Podcasts about Girls Write Now

Special guest episode from NYC-based nonprofit Girls Write Now! In this episode of the Writing Our Way to Wellness podcast series, Meredith finds herself in the role of interviewee instead of interviewer. This wide-spanning conversation between Meredith and Girls Write Now Staff Member Vahni Kurra covers everything from the pitfalls of ambitions to mental health memes; the connection between physical and emotional pain to the importance of learning to journal as if no one's watching. Girls Write Now is an award-winning nonprofit make up of "a diverse, multi-generational, passionate community of writers, creatives, leaders, artists and activists who all share a love of stories." Sign up for Writing Your Way to Wellness: https://girlswritenow.org/writing-our-way-to-wellness-podcast/Donate to Girls Write Now: https://girlswritenow.org/give-to-girls-write-now-2024/

Laurie Carter, Dean of the School of the Arts and School of Humanities at Susquehanna University, shared the story behind her title with us on December 21, 2023.Laurie is a nationally recognized author. Her memoir, Crave: Sojourn of a Hungry Soul, was named by The Root as one of the best nonfiction books by Black authors in 2015. The memoir was also listed as an Indiefab Book of the Year 2015 finalist in the autobiography/memoir category and named a finalist for the Library of Virginia People's Choice Award for nonfiction.An outspoken advocate for survivors of military sexual trauma, Carter has published personal essays on the topic, as well as poverty and domestic violence, in several publications and has presented talks, lectures, and workshops at organizations including the KGB Literary Bar, Girls Write Now, The Women's Initiative and West Point Military Academy. Most recently, Carter served as a panelist on military sexual trauma and presented to Denis McDonough, secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.Carter is also an award-winning educator having recently been awarded the Academic Excellence Award for an outstanding faculty member from Hampton University.SUE SAYS"Laurie grew up in Portsmouth Va in a community where she witnessed abuse, crime, drugs and fractured families on a regular basis. As she sat in her bedroom as a young girl dreaming of a different life for herself, she discovered a love of language and reading. While it can take a lifetime to heal from abuse, the very act of leaning into our vision and interests can lead us down paths we never could have imagined."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(Recorded November 2020) Mike is joined by the co-creator and co-star of the comedy classic “Broad City.” They discuss the show's origins, why we should all hope to “fail flamboyantly,” and why you might quit your job after getting an email from Amy Poehler. Along the way they work out material about why Mike hates magic and Abbi's crippling fear of running into her ex-girlfriend underwater. On one episode of Broad City Mike and Abbi made out literally. Today on “Working It Out” they make out…with jokes.Please consider donating to Girls Write Now

Wondering what's next in your life? Thinking about doing work you feel good about? Join us for a conversation with Marci Alboher, author of Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life. Alboher, a former New York Times careers columnist is a vice president of Encore.org, a nonprofit making it easier for millions of people to move into second (or third) acts for the greater good.In this episode, you'll discover:How volunteering or pro bono consulting can lead to paid workHow to network effectively and harness the power of social mediaHow to find the most age-friendly jobs in nonprofits, government, education, healthcare, and socially-minded businessesHow to combat age discriminationThe pros and cons of going back to schoolHow to financially plan for your transitionAbout Marci Alboher:Marci Alboher, one of the nation's leading authorities on career issues and workplace trends, is a vice president at Encore.org. Marci's current focus is on the power of connecting, collaborating, and innovating across the generations. A former blogger and columnist for The New York Times, her latest book is The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life. Marci is regularly called upon for commentary in media outlets around the world, and she has been interviewed by countless news organizations, including NBC's Today and Nightly News, National Public Radio, AARP, and USA Today. She is a Senior Advisor to Girls Write Now and serves as a mentor-editor for The OpEd Project. Earlier in her career, she spent a decade practicing law. She lives in New York City with her husband, Jay.Get in touch with Marci Alboher:Visit Marci's website: https://www.Encore.org Buy Marci's Book:  https://revolutionizeretirement.com/echandbook What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

Ellen Archer parlayed her success in the publishing industry and skills as a communicator and creative problem solver to raise the profile of a nonprofit. She currently serves as board president of Girls Write Now where she helped grow the board and the pipeline for board members. She initiated a partnership committee that raised five times their goal through engagement with a variety of industries. Getting to know the nonprofit sector through her volunteerism has shown her the real opportunities for those looking to change industries. She is active on several boards and is exploring different roles in nonprofit that might be a good fit for her where she can use her corporate skills in a different sector. Nonprofit job seekers, please read: Your skills are transferable, your passion and curiosity will drive you to learn the additional skills needed for success in the nonprofit sector. Ellen Archer is a business leader and media executive known for growing and transforming content businesses. She has led significant media and publishing divisions at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), The Walt Disney Company, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster. Most recently, Ms. Archer was President of HMH Books & Media, with responsibility for driving the strategic growth and expansion of the company's $200M consumer publishing business. Ellen has been behind bestselling authors such as John Grisham, Mitch Albom and Kwame Alexander. In 2015, Ms. Archer joined the board of Girls Write Now, a nonprofit that creates mentorship programs for underserved high school students, helping the girls who participate find their voices through the power of writing and community. In 2019 she assumed the role of board chair, working closely with the executive director on board recruitment, fundraising, and partnership programs. She is also on the board of trustees for the Katonah Museum of Art and is a member of the The Women's Forum of New York and Chief, private clubs for women in executive leadership roles. Ms. Archer previously served on the A&E board of directors, The Foundation board of New York Women in Communications, the board of Poets & Writer's, and NYU's Masters in Publishing Program advisory board. She is a former managing director of Golden Seeds, an early-stage investment firm supporting women entrepreneurs. Among several awards, Ms. Archer was named by City & State as one of “The Responsible 100” honorees. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Hamilton College. She lives in New York City with her husband Jeff Gracer. In her spare time, Ellen reads voraciously, practices yoga, and travels the world (mostly by road bike), preferably on off-the-beaten paths. An avid hiker, she and her husband submitted Mount Kilimanjaro in December 2017. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/askingforgood/support

"Breaking Big" with Erin Neumeyer is a podcast about working in the entertainment industry. Meet people who work in all areas of show business to find out how they broke into the industry and found success. Working in this creative field can be a roller coaster - there will be laughter, thrills and tears - but these talented people are enjoying the ride! A HUGE Thanks to WhoHAHA.com for featuring our show in the "Podcasts We Love" Section of their App! While you can listen to our show everywhere podcasts are streamed we would be honored if you would open (or download the app HERE if you don't already have it) and listen there this month! While you're there check out the other lady driven shows - there are lots of great ones! Krista is a writer, actress, filmmaker, and mom originally from Buffalo, NY. She danced and choreographed professionally in New York City before graduating from the William Esper Studio's two-year Meisner Program. Her script The Dancer was chosen by Apple for their first Short Film Challenge, and is now available on YouTube. Recent career highlights include her short script The Instinct being one of six winners in the Women In Media CAMERAderie competition. You can watch her most recent acting performance in David Beatty's The Wasteland's The Silence of Memory on You Tube, for which she received a Best Actress nomination in the We Make Movies International Film Festival. Her most recent directorial work, Here & There, written by Bill Ferris, is currently in the festival circuit. SHOW LINKS / MENTIONS The William Espers Studio https://esperstudio.com/ THE DANCER - Short film on YouTube ​​https://youtu.be/9_Gs18NLFPY Krista recommends checking out We Make Movies - https://www.wemakemovies.org/ Erin announced the Women's Weekend Film Challenge Registration has started for the New York area: https://www.womensweekendfilmchallenge.com Writers Groups were highly recommended by both and Erin mentioned some website groups like The Screenwriting Life's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheScreenwritingLife/ Opportunities for mentoring: Boys and Girls Club of America, Girls In Focus, Girls Write Now and there was this article written for the LA Time with lots of great links: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-06-28/entertainment-career-advice-networking-mentoring-jobs Krista has a show on WhoHaHa! GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH June is recognized for several holidays and national observances like Pride, Juneteenth, Summer Solstice and Donut Day - but it's also Gun Violence Prevention month and Everytown for Gun Safety is encouraging you to Wear Orange (the color hunters wear in the woods to avoid being accidentally shot) on any or all days June 3-6th. Post your support on social media with #WearOrange and #EndGunViolence For more info or to find out how you can get involved go to Everytown.org or WearOrange.org CONTACT INFO Breaking Big with Erin Neumeyer is produced by Erin Neumeyer and Edited by Dylan Neumeyer Show Music composed and performed by Dylan Neumeyer Email us at ThunderTally@gmail.com or Follow us on Instagram @ThunderTally --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbig/support

Ep. 20: Kicking Ass, Taking Names, Not Losing Weight | Plus Size Rep in Romances with Author Alexis C. Maness Join our group on Facebook to enter the epic giveaway! *Limited spots available*   The Nutcracker is real, the gingerbread man is a viking and we 10/10 recommend mirror sex. In this episode–which is basically an ode to Katee Robert–we learn that Kelsey was a 10 year old trailblazer for reverse harems and that gargoyles feel like giant penises. . . Kinda. We read some incredible books with plus-size heroines and break down representation of fat women in romance novels. We hear about Alexis's upcoming dark fantasy with a stabby, big, burn-the-patriarchy heroine.    Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer's new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!    → Read Stolen to Fight ←   Don't forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.   This episode:  Protected by Aidy Award  Electric Idol by Katee Robert Deceived by the Gargoyle by Lillian Lark    Next episode: Property of the Green Bastards by Flora Quincy Orc-ward Encounters by Sam Hall The Silver Fury Series by Layla Fae Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2Exev Read Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD Read Dirty to Me: Spicy Book Merch: summer-otoole.creator-spring.com

Ep. 19: The Proper Way To Have Sex In An Elevator | Forbidden Romance with Author JL Seegars   Join our group on Facebook to enter the epic giveaway!   Join the HEA Book club as they welcome JL Seegars! JL brought her expertise to the table when it comes to this week's trope: forbidden romance. Although three books were discussed  JL's book Restore Me sex scene in an elevator was the crowning cherry on top of this spicy discussion. Not only did JL bring the spice but she also grace when it comes to dealing with spousal loss.    Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer's new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!    → Read Stolen to Fight ←   Don't forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.   This episode:  Restore Me by JL Seegers  Business Casual by Danielle Allen  Twisted Games by Ana Huang   Next episode: Protected by Aidy Award  Electric Idol by Katee Robert Deceived by the Gargoyle by Lillian Lark    Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2Exev Read Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD Read Dirty to Me: Spicy Book Merch: summer-otoole.creator-spring.com

Ep 18. Shoulder Pads, Threesomes & Plus-Size Beauties | Ménage Romance with Author Kat Blackthorne   Say hello to another episode of the HEA Book Club! Join Summer and Kelsey with our guest author Kat Blackthorne as we dive into the world of menage's. A dialed down version of (reverse) harems but no less sexy. Each of our books were stellar this week leading to speculations on polyamorous relationships and sexual orientation along with a stellar tangent on names. Like the Twilight generation of Bella, Edward, and Renesemee. See here for a graph dictating the rise of name popularity.   Other more serious topics are hit: sexy plus sized humans with inclusive language are on the rise in books. As Kat said, “size, physical description, and disabilities are the least interesting thing about a character.” Summer talks sneak peaks of a potential box set with an alternative ending for Tillie and Jonas (Stolen to Fight).    Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer's new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!    → Pre-Order Love, Not War: Ukraine Charity Anthology ←   Don't forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.   This episode:  Gifting Me To His Best Friend by Katee Robert  Hotwife by Kat Blackthorne Sugar Daddies by Jade West   Next episode: Restore Me by JL Seegers  Business Casual by Daniella Allen  Twisted Games by Ana Huang Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2Exev Read Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD Read Dirty to Me: Spicy Book Merch: summer-otoole.creator-spring.com

Ep 17. Too Many Peens to Count | Omegaverse…Reverse Harem on Steroids   Join Summer and Kelsey with our guest Dime from @read.it.and..weep in this energetic episode where they enjoy a vibrant discussion on the omegaverse: how it started, its different spin offs, and the joys of knotting. We talk about scent markings, bonding, and nesting–some of the key elements of the omegaverse environment.   Omega, betas, alphas, boundary lands along with Baby & Lola--we hit all elements of this genre and the SMUT that comes along with it. There is so much detailed smut and romance in these books that it will make even the most experienced reader swoon. Kelsey continues to freak out over this entire genre and is convinced that she can't read anything else from here on out. Listen in to see if you agree with her!     Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer's new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!    → Pre-Order Love, Not War: Ukraine Charity Anthology ←   Don't forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.   This episode:  Baby + the Late Night Howlers (Sweetverse) by Kathryn Moon (Lola and the Millionaires is next in the series. Bound to the Pack (Coveted Prey Book 10) by LV Lane Ransom (Unchained Omegaverse) by Callie Rhodes Kian (The Boundarylands) by Callie Rhodes Monster's Plaything by Mila Young + C.R. Jane   Next episode: Gifting Me To His Best Friend by Katee Robert  Hotwife by Kat Blackthorne Sugar Daddies by Jade West Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2Exev Read Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD Read Dirty to Me: Spicy Book Merch: summer-otoole.creator-spring.com

Ep 16. Swamp Ass, New Kinks, and Bridgerton | Ramble Reads 2   Join Summer and Kelsey in this laid back episode where they enjoy a rambly chat over dinner. They converse on books that haven't been in previous episodes, Summer's book deadlines (Stolen Secrets & The Lost One), along with Summer's book characters all having an orgy.     → Pre-Order Love, Not War: Ukraine Charity Anthology ←   Laugh along with our foggy brains and therefore wildly unfiltered thoughts. Kelsey talks about her swamp ass and archery game while Summer talks about her beta reader's great suggestions (*insert winky face*). Together they scheme up a future drinking game for smutty reading.    We mention books here and there like Haley Tyler's second book of the Salvatore Brothers MC Series and The Fine Print by Lauren Asher. The episode ends in a bang with a discussion of recently discovered kinks thanks to the booktok and romance community.      Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited   Don't forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change. Next episode: Baby + the Late Night Howlers (Sweetverse) by Kathryn Moon Bound to the Pack (Coveted Prey Book 10) by LV Lane Ransom (Unchained Omegaverse) by Callie Rhodes Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2Exev Read Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD Read Dirty to Me: Spicy Book Merch: summer-otoole.creator-spring.com

Ep 15. MC Madness: WTF Did I Just Read? | Motorcycle Club Romances    Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited   Listen in this week to hear two sets of best friends give a retelling of their Motorcycle Club romances. Summer O'Toole and Best Friend Kelsey were joined by good friends Macie from @MHMhoneyreads and author Haley Tyler of the Salvatore Brothers MC Series.  Quickly bonding over how we are all socially awkward people we then dove into the definition of the Motorcycle Club trope. An equal balance of smut and dark romance the MC trope has a bit of something for everyone.    If you are into sexy bad boys who have questionable morals but a heart of gold, you will greatly enjoy this week's episode. You'll especially love this episode if you're also ready to relate to four awkward friends sharing their opinions on the subject! Lots of fun tangents occur.    Don't forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.   This episode:  Time to Fly by Serenity Foxx The Salvatore Brotherhood MC by Haley Tyler Distrust by G.N. Wright Nyx by Serena Akeroyd   Next episode: Captivated by Tessa Bailey  To be determined! Let's see what I come up with  Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2Exev Read Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD Read Dirty to Me: Spicy Book Merch: summer-otoole.creator-spring.com  

Highlights from the conversationWe have to be doing work that is going to change the world around usThe boundaries of branding are absolutely limitless. What's not limitless are designersAs designers, we cannot continue to think about the planet as a completely replenishable resourceWe have the opportunity to show what we support through what we buyAt the end of the day, maybe you just are selling chocolate. You don't have to make it be about some larger societal issueIf we're saying that the design industry needs to change, we have to start making those moves ourselves More about Jessie McGuireJessie McGuire is the Managing Director at brand design studio ThoughtMatter. She leads a diverse team in creating daring designs and identities for a wide range of clients, from global brands to local communities, art museums and foundations, and institutions and non-profits.Her work spans projects for clients like Kimberly-Clark, P&G, and Colgate Palmolive. Jessie has played a role in raising awareness for socially progressive causes such as March for Our Lives, Girls Write Now and The Joyful Heart Foundation, and supports community-minded efforts for The New-York Historical Society, Downtown Staten Island, and The Center for Arts EducationFind Jessie here: LinkedIn | Instagram Show NotesCompanies and organisations:ThoughtMatterRobinhoodRedditSVA – School of Visual Arts How you can helpThere are four ways you can help us out.Give us your thoughts. Rate the podcast and leave a comment.Share this as far and wide as you can - tell your friends, family and colleagues about us (caveat: if you own a family business, these may all be the same people)Tell us how we can create a better podcast - tell us what you liked, didn't like, or what you'd like to hear more (or less) ofTell us who you'd like to hear on the podcast. Suggest someone that you think we should interview.One More Question is a podcast by Nicework, a purpose-driven company helping people who want to make a dent in the world by building brands people give a shit about.One of the things we do best is ask our clients the right questions. This podcast came about because we want to share some of the best answers we have heard over the last 13 years. We talk to significant creators, experts and communicators we encounter and share useful insights, inspiration, and facts that make us stop and take note as we go about our work.Hosted by our founder Ross Drakes.Subscribe iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google PodcastsMusic by: @dcuttermusic / http://www.davidcuttermusic.com

Author and activist, Heather Kristin has been interviewed by Oprah and has worked many jobs over the years, including Park Avenue nanny, subway busker, and cocktail waitress, but one that stands out is her role as stand-in for Kristin Davis' character on the set of Sex and the City (SATC). In February 2021, Heather exposed the toxic atmosphere on set by penning a detailed essay for the Independent. In the candid memoir that quickly went viral, she recalled an incident of an ‘alpha male actor' demanding that another stand-in be “tied up, gagged, and brought to his trailer.” These horrific words have now been confirmed by Heather to be those of Chris Noth, who played Mr. Big on the show. In today's episode, Heather shares her story with us and recalls some of the experiences (both negative and positive) that she had on set at SATC. We discuss the nuance of experience that leads survivors to remain in traumatic spaces or choose not to speak up, why it is that we keep hearing stories like these, and Heather shares how she seeks to empower young women and girls through her work with Girls Write Now. This is a conversation about the power of sharing our stories and learning from the stories of others, so make sure to tune in today to hear from storyteller and truth seeker, Heather Kristin!Key Points From This Episode:Heather recalls some of the positive experiences she had working with the SATC cast.Learn what a stand-in does and why they play an integral role on set.The incredible opportunity Heather had to be in front of the camera with her violin.Heather shares her candid account of the ‘dark' moments she experienced on set.The nuance of Heather's experience that led her to return to SATC after quitting.How her now-viral article detailing Noth's behavior was originally received by editors.Why she decided to name Noth after the sexual harassment allegations that came out.Heather's reaction to the statement that the women of SATC made following the allegations against Noth that surfaced.Why she believes that we keep hearing these stories; the power dynamics at play.How we can appropriately respond to allegations like these: acknowledge, investigate, stop the retaliation against survivors.Heather's work with Girls Write Now and how she seeks to empower young women.The power of sharing our stories and learning from the stories of others.Heather's favorite and least favorite words (yes and no), her love for DuMont Burger in Brooklyn, the sound of the violin, and more!Parting words of wisdom: choose kindness rather than words that tear people down.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Heather Kristin on TwitterHeather Kristin on Instagram‘I was Charlotte's stand-in on Sex and the City. Some of the behavior I saw still shocks me''Chris Noth's behavior on set for ‘Sex and the City' was disgusting. I know — I was there'Girls Write NowBelievingZoë KorsRadical IntimacyCoral

Veronica Chambers For a lot of people Black Lives Matter became part of their lives in a concrete way in the wake of the murder of George Floyd but the story of the organization starts years earlier. In her book, with its gorgeous photographs, NYT editor Veronica Chambers takes us on not only the journey of BLM but also looks to the past and the future to see where we came from and where we might go. In this conversation Veronica and I talk about both the struggle and about how we all get free. Looking at leaders who work outside of the spotlight and what they have to teach us we get a broader picture of how we might do our individual activism.  From Ferguson to the climate conference in Glasgow we look at the intersections and how we can use them to increase our impact.  I loved this conversation because it reminded me of the power of collective action which, I think, we sometimes underestimate. It reminded me of how many remarkable people, that includes you, are out in the world doing their part. We are not alone in doing this work, no matter how isolating it can sometimes feel.  Have a listen and take inspiration from Veronica's words and her perspective. Take inspiration from the stories she shares and let's keep doing the work. About Veronica: Veronica Chambers is an award winning author and the lead editor of Narrative Projects, a team dedicated to telling multi-platform stories at the New York Times. Based in London, her most recent book is Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter. She has taught writing at several colleges and universities, including Bowdoin in Maine, Bard College at Simon's Rock, Massachusetts, and the Stanford School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences. Born in Panama and raised in Brooklyn, she writes often about her Afro Latina heritage. For a written transcript of this conversation click here. Action Steps: 1) Take a look at the NY Times series: Black History Continued     This series looks at pivotal moments and transformative figures in Black         history. 2) Girls Write Now:      Helping girls and young women find their voice through the tool of story. 3) Youth Communication:      Two youth run publications, one focusing on economic, gender, and racial         diversity. The other written by kids in the foster care system. Connect with Veronica: nytimes.com/pasttense Twitter Instagram Credits: Harmonica music courtesy of a friend Production support provided by the National Liberty Museum

If you have yet to read guest Mira Jacob's 2019 memoir in conversations, Good Talk, we're jealous. Praised for her “disarming wit,” Jacob achieves this by welcoming you into her indecision, her confusion, her wonder at raising a child against the backdrop of that tender point where politics meets the personal in 2016 America. In addition to it being hilariously funny and a master class in dialogue writing, the turn of Good Talk (and for that matter her exquisite novel The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing), is that she doesn't flatten the world to make sense of it — she complicates it. She explains the stuff she knows, as well as the stuff she doesn't know, about a world we think we know but don't really. Before long, you're laughing, crying, and struggling to figure it out right along with her. In a talk she gave to young women writers at the NYC non-profit “Girls Write Now,” Jacob said that early on she didn't know why she wanted to be a writer, she just wanted to make words that made worlds. In the podcast, we talk about how Jacob taught herself how to draw for Good Talk, her publishing journey in an industry that still caters to an imaginary white audience, discussing race with people you love, and the importance of maintaining curiosity as a parent. For the rich conversations that come out of the worlds she has wrought, we are so lucky. Work by Mira Jacob:Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations (2019)The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing (2014)Honorable mentions:Jason ReynoldsChris Jackson's work with Ta-Nehisi Coates, Victor LaValle, and Mat JohnsonThings we learned:Jacob's cat is named Samuel L. JacksonIf her characters remind you of your own Malayali mother so much that you need to tell her in a drunken letter, She WILL read and in fact cherish itIf you don't tell the people you're pitching your graphic novel to that you can't draw, they most likely won't ask, and then you can teach yourself to do it anywayWe should drop the word panache from our collective vocabularies ASAP Photo credit: In Kim

Mike is joined by the co-creator and co-star of the comedy classic “Broad City.” They discuss the show’s origins, why we should all hope to “fail flamboyantly,” and why you might quit your job after getting an email from Amy Poehler. Along the way they work out material about why Mike hates magic and Abbi’s crippling fear of running into her ex-girlfriend underwater. On one episode of Broad City Mike and Abbi made out literally. Today on “Working It Out” they make out…with jokes. Please consider donating to: Girls Write Now https://www.girlswritenow.org/

Today on Obsessed Show I’m chatting with Jessie McGuire. Jessie McGuire is the Managing Director at brand design studio ThoughtMatter, leading a team of artists, writers and strategists to create daring designs and identities for everything from art museums, communities and brands to a range of institutions and organizations. She has been integral in shaping the purpose and creative vision of ThoughtMatter, spearheading projects and campaigns that reflect the agency’s culture and mission, including protest posters for the 2017 Women’s March, a modern redesign of the U.S. Constitution and the recently launched For The People docuseries. Jessie has also worked to raise awareness and support for socially progressive causes such as March for Our Lives, Girls Write Now and The Joyful Heart Foundation as well as on community-minded projects for The New-York Historical Society, Downtown Staten Island and The Center for Arts Education. Jessie holds a BFA in Communications Design and Advertising Art Direction from Pratt Institute and a MPS in Branding from The School of Visual Arts. Before joining ThoughtMatter, she managed and worked on projects for billion-dollar brands owned by Kimberly-Clark, P&G and Colgate Palmolive. In addition, Jessie formerly served as the Advocacy Chair on the board of directors of the New York chapter of AIGA, and is a regular speaker at conferences across NYC. When Jessie is not designing, she can be found running in Brooklyn—alone, in a race or after her two kids.

Allison Hellegers and I discuss her twenty-plus years of experience in publishing as a literary scout and a foreign rights director, as well as her newest role as a literary agent. We talk about the types of projects she’s looking to represent and the ways she envisions serving authors over the course of their careers. This is another enjoyable conversation packed with insights about the publishing industry. Alli first fell for books as a way to escape her two brothers, who were obsessed with football (think 'Friday Night Lights' in Ohio). So, Alice in Wonderland, Tuck Everlasting, The Diary of Anne Frank and anything by Judy Blume or Lois Duncan were her refuge, but Alli didn't discover books as a career until after college at UW-Madison, where she received her degrees in Journalism and Women's Studies. She also spent a semester abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris and was thrilled when her jobs as Literary Scout and Foreign Rights Manager would take her back to France (among other countries). Alli also volunteered with the non-profit Girls Write Now, and empowering teen girls became one of the biggest drivers in her career. After working with the YA packager, Alloy Entertainment, Alli spent the last 10 years as Foreign Rights Director with Rights People. She also co-agents picture books, middle-grade and young adult novels on behalf of foreign publishers and agencies (international, British, and Australian) to represent authors in North America. Therefore, her taste leans towards books that have film/TV and/or translation appeal and take the reader on a journey. Alli loves nature, music and spending time with her friends, husband, young son (a new reader!), and her rescue mutt in Brooklyn.

About Rachel Cline Rachel Cline is the author of the novels What to Keep as well as My Liar and has written for the New York Times, New York, More, SELF, and Tin House magazines. Rachel is a produced screen and television writer. For five years, she was a screenwriting instructor at the University of Southern California and has taught fiction writing at New York University, Eugene Lang College, and Sarah Lawrence College. She was a resident at Yaddo, a fellow at Sewanee, and a Girls Write Now mentor. She lives in Brooklyn Heights, a few blocks from where she grew up. About “The Question of Authority” by Rachel Cline A woman re-encounters her childhood best friend and is forced to deal with the abuse they both experienced, but dealt with in very different ways. Nora Buchbinder—formerly rich and now broke—would be the last woman in Brooklyn to claim #MeToo, but when a work assignment reunites her with her childhood best friend, Beth, she finds herself in a hall of mirrors. Was their eighth grade teacher Beth's lover or her rapist? Where were the grown-ups? What should justice look like, after so much time has passed? And what can Nora do, now? Nora’s memories, and Beth’s, and those of their classmates, their former teacher, and members of his family, bring to light some of the ways we absorb and manage unbearable behavior. From denial to reinvention, self-pity to self-righteousness, endless questioning to intransigent certainty, readers will recognize the ripples sent into the lives of others by one broken man. MEDIA CONTACT Monica Fernandez Media Manager, Red Hen Press 626-406-1206 media@redhen.org MARKETING CONTACT Tobi Harper Deputy Director 626-406-1209 Tobi.harper@redhen.org PUBLICIST Holly Watson 310-390-0591 holly@hollywatsonpr.com DISTRIBUTED BY Ingram Publisher Services an exclusive distribution entity ORDERING INFORMATION Tel: 800-252-7012 ips@ingramcontent.com ipage.ingramcontent.com The Show is produced by Bridgetti Lim Banda and co-hosted by Mary E Jackson.

Rachel Cline, author of the novels What to Keep and My Liar, has written for the New York Times, New York, More, SELF, and Tin House magazines, and is a produced screen and television writer. For five years, she was a screenwriting instructor at the University of Southern California and has taught fiction writing at New York University, Eugene Lang College, and Sarah Lawrence College. She has been a resident at Yaddo, a fellow at Sewanee, and a Girls Write Now mentor. She lives in Brooklyn Heights, a few blocks from where she grew up. https://www.rachelcline.com

Mentors can make an incredible difference in your career. A mentor can make introductions, give you advice, and provide you with a trusted reference. Our guest expert this week is Marci Alboher, vice president of Encore.org. Discover why mentors matter, how to find mentors and why you should be one yourself. About Our Guest: Marci Alboher Marci Alboher(https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcialboher/), a Vice President at Encore.org(https://encore.org/), is one of the nation’s leading authorities on career issues and workplace trends. A former blogger and columnist for The New York Times, her latest book is “The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life.” (https://amzn.to/2HGMg73) Marci serves on the board of directors of Girls Write Now and as a mentor editor for The OpEd Project. Marci lives in NYC, with her husband Jay and their French bulldog Sinatra. Resources in this Episode: New tool: Online classroom Udacity has teamed up with Google to provide 12 free courses to job seekers across the globe. Explore the available courses:  https://blog.udacity.com/2018/06/udacity-launches-free-career-courses.html Listener question: Madeline Johnson from Eugene, Oregon knows that it’s all about who you know but feels awkward name-dropping in an interview. We explore how to talk about your connections authentically. More from our guest: Get Marci’s book:https://amzn.to/2HGMg73 Connect with Marci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcialboher/

Niki Selken is the founder of Emoji Foundation and the creator of the Emoji Dictionary and VR game EmojiFlower VR. Her work focuses around  storytelling, games and interaction design. She is a resident artist and creative code teacher at in the Gray Area where she is researching VR and AR. Niki attributes her intuitive understanding of the translation and meaning of Emoji to her extensive Japanese stationery collection and study of Japanese Butoh and Noh theater.  When she is not expanding her Emoji Empire she enjoys designing and playing games, Karaoke and of course, texting Emoji.   Niki has taught interaction design, creative coding, and game design at Parsons School of Design, St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, University of San Francisco, and Bay Area Video Collective. Before delving into design, she founded experimental theater company, Ko Labs, and a technology consultancy, Big Treehouse.  Afterwards she moved to Brooklyn and attended Parsons MFA Design and Technology program where she was awarded design fellowships with Ms. Foundation for Women and PETlab as well as Girls Write Now.  In 2013 she founded the World Translation Foundation with Cara Rose DeFabio as a way to promote, explore, and translate the written word into the pictorial alphabet of Emoji. Her latest Emoji project, The Emoji Dictionary, debuted in New York City at The Proof is in the Processor art show and was featured at Currents New Media Art Festival 2015 in Santa Fe.  In 2014 she won New York NASA Space Apps  and placed as a global finalist for wearable tech project, Senti8. Her game, Find Maria Rivera was exhibited and selected as an Award Finalist at Indiecade 2015. In 2016 she was selected as a Kill Screen game design scholar and Parsons E-Lab fellow for her Augmented Reality platform, Wayscape. Niki's design and Emoji work has been featured by Yahoo Tech, Adafruit, Buzzfeed and Make Magazine among others.     Find Niki Online: Website - http://www.nikiselken.com/ Facebook - @nikiselken Instagram - @nikistyxx Twitter - @nikistyxx   Some Questions I Ask: What gets you out of bed every morning? What was that first idea of creation for emoji? What is emoji to you? Is there a negative side to the growth of emoji? How have you discovered ways to make a difference through your work?   In This Episode, You Will Learn About: What it takes to find the recognition you want    Creating something around your unique interest The evolution people mediating technology Accountability of social media platforms The progress of globalization via emoji   Music Composed by John Zarcone

This week, we present two stories about the mother-child relationship intersecting with science, from a daughter and a mother.  Part 1: Actor and writer Erica Silberman tries to find a place for her mother with Alzheimer’s. Part 2: When Pat Furlong’s sons are diagnosed with a severe type of muscular dystophy, she’s determined to find answers. Erica Silberman showed promise in science for one brief semester in high school when she got an A+ in chemistry. Since then, she has become a playwright, director, producer, and in home color consultant. She’s published in The Best Monologues from the Last Frontier Theatre Conference, Playscripts, Teachers & Writers, and the Sunday Salon. She has been a mentor and a workshop leader, and served on various boards at Girls Write Now, a presidential award winning after school mentoring program for high school girls from underserved city schools. In the spring of 2018 her play, In the Night Everyone is Equal, will be produced by The Dramatic Question Theatre at Art NY. Pat Furlong is the Founding President and CEO of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), the largest nonprofit organization in the United States solely focused on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne). Their mission is to end Duchenne. They accelerate research, raise their voices in Washington, demand optimal care for all young men, and educate the global community. Duchenne is the most common fatal, genetic childhood disorder.   It affects 1:4,600 boys worldwide and has no cure. When doctors diagnosed her two sons, Christopher and Patrick, with Duchenne in 1984,  Pat immersed herself in research, working to understand the pathology of the disorder, the extent of research investment and the mechanisms for optimal care. In 1994, Pat, together with other parents of young men with Duchenne, founded PPMD to change the course of Duchenne and, ultimately, to find a cure. Today, Pat is considered one of the foremost authorities on Duchenne in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kara Rota (@karalearota) is a nonfiction/cookbook editor at Macmillan and the host of the weekly Clever Cookstr podcast. Growing up outside of Philadelphia and Chicago with an Italian father and a mother who was a macrobiotic chef-turned-raw vegan, Kara was always immersed in the culture and values behind why people eat what they do. We also challenge some pervasive myths about the “right” way to eat in this episode. Brooklyn-based Kara is a strong proponent for girls & women as well as a Digital Media Mentor for Girls Write Now. As our conversation twists and turns, we examine what it’s like to be a modern woman working in publishing and living a life online – selfie culture, our relationship to technology, intersectional feminism, handling outrage on the internet, and considering when to speak up. You do not want to miss this episode. It’s chock full of food for thought.

Marci Alboher is Vice President at Encore.org, a nonprofit making it easier for millions of older people to pursue second acts in their career. She is the author of The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life and also One Person/Multiple Careers: The Original Guide to the Slash “/” Career. She’s a former blogger and columnist for The New York Times and serves on the board of Girls Write Now, the advisory council of Echoing Green’s Work on Purpose program, and the advisory board of The OpEd Project. In this episode, Stew and Marci focus on the many ways Encore is enabling older people to have a large impact on their communities by applying their wisdom gained from years of professional experience. One such program, called Generation to Generation, has the ambitious goal of mobilizing a million adults over 50. Marci explains how the Encore Fellowship helps experienced professionals transition to mission-driven work in the nonprofit sector. Stew and Marci also talk about what holds older people back professionally and steps they can take to overcome these inhibitors to change. Bonus feature: Here’s a transcript of an earlier conversation with Marci, one of the very first radio shows on Wharton and SiriusXM’s Work and Life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robin on ISIL's execution of Samira Salih Ali al-Nuaimi. Then, for the Day of the Girlchild: a roundtable of African American feminists—Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, Salamishah Tillet, Kristie Dotson, Joanne N. Smith, and Danielle E. Gary—on what Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" initiative does to girls. Plus, Maya Nussbaum, the founder of Girls Write Now, and Taysha Clark, one of its stellar "graduates."