Midlife Mixtape

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Ep 35 “Listen To Your Mother” Founder Ann Imig Jul 31, 2018

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“You, Again”: Ann Imig, founder of the “Listen To Your Mother” national staged reading series, on knowing when the time has come to move on, making friends with fear, and why lozenges and jumpsuits are so complementary. * Ann’s website * “Listen To Your Mother” website * “Listen To Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We’re Saying Now” anthology * Theatrical licensing of “Listen To Your Mother” at Miracle Or 2 * Clip from YOU AGAIN (requires Facebook) If I were to prescribe some new music to Ann, which I like to do on occasion, I’d point her to the soundtrack from “Blindspotting.” I’m obsessed with this Oakland-grown-and-raised movie and feel it should be required viewing in America in 2018. I hope you’ll go see it. This song is hella NSFW. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!

Ep 34 Designer Lesley Evers Jul 17, 2018

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“Problems into opportunity”: Women’s clothing designer Lesley Evers on the wholesale nightmare she turned into a retail renaissance, how she makes her brand more inclusive, and that time Grace Jones set the stage on fire. Literally. * Lesley Evers website Yes. Yes she is 70. #AgingGoals Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!

Ep 33 Original MTV VJ Martha Quinn Jul 03, 2018

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“Lightning in a bottle”: MTV VJ and IHeart80s radio host Martha Quinn on her crazy audition for the job of a lifetime, why there’s so much nostalgia for the ‘80s, and learning not to overload her “plate.” * Martha Quinn at IHeart80s@103.7 * Follow Martha on Twitter and Facebook * Martha’s Mixtape – submit your ideas for a mixtape here * VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV’s First Wave by Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn with Gavin Edwards. Great long read about your favorite ‘80s channel – here’s my review (and giveaway!) of that book when it came out in 2013 This feels like looking at my kids’ baby pictures. I’m verklempt with nostalgia. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!Did you like this episode? Then you might also enjoy: Ep 13 DJ Misbehaviour Ep 10 Filmmaker Jordan Brady * Ep 9 Artist Isabel Samaras

Ep 32 Singer/Songwriter Jeffrey Foucault Jun 19, 2018

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“There’s no shortcut:” Along with sneak previews from his new album Blood Brothers, Americana musician Jeffrey Foucault shares his thoughts on impersonation becoming truth, the music economy, and the magic triad of luck, hard work, and talent.

Ep 31 Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp Jun 05, 2018

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“Trust my feet:” Nature hacktivist Rue Mapp on her non-profit’s work to reconnect and strengthen the relationship between nature and communities of color, the healing qualities of outdoor time at midlife, and trail (music) mixes.

Ep 30 Democracy Defenders Isabel Kallman and Jeannine Harvey May 22, 2018

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“That next first step:” FeedOurDemocracy.com co-founders Isabel Kallman and Jeannine Harvey on the need for civic and civil engagement, the power of scale, and how all those years of therapy finally pay off at midlife.

Ep 29 Humorist Wendi Aarons May 08, 2018

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“My time to call them out:” Award winning humorist Wendi Aarons on the power of protest humor, her admiration for the next generation’s ability to speak up, and her nascent career as a Barry Manilow fanfic writer.

Ep 28 Feminist Writer Peggy Orenstein Apr 24, 2018

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“I really stand by my work:” Bestselling author and journalist Peggy Orenstein on three decades of covering issues affecting girls and women, the persistence of the assault on women’s rights, and her curious predilection for offbeat adventure travel. * Peggy’s website * Peggy’s latest book Don’t Call Me Princess: Essays on Girls, Women, Sex, and Life * Peggy will be in conversation with cartooning icon Aline Kominksy-Crumb at the Bay Area Book Festival on Sunday, April 29 – details here * Peggy’s AFAR Magazine cover story for the March/April 2018 issue: Escape from the modern world on a pilgrim’s path through Japan * Sixteen Candles gets a rewrite in Fifty Candles, by Wendi Aarons (tune in to hear more from her in Episode 29!) Billie Eilish – Joni Mitchell for a new generation? Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!

Ep 27 Empathy Expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe Apr 10, 2018

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“Trusting my special sauce:” Grief and empathy specialist Dr. Kelsey Crowe on concrete ways to convert compassion to action, seeking joy in midlife grief, and outgrowing her own fear of making mistakes when loved ones undergo difficult times.

Ep 26 Resistance Genealogist Jennifer Mendelsohn Mar 27, 2018

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“My voice is worth hearing:” Journalist Jennifer Mendelsohn on turning her genealogy hobby into a powerful means of combating disinformation, her midlife confidence, and that time she was Mariah Carey’s backup singer at summer camp. * Follow Jennifer on Twitter at @CleverTitleTK * Dive into the #ResistanceGenealogy hashtag for dispatches from the Genealogy Army. They’re armed with curiosity, excellent research skills, and tenacity – consider yourself warned… Today’s musical accompaniment: “The Ancestor” by Darlingside. I don’t think it needs any setup, but it probably does need a Kleenex. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!

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