Best Carolyn North Podcasts (2024)

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Flooding Western North Carolina with Books: A Children’s Bookraiser with Author Carolyn B. Fraiser 24:01

22d ago24:01

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Send us a text Imagine waking up to find your beloved library gone, washed away by the relentless floodwaters of Hurricane Helene. That's the reality for many schools in Western North Carolina, and it's what drives our conversation with the compassionate author Carolyn Fraiser. Her heartfelt initiative to restock these lost books for K-12 classroom…

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Chris La Tray on ‘Becoming Little Shell’: “If pride was the air I was breathing, grief was what I was exhaling” (Part Two) 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ the second part of a two-part conversation with Chris La Tray, Métis storyteller and Montana Poet Laureate (2023-2025), author of ‘Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home’ (Milkweed Editions).By Lauren Korn

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Inspiring Creativity and Innovation: Preserving Rube Goldberg's Legacy with Jennifer George 41:15

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a whimsical cartoonist could inspire the future of STEM education? Dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg with Jennifer George, where creativity meets innovation and imagination knows no bounds. Jennifer George, Chief Creative Officer of the Rube Goldberg Institute and granddaughter of the legendary cartoo…

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Chris La Tray on ‘Becoming Little Shell’: “What kind of society do we live in where any Indigenous people can be considered ‘landless’ in the first place?” (Part One) 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ in the first part of a two-part conversation, Chris La Tray, Métis storyteller and Montana Poet Laureate (2023-2025), discusses his memoir, ‘Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home’ (Milkweed Editions).By Lauren Korn

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Building the Boreal Museum: Jason Feller's Adventures in Natural History and Innovation 32:48

8d ago32:48

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Send us a text Dive into the captivating world of natural history and innovation with Jason Feller, the visionary young leader behind Thunder Bay's Boreal Museum. Discover how his passion for botany and creative community engagement transformed a dream into a dynamic space of curiosity and learning. Join Dr. Diane on a journey to Thunder Bay, Ontar…

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‘Scattered Snows, to the North’: Retracing steps and self-correcting with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Phillips 29:19

10d ago29:19

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For this web exclusive episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with poet Carl Phillips, author of ‘Scattered Snows, to the North,’ and the Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Then the War and Selected Poems, 2007-2020’ (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), in advance of his appearance at the Missoula Art Museum on November 6, 2024.…

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“I wanted to learn her, as if Carolyn were some kind of language”: Sarah Gerard on her friend, her murder, and an obsession with the unthinkable 29:00

14d ago29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Sarah Gerard about ‘Carrie Carolyn Coco: My Friend, Her Murder, and an Obsession with the Unthinkable’ (Zando Projects).By Lauren Korn

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Exploring the Transformative Power of Nature Play with Jordan "Jo" Joly 29:34

15d ago29:34

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Send us a text Exploring the Transformative Power of Nature Play with Jordan "Jo" Joly Ever wondered how nature can transform your life? Join us as we explore the magical intersection of play and the natural world with Jo Joly, the dynamic program manager at Families in Nature. Discover how rediscovering joy in the wilderness can lead to personal g…

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Live! Pledge week episode: Lauren Korn, Justin Angle, and Sarah Aronson discuss climate anxiety, environmental ethics, and care 1:02:08

21d ago1:02:08

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn joins ‘A New Angle’ host Justin Angle and ‘Grounding’ host Sarah Aronson in Studio A for a live pledge week episode that centers climate: anxiety, ethics, and care.By Lauren Korn, Justin Angle, Sarah Aronson

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Real Leadership featuring Drew Herpich, Chief Commercial Officer of Nolan Transportation Group 39:26

23d ago39:26

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How do you lead in an industry with over 20,000 competitors, all vying for the same freight loads? In this episode, Jim Weaver sits down with Drew Herpich, Chief Commercial Officer at Nolan Transportation Group (NTG), one of the largest freight brokerages in the U.S. Drew brings a wealth of experience from his 14 years at Coyote Logistics and share…

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Ben Goldfarb’s interspecies imagination in ‘Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet’ 29:00

28d ago29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ conservation journalist Ben Goldfarb discusses ‘Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet’ (W. W. Norton & Company).By Lauren Korn

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Unlocking Creativity: Jonathan Payne's Innovative Approach to STEAM Education 34:37

29d ago34:37

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Send us a text Unlocking Creativity: Jonathan Payne's Innovative Approach to STEAM Education Show Notes: Join Dr. Diane as we unlock the secrets of using hands-on STEAM to transform education in an energizing conversation with Jonathan Payne, Lackland ISD STEAM specialist and founder of The Innovative Mind Lab. How did an insurance salesman find hi…

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“What if the world is always ending?”: Celebrating ten years of ‘Station Eleven’ with Emily St. John Mandel 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with novelist Emily St. John Mandel about ‘Station Eleven’ (Vintage Books; Penguin Random House), now in its tenth year of publication.By Lauren Korn

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Soul Dance 10:58

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"I unlocked my bike slowly and cycled home through Berkeley traffic to my family who would by now all be waiting home for me and the chicken would be ready for it's last-minute garnish of crushed lemon peel and garlic." We continue Season Four of Carolyn North Outloud podcast with a reading by producer, Leslie Jackson of Carolyn’s piece, “Soul Danc…

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Dr. Kimberly Galvez, Scientist at Sea: Marine Science, STEM Leadership, and Inspiring Future Generations 30:48

1M ago30:48

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Ever dream of running away to sea to become a scientist? This week on the Adventures in Learning podcast, we chat with Dr. Kimberly Galvez, chief scientist aboard the Viking Octantis, about the groundbreaking work her team is doing. Discover how advanced technologies like multi-beam sonar systems, drones, and remotel…

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Jory Mickelson interrogates and writes into Western histories and landscapes in ‘All This Divide’ 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with poet Jory Mickelson about ‘All This Divide’ (Spuyten Duyvil Publishing).By Lauren Korn

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Igniting Young Minds: Cultivating Creative Play, STEAM, and Inclusivity at the Chicago Children’s Museum with Liz Rosenberg 40:02

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Send us a text Show Notes: How does the power of play shape the minds of our youngest learners? How can we use STEAM as an effective tool to ignite learning? Join me as we chat with Liz Rosu-Rosenberg, an inspiring artist and educator, who is also the Art Programs Manager at the Chicago Children's Museum. In this episode, Liz shares her remarkable …

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Lead with Purpose: Carolyn Comer, CEO of Shell Energy North America, on Navigating the Energy Transition and Transforming Leadership 39:12

2M ago39:12

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What does it take to lead a global powerhouse like Shell through history's most critical energy transition? Carolyn Comer, President and CEO of Shell Energy North America, knows exactly how to turn big challenges into big opportunities—and she’s sharing her playbook in this must-listen episode of Real Leadership. Carolyn pulls back the curtain on t…

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“It’s now or it might-not-be-ever”: Hanif Abdurraqib’s urgent meditations on time, success, and witness in ‘There’s Always This Year’ 29:00

2M ago29:00

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In advance of his appearances in Montana, poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib speaks with host Lauren Korn about ‘There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension’ (Penguin Random House).By Lauren Korn

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Roar for Reading: Exploring Freedom to Read and the Magic of Picture Books with Beth Ferry 26:44

2M ago26:44

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Send us a text Episode Summary: What does it mean to have freedom to read? Join us this week as best-selling author Beth Ferry celebrates the power of libraries and the freedom to read through her brand new picture book, Roar for Reading. We dive into banned books week as we explore the role of libraries (and those wonderful librarian lions) as gua…

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Unlocking Joy: The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Erica Buchholz 27:10

2M ago27:10

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Send us a text Show Notes for Episode 100: Unlocking Joy: The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Erica Buchholz Episode Summary: In this special 100th episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we delve into the incredible benefits of laughter with Dr. Erica Buchholz of becomingplayful.com. Discover how laughter can reduce stress, boost creativ…

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On Generosity 7:19

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"No it is I who should be thanking you!" We continue Season Four of Carolyn North Outloud podcast with a reading by producer, Leslie Jackson of Carolyn’s piece, “Comfort and Care.” Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfest.net Please rate, revi…

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A “Climate Solutions Week” encore: Digging into regenerative farming with ‘Healing Grounds’ author Liz Carlisle 29:00

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For NPR’s “Climate Solutions Week,” in 2024 leaning into food systems, ‘The Write Question’ team is encoring host Lauren Korn’s conversation with professor of food and farming Liz Carlisle, author of ‘Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming’ (Island Press).By Lauren Korn

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Building a Playful Future Through STEAM, Community Engagement, and Fun: A Conversation with Long Island Children's Museum President Erika Floreska 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Send us a text Join us for an engaging exploration of the Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) as we sit down with its president, Erika Floreska. Erika shares the museum's commitment to creating a hands-on, interactive learning environment that emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement. Discover how LICM celebrates cultural diversity through …

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TWQ Mini: About Third Act, Bill McKibben says, “There’s no known way to stop old people from voting” 10:08

2M ago10:08

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For this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Bill McKibben, author of ‘The End of Nature’ (Penguin Random House; first published in 1989 and called the first book on global warming written for a general audience) and founder of 350.org; in 2020, Bill founded Third Act, a new political movement of retirees (60+ years) …

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The Game is Afoot! Cracking Open The Sherlock Society with Best-Selling Author James Ponti 23:08

2M ago23:08

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Send us a text Episode Summary: The game is afoot! Join us on a thrilling adventure with bestselling author James Ponti as we delves into his latest middle-grade series, The Sherlock Society. I personally loved this Miami-based mystery. It has so much humor. The writing and characters are cinematic in scope. There's a little environmental thrilleri…

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Paula Marshall, CEO of The Bama Companies: Transforming Leadership Through Care and Accountability 52:54

2M ago52:54

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Reducing Fear in the Workplace How do you take a family business from survival mode to thriving on the global stage? Paula Marshall, CEO of The Bama Companies, did just that by focusing on reducing fear in the workplace. In this episode, Paula shares how she transformed Bama’s culture by fostering open communication and collaboration. She emphasize…

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TWQ Mini with Sarah Capdeville: “Hope is an action, a practice, and a way of being” 13:52

2M ago13:52

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In this sneak peek of season eighteen of ‘The Write Question,’ you’ll hear memoirist Sarah Capdeville speaking about her debut memoir, ‘Aligning the Glacier’s Ghost: Essays on Solitude and Landscape’ (University of New Mexico Press).By Lauren Korn

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Not Nothing: Rising to the Occasion of Our Lives, a Conversation with Bestselling Author Gayle Forman 23:32

3M ago23:32

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Send us a text It's Not Nothing to have written a book that grabs you on the very first page and makes you not want to put it down. It's Not Nothing to have written a book where you've got this gorgeous intergenerational relationship that makes you laugh and makes you cry. It's Not Nothing to have written a book that is unafraid to tackle some of t…

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David Walker - CEO and President of EBSCO Industries 37:00

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Empowerment Without Abandonment Ever wondered how the leader of a $3.1 billion company maintains a culture of independence and accountability across multiple industries? David Walker, President and CEO of EBSCO Industries, shares his secret: Empowerment without Abandonment. In this episode, David explains how giving his teams the freedom to be entr…

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Building a Playful Future: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Gummer 24:29

3M ago24:29

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Send us a text A play-based diet? Yes, please! Join us as we explore the transformative power of play with Dr. Amanda Gummer, the UK's leading expert in the field. Dr. Amanda shares her journey from a playful upbringing to becoming an advocate for children's development through such innovative concepts as the Good Play Guide and the Balanced Play D…

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TWQ Mini: Kevin Barry talks about his “abandoned Butte, Montana, novel” in this sneak peek of The Write Question’s eighteenth season 9:31

3M ago9:31

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For this mini episode, host Lauren Korn gives listeners a look into the eighteenth season of ‘The Write Question,’ coming this fall. In this sneak peek, you’ll hear Irish author Kevin Barry talking about ‘The Heart in Winter’ (Doubleday Books; Penguin Random House).By Lauren Korn

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Comfort and Care 6:08

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"He gave a deep sigh and we crunched companionably together. Almonds with toffee. 72% cacao." We continue Season Four of Carolyn North Outloud podcast with a reading by Carolyn of her piece, “Comfort and Care.” Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www…

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Spreading Love and STEAM Through Song with Carnegie Hall’s The Lullaby Project 20:09

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Send us a text Join us on this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast as we welcome Tiffany Ortiz, the Director of Early Childhood at Carnegie Hall, to discuss the Lullaby Project. This innovative program pairs families and caregivers with musicians to create personalized lullabies for their children, fostering deep bonds and easing parental…

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Inside the Creative Halls of Lewisburg's Playful Children’s Museum 27:04

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Send us a text Step into a world where grocery stores, doctor’s offices, and agricultural exhibits open the door to playful learning for young minds. Discover the thought process behind these interactive spaces at the Lewisburg Children's Museum, and explore the exciting collaborations with local universities and organizations like the NISE Network…

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Richard DeBoer, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Logistics at Carter Logistics 33:52

3M ago33:52

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He’s driving operational excellence in a world of milk runs, cross-docks, and lean practices. Richard DeBoer, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Logistics at Carter Logistics, combines financial acumen with operational expertise to lead one of the top logistics firms. Drawing on his wealth of experience as CFO and COO, Richard has propelled C…

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Sheepwrecked! A Wild and Wooly Adventure with Author/Illustrator Ashley Belote 20:13

4M ago20:13

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Send us a text Baa-hoy, Matey! What if sheep could be pirates? Join us on a woolly adventure as we chat with the talented Ashley Belote about her baalarious new picture book, Sheepwrecked. Ashley takes us through her creative journey, sharing stories from her upbringing on a sheep farm in West Virginia that inspired the tale of pirate sheep. Listen…

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