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N.Videl and Jayne Dough: two professionals in the Washington DC Area, who are avid music lovers. Each episode highlights a favorite or burgeoning (and usually independent) artist. These sister-friends discuss current events and the going-ons in each other's lives, and each episode features segments that are aptly titled after a popular musical hit...and to think, it all just came together--serendipitously. We enjoy our commentary, and we hope you do also!
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Hosted by Tembi Locke, New York Times bestselling author, actor, and Executive Producer of Netflix’s From Scratch, Lifted is a multi-season series investigating and celebrating what it takes to transform challenges into the inspired work of a lifetime. The podcast focuses on the behind-the-scenes events, human stumbling blocks, and eventual tools that lead to resilience. Deeply personal, full of humor, Lifted pulls back the curtain on the "extraordinary moment when everything changed" and, t ...
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Jenny Dorsey on The Unifying and Divisive Powers of Food
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Join us for a captivating conversation with Chef Jenny Dorsey, a professional chef, author, speaker, and recent graduate of Harvard University's Master’s Program in Education. As the co-founder of Studio ATAO, an award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit think tank, Jenny is at the forefront of defining more equitable standards for the food, beverage, and ho…
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Amelia Rampe on Celebrating the Filipinx Kitchen and The Changing Landscape of Food Writing
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Join us in a delightful conversation with Amelia Rampe, Senior Editor at Food & Wine, as we uncover the multifaceted world of food and travel. As a food and travel writer, recipe developer, video host, and food stylist, Amelia delves into the intricacies of the Filipinx kitchen and shares how she skillfully brings Filipinx food stories to life. In …
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Yasmin Khan on Burnout, Advocacy, and How Food Unites Us All
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Join us for a compelling conversation with Yasmin Khan, the British cookbook author and former human rights campaigner. Known for titles like "Zaitoun" and "The Saffron Tales," Yasmin shares her remarkable journey from social justice advocacy to cookbook writing, emphasizing the power of food as a universal connector in highlighting our shared huma…
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Dawn Davis on Embracing Serendipity and the Art of Publishing
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dawn Davis, a renowned food editor and publishing powerhouse, who, in 2020, ascended to the role of editor-in-chief at Bon Appétit. In this episode, we delve into Dawn's remarkable journey and her insightful perspectives on the dynamic world of food and publishing. Highlights of our conversation include…
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Klancy Miller on The Art of Pastry Making and Finding Your Path
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Join us in this delectable episode as we sit down with Klancy Miller, a distinguished pastry chef, culinary educator, and the celebrated author of "Cooking Solo" and "For The Culture." From her journey at Le Cordon Bleu to her endeavors in highlighting remarkable Black women and femmes in the culinary industry, Klancy shares her insights and passio…
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Katie Parla on The Cultural Tapestry of Italian Cuisine
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Join us for a gastronomic adventure with Katie Parla, the Rome-based New York Times bestselling cookbook author of “Food of The Italian Islands”, “Food of the Italian South”, and “Tasting Rome”, among others. Katie is also an Emmy-nominated television host, co-host of Gola Podcast, and expert in all things Italian cuisine. In a captivating conversa…
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Candace Nelson on Entrepreneurship, Cupcakes, and Her ‘Sweet Success’
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Join us in this episode as we sit down with the incredible Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and CN2 Ventures. From her pioneering work in the cupcake industry to her current role on Shark Tank, Candace shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of venture investing. We discuss: The origins of Sprinkles Cup…
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The McBride Sisters and Jess Druey on Innovation, Connection, and The Rise of Whiny Baby Wines (Part 2)
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In the second part of this special two-part episode, we explore empowerment and collaboration with The McBride Sisters and Jess Druey, the dynamic force behind Whiny Baby wines. From the McBride Sisters' She Can Fund, to the viral success of Whiny Baby wines, we dive into how these women are shaping the future of the wine industry. We discuss: The …
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The McBride Sisters on Fostering Wine Inclusivity and Creating an Impact (Part 1)
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Join us in this episode as we uncork the fascinating story of Robin and Andréa McBride, the visionary minds behind the acclaimed McBride Sisters Wine Company. From an unexpected familial reunion to the creation of Black Girl Magic wines, their journey is nothing short of extraordinary. We discuss: Robin and Andréa's incredible origin story of disco…
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Introducing Season Two! In Season One, "Lifted" delved into the lives of artists who shaped the series "From Scratch." Now, in Season Two, we shift our focus to the heart of our homes – the kitchen. We invite you to join Tembi Locke as she sits down for candid conversations with top chefs, restaurateurs, nutritionists, entrepreneurs, and change-age…
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Over the first season of Lifted, I have had the pleasure of talking to the dynamic creators of From Scratch. Through these conversations, I've thought deeply about creativity in general, creativity in my own life, and how creativity can be used to find our way back to ourselves. I thought it might be nice to talk to an expert in this field so that …
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Attica Locke on Investing in a Future Self, Learning to Trust Her Own Voice, and Her Journey from Screenwriting to Fiction and Back
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This might be my most personal conversation to date. In this episode, I sit down with Attica Locke. In case you don't know, she is the author of five books; her latest novel, Heaven, My Home, is the sequel to her Edgar Award-Winning Bluebird, Bluebird, and it is also a New York Times Bestseller. Her novel Pleasantville was a winner of the Harper Le…
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Marguerite Macintyre on Her Journey from Acting to Showrunning, Writing Through and About Trauma, and the Female Friendships That Lift Her
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After working as an actress on and off Broadway, in regional theater, and in TV and film, Marguerite MacIntyre turned her focus to writing, adapting Liz Tigelaar's novel Pretty Tough for Tornante/Hulu. Since then, she has written/produced for genre hits The Originals and Legacies, the limited drama series Containment, and Hulu's Golden Globe nomina…
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Shannon Baker Davis on The ‘Invisible Job’ of Editing, Imposter Syndrome, and Motherhood
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Shannon Baker Davis is an award-winning television and film editor. For the first 10 years of her career, she worked on unscripted and reality projects, including Emmy-winning shows like Top Chef and Project Runway. Later, she parlayed her skills into the scripted world, working on acclaimed television shows and films like The Photograph, Impeachme…
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Laura Fox on Finding Art in Unexpected Places, Bringing Emotion to Her Work, and Recreating Sicily on a Los Angeles Soundstage
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Laura Fox is an Emmy-nominated production designer with over 25 years of experience in film, television, music videos, and commercial work. Her projects include The White Lotus, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and (500) Days of Summer. I got to see her magnificent work first hand on From Scratch, as she created a beautiful, rich, 360-degree world for Amy a…
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Allegra Jones on Perfectionism, Identity, and Her Deep Personal Connection to the Story of ‘From Scratch’.
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Allegra Jones is a half Italian, half African-American multidisciplinary artist who lives in Los Angeles. As a multimedia visual artist, Allegra creates art pieces that speak to her interest in psychology, buried histories, Black studies, and her own experience growing up bi-racial in America. As a multi-instrumentalist, Allegra has performed in sp…
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Amanda Riley on Her Path to Costume Design, Taking the Beauty Way, and Making the Decision to Find Solutions in Her Work
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Amanda Riley is a costume designer with nearly two decades of experience working on television shows and films of all genres, from sitcoms, to sci-fi, to blockbuster action movies. You’ve seen her work on projects like Supergirl, Westworld, Spider Man: No Way Home, and most recently From Scratch. I had the pleasure of working with Amanda up close, …
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Danielle Deadwyler on Her 360 Degree Approach to Creativity, Sharing All of Yourself with your Children, and Living a Life of Buoyancy
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Danielle Deadwyler is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, actor, and filmmaker. As an actor, she is unforgettable in Station 11, Watchmen, Atlanta, and The Harder They Fall. As a filmmaker and producer, Danielle’s work has been screened at the Creative Loafing Atlanta, New Orleans Film Festival, Oxford Film Fest, and more. As a performance artist, …
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Here, we set the table for what’s to come. I see this podcast as an auditory dinner party of sorts. Each week, a new guest will arrive, and we’ll sit around the table for a conversation about the big questions that we all face: what it means to be creative, how to pull ourselves forward even in life’s most unexpected times, where we seek (and find)…
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Nzingha Stewart on Creating Visual Intimacy Onscreen, Worshiping a God of ‘Yes, And….’, and Directing From Scratch from ‘Eros’ to ‘Agape’
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Nzingha Stewart is an NAACP Image Award-nominated director. A graduate of NYU, she started her career in music videos, shooting for artists like Common, Eve, Jay-Z, and 50 Cent, before going on to a successful career as a commercial director. Then transitioned to film and television where her work includes the Emmy-Nominated limited series Inventin…
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Welcome to Lifted: A multi-season series in which Tembi Locke interviews exceptional female creators, writers, entrepreneurs, artists, and thought leaders about their work, inspirations, and the stumbling blocks that became launch pads for resilience. Stay in Touch: IG: @liftedpod @tembilocke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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Episode 33. Talk LessThis episode features the following segments:SomewhereInAmericaShut Up **NEW SEGMENT**Baby, Baby, BabySomebody’s Watching MeIndie Music Feature: "Less Talking" by RuslanListen here: https://soundcloud.com/ruslankd/less-talking-ruslan-ohgoshleotusEnjoy your Memorial Day (in the USA)!…
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Sisters of Serendipity Episode 32. A Plane ShameWhat's really going on with these airlines, and why are they hassling the wrong folks. DRAG ONE OF US PLEASE!Featured Indie Song: "Blue Faces" by OG ZoFull song: https://soundcloud.com/officialgrindzo/blue-faces-1 Purchase the album here: https://www.officialgrindzo.net/*no copyright infringement inte…
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Sisters of Serendipity - BEFORE the Pilot EpisodeRecorded 7/28/14N.Videl and Jayne sip and spill in preparation for the pilot.By n.videl & jayne dough
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