Le vital corps Salon

Alice has participated in two historic flybys, which are billions of miles away. (The irony that I usually walk upstairs to work is not lost on me.) She's now the second guest who has graced this podcast from the space exploration community. Of course, we're going to talk about space exploration in this episode, but we're also going to talk about what has needed to work well among a team of Earthlings for it all to be possible plus the lessons that Alice has personally learned along the way.According to Alice, there are many ways to be involved in space exploration, including how to communicate with a spacecraft, the aspects of project management, and leading a diverse team. In fact, Alice shares openly about creating a safe environment for all team members to flourish, including the importance of excellent communication, listening without prejudice or agenda, and respecting and trusting your team's diverse expertise.When it comes to Alice’s journey, it took a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. She shares how she overcame self-imposed barriers and grew her self-confidence. Alice also shares one of the scariest moments she has ever faced at work and what she learned from it. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Alice: TwitterNew Horizons NASA missionLive stream of Alice doing check of “autonomy”Johns Hopkins University Nicole Stott on LvcSKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we discuss Claire's passion for sustainability, which happens to be a primary value at Hunky Dory. It’s the driving factor behind everything they do at the restaurant. As Claire explains, you don't need to be a scientist to create sustainable, effective processes. Inviting people to Hunky Dory's brand of activism in a non-preachy way is what she and her staff strive to do. We also take on the high and low points of adulting, creating a sense of inspiration by way of her food and drinks, and focusing on the human experience within the hospitality industry.  We recorded this conversation a few weeks before New York City would become a pandemic hotspot and effectively shut down, including Claire's restaurant. So far, Hunky Dory has pivoted and is hanging on. So, if you're near Crown Heights in Brooklyn, please grab some grub to-go. For you far-flung folks who dig Claire's low-waste hospitality initiatives, find the link below for Claire's GoFundMe campaign. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Claire: Website | Instagram | Hunky Dory on Instagram | Outlook Good on InstagramHunky Dory (restaurant)Help Our Hunkys (COVID-19 Go Fund Me to help the team)How Bad Are Bananas? by Mike Berners-Lee (book)The Organic Manifesto by Maria Rodale (book)LvcS convo with Sharon Rowe, Founder of Eco-BagsKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kat holds an MFA in Metals from SUNY New Paltz and has over ten years of experience with CAD, 3D printing, and other fabrication technologies.Today, Kat is going to teach us all about 3D printing technology, the medical and educational applications of 3D printing, and digital design and fabrication. All extremely fascinating topics! Plus, we'll learn how she landed her dream job at the intersection of art and engineering. We'll hit on how she navigates some of her work obstacles and manages burnout. She poignantly shares about recognizing when opportunities arise and the importance of saying Yes bravely.Also, I wanted to give a massive shout out to the entire HVAMC team who immediately answered the call for more protective face shields for health care workers at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Kat: WebsiteHVAMCSUNY New PaltzMediPrintWoodstock Farm SanctuaryPolylactic acid (PLA)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eileen is an avid open source contributor focusing on the Ruby on Rails framework and its dependencies. If you are wondering what that means, don’t stress. We’ll break it down without overwhelming the non-techies among us. Eileen is passionate about scalability, performance, and making open source communities more sustainable and welcoming.While Eileen lives and breathes tech, we covered much more than 1s and 0s in this episode. She describes how she gets into the flow state and her approach to organization. We also explored topics surrounding social media and not falling down the email inbox rabbit hole. So, many people have been thrown into the role of working from home in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discussed some of the disadvantages and advantages of working remotely. Think of this episode as some mental spring cleaning for your soul. There's a lot of practical advice that you can apply to your work and life. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Eileen: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | GitHubRuby on RailsFlow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (book)Ink & Volt plannersDerek Sivers’ “Hell Yeah!” (blog post)Patti Wilson LvcS episodeNeed2Know (email)Kelly Lyndgaard LvcS episodes: Episode 30 | Episode 67Sharon Rowe episodeGeneral AssemblyNintendo SwitchKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dipti believes in theater as a powerful lever for social transformation. From that place, she created HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan.HONOUR has given Dipti a powerful platform to advocate for women's rights and engage others on wide-ranging issues pertaining to inequity and gender. We talked about how she’s created awareness around feminism and what she’s learned from the women who have been sex trafficked. These are just the accomplishments of Dipti’s creative pursuits. She also has a doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology and worked as a research scientist in the field of prostate cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for 10 years. Dipti is an energetic force of nature and persistently walks her creative talk with such discipline. She’ll also share the importance of not sitting around and waiting for opportunities to arrive. We also talk about acting, writing, and playwriting for social change. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Dipti: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterHONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai CourtesanLa Mama in NYCDipti’s comic bookGone with the Wind: Movie | BookDipti’s boutique skincare lineApple Screen TimeKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before founding Gracias, Deana was co-founder at strategic consulting firm, Agency of Trillions, which was acquired by Indiegogo in 2017. Deana is also an advisor to female-founded, travel startup, Allcall, and co-founder of CO, a co-working space in Rhinebeck built on a co-operative, community ownership philosophy. Deana really takes us to school, today. We take on democratizing cryptocurrency and generating financial empowerment for young women and teens. Oh, and if the terms Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are new to you - have no fear, Deana breaks things down in a very, easy-to-grasp way. I promise. Deana shares her experience as a non-tech startup founder - including some of the highs and lows of tethering to her "idea baby."  Also, we explore mindsets around money and generational wealth as well as scarcity and abundance.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Deana: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Podcast | Gracias on InstagramAllCallSupermoneySilk Road (bitcoin)Hudson Valley CurrentEthereumBitcoin Billionaires Ben Mezrich (book)Dr. Julianne Holt-Lundstad on Le vital corps SalonBraving the Wilderness by Brené Brown (book)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Additionally, Dr. Holt-Lunstad has an adjunct professorship at Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s research is focused on the long-term health effects of social connection. In this episode, we dive into the many areas of Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s work, including the fraying of our social fabric, the impact of social (dis)connection on our physical and mental health, and the current cultural stigma around loneliness.  We dig deep into these topics. We unpack what it means to feel alone versus experiencing social isolation. We discuss how political divisiveness has led people to feel less connected to their communities, friends, and family. Dr. Holt-Lunstad does offer ways in which we can mitigate the fraying of or repair the fabric that brings us together by investing in social relationships and helping others.Selected link love + resources from the episode:Connect with Dr Holt-Lunstad: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Google Scholar ArticlesLoneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality: A Meta-Analytic ReviewSocial Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic ReviewTestimony before the US Senate Aging CommitteeScience (journal)Jingmai O’Connor on LvcS episodeBlue Zones by Dan Buettner: Website | BookKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year she and her husband, Mike, with their band, The Mammals, toured small folk music venues for a month in Australia as a duo with their two kids, organized two community music festivals back in Upstate NY, and recorded a new full-length studio album due out next summer.  Ruth is a dedicated folk musician and artist, but also works hard to study, shape, and share the musical, environmental mission of the Ashokan Center as the Director of Arts & Communication. This is where Mike and Ruth host their two annual folk music festivals, the Winter Hoot and the Summer Hoot each year. In this episode, the lessons that Ruth shared extend far beyond the scope of folk music. We talked about balancing your ambition beyond your craft, whatever your craft that happens to be. We also talked about leveraging patience and impatience as well as the importance of learning all sides of the business you are in. We also take on some mindset topics like how the power of music evokes emotion and how to connect with other humans in a meaningful way. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Ruth: The Mammals: Website | Facebook | Patreon | Hoot (both winter and summer): Website | Facebook | Ruth on InstagramWoodstock Youth TheaterBard CollegeJay UngarAshokan Farewell (song/theme for Ken Burns’ Civil War series)Lynn HardyThe Balfa BrothersNewport Folk FestivalPeter, Paul and MaryKingston TrioOdettaSmells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana (video)Ishmael by Daniel Quinn (book)“My Baby Drinks Water” by The Mammals (song)Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm on LvcSFred Rogers: Fred Rogers Center |  The Good Neighbor, Maxwell King (book) | Won’t You Be My Neighbor (documentary)Katharine Hayhoe on LvcSEmmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas (movie)Pete SeegerTao Rodrieguez-SeegerCrooked Still (band)Chris Merenda (performing artist)The Restless Age (band)Jingmai O’Connor on LvcSAja Schmeltz on LvcSGood Work InstituteAshokan CenterThe Fantastic Fungi (documentary)Wild EarthJames Hansen (climatologist)Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Summit at Ashokan CenterKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leah co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2010 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim the ancestral connection to land for People of Color (POC). As co-Executive Director, Leah is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs - including farmer training for Black & Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for communities living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system.Leah has been farming since 1996, holds an MA in Science Education and a BA in Environmental Science and International Development from Clark University, and is a Manye (Queen Mother) in Vodun. The work of Leah and Soul Fire Farm has been recognized by a growing list of national organizations. Her book, Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land is a love song for the land and her people.In this episode, we cover insightful and significant topics related to farm, including farming tech and positive contributions of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Leah also recollected on being a nature-connected, bullied youth and how her experiences laid the foundation for her work in farming many years later. We also talked about food justice, including what it is and what we can do as individuals to support farms that are certified food justice by the agricultural Justice Project. Finally, we talked in-depth about solving racism in the food system, which is connected to everything. Admittedly, I sometimes fear talking about racism in such a public way because I’m conscious of my own incompetence and white privilege. I want to acknowledge some of my gaps in this conversation and how Leah demonstrated what a graceful teacher she truly is. Selected link love + resources from the episode:Connect with Leah:  Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramSoul Fire FarmThe Food ProjectKaren WashingtonFarming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land by Leah Penniman (book)Freedom Farmers by Dr. Monica White (book)Black Food Geographies by Ashanté M. Reese (book)Agricultural Justice ProjectFairness for Farm Workers ActReparations MapSouthern Reparations Loan FundCornell WestKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan (aka Megz) has also been a friend and mentor. And as friends, we share a megaton of nerdy intersections.Our conversation takes a winding path, from career talk to being vulnerable and creative. We start things off by talking about how she stumbled into UX Design. Our conversation then switches to showing up in life with raw honesty. With some more twists and turns, we dove into the importance of shedding all our BS and forming strong relationships with people. Feedback seems to be a recurring topic here in Le vital corps Salon. Megz and I dissected this topic a bit more in this episode too. Specifically, she shared how she survived some pretty cruel and devastating feedback. Also, she shares how to stand up to “idea bullies” in the workplace. Because Megz is a creative human, we talk about how she came to be known as the "Painting Lady" and the nourishing aspects of having a daily, habitual creative practice. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Megz:  Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramColor with Purpose: An Unconventional Coloring Book for Remarkable Humans, Megan Atkinson (book)General AssemblyMoose LodgeDetroit Free PressListening LoudlyWhen TED Lost Control of Its CrowdLittle Miss Chatterbox (book)Coach JennieVincent BrathwaiteLearning How To Learn, Barb Oakly and Barb Oakley on LvcSAmarilys HendersonKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Jingmai O’Connor. She's a professor at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and PaleoAnthropology (IVPP) in Beijing, China. After completing her PhD,  she moved to Beijing, where she has been working for the past 10 years. She became IVPP’s youngest full professor in 2015. Her research explores the evolution of flight in the Dinosauria, the dinosaur bird transition, and the biology of stem-avians (aka flying dinosaur birds). Jingmai is also an advocate for data sharing and equality in science. While we totally geek out on flying dinosaurs in this episode and other science-y topics, we also talk about dispelling misconceptions about living a life of science. Our conversation is a great example of how someone - like Jingmai - brings her whole self to work. We dig (pun somewhat intended) into fossil-finding and how moving to China was so important to her career as a paleontologist. We also explore highly transferable lessons from surviving academia, releasing the emotions from criticism/feedback, and how to handle confrontation and consequences. I really hope you dig this conversation with this “punk-rock” paleontologist. Remember, flying dinosaur birds. C’mon, that’s neato. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Jingmai:  Website | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramMeet Jingmai O’Connor, The Punk Rock Paleontologist (article)Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of SciencesDr. Luis ChiappeUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles County Museum of Natural HistoryDr. Donald ProtheroOccidental CollegeDr. Zhonghe Zhou at the IVPPKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aja believes that a successful community is not made up of individuals working separately, but of individuals working collaboratively on all fronts. Through her work at Good Work Institute, she helps to unite individuals, enabling them to come together and work for the greater good.  Today we're going to talk about some of the things Good Work Institute (GWI) is doing like the creation of emerging models of organization. If that term is new to you, don’t worry we’ll get you up to speed. Also, Aja and I encourage you to explore this topic further if it piques your curiosity. We also talk about GWI’s mission towards just transition to help with a fair shift to an economy that is sustainable and equitable for all. As usual, we turn to personal development topics, too. Because while it’s important to talk about the big topics, it is equally important to understand how and why guests, like Aja, got to where they are today.  Aja shares about her journey to establishing her own identity (becoming more than “mom”), how she learned to lean on others even though she is fiercely independent, and how she set out to stop limiting herself and her collaborations in the workplace (a.k.a. shedding her workplace armor). We tackled so many topics in this episode! If you're curious, I encourage you to check out some of the work Aja and the team at GWI are doing.  Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Aja:  Website | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramTuthilltown Spirits DistilleryGood Work Institute (GWI)Movement Generation (for just transitions)Evelyn Wright on LvcSEmotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman (book) GWI’s Just Transition - Part 1Sustainable Economies Law CenterKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her previous roles as executive assistant for a major cannabis brand and as a compliance manager for Humboldt Brothers, a network of medical marijuana production firms in Northern California, she gained expertise in local regulation and state legislation. Seeking to unite her commitment to climate change and regenerative land management, she worked as a research and lab contributor assistant at Hudson Carbon before joining Hudson Hemp.Inspired by a childhood spent on organic farms, Melany is motivated by the potential of cannabis as the future of food, fuel, fiber, and medicine. She brings a savvy and focus to her role as VP of Brand Development at Hudson Hemp and now Treaty. We geek out on farming, specifically regenerative agriculture. We talk about her roles at Hudson Hemp and Treaty, plus how she got involved working in the cannabis/hemp industry. We take on rituals and what benefits they create for her. Of course, we talk about cannabis - the industry as a whole, the various choices of cannabis for the consumer, and her contribution to shaping the cannabis space in New York State. If you were ever curious about the cannabis industry and how regenerative agriculture can help our planet, then you’re in for a treat.   Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Melany:  Website | LinkedIn | InstagramTreaty - Melany is offering a generous 20% promo for LvcS listeners. Use VITALCORPSWELLNESS when you checkout.One FairHudson CarbonBard CollegeOld Mud Creek FarmStone House Grain FarmMoMa PS1 ExhibitHumboldt BrothersPeople Need PeopleKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At her company, Sustainable Energy Economics, she consults on energy policy for local, state, and national governments as well as environmental organizations.Evelyn is also the founder of a project here in the Hudson Valley called Commonwealth Hudson Valley. It’s a web publication promoting a more just, democratic, and sustainable economy in the Hudson Valley and beyond. She also serves on the board of the start-up Kingston Food Coop. She is the co-author of Cool Tools for Hot Topics, a resource guide for leading group processes. If that wasn’t enough cred, she has a PhD in Ecological Economics from Rensselaer. Evelyn shares a wealth of information when it comes to climate change and creating a sustainable economy, which are just two of the many reasons I invited her to join me in le salon. I learned a ton during our conversation and hope you do, too. We dig into climate change and energy policy work, specifically what it is and why it’s so very important to our world today (and for our future). Evelyn walks us through her work where she focuses on some of the what-ifs around carbon emissions. For example, what if we change future natural gas prices, future electric vehicle costs, and future solar costs at the same time? How do different combinations of those affect our energy system differently? Yes, she is asking the BIG questions...and answering them.We also dive into another one of her passions, cooperative business models, and her desire to be part of solutions that affect (and hopefully boost) community. Of course, we tackle topics related to walking the line between burnout and growth, like cognitive differences, protecting yourself from the depression and grief about our world, and expanding your growing edges. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Evelyn: Website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookOne FairKyoto ProtocolCommonwealth Hudson Valley | Their Overall Vision | On Coops | On Kingston Evergreen ProjectAlternatives to Hierarchy presented by Commonwealth Hudson ValleyEarth Designs (Landscaping) CooperativeGood Work InstituteKingston Food CoopRepair CafesNew Economy CoalitionDemocracy CollaborativeKatharine Hayhoe on LvcSKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susie's extensive experience in arts, museums, festivals, and heritage includes roles with Historic Royal Palaces, Artichoke, and Battersea Arts Centre. In 2016, she was producer of London’s Burning, a festival to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, including London 1666, a 120-metre-long sculpture created by hundreds of young Londoners, which was spectacularly set alight on the River Thames. In 2018, Susie became a Commissioner of Historic England.Susie and I talk about creating space and exploring the human impact of conflict through art. The irony of touching that last topic today on September 11th is not lost on me. It hits me in the feels and takes me back to a very sad, but life-changing, time in NYC for me.   We also dive into Susie’s role at Imperial War Museums, because seriously, it’s an incredibly fascinating role and not entirely shocking that Susie's in it when you learn more about her zigs and zags. We also discuss the role of museums in the public space and as perspective builders. After all, we could all use a change in perspective sometimes, don’t you think?Of course, we touch on topics related to burnout and living life on your own terms, like how to courageously say I don't know, mitigating over-stimulation by innate curiosity, and curiously meanadering. You’ll find out what all of that means when you listen to this episode. Selected link love + resources from the episodeImperial War Museums: London, Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast, North, and DuxfordYemen: Inside a CrisisAimee Gardner on LvcSRebel Sounds Live at IWMLondon's Burning (2016 art installation/festival)David Mitchell:  “Trees're always a relief, after people.”Start with Why, Simon Sinek (book)ArtichokeGeorge Bernard Shaw: “You see things; and you say “Why?” But I dream things that never were; and I say “Why not?”Howard “Sandman” Sims at the Apollo Theater: Wiki | VideoHow to Turn Your Mindless Doodles Into Productivity Enhancers (article)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like many women to grace this podcast, Patti is no stranger to burnout. She’s grown Awestruck Ciders as sole owner-operators with her partner and has been adding staff, ramping up production, and impressively increasing sales. Patti’s got some amazing insights from the experience. She’s even implemented a few anti-burnout “rules” that we’ll unpack. Blind spots at work aren’t often discussed. Today, we consider what they are and how to navigate them from Patti’s experience. In fact, blind spots led Patti to her realization that sometimes founders just don’t make the best CEOs. At points, she’s thought about walking out of her own company and opens up about that for us to learn.Also, it’s easy to get caught up in clocking long hours at work like it’s a badge of honor. Yet, we fail to see how that badge of honor can be incredibly toxic to ourselves and the people around us. Towards the end of the episode, Patti shares with us how Awestruck is set to do some good, regenerative work. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Patti on social media: Website | Facebook | InstagramButterfly peasHeadspacePeter DruckerStrengthsFinder 2.0 - on Amazon list alreadyCliff OlinMichael Gibbore of Ascent Management ServicesBullet JournalMalcolm GladwellGood Work Institute and Matthew StinchcombPhantom stockReynolds and Reynolds Taproom (in Woodstock)Tree Fruit Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell UniversityKelly interviews Kara on LvcSRadio KingstonKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a distinguished legal career spanning more than two decades in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut, Krishna has joined Grace Farms Foundation. She has worked with global leaders and international organizations to identify ways to combat human trafficking in conflict as well as ways to create more transparency in global supply chains. This is part of her work at Unchain. Krishna came into my orbit when I went to see a talk she moderated at Grace Farms. Krishna is so generous with her knowledge of these complex issues in her various talks and in this episode, too. In this episode, we hear her story and dig deep into modern-day slavery. We look at awareness issues, what she is doing to combat them, and what we can do to take action. Krishna and I also discuss the divide between our consumption of goods in the North and how that correlates to modern-day slavery that is happening in countries in the southern hemisphere. We explore transparency - where it’s needed and how to create it. We unpack all of these massive, complex topics and look at how we can see this in our own lives.  As you listen to this episode, I challenge you to look at how modern-day slavery is affected by our choices as consumers and look at the resources that Krishna has so generously given us.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Krishna on social media: Grace Farms: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Unchain.org: Website | Facebook | Instagram9/21/19: Combat sexual violence against women and girls in conflict zones with Dr. Denis Mukwege at Grace FarmsChelsea Collier on LvcSUnited Nations UniversityWPP (advertising firm)Chocolate and Forced LaborTony's Chocolonely and blockchainBMW cobalt sourcingBMW using blockchainUK Modern Slavery Act (2015)France’s Duty of Vigilance Act (2017)Australia’s Modern Slavery Act (2018)California’s Transparency in Supply Chains Act (2010)A new State Department report on human trafficking shows the growing focus, and pervasiveness, of the terrible tradeHuman trafficking in America among worst in world: reportProject Drawdown: Website | Book13th AmendmentOmega Institute for Holistic StudiesSandy Hook shootings in ConnecticutSelf-Compassion by Kristin Neff (book)Buddhist Four Noble TruthsSapiens by Noah Harari (book)Tracey Crouch, former Minister of Loneliness in LondonBrené BrownAbraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg AddressElie Wiesel Nobel Peace Prize speechKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmen's story as a heretic and change agent at CIA is featured in Adam Grant's bestseller Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World. Carmen is passionate about many things, but namely intelligence analysis, strategic thinking, and the diversity of thought and innovation. In this episode, Carmen and I talk about the culture of the CIA and why she surprised many of her friends in the 80’s with her views. As the self-proclaimed “Analyst of Little Things,” Carmen breaks down what that means and how it has helped her in the world of intelligence analytics. We also talk about handling pushback when introducing new ideas and how to be an effective change agent, or rebel at work.  Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Carmen on social media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramRebels at Work: A Handbook for Leading Change from Within by Carmen Medina (book)RecoveringFed.comCIA siteGeorgetown UniversityCreative Confidence by Tom Kelley (book)Ludwig Wittgenstein by Ray Monk (book)IDEODr. Amanda Sammann of The Better LabSharon Rowe (LvcS episode) of Eco-Bags Products, Inc.Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant (book)IntellipediaFive Nouns, Five Verbs for Leaders (blog post)My favorite phrase as a manager, “Wouldn’t it be fun?”SXSW - South By SouthwestKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes, I unexpectedly bump into a guest at an event, conference, or randomly out in the world.  Other times, a friend, like Andrew over at the Sounds and Vision podcast, will suggest a guest because they know who or what will make me geek out - like today’s guest, Katharine.Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist to some and a self-proclaimed Jezebel of climate change. Her research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people in the places where they actually live. (Breathe! She’ll describe what that means in this episode in a non-science-y way for us layfolks). As a first time beekeeper and lover of long walks in nature, climate change is definitely something I think (ok, worry) about on the regular. Katharine’s also the host of the PBS digital series Global Weirding. She's been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and Fortune’s 50 world's greatest leaders. In this episode, we talk about climate change, including how it’s affecting those of us living in Northern America. We also talk about how we talk about any complex issue, like climate change, and what we can actually do to change it in our own unique ways. We talk about girl power (and the impact of daughters on their conservative dads). We chat about science-y and religious-y smokescreens, including how to recognize and dismantle them. We tackle toxic trolling and the toxic package of fear and loss. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Katharine social media: WebsiteStudies on climate change and mental health: UCSUSA Article | Alpha.org Article | EcoAmerica ArticleKatharine’s TED Talk on climate change The Farady Institute for Science and ReligionGlobal Weirding (YouTube series)Evie Sobczak (biofuel invention turns algae into fuel)Greta Thunberg Project Drawdown: Website | BookNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, 3rd Edition: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall Rosenberg (book)SkepticalScience.comPlanet Stewards (formerly known as Climate Stewards)Years of Living Dangerously (TV series)Sounds and Vision podcast with Andrew Loog OldhamPhoto credit: Ashley RodgersKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If that wasn’t enough, Jana is a writer, too. She will be releasing her first book, Wild Beauty, in July. (I’ve seen it, and it’s gorgeous.)In this episode, we talk about art curation versus creation as well as Jana claiming her artistic confidence through Captain Blankenship. Plus, we discuss how Jana navigated the intersection of career, family and honoring the different parts of herself, including the tiny chemist. At a young age, Jana started making potions. She eventually developed a sensitivity to synthetic fragrance, which as an adult led her to dive headfirst into natural perfumery and research plant-based ingredients. She’s smart, artistic, and resilient - all of which we discuss during our conversation.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Jana on social media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram    Mandy Aftel (perfumer)Reuben Museum in NYCDIA: BeaconMatthieu Ricard on Good Life Project podcastBig Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (book)Joyful by Ingrid Lee (book)B CorpWild Beauty: Wisdom & Recipes for Natural Self-Care by Jana Blankenship (book)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a single mom, Whitney bravely took on the risk of being an entrepreneur and has never looked back. Whitney is a successful entertainment industry executive-turned-cannabis storage designer who's spearheading her quickly growing startup.Inspired by a lack of stylish, safe cannabis storage systems and a total disdain for storing plant medicine in a shoe box, Whitney decided to produce a product for cannabis users. Using her brand, she is positively redefining the image of cannabis users, too. She hopes to change the image from the “basement stoner” to one the 6-figure professionals who are finding comfort and pleasure in their stash.In this episode, you will hear about the cannabis industry, including society’s demonization of it and how women in leadership in the cannabis space is actually dropping. We’ll also talk about the easy to say, but tough to do concept for all entrepreneurs: Permission to take care of yourself. Yes, it is beyond OK to prioritize self-care. Because, let’s face it, your business will be better if you do.Whitney has always had pluck, drive, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In fact, her high level of confidence helped her maneuver her way through Hollywood and, later, the entrepreneurial world. Everything wasn’t always sunshine and cannabis plants. She suffered setbacks, anxiety attacks, feelings of isolation, and the many challenges that come with business growth. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Whitney on social media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramDDA AwardsWilliam Morris AgencyHarry Anslinger | His Campaign Against CannabisReefer Madness (film) Note: For reference purposes on how systemic racism intersects with the cannabis industry culturally and  historically, not to be cheeky.Supernova WomenCaboodleCanopy (business accelerator for ancillary cannabis businesses)Genius JuiceKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve been so fortunate to have some really, really kickass guests! Kelly Lyndgaard, who you met in episodes 30, 56, and 57, nudged this one along. Kelly’s become a mentor, sponsor, and a dear friend to me. So, it was an honor to turn the host reigns over to her, while I moved on over to the hot seat.In this episode, you will hear us cover a lot of ground. I think Kelly compiled 2 years of questions! We will talk about neuro-fatigue, coaching, what my superpower would be if I could have one, making major changes in life, issues with feeling disconnected, and some ways to deal with decision fatigue.This was a deeply personal conversation. I offer you a window into what’s been going on over the past couple years - a lot I haven’t spoken about publicly. My hope is that you find some lessons or comfort from my experiences to apply in your own life.I think some folks try to put me on a pedestal as host. You will plainly hear how perfectly imperfect I am. After recording this episode, I felt pretty vulnerable. It felt so very strange to be on the other side of the interview. Please join Kelly and me for this heartfelt conversation.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with me on social media: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | InstagramConnect with Kelly on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Kelly on Le vital corps Salon episode 30 and the Mentor Sponsor Mashup (episodes 56 and 57)Captivating Revised and Updated: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge (book)Neuro fatigueQueer EyeNatural Cycles (app)Pomodoro TechniqueBarb Oakley (LvcS episode)Sharon Rowe (LvcS episode)Thor: RagnarokBlack PantherX-Files episode: Clyde Bruckman's Final ReposeTrelloDiane Crump (LvcS episode)Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon (book)Overwhelmed by Brigid Schulte (book)Remember the Milk (to-do/task list app)Evernote (app)South by SouthwestBrené Brown on belongingVanity Fair article about President Obama’s repeating wardrobeKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After many years of illness and being sick (since she was a child), Mary was diagnosed at 43 with Celiac Disease. And yes, she was thrilled with finally receiving a diagnosis. In this episode, she opened up about her experience with healing as well as her 27-year career as a practicing psychotherapist before her homemade crackers took on a life of their own.Mary talked about the process of starting Mary’s Gone crackers, including her many failed attempts at getting the cracker dough just right. Then, she shares what it was like to satisfy the public’s overwhelming demand for her product and the sometimes harsh realities of building, running and, later, exiting a business. For the uninitiated among us or the non-entrepreneurs, it's not all glitter and rainbows all of the time.Mary offers a unique perspective when sharing her stories and insights as both a healer and a food company entrepreneur. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Mary Waldner on social media: Website | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterFood Inc. (documentary)Cal Patch of Hodge Podge Farm | Hodge Podge Farm on FacebookSXSWKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lava Mae goal: to deliver hygiene and to reconnect people experiencing houselessness with their dignity.Doniece began Lava Mae after learning there were 16 shower stalls and about as many toilets for San Francisco's 7,500 houseless men, women, and children. Think about that math. It just does not work out. In this episode, she talks about how her idea became reality in such wonderful detail. In the five years since launching Lava Mae, 14,000 Californians have been served. Lava Mae is expanding by sharing an open source toolkit to respond to the more than 2,000 requests for help from communities as far away as Zimbabwe and as close as New York. In that same period of time, she has won countless awards and been recognized by CNN, Toyota and other organizations. Doniece, however, is most proud of the honor bestowed upon her by her 12-year-old daughter who calls her a homeless superhero. You know what? Her daughter is so right.In this episode, we discussed what Radical Hospitality™ is and transforming how communities see our unhoused neighbors. Hygiene is important for everyone, not only for physical health, but for self-worth and self-confidence. Doniece saw firsthand how a shower can change a person, their view of the world, and how the world views them. She also eloquently shared her experience of seeing how bureaucracy and innovation can play nice in the sandbox.Doniece helps us see ways to navigate interactions with our houseless, sometimes invisible, neighbors, people who need to be and should be seen. She reminds us that being homeless is a set of circumstances, not the identity of a person. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Doniece Sandoval on social media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramStart your own mobile hygiene service with this open-source tool kit: https://buildit.lavamae.org/Lava Mae Service Areas: San Francisco | Oakland | Los AngelesThe 3 Pillars of Lava Mae: Mobile Hygiene, Pop-up Care Villages and ReplicationBrett Terpeluk, architectKohler (Bathroom products company)Brené Brown  | Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand AloneKarim Rashid (designer)Hygiene kitsSalesforce CRMBurning Man FestivalAimee Gardner of O+ FestivalResearch on how close people are to being homeless. (75% of Americans are $400 away?)Draper Richards KaplanSarah Blondin, Sarah Blondin is the founder, writer, videographer and podcast host for Live AwakeWorkaholics AnonymousSharon Rowe of EcoBagsKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With over 25 years of experience as a medical malpractice attorney, Heather has been consistently named one of the top 50 female lawyers in Pennsylvania. Additionally, she advocates, she mediates, she anchors content, and she stars as a legal talking head.I’m stoked about her book, The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself. Heather gathers up all of her lessons from the courtroom and shows readers how they can use their complaints, discoveries, questions, and objections to find their own voices and win arguments without losing themselves in the process. For those of you who have been listening to this podcast for a long time, you know that communication, asking questions, applying empathy, and being curious are all super important to me. I found a kindred spirit and teacher in Heather Hansen.In this episode, you will hear how Heather has re-potted her career over the years. We also talk about the importance of being an advocate for others and for themselves. We look deeply at the power of curiosity, empathy, listening, and questions. Finally, Heather showed us how we can be an elegant warrior (and advocate) in our own lives.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Heather Hansen on social media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramHeather’s book, The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing YourselfDan Abrams, Law & CrimeCal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted WorldSimon Sinek, author of Start with WhyDonald Miller of StoryBrandResearch: Perspective-Taking Doesn’t Help You Understand What Others WantSeth GodinEckhart Tolle, author of The Power of NowPaul J. Zak, author of The Trust FactorFour AgreementsReally Read ItZachary Wood, author of Uncensored and Guardian columnistFlow: the Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiMinda Harts on LvcS Episode 16, Episode 56 & 57Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As PelotonU’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Sarah and the organization are committed to ensuring working adults can earn a college degree on time without a mountain of debt. We explore the challenges, or straight-up barriers, that exist for these adults who want to continue or go back to school. As Sarah says, “Picture going back to school right now with nothing else changing in your life.”Yes, you will learn about PelotonU and its innovative, competency-based learning initiative. You’re also going to learn about Sarah, the perfectly imperfect human being. Sarah opened up about how she grew to hate the work she was great at and how that contributed to a mental breakdown.Healing has been a part of her path, and Sarah’s incredibly candid about what it took to overcome her obstacles. She also opened up about her suicidal ideations and celebrating her "5-year burnout-iversary.” We talk about workaholism as a coping mechanism, hitting pause on the “shame tapes” we play on repeat, and Sarah’s tenacity in putting the pieces back together.I can't thank Sarah enough for truly showing up to this conversation and sharing her story so poignantly and with such grace. It's so important for all of us to connect, learn, and grow from each other's experiences and stories. And now, here is my conversation with Sarah Saxton-Frump.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Sarah Saxton-Frump  on social media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramTeach for AmericaKIPPKIPP Austin CollegiateSouthern New Hampshire University2gen research from Ascend Network from the Aspen InstituteBarb Oakley and MOOCUniversity of Texas - AustinBeth Moore articleBrené BrownKelly Lyndgaard of Unshattered on Le vital corps SalonMeyers-Briggs Type IndicatorEnneagramAre You My Mommy? by P.D. Eastman (children’s book)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diane was also the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby in 1970, where she rode a horse called Fathom. These days, Diane runs her own business doing equine sales, which almost seems like a horse and rider matchmaking service. If that wasn't all enough, she worked with author Mark Schrager on the upcoming book about her life called Diane Crump: A Horse Racing Pioneer’s Life In the Saddle.In this episode, Diane and I talk about all things equine and horse racing. Yes. All. The. Things. This includes women’s right to ride and gender (in)equality in horse racing. Plus, we talk about the importance of quiet determination and focused fascination. Diane also shares poignant insights about the freedom to follow (but not force) what’s in your heart and navigate all of the negativity. Seriously, Diane walks her talk for focusing and letting negativity roll right off of her.  Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Diane Crump  on social media: Website | Facebook  Diane Crump: A Horse Racing Pioneer’s Life In the Saddle, Mark Shrager (book)Kentucky DerbyTampa Bay DownsChurchill DownsKathy KusnerBarbara Jo RubinHialeah Park and RacingNational Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective AssociationKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I first met Sharon when she gave a talk at Woodstock BYO. That’s when I learned about her passion for the zero/less waste movements. There was so much more I wanted to ask this thought-provoking, social entrepreneur.Not only is Sharon passionate about reducing waste, she is also passionate about entrepreneurship. She recently condensed all of her business knowledge into a book called The Magic of Tiny Business. I ripped through the book in one afternoon and loved it. I'm not the only person who loved the book. Seth Godin had some awesome things to say about it, too. (Yes, that Seth Godin.)When Sharon's not running her company, she is speaking to rid the world of single use plastic bags and promote sustainable, tiny business. She’s also active in The Social Venture Network, B Corporation, The Women's Presidents Organization, and the Governing Board of Westchester Collaborative Theater. Whew. She is one busy lady who holds it all together with poise and grace.In this episode, Sharon talks about the power of making simple a switch over time, the death of single use plastic bags (YESSS!), and getting comfortable with discomfort. We also talk about turning tiny ideas into tiny businesses, how regrouping can help you move forward, and the importance of being intentional and incremental in life and in business.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Sharon Rowe on social media:  Eco-Bags Website | Eco-Bags on Instagram Eco-Bags on Facebook | Sharon’s Author Website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Magic of Tiny Business, Sharon Rowe (book)Seth Godin: Website | BlogBlake RoweThe Social Venture NetworkBCorporationThe Women's Presidents’ OrganizationWestchester Collaborative TheaterCreative Confidence, Tom Kelley, David Kelley (book)Terry Gross - Bruce Springsteen interview on Fresh AirRoz Chast, Cartoonist, The New YorkerTwyla TharpEarth DayBridget Jones’ Diary (movie)Mentor Sponsor MashupKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saundra got her start working her way up through amateur night at the Apollo Theater (yes, that one). She's been a touring member with artists like Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Victor Wooten, Mavis Staples, and Low Cut Connie. She's recorded with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Moby, Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Lady Wray. Saundra has also written her own music, has had a solo career, and makes up one half of the group, Saun and Starr (who are signed to Daptone Records).Saundra has a lot of professional cred. Yet, she’s here today to talk about Saundra - the woman and working mom. While I know Saundra believes music has a real healing power to it, I happen to think her story does, too. In this episode, you’ll hear Saundra share stories of being a young girl growing up in the Bronx and singing into her “microphone” (a hairbrush). She also opens up about being a working teenage mom and experiencing some working mom guilt. Plus, she talks about her time at the Apollo Theater and lessons learned about recognizing your own worth. Saundra also talks about the grind of the music industry and how she’s navigated it. (This kind of persistence is transferable for those of you not in the music industry.)Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Saundra Williams on social media:  Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Saun and Starr on FacebookSaundra Williams on Sharon (video)Kesha - Woman (video)I Want it I Need It (Real Love) (video)Saun & Starr - Big Wheel  (video)Low Cut Connie on Seth Meyers - All These Kids are Way too High (video)Imposter SyndromeApollo TheaterStarr Duncan of Saun & StarrAstronaut/Artist Nicole Stott on LvcSThe Wolf of Wall Street (movie)Low Cut ConnieDaptone RecordsKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Additionally, she's a Sr. Science Consultant for Gender Intelligence Group. She’s spent her entire professional career working and teaching in one of the busiest emergency departments in the Northeast. When she’s not working in Emergency Medicine, she’s digging into all the ways in which biological sex and gender influence our brains and our bodies. She is a woman who deep dives into cutting edge research across different spectrums of science and culture to understand the different responses that men and women have to things like illness, trauma, toxins, and even therapies.We're going to talk about strategically navigating your career, balancing what excites you with what your organization truly needs, and walking that tightrope between boredom and overwhelm. Additionally, we dig into the topic of sex and gender - a bit of a Sex & Gender Bootcamp. We also geek out over data and eliminating the “anxiety fuzz.” Note: Some topics we discuss may be little more controversial than others. Please know that any of Dr Wolfe's opinions in this show are her own and not affiliated with Baystate Health. An overarching takeaway from this podcast with Dr. Wolfe was: Everyone is learning. Always. In this episode, we were able to have a conversation about a controversial topic and live to tell about it. Starting with the basics can be pretty powerful.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Jeannette Wolfe  on social media: Website | Podcast | Twitter * Dr. Wolfe’s opinions and views expressed in this and her own podcast are her own and not that of Baystate Health.University of Mass Medical School-Baystate CampusBaystate Health in Springfield, MAGender Intelligence GroupAngela Lussier's LvcS episode + the Speaker SisterhoodNational Institute of/for Health (NIH)Nightshift, Mark L. PlasterSex & Why PodcastDr. Maryann Logato + Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine  (textbook)Leonard SachsThe Women Executive Leadership Fellowship + John Hart, Founder and ChairLeadership and the Sexes: Using Gender Science to Create Success in Business, Michael Gurian and Barbara Annis (book)Why Gender Matters, Second Edition: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know About the Emerging Science of Sex Differences, Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D (book)Human subject research fails: Tuskegee and ThalidomideAlcohol dehydrogenase (enzyme)Implicit biasDebra Cleaver LvcS episode + Vote AmericaAvivah Wittenberg-CoxMad Men (TV show)John Coates Winner Effects ResearchLarry Cahill neuroscientist/authorPink ConcussionsGood Work InstituteKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carla has spent the past decade working in New York’s non-profit sector. Since earning her Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University, she has collaborated with a diverse array of start-up organizations to create solid institutional foundations to support their structural growth. Her work has proven instrumental in the advancement and evolution of multiple organizations, such as OneVoice, Columbia University’s Genocide Prevention Program, Qualitas of Life Foundation, and Awake Youth Project, to name a few. Her generous spirit continues as the founder of Be Time Practice, where she is offering a vehicle (both figuratively and literally) towards peace and well-being for as many humans as possible.Today, Carla is going to share how she transformed a “cute” idea for a bus into a business. Plus, she talks about persistence - how she kept going knowing her idea could potentially fail. She talks openly about how she continued to try everything in her power to make her dream into a reality. Of course, we talk about meditation - the benefits of meditation, how Carla likes to think of meditation as eating your mental veggies, and how Be Time Practice gets people excited to try meditation. It wouldn’t be a podcast for Type-A women if we didn’t talk about Type-A recovery, too. Buckle up, this episode is rich in ideas.  Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Carla Hammond on social media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInHeadspace (for those of you outside of NYC)Sound OffOneVoiceColumbia UniversityColumbia University’s Genocide Prevention Program (now Engaging Governments in Genocide Prevention)Qualitas of Life FoundationAwake Youth ProjectKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me in welcoming the women in this here virtual roundtable: Minda Harts, Erin Barra, Rachel Citron, Dara Kass, Kelly Lyndgaard, Kara Rota, and Patti Wilson. (You can find their cred, links, and news in the Resources section below). I want to acknowledge Minda Harts for inspiring and opening this episode with me. All of these amazing women span different industries and are at different stages of their careers. They’ve mentored, been mentored, and/or sponsored along the way. So, that, friends, is what we’re covering – mentorship and sponsorship.Perhaps you want to launch a business, grow in your current role, find a new job, or begin a new passion project. Whatever it is you’re considering, it’s your relationships with others that can help you achieve any of these things.Another surprise! There are not one, but two, episodes this week as part of this special, year-end Mentor Sponsor Mashup. It’s broken up into two parts because everyone had so much to share. When producer Craig and I sat down with the raw conversations, it clocked in at nearly 6 hours! We worked really hard to distill it down into something empowering, yet manageable.Here’s what to expect from each episode:Part 1 focuses on my guests’ own experiences around mentorship and sponsorship. We also discuss the differences between these two types of professional relationships.Part 2 goes deeper into mentorship and gets more strategic about how to create a successful mentor or sponsor relationship. We get more practical. We hear how some of the guests have navigated around or bounced back from some awkward moments.Whether you’re considering mentorship (as a mentor or mentee) or sponsorship in the immediate future or not, Minda, Erin, Rachel, Dara, Kelly, Kara, and Patti offer up a ton of collective insight and wisdom. All of which can be applied across other facets of business and life. After all, mentorship and sponsorship are about connection and support. Who couldn’t use a little more of that, right?  Selected link love + contributors and resources from the episodeMinda Harts, Founder of The Memo LLC:  Website | Twitter | Le vital corps Salon Episode #16Erin Barra, Associate Professor, Berklee College of Music, Producer, Writer: Website | Facebook | Le vital corps Salon Episode #20Rachel Citron, Head of Accounts/New Business @ Powerhouse & Owner/Manager and  @ Jet or Not: Website (Powerhouse) | Website (Jet or Not) | Facebook | Instagram |Instagram (Jet or Not) | Le vital corps Salon Episode #24News and Highlights from Rachel: Powerhouse Animation Studios is an Austin-based creative agency specializing in traditional 2d animation production. Check out their work on Netflix’s Castlevania (which just released its second season in October!) and Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Kid Danger.Jet or Not Management has some upcoming events: Austin’s New Year at Auditorium Shores on 12/31/18 featuring Western Youth, and a Free Week showcase at Mohawk on Sunday 1/6/2019 featuring Harvest Thieves, Otis Wilkins, & Ben Ballinger.Dara Kass, founder of FemInEM:  Facebook | Twitter | Email | Le vital corps Salon #34Kelly Lyndgaard, CEO, Unshattered: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Le vital corps Salon Episode #30Kara Rota, Senior Editor at St. Martin’s Press and Host of Clever Cookstr: Website | Twitter | Le vital corps Salon Episode #23News and Highlights from Kara: Kara is proud to share that one of the books she edited, How to Date Men When You Hate Men by Blythe Roberson, comes out at the very beginning of January! Learn more about the book here and read an excerpt from the New Yorker here.Patti Wilson, President of Professional Women Controllers, Inc.: Website | PWC on Facebook | Patti on Facebook | Le vital corps Salon Episode #31. News and Highlights from Patti: The PWC Scholarship is open through Feb. 1st, 2019. Plus, at this year’s PWC conference, Patti will be leading a panel on sexual assault. This is a 1st for the FAA.The Memo LLCBerklee College of MusicPowerhouse AnimationJet or Not ManagementFemInEMUnshatteredSt. Martin’s PressProfessional Women Controllers, Inc.Secure the Seat PodcastVeleisa Burrell on Secure the Seat PodcastLean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, Sheryl Sandberg (book)Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor: The New Way to Fast-Track Your Career, Sylvia Ann Hewlett (book)Tools of Titans, Tim Ferriss (book)Barbara Oakley on Le vital corps Salon & her MOOCGive producer Craig Snyder (and his editing magic) a big shout-out on Twitter.Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me in welcoming the women in this here virtual roundtable: Minda Harts, Erin Barra, Rachel Citron, Dara Kass, Kelly Lyndgaard, Kara Rota, and Patti Wilson. (You can find their cred, links, and news in the Resources section below). I want to acknowledge Minda Harts for inspiring and opening this episode with me. All of these amazing women span different industries and are at different stages of their careers. They’ve mentored, been mentored, and/or sponsored along the way. So, that, friends, is what we’re covering – mentorship and sponsorship.Perhaps you want to launch a business, grow in your current role, find a new job, or begin a new passion project. Whatever it is you’re considering, it’s your relationships with others that can help you achieve any of these things.Another surprise! There are not one, but two, episodes this week as part of this special, year-end Mentor Sponsor Mashup. It’s broken up into two parts because everyone had so much to share. When producer Craig and I sat down with the raw conversations, it clocked in at nearly 6 hours! We worked really hard to distill it down into something empowering, yet manageable.Here’s what to expect from each episode:Part 1 focuses on my guests’ own experiences around mentorship and sponsorship. We also discuss the differences between these two types of professional relationships.Part 2 goes deeper into mentorship and gets more strategic about how to create a successful mentor or sponsor relationship. We get more practical. We hear how some of the guests have navigated around or bounced back from some awkward moments.Whether you’re considering mentorship (as a mentor or mentee) or sponsorship in the immediate future or not, Minda, Erin, Rachel, Dara, Kelly, Kara, and Patti offer up a ton of collective insight and wisdom. All of which can be applied across other facets of business and life. After all, mentorship and sponsorship are about connection and support. Who couldn’t use a little more of that, right?  Selected link love + contributors and resources from the episodeMinda Harts, Founder of The Memo LLC:  Website | Twitter | Le vital corps Salon Episode #16Erin Barra, Associate Professor, Berklee College of Music, Producer, Writer: Website | Facebook | Le vital corps Salon Episode #20Rachel Citron, Head of Accounts/New Business @ Powerhouse & Owner/Manager and  @ Jet or Not: Website (Powerhouse) | Website (Jet or Not) | Facebook | Instagram |Instagram (Jet or Not) | Le vital corps Salon Episode #24News and Highlights from Rachel: Powerhouse Animation Studios is an Austin-based creative agency specializing in traditional 2d animation production. Check out their work on Netflix’s Castlevania (which just released its second season in October!) and Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Kid Danger.Jet or Not Management has some upcoming events: Austin’s New Year at Auditorium Shores on 12/31/18 featuring Western Youth, and a Free Week showcase at Mohawk on Sunday 1/6/2019 featuring Harvest Thieves, Otis Wilkins, & Ben Ballinger.Dara Kass, founder of FemInEM:  Facebook | Twitter | Email | Le vital corps Salon #34Kelly Lyndgaard, CEO, Unshattered: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Le vital corps Salon Episode #30Kara Rota, Senior Editor at St. Martin’s Press and Host of Clever Cookstr: Website | Twitter | Le vital corps Salon Episode #23News and Highlights from Kara: Kara is proud to share that one of the books she edited, How to Date Men When You Hate Men by Blythe Roberson, comes out at the very beginning of January! Learn more about the book here and read an excerpt from the New Yorker here.Patti Wilson, President of Professional Women Controllers, Inc.: Website | PWC on Facebook | Patti on Facebook | Le vital corps Salon Episode #31. News and Highlights from Patti: The PWC Scholarship is open through Feb. 1st, 2019. Plus, at this year’s PWC conference, Patti will be leading a panel on sexual assault. This is a 1st for the FAA.The Memo LLCBerklee College of MusicPowerhouse AnimationJet or Not ManagementFemInEMUnshatteredSt. Martin’s PressProfessional Women Controllers, Inc.Secure the Seat PodcastVeleisa Burrell on Secure the Seat PodcastLean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, Sheryl Sandberg (book)Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor: The New Way to Fast-Track Your Career, Sylvia Ann Hewlett (book)Tools of Titans, Tim Ferriss (book)Barbara Oakley on Le vital corps Salon & her MOOCGive producer Craig Snyder (and his editing magic) a big shout-out on Twitter.Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s hard to imagine not having to navigate burnout at Maé’s level of competition. Here is a quick rundown of just some of Maé’s accomplishments: She is 2011 Ondrej Nepela Memorial Champion, the 2016 International Cup of Nice Champion, the 2015 Winter Universiade Silver Medalist, and a four-time French National Champion. During the 2018, Sochi Olympics she skated to Beyonce's "Run the World (Girls).” Yes, yes, and more yes!  You may be thinking, “Come on Kara, here we go again with the buzzword, ‘burnout.’” Yet, burnout is real. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand how an Olympic figure skater handles burnout (and how I do too). We talk about the REAL burnout. The kind of burnout that leaves you debilitated, feeling depressed, and anxious - something that we have to climb out of and push ourselves forward to thrive or, sometimes, do what we’ve got to do to survive.Maé shares some of things that worked for her and what she thought about her experience with burnout all so we can learn from her perspective. We also talk about how women can get closer to being in the flow state, especially in high pressure situations.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Maé-Bérénice on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInOndrej Nepela MemorialInternational Cup of Nice2018 Winter Olympics2015 Winter Universiade2014 Sochi OlympicsBeyonce's "Run the World (Girls)”Maé Photographed by Cedric FonsGivens + T Salon: Check out this beautiful shop offering up fashion, accessories, and teas in Cape May, NJ  → @givenscircle. Or, if you’re in NYC or Kingston, NY, connect with Miriam from T Salon or place your order online to get your own cup of Queen of Earl (in heavy rotation in my YETI lately). Mmm!Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is a fun behind-the-scenes fact: I record this podcast in a shitty, faux wood-paneled, 1957 sewing room. So, I was admittedly a little intimidated by Veronica. Her company specializes in wellness architecture - the art and science behind designing built environments that enhance human health and well-being. Veronica has practiced architecture, speaks, and leads think tanks all over the world. She is doing amazing work. We’ll, of course, learn more about what wellness architecture is and how Veronica is helping clients improve their lifestyle through wellness builds. She also brings awareness to how our surroundings have an impact on us. Did you know that even the sound and smell of a building can affect our physiology and psychology? It’s a fabulously interesting concept and and eye-opening conversation. We also have a deep discussion about running too fast and how to purposefully slow down. Veronica shares some of her own self-care practices. Finally, we talk A LOT about habits - shifting habits, changing habits, and yes, even the unhealthy habits. The struggle is real, so let’s be honest, right?Hopefully, this episode is a reminder to you, as Veronica so eloquently said, to, “Start surrounding yourself with something that can empower you to live the purpose-driven life you were designed to live.“ Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Veronica on social media and on the web: Website | LinkedIn | FacebookWellness Architecture Initiative for the Global Wellness InstituteTrue Likeness (book)Understanding Net Zero (article)Wellness Innovations in the KitchenONE Fair (Hudson, NY)The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie KondoAn Investigation into the Use of Wood vs. Steel and Concrete in Construction of the New SUB (research article)The Wellness Kitchen - 2018 Global Wellness TrendsThe Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker (book)Clean Clarity - Ariela Schreibeis (Veronica’s sister’s business) focused on implementing healthy living practices in your home and workspace. Purge. Organize. Design. Thrive.Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate is also a caring wife, a nurturing mom of three adorable boys, and is a speaking/writing/inspirational force for good in our global community.Buckle up, folks! We cover a lot of ground, or in this case, shall we say airspace? We talk about owning your personal space and exhibiting grace under duress, navigating ultimatums in a “man’s workplace”, and the importance of making and taking quiet time. Plus, we explore the depth of a mother’s love, talk about acceptance, and Kate shares poignantly how she is consciously leaving her footprints in the sands of time. So. Much. Awesome. All packed into one episode. There are times I meet people in this world when I can literally feel the sphere of energy around them. Kate is one of these people. She's tirelessly inspiring, working to connect her Air Traffic Controlling sisters, young girls, and pretty much any woman who crosses her path. We are like-minded sisters, who also deeply believes that we have so much more in common and how interconnected we all truly are. Dive into this episode by clicking the links below.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Kate on social media and on the web: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramKatie’s KornerNigerian Airspace Management AgencyNigerian Civil Aviation AuthorityMurtala Mohammed International AirportProfessional Women Controllers, Inc.Patti Wilson on Le vital corps Salon, Episode 31 (Great gobs of gratitude to Patti for making sure Kate and I connected the very 1st morning of the annual Professsional Women Controllers conference, a conference that my heart + brain will not soon forget.)Zonta InternationalKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Grounds has been busting her rump in Washington D.C. since the age of 22. She has founded and led multiple organizations across both the public and private sectors to advance women in leadership. Today, we're going to learn all about the strategic gender-inclusive, bipartisan work she's doing with Mine The Gap, an organization on a mission to create gender-inclusive environment for companies, organizations, and businesses. You’ll also hear Jessica pull wisdom from her own experiences as the founder and former Executive Director of Running Start. She helps us more fully understand the barriers facing women in the workplace today and beyond.Additionally, we touch on the topics of sexism, gender diversity in the workplace, and balancing work and life as a new mother. Plus, Jessica offers practical and realistic steps we can all take within our own organizations to encourage leadership among women - starting right now.  Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Jessica on social media and on the web: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInRunning StartMine The Gap and global advising firm FTI Consulting released original research, #MeToo At Work, on #MeToo's financial impact on 5 key sectors including: tech, energy, financial services, legal and health care.Pepperdine UniversityWomen, Policy and Political Leadership Program at the Women & Politics Institute at American UniversityLeadership Program at McDonough School of Business at Georgetown UniversityWomen Under Forty Political Action CommitteeSusannah WelfordUnited States Girl Scouts Website | Girl Scouts Research Articles: Change It Up or Exploring Girls’ LeadershipJennifer Lawless (researcher)Richard Fox (researcher)Me Too movement (#metoo)Times Up movement (#timesup)Mine the GapBarb Oakley talking about diffuse thinking (and so much more) | LvcS Episode 49Pomodoro MethodCreative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David Kelley (book)Visit VoteAmerica.com (everything you need to vote - registration, polling information, absentee ballots, and reminders)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan deeply believes that business can be a force for good and that good design fosters a more resilient future. In this episode, you’ll hear all about the work Megan is doing at New York Heartwoods and learn more about her philosophy on doing good work and being resourceful. We chat about making beautiful things by hand with love, gender issues at work, and honoring the feminine while doing business. We consider how we value ourselves in relation to others. We tackle a lot in what felt like such a short time! A special note, this episode is rather unique because it was recorded live in what Megan and I referred to in this episode as “the makeout booth” at Radio Kingston. (We were practically sitting in each other’s lap!) Because it was recorded live, anything can happen; and it did. At one point, we were joined by a very agitated commercial washing machine in the adjacent laundromat.Washer machine aside, we had an immersive and special conversation about feminine energy, being of service, and other stuff that really matters. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Megan on social media and on the web: Website |  Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedInRadio Kingston (Thank you, Jimmy and Ida!)The Growing Economy of Salvaged Urban Wood (article by Megan)Principles of PermacultureYestermorrow Design/Build SchoolTimbergreen ForestryBark FrameworksNicole Stott on Le vital corps SalonNYC Organizations/Initiatives that encourage reuse/recycle sets: Broadway Green | Materials for Arts | Big ReuseKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zuzu is an Austin-based new contemporary artist with an insatiable appetite for street art, yoga, and self-exploration. Some of her commercial work has intersected with companies like Neiman Marcus, Bud Light, Nordstrom, Red Bull, South by Southwest, The X Games, the Wanderlust Festival and more.  Zuzu continually seeks ways to positively  impact others through nearly everything she does, which comes through loud and clear in this episode and in vibrant color the rest of the time. There is so much to learn through this conversation with Zuzu. We touched on how she keeps her head in the game, leveling up as a paid, working artist, navigating her definition of self-worth, and finding her place on the planet. Like all of Zuzu’s work, I hope this episode leaves you full with insight and inspiration. Because, as we talk about in this episode: “You are f*#&ing awesome.”* We all need to be lifting each other up.Selected link love + resources from the episode:Connect with Zuzu on social media and on the web: Website | Facebook | InstagramZuzu’s SXSW panelZuzu’s SXSW Bud Light workHeath "MOUF" Speakman (street artist) SprATX Co-Founder | InstagramWanderlust FestivalKim Krans Animal Spirit Tarot Deck (Zuzu's deck)Kim Krans Wild Unknown Tarot Deck (Kara’s deck)No “yes.” “HELL YEAH!” or “no.”, Derek Sivers (blog post)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professionally, Barb’s an award-winning professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her research focuses on bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. She’s also the creator of the massively successful Learning How To Learn online course, which she teaches alongside legendary neuroscientist Dr. Terrence Sejnowski. Dr. Oakley makes the neuroscience of learning both practical and accessible for the rest of us.In today’s episode we talk a lot about learning and MOOCs, or for the uninitiated, massive online open courses. With all of Dr. Oakley’s credentials and professional experience, we also discuss some adjacent topics like how to hang-up your workaholic spurs, how to avoid task-list intimidation (yes, we touch on task lists!), and how we might leverage Imposter Syndrome for our advantage. As I said at the top of this episode: If a Swiss Army Knife came in human form, it would be called a Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. Like a Swiss Army Knife, there are a multitude of tools and ideas woven into this conversation which can be applied to what’s going on in your own life. Dr. Oakley contributes a wealth of knowledge and implementable inspiration.  Selected link love + resources from the episode:Connect with Barbara on social media and on the web: Website | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInLEARNING HOW TO LEARN: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying (course)Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential by Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. (book)MOOC (Massive Online Open Course definition)Oakland UniversityMcMaster UniversityTerrence Sejnowski  National Academy of Sciences | National Academy of Engineering | National Academy of MedicineLearning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens by Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. (book)A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science by Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. (book)Pathological Altruism by Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. (book)Structures of Science Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn (book)Pomodoro Technique Website | BookNike FuelbandMasters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture  by David Kushner (book)Idan Segev - Neuroscience MOOC professorI am Jackie Chan: My Life In Action  by Jackie Chan (book)The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papsan (book)Imposter Syndrome  Barbara’s NYTimes Opinion Feature, “Make Your Daughter Practice Math. She’ll Thank You Later.”MOOC Resources from Barbara’s Book, Mindshift:Find a MOOC! Go online and find a MOOC on a topic you’re interested in. The easiest way to do this is to go to Class-Central.com to run a search. Be careful, though—the subject matter in MOOCs is so broad that you may not even think to look for a MOOC on your favorite minor novelist or television drama—though such a MOOC may very well exist.You can also go directly to some of the main MOOC and online learning providers and poke around. The following are some of the biggest providers (U.S.-based and university-affiliated unless otherwise noted):Coursera (the largest provider)edXFutureLearn (UK-based)iversity (Europe-based)Kadenze (Special focus on art and creative technology)Open2Study (Australia-based)NovoEd (Focus on collaborative learning approaches)Udacity (corporate- and university-affiliated provider; focused largelyon high-quality vocational courses and Nanodegrees for professionals)Lynda.com (private company owned by LinkedIn that provides access on a fee-per-month basis to top-quality professional courses taught by industry experts; excellent reputation)Udemy (private company for self-selected experts of any kind to offer their training)There are also MOOC platforms that specialize in certain languages and cultural spheres. These are a few examples:China: XuetangX, BistuXFrance: The France Université NumériqueIndia: SWAYAMItaly: EduOpen, Oilproject (geared toward high school students)Japan: gacco, OpenLearningJapanSpanish- and Portuguese-speaking world: Miríada XKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While I believe almost anything is possible, I knew the odds were small. Astronauts are busy folks. Yet, here we are. Today’s episode is proof-positive that intentionally aiming for the stars may well get you there. Tune in to learn how this episode came to fruition, but first, a little more background on today’s guest.Nicole’s NASA experience includes 2 space flights, 104 days spent living and working on a space shuttle and the International Space Station. If that wasn’t enough, she performed 1 space walk and was a crew member on the final flight of Spaceship Discovery. Yet, one of her most memorable experiences is painting the first watercolor in space. Nicole has soared to the heights of outer space and dove to the depths of the Earth’s ocean as a NASA aquanaut. She’s now incredibly dedicated to sharing the beauty of Earth from space with others, especially through art. In this episode, Nicole and I talk a lot about art and how she ended up painting in space, her relationship with space and Earthlings, and the interconnectivity between all of these things.Whether your feet are firmly planted on the ground or you are orbiting the Earth, this episode is ready for your listening pleasure in T-1 click below. Let’s lift off with Nicole!Selected link love + resources from the episode:Connect with Nicole on social media and on the web: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedInSpace for Art Foundation (Nicole’s work now)Space for Art Exhibit at Johnson Space CenterSpace Suit Art Project | Space Suit Art Project VideoILC Dover (maker of space suits and contributor to the Space Suit Art Project)One Strange Rock, National Geographic w/ Darren Aronofsky (featuring Nicole and hosted by Will Smith)Aquarius Undersea HabitatNPS Discovery Feature on NicoleSXSWPegasus, UNF Feature on NicoleAstronaut Mom Nicole Stott On Being a Mom and Space ExplorerSpace Shuttle DiscoveryAtlantisExercising in SpaceMaslow’s HierarchyAstronaut Cady ColemanInternational Association of Astronomical ArtistsChasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances by Leland Melvin (book)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Additionally, she consults with both students and school faculty around effective family engagement.You might be thinking this episode is going to be a really kid- and family- focused one. Yes, we are going to talk about Theresa's work for context. We’re also going to discuss how she came to it. Yet, there is so much in this episode for grownups without children, too. My husband, Craig, and I don't have kids currently, but the conversation left me with some ideas that stuck since Theresa and I recorded this conversation.In this episode, Theresa shares both a deeply personal, courageous story and her professional story with us. She shares how mindfulness instruction came to be part of her core offerings, and how she helps children understand true happiness, which is not contingent on achievement. (I found this to be quite, thought-provoking as a recovering Type-A lady.) We also discuss the misconceptions of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and what life is like after the diagnosis. We consider the concept of courageous communication, which also plays out in real-time in this episode. As always, I hope you find comfort and ideas through our conversation. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Theresa on social media and on the web: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInThe Imp of the Mind: Exploring the Silent Epidemic of Obsessive Bad Thoughts by Lee Baer (book)The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine Aron, Ph.D. (book)Sandra Costella on Le vital corps Salon, Episode 0009Tim FerrissOCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aimee is the Operations Director for O+ (pronounced oh positive).  Over her time with the organization, she’s also helped launch spin-off festivals in San Francisco and Petaluma, California. O+ works to build long-term relationships between creatives and health & wellness providers to help strengthen local communities. The O+ festival infuses medicine, art, and wellness in a uniquely engaging way.In addition to talking about O+, Aimee explains how we can trip into new and galvanizing experiences - sometimes unexpectedly - even as organized planners (ahem, my Type-A friends) and live to tell about it. We also chat about ways she’s dealt with burnout, the importance of setting bite-sized goals, and how she spends her “free” time at Disaster Mansion. Oh yeah, we’ll also discover the satisfaction of slaying a star-farting cat. (PETA friends: Don’t be alarmed. No real cats were harmed in this conversation.) Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Aimee on social media and on the web: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInComputer History MuseumKingston Museum of Contemporary ArtsNancy DonskojJoe ConcraKingston Candy BarAmanda PalmerSpirit Family ReunionO Wind Take Me To My Country Mini DocumentaryO+ Festival Website | O+ Poughkeepsie Festival | O+ Kingston Festival (Oct. 5th to Oct 7th)O+ Festival Murals 2016 (video)Carolita Johnson's A Woman's Work: Home EconomicsTeuxdeux (task list app)Disaster MansionKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Since the initial airing, Debra faced conflict with her board and started VoteAmerica.com. She no longer endorses Vote.org.]Debra served as the Founder and CEO of Vote.org,  a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that uses technology to simplify voter engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen American democracy. In this episode, we talk about being “abrasive” women in the workplace and how to really own getting fired. Plus, we talk about how she is working to bolster democracy through her organization [at the time], Vote.org.If you come away with anything from my conversation with Debra, I hope it's that life is one giant blank check of permission for you to do things your way. Listen right now...and then go register to vote!Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Debra on social media and on the web: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInVoteAmerica.com - Register to vote (even by mail), get reminders to vote, and find your polling place in a snap.LyftThe Best Vacuum Cleaners, WireCutter.comNetflixAnna GallandMoveOn.orgIlyse HogueNARAL Pro-Choice AmericaKFCColonel Harland Sanders (KFC founder)Jonathan Vanasco LinkedIn | TwitterLindsey Stephens LinkedIn | InstagramKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had the great fortune of meeting this week’s guest, Miranda Mims, at a roundtable discussion hosted by Minda Harts at SXSW. (Yes, SXSW again!). After the roundtable, I organized an impromptu dinner at the Elizabeth Street Cafe, which is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Austin, Texas. As luck would have it, Miranda said yes to joining and really got my brain cooking. I asked her a million questions about what it’s like to be an archivist. I found it fascinating and knew I had to invite her to the podcast.In this episode, we chatted all about what archivists do. Plus, we talk all about how to decide what to keep and what to get rid of - the physical items, a mindset, or even the mental clutter - what we carry around as human beings. I hope this conversation with Miranda frees you up.Turn on your favorite listening device and join me to learn more about knowing “when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em, or when to walk away,” with my guest, Miranda Mims.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Miranda on social media and on the web: Website (coming soon!) | LinkedInSchomburg Center for ResearchNew York Public LibrarySmithsonian National Museum of African ArtCatholic UniversitySociety of American ArchivistsProject 333 by Courtney CarverSoulful Simplicity, Courtney Carver (book)The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts, Joshua Hammer (book)Researchers Discover Dirty Jokes in Anne Frank Diary (article)The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo (book)Steven G. FullwoodMinda Harts on LvcS Episode 16SXSWElizabeth Street CafeKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I record this podcast, I’m slowly working on and growing the 33K Task List Project. After facilitating a craftworking (crafting + networking) event in Ruby’s town, the librarians lovingly wouldn’t let me out of there without the copy of 363 Days of Tea. Today's episode is a great example of how you really never know how things are going to come together. The librarians’ recommendation ultimately led me to reach out to Ruby. And that, friends, is how I met Ruby.  She is a visual artist and a graphic designer whose recent work includes experimenting on recycled and repurposed materials.Here is a little bit more about Ruby: On January 3rd 2015, Ruby started a project called 363 Days of Tea as a visual daily record of her impression of the moment; using emptied, dried, and flattened tea bags as little miniature canvases; altering them to create a new work of art, every single day over the course of 363 days. Just amazing! Plus, she’ll talk about the significance of 363 days, instead of the expected 365 days, which in my humble opinion, is the height of perfect imperfection.In early March 2018, her art was featured at Art on Paper, an international art fair in New York City. Prior to that, marking the introduction of a new international artist-in-residency program, she was the first resident artist at LM Studio in Hyères at the southern tip of France’s illustrious Côte d’Azur region. There she showcased paintings inspired by her visit in a solo exhibit called Printemps en Provence: 26 Days of Tea. Her art is featured all around the world - in both public and private collections.In this episode, Ruby and I talk about how she came to be the creator of this amazing tea bag art. We touch on creativity and inspiration. Ruby also talks about all of the things she learned over the course of her artistic journey, including how being an artist, especially one committing to create one piece of art a day, was a lesson in practicing discipline.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Ruby on social media and on the web: Website | Facebook  | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn363 Days of Tea: a Visual Journal on Used Tea Bags by Ruby SilviousRuby’s sister Rita’s artworkArtists Inspiring ArtistsDesign TaxiBored PandaArts Students League of New YorkOribrami ExhibitSalvaged Exhibit“Take your broken heart, and turn it into art.” Meryl Streep, Golden Globes speech, August 2017Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea is the Founder of Digi.City, Editor-At-Large for Smart Cities Connect, and Co-Founder of Impact Hub Austin. She’s a 2018 Marshall Memorial Fellow and a 2016 Eisenhower Fellow. Her work has been published through Inc.com, Venture Beat, the Chicago Tribune and more. She is also an Advisor to the St. Edwards’ University Business School, the Austin Technology Alliance, and the Austin Forum. Chelsea has won an Austin Under 40 Award and has a masters and a bachelor degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. Whew! All of that - well, it just scratches the surface of what Chelsea is all about. I connected with Chelsea at SXSW in Austin. If you’ve never been to SXSW, put it on your bucket list and go. The advice I received there - from folks like Chelsea - have led to some major professional breakthroughs and unexpected support. In today’s episode, we touch on some big concepts in the world of technology. Have no fear! Chelsea breaks things down in a way that is super easy to follow, so stick with us. We talk about figuring out what you want to do when you grow up and making it happen. No job description for your dream job? No problem. We talk about what to do if you don’t fit into a nice, neat box. Plus, we geek out a little on sustainable fashion.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Chelsea on social media and on the web: Website | Facebook  | Twitter  | LinkedInInternet of Things  Smart City5GEisenhower FellowshipKatie FordRichard Rohr: Everything BelongsPema Chodron: The Places That Scare YouChop Wood Carry WaterImpact Hub AustinImpact Hub (global)Smart Cities ConnectCalendlyFull ContactSquarespaceChelsea on Inc.comThis Sheet of Paper Could Change Your Life (article)Blake Shanley of Tiny Taiga#whomademyclothesNisoloshoesUbuntuMadeWomen of MilotLittle Pieces of HopeSlumlovesweatercoSavageSwimSXSWKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While in a green room together at SXSW with George, I learned about the fantastic work happening at Greater Good Studio.  In this episode, Sara talks about how she transitioned from the corporate space to Greater Good Studio, how she uses human centered design (a really powerful process for solving problems) at the Greater Good Studio, and how she applies innovative and intentional concepts like equally shared parenting at home, too. This episode is Innovative (see that capital I) and empowering for all you frazzled femmes out there. Get out your smartphones and start listening already.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Sara on social media and on the web: Website | Facebook  | Twitter  | Instagram | LinkedInGreater Good on TwitterRaising Places (Greater Good project)Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time, By Brigid Schulte (book)LongestShortestTime.comEqually Shared Parenting, by Marc Vachon (book)Robert Wood Johnson FoundationMacArthur FoundationMetropolitan Tenants OrganizationGreater Good Studio's approachTake part in Greater Good's virtual fireside chatsProfessional Women ControllersPatti Wilson on Episode 31 of Le vital corps SalonSXSW“Can These Two ‘pissed off optimists’ fix America?” (article featuring Sara and her husband, George)StrengthsFinder 2.0Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm so simultaneously energized and chilled out by today's guest, Alix Kram. I first met Alix last year when I rolled stowaway on my husband’s business trip to Nashville. Alix and I got to talking at a Women in Music event planned by past podcast guest, Nicole Barsalona. Within about 30 seconds, I recognized I was in the presence of a super-duper smart, creative woman who likely doesn’t realize there’s even a box to think outside of. My next thought was, “How can I get Alix to say yes to the podcast?”Let’s talk about Alix for a minute. She is Vice-President of Global Brand Licensing for the Artist Services at Warner Music Group. Previously, she led KramCollective, where she helped industry professionals extend into the retail and lifestyle spaces. That was after Alix spent 10 years at Nickelodeon, where she was the V.P. of Lifestyle and Retail Marketing. I know, I know. That’s a lot of titles and kind of jargon-y, but we’ll break down what that actually means in the episode. Alix shows up - far beyond the titles and work stuff - as a woman who really knows how to live a full life.In this episode, you’ll hear Alix and I discuss her work helping artists build their brand, her shift from her post-collegiate career to what she does now (btw, not a smooth, comfortable one), and how she balances her energy as, in the words of Todd Henry, an on-demand creative. Plus, we talk about understanding fear, embracing discomfort, and learning to trust yourself.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Alix on social media: LinkedIn | Website  | InstagramNicole Barsalona on maternal loss + connecting music mavensThe Accidental Creative, Todd HenryWarner Music GroupKramCollectiveNickelodeonShinnyo CenterGrateful DeadFlaming LipsDora the ExplorerCoachellaMTV NetworksKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time around, I talk about cyclical burnout. I reflect on what I’ve learned about burnout over the years and how there’s always another opportunity to sidestep BS and get out of my own damn way. I’m also pulling back the curtain on what I’ve been up to lately, including my time at SXSW, what’s going on with the 33K Task List Project, and how I’ve been thinking through my creative vision for that project. I also share the challenges of business, schedule friction, and the existential arm-wrestling of it all lately. I can sum up this episode with one word: Surrender. Come along and listen as I surrender to the things I just plain can’t control and make my way back to a place of flow.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with me  on social media: Twitter  | Instagram | FacebookListener shout-outs go to: Christina Prevot Caufield, Kimberly Figueroa, and Dwayne Shirley. Thank YOU! It means so much to know you’ve found inspiration in what I am creating.SXSWKishau Rogers on burning out on a cycle + honoring the power of quitting stuffKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.