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Teaching Notes - Music Teachers Association's Podcast
Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.116 - Maria Thomas (Music Workshop Company), Martin Cullingford (Gramophone Magazine), Mark Aitchison (European Day of Music in Schools)

Teaching Notes - Music Teachers Association's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 29:48


Send us a textIn Episode 116, Patrick is joined by Maria Thomas from The Music Workshop Company, to find out about their range of schools workshops, including historical music, and a very interesting workshop using cutlery!Editor of Gramophone Magazine, Martin Cullingford, tells Patrick all about the Survey ‘Growing Musicians, Shaping Lives', aiming to find out about music teachers' day-to-day lives in the profession.And Mark Aitchison tells Patrick all about the European Day of Music in Schools, which enables teachers to watch videos of music-making from schools all over Europe.Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.https://www.music-workshop.co.ukhttps://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8151878/Growing-Musicians-2025-surveyhttps://eas-music.org/eudamus/© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Literaturclub: Zwei mit Buch
«Die schönste Version» von Ruth-Maria Thomas: Eine brutale Liebe

Literaturclub: Zwei mit Buch

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 27:07


Die deutsche Autorin Ruth-Maria Thomas, 31 Jahre jung, hat mit «Die schönste Version» ein Debüt geschrieben, das lange nachhallt: eine Mischung aus Coming-of-Age-Roman und Psycho-Thriller. Literaturredaktorin Katja Schönherr ist vor allem von Thomas' psychologischem Gespür beeindruckt. In «Die schönste Version» geht es um Jella Nowak, eine Frau in ihren Zwanzigern, die gerade ihren Freund bei der Polizei angezeigt hat: Yannick, ihre grosse Liebe. Er hat sie im Streit gewürgt, ihr gedroht, sie umzubringen. Sie hat es gerade noch geschafft zu entkommen. Nun liegt sie zu Hause in ihrem einstigen Kinderzimmer und lässt Revue passieren, wie es dazu kam: Beim Lesen erfährt man von ihrem Aufwachsen in einer ostdeutschen Kleinstadt, von ihren ersten sexuellen Erfahrungen – und davon, wie sie Yannick kennenlernt, sich verliebt und bald dazu übergeht, ihm immer alles recht machen zu wollen, damit er bloss nicht ausrastet. Dabei hatte die Beziehung doch so vielversprechend begonnen… «Die schönste Version» ist eine Mischung aus Coming-of-Age-Roman und Psycho-Thriller. Auf alle Fälle ein Buch, das man nicht mehr weglegt. Für diese Folge von «Literaturclub: Zwei mit Buch» hat sich SRF-Literaturredaktorin Katja Schönherr mit der Autorin unterhalten. Eines ihrer Themen: Wie man über Sex schreibt, ohne dass es peinlich wird. Denn an Sex-Szenen (schönen wie schlimmen) mangelt es nicht in diesem Buch. Und Ruth-Maria Thomas hat wirklich ein Händchen dafür. Dieses Buch steht im Zentrum der Folge: · Ruth-Maria Thomas. Die schönste Version. 272 Seiten. Rowohlt, 2024. Im Podcast zu hören ist: Ruth-Maria Thomas, Autorin. Bei Fragen oder Anregungen schreibt uns: literatur@srf.ch Weitere Informationen und den wöchentlichen Literaturnewsletter gibt es unter srf.ch/literatur

WDR 2 Lesen
Ruth-Maria Thomas - Die schönste Version

WDR 2 Lesen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 4:46


"Die schönste Version" stand auf der Longlist für den Deutschen Buchpreis und war für den Aspekte-Literaturpreis nominiert. Zurecht? Absolut! Von Christine Westermann.

WDR 2 Lesen
Ruth-Maria Thomas - Die schönste Version

WDR 2 Lesen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 2:07


Ein junges Paar zieht zusammen, die große Liebe - bis die Stimmung kippt. Ruth-Maria Thomas erzählt in ihrem Debüt "Die schönste Version" vom Aufwachsen in einer ostddeutschen Kleinstadt, gescheiterten Träumen und häuslicher Gewalt. Buchhändlerin Marietta Bernasconi stellt den Roman vor. Von Marietta Bernasconi.

Die Literaturagenten | radioeins
Ruth Maria Thomas' "Die schönste Version" und weitere Bücher

Die Literaturagenten | radioeins

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 49:19


Eine Kleinstadt in der Lausitz in den späten Nullerjahren. Jella und Yannick sind nach außen hin das perfekte junge Paar. Aus der ersten großen Liebe soll ein gemeinsames Leben werden: Doch es kommt zum Streit. Yannick nennt Jella "Hure", boxt sie in den Magen und würgt sie am Hals. Plötzlich findet sich die junge Frau auf der Polizeiwache wieder und erstattet Anzeige wegen häuslicher Gewalt. Die Literaturagentinnen sprechen mit der Cottbusser Autorin Ruth-Maria Thomas über ihren Roman "Die schönste Version", das Aufwachsen in der Lausitz und das Frauwerden. Außerdem entdecken wir den Berliner Buchladen "About Bookshops" und in der radioeins-Buchbehandlung empfiehlt Christian Koch den Roman "Gras", der Biologie und Spannung mischt.

Buchkritik - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
Buchkritik - "Die schönste Version" von Ruth-Maria Thomas

Buchkritik - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 5:59


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Lesart - das Literaturmagazin - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
Buchkritik - "Die schönste Version" von Ruth-Maria Thomas

Lesart - das Literaturmagazin - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 5:59


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Lesart - das Literaturmagazin (ganze Sendung) - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
Buchkritik - "Die schönste Version" von Ruth-Maria Thomas

Lesart - das Literaturmagazin (ganze Sendung) - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 5:59


Zuk, Przemyslaw www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Stories. Der Buch-Podcast.
Ruth-Maria Thomas liest aus "Die schönste Version"

Stories. Der Buch-Podcast.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 51:57


Die späten Nullerjahre in einer ostdeutschen Kleinstadt: Jella und Yannick sind ein Paar, die erste große Liebe, wohnen zusammen, kennen sich gut. Bis zu dem Moment, in dem ihre Beziehung kippt, sie sich voneinander entfremden und Jella zurück in ihr Kinderzimmer zieht. In dieser Folge sprechen wir über 'Die schönste Version', ein Buch, in dem es um Macht in Beziehungen geht, um Schönheitsideale in der Jugend und Abhängigkeiten, die einem machmal erst (zu) spät bewusst werden. Ein 1LIVE-Podcast, © WDR 2024 Von Mona Ameziane.

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk
Büchermarkt 25.07.2024: Ruth-Maria Thomas, Stefan Wimmer, Ulrich Johannes Schnei

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 19:47


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Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk
Ruth-Maria Thomas: "Die schönste Version"

Büchermarkt - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 5:33


Fuchs, Undine www.deutschlandfunk.de, Büchermarkt

Monatslese – Lurz und Sauer blicken zurück
Sonderfolge 01: "Ruth-Maria Thomas, wovor hast du keine Angst mehr?”

Monatslese – Lurz und Sauer blicken zurück

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 43:28


In der ersten Sonderfolge der MONATSLESE spricht Tina mit Ruth-Maria Thomas über ihren Debütroman “Die schönste Version”, der gerade bei Rowohlt erschienen ist. Es geht um das Frauwerden in den 2000ern, wieso harte Stoffe wie häusliche Gewalt und soziale Ungerechtigkeit nach dem Schreiben verlangen, wie sehr wir vielleicht trotzdem Romantisierungen brauchen und was all das mit der Scham zu tun hat.  Ruth-Maria Thomas – “Die schönste Version” Anna Humbert, Linda Vogt (Hrsg.) – “Unter Frauen. Geschichten vom Lesen und Verehren” Ruth-Maria Thomas auf Instagram Werbung / Danke an den Rowohlt Verlag für die Unterstützung dieser Folge.  Bücher über den Autorenwelt-Shop bestellen und Autor*innen und Übersetzer*innen unterstützen: https://shop.autorenwelt.de/  Du willst unseren kostenlosen Newsletter abonnieren oder uns sogar auf Steady unterstützen? Wir freuen uns! Hier entlang: https://steadyhq.com/de/monatslese Die Monatlese auf Instagram: www.instagram.com/monatslese.podcastAnne Sauer auf Instagram: www.instagram.com/fuxbooksTina Lurz auf Instagram: www.instagram.com/tina__lurz

Lesestoff | rbbKultur
Ruth-Maria Thomas: "Die schönste Version"

Lesestoff | rbbKultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 6:26


Ruth-Maria Thomas ist eine junge Autorin aus Cottbus. 1993 geboren hat sie dort als Sozialarbeiterin in der Jugendhilfe gearbeitet, außerdem am Leipziger Literaturinstitut studiert und das erotische Literaturmagazin "Hot Topic" mitgegründet. Nach einigen kleineren Texten in diversen Literaturzeitschriften, zumeist über die Probleme weiblicher Sozialisation, ist jetzt ihr erster Roman erschienen mit dem vielversprechenden Titel "Die schönste Version". Jörg Magenau stellt ihn vor.

Lady Preacher Podcast
The Spiritual Art of Zentangle with Diane Harpster

Lady Preacher Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 33:08


Sit down with a group of kindergartners and ask, "Raise you hand if you're creative!" and every single child will raise their hand. Ask a room full of adults that same question, and you'll only get a few hands. So what happens between childhood and adulthood? It's not that we are no longer creative - perhaps we have just lost touch with our creativity! Diane Harpster (she/her) is all about reminding people of their inner creative, reminding them they are made in the image of the greatest Creator. With her Zentangle art, she connects with her own faith and with God, and by teaching that artform to others, she encourages them to do the same.About Diane (she/her)As a child, Diane was surrounded by women who made beautiful things with their hands using fabric, yarn, flowers, and fruits of their gardens, and more. It was through them that she learned that creating not only brings joy to the Creator but has the potential to bless others with beauty and joy as well. Diane is a certified Zentangle teacher, an artform founded by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. She has experienced the calming benefits of this meditative practice, and enjoys teaching others. She says, "Anyone who can hold a pen and write their name can do this!"Connect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for various resources - including devotionals, journaling prompts, and even curriculumGet some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

The How to Be Awesome Podcast
148 - Zentangle and Mindful Drawing with the Wee Crafty Crow

The How to Be Awesome Podcast

Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 64:13


Welcome back friends! We have a guest with us this week - the wonderful Lisa from the Wee Crafty Crow! She's here to talk all things Zentangle and mindful drawing. But first, we're kicking off with Witchy Would You Rather. This month we're debating mindfulness colouring pictures and getting lost in the woods.Then we get straight into our topic. Lisa talks us through the process of Zentangle, the benefits of mindfulness drawing, and convinces us that we might actually be able to do art!What is Zentangle you ask?The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. "Zentangle" is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com.We finish, as always, with awesomeness. Renee has been doing some 1:1 tarot tutoring, Louise is loving Renee's compliments, and Lisa has been spending quality time with her family.Follow Lisa on Facebook.Follow Lisa on Instagram.For complete show notes and links, go to awesomeon20.com/episode148Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Renee_awesomeon20/Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Louise_awesomeon20/Support the showIf you're able, give this podcast your support by joining the International Coven of Awesomeness on Patreon so we can keep sharing witchy content for that's free for all.Get your free ebook How to Work with the Moon to Get Things Done.Check out the latest workshop offerings from the STC Witchcraft Academy for both online workshops and in-person circles in the Glasgow, Scotland area.Find all your favorite recipes and witch tips at Awesome on 20 Kitchen Magick.Book a tarot reading with Renee at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching. Join the Moon Magic Membership coven to receiving ongoing support in your witchcraft journey. Join our Coven of Awesomeness Facebook group open to everyone.

Interdependent Study
Health Justice: More than Do No Harm

Interdependent Study

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 24:29


Abolitionist organizing for health justice is important and necessary work. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Beyond Do No Harm: Health Justice and Abolition” by Maria Thomas in The Forge, which outlines the mission and recent work of the Beyond Do No Harm Network and introduces their 13 principles for health care providers to interrupt criminalization, and what we learn and take away from Maria Thomas' reflections about the health justice organizing work as an essential part of abolitionist organizing in our continued work for social justice and collective liberation. Follow us on social media and visit our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Leave us a voice message⁠⁠, ⁠Merch store⁠

This is Cancer
Bonus Episode: Differentiating Leukemia and Lymphoma

This is Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 9:54


Why are two dissimilar cancers so commonly confused? Washington University radiation oncologist Maria Thomas, MD, PhD, and Washington University medical oncologist Neha Mehta-Shah, MD explain the differences and similarities of leukemia and lymphoma.   “This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and produced at Spot Content Studio in St. Louis, MO.   For more information on topics discussed in this episode, go to: https://siteman.wustl.edu/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/leukemia/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/lymphoma/ 

This is Cancer
Tour de Force

This is Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 60:44


When Justin noticed a dip in his competitive cycling performance, a visit to the chiropractor led to the discovery of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Washington University radiation oncologist Maria Thomas, MD, PhD, and Washington University medical oncologist Neha Mehta-Shah, MD, recount Justin's elite perseverance and championship attitude that got him through a marathon of chemotherapy, radiation and a stem cell transplant.   “This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and produced at Spot Content Studio in St. Louis, MO.   For more information on topics discussed in this episode, go to: https://siteman.wustl.edu/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/visiting/patient-and-family-services/kidscan/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/genetic-counseling/ https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/skin/symptoms-risk-and-prevention/

TanglePod
Interview with Rick and Maria, Founders of The Zentangle Method

TanglePod

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 52:17


We are so excited to have Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, founders of The Zentangle Method join us in our virtual studio today - to talk about creative inspiration and how Zentangle has impacted their lives.  Hear inspirational stories of how students have reacted to learning the Zentangle Method, and some of the history behind this amazing, accessible artform.   MENTIONS: Learn – Zentangle- Learn more about Rick and Maria, and The Zentangle Method     RESOURCES: www.tanglepod.com  - sign up for our newsletter www.artsamuse.com - Juliette's classes and news www.soundtangle.com - Kellie's musings and activities  

SWR2 Essay
Ruth-Maria Thomas: Toxic - über häusliche Gewalt und verletzende Beziehungen

SWR2 Essay

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 50:09


2022 verfolgt die Autorin das Gerichtsverfahren zwischen Amber Heard und Johnny Depp. Der Prozess lässt sie nicht los. Sie hat selbst eine toxische Beziehung hinter sich. Es entsteht dieser Essay.

Equip
105: STEM & Fine Arts Experiences at Lower School

Equip

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 24:35


We take a closer look at how giving Lower School students access to STEM curriculum and Fine Arts enhances their education experience. Hear from LS music teacher Maria Thomas and LS STEM teacher Nick Guerra.

Litradio
30. open mike: Ruth-Maria Thomas

Litradio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 15:34


Die 30. Ausgabe des wichtigsten deutschsprachigen Nachwuchswettberwerbs für Prosa und Lyrik fand am 19. und 20. November 2022 im Heimathafen Neukölln in Berlin statt. 17 Autor:innen, ausgewählt aus über 500 Einsendungen, lasen lesen um den Gewinn des Wettbewerbs. Jede:r hat 15 Minuten Zeit, das Publikum und die Jury zu überzeugen, dann klingelt der Wecker. Am Ende kürte die Jury - Zsuzanna Ghase, Nadja Küchenmeister und Madame Nielsen - drei Preisträger:innen und vergab insgesamt 7.500 € Preisgeld. Der open Mike ist eine Veranstaltung vom Haus für Poesie. Ruth-Maria Thomas 1993 geboren, in Cottbus aufgewachsen, ist Sozialarbeiterin und war in der Jugendhilfe tätig. Seit 2019 studiert sie am Deutschen Literaturinstitut in Leipzig und ist Mitgründerin des erotischen Literaturmagazins Hot Topic!. Zurzeit arbeitet sie an ihrem ersten Roman.

BetterPR
BetterPR - Public Relations and Mental Health with Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, founders of Zentangle

BetterPR

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 58:06


Public relations has been named one of the 10 most stressful occupations. Learn about the healing art of Zentangle and how practicing mindful art can significantly improve mental health. As PR practitioners, we know the value of research. Multiple studies have been done about the mental health and stress reduction benefits of Zentangle. Rick Roberts and Maria Roberts, founders of the Zentangle method explore stress relief through this art form that anyone - yes, anyone, can learn!

SaaS Scaled - Interviews about SaaS Startups, Analytics, & Operations
Growing Small Businesses in Today's Internet with Maria Thomas at Buffer

SaaS Scaled - Interviews about SaaS Startups, Analytics, & Operations

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 35:11


In today's episode of SaaS Scaled, we're talking to Maria Thomas. Maria is Chief Product Officer at Buffer, a SaaS company building a social media and organic marketing platform for small businesses. Maria focuses on the design elements of marketing and engineering.    We chat about the main problems Buffer solves and how it came into being, and Maria talks about the importance of transparency within SaaS companies and the benefits of being a value-driven company.   We go on to discuss the future — how are Web3, decentralization, and other emerging technologies changing the way the internet works and how people monetize their work? Maria talks about vision and how Buffer defines its vision in a more narrow sense.   This episode is brought to you by Qrvey The tools you need to take action with your data, on a platform built for maximum scalability, security, and cost efficiencies. If you're ready to reduce complexity and dramatically lower costs, contact us today at qrvey.com. Qrvey, the modern no-code analytics solution for SaaS companies on AWS. 

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K12ArtChat the Podcast
Episode 77 - Maria Thomas & Rick Roberts - Zentangle® & Mental Health

K12ArtChat the Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 81:07


In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by the cofounders of the Zentangle® Method of artmaking – Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts! They share their story about Zentangle's creation, the experiences they've had with students in the classroom, and the work they are doing with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researching the benefits of art on mental health. 

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BRITE Ideas
On brands, technology, and platforms with Maria Thomas (former CEO, Etsy)

BRITE Ideas

Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 37:42


In this BRITE Ideas episode, JP and Matt speak with Maria Thomas who currently serves in a variety of senior advisory and board roles (Redesign Health, Duos, Pew Research Center). Her career spans stints in the early years of Amazon, building NPR's digital platform, leading Etsy as CEO, and heading marketing at SmartThings (through its acquisition by Samsung). Maria notes pattern recognition as a key to business innovation and she shares her insights on the power of platforms, the deep impact of understanding a brand's culture both internally and externally, the future of technology and healthcare, and some pathways the metaverse may take. 

The No Walls Podcast
S01E02 - The Most Moving Moments

The No Walls Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 38:13


The No Walls Podcast is a podcast about all things human rights and refugee law, including the people working within it and the clients we represent. Representing refugees and migrants is both an honour and a privilege. Our clients are why we do this work. It can so often have a profound effect on you - to have been able to assist someone in standing up against power, in changing their lives. This episode is hosted by Toufique Hossain and Anna Spivack and provides you with a snapshot of some of the moving moments we've experienced whilst working in this field, those moments we have that motivate and drive us to continue representing our clients. Anna, Toufique & three of our colleagues in the public law team, Tom Nunn, Jeremy Bloom and Maria Thomas speak about the most moving moment in their legal career so far.

Der Datenschutz Podcast
DS057 Berufswunsch Influencerin

Der Datenschutz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 85:30


Podcaster:innen-Panel zu Kinderpodcasts mit Maria & Thomas vom Jugendrechtspodcast, Jörg vom Schlaulicht Podcast, Martin & David vom Kleiner Minecraft Podcast und Klaudia Zotzmann-Koch vom Datenschutz Podcast.

Greaux Rugby by GiftTime Rugby Network
Greaux Rugby: Maria Thomas, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union (Episode 54)

Greaux Rugby by GiftTime Rugby Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 75:30


Maria Thomas is a dynamite of personality and passion. She has been a long-time member of the Trinidad and Tobago Women's National Rugby team. She has now turned her energy from just the field to the top of the administration as president of the Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union. We spoke about how she got started in rugby, her motivation to run for Union president, the philosophy she's learned through rugby, and more. Sponsored by Rugby Outlet Mall 20% off all GiftTime Rugby and HBCU Rugby Classic merch with promo code, 'GREAUXRUGBY' Singapore To Tokyo: Anyway We Can Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup Green Geeks Get access to one of the best and eco-friendly web hosting platforms in the world. You can create your own e-commerce store, websites, and more with ease. Don't allow yourself to only be at the mercy of social media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gifttimerugby/support

Flip the Tortilla
Episode 2 with Maria Thomas: How to be Successful and Happy by Creating Options

Flip the Tortilla

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 38:18


What did you learn today? Maria Thomas, an alum of Amazon and a digital transformer behind NPR digital and Etsy joins Denice to talk about being a lifelong learner.  She says that her success comes from one thing— listening. Denice and Maria also share tactics for getting over imposter syndrome.

The Breakout Growth Podcast
Retention is Everyone's Responsibility! A Conversation With Buffer's CPO

The Breakout Growth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 53:05


Recently, we have focused the lens of The Breakout Growth Podcast on the role of product in driving sustainable growth. We had a super-interesting conversation with Georgia Vidler, Canva’s former Head of Product, and this week we picked up that theme with Maria Thomas, Buffer’s Chief Product Officer. Buffer provides social media tools to facilitate authentic engagement with end-users. Customers can pre-schedule posts on multiple channels, engage with commenters, create reports, and more using the service. Maria is relatively new to the company, having previously served as VP of Product Management at Bitly, so it is interesting to hear her compare and contrast her experiences between these two fast-growing businesses. To Maria, the single biggest growth driver at Buffer has been “brand beyond the product.” She explains that brand recognition is a tremendously important factor for both Buffer and Bitly, but with different go-to-market strategies Buffer’s brand in the context of its mission is what she sees as the company’s secret sauce. The ability to speak to customers on a deeper mission-focused level has been a key factor in Buffer’s approach, and Maria explains that “Buffer was a product-led growth company even before PLG was cool.” From a product perspective, this has meant putting intense focus on building the user experience to power acquisition, retention, and expansion. We also learn that the company’s super-transparent culture that embraced remote work long before the pandemic began, has helped drive Buffer’s data-driven test/learn culture. However, it has also created interesting communications challenges along the way. As Maria describes how she has overcome these and other challenges, we get great insights into the world of growth from a product perspective. This is a fun one, enjoy! We discussed: * Getting used to Buffer’s super transparent culture (3:30) * How a well-known brand impacts growth, plus its impact on product (7:35) * Highlighting Bitly vs. Buffer when it comes to go-to-market strategies (7:50) * Key growth factors and challenges in Buffer’s Product Led Growth approach (8:34) * Advantages and challenges of a no-meetings culture and asynchronous communications (13:05) * Working with data; super-important but not a replacement for working with customers (19:41) * Why MAU is the right North Star Metric to drive growth at Buffer (24:28) * Organizational leadership where product and marketing are in constant communications (26:30) * Why Maria believes in a dedicated growth team approach (27:00) And much, much, more . . .

The Breakout Growth Podcast
Retention is Everyone's Responsibility! A Conversation With Buffer's CPO

The Breakout Growth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 53:05


Recently, we have focused the lens of The Breakout Growth Podcast on the role of product in driving sustainable growth. We had a super-interesting conversation with Georgia Vidler, Canva’s former Head of Product, and this week we picked up that theme with Maria Thomas, Buffer’s Chief Product Officer. Buffer provides social media tools to facilitate authentic engagement with end-users. Customers can pre-schedule posts on multiple channels, engage with commenters, create reports, and more using the service. Maria is relatively new to the company, having previously served as VP of Product Management at Bitly, so it is interesting to hear her compare and contrast her experiences between these two fast-growing businesses. To Maria, the single biggest growth driver at Buffer has been “brand beyond the product.” She explains that brand recognition is a tremendously important factor for both Buffer and Bitly, but with different go-to-market strategies Buffer’s brand in the context of its mission is what she sees as the company’s secret sauce. The ability to speak to customers on a deeper mission-focused level has been a key factor in Buffer’s approach, and Maria explains that “Buffer was a product-led growth company even before PLG was cool.” From a product perspective, this has meant putting intense focus on building the user experience to power acquisition, retention, and expansion. We also learn that the company’s super-transparent culture that embraced remote work long before the pandemic began, has helped drive Buffer’s data-driven test/learn culture. However, it has also created interesting communications challenges along the way. As Maria describes how she has overcome these and other challenges, we get great insights into the world of growth from a product perspective. This is a fun one, enjoy! We discussed: * Getting used to Buffer’s super transparent culture (3:30) * How a well-known brand impacts growth, plus its impact on product (7:35) * Highlighting Bitly vs. Buffer when it comes to go-to-market strategies (7:50) * Key growth factors and challenges in Buffer’s Product Led Growth approach (8:34) * Advantages and challenges of a no-meetings culture and asynchronous communications (13:05) * Working with data; super-important but not a replacement for working with customers (19:41) * Why MAU is the right North Star Metric to drive growth at Buffer (24:28) * Organizational leadership where product and marketing are in constant communications (26:30) * Why Maria believes in a dedicated growth team approach (27:00) And much, much, more . . .

Short Story
Trip and Fall by Maria Thomas

Short Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 14:35


Maria Thomas puts a female black academic at the centre of her short story Trip and Fall.

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B-Time with Beth Bierbower
Cross Industry Careers with Maria Thomas, Former CEO of Etsy

B-Time with Beth Bierbower

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 51:13


Maria Thomas has had a unique career covering such well-known brands as The World Bank Group, Amazon, NPR and Etsy.  Maria’s intellectual curiosity and her ability to see where the puck is going has afforded her the opportunity to work with bright people and help drive each organization forward in its digital transformation.  Join us as we hear from Maria, what skills are transferrable across industries, why customer focus matters and why it’s important to take risks. Show notes:  This episode was recorded on November 30, 2020.  Maria’s favorite podcast revolve around these four themes: Media, Storytelling, Business and Healthcare.  Her favorite podcasts include: Hidden Brain, Throughline, How I Built This, Freakonomics, Home HealthCare News, Masters of Scale, Meditative Story and Should This Exist, Creating A New Healthcare and Tradeoffs. Favorite Books Include: Reinventing American Healthcare by Ezekiel Emanuel, MD; The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama; On Earth We’re briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong; Exit West by Mohsin Hamid; Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens; The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys With The Hustlers And Rebels Of The New China by Frank Langfitt. Article which mentions Bezos' point of view on negative reviews https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/jeff-bezos-says-1-thing-separates-successful-people-from-everyone-else-and-will-keep-you-from-giving-up-on-your-dreams-too-soon.html 1999 CNBC interview with Bezos in which he touches on customer centricity and long-term thinking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GltlJO56S1g Launch of NPR Music which I referenced when talking about NPR and brand stretchability. In this 2007 article I mention some of the same points I brought up in the episode: https://www.seattlepi.com/ae/tv/article/On-Radio-NPR-expands-its-digital-presence-1252124.php

Directors Dilemma
The Shot Part 1.MP3

Directors Dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 10:50


Part 1 of the short film featuring Maria Thomas

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Beyond Today
Why are people being deported to Jamaica?

Beyond Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 19:52


It’s been two years since the Windrush scandal, where at least 164 black British citizens were wrongly deported to countries of their birth or detained in the UK. The scandal has had a lasting impact on the Afro-Caribbean community, with many owed compensation from the government. The Home Office recently approved a flight from London to Jamaica which was deporting convicted offenders who have been here for most of their lives. Once again, many black Brits say they feel targeted and are being forced to question what it really means to be British. We spoke to two BBC reporters: Shamaan Freeman-Powell, who’s been following the story from the beginning, and Greg McKenzie, who followed the flight to Jamaica and has spoken to Brits who say they’ve been forced to leave their home. Maria Thomas, a lawyer at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, explains why a last-minute legal challenge stopped some of the detainees from being deported. Presenter: Tina Daheley Producers: Seren Jones and Duncan Barber Mixed by Emma Crowe Editor: Philly Beaumont

The NerdCast
The Internet of Things: An Interview with Maria Thomas

The NerdCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 30:29


Listen to an interview with Maria Thomas discuss the Internet of Things with Catalant (formerly HourlyNerd). Maria Thomas is an Entrepreneur, CEO and public company board director who leads businesses at the intersection of commerce, media and technology. She currently serves as a board member, angel investor, and advisor to early stage companies, including participating in Catalant's Series B round of financing. Previously, Maria held various leadership positions at SmartThings (CMO and Chief Consumer Officer), Etsy (CEO), NPR (SVP & GM, Digital Media), and Amazon (Dir. of Product, Consumer Electronics).

Local Energy Rules
Lights Out? Not for This Michigan City

Local Energy Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 27:16


Show page available: https://ilsr.org/solar-streetlights-soulardarity-maria-thomas-ler-81 In this episode of Local Energy Rules, host John Farrell speaks with Maria Thomas, Outreach and Organizing Coordinator for Soulardarity. The two discussed energy democracy, and Soulardarity's work in Highland Park, live in Milwaukee at the RE-AMP annual meeting. Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/local-energy-rules-podcast-homepage | Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a recommendation on our podcast feeds, and join the conversation online using the #LocalEnergyRules hashtag!

Local Energy Rules
Lights Out? Not for This Michigan City

Local Energy Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 27:16


In this episode of Local Energy Rules, host John Farrell speaks with Maria Thomas, Outreach and Organizing Coordinator for Soulardarity. The two discussed energy democracy, and Soulardarity’s work in Highland Park, live in Milwaukee at the RE-AMP annual meeting.… Read More

Patients Have Power!
Beyond Sweat: How Hyperhidrosis Shapes Everyday Life

Patients Have Power!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 24:57


Maria Thomas joins Lilly in honor of Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month to talk about her “life as a puddle” and inspiring advocacy work.

Just Talking Podcast
Episode 468 - With Maria Thomas

Just Talking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 35:09


Maria Thomas joins me this week to talk about her life with hyperhidrosis, share her perspective on defining chronic diseases as disabilities, empowerment and validation that is received from peers and providers, and navigating social cues most people take for granted. There's also a lot of my new puppy, Miles Davis, trying to participate in the interview. I did what I could to minimize his contribution. My apologies in advance. Learn more about Maria's advocacy efforts at mylifeasapuddle.com. Run Time - 35:08 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.  

Run This World with Nicole DeBoom
102 - Maria Thomas and her life as a puddle

Run This World with Nicole DeBoom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 55:43


I met Maria Thomas (of My Life as a Puddle) at the Truthteller Tour in Boulder earlier this year. We were both featured speakers sharing truths about ourselves that were not easy to share. It was an emotional night where the power of sharing painful truths was both liberating and an intense connector to others that we didn’t even know. After the event, Maria realized how sharing her story with others could help so many people, so she reached out and here we are. Maria’s story starts with her early diagnosis of hyperhidrosis but it turns into so much more as she has navigated this journey called life, sometimes with courage and sometimes in fear. We recorded in the Skirt Sports Boulder store, after hours, surrounded by skirts, bras, successes, failures, the past and the future. It was like a glimpse into the deep guts of one world while we literally talked about the guts of another woman’s world. Today we talk about: Hyperhidrosis: Uncontrollable excessive sweating that started for her when she was as young as 6 Marriage: Divorce, Cheating & Forgiveness Faith Gut health / Brain health connection What it feels like to want to kill yourself Her path to a healthy mind & healthy body Some great reads: No Grain, No Pain by Dr. Peter Osborne and Grain Brain & The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan both by Dr. David Perlmutter And so much more I think about what Maria is able to share today and it makes me so proud. And grateful. Grateful that Maria gave herself a wakeup call. Grateful that she is so willing to be open about very difficult topics that many people are too embarrassed to mention. There are so many life situations and so many nuggets in this episode. I’d love to hear your favorites. If you want to connect with Maria be sure to contact her through her website mylifeasapuddle.com – I love her tagline “creating hyperhidrosis hope and awareness one drop at a time.” And I’ll leave you by repeating her final nugget “you have a choice every day whether you are going to rise above or stay below. And just take that one next step to become a better person whatever that might look like for you.” More ways to connect with Maria https://www.instagram.com/mylifeasapuddle/ https://www.facebook.com/mylifeasapuddle/ https://twitter.com/MyLifeAsAPuddle

Spread the Word
London Short Story Prize 2017 winner Maria Thomas

Spread the Word

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 8:17


Listen to the winner of the London Short Story Prize, Maria Thomas, in conversation with Mark Fikri and reading from her Prize-winning story. The podcast is presented by Mark Fikri and produced by Ana Bender and Elena Vega Fernandez. Music by Tristan Lohengrin. Made by MA Publishing at the London College of Communication for Spread the Word.

Well Made
39 Practicing the Narrative with Maria Thomas

Well Made

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 63:37


Maria Thomas has 20 years of tech industry experience. From Amazon to NPR to SmartThings, if there’s one through line in Maria’s career, it’s having the curiosity and vision to help brands get off the ground at an early stage. She’s a seasoned consumer internet pro who experienced the evolution from Web 1.0 to its current state, navigating brands through good and bad times. On this episode, Maria talks about the value of a brand narrative, preparation, and seeing the potential in promising brands. Links and images from this post are on the Lumi Blog.

Excuses And Half Truths presents Rob & Clive's Speakeasy

Clive and Rob are joined again by film-makers Maria Thomas and Simon Aitken as we revisit our May Summer Movie preview. Did we see the films we said we'd watch? Did we like the films we said we'd watch? Did we watch films we didn't say we'd watch? Did we film the watch we said we'd film? From the game-changing Guardians Of The Galaxy to the tender, insightful Frank, we've got the whole gamut of the summer movie experience--summed up.  

It's Business ~ It's Personal ~ It's YOU! with Sharon Lewis
Zentangle – The Little Business that Grew With Founders Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts

It's Business ~ It's Personal ~ It's YOU! with Sharon Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2014


Zentangle is business built around a meditative art form discovered and popularized by Calligrapher Maria Thomas and former Zen Monk Rick Roberts. Since it's first class Zentangle has grown steadily in North America and now boasts a growing community of Certified Zentangle Trainers world wide who help Rick and Maria share the benefits of this fun, calming, conclusion busting art form. Join Sharon as we speak with Rick and Maria for a look at a very personal business with a profound impact! Find out more about Zentangle at http://www.zentangle.com

Excuses And Half Truths presents Rob & Clive's Speakeasy

All new, kind of different: Excuses And Half Truths Presents Rob & Clive's Speakeasy!   Live from our new studio in London's trendy Clerkenwell, The Speakeasy hits its first anniversary with a fresh coat of paint and a shoeshine.   Joining our intrepid podcastanauts on this new and exciting stage in our sonic journey are long time friend of the Speakeasy Simon Aitken, and first-timer Maria Thomas. Together, they share their hopes on the upcoming summer season at the movies, and give us their picks of the films to look out for over the next few months.