Best Female Passion Project Podcasts (2024)

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15 | Take Your Creative Passion Project Off the Back Burner: 5 Steps to Begin (Again) for Female Singers, Songwriters, Musicians 18:26

2h ago18:26

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Hey Friend, Do you have a creative passion project? You know... the one that’s been sitting on the back burner, collecting dust, waiting for the right time to begin again? The one that’s been on your heart for quite some time now, but you keep pushing it aside for someday? Yeah, that one… I know because I have one, too! Well, what would it be like …

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Behind the rising cost of veterinary care 37:19

6h ago37:19

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If you count yourself among the majority of Americans who own at least one pet, you might have noticed that your vet bill is quite a bit bigger than it once was. In fact, over the last decade the cost of pet care has risen by more than 60%. Helaine Olen is a journalist who has written about personal finance and the financial industry for years. In …

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Dr. Fauci on AIDS Breakthroughs, Covid Setbacks and the Future of Public Health 37:39

7d ago37:39

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Dr. Anthony Fauci became a household name during the Covid-19 pandemic. To many, he was a hero for his efforts to relay potentially lifesaving information. But he also found himself at the center of conspiracy theories -- and became the target of a vitriolic political backlash. He says of the experience that it was “very painful and tragic to see p…

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14 | Calm Your Nerves Before Singing for Others with this Step-by-Step Grounding Practice 28:00

7d ago28:00

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Hey Friend! In the moments leading up to sharing your voice and singing for people, there can be a lot of noise going through your mind as the butterflies take over and the nerves set in. It’s almost enough to keep you from doing it at all ~ if you let it. But if you can move past that fear and sing through it, you’ll rediscover your love of singin…

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Biden's push to reform the Supreme Court 37:28

12d ago37:28

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President Biden laid out a series of proposals to change some fundamental aspects of our nation’s highest court this week. This included term limits, a code of ethics and a constitutional amendment that would say nobody is above the law. Though the Supreme Court’s approval ratings are stuck at historic lows, Republicans said the reforms are “dead o…

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13 | Burned Out & Uninspired? 10 Ways to Get Back into Creative Flow for Female Singers & Songwriters 25:08

14d ago25:08

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Hey Friend! As much as we would love to live in a state of constant creative flow, the reality is that we can often lose touch with our inspiration. We can easily find ourselves distracted, stagnant, losing sight of why we started something in the first place, stuck in a rut of apathy or boredom. If you’ve been feeling like your creative flame has …

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How serious is the threat of political violence in the U.S.? 30:49

22d ago30:49

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For years experts have warned of a wave of politically motivated violence in America. And, some might argue, that threat of violence has become a reality. There were the events of January 6th when one woman was killed, police officers were beaten, and the Vice President Pence’s life threatened. There was the foiled kidnapping plot against Michigan …

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12 | "Can I Even Call Myself a Singer?" 3 Steps to Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Embrace the Artist Within 17:00

21d ago17:00

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Do you sometimes question whether or not you can call yourself a singer? No matter your level of experience or musical background, this question may rise up in you along the vocal journey, whether you’re just embarking on this new adventure or coming back to your voice after many years of distance. When you’re going through a creative dry spell, or…

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Understanding Project 2025 and how it could shape a second Trump presidency 43:51

28d ago43:51

43:51

The Republican National Convention convention wrapped up last night with a speech from Donald Trump that lasted more than 90 minutes. It capped a week that was heavy on rhetoric, short on specifics. Enter Project 2025. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a document created by the conservative Heritage Foundation that lays out a vision for the next Rep…

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11 | How to Make Time for Music When You Have No Time 23:49

28d ago23:49

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Struggling to find the time and energy to devote to your art? I get it ~ the struggle is real. If you’ve been having difficulty finding uninterrupted time for singing and making music, I want you to know that you’re not alone ~ and there is hope. In today’s episode, we’re having a little heart to heart about what it really takes to nourish your cre…

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The nation's first Black female billionaire on resilience, creativity, and following her passions 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

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Sheila Johnson is known as the nation’s first black female billionaire. She first rose to prominence as the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, or BET. Since then, she has become a widely recognized business leader, a hotel mogul, and the co-owner of three professional sports teams. But, Johnson says, her triumphs masked deep trauma and p…

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10 | Heal Your Relationship with Your Singing Voice with this Step-by-Step Creative Exercise 22:56

1M ago22:56

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Hey there, Friend! In today’s episode, I guide you through a step-by-step creative exercise to help you heal your relationship with your singing voice. If you’re struggling with a harsh inner critic or suffering from a painful memory that makes you want to curl into a ball and hide away in a cave rather than sharing your voice, the expressive arts …

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A retired federal judge on his life on the bench and the current Supreme Court 45:14

1M ago45:14

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Judge David Tatel sat on the bench of the powerful D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals for nearly three decades. Appointed by Bill Clinton, he became a prominent, liberal-leaning voice in the judiciary, widely considered a top candidate for the Supreme Court had Al Gore won the 2000 election. Tatel was known as a brilliant legal mind, whose opinions help…

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9 | How to Avoid the Comparison Trap as a Singer & Uncover Your Unique Sound 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Hey Friend, Ahh, yes. The comparison trap. It shows up in all areas of life as human beings, so it’s no surprise that as singers and artists, it has the potential to derail us from even believing our voice is worth sharing. But this doesn’t have to be your story. This is a trap that is completely avoidable when you recognize it, see it for what it …

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The first Trump-Biden debate of 2024: "They both lost" 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Last night President Biden and former president Donald Trump took to the debate stage. Hosted by CNN, the conversation focused more on personal attacks than policy. Throughout the night, Trump rattled off strings of lies that largely went unchecked. Biden, meanwhile, sounded meandering and unsteady, raising questions about his fitness as a candidat…

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8 | Unlock Your Singing Voice from the Inside Out with the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Formula 35:13

2M ago35:13

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Hey there, Songbird! Perhaps you know by now that the desire to express yourself through your voice ~ to experience what it feels like to sing with freedom and feeling ~ that desire is not going away. When the calling ~ the deep longing ~ is there, I believe it was planted there for a reason. That means it’s IN you ~ the music, the gift, the song i…

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How Barbara Walters changed the news media for women -- and everyone else 29:58

2M ago29:58

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Once upon a time television news was dominated by men like Walter Cronkite, Chet Huntley and David Brinkley. Some might call it an old boys club. Today, the sight of a woman in the anchor’s chair is commonplace. For this, we can thank Barbara Walters. In 1976 she became the first female host of a network nightly news program – and it did not go wel…

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What BART's biggest rebuilding project means for your ride 27:23

2M ago27:23

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When it comes to rebuilding the backbone of BART, the upcoming track work in the heart of Oakland is the main event. Welcome to “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART.” Years of planning have gone into the track replacement work that’s going to be happening on select weekends over the next three years in the core of the BART system. Organizers are calli…

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7 | Fear of Singing in Front of Others? 4 Steps to Find Your Courage & Build the Confidence to Share Your Voice 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Hey Friend, Some call it performance anxiety. Others call it stage fright. Whatever name you give it ~ it’s that feeling you get in your gut when you even think about singing in front of people. That feeling when your breath gets shallow, your palms get sweaty, your heart starts pounding, your body starts shaking uncontrollably and your throat clos…

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The push to remove "forever chemicals" from America's drinking water 33:17

2M ago33:17

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Almost half the tap water in the United States contains PFAS, also called forever chemicals. This class of compounds never fully break down in nature and have been linked to serious health problems. In April the Environmental Protection Agency required the removal of PFAS from drinking water. Now industry is pushing back. This week a group of chemi…

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6 | Stuck Between the Old and the New? 3 Steps to Navigate a Season of Change as a Singer & Artist 26:37

2M ago26:37

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Hey Friend, Today I’m talking about that uncomfortable, voiceless place we sometimes find ourselves in when we’re stuck between the old and the new. What do you do when you find yourself feeling totally disconnected from things you created in the past, but a bit intimidated to tap into and create from where you are today? What do you do when the ol…

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5 | Break Free from the Inner Critic & Get Back to the Heart of Singing with this ONE Simple Shift 19:21

2M ago19:21

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Hey there, Songbird! Do you ever feel like you’ve forgotten why you started singing in the first place? Like you’ve somehow drifted away from the heart of it all? If you’ve found yourself caught up in your head about vocal technique and the inner critic has taken over, this episode is a must listen. Today I’m sharing with you one simple shift in ho…

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4 | "Is it finished?" Sharing Your Music & the Art of Letting Go 44:01

3M ago44:01

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Hey there Songbird! Are you wondering if your creative work is ready to share? How do you know if it’s finished? Today we’re talking about the art of letting go… letting go of your creations, sharing your music, putting your songs out there, releasing your creative work into the world. And sometimes, this “letting go” means… putting a piece to rest…

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3 | Reconnect with Your Voice & Access Creative Flow with these 5 Tips for Female Singers & Songwriters 29:03

3M ago29:03

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Hey Friend! Ever feel like your voice practice is more of a chore on your to-do list than a creative playground that draws you in? Are you longing for that feeling of getting in the zone with your music? Do you want to reconnect with your voice and with your natural desire to actually work on your art? If you’re feeling the need to spice up your si…

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1 | My Story & Why Reawaken Your Voice 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Hey Friend! In this first episode of Reawaken Your Voice, I'll share my story with you… how I went from opera singer & voice teacher to silent cave dweller and artist in hiding to holistic voice coach, sound healer, and singer songwriter. I’ll also share my vision for the show and how I’ve been inspired to pour into YOU as we embark on this podcast…

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2 | 3 Things Holding You Back From Sharing Your Voice as a Singer and How to Release Them 31:21

3M ago31:21

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Hey Friend! In this episode of Reawaken Your Voice, we’re talking about 3 things that are keeping you from sharing your voice. These are common pitfalls that I see over and over again in the artists I work with (and that I’ve experienced myself on my own vocal journey!). But I won’t leave you hanging ~ I’ll also be giving you a simple yet profound …

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Welcome to Reawaken Your Voice - Holistic Voice Coaching and Creative Mentorship for Female Singers 5:12

6M ago5:12

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Welcome to Reawaken Your Voice ~ a sanctuary and playground for female singers who want to revive singing in their life and share the music inside of them. This is a nurturing space for you to receive the support you need to: Heal your relationship with your voice. Find freedom from the inner critic, release stuck emotions from past singing experie…

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The future is now; the journey of the Fleet of the Future from blueprint to backbone of BART 30:33

7M ago30:33

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BART’s base train schedule now consists of all new Fleet of the Future trains, a major milestone for a project that’s been more than a decade in the making. On our latest edition of “Hidden Tracks: Stories From BART,” Project Manager John Garnham reveals how fast the new cars speed along BART’s test track, explains why the process of building the o…

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A lifelong passion for transit inspires a BART Supervisor to improve your ride 38:09

10M ago38:09

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On this edition of our podcast, "Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART", we'll hear from Casey Unger, who is a Transportation Supervisor based in our Daly City Yard. As a Transportation Supervisor, Casey plays a critical role in BART's daily ability to implement its service plan. But before he got a promotion, Unger was a Train Operator and a very popul…

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Addressing sexual harassment and gender-based violence on BART through Not One More Girl Initiative 43:49

11M ago43:49

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Not One More Girl is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at stopping gender-based violence and sexual harassment on public transportation. BART has been a partner in the campaign that first launched in April of 2021. Not One More Girl just launched its second phase, which places an emphasis on enabling people to have a greater sense of empowerment in…

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Learn what BART’s new, reimagined schedule means for your ride 29:58

12M ago29:58

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On September 11, BART will roll out a reimagined service plan that will eliminate 30-minute wait times on nights and weekends. That means no BART rider will have to wait more than 20 minutes for a scheduled train no matter the hour or day of the week. This new schedule is responsive to post-pandemic commute patterns and opens new opportunities for …

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Exploring the potential of Mobility as a Service to transform your commute 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

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Mobility as a Service or MaaS is one of the hottest topics in public transportation. While the subject may be new for some, there's little question it impacts you every time you get on a BART train and its reach has potential to go even beyond that. Chris Filippi is your host for this episode of "Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART" and he's joined by…

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Resourceful and determined mechanics keep 50-year-old train cars moving 33:39

2y ago33:39

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This edition of "Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART" features John Allen, who is a Transit Vehicle Mechanic at BART’s Hayward Maintenance Complex. John is BART's answer to MacGyver. In his time at BART, he's become an expert at keeping some of the oldest trains in the entire fleet in operation. We'll learn how he and his fellow mechanics use creativi…

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An inside look at BART’s complex scheduling dance 33:59

2y ago33:59

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Changes coming in September will revolutionize BART’s schedule by adding a layer of consistency in the timing of trains across all 7 days of the week that will be unlike anything BART riders have experienced in the last 50 years. The latest edition of BART’s podcast series “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” explores what the schedule change means f…

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Maurice Caron on social work, creativity, travel, trust vs. control and flow 1:09:34

2y ago1:09:34

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Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple About this episode This week we delve into deep conversation with Maurice Caron. Maurice is a social worker, musician, new author, globe trotter and father. We chat about his life path and along the way cover topics such as the creative process, living off-grid, focusing on the good and perfectionism vs. failure.…

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Tuba Ahmed on therapy, mental health, careers, community and connection 56:41

2+ y ago56:41

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Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple About this episode This week we chat with psychological well-being practitioner and CBT therapist Tuba Ahmed. We talk at length about the benefits of talk therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as really delving into the practical methods that can help relieve mental suffering. Tuba talks about h…

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Sophie Maliphant on travel, creativity, social justice and female empowerment 1:11:56

2+ y ago1:11:56

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Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple About this episode In this episode we chat with Sophie Maliphant. Sophie is a freelance graphic designer focused on supporting small businesses and social causes. She is the founder of The Country that Shook, a non-profit initiative that seeks to support and empower Nepali woman. The initiative grew out of a chil…

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Four female leaders take center stage as BART celebrates Women's History Month 51:13

2+ y ago51:13

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March is Women’s History Month so on this edition of “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” we’re profiling four of the female leaders of the agency. We’ll hear their stories of growing up, hear about the trajectories of their careers, their triumphs, challenges, how they define good leadership, and more.Read the transcript here: https://www.bart.gov/n…

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The future is now for BART’s renewable power initiatives 21:31

2+ y ago21:31

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BART has set an ambitious goal to get at least half of its power from renewable sources by 2025 but the Bay Area likely won’t have to wait that long. On the latest edition of our podcast series, “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” you’ll hear from BART Energy Manager Paul Bostrom who is spearheading the District’s clean power efforts. BART is well k…

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Lily Harrison on meditation, becoming a mother, creativity and soul purpose 55:55

2+ y ago55:55

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Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple About this episode In this week’s episode we chat with Lily Harrison. Lily is a Pilates teacher, mother and artist, among many other things. We talk in great depth about meditation, including Lily’s personal journey with it, how to start meditating and what may arise as a result. We also cover topics such as moth…

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