Best Innovation Podcast by Foster Media Podcasts (2024)

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Personal Journeys in Disability Rights 32:55

20h ago32:55

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of impactful autism advocacy with our inspiring guest, Ben VanHook. Ben is a master's student in public policy at George Mason University and a notable disability activist and speaker. He takes us through his personal and professional journey, highlighting his advocacy efforts and vision for a more inclusi…

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#1 New York Times bestselling author! Emily Giffin, THE SUMMER PACT 29:36

2h ago29:36

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Zibby welcomes back New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin to discuss THE SUMMER PACT, a tender and heartfelt novel about four college friends who, after suffering a tragedy their senior year, make a pact that causes them to reunite a decade later and embark on a life-changing adventure together. Emily delves into her characters’ individual…

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From Nano to Now Tad Chisti's Journey in Digital Innovation 47:20

1h ago47:20

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Welcome to Coffee with Convery, ☕️🎙️ the podcast where we dive deep into the journeys of inspiring professionals who are shaping the digital landscape. 🌐 🚀 Today, we have a special guest joining us from the heart of Toronto, Ontario. Tad Chisti is the Digital Experience Practice Leader at IBM, where he leads a dynamic team of over 120 consultants. …

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Award-winning journalist! Brooke Lea Foster, ALL THE SUMMERS IN BETWEEN 25:28

13m ago25:28

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Award-winning journalist Brooke Lea Foster returns to the podcast, this time to discuss ALL THE SUMMERS IN BETWEEN, a breathtaking dual-timeline novel that is at once a mesmerizing portrait of a complex friendship, a delicious glimpse into a bygone Hamptons, and a powerful coming-of-age for two young women who don’t speak for a decade after a devas…

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Zibby Books author alert!! Mary Jones, THE GOODBYE PROCESS: Stories 23:16

35m ago23:16

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Zibby Books author alert! Zibby speaks to debut author Mary Jones about THE GOODBYE PROCESS, an arresting, original, and beautifully rendered short story collection that examines loss and the painful ways we say goodbye—not just after the death of a loved one, but also after divorces, friendship breakups, and when aging, as we lose our younger selv…

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Zibby's Book Club pick & a Read With Jenna pick! Alison Espach, THE WEDDING PEOPLE 32:58

1d ago32:58

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Zibby chats with author Alison Espach about her absurdly funny and devastatingly tender new novel, THE WEDDING PEOPLE—a Zibby’s Book Club, Read With Jenna, and B&N Book Club pick! Alison delves into the book’s unique premise: Phoebe, a divorced English professor, goes to a luxury hotel to end her life—but then she meets the bride getting married th…

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Pushcart Prize nominee! Tara M. Stringfellow, MAGIC ENUFF: Poems 18:43

1h ago18:43

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Zibby is joined by two-time Pushcart Prize nominee Tara M. Stringfellow to discuss MAGIC ENUFF, an electrifying, glorious collection of poems that tells a universal tale of survival and revolution through the lens of Black femininity. Tara opens up about her identity as a Black woman and poet. She highlights specific poems, such as "Exodus," writte…

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Punchlines with Purpose: Sweta Mantrii on Comedy and Inclusion 32:10

7d ago32:10

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Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to truly advocate for accessibility and inclusivity? Join us on AXSChat as we spotlight Sweta Mantrii, a dynamic advocate and stand-up comedian, who has navigated the complexities of living with spina bifida while challenging societal norms. From childhood struggles and school restrictions to her parents' u…

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Julie Thompson-Dredge: Project Yourself! 1:01:31

3d ago1:01:31

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Female British Entrepreneurs need to behave like American male founders. With a change in government in the UK, what initiatives should they focus on to help grow the economy through innovation and entrepreneurship? We can either tax our way to prosperity or grow our way to success on the world stage. Or both. Julie Thompson-Dredge, founder of Fram…

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National Book Award finalist! Julia Phillips, BEAR 28:34

1h ago28:34

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National Book Award finalist Julia Phillips joins Zibby to discuss BEAR, a spellbinding and richly imagined novel about survival, obsession, and two sisters on San Juan Island whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious bear. Julia delves into the symbolic and narrative significance of the bear, drawing inspiration from Grimm’s fairy t…

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Building Dreams, One Lego at a Time with Charlie Jeffers 26:20

3h ago26:20

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Welcome to Coffee with Convery, ☕️ the podcast where we dive into inspiring stories over a warm cup of coffee. Today, we have a special guest who is not just building with bricks but also building communities and dreams. 🏗️ Meet Charlie Jeffers, the remarkable teenager behind "Pass the Bricks." Charlie started Pass the Bricks with a simple yet powe…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick!! Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling, THE MEMO 22:22

1d ago22:22

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Zibby chats with co-authors Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling about THE MEMO, a smart, addictive, bittersweet, and ultimately triumphant debut novel about a woman who is approaching her 36th birthday, feeling like she missed life’s crucial “memo” as her friends succeed while she struggles—until she’s given the "memo” and can go back in time… Lauren …

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Jessica Fein, BREATH TAKING: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes 24:25

42m ago24:25

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Zibby chats with author Jessica Fein about her astonishing, heartrending, vulnerable new book, BREATH TAKING: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes. Jessica describes her lengthy infertility journey, her and her husband’s unconventional journey to parenthood through international adoption, their three children from Guatemala, and their middl…

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Emmy and James Beard Award nominated! Ali Rosen, ALTERNATE ENDINGS 27:17

1h ago27:17

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Bestselling author Ali Rosen returns to the podcast, this time to discuss ALTERNATE ENDINGS, a smart, witty, breathless second-chance romance about a single mother juggling homelife and career who starts traveling to Ireland for work… and reconnects with a high school love who is now the CTO of her company. Ali discusses the complexities of motherh…

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Redefining Disability Through Inclusive Media 30:28

2d ago30:28

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Send us a Text Message. How can we change the narrative around disability in media and advertising? Join us as we welcome Lara Davis and Sarah Bartlett from the Business Disability Forum to talk about their revolutionary campaign, "Changing the Image of Disability." In this episode, Lara and Sarah share their extensive research that underscores a g…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Catherine Newman, SANDWICH 27:12

1d ago27:12

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Zibby chats with New York Times bestselling author Catherine Newman about SANDWICH, a wise, hilarious, and exquisitely written story about a family’s yearly Cape Cod vacation—but this time, fifty-something Rocky is sandwiched between her half-grown kids and aging parents and her secrets and memories start coming to the surface... Catherine discusse…

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The View co-host! Sunny Hostin, SUMMER ON HIGHLAND BEACH 27:36

13d ago27:36

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The View cohost and three-time Emmy Award winner Sunny Hostin returns to the podcast—this time to discuss SUMMER ON HIGHLAND BEACH, the third novel in her New York Times bestselling Summer Beach series. Sunny reveals how she makes time to write, which she balances with her morning talk show and a busy family life. Then, she delves into the novel, d…

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Media Mastery to the Red Carpet with Jodie Davis 38:51

1h ago38:51

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🎉 Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery, where we bring you the brightest minds and most inspiring voices in media, entertainment, and beyond. Today we have a truly special guest joining us. He’s an award-winning digital and broadcast executive producer with 20 years of experience, known not only for his exceptional work but also for hi…

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Return guest! Madeleine Henry, MY FAVORITE TERRIBLE THING 28:31

2h ago28:31

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Zibby chats with author Madeleine Henry about MY FAVORITE TERRIBLE THING, an evocative mystery about the sudden disappearance of the world’s most famous author on her wedding day, and the private investigator who reads between the haunting lines of her book…falling into a spiral of secret love, obsession, and death. Madeleine delves into her book’s…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Yukiko Tominaga, SEE: LOSS. SEE ALSO: LOVE. 22:43

1h ago22:43

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Zibby is joined by author Yukiko Tominaga to discuss SEE: LOSS. SEE ALSO: LOVE., a tender and honest debut novel about a Japanese widow raising her son in San Francisco with the help of her Jewish mother-in-law—which Yukiko reveals is inspired by her own mother-in-law. She talks about the San Francisco parenting community, the difference between Ja…

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Mike Veitch: Your Digital DNA 23:02

3h ago23:02

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Marketing budgets are increasing, and yet creative spend is decreasing. Clients want more creative for less. This podcast teaches you how to find those efficiencies, using working examples in the retail and B2B sector. My guest is Michael Veitch, ex-Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand and a seasoned digital master, whose new company OutcomePath helps com…

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PEN USA award-winning author! Victor Lodato, HONEY 19:26

16d ago19:26

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PEN USA Award-winning author Victor Lodato chats with Zibby about HONEY, a masterful and utterly enchanting novel about Honey Fasinga, an unforgettable heroine who escapes her mob family at 17 and reinvents herself as a stylish personality in the LA art world… but returns home decades later to settle old scores and confront family ghosts. Victor re…

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Celebrity guest!! Paul Scheer, JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA 32:01

20d ago32:01

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Award-winning actor and comedian Paul Scheer joins Zibby to discuss JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA, a vulnerable and hilarious memoir-in-essays about coming to terms with his childhood trauma and embracing his authentic self. Paul reflects on his experiences growing up with an abusive stepfather and how it shaped his need to hold onto positive memo…

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Reimagining Access with Innovation and Collaboration 30:41

3d ago30:41

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Send us a Text Message. What if the accessibility challenges we face today could be solved by a crowdsourced platform and an engaging, educational app? Join us on Access Chat as we welcome Peter Gibson and Anubha Singhal, the co-founders of EnableMeAccess, who are on a mission to revolutionize accessibility in India. Hear Peter's deeply personal jo…

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Instant USA Today Bestseller! Steven Rowley, THE GUNCLE ABROAD 24:12

19d ago24:12

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New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley returns to the podcast, this time to discuss his much-anticipated sequel, the wildly witty and tenderhearted THE GUNCLE ABROAD. Patrick O’Hara, a reclusive former sitcom actor who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of his niece and nephew after their mother’s death in THE GUNCLE, is now, five years lat…

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Unlocking Opportunities Navigating the Job Market with Julien Simões 49:17

19d ago49:17

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In today's episode of Coffee with Convery ☕, we're diving into the world of talent acquisition and recruitment with a seasoned expert who has made his mark across a range of industries. Joining us today is Julien Simões, a Senior Talent Leader with extensive experience connecting innovative tech companies with the right candidates, focusing on area…

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Empowering Change & Transformation with Justina Ikwu 43:16

2d ago43:16

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🎉🎉 Welcome to the 180th episode of Coffee with Convery! 🎉🎉 Four years and counting, I'm beyond excited to mark this milestone with you. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey of conversations, insights, and inspiration. Here's to many more episodes of empowering change and celebrating dynamic leaders and their careers! ☕ Empowering Cha…

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Return guest! Jamie Figueroa, MOTHER ISLAND: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico 25:35

2d ago25:35

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Critically acclaimed author (and repeat podcast guest!) Jamie Figueroa joins Zibby to discuss MOTHER ISLAND, a poignant, lushly written memoir about a Puerto Rican woman’s relationship with home, lineage, and selfhood. Jamie reflects on her career as a massage therapist and its profound influence on her storytelling. She also shares what it was lik…

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Finalist for The Women's Prize for Fiction, Claire Kilroy, SOLDIER SAILOR 22:47

3d ago22:47

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Zibby speaks with Irish author Claire Kilroy about SOLDIER SAILOR, an urgent, gut-wrenching novel about new motherhood that explores the clash of fierce love for a new life with a seismic change in identity. Claire describes the relationship between her characters: Soldier, the new mom, and Sailor, her young child. She dives into the challenges of …

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NYT bestselling author! Francine Prose, 1974: A Personal History 19:30

21d ago19:30

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Zibby is joined by critically acclaimed, bestselling author Francine Prose to discuss 1974, a remarkable, artistic coming-of-age memoir about the close relationship she developed with activist Anthony Russo, one of the men who leaked the Pentagon Papers—and the year our country changed. Francine shares how difficult it was to write about her younge…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Paige Toon, SEVEN SUMMERS 20:48

27d ago20:48

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Bestselling author Paige Toon chats with Zibby about SEVEN SUMMERS, a beautiful, heart-wrenching story about second chances, grief, and everlasting love. Paige shares the inspiration behind the novel (it involves sand art and a Taylor Swift song) and then delves into the story of Liv, a woman living in a beachside town, and Finn, a singer-songwrite…

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Breaking Barriers in Education and Social Justice 31:20

6d ago31:20

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine being denied an education simply because of who you are. Aquayemi Claude Akinsanya's journey from exclusion to advocacy is a testament to resilience and the power of fighting for change. This episode sheds light on his personal story, where systemic injustice fueled his passion for policy reform in education and soci…

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Academy Award-winning screenwriter! Graham Moore, THE WEALTH OF SHADOWS 30:51

8d ago30:51

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Zibby is joined by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and bestselling author Graham Moore to discuss THE WEALTH OF SHADOWS, a thrilling, mind-expanding historical novel about an ordinary man—a tax attorney from Minnesota—who joins a secret mission to undermine the Nazi economy during WWII. Graham explains how he discovered this true story and delve…

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Linking-In with Keith & Natasha: Agencies & "Purpose" 22:36

22d ago22:36

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-ellard-shoefield-the-hand/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ukkeithjsmith/ In the news: Parkrun and phone boxes that power cars. Interview with Jayne Noblet of The Collaborators - What does it mean to be a B Corp? How to obtain B Corp status B Corp and the Food and Drink industry How B Corp helps you win new clients S…

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Kareem Brochu: Leading Business, Shaping Policy & Serving Parliament 32:12

9d ago32:12

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🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery! Today, we're joined by a remarkable guest, Kareem Brochu, the President of the Canadian Association of Business Students (CABS). With over 70,000 business students under his leadership, Kareem's strategic prowess and financial acumen have propelled CABS to new heights. As President, Kareem is no…

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Nick Asbury: The Road to Hell - The corruption of 'purpose'. 1:10:03

30d ago1:10:03

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The road to hell is paved with good intentions, says the proverb. Never has that been truer than in the case of corporate purpose, the movement that took over the business and advertising world following the financial crisis of 2008. Nick Asbury, creative writer, corporate purpose critic, poet, songsmith, humorist and author of the new blockbuster …

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Celebrate the American experiment with Charles Kenney, AMERICAN SYCAMORE 26:28

13d ago26:28

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Zibby speaks to author Charles Kenny about AMERICAN SYCAMORE, a gripping, profoundly moving novel about the turbulence in today's American life and the invincible power of love between a husband, a wife, and their friend, even in the face of unthinkable tragedy. Charles shares stories from growing up in a big Irish Catholic family in Boston with a …

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From Zibby's Asheville Retreat! Kristy Woodson Harvey, A HAPPIER LIFE 29:56

28d ago29:56

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In this special episode (a live recording at Zibby’s Asheville Retreat!), Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author and southern sensation Kristy Woodson Harvey about A HAPPIER LIFE, a beautiful, big-hearted novel about a young woman who returns to her grandparent’s long-abandoned home in Beaufort, North Carolina, to clean it out... and un…

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Now a Netflix series! Holly Smale and Jeff Norton, GEEK GIRL 28:22

11d ago28:22

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Zibby is joined by Holly Smale, the author of the cheeky, hilarious, internationally bestselling GEEK GIRL series, and Jeff Norton, the executive producer of the books’ recent Netflix adaptation. Holly and Jeff discuss their long-standing friendship and Jeff’s relentless commitment to adapting the series. Holly emphasizes the importance of keeping …

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Bustle Digital Group Chief Content Officer! Emma Rosenblum, VERY BAD COMPANY 31:03

22d ago31:03

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Bestselling author and Bustle Digital Group Chief Content Officer Emma Rosenblum returns to the podcast, this time to discuss VERY BAD COMPANY, an irresistible, darkly funny beach read about a trendy tech startup’s team-building retreat in Miami… and what happens when one of the executives goes missing after a night of celebration. Emma delves into…

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Overcoming Odds: Empowering Disabled Youth with Creativity 31:56

16d ago31:56

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Send us a Text Message. Join us on AXSChat as we sit down with the inspiring Praise Akobo, a Programme Associate and Disability Advocate from Abuja, Nigeria. Praise's personal journey as a person with a disability who overcame immense odds to pursue education is nothing short of remarkable. She shares her impactful work with Yield Up Development In…

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#1 New York Times bestseller! Katherine Applegate, THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY 20:08

15d ago20:08

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#1 New York Times bestseller! Powerhouse children’s writer and Newbery Award-winner Katherine Applegate joins Zibby to discuss THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY, the poignant, delightful, and heartbreaking final installment in the quartet that began with THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN—the story of the world’s favorite silverback gorilla. Katherine reveals the inspira…

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PRIDE & Dumplings 🥟with Chih Lin and Mike Dorsey 40:06

16d ago40:06

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Welcome to Coffee with Convery, the podcast where we brew up insightful conversations with fascinating guests from various industries. 🌈 Happy Pride! 🌈 Today, we're celebrating diversity and diving into the world of culinary creativity, community, and entrepreneurship with a truly unique duo. Chih Lin and Michael Dorsey have taken a leap of faith f…

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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Sherri Crichton & James Patterson, ERUPTION 29:25

16d ago29:25

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Zibby speaks with Sherri Crichton and literary giant James Patterson about their collaboration on ERUPTION, a partial manuscript written by the late Michael Crichton—creator of Jurassic Park, ER, and Twister—before his passing in 2008. Sherri, who discovered the unfinished manuscript in 2010, describes the years-long journey to piece it together an…

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Zibby Books author!! Joselyn Takacs, PEARCE OYSTERS: A Novel 23:27

17d ago23:27

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Zibby Books author alert!! Zibby speaks to debut author Joselyn Takacs about PEARCE OYSTERS, a gripping, transportive, and beautifully layered novel about a fractured family, a devastated community, and the disaster that brings them together. Joselyn delves into her novel’s premise—a Louisiana family struggles to maintain their oyster farm after th…

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Read with Jenna's July pick! Chris Whitaker, ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK 22:28

18d ago22:28

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New York Times bestselling author Chris Whitaker joins Zibby to discuss ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, a haunting and unforgettable missing person mystery, serial killer thriller, and sweeping love story, all in one (and the Read With Jenna Book Club pick!). Chris explains the premise of his novel: two abducted teenagers fall in love in a pitch-black …

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A Hulu limited series, Georgia Hunter and Thomas Kail, WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES 34:09

19d ago34:09

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Zibby is joined by Georgia Hunter, the author of the extraordinary, propulsive novel WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES, and Thomas Kail, the television director who produced its Hulu adaptation. Georgia shares what it was like to interview her grandmother for an English project and discover that she came from a family of Holocaust survivors. This led her on a…

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Catherine Allison: Teach Yourself to Present 1:19:29

1M ago1:19:29

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Discussing the findings of a massive survey of creative agencies and their clients, actor, coach and business presentation guru Catherine Allison gives advice on how to make business presentations, talks, seminars and online meetings fun, engaging, entertaining and most of all, memorable. Catherine uses her extensive career in the spotlight to help…

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Navigating the Challenges of Invisible Disabilities 38:09

27d ago38:09

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for an enlightening discussion with Anjali Vyas from the Pune chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India. Anjali's journey, starting from her initial symptoms of optic nerve pain and vision loss to her eventual diagnosis, is a powerful testament to resilience. As a chemical engineer and IELTS trainer, she sha…

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New York Times bestselling author! Johann Hari, MAGIC PILL: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs 31:41

1M ago31:41

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Journalist and bestselling author Johann Hari chats with Zibby about MAGIC PILL, a fascinating and timely examination of the new drugs transforming weight loss—from his personal experience on Ozempic to our society’s dysfunctional relationship with food. Johann, who has a family history of heart disease linked to obesity, provides a comprehensive a…

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