Podcast appearances and mentions of leslie gray streeter

Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews award-winning journalist Leslie Gray Streeter about her vibrant and heartfelt new novel, FAMILY AND OTHER CALAMITIES. They reflect on Leslie's memoir, BLACK WIDOW, which candidly captures the raw, messy early days of widowhood, and then dive into the new novel, touching on themes of loss, regret, second chances, humor, and the way decisions made in youth can reverberate throughout life. Leslie also shares personal stories of grief and how she has embraced her late husband's Jewish traditions, finding unexpected community and belonging.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3HH8eM0Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today The BIG Guys discuss...Caleb Williams, Helicopter Parents, Brandon Hyde, NBA Playoffs, Tush Push and..."C.mon Yo!"We also have a special guest, author Leslie Streeter her to discuss her upcoming novel "Family and Other Calamities".

In this episode of A Fresh Story, we sit down with Leslie Gray Streeter—journalist, memoirist, and now debut novelist—to unpack the heartbreak, humor, and honesty woven into her new book, Family and Other Calamities. With wit and grace, Leslie shares how she turned personal loss and professional scandal into fiction that cuts close to the bone.We follow Leslie's journey from writing about her own grief in her memoir to crafting a protagonist—Dawn Roberts—who's just as complex, scarred, and compelling. Dawn returns to Baltimore with her late husband's ashes, only to be confronted by the ghosts of betrayal, ambition, and love. Leslie takes us behind the scenes of building this character, revealing how fiction gave her the freedom to explore emotional truths that nonfiction sometimes can't contain.This conversation is about more than a book—it's about reinvention, aging with power, and the radical act of writing women in their 40s and 50s as vibrant, sexy, and deeply human. Leslie talks pop culture, storytelling as self-discovery, and why reclaiming your narrative isn't just cathartic—it's necessary. If you've ever wondered how to turn your calamities into a comeback, this episode is your permission slip.BUY Family & Other Calamities: https://amzn.to/43oN7FA

JLJ and Leslie Gray Streeter have a lively discussion about her new book! An award-winning journalist and columnist for the Baltimore Banner, Leslie Gray Streeter knows a thing or two about chasing down a good story and scoring in-depth interviews with celebrities. In FAMILY & OTHER CALAMITIES (Lake Union Publishing; June 1, 2025), she has tapped into her years of experience as an entertainment writer and frequent speaker on grief to create a riotous, emotionally relatable novel about a Black woman journalist who is going through it all – grief, betrayal, family drama, long buried secrets, and so many carbs. Fans of Jasmine Guillory, Candice Carty-Williams, and Dolly Alderton will delight in Gray Streeter's fiction debut with a tell-it-like-it-is protagonist, an eclectic cast of endearing characters, and a wildly entertaining story you won't soon forget.

This week, I chat with sisters Lynne Streeter Childress and Leslie Gray Streeter from the pop culture podcast "Fine Beats and Cheeses." We discuss why people love pop culture, celebrities whose passing still affect us to this day, the celebrities we want to live forever and the role of black woman and our nature to save the world. Be sure to follow their page on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/finebeatsandcheeses/

We chatted with Leslie Streeter and Lynne Childress, twin sisters with an unshakable bond, about their experiences growing up as twins and navigating life together. They shared touching stories of their childhood, moving frequently, and the resilience they developed while facing bullies and stereotypes. Central to their story is the strong foundation their parents provided, instilling values of self-worth and perseverance. Leslie and Lynne reflected on the ways their unique upbringing shaped their sense of belonging and the importance of supportive relationships, even during life's most challenging moments.In this heartfelt conversation, the sisters discussed the complexities of their transition to college, how they've supported each other during tragedies, and how humor has helped them navigate tough times. They also delved into the joys of shared interests, their deep admiration for each other, and the special connection between their sons. Wrapping up, they talked about their podcast, Leslie's book Black Widow, and the enduring strength of sibling relationships. This episode is a beautiful exploration of love, resilience, and the power of family bonds.Mentioned in this episode:Become a Fresh Starts Expert!What is the Fresh Starts Expert Membership? The Fresh Starts Expert Membership is a business membership for entrepreneurs, experts, and small business owners to support them in business development, marketing efforts, public relations, networking, and community engagement. The membership includes a standalone profile on Fresh Starts Registry's website, weekly virtual coworking, open hours business coaching, and accountability groups, as well as exclusive press and media opportunities, workshops, seminars, a content and video library of resources, a podcast episode, and so much more. Membership is $55/month. Fresh Starts Registry is the first and only support registry platform for people to access the items and experts they need during life transitions. Fresh Starts has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Today Show, and more. It was founded in 2021 by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Genevieve Dreizen. Who can be an expert? An expert is simply a small business owner, freelancer, entrepreneur, solopreneur, writer, creator, podcaster - or more! See HERE for a list of potential expert types. We are open to any and all expert types. What are the benefits of joining Fresh Starts? Joining Fresh Starts as an expert offers numerous benefits for professionals passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions. For just $55 a month, you gain access to a thriving community, complete with business development support, marketing tools, coaching, and networking opportunities. Your profile will be SEO-optimized, making it easier for clients to find you. You'll also enjoy press and media exposure, weekly offers including workshops and events, and a supportive network to share insights and celebrate successes.Fresh Starts Expert MembershipJoin the Fresh Starts Collective!Whether you're an ambitious entrepreneur, a dedicated student, a heads down writer or simply striving to achieve your professional goals, the Fresh Starts Collective is here for you. We believe that surrounding yourself with a supportive community can be the key to unlocking your full potential. The Fresh Starts Collective offers daily community gathering - whether it's VirtualCo-Working and Body Doubling, Open Office Hours or Accountability Hour - community support and growth, networking opportunities and access to marketing, design and writing professionals to bounce ideas off of, pick the brains of or crowd source some ideas. The Fresh Starts Collective is $35/month.

Happy Halloween (in summertime), y'all! We're entering a season of holiday-themed TV episodes of New Girl and we're excited about it!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) are joined this week by their podcasting pal Catrina (@CatrinaTParker) to unpack all the hilarity and drama of the appropriately-titled "Halloween."This week's New Girl rewatch focuses on a story where Jess puts her heart on the line with Sam, Schmidt annoys Robby and Cece, while Winston and Shelby finally break up and Nick deals with his own relationship woes.Enjoy!Our recommended media:"The 7-10 Split" by Karmen LeeFine Beats & Cheeses podcast"Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like 'Journey' in the Title" by Leslie Gray Streeter"A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia WilliamsWe Are Lady Parts (Peacock)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

Hey, Dishers! In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Jackson's Lucky Spencer back for an extended run and Bryan Craig's Morgan Corinthos for a special appearance and say goodbye to Michael Easton's Hamilton Finn. We're also giving our thoughts on Leslie Gray Streeter's article in The Baltimore Banner regarding GH's inclusion and diversity issues and the ongoing racial abuse of Tabyana Ali. In onscreen news, we're voicing our frustrations about the surrogacy story and the lack of care TJ's character is being shown, giving out thoughts on Carly and Jason's conversation and the state of their relationship, Sonny and Ava gearing up for another ugly custody battle and Finn leaving Violet behind as he headed to rehab. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Leslie Gray Streeter tells it like it is. Her husband, Scott, suddenly died one night when he was just 44 years old. Leslie chronicles that heartbreaking experience and the depths of her grief in her book, “Black Widow: A Sad, Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like ‘Journey' in the Title.” We discuss why humor is so essential for navigating grief, how you can't take anything too seriously, what NOT to say to a grieving person and how she found catharsis in Keanu Reeves movies.You can find Leslie's book and more about her work at https://lesliegraystreeter.com/

Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by for a very special episode of 60 Songs. With just three songs remaining, it felt like a great week to have some of Rob's favorite guests as well as producers stop by and yell at him over songs that he missed. Enjoy! Host: Rob Harvilla Guests: Andrew Savage, Yasi Salek, Elamin Adelmahmoud, Alex Steed, Leslie Gray Streeter, Isaac Lee, Jonathan Kermah, and Justin Sayles Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catrina welcomes back Baltimore Banner columnist, author, and 3-time guest Leslie Gray Streeter to the podcast to talk about the recent Monk Movie and lots of other stuff. Trigger Warning, suicide will be discussed in the episode. If you need help, call or text 988 at any time. X @LeslieStreeter Threads lesliegraystreeter Facebook Leslie Streeter https://fine-beats-cheeses.captivate.fm/ https://www.facebook.com/QuirkyPodcast

Marie Louise Kelly, cohost of NPR's All Things Considered, has a resume as long as any journalist today. In her latest book, It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs, she tries to find time for her oldest son as he prepares for college. We also speak with Leslie Gray Streeter, author of a new series of columns for the Baltimore Banner about being a single mother. She discusses facing stigma and uncertainty while raising her young son. This episode originally aired on November 13, 2023. (Photo from Damian Dovarganes, AP Photo)Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Rob indulges in outright negativity when focusing on some of the worst songs of the '90s before turning his attention 4 Non Blondes' “What's Up,” voted one of the worst songs of the '90s by Rolling Stone. Later, Rob is joined by journalist and host of ‘Fine Beats and Cheeses' Leslie Gray Streeter to discuss how '90s music criticism discredited the music of 4 Non Blondes. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Leslie Gray Streeter Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tracing the picture over decades, the U.S. Census Bureau finds that of Baltimore households with children, more than half are single-parent families. Growing up in a single-parent household struggling paycheck to paycheck can be tough for a young child. Leslie Gray Streeter is the author of a new series of columns for the Baltimore Banner about being a single mother. She joins us to talk about facing stigma and uncertainty while raising her young son. Then we're joined by Danielle Staton, Executive Director of the Jeremiah Program in Baltimore. The Jeremiah Program seeks to address the struggles of single-parent households with programming looking to help both mothers and their children succeed.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Rob is back to share the 10 worst songs he performed during his college open-mic-night phase, as he dives into Sheryl Crow's “If It Makes You Happy.” Later, Rob is joined by 'Baltimore Banner' columnist Leslie Gray Streeter to discuss Sheryl Crow's career and the mistreatment of women music stars by the media (53:00). Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Leslie Gray Streeter Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 In 1988, twenty-year-old American figure skater Debi Thomas headed to the Calgary Olympics to face off against East German juggernaut Katarina Witt. In the process, she became the first Black American in history to medal at a Winter Olympics. Then she disappeared from the sport. Where did she go, and who wasn't there to catch her when she fell? This week, Leslie Gray Streeter tells Sarah about growing up watching Debi skate, where she is now, how her sport and her country failed her, and just how many people are missing from the stories we tell and the dreams we dream. You can find Leslie online here. Debi returns to the iceDebi cover of TIMESupport us:Bonus Episodes on PatreonDonate on PaypalYou're Wrong About Spring TourBuy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show, You Are Good [YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance PhaseLinks:https://lesliegraystreeter.comhttps://youtu.be/CHUI3QpYnl4https://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19880215,00.htmlhttp://patreon.com/yourewrongabouthttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-abouthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpodhttps://www.podpage.com/you-are-goodhttp://maintenancephase.comSupport the show

"The widowed person is ground zero for the grief." -Leslie Gray Streeter She is “a writer, a mommy, a widow, a daughter, a darned good friend, and the person who'll eat fries with you after we run a marathon. Because fries are delicious.” WHO'S LESLIE GRAY STREETER? Born in hood-adjacent Baltimore City, Leslie is a University of Maryland College Park graduate, a veteran journalist and someone always looking for new ways to tell stories, both her own and those in her communities. She also really likes vegan cheese, because she's now a vegan and can't eat real cheese anymore. But she's mostly cool with it. Leslie has done a lot of cool media situations, mostly from some bedroom or other, since “Black Widow” came out. It's not the tour she chose or even the world she thought she or anyone else were living in, but this book has found people in their lowest moments and helped them feel they were a little less alone. And that's her reward. In this episode, you can expect to hear: -The Black Widow book -Leslie's widow story -What keeps Leslie going -Acknowledging the mess of being a widow -Widowhood and grief Sign up for 40 days of Self-Care with Dr. Alisha at www.dralishareed.com.

Catrina talks to return guest, author Leslie Gray Streeter about the hit TV series, Parks and Recreation. 

Thanks for listening to this very special episode of The Pitchy Podcast.In this episode, we talked to super fans of NBC's The Voice and great friends of The Pitchy Podcast (and James and Stephanie), sisters (twins to be precise) Lynne Streeter Childress and Leslie Gray Streeter. We discuss their love for the show and their favorite artists and performances from Season 22.It was awesome to hear their perspective on the show and we know you'll enjoying listening too. Lynne and Leslie host their own podcast called Fine Beats and Cheeses, where they're not afraid to talk about guilty pleasures. You can find it on your favorite podcast platform and you can find them on Facebook at Fine Beats and Cheeses and Twitter @BeatsCheesesTo keep up with Leslie,Twitter: @LeslieStreeterInstagram: @lesliegraystreeterLeslie is a columnist at the Baltimore Bannerhttps://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/https://lesliegraystreeter.com/Her book is called Black Widow. To keep up with Lynne,Twitter: @LynneChildress1Instagram: @lynnestreeterchildressLynne's Theatre CompanyBuilding Better People Productionshttps://bbpproductions.com/*****************************Lynne's Top PerformancesKim Cruse- Best Part https://youtu.be/kULKowEWQKQKevin Hawkins- Thus Woman's Workhttps://youtu.be/xF4xF5kR7T0Kique- Hey Yahttps://youtu.be/U0Twriui-WkEric Who- Ex's and Ohshttps://youtu.be/BdcCZsnJ5CoLeslie's Top PerformancesOmar Jose Cardona- Somebody To Lovehttps://youtu.be/-NFxAbK6qG0Morgan Miles- Total Eclipse of the Hearthttps://youtu.be/59Qql1klm0QBryce Leatherwood-Don't Close Your Eyeshttps://youtu.be/8LyR2BiqT1A*******************************Be sure to subscribe to The Pitchy Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you know when we drop new episodes!Also tap the link to head to our YouTube channel and hit that SUBSCRIBE button. https://youtube.com/@thepitchypodcastLastly, be sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thepitchypodcast to keep up with new episode updates, listen to episode clips and more. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Baynard Woods grew up in the last quarter of the 20th century, son of white parents raised in the Jim Crow South, descendant of forebears who had enslaved hundreds of Black people in South Carolina. His memoir, "Inheritance: An Autobiography of Whiteness," traces his dawning awareness of the crimes and outrages of his dead ancestors, and his parents' failure to confront that history and the privileges it created. Woods identifies whiteness as the problem, and calls for it to be dismantled. On Thursday, August 25, the Ivy Bookshop will host a conversation between Baynard Woods and Leslie Gray Streeter. Details here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 27 years as a journalist, single mom Leslie Gray Streeter quit her job to pursue her dream of being an author - she wrote the acclaimed book “Black Widow.” Leslie wanted her son to see her ‘happy' and has tips on how to feel empowered when starting your own freelancing business. Plus former teacher and host of the podcast Freelancer to CEO Aubree Malick has tips on how to start your freelance business ASAP (like next week!), how to find clients and the very first steps you need to take. Then in our Real Mom Moment, Emily Newman, CEO of Newman Carpenter creative health agency has a hilarious grocery store moment related to potty training! **Leave us your questions & thoughts in the review section - we will read them on air! Please ‘follow' and give us a 5-star rating. Looking for more? Sign up for our newsletter below!** LINKS:  - Show notes & drop your feedback at https://moms-exit-interview.com - Newsletter with tips & takeaways: Sign up here! - Follow Host Kim Rittberg on Instagram GUEST LINKS: Leslie Gray Streeter | Twitter | Instagram | Black Widow Book Freelancer to CEO...

the fabulous leslie gray streeter graces episode 4: finding later in life romance with someone she knew since high school, losing scott suddenly just after they had adopted a new baby and putting the whole experience down in ink in her incredible memoir “black widow.”

On Episode 280, we are joined by Leslie Gray Streeter!    Who is Leslie Streeter? Columunist, Author, and Pop Culture Specialist!  She has written a book, "Black Widow" that is about her life as a widow, after the sudden death of her husband.  It's a book that will make you cry, laugh, and look at life in a different manner.  We talk about her book, Gun Violence in America, Dealing with Grief, This is Us (the TV Show), Baltimore, and Adoption!  She also joins us as we list the Mt. Rushmore of Counting Crows Songs.  Go buy a copy of her book today: https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/leslie-gray-streeter/black-widow/9780316490726/ Also check out her website: https://lesliegraystreeter.com/about/ Follow us on SOCIAL: FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/bybpod TWITTER: http://twitter.com/bybpod INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/blameyourbro TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@blameyourbrother  

Journalist and author Leslie Gray Streeter (@LeslieStreeter) is here to discuss all the ramifications of Mark Twain's most celebrated classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. From how to present the audio book (don't, maybe?), to who is the sociopath of the novel (not Huck!), we get into it, and discuss how our relationship to this novel has changed as we grew older, and politics changed.Find Leslie Gray Streeter's work:The Baltimore Banner: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/Personal Website: https://lesliegraystreeter.com/Buy her book BLACK WIDOW: https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/leslie-gray-streeter/black-widow/9780316490726/Follow FBOL:Host: @MsEmilyEdwardsShow: @FuckboisOfLitPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“We have a lot of work to do. Crying is not on the list.” In which we talk about grief, heists and Widows with the great Leslie Gray Streeter.You can find Leslie on Twitter here. You can find her online here! You can find Leslie's book Black Widow here. You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies.You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Patreon.The Music of You Are Good, Vol. 1 is here. T-shirts are here.We made a playlist inspired by this episode!You can find producer and music director Carolyn Kendrick's music here. She's also on Twitter.Miranda Zickler edited this episode!Fresh Lesh produces the beats for our episodes.Liz Climo designed our logo!

This episode covers all kinds of topics, where do I even begin? My guest is the funny and insightful Leslie Gray Streeter, whose memoir BLACK WIDOW captures the messiness of grief in a perspective often ignored. We chat about the enduringness of Joan Didion, how grief is non-linear, and so much more. Our conversation then switches to poetry. I share my thoughts on the intimidating medium and how I've learned to approach it (thanks in part, but not completely, to Thomas C. Foster's HOW TO READ POETRY LIKE A PROFESSOR). Lucille Clifton's book THE BOOK OF LIGHT is a revelation, and we take our time and pick apart specific poems, their context, their language, and every nuance we can wrap our heads around. I could've talked to Leslie for hours! Check out Leslie's book here: https://bookshop.org/books/black-widow-a-sad-funny-journey-through-grief-for-people-who-normally-avoid-books-with-words-like-journey-in-the-title-9780316490733/9780316490719 Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @yfbpodcast To read/listen to my short story: https://www.khoreomag.com/

In this laughter filled episode Meghan talks with Leslie Gray Streeter, author of the beautiful book Black Widow, about the sudden death of Leslie's husband, Scott.  This show covers music, friendships, dating, and honoring the love that is left behind.   Leslie Gray Streeter: Born in hood-adjacent Baltimore City, Leslie is a University of Maryland College Park graduate, a veteran journalist and someone always looking for new ways to tell stories, both her own and those in her communities. She also really likes vegan cheese, because she's a now a vegan and can't eat real cheese anymore. But she's mostly cool with it. Leslie has done a lot of cool media situations, mostly from some bedroom or other, since “Black Widow” came out. It's not the tour she chose, or even the world she thought she or anyone else were living in, but this book has found people in their lowest moment and helped them feel they were a little less alone.

Catrina talked to author/journalist Leslie Gray Streeter about her life, her  book Black Widow, murder mysteries like Dyke Van Dykes Diagnosis Murder. 

  As a therapist, I've been honored by many to try to help them work through their grief. And it can be raw,  cutting off someone's ability to breathe deeply or feel like they're even breathing at all. Or want to. But when I met met Leslie Streeter, I knew I had to have her on SelfWork. Her story, told with candor, humor and grit, is about her husband Scott's death when suddenly she was thrust into being a single mom while trying to cope with life and grief. Leslie Gray Streeter is an author, veteran journalist and speaker. whose memoir “Black Widow,” was published in March 2020 by Little, Brown and Company. Until recently, she was the longtime entertainment and lifestyle columnist and writer for the Palm Beach Post. A native of Baltimore, Md and a University of Maryland graduate, she and her work have been featured in The Washington Post, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Seattle Times, The Atlantic, The Today show, SiriusXM, O, The Oprah Magazine and more. She lives with her son Brooks and her mother Tina in her hometown of Baltimore, which she moved back to last summer. She's a slow runner, an amateur vegan cook and a true crime and “Law and Order” enthusiast. You can see her light and spirit in her Today Show interview. This certainly wasn't the life that she could've possibly imagined. And yet, she's made it work. And she's written a book that makes her husband come alive. Why am I offering this conversation now? Because in entering the holiday season, not only am I aware of millions of people around the world, and almost 800,000 people here in the US who have died from Covid. So each one of those people had families and friends, coworkers and neighbors who are grieving their absence. I wanted to offer to them the story of someone who got through – who has moved forward with her grief. So in this episode of SelfWork, sponsored by BetterHelp, it's my honor to introduce you to Leslie Streeter. Important Links: Here's the link once again to my new interactive podcast on Fireside Chat! Click here!  BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! Get Black Widow on Amazon... You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my websiteand receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click hereand answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! Now there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!  

Leslie Gray Streeter is the author of Black Widow, a story about coping with loss but with a celebration of faith, love, and the people who show up when we need them most. Leslie's entire story hinges on having a great attitude - as a widow, her perseverance and ability to look at the positives, even with humor, were key to her survival. Her memoir takes you on her journey, through the initial shock of the loss of her husband, to finalizing the adoption of their son, to moving in with her mother, her new co-parent. Leslie has spoken extensively about how a good attitude is crucial to navigating our collective grief surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic and beyond. In this episode, Leslie shares how her “perfect” life completely fell apart after the sudden death of her beloved husband six years ago and how she picked up the pieces. Listen in to learn how Leslie mourned, grieved, healed, and moved on to live fully while still respecting the memory of her husband. You will also learn how you can use hard moments like losing a loved one to shift your mindset and live fully. Key Takeaways: Get help and take it easy on yourself to grieve and heal after losing a loved one to death Learn to stay in the moment and in your feelings without rushing anything Learning how to say no as a complete sentence and asking for what you're worth

Instagram has changed itself to become a shopping destination for many, but be careful who you're buying and don't fall victim to “ghost stores.” You may think you are buying items from independent, small business owners and designers and paying a premium for it, but with some digging, you might be able to find some of those same items for half the price at places like Shein, AliExpress or Amazon. Terry Nguyen, reporter at Vox, joins us for the ghost stores of Instagram. Next, the pandemic was a big inflection point for workers of all industries, but teachers were put in an especially difficult spot dealing with remote learning, back-to-school craziness, and concerns for their own health. Many teachers quit, and others are still thinking about it. Leslie Gray Streeter, author and contributor to The Washington Post Magazine, joins us to talk about conversations she had with teachers that left their profession because of the pandemic. Many felt guilt, anger and heartbreak over their choices. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The pandemic was a big inflection point for workers of all industries, but teachers were put in an especially difficult spot dealing with remote learning, back-to-school craziness, and concerns for their own health. Many teachers quit, and others are still thinking about it. Leslie Gray Streeter, author and contributor to The Washington Post Magazine, joins us to talk about conversations she had with teachers that left their profession because of the pandemic. Many felt guilt, anger and heartbreak over their choices. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Today my guest is Leslie Gray Streeter, pop culture columnist, journalist, and author of Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the TitleWe talked about:- Leslie's book Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the Title- Making jokes about having to deal with the absurdities that come with your husband dying on your watch- The performative “sad-face-head-tilt-sigh” some people give widows- How some widows were able to take on 2020 in a very prepared way- isolation and having to do stuff we don't want to do? Oh we got this. We go with the flow and have a sense of humor about it.- Why we feel kind of smug as widows- Do we have gallows humor or a desperate coping mechanism?- Patton Oswalt's bit about the Polish Woman of Doom (he's a widower!)- What has happened to us is absurd and absurdism is the foundation of comedy- How widowers are often portrayed as hot and widows are portrayed as hags in media and other double standards (this is seen on the show The Bachelor)- How widows are often accused of killing their husbands- Being an authentic sarcastic and messy widow who eats french fries out of her purse.- People who are defensive of our husbands… who didn't know them- The pushback we receive when we don't react how people want us to react- Sex and dating after being widowed- People project their own fears of being forgotten onto widows who find love again- How having deep relationships with our husbands primes us for wanting a deep connection again. Just because we want to love again passionately doesn't mean we don't love our husbands.- Our husbands told us they wanted us to find love again if they passed away before we didFor more information about Death Is Hilarious, visit deathishilarious.com To get in touch, email deathishilarious@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by subscribing, becoming a patron at patreon.com/deathishilarious, or by simply sharing the show with your friends and on social media.

Leslie Gray Streeter is in conversation with Melanie Hood-Wilson about her book, Black Widow. Looking at widowhood through the prism of race, mixed marriage, and aging, Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the Title redefines the stages of grief, from coffin shopping to day-drinking, to being a grown-ass woman crying for your mommy, to breaking up and making up with God, to facing the fact that life goes on even after the death of the person you were supposed to live it with. While she stumbles toward an uncertain future as a single mother raising a baby with her own widowed mother (plot twist!), Leslie looks back on her love story with Scott, recounting their journey through racism, religious differences, and persistent confusion about what kugel is. Will she find the strength to finish the most important thing that she and Scottd? Tender, true, and endearingly hilarious, Black Widow is a story about the power of love, and how the only guide book for recovery is the one you write yourself. Leslie Gray Streeter is an author, veteran journalist and speaker. whose memoir Black Widow, was published in March 2020 by Little, Brown and Company. Until recently, she was the longtime entertainment and lifestyle columnist and writer for the Palm Beach Post. A native of Baltimore, MD and a University of Maryland graduate, she and her work have been featured in The Miami Herald, the Washington Post, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlantic, the Today show, SiriusXM, O, The Oprah Magazine and more. She lives with her son Brooks and her mother Tina in her hometown of Baltimore, which she moved back to last summer. She's a slow runner, an amateur vegan cook and a true crime and “Law and Order” enthusiast, as well as a proud former regular at the Northwood branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library! After receiving her BA in ‘93 and MSEd in '94 from Sarah Lawrence College, Melanie Hood-Wilson returned to Baltimore to teach. In 2001, she was hired to lead the Single Step Program at CCBC, growing the program from eight students to over 300 and winning five local and statewide awards. In 2019, she launched Melanie Hood-Wilson and Associates which provides trainings and accountability planning in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as academic and disabilities support. Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a bequest from The Miss Howard Hubbard Adult Programming Fund. Recorded On: Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Meet Leslie Gray Streeter – veteran journalist and author of “Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books With Words Like ‘Journey' in the Title.”  Named a Glamour Magazine  “Top-20 Books to Read in 2020,” Leslie's memoir chronicles the unexpected loss of her young husband and how she was left to raise their baby on her own.  Leslie mixes heartbreak and laugh-out-loud funny to create a joyful read for anyone who has lost someone they love.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we live, and midlife resourcesLIKE BOOKS?Each month we do an author BOOK LOOK on Instagram Live Follow us for the fun! @acertainagepodCONTACT US:katie@acertainagepod.com

Leslie Gray Streeter is Black and Baptist, her late husband Scott was White and Jewish. They had met back in 9th grade when they were both in the same high school. They reconnected some 20 years later through Facebook. It didn’t take them long for them to fall in love and marry. We were both very respectful of each other's backgrounds and faiths because we respected our own and I think we saw that in each other. And it never seemed like a conflict. It never seemed insurmountable. So the differences made it all the more sweet. The difference made… this was something else to learn about; I could learn about Kugel and he could learn about gospel music and we learned about each other's things and that to me is exciting. The Black Widow They had only been married for five years when in 2015 Scott died suddenly of a heart attack. Leslie had been laying right next to him. They had also been in the final stages of adopting their son, Brooks. A veteran journalist and writer, her story needed to be told. And so ‘The Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books With Words Like “Journey” in the Title’ was written, a heartwarming, love story that has all the real-life elements of love, heartbreak, and laughter. It’s the story of the religious and racial obstacles that they overcame and how Leslie navigated grief after losing Scott so suddenly. And of course, busting stereotypes on how she was supposed to act. Tender, true, and endearingly hilarious, Black Widow is a story about the power of love, and how the only guide book for recovery is the one you write yourself. Meet Leslie Leslie is an author, speaker and journalist who has written for O, The Oprah Magazine The Palm Beach Post, Modern Loss, The Sweet Midlife with Lynne and Leslie, and New Musical Express. She has been featured on Huffington Post, FoxNews.com, in the Miami Herald, The New York Times as well as other sites. Leslie is a playwright a well having written 'The Gift of the Mad Guy'. 'Black Widow', her memoir was released in March of 2020, right before the pandemic hit and has been named a top pick by Glamour, The New York Post and others. Having just moved back to her hometown of Baltimore along with her son, Brooks, Leslie is currently Senior Director at Laurel Strategies, a D.C. based CEO and C-Suite advisory firm. Candid and heartwarming This week I talk with Leslie Gray Streeter, candid and heartwarming... Navigating and embracing differences Busting stereotypes Overcoming racial and religious obstacles 'New Widow Lifestyle' Integrating tradition with her own need and belief Finalizing the adoption of their son The journey of writing her story James Patterson - a big fan

In this episode of Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady, in partnership with Hachette, Ijeoma Oluo (Mediocre), Jennifer Palmieri (She Proclaims), and Leslie Gray Streeter (Black Widow) join Roxanne to discuss their new books. ________________________________ Ijeoma Oluo is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race. Her work on race has been featured in the New York Times and the Washington Post. She has twice been named to the Root 100, and she received the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award from the American Humanist Association. She lives in Seattle, Washington. Jennifer Palmieri is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Madam President. She was the Director of Communications for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. She has previously served as the White House Communications Director for President Barack Obama and as National Press Secretary for the John Edwards presidential campaign in 2004 and the Democratic Party in 2002. She is currently President of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, frequently appearing on television, radio outlets, and lectures throughout the country. Leslie Gray Streeter is an entertainment columnist for the Palm Beach Post. Her writing has been featured in the Miami Herald, Modern Loss, and elsewhere. Streeter’s many speaking engagements include annual appearances at Camp Widow, a national organization for widowed people reaching nearly 500,000, and a series of book club events for women. Leslie lives in West Palm Beach with her mother, Tina, and her son, Brooks. * Roxanne Coady is owner of R.J. Julia, one of the leading independent booksellers in the United States, which—since 1990—has been a community resource not only for books, but for the exchange of ideas. In 1998, Coady founded Read To Grow, which provides books for newborns and children and encourages parents to read to their children from birth. RTG has distributed over 1.5 million books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anita survives yet another string of weekly shenanigans. Mel lends her a dog, which doesn't turn out the way anyone expected. The pair then interview the coolest cat around: Leslie Gray Streeter, the Black Widow. Leslie is a published author, pop-culture trivia master, and - you guessed it -  widow. Prepare for lots of laughs, good conversation, and chain saws (WHUT?!)Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdnThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

This girl talk covered everything from good hair to advice for when you are hanging on for dear life.  I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Leslie  just as I did reading her book, Black Widow.  We take "shit happens" to the next level and whether you have suffered loss or not, this episode will have you thinking about what can happen in life and say That's Interesting!

If humor is the best medicine, then my guest today is going to make you feel so much better!When you find someone who just gets it, you want to hold on to them forever. That’s how I felt as I laughed and cried my way through today’s conversation with my guest, Leslie Gray Streeter.Leslie is the absolute queen of pop-culture references and she found a way to weave in more than a dozen as we explored her love and loss of her late husband Scott, the heartbreak of knowing her son will grow up without him, and the lessons life hands you when you become a widow.Leslie’s memoir, Black Widow - A Sad-Funny Journey THrough Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like “Journey” in the Title hooked me from the front cover. I could not put down this book until I had devoured it all. She speaks so much truth about the thoughts, feelings and experiences of widhowhood that I practically got whiplash from nodding so vigorously as I read.If you’re a fellow widow, I’m sorry you’re in this club, but I know you’ll find solace in her insights and her humor. If you’re someone who is grieving a different loss, or trying to show up for someone in your life who is grieving, she offers wisdom there too. About The Host As founder of Reimagining Grief, I’m on a mission to help you find language when you’re at a loss for words. I am changing the narratives of grief. In addition to hosting this podcast, I offer 1:1 grief support, Grief-Smart Workplace Consulting, a unique line of Empathy Cards, and I work as a freelance speaker and writer on the topics of grief, loss and empathy for many outlets including as a VIP contributor to Thrive Global. Learn more by visiting www.reimagininggrief.com and follow my journey on social media @reimagininggrief. If you like this series, please make sure to leave a rating and write a review TODAY on Apple Podcasts.#lisakeefauvermsw #reimagininggrief #widow #widowsofinstagram #socialworker #speaker #writer #educator #empathy #empathycards #griefisasneakybitch #death #grief #loss #mourning #griefandloss #griefjourney #griefquotes #griefsupport #griefguide #podcasts #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #podcasters #podcastshow #spotify #applepodcasts #itunes #austinladypods #widowhood #blackwidow #widowwisdom #popculture See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Leslie Gray Streeter is...well, look at the title of this episode. Her very, very good book is available here.Our twice-monthly newsletter features behind-the-scenes content, previews of upcoming episodes and more. Sign up.When you shop our Bookshop.org store, you support the author, independent bookstores AND our show! Shop here.Read the transcript for this episode here. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate And check out our sponsors this week: Brooklinen: brooklinen.com with code TERRIBLETalkspace: talkspace.com with code TTFARothy's: rothys.com/terribleYes Theory

Our conversation is with Leslie Gray Streeter, author of the memoir, Black Widow, our Faith & Grief September Book Club selection. As the book jacket says, the book is "a sad-funny journey through grief for people who avoid books with words like "journey" in the title." Leslie's book writes about navigating her grief after the unexpected death of her husband and the love of her life, Scott. It's a love story that will have you laughing out loud and getting a tissue or two. Learn more about Leslie at lesliegraystreeter.com & RSVP for the book club discussion at faithandgrief.org/book-club. The opinions expressed in the podcast by the guest are solely those of the guest and should not reflect the opinions of their employer or other associated organization. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of podcasts or Faith & Grief Ministries. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithandgrief/support

Life as Improv: A Sad-Funny Journey Through GriefLeslie Gray Streeter is an entertainment columnist for print media and is now also featured in TV interviews. After finally finding her soulmate later in life, she was thrust into widowhood when her husband died suddenly, leaving her shell-shocked and with a 2 year old child. An insightful and reflective woman, Leslie uses her innate humor to deal with deep issues, like growing up as a black woman in America, mixed race & religion marriage, adoption, aging, and now grief. Leslie will discuss her new book, Black Widow.

Five years ago, Leslie Gray Streeter's husband, Scott, had a heart attack and died. And in the immediate aftermath of losing her husband, who was just 44 years old, she says she found herself being hyper-aware of how she was performing her grief. "I remember hearing myself saying the words, 'So he's gone then,'" Leslie told me, about the moment doctors let her know that Scott had died. "And I also remember thinking...'I wonder if I sound - is that what you should say? Is that a normal thing to say?" Leslie chronicles all of this in her new book, "Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like Journey in the Title." And, she told me, part of that journey has been dealing with her anger at "everything and everybody," including her husband. "My therapist told me that it was okay to be mad at him for dying whether or not it's rational," she told me. "Even though I know that he never in a million years would he have chosen not to be with us, and it's really not fair that he's not...he's not. So [laughs]. And...I'm pissed."    Looking for more Death, Sex & Money conversations about grief and loss? Check out our playlist. Loading...

Leslie Gray Streeter is a pop culture writer, columnist and reviewer for the Palm Beach Post, which means that if it's about music, movies, nightlife, food, drinks, TV, books, weird celebrity hijinks or something that's fun, she's probably got something to say about it.“Black Widow,” her debut, out now, by Little, Brown and Company..https://lesliegraystreeter.com/Jaquie Segment:  Discussion of series finale of The Clone WarsTo Subscribe to Podcast: EddiePodcast.comMore on Eddie Stephens: www.EddieStephens.com

Leslie Gray Streeter is an award-winning columnist and pop culture critic for The Palm Beach Post where she has worked since 2002. She wrote a beautiful book about being a widow called Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the Title. Her story is emotional, honest, and focuses on the small and very human things we notice and feel while mourning. I loved hearing from Leslie about how every person's experience with loss is different so there's no template for this type of book, how race and religion factor into her personal narrative, and finding moments of comic-relief in grief helped her process and tell her story.

Digital Book Tour #9 features Leslie Grey Streeter reading from her debut book Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books With Words Like ‘Journey’ in the Title, and being interviewed by Adam Vitcavage. You can visit the author at www.lesliegreystreeter.com and www.twitter.com/lesliestreeter. Please follow Debutiful at www.instagram.com/debutiful, www.twitter.com/debutiful, and www.facebook.com/debutiful. Read more interviews at www.debutiful.net.

I had such a great discussion with Leslie Gray Streeter for this episode. First of all, big congratulations to Leslie on the launch this week of her new memoir, Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like “Journey” in the Title. Leslie became a widowed parent after the sudden death of her husband, Scott, in 2015. At the time they were in the process of adopting their two-year-old son. As it says on the back of her book, “With her signature warmth, hilarity, and tendency to overshare, Leslie Gray Streeter gives us real talk about love, loss, grief, and healing in your own way.” Her book is both funny and touching; if you're a widowed parent, I know you'll recognize much in her story, even if your situation is different. Some topics Leslie and I cover include: Continually having to answer the question “where's daddy?” from her young son; The pressure of making decisions as the only parent; Wanting to write the book in order to start a conversation about grief; and Her mom moving in with her to help co-parent her toddler. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Leslie Gray Streeter.

Leslie Gray Streeter (@LeslieStreeter, https://lesliegraystreeter.com/) joins host Emily Edwards to discuss that most prevalent of all YA novels, THE OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton. What does it mean to be alone? How does white privilege work in a world without people of color? How does being an "outsider" work where everyone's virtually the same? Pre-order Leslie's book BLACK WIDOW here: https://bookshop.org/shop/fuckboisoflit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fuckboisoflit/message

Veteran writer Leslie Gray Streeter established a loyal readership through her Palm Beach Post column, "That Girl." Now a general entertainment columnist at the Post, her writing for the newspaper began in the early 2000s and eventually included mentions of Scott Zervitz, referred to in Leslie's column as The Gentleman Friend when she and Scott were dating, and The Mister after they married.  Baltimore natives who went to the same high school but didn't know each other well at the time, Leslie and Scott had re-met after 20 years and become soul mates for life. But tragedy struck in 2015, when 44-year-old Scott died of a heart attack and Leslie became a widow.  By her own admission, she was not cut out for the role.  Five years after Scott's death, Leslie shares her moving love story and twisty path through grief and loss toward healing in her new memoir, Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the Title.  On the show and in print, Leslie has a few things to say about grief.  Aging, too.  To purchase a transcript of this episode please visit this page: TranscriptsBuy Black Widow:  Amazon | Barnes and NobleLeslie's website: Leslie Gray StreeterColumns in the Palm Beach Post: PB PostNEW from Agewyz Media!  Life Stories for the AgesSubscribe to The Agewyz Podcast: iTunesGot a story to share? Email us any time at jana@agewyz.com

On episode 3 of Behind the business, we interviewed Leslie Gray Streeter, an award-winning pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and features journalist who is currently a columnist for the Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach as well as a regular commentator on television and radio, a blogger and a regional media personality. Leslie is also the author of the up and coming book “Black Widow.” We talked to Leslie about her journey to becoming a writing and what it took to find and own her voice. Get ready for lots of laughs, she is a hoot. About the Show | Behind the Business hosted by Tiffany Lanier Powered by Social House LW. Social House presents "Behind the Business," a Live Interview series for Entrepreneurs and Creatives hosted by Tiffany Lanier. Each month we'll interview a local entrepreneur and peel back the layers of what's behind their entrepreneurial journey, brand, and lifestyle. Our goal is to inspire, empower, and support (both emerging and established) entrepreneurs and creatives as they pursue their visionary work. Social House is a Work/Life Club and Co-Working Space for Creative Entrepreneurs in Lake Worth, FL

Game of Thrones continues it's historic 8th season with additional plot twists, startling revelations and immense intrigue. As Pop Life continues to follow along with the final season, Joe Lee is joined by Leslie Gray Streeter of The Palm Beach Post to look back at episode two.

She grew up in Baltimore always knowing she wanted to be a writer, but Palm Beach Post columnist Leslie Gray Streeter never imagined her first book would be titled "Black Widow." Her life took a dramatic turn in 2015, but the single mother is learning to move on using humor, honesty and a little help from her famous friends. Listen to why she is one of the amazing People of Palm Beach. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Host: Suzanne Boyd Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Title Sponsor: Interested in becoming POPB's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today! Featured Photo Credit: Suzanne Boyd Guest: Leslie Gray Streeter of The Palm Beach Post Follow People of Palm Beach on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional Support Provided by: Little Smiles of Florida, Listeners Like You!! Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

She grew up in Baltimore always knowing she wanted to be a writer, but Palm Beach Post columnist Leslie Gray Streeter never imagined her first book would be titled "Black Widow." Her life took a dramatic turn in 2015, but the single mother is learning to move on using humor, honesty and a little help from her famous friends. Listen to why she is one of the amazing People of Palm Beach. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Host: Suzanne Boyd Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Title Sponsor: Interested in becoming POPB's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today! Featured Photo Credit: Suzanne Boyd Guest: Leslie Gray Streeter of The Palm Beach Post Follow People of Palm Beach on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional Support Provided by: Little Smiles of Florida, Listeners Like You!! Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

In this episode we're talking about writing about death. We have a story by Leslie Gray Streeter, a columnist for the Palm Beach Post who also contributes to Modern Loss, the online magazine dedicated to normalizing the way we talk about loss. Leslie's story is called, What I did with My Husband's Life Insurance Money. Leslie uses humor and a conversational style when writing about the death of her husband, the same humor and voice she'd use to write about anything. We also speak with Gabrielle Birkner, the editor and co-founder of Modern Loss and editor of a book with the same name. Gabi reveals her process of editing and publishing stories about death. She also speaks about working with writers who are often, not only writing about very difficult and personal topics, but also submitting stories for publication for the first time. Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you'll hear true personal stories from the students in our class and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what's going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It's where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are. There's no place in the world like writing class and we want to bring you in.Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer. Writing Class Radio is sponsored by The Launchpad at The University of Miami which aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast, Made Visible. Made Visible is hosted by Harper Spero who struggles with a hidden illness. She uses her podcast to bring other people's hidden illnesses to light. This episode is also sponsored by Allison Langer, writing coach and editor. Theme music is by Justina Shandler.Additional music is by Podington Bear. You can find all our music on our website. There's more writing class on ourwebsite (www.writingclassradio.com), twitter (@wrtgclassradio) and Facebook. Writing Class Radio is now open to submissions from our listeners. Go to the submissions page on our website for guidelines. We pay! If you want to be a part of the movement that brings people together through storytelling, please go to writingclassradio.com and hit the DONATE button.