Best Adam J. Kurtz Podcasts (2024)

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We Were Here with Adam JK 7:06

2+ y ago7:06

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This final episode of the You Are Here (For Now) book tour podcast was recorded like 1 hour ago and uploaded in its unedited form. I discuss what I learned in in the process of releasing this book and podcast and thank the people who made it possible. But mostly I want to wish you well as you continue on your own journey because there's so much mor…

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Hey you were actually valid this whole time with Tuesday Bassen and J Cagandahan 56:18

2+ y ago56:18

56:18

In this episode, I’m chatting with friends Tuesday Bassen and J Cagandahan about inclusive fashion, gender, providing care, coping mechanisms, finding your support system and leaving a positive legacy for others. YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating change, personal transf…

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Body Of Work with Tavi Gevinson, Laia Garcia, and Adam JK 59:24

2+ y ago59:24

59:24

In this episode, I’m chatting with Tavi Gevinson and Laia Garcia about fashion, karaoke, G*ssip G*rl, bringing your whole self to the things you do, and meeting people where they are at with your art. YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating change, personal transformation, lo…

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I Saw The Sign with Chani Nicholas, Sonya Passi, Mitchell Kuga, and Adam JK 54:04

2+ y ago54:04

54:04

In this episode, my husband Mitchell and I are chatting with Chani Nicholas and her wife Sonya Passi about being present in your own life, astrology, activism, building together with intention, and the transformational power of love. YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating ch…

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Audiobook Excerpt: Happiness is (Kind Of) a Choice 10:57

2+ y ago10:57

10:57

This week I'm sharing an audiobook excerpt from You Are Here (For Now): A Guide to Finding Your Way. This chapter is about the work of being happy – setting expectations, creating boundaries, and if necessary, asking for help. Followed by a bit of guided introspection, our sort-ironic-sorta-not audio treatment for the visual art portions of the pri…

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Gay Writers TKTKTK with Alexander Chee, John Paul Brammer, Mitchell Kuga, and Adam JK 56:30

2+ y ago56:30

56:30

In this episode, I’m chatting with writers Alexander Chee, John Paul Brammer, and Mitchell Kuga about queer culture and family dynamics, finding your voice, and advice–as a concept, for our younger selves, and for each other. YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating change, pe…

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Who Wants To Be Ordinary In A Crazy Mixed-Up World? with Michelle Branch and Adam JK 54:05

2+ y ago54:05

54:05

In this episode, I chat with musician Michelle Branch about the creative process, personal transformation, family life, and finding your own version of success. Plus an acoustic performance of a new song, "When That Somebody Is You." YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating ch…

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Hopeless Romantics with Timothy Goodman, Mari Andrew, and Adam JK 1:04:03

2+ y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

In this episode, I’m chatting with artists and hopeless romantics Timothy Goodman and Mari Andrew about dating and romance, what makes a creative legacy, and being unabashedly who you are… for better or worse??? YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating change, personal transfo…

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Be True (But Like, for Real) with Jenna Wortham, Fran Tirado, and Adam JK 53:18

3y ago53:18

53:18

In this episode, I’m chatting with friends, podcast hosts, and professional queer people Jenna Wortham and Fran Tirado about work/life balance, authenticity, and resisting the pressure to let yourself be defined by others’ expectations. YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating…

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Backhanded Optimism with Adam J. Kurtz 43:07

3y ago43:07

43:07

Sounds Good Season Finale // If you've been looking for a sign to change your life, this is it. As you've probably figured out by now, life isn't a linear line. It's full of ups and downs, uncertainty, and confusion; however, what guides us through is intentionality. That's what illustrator and author Adam J. Kurtz's fourth book, You Are Here (For …

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:) :) :*) with Aparna Nancherla, Jonny Sun, and Adam JK 59:00

3y ago59:00

59:00

In this episode, I’m chatting with humorists Aparna Nancherla and Jonny Sun about creative influences, managing professional anxiety and comparison, the importance of humor, knowing when it’s time to make a change, and giving yourself permission to just try. YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about b…

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How to Turn Good Intentions into Real Change in Your Workplace 42:07

3y ago42:07

42:07

The gap between good intentions and real change is a big one to fill. While many companies are interested in making their workplaces more diverse, it’s not enough to simply want more inclusion. It takes real systemic change to transform any professional setting into an equitable one and many value-driven organizations find themselves stuck at being…

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Art Therapy with Grace Miceli, Jordan Sondler, and Adam JK 54:47

3y ago54:47

54:47

In this episode, I’m chatting with artists Jordan Sondler and Grace Miceli about topics like owning our fears and uncertainties; grief, mortality, and being alive; and learning to be comfortable in our own skin. YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating change, personal transfo…

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How To Be A Person with Ashley C Ford, Mary HK Choi, and Adam JK 56:52

3y ago56:52

56:52

In this episode, I'm chatting with writers Ashley C Ford and Mary HK Choi about love, family, and learning how to show up for yourself and for others, even imperfectly. YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating change, personal transformation, love, fear, and figuring it all ou…

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Develop for Good Is Pairing Ivy League Students with Nonprofits 40:23

3y ago40:23

40:23

Develop for Good pairs students with nonprofits to use tech to make a difference. The founder of the organization, Mary Zhu, is no stranger to the experiences of underserved communities. She’s the daughter of two Chinese immigrants and her cultural background was a huge driving force in helping see disparities in marginalized communities… and how t…

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Welcome to You Are Here (For Now) 1:17

3y ago1:17

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I'm artist and author Adam JK and YOU ARE HERE (FOR NOW) is a series of conversations with some of my favorite people about being alive: navigating change, personal transformation, love, fear, and figuring it all out on the way. See you in two weeks for the first of these conversations inspired by my new book of the same name – don't forget to subs…

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Meet the App That Helps People Find Public Benefits 37:28

3y ago37:28

37:28

Growing up in the racially and economically segregated suburbs of Maryland, Patrice Berry found herself wanting to work in U.S. policymaking after experiencing firsthand how hard it is for marginalized folks to finish school, get assistance, and provide for their families. She now works for the mayor of Oakland, California, working to improve local…

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One Doctor’s Mission to Bring Healthcare to Refugee Women 29:41

3y ago29:41

29:41

After trading jazz for a Harvard education, this doctor chose to support refugees by not only working in a refugee camp in Turkey, but by developing an app that supports refugees’ unique healthcare needs. One of the major challenges of being a refugee is the lack of access to real healthcare, particularly for refugee women. But through the power of…

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Being an Imperfect Conscious Consumer 45:42

3y ago45:42

45:42

Being an environmentally conscious consumer means shopping smarter, not harder. But with so much information and products in the world, it can be challenging to know where to start making choices that are good for the planet. Thankfully, our guest is doing the good work to help everyday folks make small, but valuable choices that benefit the enviro…

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How an Ex-Felon Is Helping Others with Their Second Chance at Life 1:10:11

3y ago1:10:11

1:10:11

After getting out of prison, Jason Wang committed to helping ex-felons get jobs, end generational poverty, and re-enter society. The United States’ incarceration system has made it nearly impossible for ex-felons to have a second chance at life. From the minute they’re incarcerated to the minute they’re released, the U.S. justice system imposes the…

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On the Ground in Haiti After Earthquake with Mercy Corps 31:34

3y ago31:34

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After a 7.2 earthquake struck the western part of Haiti last week, it’s been all hands on deck to help the country get back on their feet. This week, we’re talking to Christy Delafield, Managing Director of Communications at Mercy Corps, about the devastating effect the earthquake has had on Haiti and how Mercy Corps has been helping Haitians throu…

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How to Get Your Voice Heard by Elected Officials 46:03

3y ago46:03

46:03

Contacting an elected representative is an effective way to make change, but it might not always be clear how to make your voice heard. Our show guest today is Jason Putorti, one of the founders of Resistbot — a free and easy to use messaging service that connects constituents directly with their elected officials. In the four years that Resistbot …

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Letting Go of Perfection to Find Peace, According to an Expert 52:07

3y ago52:07

52:07

Mental health influencer Poppy Jamie is letting go of the idea of perfection. The British entrepreneur and lifestyle personality made the radical choice to unsubscribe from habits that were making her miserable and in her new book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety, Poppy shares why anyone…

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Navigating Change Is An Opportunity for Growth 56:15

3y ago56:15

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Growing — whether in our personal or professional lives — requires change. But change can be terrifying, no matter what stage in your life you’re at. Fortunately, there are people who can help us deal with change — and show us how it can transform our lives and the communities around us. Josh Chambers has done it all. Prior to being an entrepreneur…

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How a College Student Founded NOLA’s First Glass Recycling Plant 37:00

3y ago37:00

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Recycling glass turned this young founder into a TikTok star. Franziska Trautmann was at the end of her college career when her frustration at her city’s (New Orleans, Louisiana) lack of a recycling program for glass boiled over. But rather than just stewing on it, she jumped into action and created the solution that she wanted to see. With the hel…

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How Poetry Keeps Us Hopeful with Maggie Smith 41:53

3y ago41:53

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Maggie Smith is an award-winning poet who shot to prominence in 2016 with her viral poem, Good Bones. Widely celebrated in the poetry community for her lyricism and her poetic style, Maggie’s poems have appeared in publications such as The New York Times and The Paris Review. Her bestseller, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change (2020)…

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Do Petitions Even Do Anything? 34:05

3y ago34:05

34:05

Petitions help people feel like they’re making change in the world — but do they really make a difference? Stuart Perelmuter, the founder of OD Action and Atadvocacy, has worked for over a decade to keep hundreds and thousands of people informed and engaged in progressive politics through cause-related community development. From launching his own …

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How to Keep Juneteenth Alive All Year Round 29:14

3y ago29:14

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Pulitzer Prize winner Professor Annette Gordon-Reed has been celebrating Juneteenth her entire life. But in light of the global spotlight on the Black Lives Matter movement from last year’s protests against police brutality, more and more people are aware of what Juneteenth represents for America. As well as a celebration of Black joy and liberty, …

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Intervening When You See Harassment Is Easier Than You Think 37:37

3y ago37:37

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Intervening when someone is being harassed feels scary. But a global, people-powered movement called Hollaback is making it easy to put an end to harassment — and they’re seeing huge progress. The organization has grown to 14 countries, where it provides free trainings on conflict de-escalation, bystander intervention, resilience, and more. Through…

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Ending Global Homelessness Through Innovation 42:44

3y ago42:44

42:44

The nonprofit New Story is solving global homelessness with innovative and holistic solutions. By providing financing and creating innovative home designs and processes, New Story has built 26 communities in four countries, all while partnering with local builders using local resources. The organization prides itself on experimenting with new housi…

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Saving the Bees with Bee Girl Sarah 42:29

3y ago42:29

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Sarah Red-Laird is “the bee girl” who started the nonprofit The Bee Girl Organization to educate and inspire communities to conserve bees, their flowers, and our countryside. The nonprofit helps to regenerate soil, bees, and communities through educational programs and events for both kids and adults. They also partner with universities, public lan…

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Changing the World Happens Best in Community 43:17

3y ago43:17

43:17

Terence Lester (Love Beyond Walls) is making a difference for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and economic inequality. He founded Love Beyond Walls, an Atlanta-based organization that serves people experiencing homelessness. He returns to the podcast for the second time to discuss the power of change-making in the context of community an…

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