In this episode of the Jane Q. Public podQast, Q speaks with entrepreneur Elijah May. May is the and co-founder Team CMO and Executive Producer of The CMO Show podcast. The two discuss how shitty the job search process is, and then dive into the topic of America's commitment to materialism, why religion isn't helping, and how their Gen X upbringing…

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks with Adam P. Knave, an Eisner and Harvey award winning editor and writer who writes prose fiction (Culture’s Skeleton, The Endless Sky, This Starry Deep and others), comics (The Airless Year, The Once and Future Queen, Amelia Cole), stories in Titmouse Vol 2, Heavy Metal, and many more, as well as humor essay…

In this episode of the Jane Q. Public podQast, I chat (and fangirl out) with Neda Mo'Money, a hijab-wearing, pole-dancing, social media creator who generously shares her humor, stories of recovery from familial abuse, and wisdom with the world. Find Neda online: Instagram (@hijabiluscious) TikTok (@hijabiluscious)…

In this episode of The Jane Q. Public podQast, Q talks with Shireen Qudosi, about her new project The Foundation for Human belonging. The two discuss Shireen's vision for 'spiritually feminine leadership', breaking dichotomous frames, and the bittersweet life of following your heart into the unknown. Find Shireen online at: Instagram (@ShireenQudos…

In this episode of the podcast, Q talks with Ari Cohn, Free Speech Counsel at TechFreedom, an organization dedicated to understanding the impacts of technology on our society. They discuss social media's impact on American culture; the importance of protecting first amendment rights to speech, especially in our new communications landscape; and how…

In this episode of The Jane Q. Public podQast, Q talks with her longtime internet colleague and digital marketing guru Rachel Heseltine. They discuss Rachel's Micronation Nobility; grouse in a decidedly Gen X way about other generations; and discuss what it's like to be a trans woman making her way in the world - online and off. Find Rachel online:…

In this episode of the Jane Q. Public podQast, Q talks with her friend and colleague Dr. David Dault about his Catholic faith; the limitations inherent in institutions; and the impact of technology on our public discourse and deliberative democracy. Find Dr. Dault online at: Personal website (daviddault.com) Twitter (@DaultRadio) Things Not Seen we…

Season 3 of the Jane Q. Public podcast kicks off with a new format! In this episode, Q welcomes journalist and longtime friend Omar Gallaga to the show to discuss his experience in media before, during and after the digital revolution. Gallaga is a veteran journalist with more than two decades at The Austin-American Statesman. Today, he is a freela…

In this episode, Q talks with Fernanda “Nani” Meier - a catalyst, changemaker and community connector - about her art, the environment and what it's like to lead a truly fabulous life. Follow Fernanda online: Website: FernandaMeier.com Twitter: @lenubienne Instagram: @lenubienneBy thepodqast

In this episode Q talks to Shana V. White, and educator and activist, about her love of RomComs, her passion for equitable education, and how she copes with the extraordinary challenges she sees in the world around us. ---------- Shana V. White is currently the Senior Associate, CS Equity and Justice Initiatives at the Kapor Center. Shana is a pass…

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks to her longtime friend Maharat Rori Picker Neiss about what exactly a Maharat is; the challenges in leading community during such politically divisive times; and her public support of transgender rights. Find Maharat Rori Picker Neiss online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roripickerneiss Twitter: https:/…

In this episode, Q chats with her friend Cornell Woolridge about civics, the impact of digital media on our engagement with the political process, and the need to unplug once in a while. Cornell Woolridge, is Founder/President of CivicSolve LLC, a Civic Empowerment Consultant Firm founded in Building Better Communities Through Civic Empowerment. Ra…

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks to her friend and touchstone, Paul-Gabriel Wiener about MST3K, internet culture, coping with disability, and finding community online. Paul is a general purpose nerd with an overactive immune system just trying to make the world an incrementally better, happier, fairer place. Forecast calls for fog in the mor…

In this episode Q talks with Erin Walter, the front woman for indie rock band Parker Woodland, whose new EP and music video trilogy The World's On Fire (and We Still Fall in Love) came out in 2021, and bassist for queer rock band Butch County. Erin is also a Unitarian Universalist minister based in Austin, TX, a former YMCA director, Zumba teacher,…

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks with her friend Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer about identity, belonging, social transformation... and food. Shalom Hartman Institute website Shalom Hartman on Facebook Identity Crisis Podcast ----------------------- Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer is the President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Yehuda is a leading…

In this episode Q talks to her friend, teacher and mentor, Brie Loskota about how to (realistically!) make a positive impact. Find Brie online at: BrieLoskota.com Twitter: @brieloskota ------------- Brie Loskota is the executive director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California. Her research explores how…

In this episode, Q talks with her friend Dr. Tiffany Puett about religion, politics, race and her journey to interfaith and diversity work. ----------- Tiffany Puett is a scholar of American religions and a community educator. As the founding Executive Director of the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life, she researches, develops resources and cu…

Season 2 of the podQast kicks off with a conversation with Christine Glenn, an executive coach and organizational design consultant who also writes and models in her "spare" time. In this episode Q and Christine discuss the future of feminism. Find Christine online at ChristineGlenn.com.By thepodqast

In this episode Q is joined by her friend Mickey Gomez, a writer and passionate supporter of rescue dogs and libraries. Read Mickey's hilarious blog. Follow Mickey on Twitter.By thepodqast

In this episode of the podQast, Q is joined by her longtime friend (and notorious character) Cathy Benavides. They discuss Cathy’s family - one of the founding families of Austin, Texas - and her views on art, fashion and social media. ———— Cathy is the founder of Cathy360, a small but mighty digital marketing agency. She's a storyteller at heart t…

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks with her friend Liz Scherer, a health journalist/reporter, content creator, strategist, and women's health advocate. Liz is a rebel from NYC who now resides outside Washington DC. She loves cats, bourbon, and art. Liz Scherer's website Follow Liz on TwitterBy thepodqast

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks to her friend, Reverend Jim Keat about his work as a digital minister at the Riverside Church in New York, his decision to buy an Airstream and travel the country with is wife Chelsea, and what it was like for them to have a baby during a global pandemic. Find Reverend Keat on social media at: Twitter Instagr…

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks to her friend Naama Haviv about the impacts of the pandemic on family life; the state of hunger in America; her work at MAZON as a Jewish anti-hunger activist; and the Tiny Museum she started up in the heart of Los Angeles. Learn more: The Tiny Museum on Instagram MAZON - A Jewish Response to Hunger About Naa…

In this conversation, Q talks with her internet friend Peter Marmorek, a Canadian. Peter taught high school for 32 years (10 in Alternative Schools) and his favorite subject is World Religions. Since “retiring”, Peter has taught creative writing and works with Unitarian congregation to heal the world. In this conversation we discuss photography; hi…

In this episode, Q visits with Karen Strong, her friend and former boss! Karen is a native Texan and a proud product of Texas public schools. She loves learning things and sharing what she learns with others. Karen's career has been in various aspects of communications for non-profits, local governments, and consulting for small businesses.…

In this episode, Q talks with Lil Milagro Henriquez about nerd culture, finding one's identity, cultural appropriation and her passion for educating and supporting youth in environmental activism. --------- Lil Milagro Henriquez is the founder and Executive Director of Mycelium Youth Network, an organization dedicated to preparing and empowering yo…

In this episode, Q talks to her longtime friend Anslee Connell, a vocalist, songwriter, and multi-faceted artist currently living in Austin, Texas. Learn more about Savannah Red's music here. Follow Savannah Red on social media: Instagram Facebook YoutubeBy thepodqast

In this episode, Q chats up her Canadian friend, Bob LeDrew - a recovering communicator who now spends most of his working time libraries and dabbling in musical things.By thepodqast

In this episode, Q talks to her mama, a progressive environmentalist and high energy motivator. Q's mom loves working and/or getting to know people from all walks of life and all age groups. In her retirement she stays involved with the climate change issues and spoils her grandchildren.By thepodqast

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks to her friend Anwear Pandit, a father of two giant teens - Zeyd and Amani. Residing in Cypress, TX just outside Houston Anwar has lived in (Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Murree) Pakistan, (Bangkok) Thailand, (Dayton) Ohio, (Falls Church) Virginia, (Clinton) Maryland, (Chicago) Illinois, (Howell, and Perth …

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks to the dynamic husband and wife duo, Matt & Kelly Prestbury. The Presbury's are co-founders of The Black Fathers Foundation, which started from a popular Facebook Group with a community of 75,000 (and counting) members. In this conversation they share their vision for the foundation; Kelly's revelation about …

In this episode, Q talks to her friend and co-worker Sarah Orman about their shared love of reading and writing; their experience doing The Artists’ Way together; and how finding your purpose has a lot to do with allowing yourself to reprioritize your life around the things that really make your heart sing. ————— Sarah Orman was raised in Austin, T…

In this episode, Q talks to her longtime friend Umar Hakim Dey, a community organizer, activist and social entrepreneur from Compton, CA. Find Umar online at: Twitter Linkedin Facebook Instagram Watch Umar tell his story on the New Ground YouTube channel. ----------- A native of the city of Compton, Umar A. Hakim Dey serves as Consulting Director o…

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks with her friend Dr. Ashley Maltz about family, identity, and what drew her to establish her own integrative medicine practice in Austin, Texas. Find Dr. Maltz online: Dr. Ashley Maltz MD West Holistic Medicine in Austin, Texas On social media: Facebook Instagram Linkedin ----- After Dr. Maltz earned a Medical…

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks with digital journalist Bobby Blanchard about Texas state politics, generational differences, mental health, and his lifelong passion for fantasy role-playing games. Follow Bobby on Twitter at: @bobbycblanchardBy thepodqast

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks with her friend and co-worker Dax Gonzalez about their shared love of all things Star Wars, what it was like for Dax growing up on the Texas-Mexico border, and Dax's adventures as an amateur paleontologist.By thepodqast

In this episode of the podQast, Q talks with Dorie Griggs, a PR and marketing professional turned chaplain. They discuss Dorie's fascinating career path, and the challenges of meeting deeply human needs in online spaces. ------------- After a career in various public relations and marketing positions in college and professional sports and the hospi…

In episode six of the podQast, Q is joined by Kati Irons Perez, a librarian and writer who lives in Tacoma Washington with her delightful husband, a dog and two cats, and her darling mom who lives nearby. Kati is a film buff, pop culture junkie, and political armchair quarterback. Her hobbies include crafting Facebook quips, aspiring to write a scr…

Evin Cooper is a mom, writer, cook, contact center coach, and giant pain in the ass. In this episode of the podQast she and Q talk about the challenges of motherhood, what it's like to live as a liberal amongst conservatives, and Baby Yoda. Follow Evin on TikTok: @yourmomnowtxBy thepodqast

In this episode, Q talks to Yasmin Diallo Turk, a long-time Austinite and non-profit professional in the field of sexual and domestic violence. They discuss multi-generational family life, the joys of creating digital content, Yasmin's commitment to her Islamic faith, and the importance of focusing on the things we can actually do something about. …

In episode 3 of the podQast, Q talks to her friend and co-worker Stephanie Butler about their shared love of podcasts, the legitimate threat posed by Palmetto bugs, weddings, and why TikTok is the antidote to Twitter. Stephanie Butler is a marketing and communications professional who stands for cats, podcasts, reality TV, and girl power. Follow he…

In this episode, Q talks to Coy Jones, a native Texan who wandered around the country for a couple of decades before making his way back home. A former philosophy professor turned healthcare policy consultant, he is also a national park enthusiast, armchair historian, and writer of fantasy stories. Coy is a misanthrope with a soft side for what the…

In this episode of the podQast, Q and Ilene (a/k/a Weenie) discuss art, writing, travel, and Ilene's attempt to pick up her husband in a cheesy dance club while dressed as another woman. ------- Website: Casa Weenie Website: Graphic Designerd Casa Weenie on Facebook Casa Weenie on Instagram Ilene Haddad on Twitter Award-winning essayist, Ilene Hadd…