Podcast appearances and mentions of joy revolution

Episode 94's guest is author Stefany Valentine.Stefany Valentine is an emerging young adult author. Her first publication is featured in the adoptee anthology, When We Became Ours, and her sophomore title, Love Makes Mochi, is expected to release with Joy Revolution in 2026. Follow her for updates on TikTok, Instagram, and X @BooksByStefany and on her website, stefanyvalentine.wordpress.com.In this episode we discussed her debut novel First Love Language, the significance of its title and its connection to The Five Love Languages. We talked about the nuance of language and how it relates to identity. And finally, how life imitated art and vice versa. This was such a lovely episode, where Stefany was vulnerable in sharing her adoptee experience, and which I feel shines in her novel. I know you're going to enjoy it.I want to thank all of who have subscribed to this podcast! If you haven't, I'd love it if you'd click to follow so you can get notifications of every new episode. And, if have found this podcast helpful and fun, please leave a rating and review—it really helps to boost discoverability. You can even share this episode with a friend. For more information about me, Tif, and submitting to the podcast, please head on to my website, at TifMarcelo.comOther links discussed:There Goes the Neighborhood - Jade AriaThe Broposal by Sonora ReyesMarsha Mickelson -  Where I Belong***New Release: LETTERS FROM THE TRAIL, February 25, 2025Note: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website for podcast submissions

Start your free Solution-Focused  3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge  TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation http  In this engaging podcast episode, Cher and Marc Cordon explore the transformative journey of preparing for TEDx talks, the mindset required for significant life events, and the personal growth that comes from sharing ideas. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of public speaking, the importance of community support, and how podcasting serves as a platform for learning and growth. The conversation emphasizes the value of vulnerability and authenticity in sharing one's message, as well as the impact of TEDx on personal and professional development. In this engaging conversation, Marc Cordon and Cher explore the transformative power of declarations, the journey to achieving TEDx talks, and the importance of self-talk in shaping our experiences. They discuss how accessing inner strengths and reframing past experiences can lead to personal growth, especially for those from marginalized communities. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of authenticity and cultural identity in leadership, while also addressing the role of chatter in our lives and how we can find our own unique paths. In this conversation, Cher and Marc Cordon explore the transformative power of positive psychology, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the challenges of navigating self-talk and identity. They discuss the impact of societal expectations and the concept of 'chatter' in our minds, emphasizing the need to acknowledge problems while focusing on what works. The discussion also delves into the dangers of toxic positivity and the significance of the Joy Revolution in fostering genuine happiness and growth. You want to have meaningful conversations, but relationships are complicated, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link.  ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes sent to you.  TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=ZaflEtnhsdjgJ2oN Instagram: Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset Podcast https://www.instagram.com/cherkretz_thefocusedmindset/ TikTok: @Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset https://www.tiktok.com/@cherkretz?lang=en Patreon Tip Jar:  Your generous support helps me create more free resources and keep this podcast going strong. Thank you. https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/products/tips-4-cher  

Everyone seems so angry. Yet Mary and Elizabeth - who had more reason to be angry than most - show us the possibility of joy. God calls us to start a joy revolution.

The Joy Revolution Podcast - Ep 140: Hope Theory: The Science of Optimism Revealed with Cher Kretz

The Joy Revolution Podcast - Ep 139: From Academic to Entrepreneur with Dr. Catrina Mitchum

The Joy Revolution Podcast - Ep 138: Jasmine Marie on The Reclamation Principle, Resilience, and Self-Love

Nicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also a Star, and a co-author of Blackout and Whiteout. She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner and the first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list. Two of her novels have been made into films. She's also the co-publisher of Joy Revolution, a Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the novelist David Yoon, and their daughter.  Nicola joins Barbara DeMarc-Barrett to talk about her path to writing YA and the transition to writing adult fiction, trigger warnings, categorization of genres, writing horror, revising, theme, POV, titles, The Stepford Wives, and much more. For more information on Writers on Writing and extra writing perks, visit our Patreon page. To listen to past interviews, visit our website. Support the show by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our personal favorites. You support independent bookstores and our show when you purchase books through the store. And on Spotify, you'll find to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners. (Recorded on September 20, 2024)  Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic and sound editing: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

The Joy Revolution Podcast - Ep 137: Thomas Puketza on Creativity & Resilience

The Joy Revolution Podcast - Ep 136: Sev Joy on Resilience, Forgiveness & Finding Joy in the Struggle

The Joy Revolution Podcast - Ep 135: Tiffany Edith on Labels, Identity & Radical Acceptance

Golden Mic Podcast: Ep 132: Mindshifting & Making Better Decisions w/ Mitch Weisburgh What if you could shift your mindset and make better decisions every day, using the incredible power of your brain? In this episode, Marc talks with Mitch Weisburgh, co-founder of Academic Business Advisors, about how understanding neuroscience can revolutionize your thinking, teaching, and problem-solving. Mitch shares his expertise on how our brains are wired to make decisions, often relying on primitive patterns, and how we can break free from these habits to tap into our higher-order thinking. Whether you're in education, leadership, or simply looking to make better life choices, Mitch's mindshifting approach will help you unlock your full potential.  Dive in as Mitch unpacks how these strategies not only transform individual lives but also reshape entire educational systems—making schools more collaborative and teachers more empowered. It's more than just mindset—it's a game plan for life. --- Listen to the Episode:  CLICK HERE --- Key Takeaways - Unleashing Creativity: Learn how to shift from reactive thinking to creative problem-solving by engaging the brain's prefrontal cortex. - Mindshifting in Action: Mitch's techniques for breaking mental patterns can help you make better decisions in all aspects of life. - Educational Innovation: Explore how mindshifting practices are transforming classrooms and empowering both educators and students. - Practical Mindfulness: Apply Mitch's strategies in your daily life to reduce stress, enhance emotional intelligence, and foster deeper collaboration. --- Keywords: Mindshifting, Neuroscience, Decision-making, Educational transformation, Creativity --- Resources Mentioned: - Mitch Weisburg's website: Mindshifting Website - Mitch's mindshifting courses: [Link to Courses] --- More Related Episodes: TBD --- Connect with Marc Cordon: - YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@marccordoncreative](https://youtube.com/@marccordoncreative) - Instagram: [https://instagram.com/marccordoncreative](https://instagram.com/marccordoncreative) --- Join The Underground:   Join Marc's online community, **The Underground**, to connect with more people, podcasts, and courses!   The Underground (Online Community): [https://underground.marccordoncreative.com](https://underground.marccordoncreative.com) --- Lead Social Change & Human Evolution through Creativity and Joy   Check out Marc Cordon's signature course, The Joy Revolution: [https://joyrev.carrd.co](https://joyrev.carrd.co)

Nicola Yoon discusses her provocative adult debut, One of Our Kind, and the surprising inspiration from The Stepford Wives that sparked her daring new story.Writing inspiration can sometimes strike in the most unlikely places. Podcast listening in the shower electrified a story Nicola Yoon had never expected to write. Join us for an enlightening conversation with the bestselling young adult novelist as she discusses her provocative debut adult novel, One of Our Kind.Today, she shares how The Stepford Wives inspired her thought-provoking thriller, and how she hopes to ignite book club conversation through her story's pages.  Yoon also shares the mission behind her imprint, Joy Revolution Books, which she co-founded with her husband, David Yoon, to celebrate love stories by and about people of color. It's a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and a tribute to the couple's dedication to these storytellers.BONUS BOOK LIST: Take advantage of these 23 must-read social horror books for a summer immersion. You'll love these thought-provoking book selections, from eerie dystopias to unsettling societal critiques.Patrons can dive into the One of Our Kind ending through today's spoiler chat, where we discuss Yoon's motivations behind her characters, the book's ending, and the connections she hopes the reader will make as they finish that last page.Meet Nicola YoonNicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also a Star, and a co-author of Blackout and Whiteout.She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner and the first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list. Two of her novels have been made into major motion pictures.She's also the co-publisher of Joy Revolution, a Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the novelist David Yoon, and their daughter.One of our Kind is her adult debut.Mentioned in this episode:BONUS SUMMER CONTENT:Summer reading season is in full swing. Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like One of Our Kind. All purchases support this year's programming. NEW: The Best Social Horror Books To Read Now (23 Book Ideas)Download Today's Podcast TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubBONUS LIST: These Social Horror Books Will Make You ThinkJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubOne of Our Kind by Nicola YoonWhen No One is Watching by Alyssa ColeThe Warehouse by Rob HartInstructions for Dancing by Nicola YoonEverything, Everything by Nicola YoonThe Sun is Also a Star by Nicola YoonBlackout by Nicola Yoon, Angie Thomas & moreWhiteout by Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton & moreJoy Revolution BooksThe Stepford Wives by Ira LevinBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Nicola Yoon on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

We were so beyond lucky to have the glorious, starshine energy human that is THE Jill Tew join us for our 100th EPISODE OF THE PODCAST!!!!

"Love is risky. Love always ends. Should you do it anyway?” - Nicola YoonLove is a feeling that never exists solely on its own, and those likely companions to love (anxiety, grief) often bring questions such as, is this worth it? It's this question and others like it that Nicola Yoon explores in each of her novels. Nicola is a hopeless romantic. The affliction began in childhood after the discovery of her aunt's harlequin romance collection. From then on, Nicola's love of love would only grow stronger. But while her passion for romance was a love at first sight, her passion for writing was more of a slow burn.Today, Nicola Yoon boasts an impressive resume as a two-time New York Times bestselling author, a finalist for the National Book Award, a recipient of the Michael L. Printz Honor Book, and a winner of the Coretta Scott King New Talent Award. Notably, her first two novels have been successfully adapted for the big screen.In this episode, she'll tell us why she fell in love with the romance genre, and how she found her way to writing as a career after 15 years in finance. She also shares her own ridiculously cute, out-of-a-movie love story about how she ended up with her husband and fellow writer, David Yoon. ***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. ***Inspired by her own novel, "Instructions for Dancing,” in her reading challenge, Good Grief, Nicola invites us to explore the intersection of love and grief with a list of some of her favorite books.You can find her list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com.Today's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Nikki Hayter, a library manager with the Des Moines Public Library system. As summer inches closer, she tells us about a unique program her library started a couple of years ago with graphic novels.ContentsChapter 1 - Harlequin Romance (1:37)Chapter 2 - An Unrequited Love (6:36)Chapter 3 - The Great Gatsby (11:24)Chapter 4 - A Requited Love (16:26)Chapter 5 - The Airport Scene (19:02)Chapter 6 - Questions About Love (22:53)Chapter 7 - Not a Case of Love at First Sight (25:43)Chapter 8 - Expectations of Love (27:34)Chapter 9 - Don't read this book! (applies to children) (31:21)Chapter 10 - Joy Revolution (33:40)Chapter 11 - Good Grief (36:45)Chapter 12 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (38:22)LinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupNicola YoonEVERYTHING, EVERYTHING - Official Trailer 2THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR - Official TrailerJoy Revolution, Imprint Led by Nicola Yoon and David Yoon, to Launch Inaugural List in Spring 2023 | Penguin Random HouseJoy Revolution Books (@joyrevbooks) • Instagram photos and videosThe Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

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We are in the most anxious time in human history - yet how do we still create compelling, joyful art and be a sane human being at the same time? We're back with the second part of our talk with rising singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza who is celebrating the release of her striking new LP Hold That Spirit.  We talk about her mother's trying immigrant story told through her song “Change Your Name” and trying to forget all your internal and external haters in “Joy Revolution” and best of all - we feature an exclusive acoustic performance of her track “Garden” which has not left this podcasters head for the last month straight. 

Raye Zaragoza is our guest today and we are chatting about her new album, Hold That Spirit, set for release on August 11. Listening to the album, I can tell this is an artist who is not afraid to get personal and bare her soul through her art. Beyond talking about these new songs, this episode goes into some of Ray's more personal moments, including breaking off a wedding engagement and using those funds to produce this album, as well as her battles with an eating disorder. I found Raye and her music to be inspirational and honest, a testament to how we are not alone in our struggles. https://www.rayezaragoza.com/ Check out the video for "Joy Revolution" https://youtu.be/Lt3LvpOxDVk https://www.songfacts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/songfacts https://twitter.com/Songfacts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Hosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanagan https://twitter.com/ofe1818 https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/ corey@songfacts.com Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phantom Electric Ghost Lily Weis: Life Coach The Sober Joy Revolution: How More People Are Finding Happiness Without Alcohol Biography Coach Lily Weis got her sparkle back after her own struggle with alcohol ended with the epiphany that life is more fun and adventurous when alcohol free and getting there  doesn't have to be miserable.  She is a certified Alcohol Freedom coach and Sober Chick Life podcast co-host. Link: https://www.coachingwithlily.com/ About Lily Where I was:  I knew that drinking was making my life sad and small. I thought that if I quit alcohol, I'd never be happy again and I'd feel alienated at parties and events. I was scared that I'd lose my feelings of connection with friends and family and that all the fun would drain out of my life. Where I am now:  Today, alcohol is irrelevant in my life. I have a stable core of joy and peace which gives me strength even when some days don't go well. I've regained my spark, my spirit of adventure, and my love of life. My goal is now to help others with the tools and the knowledge I have.  Alcohol freedom doesn't have to be hard! Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for getting podcast guests:  Podmatch.com https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantom-electric/message

We were so honored to have New York Times bestselling author and publishing super star Nicola Yoon on the show.  We chatted with Nicola about her amazing books, the craft of writing, and the new imprint she is the co-publisher of called Joy Revolution. ⁠@joyrevbooks⁠ Which just so happens to be publishing ⁠Sinner's Isle⁠ by our very own ⁠Angela Montoya⁠. Get ready, friends! This episode is coming in hot! But first, here's more about THE Nicola Yoon:  The Official Version Nicola Yoon is the ⁠#1⁠ New York Times bestselling author of ⁠Instructions for Dancing⁠, ⁠Everything, Everything⁠, ⁠The Sun Is Also a Star,⁠ and a co-author of ⁠Blackout.⁠ She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner and the first Black woman to hit ⁠#1⁠ on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list. ⁠Two of her novels have been made into major motion pictures⁠. She's also the co-publisher of ⁠Joy Revolution⁠, a Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the novelist ⁠David Yoon⁠, and their daughter. The Unofficial Version I believe in love. Really, truly. I'm kind of a hopeless romantic. In a former life I made jewelry. You can see some of it here. I love Karoake, but I cannot sing. I. Am. The. Worst. My song of choice is “Making Love out of Nothing at all” by Air Supply, because AIR SUPPLY. My husband makes custom notebooks. They are pretty popular. I hand write my first drafts. I was (am and always will be) a late bloomer. In a former life I was French. I could live entirely on wine & cheese. Or maybe Korean because I could live on Kimchi & Galbi too. ⁠https://www.nicolayoon.com/⁠ You can find Nicola here: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/NicolaYoon⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolayoon/⁠ ⁠#joyrevolution⁠ ⁠#joyrevolutionbooks⁠ ⁠#yabooksofinstagram⁠ ⁠#yabookclub⁠ ⁠#yaromancebooks⁠ ⁠#yabookstagrammers ⁠⁠#everythingeverything⁠ ⁠#thesunisalsoastar⁠ ⁠#instructionsfordancing ⁠⁠#nicolayoon ⁠⁠#books⁠ ⁠#booksbooksbooks⁠ ⁠#bookworm⁠ ⁠#bookstagram⁠ 

In today's episode, we spoke with Nicola Yoon, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Everything Everything, The Sun is Also a Star, and Instructions for Dancing! She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, and a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner. Two out of her three books have been made into major motion pictures. Nicola Yoon and her husband, David Yoon, have recently launched an imprint with Random House Children's Books called Joy Revolution. Tune in to hear Nicola Yoon speak about exploring philosophical questions through writing, crafting organic character development, the mission behind Joy Revolution, and some exciting titles that the imprint will be publishing this year. Follow Nicola Yoon on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolayoon/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolayoon?lang=en Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7353006.Nicola_Yoon Website: https://www.nicolayoon.com/ Purchase Nicola Yoon's books: Everything, Everything: https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-everything-nicola-yoon/7354631?ean=9780553496673 The Sun is Also a Star: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sun-is-also-a-star-nicola-yoon/10216599?ean=9780553496710 Instructions for Dancing: https://bookshop.org/p/books/instructions-for-dancing-nicola-yoon/15221271?ean=9781524718992 Check out Nicola Yoon's books at the library: Everything, Everything: https://princetonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S57C1365906 The Sun is Also a Star: https://princetonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S57C1379173 Instructions for Dancing: https://princetonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S57C1442974 Purchase Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute: https://bookshop.org/p/books/highly-suspicious-and-unfairly-cute/18849985?ean=9780593482339 Check out Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute at the library: https://princetonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S57C1459073 Pre-order some upcoming titles from Joy Revolution: Queen Bee by Amalie Howard: https://bookshop.org/p/books/queen-bee-amalie-howard/18708801?ean=9780593483503 You Bet Your Heart by Danielle Parker: https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-bet-your-heart/18851113?ean=9780593565278 House Party, edited by Justin A. Reynolds: https://bookshop.org/p/books/house-party/18850108?ean=9780593488157

Join us as we celebrate Jill's book deal for her YA Dystopian Romance, THE DIVIDING SKY, out with Joy Revolution next Summer! Add THE DIVIDING SKY on Goodreads! Stay tuned for more info on the Afronauts Podcast's first hosted panel with WriteHive this summer! Find The Afronauts Podcast online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfronautsPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afronautspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afronautspod?lang=en Website: https://www.afronautspod.com Afronauts Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/afronautspod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afronauts-podcast/message

Who: Dana Wilde - Bestselling Author of Train Your Brain, Creator of The Celebrity Formula, and Host of Positive Mindset for Entrepreneurs What This Show is About: The 80/20 Rule: Finding Your Money Making Tasks An audience member has heard about the 80/20 rule which states that 20% of your tasks account for 80% of your income. She wants to know how figure out which tasks are her money making tasks. Dana Wilde, the #1 bestselling author of Train Your Brain, delivers motivation, marketing ideas, and business tips designed to break through your limiting beliefs, and manifest freedom and success in your business. Dana Wilde goes beyond positive thinking and the Law of Attraction. This podcast is the ultimate in Entrepreneur Mindset. Click here to ask Dana: http://www.danawilde.com/askdana In today's episode…. Hear about Pareto's Principle and why many business people use it to make MORE MONEY. Find out what's MISSING with Pareto's Principle and how you can incorporate it easily. Learn about Dana's THREE VALUE SCALES for evaluating which tasks are priorities for making money. Discover the SHORTCUT that Dana has for making decisions about how to use her time. Resources from this episode… CLICK HERE to get the Positive Mindset for Entrepreneurs free daily newsletter, and get your JOLT of HAPPINESS every morning! CLICK HERE to get your question answered on the show. CLICK HERE to get Perry Marshall's Book on the 80/20 Rule. CLICK HERE for Louisa Dykstra's Hugh Jackman and the Joy Revolution. Where to Learn More: http://www.danawilde.com/class http://www.danawilde.com

Geek Girl Riot has a double whammy of fabulousness for you: We chat with Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin about their series My Dad The Bounty Hunter AND we talk with Tracy Oliver about her series Harlem! After that, stay tuned for some throwbacks to House Party and some of our YA faves.

Geek Girl Riot has a double whammy of fabulousness for you: We chat with Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin about their series My Dad The Bounty Hunter AND we talk with Tracy Oliver about her series Harlem! After that, stay tuned for some throwbacks to House Party and some of our YA faves. The post My Dad the Bounty Hunter with Everett Downing Jr. & Patrick Harpin, Harlem with Tracy Oliver, House Party, Joy Revolution, Kaleidoscope appeared first on idobi.

Join Wesam Shahed and Marc Cordon as they discuss Wesam's journey from growing up with Palestinian beliefs in the Chicago region to becoming the first attorney in his family. Wesam is a first-generation Alistinian-American assistant state's attorney at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. They look at issues like prosecutorial discretion, mental health court programs, and how to use kindness to unite people. Learn about Wesam's Joy Revolution and how he is changing people's lives by listening to this podcast!

Geek Girl Riot is back! We chat with Malcolm D. Lee all about The Best Man: The Final Chapters, as well as diving into Joy Revolution and some entertainment news. The post Malcolm D. Lee & The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Joy Revolution, What's On Our Minds appeared first on idobi.

Geek Girl Riot is back! We chat with Malcolm D. Lee all about The Best Man: The Final Chapters, as well as diving into Joy Revolution and some entertainment news.

The greatest legacy that we could leave our kids is a more joyful world!! So why not start a joy revolution! Just like little acts of kindness can go a long way in the world, so can micro-acts of joy! We only have control over our own emotions, our own perspective, but just like laughter, joy is contagious. If we all care about how we feel, I truly believe that we could transform the world. On this episode, I discuss joy and sorrow, my own lessons this week, and the Global Joy Summit, which was fantastic. How can we all open up to more joy in our lives on a daily basis? Let's let joy infiltrate our lives and see what happens!!! https://www.globaljoysummit.org/ Book to check out - Happiness Now by Robert Holden Follow Raising Vibrant Kids at Instagram - @raisingvibrantkids Facebook - Raising Vibrant Kids Facebook Group Email - Raisingvibrantkids@gmail.com Please subscribe to the show, rate and review, or share your favorite episode with a friend. Thanks for tuning in!!

"I believe when we finally stop looking outside of ourselves for fulfillment, we find it within."Shari Alyse has been dubbed "America's Joy Magnet"! She loves finding ways to use her own voice and also to assist others who need a boost in being heard. Shari has been on stages all around the globe, taken to the TEDx Stage and recently started doing stand-up comedy in LA !As a media consultant, she assists others to land spots on television and other venues, to share their work. Her clients get connected with tv producers to feature their books, products and services. Talk about visibility!!Her book is: Love Yourself Happy; a journey back to you. Listen in to catch the Joy Revolution fever!Find Shari Alyse on Facebook and Tik Tok: @thejoymagnetwww.sharialyse.comInstagram: Shari Alyse, the joy magnet

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 0111 The Power of Unlearning w/ Ingrid Harb https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0111_harb "It's going inwards so that I can fill myself up and have more to give." - Ingrid Harb Ingrid never really fit in a box or category. She was born and raised in Mexico and then went to Texas for boarding school. So at times, she was too Mexican for the norms of an American boarding school. And in returning to Mexico, she was almost too American for her Mexican colleagues. Either she was Mexican, or she was an American. And while she admits that she initially struggled with the "either/or" mentality, Ingrid began to think about what a "both/and" mindset is - one where she claims an identity where she was both American and Mexican and beyond. To fully embrace a "both/and" identity, Ingrid needed to unlearn the categories and boxes that limit so many of us. As a result, this mindset has changed the way she views social justice, identity and spirituality. On November 12, 2022, Ingrid will step on the red circle at TEDxOcala to take her message of unlearning to the masses, and you get to hear her here first. If ever a time for you to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2022: The Power of... Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! This show will sell out. #thepowerof #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast #podquest #expertisereimagined #positivepsychology #spirituality #identity #socialjustice #indoctrination # Enough copy!

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 0110 The Power of Curiosity /w Mary Kingston Roche https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0110 Roche "My joy of revolution is to help people awaken and strengthen their curiosity to live lives of joy, purpose, meaning, belonging, connection, and then for that to spark a new way of living where we, where everyone feels included and joyful." - Mary Kingston Roche Curiosity. Do you think it's the stuff of children? You're right. Curiosity is for kids. But leave it to a teacher to propose the power of curiosity for such much more... How about curiosity being a key component to education or parenting or policy or social justice? On November 12, 2022, Mary Kingston Roche will make a new home for herself at TEDxOcala and share her story of the power of curiosity...and before you check out Mary on the big red dot, you get to hear her first here. If ever a time for you to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2022: The Power of... Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! This show will sell out. Keep up with Mary here: https://livecurious.us #thepowerof #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast #podquest #expertisereimagined #positivepsychology #curious #curiosity Enough copy!

David Yoon tells lies for a living. He's been chasing the feeling of making his entire class laugh at a story in the 3rd grade, and with time, talent, and a little luck, has 4 different titles with his name on the spine in any given bookstore. Alongside his wife, Nicola, who he met at Emerson, the writer power couple has set forth on a journey to help other POC writers tell love stories for their imprint, Joy Revolution. Dave talks with Georgette about everything from the importance of taking a break, rejection, and being your own boss. Recorded on August 1, 2022. Find more of David on IG @davidoftheyoon, Twitter @davidyoon and davidyoon.comMore of Georgette at georgettepierre.comAnd more about Emerson College at emerson.edu

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 0109 From Homelessness to a TEDx Stage: The Power of Grit /w Dr India White https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0109_white "Grit is a variable that is interchangeable. And we all have it. We have to choose to activate it and choose to thrive as a result of tapping into our grit." - Dr India White A sixteen-year-old, India arrived home and knocked several times for her mom to let her in. She was exhausted after working a late Christmas Eve shift. She knocked again. No answer. Tears began to run down her face. In shock, she walked elsewhere. Through no fault, India was kicked out by her mother, who battled addiction. She didn't know how to make it, and understandably so. She was just a teenager. Yet her faith and grit helped her to focus on her academics. Her faith and grit helped her grieve the loss of four family members while in the shelter. And her faith and grit helped her to persist to complete, not one degree but three degrees from the University of Florida. On November 12, 2022, Dr. India White will make a new home for herself at TEDxOcala and share her story of the power of grit. If ever a time for you to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2022: The Power of... Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! This show will sell out. #thepowerof #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast #podquest #expertisereimagined #grit #homelessness #persistence #education #positivepsychology #duckworth Enough copy!

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 0108 The 4th Trimester: The Power of a Doctor & Her Black Bag/w Dr Sonal Patel https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0108_patel Meet Sonal, a mother of four boys. During her pregnancy, Sonal was the Hollywood prototype of a pregnant woman - a perfectly round belly, glowing skin, and luscious flowing hair. But life after birth was much different for Sonal. Postpartum tore her apart physically, emotionally, and mentally - leaky, engorged breasts accompanied by waves of intense pelvic pain, diapers on both baby and her, a sense of isolation, and tears never portrayed in any Hollywood blockbuster. Sonal is a physician, specifically a pediatrician further trained in neonatology. Her story concerning postpartum, or the 4th trimester, is not an isolated tale. Many women undergo it far worse. Serena Williams, the greatest of women's tennis, almost died after her c-section. She developed a pulmonary embolism, a lung clot, requiring two surgical operations, and spent her first six weeks of motherhood in bed, half her 4th trimester. In doing more research on the 4th trimester, the statistics are staggering. America's maternal mortality rate of 23.8 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births ranks last in first world nations though spending the most in healthcare dollars.The lastest data reported in September 2022 showed that 22% mothers die in pregnancy, while 78% die after birth, with 25% in the first week of delivery. 4 in 5 deaths are preventable.Interstate disparities find that a mother in Georgia has ten times higher chance of dying versus a California mother.Among black women, maternal mortality is three times higher than that of her white counterparts. Extrapolating the data further, a black woman's higher education level and socioeconomic status does not protect her from these alarming disparities.Women are income-earners through outside avenues of employment as well as through traditional household duties. A new mother's unexpected death not only leaves behind a newborn and maybe other children, but jolts a household's economic foundation.  In 2022, the Council of Foreign Relations estimated that if women were part of the US labor force at the same rate as men, America's economy would grow by $4.3 trillion in five years.   As Dr. Patel says, "There must be a better way." ...and a better way for the 4th trimester will take everyone. Sonal is doing her part. After her own experience, Dr. Sonal Patel transitioned from her Neonatal ICU job and began a new career as a traveling 4th-trimester doctor. She wrote the book, "The Doctor & Her Black Bag: How Old-Fashioned Care Tackles Maternal Mortality and Benefits America's Economy" In the spirit of bringing awareness to the 4th trimester, Dr. Patel will speak at TEDxOcala. Dr. Patel will be talking about how the failure not to action during the 4th trimester impacts everyone. If ever a time for you to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2022: The Power of... See Sonal live on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! This show will sell out. #thepowerof #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast #podquest #expertisereimagined #4thtrimester Enough copy!

This week's guest on Of the Publishing Persuasion is none other than my incredible co-host, THE Angela Montoya!!!! Talking all about that INCREDIBLE BOOK DEAL NEWS!!! Angela Montoya is a Round 5 Author-Mentor Match mentee and was selected to be a mentee in Pitch Wars 2020. She is the granddaughter of the celebrated activist and poet laureate Jose Montoya and lives in Northern California with her family. She is represented by Larissa Melo Pienkowski at Jill Grinberg Literary Management Her

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 075 On Vitality w/ Linell King, MD https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0076_king And at TEDxOcala, Linell will be sharing his story about vitality and how it disrupts the convention of pathological medicine. If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Linell live on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast We love your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss another episode again ____ For a free podcasting mini-course on how this podcast was created, click here: tips on how to create a podcast like this one, click here.

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 077 The Joy Of Release /w Chasman Barnes https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0077_barnes And at TEDxOcala, Chasman will be sharing his story about vitality and how it disrupts the convention of pathological medicine. If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Chasman live on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast We love your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss another episode again ____ For a free podcasting mini-course on how this podcast was created, click here: tips on how to create a podcast like this one, click here.

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 075 Joy Embodied w Maritza Cascorelli https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0075_cascorelli When you listen to her zest for life, it's hard to believe that Maritza Coscarelli had ever struggled with depression or having the support of her parents as she followed her passion of dance, acting and creativity. She did. She's human. And though Maritza has professionally retired from dance, her zeal is still very present. It's the embodiment of emotions that she's passing on to the leaders and speakers that she coaches. And at TEDxOcala, Maritza will be sharing her story and how it has informed her passion for assisting people to tap into their aspirations in order to experience true transformation. If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Maritza live on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast We love your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss another episode again ____ For a free podcasting mini-course on how this podcast was created, click here: tips on how to create a podcast like this one, click here.

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 072 Mental Illness: Starting The Conversation https://lnkj.in/t/gmp_072mclean At sixteen I was worried about getting my license and talking to one of my best friends Marco about who we liked in our sister Catholic school. For Julie McLean, the story couldn't be more different. Julie held a broken glass bottle and thought about taking her life. This was the beginning of her becoming a champion for people affected by mental illness. As you'll hear in this podcast, mental illness is still stigmatized...where people treat mental illness as a sort of thing that can be controlled or some lack of virtue. It's not. And at TEDxOcala, Julie will be sharing her story about the need for everyone to start the conversation around mental illness. If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Julie live on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast We love your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss another episode again ____ For a free podcasting mini-course on how this podcast was created, click here: tips on how to create a podcast like this one, click here.

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 071 Moving Forward From The Rock Bottom https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0071_oralus As a 6th string football player, this wasn't the first time Woodly was on the bottom looking. Practice by practice, he worked his way to playing as a first string. When failing out of his courses, he used the same mentality to finish his academics and flourish. And TEDxOcala, Woodly will be sharing his story of moving from rock bottom. If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Woodly live on Saturday November 13, 2021 from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast We love your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss another episode again ____ For a free podcasting mini-course on how this podcast was created, click here: tips on how to create a podcast like this one, click here.

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 073 Joy On The Spectrum Pt 1 https://lnkj.in/t/gmp_073coupe If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Cynthia live on Saturday November 13, 2021 from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast We love your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss another episode again ____ For a free podcasting mini-course on how this podcast was created, click here: tips on how to create a podcast like this one, click here.

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 074 Joy On The Spectrum w/ Cynthia Coupe Pt 2 https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0074_coupe Cynthia Coupe always felt that there was something different about her as she grew up in California. She just couldn't put her finger on it. After raising her daughter with autism and ADHD, Cynthia understand that she, like her daughter, was nuerodivergent, This is an incredible two-part podcast Cynthia talks all things nuerodivergence from education to social justice to media portrayal to dating! And at TEDxOcala, Cynthia will be sharing her story about the need for everyone to start the conversation around mental illness. If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Cynthia live on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast We love your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss another episode again ____ For a free podcasting mini-course on how this podcast was created, click here: tips on how to create a podcast like this one, click here.

The Joy Revolution & Marc Cordon present The Golden Mic Podcast Ep. 67 On Reconnecting With Soul w/ GP Walsh https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0068_walsh “Look closer,” said a disembodied voice as a younger, angrier, stoned GP Walsh stood on a small foot bridge looking down into a lifelessly polluted river. “Look really close,” it said.  And in that micro-moment, GP did just that. He began to shrink. He shrank so much that GP was in the river viewing something incredibly profound. He saw that the molecules of the river's pristine water were not bonded with the pollution. There was a clear distinction between the two. It was a metaphor for GP's life. Despite living an ostensibly purposeless life… Despite the wreckage that drugs were causing him… Despite his first memory of being tied to a bed and consequently being punished for wetting it.. GP was perfect. He was loved. The God-sized hole began to shrink. He started a long journey of healing. Here's the thing, everyone experiences early trauma whether quickly or slowly through micro-aggressions. They're stored in the body. When it reaches a certain threshold, the soul gets disconnected. Everyone experiences it. As GP says. “Nobody gets out of childhood alive.” Not me. Not you. So how do you reconnect from the soul? Listen on.

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 069 Parent Power: Forward & Beyond w/ Punam Saxena Pt 1 of 2 https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0069_saxena If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Punam live on Saturday November 13, 2021 from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast We love your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss another episode again ____ For a free podcasting mini-course on how this podcast was created, click here: tips on how to create a podcast like this one, click here.

The Joy Revolution and TEDxOcala proudly present... The Golden Mic Podcast w/ Marc Cordon Ep. 070 Parent Power: Forward & Beyond w/ Punam Saxena Pt 2 of 2 https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0070_saxena If ever a time to subscribe to The Golden Mic Podcast, it's now as I have the privilege of having a conversation with many of the speakers you'll see at TEDxOcala 2021: Forward. See Punam in a limited live audience or live-stream on Saturday November 13, 2021 from 10am - 4pm EST at the College of Central Florida, Fine Arts Auditorium. Go to www.tedxocala.com to register now! #forward #TEDx #TEDxOcala #thejoyrev #goldenmicpodcast

The Joy Revolution & Marc Cordon present The Golden Mic Podcast Ep. 67 On Reconnecting With Soul w/ GP Walsh https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0067_walsh “Look closer,” said a disembodied voice as a younger, angrier, stoned GP Walsh stood on a small foot bridge looking down into a lifelessly polluted river. “Look really close,” it said.  And in that micro-moment, GP did just that. He began to shrink. He shrank so much that GP was in the river viewing something incredibly profound. He saw that the molecules of the river's pristine water were not bonded with the pollution. There was a clear distinction between the two. It was a metaphor for GP's life. Despite living an ostensibly purposeless life… Despite the wreckage that drugs were causing him… Despite his first memory of being tied to a bed and consequently being punished for wetting it.. GP was perfect. He was loved. The God-sized hole began to shrink. He started a long journey of healing. Here's the thing, everyone experiences early trauma whether quickly or slowly through micro-aggressions. They're stored in the body. When it reaches a certain threshold, the soul gets disconnected. Everyone experiences it. As GP says. “Nobody gets out of childhood alive.” Not me. Not you. So how do you reconnect from the soul? Listen on.

The Joy Revolution & Marc Cordon present The Golden Mic Podcast Ep. 66 On Reconnecting With Soul w/ GP Walsh https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0066_walsh “Look closer,” said a disembodied voice as a younger, angrier, stoned GP Walsh stood on a small foot bridge looking down into a lifelessly polluted river. “Look really close,” it said.  And in that micro-moment, GP did just that. He began to shrink. He shrank so much that GP was in the river viewing something incredibly profound. He saw that the molecules of the river's pristine water were not bonded with the pollution. There was a clear distinction between the two. It was a metaphor for GP's life. Despite living an ostensibly purposeless life… Despite the wreckage that drugs were causing him… Despite his first memory of being tied to a bed and consequently being punished for wetting it.. GP was perfect. He was loved. The God-sized hole began to shrink. He started a long journey of healing. Here's the thing, everyone experiences early trauma whether quickly or slowly through micro-aggressions. They're stored in the body. When it reaches a certain threshold, the soul gets disconnected. Everyone experiences it. As GP says. “Nobody gets out of childhood alive.” Not me. Not you. So how do you reconnect from the soul? Listen on.

Two episodes this week! Huzzah! Today we're joined by the extremely delightful, extremely brilliant Nicola Yoon to discuss her extremely romantic new book, Instructions for Dancing, and YA Romance in general! We talk about Nicola's love of romance novels (which she shares with the heroine of her book), about her history with them, and about what makes YA Romance so extremely delicious. We also talk about her new project with the Obamas and her new imprint for young readers at Random House.Our next read along (next week! we told you it was coming!) is Cat Sebastian's wonderful Unmasked by the Marquess. Get it at Amazon, Apple Books, B&N, Kobo, or Bookshop.org. Thank you, as always, for listening! Please follow us on your favorite podcasting app, and if you are up for leaving a rating or review there, we would be very grateful!Show NotesWelcome Nicola Yoon! Along with Instructions for Dancing, she and five other Black women authors just published the Blackout anthology, which has been picked up by the Obamas for TV and film for Netflix.Nicola and her husband David Yoon are also creating the Yooniverse, including a new YA romance imprint called Joy Revolution at Random House.Poltergeist and its infamous curse scared everyone back in the 80. Nicola wasn't sure what imprint she was reading when she found her first romance under her aunt's bed, but she mentioned Harlequin Blaze, one of our all time favorite imprints which was shuttered in 2017. Just a quick reminder that HFN means “happy for now” and HEA means “happily ever after.” YA has evolved over time, a process which has ramped up in the past 20 years and is now a publishing juggernaut. YA is far more progressive that adult romance, but also grapples with the influence of adultreaders of all kinds and gatekeepers who want to stop kids from reading about sex & gender, race, and other issues around identity. According to the Library of Congress, most of the earliest entries from Urban Dictionary date back to 2003.Before Covid, It used to be hard to explain the terrifying rise of HIV was in the 1980s, along with the way the Reagan administration ignored the epidemic. This timeline tells the history of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and here is an explainer for why Covid vaccinations were developed so fast when we still don't have one for HIV.The Heads of Your Enemies as love language appears in Shadow's Claim, when Trehan literally gives this gift to Bettina while they are courting. The Wrath and the Dawn is a retelling of the Scheherazade story, which is the framing device for The Arabian Nights. If you are GenX or Millenial and were a reader, you'll love the book Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of 80s and 90s Teen Fiction. It's full of images, so read it in paper or on a full-color reading device!Jessica Trent is a different thing entirely than Jessica Wakefield. Along with other changes, the Sweet Valley High twins are size 4 now, which we don't like at all. I Believe in a Thing Called Love was also just optioned for Netflix, but they aren't going to have much luck checking The Wirecutter for road spike recommendations, because this was the closest thing I could find to them.“The Hellmouth or whatever,” is a reference to Sunnydale, the setting of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You can pre-order signed copies of Sarah's Bombshell from WORD in Brooklyn, and you'll get a Fated Mates sticker with your signed book!