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Hearing Our Own Voice is an anti-diet, weight inclusive podcast that centers Black stories and experiences. I have conversations with Black health and wellness professionals and fat activists who have taken a weight-inclusive approach to their work. My goal is to uncover the lies and myths that get sold to us, but more importantly I want us to explore how we can filter out the cultural noise and begin to hear our own voice .
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The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday Women

Wednesday Women & Ashley Laabs

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Welcome to The Ripple, where extraordinary women executives share their turning points, growing pains, breakthroughs, and triumphs to help you show up with confidence. Brought to you by Cofounder/Executive Producers Melissa Moody and Leslie Greenwood and hosted by Ashley Laabs (Composure Digital). This podcast is part of Wednesday Women - a company that spotlights extraordinary executives in an effort to raise visibility of women in our social feeds, keynotes, podcasts, and panels.
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Lost Ladies of Lit

Amy Helmes & Kim Askew

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A book podcast hosted by writing partners Amy Helmes and Kim Askew. Guests include biographers, journalists, authors, and cultural historians discussing lost classics by women writers.
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Is age nothing but a number or does it carry a heavier weight than we actually think? Many women can be limited in their goals or dreams based on a number that equates to their age. Join the More Than Your Age Podcast host, Erica Pasvar, as she engages in conversations with women who fully live their lives without being dictated or defined by their age. This is a space to encourage women who feel blocked to pursue a dream or goal based on their age or life circumstances. Let’s start living l ...
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Join us as Marija Skobe-Pilley shares her story of transitioning from individual contributor to leader of the Women in Customer Success Platform. Her passion for finding female role models led her to fill a persistent gap in her industry and blaze a trail for aspiring leaders everywhere. Maria shares the importance of visibility and representation …
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In today’s episode, I’m excited to introduce you to Tarina Ganger, the founder of Tranquil Guide. I first discovered Tarina through a pro-aging Instagram post about embracing new beginnings at any age—whether it's starting over at 40, finding yourself at 50, or getting married at 60. Tarina’s insightful comment caught my attention, and I knew I had…
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Send us a text HIATUS ENCORE: Anne Zimmerman, author of the 2011 biography An Extravagant Hunger: The Passionate Years of M.F.K. Fisher, joins us to discuss Fisher and her World War II-era book How to Cook a Wolf, which was an attempt to teach people how to eat well and be well amidst personal and collective chaos. Discussed in this episode: An Ext…
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The job market may be tough, but intention and consistency conquer all. Nadia Milani, VP of Marketing at FundThrough, talks about how her personal values helped her make the right moves. Learn how to stay true to yourself on the job hunt—and see the red flags earlier—to build a career that loves you back. Questions for Reflection What are some red …
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In this episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, I chat with Melissa Briscoe, the owner of Olive It, a charming floral and gift boutique in New York. I really enjoyed learning about Melissa and hearing her story from navigating multiple career changes, personal growth, and unexpected challenges. From her beginnings in hospitality to the bold leap…
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Send us a text As Berlin bureau chief for The Chicago Tribune from 1925-1941, Sigrid Schultz deflected both sexism and danger to report the truth and speak truth to power. The Nazis dubbed her “that dragon from Chicago,” and her importance as an indomitable “newspaperman” (her term) telling Americans about the Third Reich's agenda can’t be understa…
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Having more women in sales isn't just good for women—it's good for business! Get practical advice for finding mentors and developing a supportive network from Lori Richardson, Founder of Score More Sales. She gives insider perspective on overcoming barriers in a male-dominated industry so you can keep climbing the ladder and grow diverse teams. Que…
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In this episode, I am joined by an award-winning poet and educator, Karen Luke Jackson. From shaping innovative educational programs to leading life-changing workshops, Karen shares how her experiences have guided her towards a life of purpose and fulfillment. She opens up about the importance of embracing aging, the wisdom it brings, and the cultu…
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Send us a text HIATUS ENCORE: Sisters Jane and Anna Maria Porters’ books took Regency-era England by storm just a few years ahead of Jane Austen, and their lives were chock-full of fascinating (and insufferable) characters, intriguing romantic escapades, event-filled interludes at the homes of wealthy acquaintances and desperate gambits to stay one…
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What if your customers were your best co-creators? In this epsiode we explore how collaboration, support, and relationships are challenging the traditional sales playbook. Janice B. Gordon, Founder of Scale Your Sales, shares the new rules for driving revenue with integrity. Questions for reflection: How can you invite more co creation into your wo…
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In today’s episode, I sat down with Abby Dumont, the creator and visionary behind Pinch of Salt Pastries. Abby’s journey from studying English to becoming a successful baker is a story of passion and innovation. After developing dietary restrictions, Abby saw a need for delicious gluten-free options and began baking to fill that gap. What started a…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Amy discusses the good and bad of audiobook narration in this week’s bonus episode, then dives into the origins of the commercial audiobook industry. Founded in 1952, Caedmon Records was the brainchild of two young women who achieved their smash debut success by convincing Dylan Thomas to record himself readin…
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What does it look like to establish a human-centered approach to sales and company culture? In this episode, we sit down with Samantha McKenna, CEO of #samsales, to get a behind-the-scenes-look at how authenticity and growth became inextricably tied in her business. Questions for reflection: How can you be more authentically yourself in your work? …
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In this episode of the More Than Your Age podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Jacquie Ramsey, the founder of FreshTest, about her groundbreaking product and her journey in the healthcare industry. FreshTest offers an organic and additive-free alternative to the traditional glucose test for pregnant women. Jacquie explains the importance of…
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Send us a text HIATUS ENCORE: Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is widely considered to be a masterpiece, yet were it not for a renewed push by author Alice Walker in the 1970s, Hurston and her legacy might well have been lost. We have Melissa Kiguwa, host of The Idealists podcast, joining us to discuss Zora Neale Hurston…
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Stop people pleasing and playing it small with inspiration from Brandi Starr, COO at Tegrita. She shares how a mixup on her very first day in a leadership position set the tone for the rest of her career. Questions for reflection: Where would it be helpful for you to get comfortable with ruffling a few feathers? How can you use empathy to diffuse t…
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Welcome back to The More Than Your Age podcast! Boy does it feel good to be back and releasing new episodes.In today's episode, Kim Rahir shares how her life changed dramatically after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and later multiple sclerosis (MS).Despite these health challenges, Kim remained resilient. She learned to appreciate the…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text She was called “the most beautiful woman in the world,” but silver screen siren Hedy Lamarr was much more than just a pretty face. Looking to help combat German U-boats during WWII, she pioneered technology that today serves as the basis for wireless innovations like Bluetooth, GPS and Wifi. Lamar received sca…
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Learn what it means to refine your intuition and follow your gut from Mary Shea, Global Chief Evangelist for HireQuotient. She shares how calculated risks, curiosity, and great relationships helped her make huge pivots in her career. Questions for reflection: How might you learn to trust your gut more? How might you take a chance on others? Find Ma…
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If you’ve been around for a minute, you may know how much I am in love with the 1000 Hours Outside movement and have been inspired and in awe of the founder, Ginny Yurich. I reached out to Ginny about this time last summer and was hopeful I’d get to interview someone on my “wish list”, and someone who has made a huge impact in my life, without even…
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Send us a text Did you know that Noel Streatfeild’s 1936 children’s book Ballet Shoes is based on her earlier novel The Whicharts, a tawdrier and not-for-children “shadow twin” that was published five years prior? Find out why it’s our favorite of the two in this week’s episode with our guest, author and bookstagrammer Wendy-Marie Chabot. Discussed…
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This week’s Flashback Series Episode was one I was very excited about for the initial interview. I had been a fan of Mane Label Hair Co, and was (and still am) a frequent user of the Sway, the heatless hair curling wrap. I wanted to invite one of the co-owners, Misty Allmandinger, on the show because I love how amazing the product is, and I wanted …
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Long before an insatiable press laid siege to Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, Meghan Markle and in-law to America’s “royal family,” Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Empress Elizabeth of Austria was the beautiful royal everyone wanted a piece of. Feeling like a prisoner in a gilded cage, “Sisi” managed h…
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This week’s Flashback Episode has been the number 1 ranked episode for over 6 months. When I’ve polled listeners regarding their top favorite episodes, this one is always an episode people enjoyed and voted for. You can tell that as well based on the number of downloads. Lisa Lankes was incredibly gracious to give me her time and join me for this e…
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Send us a text Pack your steamer trunks! We’re traveling to 19th-century Bavaria this week by way of Ann Schlee’s 1980 historical novel Rhine Journey, newly republished by McNally Editions. This Booker-Prize nominated travel tale features vivid period details, sultry psychological thrills and a protagonist on the brink of a personal revolution, all…
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This week’s Flashback series is still one of the highest ranked episodes. Cristi was incredibly open about her story, how she is more than a divorced woman, but how that shift in her life and identity helped her push forward to launch her career and find a new passion at the age of 46. Cristi was a delight, and I know her story already spoke to so …
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Reflecting back on four years of literary “lost ladies,” Amy celebrates our 200th episode with a quirky list of yearbook superlatives to help jog your memory about some of our favorite titles, including the books “Most Likely to Make You Eat Your Vegetables,” “Most Likely to Up Your Selfie Game,” and “Most Lik…
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This week’s Flashback episode was one that I personally gained a lot from. I’ve quoted this guest probably the most out of any other guest based on her perspective of pursuing goals or dreams and not being limited to pursue anything based on age or life circumstance. At the time of this interview, Jessica was pursuing her masters after years away f…
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Send us a text An Australian author — and the 1979 film adaptation of her work — capture Kim and Amy’s fancy this week on the show. Published in 1901 and written when author Miles Franklin was only eighteen years old, My Brilliant Career became an instant classic of Australian literature and still delights readers with its feisty heroine, Sybylla M…
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This week’s Flashback Episode is from a dear college friend of mine who so generously gave her kidney to a friend in need. The personal reviews and encouragement I heard from this episode really stood out, and this became a popular favorite for so many. It’s a remarkable story on how God;s hand was all over Holland and her friend. It’s one of those…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Things get weird on the show this week as Amy and Kim commune with some ladies of literature from beyond the veil… with a little bit of help from ChatGPT. Check out our “interview” with Restoration-era author and playwright Aphra Behn, then find out what happens when we play around with prompts for Virginia Wo…
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Tune in to the trailer for Wednesday Women's new podcast - coming soon! The Ripple (coming in July 2024) is a podcast that captures the turning points, growing pains, breakthroughs, and triumphs of executive women leaders. By sharing formative moments from their journeys, we hope to create a ripple effect, inspiring women everywhere to show up with…
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This week’s Flashback Episode is from one of my favorite people, and a huge supporter of this podcast. Cindy is a delight, and I love how she pursued a new career as a flight attendant at the age of 53. It’s a joy for me to reshare this episode with you. Enjoy the show! Recap from the original show notes: Have you ever experienced being the low man…
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Send us a text You may think you’ve never read anything by Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter, but if you’ve read any Thomas Mann, there’s a good chance you’ve seen her handiwork. Lowe-Porter was a writer and translator whose greatest (but largely unsung) success came in the form of translating 22 monumental works by the German literary giant. Her English tra…
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I really enjoyed this Flashback Episode with my friend, Heather Finley. I had the privilege of living down the street from Heather for a while and joined her global gut health program. Her program is such a game changer and did wonders for me, and is continuing to do wonders for others. I had a lot of people reach out regarding this episode. They f…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Writers Carson McCullers and W.H. Auden, literary editor George Davis, composer Benjamin Britten and burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee... once upon a time they all lived together in a house in Brooklyn Heights, an early 1940s version of the sitcom "Friends," only this one populated by an ever-changing mix of creat…
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This week’s Flashback Episode is one that was insanely heavy. This episode is still ranked at the top of the charts and continues to inspire so many. Kim went through a very difficult season with the loss of her husband, and her perspective and view on everything is absolutely remarkable. This is not a happy go-lucky episode, but it is one that tru…
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Send us a text Guest Carrie Courogen, author of the acclaimed new bio "Miss May Does Not Exist," joins us to discuss comic genius Elaine May. Known for her groundbreaking work in comedy, screenwriting, directing, and acting, May rose to fame as part of the iconic comedy duo Nichols and May. Despite her significant contributions to films like "Toots…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Marcel Duchamp created one of the most influential works of art in the 20th century. Or did he? There are some who theorize that a woman — “proto-punk” poet and Dada-ist Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven — is the true genius behind the groundbreaking “Fountain” urinal sculpture that rocked the art world in 1917. Le…
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Welcome to this year’s Summer Flashback Series. I am taking a break this summer, as my husband and I just welcomed our 4th child, our precious daughter into the world on May 9th. I had originally planned to edit and release another 2 episodes that were previously recorded throughout the end of May, but our baby girl ended up arriving sooner than ex…
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Anna Buenaseda shares her journey of pursuing her passion for musical theater after years of putting it aside due to cultural and financial barriers. She discusses how her love for music and singing developed from a young age and how she was inspired by the musical Miss Saigon. Anna explains the cultural pressure she faced to pursue a stable career…
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Send us a text In this special catch-up episode, we take a breather to share updates and insights from our recent reads, including works by Sylvia Townsend Warner and Radclyffe Hall. Amy introduces a quirky new business idea inspired by silent disco and Shakespeare, and we invite listeners to text feedback using a new ‘text us’ feature. Plus, we te…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Inspired by Barbara Comyns, who lived with an unusual assortment of pets over the years, this bonus episode explores female authors who owned pet monkeys. Amy discusses Virginia Woolf and her Nazi-disarming marmoset Mitz, Nellie Bly’s fez-wearing travel companion, McGinty, and other primates who captured the h…
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In this deeply moving episode, we dive into the profound journey of resilience and hope with our guest, Melanie Galaviz. Melanie shares her story of enduring unimaginable pain as a newly married woman at 22, and how she navigated through life's darkest moments with courage and determination. Despite the difficulties, Melanie never felt like a victi…
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Send us a text Barbara Comyns was recently called, “the best English novelist you’ve never heard of” and her unsettling gothic novels are equal parts enchanting and horrific. Joining us is Avril Horner, author of "Barbara Comyns: A Savage Innocence," who offers insight into Comyns' unique blend of dark humor and her empathetic portrayals of vulnera…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Inspired by watching Caitlin Clark play in this year’s NCAA tournament, Amy is feeling uncharacteristically “sporty” in this week’s bonus episode. She’ll dive into the history of Ina Eloise Young, America’s first female sports editor at a daily newspaper whose coverage of the 1908 World Series so impressed oth…
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Carisha Davis shares her journey from choosing teaching as a career to transitioning to teaching art and eventually starting her own art business. She initially pursued a career in law but found her passion in coaching and teaching. Carisha's love for sports and coaching led her to become an English teacher, but she always had a passion for art. Af…
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Sarah Damoff shares her journey from her career in family studies, children's ministry, and foster care. She then transitions to becoming a stay-at-home mom and later a guardian ad litem. Sarah's passion for advocating for children and human rights leads her to pursue writing, and she shares her process of learning about the publishing industry and…
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Send us a text Dying by suicide shortly after her novel, Love and Silence, was rejected for publication in 1963, Egyptian writer Enayat al-Zayyat gained brief recognition when the book was finally published four years after her death. Discovering the novel in a Cairo market some 30 years later launched acclaimed Egyptian writer Iman Mersal on a dec…
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