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People Watching with Megan J. Robinson
by Megan J. Robinson
Welcome to People Watching, a podcast where we figure out what it looks like to become the role model we’ve always wanted by talking with real people who've found real role models in their own lives. Together, we cut through all the noise and identify better sources of hope, creativity, and wisdom as we explore how we learn to make decisions about the kind of life we want to live. So join us! Let's do some people watching. meganjrobinson.substack.com
Episodes
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Christian Shockley: Poetry as Equipment for Living (Pt. 2)
Please note that this episode does touch on difficult experiences, which include the loss of a loved one due to suicide. If you or a loved one are in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; the website is https://988lifeline.org/. I can’t think of a better conversation partner...
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Christian Shockley: Poetry as Equipment for Living (Pt. 1)
Please note that this episode does touch on difficult experiences, which include the loss of a loved one due to suicide. If you or a loved one are in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; the website is https://988lifeline.org/. I can’t think of a better conversation partner...
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Garland Dunlap: Exploring Afrofuturism and Education (Pt. 2)
Greetings, friends! In this episode of People Watching, I sit down with my dear friend, educator, writer, and strategist Garland Dunlap. Our conversation explores the intersections of spirituality, education, and cultural imagination, and y’all. Editing this conversation felt like herding…
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Garland Dunlap: The Power of Education, Faith, and Transformation (Pt. 1)
Greetings, friends! In this episode of People Watching, I sit down with my dear friend, educator, writer, and strategist Garland Dunlap. Our conversation explores the intersections of spirituality, education, and cultural imagination, and y’all. Editing this conversation felt like herding…
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Marie Poulin on Culinary Creativity, Self-Discovery, and Personal Authority (Pt. 2)
In this episode of People Watching, Megan Robinson continues with Marie Poulin, co-founder of Oki Doki and creator of Notion Mastery. Marie shares her insights on entrepreneurship, productivity, and self-development, including how her ADHD diagnosis influenced her career. We also discuss the role...
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Marie Poulin on Notion, ADHD & Building a Values-Based Business (Pt. 1)
In this episode, Megan Robinson sits down with Marie Poulin, co-founder of Oki Doki and creator of Notion Mastery, to discuss the journey of entrepreneurship as the ultimate self-development path. We dig into topics like handling criticism, the impact of Marie’s ADHD diagnosis, and the importance...
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Charon Henning on Exploring Authenticity & Creativity(Pt. 2)
Greetings! My guest today is Charon Henning, illustrator, fine artist, and dear friend. I first met Charon almost twenty years ago, on what turned out to be our first day at George Mason University as adult learners. Charon has been a performer, a tattoo artist, a bartender, and now has a working...
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Charon Henning on Exploring Authenticity & Creativity (Pt. 1)
Greetings! My guest today is Charon Henning, illustrator, fine artist, and dear friend. I first met Charon almost twenty years ago, on what turned out to be our first day at George Mason University as adult learners. Charon has been a performer, a tattoo artist, a bartender, and now has a working...
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Austin Church: Practicing Joyful Resistance (Pt. 2)
Welcome! In this episode of People Watching, I continue talking with Austin Church—an entrepreneur, marketing consultant, freelance coach, and author. We discuss Austin’s unexpected journey to successful entrepreneurship, the importance of finding the right mentors, and maintaining harmonious...
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Austin Church: Practicing Joyful Resistance (Pt. 1)
Greetings! Join me in the new season of People Watching, and our first episode, featuring entrepreneur and marketing consultant Austin Church. We dive into Austin's journey from aspiring English professor to successful freelance coach and discover how his faith, creativity, and love for humor…
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Sometimes You Really Can Meet Your Heroes
Thank you so much for joining us for Season 01 of People Watching! I wanted to spend a few moments reflecting on the conversations I had this season, and the insights I gained from talking with Sandra Glahn, Mollie Miller, Cayce Utley, Rachel Hastings, Kandyce Thomas, and Ashleigh Hill. I hope…
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Ashleigh F. Hill: Solidarity, Identity, and Role Models: Learning to Move Beyond Disappointment (Pt. 2)
Join me as I talk with Ashleigh Hill about growing up in evangelical and cult-like environments, grappling with complex PTSD, and exploring the nuances of spirituality and identity. Ashleigh shares her experiences with failed mentor relationships, the significance of solidarity, and her thoughts…
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Ashleigh F. Hill: Solidarity, Identity, and Role Models: Learning to Move Beyond Disappointment (Pt. 1)
Join me as I talk with Ashleigh Hill about our personal experiences with spirituality, the disappointment in traditional role models, and the importance of solidarity. We explore the concept of role models and mentors, share stories from our twenty-year history(!), and reflect on how individual...
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Dr. Kandyce Thomas: Building Generations of Resilience
Welcome! I’m so excited to share this episode of People Watching, because today I’m talking with Dr. Kandyce Thomas, a chiropractor and small business owner in the Charlotte metro area. I’ve known her for almost ten years now (eek!), and I couldn’t wait to have this conversation with her. I loved...
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Rachel Hastings: The Importance of Self-Interrogation (Pt. 2)
Welcome to People Watching! My guest today is Rachel Hastings. I've known Rachel for almost ten years now, ever since we started working together in 2015. Getting to know each other through different seasons has built a cherished friendship that continues to evolve. In this second half of our...
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Rachel Hastings: The Importance of Self-Interrogation (Pt. 1)
Welcome to People Watching! My guest today is Rachel Hastings. I've known Rachel for almost ten years now, ever since we started working together in 2015. Getting to know each other through different seasons has built a cherished friendship that continues to evolve. In this first part of our...
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Cayce Utley: Fight Like Hell For Your People (Pt. 2)
Welcome to People Watching! Today I’m talking with Cayce Utley. I first met Cayce almost 20 years ago, when she started attending a writers' group that I helped start. One of the things I've always admired about Cayce is her passion for social justice and community organizing, especially in the...
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Cayce Utley: Fight Like Hell For Your People (Pt. 1)
Welcome to People Watching! Today I’m talking with Cayce Utley. I first met Cayce almost 20 years ago, when she started attending a writers' group that I helped start. One of the things I've always admired about Cayce is her passion for social justice and community organizing, especially in the...
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Mollie Miller: Living in the Both/And of Life (Pt. 2)
Welcome to People Watching! Today I'm talking with Mollie Miller, a self-described multi-passionate wife, mother of two, registered nurse, entrepreneur, homesteader, and all-around go-getter. I first met Mollie in 2020 through a mutual friend. I immediately noticed Mollie's passion for service…
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Mollie Miller: Living in the Both/And of Life (Pt. 1)
Welcome to People Watching! Today I'm talking with Mollie Miller, a self-described multi-passionate wife, mother of two, registered nurse, entrepreneur, homesteader, and all-around go-getter. I first met Mollie in 2020 through a mutual friend. I immediately noticed Mollie's passion for service…
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Dr. Sandra Glahn & the Importance of Representation for Women (Pt. 2)
Welcome to People Watching! My guest is Dr. Sandra Glahn, journalist and author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books. Dr. Glahn is also a Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, and the co-founder of Visual Museum of Women in Christianity. I first met Dr.…
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Dr. Sandra Glahn & the Importance of Representation for Women (Pt. 1)
Welcome to People Watching! My guest is Dr. Sandra Glahn, journalist and author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books. Dr. Glahn is also a Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, and the co-founder of Visual Museum of Women in Christianity. I first met Dr.…
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People Watching \\ The Lives of Women
In the first season of People Watching, we explore the lives of the women who shape our communities and personal networks. I reflect on the often-overlooked relationships that contribute to our social fabric and why I started this podcast with this specific theme: talking with diverse women and…
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People Watching
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and disenchanted by life, the universe, and everything? Maybe you're frustrated with the talking heads who say one thing and do something completely different. Yeah, me too. Welcome to People Watching, a podcast where we figure out what it looks like to…
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People Watching is Coming!
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and disenchanted by life, the universe, and everything? Maybe you're frustrated with the talking heads who say one thing and do something completely different. Yeah, me too. Welcome to People Watching, a podcast where we figure out what it looks like to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to People Watching, a podcast where we figure out what it looks like to become the role model we’ve always wanted by talking with real people who've found real role models in their own lives. Together, we cut through all the noise and identify better sources of hope, creativity, and wisdom as we explore how we learn to make decisions about the kind of life we want to live. So join us! Let's do some people watching.
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