Best Paulette Lee Podcasts (2024)

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Queen Charlotte, A Bridgerton Story: Show Chat, pt. 1 1:02:59

2d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

I had a full contingent once again of guest hosts to discuss the limited series inspired by Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Our conversation was just as lively as the show itself! None of us could get enough of this series. Here what we had to say in part 1 of Queen Charlotte, a show chat. Topics we discuss: Facts and Fiction (spec…

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EP130 RESNET 2025 Preview: Celebrating 30 Years and 4 Million Homes With Clara Hedrick 16:30

5d ago16:30

16:30

Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people. Steve Jobs Bill Spohn welcomes RESNET staff member Clara Hedrick to discuss the upcoming RESNET 2025 conference. Clara, the lead events coordinator for RESNET, shares her excitement about the event and details her responsibilities. The conference is scheduled f…

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Hiatus Announcement 4:54

11d ago4:54

4:54

For the first time in Nerdy Romantics Podcast history, I am going on hiatus for 2 months! But I won't leave you without episodes. I am releasing formerly premium episodes weekly during July. These will include: Queen Charlotte show chat part 1 and 2 Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Easter Eggs and more! Tell us if you like having more than 1 episode a mo…

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Marvel Comics MCU Movies You Slept on in 2023 1:53:34

16d ago1:53:34

1:53:34

Did you think it was all over after Avengers Endgame? Well, it's not. Y. M. Nelson and Perry Constantine of Superhero Cinephiles podcast review and rate the Marvel Comics MCU movies that came out in 2023. SPOILER ALERT: We will spoil all of these superhero films! We review and rate the following amazing Marvel Comics Superhero movies Antman and the…

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Ep.42 Filthy Rich Fae Geneva Lee interview 1:13:30

25d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Host Y. M. Nelson interviews Geneva Lee, author of Filthy Rich Fae, book 1 of her new Filthy Rich Fae Series. We talk romantasy, the royals, and why Lachlan Gage and the rest of her leading men are what she's dubbed "Cinnamon Roll Alphas". We even get into some of Geneva's nerdy tendencies, which is of course why I knighted her an official nerdy ro…

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EP129 Empowering Builders: RESNET's Push for Water and Energy Efficiency With Paulette McGhie and Ryan Meres 28:40

1M ago28:40

28:40

"In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught." — Baba Dioum In the latest episode of RESTalk podcast, Bill Spohn hosts Paulette McGhie and Ryan Meres to discuss RESNET®'s innovative approaches to water, carbon, and building codes. Paulette McGhie, who recently …

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The 2023 DC Comics Movies you slept on (Recap) 1:27:58

1M ago1:27:58

1:27:58

As we move into the 2024 summer movie season, host Y. M. Nelson and Perry Constantine of Superhero Cinephiles podcast talk about the DC and Marvel movies that came out in 2023. In this episode we review the DCEU movies The Flash (2023) Blue Beetle Aquaman 2: The Lost Kingdom Shazam! 2: Fury of the Gods Check out what we think you should watch (or r…

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EP128 Building the Future: The Rise of Build-to-Rent Housing With Thomas Cochran and Laurel Elam 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

"Build-to-rent isn't just about providing a place to live; it's about crafting communities where flexibility and convenience meet modern living standards." In this episode of the RESTalk podcast, host Bill Spohn welcomed returning guest Laurel Elam and new participant Thomas Cochran. The discussion primarily centered on the burgeoning trend of buil…

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Ep.40 2024 Summer Romance Book Recs 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Host Y. M. Nelson, guest cohost Jen G. and new guest co-host Leslie M. share the books that they're excited to read (or re-read) this summer. This one is sure to fill up your TBR list whether you like a sweet or a steamy heat level. We recommend romance reads for your summer from every romance subgenre including, contemporary, sci-fi, historical, a…

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EP127 Energizing Change: Advocates Power Up Policy at the RESNET Policy Forum With Robert Pegues and Carl Chidlow 24:44

4M ago24:44

24:44

"Advocacy is the mirror reflecting the voices of the community into the corridors of power." - Unknown In today’s podcast we cover the topic of advocacy and public policy in the context of the residential energy sector learning from our guests Robert Pegues, General Manager of Technical Delivery at US Ecologic, and RESNET board member, and Carl Chi…

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EP126 From Audits to Advocacy: Trailblazing Women in Energy Efficiency with Sharla Riead and Emelie Cuppernell-Glitch 25:39

4M ago25:39

25:39

"I never dreamed about success. I worked for it." - Estée Lauder We welcome Sharla Riead, Lead Instructor at Energy Smart Institute and Emelie Cuppernell Glitch, VP Programs at Performance Systems Development to focusing on the recognition of women in the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating industry. Sharla shares her extensive background, begi…

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Ep.39 Tour Wars by Carla Luna - Author Interview 1:09:14

4M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Host Y. M. Nelson interviews Carla Luna, author of Tour Wars, her latest release in the Romancing the Ruins Series. We talk archaeology, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Mummy, and slow burn rivals to lovers romance. This book is the essence of what Nerdy Romantics is all about! Click here to send us a Text about weekly episodes! Get "Star Date" for f…

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Ep.38 What Eyes Can't See by Paulette Stout 1:00:57

4M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Nerdy Romantics Podcast host and romance and romantic women's fiction author Y. M. Nelson talks to romantic women's fiction author Paulette Stout about her new release What Eyes Can't See, Book 3 in her Bold Journeys series. We discuss writing diverse characters, racism in the workplace (especially THIS workplace), and why we want Sebastian to be o…

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EP125 QA in Your Pocket How a Mobile App is Empowering RESNET HERS Ratings with Cassandra Wright, Leo Jansen and Billy Giblin 30:31

5M ago30:31

30:31

The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln Data is king, they say. How can the RESNET Quality Assurance (QA) app's data insights revolutionize how we rate energy-efficient homes? Imagine a world where getting your home energy rating was made easier by using a smartphone app. Is that the future the RESNET QA app promises?…

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Ep.37 Exciting Changes for Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2024 19:21

6M ago19:21

19:21

Y. M. Nelson, romance and romantic women's fiction author and podcast host breaks down the changes coming to Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2024 and talks about a new opportunity for fans to connect! Click here to send us a Text about weekly episodes! Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyroma…

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EP124 RESNET’s audacious goal for 2028 and supporting initiatives with Steve Baden and Mark Johnson 29:24

6M ago29:24

29:24

Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things. - Jesse Jackson The advent of a new year naturally brings broader thinking, more introspection, and the creation of future goals. What future goal has RESNET’s board recently adopted? What near-term initiatives create the path to that goal? How confident…

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Ep.36 Best Christmas Ever- Movie Review 1:24:04

6M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@authorymnelson Y. M. Nelson and co-hosts Marcie, Dana and Corey and Staci review the Netflix movie Best. Christmas. Ever! to end the 2023 season. See transcript of this review on the podcast website. Click here to send us a Text about weekly episodes! Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Rom…

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EP123 The Best of RESTalk 2023 with Bill Spohn 45:55

7M ago45:55

45:55

That’s the funny thing about time. It is only in looking back that it’s easy to connect the dots. To see exactly why everything needed to happen the way that it did. - Rebecca Serle 11 episodes, 11 topics, 17 different guests and over 5 hours of RES-Talking in 2023! We covered a lot of ground in the RESTalk podcast in 2023, now going into our 6th y…

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🔒 P6 Sneak Peek of Accidental Lovers series 9:19

8M ago9:19

9:19

Subscriber-only episode Check out what the next installment in the Accidental Lovers series will bring and learn why the themes of The Accidental Proposal are more serious and heavier than The Accidental Swipe. Click here to send us a Text about weekly episodes! Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to ht…

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Ep.35 The Accidental Swipe Interview 1:06:43

8M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Nerdy Romantics Podcast host Y. M. Nelson is interviewed by Tati Richardson, author and host of Romance In Colour about her writing journey to producing her debut novel, The Accidental Swipe. Click here to send us a Text about weekly episodes! Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter: Go to https://nerdyromantic…

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EP122 Best Practices in Construction Technology Education with Michael Lee, Texarkana College 25:40

8M ago25:40

25:40

Whatever good things we build end up building us. -Jim Rohn In today’s episode we chat with Michael Lee coordinator of the Construction Technology Program at Texarkana College in Texarkana, TX. We learn of his back story which led him to this role. He thoughtfully describes the approach he has taken to build the construction technology department a…

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EP121 Back Together and Stronger, the RESNET 2023 Conference with Clara Hedrick & Emma Bennett 26:18

9M ago26:18

26:18

Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress; working together is success. -Edward Everett Hale On today’s podcast we welcome Clara Hedrick and Emma Bennett to give us up to date and inside information about the Upcoming RESNET conference: Nov 15-17, 2023 in San Diego, CA. Since the last face to face conference was in 2020, and afte…

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Ep.34 The Accidental Swipe Virtual Launch Party 51:01

10M ago51:01

51:01

*WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/@authorymnelson* Join podcast creator and romance author Y. M. Nelson, Nerdy Romantics Podcast guest hosts Staci, Marcie, Jen, and Dana, and best-selling romance author Mia Heintzelman and guests as they celebrate the launch of Fortune & Jason and their friends as they go from jaded 40-somethings to a couple. ⁣…

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EP120 Energy Efficient Homebuilding at Scale with Robert Broad of AMH Development 25:48

10M ago25:48

25:48

Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good. -Jochen Zeitz In this episode of the RESTalk podcast we are joined by Robert Broad, Senior Vice President of Development at AMH (NYSE: AMH), where he oversees new home and community development operations - including land acquisition, land development, purchasing, produc…

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Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Review - finale talk continues, pt. 2 57:14

11M ago57:14

57:14

Y. M. Nelson and guest hosts Staci and Jen discuss Star Trek Picard, season 3 in this episode packed full of impressions of the show, the characters we loved, the ones we wished we saw more of, and the plot points that made us think. SPOILER ALERT We will spoil ALL of Star Trek Picard, season 3, so please watch the season FIRST, then come back and …

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EP119 RESNET appoints a new ESG Advisory Group with Matthew Cooper, PEG 28:05

11M ago28:05

28:05

Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It is a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance. -Ban Ki-moon ESG has become an integral factor in the financial world. The Structured Finance Association estimates that $11.6 trillion, or $1 of e…

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EP118 Santa Fe's Habitat for Humanity Homes achieve HERS-ZERO scores with Rob Lochner and David Best 28:53

1y ago28:53

28:53

“Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” -Albert Schweitzer Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to help families build and improve places to call home. In the process developing strong and stable communities with affordable housing. Often household utility costs make affordability a challenge. What factors need to …

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Fourth of July Myths 14:03

1y ago14:03

14:03

Not just for "women over 60": This holiday, I share some myths I've learned about our nation's Independence Day!By Paulette Lee

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Star Trek: Picard Review - What you'll love about the finale, pt. 1 (SPOILERS) 1:06:43

1y ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Y. M. Nelson and guest hosts Staci and Jen discuss Star Trek Picard, season 3 in this episode packed full of impressions of the show, the characters we loved, the ones we wished we saw more of, and the plot points that made us think. SPOILER ALERT: We will spoil ALL of Star Trek Picard, season 3. Topics We Discuss: Impressions of Season 3 Character…

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Our Bodily Autonomy 17:48

1y ago17:48

17:48

There's a lot of talk these days about about women's "bodily autonomy", which usually refers to their reproductive years; but what about the autonomy of our bodies beyond that?By Paulette Lee

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Keep It Down! 15:54

1y ago15:54

15:54

It's so noisy! Is it me, or is the cacophony real? Exploring sound and aging in this episode.By Paulette Lee

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EP117 Learning more about the HERS Index and Texas House Bill 3215 with James Rodriguez and Ned Munoz 32:03

1y ago32:03

32:03

“The trend is your friend.” -Mark Zweig With Texas as the leading state in new home starts, we can expect some housing trends first to arise there. Why was House Bill 3215 developed and enacted in Texas? What entities and organizations participated in developing the language in the bill? How will this impact the HERS industry in Texas and elsewhere…

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Gray and Gay 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

June is "Pride" month, recognizing the humanity and achievements of our LGBTQ+ population; but while there are parades and parties and news coverage of the celebration, what about the more "invisible" gays -- those who are gay...and gray, our gay elders?By Paulette Lee

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Parenting & Grandparenting Adults 17:56

1y ago17:56

17:56

How in the world do you parent or grandparent an adult child or grandchild, whether or not you live with them? What's your role? What dynamics are at play, and how can you address them?By Paulette Lee

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Older Women in the Workforce 15:23

1y ago15:23

15:23

We older women are a powerful force in the global economy...but here in the U.S., if you're an older woman who's still working for pay, you have some particular challenges. What they are and how to deal with them are the topics of this week's podcast.By Paulette Lee

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Ep.31 HER GOOD SIDE by Rebekah Weatherspoon 1:16:18

1y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Host Y. M. Nelson talks to best-selling romance author Rebekah Weatherspoon about her debut YA romance HER GOOD SIDE. We discuss her journey to getting this book out there, the auction that took place for it and how she came up with Bethany and Jacob and their light and fun(ny) story. This one is epic, y'all! Click here to send us a Text about week…

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Group Power Plays 19:45

1y ago19:45

19:45

Thank goodness we're not in middle or high school anymore, where we were subjected to cliques and bullying.....or are we still being subjected to the mindset of group power plays?By Paulette Lee

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When You’re Ready to Leave 15:29

1y ago15:29

15:29

Older women increasingly are refusing to settle for unfulfilling lives with unsuitable partners or in unhappy situations. Some thoughts -- both mine and others' -- on "when you're ready to leave".By Paulette Lee

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EP116 RESNET Data Sheds Light on Energy Efficient Home Trends with Ryan Meres 23:12

1y ago23:12

23:12

“Data is the most valuable asset in the world.” - Brittany Kaiser Housing trends have significant importance to the RESNET community. In addition to tracking progress with RESNET HERS Ratings, the hundreds of data points collected on each home provide insights into the trends in energy efficiency, component selection and electrification. What are s…

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🔒 BONUS: 2023 Season Preview 22:08

1y ago22:08

22:08

Subscriber-only episode We preview the Nerdy Romantics Podcast calendar. With some great ones still one the calendar, and some interesting episodes already tackled, see what I, Marcie and Jen thought about the lineup. Click here to send us a Text about weekly episodes! Stay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.…

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Ep.30 YOU, S4 Show Chat 1:16:32

1y ago1:16:32

1:16:32

My guest hosts and I tackle YOU, Season 4 for this month's podcast. I say tackle, because if you've been following the series (and the books), the "you" in YOU has been an love interest that main character Joe Goldberg obsesses over. This season the "you" is someone totally different. If you've watched the season (or if you just want to get our tak…

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EP115 The New RESNET Embodied Carbon Advisory Committee with Chris Magwood from RMI 29:24

1y ago29:24

29:24

“Doing your best in this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” -Oprah Winfrey A critical element in the decarbonization of homes is the embodied carbon produced in the construction of homes. As the current RESNET Carbon Index® only covers the carbon produced due to energy used in a home, what do we do next? What type of standards …

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Aging & Spirituality 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

18:34

What happens to the "spiritual" side of us -- even if we're not religious -- as we age? It's not just about preparing to die! Explore with me in this episode.By Paulette Lee

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Entrepreneurship 21:00

1+ y ago21:00

21:00

Ever wanted to be in business for yourself...or turn your hobby or skills into a money-making venture? Some tips and thoughts on entrepreneurship in this episode of WomanWorthy.By Paulette Lee

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Ep.29 THE BUILD UP by Tati Richardson Interview 1:00:01

1+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Y. M. Nelson is joined by fellow author Tati Richardson to discuss her debut romantic comedy, The Build Up. Tati shares with Y. M. how she thought of the premise of this novel, her thoughts on portraying middle-aged relationships, and why it felt like we were really tooling around Atlanta in … a broke-down car?! Click here to send us a Text about w…

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Social Security & Taxes 18:12

1+ y ago18:12

18:12

Tips and thoughts about the money the government gives...and takes.By Paulette Lee

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Feminism As We Age 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

Were you ever called -- or called someone -- a "women's libber"? What does the term "feminism" mean to you? What does it mean as we women grow older? Some stories and thoughts for this March, International Women's History Month.By Paulette Lee

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EP114 Meet the new RESNET Board leaders, Mark Johnson & Cy Kilbourn 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

28:15

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” -Warren Bennis What are some of the qualities embodied in outstanding board leaders? Someone who has experience in business leadership roles. A person that has a proven track record in developing and executing strategy. Someone who demonstrates a forward-thinking mentality. In today’s p…

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They’re Out to Get Your Money! 22:26

1+ y ago22:26

22:26

Hacking...phishing...spoofing...robocalls...and nefarious friends and relatives! So many opportunities these days to get at your money! In this episode, I look at a few of those schemes, and how to address them, but sometimes the solution is as complicated as the crime!By Paulette Lee

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Competition and Rivalry 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

17:10

Americans live in a competitive society. What role does competition, especially as an older woman, play in your life? Not just in society, but in your personal relationships as well?By Paulette Lee

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