Best Amanda Upton Podcasts (2024)

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147. Amanda ReCupido | Writing, producing your own work, and humor through it all 56:55

13d ago56:55

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Weekly Shoutout: New Poetry Collection from Daniel Damiano (AC5), published by Bottlecap Press! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling writer/producer Amanda ReCupido! (linktr.ee/amandarecupido) About our guest: Amanda ReCupido is an author, book reviewer, playwright, storyteller and podcaster whose work has appeared in various humor…

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146. Heather Bartel | Exit the Body, mud, and the essay as an offering 49:02

20d ago49:02

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Weekly Shoutout: Fragile: An Anthology featuring David Scott Hay (AC114)! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author Heather Bartel! (heatherelizabethbartel.com) About our guest: Heather Bartel is the author of the essay collection Exit the Body (Split/Lip Press, 2024). Her writing has appeared recently in FENCE, Birdcoat Quarterl…

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145. Shaine Greenwood | Transfiguration, existentialism, and sci-fi explorations 1:06:51

27d ago1:06:51

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Weekly Shoutout: Listen to the latest episode of MyBadPoetry Podcast! -- *Just a heads up: this episode includes strong language at times. Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author and game designer Shaine Greenwood!(shainegreenwood.com) About our guest: Shaine Greenwood is a Washington State-based author and game designer. His hear…

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144. Merrill Joan Gerber | Revelation at the Food Bank, crafting essays, and ruminations on the writing life 57:53

1M ago57:53

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Weekly Shoutout: Jim Clayton's latest album, LOOK OUT! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author Merrill J. Gerber! About our guest: Merrill Joan Gerber has written thirty books, including The Kingdom of Brooklyn, winner of the Ribalow Award from Hadassah Magazine, and King of the World, winner of the Pushcart Editors’ Book …

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143. MJ Gomez | A burning planet, faith, and becoming a poet 58:32

1M ago58:32

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Weekly Shoutout: Listen to SPACEWALKERS FFEEATCOPO this instant! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling poet MJ Gomez! About our guest: MJ Gomez is the author of Love Letters from a Burning Planet (Variant Literature, 2023). His poems are featured in Surging Tide, the Dawn Review, Anti-Heroin Chic, the Selkie, and others. You can fin…

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142. Effy Redman | Saving Face, writing a memoir, and claiming identity 43:57

2M ago43:57

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Weekly Shoutout: Friend of the show Alvaro Saar Rios on The Scene Podcast, give it a listen! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author Effy Redman! (www.effyredman.com) About our guest: Effy Redman's writing investigates the intersection of disability and identity. She has work published in The New York Times, Vice, Ravishly, Chr…

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141. Paul Cody | Walk the Dark, writing novels, and hope in the darkness 57:57

2M ago57:57

57:57

Weekly Shoutout: Cruznotes is back! One email a month to bring you everything happening across the cruzfolio network, join Jaime's newsletter here: cruzfolio.com/cruznotes. -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author Paul Cody! (paulcodywriter.com) About our guest: Paul Cody was born in Newton, Massachusetts, graduated from Newton …

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You don't need to be fixed 20:35

2M ago20:35

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My tolerance for giving a f*ck about what anyone thinks is dwindling. I am 44 years old and have allowed other people to influence, control or "should" me for wayyyyyyy too many years. In this episode I am sharing my personal experience of feeling like I need to be fixed before I am 100% worthy or enough. And I also share what helps me remember how…

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140. David Winner | Master Lovers, writing a fictional memoir, and personal vs historical 44:59

2M ago44:59

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Weekly Shoutout: Cruznotes is back! One email a month to bring you everything happening across the cruzfolio network, join Jaime's newsletter here: cruzfolio.com/cruznotes. -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author David Winner! (david-winner.com) About our guest: David Winner is the author of three novels, Enemy Combatant, Tyler…

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I want to be real with you (where I've been the last 5 months) 20:34

2M ago20:34

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I woke up this morning with a clear realization... I have been hiding. I have so much I want to share with you, so many stories and insights and ideas but I don't let them move beyond my mind. I get so scared that I am going to make a fool of myself or do it wrong. And so I hide and not share what's 100% real for me. In this episode I stop hiding a…

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139. Lee Upton | Tabitha, Get Up: a comic novel, biographers, and playing with forms 51:45

3M ago51:45

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Weekly Shoutout:Cruznotes is back! One email a month to bring you everything happening across the cruzfolio network, join Jaime's secret newsletter here: cruzfolio.com/cruznotes. -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author Lee Upton! (www.leeupton.com) About our guest: Lee Upton’s comic novel Tabitha, Get Up is forthcoming in May 2…

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138. C.M. Crockford | Birdsongs, farewell to punk, and responding with resilience 55:56

3M ago55:56

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Weekly Shoutout: cruzfolio.com/now! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling writer and editor C.M. Crockford! (www.cmcrockford.net) About our guest: C.M. Crockford is the author of the full-length collection Birdsongs (Alien Buddha Press, 2024) as well as two chapbooks, Mark The Place (Thirty West Publishing, 2020) and Adore (Iron Lun…

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137. Court Ludwick | These Strange Bodies, Broken Antler Mag, and hybrid forms 50:48

4M ago50:48

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Weekly Shoutout: My Bad Poetry Podcast! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling Court Ludwick! (www.courtlud.com). About our guest:Court Ludwick is the author of These Strange Bodies (ELJ Editions, 2024) and the founding editor-in-chief of Broken Antler Magazine. Her writing has been nominated for Best of the Net and the Pushcart Priz…

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136. Maria C. Palmer and Ruthie Robbins | On the Rocks: Co-authoring, patience, and collaboration 59:24

4M ago59:24

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Weekly Shoutout: Maria C. Palmer Arts Calling Episode 109! Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling co-authors Maria C. Palmer & Ruthie Robbins! About our guests: Maria Costanzo Palmer is an author and grant writer. Growing up as the oldest child of an award-winning restaurateur, Maria unexpectedly became a daughter of the incarcerated. T…

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135. Heather G. Marshall | When the Ocean Flies: Fiction vs memoir, mindfulness, and writing beyond trauma 51:03

4M ago51:03

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Weekly Shoutout: Arcade Bookshop Podcast! What did you think of the episode? Send Jaime a message! Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling author and coach Heather G. Marshall! (heathergmarshall.com) About our Guest:Heather G. Marshall is an adoptee, author, speaker, teacher, coach, and traveler. Her short fiction has been published in a va…

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134. Sam Chue | Naegle Fowleri, Washingtones Records, and a music community 46:28

5M ago46:28

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Weekly Shoutout: Arcade Bookshop Podcast! What did you think of the episode? Send Jaime a message! Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling singer/songwriter Sam Chue! washingtonesrecords.com About our Guest: Sam Chue, local outsider singer-songwriter plays a mix of his newest songs and a few tunes from the past. He has been playing original…

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133. Tyler C. Gore | My Life of Crime: Essay as memoir, exploding appendixes, and other entertainments 48:36

5M ago48:36

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Weekly Shoutout: 2024 Jaime Updates! What did you think of the episode? Send Jaime a message! Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling author Tyler C. Gore! https://tylergore.com About our Guest: Tyler C. Gore is the author of My Life of Crime: Essays and Other Entertainments, shortlisted for the Eric Hoffer Book Award Grand Prize. My Life o…

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132. Hilary Zaid | Forget I Told You This, writing a techno-thriller, and handmade magic 52:31

6M ago52:31

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Weekly Shoutout: Nighthawks Podcast! Like the podcast? Thoughts/concerns? Jaime would love to hear from you, send him a message! Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling author Hilary Zaid! hilaryzaid.com About our Guest: Hilary Zaid has been a Tennessee Williams Scholar at the Sewanee Writers' Conference, a James D. Houston Fellow at the Co…

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131. Kate Brandt | Hope for the Worst, 1980s NYC, and a spiritual journey 46:53

6M ago46:53

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Weekly Shoutout: Nighthawks Podcast! Like the podcast? Thoughts/concerns? Jaime would love to hear from you, send him a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling writer and educator Kate Brandt! https://katebrandt.net About our Guest: Kate Brandt is a graduate of the MFA Writing program at Sarah Lawrence College. Her work has appe…

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130. Wendy Bashant | The Same Bright Moon, teaching in China, and writing a memoir 53:17

6M ago53:17

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Weekly Shoutout: Nighthawks Podcast! Like the podcast? Thoughts/concerns? Jaime would love to hear from you, send him a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling writer and educator Wendy Bashant! About our Guest:Wendy Bashant taught and served as a dean and professor of English for thirty years at schools as diverse as UC-San Die…

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129. Kamal X | Black Astronaut, photography, and capturing American turmoil 48:06

7M ago48:06

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Weekly Shoutout: Hey Playwright! Like the podcast? Thoughts/concerns? Jaime would love to hear from you, send him a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling photographer Kamal X!! (www.iamkamalx.com) About Kamal, in his own words:I am Kamal X, a professional photographer who has been documenting my travels throughout the world si…

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128. Richard Jeffrey Newman | The Return! And T'shuvah: a new poetry collection 1:07:03

8M ago1:07:03

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Weekly Shoutout: Switchyard Podcast! Comments and suggestions welcome: Send Jaime a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling poet Richard Jeffrey Newman for a second appearance on the podcast!! (richardjnewman.com) About:Richard Jeffrey Newman is the author of Words for What Those Men Have Done (Guernica Editions 2017) and The Si…

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Part Four: Why Life Would Be Boring Without Challenges 29:10

8M ago29:10

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Do you want to know how to overcome challenges? Do you want to better understand if challenges mean STOP, change course or keep going? Well, you have come to the right place. Today we are talking all about the purpose and power of challenges. Over the last few episodes we’ve been exploring the entrepreneurial journey through a five part series. We …

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127. John Yamrus | 24 Poems, honest writing, and a poet's life 41:41

8M ago41:41

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Weekly Shoutout: The First Draft Club: A podcast from Mary Adkins! Comments and suggestions welcome: Send Jaime a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling poet John Yamrus! About: In a career spanning more than 50 years as a working writer, John Yamrus has published 35 books (29 volumes of poetry, 2 novels, 3 volumes of non-ficti…

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126. BV Wolfgang | The Spacewalkers FFEEATCOPO, existentialism, and hopeful songs 56:06

8M ago56:06

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Weekly Shoutout: Liars and Leeches - A Supernatural Horror Audio Drama! Comments and suggestions welcome: Send Jaime a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling musician and existential creative BV Wolfgang of The Spacewalkers FFEEATCOPO! About:Welcome to The Spacewalkers Foundation for Extraterrestrial Exploration and the Circumv…

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Part Three: The Six Steps That Will Take You From Vision to Reality 27:39

9M ago27:39

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This week's episode is PART THREE in a 5-part series dedicated to the entrepreneurial journey. During this series, we are exploring your passions, how to create a clear vision, nurturing your vision, overcoming obstacles, and taking action to create traction (aka bring your dream to life). The best part? These are your rinse-and-repeat steps, wheth…

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125. Anne Leigh Parrish | A Summer Morning, interconnected works, and creative sustainability 48:40

9M ago48:40

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Comments and suggestions welcome: Send Jaime a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling novelist and poet Anne Leigh Parrish! About our guest: Anne Leigh is the author of twelve books with her latest poetry collection, If The Sky Won’t Have Me, published in April 2023 by Unsolicited Press. Her next novel, A Summer Morning, arrive…

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Part Two: How to Create A Vision So Compelling You Can't Wait To Get Out Of Bed In The Morning 28:50

9M ago28:50

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This week's episode is PART TWO in a 5-part series dedicated to the entrepreneurial journey. During this series, we are exploring your passions, how to create a clear vision, nurturing your vision, overcoming obstacles, and taking action to create traction (aka bring your dream to life). The best part? These are your rinse-and-repeat steps, whether…

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124. Arts Calling Q&A with Jaime Alejandro and Shahab Zargari 46:31

9M ago46:31

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Hi there, We're trying something different today: Today I'm thrilled to bring you an Arts Calling Q&A!Friend of the show Shahab Zargari stops by to help me process the first 100 episodes of the podcast and some lessons along the way. Hope you enjoy!! About our Guest:Shahab Zargari is an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker and administrative fa…

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Part One: Say YES to What Makes Your Heart Race and Your Eyes Light Up 26:08

9M ago26:08

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This week's episode is PART ONE in a 5-part series dedicated to the entrepreneurial journey. During this series, we are exploring your passions, how to create a clear vision, nurturing your vision, overcoming obstacles, and taking action to create traction (aka bring your dream to life). The best part? These are your rinse-and-repeat steps, whether…

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How to Use Body Wisdom and Science to Uncover Your Purpose 25:13

9M ago25:13

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If you've been curious about how practices like yoga, dance, and breathwork can genuinely transform your life, I'm excited to share something special with you in this week's episode. We're diving deep into the science behind these practices and how they can help you uncover your full potential and purpose. Trust me, it's a must-listen! But here's t…

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123. Jim Clayton | Round II: Look Out, a new album! 1:12:04

9M ago1:12:04

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Weekly shoutout: My Bad Poetry Podcast! Comments and suggestions welcome: Send Jaime a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling musician Jim Clayton! (jimclaytonjazz.com) About our guest: DownBeat Magazine called Jim Clayton’s music “warm, happy, and soulful.” He calls it a blend of bebop and New Orleans, the city he considers a …

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How to Be Powerful in Business and Life 22:39

9M ago22:39

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In this episode, I share the two things you need to create an authentic life and business: to listen and to tell the truth. These two practices are your path to freedom. They are how you create authenticity in all parts of your life including your business. They allow you to create emotional connection with your clients. They keep you true to your …

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122. Anna Dickson James | Boys Buy Me Drinks to Watch Me Fall Down: A new collection! 46:51

10M ago46:51

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Weekly shoutout: A Word? Hosted by Kellie Scott-Reed, from Roi Fainéant Press! *Some episodes of arts calling may feature strong language or discuss difficult subjects. Comments and suggestions welcome: Send Jaime a message! -- Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling writer and educator Anna Dickson James!(whiskeytit.com/authors/anna-dickso…

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You Have Everything You Need to Succeed 34:59

10M ago34:59

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It's time to break free from the societal narratives that suggest we need external forces to succeed. The truth is, you are already more than enough. In this week's training, we'll explore what it truly means to have everything you need within you, from self-belief to resilience. We'll also talk about how to access your inner wisdom and intuition, …

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121. Elizabeth M. Castillo | Not Quite an Ocean, multilingual poetry, and different things 56:02

10M ago56:02

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Weekly shoutout: switchyardtulsa.com Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling poet Elizabeth M. Castillo! (elizabethmcastillo.net) About our guest: Elizabeth M Castillo is a multilingual poet, writer, teacher and a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee. She lives in Paris with her family and two cats, where she writes a variety of different things…

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Your Passion Is Your Compass 46:26

10M ago46:26

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What are passions, and why do they matter on your path to entrepreneurship and personal fulfillment? In this episode, I explore the essence of passions and uncover their profound impact on your life and career. I will guide you through practical steps to identify, understand, and embrace what truly sets your soul on fire. I will also address the re…

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120. Catherine Shields | The Shape of Normal: Parenting, disabilities, and self-discovery 46:14

10M ago46:14

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Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling wonderful writer Catherine (Cathy) Shields!(www.cathyshieldswriter.com) About our guest: Catherine (Cathy) Shields writes about parenting, disabilities, and self-discovery. She is a retired educator with an M.S. Ed in Exceptional Education. Her experience includes networking and dealing with children …

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119. Terena Elizabeth Bell | Tell Me What You See: an experimental novel, 3rd person personal, and starting with rocks 53:07

10M ago53:07

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Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling the phenomenal fiction writer Terena Elizabeth Bell! (terenabell.com) About our guest: Terena Elizabeth Bell is a fiction writer. Her debut short story collection, Tell Me What You See (Whiskey Tit), publishes Holiday 2022. Short fiction, poetry, and journalism work have published in more than 100 pub…

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5 Steps to Break Free and Soar 31:29

10M ago31:29

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Discover how to break free from self-doubt and imposter syndrome in this episode that guides you through five revolutionary steps to build unwavering confidence. I'll also share inspiring stories of trailblazers like Christina Tosi, Mel Robbins, James Dyson, Oprah Winfrey, and Tony Robbins who shattered norms on their way to success. Plus, I offer …

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118. Jennifer Lang | Places We Left Behind: an experimental memoir, yoga, and a multicultural life 48:28

11M ago48:28

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Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling the brilliant author, yogi, and writing teacher Jennifer Lang!(israelwriterstudio.com/about) About our guest:Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jennifer Lang lives in Tel Aviv, where she runs Israel Writers Studio. Her essays have appeared in Baltimore Review, Crab Orchard Review, Under the Sun, Asce…

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Embracing Authenticity with Tatiana Amico 50:43

11M ago50:43

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In this fantastic conversation with Tatiana Amico, you will learn about the power of authenticity and its potential to make a lasting impact. Tatiana is a renowned Coach for impact makers, author, and mother of three. Her expertise lies in guiding women to uncover their true selves, live with internal freedom, and become impactful leaders. Through …

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117. Carlos Baker | Songs for Ivy: From music to novels, parenting, and finding resilience 54:41

11M ago54:41

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Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling the incredibly inspiring and multi-talented author and musician Carlos Baker! (ckbakerband.com) About our guest: Having spent his entire life saturated both in music and writing, Carlos Baker's band C.K. Baker Bands has released their sophomore album, Find Your Way. Carlos’s gift as a songwriter comes…

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How to Wake Up With Moxie 27:45

11M ago27:45

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If you're not doing what you want or getting where you want in your business (or life), you probably have some blocks (fyi: everyone does). In this week's training I will share how a morning routine transformed the way I show up, my focus and my business. Plus, I'll share how it can do the same for you. And I'll share EXACTLY what I've been doing i…

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116. Bill Blume | West of Apocalypse: Sci-fi and beyond, family life, and indie publishing 58:49

11M ago58:49

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Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling the exceptional novelist Bill Blume! {https://www.billblume.net} About our guest:Bill Blume's love for the written word started back in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. The first book in his young adult, vampire hunte…

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Unveiling Love's Power with Bethany Inez 45:37

11M ago45:37

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Prepare to be deeply inspired and enlightened as you listen to this weeks' conversation with the incredible Bethany Inez, a passionate life coach, intuitive guide, and healthy living expert from beautiful Byron Bay, Australia. In this episode, we explore the journey from fear to love and how love can have a profound impact on every aspect of our li…

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115. Marisa Ewing | Sound, music composition, and crafting audio for media 44:05

11M ago44:05

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Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling audio creative extraordinaire and composer Marisa Ewing! (hemlockcreekprod.com) About our guest:Marisa Ewing is a dialogue editor, sound designer, and mixing/mastering engineer based in Chicago, IL. She has edited audio for podcasts, film, and video games, and is the creator of the horror audio drama …

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The Power of Sisterhood 33:41

11M ago33:41

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After co-leading a retreat a few weeks back and seeing the impact it had on every single woman in the circle, myself included, I decided to dedicate an episode to the significance women's retreats and circles have had on women from past to present. In this episode, I share the fascinating history of these gatherings, which have been a space of sola…

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114. David Scott Hay | [NSFW], a new novel: Chicago theatre, indie film, and the creative pivot 51:58

11M ago51:58

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Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling playwright, screenwriter, and novelist David Scott Hay! About our Guest: DSH is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. As a novelist, he is a 2x Kirkus Prize nominee. He currently lives with his wife and son and dog and chickens and a dozen typewriters in a valley between the ocean, the moun…

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113. Sarah Congress | Comedy playwriting, intuitive writing coaching, and what we can control 42:31

12M ago42:31

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Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling playwright and writing coach Sarah Congress! About our Guest: Sarah Congress is a Playwright/TV writer. Most recently, her comedy Overdose received 2nd place for BEST SHORT in the 2023 Downtown Urban Arts Festival at Playwright's Horizon. Her play Dracula...in Denver! will be receiving its fifth pr…

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