Best Vanessa S Turner Podcasts (2024)

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How to Start Journaling & Benefits of Having a Journaling Practice with Nya Jones of Inside Then Out 56:14

3d ago56:14

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#239: Do you struggle with expressing yourself? Or feel like you need a safe space to go to when things get hard? Journaling is a powerful tool that allows you to live life more intentionally, helping you discover your truest interests and passions. But figuring out where to begin on the page can be tough. So today I’m sitting down with entrepreneu…

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One Immigrant’s Journey from El Salvador to the United States with Javier Zamora 28:33

2h ago28:33

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Immigration remains a hot-button in American politics, but Javier Zamora tells the story of his own entry into the United States—a journey and a story that put a human face on the issue. Zamora is the author of “SOLITO,” his New York Times bestselling memoir and is the 2024 Reading Across Rhode Island Selection. Born in La Herradura, El Salvador in…

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How to Find A Mentor + Career Tips to Help You Thrive with Lauren Wesley Wilson 44:47

10d ago44:47

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#238: Contrary to popular belief, doing 'good work' alone may not be enough to progress in your career. For many of us, strategic moves are essential to propel our careers to the next level! So in today’s episode, I’m sitting down with founder and CEO of ColorComm and author of the bestselling book “What Do You Need?” Lauren Wesley Wilson for tips …

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Tricia Rose on Breaking Free from Systemic Racism 27:26

14d ago27:26

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Racism is often described as an individual failing, but Dr. Tricia Rose explains that racism is better understood as the result of a system built over generations and even centuries—and perpetuated by the stories we tell about it today. Rose is the Chancellor’s Professor of Africana Studies and Associate Dean of the Faculty for Special Initiatives,…

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Telling the Story of the World War II Ghost Army with Rick Beyer 28:18

14d ago28:18

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At the height of World War II, American military commanders created a unit dedicated to deception to give Allied forces an advantage on the battlefield. The artists, sound technicians, and radio operators of the so-called Ghost Army remained hidden for decades, but filmmaker Rick Beyer made sure their stories were told. Beyer is a New York Times be…

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How to Balance Your Hormones, Have Healthy Periods, and Start Over in Your Career with Necole Kane 57:27

17d ago57:27

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#237: Have you ever felt like your hormones were off? Or wondered why your menstrual cycle is irregular? Have you experienced painful periods? If so, you're not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with entrepreneur and founder of My Happy Flo, Necole Kane for an insightful conversation on how menstrual and hormonal health can affect your ov…

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How to Become Your Highest Self: Essential Glow-Up Tips with Jaz Turner 1:08:36

24d ago1:08:36

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#236: Imagine the version of you who is living your dream life. What habits does she have? How does she talk to herself each day? Listen to day’s episode to develop the habits and mindset you need to become her. I’m excited to sit down and chat about all things glow-up with content creator and wellness influencer, Jaz Turner. Tune in for tips on ho…

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How to Beat Hustle Culture and Avoid Burnout with Sherrell Dorsey 1:06:22

1M ago1:06:22

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#235 Over the last decade, ‘girlboss’ culture has convinced us that we’re superwomen who can have it together all of the time. But that’s not always the reality, and we’re ready for open conversations that embrace the REAL qualities that lead to success! Today, we’re welcoming award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of “Simplify The Hust…

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Parental Activism and the Politicization of Public Schools with Laura Pappano 27:28

30d ago27:28

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Public education has a long and varied history in the United States. But Laura Pappano says the challenges it faces now from parent-activists and partisan politics is unlike anything America’s schools have seen. Pappano is an award-winning journalist and author who has written about K–12 and higher education for over 30 years. A former education co…

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Mental Health Check-In: Tools to Support Your Healing with Tarek Ali (Part 2) 32:12

1M ago32:12

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#234: Are you healing or are you coping? Today I’m sitting down with content creator and host of That Conversation, Tarek Ali for an honest chat about how to prioritize your mental health and take care yourself during hard times. Whether you are in survival mode or in a season of rebuilding trust, Tarek offers amazing tips and tools on how to set n…

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[Solo Episode] Mental Health Check-In: Challenges of Entrepreneurship and Life Updates (Part 1) 32:37

1M ago32:37

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#233: At the beginning of the year, I moved to New York City and started working as a full-time podcaster and content creator. In today’s solo episode, I’m opening up about the challenges I’ve experienced so far, what changes I’m making to support my mental health, and how I’m using new wellness tools to spark my next creative endeavor. Catch up on…

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Vanessa Lillie on the Historical Erasure of Indigenous People and their Current Representation 27:41

1M ago27:41

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The novelist has a way of exploring issues—putting flesh on bones—to tell stories about people that can educate, inform, sometimes inspire, and often anger. Vanessa Lillie uses that art form to shine a light on challenges facing native communities and native women, in particular. Lillie is the author of the 2023 USA Today bestselling suspense novel…

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How to Step Into Your Power, Build Confidence, and Align Yourself with Purpose with Sarah Jakes Roberts 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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#232: What does it look like to be in your power? In some instances, power can be a bold proclamation, and at other times it can be a calm, quiet knowing. When we aren’t in our power, we can feel stuck, burned out, or like we aren’t living up to our potential. However, we can learn how to reframe our relationship with power to use it as a tool for …

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Exploring Love and Loss as a Muse with Brian Turner 27:17

1M ago27:17

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The poet’s ability to capture meaning with words has long been one of humanity’s great gifts. Brian Turner has that muse and uses poetry to explore enduring questions of love and loss. Turner is the author of five collections of poetry “Here, Bullet;” “Phantom Noice;” “The Wild Delight of Wild Things;” “The Dead Peasant’s Handbook” and “The Goodbye…

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Debunking Nutrition Myths, How Much Protein You Actually Need, and the Truth About Ozempic with Vanessa Risetto, RD [BONUS] 48:57

2M ago48:57

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Feel confused about all of the conflicting nutrition and wellness information out there? You’re not alone! It can be really overwhelming and confusing to figure out what will work best for you. Thankfully, nutrition can be a lot simpler than we think. In today’s bonus episode I’m sitting down with registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health, Vane…

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High-Maintenance vs. Low-Maintenance Friends, Supporting Women in Your Circle and the Benefits of Being a Girl’s Girl with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls 1:07:50

2M ago1:07:50

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#230: We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look like putting it to practice? Today I have the pleasure of sitting down Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist and the host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. We have an…

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The Contemporary Implications of Europe’s Recent History with Timothy Snyder 28:53

2M ago28:53

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The history of 20th century autocracy seemed to race into the distance with the end of the Cold War. But Dr. Timothy Snyder cautions that in the decades since 1989, the West has seen the rise of new autocratic movements—some in traditional adversaries and some much closer to home. Snyder is the Richard C. Levin Professor of History at Yale Universi…

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Conan O’Brien Must Go Writers Roundtable 15:32

2M ago15:32

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Conan sits down with writers Mike Sweeney, Matt O’Brien, Jessie Gaskell, and producer Jason Chillemi for a roundtable discussion about the making of his newest travel show Conan O’Brien Must Go, featuring insights into the destination selection process, a sneak preview of a Bono-centric segment, and the tease of a special surprise narrator.…

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How to Live Seasonally, Be in Tune with Your Reproductive Health, and Knowing When to Change Your Wellness Routines with Latham Thomas 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

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#229: In today’s episode we’re celebrating Black Maternal Health week by discussing the ways you can be more attune to the seasons of our bodies. Understanding the power of your hormones, menstrual cycle, and fertility can be a game changer and serve as a guide for how to move with your energy no matter what season you’re in. Our guest is Latham Th…

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News Deserts to Media Startups: Ellen Clegg and Dan Kennedy on America’s News Landscape Today 28:03

2M ago28:03

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Thomas Jefferson famously said he’d prefer newspapers without government over government without newspapers. In large parts of the United States today, government exists without independent news sources—undermining accountability and diminishing civic participation. Ellen Clegg and Dan Kennedy tell us that despite these troubling trends, there’s mu…

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Forming Friendships, Managing Dating Expectations, and Life After Reality TV with The Bachelor’s Chelsea Vaughn & Love Island’s Cashay Proudfoot 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

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#228: Have you ever had a life-altering experience change the way you view friendships and dating? Today’s guests certainly have, and we’re getting every detail of their experience from reality TV to dating on the sidewalk. Today I’m sitting down with hosts of the new podcast On The Sidewalk, Chelsea Vaughn from Season 25 of the Bachelor, and Casha…

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Daniel Schulman on the German-Jewish Immigrants who Built the United States’ Modern Financial Systems 28:18

2M ago28:18

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We take for granted that the “immigrant experience” is part of the American story. But in an epic new history Daniel Schulman tells the story of the Jewish immigrants who built some of America’s biggest financial institutions and transformed America. A best-selling author, Schulman is known for his first book, “Sons of Wichita,” a biography of the …

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Manifest Dream Opportunities, and Navigate Life’s Pivots with Kirsten Ferguson 1:11:36

2M ago1:11:36

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#227: Are you living or are you existing? Today, we’re getting back into our wellness girly roots with Peloton instructor Kirsten Ferguson for tips on how to take back control of your life, move through challenging pivots with grace, and learn to enjoy the process of becoming the best version of you. Kirsten offers amazing advice on evolving alongs…

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Tembi Locke on Healing Through Creativity 1:10:13

3M ago1:10:13

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#226: We often think of creativity as a means to get to an end result. We create for a final product, or create to get good feedback. But what if we reframed how we looked at creativity to see it as a source of healing instead? Today I have the honor of deep-diving with author and filmmaker of the award-winning memoir and Netflix series From Scratc…

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