Nell Minow has been dubbed “The CEO Killer” by Fortune magazine.

She earned that title for her record of ousting CEOs at companies like Sears, American Express, Kodak, and Waste Management. She is a film critic working under the name “Movie Mom” and has written for several newspapers and publications such as RogertEbert.com – not to mention authoring a handful of books. Nell’s father, Newton N. Minow, was the Federal Communications Commission Chairman, and her sister was the Harvard Law School Dean until this past year.

Nell Minow

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nell_Minow
• Movie Mom
• https://about.me/nell.minow

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“I can’t remember ever a time that I had a job where I didn’t think, ‘This seems crazy that I am doing so much work and making someone else money.’ I just had this basic sense that that didn’t seem right to me.”

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Heather Berg, professor of Feminist Studies at the University of California, about economic and political systems.

We discuss capitalism, socialism, liberalism, radicalism, and other isms. Dr. Berg shares her own experience – as well as those of her research participants and friends – in navigating a labor market in which the “consequences of the status quo are crushing.”

We also discuss some of Heather’s upbringing and how she became interested in her profession and research foci.

Dr. Heather Berg

Dr. Berg online

• drheatherberg.com

Dr. Berg’s recommendations

• Rosa Luxenburg’s Reform or Revolution is excellent
• I’ll make another plug for Angela Davis’ Are Prisons Obsolete
• Crimethink’s Work: Capitalism, Economics, Resistance is a good primer
• And this piece from Kathi Weeks is excellent

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“Being an artist isn’t just something I’ve always wanted to do, it’s been what makes me move in this world.”

In his early 20’s, Kyle did four formative years in the Air Force – three of which were in Japan. Upon his return and reintegration to “normal” life in 2007, Kyle’s then spent five years in the web/graphic design field. These days, Kyle now works on large scale public art projects.

We discussed the evolution of faith, growing up, and working as a creative professional.

Kyle Steed

• kylesteed.com

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I remember crouching down an inch from my daughter’s face and just letting her have it (verbally)…and then she said, “I’m afraid right now and I don’t want you to hurt me.”

Talk about ripping your heart out. And, talk about relatable. That was the moment Rachel realized she wanted to find a new approach to parenting.

Rachel and I discussed her evolution as a parent, what’s worked for her, what hasn’t, and who she looks to for advice.

Rachel’s Resources

• A Fine Parent
• Janet Lanbsury
• The Danish Way of Parenting
• Aha Parenting
• L.R. Knost – Gentle Parenting
• Rebecca Eanes

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It’s one thing to change a career, or have your first child, or switch cities, but to do them all at once? Well, that is a story.

I can relate to Ben. I did much the same some years ago: New city, new baby, new job. That much change has a way of stirring things up and causing a chain reaction of changes in other, seemingly unrelated, areas.

Ben had been in the non-profit space for a decade but knew it was time for a change. We talked about how to define your values and how to discern when to pivot vs. when to take a leap.

“This one was very much about making a change to identity, and it just so happens that we had a baby and that we were moving…it was about figuring out who I am in the midst of that.

Unlike some of our other episodes in which our guest’s change is in the rear-view mirror, Ben is still in the thick of it. Our conversation captures Ben settling down, but still in transition.

Ben Online

• Buy the Reflection Ritual Journal

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Jewel Pearson has been called the “Harriet Tubman of tiny houses.”

While she laughingly shrugs off the title, I think you’ll see why she was assigned that label.

We discuss racism, home sizes, sub-cultures, and how changing affects those around us.

“From researching tiny houses and then designing my tiny house, I knew my home was ‘different’ from what was available at the time, and I used that opportunity to my advantage and began offering my plans for sale, as well as consulting services, tours, workshops and speaking at events. There have also been some unexpected developments in the journey such as an unforeseeable ‘responsibility’ within the tiny house community as being a voice for and representing people of color in a movement that is mostly whitewashed. “

Jewel Online

• msgypsysoul.com

Interested in seeing inside her home? Voi la!

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Two words struck us while interviewing Christa: resilience and hope.

Amongst other hardships, Christa’s apartment building burned down and a plane she was in was struck by lightning. But, instead of staying stuck in anger and fear, she has actively chosen joy and hope and has chosen to make the world a better place through her many professional endeavors.

If you want to find your pack, you have to howl.

Christa is a writer for the Washington Post, the producer of NYC’s Secret & Lies, the author of Emerson Page and Where The Light Enters, and a product manager, and she will soon be returning to school to study Biomimicry. In fact, while our conversation went far deeper than career, it was Christa’s varied career that instigated the introduction.

In Christa’s words, she is, “a proud member of the slash generation who is a business leader / product developer / journalist / storyteller / novelist / producer / yoga and meditation teacher / proliferator of goodness (not necessarily in that order) and hopefully, soon-to-be scientist.”

Christa Online

• ChristaAvampato.com
• @christanyc
• Emerson Page and Where The Light Enters

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“Bad stories don’t just distort our belief system; they act to prevent more truthful stories from being heard.”

To kick off Season 2, we stepped away from our usual format of an individual sharing their story and instead analyzed change alongside an expert. Steve Almond is the author of 10 books, including the New York Times bestsellers Candyfreak and Against Football.

In this episode, we discuss his newest book, Bad Stories, which he describes as “a literary investigation of what the hell just happened to our country.”

More About Steve

Steve is a professor of writing and the co-host of the New York Times Dear Sugars podcast. His short stories have been anthologized widely, in the Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize, Best American Erotica, and Best American Mysteries series. He also publishes crazy, DIY books. Connect with Steve and buy his books: https://stevealmondjoy.org/

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In which Leiv and Josh walk down memory lane, sharing some of their favorite and most surprising moments. Thank you for listening and making our first season such a joy! We’ll be back in late 2018.

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Ollie Aplin is the creator of Mind Journal, a (beautifully designed) journal for men.

When Ollie was a teenager, his bi-polar mother committed suicide. That led to Ollie experiencing panic attacks, culminating in a breakdown in his early 20s.

Over time, with therapy and journaling, Ollie began to put himself back together again. Eventually, he created the Mind Journal to help other men keep a journal, and “become a stronger version of the man you already are.”

Learn more about Mind Journal here: https://www.mindjournals.com

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