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE23 Our Relationships with Religion & SpiritualityMichelle reads her essay, "The Recovering Catholic: One Woman's Story" and she and Shana discuss their views on organized religion and spirituality. They offer no answers-- just a search for understanding and deciding what works for them as individuals.
#religion #faith #spirituality #podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover502024-09-2638 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE22 Are We Laughing Enough?Shana reads her essay, "Laughing Matters," and she and Michelle have a conversation about how laughter is harder to come by in the era of divisive politics and increasing personal loss as we age. They discuss the duality of seeking acceptance for their true feelings and their dogged determination to add levity where they can.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing,
#writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships,
#womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting,
#vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay,
#applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan,
#glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset,
#womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters,
#podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #creativewriting,
##podcastforwriters...2024-09-1933 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE21 Lara Love Hardin on Shame, Hope, and BelongingShana interviews NYT best-selling author and Oprah Book Club pick Lara Love Hardin. They discuss the themes of her book, The Many Lives of Mama Love-- themes like shame, belonging, hope, and growth. Lara brings openness and warmth to a conversation about how our biggest mistakes and challenges can lead us to new possibilities for growth and connection.
#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #creativewriting, ##podcastforwriters, #femalefriendships, #shareyourstory, #nextchapter, #shame...2024-09-0559 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE20 Shana on Music Makes the MemoryShana reads her essay, "Music Makes the Memory," and she and Michelle have a conversation about the songs that are tied to their pasts and how buried emotions rise when the right song is played at just the right time.
#podcast #thewritingcommunitychatshow #womenover50 #writeyourstory #music #dementia #personalessay
#womenwhowrite #femalefriendships #essay #essaywriting #creativejourney,
#writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries,
#brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful,
#growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast,
#podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast,
#creativewriting, ##podcastforwriters, #femalefriendships, #shareyourstory
2024-08-0129 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE19 Michelle on Longtime MarriageMichelle reads her essay "Looks Like We Made It," and she and Shana have a conversation about the expectations and realities of a longtime marriage.
#podcast #writingpodcast #womenover50 #writeyourstory #videopodcast #lovestatus #marriage #commitment #forbetterorworse #memoir #personalessay #love2024-07-2547 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE18 Shana on Public Displays of EmotionShana reads her essay titled "The PEDES" and she and Michelle have a conversation about how grief sneaks up on you and how finding comfort with our vulnerability draws people in for a deeper connection.
#vulnerability #grief #connection #memoir #motherdaughter #personalexpression #writingpodcast #writingcommunity 2024-07-1836 minEssaying with Shana and MichelleE17 Conquering FearsMichelle reads her essay, "Be Held," and she and Shana have a conversation about conquering their fears and fighting back against the programming that women should stay small.
#bravery, #conqueringfears, #takingupspace2024-07-1133 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE16 Shana's Lens on LessShana reads her essay, "A Lens on Less," which explains her quest to set "Less" as an intention for the year ahead. Shana and Michelle conduct a mid-year check-in to see how they are both living into their intentions so far this year.
#intentions, #resolutions, #goals, #womenover502024-07-0441 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE15 Reproductive Freedom: Michelle's Abortion StoryMichelle reads her essay, "Marshmallows," and she and Shana have a personal discussion about the emotional ramifications of terminating a pregnancy and the importance of fighting for our freedom of choice.2024-06-2742 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE14 John Roedel on Autism, Vulnerability & MasculinityJohn Roedel reads his poem "Autism Doesn't Mean Broken," and Michelle and Shana speak with him about the lessons he has learned through raising a son with autism, his pivot from comedy to poetry, and how vulnerability helps us all release pressure from the caldera within us.2024-06-2046 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE13 Where the Anxious Things AreShana reads her essay, "Where The Imaginative Things Are," and she and Michelle have a playful and honest conversation about worry and anxiety, their proposal stories, and the vulnerability required in telling their truths.
#essays #memoir #womenover50 #writingpodcast #creativewriting2024-06-1334 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE12 Navigating Young Loss with Annie Howell-AdamsToday's guest, Annie Howell-Adams, reads her essay, "The Cardboard Box," and talks with Shana and Michelle about how she coped with the loss of her parents when she was just 19 years old and how her parents' lessons and life paths are still with her.
(Our apologies that Annie's video dropped part way through the episode due to some technical issues. Fortunately, her audio stayed with us.)2024-06-0635 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE11 Fertility, Childbirth, VulnerabilityMichelle reads her essay, "The Bloom Period," and she and Shana discuss their experiences with fertility, birthing babies, and opening their hearts wide to give and receive help.
#love, #aging, #podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast,
#newpodcast, #newpodcastalert, #writer, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay,
#essaywriting, #childbirth, #fertility, #community
2024-05-3029 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE10 Origin Stories with Joy ReichartMichelle and Shana welcome their very first guest to the podcast, Joy Reichart, who shares an essay about her adoption story. The three women then have a thoughtful (and, at times, funny) conversation about the stories we carry within us.
Joy Reichart is a writer and coach who has always looked to writing to convey what she really needed to say. She hosts Soul Writing groups that provide a warm and welcoming space for words to flow. Her simple approach gives writers of all levels of experience the space and courage to write the messy, healing truth from the...2024-05-2336 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE9 You Don't Have Time for ThatShana reads her essay, "Time for That," which was inspired by a story Anne Lamott told at one of her live events. Shana and Michelle discuss the clarity midlife brings in helping us break free from cultural expectations that no longer serve us.
#love, #aging, #podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast,
#newpodcast, #newpodcastalert, #writer, #writing, #writingcommunity,
#womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay,
#essaywriting
2024-05-1628 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE8 Parenting Pressure on TeensMichelle reads her essay, "Don't Ask," which focuses on the pressure adults place on graduating seniors about college. She and Shana discuss their experiences with teens, re-defining "success," and finding better ways to engage young people in conversation.
#women, #womenover50, #memoir, #essay, #motherhood, #parentingteens, #graduation, #collegeacceptance2024-05-0919 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE7 The Empty NestShana reads her essay, "The Empty Nest," and she and Michelle discuss the realities of loving big and letting go.
#womenover50
#memoir
#motherhood
#writer2024-05-0231 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE7 The Empty NestShana reads her essay, "The Empty Nest," and she and Michelle discuss the realities of loving big and letting go.
#emptynest
#motherhood
#womenover50
#memoir2024-05-0222 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE6 Motherhood: The HumblingMichelle reads her essay, "Appendicits," and she and Shana discuss the many times they have been humbled as moms. They also discuss the importance of community and trusting your (and your childrens') intuition.
#motherhood, #ittakesavillage, #essay, #memoir, #knowing
2024-04-2520 min
Essaying with Shana and MichelleE5 Us Too (#MeToo)Shana and Michelle share their #MeToo stories and discuss how their assaults impact the way they think, act, and mother their daughters.2024-04-1836 minEssaying with Shana and MichelleE4 Standing for SomethingMichelle reads her essay "Spaghetti Straps" and she and Shana discuss their experiences with being upstanders.2024-04-1121 minEssaying with Shana and MichelleE3 Generational GainsMichelle and Shana discuss Shana's latest essay called "Gains." They reflect on the lessons and momentum created by the family women who came before them and their wishes for their own daughters.2024-04-0427 minEssaying with Shana and MichelleE2 Grief: Missing Our MamasMichelle reads an essay about losing her mom to cancer. She and Shana then discuss how grief changes over time, how we are never prepared for the end, and how we carry forward the best parts of our moms as we step into new roles in our families.2024-03-2838 minEssaying with Shana and MichelleE1 Aging and InvisibilityShana shares her essay "In(di)visible" about her experiences with invisibility as she gets older. Then, she and Michelle have an honest conversation about how it feels to be 50+ in a society hellbent on hiding its age and what we are both doing to stay engaged, connected, and visible to those who will see us.2024-03-2127 minEssaying with Shana and MichelleEssaying Welcome!Welcome to Essaying with Shana and Michelle! We are so excited to introduce you to our why. We hope you will join us as we explore the experiences of modern womanhood through our writing and the conversations we share about the topics that capture our hearts and imaginations.2024-03-1606 min
Power In Your VoicesThe Power In Your Voice Interview With D.A.G Nominee Part 3Join The Power In Your Voice Tekeisha Wade , Shana Fleming , Arianne Mclean, and Theresa Smith -- Hickman discussion their Award Nominated Books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-101h 04
Kelly Corrigan WondersThanks For Being Here For the Love of Marshy
Shana Moore’s eulogy is a love letter to her very special mom Marcia Livesay McLean, AKA “Marshy”. Getting to grow up with a mom who is there for you “with bells on, no matter what” is a privilege that Shana fully acknowledges. Her heartfelt eulogy paints Marshy as the ultimate voice of the underdog, a “joy maker” who loved beautiful things and a caring mom who made every thing she touched more vibrant.
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ZINE: The Radio Show#22 - Beyond the Scene: Algoraves with Alex McLeanFor the first time in a long while, we are venturing beyond our own realms, and invite a guest from a scene not so different from ours: We have a chat with Alex McLean, a key figure of the Algorave movement, about the similarities and differences of our scenes and creative process. Let's see if we can draw some inspiration from each other!
Algoraves have been an ever-growing trend over the past ten years, in which musicians livecode their music to please the dancing masses.
Also, we chat about the Revision Satellites, share some exclusive...2022-03-081h 22
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast500. Mayhem with Amanda!We did it! It’s episode 500!Amanda and I have email and recommendations, your absolute favorite books, weird questions, and a LOT of mayhem. Plus mini interviews with Shana, Tara, Carrie & Elyse. There are so many great questions, clips, and conversations, you guessed it, there will be two episodes celebrating all the fun. ...KEY QUESTIONS:What would you do in the wasp/hair/bus situation?What’s the worst commute you’ve ever had?What would an AI generate for your industry conventions?What book do you love most of all?...Our music in this episode is a custom composition from Sa...2022-03-0451 minSmart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast500. Mayhem with Amanda!We did it! It’s episode 500!Amanda and I have email and recommendations, your absolute favorite books, weird questions, and a LOT of mayhem. Plus mini interviews with Shana, Tara, Carrie & Elyse. There are so many great questions, clips, and conversations, you guessed it, there will be two episodes celebrating all the fun. ...KEY QUESTIONS:What would you do in the wasp/hair/bus situation?What’s the worst commute you’ve ever had?What would an AI generate for your industry conventions?What book do you love most of all?...Our music in this episode is a custom composition from Sa...2022-03-0451 minSmart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast500. Mayhem with Amanda!We did it! It’s episode 500!Amanda and I have email and recommendations, your absolute favorite books, weird questions, and a LOT of mayhem. Plus mini interviews with Shana, Tara, Carrie & Elyse. There are so many great questions, clips, and conversations, you guessed it, there will be two episodes celebrating all the fun. ...KEY QUESTIONS:What would you do in the wasp/hair/bus situation?What’s the worst commute you’ve ever had?What would an AI generate for your industry conventions?What book do you love most of all?...Our music in this episode is a custom composition from Sa...2022-03-0451 min
Bad QueersPrivilege Frosting (w/Blair Imani) I Episode 90This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Blair Imani, critically-acclaimed educator and author of Read This To Get Smarter, Making Our Way Home, and Modern HERstory to the show. We discuss cancel/accountability culture, intersectionality, and how her upbringing prepared her for her micro-learning series, Smarter in Seconds. Check out Blair's Book-Mas list below.Shoutouts:Shana: ShawnG Originals. ShawnG is a self taught oil painter and designer from Brooklyn. Follow them @mrsoriginals and buy their stuff!Kris: Actor/Advocate Brian Michael Smith for being the First Trans M...2021-12-131h 14
Dear CultureBlack Legacies: Kenyatta McLean & Emma OsoreCan we get a witness? This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, our hosts Shana Pinnock and Gerren Keith Gaynor sit down with the historians, curators and archivists documenting culture and preserving the legacy for future generations.
2021-12-0242 min
Darker Than Wax FMDarker Than Wax FM #268 • 22nd May 2021• DTW FM #268 •
Hosted by:
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@marcoweibel
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Mawkus
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First hour with fresh and upfront material from Mawkus and 2nd hour is an all vinyl Disco / Boogie / Rare Groove Mix from Marco. Apologies on the crunchyness - needles were acting up at the station and we didn't have spares!
Tracklist:
Makwus Set :
DTW Intro
Georgia Anne Muldrow - Shana’s Back!
William Florelle - Conjure Up ft. Lua
La Fe - Alta
Kouslin - Mop Stick ft. Warrior Queen
DJ Kelvin El Saca Mostro - Fumando Haze
Jambeaux & Lil Keren - Rum Rum (Ynfynyt Scroll Remix)
Mario y Sus Diamantes - Sant...2021-05-241h 59
School ColorsEpisode 8: On the MoveDespite New York City's progressive self-image, our dirty secret is that we have one of the most deeply segregated school systems in the country. But with gentrification forcing the issue, school integration is back on the table for the first time in decades. How do we not totally screw it up? And what does this mean for the long struggle for Black self-determination in Central Brooklyn? We’ve spent a lot of time on the past. In this episode, we look to the future. CREDITSProducers / Hosts: Mark Winston Griffith and Max F...2019-12-0600 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Literature, Theatre & RadioPowder River - Season Six: A Radio Dramatization by Jerry RobbinsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/173765to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Powder River - Season Six: A Radio Dramatization
Author: Jerry Robbins
Narrator: Gabriel Clark, Kristen Dattoli, James Mclean, Isaac Bean, Marcia Friedman, Diane Lind, Shana Dirik, Lincoln Clark, Joseph Zamparelli, Derek Aalerud, Jerry Robbins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 32 minutes
Release date: April 15, 2013
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3
Genres: Theatre & Radio
Publisher's Summary:
In Season Six of Powder River, Etta and Jacob discover a 10-year-old boy, Levi Curtis, chopping wood at their home, acting as if he lived there. Britt soon discovers he is the sole survivor of...2013-04-156h 32
Be The MediaHippie Chick Twang Shebang with Shana Morrison and friendsLive from Nashville, TN, it's the Hippie Chick Twang Shebang! Kim McLean (above), Devon O'Day, Eve Selis, and Shana Morrison (below) are four very unique songwriters with styles that range from sentimental to spirited to sultry to soulful. They have forged solid independent careers by combining a love for the craft of storywriting with electrifying live performances. They have now joined forces to create an incredible experience called the Hippie Chick Twang Shebang!Today they share their stories of indie music success, and they also sing...2010-03-311h 00