Best Kate Sylvia Podcasts (2024)

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‘Kookaburra’ (1998) by Frieda Hughes 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

S3E96 On today's episode, Ash looks at a poem from Frieda Hughes' debut collection, Wooroloo, discussing Hughes' longstanding connection with birds, and how 'Kookaburra' relates to the poetry of her parents, Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath. Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other music by Epidemic Sound. @earreadthis earreadthis@gmail.com …

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184: Virtual Reality, Real Impact with Briege Whitehead 46:13

4M ago46:13

46:13

In this episode, we talk to Briege Whitehead. She is the Founder and Creative Director of White Spark Pictures, driven by a passion for storytelling. Through her innovative work in film, she inspires change and elevates environmental awareness. A critically acclaimed director and executive producer, she has spearheaded numerous projects, including …

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‘Address to Edinburgh’ (1786) by Robert Burns 31:11

6M ago31:11

31:11

S3E95 A belated Burns Night celebration, featuring one of Burns' lesser liked poems. But one of the only poems to inspire a toilet seat. Tune in for an exploration of Burns' time in Edinburgh, the Enlightenment's paradoxical attitude to Scottishness, and lots of rhyme-whining. Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other music by Epidemic S…

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183: How Environmental Impact Assessment Shapes Our Sustainable Future: Insights with Angus Morrison-Saunders 49:20

6M ago49:20

49:20

In this episode, we talk to Angus Morrison-Saunders. He is an Environmental Impact Assessment expert with over 35 years of experience. He has excelled in academia, research, and consultancy as well as an editor of leading EIA journals and a dedicated environmental consultant, who has significantly shaped the field. During this episode we talked abo…

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182: From Green Hues to Environmental Blues: Decoding Eutrophication's Impact with Mariska Nell 35:33

7M ago35:33

35:33

In this episode, I share with you one of the important topics that I looked out in depth this year, that is eutrophication. It might seem like a big word and if you are wondering what am I talking about, well it simple terms it is mainly the greenish water that you might often come across in some of the aqua systems, but there is a lot more to it. …

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“Ominous Whoosh”: John Thorne on Twin Peaks 1:25:12

9M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

S3E94 As a Halloween treat, Ash talks with the author of Ominous Whoosh: A Wandering Mind Returns to Twin Peaks, John Thorne. Tune in for a in-depth conversation about Twin Peaks with one of the leading scholars of the show. Follow John on Twitter here: @thornewip And purchase Ominous Whoosh: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ominous-Whoosh-Wandering-Return…

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“Plath’s Not a Phase”: Trish Grisafi on Breaking Down Plath 19:55

10M ago19:55

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S3E93 Ash is again joined by Trish Grisafi to talk about her book Breaking Down Plath as well as Plath's relationship with feminism, the changing reputation of Plath and the "Plath phase". Follow Trish on Twitter here: @PatriciaGrisafi And visit her website: http://www.patriciagrisafi.com/about-1 Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other…

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‘Stings’ (1962) by Sylvia Plath 1:02:39

10M ago1:02:39

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S3E92 Ash is joined by Patricia Grisafi to discuss 'Stings' by Sylvia Plath, the third poem in her Bee Sequence. Tune in for a conversation about red comets, queen bees, and scapegoats. Follow Trish on Twitter here: @PatriciaGrisafi And visit her website: http://www.patriciagrisafi.com/about-1 Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other mu…

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181: Adventures for change with Lisa Blair 1:02:18

11M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

In this episode, we talk to Lisa Blair. She is a record holding sailor, that only started her sailing journey at the age of 25 and in seven short years, started making history. She was the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica with one stop, overcoming a dramatic dismasting at sea. She went on to lead the first all-female team in the Rolex Syd…

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“I Felt Like I Was Cheating on Plath”: Peter K. Steinberg on the Writings of Assia Wevill 44:50

11M ago44:50

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S3E91 On today's extended interview, Ash talks some more to Peter K. Steinberg, about his work as co-editor of the Collected Letters of Sylvia Plath and The Collected Writings of Assia Wevill. Follow Peter on Twitter here: @sylviaplathinfo And visit his website https://sylviaplathinfo.blogspot.com/ Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All oth…

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‘The Swarm’ (1962) by Sylvia Plath 48:53

11M ago48:53

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S3E90 Ash is joined again by Peter K. Steinberg to discuss Sylvia Plath's late poem 'The Swarm'. Tune in to hear about Plath's interest in Napoleon, her experiences bee-keeping and Peter's theory that The Swarm may contain coded references to Assia Wevill. Follow Peter on Twitter here: @sylviaplathinfo And visit his website https://sylviaplathinfo.…

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180: 1% for the Planet: Pioneering Global Environmental Solutions with Kate Williams 48:58

11M ago48:58

48:58

In this episode, we talk to Kate Williams. She is the CEO at 1 % for the Planet. Founded in 2002 it is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions. Her relentless dedication to environmental sustainability has made her a driving force in corporate responsibility. During this episode, we talked about wha…

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‘Electra on Azalea Path’ (1959) by Sylvia Plath 1:00:41

12M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

S3E89 Ash is joined by Peter K. Steinberg to discuss Sylvia Plath's fascinating poem, 'Electra on Azalea Path'. Tune in for a discussion about reckless psychoanalysis, bumblebees (and their ways) and... Tolkien? Follow Peter on Twitter here: @sylviaplathinfo And visit his website https://sylviaplathinfo.blogspot.com/ Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The…

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“My Mother’s Legacy is Secure”: Kate Levey on Brigid Brophy 18:17

1y ago18:17

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S3E88 Ash is joined again by Kate Levey to talk more about her mother, Brigid Brophy: her work outside of writing, her relationship with Iris Murdoch and her reputation today. Follow Kate on Twitter here: @brophylevey And visit her website www.brigidbrophy.com If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https:/…

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The Snow Ball (1964) by Brigid Brophy 1:17:11

1y ago1:17:11

1:17:11

S3E87 "Mozart, sex and death" is in store today, as Ash and his guest Kate Levey discuss her mother's brilliant 1964 novel, The Snow Ball. Follow Kate on Twitter here: @brophylevey And visit her website www.brigidbrophy.com If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Title Music: '…

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179: Green Amendments for a Sustainable Future with Maya van Rossum 46:48

1y ago46:48

46:48

In this episode, we talk to Maya van Rossum. She is the founder of Green Amendments For the Generations, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to securing constitutional recognition and protection of environmental rights. She has been a passionate advocate for the health of the Delaware River and its tributaries for over 30 years as the De…

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178: Sailing the waves of change a conversation with Captain Paul Watson 41:55

1y ago41:55

41:55

In this episode, we talk to Captain Paul Watson. He is a true legend in, marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. As one of the founding members of Greenpeace (which he left in 1977) and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Captain Watson has spent his life fighting for the protection of our oceans and marine life. He c…

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“Shakespeare’s Tutor”: Darren Freebury-Jones on The Influence of Thomas Kyd 29:39

1y ago29:39

29:39

S3E86 Following on from episodes on The Spanish Tragedy and The Birth of Merlin, Darren Freebury-Jones joins Ash once again, this time to talk about his own work on Thomas Kyd and early modern authorship studies. Follow Darren on Twitter here: @Freeburian And order a copy of his book, Shakespeare's Tutor, here: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.…

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The Birth of Merlin (1622) by William Rowley 1:11:34

1y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

S3E85 Ash is joined again by Shakespearean scholar, Darren Freebury-Jones to discuss a rarely-performed Jacobean play, The Birth of Merlin or The Child Hath Found its Father. Their conversation takes in the play's controversial authorship question, the special effects of early modern theatre and Arthurian drama. Follow Darren on Twitter here: @Free…

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177: Reducing Plastic Pollution with Doug Woodring 52:29

1y ago52:29

52:29

In this episode, we talk to Doug Woodring. He is the Founder and Managing Director at Ocean Recovery Alliance. He was also awarded the coveted Prince's Prize for Innovative Philanthropy from Prince Albert of Monaco for his work in this space. He is the originator and initiator of Rebound Plastic Exchange for the global trading of recycled plastic f…

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176: Changing the way we milk with Alicia Long 43:41

1+ y ago43:41

43:41

In this episode, we talk to Alicia Long. She is the founder and CEO of Nutr, a sustainable wellness brand that is changing the way we consume milk. She has been featured in major outlets such as Good Morning America, TODAY Show, Forbes, New York Magazine, Women’s Health. During this episode we talked about some of the benefits to us as well as the …

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175: Why saying no to shark fin soup is so important with Andrea Richey 51:42

1+ y ago51:42

51:42

In this episode, we talk to Andrea Richey. She is an animal activist, educator, TEDx Speaker and know by many as the Shark Lady. She is the Executive director of the Hong Kong Shark Foundation where she is reaching out to over 10,000 students annually to encourage them to say no to shark fin soup. During this episode we take a look at the shark fin…

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Episode 35: Conversation with Sarah Beatrice Soenke, Director of Marketing and Communication of CU Denver Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship 20:07

1+ y ago20:07

20:07

According to many banking sources, Colorado is leading the way as the best state for women entrepreneurs. It has the highest percentage of women-owned businesses in the country, at 10.39%, so any female entrepreneur who launches a business here will be in good company. The state has a 76.86% startup survival rate and one of the highest percentages …

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The Spanish Tragedy (1587) by Thomas Kyd 1:28:23

1+ y ago1:28:23

1:28:23

S3E84 Ash is joined by Shakespearean scholar, Darren Freebury-Jones to discuss Thomas Kyd's hugely influential play, The Spanish Tragedy. As well as talking about Darren's specialist subject, the influence of Kyd on Shakespeare, in today's wide-ranging episode we talk about the genre of revenge, the contemporary religious crises in Kyd's England, a…

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174: How dogs are assisting with scientific research with Kayla Fratt 40:39

1+ y ago40:39

40:39

In this episode, we talk to Kayla Fratt. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and the founder of K9 Conservationists and extremely dedicated to effective and humane dog training methods. During this episode we talked about how these K9’s are doing their part for the environment when it comes to conservation. What training they go through and …

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Now Westlin Winds (1785) by Robert Burns 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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S3E83 To celebrate Burns Night, Ash talks about Robert Burns' Now Westlin Winds, a song written at the very start of the Bard's career. Tune in for a discussion of the circumstances that inspired the song, and the long and fruitful afterlife it has had in the repertoire of folk-singers from Burns' day to our own. Songs featured: I Had A Horse and I…

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Charting the Course from Idea to Product with Yoni Solutions CEO Virginia Franco 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

34:05

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Virginia Franco discuss: Why it is important to be humble and ask for help Why you should follow quality standards from the beginning How to inspire people to push back against stigma How to manage the push and pull between regulation and innovation Key Takeaways: You must allow yourself to ask for help. It’s imp…

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173: One Green Thing with Heather White 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

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In this episode, we talk to Heather White. She is the founder and CEO of One Green Thing, Sustainability and climate leader, eco-anxiety expert, speaker and the author of “One Green Thing: Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save the Planet” and referred to by Erin Brockovich as the Brené Brown of the environmental movement. During this episode we t…

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Direct-to-Consumer Femtech Business and Marketing Strategies for with Mira CEO Sylvia Kang 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Sylvia Kang discuss: Why launching a startup is more difficult than you expect Why a product has to have a market fit How to create a brand message that resonates with consumers How organizational structure helps companies scale and grow Key Takeaways: Launching a startup will always be harder than you think, so …

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Navigating Early Steps in Launching a Femtech Business with Reya Health Founder Dallas Barnes 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

48:59

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Dallas Barnes discuss: Why birth control shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all solution What misconceptions people have about birth control Why it is important to get feedback from your users How to manage the uphill battle of pitching in FemTech Key Takeaways: Birth control is an individualized journey and not a one-…

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172: Setting Goals with Mariska Nell 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

In this episode, I share with you some of the important progress we have made in the climate change fight. What I am excited for in 2023 and also provide you with some tips on how you can start setting goals for your sustainable journey. Links from the episodes: 143: How To Save Our Oceans With Dr. Sylvia Earle 004: Top Tip Thursday Reducing Waste …

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FemTech Fundamentals with Longevity Capital Managing Partner Kate Batz 16:26

1+ y ago16:26

16:26

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Kate Batz discuss: Why women’s health companies don’t get the attention they deserve Creating progress in FemTech Addressing women’s health span Bringing attention to your health Key Takeaways: Women’s health companies don’t get the attention they deserve because only 4% of tech investment goes into life sciences…

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171: Why Coral Reefs are important with Shelby Thomas 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

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In this episode, we talk to Shelby Thomas. She is the founder and CEO of the Ocean Rescue Alliance a marine conservation and restoration non-profit organization. She is also the CEO of the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project as well as a PhD Candidate with the University of Florida. During this episode we talked about the importance of coral reef…

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FemTech Startup Advice with Dr. Brittany Barreto (Part 2) 43:01

1+ y ago43:01

43:01

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Brittany Barreto discuss: How to Empower your position in a founder-investor relationship How a convertible note and a safe are different What five terms you need to get familiar with in regard to convertible notes How to push back and set your own terms Key Takeaways: As a founder, you have power in the founder-…

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The Impact of Regulation on the Design and Commercialization of FemTech Products with Innovation Researcher Jessica Platt 40:11

1+ y ago40:11

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In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Jessica Platt discuss: What it means to design for inclusivity What role regulation and innovation play in FemTech Why companies need to be intentional in data privacy Whether regulations should be decreased in favor of emerging industries Key Takeaways: Designing for inclusivity is all about moving beyond the ma…

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170: Green Business making a difference with Billy Fetzner 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

41:47

In this episode, we talk to Billy Fetzner. He is an ecopreneur, podcaster, and coach working to make the world a greener place by helping ecopreneurs scale their businesses through the power of harnessing their own creativity. During this episode we talked about how his sustainable journey started, some ecopreneurs for you to keep an eye on as well…

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“A Festival that Focuses on Female Voices”: Sarah Corbett on Directing Plath Fest 23:49

1+ y ago23:49

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S3E82 Ash is joined once again by poet Sarah Corbett to discuss her writing, both poetry and fiction, her vision for The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival and its accompanying anthology, After Sylvia. Follow the festival for updates on digital events here: @plathfest And follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarahcorbett70 If you enjoy my work and would like to s…

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‘November Graveyard’ (1956) by Sylvia Plath 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

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S3E81 Poet, novelist and Plath Fest Director Sarah Corbett joins Ash to discuss Plath's November Graveyard; a poem about death, resurrection and the Yorkshire countryside. Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarahcorbett70 If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Merchandise! https://ear-…

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169: The future of farming with Lina Yarysh 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

In this episode, we talk to Lina Yarysh. She is the Head of Customer Success Manger at EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics. During this episode we talked about how satellites and AI can revolutionize the agricultural industry, reducing food and water waste. We took a deep dive on how these systems work an…

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168: Sustainable Investing with Zach Stein 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

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In this episode, we talk to Zach Stein. He is the co-founder of Carbon Collective, the first online investment advisor 100% focused on solving climate change with a clear theory of change around 100% divestment from fossil fuels, reinvestment into science-based climate solutions, and shareholder advocacy. During this episode we talked about what is…

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Achieving Health Equity Through Process Improvement and Data Ethics with Director, Account Management & Operations of SimpliFed, Christina Miller 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

32:44

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Christina Miller discuss: What data governance is What the consequences are for irresponsible data governance How to maintain data equity Why data governance is a front-end investment Key Takeaways: Data governance is how the culture in an organization makes decisions on how to organize and categorize data, who h…

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How to Tell Your FemTech Startup's Story to Investors with OCON Healthcare CEO Keren Leshem 53:32

1+ y ago53:32

53:32

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Keren Leshem discuss: Why you need to know your investor audience Why investment is a two-way street How to develop your story and pitch How to Communicate with investors and your team Key Takeaways: Know your audience. Know exactly who to go to, when you need to raise your funds, how much you're raising, how muc…

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167: Sailing to sustainability with Leonardo Zangrando 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

45:37

In this episode, we talk to Leonardo Zangrando. He is a Transformational Coach helping gamechangers who want to make the World a better place, look beyond their current horizon to multiply their impact. Founder of Startups 4 Oceans. During this episode we talked about Leonardo’s upcoming journey for a solo trip around the world for Ocean Sustainabi…

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FemTech Startup Advice with Dr. Brittany Barreto (Part 1) 41:34

1+ y ago41:34

41:34

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Dr. Brittany Barreto discuss: How to choose between C Corp vs LLC for your FemTech startup When you should start forming your company How much to budget for legal fees What six documents you should have when starting your FemTech company What to expect in Part Two of our discussion Key Takeaways: While startup co…

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166: How to create Sustainability Starter Kits with Mariska Nell 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

30:47

In this episode I will be sharing with you How to create Sustainability Starter Kits, This three sustainability kits will reduce the time you spend searching for your reusable items and zero waste essentials. Making it easier for you to be zero waste with less effort. MY SUSTAINABILITY DRAWER Reusable shopping bags Reusable cloth and produce bags S…

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Femtech Investment and Fundraising Strategy with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi 34:40

2y ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Oriana discuss: How to bridge the gap between academia and the market Where to find a partner for your startup How to handle rejection (3 tips!) Key Takeaways: There is a lot of medical innovation being done in academia, but most of these stay in academia. Your company could be the bridge that could bring innovat…

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165: Why is creativity important in sustainability with Mari Reisberg 36:38

2y ago36:38

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In this episode, we talk to Mari Reisberg. She is a therapist, performer, creativity coach, and host of the Sustaining Creativity Podcast. She holds a BFA in Acting from the Hartt School and an MA in Somatic Counseling Psychology, Dance/Movement Therapy, from Naropa University. During this episode we talked about how we can use creativity in our li…

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What Founders Need To Know About The Post-Dobbs Femtech Investment Landscape With Alice Zheng & Stasia Obremskey 37:52

2y ago37:52

37:52

In this episode, Bethany Corbin, Alice Zheng, and Stasia Obremskey discuss: The impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision on femtech investment and funding Areas of women’s health that are particularly suited for investment in a post-Roe v. Wade world The role of private capital in femtech and investment opportunities Tips for femtech start…

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Creating Momentum For Your Startup Business with Jessica Karr 28:46

2y ago28:46

28:46

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Jessica Karr discuss: Creating the greatest positive impact with your product Collaboration in the Fem Tech industry Advice for early start ups How to get better at pitching Key Takeaways: Companies that are now focusing on sustainability need to realize that they have to put more attention on the side of positiv…

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164: Zero Waste Tips for the bathroom with Mariska Nell 35:12

2y ago35:12

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In this episode, we take a look at Zero Waste Tips for the bathroom. How you can reduce your waste with a few simple steps During this episode we talked about what is zero waste, tips on reducing waste and then take a deep dive into what pesky plastics are lurking in your bathroom and provide you with some plastic free solutions in the bathrooms. L…

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