Best Jasmine Richardson Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus! Storytelling Secrets 29:45

4M ago29:45

29:45

In this bonus episode, Amy gets to be the guest! She was hosted by the Two Marketing Mom's podcast for an episode on all things storytelling. Amy talks about her journey with Story District, the secrets to a well told story, and how Story District prepares to tap into that power. Take a few moments to fill out our podcast survey here: https://form.…

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A Man Walks into a Feminist Dance Party with Hannah Malus 13:02

6M ago13:02

13:02

Hannah was raised in a very conservative community and experienced several instances of gender inequality. As an adult she moved to a much more progressive city and finally found the community that she had longed for. One night she and her boyfriend attend a very special event that becomes a little more special than they imagined. In our third seas…

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Cancer is not Contagious with Jasmine Jones 14:43

6M ago14:43

14:43

Jasmine's grandmother is special not just because she is the BEST grandmother, but because she's also a breast cancer survivor. In her youth, Jasmine had a deeply affecting experience with her grandmother while shopping, post-mastectomy, that would shape her life. Sometimes it's not what happens to us, but what happens to the people we love that ha…

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Don't Tell Mom with Majdy Fares 13:33

6M ago13:33

13:33

Meet Majdy Fares. Majdy's story spans more than a decade and involves secretive dating, imposing mothers, travel, even civil war re-enactments. His story has everything, and every bit of it revolves around just...one...woman. This is one you won't want to miss. In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story…

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The Golden Bachelorette with Joani Peacock 13:55

7M ago13:55

13:55

In this episode we meet Joani Peacock. After 12 long years of enjoying the single life, Joani Peacock takes the stage to tell us about her adventures in the dating game at age 60! In this heartwarming video, Joani relates the ups and downs of her new experiences, proving that it's never too late for a fresh chapter in the story of love. In our thir…

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How To End a Sh*tty Date with Darryl Smith 12:49

7M ago12:49

12:49

In this episode we catch up with, long-time storyteller Darryl Smith. Darryl shares a true story about a bad date from Story District's Worst Date Ever Contest. In this annual show, we take the sting out of dating to laugh at the absurdity of it all. Now, bad dates happen to good people and Darryl is no exception but this bad date really stinks. In…

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Wedding Crasher with Mel Harper 18:43

7M ago18:43

18:43

In this episode you'll meet Mel Harper. Mel shares a true story as part of Sucker for Love — Story District's annual Valentine's Day tradition of showcasing true stories about the triumphs and challenges of romance and relationships. It has been so popular that it was selected and performed as part of Top Shelf, our showcase of the best stories of …

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Man of My Dreams with Shifa Quraeshi 13:56

8M ago13:56

13:56

In this episode you'll meet Shifa Quraeshi who tells a true story about a date set up for her by her uncle. This guy really is a true stud that her uncle thinks is just perfect for her. Dating isn't easy, but this really could turn out to be her dream man. Listen in to find out! In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Stor…

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The Protection of the Church Hat with Christian Richardson 12:25

9M ago12:25

12:25

In this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller. Christian Richardson tells a story from his memoir “Tales of A Black Gaysha”. In this one, after a painful experience he has at church, we meet his grandmother. Listen in on a story he calls The Protection of the Church Hat. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and tho…

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Christmas Wish with Derek Hills 11:27

9M ago11:27

11:27

In this episode, we feature one of our most seasoned storytellers. Derek Hills has been telling stories for many years and worn many hats as an integral part of the Story District community. I could not think of a better story to share during Christmas. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories tol…

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Love Beyond Belief with Dorothy Matlis 12:42

9M ago12:42

12:42

In this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller — Dorothy Matlis. We met Dorothy through our ten year relationship with Sixth & I. Sixth & I is a historic synagogue in Washington DC that hosts author talks, concerts, and community events. In this story, Dorothy shares an experience she had a part of Sixth & I's conversion program. Story …

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Surviving Top Chef with Carla Hall 15:39

10M ago15:39

15:39

In this episode, we bring you the one and only Carla Hall, the famous celebrity chef, author, and TV personality. Join us in this episode as Carla takes us on a flavorful adventure that connects modern cuisine with her ancestral roots! Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Stor…

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Butter Is Life with Joe Yonan 12:21

10M ago12:21

12:21

In this episode, Joe Yonan takes the stage! Joe is the food and dining editor of the Washington Post and author of multiple cookbooks. Joe tells a hilarious recollection of his childhood where at only 8 years old, he makes the culinary discovery of a lifetime….butter. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking t…

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Andy Warhol: Starmaker with Cathy Barrow 11:19

10M ago11:19

11:19

In this episode we feature accomplished food writer and pie maker, Cathy Barrow. Cathy shares how in her younger years, she was driven by her interest in Hollywood stars and New York socialites. So when Andy Warhol comes to dinner at her family’s home, this would be her chance to become a star! Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfe…

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Fake It Till You Make It with Kwame Onwuachi 13:18

10M ago13:18

13:18

In this episode of 'I Did It for the Story', Amy introduces Kwame Onwuachi, acclaimed chef and author. Kwame shares his astounding journey from selling candy on the subways in New York City to becoming an award-winning chef. Along the way, he encounters influential figures, disappointments, and an invaluable lesson. Story District's podcast brings …

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I Did it for the Story - Trailer 1:31

10M ago1:31

1:31

This trailer will give you a sneak peek at what's coming in Story District's new season of the podcast, I Did It For The Story (formerly Story District Presents). Tune in each week as Amy Saidman, your host and the director of Story District, introduces you to favorite stories told live from the Story District stage. Get ready for an amazing season…

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Venus Cazimi in LEO 1:16:10

1y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza dive into the magic behind our pre-natal Venus cazimi's (that is: conjunctions with the Sun). Together, we explore this season’s Venus retrograde and cazimi in Leo, Venus’ synodic cycle, and what the Venus cazimi that predates your birth says about you. To do so, we unpack Arielle Guttman’s theory of Ven…

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Antiscia with KATE PETTY 1:12:49

1+ y ago1:12:49

1:12:49

In this episode, we dig into the theory and technique of antiscia — a concept in traditional astrology that is all about reflections of light. Our guest Kate Petty is an artist, astrologer, mentor, and all-round antiscia virtuoso. In this episode, Kate guides us through 1. What Antiscia is, 2. Why it’s something to watch for, and 3. How to track it…

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The Astrology of 2023 1:19:05

1+ y ago1:19:05

1:19:05

That’s a wrap on 2022. Happy New Year! In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza unpack the astrology of 2023. With Mercury and Mars both retrograde at the top of the year, we begin on a slow note. But this year has a few huge changes in store. Like, generationally huge. In March, Saturn enters Pisces for the first time in 30 years. (That means …

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Astro & Creativity with VANESSA MONTGOMERY 1:12:54

2y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

In this episode, we invite Vanessa Montgomery on the show to talk about astrology and creativity. Vanessa is author of Star Power, Cosmic Power, and Astro Power, as well as the resident astrologer for Glamour Magazine. Together, we explore how different houses and planets relate to creativity. We also talk about gendering (or not) the planets and "…

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Astrology + Human Design with KELSEY ROSE TORTORICE 1:35:49

2y ago1:35:49

1:35:49

We are thrilled to welcome astrologer, artist, and teacher Kelsey Rose Tortorice to the podcast to discuss human design. Human design draws from several distinct traditions of knowledge, including astrology, the Qabalah, the chakra system, and the I’Ching. The result? A system that offers eerily concrete information on your natural tendencies, patt…

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Astrology with CHANI NICHOLAS 1:01:37

2y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

It is with serious delight and honour that we welcome renowned astrologer and NYT best-selling author Chani Nicholas to the show. In this episode, we ask Chani about her first pathway to this work, as well as why she focuses on traditional astrology. We talk about the creative process, writing as ritual (and service), birth charts as witnesses, and…

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Astrology and the Body with RENEE SILLS 57:31

2+ y ago57:31

57:31

In this episode, we welcome Renee Sills to the show to map astrology onto our bodies — and vice versa. Renee is a 2nd generation astrologer, somatic movement educator, yoga teacher, and artist. In this episode, we explore postural patterns in the body, somatic awareness, and astrology as a community art project and deconstruction practice. Renee sh…

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Astrology and the Revolution with LOLI MOON 1:02:59

2+ y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Loli Moon is a diviner, healer, conjurer, astrologer, and 3rd generation medium. We met Loli on the Missing Witches panel for Imbolc (link below!). We appreciated Loli's wisdom so much we invited her on the show. In this episode, we talk about astrology and the revolution. Together, we explore: Pluto in Capricorn (entering Aquarius next year), as w…

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Lunar Mansions Pt. 2 with THEA ANDERSON 57:24

2+ y ago57:24

57:24

Thea Anderson joins us back on the show! In this episode, we discuss how to modernize grimoire magic (need a lunar mansion to help braid your hair, anyone?), as well as how astrology can help us unearth the past. Together, we explore: the different ways to conceptualize (and work with) the lunar mansions, as well as Thea’s research on convict leasi…

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Sex & Astrology with KIRAH TABOURN 1:29:44

2+ y ago1:29:44

1:29:44

In this episode, we explore how to use your birth chart to reflect on your erotic relationships, as well as your sexual wants, tendencies, & needs. From timing your hook up texts to sex toys to self-worth to the ways sex can be sacred: we go there. Kirah Tabourn is an astrologer, educator, host of The Strology Show and co-founder of the app CUSP. F…

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Uranus with ALICIA YOUSUF 1:19:06

2+ y ago1:19:06

1:19:06

In this episode, we speak with Australian astrologer, Alicia Yusuf. The subject: Uranus, that boundary defying planet of disruption and chaos. One of the many cool things about Uranus is that it fits neatly into a human lifespan — Uranus takes 84 years to orbit that Sun. Uranus’ cycle provides a helpful frame to understand our own lives as we pass …

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The Lunar Mansions Part 1 with THEA ANDERSON 1:08:08

2+ y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Thea Anderson on the show for an episode on the lunar mansions. What are the lunar mansions, you ask? You can think of them as a sort of lunar zodiac. While the Sun passes through 12 signs in a year, the Moon passes through 28 lunar mansions every month. Medieval astrologers and mages used the lunar mansi…

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Neptune with STEPHANIE WARNER 1:17:15

3y ago1:17:15

1:17:15

As Neptune stations direct in Pisces, it feels timely that we drop an episode on this planet of dream, delusion, murk, poetry, music, inspiration, intoxication, and escape (among other themes — Neptune is notoriously hard to "pin down.”) Joining us is our friend and colleague, Stephanie Warner, a poet, astrologer, scholar, and Astrology Writer for …

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Hecate & Grief with HOLLY TRUHLAR 1:16:49

3y ago1:16:49

1:16:49

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Holly Truhlar to the show: grief therapist, writer, facilitator, threshold tender, and guardian of a dachshund, mule, and donkey… among many other roles and talents! Together, we discuss grief, animals, Hecate, initiation, the moon, and so much more. For more on Holly: https://www.hollytruhlar.com/ For mo…

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Dreams + Astrology with STEVEN KAMPMANN 1:26:50

3y ago1:26:50

1:26:50

In this episode, we speak to writer, educator and dream coach Steven Kampmann. This chat was a wild and wending ride… we cover such topics as Carl Jung, healing through dreams, Steven’s journey with Parkinson’s (and how it’s impacted his dreams), the anima vs. the animus, archetypes and shadow. (And so much more, honestly!) For more on Steven, his …

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The Signs: LIBRA 58:38

3y ago58:38

58:38

Happy Libra Season! We started these chats on the signs last Scorpio season, which means this is our last episode of the series. (Haven’t checked out the others? Go back and give a listen!) In this episode, we explore the archetype of Libra (with our own resident Libra Sun, Jasmine.) Yes, it gets the reputation for being the “nice” sign, but Lady J…

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Horary & Planetary Magic with NINA GRYPHON 59:20

3y ago59:20

59:20

We are so thrilled to release this episode with traditional astrologer and astro mage, Nina Gryphon! Together, we explore the ancient branch of horary astrology, in which a chart is drawn for the moment a question is asked. This is astrology at its most divinatory, if not downright magical in its logic (while at the same time complex and rigorous.)…

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The Signs: Virgo with WHITNEY WILL 55:12

3y ago55:12

55:12

Happy Virgo Season! We are delighted to welcome onto the show Whitney Will (aka Starhearth Astrology) to discuss the sign and archetype of VIRGO. Themes include: excellence (and that pressure Virgo people tend to apply to themselves); dedication to ideals; worthiness; the beauty of form; witchcraft; practical magic; and that double-bodied merging b…

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Vesta with BEAR RYVER 1:14:11

3y ago1:14:11

1:14:11

In this episode, we explore the archetype and astrology of the asteroid Vesta. Vesta is named after the Roman Goddess of the hearth, whose Greek counterpart is known as Hestia. Vesta is the first born and the last born child of Saturn, the Goddess who refused to marry or couple with other Gods, despite the pursuit of suitors like Apollo or Poseidon…

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The Signs: LEO 57:00

3y ago57:00

57:00

Happy Leo season! The usual pool party begins with a bit of rain, as the Sun approaches an opposition to Saturn for the first ten days. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t show up with all the glitz and glam you can forage from your diva-auntie’s closet. In this episode, we explore questions of pride and self-worth, ego strength, playfulness, what…

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The Mars & Venus Cycle 43:12

3y ago43:12

43:12

Mars and Venus joined together on July 13th — a conjunction that occurs every two years or so (retrogrades depending). These planets represent the archetypes of the lovers, the chemical attraction between opposites, the alchemy of merging two distinct elements into a third. To honour this holy and sexy union, we recorded an episode on this conjunct…

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The Signs: CANCER 46:56

3y ago46:56

46:56

In this episode, we explore the archetype and astrology of the cardinal water sign Cancer. We discuss the traits of Cancer as an archetype — from its emotional weather systems to its lunar (even umbilical) intuition, to that flinty shell that can be raised as a protective shield. As always with our episodes on the signs, we also talk about the gene…

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Evolutionary Astrology with SABRINA MONARCH 1:01:36

3y ago1:01:36

1:01:36

In this episode, we discuss the tradition of evolutionary astrology with Sabrina Monarch. We explore a great many juicy questions, such as: what the lunar nodes reveal about your soul's journey; how Pluto can be used in shadow work; and what astrology can hint about past lives. For more on Sabrina Monarch: https://monarchastrology.com/ For more on …

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The Signs: GEMINI 55:33

3+ y ago55:33

55:33

Happy Gemini Season! In this episode, we explore the tropes and tendencies of the sign of the Twins — our chatty, flirty, brainy, shapeshifting, trickster alchemists of the zodiac. We also discuss the upcoming lunations (read: ECLIPSE SEASON) and astro weather (read: MERCURY RETROGRADE). For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com F…

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Esoteric Tarot with T. SUSAN CHANG & MEL MELEEN 1:07:25

3+ y ago1:07:25

1:07:25

It is our extreme pleasure to release this conversation with T. Susan Chang and Mel Meleen of the Fortune's Wheelhouse Podcast! In this episode, we dig into all manner of esoterica — from the tarot to the Hermetic Qabalah, to ritual and creation and magic and ensoulment and psychology and MORE. All three of us are mega fans of Susie and Mel, and we…

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Ep 044 - Haydee Hernandez - Building a culture of experimentation 32:49

3+ y ago32:49

32:49

This was an episode where I talked with Haydee Hernandez, Director of Product Management @ CollegeAdvisor.com. In this episode we talk about the importance of experimentation and building a culture of experimentation within organizations. More about Haydee Hernandez: College Advisor: CollegeAdvisor.com Haydee’s LinkedIn: in/hernandezhaydee If you l…

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The Signs: TAURUS (with URSULA DUFFY) 50:16

3+ y ago50:16

50:16

Happy Taurus season! In this episode, we explore the sign Taurus with our resident Taurus rising friend, Ursula Duffy. Ursula is an astrologer, aromatherapist, and medium. Together, we talk sensuality and sexuality; we talk natural healing; we talk scents and food and beer. And of course, we talk astro weather, and the upcoming lunations. We are so…

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The Jupiter Method (with Reema Ghannoum) 46:08

3+ y ago46:08

46:08

In this episode, we meet with Reema Ghannoum, the founder of the Jupiter Method of interior design. TheJupiter method involves arranging and adorning your living space to facilitate better flow and harmony. Reema draws inspiration from the birth charts (and astrocartography lines!) of her clients, and applies these details to wider principles of Fe…

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Juno 1:02:56

3+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Next up in our Goddess series: the asteroid, Juno. In this episode, we explore the myth and astrological archetype that surrounds the "Sacred Consort" (who was a badass deity in her own right before defined as the wife of Jupiter / Zeus.) Themes include: connection, commitment, partnership, collaboration, attachment and MORE. For more on Jasmine, E…

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The Signs: ARIES (with ANYA KAATS) 1:09:34

3+ y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

In this episode, we discuss the cardinal fire sign of Aries with one of our fave Aries risings: Anya Kaats. Some questions we ponder: how do Aries folk experience fear? How does Mars leave its imprint? What's the difference between being self-sustaining, or self-sovereign, and selfish? We also touch on the coming lunations, including the Libra full…

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On Centaurs with DAVID LESKOWITZ 1:08:00

3+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

In this episode, we walk alongside those sky beings known as the Centaurs. David Leskowitz offers centauric healing and attunement sessions, which introduce participants to the energy of four healing centaurs through sound, visualization and active imagination techniques. We discuss how Chariklo informed the year-if-not-decade-defining stellium in …

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Magic + Stars with AMAYA ROURKE 1:03:52

3+ y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

We are thrilled to release this conversation on the FIXED STARS with the magical, inimitable Amaya Rourke. In this episode, we discuss how to incorporate the fixed stars into your astrological and magical praxes. On a foundational level, the fixed stars will stretch your focus from that narrow band of the ecliptic (our Zodiac) to 360 degrees of nig…

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The Signs: PISCES 37:22

3+ y ago37:22

37:22

While no sign is our favourite, we do have a soft spot for the Fish. Both Kestrel and Jasmine have Pisces moons, and we often discuss that axis between Virgo (mastery, discernment, control) and Pisces (trust, release, merging.) It's one of our faves. In this episode, we explore some of the qualities of Pisces as a sign, as well as the upcoming luna…

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MERCURY'S BROOD with djenneba drammeh 44:46

3+ y ago44:46

44:46

In this episode, we speak to djenneba drammeh about Mercury's Brood, a black queer-led anthology featuring emerging, established, and marginalized voices in astrology (to quote directly from their Kickstarter campaign.) djenneba is a writer and second-generation astrologer, currently wending down the path of Hellenistic Astrology. In their words, M…

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