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An award-winning playwright, screenwriter, journalist, ghostwriter, producer, and film director who has been featured in American Theater Magazine, The NY Times, NPR, Bust Magazine, and New York Magazine. Micheline's award-winning storytelling journey began with her daring debut Poop – A True Story, inspired by her avant-garde experience as a living art piece in a downtown NYC gallery. Micheline Auger crafts stories that captivate, challenge, and resonate with the issues of the day and has earned honors such as the NY Innovative Theater Award, National Theater Conference Paul Green Award, People of the Year Award by Indie Theater Now and a Time Out New York Critics Pick. As a creator and producer, she has showcased the talents of hundreds of up-and-coming and award-winning playwrights in her playwriting installation Write Out Front which took place in the window of the iconic Drama Bookshop in NYC, furthering her commitment to the craft of storytelling. Micheline's ghostwriting work has appeared in numerous publications such as Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and Forbes, and in books such as the upcoming leadership memoir, I Can, I Will & I Did by Samina Bari, set for release in May 2025.

Sarah Potter, a renowned celebrity psychic, medium, and professional witch based in NYC, has garnered attention for her sought-after spiritual guidance, with her work being featured in notable publications such as Forbes, Refinery29, InStyle, and Teen Vogue. As a resident tarot reader and witch at both Cosmopolitan and Bust Magazine, Sarah has carved out a prominent space in modern-day witchcraft. Her commitment to making magical modalities practical and accessible in everyday life led her to author her first book, "The Cosmo, the Ultimate Deck and Guidebook" via Hearst Home. Additionally, Sarah hosts monthly full moon ceremonies at the Asbury Hotel for those in the Jersey Shore vicinity.  The key moments in this episode are:  00:02:02 - Sarah's Journey to Becoming a Professional Witch  00:06:28 - Everyone's Intuitive Abilities  00:10:56 - Ethical Considerations in Readings  00:14:11 - The Importance of Rituals and Self-Care  00:15:26 - Ritual for Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs  00:17:00 - Surrendering to Divine Guidance  00:19:59 - Tarot Reading   Connect with Sarah Potter Website: iamsarahpotter.com Instagram: @iamsarahpotter Book: iamsarahpotter.com/book   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

This Friends Like Us, host Marina Franklin talk with Holly Harper and breathwork expert Jasmine Marie. Friends discuss the significance of mental health, particularly for Black women. They delve into Jasmine's book, 'Black Girls Breathing,' which focuses on healing from trauma, combating chronic stress, and finding freedom. Jasmine shares her personal journey and the establishment of Black Girls Breathing, which provides accessible breathwork resources for Black women. The conversation addresses the systemic issues surrounding Black women's health, the therapeutic benefits of breathwork, and the impact of chronic stress. Jasmine also highlights the importance of community and creating spaces for Black women to rest and heal. The discussion is interspersed with personal anecdotes, practical breathing techniques, and reflections on the socio-political climate, especially following recent elections. The episode concludes with a promotion for Jasmine's book and information on how to join the Black Girls Breathing community. Jasmine Marie is a speaker, breathwork practitioner, and founder of black girls breathing®, a wellness platform that provides Black women with tools to heal trauma in the body and reduce chronic stress and anxiety. An alum of NYU Stern School of Business, Jasmine Marie's work has been featured in Good Morning America, VOGUE, Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Glamour, Nylon Mag, Black Enterprise, Oprah Magazine, Well + Good, Wall Street Journal, Bust Magazine, Goop, MindBodyGreen, Refinery29, Pix11 NY, The Cut, FoxSoul, Cosmopolitan, and PopSugar Fitness, among others.  A Special promotions available for friends in black owned books stores.  Friends50 pre order the book now.  OFFER : Friends 50 -and join us 50% off - DEc 17th book Special promotions in black books stores   Hollie Harper is a comedy nerd from South Jersey. She is currently the creator and co-exec producer of Hella Late! with Hollie Harper on BRIC TV and a co-host of the nationally trending Twitter Storytelling Chat “BlerdDating.” Hella Late! with Hollie Harper was recently in the 2021 NYC Web Fest where she was nominated as Best Actress. Hollie was a semi-finalist in the 2019 NBC Standup Competition and has been featured on NY1, and in Black Enterprise Magazine, Thrive Global, Confessional Magazine and Black San Diego Magazine. Her popular sketch comedy show AMERICAN CANDY has played the Comic Strip, Gotham Comedy Club, BAM Café as well as the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. Time Out Chicago named them one of the five groups to watch. Hollie is a regular host for West Side Comedy Club in NYC and works with Gold Comedy and Stand Up Girls, two programs that empower young women by teaching them standup comedy. She was recently the talent coordinator and casting for “Blood Lassi” on Spotify, written by Pratima Mani, and moderated the panel for the Emmy Award winning, WOC editing team of Black Lady Sketch Show for The Black TV and Film Collective. She is also the Creative Consultant for the very successful Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

Send us a textEp 503: Today, we dive deep into the world of erotic fantasy and Sci-Fi romance with the incredibly talented indie author, Megan Landon. She weaves intricate tales inspired by her Colombian and Dutch roots, linguistic training, and a touch of magic. With a PhD in linguistics and a passion for sexuality in storytelling, she crafts intelligent heroines, supportive heroes, and slightly off-center worlds that captivate and enthrall. Her erotic flash fiction has appeared in Bust Magazine.In this episode, Megan shares her journey into writing erotica, starting from high school love letters to boyfriends to rediscovering the genre in the aughts. She discusses the evolution of erotic literature, the impact of indie writing and publishing, and how the genre has exploded with diverse voices. Megan also reads an excerpt from her series on Medium, "Grow Lights," giving us a taste of her captivating storytelling.We delve into the themes of BDSM in her writing, the challenges of developing such dynamics in short stories, and her approach to writing both fiction and nonfiction. Megan also shares her experiences with anthologies, collaborations with the Erotica Consortium, and her thoughts on the power of words in storytelling. Find more about Megan www.meganlandon.com/linkshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37071182.Megan_Landonhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGYH9KV"Love Potion 69" Anthology featuring her "Botany and Brujería" short story (affiliate links, podcast may receive a commission on sales. Thanks for the support!) https://amzn.to/3XalUDcOf Broken Bots and Tempting Techs Audiobook https://amzn.to/4g4LHpc01:38 What ticked your desire to start writing erotic literature19:28 You include some bdsm in your stories21:57 Where are your books31:01 I think we should be celebrating sensuality and sexuality, not censoring it34:03 What do you tend to start with when you're writing a story37:57 Are you more of a pantser or a plotter44:14 You've done several anthologies with erotica consortium47:24 What was an early experience where you learned that language had power51:17 Do you do research when writing about space or something like that57:24 so what to you is the definition of being a success?01:01:18 So what are you working on now that you can share with us Quotes from Megan: "You can't turn your back on a passion, right?""Human sexuality is kind of the essence of what it is to be a living, breathing person.""I think that success is being able to do what you love in a way that nourishes you and sustains and nourishes the people around you."Ruan: "We are living in the most amazing time ever, because never in the history of the world have storytellers been able to disseminate to large groups of people."Ruan's books: http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/Summary with headliner  Support the Show.Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

Documentary production success is possible! Shelby Hadden is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, producer, and TEDx speaker with eight years of experience creating compelling and impactful content for industry leaders such as Indeed, Apple, and TikTok. As a Senior Producer & Director at Blue Suitcase Productions, Shelby produced and directed over 370 corporate videos, podcasts, social media campaigns, branded documentaries, and more. Her role involved everything from brainstorming and collaborating with cross-functional teams and C-Suite executives to managing budgets up to $530K and leading teams of 30+ freelancers, artists, and agencies. Beyond her accomplishments in film production, Shelby's a trailblazer in raising awareness for pelvic floor disorders — from publishing essays in BUST Magazine and Refinery29, to producing her award-winning short animated film, Tightly Wound. Shelby also delivered a TEDx talk titled "Why We All Lose When We Talk About Virginity” and organized TEDxKoenigLane in 2022, further highlighting her commitment to raising awareness on critical issues. In episode 481 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Shelby decided on the University of Alabama, what is her favorite part about teaching documentary production classes to college students, what is her advice to future movie and television producers in college today, how her animated short on pelvic floor disorders called "Tightly Wound" changed her life, why a sex-positive culture/society is so important, what goes into a good TEDx talk, what fraternities and sororities should be focusing on in social media, and which shows she's watching right now. Enjoy!

MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!A printmaking graduate from the Ontario College of Art and Design, Michelle Galletta is the founder of Kiriki Press. The idea was inspired by Michelle wanting to make her niece Madeleine an embroidered doll but couldn't find a pattern anywhere. Michelle decided to learn how to embroider so she could make her a set of three owl dolls to play with. It was difficult to find contemporary embroidery patterns that weren't overly simplistic, let alone embroidered doll patterns, so Michelle ended up designing her own. As she was making Madeleine's owls, she became fascinated with embroidery: the vibrant colors, the countless variety of stitches, and the calming effect it had on her.After several years of improving her embroidery skills (and a ton of design work), Kiriki Press was born. It was developed in the hopes of giving others the chance to make something precious with their own hands. Kiriki Press was launched in December 2012 with seven patterns, and the collection has grown over the years and is currently expanding to include a range of other DIY products. Michelle was chosen as a featured seller on Etsy and has been a contributor to Mollie Makes books and magazines. The company has been featured in Uppercase, Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Bust Magazine, and Homespun, as well as many other print publications and craft blogs.Here, Michelle takes us inside her shop and shares how she moved from her prototype dolls into full production. She also talks about how she transitioned from what she thought was her dream job into starting a business of her own. Michelle shares her experience at her very first show, how she handled business growth through the pandemic, and where she finds inspiration.What's Inside:How Michelle moved from prototype to full productionMichelle's experience at her first showWhere Michelle finds inspirationMentioned In This Episode:www.kirikipress.comKiriki Press on InstagramKiriki Press on FacebookKiriki Press on Pinterest

Giovannie Espiritu's identity is inherently political: A bisexual, once-undocumented immigrant Filipina mom who spent time in a Biblical doomsday cult as a teen. Her first short film, “Ultra-Feminist,” got an Honorable Mention at Outfest:Fusion, and her second film, “ALLY 3000,” won over 12 awards at film festivals mainly in scriptwriting and social justice. Her newest short doc film, “Legacy,” won the Hyundai Evolve Innovation Award is in the film festival circuit. It has exhibited at the OutMuseum, and will be showing in the New Americans Museum in San Diego. Most of her work has taken aim at dismantling the patriarchy, healing generational trauma, and exposing systems of bias with humor. Her IRL and reel life mantra is to “Break Hearts Wide Open and Create More Moments of Joy.” As an actor, she was once nominated alongside Academy Award nominees Alfre Woodard and Amy Irving for Best Supporting Actress, but she didn't know what to do with that information other than put it on her business card. Her primetime credits include a recurring role on Young Sheldon, ER (NBC), Bones (FOX), Gilmore Girls (ABC), and Trauma (NBC). She can be seen as the lead in the Amazon series, “Dyke Central,” which was featured in After Ellen, BuzzFeed, Bust Magazine and Curve Magazine as a top LGBTQ series to watch, Nancy on the Tubi Original “Titanic 666,” alongside AnnaLynneMcCord and will be on Season 4 of 911 Lone Star as Joni. In her spare time, she rock climbs and advocates for Domestic Violence Awareness/Prevention and LGBTQ equality. She has served on the Board of Directors for C.O.R.A. (a Bay Area domestic violence hotline and agency) and been awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the Senate and California Assembly for her community service. She was recognized as one of 23 "Most Influential Filipina Women in the World" in the Innovator & Thought Leader category by the Filipina Women's Network. She is a proud member of the Alliance of Women Directors and the Producer's Guild of America. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/support

Today on the podcast Rain is joined by writer and musician, Kathleen Hanna. Their conversation travels from shared memories of being in bands in the 90’s, Kathleen’s thoughts on feminism today, how anger can motivate and harm creativity, the importance of self care and why it’s best to ditch toxic relationships. Kathleen’s memoir REBEL GIRL is out now. We then hear from the incredibly inspiring writer and filmmaker Naz Riahi, who shares what it was like to work with Kathleen on Rebel Girl, how music found her in Iran as a child, what inspires her, and what’s next for her creatively. Tune in to this power hour of conversation at LaunchLeft.com/podcast.  -----------------  LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEhttps://www.launchleft.com  LAUNCHLEFT PATREON https://www.patreon.com/LaunchLeft  TWITTER https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft  INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/  FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/LaunchLeft  --------------------- LaunchLeft Podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix is an intentional space for Art and Activism where famed creatives launch new artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of left-of-center artists, a curated ecosystem that includes a podcast, label and NFT gallery. --------------------- IN THIS EPISODE:  [5:25] How much has feminism changed since the 80s? What is the state of feminism today? [10:54] What is an internal positive belief that has stayed with Kathleen since childhood that she still draws upon?  [12:24] Are all art forms the same or different in the process of creating?  [18:26] Does anger motivate Kathleen when she is writing?  [29:03] What does Kathleen do for self care while on the road?  [37:44] What is Kathleen’s advice for young women?  [41:05] How did music find Kathleen? [43:20] Kathleen introduces Naz Riahi and explains why she tipped her hat to Naz. [49:31] Naz joins the show and shares about what it was like working with Kathleen. [52:52] What about working with Kathleen influenced Naz’s own work or inspired her as a writer? [56:16] How did music find Naz? [58:36] What is next for Naz?   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  [24:47] We’re all creators, we all have the ability. We’re creating every day by being alive, we are creating our reality, we’re creating the future of what we want to be and say and do in the world.  [38:12] If you find yourself in a toxic relationship with someone, whether that be a friend, family or lover, step away. Those toxic people are standing in the way of other people who are waiting for an opportunity to be in your life.  [55:11] Take chances to try new things and allow opportunities into your life, but if you are finding those things take away from your energy to do the things you love, then you know those are not for you.    RESOURCE LINKS:  LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link Links for Kathleen Hanna: Kathleen Hanna's Website  Kathleen Hanna's Instagram  Kathleen Hanna's TikTok  Bikini Kill Website  Bikini Kill Instagram  Bikini Kill Twitter   Bikini Kill Bandcamp  Bikini Kill YouTube  Le Tigre World Instagram  Le Tigre World Facebook Links for Naz Riahi Naz Riahi's Website  Naz Riahi's Instagram    BIOGRAPHIES:  Katheleen Hanna: Kathleen Hanna is a punk singer, artist, and the front-woman of the influential bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. Hanna is a staple in feminist publications, from college curriculums to bestselling books, and a leading voice in the punk feminist movement. She has been named one of the best live performers of our time, earning acclaim from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, NPR, Interview Magazine, V Magazine, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, BUST Magazine, NYLON and Los Angeles Times, to name a few. Naz Riahi: Naz Riahi (she/her) is a filmmaker, writer and artist. Much of her work explores the spaces, emotions and opportunities and humor of reaching for connection, informed by her experiences as an immigrant from Iran. She was named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film. Her short film Sincerely, Erik received a Vimeo Staff Pick and won a Vimeo Best of the Year Award and was named a NoBudge Best Film of the Year. It has garnered praise from Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The New York Times T Magazine and Fast Company among numerous publications and cultural institutions. Her essays, journalism and fiction have been published widely in outlets such as Harper’s Bazaar, Oldster, Pipe Wrench, Food & Wine, Los Angeles Review of Books, Longreads, Catapult, The Fader, Guernica and more. Naz has performed original works at MoCA (Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles) and at Dynasty Handbag’s Weirdo Night. She was the creator of the dialogical art project, Bitten. In recognition of Bitten, Naz was invited to SXSL at the Obama White House. An essay she wrote about the experience received public praise from President Obama. Her collection of short stories, Vibrations, will be published by Dopamine Press in 2025. Naz holds an MFA from the New School and is the recipient of a NYFA City Artist Corps Grant.

Jolenta and Kristen talk to Emily Rems, Managing Editor of Bust Magazine and co-host of Bust's Pop-Tarts podcast, about the ridiculously antiquated gender roles of Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus. They also read listener mail and announce next week's book!Keep in touch with us! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta

The podcast team has been busy at the annual AWP conference, so we're bringing you a rerelease of a great conversation from Season 2. A new episode will be in your feed in two weeks. Luna Adler talks to Jared about moving between fiction and non-fiction, Brooklyn College's unique novel-writing workshop aimed at accommodating the long form, the tension between a slow revision process and rapid MFA deadlines, and the benefit in recording one's writing time while allowing grace for a broad definition of writing time that may or may not include thinking time. Luna Adler is a Brooklyn-based writer and illustrator. She's currently an MFA candidate in fiction at Brooklyn College, where she was a recipient of the Truman Capote Fellowship. She is a fiction editor for The Brooklyn Review and a reader for Pigeon Pages. Her words, art, and comics have appeared or are forthcoming in Bon Appétit, Bust Magazine, Interview Magazine, Literary Hub, Gossamer, Autostraddle, Electric Literature, Backpacker Magazine, The Rumpus, The Belladonna Comedy, Hobart Pulp, and Lux Magazine, among others. Find her on Instagram @lunaadler or at lunaadler.com, where you can subscribe to her illustrated newsletter. MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. BE PART OF THE SHOW — Donate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee. — Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. — Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. — Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers Email: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

For our season finale, Sarah Potter has created a ritual for inspiration for our listeners. Take the time, gather the elements, and place this in your creative space. Watch what happens. Elements (Instruction in episode): -Any jar -Orange ribbon -Orange candle -Lavender for clarity -Peppermint for Motivation -Dried orange peel for success -Dried rode petals to recieve this inspiration -Cinnamon for protection and speed -Dried basil for luck -Chamomile for optimism -Lemon balm fro confidence Sarah Potter is a celebrity psychic medium, Tarot reader, and professional witch based in NYC. Her spiritual guidance has been sought after by thousands of private and corporate clients as her work has been profiled by Forbes, Refinery 29, InStyle, Teen Vogue & countless other publications. As a resident Tarot Reader & witch at both Cosmopolitan & Bust Magazine, the natural next step in her Tarot journey led her to create her first book “The Cosmo Tarot : The Ultimate Deck & Guidebook” via Hearst Home. Sarah's dedication to making magical modalities a practical and accessible part of everyday life has led her to become one of the most prominent faces of modern day witchcraft. Her writing on witchcraft, Magic, and Tarot is featured in Cosmopolitan, Astrology.com, Bust Magazine, and Shondaland. ⁠www.theartcareer.com⁠⁠ Sarah Potter: ⁠@iamsarahpotter⁠ Editing:⁠⁠ @benjamin.galloway⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠@emilymcelwreah_art

Welcome to our two part mini series season finale with celebrity psychic medium, tarot reader, and professional witch, Sarah Potter. This week Sarah will tell us all about what being a professional witch entails and doesn't shy away from having the conversation about skeptics. Sarah will share an intimate Tarot reading with our listeners and next week a very special ritual for inspiration she created just for The Art Career! Sarah Potter is a celebrity psychic medium, Tarot reader, and professional witch based in NYC. Her spiritual guidance has been sought after by thousands of private and corporate clients as her work has been profiled by Forbes, Refinery 29, InStyle, Teen Vogue & countless other publications. As a resident Tarot Reader & witch at both Cosmopolitan & Bust Magazine, the natural next step in her Tarot journey led her to create her first book “The Cosmo Tarot : The Ultimate Deck & Guidebook” via Hearst Home. Sarah's dedication to making magical modalities a practical and accessible part of everyday life has led her to become one of the most prominent faces of modern day witchcraft. Her writing on witchcraft, Magic, and Tarot is featured in Cosmopolitan, Astrology.com, Bust Magazine, and Shondaland. ⁠www.theartcareer.com⁠ Sarah Potter: @iamsarahpotter Editing:⁠ @benjamin.galloway⁠ Host: ⁠@emilymcelwreah_art

Tanya Pearson is a Public Historian and Director of the Women of Rock Oral History Project, a collection of digital interviews and written transcripts documenting the lives and careers of (women-identified) rock musicians. A documentary film based on the interviews is currently in production as well as an oral history of rock music. Why Marianne Faithfull Matters, her contribution to the University of Texas Press' Music Matters Series, was published in July, 2021. Her “work” has appeared in The Washington Post, Bust Magazine, Memoir Mixtapes, PopMatters, and some blogs, and  journals.  Pearson discovered a “frustrating lack of information” about the pioneering all-female bands she had followed as a teenager, and set out to close the musical gender gap by collecting oral histories of influential women rockers and thus beginning what has now become the "Women of Rock Oral History Project". When she's not working she enjoys writing, rock climbing, playing in her band Feminine Aggression, and watching The Golden Girls with her dog Andrew. Ryan Newcomb is the owner of In The Q Records, a vinyl-focused indie record label with one mission: Help musicians, both past and present, bring their art to life through the magic and wonderment of vinyl records. www.intheqrecords.com www.womenofrock.org @womenofrockohp www.youtube.com/@WomenofrockOHP

Join us for a powerful & insightful discussion with visual artist Ingrid V. Wells about paving your path while finding moments of delight along the way. Here's what we discuss:1. How a guided meditation led Ingrid to completely shift paths and pursue a career as an artist.2. Thoughtful strategies for moving forward in the direction of your dreams and living with intention.3. The importance of our daily habits and approaching life one day at a time. Ask yourself - what can I do today to feel good?4. The power of practicing generosity and sharing knowledge with each other as we further our own careers.About Ingrid:Ingrid V. Wells earned her MFA from San Francisco Art Institute and her BFA from Arizona State University. Her artwork has been shown in New York at the Untitled Space, PULSE Miami with Treat Gallery, internationally in South Korea at the CICA Museum and online with PxP Contemporary. She enjoys using playful subject matter to address complex topics including women's issues, mental health, joy and being.Her work has been featured by The Jealous Curator, The Huffington Post, Daily Mail, BUST Magazine, Create! Magazine and Teen Vogue, among others. Her oil painting was invited to be featured on the front page (print) of El País representing the international women's movement in 2019. Wells is a multiple-time grant recipient from the Center for Cultural Innovation.She runs San Francisco Artists Studios, a multidisciplinary artist studio space in the Dogpatch district of San Francisco. There she facilitates programming including ongoing artist professional development series with Sample-Studios (Cork, Ireland) that began during the pandemic with grant funding from the Cork City Council Twinning Cities.Wells directs TWIRL: A Decade of Artists Interviews, a 10 year annual interview project that began with 40 artists. The project focuses on studying artist resilience and the survival of artist communities despite unforeseen difficult circumstances. The project launched in February 2020.She was awarded a Certificate of Honor from the City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors in October 2020 for painting uplifting murals in the city's COVID overflow hospital space in the Presidio.In May of 2022, Create! Magazine named Wells #7 on the list of Top 15 Emerging Artists to Follow on Social Media. You are welcome to visit her on social at @ingridvwells. Her recent solo exhibition Glimmers with Voss Gallery in San Francisco, received press coverage from The Jealous Curator, DIVIDE Magazine, Thought Art Magazine, All She Makes Magazine, Juniper Rag, Arts to Hearts Project, Friend of the Artist and Visionary Art Collective. Her work is also currently on display in southern California at Brea Gallery with the Pure, Unadulterated Joy exhibition, which was extended for three additional months due to popularity.Wells currently lives and works in San Francisco.Website: ingridvwells.comInstagram: @ingridvwellsVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter 

Lauren LoGiudice: grew up in the Howard Beach section of Queens, New York. After graduating from Wesleyan University,  she obtained the American India Foundation William J. Clinton Fellowship Award for service in India. During her tenure in Bangalore, India, she worked with a non-profit organization that served victims of AIDS and studied Bharata Natyam. After attending Lakme Fashion Week in Bombay, Lauren decided to pursue acting back in New York. When she returned, she studied at the most prestigious acting schools and teachers in New York: Michael Howard Studios, the T. Schreiber Conservatory, Scott Freeman and privately with Lynn Singer, under whom she began seriously studying vocal production, and learned to speak without a New York accent, which greatly expanded her casting options and opportunities. Her TV and film credits include Veep, Bittersweet Monday, and Galaxy360. A Moth StorySLAM Champ, her work has been featured by The New York Times, BBC, Bust Magazine, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Hyperallergic, La Voce di New York, among others. Her writing has been called "criminal." Lauren was cast in numerous national and regional commercials, including Zappos' scandalous "More Than Just Shoes" campaign. Her multi-character projects include her autobiographical solo show Queens Girl, which toured worldwide - Stockholm Pride invited LoGiudice to perform Queens Girl in their cultural festival. The production was noted by Backstage as a valuable performance and marketing tool; Garbo Dreams, a site-specific play about Greta Garbo of which The Red Room performances with Michael Arenella were given mention in The New York Times; and Yule Log With Friends, an interactive video project featured at High 5 Gallery, with Reviews that said, “While you watch the characters go about their lives you'll see the influences from Sacha Baron Cohen and Tracey Ullman.” Her show The Melania Trump Road Show: Get Out the Vote and Get Me Out of the White House of Garbage toured virtually due to the pandemic and then wrote a book: INSIDE MELANIA: What I learned about Melania Trump by impersonating her!! She produced three short films: Bridal Party (premiered at the Gotham Screen Film Festival), Yes and No, and Reality Check, as well as the web series Ciao Grandma….. LoGiudice debuted over 15 sketch comedy characters on her YouTube channel, including Principal Mary Poppins. She began ANCESTRY DOT COMEDY:  A variety show for anyone who's ever looked at their family and thought: How did I get here? Giving space for: DNA surprises; donor-conceptions; family; genetics, the absurdity of life in general! Always very busy, Lauren has endorsed several non-profit causes throughout her career. She hosted a photography exhibition by Javier Gomez, voted People Magazine's Sexiest Artist Alive, to benefit Strengthen Our Sisters, a grassroots, community based nonprofit serving homeless/battered women and children. LoGiudice has also supported United Cerebral Palsy. Follow Lauren at: @laurenlogi and laurenlogiudice.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ozzie-stewart/support

We had the pleasure of interviewing Taali over Zoom video!Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Taali unveils her evocative new single ‘It Comes For You.' A seasoned songsmith who has collaborated with such luminaries as Aloe Blacc, Moby, José James and Mali Music, Taali has received acclaim in Billboard, NPR, KCRW and Bust Magazine.Working with Grammy-winning bassist Ben Williams (who also plays with visionary jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington) and drummer Dustin Kaufman (who also plays with other boundary-pushing acts like St. Lucia and Moon Boots), Taali takes us on a late night emotional journey through the wreckage of post-pandemic 2023. Waves of shifting synths and shimmering vocal choirs recast the downbeat ethereality of such artists as Beach House, St. Vincent, Portishead and Kate Bush, as Taali explores the peaks and valleys of experiencing - and ultimately overcoming - our collective modern trauma. The song is accompanied by an atmospheric lo-fi video that was shot on Taali's journeys around the world over the last two years. Out March 10, Taali's upcoming self-titled album is her most ambitious and personal statement yet. Inspired by her Jewish roots and wandering spirit, taali features musicians from Amsterdam's Concertgebouw Orchestra, and explores themes of hope and redemption amid our modern state of anxiety. Check out a 3-song sampler here.“They say that there is nothing new under the sun. But, they, surely, had not heard of Taali yet. Taali, the singer-songwriter-producer is nothing short of refreshing.” -Bust Magazine“What stands out most about Taali's productions are the emphasis on vocals - ethereal in all the right spots and powerful when needed.” -KCRW“Taali fuses a beguiling mix of layered vocals, chamber pop and avant-electronica to directly address trauma, love, and identity.” -Guitar Girl MagazineWe want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Taali #ItComesForYou #NewMusic #Zoom #NewMusicListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

This episode takes a detour from the usual SHEROES artist interview to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the O.G. feminist lifestyle and culture publication, BUST Magazine. Founded in 1993 by three women in New York City, BUST started as a ‘zine, made of stapled pages and a passion for their cause: to make feminism cool again. Now a quarterly magazine, BUST has kept going despite financial challenges along the way - and a world which still favors hyper-sexualized images of women on magazine covers and advertisers that sell unattainable standards of youth and beauty. BUST proudly continues to feature news, entertainment, music, lifestyle, and fashion from a feminist perspective, and 30 years on, we need it more than ever. Listen in as SHEROES host Carmel Holt sits down with BUST's co-founder and creative director, Laurie Henzel to talk about BUST through their three decades, and the ever evolving world of feminism.

New York -based UNI and The Urchins was started by “bassist/director/engineer/probably wizard” Charlotte Kemp Muhl (Bust Magazine), and in lead singer Jack James Busa, they have an androgynous alien who brings a glorious glam rock sensibility to the band's mix of psychedelia and post punk.  The band has just released their debut LP, called Simulator, full of catchy, dance-y, sometimes cheeky songs about a world made dizzy by media and technology.  The conversation ranges from using AI – a neural network to generate lyrics, a love of David Bowie, their favorite Japanese food (the sticky, slimy kind), high school Latin, ASMR, waiting rooms, observations about the disappearing middle class, the New York music scene, growing up in the South, to tuba sound effects and more. Also, the band plays live in-studio. They play at Elsewhere in New York on March 3, and will be in Austin at South by Southwest. Set list: “Subhuman Suburbia”, “Popstar Supernova”, “Simulator” Watch "Subhuman Suburbia": Watch "Popstar Supernova": Watch "Simulator":

On this episode of the Period Chats Podcast, documentary film maker Shelby Hadden joins us to talk about her wildly wonderful, impactful documentary: Tightly Wound. Based on an essay she published in Bust Magazine, the animated short film chronicles her experiences with vaginismus and pelvic floor pain. After a kickstarter shout-out in Cosmo, an article in Media Wire and much more, the film has 4 million views and has been all over the world. Shelby and I talk about how sharing your story publicly can be so many different things. It can be freeing and liberating to share, super helpful to others to hear, and a powerful influence on culture - but it can simultaneously be intimidating and unpredictable to post your life's details on the internet. She explains that creating the film was a coming out type of experience for her, because there were many family members and friends who still didn't know about her health journey. Shelby shares how she couldn't use a tampon as an adolescent, but didn't find pelvic floor physical therapy (the treatment that has helped her the most) until age 21. She then found herself at the forefront of a decade-long rise in awareness on the topic, in a culture that's moving from young women like her taking 7 years plus to get an accurate diagnosis, to an internet-connected world where pelvic floor physical therapists are posting on Tik Tok and Instagram helping people learn the basics about the disorder. Shelby tells us what the process looked like to create the film, and what her network, team and community looked like during the process. It's so beautiful that people with vaginismus and other pelvic floor issues can now point to this well-made film and say to their family, friends, or potential romantic partners, “This is what I have.” Insurance doesn't always cover pelvic floor therapy, and there are different rules in different states about referrals and the number of sessions that may get approved, but Shelby leaves us with this wise advice: don't give up finding the great treatment that you deserve. We talk about other treatments such as Botox, which some people have had results with for vaginismus, and of course a good therapist should be part of your team as well. I'm thankful for this conversation and for a chance to disarm the shame and secrecy some people feel in their experiences. Whatever your hopes are with regards to pelvic floor dysfunction of any kind, they are completely valid; none of those things are wrong to want and feel, so don't give up fighting for your desires and goals. Read Shelby's article: https://bust.com/sex/18462-vaginismus-essay.html Check out the film: https://www.tightlywoundfilm.com

Ana Bretón is a Latina director and producer who is a very funny lady. She currently works as a producer on The Kelly Clarkson Show on NBC. She also worked as a digital producer at The Drew Barrymore Show and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, where she was nominated for two Emmy awards. She keeps us laughing with her hilarious and often viral tweets on politics, pop culture, and becoming a mother in a global pandemic. When she's not making us all laugh, she's digging more deeply into the human experience with her narrative reporting in Bust Magazine. We enjoyed this conversation with Ana about writing, life, and parenting her two-year-old daughter. You can keep up with Ana on Twitter @missbreton or Instagram @bretonana. In this episode, we discuss her time volunteering at the US-Mexico border. You can read the article she wrote about her experience in Bust Magazine here. Learn more about Ana's work at her website.

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Diamanda Galás is the living definition of what it means to be avant-garde. An extraordinary and genre-bending vocalist, composer, pianist, performance artist, and activist, she has been creating uncompromising work that cries out against injustice for over 40 years. Her 12 studio albums include the classic 1986 collection “The Divine Punishment”—a masterwork created in response to the AIDS crisis—that was just remastered and re-released in June. And her brand new album “Broken Gargoyles,” inspired by the isolation of maimed WWI veterans, is coming out August 26. In this episode of BUST's “Poptarts” podcast, she reveals details about her reclusive life, teaches us how to shame our enemies into submission, and surprises us with her deep love of borscht belt comedians. (We didn't see that one coming!)

Welcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Dr. Cait Weiss Orcutt and her nerd love is Community Teaching. Woah. It's awesome.Dr. Cait Weiss Orcutt is the author of VALLEYSPEAK, winner of the 2017 Zone 3 First Book Prize. She holds an MFA from The Ohio State University and a PhD from the University of Houston. Her essays and poems have appeared in Boston Review, Bust Magazine, FIELD, The Academy of American Poets and more. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Cait leads online poetry and creative nonfiction workshops for writers of all experience levels and backgrounds. Find Cait:Cait's WebsiteCait's InstagramHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka

Netta Barzilai, better known by her one-word rockstar moniker Netta, is an Israeli pop singer, songwriter, and looping artist who rocketed to international fame in 2018 when she won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Toy." Since then, she has released two albums, “Goody Bag” and “The Best of Netta's Office Volume One.” And her new single “I Love My Nails” has been racking up hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube since the official video debuted May 12. She has a very busy Summer coming up here in the U.S. and in this episode of “Poptarts,” she reveals the secrets behind her incredible plus-size style, how her entire life changed after Eurovision, and how music helped her “love me for me.”

Luna Adler talks to Jared about moving between fiction and non-fiction, Brooklyn College's unique novel-writing workshop aimed at accommodating the long form, the tension between a slow revision process and rapid MFA deadlines, and the benefit in recording one's writing time while allowing grace for a broad definition of writing time that may or may not include thinking time. Luna Adler is a Brooklyn-based writer and illustrator. She's currently an MFA candidate in fiction at Brooklyn College, where she was a recipient of the Truman Capote Fellowship. She is a fiction editor for The Brooklyn Review and a reader for Pigeon Pages. Her words, art, and comics have appeared or are forthcoming in Bon Appétit, Bust Magazine, Interview Magazine, Literary Hub, Gossamer, Autostraddle, Electric Literature, Backpacker Magazine, The Rumpus, The Belladonna Comedy, Hobart Pulp, and Lux Magazine, among others. Find her on Instagram @lunaadler or at lunaadler.com, where you can subscribe to her illustrated newsletter. MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. This episode was requested by Marcia Bronstein. Thank you for listening, Marcia! BE PART OF THE SHOW — Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or Podcast Addict. — Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. — Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers

What a joy it is to talk to a bosom pal on today's episode! We've known Marcelle for years and years now, but maybe YOU know her as one of the founders of Bust Magazine? Or from her BRAND NEW YA novel Getting Over Max Cooper (available NOW!)? Regardless, now you'll get to know her from her wonderful stories about growing up in NYC, teen hangouts at CBGBs and Studio 54, her hook-ups and first loves, and of course, what it's like being in the real-life Gilmore Girls! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter! Also, support the show on Patreon or with a t-shirt (or a Jewboo shirt) and watch us every once in a while on Twitch or check out clips on YouTube! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, hosts Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson help a listener looking for a lifeline in dealing with her lifelong suicidal ideology. Today's Guys We Fcked guest is feminist icon and writer, MARCELLE KARP. The trio talk about founding, and being pushed out of, BUST Magazine, making the choice to be a single mother, supporting every generation of feminism, and her new book Getting Over Max Cooper. Engulfing commentary from Mike Coscarelli.   Buy Marcelle's book GETTING OVER MAX COOPER: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0593325044/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   WATCH THE GWF COMEDY SPECIAL -- "OUR SPECIAL DAY" -- FOR FREE & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/guyswefcked   Donate To An Abortion Fund  https://www.thecut.com/article/donate-abortion-fund-roe-v-wade-how-to-help.html   Follow today's guest, Marcelle Karp, on IG/Twitter: @marcellekarp   Follow Guys We Fucked on IG/Twitter/TikTok: @guyswefcked   Follow Corinne Fisher on Twitter/IG: @PhilanthropyGal (And follow Corinne's store on IG @PerfectlyCenteredStore) www.corinnefisher.com    Follow Krystyna Hutchinson on Twitter/IG: @KrystynaHutch www.krystynahutchinson.com FOR LONDON/DUBLIN TIX    Follow Mike Coscarelli on Twitter/IG: @MikeCoscarelli    THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MUSIC: Summer Like The Season Song 1- Steps Song 2- Root Mean Square   https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RO5mq0VKqgNF1QekUrIKB?si=De5PDVEzRUGAFsZQTiaspQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peaches, is a feminist rock star, producer, director, visual artist, and performance artist who rose to fame in the electroclash era of the early 2000s. Her solo albums include the terrifically transgressive “Fancypants Hoodlum,” “The Teaches of Peaches,” “Fatherfucker,” “Impeach My Bush,” “I Feel Cream,” and “Rub.” And she's about to embark on her first International tour since 2017 in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of “The Teaches of Peaches.” Her work has meant so much to so many for so long and in this episode of “Poptarts,” she reveals how she kicked her conservative Jewish upbringing to the curb, found her completely original voice, and became a foremother of feminist filth!

Patricia Williams, better known as Ms. Pat, is a hilarious stand-up comedian, actor, author, and podcast host who has been making audiences flip with her totally original storytelling style for over 20 years. Her one-hour standup special "Y'All Wanna Hear Something Crazy?"—directed by Robert Townsend and Produced by Wanda Sykes—premiered on Netflix in February to critical acclaim, her 2017 memoir "Rabbit" was named one of Amazon's best biographies of the year, and now she's gearing up for season two of her BET+ sitcom "The Ms. Pat Show!" In this episode of Poptarts, she reveals how she found success turning observations on poverty into comedy, she shares the secrets to her incredible resiliency, and we read Lane Bryant's menagerie of plus-size, animal-print monstrosities to filth!

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Aaron Hamlin about a new approach to voting.  A candid conversation about new approach to voting What is approval voting and why it matters What cities are using this system and what have the results been And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City: Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode. Links Mentions During Show:   www.aaronhamlin.com AmazingCities.org AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About  Aaron Hamlin I focus on technically-oriented, under-recognized social causes that offer ultra-high impact. I'm the executive director of The Center for Election Science. We empower people with voting methods that strengthen their democracy. I've written articles for publications such as Deadspin, Democracy Chronicles, Independent Voter Network, Bust Magazine, and The Telegraph. I've been featured in Popular Mechanics, NPR, Inside Philanthropy, Reason, Vox, and MSNBC for my expertise on voting methods. On contraceptive topics, I've been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, MIT Technology Review, The New Statesman, Salon, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, and dozens of others. You can find an archive of all my past and current work on voting, contraception, nonprofits, and philanthropy on my personal website (www.aaronhamlin.com). About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net  

Nina Bunjevac is an incredible comic book artist, author, illustrator, and educator. She spent her formative years in the former Yugoslavia, where she began studying art. But when war broke out in the 1990s, she returned to Canada where she studied graphic design, drawing, and painting and eventually branched out into making sculptural installations and writing and illustrating absolutely incredible books of comic art, including Heartless, Fatherland, Bezimena, and, An Alchemical Journey Through the Major Arcana of the Tarot. In this episode of Poptarts, she reveals how esoteric philosophy helped shape her practice, and we take a deep dive into Bunjevac's deeply symbolic visual universe.

Leah McSweeney is a legendary New York designer, an entrepreneur, a cast member on one of the biggest reality shows on the planet, and now, she's an author as well. She founded the women's streetwear line Married to the Mob in 2004, and she has been starring on Bravo's hit series "The Real Housewives of New York City" since 2020 where she she's been introducing a much-needed dose of relatability into a show that has been criticized for becoming increasingly out of touch with the city it claims to represent. On April 5, Leah will be releasing her new memoir, "Chaos Theory: Finding Meaning in the Madness, One Bad Decision at a Time" and on BUST's latest “Poptarts” podcast, she talks teenage fearlessness, finding Judaism, and freaking out on Bravo.

Debbie Gibson is a singing-dancing-songwriting-producing-composing musical prodigy who has been serenading the world for 35 years, ever since her self-penned hit “Only In My Dreams” arrived on the Billboard charts when she was just 16 in the summer of 1987. Since then, she has sold more than 16 million albums, released 10 studio albums, toured all over the world, and starred in 17 musicals. Her first album of new songs in 20 years, The Body Remembers, came out this past summer on her own label, Stargirl Records, and it's as surprising as it is satisfying for long-time fans. On BUST's latest “Poptarts” podcast, she talks about shedding her squeaky-clean image, she honors her late mother—the original “momager,” and she pushes back against an industry that routinely discounts artists who appeal to teenage girls.

One of the most influential designers working today, Debbie Millman is an artist, an educator, a curator, and the host of Design Matters—one of the world's longest running podcasts. Millman also co-owns Print, the oldest design magazine in America, and she co-founded the Masters in Branding program at the School of Visual Arts. She's the author of seven books, including How to Think Like a Great Graphic Designer and Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits which have both been published in over 10 languages. And her latest book, the new anthology Why Design Matters: Conversations With the World's Most Creative People, is coming out in February. She also happens to be one half of one of today's greatest intellectual power couples alongside her amazingly talented wife Roxane Gay. On BUST's latest “Poptarts” podcast, Millman explains why there's really no such thing as a “personal brand,” looks back on her favorite interviews, and reveals the details of her whirlwind elopement at the height of COVID lockdown.

In this bonus episode, the gals are incredibly excited to get to meet and interview Victorian Romance Author Mimi Matthews.  Mimi Matthews is a USA Today bestselling author that writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Victorian romances. Her novels have received starred reviews in Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist, and her articles have been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Victorian Culture, and in syndication at BUST Magazine. In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes a retired Andalusian dressage horse, a Sheltie, and two Siamese cats.The gals get to discuss all things historical romance books including Mimi's most recent release The Siren of Sussex, her other books, Victorian fashion and heroes, pets owned by historical figures, horses and so much more.You can check out Mimi's website here, and you can grab all of her books from Amazon here.Also be sure to follow Mimi on Instagram @mimimatthewsesq, on Twitter @MimiMatthewsEsq, and on Facebook @MimiMatthewsAuthor.Follow Lower Your Volume on TikTok at @loweryourvolumepod, Twitter at @LowerPod, and on Instagram at @loweryourvolumepodYou can also follow our personal accounts listed below:Madison: @madison_frye on Twitter and Instagram, and @exlibrisdemadison BookstagramNicole: @nicole_bossio on Twitter, @n_boz53 on Instagram, and @onmyownadventure Bookstagram.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/loweryourvolume)

Julia Cameron is known around the world for helping her readers tap into their creativity. She is the best-selling author of more than 40 books, most notably The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity (which has sold over five million copies since 1992) and her newest title, Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection, which came out January 5. In Seeking Wisdom, Cameron explains how cultivating a personal prayer practice can sustain creative growth in artists of all beliefs and backgrounds. And on BUST's latest “Poptarts” podcast, Cameron talks sobriety, seeking inspiration, and saying yes to our creative dreams.

Tori Amos is a virtuoso musician whose searingly honest, wildly creative, piano-forward pop music changed the entire recording industry forever. She had her breakthrough moment in 1992 with the release of her iconic solo debut, Little Earthquakes—a record named by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest albums of all time. And she's spent the almost 30 years since then perpetually experimenting, innovating, and expanding the boundaries of what popular music can be. Now, she's back with her 16th studio album, Ocean to Ocean, an emotional meditation on loss and renewal that's perfect for this COVID-ravaged time. She's been so important and influential to so many music fans over the years, but especially to women. On BUST's latest “Poptarts” podcast, Amos talks fairies, feminism, and female empowerment.

Melissa Etheridge is an unparalleled singer-songwriter, guitarist, author, and activist who has been making irresistible blues-rock albums for over 30 years. She was a bit of an underground sensation when she first got started in the late ‘80s, but in 1993, everything changed when she released her breakthrough fourth album Yes I Am. It spent 138 weeks on the Billboard charts thanks to the monster hits “I'm The Only One,” and “Come To My Window,” it went Platinum, and then it went on to sell more than 6 Million copies. Now, the Oscar-and-Grammy winner is back and touring with her 17th album, One Way Out, a collection of songs from her early life that are finally getting to see the light of day. On BUST's latest “Poptarts” podcast, Etheridge recalls her coming out story, celebrates her intergenerational fandom, and gives sage advice on how to keep the show going when fans keep showering the stage with panties and bras.

"It's not enough to protect children from predators. It's that we need to acknowledge the inherent worth of girls, why they are worth protecting why they are as important and as full of potential. It's genuine regard for the humanity of children. Learning how to raise our boys so that they don't grow up to be predators a hundred percent. For every victim, there is a predator." – Ericka SchickelErika Schickel - is the author of the new memoir The Big Hurt (2021) and You're Not the Boss of Me: Adventures of a Modern Mom (2007). She has taught memoir and essay writing at UCLA and privately. She works as an essayist and her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, LA City Beat, Salon, Ravishly, Tin House, Bust Magazine, and The LA Review of Books, among others. She lives in Altadena, California. (She's the mom to two children and a Cat mom. She has lots of pictures on IG.) 'The Big Hurt is a memoir that tells the story of her seduction by a teacher in her senior year of high school, and subsequent expulsion, and the reverberations of that event throughout her adult life. The book takes on themes of generational shame and explores the many ways women get labeled by society and forced to live with those identities.' – Ericka SchickelFor a FREE preview chapter of The Big Hurt click Here and scroll all the way down.Buy your copy of The Big Hurt Connect with ErickaWebsite, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Essays & Articles.Connect with MarciWebsite, Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Facebook Group.Permission to Heal on YouTube.Permission to Land  (memoir) - Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, audiobook Permission to Land: Personal Transformation Through WritingPermission to Heal Bookshop - Buy books from the episodes & support independent bookstores. The Permission to Heal podcast is a passion of mine. I need your help to bring more inspirational episodes to the world; please consider becoming a patron through PATREON. This is where your PATREON subscription comes in. With your subscription, you get perks and swag and the meaningful contentment knowing you are helping me get PTH to the people who need it. Support the show Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/PermissiontoHeal)

Dr. Brittney Cooper is an incredibly engaging and insightful feminist author, professor, activist, and cultural critic currently teaching at Rutgers University. She is also cofounder of the Crunk Feminist Collective, a scholar-activist group for feminists of color that began as a super-popular blog and has now evolved into the thriving Substack newsletter, The Remix. In 2017, she co-authored and edited The Crunk Feminist Collection anthology and also released Beyond Respectability: The Intellectual Thought of Race Women, which she followed up with her acclaimed 2018 book Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower. Now, she's back with a helpful handbook called Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood. A treasure trove of resources for young activists—out now, from Norton Young Readers—the book uses intersectional feminist frameworks to help teens grapple with the most pressing challenges they face today. On BUST's latest “Poptarts” podcast, Cooper explores her “cool auntie” persona, tackles her breakups with pop-culture baddies, and predicts the future of feminism.

Erika Schickel is the author of "The Big Hurt" (Hachette Books, 2021) and "You're Not the Boss of Me: Adventures of a Modern Mom" (Kensington Books, 2007). She has taught memoir and essay writing at UCLA and privately. Her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, LA City Beat, Salon, Ravishly, Tin House, Bust Magazine, and The LA Review of Books, among others. She lives in Altadena, California with her boyfriend. To learn more about Erika and to get her book “The Big Hurt”, check out the following links: Erika's Website (where you can also find her book)- https://www.erikaschickel.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/schickity/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/erika.schickel Twitter- https://twitter.com/ErikaSchickel

Danielle Macdonald has been lighting up screens large and small with her plucky personality and big-girl badassery for the last decade. She's Australian, but you'd never know it based on her spot-on 2017 performance as Jersey rapper Patti Dombrowski in the indie hit “Patti Cake$,” or by her star turn in 2018 as a Dolly Parton-obsessed Texas teen in “Dumplin'.” She's also had notable roles in “Bird Box,” “Skin,” and “Unbelievable” just to name a few. And now, she's back with another starring role as a gal with a dream in the IFC film Falling for Figaro, a romantic comedy set in the world of competitive opera singing that just opened in theaters and on demand October 1. On BUST's latest “Poptarts” podcast, Danielle shares how she rejected “fat friend” roles for years to become a plus-size leading lady and much, much, more.

Lydia Lunch is a true radical in every sense of the word. A high priestess of punk, she arrived in New York when she was just 16 in the mid-'70s and made a name for herself downtown with her band Teenage Jesus and the Jerks. That band became synonymous with the hugely influential No Wave movement and launched Lunch's multifaceted career of over 40 years as an actor, performance poet, writer, public speaker, solo artist, and frontwoman for her subsequent bands 8-Eyed Spy, 13.13, Shotgun Wedding, Big Sexy Noise, and Retrovirus. Now, her life and career are being celebrated in a new documentary by director Beth B called Lydia Lunch: The War is Never Over—currently making the rounds at festivals and art house cinemas nationwide. On Lunch's provocative episode of BUST's Poptarts podcast, she makes extremely controversial comments concerning Harvey Weinstein, Andrew Cuomo, R. Kelly, and much, much, more.

Gen Xers and young Baby Boomers can be nostalgic about the freedoms of growing up in the 1970s. But there was a darker side to that era, too, especially for girls. Feminism was on the ascent, but the sexual revolution was moving even faster, bringing profound changes to behavioral norms and assumptions about pleasure and consent. In her new memoir, The Big Hurt, Erika Schickel recalls a childhood that was both magical and ruinous, one in which she played freely on the streets of her Manhattan neighborhood but, at the same time, attended a private school where (with the blessing of the headmaster) Hollywood casting agents scouted for girls to audition for the role of a child prostitute in the film Pretty Baby (incidentally, Jeffrey Epstein was teaching math at this school at the time). As a teen at boarding school, Erika was seduced by a male teacher and asked by the administration to leave before graduation. Her mother, meanwhile, applauded the relationship and Erika even briefly lived with the teacher before heading off to college. Decades later, while living the life of a conventional married mom in Los Angeles, Erika found herself embroiled in an obsessive affair with the legendary crime writer James Ellroy, a man who was himself damaged by the violence and tragedy of his youth. Erika spoke to Meghan about the book and the revelations that came to her over the more than ten years it took her to write it. During those years, the #MeToo movement came along, further complicating Erika's story while making it all the more relevant. Guest Bio: Erika Schickel is the author the memoir The Big Hurt (Hachette Books, 2021) and You're Not the Boss of Me: Adventures of a Modern Mom (Kensington Books, 2007). She has taught memoir and essay writing at UCLA and privately. Her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, LA City Beat, Salon, Ravishly, Tin House, Bust Magazine, and The LA Review of Books, among others.

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Tanya Pearson is a Public Historian and Director of the Women of Rock Oral History Project, a collection of digital interviews and written transcripts documenting the lives and careers of women-identified rock musicians. A documentary film based on the project is currently in production. Why Marianne Faithfull Matters, Tanya's contribution to the University of Texas Press' Music Matters Series, will be published in July, 2021. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Bust Magazine, Memoir Mixtapes, and some blogs, and journals. Tanya is a staunch proponent of lesbianism, aging, not eating animals, senior dog adoption, punk rock, and Judy Garland. When she's not working she enjoys writing, rock climbing, playing in her band Feminine Aggression, and watching The Golden Girls with her dogs, Samuel and Andrew. Follow Women Of Rock Oral History Project on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Immediately following this week's the interview, Tanya reads an excerpt from chapter 2 of her upcoming book. The piece is titled Trauma is a Gateway Drug.

Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Bust Magazine calls her “comedy gold” while Indiewire describes her as “a fresh and unique voice in the world of stand-up comedy.” She was included in Variety Magazine's prestigious Top 10 Comedians To Watch list, and SLiNK Magazine just crowned her “The New Queen of Comedy.” Rolling Stone recently hailed her as one of the 10 Comedians You Need To Know declaring “she speaks and they simply fall in line behind her.” Dulcé has been a correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah since 2017. Her segments, including “New York Fashion Week: Where Cultural Appropriation Never Goes Out of Style” and “Dumb Solutions to Policing Problems” have garnered millions of views. This November, she will star alongside Malin Akerman, Alec Baldwin, and Bella Thorne in the action-comedy feature film Chick Fight. Additionally, Dulcé launched her podcast That Black Ass Show on Starburns Audio in April 2020. Every Wednesday, Sloan talks to special guests to celebrate some of America's iconic black shows that have and continue to shape the world. From 90's classics like the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Martin, to modern shows like Insecureand Atlanta, Sloan does a deep dive into the show's origin, classic moments and fun facts that everyone can enjoy. In October 2019, Dulcé's Comedy Central Presents stand-up special premiered on Comedy Central. The New York Times included the half hour in their “Best Comedy of 2019” roundup. She will also be seen in the cast of the upcoming animated FOX series The Great North, joining an ensemble of comedy heavyweights including Jenny Slate, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, and Paul Rust. The series, from the creators of FOX's hit animated show Bob's Burgers, will premiere in 2021 and has already been picked up for a second season. Dulcé has “a voice that doesn't pander or bully but comes at you straight. With a chaser of Joy,” according to Ozy.com. She offers a fresh and honest perspective that speaks truth to power and eviscerates the status quo. She can currently be seen in OWN's four-part series Black Women Own the Conversation, in which the world sees black women coming to together to talk about the issues that are important to them. In addition to The Daily Show, she has made multiple appearances as a correspondent on “E! News Daily.” She has also been featured on several comedy fan-favorite TV series including Comedy Central's This Week at the Comedy Cellar, TBS' Conan, Amazon Studios' Inside Jokes, TruTV's Comedy Knockout, and MTV's Acting Out. She was also a cast member on the FOX pilot Type-A opposite Eva Longoria and the Amy Poehler project Dumb Prince for NBC. Dulcé is a favorite on the comedy festival circuit, with appearances at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Melbourne Comedy Festival, and the Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver installments of the Just For Laughs Festival. She tours nationally and internationally, performing her signature stand-up to sold out audiences at clubs and theatres across the country. For more information go to www.DulceSloan.com Follow Dulcé on Twitter and Instagram - @DulceSloan

Today's episode of Truth Serum debunks the myths around photoshop, body image and loving yourself. We talk about the TRUTH of photography, social media and images in magazines. I interview, Mira Zaki, an intuitive, traveling photographer, writer, and photojournalist. Due to her upbringing in an Egyptian-American family, she has been infused with a deep appreciation for multicultural experiences. Naturally a storyteller, she is committed to making a positive impact with her work. H Her clients and publications include the top names in the industry : The New York Times, The New York Times T-Magazine, Travel+ Leisure, The Travel Channel, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, Vh-1 Save The Music Foundation, CNN.com, CNNI.com, CNNMoney.com, Edible Manhattan, Edible Brooklyn, Taylor PR, Tesla, Food Network, The James Beard Foundation, Well + Good, Veria Living, Olive Magazine Korea, Dessert Professional, Bust Magazine, Eating Well & Siggi's and more. https://www.mirazaki.com/ Join the 5 Day Manifesting Challenge: https://intuitiveintelligenceacademy.com/quantum-miracles-challenge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intuitive-intelligence/message

Founding Girl Boss Editor Jerico Mandybur stops by to talk about Girl Boss, self care, and her new deck/ book, Neo Tarot.Jerico Mandybur was the founding editorial director of Girlboss and host of the podcast Self Service. She is a writer, commentator and an intuitive guide, offering tarot reading and reiki healing. She's also a spiritual self-care coach dedicated to intersectional healing. Her first book/deck is Neo Tarot: A fresh approach to self-care, healing, and empowerment, out April 2. Her work has been featured everywhere from Refinery29, The Guardian, ABC, Brit+Co, Bust Magazine and more, and she's appeared on stage at speaking events from Girlboss Rally, Pinterest's In The Making, Teen Vogue Summit, and Girl School.Link to buy Neo Tarot: http://smarturl.it/NeoTarot This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online counseling service that provides affordable care from the comfort of your own home. Use this link for your free week of counseling: BetterHelp.com/witchyThis episode is sponsored by Tonic CBD wellness products. Tonic's hemp-derived CBD and botanical blends create a completely holistic method to help you feel your best and  #fixyourvibe. Go to tonicvibes.com and use code WITCHY for 10% off your purchase.

Catie Lazarus is a writer and host of the podcast Employee of the Month produced by Slate. Lazarus has also written for The New York Times Magazine, Funny or Die, IFC, The Atlantic Monthly, Marie-Claire, Out Magazine, Bust Magazine and still owes several thank you notes from her bat-mitzvah.  Keith Robinson, Veronica Mosey, and Rich Vos are all prominent New York City-based standup comedians. They may be seen performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar.