An exploration of the music we love and why we love it. Host Lauren Gardner tells stories about female and queer artists and how music helps guide us (or provides the background sounds to) through navigating mental health and representation in the modern world. A companion soundtrack is available on Spotify, which you can listen along with by searching "Sad Girl Jams Soundtrack"
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As parents, you play a crucial role in supporting your child's ballet path and we know navigating the world of ballet training can be challenging. We're here to help! Join us for interviews with experts from all areas of the ballet world to learn how you can best support your dancer's training. See more at www.ballethelpdesk.com
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“Giving It up For Less” is a podcast about oversharing hosted by actress and comedian Lauren Ash (Superstore). If you know Lauren, you know she’s someone who often talks about her real life in very public settings. Lauren is joined by old and new friends to share real stories about their lives that they probably shouldn’t tell. Tune in each week to catch a new story that you didn’t know you needed to hear. "Giving It Up For Less" is produced by Embassy Row.
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We Have Notes is a new podcast from writer Abby Gardner—a self-described Gen Xer with serious millennial and Gen Z pop culture tendencies. She, and some equally passionate guests, discuss their current obsessions and what you need to know to keep up with the fast-paced culture of entertainment and social media so you don’t feel lost in the conversation again.
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Join host Dr. Chelsea Gardner and co-hosts Dr. Carolyn Laferièrre and Dr. Melissa Funke for a journey through under-explored aspects of archaeology, history, and everyday life in the ancient Mediterranean. Every week we feature an expert whose cutting-edge research sheds light on the real people who lived in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and beyond. Follow us on Twitter @peoplingthepast with the #peoplingpodcast, on Instagram and Facebook @peoplingthepast, and on our website peoplingthepast.com.
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Welcome to Amy Adler's "How I Hire" (formerly "This Is How I Hire") where executives, recruiters, and talent acquisition leaders talk about finding and hiring great employees. We deliver engaging and informative interviews with top executives and business leaders in public companies, startups, and businesses on the rise give the insider’s view on how they identify the right employee talent for their organizations. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-adlers-how-i-hire/id171 ...
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Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations from Your Favorite Authors and Relatable Reading for Moms, Parents, Kids and Entrepreneurs
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Bookish Flights is a show where we tell our stories through our favorite books. It is sure to grow your to-be read (TBR) pile and not leave you wondering what to read next. We are all busy and this show encourages you to make time for your reading life. You will be inspired to read more, to try a new genre and to get more out of your reading life. If you want to read more good books, you have come to the right place! Head over to www.BookishFlights.com to learn more. This show will provide a ...
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Welcome to "The Divorced Woman's Guide," a transformative podcast that illuminates how your divorce is a gift, unfolding as an opportunity for awakening and personal growth. Join us on this empowering journey of self-discovery as we explore how your divorce happens for you, serving as a catalyst to embody your true self and awaken to a higher level of consciousness. Discover the importance of putting yourself first, recognizing your inherent worth, nurturing self-love, and embracing uncondit ...
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The Bladder Battle Podcast was created by host Lauren Wion to dive deep into the mysterious disease, Interstitial Cystitis with two series: "IC in the Dark" and "Flarey Tales!" IC in the Dark series provides discussions via professionals and companies to inform our audience about remedies, tips for managing the disease, how to show support and so much more! Flarey Tales series gives those living with the chronic illness an opportunity to share their stories and provide support to other ICers ...
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Social Media's Impact on Ballet: A Double Edged Sword
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In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux, Founders of Danscend, to explore the good, the bad and the in-berween of social media in the ballet world. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok offer dancers unprecedented opportunities to showcase their artistry, build communities, and gain visibility, they also bring cha…
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Gaming, Faith and Creativity: A Conversation with Author Hannah Mae (E99)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Mae. Since day one, Hannah Mae and her two sisters were instilled with a love of God and His Scriptures by their loving parents. Encouraged by her friends and family, Hannah transformed her game design, Celestial, into her very first book. Now, she can’t imagine life without writ…
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Lauren Richter's Path to Recovery: Overcoming An Eating Disorder
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This week's special guest is Lauren Richter, a former professional dancer and current Principal of the Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education. Lauren reached out to us because she thought it was important to let dancers hear her story. Join us as she recounts her journey through a years-long eating disorder, now in long-term recovery, as both a wa…
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Mixing Magic with Tough Topics: A Journey through Words and War with Author Eli Gardner (E98)
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Send us a Text Message. Eli Gardner is an award-winning author of 7 books. She is a military veteran with over a dozen deployments to the Middle East. The time spent overseas and the beauty she finds in misunderstood places and topics, inspires much of her writing. She writes in the genres of historical fiction, fairytale retellings, cozy magical r…
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Nourishing the Dancer: Insights on Nutrition and Eating Disorders with Monika Saigal
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We sit down with Monika Saigal, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and former professional dancer, who works with professional ballet dancers and ballet students. Monika shares her expertise on the important role of nutrition in a dancer's life and offers valuable insights into the nuances of language surrou…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gill Paul. Gill is the bestselling author of twelve historical novels, many of them about real women from the past whom she thinks have been marginalized or misjudged by historians. Gill was born in Scotland and grew up there, apart from an eventful year at school in the US when she was…
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Ballet Wellness Programs and the Role Trust and Shame Play in Eating Disorders Amongst Dancers
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In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Smith-Theodore, a licensed therapist and author of the book Tutu Thin: A Guide To Dancing Without An Eating Disorder. In our conversation about ballet wellness programs, Dawn talks about the crucial role that teachers play in ensuring the success of these programs in ballet schools. During our conversation we …
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Indie Authors and a Cozy Romantasy Book Flight with Author Hannah Levin (E96)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Levin. Hannah Levin is a neurodivergent dog mom who grew up in Northern New Jersey and currently resides in the D.C. metropolitan area. Her writing career began with poetry and fanfiction in her early teen years; luckily, she's come a long way in the decade since. During the day,…
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Jennifer Fraser, PhD. On What Bullying Does to the Human Brain
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Why do we claim to have zero tolerance for bullying when it remains pervasive in society? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Fraser to discuss the profound impact of bullying on the human brain. Jennifer uses scientific evidence to illustrate how bullying hurts not just youths' self-esteem and emotions, it has a physical impact on their gro…
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Found Family Book Flight with Amanda Cox (E95)
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is Amanda Cox. Amanda is a therapist-turned-novelist who pens stories about characters finding hope, healing, and a sense of belonging. She resides in Tennessee with her husband and three children. Her latest novel, Between the Sound and Sea, comes out on August 6th, 2024. Episode Highlights: Favorite Book to W…
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Elizabeth Anderson: LunarLab.io CEO | Cover Letters, AI, and | Amy Adler's "How I Hire"
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I interview Elizabeth Anderson, CEO of LunarLabs.io in this episode. She posted a comment about AI and cover letter writing on LinkedIn, prompting me to reach out to her; subsequently the comments on her post went wild. In our conversation, we talk about that origin story, the impact of AI on job search techniques employed by job seekers, the impac…
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Chloe Angyal On Why She's Cautiously Optimistic That Ballet Can Change
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We're joined this week by Chloe Angyal, author of the widely regarded ballet book, Turning Pointe. Chloe addresses such issues as the "ballet brain" and how if affects dancers' willingness to accept problematic practices in the ballet world. We also discuss why she thinks ballet is in crisis, including how we tend to gloss over the authoritarian pa…
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Feel Good Books for Young Readers with Author Monica Roe (E94)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Monica Roe. Monica is a writer, physical therapist, beekeeper, and researcher/advocate for the social model of disability and inclusive rural health. A first-generation graduate, Monica studies public health and disability-inclusive disaster preparedness at the University of Alaska. She …
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Shane Wuerthner On What It Will Take For Ballet Schools To Change
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Join us for a candid conversation with Shane Wuerthner, former professional ballet dancer and current master trainer and teacher to hear him talk about how wellness programs in ballet schools have evolved since he was in training. Shane also weighs in on what he thinks of coded language, the power imbalance that exists in ballet as well as how impr…
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Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Coms with Author Lauren Ford (E93)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Lauren Ford. Lauren is the debut Australian author of Liv is Not a Loser, a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com.Lauren shares all about writing and the publishing pipeline differences between the film scripts and novel writing. She also shares a delightful book flight of friends-to-lover…
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Lauren Celano: Biotech and Life Sciences Recruiter | Amy Adler's "How I Hire"
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Let's welcome Lauren Celano, biosciences and life sciences recruiter with Propel Careers. Lauren and I talk extensively about her leadership and mentorship as a recruiter and career coach for scientists, especially those considering moving from academia to industry leadership. She also explores the ways she collaborates with organizations seeking t…
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Ballet Boundaries: Nicole Perry and Sarah Lozoff on Effective Communication
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Intimacy direction in dance. What the heck is it, why is it important and how can these practices be brought into ballet training? Our guests, Nicole Perry and Sarah Lozoff, respected intimacy coordinators who have consulted with RudduR Dance as well as American Ballet Theater, share their expertise on how effective communication between dancers ca…
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The Briar Club with Kate Quinn: On Historical Fiction, Women in History and Mood Reading (E92)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kate Quinn. Kate is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, a…
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Ronjon Bhattacharya: Recruiter in Tech, Law, and More | Amy Adler's "How I Hire"
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Ronjon Bhattacharya, Founder, Kendall Staffing Ronjon Bhattacharya is Director at Kendall Staffing -- http://kendallstaffing.com/. Kendall staffing specializes in software related openings. Our clients are varied institutions like Amazon and DISCO (~133.6M startup out of Austin), as well as a number of startups mostly in the Boston / Cambridge and …
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Horses, History and the Making of a Novel with Nicole Miller (E91)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Miller. Nicole lives in Southwest Washington state with her husband and two sons, along with her two purebred Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. When she is not writing or tending the animals, she works in human resources. Nicole’s debut novel, Until Ou…
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What We Would Have Done Differently as Dance Parents
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In this episode, we revisit one of our earliest topics: "What would you have done differently as dance parents?" Join us as we reflect on our journey, sharing the mistakes we made and the invaluable lessons we learned along the way. Tune in for honest insights and practical advice for every ballet parent. We'll also tackle other listener questions …
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Weed, Seed and Water Your Life | The Life-giving Wisdom of Frances Hodgson Burnett with Keri Wilt (E90)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Keri Wilt. Keri is a speaker, writer, and heart cultivator with a soul full of sunshine who’s on a mission to help you flourish. That’s because not long ago, she looked down and discovered that my life had become an over-planted mess that was choking out her relationships, creativity, a…
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The Kids Tell Us - Books that Entertain with Luella, Leva (and Ana) - E89
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Send us a Text Message. Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Luella (age 9), Leva (age 7) and their Mom, Ana. Luella will be going into 4th grade and Leva into 2nd grade. This sister duo is always looking to be entertained and they brought a book flight of a few of their favorite books that do just that! Mak…
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Dancer Stories: Abigail Huang, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
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In our first episode of Dancer Stories, Jenny and her daughter Abbey share how Abbey got her first ballet contract. Tune in to hear how a meeting about dorm policy violations at a summer intensive turned into an apprenticeship offer with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. After a last-minute decision to attend the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company Experien…
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Non-Fiction Books for Navigating Motherhood and Mindset with Erin Roese (E88)
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Erin Roese. Erin is a homeschooling mama to 3 littles ages 7, 5 and almost 3 and 2 angel babies. A co-author of a #1 best seller with Kimberly Olson and podcast host /executive producer of the Dear Mama, You’re going to find your joy again podcast. After going through her first miscarri…
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RAs Spill The Tea On Ballet Summer Intensives
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We're talking with Robert Fulton and Camille Kellems, both professional dancers and also RAs at ballet summer intensives. Get ready for a mix of insider info that's helpful for parents as well as hilarious anecdotes as Robert and Camille let us in on what really goes on behind the scenes. From dorm antics to practice mishaps, they’ve seen it all—an…
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Book Journaling, Cozy Books and an Anthropomorphic Book Flight with Sonia Moore (E87)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I chatting with Sonia Moore. Sonia was born and raised in the Show Me state. She is a Gen Xer with a Dolly Parton wig personality. A former Elementary teacher, current Adult English Language teacher, Jill of all trades, creative, and best darn Auntie on the planet. Sonia is a lover of vintage things, cozy …
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Adam McKinney, Artistic Director Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
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Tune in as we chat with Adam McKinney who has just finished his first year as artistic director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Hear about McKinney's own background to learn how it impacted his career as a male ballet dancer and how it informs his leadership at PBT. We also got a sneak peek at McKinney's plans for the coming years, both in terms of p…
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Fantasy, Romance and A Book Club Podcast with Bound Sisters (E86)
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Bound Sisters. Bound Sisters is a captivating book club podcast hosted by three dynamic sisters: Kellye, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for interior design; Jyl, a skilled Surgical Technologist who enjoys sharing her creativity through crocheting and painting, and Myranda, a dedicate…
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Alicia Graf Mack, Dean & Director, Dance Division at Juilliard
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Join us as we talk with Alicia Graf Mack, the first person of color and the youngest ever to head the Dance Department at Juilliard. Our conversation covered not only how the program is structured, but also the current state of the job market, what Juilliard dancers do once they graduate as well as the school's cross-over academic program that allo…
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Equal Opportunity Reading and Mental Health Represenation in Books with Anastasia Zadeik (E85)
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Send us a Text Message. Anastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction storyteller. She had a career in international neuropsychological research while raising her children. Her debut novel, Blurred Fates, won the 2023 Sarton Award for Contemporary Fiction and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Her sec…
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Melonie Buchanan Murray, Director, University of Utah School of Dance
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We're joined by Melonie Buchanan Murray, the Director of the School of Dance at the University of Utah. Our conversation covered a variety of areas, including the repertoire the dancers typically perform, admissions standards, the emphasis Ms. Murray puts on mental health awareness, how injuries affect grading and how students can get a BFA in Ball…
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Book Flight | Memoirs and Collections of Personal Essays with Katherine Snow Smith (E84)
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Katherine Snow Smith. Katherine is a Raleigh native and has lived throughout the south as a newspaper reporter, editor, daughter, sister, mother, wife, divorcee and friend. She’s worked at small town papers and business journals, but spent most of her career at the esteemed Tampa Bay Ti…
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Susan Stowe, Chair of the Dept. of Dance at Point Park University
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We're joined by Susan Stowe, Chair of the Department of Dance at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. Ms. Stowe discusses the various tracks students can follow in the dance department, including degrees in ballet, jazz or modern dance and gives us a sneak peek at their latest initiative. Beginning Fall 2024, Point Park University's dance progr…
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Neurodivergence, Dyslexia and Reading with Alexie Better (E83)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Alexie Better. Alexie is the founder of the Better Multisensory Learning Centre in Melbourne Australia. She has over 14 years experience working as a specialist tutor, developmental educator, autism therapist, student counsellor and assisting individuals with Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD and o…
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We Can Do Hard Things with Colton Sawyer (E82)
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Send us a Text Message. Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Colton and his Dad, Ryan Sawyer. Colton is 11 years old and a 5th grader. Colton teamed up with his Dad and wrote the book, We Can Do Hard Things, to inspire anyone who has felt the weight of struggling to fit in or battling self-doubt. He shares h…
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Larry Attaway Chats With Us About Butler University's Dance Program
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Join us as we explore Butler University's Department of Dance, with Larry Attaway, who serves as Chair and Executive Artistic Director. Consistently ranked as one of the top five collegiate ballet programs in the U.S., Mr. Attaway fills us in on its diverse study options—including a dedicated teaching track—as well as the exciting performance oppor…
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New Zealand, Murder Mysteries and 5-Star Reads with Sara E. Johnson (E81)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara E. Johnson. Sara lives in Durham, North Carolina. She worked as a middle school reading specialist and local newspaper contributor before her husband lured her to New Zealand for a year. Her first novel, Molten Mud Murder, is the result. The fifth book in the series, The Hungry Bon…
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Phil Chan, Co-Founder Final Bow For Yellowface
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Tune in to our latest episode featuring Phil Chan, co-founder of Final Bow for Yellowface, as we discuss the issue of Orientalism in ballet. Phil talks us through how his organization is actively combating stereotypes and Orientalist tropes within the art form. We also hear how major ballet companies are joining the movement, signing the Final Bow …
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Life Lessons and Historical Autobiographies with Trunnis Goggins II (E80)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Trunnis Goggins II. Trunnis is an educator, author and consultant for small businesses and higher-rated institutions. Trunnis is also the host of a podcast called The 4 P’s of You. He also has a book by the same name that was published in February 2024. The 4 P’s are Passion, Planning, …
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Emily Rushton: Recruiter and Staffing Agency Entrepreneur | Amy Adler's "How I Hire"
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Emily Rushton is the founder and executive leader of Hire Integrated of Salt Lake City, UT. Highly experienced in recruitment, from large-volume and temporary staffing to executive recruiting, Emily leads an expert team dedicated to making recruitment and staffing easier for job seekers and for companies. In 2024, Emily was honored by Utah Business…
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Tim O'Keefe, Artistic Director, Texas Ballet Theater
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In this episode, we sit down with Tim O'Keefe, Artistic Director of Texas Ballet Theater, for an insightful discussion on the company's repertoire and his approach to artistic direction. We also explore the Texas Ballet Theater Studio Training Company, which offers aspiring dancers a platform to hone their skills. Join us for a candid conversation …
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Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai on Language, Culture and Authors of Việt Nam with (E79)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. Born and raised in Việt Nam, she is the author of the global best-selling novels The Mountains Sing and Dust Child. She has published twelve books of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction in Vietnamese and English and has received some of the top literary prizes in V…
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Mavis Staines & Keith Morino Discuss The Company Life Experience at Canada's National Ballet School
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Mavis Staines has been described as a visionary dance educator who has revolutionized the way dance is taught, performed, witnessed and shared across Canada and around the world. Over her 30-year tenure as Artistic Director of Canada’s National Ballet School, she has cemented the School’s reputation as the leading champion of programming excellence…
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Myth, Fantasy and Truth in Storytelling with Jared Michaud (E78)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jared Michaud. Jared has had a life-long drive to write fiction and is the author of Brightstar: Energematrice6 – The Epimyth Begins. Growing up, his mind was shaped by the stories he read. From C.S. Lewis to Orson Scott Card, he found authors who knew how to speak to his heart and give…
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Christopher Hird Takes Us Inside Sarasota Ballet's Studio Company
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Christopher Hird, Director of Education for Sarasota Ballet joins us to discuss post-graduate training programs. Hird brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation, having dedicated his career to shaping the next generation of ballet artists. From fostering technical proficiency to encouraging artistic expression, Hird shares the se…
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Jaime Jo Wright on Mood Reading, Momento Mori and Gothic Novels (E77)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jaime Jo Wright. Jaime is the author of ten novels, including Christy Award and Daphne du Maurier Award-winner The House on Foster Hill and Carol Award-winner The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond. She’s also a two-time Christy Award finalist and ECPA bestselling author of The Vanishing at Cas…
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Graphic Novels from the Kids with Morgan Kappes (E76)
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Send us a Text Message. Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Morgan and her Mom, Jenn Kappes. Morgan is 8 years old and a 3rd grader. She has brought a book flight of her favorite graphic novels. I have listed the recommended ages for the books of the flight below. They live in sunny, beautiful Hawaii and yo…
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Chatting With Christopher Ruud, Second Company Manager & Rehearsal Director, Kansas City Ballet
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Ballet Help Desk sat down with Christopher Ruud, Second Company Manager and Rehearsal Director at Kansas City Ballet. This wide-ranging conversation covered everything from how the post-graduate levels are structured to performance opportunities to how students typically move through the ranks of the school. Chris also touched on the channels throu…
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The Power and Impact of Books with J.D. McCabe (E75)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with J.D. “Danny” McCabe. J.D. is a Pittsburgh, PA native, and the author of The Third Gift, a true story about a tumultuous marriage gone wrong. He now speaks with organizations across the country about his experiences. From an early age, Danny was independent and a practical realist. He be…
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