Rachel Erickson brings her 20 years of expertise in the apparel manufacturing industry to this show to inspire you to build your best brand yet. Each week, you’ll hear from Rachel along with other industry experts who are shedding light on what is needed to build your own apparel line from scratch or to take your existing apparel brand to the next level and create sustainable and unstoppable growth. Rachel’s big emphasis on proper techniques, sustainable practices and business clarity will b ...
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Compare and contrast of France and US legal systems Cover art photo provided by Brandi Redd on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@brandi1
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"For the Birds" began airing on KUMD in Duluth, MN, in May, 1986, and is the longest continually-running radio program about birds in the U.S. Hundreds more episodes are available for free at http://www.lauraerickson.com/radio/.
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Are you a Christian homemaker who wants to stop feeling overwhelmed, end perfectionism, and learn to love what must be done? Listen to the stories of moms who have embraced cheerful, competent homemaking. You can, too.
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Welcome to Musitations™ – Sound Healing and Sound Wisdom for a world in need. On Musitations™ we explore all things musical, meditative and creative for healing, transforming and awakening the relationship between nature, culture and the soul. I'm Michael Brant DeMaria and I'm your host and guide on this journey on the edge of a new Millennium. I bring my 30+ years of experience as an integrative, holistic wellness guide, bestselling author, meditation/yoga/mindfulness teacher and a 4-time G ...
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Crafting Invincible Environmental Protections, Part 5B: Why Vilify Rachel Carson?
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The many forces funded by anti-environmental think tanks and the chemical industry are still vilifying Rachel Carson, accusing her of being responsible for the deaths of millions of children. Why are they so persistent?
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40 to 40 Series, Week 4: Adrenaline Junkie!
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40 to 40 Series, Week 4: Adrenaline Junkie! In this episode, Rachel is taking us along for the ride in the next part of the 40 to 40 Series! What happens when a skydiving enthusiast, a Formula 1 fanatic, and a triathlete steps into the business world? Rachel is sharing the more thrilling side of her life — from the heart-pounding jump out of a plan…
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How to be impervious as a homeschool mom! (with Lauren Scott)
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Join us for Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Imperviousness is a new word for many of us, but it's a word and a mode that we need to be successful homeschool moms who guide our children through their various phases into functioning adulthood. Homeschooling is not always going to be rainbows and roses, and we ha…
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Laura and Russ drove to Michigan this weekend to celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the most important people in Laura's birding life.
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40 to 40 Series, Week 3: Our Childfree by Choice Story
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40 to 40 Series, Week 3: Our Childfree by Choice Story In today’s episode, Rachel is going a little deeper in the 40 to 40 Series and approaching the subject she and her husband rarely, if ever, talk about publicly…the decision to be Childfree by choice. Together with her husband Kyle, Rachel navigated the realm of societal expectations and interna…
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Crafting Invincible Environmental Protections, Part 5 A: The battle on the DDT front
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Human beings won a huge battle when DDT was banned. The powerful anti-environmental forces quickly regrouped to ensure that the success would not be repeated, and did their best to vilify the woman whose book sparked so much of the environmental movement.
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Transform Your Homeschool Mood: How to Stay Organized and Joyful with Rena Sites
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Learn the Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Transforming Homeschooling with Joy and Preparation | Simplified Organization Podcast Let's chat about the joys of homeschooling and homemaking. Rena shares practical tips and strategies from the 'Art of Homemaking' course that helped her manage her home and homeschool…
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40 to 40 Series, Week 2: You Can Take the Girl Out of the Midwest, but You Can’t Take the Midwest Out of the Girl
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40 to 40 Series, Week 2: You Can Take the Girl Out of the Midwest, but You Can’t Take the Midwest Out of the Girl In today’s episode, Rachel is continuing the 40 to 40 series with an intimate exploration of how her Midwest upbringing and large family dynamics have shaped her journey as a fashion entrepreneur. Growing up in Ohio with a strong German…
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Laura gets a big kick out of her backyard birds who molt in August. Before they can again be as beautiful as possible, they must go through an Ugly Duckling stage. Fortunately, they don't have access to mirrors.
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The bear necessities and other close encounters of the mammalian kind
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Two mammals made a visit to Laura's yard on Sunday night.
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Crafting Invincible Environmental Protections, Part 4: The Empire Strikes Back
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In "Star Wars," even as the Rebel Alliance celebrated defeating the Galactic Empire, Darth Vader and the Emperor were plotting their revenge. In the 1970s, even as environmentalists celebrated, dark forces were plotting how to gut the EPA and destroy the legislation protecting air, water, and wildlife.…
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Baby Step Bingo starts today: https://simplyconvivial.com/babystepbingo/ Gracie shares her experience with the 'Baby Step Bingo' challenge from the Convivial Circle community. They discuss how small steps can make a significant difference, particularly during life transitions such as expecting a new baby. Misty and Gracie explore how structured act…
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40 to 40 Series, Week 1: Confessions! In today’s episode, Rachel is embarking on a special six-week "40 to 40 Countdown" series to celebrate her 40th birthday! In this inaugural episode, Rachel candidly shares her journey of overcoming discomfort with social media and highlighting her commitment to honesty, as it is consistently one of her most tre…
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In the Catbird's Seat: A momentary diversion from more important matters
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Laura has fallen in love with one particular catbird in her yard. Naturally, she's worried about it.
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Crafting Invincible Environmental Protections, Part 3: A New Hope
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Three months after the first Earth Day, Richard Nixon proposed charging the new Environmental Protection Agency with setting goals and standards regarding pesticides, clean air, and clean water, and it was soon given regulatory authority. Laura was as relieved and joyful as Princess Leia at the end of the first Star Wars movie.…
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SUPER Creative Way to Manage Kids' Chores in a Large Family
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Get your children helping around the house: simplyconvivial.com/ehap Mystie and Anna Laura Farnham discuss effective methods for managing kids' chores and household tasks. Learn about the Baby Step Bingo challenge, chore charts, and decluttering techniques that turn everyday tasks into engaging activities. Discover how to keep kids motivated and fo…
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On the Move: Our Crazy Moving Stories from Over the Years, Part 2
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On the Move: Our Crazy Moving Stories from Over the Years, Part 2 In today’s episode, Rachel is continuing the journey with part 2 of the On the Move series. This unique series features part 1 of the crazy moving stories from over the years, beginning with just before the Great Recession all the way up to right before this last move in the last epi…
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Crafting Invincible Environmental Protections, Part 2: Pollution—A Way of Life
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Everyday life for most Americans in the 1950s and 60s involved a mind-boggling array of toxic chemicals.
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When a Stranger Knocks (A momentary diversion from more important matters)
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Laura takes a momentary break from an important environmental issue to reminisce about a tragicomedy in the 1990s.
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On the Move: Our Crazy Moving Stories from Over the Years, Part 1
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On the Move: Our Crazy Moving Stories from Over the Years, Part 1 In today’s episode, Rachel has got us wondering…where in the world is Rachel!? This unique series features part 1 of the crazy moving stories from over the years, beginning with just before the Great Recession all the way up to right before this last move JUST made (stay tuned for pa…
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Crafting Invincible Environmental Protections Part 1: How Bad It Used to Be
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How did the nation come together to start the Environmental Protection Agency and pass the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts?
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When Blue Jays and chipmunks stash away food, some people call them greedy pigs. They're not.
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Motherhood is more valuable than your business (with Haley Williams!)
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Find Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Haley Williams, host of the Kindled Podcast, reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from managing a podcast while raising five children. She discusses the initial pressures to maintain a consistent publishing schedule and the eventual shift to a more flexible …
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How can we possibly think we can communicate with non-human life forms from other galaxies when we can't communicate with intelligent carbon-based life forms right here on earth?
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Don’t Just Survive, Learn How to Thrive in Your Apparel Business!
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Don’t Just Survive, Learn How to Thrive in Your Apparel Business! In today’s episode, Rachel is showing us that it is absolutely possible to thrive in the apparel industry during challenging economic times. She doesn’t hold back on the real struggles—and welcomes triumphs, of running an apparel business. Even as Rachel enters her third year at Unma…
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Two weeks ago, I transported a crow from my neighborhood and a fawn with neurological damage from our local Wildwoods rehab facility to Wild & Free in Garrison, Minnesota. Now I'm unsettled wondering how the crow is doing.
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Biblical homemaking v. worldly feminism (with Haley Williams!)
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Get Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Mystie Winckler and Haley Williams chat about managing home and family life from a biblical perspective. Feminism has poisoned our view of homemaking more than we realize, and Haley shares how she's seen that in her own life. They also discuss the challenge of balancin…
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Even with minimal effort, my backyard habitat is pretty nice!
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How Unmarked Street Does It Differently: Tips to Avoid Burnout
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How Unmarked Street Does It Differently: Tips to Avoid Burnout In today’s episode, Rachel is addressing a chronic issue in the apparel industry, burnout. Unmarked Street is leading the charge in creating healthier work environments by setting clear boundaries and recognizing what truly matters. You’ll hear practical tips like avoiding work apps on …
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Back in 1977, Laura made flashcards from the illustrations in her original Golden Guide. She still has them.
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This thrush with the ethereal, spiraling song keeps many secrets that scientists keep trying to tease out.
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How to be truly feminine (The Empowered Wife - part 4)
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Join the Empowered Wife bookclub, starting July 12: https://convivialcircle.com In essence, by nature, the female is not necessarily floral, pastel, and soft. The female receives and productively transforms what she receives. She embodies and glorifies what she stewards. Feminism has taught women to be insulted when men treat them as special, open …
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Crossing the Goal Line: From Corporate to Consulting with Prashanth Peketi
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Crossing the Goal Line: From Corporate to Consulting with Prashanth Peketi In today’s episode, Rachel is sitting down for a chat with Prashanth Paketi, an experienced project manager and consultant who has worked with corporate giants like Adidas and Nike, to share his career journey and insights from the world of apparel. Prashanth takes us throug…
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WIVES - Respect your husband! (The Empowered Wife - part 3)
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Now, I've read a lot of Christian marriage books that talk about love and respect, but none have actually ever given such specific examples like Empowered Wife. I think a Christian book these days could never be as pointed and blunt and specific as Laura Doyle is because specifies are immediately denounced as legalism. I have been married for over …
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Seeing ourselves as the one species at the pinnacle of evolution is as wrong-headed as seeing our planet at the center of the universe.
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Best Of: The Top 3 Business of Apparel Podcast Episodes
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Best Of: The Top 3 Business of Apparel Podcast Episodes In today’s episode, Rachel is giving us something a little unique. We’ve compiled the top 3 performing Business of Apparel Podcast episodes for you! This episode includes snippets of the following episodes: -International vs. Domestic Manufacturing, What You Need to Think About -Light the Fire…
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To know them is to love them. But first, we have to be aware of them.
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Self-Care for Moms - (The Empowered Wife - part 2)
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Time management help: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm Be a happy wife - at first it seems odd that the first intimacy skill is self-care, is about yourself, but it's all part of taking responsibility for yourself. Start with yourself, not with what other people are doing or saying. Many unhappy wives and homemakers think martyrdom is…
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Seeing or even hearing one of these rare birds is a matter of the “3 P’s”: Patience, Perseverance, and Providence.
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On the Way to Hellville: My Brandy Melville Documentary Review
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On the Way to Hellville: My Brandy Melville Documentary Review In today’s episode, Rachel is putting a twist on the subject of sustainability and fast fashion by offering her review of a popular HBO MAX documentary, Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion. Having spent her fair share of time in the trenches of manufacturing with Abercrombie & F…
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A Tale of Two Endangered Species: Bachman's and Kirtland's Warblers
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Two warblers were on the official Endangered Species List in 1973. Now they're both off the list, but for opposite reasons.
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Happy marriage, happy home (The Empowered Wife - part 1)
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Join the Empowered Wife book club inside Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.com The Simply Convivial team discusses what it takes to have a happy marriage - and why that's so important. Empowered Wife (find on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45ju0wY ) sounds cringy and feminist, but it's actually about taking responsibility for yourself, about recog…
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Last Tuesday, Laura and her friend Bernie found a Wood Thrush at one of Laura's favorite birding spots in Duluth. She hopes it attracts, or already has, a mate. (The [blogpost](https://open.substack.com/pub/lauraerickson/p/searching-for-wood-thrushes?r=aaa7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true) for this program is much longer an…
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How to Play The Office Politics Game In today’s episode, Rachel diving right into corporate office politics and in the industry of apparel, Rachel has learned a thing or two about securing that next promotion or pay raise. It's a journey layered with challenges and requires a combination of strategy, education, and sometimes defensive measures when…
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A cute little predator on the Endangered Species List for Wisconsin and Minnesota has been turning up here and there in both states this spring.
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On Saturday, Laura went to Ashland County, Wisconsin, to look at a very lost tropical falcon, a Crested Caracara.
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Live a full life WITH your kids - featuring Sarah Mackenzie
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Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney. Find Sarah's latest picture book here: https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJ Visit Waxwing Books: https://waxwingbo…
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Cancer: Finding peace & comfort - with Rosemary Bartlett
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Find your vocations: https://simplyconvivial.com/vocguide/ Rosemary was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, yet she’s still checking in with her accountability stand-up group weekly and being such an encouragement in our community. Rosemary I would just love to hear your testimony of seeing God’s work in you…
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BB's fine but somebody isn't.
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Tailoring to Modern Moms in The Apparel Industry with Magda Lasota
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Tailoring to Modern Moms in The Apparel Industry with Magda Lasota In today’s episode, Rachel is chatting with the very talented, Magda Lasota, the force behind MLM Brand! When Magda traded her corporate badge for the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, she didn't just start a business; she sparked a movement for mothers in the workplace. Magda recounts…
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