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Empower Your MenopauseEpisode 76: Not just anxiety. PMDD, Perimenopause & Self-Advocacy with Veronica KirinMessage us your commentsIn this first Empower Your Menopause episode of 2026, James and Juli from Fabulous Beyond 40 sit down with award-winning anthropologist, writer and coach Veronica Kirin to unpack a powerful and often misunderstood midlife mix: stress, perimenopause and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder).When these three collide, things can feel overwhelming, confusing and downright brutal. Veronica brings a refreshingly human and science-grounded lens to what’s really going on, why so many women feel dismissed or misdiagnosed, and how to make sense of your symptoms without spiralling into self-blame.Together, they explore ho...
2026-01-1542 min
The Health Class She DeservesFemTech & Feminine Rage: Why Women's Health Data Is So Broken (& What Veronica Kirin Is Doing About It)What's up ladies, welcome to class! Today we're welcoming Veronica Kirin, founder of Asterisk Women’s Health, a Web3 company working to backfill 500 years of missing women’s non-reproductive health data.It's no secret that there are enormous gaps in women's health research, but there's also a significant lack of quality data itself. Why? Because it's being collected through the lens of a misogynistic system. Maybe if we just asked the women themselves....Lucky for us, Veronica's doing just that! Join class today to learn about her company, Asterisk, the new app they're buil...
2025-10-2859 min
Token for Your ThoughtsVeronica Kirin on How Asterisk Is Fixing the Data Crisis in Women’s Health🎙️ Guest: Veronica Kirin, Founder of Asterisk Women's Health 🕒 Duration: ~46 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy speaks with Veronica Kirin, anthropologist, author, and founder of Asterisk Women's Health, about rewriting the rules of women’s health and what it means to build a data-first DAO that gives women ownership and a voice.They cover how Asterisk is:• Building the first female-specific data lake• Giving women the power to vote on what health research gets funded• Tackling the non-reproduct...
2025-04-3045 min
#12minconvosVeronica Kirin: From Consulting to Creating: How She's Using Anthropology to Shape the Future /Ep 3259Veronica Kirin is an award-winning anthropreneur and author. She is the founder of Asterisk Women’s Health and cofounder of Anodyne Magazine. She is also the author of the award-winning book “Stories of Elders” and creator of the “Stories of COVID” research which documents the pandemic in real time. She has been named a Forbes NEXT 1,000 Entrepreneur and BEQ 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40, and has spoken at two TEDx events. Veronica Kirin graduated with anthropology honors from Grand Valley State University with the intent to enter the nonprofit and humanitarian sector. She immediately enlisted with the AmeriCorps National Civilian C...
2025-02-0512 min
Writing and Editing247. Why Is Imposter Syndrome So Common? With Veronica KirinSend a textAuthor and cofounder of Anodyne Magazine Veronica Kirin discusses imposter syndrome in the literary world and gives tips on what to expect during the publishing process.▬Veronica's website:https://veronicakirin.com/Find Veronica on Social Media:@vmkirin Anondyne Magazine:https://anodynemag.com/AsteriskDAO:https://asteriskdao.xyz/#toggle-id-5 Veronica Kirin is an award-winning anthropreneur and author. She is the founder of AsteriskDAO and cofounder of Anodyne Magazine. She is also the author of th...
2024-02-0125 min
Crystal's SpotVoice of Change: Veronica Kirin on Storytelling, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital AgeJoin us in this enlightening episode as we dive into the world of Veronica Kirin, a distinguished Anthropreneur. Veronica shares her riveting journey, exploring the powerful intersection of storytelling, technology, and entrepreneurship. From the pages of her insightful book to the stages of TED talks, she unfolds the lessons learned in her path to success, emphasizing teamwork and the art of delegation to avert burnout. Discover how storytelling isn't just an art but a means to preserve history, and how the digital era is reshaping business landscapes. Veronica also opens up about her personal experiences of relocating to Berlin...
2023-12-2129 min
FemInnovationEp. 5: Building Your Femtech Empire Through Scaling with Veronica KirinJoin host Bethany Corbin and guest Veronica Kirin as they dive into the importance and practicalities associated with scaling an early-stage femtech company. Veronica is an anthropologist, author, and serial entrepreneur who works with business leaders to scale their impact and income while managing imposter syndrome. She has been featured on the Forbes NEXT 1,000 and BEQ's 40 LGBTQ Leaders under 40 lists, has presented her research at two Tedx events, and is the founder of the newly launched venture Asterisk. Bethany and Veronica discuss what scaling means, how entrepreneurs can successfully scale, the importance of starting scaled, and the three pillars...
2023-08-0332 min
Stop Being the Best Kept Secret (R)Post-Overturn of Roe v Wade & How to Have a 10-Hour Work Week with Veronica Kirin, Serial Entrepreneur & Empire-building CoachHear directly from Veronica Kirin, Serial Entrepreneur & Empire-building Coach! As one of the first women in tech, Veronica Kirin's path was not easy. Through trials and obstacles, she successfully sold her tech start-up and found key gaps in how the industry manages its processes. Low morale! Burn out! Loss of engagement! Today, she strategizes with tech small businesses and teaches them how to scale their business into an empire...all in a 10-hour work week!
2022-07-2931 min
Tech ReadsTech Reads Ep 2 - Veronica Kirin - From Anthropologist to EntrepreneurOur guest this month is Veronica Kirin. She is an author, entrepreneur, business coach and professional speaker. Winning numerous awards for her work, she's a 2x TEDx speaker. I discovered Veronica through her book, "Stories of Elders: What the Greatest Generation Knows about Technology that You Don’t" (https://amzn.to/3Q2ZJux) which is based on interviews she conducted in 2015 with 100 elders - all of whom were born before 1945, a group often referred to as 'The Greatest Generation.' I hope you enjoy this opportunity to learn more about Veronica and her insights as an anthropologist and creative co...
2022-06-0849 min
Chasing The InsightsVeronica Kirin on small business scalingIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to anthropologist, author, and serial entrepreneur Veronica Kirin. Veronica talks to us about how we can approach scaling as a small business. Veronica Kirin is an anthropologist, author, and serial entrepreneur who teaches impact-driven small business leaders to scale like a startup so they can reclaim their freedom and time while building an exponentially growing business.
2022-05-1140 min
Stories of COVID™213. Veronica Kirin — Self-Interview of the Creator Veronica KirinSelf-Interview of Veronica Kirin, anthropologist, author, entrepreneur and creator of Stories of COVID. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2022-04-1416 min
Hacker Valley StudioEpisode 198 - Scaling Your Efforts with Veronica KirinRon and Chris sit down with anthropologist, author, entrepreneur and coach, Veronica Kirin, to learn how she distilled her seventy hour work week down to ten. Veronica shares her knowledge on helping small businesses scale, why and which automation tools are a scaling must-have, hiring best practices, and the power of goal mapping. Lastly, Veronica shares her seventy year business plan method which helps folks actualize their long-term vision.
Key takeaways:
02:53 Bio
04:39 Anthropology and business - bridging the gap
07:37 What is scaling and how do we do it right?
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2022-02-0834 min
#ResilienceVeronica Kirin - The WHY of ChallengeLearn More about the Resilience Initiative - We help you discover your WHY!
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2021-11-2337 min
Succeed Through SpeakingScale Your Business in Three Easy Steps - With Veronica KirinTom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Veronica Kirin.
Veronica Kirin is an Anthropologist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Coach to Disruptive Entrepreneurs. She is recognized as a 2020 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40 by Business Equality Magazine and her coaching business was the first in Grand Rapids to be certified with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Veronica believes that entrepreneurship creates freedom and security for all founders, especially in the LGBTQ Community, and her client work heavily focuses on scaling for exponential sustainable growth.
Resources / Linkshttps://veronicakirin.com/https://veronicakirin.com/scaling-blind-spot-guide
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2021-11-0109 min
The Christian Reeve PodcastVeronica Kirin | The Christian Reeve Podcast | #112 |In this episode, American anthropologist Veronica Kirin joins the show to discuss life in Germany, her anthropological study on the impact of covid-19 on our lives and behaviour, life as an anthropologist, being an entrepreneur, and much more!
Check out Veronica Kirin's website here: https://veronicakirin.com/
Check out Veronica's anthropological study into covid-19 and share your story with her here: https://storiesofcovid.co/
2021-10-181h 33
High Octane LeadershipVeronica Kirin: Are you scaling your business, or burning out?Veronica Kirin scaled and sold her own tech company, and she went through the 70 hour work weeks and a lot of burnout in the process. Now, she coaches startup CEOs and small business owners, who she calls “empire builders,” and helps them scale their own businesses without pushing them past their 24-hour human limit. In this episode, hear Veronica and Donald talk about how small enterprise owners can build more efficiency in their businesses and lives.StoriesOfCOVID.coThe Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by Walk West CEO, The Diversity Movem...
2021-05-1941 min
Beyond Your WHYChallenging The Status Quo And Managing The Imposter Syndrome With Veronica KirinOur society has expectations for us. That is why so very often, we tend to put ourselves inside a box, hesitating to go beyond it and do what it is we really want to do. It is time to get outside of the box and challenge the status quo as Dr. Gary Sanchez sits down with anthropologist, author, and serial entrepreneur, Veronica Kirin, to tell us how. Facing the natural struggle of having an imposter syndrome whenever we try something new, Veronica offers her insights and advice on how we can manage it. She further breaks down some of...
2021-03-2340 min
Stories of COVID™110. Areti Georgili — Leaning InA note from Veronica: As we are conducting interviews all around the world, sometimes connectivity isn't the best. Keep in mind that our goal with the podcast is to share tidbits from the interviews with you, and is not the official publishing platform for the material. Thank you so much for your understanding.Areti Georgili is a bookstore owner in Athens, Greece. In her interview, she describes how this time has enabled her to engage more with her community, and shares a great story from her activist group, Lean In (Hellas) that highlights the power of community duri...
2020-12-3111 min
Stories of COVID™59. Chris Spurvey — Pandemic on the RockChris Spurvey lives in Newfoundland, an island off the eastern coast of Canada, a fairly remote place where resources are limited and carefully planned for in case of emergency. Chris explains the logistics at play in keeping the island community safe from the pandemic. Interviewed 26 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-09-0317 min
Stories of COVID™58. Benjamin McClintick — AttackedBenjamin McClintick lives in Los Angeles, CA, and drives for Lyft. With his animation work on pause, Lyft driving became his main source of income. In this episode Ben tells the story of a passenger attack simply because Ben asked him to wear a mask. Interviewed 25 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-09-0214 min
Stories of COVID™57. Ivan Silva — Putting Out FiresIvan Silva is an architect living in Manhattan, and regularly visits job sites and works outside his home. When faced with the isolation that came with a full New York City lockdown, he found himself panicking and full of paranoia about the outside world, and his typically outgoing personality was challenged to make amends with the situation. Before he could manage the situation, his parent’s home upstate caught fire, forcing him to face his fear of the outside world and ultimately teaching him how to cope. Interviewed 25 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https...
2020-08-3111 min
Stories of COVID™56. Will Zemp — From Panic to PatienceWill Zemp is living in Morocco, teaching English as a second language. The initial rumblings of the pandemic didn’t phase him. Once the virus travelled to Italy, and therefore Morocco's doorstep, shuttering the doors of the school where he worked, he began to panic. Ever vigilant, he maintained a high level of adherence to preventive measures, and sheltered in place. In this interview he shares how pleased he is with the response of the Moroccan government, as well as how he found himself with the time to finally engage with a favorite pastime - video games. Interviewed 21 May 2020. Learn m...
2020-08-2710 min
Stories of COVID™55. Saswat Kumar Panda — COVID in IndiaSaswat Kumar Panda is a tech entrepreneur who maintains business all across Asia. His primary residence is in Malaysia, but found himself stranded in India after attending his brother’s wedding. This gave him the opportunity to witness the Indian government’s response to the virus, which he believes to be exemplary. Interviewed 21 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-08-2111 min
Stories of COVID™54. Michael Giorgi — Chronic Illness During COVIDMichael Giorgi is a person living with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that is particularly harmful to the lungs -- making him at high risk for contracting and suffering from COVID-19. He shares his experience navigating this lonely road, and what it means to have had his basic metrics of success be disrupted. Interviewed 20 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-08-2014 min
Stories of COVID™53. Elayna Fernandez — Mother, Storyteller, FriendElayna Fernandez is the mother of Elisha & Elyssa Fernandez, who were interviewed for this podcast in episodes 8 & 9. Elayna has homeschooled her children for quite some time, but this doesn’t mean that the pandemic didn’t still affect their family functions. Elayna also shares her experience with learning about a friend’s death due to the virus. Interviewed 8 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-08-1912 min
Stories of COVID™52. Lisa Berg — Evicted & HomelessLisa Berg was laid off from her job at the start of the pandemic, and was subsequently evicted by her mother from the home that they shared due to conflict. Her story highlights how cracks in relationships have been amplified during this time of great stress and uncertainty, and the fallout that follows. Her story is not without hope, as the outpouring of support and kindness from strangers have given her a sense of gratitude that she will never forget. Interviewed 18 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this po...
2020-08-1808 min
Stories of COVID™51. Tara — Living in TaiwanCanadian ex-pat Tara has found herself riding out the pandemic in Taiwan, where government response has been coordinated and well-managed. Compared to her family back home in Canada, who are still forced to self-isolate, life has virtually gone back to normal for Tara. In this episode we hear how well things can go with government dispersed information and COVID-19 management became a part of everyday life. Interviewed 18 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-08-1511 min
Stories of COVID™50. Soyela Shafer — Pandemic by BicycleSoyela Shafer was in the midst of biking the remote Nullabor Plains in Australia when news of the global pandemic hit. With towns shutting down and state borders closing, the fear of COVID-19 was running wild in the small communities she encountered, and a subsequent unwillingness to help an outsider. In this episode we hear how her travels interrupted her ability to get information, and the decision she was forced to make to shelter in place. Interviewed 16 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/st...
2020-08-1422 min
Stories of COVID™BONUS: Final Messages #5Every ten episodes I publish a bonus episode highlighting the final messages participants are providing for future generations, as the purpose of this book is to both document this era for posterity and to share the lessons we've learned so they aren't lost. These bonus episodes are heart felt and tender, as participants think to the future and send their hopes to those we'll never meet.Participants included in this episode are:Dr. Grace LeePumla MaswanganyiJane WuGeny MartinezEmma HarrisMário Ri...
2020-08-1314 min
Stories of COVID™49. Mariam Nusrat — Corona CombatWhat happens when you run a social impact gaming studio and a pandemic hits? You create a game about it. Mariam Nusrat and her team have developed the game Corona Combat, an information-seeking, myth-busting game built to be accessible by even the most basic smartphone. Mariam also discusses how she views this pandemic as a great global equalizer, and what it has in common with the climate change movement. Interviewed 14 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-08-1017 min
Stories of COVID™48. Ange H. — Finding the BalanceLiving as transplants in San Francisco with no family nearby was something Ange H. and her family were already familiar with. When the pandemic hit, her family was forced to readjust and re-evaluate their roles at home, and figure out a way to find a balance between it all. Between schooling their son, taking care of their home, and still finding a way to give back, Ange H. shares how she’s coping. Interviewed 14 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-08-0615 min
Stories of COVID™47. Chad Zemp — Helping Those in NeedChad Zemp is an English teacher living in Loja, Ecuador. As schools closed, he became concerned for his income, but found that online courses were enough to make ends meet. From his balcony in Loja he has observed changes in the neighborhood. The homeless no longer stand on the corner, but go door to door — there aren't enough people out and about, anymore, for them to make ends meet. And the neighbors have created a system for asking for help, using red flags on their doors. Chad gives as he can. Interviewed 14 May 2020.Learn more about leaving a story fo...
2020-08-0309 min
Stories of COVID™46. Tony Gebhard — Herd ImmunityTony Gebhard is sheltering with his family in Southern Michigan while COVID-19 passes. His opinion at the time of the interview is that we ought to be striving toward herd immunity, that to shelter and quarantine is damaging to society and the economy. Still, he draws on the positive aspects of the use to tech and familial closeness that is derived from the necessary precautions. Interviewed 13 May 2020.Learn more about contributing to future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-07-2909 min
Stories of COVID™45. Mário Ribeiro Alves — Business in PortugalMário Ribeiro Alves is a startup leader in Porto, Portugal. He has observed the pandemic from the standpoint of travel, business, and personal safety. In this episode he describes the precautions he has taken for himself and his business, and the status of Portugal's response to the pandemic. Interviewed 13 May 2020.Learn more about leaving a legacy at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-07-2808 min
Stories of COVID™44. Emma Harris — Quito > Miami > LondonEmma Harris was living in Loja, Ecuador, when news of COVID-19 reached her school. As the school shut down, she had to make a decision: Stay in Ecuador, or fly home to the UK during a time that the public was unsure of the ramifications of being in small confined spaces for long periods of time. Emma chose to fly home, and in this episode, describes the precautions taken by each country in transit. Interviewed 12 May 2020.Learn more about preserving history for future generations and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this...
2020-07-2009 min
Stories of COVID™43. Geny Martinez — TelemedicineGeny Martinez lives in rural New Jersey. She joked in our interview that there are more cows than humans in the county, though that hasn't been accurate for some time. Still, the population density there is affecting how the pandemic plays out. In this interview, Geny gets raw about the experience of her family and medical needs during a time when hospitals are hot spots for the virus. Interviewed on 7 May 2020.Learn more about the book and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-07-1612 min
Stories of COVID™42. Jane Wu — The Role of AIJane Wu lives in the Bay Area (San Francisco, CA), but is originally from a suburb of Wuhan, China. She heard about COVID-19 early in December as her family started taking precautions. Soon, Wuhan and its surrounding region shut down, and she was concerned for her family after they had traveled for the Chinese New Year. She began urging her American colleagues to take safety precautions, knowing that the pandemic was bigger than what the USA yet knew.Jane's work in the US is within AI and machine learning. At the end of our interview she explains how A...
2020-07-1509 min
Stories of COVID™41. Pumla Maswanganyi — Amending DisparityPumla Maswanganyi lives in South Africa. She travels all over the world as an advisor and strategist. At first, it seemed her career was over, as COVID shut down airports and events. Soon it became clear that, while she was experiencing opportunity loss, she remained in a place of privilege due to most of her work and network being online and overseas. In this episode, Pumla discusses an alternative way to view the pandemic, and how we can leverage it to make lasting change for generations to come. Interviewed 7 May 2020.Learn more and sign up for an inter...
2020-07-1316 min
Stories of COVID™40. Dr Grace Lee — 5G and COVIDDr. Grace Lee lives in Vancouver, Canada. She heard about COVID-19 in its earliest days due to her family in Hong Kong. As the pandemic has evolved, she began to wonder what was really happening. In this episode, Dr. Lee describes what she has learned about 5G and how it has changed her behavior during the pandemic. Interviewed 6 May 2020.Learn more about preserving history as it happens and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-07-1011 min
Stories of COVID™BONUS: Final Messages #4Every ten episodes I publish a bonus episode highlighting the final messages participants are providing for future generations, as the purpose of this book is to both document this era for posterity and to share the lessons we've learned so they aren't lost. These bonus episodes are heart felt and tender, as participants think to the future and send their hopes to those we'll never meet.Participants included in this episode are: Pamela Watson Sarah Farbman Landon Mabe Eric Z Sophie Edwards Chris Day Kirsten Zeiter Sneha K Gina Giordano Jason SchemmelLearn more about t...
2020-07-0913 min
Stories of COVID™39. Jason Schemmel — Operation GridlockJason Schemmel lives in Michigan. He found himself in a fortunate situation when the pandemic hit — he had a new job that came with a raise, and his wife had just given birth and was still on her leave of absence. Thanks to the pandemic, he has had more time with his newborn daughter, and his role at work as a social media manager has grown exponentially with the online market explosion. In this episode, Jason remembers what it was like to hear about the virus back in January, how it has evolved in his life, his observation of Opera...
2020-07-0712 min
Stories of COVID™38. Gina Giordano — Distancing for DoulasGina Giordano of Austin, Texas, is cofounder of Doula Training International and Born Into This. Her work is in training doulas across the world to support women as they give birth. The pandemic and need for social distancing has altered what doula work can look like. In this episode, Gina reflects on these restrictions and the advocacy for doulas both as legitimate healthcare providers and for their own self care. Interviewed 4 May 2020.Learn more about the project and sign up to leave a legacy at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/supp
2020-07-0214 min
Stories of COVID™37. Sneha K — Caution in NepalSneha lives in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Coronavirus first came on the scene during the Nepali new year. Though the government and community were cautious, they still were unaware just how transmittable the virus is. At the time of her interview, schools were closed and transitioning to online classes. Sneha has concern for students in areas of the country that aren't wired enough to take advantage of online classes — will they fall behind? Interviewed 30 April 2020.Future generations will only know what we leave behind. Sign up for an interview to give them the best chance at carrying forward the less...
2020-06-3011 min
Stories of COVID™36. Kirsten Zeiter — Travel & WeddingsKirsten Zeiter lives in Washington DC. She traveled frequently during the early days of the coronavirus, witnessing international attitudes and policies toward the virus. On her last trip, she reflects that, before they left, to have considered canceling seemed ludicrous, but upon their return, national attitudes had changed and travel had changed to reckless. Kirsten also tells the story of her friend's wedding cancelation, and how people have moved during the pandemic for safety and support. Interviewed 28 April 2020.Preserve this historic event for future generations. Sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this...
2020-06-2911 min
Stories of COVID™35. Chris Day — Survivor's GuiltI interviewed Chris Day on April 28, 2020. In this interview, she describes how being an expat from the United States has created a sense of survivor's guilt while she lives in security in beautiful Costa Rica.Learn more about the project, sign up for an interview, and support healthcare workers at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-06-2410 min
Stories of COVID™34. Sophie Edwards — Eerily Empty StreetsSophie Edwards interviewed on April 28, 2020. At that point, Toronto was a ghost town. In this interview, Sophie describes a vision of the empty streets as she realized that COVID-19 was getting really bad.Learn more about the project, sign up for an interview, and support healthcare workers at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-06-2313 min
OutBüro - LGBTQ VoicesVeronica Kirin - Author & Entrepreneur CoachIn this episode of OutBüro Voices featuring LGBTQ professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from around the world, host Dennis Velco chats with Veronica Kirin, an and award-winning serial LGBT entrepreneur, anthropologist, and author Veronica is the creator of the Three Pillars of Business Scaling™ and is an Entrepreneur Coach certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Her first book, Stories of Elders, documents the tech revolution through the stories of those that lived it. Her latest work, Stories of COVID™, is documenting the pandemic in real-time for a book for future generations.Veronica on OutBüro. >>...
2020-06-2148 min
Stories of COVID™33. Eric Z — The Age of DisinformationEric Z lives in Northern Germany. He is very concerned about the disinformation and conspiracy theories emerging across media and forums. Eric draws our attention to the larger issue of our rights. While we are distracted by the virus, what laws are being passed that will create sweeping and permanent change once life finds its pace again? Interviewed on 23 April 2020.Learn more about the project, sign up for an interview, and support healthcare workers at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-06-1812 min
Stories of COVID™32. Landon Mabe — Graduating AloneLandon Mabe was at Rice University in his senior year when COVID-19 disrupted our lives. He had graduation plans, expectations, and goals, all of which were derailed within one week as Rice shut down. In this heartfelt episode, listen to the story of a rite of passage being disrupted, and consider how it fits with previous episodes. Interviewed 23 April 2020.Learn more, schedule an interview, and support healthcare workers at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-06-1711 min
Stories of COVID™31. Sarah Farbman — Disparities EmergeSarah Farbman was teaching english in Ecuador when the virus was first announced. She and her partner then had to make a series of decisions around travel and locality to keep each other safe. Ultimately, they chose to fly to the United States to stay with family. In this episode we hear how South American countries began dealing with the pandemic and how clear disparities are becoming. Interviewed 22 April 2020.To learn more, sign up for an interview, and support healthcare workers go to https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-06-1511 min
Stories of COVID™30. Pamela Watson — The Remotest Book LaunchPamela Watson lives in London, UK. She traveled to Australia for a nation-wide book tour just after the UK launch as COVID-19 was ramping up. One by one, her events were canceled, and the state borders began closing while she and her partner were traveling between events. They made the quick decision to turn around and barely made it back to Perth in time for shelter in place to go into effect. Along the way, they saw the attitudes of people change from welcoming to xenophobic. Pamela describes this adventure as well as the decision to host the remotest book...
2020-06-0816 min
Stories of COVID™BONUS: Final Messages #3I end each interview with the same question: Knowing that books outlive us, what message do you want future generations to have about this time? The answers are saved for these special bonus episodes. They are thoughtful, uplifting, and apt. Enjoy.Participants quoted:Anthoney PavelichViktor FonicAmy ThomeNatalia MokHunt WalkerDianna McNaryMustakim HasanMeghan BunchmanMegan SanchezNelson Cooper--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2020-06-0518 min
The Biker PMAnthoney Pavelich with Veronica Kirin, Part 2Veronica Kirin continues to give amazing insights to entrepreneurship and scaling in this Part 2 of her interview. Find out more about Veronica on her website. If you'd like to be a guest, please email me. Join the June 9-11 Stakeholder Workshop here.
2020-06-0419 min
2020-06-0307 minThe Biker PMAnthoney Pavelich with Veronica Kirin, Part 1Amazing value from Veronica Kirin on Queerpreneurship as well as starting and scaling a business. Part 1 gives so much, you won't want to miss part 2 dropping Thursday. Find out more about Veronica on her website. If you'd like to be a guest, please email me.
2020-06-0221 min
2020-05-2909 min
The Hot Mic @ Arch DevOpsVeronica Kirin - Documenting History as We're Living ItGot the chance to talk with Veronica Kirin recently, Founder of Audacious Entrepreneur Coaching. And although she helps entrepreneurs figure out how to wield their crazy new business that they're building, we actually talked about something totally different.
Veronica's been traveling around (well, virtually now) documenting what it's like for people as we face the challenges that COVID-19 bring to us. She's done this previously by compiling books about The Greatest Generation and what life was like for them--a generation that quickly is fading out from age--so that valuable memories aren't lost to history. And now she's d...
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5 QuestionsSpecial EP with Veronica KirinIn this episode, I talk with Veronica Kirin, a serial entrepreneur who works now a consultant and coach working specifically with LGBT entrepreneurs on how to be disruptive in their markets.Website: https://veronicakirin.com/Social Media: @vmkirinThe direct link to the Out or Not workshop is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-or-not-and-how-for-lgbtq-business-leaders-tickets-88861969543
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Stories of EldersEpisode 31 — Betty Segal"When I discovered the internet... I thought I'd died and gone to heaven."
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Word of Mom RadioEnterpreneur Coach Veronica Kirin Shares in the Business Spotlight on WoMRadioVeronica Kirin is a Forbes notable graduate of Grand Valley State University and a 40 Under 40 Business Leader. Her Entrepreneur Coaching is certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and known for her trademarked Self Care Through Scaling™, Foundations of Empire Building™, and Three Pillars of Business Scaling™ programs.
Join us on in the Business Spotlight on Tuesday August 6th at 1pmET/10amPT or in archive anytime. Be sure to connect with Veronica on Facebook, and @VMKirin on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Stories of EldersEpisode 30 — Tito Francona"[Hank Aaron] spent time with me, explaining the dos and don'ts. His team didn't like that very much."
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The Other F Word: Conversations About FailureVeronica Kirin on Post Traumatic Stress InjuryEntrepreneur, coach and author of "Stories of Elders", Veronica Kirin shares her fascinating story of experiencing an anticipated tsunami while working as a humanitarian aid in a coastal Village in Samoa in 2009. Despite the fact that the tsunami never came, the anticipation and terror, confusion and chaos that she experienced side by side with the villagers that day led her to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Injury (formerly post traumatic stress disorder). Because the tsunami never actually came, her reactions to the trauma were minimized by those around her and she was expected to go on with life as u...
2019-03-2737 min
Stories of EldersEpisode 27 – Bettilew Turk Gaskell"She hadn't realized the new [technology] could get the job done."
2019-02-2710 min
Zbooks Successful Authors PodcastMaking a Difference with our ELDERS and VERONICA KIRIN!I had the pleasure to interview VERONICA KIRIN : a serial entrepreneur and an ANTHROPOLOGIST !She traveled all across the United States and interviewed 100 elders for her new book "Stories of Elders".She also used KickStarter to help launch and finance the book...Listen in for some inspiring goodness!Kickstarter guide: https://veronicakirin.com/product/kickstarter-guidebook/FB group: https://facebook.com/groups/audaciousentrepreneursSocial links: https://facebook.com/vmkirinhttps://instagram.com/vmkirinhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvGd5XMJt14fM-9ec7RQog
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Stories of EldersEpisode 25 — Barbara “Dolly” Markess"It's a big wide world and we all need to get along."
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Enjoy Amazing Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureStories of Elders: What the Greatest Generation Knows about Technology that You Don't by Veronica KirinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/360022 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stories of Elders: What the Greatest Generation Knows about Technology that You Don't Author: Veronica Kirin Narrator: Veronica Kirin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 12 minutes Release date: November 7, 2018 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: America's Greatest Generation (born before 1945) witnessed incredible changes in technology and social progress. From simple improvements in entertainment to life-changing medical advances, technology changed the way they live, work, and identify. Sadly, with each passing year, fewer members of the Greatest Generation remain alive to share their wisdom as the last Americans to grow up...
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Free Your Inner GuruVeronica Kirin: Stories of Elders – The Time to Listen is NowVeronica Kirin is an entrepreneur, social anthropologist, and the author of Stories of Elders: What the Greatest Generation Knows About Technology that You Don’t.
The term “America’s Greatest Generation” was coined by Tom Brokaw in his 1998 Book The Greatest Generation. It refers to the generation that grew up in the Great Depression and came of age during the second world war.
Stories of Elders is an in-depth, charming and highly relatable look at how the lives of our elders have been shaped by technology, and how they think it’s affecting our lives today.
Despite her experience as a tech ent...
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The Queer SpiritThe Gift of Learning from Our Personal Histories with Veronica KirinVeronica Kirin is an Anthropologist turned Serial Entrepreneur. Her career has taken her from Disaster Relief through the Startup world. She is founder of the award winning GreenCup Website Services, author of Stories of Elders, and Entrepreneur Coach to LGBTQ Women certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. She is also the founder of the Fempreneur Forum, where women Entrepreneurs can build community and get Coached in workshops and Live Q&As. Episode Highlights Veronica discusses Instagram videos of her morning practices for entrepreneurial productivity, using self-forgiveness and self-compassion. How her experiences of PTSD and chronic pa...
2018-08-2730 minThe Queer SpiritThe Gift of Learning from Our Personal Histories with Veronica KirinVeronica Kirin is an Anthropologist turned Serial Entrepreneur. Her career has taken her from Disaster Relief through the Startup world. She is founder of the award winning GreenCup Website Services, author of Stories of Elders, and Entrepreneur Coach to LGBTQ Women certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. She is also the founder of the Fempreneur Forum, where women Entrepreneurs can build community and get Coached in workshops and Live Q&As. Episode Highlights Veronica discusses Instagram videos of her morning practices for entrepreneurial productivity, using self-forgiveness and self-compassion. How her experiences of PTSD and chronic pa...
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Hello Tech Pros - Motivation, Soft Skills & Business AdviceIdentifying Ideal Clients and Pricing Models in Your Startup — Veronica Kirin on EntrepreneurshipVeronica Kirin is an anthropologist turned serial entrepreneur. She loves working closely with clients to help them reach their goals. Her first business, Green Cup Design, began as a freelance web design venture and has grown into digital maintenance for small businesses. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/veronica-kirin-entrepreneurship/
2016-08-2739 minHello Tech Pros - Motivation, Soft Skills & Business AdviceDraw a Line Between Work and Life - Sunday Being Unplugged with Veronica KirinDraw a line between work and life, advises entrepreneur Veronica Kirin. When you're starting a business you need to be intentional about planning down time, so you don't find yourself becoming a workaholic. Veronica Kirin is an anthropologist turned serial entrepreneur. She loves working closely with clients to help them reach their goals. Her first business, Green Cup Design, began as a freelance web design venture and has grown into digital maintenance for small businesses. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/veronica-kirin-unplugged/ Key Takeaways A college degree leads to opportunities, but many oppo...
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Stories of EldersEpisode 10 – Sister Ardeth Plattie, OPWent to prison for protesting nuclear weapons.
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Stories of EldersEpisode 5 – HJ SmithMidland, Michigan Born 1942 “We refrigerate our food, so we don’t have to go to the market every day… then we never see our neighbors.” HJ Smith is a former teacher and has a reputation for a steel trap mind. Indeed, she remembers a song she heard on the radio years ago called “Kalvinator“. In […]
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Stories of EldersEpisode 4 – John Wilkes BoothNew Orleans, LA Born 1945 “[I] worked on the Saturn V. That was a rocket and a half.” John Wilkes Booth is by far one of my favorite people. He has a twinkle in his eye and is always trying to make someone laugh. He is the self-proclaimed volunteer tour guide for those who came […]
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Stories of EldersEpisode 3 – Hank GamelRantoul, IL Born 1958 Hank Gamel is the Executive Director of Hope Meadows, a subsidiary of Generations of Hope. He oversees the retirement community which partners seniors with foster families, and has a view of both sides of the human age.
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