This week I talk to Jo Ortega to talk about the importance of filling your cup of self-love. We talk about the factors that make relationships (romantic/platonic) strong according to the book Single, Dating, Engaged, and...
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Episode 13 – Power of Friendships IRL and Online feat. Vanessa Miranda
Meet Vanessa, the founder of Let's Get Lit, a digital book club. She is also the head of engagement for Cyber Collective, a community-centered research...
Episode 12 – Mel Gill: Embracing sexuality through romance novels
Meet Mel, the founder of the The Steam Box, a subscription box featuring romance books by women of color & LGBTQ+ authors paired with curated items...
Episode 11- January 2021 Wrap Up
On this episode Meda goes over her January reads, talks reading challenge, and does a deep dive on The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle...
Episode 10 – Mariana Gutheim: The importance of independent writers
Meet Mariana, the founder of Lineas Del Sur, a community that is seeking to bring Latin American culture to all parts of the US. In this episode we talk...
Episode 9 – Matt Stieglitz: The joy of reading even when life gets busy
Meet Matt, a lawyer and an avid book reader who shares how he made room for reading even during the busiest times of his life. We also talk about The...
Episode 8 – Chris Neuhaus: Stacey Abrams’ blueprint to end voter suppression
Meet Chris, a special education teacher and an avid reader who shares his favorite reads on #Bookstagram on his @mr_neuhaus_booked! In this episode we do...
Episode 7 – Meda Trelles: 2020 Book highlights for all moods
Are you a MOOD-based reader? We got you! On today's episode, your host Meda will go over some of her 2020 reads and help you find just the right read. We...
Episode 6 – Rosa Hamalainen: Women as start up founders and New Year books
Meet Rosa, the co-founder of Rupa Health! We talk about about books to read as you think through your goals for the new year, great books for startup...
Episode 5 – Lupita Aquino: The importance of reading works by underrepresented voices
Meet Lupita, also know as @Lupita.Reads on the IG world where she constantly highlights great works by underrepresented authors! We talk about the...
Episode 04 – Tia Sylvain: Creating community through a book club
Meet Tia, the creator of the growing book community, Perspective Book Club based out of Atlanta and expanding. We talk about her mission to create...
Episode 03 – Emily Dardaman: Her Journey Towards Finding Meaning During Tough Times
Meet Emily, an organizational purpose consultant, yeah we know, fancy! We talk about the transformative power of reading, particularly during...
Episode 02 – Brandon Courtney: His journey to becoming a programmer
Meet Brandon, a health professional turned programmer! We talk about his transition from health care professional to programmer. For people considering a...
Episode 01 – Joana Ortega: Her journey to becoming a personal trainer
Meet Jo, a health professional turned personal trainer! We get into the mindset shift that a person experiences when they decide that fitness will be a...