Encouraging Conversation and Connection with Jan Risher

Today, I am very excited to be joined by Jan Risher. Our friend Stephanie November referred her to me, and you are truly in for a treat! Jan is the Louisiana Culture Editor for Georges Media, where she writes three statewide columns a week, serves as the Baton Rouge features editor, and leads Louisiana Inspired and Louisiana Health as editor. On top of all that, her newest book, “Q of the D: Encouraging Conversation and Connection,” was released in November 2024—and it couldn’t have come at a better time. In this episode, Jan and I dive into her passion for storytelling, building community, and why strong conversation skills are more essential than ever. We also explore Jan's favorite Louisiana adventures (mermaid tales included!), how simple gestures like the "Virtual Casserole" can make a lasting impact, and the college friendship that sustains her decades later. Topics We Cover: ✨ Meeting Cathie Curtis in college and the lifelong power of friendship ✨ What exactly is Virtual Casserole—and how you can "deliver a little goodness." ✨ Jan's favorite Louisiana exploits (yes, there’s a mermaid story!) ✨ Why conversation skills matter and what inspired her to write Q of the D ✨ How we can foster deeper connection and community in today's world Connect with Jan Risher: 📚 Question of the Day: Encouraging Conversation and Connection https://amzn.to/41I6Tw7 📸 https://www.instagram.com/janrisher/ Thanks so much for listening to Mad Rush! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves great conversation and community-building. Follow Trisha on IG: @rushwithconfidence Learn more about Trisha's company at: https://itsallgreektome.org Have questions or comments? Send us an email: [email protected] #sororityrush #college #sororityrecruitment #sorority #greeklife #bamarush  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices