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Life on the Rocks: An Interview with Juli Berwald

In this episode Mariquita talks with Juli Berwald about the future of coral reefs, a new inventive way of helping to ease climate change, and why it is important to talk about the lack of diversity in academia. Books mentioned: Spineless by Juli Berwald Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs by […]

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Labyrinth of Lineage and Education with Kimberley Baker Guillemet

In this episode Ashley interviews Kimberley Baker Guillemet about her memoir, Black Prep: Life Lessons of a Perpetual Outsider. In the interview, Ashley and Kimberley discuss family lineage, writing about childhood, being a Black girl receiving an outstanding education, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination.  Books mentioned: Black Prep: Life Lessons of a

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The Woman They Could Not Silence

Mariquita interviews Kate Moore to discuss her most recent book, The Woman They Could Not Silence, and the ways in which pejoratives for mental illness are still used against women today to discredit them. Following the interview, Mariquita offers a review of the book, including a short synopsis. Books mentioned: Radium Girls by Kate Moore

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Discussing Ungrateful with Kenya Nelson

Sarah sits down to discuss Kenya Nelson’s debut novel, UNGRATEFUL. Listen in as they chat about Kenya’s process when developing characters, the #metoo movement, and the alternative rock industry.  Books and Resources mentioned: Ungrateful by Kenya Nelson The Ungrateful Book Trailer @TheBruig on Instagram @BlackWomeninRock on Instagram Follow and support our host and guest:  Follow

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An Interview with Destiny O. Birdsong

Ashley speaks with Destiny O. Birdsong about her debut novel, NOBODY’S MAGIC. The conversation speaks on writing about Shreveport, sexuality, and intentionally writing about people with albinism.  Bookstores referenced Parnassus Books The Book Shop Kindred Stories  Books/short stories mentioned as Destiny’s inspiration: I AM A KNIFE by Roxane Gay SULA by Toni Morrison THE AWAKENING

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Feminist Finance for Small Business with Jamie Trull

Renee chats with her business finance coach Jamie Trull to discuss her feminist approach to small business finance. We promise it’s not nearly as scary as it sounds.  This is a replay of the Money Mindset webinar recorded liven March 2, 2022. Resources Mentioned:  Financial Fitness Basics Financial Fitness Formula Quiz: Your next steps to

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Writing for Fun & Asian American Identities with Celena Chong

Niba chats (in person!) with Celena Chong. They talk about short form formats, being an Asian-American writer, and writing while maintaining a fulltime job! Celena’s writing: Honestfiction.substack.com https://honestfiction.substack.com/p/the-curious-case-of-my-asian-father https://honestfiction.substack.com/p/i-did-a-breakup-date-so-you-dont Book Mentioned:  The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Follow and support our host: Follow Niba: Twitter | Instagram |

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An Interview with Brit Bennett

Ashley speaks with author Brit Bennett about The Vanishing Half, which is available in paperback. In the conversation, they discuss colorism, banned books, and the process of writing her storied and exquisite novel.  Book Mentioned:  The Vanishing Half  The Mothers Follow and support our host: Follow Brit Bennet: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website

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An Interview with The First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid

Today we’ve got Eliza Reid aka the First Lady of Iceland talking to Natalia about her new book Secrets of the Sprakkar. They discuss what even is a sprakki, the way that Iceland’s made a collective decision to put gender equality first, where it has to go, and why blizzards are a no-go. We can’t

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The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I’ve had) with Sophie Santos

In this laugh out loud episode, Niba interviews Sophie Santos, author of the recently released memoir The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I’ve Had). Sophie Santos is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Brooklyn & LA. She’s written for TV shows on Bravo and MTV and currently hosts the satirical comedy

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