Best Kate Hanley Podcasts (2024)

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[Kate Schapira, practical matters]: How one act of inspiration (mixed with desperation) turned in to a book + dealing with climate anxiety Ep 1080 22:47

3h ago22:47

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This week I'm talking with Kate Schapira, author of "Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," which takes readers through the practical skills and emotional shifts needed to navigate our way to a more livable future. Kate is also the author of six books of poetry, and her prose has appeared in The Rumpus, The Toast, and other places. She…

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[Jacquelyn Mitchard, what's next]: Owning your jealousy of other writers + gobs of amazing book recommendations Ep 1079 18:42

1h ago18:42

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In part three of my conversation with multiple New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of "A Very Inconvenient Scandal" and "The Deep End of the Ocean," among many other titles, we talk about how having writer friends is so important, even if you "jealous them", the vision of the future that's fueling her to keep writing, and t…

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ArtStorming the City Different: Rachel Darnell 1:05:21

4d ago1:05:21

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Send us a Text Message. Explore an inspiring journey of reinvention, integration, and renewal as artist Rachel Darnell navigates major life changes and embraces the core of her creative identity. Music for this episode written and performed by John CruickshankBy Lili Pierrepont

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ArtStorming the City Different: Sarah Nickerson 56:10

4d ago56:10

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey with Sarah Nickerson as she leads the way in uniting dance, music, and spirituality. Her dedication to meaningful movement, courageous conversations, and radical compassion resonates with every step and note, creating a powerful connection through the arts. Music for this episode written an…

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ArtStorming the City Different: Barry Ellsworth 54:03

4d ago54:03

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Send us a Text Message. Explore the captivating world of art with Barry Ellsworth, as we delve into his unique gallery's fusion of Japanese antiques and contemporary art, and uncover his multi-faceted perspective on the art world. Music for this episode written and performed by John CruickshankBy Lili Pierrepont

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[Jacquelyn Mitchard, inner stuff]: Cultivating the relationship between author and reader when "every sentence is a struggle" Ep 1078 22:43

1h ago22:43

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In this second part of my interview with the brilliant and hilarious Jacquelyn Mitchard, we talk about the squishier side of creativity–the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work, even if you're not fully conscious of it, including: - The specific reader Jacquelyn imagines as she writes - Why she's devoted to social media, and why she…

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[Jacquelyn Mitchard, practical matters]: On deleting Oprah Winfrey's VMs + writing a book, one sentence at a time Ep 1077 22:49

1h ago22:49

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This week I am thrilled to be talking with Jacquelyn Mitchard, the New York Times bestselling author of 23 novels for adults and teenagers. Her newest novel is "A Very Inconvenient Scandal," and her first novel, "The Deep End of the Ocean" was the first selection of the Oprah Winfrey book club and has sold more than 3 million copies and been transl…

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[Sari Botton: what's next]: The magic combination of reverence and irreverence Ep 1076 13:23

3d ago13:23

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In the final installment of my interview with generous and prolific writing goddess Sari Botton (she publishes Oldster Magazine, Memoir Land, and Adventures in Journalism on Substack, authored And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen X Weirdo, Goodbye to All That, and Never Can Say Goodbye, and was the essays editor at Longread…

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ArtStorming the City Different: Timothy Nero 53:33

10d ago53:33

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Send us a Text Message. Enter Nero’s world of Mind as Muse, meditation, psychedelics and play. Music for this episode written and performed by John CruickshankBy Lili Pierrepont

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ArtStorming the City Different: Somers Randolph 1:07:33

10d ago1:07:33

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Send us a Text Message. Step into the world of master stone carver and compulsive creative, Somers Randolph, as we explore the appeal of perfect geometry both as an intellectual exercise and an emotional experience. Music for this episode written and performed by John CruickshankBy Lili Pierrepont

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[Sari Botton, inner stuff]: Bucket lists, the subconscious desire for permission, and clogs Ep 1075 16:17

5d ago16:17

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In part two of my interview with Sari Botton, founder of Oldster Magazine and author of And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Gen X Weirdo, we dive deep into the inner stuff, including: - Her favorite part of sharing her work with the world - How she navigates the ethics of including other people in her personal writing - How her inner critic…

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ArtStorming the City Different: Michael Bergt 1:07:40

13d ago1:07:40

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Send us a Text Message. Step into the mesmerizing world of artist Michael Bergt, where classical techniques intertwine with contemporary vision to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty and timeless wonder. Music for this episode written and performed by John CruickshankBy Lili Pierrepont

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[Sari Botton, practical matters]: The power of curiosity + to-do list trickery Ep 1074 16:47

7d ago16:47

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Sari Botton is the author of And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Late-Blooming, Gen-X Weirdo and Goodbye to All That: Writers on Loving and Leaving New York. She's also the creator of Oldster, a Substack newsletter devoted to exploring the joys of getting older. (Her Oldster questionnaire was a direct inspiration for my starting this podcas…

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[Sonya Huber: What’s coming up]: Ep 1073 13:35

10d ago13:35

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In this final part of my interview with Sonya Huber, professor at Fairfield University and author of Voice First: A Writer’s Manifesto, we peek at what’s coming around the bend for her and I get her answers to my fast five questions. We talked about: Her beautiful vision of the future include a possible memoir of living with anxiety and… goat writi…

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Julie Sturgeon Gets Real About Freelance Success! 47:07

12d ago47:07

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Hello and welcome to the latest episode of The Write Start podcast. It’s the right time for the write start. Today's guest is Julie Sturgeon a longtime friend of mine and current owner of Freelance Success (known as FLX). Honestly, Julie and I did this interview a few months ago, but the information is timeless. She talks about her writing career s…

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[Sonya Huber, inner stuff]: How your personal writing can deepen your relationships + how not to hate writing Ep 1072 17:46

12d ago17:46

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[Sonya Huber, inner stuff]: How your personal writing can deepen your relationships + how not to hate writing In this episode I'm talking with Sonya Huber, author of eight books including Voice First: A Writer’s Manifesto and professor in the low-residency MFA at Fairfield University about the mindset piece of writing–the thoughts, ideas, and attit…

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ArtStorming the City Different: Jenny Day 1:03:56

19d ago1:03:56

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Send us a Text Message. Experience the boundless creativity of artist Jenny Day, as she effortlessly juggles multiple artistic endeavors with grace and mastery, leaving you in awe of her whirlwind of creative abundance. Music for this episode written and performed by John CruickshankBy Jenny Day

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ArtStorming the City Different: Patrick Finnegan 57:29

20d ago57:29

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey of storytelling and wonder with the masterful Patrick Finnegan, as we uncover his magical powers and delve into his captivating life as a modern-day bard and renaissance man. He'd love to hear from you! talesoffinn@gmail.com Music for this episode written and performed by John Cruickshank…

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ArtStorming the City Different: Maggie Hanley 1:09:24

20d ago1:09:24

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Send us a Text Message. Enter the vibrant world of Maggie Hanley: painter, dancer, art advocate on many levels. Learn how she lives her motto "Art Saves Lives" every day. Music for this episode written and performed by John CruickshankBy Lili Pierrepont

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ArtStorming the City Different: Kate Rivers 42:22

20d ago42:22

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Send us a Text Message. Step into the world of artist Kate Rivers, a multi-talented individual and advocate for foster children, as we explore her amazing new studio, filled with creativity and productivity, and uncover her inspiring journey as an accomplished artist and educator. Music for this episode written and performed by John Cruickshank…

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[Sonya Huber, practical matters]: Secrets to having a healthy relationship with writing Ep 1071 22:25

18d ago22:25

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This week I am interviewing Sonia Huber, a prolific and award winning writer in many genres, but primarily in creative nonfiction. Her book of essays on chronic pain, Pain Woman Takes Your Keys and Other Essays from a Nervous System was named a best book of 2018 by The New Statesman. Her other books include Love and Industry (2023), Voice First: A …

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[Joanne McNeil: What’s coming up]: “I just want to make writing part of my life throughout my life” Ep 1070 17:30

17d ago17:30

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In this final part of my interview with Joanne McNeill, author of Wrong Way (a novel set in the near future at a company that manages driverless cars) and Lurking (a non-fiction look at the history of the internet from a user’s perspective), we peek at what’s coming around the bend for her and I get her answers to my fast five questions. We talked …

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[Joanne McNeil, inner stuff]: Owning your outsider status + “doing what I can do with with the tools that I have” Ep 1069 21:46

19d ago21:46

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In this episode I'm talking with Joanne McNeil, author of Wrong Way (a novel set in the near future at a company that manages driverless cars) and Lurking (a non-fiction look at the history of the internet from a user’s perspective), about the inner workings of creativity–the thoughts, ideas, and beliefs that either help you do your work, or get in…

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[Joanne McNeil, practical matters]: On finding your ambition and building your own opportunities + a Trader Joe’s shopping list for fueling your writing Ep 1068 20:39

27d ago20:39

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This week I am talking with journalist, essayist, and novelist, Joanne McNeil. Joanne's first novel Wrong Way came out in 2023. It's a sci-fi novel set in the near future that takes a look at the intersection of the gig economy and big tech and is both satirical and touching–it also made a lot of lists of the best books of 2023 and The New Yorker c…

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[Hayley Krischer: What’s coming up]: What she’s recently learned about understanding her character’s psyches + the incredible allure of hot tubs Ep 1067 17:21

1M ago17:21

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In this final part of my interview with Hayley Krischer, journalist and author of the soon-to-be-released “Where Are You, Echo Blue?” we peek at what’s coming around the bend for her and I get her answers to my fast five questions. We talked about: The incredible allure of hot tubs How re-watching “The Actor’s Studio with James Lipton” was a key pa…

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[Hayley Krischer, inner stuff]: True confessions about how “horrible” writing can feel + why–and how–she wrote her next novel in longhand Ep 1066 25:15

28d ago25:15

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In this episode I'm talking with Hayley Krischer, author of the upcoming “Where Are You, Echo Blue?”, which is poised to be the beach read of the summer, about the squishier side of creativity– including: The steps Hayley takes–and the tools she uses–to immerse herself in the world of her novels and inside her characters’ psyches What she does when…

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[Hayley Krischer, Practical Matters]: The power of just keeping going + how to capture those great ideas that come when you’re not at your desk Ep 1065 23:06

30d ago23:06

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This week I am talking with journalist and novelist Haley Krischer. Haley's journalism has won awards and appeared in the New York Times, the New York Times Magazine, the Atlantic, and Elle, among other places. She has profiled celebrities like Tatum O'Neill and Celine Dion and Gabrielle Union, and she's reported on trends through a feminist lens. …

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[Jennifer Fink: What’s coming up]: The lure of leaving it all behind and becoming a flight attendant + the Post-It note sayings that light the path Ep 1064 19:09

1M ago19:09

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In part three of my conversation with author of Building Boys, Jennifer Fink, we talk about the mind trip that is beginning to envision retirement. I have to point out that this is the third interview in a row where my guest mentions that they have a phrase written on a Post-It note hanging above their computer monitor. In addition to sharing what …

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[Jennifer Fink, inner stuff]: Dealing with internalized trolls + aqua aerobics! Ep 1063 21:17

1M ago21:17

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In this episode I'm talking with Jennifer about the squishier side of creativity–the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work, even if you're not fully conscious of it, including: Finding the inspiration to write about controversial subjects in today’s age of nasty comments and trolling Jennifer’s trick for keeping herself accountable a…

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[Jennifer Fink, Practical Matters]: Writing what you know + the book she found at the library that launched her writing career EP 1062 23:13

1M ago23:13

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Today I am talking with Jennifer Fink, an award winning freelance writer who covers parenting, education, and health for magazines and websites. started her career as a registered nurse, but shortly after her oldest son, and as you'll find out, she has four boys, pivoted to writing full time. Her most recent book is called Building Boys, Raising Gr…

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[Antonia Angress: What’s coming up]: “I aspire to get to a place where I can be a hermit and let my work stand on its own” Ep 1061 16:28

1M ago16:28

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In this final part of my interview with Antonia Angress, author of "Sirens & Muses," we peek at what’s coming around the bend for her and I get her answers to my fast five questions. We talked about: - The novels about motherhood Antonia is reading to prepare for when her baby is born - The pressure on young women authors to be likable, available, …

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[Antonia Angress, inner stuff]: Throwing away the work that isn’t working + adapting to the public speaking side of being a writer Ep 1060 19:52

1M ago19:52

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In this episode I'm talking with Antonia about the squishier side of creativity–the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work, even if you're not fully conscious of it, including: - The part of the writing process that Antonia relishes - The specific point in the book-writing process where Antonia focuses on making her sentences pretty -…

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[Antonia Angress, Practical Matters]: The self-doubt that never goes away, and how to keep writing despite it Ep 1059 21:15

1M ago21:15

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This week I am talking to writer Antonia Angress. Antonia is the author of "Sirens & Muses," which starts off as a campus novel set at a New England art school, but then blooms into an exploration of the intersection of home and belonging versus individualism and seeking to stand out, set in the New York City art scene during the Occupy Wall Street…

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[Daisy Alpert Florin, what’s coming up]: “I really do feel that having done the work of raising kids that now really anything is possible for me.” Ep 1058 14:36

2M ago14:36

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In this final part of my interview with Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year, we peek at what’s coming around the bend for her and I get her answers to my fast five questions. We talked about: The mega pop star who makes Daisy “want to get back to the page” Daisy’s role models who show her how to “just keep getting up and keep going…

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[Daisy Alpert Florin, inner stuff]: “Cloaking yourself” in fiction + getting over the idea that you don’t have the right pedigree Ep 1057 21:08

2M ago21:08

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In today’s portion of my interview with Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year, we talk about the mindset side of creating. (Honestly, these are always my favorite episodes!) We covered: How you can “cloak” your story by writing fiction–incorporating the feelings of things you’ve experienced if not the exact experiences themselves Wor…

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[Daisy Alpert Florin, practical matters]: “Writing in to the abyss,” setting “super low goals” + finding your rhythm Ep 1056 18:24

2M ago18:24

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Daisy Alpert Florin, author of a book I truly adored, My Last Innocent Year, about a young woman in her last year of college, which is recently out in paperbook and–hot tip–would make an excellent book group pick. My Last Innocent Year was a New York Times Book Reviews Editor's Choice and Good Morning America called it one of those stories that sta…

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[Nada Samih-Rotondo, part 3]: The joy of going down a research wormhole, a preview of her second memoir ) + matcha latte mustaches Ep 1055 20:35

2M ago20:35

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A preview of her second memoir, which has a central theme of earthquakes, both the geological variety and the personal kind (it sounds amazing I cannot wait) The allure of folk tales and fairy tales The joy of going down a research wormhole Nada’s current wormholes–turtle migration, and early African-American history in Rhode Island Getting over th…

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[Nada Samih-Rotondo, part 2]: Reader feedback as creative rocketfuel, being the only Arab-American kid around + astrology talk! Ep 1054 18:33

2M ago18:33

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In this episode I'm talking with Netta about what I call inner stuff, the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work, even if you're not fully conscious of it, including: The process of her least favorite part of writing (sharing her work) becoming her most favorite part The type of reader feedback that fills her heart and lights her up a…

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[Nada Samih-Rotondo, part 1]: Writing by feeling vs. knowing, pandemic productivity + the importance of getting out of the house Ep 1053 19:22

2M ago19:22

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Nada Samih-Rotondo is a multi-genre Palestinian-American writer, teacher, and mother, who recently published her first book, a memoir called All Water Has Perfect Memory. Born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents, Nada immigrated to the U.S. at the age of six to Rhode Island. Her work has been published in the The Master's Review, Squat! Birth Journal,…

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[Chelsey Goodan, part 3: Owning your weird self as a way to find your people and your path] Ep 1052 15:30

2M ago15:30

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In this final installment of my talk with Chelsey Goodan, author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, we talk a lot about the many, many perks of embracing your particular brand of weirdness, as well as: The power of friends to keep you inspired What teens AND adults can do to find their people and make meaningful friendships T…

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[Chelsey Goodan, part 2: Balancing ambition with knowing you’re already enough + a super helpful skill-assessment tool] Ep 1051 16:58

2M ago16:58

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In part 2 of my interview with Chelsey Goodan, author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, we really break down the inner parts of writing, including how to be OK with the fact that people may misunderstand you. Other things we cover: The mistake most well-intentioned parents make How Chelsey deals with her biggest fear about h…

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[Chelsey Goodan], part 1: What teens really need from adults + keeping track of inspired ideas + the most delightful way to meditate Ep 1050 19:54

2M ago19:54

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This week I’m talking with Chelsey Goodan, author, keynote speaker, and screenwriter whose new book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls is coming out any minute now! As the mom of a 16-year-old girl, I just didn’t even think twice about inviting Chelsey on to Finding the Throughline. I literally read the title of her book and was …

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[Sarah Montana, Part 3]: The art of the ask, finding the right role models, and “horn-y” music Ep 1049 20:06

2M ago20:06

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In this final installment of interview with memoirist, speaker, and screenwriter Sarah Montana, we dive into where’s she’s headed–who her role models are, what’s perking up her ears, and how she’s taking what she learned as an advocate on the front lines in the writer’s strike and applying it to her own career. Why Sarah no longer has role models, …

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[Sarah Montana, Part 2]: The good and the bad of sharing your traumatic stories + the mindbending messages in Britney Spears’s memoir Ep 1048 19:20

3M ago19:20

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Heads up: In this second part of my interview with screenwriter Sarah Montana, we discuss trauma and suicide, so please take care while listening. Even without those discussions, in this episode Sarah goes deep into some major truths about life and you probably don’t want to be listening while you’re doing chores or around other people so you can l…

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[Sarah Montana, Part 1]: Balancing consistency with adaptability + a genius yet still loosey-goosey alternative to meal planning Ep 1047 23:06

3M ago23:06

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This week I'm talking with Sarah Montana, a screenwriter, speaker, writer, and–fun fact!--trained opera singer. Sarah has written multiple movies for the Hallmark Channel, including Rescuing Christmas, Love to the Rescue, and A New Year's Resolution. Her TEDx talk, “The real risk of forgiveness and why it's worth it” is one of my favorite TED talks…

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[Minda Honey, Part 3]: Embracing the strengths of being a Black writer + braided essays + MANY awesome book and music recs Ep 1046 24:02

3M ago24:02

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In this final installment of my talk with author and essayist Minda Honey, we cover: The insights–on double consciousness, omniscience, and overlapping timelines–she got at a recent conference How Andre 3000’s new flute album is cracking open possibilities in her mind The concept of a braided essay, and how it’s like making a charcuterie board The …

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[Minda Honey, Part 2]: Avoiding “self-exploitation” + countering the voices, external and internal, that criticize your work Ep 1045 18:47

3M ago18:47

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In part 2 of my interview with essayist and author of the memoir The Heartbreak Years, Minda Honey, we really break down the inner parts of writing, including how to stay focused on the impact your work is having when all some people want to do is complain. Other things we cover: How an earlier school of personal essays bordered into too personal, …

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[Minda Honey, Part 1]: Answering the call to write + the right beverages are everything Ep 1044 19:31

3M ago19:31

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Minda Honey is the author of The Heartbreak Years, a hilarious and intimate memoir of a Black woman finding who she is and who she wants to be, one bad date at a time. Minda's essays on politics and relationships have appeared in all kinds of amazing places, including Harper's Bazaar, the Los Angeles Review of Books, The Washington Post, The Guardi…

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[Jodie Noel Vinson, Part 3]: Saying your big dreams out loud + so many awesome reading recommendations Ep 1043 18:02

3M ago18:02

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In this final installment of my interview with Jodie Noel Vinson, she spills the deets on her favorite writers and books and how - Inspiring figures from history who were chronically ill, including Florence Nightengale and Charles Darwin–lightbulb moment! - I gush about the memoir Easy Beauty, by Chloe Cooper Jones–one of my top reads of 2022 (now …

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[Jodie Noel Vinson, Part 2]: Claiming the title "writer" + acknowledging your privilege Ep1042 17:05

3M ago17:05

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In part 2 of my interview with essayist Jodie Noel Vinson, we talk about the squishier side of doing creative work, including: - How no one wants to claim the term “writer”, and what Jodie has to say about that. - How turning 30 was a bigger deal for Jodie than turning 40 (which she recently did) - Why Jodie reads Proust over and and over, and it’s…

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