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Welcome, everyone, to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today, we're stepping into the mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic world of Gabriel García Márquez's literary masterpiece, One Hundred Years of Solitude with our guest, author, academic, presenter and Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph Luzzi. Dr. Luzzi will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up. We'll be disussing winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, One Hundred Years of Solitude.This isn't just a novel—it's a phenomenon. With its spellbinding blend of magic and reality, this epic tale of the Buendía family and their fabled fictional town of Macondo has touched millions of readers around the globe. It's a story about family, love, history, and the haunting legacy of colonialism, told through the extraordinary lens of García Márquez's imagination.Guiding us through this literary treasure is none other than Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph Luzzi, an acclaimed professor of literature at Bard College, a Yale PhD, and an expert on world literature. Dr. Luzzi will help us uncover the secrets behind the novel's universal appeal, its innovative use of magical realism, and the way it redefines the idea of an epic for the modern age.Whether you're discovering One Hundred Years of Solitudefor the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, today's discussion promises to inspire, enlighten, and perhaps even rekindle your love for one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph Luzzi. Dr. Luzzi will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our web site for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to executive producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful Smithsonian Associates audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
In this empowering episode, Crystal Harrel, a best-selling author, motivational speaker, academic success coach, and a PhD candidate at Yale University, shares her incredible journey from growing up in public housing with nine siblings to reaching academic heights. SIGN UP FOR THE FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Losing her father to chronic disease, Crystal saw education as her escape from poverty. Her success story is not just about academic achievement; it's about the power of self-awareness, personal growth, and overcoming a victim mentality. Crystal's insights into the interplay between psychology and spirituality, and her strategies for combating negative thinking, make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative impact of education and self-discovery. Key concepts discussed: Focus on Health Disparities and Inequalities: Utilizes her background to address health disparities in disadvantaged communities. Advocates for culturally appropriate interventions in public health. The Importance of Education: Emphasizes the power of education in changing one's life trajectory. Believes in educational interventions as a key to behavioral change. Journey of Self-Discovery: Highlights the significance of self-awareness and understanding one's origins. Shares her experience of tracing her ancestry and discovering entrepreneurial roots. Overcoming Victim Mentality: Discusses the importance of shedding imposed identities and embracing true self. Advocates for personal responsibility and empowerment in one's journey. Goal Setting and Personal Growth: Stresses the importance of setting goals for personal and professional growth. Discusses the interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations in achieving success. Combating Negative Thinking: Offers strategies for overcoming automatic negative thoughts. Encourages challenging and reframing negative beliefs to foster a positive mindset. The Role of Books and Learning in Personal Development: Recommends reading and learning as crucial tools for self-improvement and understanding. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Crystal Harrel's Blog Crystal Clear - Book Link
In this empowering episode, Crystal Harrel, a best-selling author, motivational speaker, academic success coach, and a PhD candidate at Yale University, shares her incredible journey from growing up in public housing with nine siblings to reaching academic heights. SIGN UP FOR THE FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Losing her father to chronic disease, Crystal saw education as her escape from poverty. Her success story is not just about academic achievement; it's about the power of self-awareness, personal growth, and overcoming a victim mentality. Crystal's insights into the interplay between psychology and spirituality, and her strategies for combating negative thinking, make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative impact of education and self-discovery. Key concepts discussed: Focus on Health Disparities and Inequalities: Utilizes her background to address health disparities in disadvantaged communities. Advocates for culturally appropriate interventions in public health. The Importance of Education: Emphasizes the power of education in changing one's life trajectory. Believes in educational interventions as a key to behavioral change. Journey of Self-Discovery: Highlights the significance of self-awareness and understanding one's origins. Shares her experience of tracing her ancestry and discovering entrepreneurial roots. Overcoming Victim Mentality: Discusses the importance of shedding imposed identities and embracing true self. Advocates for personal responsibility and empowerment in one's journey. Goal Setting and Personal Growth: Stresses the importance of setting goals for personal and professional growth. Discusses the interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations in achieving success. Combating Negative Thinking: Offers strategies for overcoming automatic negative thoughts. Encourages challenging and reframing negative beliefs to foster a positive mindset. The Role of Books and Learning in Personal Development: Recommends reading and learning as crucial tools for self-improvement and understanding. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Crystal Harrel's Blog Crystal Clear - Book Link
In this episode, Brooke interviews Dr. Roshanna P. Sylvester about the letters school children, and in particular young girls wrote to American astronaut, John Glen. Sylvester is an Associate Professor of Critical Media Practices and Digital Humanities at the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned a BA in History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an MA in Russian Studies at Yale University, and a Yale PhD in History. Sylvester's current project, Dreams in Orbit: Girls and Space-Age Cultures in Cold War America and the Soviet Union, focuses on letters from Soviet and American young people to the pioneering spacefarers Yuri Gagarin, John Glenn, and Valentina Tereshkova." To the space race we go! Let's get into this! Sylvester made a DBQ for educators to use available at the Girls Museum https://www.girlmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DBQ-Girls-STEM-Cold-War.pdf. Dozens of FREE inquiry-based lesson plans for teachers at www.remedialherstory.com Get bonus episodes and behind the scenes at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Register for our Summer Educator's Retreat at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-remedial-herstory-summer-educators-retreat-registration-445352369927?aff=ebdssbdestsearch SHOP gear at www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/remedialherstory/support
Episode 1796 - Another very strange mall shooting which was stoped by patriot. We need to support our local police. New EU batteries cost more that the used car? Don't fill out personal surveys on anything. Why are we fighting Russia? What's the benefit and to who? Yale PhD says “The mortality from Covid is now almost entirely in highly vaccinated people.” The shot is destroying immune systems! Plus much more! High energy must listen show!
Today I sit down with my friend, fellow grad student and digital creator with a million things on our plate that we LOVE, Kaelyn aka The Redhead Academic. We chat all about her journey from a professional equestrian career through community college to Oxford to now Yale studying for a PhD in History and African American Studies. From all the pivots along the way to how her experiences inspired her to share how she did it on YouTube and now to her consulting services, Accepted Consulting. I am so grateful I connected with Kaelyn through Natalie and Rella - she's our client! - and now get to call her a friend and someone I know I can go to about all the ups and downs of school and navigating it all. She has taught me so much academically, personally and professionally in just the last 7 months so I am beyond excited for you to hear her wisdom. For anyone who wants to transfer from community college to a major university or if you want to work on confidence, there's so much value in here for you. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review, screenshot and share on stories as you're listening and tag us so we can repost! Thank you to our sponsor, Anchor! If you want to start your own podcast for FREE download the Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm today Let's Connect! Rella is LIVE, download it here and join the Rella Slack Community! Connect with Kaelyn (The Redhead Academic) Kaelyn's Instagram and Tik Tok Kaelyn's YouTube Accepted Consulting and Accepted Society My Instagram The Let's Get Candid Podcast Instagram Kayla Morán Blog Pinterest Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kaylaaamorann/support
We discuss the domestic side of the United States' forever war. What do the Cold War tactics like those deployed by the FBI's Cointelpro look like today? Then, social historian and Yale PhD student Nick Rogers stops by to tell us whether or not our grandchildren will end up space peasants in a neofeudal hellscape. Remember you can support us on Patreon.We made some claims this week! You can start to investigate for yourself here:Newburgh 4Khalil Abu RayyanAdel DaoudWickham, Chris. "Productive Forces and the Economic Logic of the Feudal Mode of Production." Historical Materialism 16 (2008): 3-22.For a much more thorough discussion see Wickham, Chris. Framing the Early Middle Ages: Europe and the Mediterranean, 400-800. Oxford University Press, 2005.For commercial capitalism: Banaji, Jairus. A Brief History of Commercial Capitalism. Haymarket, 2020.Support the show
Matt Greenfield is a reformed Yale PhD in English who wrote the business plan for the first company he invested in that later sold for over $100M. Today leading Rethink education, Matt has backed 9 African American CEOs, four of whom are woman, from disparate backgrounds, two of whom were named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Has to constantly remind himself that having gone to the University of Phoenix (rather than Yale) is indicative of grit and persistence inverting the prestige bias. Trust me, Matt does not sound like a venture capitalist and still achieves Alpha. Learn more at www.impactcapitalmanagers.com
First episode of Season DOS is now up!! What!!! Fernanda is a mom, engineer, Yale PhD student, and a first generation immigrant that moved from El Salvador to the USA when she was 19 years old. Get inspired by Fernanda's story and the current work that she does to empower other Latinas in the STEM field to follow their dreams no matter what. We also talk about how to make friends while being an immigrant!Check out Fernanda's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fernsulantay Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRf5WON6DFY Our Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/modernimmigrant
Rusty Reno is author of several books and editor of First Things, an ecumenical journal of religion and public life. His conversation with Ryan covers his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism, the scholars and books that have most influenced him, and why he thinks fear is an enemy to solidarity. They also discuss Rusty’s legendary climbing fall, his climbing escapades in Yosemite in the early 80s, and how he went from being a “climbing bum” to a Yale PhD student. Biblical studies and modern theology Why rock climbing is good for scholars Vulnerability as a threat to freedom Captivity to the resume The danger of fear Anti-globalization based on love of homeland Fear as an enemy to solidarity and love Links: In the Ruins of the Church by Rusty Reno Ephraim Radner “Theology in the Ruins of the Church” by Rusty Reno Sanctified Vision: An introduction to Early Christian Interpretation of the Bible by John O’Keefe Readings in St. John’s Gospel by William Temple Austin Farrer The Open Society and Its Enemies by Karl Popper The Ordinary Transformed by Rusty Reno Surnaturel by Henri de Lubac Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism and the Future of the West by Rusty Reno The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann
In in this episode, we are joined by 2 Yale PhD students to discuss the trials and tribulations of networking. This often misunderstood, yet essential, component of the job search need not require you to be socially outgoing, nor does it involve you asking others for steep favors! We discuss the subtle benefits that come … Continue reading The Joys of Networking →
Dr Wieber Boer is the CEO of All On, a company set up by Shell Corporation with a mission to increase access to commercial energy products and services for underserved and unserved off-grid energy markets in Nigeria, with a special focus on the Niger Delta. Prior to this, Dr. Boer was with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he was one of the founders of the strategy firm's Lagos office. Prior to BCG, Dr. Boer spent five years with the Heirs Holdings Group in Lagos, playing roles including Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Director of Strategy, and CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Dr. Boer has also worked in the Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, McKinsey & Company, and with World Vision Mauritania where he managed a USAID funded development project. While conducting his doctoral research in Nigeria for his Yale PhD thesis, Wiebe co-founded AfriOne, the first ISP in North Central Nigeria. He has served on a variety of corporate and public sector boards across Africa, and is also a widely published author and speaker. His most recent book, A story of Heroes + Epics: The History of Football in Nigeria, published by Bookcraft in 2018. Dr. Boer earned a PhD and two Masters degrees from Yale University and a Bachelor's degree from Calvin College, all in history. He spent one year studying political science at the University of Jos, and completed his primary and secondary education at Hillcrest School, also in Jos, Nigeria where he was born and raised. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support
Professor Al McCoy talks about the rise and decline of the US Global power as he addresses his most recent book. He also draws parallels to his benchmark publication: The Politics of Heroin and his expertise on geo political positioning in SouthEast Asia. A phenomenal discussion. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iantrottier/support
On this episode Zack talks to Yale PhD candidate Matthew Joseph about his recent article in the New York Times about "Harmless Torturers". They also cover cognitive biases, decision making, mental models, and more.
Yale PhD turned creative strategist Mike Zimm joins James to discuss the history of creativity and how the Gods and spirits can still influence us, and how we're better off just going to drink a bourbon instead of trying to focus.
In this episode Yale PhD candidate Wendell Adjetey discusses how US draft resisters in the 1960s and 1970s, especially African Americans, employed the myth of Canada as the Promised Land and the rhetorical use of the Underground Railroad.
In this episode Yale PhD candidate Wendell Adjetey discusses how US draft resisters in the 1960s and 1970s, especially African Americans, employed the myth of Canada as the Promised Land and the rhetorical use of the Underground Railroad.
Host Tom Breen talks about literature and the movies with Jordan Brower, a recent Yale PhD whose dissertation looks at the profound influence of the Hollywood studio system on the development of American literature in the early 20th century. Breen and Brower focus o
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This podcast is built on a discussion we recently had with a Yale PhD. His friend, who made it to the final round of McKinsey, was told that the firm had no specific development areas for her. She just did not make the make cut and she was upset about this lack of feedback, especially having been denied a place at the firm.
Ellen Langer is a Yale PhD, Harvard Professor of Psychology, and artist. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and three Distinguished Scientist Awards, the World Congress Award, the NYU Alumni Achievement Award, and the Staats award for Unifying Psychology, and has authored eleven books and over 200 research articles on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging, decision-making, to name a few of the topics. Each of these is examined through the lens of her theory of mindfulness. Her research has demonstrated that by actively noticing new things-the essence of mindfulness-health, well being, and competence follow. Her best selling books include Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity; and her most recent book, Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility. To learn more about Ellen and her work, visit: www.ellenlanger.com Dr. Mario Martinez is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist and founder of Biocognitive Science. He specializes in how cultural and transcendental beliefs affect health and longevity. His biocognitive theory is based on discoveries in neuroscience research with healthy brains and psychoneuroimmunology investigations of exalted emotions (love, compassion, empathy, dignity). Biocognition offers an integrated paradigm that brings together mindbody research and cultural anthropology. Dr. Martinez is considered a world expert on stigmata (Christ-like wounds that do not heal and resist infection) and has been consulted on these rare cases by the Catholic Church, BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. He coined the term Cultural Psychoneuroimmunology to address how cultural contexts affect nervous, immune, and endocrine regulation. He is the bestselling author of the learning set CD, The Mind Body Code: How the Mind Wounds and Heals the Body and The Man from Autumn: A Psychological Novel. To learn more about Mario and his work, visit: www.biocognitive.com
Ellen Langer is a Yale PhD, Harvard Professor of Psychology, and artist. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and three Distinguished Scientist Awards, the World Congress Award, the NYU Alumni Achievement Award, and the Staats award for Unifying Psychology, and has authored eleven books and over 200 research articles on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging, decision-making, to name a few of the topics. Each of these is examined through the lens of her theory of mindfulness. Her research has demonstrated that by actively noticing new things-the essence of mindfulness-health, well being, and competence follow. Her best selling books include Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity; and her most recent book, Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility. To learn more about Ellen and her work, visit: www.ellenlanger.com Dr. Mario Martinez is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist and founder of Biocognitive Science. He specializes in how cultural and transcendental beliefs affect health and longevity. His biocognitive theory is based on discoveries in neuroscience research with healthy brains and psychoneuroimmunology investigations of exalted emotions (love, compassion, empathy, dignity). Biocognition offers an integrated paradigm that brings together mindbody research and cultural anthropology. Dr. Martinez is considered a world expert on stigmata (Christ-like wounds that do not heal and resist infection) and has been consulted on these rare cases by the Catholic Church, BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. He coined the term Cultural Psychoneuroimmunology to address how cultural contexts affect nervous, immune, and endocrine regulation. He is the bestselling author of the learning set CD, The Mind Body Code: How the Mind Wounds and Heals the Body and The Man from Autumn: A Psychological Novel. To learn more about Mario and his work, visit: www.biocognitive.com
Ellen Langer is a Yale PhD, Harvard Professor of Psychology, and artist. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and three Distinguished Scientist Awards, the World Congress Award, the NYU Alumni Achievement Award, and the Staats award for Unifying Psychology, and has authored eleven books and over 200 research articles on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging, decision-making, to name a few of the topics. Each of these is examined through the lens of her theory of mindfulness. Her research has demonstrated that by actively noticing new things-the essence of mindfulness-health, well being, and competence follow. Her best selling books include Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity; and her most recent book, Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility.
Ellen Langer is a Yale PhD, Harvard Professor of Psychology, and artist. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and three Distinguished Scientist Awards, the World Congress Award, the NYU Alumni Achievement Award, and the Staats award for Unifying Psychology, and has authored eleven books and over 200 research articles on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging, decision-making, to name a few of the topics. Each of these is examined through the lens of her theory of mindfulness. Her research has demonstrated that by actively noticing new things-the essence of mindfulness-health, well being, and competence follow. Her best selling books include Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity; and her most recent book, Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility.
With guest host: Stephanie Grilli Writer + Art Historian at ArtScribe.net Former positions include: Assistant Professor, Art Department University of Colorado Assistant Professor, Aesthetic Studies at University of Texas at Dallas Perceptive writing for artists, galleries & museums, and collectors by experienced wordsmith with Yale PhD in Art History. Finely crafted descriptive and interpretative content-including profiles, bios, essays, and articles-for websites, exhibition materials, books, and other publications. In-depth, contextualized analysis of fine art based on careful consideration of the artist or artwork as well as the creative process. Appeal to your audience even if they are not familiar with your work or methods. Take creative control of how you present yourself. Annette Coleman, AnnetteColemanArtist.com Jim Caldwell, ArtworkNetwork.com 88 88 ArtLook, 888ArtLook.com Stephanie Grilli, ArtScribe.net Suzanne Frazier, SuzanneFrazier.com Linda Glietz, LindaGlietzArt.com Tom Qunn Kumpf, TomQunnKumpf.com
With guest host: Stephanie Grilli Writer + Art Historian at ArtScribe.net Former positions include: Assistant Professor, Art Department University of Colorado Assistant Professor, Aesthetic Studies at University of Texas at Dallas Perceptive writing for artists, galleries & museums, and collectors by experienced wordsmith with Yale PhD in Art History. Finely crafted descriptive and interpretative content-including profiles, bios, essays, and articles-for websites, exhibition materials, books, and other publications. In-depth, contextualized analysis of fine art based on careful consideration of the artist or artwork as well as the creative process. What is an artist statement? Get beyond stumbling blocks to write something that works for you. Appeal to your audience even if they are not familiar with your work or methods. Take creative control of how you present yourself. Is the statement 'the story' or 'the process'? The Artist Statement or the Artwork Statement: what to use when. Bring your story to life without relying on clichés and generalities. Writing for a jury, gallery director, municipality or corporation. Adapt your words to the situation for effective, successful submissions. Suggestions on making it easy to keep on top of your statements. Be ready for the next proposal. Annette Coleman, AnnetteColemanArtist.com Jim Caldwell, ArtworkNetwork.com 88 88 ArtLook, 888ArtLook.com Stephanie Grilli, ArtScribe.net Suzanne Frazier, SuzanneFrazier.com