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Wise Not Withered
by Juliana Russell
Expanding representation of middle-aged and elderly women in media
Episodes
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Hiatus Announcement — Wise And Worthy
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Wise Not Withered podcast. I actually recorded a first draft of this episode back in May, but never posted it. In reviewing and trying to edit that episode, I noticed that I went on so many tangents, feeling really guilty about this announcement, and...
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Character Showcase PART TWO - FPS Housewife CANDACE
Welcome to another episode of the Wise Not Withered podcast! Today's episode is a PART TWO character showcase of Candace, our 50-year-old FPS Housewife. Please check out her earlier episode which came out on February 4, 2020 :') In today's episode, you will hear from B (@b_doesart), Candace's...
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Season 4 - Episode 13 - Interview with Manpreet Johal Bernie
Hello and welcome to the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This is Season 4, and we are on Episode 13. This will actually be the last episode of Season 4; I will do a pivot into Season 5, and I'll talk about that next month. This month's guest was Manpreet Johal Bernie. I found her first through Tiny...
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Season 4 - Episode 12 - Interview with Claudia Ortega-Lukas
Thanks for listening to another episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This is Season 4, and we are on episode 12. This month's guest was Claudia Ortega-Lukas. She is a graphic designer. She shares an interesting story about how her job has evolved over the decades, as technology has also...
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Season 4 - Episode 11 - Interview with Helen W
Hello, Happy New Year! And welcome to the Wise Not Withered podcast. We are on Season 4, and this is episode number 11. Today’s guest is Helen W. I found her on Instagram. Her username is 50_over_and_beautiful. And I really loved the vibe of her profile, just so colorful, she looks so happy. Lots...
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Season 4 - Episode 10 - Interview with Vickie Heath Glosson
"I am truly a positive person. So what you see on my Instagram is just what you get. You know, that might not make you the most popular person. But it makes it much, much, much easier for me, because I’m just being myself. Mhm. Yeah, can you talk more about that? What made you think of that just...
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Season 4 - Episode 9 - Interview with Rachael Go
"I’ve questioned a lot in my life, 'Why am I here?' I think we all have had those moments. What is the point? Why am I… Especially me, I’m like, 'Why have I been born into such a crazy, isolating situation? Why ME?' And I know why, now. And it’s to share my story, to help others feel less…
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Season 4 - Episode 8 - Interview with Ms. Moe
"It’s ongoing. You’re constantly working, and you’re constantly building, and striving for excellence, when it comes to whatever you have a passion for. And I have a passion for my YouTube channel. I have a passion for singing. I have a passion for helping people, know what I mean? I really do....
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Season 4 - Episode 7 - Interview with Natalie Griffith Robichaux
I really feel like our inner work, doing our inner work is the way to change the world and how we have an impact on the outer world. And I so, so deeply believe and know in my heart that embodiment is the way to freedom, and connection, and joy… And all of those things that we long for. So now…
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Season 4 - Episode 6 - Interview with Eden Fieldstone
Welcome to another episode of the Wise Not Withered podcast! We are in Season 4, Episode 6. This month's guest was Eden Fieldstone, whom I met at a retreat where I met quite a few people who have been and will be featured on this podcast! Eden is multi-faceted, as she will go into, with two very...
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Season 4 - Episode 5 - Interview with Coco Mitchell
Welcome to the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This is Season 4, and we are at Episode 5. So this month's guest was Coco Mitchell, who is a model! She has been in the industry for many, many years, and I found her on Instagram! I honestly can't remember what I was even searching for, but I found it...
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Season 4 - Episode 4 - Interview with Rosie Kuhn
Welcome to the Wise Not Withered podcast! This is Season 4, Episode 4. This month’s guest is Dr. Rosie Kuhn. She is the founder of The Paradigm Shifts Coaching Group, a boutique coaching company which focuses on personal and spiritual development in oneself, in relationships, and in the…
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Season 4 - Episode 3 - Interview with Javi Martinez
Welcome to the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This month's guest is Javi Martinez, who shares her incredible story about her gaming history, her experience being a trans-feminine, gender-fluid person, her spiritual and shamanic path, including her current work at the International School of Temple...
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Season 4 - Episode 2 - Interview with Claire Benson
Thanks for tuning in to another interview in Season 4 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Today's guest is Claire Benson. We met at a retreat about a month and a half ago, with a program called BWA (Body Wisdom Academy) that we refer to in our conversation. She talks about what she's learned from...
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Season 4 - Episode 1 - Interview with Ann Chikahisa
Welcome to Season 4 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! We are back with interviewing interesting women who are doing some really cool things! Today's guest is Ann Chikahisa, creator of Chikahisa Studio. In our interview, Ann talks about how she got started making jewelry, the ways that jewelry can...
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Season 3 - Episode 14 - IDEAL CIRCUMSTANCES, HUMANIZING PARENTS, AND COMFORT WITH UNKNOWNS
Thanks for tuning in to the next episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! It's Episode 14 of Season 3. The key points of this episode are as follows: - Things take time! - Waiting for circumstances to be "ideal" before beginning - Generational beliefs -> humanizing parents - Becoming comfortable...
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Season 3 - Episode 13 - NORMALIZE CHANGING YOUR MIND, FEELING OLD, AND MORE INTERVIEWS TO COME!!
Happy New Year! Welcome to another episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! It's still Season 3, and this is Episode 13. Today's key points are as follows: - Normalize changing your mind - allow new perspectives that resonate to change your beliefs and behaviors - What does it mean to "feel…
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Season 3 - Episode 12 - HUMANITY & CYCLES OF CREATIVITY
Thanks for tuning in to Episode 12 of Season 3 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This one is truly a free-form episode, with lots of twists and turns! Here are some of the key points that I talk about: Recognize humanity within ourselves and each other Cycles of consumption, integration, and...
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Season 3 - Episode 11 - MINI CHARACTER SHOWCASE & THOUGHTS ON AUTHENTIC CHARACTER CREATION
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This month's episode is a mini character showcase, from games and cartoons that I like, and a bonus impromptu tidbit from me about authentic character creation! The characters I talked about were as follows: 1. Ana...
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Season 3 - Episode 10 - BODY CHANGES & GENDER IDENTITY
Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 3 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Today's episode may be slightly controversial—if you have strong opinions about anything brought up in this episode, feel free to contact me! I'd encourage you to examine your own reaction first though :) The key points are as...
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Season 3 - Episode 9 - BOUNDARIES, TOURING WITH A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS, LIKING EM HOT
Thanks for tuning in to this month’s episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Today’s five key points are as follows: Boundaries and maturity, especially when meeting new people; let things come up and unfold naturally Hearing aid game mechanic 6 months to travel with a terminal diagnosis —>…
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Season 3 - Episode 8 - SPECIFIC PLANS & FIGHTING AGAINST A CULTURAL NARRATIVE
Thanks for tuning in to this month’s episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Today’s five key points are as follows: See the good in people, especially those that want to see the good in me Being ultra-specific with plans —> ensures follow-through Starting grad school; I’m older than a lot of...
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Season 3 - Episode 7 - CULTURAL IDENTITY, APOLOGIES, GHOSTING
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Season 3 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast. Season 3 focuses on behind-the-scenes happenings and musings. The 5 key points this month are as follows: Strange for a young woman to be doing a project focused on older women? Many people have thought so!...
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Season 3 - Episode 6 - MEDITATIVE AGE EXERCISE, ANOTHER STORY EXCERPT
Thanks for tuning in to this month's episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast, where I continue to talk about more behind-the-scenes ideas in this giant project. The 5 key points are as follows: Insane to-do lists What Season 2 might have been My own voice and growth - hiding behind insincerity,...
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Season 3 - Episode 5 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PATIENCE, AND FEEDBACK
Thanks for tuning in to this month's episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Episode 5 of Season 3 is here, where I continue my deep dive into the process of creating Wise Not Withered, being open and vulnerable with my experiences. Today's 5 key points are as follows: Project Management Time...
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Season 3 - Episode 4 - JUST TRUST
Welcome to the Wise Not Withered Podcast! It's Episode 4 of Season 3, where I dive into behind-the-scenes stories and experiences that I've been through over the last four years since starting this project in earnest. The five key points of today's episode are as follows: Accidentally thought a...
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Season 3 - Episode 3 - LAWYERS, CONTRACTS, GRAMMAR, AND TEENAGERS
Welcome to Season 3 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! It's Episode 3, and here are my five key points for today: Entertainment Lawyers THE CONTRACT!! The first 10 episodes: interviews with wise women from my own life Originally 12-15 characters until I realized I NEEDED MOOOORE!! Mentoring...
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Season 3 - Episode 2 - DEATH, MUSIC, AND QUESTIONS
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! There are five key points today. The summary is as follows: Character idea that ended up getting scrapped/merged. 86-year-old musician (guitarist, singer-songwriter, composer) who tours for six months with husband who is terminally...
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Season 3 - Episode 1 - LOVE OVER FEAR
It's Season 3 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This season is a personal challenge for myself, while also an opportunity for me to open up about all of the experiences I've gone through over the last three and a half years since beginning this project in earnest. Instead of reading from a script...
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Mermaid Queen – CASSIKA
Hello and welcome to Week 25 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! Today I am thrilled to present the LAST character of the project: Cassika, our 86-year-old Mermaid Queen!! Cassika's writer is Jumleni, from New York, and her illustrator is Marina, from Egypt! I found Jumleni on Instagram,...
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Super-Mom – FARAH
Welcome to Week 24 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! This week I am happy to introduce Farah, our 45-year-old Super-Mom! Farah is a school teacher, and a struggling widowed mother of two, dealing with depression and insomnia. I thought it would be interesting for Farah’s superpowers to...
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Singing Therapist – BEATRICE
Hello and welcome to Week 23 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! This week we are introducing Beatrice, our 45-year-old Singing Therapist! The writer for this character, Agatha, was actually the only one to reach out to me to join the project, which was pretty interesting from a…
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Independent Nurse – KAYA RAY
Welcome to Week 22 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! Today I'm excited to present Kaya Ray, our 50-year-old Independent Nurse! Kaya Ray is actually one of just three characters in the Wise Not Withered project whose concept I did not originally come up with myself—two others are...
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Apocalyptic CEO – VALERIA
Welcome to Week 21 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! This week I'm thrilled to present Valeria, our 56-year-old Apocalyptic CEO! Valeria is the chief executive officer of a tech company, and finds herself in the middle of a mysterious apocalyptic situation. Her story is most definitely...
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Tactician Queen – RABIYA
Welcome to Week 20 of the Wise Not Withered character showcase!! Today I am ecstatic to present Rabiya, our 47-year-old Tactician Queen! This character and story has so much depth and so much potential. Her original idea is based around one of my favorite video game series, Fire Emblem, where the...
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Blind Assassin – UNNAMED
Welcome to Week 19 of the Wise Not Withered character showcase! This week I’m excited to talk about the Blind Assassin character. Unfortunately she does not have a writer OR illustrator at the moment; both women dropped out, so I have some work to do to find new artists. The original writer for...
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Pirate Captain – RONDA
Welcome to Week 18 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! This week I am proud to present Ronda, our 58-year-old pirate captain! Her dark, epic story was written by Priyanka from India, and captivating illustrations by Fanny from Mexico. When it came to the Pirate Captain, I really had no...
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Pop Star CEO — ELIZAVETA
Hello and welcome to Week 17 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! This week I'm excited to present Elizaveta (Liza), our 64-year-old Pop Star CEO! This character's story was written by a Russian writer, and so she herself is Russian as well. The illustrator I originally had do the…
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Herb-Tracking Navigator – NARDEEN
Hello and welcome to Week 16 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! I'm thrilled to present Nardeen, our 75-year-old Herb-Tracking Navigator! This character was actually the very first one I came up with, and I'm so very happy with how she and the other characters turned out in her story.…
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Dancer – YANTI
Full transcription available on WiseNotWithered.com: https://wisenotwithered.com/2020/03/17/dance-teacher-yanti/
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Magical Blessing-Granter – TALA
Hello and Welcome to Week 14 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! This week I am proud to present Tala, our 103-year-old Magical Blessing-Granter! The illustrator for the oldest character of the entire project is Zahra, from Iran. I absolutely adore the illustrations that Zahra made for...
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Fire & Water Twins - FEU & SUI
Welcome to Week 13 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! I am recording from my kitchen table today, for a change of scenery. It's a little windy outside, so you may hear the gentle tinkling of the wind chimes right outside my front door throughout this episode. This week features the last...
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FPS Housewife – CANDACE
Hello and welcome to Week 12 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! I'm fighting off a cold right now, so bear with me as my voice is a bit croaky. Today's character is extra special because I think of her as a flagship of sorts of the entire project. I'm thrilled to present Candace, our…
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Diner-Owning Superheroes – TANVI + GABBY
Hello everyone, and welcome to Week 11 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! This week is one of only three PAIRS of women, and this time, they are a MARRIED COUPLE AND BUSINESS-PARTNER SUPER-HEROOOOOOOOEEESSS!!!! I am absolutely delirious to present Tanvi and Gabby, our Diner-Owning...
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Wild MEG's Saloon and Cabaret Lounge
Welcome to Week 10 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! I'm honored to present our Wild West Tavern Owner, Meg. She owns and runs a business called "Wild Meg's Saloon and Cabaret Lounge". Illustration by Pepi For a couple years I did Lyft driving on and off. One of my passengers was an...
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NANCY SPACE ROCKET
Welcome to Week 9 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! While each of these characters has a special place in my heart, I have to admit that this week's character is—by a small margin—my favorite of the twenty-five. I am ecstatic to present... NANCY SPACE ROCKET! I had lots of ideas about...
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Potion-Brewing Witches - ATHIEI & AKUOL
Happy New Year and welcome to Week 8 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! I'm thrilled to present a very special pair of characters: Athiei and Akuol, an aunt and niece potion-brewing witch duo. The illustrator for these characters was Joy Ajuong, whose family originates from South Sudan;...
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Real-Life Mother Nature - TSALO-SESHA SERENA
Welcome to Week 7 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! I took a break last week, and I will take another break in another six or seven weeks, so thank you for your patience! I am so excited to showcase Tsalo-Sesha Serena, the Mother of Nature. This character is particularly special…
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Cat Lady - DENI
Welcome to Week 6 of the Wise Not Withered character showcase! I am thrilled to present the character, story, and illustrations of Deni, a ninety-nine-year-old "cat lady", who has quite a fantastic saga of her journey back to her home with her cats, training them to hunt and battle, and live as...
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Widowed Writer - AHLAAM
Welcome to Week 5 of the Wise Not Withered Character Showcase! Today we are presenting the Widowed Writer, 40-year-old Ahlaam. I am currently losing my voice a little bit, so please bear with me again in this episode! My initial ideas for this character— the youngest of all twenty-five—was that…
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Expanding representation of middle-aged and elderly women in media
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