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Lisa and Boston artist Julia Purdy discuss Still Life by Louise Penny, the first Inspector Gamache series. This was published in 2005 and there are 18 books in this series. It is an internationally recognized series.  This article in Vox discusses how Louise Penny has perfected the literary genre with combining murder mysteries in a small town idyllic town filled with artists. Julia is an artist and you can find her on her website or on Instagram.  Books Discussed on this show: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieBehold the Dreamers by Imbolo MbueSankofa by Chibunduy OnuzoBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahThe Rise of Wolf Eight by Rick McIntyreFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.

In this episode, Kristen talks with Yshai Boussi, a family therapist and author, about building meaningful connections with teens and adult children. They discuss practical strategies to nurture strong parent-child bonds. yshaiboussi.com Check out Yshai's book and other books mentioned in this episode through these Amazon Affiliate links: Staying Connected with Your Teen: Polyvagal Parenting Strategies to Reduce Reactivity, Set Limits, and Build Authentic Connection by Yshai Boussi, LPC: https://bit.ly/4iu614o Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind: https://amzn.to/4hLCRNI:  Attachment-Focused Parenting: Effective Strategies to Care for Children:  https://amzn.to/48M89Ab  Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood:https://amzn.to/48NcoLC   By purchasing through these links, you help support the podcast at no extra cost. Happy reading!    Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.  

Smack and Gabi continue to face off in their 4th Annual Showdown Throwdown in which we compete to see who had the better reading experience during Mysterious Galaxy's Summer Bingo.  This round, Smack is up against a super fun dark academia trilogy that ended up being one of Gabi's all-time favorite reads, Gabi has to contend with some nonfiction and memoir powerhouses that Smack read, and we both benefit from an incredible collection of speculative short stories. In this part two of two, the books showdowned throwdowned include: A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland v. The Last Graduate (The Scholomance #2) The High Mountain Court (The Five Courts of Okrith #1) by A.K. Mulford v. The Undermining of Twyla and Frank (Hart and Mercy #2) by Megan Bannen Burning Girls and Other Stories by Veronica Schanoes v. Murdle: Vol. 1 (Murdle #1) by G.T. Karber Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants by Fez Inkwright v. The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club #1) by Richard Osman What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo v. Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez The Rogue Crown (The Five Courts of Okrith #3) by A.K. Mulford v. The Night Ends with Fire (The Night Ends with Fire #1) by K.X. Song The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles (The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti #2) by Malka Older v. Burning Girls and Other Stories by Veronica Schanoes American Resistance: The Inside Story of How the Deep State Saved the Nation by David Rothkopf v. A Deadly Education (The Scholomance #1) by Naomi Novik The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes v. The Golden Enclaves (The Scholomance #3) by Naomi Novik Capture the Sun (Starlight's Shadow #3) by Jessie Mihalik v. The Mimicking of Known Successes (The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti #1) by Malka Older Evocation (The Summoner's Circle #1) by S.T. Gibson v. The Silvered by Tanya Huff Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah v. Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marissa Meyer

From being 'born a crime' and surviving Apartheid to navigating fame, Trevor Noah opens up about the chaos behind the comedy   Trevor Noah is a comedian and former host of the satirical news programme, ‘The Daily Show'. He is also host of the podcast ‘What Now? with Trevor Noah' and author of the best-selling book, ‘Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood'.  In this conversation, Trevor and Steven discuss topics such as, how growing up under Apartheid shaped Trevor's life path, the trauma of his mother's attempted murder, how Trevor received death threats at ‘The Daily Show', and why young men are struggling today.  (00:00) Intro (01:47) Trevor's Childhood (04:51) What Do People Need To Know To Understand Trevor (07:08) What Was Apartheid Like For Trevor? (11:01) I Was Born Illegal (16:06) Trevor's Mother's Troubled Relationship With New Partner (23:22) Trevor's Mum's Shooting (26:05) Being Hyper-Empathetic (30:54) What Happened On The Day Of The Shooting (34:16) The Miracle That Saved My Mother (36:12) Why Didn't Your Stepdad Go To Prison? (38:29) Is Trevor Still Angry? (42:31) Have You Forgiven Him? (43:17) How Does Past Trauma Affect Trevor Today? (45:13) Men's Mental Health & Loneliness Epidemic (50:37) Why Are Men Struggling (59:10) How Can We Men Be Helped? (01:03:02) Belonging (01:08:43) How Do You Spot A Bad Friend? (01:11:51) Trevor's Work Ethic (01:15:32) Does Money And Fame Guide Your Decisions? (01:19:50) We're All Human & Need The Same Thing (01:24:39) Death Threats When Starting The Daily Show (01:29:11) The Worst Day On The Daily Show (01:34:53) Trevor's Struggle With Depression (01:40:46) Why Did Trevor Leave The Daily Show (01:46:49) You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone (01:50:49) Trevor's Therapy Journey (01:59:28) Trevor's ADHD Diagnosis (02:02:31) The Link Between ADHD And Depression (02:09:16) Did You Ever Feel Hopeless? (02:13:44) Trevor Reuniting With His Father (02:15:53) What Lesson Did You Learn From Your Father? (02:18:32) Your Mum (02:18:39) What Would Trevor Say In His Last Phone Call To His Mother (02:21:50) Trevor's Thoughts On Fatherhood (02:23:31) Trevor's Romantic Relationships (02:26:14) The Lowest Point Of Your Life (02:30:12) Would Trevor Erase What Happened To His Mother? Let me know if you need any further adjustments! Follow Trevor:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/h7Y99Ai0GNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/OGcQnqk0GNb  Spotify: You can purchase Trevor's book, ‘Into the Uncut Grass', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9KoTivu0GNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

Who decided that we're fully mature at 18? Should 16-year-olds have the right to vote? And why are young people bringing their parents to job interviews? SOURCES:Jeffrey Arnett, senior research scholar in psychology at Clark University.Julie Beck, staff writer at The Atlantic.Grace Icenogle, confinement prevention administrator in the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families.Allyson Mackey, professor of neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania.Trevor Noah, comedian, writer, and late-night television host.Heejung Park, professor of psychology at Bryn Mawr College.Lawrence Steinberg, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Temple University.Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University. RESOURCES:"1 in 4 Gen Zers Brought a Parent to a Job Interview," (ResumeTemplates.com, 2024)."Puberty Starts Earlier Than It Used To. No One Knows Why," by Azeen Ghorayshi (The New York Times, 2022)."Early Life Stress Is Associated With Earlier Emergence of Permanent Molars," by Cassidy L. McDermott, Katherine Hilton, Anne T. Park, Allyson P. Mackey, et al. (PNAS, 2021)."When Are You Really an Adult?" by Maria Cramer (The New York Times, 2020)."The Decline in Adult Activities Among U.S. Adolescents, 1976-2016," by Jean M. Twenge and Heejung Park (Child Development, 2019)."Using Developmental Science to Distinguish Adolescents and Adults Under the Law," by Laurence Steinberg and Grace Icenogle (Annual Review of Developmental Psychology, 2019).Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, by Trevor Noah (2016)."When Are You Really an Adult?" by Julie Beck (The Atlantic, 2016)."Adulthood in Law and Culture," by Vivian E. Hamilton (William & Mary Law School Scholarship Repository, 2016)."Emerging Adulthood. A Theory of Development From the Late Teens Through the Twenties," by Jeffrey Arnett (American Psychologist, 2000). EXTRA:"Do 'Generations' Mean Anything?" by No Stupid Questions (2023).

Lisa discusses Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton. Published in 1948, the book details South Africa before the apartheid political system came into effect. The book sold more than 15 million copies before Paton's death. It is studied internationally by many schools.  Lisa talks about the experience of reading the book while also listening to it on YouTube, being read by Best Tutor Friendwho is also a teacher. She posts about reading on Instagram too.  Books Discussed:  Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela Things Fall Apart by Chinua AchebeFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerAuthors, from debuts to bestsellers, chat about books, writing, publishing, and joy. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Lisa and Boston artist Julia Purdy discuss Still Life by Louise Penny, the first Inspector Gamache series. This was published in 2005 and there are 18 books in this series. It is an internationally recognized series.  This article in Vox discusses how Louise Penny has perfected the literary genre with combining murder mysteries in a small town idyllic town filled with artists.  Julia is an artist and you can find her on her website or on Instagram.  Books Discussed on this show: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieBehold the Dreamers by Imbolo MbueSankofa by Chibunduy OnuzoBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahThe Rise of Wolf Eight by Rick McIntyreFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.Writers of the Future PodcastProviding writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

What do you think the future will look like?Embark on a cosmic journey with us where hope, curiosity, and daring moonshots shape a future of collaboration and exploration.In this episode, Jamie Hopkins, Managing Partner of Wealth Solutions, and Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, speak with Anousheh Ansari, Astronaut, Tech Entrepreneur, Engineer, & CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, about the significance of curiosity and openness to new experiences, especially for those in search of their passions. Anousheh shares her love for science fiction and her vision of a future focused on collaboration and exploration. She emphasizes overcoming fear and making decisions based on hope and optimism while also discussing the importance of a supportive team in entrepreneurship and taking big risks for significant progress.Anousheh discusses: What she wants to see from the futureHow to get your spark of curiosity backRecognizing passions through curiosity and new experiencesWhy she believes there is life beyond planet EarthThe top things she wants listeners to take away from her talk at Excel todayViewing hope as a decision framework in order to make decisions from hope, not fearHow seeing the Earth from outer space gave her a different perspective on lifeWhy we won't make progress if we don't take big leapsAnd moreResources:Star WarsStar TrekDiscovery of PopcornNPR TED Radio HourBecoming by Michelle ObamaBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahCrazy Loco Love: A Memoir by Victor VillasenorMy Dream Of Stars by Anousheh AnsariConnect with Ana Trujillo Limón: Carson Group LLCLinkedIn: Ana Trujillo LimónConnect with Anousheh Ansari:XPRIZELinkedIn: Anousheh AnsariAbout our Guest: Anousheh Ansari is CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, the world's leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity's grand challenges. She captured headlines around the world when she embarked upon an 11-day space expedition, accomplishing her childhood dream of becoming the first female private space explorer, first astronaut of Iranian descent, first Muslim woman in space, and fourth private explorer to visit space. Ansari serves on the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Future Council and has received numerous honors, including the WEF Young Global Leader, Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and STEM Leadership Hall of Fame, among others. She published her memoir, My Dream of Stars, to share her life story as inspiration for young women around the world.Send us your questions, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at framework@carsongroup.com.Disclosure:This episode of Framework was pre-recorded. At the time of recording, Jamie Hopkins was affiliated with CWM, LLC. Jamie Hopkins is not currently registered with or affiliated with CWM, LLC.

Join Katie and Riley as they discuss memoirs and why they like them. Listen in as they talk about death, eels, families, ships, and more, so stay tuned. Books Mentioned The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah I'm A Terminal Cancer Patient, But I'm Fine by Hilnama I Want to Die, but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty

Our RePod guest this month is Stephanie Freas, the Assistant Director for the Muskingum County Library System. Reread: Maus by Art Spiegelman Rewrite: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Recommend: Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor N

Today we are talking about Trevor Noah's childhood and how amazing his mother is. Listen to learn more about aparthied, pirated CDs, and how much we love Trevor Noah.

Born a Crime Full Book SummaryMore Content On Bookey Book Summary Website. Trevor Noah was born in South Africa before the elimination of apartheid, a system of institutionalized racial segregation. Because his father is white and his mother is Black, he was born a “crime.” Though he was classified as colored and suffered from all kinds of inequality, he grew up under the protection of his mother, who was brave, pious, rebellious, and optimistic. Thanks to that, Noah grew up like a normal teenager without being negatively influenced by his social environment. Moreover, he inherited his mother's nature and took control of his life. Overview | Chapter 1Hi, welcome to Bookey. Today we'll unlock the book Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. How could someone be born a crime? The protagonist and author of this book, Trevor Noah, is one such person. He was born a crime simply because his father is white and his mother is Black—such a combination was illegal under the Immorality Act. It was a crime no less than treason. The Immorality Act enacted by the apartheid regime in South Africa aimed at denying Black South Africans the same right to marry as whites. According to the Immorality Act, having sexual relations with a person of another race was a crime. The parents would be sentenced, and children born to such a relationship would be sent to an orphanage. In this book, Noah uses the first person point of view to explain how he grew up in South Africa, depicting what life was like under apartheid. We can see from this book that Noah, who was “born a crime,” had a difficult childhood. He spent little time with his father, and when he did, they mostly stayed indoors. If they went outside together, his father could only walk on the other side of the road, pretending not to know Noah and his mother. Otherwise, they would all be taken away by the police for investigation. Trevor has darker skin than his father, and he was classified as “colored.” In South Africa, mixed people were classified as their own separate group, neither black nor white, but “colored.” The government forced people to register their race – Black people, white people, Indian people, and colored people. As a mixed person, Noah has lighter skin than his mother, so he couldn't walk with his mother in public either. Every time they went out for a walk, his mother would invite a colored neighbor to join them, so she could pose as a maid to avoid the police's investigation. Noah grew up with his mother and has been deeply influenced by her. As a matter of fact, this memoir of Noah's is more like an epic for his mother. A strong and independent woman, his mother never succumbed to her fate because of her race. She would give her every effort to do what she wanted and eventually make it happen. Including Noah, she gave birth to him not because she wanted to be part of a man's life but to have a baby of her own. After Noah's birth, she raised him alone, keeping a reasonable and safe distance from his father, and managed to give Noah a normal life in a racially discriminative environment. Though life was hard, Noah learned to confront it with optimism under his mother's protection and eventually became a world-famous talk show host. Michiko Kakutani, the former chief book critic for The New York Times and a Pulitzer Prize winner, praised this book as “a love letter to the author's remarkable mother.” And it indeed deserves such praise.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! 'Tis the season of gift giving, and have I got a wonderful gift for you in this week's episode. As an entrepreneur, Agile Transformation Coach, and speaker, my guest, Jamaican-American, Stacy Kirk has championed for quality and process innovation in software development for over 20 years. After graduating from Stanford University's School of Computer Science (Yes, another boss #ChocolateCardinal on the mic!), she gained experience as a developer, tester, and leader in diverse industries, including entertainment, security, finance, and healthcare. In 2010, he founded QualityWorks Consulting Group, an app development firm focused on enabling companies to build higher quality software, creating diverse future-ready teams, and accelerating software delivery. Her company was recognized in 2020 as Inc.'s Best in Business for its social impact driving measurable value to clients such as Comcast, AT&T, Truist, Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, and Fox. She leads a 50+ and growing team of brilliant technologists located across the US and Jamaica, representing diverse backgrounds, including over 60% women of color. Her team is responsible for creating QualityWatcher (https://qualitywatcher.com), the first AI test case management platform designed to upskill testers while simplifying app quality. In 2020, she launched Posture, a SaaS platform that leverages intelligence and automation to assess and guide small and midsize enterprises to affordably develop a cyber-resilient organization prepared for the competitive advantages of compliance. I thoroughly enjoyed this insightful conversation with Stacy, from a serious discussion about the business of techpreneurship on a global scale to tips for successful start-up and a lots of laughs long the way, I'm sure you too will learn something new (with a smile)[! Where to find Stacy? @ Posture (https://www.postured.io) @ Quality Works Consulting Group (https://qualityworkscg.com) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacynkirk/) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/queenofagileqa) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sweetstace21/) What's Stacy reading? The Last Black Unicorn (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B06ZZLYVCG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_WX0PY8D712FJCWM2BY23&tag=glocalciti07e-20) by Tiffany Haddish [Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (w=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_6YKB1V4QMHCXDS8AAJV5&tag=glocalciti07e-20) by Trevor Noah I Can't Make This Up: life Lessons (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0716P4PN9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9JCSF554P1YGEVPY3AQC&tag=glocalciti07e-20) by Kevin Hart What's Stacy listening to? Revisionist History Podcast (https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history) Other topics of interest: About Radio Shack (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RadioShack) About Windsor Hills, California (https://abc7.com/black-beverly-hills-baldwin-ladera-heights-real-estate/7222331/) Jamaica's Technology Innovation Centre (https://ticutechja.com/about-us/) "..we tallawah" (https://jamaicanpatwah.com/term/Tallawah/1091#.Y5-3Yy-B2xI) About the Dot-Com Bubble (https://www.thestreet.com/dictionary/d/dot-com-bubble-and-burst) Special Guest: Stacy Kirk.

Today, I am talking to Trevor Noah. Trevor is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Under Trevor, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” has broken free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience. He has written, produced, and starred in 11 comedy specials, including his most recent, “Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia,” which launched in November 2018 on Netflix. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” and its young readers adaptation “It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” which also debuted as a New York Times bestseller.     Trevor opens the conversation by sharing what it was like growing up, how he sees the rest of the world, and why it felt like it was okay growing up the way he did. We then exchange thoughts and perspectives on topics such as finding the true meaning of having a ‘home', the type of friends we often surround ourselves with and why, finding independence in a completely new and foreign place, and being mindful of yourself and in one with your inner thoughts.     What We Discuss:00:00:00 Intro00:02:18 Same story, same book but different meaning00:05:33 Comparing your hardships to others experiences00:09:27 “It was not bad because it happened to everyone.”00:13:27 Are you forced to be grateful for everything?00:19:13 The true definition of the word home00:21:39 What is your purpose?00:25:19 Who are your friends?00:35:43 Becoming unrelatable to people00:44:43 How does a monk fire someone?00:46:48 What is your idea of safety?00:52:30 When's the best time to walk away?00:56:37 Having conversations with yourself01:03:37 When you leave home01:09:25 The burden our parents unconsciously give us 01:17:54 The Many Sides to Us01:24:03 Trevor on Final FiveEpisode ResourcesTrevor Noah | ShowsTrevor Noah | InstagramTrevor Noah | YouTubeTrevor Noah | TwitterThe Daily Show with Trevor NoahWant to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/

Alex's mini-sabbatical was amazing, and it turns out, much needed. In this podcast episode, she talks about her top 5 takeaways.  Curious how you could get into grant writing and build a career in it? Here is a free training on how to do that without volunteering or having prior experience: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing 

The Paris Arc comes to a exciting conclusion as we welcome to the show a renowned arbitration community voice – Diamana Diawara.  Diamana is the Director of Arbitration and ADR for Africa for the ICC.  She is also one of the leading advocates for African representation in the world of international arbitration.  Our conversation goes by in a blink and you don't want to miss this episode. Strap in, it's a fun one!   Time Stamps Opening Notes – :32 Interview Begins – 3:40 Personal Interest – 33:05 Closing Notes – 42:55   Books: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, Trevor Noah Autobiography,              Classic novels by Toni Morrison (Around 34:05) Music: Aretha Franklin, Disney (Frozen and Encanto),   SHOUT OUTS/References: Young Arbitration Forum (41:32, African Reps) The Arb Chat (43:30) Lucy Greenwood (43:50)   LINK Registration: CiArb Fireside Chat with Albert Bates, Jr. - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GVFdegumSTW6-UQHEQzuAA   The ArbChat with Lucy Greenwood, Registration Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/8OYVV2ZVHU6bdjyu4bZH4w,aTwxE6uDRU2hfwg9fxocpQ,bGPrTlH_s0uWMo9kZnyTdQ,Ra74gVdAnEKIhjEtcHXoaw,I_TPoPFQvU-HWH-epbSULw,mVsXOHebokyRXcWDPCv3Tw?mode=read&tenantId=5715e6f0-5566-4e1d-9b76-3caee1b647e3

We've got a few questions on the subject of failure. Do you really learn from failure? What does it mean to actually fail at something? How big or how small does the failure have to be? Do you really learn more when you have a losing season instead of a winning one? Where did the “fail fast” mentality come from, and does it mean the same thing today?  Everyone's paths are different, but many of us start out with early indications about what we should be for the rest of our lives. We begin to believe that the only way for the arch of lives to be considered a success is to make sure those first mountain life decisions turn out to be the fulfillment of those early dreams. What happens when those plans don't turn out the way you thought they would? What does it mean to fail at something that seems so big?  The truth is everyone fails. Everyone experiences setbacks both personal and professional. It IS of course what you do with the failure. But the truth is also that failure is a lot more complicated than the “fail fast” mantra would have you believe. First of all, failure sucks. Failure is messy. Of the four noble truths of Buddhism, the first is that life IS suffering. And the second noble truth? That the avoidance of suffering causes more suffering. We avoid failure in the same way we avoid suffering.  So what happens when you identify, accept, and even embrace failure? And what are the failure(s) you truly do want to avoid? We figure it all out on Chad's big failure story on this week's first edition of Season 4 of the Big Self Podcast! Time Stamps: 3:19--How David Brooks' The Second Mountain has a lot do with what we're talking about 6:33--The second mountain is when you you shed the ego enough to break open 8:32--What does it actually mean to fail at something because none of us want to fail? 11:37--Even about the age of 10, I was always interested in being a writer 13:30--Your first mountain. So you just turned 50 crossed the threshold. 19:39--What do you now see that you've learned from the failure? 20:25--Congratulations on the failure 24:51--Failure Lesson #1 27:16--Failure Lesson #2 31:05--Failure Lesson #3 31:56--Failure Lesson #4 35:57--Failure Lesson #5 38:47--Failure Lesson #6 41:27--Failure Lesson #7 43:30--Failure Lesson #8 Show Notes: The Second Mountain by David Brooks Falling Upwards by Richard Rohr Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life by James Hollis My Losing Season by Patrick Conroy Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Life and Love from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Noah Baumbach Live Your Truth by Kamal Ravikant Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously by Osho Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman https://open.spotify.com/show/1yx9VzUCRcYezd7cUlSRn4?si=Xygeo5a7T0ePnX7IaHu0AQ (Subscribe on Spotify)

In Episode 42 of the Hope Book Club we explore the personal stories of some famous people and some not so famous.  Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah. A coming-of-age story, set during the twilight of apartheid and a tribute to a mother who defied the world in which her son was not supposed to exist. The Bookseller at the End of the World by Ruth Shaw. This seemingly innocuous 75 year old bookshop owner, living in a remote part of New Zealand is a world away from the adventurer she once was. She spent most of her life trying to outrun tragedy loss and 4 marriages, but now she shares her story and those of the intriguing customers she encounters. A Funny Life by Michael McIntyre. Michael honestly and hilariously shares the highs and the lows of his rise to the top and desperate attempts to stay there. Its a story of perseverance, dusting yourself off after disaster and making the most of the chances you're given. That's all in Episode 42 of the Hope Book Club – Because Life's Just Better with a Book! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are so close to wrapping up our Twilight Saga Watch-Along! In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we are watching Breaking Dawn Part One. In what could be the most boring of the Twilight movies, we have fun yelling at Jacob for being gross, swooning over Edward and annoyed at Bella. Watch along with us!  What We've Read and What We Are Reading: Loveless by Alice Oseman and narrated by Elisabeth Hopper Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah and narrated by Trevor Noah Read Between the Lines (Ms. Right #1) by Rachel Lacey and narrated by Abby Craden Flash Fire (Extraordinaries #2) by T.J. Klune and narrated by Michael Lesley Below Zero (The STEMinist Novellas #3) by Ali Hazelwood Additional Book Mentions: The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer Harry Potter Series by (she who must not be named…)

Simon, Justine, and Natasha debrief on their fave reads/watches of 2022 thus far. --- The CPX team - no surprises here - love a good book or film, and also love a good gossip about them afterwards.  Join Simon Smart, Justine Toh, and Natasha Moore as they gush about what they've seen and heard of late.  Natasha repents of her snobbery about audiobooks, having been converted to the form by Trevor Noah's remarkable memoir Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.  Justine makes the case for her claim (less than halfway through the year) that the fantasy/sci-fi film Everything Everywhere All At Once is the best film of 2022.  And Simon is super impressed by Jonathan Franzen's latest novel Crossroads - especially by his depiction of people of faith, in the context of a pastor's family in 1970s Illinois.  Race, faith, family, the multiverse, and struggling through hard times: some themes emerge as the team consider their recent cultural consumption, and try to persuade you to watch or listen as well.  — Explore: Listen to Trevor Noah's memoir Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood Watch the Everything Everywhere All at Once trailer Read Jonathan Franzen's novel Crossroads Watch Trevor Noah's monologue about Kim Kardashian and Kanye Listen to the Radio National interview with Jonathan Franzen

Race as a Social Construction Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, recently released an autobiography entitled Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. As a biracial man born and raised in South Africa, he shares fascinating insights into how we racially categorize people and the consequences of such categorization. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-betterknow4/message

Race as a Social Construction Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, recently released an autobiography entitled Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. As a biracial man born and raised in South Africa, he shares fascinating insights into how we racially categorize people and the consequences of such categorization. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-betterknow4/message

In this FIRST-EVER in-person episode of The Reference Desk, Katie and Hailee talk about banned books. In recent months, the number of challenged books has skyrocketed. Politicians and parents across the country have called for the removal of books that feature LGBTQIA+ references and material that may make white students feel uncomfy. Katie and Hailee tell you the history of book bans, talk you through how challenges are handled, explore current challenged material, and share their thoughts on actions to stop censorship. Highlights: What the ALA has to say about the recent uptick in book challenges.How material challenges are handled in public and school libraries. How libraries in Texas and Virginia are handling an onslaught in challenged material. Guess that banned book!Currently challenged books. How you can help support your local schools, libraries, and marginalized communities in the face of book bans. Currently reading: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahRecommendations: Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia KobabeNew Kid by Jerry KraftStamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. KendiMelissa's Story (Formerly titled "George") by Alex GinoSomething Happened in Our Town  by Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta CollinsAll American Boys by Brendan Kiely and Jason ReynoldsThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasLinks: ALA Office for Intellectual FreedomRed Wine and Blue's Book Ban BustersThe Unicorn ExpressFree Little LibraryDolly Parton's Imagination LibraryFor all our sources, resources about banned books , and links to all our recommended reading, visit https://thereferencedeskpod.comSupport the show on Patreon! Support the show

In this FIRST-EVER in-person episode of The Reference Desk, Katie and Hailee talk about banned books. In recent months, the number of challenged books has skyrocketed. Politicians and parents across the country have called for the removal of books that feature LGBTQIA+ references and material that may make white students feel uncomfy. Katie and Hailee tell you the history of book bans, talk you through how challenges are handled, explore current challenged material, and share their thoughts on actions to stop censorship. Highlights: What the ALA has to say about the recent uptick in book challenges.How material challenges are handled in public and school libraries. How libraries in Texas and Virginia are handling an onslaught in challenged material. Guess that banned book!Currently challenged books. How you can help support your local schools, libraries, and marginalized communities in the face of book bans. Currently reading: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahRecommendations: Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia KobabeNew Kid by Jerry KraftStamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. KendiMelissa's Story (Formerly titled "George") by Alex GinoSomething Happened in Our Town  by Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta CollinsAll American Boys by Brendan Kiely and Jason ReynoldsThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasLinks: ALA Office for Intellectual FreedomRed Wine and Blue's Book Ban BustersThe Unicorn ExpressFree Little LibraryDolly Parton's Imagination LibraryFor all our sources, resources about banned books , and links to all our recommended reading, visit https://thereferencedeskpod.comSupport the show on Patreon! Support the show

Denise Daniels is Co-Founder and Director of Learning at Workshop Middle School. She has more than 22 years of experience in education as a teacher, staff developer, curriculum designer, instructional coach, and school leader. She received a BA from The City College of New York and a Masters of Science in Teaching from Fordham University. Andrew Ravin is Founder and Head of School at Workshop Middle School. For nearly 25 years, he's worked as a social worker, classroom teacher, instructional coach, and school leader. Andrew is an award-winning educator, mentor, and researcher. Most recently, he was named one of the Top 100 Innovators in American Education. References from this episode: Denise Daniels (LinkedIn) Andrew Ravin (LinkedIn) Workshop Middle School (Instagram, https://workshopmiddleschool.org/) "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear (https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits) "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah (LINK) Connect: Michael Crawford, PhD (https://twitter.com/mjcraw), (https://www.mjcraw.com) Dr. Jane Shore (https://twitter.com/shorejaneshore) School of Thought (https://schoolofthought.substack.com/) Revolution School (https://revolutionschool.org/) Community of Thought Gatherings (https://www.paispa.org/community-of-thought-gatherings) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) (https://www.paispa.org/) Michael Lipset, PhD of PassTell Stories (http://www.michaellipset.com/) Music from Digi G'Alessio CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 (https://bit.ly/2IyV71i)

This episode's conversation is inspired by Trevor Noah's 'Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood'. We discuss lessons from apartheid and parenting lessons from Patricia Noah. As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts! Email us at bookversationspod@gmail.com or drop us a message here: https://anchor.fm/bookversations/message Follow us on Instagram for more book reviews. Next Bookversations Read: The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bookversations/message

Season's Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week I'm sharing heartfelt cheer and lots of laughter as I meet with one to Africa's education super stars. In the past decade, her organization has quietly trained more than 10,000 teachers across five countries and the number is set to continue growing with each new initiative under her belt. As CEO and Executive Director of the Sesame Square Foundation in Abuja, Nigerian-born Ayobisi "Bisi" Osuntusa manages and oversees all aspects of the Education Research and Outreach departments of the Sesame Square project. In this capacity, she also co-develops teacher training and other educative materials, providing trainings for teachers, guardians, and educational officers, among her other leadership and implementation duties. Education has always played center stage in Bisi's life as you'll learn listening to the episode. And I trust that you'll come away with loads of new insights into the work necessary to prepare families, teachers and children to be the best that they can be! Where to ind Bisi? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayobisi-osuntusa-60389b27/) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/ayobisiosuntusa) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ayobisiosuntusa/?hl=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ayobisi) What's Bisi reading? Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01DHWACVY&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KPFKBRQTWGKGTN0JMSKQ) by Trevor Noah What's Bisi watching? From Paris with Love (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179034/) Other topics of interest: Arewa24 (https://arewa24.com/en/svod-press-release-english/) Kanuri Language (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanuri_language) IDP Camps (https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/internally-displaced-people.html) Lego Foundation (https://www.legofoundation.com/en/) Shipt (https://www.shipt.com/be-a-shopper/) When you click and purchase books using the link(s) above, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! Editing Notes Start: at beginning of recording ~ "hi there..." End: 00:55:35.476 ~ "Bye fo now." Audiogram: Start: 00:16:11.099 ~ "We had.." 00:17:03.794 ~ "...episodes." Special Guest: Ayobisi Osuntusa.

Today's episode is a continuation of last week's conversation with my two friends, Alec and Corey, fellow members of a community we formed to focus on inner healing and work through racialized trauma. Last week we openly shared about our own experiences, as we created a safe space to talk, listen, and hold each others' pain. Today's conversation jumps right in where we left off, discussing how we build up walls as protection—but growing in internal resource can break down the walls that actually harm us.For further reading:My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa MenekemBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahWhat walls have you built up over time, and what do you need in order to grow in internal resource? Connect with me on IG @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to Mom of My Mom creator Jacquelyn R. about moving back home to care for her mother, building a community for caregivers, learning how to meet her own needs and how she finds joy every day.ResourcesGuest, Jacquelyn R.: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeBook, "You Make Me Feel" by Tucora Monique | AmazonAuthor, Tucora Monique | Website | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookJacquelyn's Recommendations:"Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah​ | Bookshop | Amazon"The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir" by Jenifer Lewis | Bookshop | AmazonYou can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-3_5-the-turn-on-x-jacquelyn-r.Connect With The Turn OnWebsite: http://www.theturnonpodcast.comInstagram: @TheTurnOnPodcastTwitter: @TheTurnOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriberPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=trueMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcastSupport the show (https://cash.app/$theturnonpodcast)

After the events last year surrounding the death of George Floyd, people from all walks of life began to re-ask the question, ‘Does structural racism still exist in America?' As a black man who works primarily in white spaces, I set out on a mission to guide people through that traumatic moment. But to my disappointment, my voice was ignored.So instead I chose to focus on my own inner healing, and joined a healing community to work through my own racialized trauma—and that's where I met today's guests, Alec and Corey. Today's episode is an intimate conversation between the three of us, where we share our past experiences, our own racialized trauma, and our support for one another. It's an embodiment of the safe space we've created for each other, and the way we are willing to hold each other's pain.We break our conversation into two parts, so be sure to join me again next week for Part 2 of this powerful and healing conversation.For further reading:My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa MenekemBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahHow do you process through trauma, and how can you help others around you process their own trauma? Connect with me on IG @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.

Today's episode is all about the importance of checking and improving our work as translators. We all know that this is a crucial step in maintaining the high quality of our work. But not all of us enjoy the editing and proofreading step or have a systematic and efficient approach to the process. So, we invited two of our colleagues, Eve Bodeux and Emily Safrin, to discuss this topic with us. Eve and Emily are both excellent translators and talented editors.We're excited to welcome Eve Bodeux and Emily Safrin to the podcast! Listen in to hear our conversation on:• When and how Eve and Emily started their freelance careers, what services they offer, and how their businesses have evolved over time• What smart habits have been crucial in their careers• Why they decided to present “Proofread Like a Pro and Ship It Express: Effective and Efficient Quality Control for the Time-Strapped Language Professional” at the 2021 ATA Annual Conference• Why translators usually struggle with checking and improving their own texts as well as editing other people's work• How to give objective and constructive feedback as well as receive and respond to the feedback others offer you• What tools and resources can help translators with quality control of their work• What they do to maintain work/life clarity and protect the boundaries between work and personal lifeRESOURCES WE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:• Eve Bodeux's website and Twitter account• Eve's book, Maintaining Your Second Language: practical and productive strategies for translators, teachers, interpreters and other language lovers• Eve's Global Reads Book Club, a book club for translators• Emily Safrin's website• Emily's article for the ATA Savvy Newcomer blog on ergonomics for ATA's certification exam• American Translators Association• ACES: The Society for Editing• PerfectIt: Proofreading software• Do Pause: You Are Not a To Do List by Robert Poynton• Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahWe'll send our email subscribers a summary of this episode, including links to all the mentioned resources, including Eve's 10 Tips for an Ergonomic Office and Emily's guide on how translators can add copyediting to their services.See the full list of links and resources for this episode: https://smarthabitsfortranslators.com/podcast-episodes/55

Hello, everybody!!! Turn this up in your headphones! We are discussing Netflix's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance with none other than Charles from Friends Talking Fantasy podcast! We were thrilled to get his expert take on the series and to hear about his recent visit to the Dark Crystal exhibit at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.Disclaimer: Laura's internet was on the fritz, so she cuts out occasionally and is delayed at times throughout the episode. Apologies in advance!Media Mentions:The Dark Crystal:  Age of Resistance---NetflixThe Crystal Calls-Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance---NetflixFriends Talking Fantasy PodcastThe First Law series by Joe AbercrombieBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahThe Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story by M.L. WangAvatar: The Last Airbender---NetflixThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Paper Menagerie by Ken LiuStar Wars: Visions---Disney+Roger Roger: A Star Wars PodcastThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings movie trilogy---HBO MaxThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienSex Education---NetflixThe Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanNever Have I Ever---NetflixThe Muppets Christmas Carol---Disney+The Dark Crystal (1982)---HuluLabyrinth (1986)--- Disney+CoComelon---NetflixA Christmas Prince---NetflixOuter Banks---NetflixShaun of the Dead---AppleTVJulie and The Phantoms---NetflixThe Witcher---NetflixZoey's Extraordinary Playlist---PeacockThe Muppets---Disney+Sesame Street---HuluThe Thoroughbred series by Joanna CampbellFiction Fans Podcast

Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, television host, writer, producer, political commentator, and actor. He is said to be the most successful comedian in Africa and currently the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Noah's book Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood was a #1 New York Times Bestseller and was named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, Newsday, Esquire, NPR, and Booklist. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik QualmanErik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership. Learn more at https://equalman.com

In this bonus episode of “The Argument,” Jane Coaston has an extended chat with the late-night host Trevor Noah. They discuss taking on the mantle of “The Daily Show” from Jon Stewart, cancel culture and why you can't take old jokes out of the context of the society in which they were made.Mentioned in this episode:Trevor Noah's memoir, “Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood”

In Episode 11, we cover Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah with Shreevar Chhotaria from That's What Shree Said podcast. Listen to on know about Trevor Noah's life, the learnings that shaped his life, and his struggles growing up as a biracial kid in South Africa.

Joel takes over as podcast host for our first "reviewer round-up" episode. He is joined by two regular ERB contributors to discuss their recent book reviews, as well as what they're currently enjoying and reading.Ope Bukola is a founder of Behold, an app that helps Christians practice stillness and pray the scriptures every day. You can learn more and get the app on iPhone or Android.Jamie A. Hughes is a writer/editor living in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, two sons, and a pair of needy cats. She has written for Christianity Today, The Bitter Southerner, CT Women, Comment Magazine and more. You can read more of her writing at tousledapostle.com and follow her on Twitter at @tousledapostle.Books Mentioned:Howard Thurman and the Disinherited: A Religious Biography by Paul HarveyOpe's Review of Howard Thurman and the Disinherited on ERBJesus and the Disinherited by Howard ThurmanStrength to Love by Martin Luther King, Jr.The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderThe Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song by Henry Louis Gates Jr.Meditations of the Heart by Howard ThurmanHow to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice by Jemar TisbyThe Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church's Complicity in Racism by Jemar TisbyJamie's Review of How to Fight Racism on ERBDivided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Christian Smith and Michael EmersonWhite Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. JonesCaste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel WilkersonWaking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby IrvingWhite Awake: An Honest Look at What it Means to be White by Daniel HillMy Vertical Neighborhood: How Strangers Became a Community by Lynda MacGibbonA Burning in my Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson, Translator of the Message by Winn CollierA Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene PetersonRagged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted by Gretchen RonnevikReading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News by Jeffrey BilbroBlessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems 1988-2000 by Lucille CliftonBorn a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahMathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis SuThe City We Became: A Novel by N.K. Jemisin Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor and Shame in the Biblical World by E. Randolph Richards and Richard JamesMisreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon O'BrienJoel's Review of Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes on ERBThe WEIRDest People the World: How the West Became Pyschologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous by Joseph Henrich

"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going".  Guest Spotlight: Jade Kearney is a Mental Health Expert, Advocate, and Founder/CEO of She Matters, a new community designed to support and meet the mental health needs of Black women.    We discussed: Her journey to creating a mental health app while in graduate school at NYU Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Exposure Therapy Changing our language around mental health/wellness Confronting postpartum Depression and postpartum Anxiety The Spiritual Nature of Birth The importance of talking about the postpartum period  among Black women A change in perspective after living through trying experiences such as COVID Faith and Mental Illness  Black Unity Across the Diaspora On My Radar: Spoonful of Comfort: Gourmet soup for any occasion; love by the spoonful.  *Shout out to the Chatting Over Chowder podcast for introducing me to one of my new favorites! Jade's Book Recommendation:  Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Download SheMatters here; Follow them on Instagram! __________________________ *Start your Audible trial now!   Join the tribe on IG!  Sign up for our newsletter     Be Well, Sis.  

Starla Garcia, M.Ed, RDN, LD, is an Intuitive Eating Dietitian helping you shed destructive diet culture beliefs, by discovering harmony and freedom with food. Her journey with wellness came after battling an eating disorder as a student-athlete during her collegiate years. Today, Starla is the founder and owner of her own practice, the Healthy Shine, through which she helps runners discover healthy lifestyles that are sustainable and enjoyable. Starla devotes her platform to not only helping runners fuel, but to discussing cultural competency in sports dietetics. She works to prevent RED-S in communities of color, beyond white, cis-gender women. Beyond her dietetics work, Starla is a 2020 Olympic Marathon Trails qualifier! Discussed in this episode: NPR CodeSwitch: How Running's White Origins Led To The Dangers of ‘Running While Black' All foods fit model How many characteristics that make a person successful in sports/school also make them pre-disposed to an eating disorder Cultural identity and eating disorders Low number of women of color in NCAA running Legacy of immigrant experience on future generations Starla in the Olympic Marathon trials, NYTimes Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Born a Crime: Stories from South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Quote: "Running goes back to my Mexican indigenous roots and this is why I feel so connected to it. That understanding fuels and propels my own athletic endeavors. It took me a long time to understand what my body represented in this space…the curves on my body are representative of my culture. They belong because I belong.” Follow Starla: Website Instagram Twitter Follow Social Sport: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter *The RED-S/eating disorder series is sponsored by FEM Protein Powder. You can follow FEM Protein Powder on Instagram @femproteinpowder and you can order online at femproteinpowder.com. Use promo code SOCIALSPORT at checkout to receive 10% off your order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support

Dad and daughter dish on pop culture over a drink. This has been a tough year, but Steve and Kate express gratitude for certain parts of 2020 in our season finale. We also talk about our hopes for 2021, as well as our current pop culture faves, from "Black Ballerina" and "Created in Darkness by Troubled Americans" to Vince Vaughn's great performance as a teenage girl. (Seriously!) Movies and TV:The horror comedy "Freaky""The Crown""In the Dark""Black Ballerinas"Books:"Created in Darkness by Troubled Americans," Dave Eggers"Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood," Trevor Noah"The Alice Network," Kate QuinnMusic:The surprises on our Spotify Top 20 listsSwift's "Evermore"Our beer this episode: Great Lakes Brewing Company's "Christmas Ale"Our music is by Mike BodeGet in touch:popahallicspodcast@gmail.comFacebook and Instagram: popahallicspodcastTwitter: popahallics

In this special anniversary show, it’s our 10th episode and 3 years since we started this podcast, we go back to our common passion for books, literature, and writing that has been nurturing our daily conversations and friendship, ultimately creating the base for this podcast. You are on a treat for moving stories that even we didn’t get to reveal to each other before about how our passion for the written word and more generally for a creative life started. Spoiler alert: memorable funny childhood moments that involve both our families. We made sure to include in the show authors and books that moved us mostly this year. And we have a pull of recommendations for you to be covered for the holiday season. And that’s not all. We also take you on a tour into our home libraries. Because they don’t only host our books but peculiar objects too. Only some made it to our show (there are many and it was hard to make a selection), the stories they carry and the connections they make to our memories. Finally, we share how our interest for a creative life, for reading and writing shaped our work and helped us becoming better communicators. We wish you a lovely end of the year and happy listening and reading! We will be back in January 2021 with special guests and conversations that inspire us to live more inclusively and create a more empowering world. We can never be loud enough about the issues we care about. Much love, Canan & Laura Show Notes and Links Books that moved us this year, Laura’s recommendations On Connection by Kae Tempest The Lover’s Inventory by Cyril Wong Things I Don't Want to Know - part of a trilogy on writing, gender politics and philosophy by Deborah Levy. Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth. The 4 stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy R. Clark. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah. The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona Eltahawy. On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. Books that moved us this year, Canan’s recommendations All about love by Bell Hooks Intimations by Zadie Smith Feminist Giant newsletter by Mona Eltahawy: https://www.feministgiant.com On Connection by Kae Tempest Sontag, her life and work by Benjamin Moser. La Difference Invisible by Mademoiselle Caroline and Julie Dachez. Silence is my Mother Tongue by Sulaiman Addonia and his essay on the wound of multilingualism: https://lithub.com/the-wound-of-multilingualism-on-surrendering-the-languages-of-home/ Projects we mention City in Translations a project developed and run by Canan Marasligil that explores languages in urban spaces, focusing on individual cities and their specificity with regard to language diversity: http://www.cityintranslation.com Performative Translation Workshop: http://www.cananmarasligil.net/calendar/performative-translation-workshop Tandem is a cultural collaboration programme that strengthens civil society in Europe and neighbouring regions: https://www.tandemforculture.org MitOst is an organisation that connects active citizens in an open and diverse network in Europe and its neighbouring regions: https://www.mitost.org Music Credits Migrant Mother by Mild Maynyrd licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License, Creative Commons. Get in touch with us Twitter: https://twitter.com/NLEpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotLoudEnoughPodcast/ Email: notloudenoughpodcast@gmail.com

Today, adventure novelist, pilot, and airplane tinkerer joins me to give the definitive answer to the question, "What is the best book ever?" Nathan insists that his answer is the final answer to the question. I suppose after this episode, I'll have to change the name my show to "The Second or Third Best Book Ever"?  I had so much fun chatting with Nathan. There is something magical about listening to someone who has thought so deeply about a book, particularly a book from childhood that still affects him so deeply. I know you're going to love this episode. Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram/Facebook   Guest: Nathan Van Coops Website/Instagram/Facebook   Indie Bookstore Shoutout of the Week: Tombolo Books in St. Pete’s, Florida. Remember to shop indie!   Discussed in this episode:   The Neverending Story by Michael Ende The Spenser Series by Robert B. Parker - This is a 48-book series. The first book is called The Godwulf Manuscript The Mackenzie August Series by Alan Lee – This is a 7-book series. The first book is called August Origins An Unfinished Story: A Novel by Boo Walker Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (If you have young readers in your house, Born a Crime is also available in a young readers edition, recommended for readers aged 10-12) Red Rising by Pierce Brown White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy The Dark Knight Rises (Final movie in The Dark Knight Trilogy) Faster Than Falling: The Skylighter Adventures by Nathan Van Coops To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Princess Bride by William Goldman The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Phillip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler (a 7-book series, the first is The Big Sleep) Harlan Coben The Friends of Eddie Coyle: A Novel by George V. Higgins Justified (TV show) based on Fire in the Hole by Elmore Leonard Louise Penny Inspector Gamache Mysteries   Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie The Complete Calvin & Hobbes by Bill Watterson Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Lord of the Rings Boxed Set by J.R.R. Tolkien Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh (Note: some of these are affiliate links. Your purchase helps to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business. Thank you!)

Today, adventure novelist, pilot, and airplane tinkerer joins me to give the definitive answer to the question, "What is the best book ever?" Nathan insists that his answer is the final answer to the question. I suppose after this episode, I'll have to change the name my show to "The Second or Third Best Book Ever"?  I had so much fun chatting with Nathan. There is something magical about listening to someone who has thought so deeply about a book, particularly a book from childhood that still affects him so deeply. I know you're going to love this episode. Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram/Facebook   Guest: Nathan Van Coops Website/Instagram/Facebook   Indie Bookstore Shoutout of the Week: Tombolo Books in St. Pete's, Florida. Remember to shop indie!   Discussed in this episode:   The Neverending Story by Michael Ende The Spenser Series by Robert B. Parker - This is a 48-book series. The first book is called The Godwulf Manuscript The Mackenzie August Series by Alan Lee – This is a 7-book series. The first book is called August Origins An Unfinished Story: A Novel by Boo Walker Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (If you have young readers in your house, Born a Crime is also available in a young readers edition, recommended for readers aged 10-12) Red Rising by Pierce Brown White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy The Dark Knight Rises (Final movie in The Dark Knight Trilogy) Faster Than Falling: The Skylighter Adventures by Nathan Van Coops To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Princess Bride by William Goldman The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Phillip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler (a 7-book series, the first is The Big Sleep) Harlan Coben The Friends of Eddie Coyle: A Novel by George V. Higgins Justified (TV show) based on Fire in the Hole by Elmore Leonard Louise Penny Inspector Gamache Mysteries   Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie The Complete Calvin & Hobbes by Bill Watterson Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Lord of the Rings Boxed Set by J.R.R. Tolkien Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh (Note: some of these are affiliate links. Your purchase helps to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business. Thank you!)

David Lawee founded CapitalG, Alphabet’s independent growth fund, in 2013, drawing on his experience both at Google and as a serial entrepreneur. Since then, he has helped transform high-potential startups into some of the most highly valued businesses of our generation, including Airbnb, Lyft, Snap, Robinhood, Credit Karma, Oscar, Lending Club and Thumbtack. Prior to CapitalG, David played a pivotal role in Google’s growth story--first as Google’s Chief Marketing Officer and then as the instrumental VP of corporate development where his group spearheaded over 100 acquisitions for the company. CLICK TO LISTEN ON ITUNES In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How David made his way into the world of startups, came to be the first CMO @ Google and how that led to his founding CapitalG? 2.) Having operated and invested through both the dot com and 08', how has seeing the booms and busts impacted David's investing mindset? How does David think about temporal diversification today with CapitalG? Why does David believe diversification is largely overrated? 3.) How does David think about portfolio construction today, given CapitalG is a growth fund? How does David compare early-stage to growth today? How does David think about loss ratios at growth? How does David benchmark good vs great from a multiple perspective at growth? 4.) How does CapitalG approach investment decision making today? How does David avoid consensus thinking/following the crowd when it comes to deals? Why does David believe investment clubs operate much more successfully than partnerships? How does that change the structure for CapitalG? 5.) How has David seen himself evolve and develop as a board member of the years? What type of board member would David say he is today? How does that change with the founder? Who is the most memorable board member David has sat on a board with? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: David’s Fave Book: Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood  David’s Most Recent Investment: Albert As always you can follow Harry and The Twenty Minute VC on Twitter here! Likewise, you can follow Harry on Instagram here for mojito madness and all things 20VC.

This week Tayla is joined by Cassie and Mya from Diversity Talks to talk about anti-racism. In this episode, they discuss great books to educate yourself about issues around race, empathetic kid’s TV shows, and YouTube as an educational resource. They finish the show with a discussion of what’s better, the book or the movie. If you like what you're hearing, please rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Stamped--Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo AV Orange Is The New Black (2013-2019) Avatar the Last Airbender (2005-2008) Legends of Korra (2012-2014) Emmymadeinjapan on YouTube Lilsimsie on YouTube Hidden Figures (2016) You can find out more about Diversity Talk at diversitytalkspd.com

Hassan Hodges's journey into living in the And originally began as a young biracial boy growing up as an American while attending a British school in Liberia. Like many, his childhood experiences helped shape his views of privilege, power, and oppression as well as how Americans can tackle social injustices, racism, and inequality.  Hassan is also an entrepreneur and professional photographer. In addition to his social activism efforts and running his photography business, Hassan is also in the process of launching a mindfulness app as well as writing two memoirs. Hassan joins me today to share what it's like to be a biracial boy growing up as an American in Liberia. He explains how he perceives race, privilege, and oppression differently, despite growing up in a racially diverse culture. He shares the challenges he experienced with trying to understand his racial identity after moving from Liberia to the United States and why ‘color blindness' regarding race is destructive and ineffective. He describes why he believes racism in America is a systematic issue instead of an individual problem and what he believes we can do to end racism. Hassan also shares the story of how his daughter was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), his own diagnosis with Adjustment Disorder, and how these diagnoses inspired him to build a mindfulness app. “To fight racism, we need to identify it as a system problem, not as an individual problem.” - Hassan Hodges This week on Life in the AND: Hassan's experiences as a biracial boy growing up as an American in Liberia How Hassan sees the world differently, despite growing up in a racially diverse culture Hassan's struggles with understanding his racial identity when transitioning from Liberian culture to American culture The difference between racism and colorism and the oppression he has seen within black communities Why ‘color blindness' about race is ineffective and destructive Why Hassan believes racism is a systematic problem, not an individual problem What Hassan believes we can do to fight racism Hassan's daughter's diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and why he decided to develop a mindfulness app How Hassan pulls out the ‘ands' in the people he photographs The ‘ands' Hassan believes everyone can benefit from Resources Mentioned: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Connect with Hassan Hodges: Hassan Hodges Photography Hassan Hodges on LinkedIn Hassan Hodges Photography on Instagram Hassan Hodges Photography on Facebook Hassan Hodges on Twitter Embrace Life in the AND Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Life in the AND, the podcast helping you embrace the AND in your life to cultivate more authenticity, creativity, inclusiveness, and love in every area of the world around you. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, be sure to visit our website.

A young boy's life about how people had find something different in him and turned it into disgust. This is a hopeful memoir about understanding race and ending discrimination. Listen to this 13 minute talk on the book Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.

CORRECTION: At the 10:18 minute mark, I misspoke and said you should take $56,000 and multiply it by 12. That should say DIVIDE by 12. My math is correct in the episode; I just misspoke. Sorry about that! In today’s episode I outline my experience with the U.S. Paycheck Protection Program—known as the PPP loan program—and encourage you to consider applying for a loan if you have been hurt financially by the pandemic. DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer, accountant/CPA, financial services adviser or any other financial expert related to the PPP program. I am solely providing you my experience with the program and offering some things for you to consider. You should doublecheck all information with an expert and do your own research. Sole proprietors are allowed to apply for a PPP loan at about a maximum of $20,000, depending on how much you earned in 2019. The process to have your entire loan forgiven is fairly straightforward if you are a sole proprietor. This effectively turns the PPP loan into a grant that you do not have to pay back. Even if you do have to pay back part or all of the loan, the interest rate is only 1%. You may have heard in the beginning of the PPP program that it was hard to get a loan. I cannot speak to whether that is still the case for each individual sole proprietor, but there is a lot of money left in the program and the federal government is concerned that people are not applying. As of July 6, $130 billion was still available for businesses and sole proprietors. First, let’s talk about applying for the loan. Initially, it appeared to be difficult for people to get these loans. In fact, sole proprietors often faced a burden from their own banks because in the beginning major banks issued their own requirement that you had to have a business checking account with them. And many freelancers do not have that. You should check first with your own bank to see if that is still the case and if you can apply through that bank. If not, there are other options, such as Kabbage, PayPal, BlueVine and others. You are only allowed to have one PPP loan. This is important. I encourage you to NOT apply for more than one loan at a time, thinking you can just refuse one of the loans if you are offered more than one. I tried this and the Small Business Administration (SBA) had a glitch that did not flag my Social Security number showing that I had already received a loan approval. So, I was approved for two loans, and it took over a month to work out with one of the lenders how to send back the money back and get it all straightened out with the SBA. To avoid all that, my biggest advice is DO NOT apply for more than one loan at a time. One of the biggest considerations of whether you should apply for the loan is how much money you made in 2019. The loan amount is supposed to cover paychecks. For you as a sole proprietor, you don’t have employees. So, that means your own income. If you did not make much money in 2019, it might not be worth applying for the loan. The loan application MUST be based on the Schedule C form for your 2019 taxes. On your 2019 Schedule C, look at your net profit on line 31. If that number is under $100,000 use whatever that number is. If it’s over $100,000, you have to use $100,000. The PPP has a $100,000 cap. Take that number, whatever yours is, and divide it by 12 to get a monthly total. Then, you multiply that number by 2.5. That is the amount of the loan you are requesting. The paperwork to apply was fairly easy. I did the entire process in a few hours. I had to scan copies of all the 1099s I received for 2019 work and put them into one pdf to submit with the application. I also had to send in a photocopy of my driver’s license and copies of bank statements, which I easily downloaded online. Let’s talk about loan forgiveness. The government has changed a few rules since March, actually making the process easier and better for sole proprietors. The loan forgiveness timeline was eight weeks. Now, you can choose to wait for 24 weeks, which means there is a greater chance you’ll have the entire loan forgiven. To have your loan forgiven, you do have to officially ask your lender. The SBA has created an easier form to do this, called the 3508EZ form. My CPA recommended that to easily show my PPP lender how I was spending the money, I write myself four checks over the next eight weeks, so one check every two weeks, just like a paycheck. I divided my loan by four and I now write myself a check for $5,208 from my checking account that received the loan into my personal account. He recommended I do this process of writing physical checks, rather than just transferring the money electronically, so that we could easily show photocopies of the check to my lender when asking for forgiveness. Your CPA might have a different solution, so be sure to ask an expert. Also know that you cannot get the PPP loan if you are getting unemployment. You can’t have both. There’s also another loan program called the EIDL, or economic injury disaster loan, through the SBA. That is a true loan program that you have to pay back. You can have both the EIDL and a PPP loan, but you have to be able to show that the money went for separate areas of your business. I don’t know much about the EIDL, so be sure to do your research and talk to an expert to learn more about that program.     Biz Bite: Create a Power Hour After List The Bookshelf: “Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood” by Trevor Noah   Resources: Trump signs extension of PPP small business coronavirus relief fund Tax Deductions For Paycheck Protection Expenses Remain In Doubt Loan forgiveness form: 3508EZ

Black Lives Matter. Black Stories Matter. Share them. Say their names. Don’t let them be silenced. Resources - Advancement Project’s List of Organizations (https://advancementproject.org/how-you-can-act-now-to-address-police-violence/) - Bookshop’s Antiracist Reading Recs (https://bookshop.org/lists/antiracist-reading-recs) - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. spotlights the last 50 years of African-American history in “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise” now streaming in full for free online (https://watch.weta.org/show/black-america-mlk-and-still-i-rise/) - Guide to Ally-ship: read the short guide here (https://guidetoallyship.com/) - 10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyship: on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/CA04VKDAyjb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) - An anti-racist reading list from Ibram X Kendi (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/books/review/antiracist-reading-list-ibram-x-kendi.html) - List of Black-Owned bookstores in the U.S. (https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php) - The Conscious Kid (https://www.theconsciouskid.org/about/) : A resource to help educate children on racial bias and promoting positive identity development - I have No Mouth, and I Must Scream: The Duty of the Black Writer During Times of American Unrest by Tochi Onyebuchi (https://www.tor.com/2020/06/01/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream-the-duty-of-the-black-writer-during-times-of-american-unrest/) - Ibram X Kendi on why not being racist is not enough (https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/14/ibram-x-kendi-on-why-not-being-racist-is-not-enough) Accounts to Follow on Social Media - The Conscious Kid on Instagram (https://instagram.com/theconsciouskid?igshid=9p7j4jyk7wn3) - Spinesvines on Instagram (https://instagram.com/spinesvines?igshid=1itc7byp0ob5l) - The Stacks Podcast on Instagram (https://instagram.com/thestackspod?igshid=1ocj4sd78c8ak) - Diverse Spines on Instagram (https://instagram.com/diversespines?igshid=9n2shtxu7gsv) - Bowties and Books on Instagram (https://instagram.com/bowtiesandbooks?igshid=t3167ozs7bbv) Where to Donate - Black Live Matter: donate here (https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019) - Campaign Zero: donate here (https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision) - The Bail Project: donate here (https://bailproject.org/) Podcasts/Podcast Episodes - Code Switch Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-switch/id1112190608): hosted by journalists of color, the podcast tackles the subject of race head-on. - Deadline City Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deadline-citys-podcast/id1482022414): hosted by authors Dhonielle Clayton & Zoraida Cordova who talk about the publishing industry and their writing journeys. - First Draft Podcast’s (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-draft-with-sarah-enni/id896407410?i=1000452748799) interview with Jason Reynolds, discusses his book LOOK BOTH WAYS, his childhood growing up in DC, his writing career, and more. - The Stacks Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-112-r-eric-thomas-here-for-it/id1362164483?i=1000475188487) interview with R. Eric Thomas, author of HERE FOR IT, a collection of humorous and thoughtful essays centering around his identities of Black, Christian, Gay, and American. - The Reading Women’s (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reading-women/id1118019442?i=1000465359770) interview with Kiley Reid, author of SUCH A FUN AGE. Black Stories on Youtube - Let’s Talk About Race: Nic Stone & Jodi Picoult (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQcUPRqbUuA) - Amber Ruffin’s Experience with Police on Late Night with Seth Meyers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6OEyfuJU8) - This is My Story - The FBE Cast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FowNV-PvcyY) - Untold Story of Black Suffragettes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzpc6u2PJ5U) Tara’s Book Rec Sister Outsider - on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32951.Sister_Outsider) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/sister-outsider-essays-and-speeches-9780143134442/9781580911863) Audre Lourde is a legend. When I read Sister Outsider for the first time a few years ago I felt empowered, I felt rage, I felt sickened - I cried a number of times. Ultimately, it’s a plea for hope and change. Why I picked it? A stunning number of my friends on Goodreads have not read this book. It’s older, but I think it’s just as important now as when it was published. Meredith’s Book Rec Dear Martin on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24974996-dear-martin?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JkaNZk39FR&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/dear-martin/9781101939529) This book might be short, but its impact is huge as it tackles racial discrimination, police brutality, and the inequality in the American school system. Why I picked it? This is one of those books that sticks with you. I ugly cried during portions of it, but was still left with hope at the end. It’s also a great time to read it because Nic Stone is publishing a sequel called DEAR JUSTYCE in September 2020 that deals with the very real issues facing Black boys and other minorities in the American justice system. Jeannette’s Book Rec All American Boys on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25657130-all-american-boys) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/all-american-boys-reprint/9781481463348) Told from the two perspectives of Rashad and Quinn, this book explores the idea of police brutality and the trauma and impact it has on the victim and their community, but it also shows a white teen dealing with his privilege and what his responsibility is as someone who knows the truth behind the incident. Why I picked it? This book is so powerful in the way it handles real issues of discrimination and privilege. It made me think, it made me cry, and it has never really left me. Non-Fiction Book Recs - Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29780253-born-a-crime) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/born-a-crime-stories-from-a-south-african-childhood/9780399588198) - March on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29436571-march) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/march-book-one-9781603093002/9781603093002) - How to be An Antiracist on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40265832-how-to-be-an-antiracist?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=RcrqyFlOBY&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/how-to-be-an-antiracist/9780525509288) - So You Want to Talk About Race on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35099718-so-you-want-to-talk-about-race?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=kHNRRrmlzG&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/so-you-want-to-talk-about-race/9781580058827) - The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6792458-the-new-jim-crow?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=A9O5vRwRbM&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/the-new-jim-crow-mass-incarceration-in-the-age-of-colorblindness-anniversary/9781620971932) - Heavy: An American Memoir on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29430746-heavy?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=drcUZW2fhg&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/heavy-an-american-memoir/9781501125669) - White Fragility: Why it’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43708708-white-fragility?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=qvf4zvOBvd&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/white-fragility-why-it-s-so-hard-for-white-people-to-talk-about-racism/9780807047415) - Just Mercy:A Story of Justice and Redemption on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20342617-just-mercy?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=i5URE53cNm&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/just-mercy-a-story-of-justice-and-redemption/9780812984965) - Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25898216-stamped-from-the-beginning?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ySHfnhQvR5&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/stamped-from-the-beginning-the-definitive-history-of-racist-ideas-in-america-9781568585987/9781568585987) - Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52220686-stamped?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=GzTXW6dN5T&rank=2) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/stamped-racism-antiracism-and-you-a-remix-of-the-national-book-award-winning-stamped-from-the-beginning/9780316453691) - Here For It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America; Essays on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45915136-here-for-it?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=FFJht955IC&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/here-for-it-or-how-to-save-your-soul-in-america-essays/9780525621034) - I Know Why the Caged Birds Sings on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13214.I_Know_Why_the_Caged_Bird_Sings?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=FVDgMjJy5I&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/i-know-why-the-caged-bird-sings/9780345514400) - The Fire Next Time on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/464260.The_Fire_Next_Time?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=VjShxSnbiF&rank=1) and Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/books/the-fire-next-time/9780679744726) - 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Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central. While the political conversation is from 2016, the observations are just as relevant today as they were then. Trevor also reveals the advice Jon Stewart gave him when he took over The Daily Show and discussed his book, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, which was an instant New York Times bestseller. It's a collection of personal stories about growing up in South Africa during the last gasps of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that came with its demise.

Laura Day is among the insightful individuals who saw what a real surf lady looks like. Contrary to what advertisements have modeled for us, a real surf lady has a unique preference and taste that doesn't necessarily reflect the industry. This reality opened Laura's eyes to new possibilities which led to the foundation of iaera surf, a women's surfwear brand that really caters to a surf lady's needs.  By creating a surfwear that resonates with the customers, iaera surf is successfully creating an environment where women can surf freely and happily. In this fun and edifying exchange, Laura shares her exciting surfing stories and entrepreneurial journey. In addition, she also relates some of the challenges one could possibly encounter in the early stages of their biz and how to successfully navigate through them. She also reveals some helpful advice on how to price your items based on quality and not on competition. Laura also gets to talk about her upcoming podcast, Confessions of a Surf Lady,  which is a perfect platform for women to voice out their concerns and opinions anonymously. The ocean is no doubt, a surfer's paradise. Therefore, the right to surf without the burden of misjudgments should be reserved by everyone.   Episode Highlights:04:19 An Inland Girl Longs For the Inshore10:17 Surfwear for Real Surf Ladies17:10 Setting Up the Platform for Marketing20:31 How to Price Your Items22:33 Entrepreneurial Challenges25:42 What To Do When Funds Are Low29:15 Confessions of a Surf Lady35:22 What in the Surf Industry Makes You Feel Excluded?   Today I got to sit down with Laura day, a bubbly and energetic surfer who is also an Interior Designer, Architect and the Founder of iaera surf, a women's surfwear brand based in San Diego, California. Laura has had an exciting life so far. She's been traveling and living between California and Australia. But today, our conversation explores her business ventures and the way in which she has apprehended the female surfing market with such talent and joy. iaera surf is a women's surfwear brand that she created from scratch, actually making designing and sewing the garments herself. The garments that range from rashes to bikinis are designed for women who don't necessarily feel they belong to the Billabong of Roxy stereotypes. And Laura has met former women actually on the lineup that are doctors, lawyers, and entrepreneurs and whose taste doesn't necessarily reflect what we see in shops. I think there are quite a lot of women out there in this category and Laura is definitely tapping into it.  “No one's going to see you put your best foot forward if you never make a step.” -Laura DayWe get to talk about Laura's story, her brand, and she gives us expert tips and advice on how to build a brand that sells. Beyond marketing and amazing design, Laura is also excelling in what works the best for the bottom line, and that is closing a sale. There's a lot to learn from her experience in this interview. And last but not least, Laura is also just about to launch a surfing podcast called, Confessions of a Surf Lady, and it will be dropping this week on all the podcast platforms. I hope you enjoy this episode.Take care, have fun, and enjoy the waves.Ciao,Imi Connect with Laura: WebsiteEmailFacebook Instagram Resources Links:Podcast Confessions of a Surf Lady by Laura Day (Coming Soon)BookBorn A Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Quotes:19:29 “It's good to keep a balance (by) going through that idea… and then coming back and feeding that validation back to you.” -Laura Day20:35 “Making a sale is all about timing and that relationship with that customer.” -Laura Day22:08 “I value events or promotions that are around the brand, as opposed to really pushing hard for competing.” -Laura Day22:38 “The most challenging thing is to say, ‘No.' to the things that maybe you're good at doing, however, don't exactly bring you the return that you need to survive as a business.” -Laura Day23:23 “No one's going to see you put your best foot forward if you never make a step.” -Laura Day SHARE THE LOVE: SUPPORT THE  OCEANRIDERS PODCASTThe Oceanriders Podcast is a passion project and, if you like it, you can support it in a number of ways:Number one: Share your love for this podcast on iTunes by giving it a few stars, or a review. Better still, subscribe. Anything in this direction increases my ranking and lets more people hear about my fascinating guests and how they are busting the surfing stereotypeNumber 2: Comment, and join the conversation on social media. You will find links to my social media accounts on theoceanriderspodcast.comAlternatively, you can connect with me on:Instagram: @theoceanriderspodcastFacebook:  @theoceanriderspodcast Twitter: @ImiPodcastNumber 3: Join me for an episode or sponsor my podcast! Just send an email to hello@theoceanriderspodcast.com  with a quick bio and I'll take care of the rest. 

Fall is peak publishing season for memoirs, and we've got you covered. Whether you like stories about celebrity life, everyday survival, food, or criminal justice, memoirs offer something for every taste. As always, we end with what we're reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Still Life by Louise PennyEducated by Tara WestoverEpisode 55 - Fall 2019 Book PreviewJulie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie PowellInside Out by Demi MooreMe by Elton John Ann’s picks: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling- The Office (TV)- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV)- Matt Damon movies- Ben Affleck movies- The Mindy Project (TV)- Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling- Yes Please by Amy Poehler- Reese Witherspoon movies Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson- Public Library Association (PLA)- Equal Justice Initiative- Just Mercy (film) Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl- Los Angeles Times- Gourmet Magazine- Ruth Reichl books- New York Times- Gossip Girl (TV)- Parnassus Books- Ann Patchett books Halle’s picks: Heating and Cooling: 52 Micro Memoirs by Beth Ann Fennelly- Beth Ann Fennelly books Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (TV) Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard by Liz Murray- The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls What We’re Reading This Week: Ann: Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner- Jeff Zentner books- Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Halle: The Vanished Bride by Bella Ellis- Halle's Instagram- Brontë Sisters Mystery series by Bella Ellis- Charlotte Brontë books- Emily Brontë books- Anne Brontë books- Rowan Cowen books Well-Read on FacebookWell-Read on Twitter

Jessica Chen Weiss is Associate Professor of Government at Cornell University and a prolific writer on Chinese nationalism and China's international relations. Kaiser sat down with her recently to hear her ideas on how we should understand what it is that Beijing ultimately wants, on how to right-size the challenges that China poses to the liberal world order, and about the CCP's relationship with its own nationalistic populace.What to listen for on this week’s Sinica Podcast:10:44: Has China played a role in the global retreat from democracy? Jessica provides some insight: “I think there’s a greater risk of exaggerating China’s role and not recognizing the domestic factors, and other international factors that are leading to democratic backsliding around the world. China has done some things, first, to demonstrate that autocracy can work, sort of leading by example. It’s also made cheap financing available to governments that wouldn’t otherwise have access to it. It has exported some technologies that governments can use to surveil their populations. But I don’t think that it has by and large been the main force driving democratic backsliding and erosion.”27:56: Jessica describes the tightrope Beijing must walk when navigating an increasingly hawkish Chinese public, referencing an article she wrote in May of this year: “I think surveys can help establish the baseline public opinion the Chinese government faces as it tries to navigate international disputes...the government has a lot of leeway to maneuver vis-à-vis public opinion. Rhetoric can obviously shape public opinion, and it’s important to document that. But, they still face costs for doing so. And the more hawkish the public is, the more the Chinese government has to dial back that appetite for conflict when trying to finesse a particular diplomatic situation in which maybe the online public is calling for war. There’s not a winning scenario there.” Recommendations:Jessica: Always Be My Maybe, with Ali Wong and Randall Park, and Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah. Kaiser: The award-winning TV series, Breaking Bad.

Sam Daley-Harris helped develop a model of advocacy that empowered citizens to connect directly with lawmakers. He reveals the sources for his inspiration. Lessons learned from his parents, their faith and public witness along with insights he gained from his twelve years playing in the Miami Philharmonic orchestra directly contributed to his success in addressing world hunger, promoting micro-loans for the poor, and in training climate advocates. Another climate advocate, Glen Retief, had the opportunity to take on the rebel role during the anti-Apartheid struggle in South Africa. He stood up to the racist policies of his government, but did so through the role of advocate. You will hear about the seemingly impossible task of turning his country around and the extraordinary lessons learned that he now applies to his work in promoting solutions to climate change. Read Sam Daley-Harris' book Reclaiming Our Democracy: https://www.reclaimingourdemocracy.com Learn more about Glen Retief and his book, The Jack Bank--A Memoir of a South African Childhood: http://glenretief.com Art House Elizabeth Doud takes on the role of Siren Jones in her one-person performance, The Mermaid Tear Factory. Based in Miami, Florida, she has been a catalyst to engage other artists in conversations around climate change. Each year she helps organize Climakaze Miami. https://www.climakazemiami.org She explains why she sees Miami as the city of the future. She also explains why artists need to break away from telling the story of climate science and instead dig deep into the hard emotions around climate change. Puzzler Question You attended one of the recent student walk-out demonstrations. While there you spoke to a parent, Claire. Claire’s daughter was a protest organizer. You tell Claire how you speak to legislators about laws that will address fossil fuel pollution. You see yourself as an advocate, working in the system to bring about change. Claire confesses, “I would never have the patience for that. I am so angry and I need to protest.” She then asks, “So why do you do that kind of advocacy work instead of protesting and civil disobedience?” Try answering the puzzler question. Leave your name, contact info, and where you are from. Get back to host, Peterson Toscano by June, 15, 2018. You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org or leave a voicemail of 3 minutes or less at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.) You can hear Citizens’ Climate Radio on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, Podbean, Northern Spirit Radio, Google Play, PlayerFM, and TuneIn Radio. Also, feel free to connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to programs in the Citizens’ Climate Radio Facebook group or on Twitter at @CitizensCRadio.

Sam Daley-Harris, author of the book, Reclaiming Our Democracy, helped develop a model of advocacy that empowered citizens to connect directly with lawmakers. This model has helped shape organizations like Citizens Climate Lobby and the Friends Council for National Legislation. Sam reveals some of the sources for his own inspiration. His parents--their faith and public witness--along with insights he gained from his twelve years playing in the Miami Philharmonic orchestra directly contributed to his success in addressing world hungry, promoting micro-loans for the poor, and in training climate advocates. Sam highlights the important roles advocates play in taking on climate change. Another climate advocate, Glen Retief, had the opportunity to take on the rebel role during the anti-Apartheid struggle in South Africa. He stood up to the racist policies of his government, but not as a rebel. Instead, he took on the role of advocate--lobbying, writing letters, and going to meetings. You will hear about the seemingly impossible task to turn his country around and the extraordinary lessons he learned that he now applies to his work in promoting solutions to climate change. Glen is the author of the Lambda Awarding winning book, The Jack Bank--A Memoir of a South African Childhood.  Art House Elizabeth Doud takes on the role of Siren Jones in her one-person performance, The Mermaid Tear Factory. Based in Miami, Florida, she has been a catalyst to engage other artists in conversations around climate change. Each year she helps organize Climakaze Miami.  Elizabeth explains why she sees Miami as the city of the future--both with its international changing demographics and the many ways climate change is reshaping the city. She also shares why artists need to break away from telling the story of climate science and instead dig deep into the hard emotions around climate change. Puzzler Question You attended one of the recent student walk-out demonstrations. While there you spoke to a parent, Claire. Claire’s daughter was a protest organizer. You tell Claire how you speak to legislators about laws that will address fossil fuel pollution. You see yourself as an advocate, working in the system to bring about change. Claire confesses, “I would never have the patience for that. I am so angry and I need to protest.” She then asks, “So why do you do that kind of advocacy work instead of protesting and civil disobedience?” Try answering the puzzler question. Leave your name, contact info, and where you are from. Get back to host, Peterson Toscano by June, 15, 2018. You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org or leave a voicemail of 3 minutes or less at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.) Dig Deeper Citizens Climate University webinar: Reclaiming Our Democracy with Sam Daley-Harris.  RESULTS--Raise Your Voice to End Poverty 2018 Global Hunger Index Climate Change -- A University of Miami Special Report Interview with Elizabeth Doud in Indicio Magazine You can hear Citizens’ Climate Radio on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, Podbean, Northern Spirit Radio, Google Play, PlayerFM, and TuneIn Radio. Also, feel free to connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to programs in the Citizens’ Climate Radio Facebook group or on Twitter at @CitizensCRadio. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating and reviewing us!

This week's podcast was recorded at the Caixin "Talking China's Economy: 2019 Forecasts and Strategies" conference in Chengdu in April. Kaiser spoke with Professor Hé Fān 何帆 of the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiaotong University, and Michael Anti, CEO of Caixin Globus, which tracks Chinese global investment. They chat about how "globalization," which once meant "Americanization" to many Chinese, has taken on a much broader meaning as SAFE concerns over capital flight have reeled in the "gray rhinos" after an investment spree, and as a stricter CFIUS regime has made U.S. investments more difficult. What to listen for on this week’s Sinica Podcast: 7:04: Professor He Fan explains the nature of the bilateral investment relationship between the United States and China in the 21st century: “Recently, the number [of Chinese investment in the United States] in 2017 is above six billion US dollars and accounts for four percent of China’s outbound foreign direct investment. And I haven’t seen — even when talking about [China’s investment in] other parts of the world, the Belt and Road, other countries — but I haven’t seen a dramatic decline of China’s investment in the United States. And if you look at the numbers, I think we tend to overestimate the importance of bilateral investment.” 14:13: How much scrutiny is being placed on Chinese investment in the United States, and what does the outbound investment landscape from China look like at the current moment? Michael: “Actually Chinese companies have two challenges to put the investment out: first, is the government ... But, in terms of the many Chinese internet companies — they have US dollar funds. Because they have US dollars in Hong Kong. Not all in Silicon Valley, not necessarily in Beijing. So that kind of money isn’t really controlled by the Chinese government. Then, they meet the second challenge. The American government, [or] CFIUS. CFIUS is now blocking, I would say 90 percent of Chinese tech investment in the United States.” 19:10: Are immigration and Chinese investment linked? Michael sees a link, and points out investment in southern Europe and Japan as examples - however Professor He Fan pushes back: “I think we can find this link between immigration and investment, but then, it would be very difficult to use this as a proxy to predict where Chinese money will go, because Chinese people are everywhere. I’ve traveled to more than fifty countries and there is only one country where I cannot find many Chinese people. It’s Cuba. Because it’s a planned economy and Chinese people are not allowed to do business there.” He Fan continues, “People are talking about decoupling of China and the United States. For me, it’s very difficult to imagine the decoupling of the two largest economies in the world … to be frank, I think people in Washington D.C. and Beijing tend to overestimate their influence. And people in Chengdu are much better.” 28:13: Who is doing the overseas investment in areas outside of the United States, state-owned enterprises or privately owned enterprises? Professor He Fan introduces the Wenzhou index: “In other foreign markets, in Africa and Southeast Asia for example, my understanding is private companies discovered those new markets first and then [were] followed by some of the state-owned enterprises. So, private companies, like businessmen in Wenzhou and Yiwu, they always move faster than state-owned enterprises.” 42:14: He Fan give a prognosis for China’s relationship with its regional neighbors, Japan and Korea. Besides a notable warming of relations — could the downturn in U.S.-China relations rekindle the bilateral relationship in these countries? He Fan doesn’t think so, whose compass points southward: “I think this improvement of the bilateral relationship between China and Japan is a strategy …  there’s no place where China can close the gap, if there’s really decoupling between China and the United States. But, maybe a new market in China will increase their investment and trade in the near future — my guess is Southeast Asia.” Recommendations: Michael: Two TV shows: Billions and The Good Fight. He Fan: His new book, 变量 biàn liàng by Hé Fān 何帆, and a French book, Le piège américain (“The American Trap” in English). Kaiser: A Woman First: First Woman by Selina Meyer and Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.

The Stuph File Program Featuring chef Fernando Ruiz; Adam Sharp, President & CEO, National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Food Network winning chef, Fernando Ruiz, who has been successful after turning his life around from the days when he was a convicted felon. Adam Sharp the President & CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on the upcoming 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.  Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (Anchor Canada, $22) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s opening slate is presented by Virgil Alleyne, my nephew-in-law.

In today's episode we discuss this month's buddy read. Susie chose Born A Crime, Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah. We have many things to say! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libraryoverload/support

Support the podcast through Patreon and get access to special audio and written content, be part of a private Facebook group and enjoy other benefits reserved for supporters of the podcast! ***** Today's conversation is with Lia Ditton. Lia is a professional sailor and rower and she’s accomplished some amazing feats. At 25, Lia was the youngest competitor and the only woman to sail across the Atlantic in a race called the OSTAR. She did that solo! She’s gone on to compete in many other single-handed sailing races including the Route du Rhum which goes from France to the Caribbean, and the Transpacific Yacht Race which goes from California to Hawaii. She then got into ocean rowing and, among other things, did the Woodvale Challenge which is from the Canary Islands to the West Indies. But now, NOW Lia is training for a 5,500 mile solo row across the North Pacific from Japan to San Francisco. Yeah, 5,500 miles across the Pacific. Though two men claim to have completed this, as we talk about in this conversation, these guys technically did not complete the journey. You’ll hear how they fell short of the final miles and what Lia has planned for her own adventure so that she actually completes the entire route. This is a pretty fascinating conversation. We take a deep dive into her training, what she’s doing to get ready for this big event and also her diet, which includes a 900 calorie breakfast. We talk a lot about logistics because I had SO many questions since I know so little about sailing and ocean rowing. She really indulged me and allowed me to ask a lot of really basic questions. You're going to love this amazing conversation with Lia Ditton. ***** Have a burning question and want to be featured on a future episode? Call 877-280-5170 and leave a message or email me here. ***** Connect with LiaWebsite| Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Links/books/people mentionedChris Talley Chris Talley (She's Bold podcast episode) Wim Hoff Intermittent fasting (wiki) Mick Dawson - ocean rower (wiki) Kim Swims Kim Chambers (wik) Elsa Hammond – rower Charlie Martell – rower Betts Boats Ultimate Survival Everest (Amazon) Megan Biging (She's Bold Podcast episode) Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (Amazon) Endurance by Alfred Lansing (Amazon) Connect with me: PATREON! (join the community!) Facebook Instagram WanderTours Be Bold Facebook Group (women-only) Twitter Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe then tell a friend! Be Bold, Beth

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Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood, is a memoir written and narrated by Trevor Noah. This episode features returning guest Gilbert Tang. Born a Crime NY Times Audio Non-Fiction Best Seller List Calypso

Trevor Noah, host of the Daily Show, joins Angie to discuss his newly released memoir, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. It was a packed room at NeueHouse and an incredibly timely conversation in this era of post-election confusion.

Trevor Noah, host of the Daily Show, joins Angie to discuss his newly released memoir, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. It was a packed room at NeueHouse and an incredibly timely conversation in this era of post-election confusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Conversation #3 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, Dale and Melody, as they share what they're reading and recommending! Also make sure you sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Club: Read, Attend, Review! Join us for our Summer Reading Club where you can win prizes for reviewing books you read and programs you attend! The more you read and attend, the better your chances are to win! Best of all? You get a raffle ticket just for registering for Summer Reading Club! Register here: http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/aprograms.html Books mentioned in today's conversation: 1) Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah 2) A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab 3) The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers 4) The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

Winter is coming, and the cozy book nook is calling. But what should you read? Two local book nerds and Brainerd Public Library advocates Laurel Hall and Sheila DeChantal have you covered with all the best titles they've come across lately. Also learn about the hippest book club in town, Books, Burgers and Brews at Prairie Bay Grill in Baxter. Read the story about the book club here. Host/Producer: Chelsey Perkins Contributors: Laurel Hall, librarian at Brainerd Public Library, and Sheila DeChantal, president of the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library   Book recommendations: The Kind Worth Killing - Peter Swanson Turtles All The Way Down - John Green Will Grayson, Will Grayson - David Levithan and John Green The Marriage Pact - Michelle Richmond The Identicals - Elin Hilderbrand From Here to Eternity - Caitlyn Doty Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood  - Trevor Noah The Last Mrs. Parrish - Liv Constantine It Devours - Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink The Round House - Louise Erdrich The Girl with Seven Names - Hyeonseo Lee Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas The Good Lord Bird - James McBride Before the Fall - Noah Hawley   Recommended audio books: Beartown - Fredrik Backman Never Let You Go - Chevy Stevens Ready Player One - Ernest Cline Will Grayson, Will Grayson - David Levithan and John Green Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town - Jon Krakauer You - Caroline Kepnes Hidden Bodies - Caroline Kepnes Welcome to Night Vale (podcast)

This is part 1 of the Awkward Social Justice series, where we explore our history as non-activists; trace our inroads into civic engagement and social justice issues; and finally offer a encouragement and resources for others who are just getting started. We talk a lot about race as the prevalent example for social justice, because our early Awareness Moments came in that context, and because this is a very alive topic for Leslie. This is an invitation to expand your own awareness - of your biases, your privileges, your assumptions and actions. There are some great resources in the Show Notes to help you, and we are always an email away.Support Glimmering PodcastLinks:7 Reasons Why 'Colorblindness' Contributes to Racism Instead of Solves It - Everyday Feminism — Since it’s the responsibility of White folks to educate ourselves and each other (and not expect people of color to be our trainers), I encourage you take to heart the seven reasons I’ve already been taught:Colorblind Ideology Is a Form of Racism | Psychology Today — Colorblindness creates a society that denies their negative racial experiences, rejects their cultural heritage, and invalidates their unique perspectives. Let's break it down into simple terms: Color-Blind = "People of color — we don't see you (at least not that bad ‘colored' part)."Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah — Leslie's favorite book from 2016. He recommends getting the audiobook read by Trevor Noah himself. You need to hear Trevor read the Hitler story to you. It's not what you think. You'll die laughing. Raising Race Conscious Children | Resource for Talking About Race & DiversityNational SEED Project - White Privilege and Male Privilege — Dr. Peggy McIntosh’s excellent paper, from which many iterations of “Unpacking the White Privilege Backpack” have been taken. Read the original. As Dr. McIntosh says in her footnotes: “Some people "get" the idea of systemic privilege and ask "But what can I do?" My answer is, you can use unearned advantage to weaken systems of unearned advantage. I see white privilege as a bank account that I did not ask for, but that I can choose to spend. People with privilege have far more power than we have been taught to realize, within the myth of meritocracy. Participants can brainstorm about how to use unearned assets to share power; these may include time, money, energy, literacy, mobility, leisure, connections, spaces, housing, travel opportunities. Using these assets may lead to key changes in other behaviors as well, such as paying attention, making associations, intervening, speaking up, asserting and deferring, being alert, taking initiative, doing ally and advocacy work, lobbying, campaigning, protesting, organizing, and recognizing and acting against both the external and internalized forms of oppression and privilege.”Safety Pin Box — One of the best ways for white people to begin learning how they can use their power to dismantle systemic racism. It’s a subscription program that gives you weekly assignments that progressively move you through being a better ally and actor for racial justice.Helenita Frounfelkner gets $50,000+ in donated goods for Houston Flood Victims — Helenita is amazing. Check out her great work and support it if you are able. "We received a 5500 lbs of baby essentials valued around $50K from these brands. I have to say that these brands aren’t huge conglomerates. These are family-owned and operated companies run by teams of less than 5-6 people who came together out of the extraordinary goodness of their hearts to help some of the tiniest flood victims. My heart is SO full. This is the Lord’s work. I am so grateful."

Film at 11: Baby Driver (2017)   BookIT: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (2016) by Trevor Noah   Scroll with it: It’s San Diego Comic Con weekend, Chicago Craft Brew Fest weekend and you can make you wallet a little lighter with CardStar.   Show Notes: http://bit.ly/tms71817

Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Dan Clendenin. Essay by Dan Clendenin: *My Life as a Mr. Mom* for Sunday, 14 May 2017; book review by Debie Thomas: *Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood* by Trevor Noah (2016); film review by Dan Clendenin: *Loving* (2016); poem selected by Dan Clendenin: *Things to Think* by Robert Bly.

While we 100% believe that everyone should read whatever they want, experience has shown us that lots of guys gravitate toward certain kinds of reads. Listen for our ideas for books for men, and we’ll close with what we’re reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: The New York Times Best SellersDark Matter by Blake Crouch Ann’s picks: The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke– Dave Robicheaux series by James Lee Burke– James Lee Burke books The Good Lord Bird by James McBride– National Book Award– James McBride books Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen– Pirates of the Caribbean series (film)– Carl Hiaasen articles at the Miami Herald– Jimmy Buffet albums and books– The Big Lebowski (film)– Razor Girl by Carl Hiaasen– Episode 32 – Fall 2016 Book Preview Halle’s picks: Doc by Mary Doria Russell– Epitaph by Mary Doria Russell– Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry– The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt– Tombstone (film) The Quiet Game by Greg Iles– John Grisham books The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach What We’re Reading This Week: Ann: The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey– Inspector Alan Grant series by Josephine Tey– Josephine Tey books– Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel– Richard III by William Shakespeare Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah– Bossypants by Tina Fey– Yes Please by Amy Poehler– The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer

Beth Macy's last book, "Factory Man" is a New York Times best-seller and now in development to become an HBO mini-series produced by Tom Hanks. Beth's latest book "Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South" is already generating film buzz. Beth came straight to Roxanne to dish about the book that is catching the attention of one of Hollywood's hottest leading men. Also in this episode, RJ Julia's General Manager stops by to tell us just what it takes to become a bookseller.  Books in this episode: Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South by Beth Macy Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Born a Crime:  Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck News of the World by Paulette Jiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epigraph We are fucking thrilled to have Michael Kindness and Ann Kingman on Episode 11. Michael and Ann are the hosts of the late, great Books on the Nightstand podcast and sales reps for Penguin Random House. This episode is sponsored by Books & Whatnot, the newsletter dedicated to books, bookselling, and bookish folk. We were too excited about hosting Books on the Nightstand to mention Books & Whatnot on air, but you should definitely check out the newsletter archive here. Follow Books & Whatnot on Twitter at @booksandwhatnot. Introduction In Which Ann Doesn’t Let Us Set Anything on Fire, Emma Makes Coworkers Awkward, Michael Activates Host Mode, and Kim Finds a Book Too Relevant We’re drinking Cider House Drools (local hard cider, shot of rum, dash of bitters). The alternate drink is the Out-cider (sub bourbon for rum). Or, if you’re Michael and rockin’ the cold medicine, tea. Ann had originally planned to have us drink Charles Dickens’s punch, which involves a shit ton of alcohol and, uh, fire. If you’re braver than we are, here’s the recipe: https://food52.com/blog/18626-the-punch-you-add-a-spoonful-of-fire-to-literally What We’re Reading:   Emma is reading: Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame by Mara Wilson and Life Among the Savages by Shirley Jackson (Bonus reading! Check out The New Yorker article about the new Shirley Jackson bio: The Haunted Mind of Shirley Jackson) Michael is reading: Shadow Man by Alan Drew (pubs 23 May 2017... also mentioned: Gardens of Water) Ann is reading: The Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve (pubs 2 May 2017) Kim is reading: Trainwreck: The Women We Love to Hate, Mock, and Fear... and Why by Sady Doyle Emma and Kim just read Vicious by V E Schwab (shout out to book club!) Chapter I [11:00] In Which We Discuss the Noble Role of the Bookseller to Booksellers and How To Be an Introvert in a Socially-Focused Industry Ann and Michael work for this little publishing house you’ve probably never heard of named Penguin Random House. Yeah, we think they should have called themselves the Random Penguin House, too. Be among your people at BookRiot Live. They have designated reading rooms, for all y’all introverted book nerds. We see you. Chapter II [19:20] In Which We Unveil the Creation Story of Books on the Nightstand, Michael Issues a Mea Culpa for not Reading Ann’s Recs Sooner, and Kim Wonders About Knitting Podcasts Books on the Nightstand readers voted on what Michael should read over the summer. The results: So, due to popular demand, Michael finally read Ann’s recommendations from yeeeeeeears ago: Stoner by John Williams and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. He also recently discovered how great Stephen King is and treated himself to Salem’s Lot for Halloween. Ann recently reread The Secret History by Donna Tartt. She also loved The Nix by Nathan Hill and Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard Check out the last eight years of Books on the Nightstand episodes at their website: http://booksonthenightstand.com/podcasts. BTW, Booktopia is still alive via Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, VT. Field trip? Michael’s Recent Favorite Comics/Graphic Novels/Graphica: The Vision by Tom King DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan Emma follows up with a rec for Joyride by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, then we all nerd out about Lumberjanes. (Seriously, y’all. it’s awesome.) Chapter III [35:10] In Which Ann Wants to Read The Road Set at a Boarding School, Kim is Uncomfortable with Magical Realism, and We Crush on Bookstores Ann’s book description guaranteed to get her reading: A dark and disturbing apocalyptic story collection of thrillers set in boarding schools. The Unfinished World: And Other Stories by Amber Sparks The Secret History by Donna Tartt The Secret Place by Tana French Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel The Road by Cormac McCarthy Favorite Short Story Collections Strange Pilgrims: Twelve Stories by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Emma has to name drop Kelly Link (obvi) and everybody flips out.  Ann: Tenth of December by George Saunders. She also loves the individual stories “Anything Helps” by Jess Walter (from We Live in Water) and “Governor’s Ball” by Ron Carlson (expanded upon in Ron Carlson Writes a Story) Desert Island/Station Eleven/Wild Books Michael used to say The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, but he doesn’t actually... like reading Shakespeare, so maybe not. So then he thought he’d pick 100 Skills You'll Need for the End of the World (as We Know It) by Ana Maria Spagna, illustrated by Brian Cronin. But, naw, nevermind. He’d bring DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke. Ann would take The Complete Essays by Michel De Montaigne, because she got a crush on him due to How to Live: Or a Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer by Sarah Bakewell. Go-To Handsell Michael: Any Human Heart by William Boyd and Stoner by John Williams Ann - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (IT’S ABOUT JESUITS IN SPACE, GUYS) Bookseller Confessions Michael still hasn’t read Great Expectations. But, I mean, he read A Christmas Carol, so he’s read Dicken’s okay? Also, he hasn’t read Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Neither has Emma. Or Kim. But we’ve read Alan Moore’s Watchmen, so that balances out, right? Right?? Ann convinced hundreds of people to read War and Peace with her, but only got to page 75. At least she’s inspiring. Bookstore Crushes Ann: Green Apple in San Francisco, CA (featured in Ep 8 with Pete Mulvihill) Michael: Powell’s Books in Portland, OR (featured in Ep 3 with Kevin Sampsell) Favorite literary podcasts The Readers Literary Disco What Should I Read Next Chapter IV [52:45] In Which Michael and Ann Tell Us About Two Three Books They Can’t Wait for Us to Read Michael: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Gilded Cage by Vic James (pubs 14 Feb 2017) The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti (pubs 28 March 2017) Ann: The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel (pubs 7 March 2017) American War by Omar El Akkad (pubs 4 April 2017) Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny (pubs 23 May 2017) Epilogue [1:05:50] You can follow Ann and Michael on Twitter at: Ann: @annkingman Michael: @mkindness  They’re also on Instagram, Litsy, and Goodreads, so look them up there. You can find us on Twitter at @drunkbookseller and everywhere else as DrunkBooksellers (plural).  Aaaaaaand, we’re about to launch an Instagram account, so you should probably start following that @DrunkBooksellers. Our dear friend and fellow bookseller is in charge of it, and it’s gonna be weird and wonderful. Here’s a teaser: Emma tweets @thebibliot and writes bookish things for Book Riot.  Kim tweets occasionally from @finaleofseem, but don’t expect too much.

Glen Retief paints vivid pictures and addresses vital questions of identity & social justice in The Jack Bank: A Memoir of a South African Childhood. His stories deal with race, apartheid, homosexuality and homophobia, physical violence, sexual abuse - and much more - and he leads us on a journey of discovery and insight. And I learned that Post-Apartheid South Africa was the first country to protect the right of same-sex marriage.