Midlife Mixtape

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Ep 65 Author Sarah Ladipo Manyika Oct 22, 2019

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“Life is a strange journey”: Author Sarah Ladipo Manyika on writing stories she wanted to read but couldn’t find, the beauty of intergenerational friendships, and a big awkward mea culpa from Nancy to Sarah’s most recent fictional heroine. * Sarah’s website, with links to In Dependence and Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun * Books&Rhymes Podcast interview with Sarah: “When Writing Begins to Sing” * An Interview with Toni Morrison * On Meeting Mrs. Obama * Mondays with Mrs. Harris Preorder Nancy’s book, The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time! Coming from Running Press Dec 3…last week in their review, Publisher’s Weekly said, “Sweet and wise, this hopeful book will inspire readers to honor those who have made a difference in their lives.” Yay! Exactly! That’s what I was going for, seriously. One of the songs that Sarah has cited as inspirational in writing In Dependence, by the father of South African jazz, Hugh Masekela Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 64 Urban Farmer Natasha Nicholes Oct 08, 2019

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“Life is fleeting”: Urban homesteader Natasha Nicholes on how her farm on the South Side of Chicago has created community, why loss has shaped the way she views opportunity, and that time Harry Connick surprised her with a spa day. * Houseful of Nicholes – Natasha’s blog * We Sow We Grow on Facebook * Natasha on Instagram * Midlife Mixtape Ep 27 Empathy Expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe The scream, tho And here’s some Avery Sunshine…woooowwwww!Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 63 Comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh Sep 24, 2019

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“I want to perform for 10,000 people”: Feminist Muslim Iranian-American comedian and podcaster Zahra Noorbakhsh on how aging has changed the way she approaches her comedy, the insidiousness of confirmation bias, and an endorsement for mental math. * Zahra’s website * GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast * 6 Things All Immigrant Kids Experience – video Zahra on figuring out at age 11 how to guarantee her passage to Heaven… Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 62 Modern Elder Academy Founder Chip Conley Sep 10, 2019

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“Not even at halftime”: Hospitality entrepreneur and Wisdom@Work author Chip Conley talks about the benefits of inter-generational mutual mentorship, his midlife wisdom school, and that time he brought Linda Ronstadt breakfast in bed. * Chip’s latest book, Wisdom @ Work: The Making of a Modern Elder * Modern Elder Academy * Follow Chip on LinkedIn Get out your tissues as inter-generational duo Dolly Parton and Brandi Carlile sing a little song Dolly wrote called “I Will Always Love You”. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 61 Tucson Mayoral Candidate Randi Dorman Aug 13, 2019

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“Not the typical politician”: Businesswoman, mom, and first-time political candidate Randi Dorman talks about her vision and plans for Tucson, the power in pursuing your passion, and the best rainy-day camp activity ever. * RandiForMayor.com * Randi’s endorsement from Arizona Daily Star * Nancy’s blog posts about Family Camp One of the shows at Irvine Auditorium where Randi and I were both in the audience…check out Steel Pulse’s Grammy-winning “Babylon The Bandit.” Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 60 WomenOnline Founder Morra Aarons-Mele Jul 30, 2019

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“That’s not for me”: Self-proclaimed “hermit entrepreneur” Morra Aarons-Mele talks about how her award-winning social impact agency leverages the power of women’s connections, midlife boundary maintenance, and her book “Hiding in the Bathroom.” * WomenOnline * Morra’s book “Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert’s Guide to Getting Out There (When You’d Rather Stay Home) * Hiding in the Bathroom – the Podcast * Cyndi Lauper/Eddie Money at Madison Square Garden – who opened? Well, I did some research and the show was December 19, 1986…and this article would suggest that the opener was Eddie. And hey, here’s a ticket stub! Only $19! * Amaze.org Sex Ed videos * Val Verde Border Humanitarian Coalition Amazon wishlist * Jill Krause’s blog * Ep 19 “Maxed Out” author Katrina Alcorn One of the American Cancer Society “Happy Birthday” videos we talked about on the show, from really the best person would could ever sing you happy birthday. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here! ***Pre-order Nancy’s book THE THANK-YOU PROJECT: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time (Running Press, December 2019)Sign up for book news at DavisKho.com and find out when the book’s Spotify playlists are released!

Ep 59 Listeners Say: Bring It Back! Jul 16, 2019

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“I miss monotasking”: Listeners respond to the question “What do you wish you could bring back from your ‘70s/’80s/90’s childhood?” From Marathon Bars to mall lunches to Martha on MTV, we take a summer dive deep into GenX nostalgia. * Kraft Cheese Kisses – read all about ‘em! * Midlife Mixtape Podcast Ep 33 – Original MTV VJ Martha Quinn * Nancy’s ‘80s Alternative Dance Playlists – available @daviskho on Spotify * Dugout – new graphic novel for 7-11 year old readers, from Midlife Mixtape Podcast Ep 7 guest Pixar Storyteller Scott Morse * Grown & Flown: The Book – co-written by Midlife Mixtape Podcast Ep 51 guest Mary Dell Harrington. Pub date Sept 3 but available now for pre-order! * MJForTexas.com – learn more and support Midlife Mixtape Podcast Ep 12 guest Major MJ Hegar’s run for the Texas Senate! * Headcount.org – sign up for a shift registering voters at concerts via this wonderful organization founded by Midlife Mixtape Podcast Ep 40 guest Andy Bernstein * Pre-order Nancy’s book THE THANK-YOU PROJECT: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time (Running Press, December 2019) * Sign up for book news at DavisKho.com and find out when the book’s Spotify playlists are released! Thanks for the music pairing suggestion for today’s episode, Otto. Riddle me this: what do we call the bass player’s hairstyle? Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 58 Transnational Writer Xu Xi Jul 02, 2019

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“You’re not alone”: Hong Kong-raised writer Xu Xi reflects on being betwixt and between cultures, languages, and life stages, and channels Confucian wisdom to understand the desire to make a stand at midlife. * Xu Xi’s website * This Fish is Fowl: Essays of Being (American Lives Series – University of Nebraska Press, 2019) * International MFA in Creative Writing and Literary Translation at Vermont College of Fine Arts * @xuxiwriter on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter What happens when a globetrotter discovers Chuck Berry? Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!

Ep 57 Leadership Coach Karen Walrond Jun 18, 2019

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“Follow your curiosity”: Coach, speaker, author, and host of the Make Light podcast Karen Walrond on the benefits of taking ownership of your career, why diversity and inclusion aren’t the same thing, and rest as a radical act.

Ep 56 Midlife Mixtape LIVE at Betabrand Podcast Theater Jun 04, 2019

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“The gift of experience”: Host Nancy Davis Kho, musician Kyle Terrizzi aka M. The Heir Apparent, and SF Chronicle Senior Political Writer Joe Garofoli at Betabrand's Podcast Theater on first concerts, generational soundtracks,

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