There's a Column for That

On this episode of There’s a Column for That! I talk to author, agent, and event planner Sarah Nicolas!SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/sarahnAuthor Sarah Nicolas (aka literary Agent Sarah N. Fisk) is also an event planner and recovering mechanical engineer. They are the host of the Queries, Qualms, & Quirks podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashleigh is a former figure skating coach and choreographer and recovering perfectionist. Her book, Swing, tells the story of how she renegotiated her relationship with herself and rehabbed a shabby marriage in the process. Find her on Instagram and see why she has built a committed mass following who tune in daily to hear her fresh, no-fuss advice on parenting and relationships.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/ashleigh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne Reisman loves running, reading, spreadsheets, eating, and watching TV. She lives in New York City.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/suzanne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Micah Hart is the creator and host of Who Knows One?, the internet's finest quarantine-based Jewish Geography gameshow. [Ed Note: He also hates spreadsheets.]SHOW NOTES:http://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/micah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellie is a Midwesterner living in New England. Ellie is a Founding Partner at Real Time Strategy Group, a consulting company that supports and inspires synagogue staff to work efficiently and not sweat the small stuff. Ellie loves HGTV, Jewish Geography of all sorts but especially the Who Knows One variety and desperately wants a dog but definitely does not want to walk it in the winter.Caroline is a Founding Partner at Real Time Strategy Group and half of the voice behind @RogueShul on Twitter. She is a leading voice in all things synagogue, ShulCloud, strategic management. Caroline loves live comedy, her cat Trexler, and an excellent cheese board.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/rts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oliver is a Lancaster native with a varied career in politics, non-profits, and technology. When he's not recruiting people to run for office, he is practicing his new hobby of fencing.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Schueler is passionate about all things civic engagement and channels that into her work in higher education and as a city councilor in Norman, Oklahoma. She enjoys lifting weights, having fun with friends and family, and relaxing at home with her two cats.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/lauren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jeff Levine is an expert on college presidents and their internal and external environments. Administratively, he is an experienced enrollment leader collaboratively working with cross-departmental teams to implement strategic plans. His loves include his wife, daughter, finding dive restaurants, and sushi.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/jpl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Courtney LeBlanc is the author of the full length collections Exquisite Bloody, Beating Heart (Riot in Your Throat) and Beautiful & Full of Monsters (Vegetarian Alcoholic Press). She is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Riot in Your Throat, an independent poetry press. She loves nail polish, tattoos, and a soy latte each morning.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/courtney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Scribner, Broadway stage manager, producer, playwright, poet, author, and spreadsheet enthusiast who currently teaches at Columbia University. His first collection of poetry and short stories, every grain of sand, was published in November 2020.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/justin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Darby is the owner/operator of the Wallicks Farm Project, Riverbend Foraging, and co-owner of Riverbend Comics. Jonathan is a farmer, wild foods enthusiast, and educator. He lives in York with his wife, Erin, their two children, and four cats.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/jondarby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malika Hook Muhammad is a college administrator with GW University and a birth/postpartum doula in the DC Metro area. She is the mother of 1 super amazing child, whom she hopes will share her love of spreadsheets some day.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/malika Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel is a spreadsheet enthusiast who lives in Washington DC with her husband and dog. She enjoys yoga, crochet, condiments, and nested if-then statements. The first place she plans to go post-quar is Las Vegas. Her lucky number on the roulette table is 26.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/rachelss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fernando grew up as a military brat, traveling across the Americas. He studied International Affairs at George Mason University and has been working for the United Nations for the last thirty-odd years. He is currently working with the UN Refugee Agency on the Colombian-Venezuelan border.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/fernando Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michele is the author of Antipodes and Life Before, but writing books for children and teens is her side hustle. Her real work is helping people find their voices and tell their stories. Outside of words, she’s an avid tabletop gamer, passionate skier, and insatiable traveller.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/micheleb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I’m talking to Kisha Patterson, a Pittsburgher, an architect, an artist and someone who truly loves spreadsheets as much as I do! I feel in that way, Kisha is my twin. She doesn’t take spreadsheets too seriously, but she can’t choose her favorite one. She uses them for words and numbers. She uses them for M&Ms. You’re going to love this meandering conversation and getting to know Kisha!SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/kisha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ngoc Bui and I had a great conversation in which she both divulges her Myers/Briggs type and refers to me as someone who is older and wiser… ;-) Can you guess my Myers/Briggs? Listen and see if you can figure it out!Ngoc Bui is a fledgling adult, writer, and comedian who lives in Lancaster, PA. Her writing can be found mostly on the internet and has been described by Samantha Irby as "sad, but hilarious.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/ngoc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show, we talk to the phenomenal writer, Deesha Philyaw. We talk Pittsburgh, we talk writing, we talk spreadsheets, and we talk horror movies! Guess which one os us implored people to “Be less confident!” and which one said, “If you had any thoughts that adults were running these governments…”Deesha Philyaw’s debut short story collection, THE SECRET LIVES OF CHURCH LADIES, was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction.SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/deesha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest, Ilisa Nussbaum, is the most not-spreadsheet-person ever, but scroll down to check out the Gantt chart she makes in Excel and uses to organize her Thanksgiving meal prep. Also, she met the man who invented Excel… and that wasn’t even the first thing she told me!!!! You’re going to love this conversation!SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/ilisa  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathryn McBride lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband, Matthew, and their daughters, Ava (12) and Maren (9). She owns her own executive recruiting firm and counts on spreadsheets to keep her on-task while managing the chaos of running a small business and a household of four at the same time!SHOW NOTEShttp://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/kathrynmcbride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s featured guest is Emily Popek. We talk about PDFs and the horrible mysteries they can contain, formatting spreadsheets to the point they are unusable, Airtable, and so much more. Also, I mentioned the spreadsheet I won’t share with anyone and how spreadsheets can be good for anxiety… and not… ENJOY!SHOW NOTES:http://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/emilypopek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie King is a writer and education activist in Philadelphia. If you've listened to Nice White Parents and/or School Colors this conversation about how Stephanie used spreadsheets in her educational activism will be of great interest to you. SHOW NOTES:http://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/stephanieking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam uses spreadsheets in his Humanities classes and for his Fantasy Football drafts. Emily uses spreadsheets for....EVERYTHING! Show Notes:http://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/emilyandadamhosey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can spreadsheets give hugs? We know they can hug each other, but I'm not sure they can hug us. Two "word people" discuss "the maths."Show Notes:http://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/s1e2-kevin-m-ressler-i-only-wear-bonnets-on-weekends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You want pivot tables? We got your pivot tables! I have a few spreadsheet gurus, but Carolyn is one of my favorites. I'm thrilled she agreed to be one of my guests.Show Notes:http://www.jamiebethcohen.com/theresacolumnforthat/2020/9/6/boiler-a8crf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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