Pots Full of Raspberries with Laura Wright

About this week’s guest: Emily Fiffer is a restaurant owner (Botanica, in Silverlake) and writer (read, eat, repeat) living in LA. Show notes! This week’s sponsor: Jena Burton Wellness Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Emily’s: Restaurant: Botanica Botanica’s Online ShopNewsletter (read, eat, repeat) Prospect + Refuge Theory The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard Doppelganger by Naomi Klein Slipsteam by Elizabeth Jane Howard 

About this week’s guest: Laura Wright is the founder of The First Mess, a blog for plant-based recipe inspiration as well as a of cookbook of the same name. Hailing from the Niagara region of southern Ontario, Laura enjoys taking on way too many projects in the garden, hiking with her dogs, working on a weekly feel-good newsletter, dilly dallying, and doing pretty much any offline activity. Show notes! This week’s sponsor: Personal Business Podcast Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Laura’s: Website: The First Mess Newsletter Book: The First MessIG Study: Prescribing Nature for Human Health: An Examination of Public Interest, Barriers, and Enablers Related to Nature Prescription Programming in Canada Crispy & Chewy Air Fryer Edamame The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi Learn To Grow Cut Flowers

About this week’s guest: Michael Ventura is an accomplished leader, practitioner, and educator. As the founder of strategy and design consultancy Sub Rosa, he advised influential organizations from the American Civil Liberties Union, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Nike to well-respected institutions such as The United Nations and the Obama-Biden Administration. He is a visiting lecturer at institutions such as The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, Princeton University, and the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is the author of the book, Applied Empathy, and is currently working on his second book. Show notes! This week’s sponsor: Personal Business Podcast Michael’s: Newsletter: Understanding UnderstandingPersonal + Business websitesLinkedin Making Empathy A Weapon via NYT Study: Empathy with nature promotes pro-environmental attitudes in preschool children Mandela Effect Links: The ‘Mandela Effect’ describes the false memories many of us share. But why can’t scientists explain it? via CNN 50 Mandela Effect Examples via Parade Mandela Effect Short Documentary via YouTube Learn To Grow Cut Flowers

About this week’s guest: Jessica DeFino is an award-winning beauty reporter and critic (The New York Times, Vice, Vogue). She writes the Guardian's beauty advice column, Ask Ugly, and the newsletter The Review of Beauty. She's been called "the woman the beauty industry fears" by the Sunday Herald. Show notes! This week’s sponsor: Week Of The Website Jessica’s Newsletter: The Review of Beauty Jessica’s Guardian Series: Ask Ugly Photos of myself make me shudder in horror. Does that mean I’m hideous? by Jessica DeFino The Relationship Between Nature and Body Image Learn To Grow Cut Flowers

About this week's guest: Joey has been a food, wine and travel journalist for almost two decades. Currently, he is on his second tour of duty at Bon Appétit and Epicurious, where he oversees all things drinks and lifestyle coverage. He was previously an editor and reporter at The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Thrillist and Wine Enthusiast. He has worked with the James Beard Foundation on a number of committees, and is an alum of so many journalist and art fellowships (and won some awards too). Show notes! This week’s sponsor: Week Of The Website Joey at Bon Appétit Joey on Instagram Fruit Walls: Urban Farming in the 1600s Study: Psychological Impacts of Houseplants Care Behaviour on Mental Well-Being and Mindfulness Perfect Days directed by Wim Wenders How One Man’s Obsession with Fruit Created the UK’s Most Exquisite Spirits via Bon Appétit Learn To Grow Cut Flowers

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Sabia and I talk about all the ins and outs of becoming a doula. Including the difference between a doula and midwife, what it means to be a “full spectrum” doula, training vs. self-educating, to certify or not to certify, insurance/liability, the different types of doulas (there are many!), finding your speciality/niche, pricing, knowing when you’re ready for your first client, and avoiding burnout. About Sabia: Sabia Wade is a revolutionary full-spectrum doula, educator, and the founder of Birthing Advocacy Doulas and For The Village Doula Services. She works to elevate the voices and experiences of marginalized communities and embraces her role as a liberator of self by birthing new and hidden aspects of individuals…while nurturing the spaces within them that have never known love. All with the goal of autonomy, justice, and equity for all. Show Notes: Sabia’s WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM Birthing Advocacy Courses + INSTAGRAM For The Village Website + Instagram Erika Davis at Whole Body Pregnancy My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the original CLOUD COMFORTER and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW. And Red Clay Hot Sauce! Use code ONEPART for $25% off your order. Check out their Gift Sets and my favorite Spicy Everything Salt.

Bari and I talk about all the ins and outs of being a ceramicist. Including going to school vs. being self-trained, building your brand and attracting clients, pricing, trade shows, the difference between fine art, collectible design, and open edition works, knowing when/how to build your team, and how sometimes things are ruined by being monetized aka maybe it’s ok to keep your art as a hobby. About Bari: Bari Ziperstein is the founder of BZIPPY, a brand known for its experimentation and innovation with ceramics. Their clients include some of the most prominent interior designers working today, and BZIPPY’s work can be found in private homes, public venues around the world, and the pages of magazines. Outside of BZIPPY, Bari’s unique designs, were seen most recently in a one-person exhibition at Charles Moffett Gallery in New York City Show Notes: BZIPPY WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM Bari’s WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM JULIA HAFT-CANDELL SEAN GERSTLEY  LUAM MELAKE RUBY NERI My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the original CLOUD COMFORTER and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW. And Good Food Cooking School! Save $20 on ANY COURSE OR BUNDLE with code ONEPART.

Amber and I talk about all the ins and outs of being on a reality show. Including applying/auditioning, what producers are looking for, taking psychological tests/evaluations, seeing yourself on television, styling yourself (hair, makeup, clothes), the pay, and the non-monetary gains. About Amber: Amber is the founder and creative director of Damask Love, a popular DIY lifestyle blog where she shares her doable DIY approach to crafting. Amber hosted Disney Family Sundays, a family crafting show on Disney+, and was also a finalist in Season One of NBC’s popular crafting competition show, Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Amber has been featured on the cover of Parent’s Magazine and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family. Show Notes: Amber Kemp-Gerstel’s WEBSITE + Instagram yayday PAPER CO. Debbie Matenopoulos Making It Website + Instagram My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the new Nook Pillow and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW. And Jack + Annie’s! Check out where you can find Jack + Annie’s near you.

Ashely P. and I talk about the difference between a librarian and library specialist, getting your Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS), building a collection and cataloging, the pay, the different roles/jobs at a library, and learning to assert and protect yourself as a librarian. About Ashley: Ashley (also known as The Library Bae) resides in Virginia and works as a Youth Services Librarian with the Fairfax County Library System. After falling in love with her local library and its contributions to the community, she obtained her MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) from Valdosta State University and has worked in public libraries for almost 10 years. Ashley enjoys working with youth from birth to teens, talking to and teaching others about youth literacy, STEM and STEAM, and promoting diversity, inclusion and equity in libraries. Show Notes: The Library Bae WEBSITE + SHOP The Library Bae on INSTAGRAM HARRY POTTER HOUSE QUIZ  FAVORITE LIBRARIAN My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Some of my favorites: WIGGLE PILLOW, PUFFER BLANKET, HEMP LINEN DUVET COVER And GOOD FOOD COOKING SCHOOL! Use code ONEPART for $20 off any course or recipe bundle.