Women Writing for a Change: The Podcast Edition http://www.womenwriting.org/ en-GB (c) 2010 no Come listen to the Thousand Voices of Women Writing for a Change. Come listen to the Thousand Voices of Women Writing for a Change. The Small Moments of Motherhood with Sarah Hunt Women Writing for (a) Change Foundation Women Writing for (a) Change Podcast Jenny Stanton welcomes Sarah Hunt, writer, mother, humorist, to the Podcast Edition of Women Writing for a Change, as she explores the moments that make up motherhood, and casts them in an amusing light.   In her first essay, Sarah reports on her presence of mind during the production process of “The Bird” and the slip of her tongue that comes with a slip of the turkey. Sarah next tackles monsters in the dark, and more importantly, parenting “fragile children” who poke each other in the eye, and accepting her role as a floundering mom.  Finally, listeners will find contentment in the surprises written about in 4 p.m. Silence. Sarah entertains listeners by turning upside down the small moments in her life.  Read more of her work at cincysarah.blogspot.com. Sarah is pictured at right, with Anderson and David. Jenny Stanton welcomes Sarah Hunt, writer, mother, humorist, to the Podcast Edition of Women Writing for a Change, as she explores the moments that make up motherhood, and casts them in an amusing light.   In her first essay, Sarah reports on her presence of mind during the production process of “The Bird” and the slip of her tongue that comes with a slip of the turkey. Sarah next tackles monsters in the dark, and more importantly, parenting “fragile children” who poke each other in the eye, and accepting her role as a floundering mom.  Finally, listeners will find contentment in the surprises written about in 4 p.m. Silence. Sarah entertains listeners by turning upside down the small moments in her life.  Read more of her work at cincysarah.blogspot.com. Sarah is pictured at right, with Anderson and David. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-12-06-SHUNT.mp3 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:13:25 -0700 33:59 Sarah Hunt, Motherhood, WWFC, Thanksgiving Celeste Brott - Renaissance Woman Women Writing for (a) Change Women Writing for (a) Change Host Annette Januzzi Wick welcomes Celeste Brott, young poet, writer, comedienne, actress and personal style blogger. In true Renaissance fashion, Celeste uses her talents and passions to produce poetry, fiction and essays to examine and celebrate the many elements of her life. In “The Harvest”, Celeste’s interest in science intersects with her poetry. She sees fashion not as something superficial, but a deeper expression of creativity.  When writing for the comedy stage, Celeste believes, “It’s flexing the same muscle as I do for poetry.” Join Celeste as she takes listeners on a journey through her consideration of acting as a career,realizing she was not a product, to her color theory blogs where she lifts up the “joy of being a girl.” Her blog is www.fashionisevolution.blogspot.com.  She performs December 22, as well as the first Tuesday of every month, at the Southgate House with the Underbelly.   Host Annette Januzzi Wick welcomes Celeste Brott, young poet, writer, comedienne, actress and personal style blogger. In true Renaissance fashion, Celeste uses her talents and passions to produce poetry, fiction and essays to examine and celebrate the many elements of her life. In “The Harvest”, Celeste’s interest in science intersects with her poetry. She sees fashion not as something superficial, but a deeper expression of creativity.  When writing for the comedy stage, Celeste believes, “It’s flexing the same muscle as I do for poetry.” Join Celeste as she takes listeners on a journey through her consideration of acting as a career,realizing she was not a product, to her color theory blogs where she lifts up the “joy of being a girl.” Her blog is www.fashionisevolution.blogspot.com.  She performs December 22, as well as the first Tuesday of every month, at the Southgate House with the Underbelly.   http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-11-15-CBROTT.mp3 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:21:45 -0700 36:48 celeste brott, Renaissance, fashion is evolution, underbelly A Woman Infusing Strength with Toni Lackner Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer Host Phebe Beiser welcomes Toni Lackner to The Podcast Edition of Women Writing for a Change. Listeners first heard Toni on the Love Podcast, with her musings on James Dean.  In this episode, Toni shares on a wide variety of topics, using poetry, essay, satire and short story.   Toni finds inspiration in the women in her life who have been nurturers – Aunt Fran’s ability to fix anything, Helen at 96, and Eleanor Roosevelt’s courage. But her most poignant moment comes as she discovers, “I know someone’s waiting to hear my words.” Host Phebe Beiser welcomes Toni Lackner to The Podcast Edition of Women Writing for a Change. Listeners first heard Toni on the Love Podcast, with her musings on James Dean.  In this episode, Toni shares on a wide variety of topics, using poetry, essay, satire and short story.   Toni finds inspiration in the women in her life who have been nurturers – Aunt Fran’s ability to fix anything, Helen at 96, and Eleanor Roosevelt’s courage. But her most poignant moment comes as she discovers, “I know someone’s waiting to hear my words.” http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-11-01-Toni-Lackner.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:55:54 -0700 39:17 toni lackner, eleanor roosevelt, nurturer How I Spent My Summer with WWFC Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer Join Carol Stewart as she hosts WWFC’s rendition of “What I Did on My Summer Vacation.”  From a tortuous summer camp and Women’s Woodstock, to honeymooning after a heart attack and the craziness of a diagnosis, listeners will resonate with the longing for summer before the cold sets in. WWFC also welcomes two students from Cincinnati Country Day, and their English teacher who assigned “How I Spent My Summer" as an essay theme.  Sit in the waning sun, and join our writers as they scale the summits of their summers and remind listeners, according to Linda Trebbi, “The things that go wrong leave the bigger imprint on our memories.” The following writers are part of this podcast and pictured at right:  Carol Walkner, Kaya Kotzen, Debbie Westheimer, Laurie Lambert, Linda Trebbi, Christine Hall, Tiara Newbill, Melissa Hunter. Also, below:  Julia Murphy, Isabelle McAlevey and Debra Floyd. Join Carol Stewart as she hosts WWFC’s rendition of “What I Did on My Summer Vacation.”  From a tortuous summer camp and Women’s Woodstock, to honeymooning after a heart attack and the craziness of a diagnosis, listeners will resonate with the longing for summer before the cold sets in. WWFC also welcomes two students from Cincinnati Country Day, and their English teacher who assigned “How I Spent My Summer" as an essay theme.  Sit in the waning sun, and join our writers as they scale the summits of their summers and remind listeners, according to Linda Trebbi, “The things that go wrong leave the bigger imprint on our memories.” The following writers are part of this podcast and pictured at right:  Carol Walkner, Kaya Kotzen, Debbie Westheimer, Laurie Lambert, Linda Trebbi, Christine Hall, Tiara Newbill, Melissa Hunter. Also, below:  Julia Murphy, Isabelle McAlevey and Debra Floyd. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-How-I-Spent-My-Summer.mp3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:54:18 -0600 31:09 I Am a Possibilist: Mary Pierce Brosmer and Twenty Years of WWfaC Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer New Media Circle - WWFaC In honor of the twentieth anniversary of Women Writing for a Change, Phebe Beiser hosts Mary Pierce Brosmer as she examines the past and present of the organization Mary founded and cultivated. Mary’s early work as teacher and poet inspired women to seek her out as mentor. Believing women had many untold stories, Mary created a safe space for them to share, through words, “parts of themselves nobody knew.”  She recognized that connection and consciousness would transform the lives and organizations of women, young women and men, in and around Greater Cincinnati, and the world. Currently, Mary considers her relationship to WWfac as grandmother. She has returned to teach poetry classes, which remain at the core of her work. “It is most in line with who I came into the world as.” Mary Pierce Brosmer believes “we know ourselves through language.” Listen as she shares her insights and writings as teacher, writer, entrepreneur, organizational consultant and social healer. Pictured at right: Phebe Beiser, Mary Pierce Brosmer, Jenny Stanton. In honor of the twentieth anniversary of Women Writing for a Change, Phebe Beiser hosts Mary Pierce Brosmer as she examines the past and present of the organization Mary founded and cultivated. Mary’s early work as teacher and poet inspired women to seek her out as mentor. Believing women had many untold stories, Mary created a safe space for them to share, through words, “parts of themselves nobody knew.”  She recognized that connection and consciousness would transform the lives and organizations of women, young women and men, in and around Greater Cincinnati, and the world. Currently, Mary considers her relationship to WWfac as grandmother. She has returned to teach poetry classes, which remain at the core of her work. “It is most in line with who I came into the world as.” Mary Pierce Brosmer believes “we know ourselves through language.” Listen as she shares her insights and writings as teacher, writer, entrepreneur, organizational consultant and social healer. Pictured at right: Phebe Beiser, Mary Pierce Brosmer, Jenny Stanton. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-09-13-Mary-Twenty-Years.mp3 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:37:29 -0600 45:26 Previously Unmentionables: Humor with Sandy Lingo Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change Jenny Stanton hosts Sandy Lingo, teacher, writer, traveler and humorist, as she navigates the landscape of aging, foreign countries and a move into the city. Sandy uses humor with a wink to share her lists of things we need to get rid of:  navy, fungus and ovaries.  She finds aging, at this stage, as shocking and as thrilling as adolescence, surprised constantly at what the body can or can no longer do. Her status as retired teacher, "the best kind," allows for travel with family to exotic locales such as China, South America and Europe. In contrast to the typical guidebook, her writing offers suggestions on toilets - the cleanest and the most challenging. Finally, as Sandy shares stories of she and her husband's move to downtown Cincinnati, she relishes not only in the new found humor and love, but freedom too. Listeners will want to age along with Sandy, in the hopes they too will find the laughter amidst the altered body parts! Music by Sherry McCamley, her complete library can be found in iTunes , or email Sherry at McSmitty23@aol.com.   Jenny Stanton hosts Sandy Lingo, teacher, writer, traveler and humorist, as she navigates the landscape of aging, foreign countries and a move into the city. Sandy uses humor with a wink to share her lists of things we need to get rid of:  navy, fungus and ovaries.  She finds aging, at this stage, as shocking and as thrilling as adolescence, surprised constantly at what the body can or can no longer do. Her status as retired teacher, "the best kind," allows for travel with family to exotic locales such as China, South America and Europe. In contrast to the typical guidebook, her writing offers suggestions on toilets - the cleanest and the most challenging. Finally, as Sandy shares stories of she and her husband's move to downtown Cincinnati, she relishes not only in the new found humor and love, but freedom too. Listeners will want to age along with Sandy, in the hopes they too will find the laughter amidst the altered body parts! Music by Sherry McCamley, her complete library can be found in iTunes , or email Sherry at McSmitty23@aol.com.   http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-05-03-Lingo.mp3 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:00:00 -0600 39:51 sandy lingo, humor, travel, fungus, navy, erma bombeck, unmentionables No Longer Standing Idly By: The Freedom Writers with Erin Gruwell Women Writing for (a) Change Foundation Women Writing for (a) Change Foundation Annette Januzzi Wick celebrates our 50th episode by welcoming Erin Gruwell, teacher, writer and author, renowned for her work in the founding of The Freedom Writers. As a young language arts teacher in Long Beach California, Erin was assigned to work with the “Unteachables.”  Room 203 became well-known through the Freedom Writers’ Diary, a book and movie which showcased Ms. Gruwell’s perseverance and ability to create community for and with those considered at-risk.  Many students went on to graduate, attend college, and are now serving as part of the Freedom Writers Foundation, dedicated to teaching social justice in the schools. Listeners will learn of the origin of the Freedom Writers, how the L.A. riots and her father, a civil rights supporter through his passion for baseball, motivated her to begin this journey. Ms. Gruwell reads from student diaries, as well as her own, to share the gifts and challenges she met inside of and outside of the classroom. She speaks candidly about her lack of balance while pursuing this path, and how she now helps educators not only thrive in the classroom, but outside as well. Erin also shares stories about her new writings and the success of the Freedom Writers in communities other than education, drawing a parallel to the partnership of  WWFC and Project Connect (read more).  In the end, Erin states, she wrote and exposed her life through writing, modeling for her students what she wanted them to do. On student proclaimed, “If Ms. G says we’re are going to the moon, then someone better call NASA.” NASA has been on alert ever since. Learn more about the Freedom Writers by visting their website:  www.FreedomWritersFoundation.org. Podcast music provided by Beth Lodge-Rigal, site-owner: WWFC Bloomington, Indiana.  Selections include:  One Safe Place, Writing on the Wall, and Kaleidoscopic View.  Her music can be found by visiting cdbaby.com. (Pictured above: Annette Januzzi Wick, with Erin Gruwell.  Below:  Erin, with New Media Circle co-creators Phebe Beiser, Jenny Stanton and Annette Wick.)   Annette Januzzi Wick celebrates our 50th episode by welcoming Erin Gruwell, teacher, writer and author, renowned for her work in the founding of The Freedom Writers. As a young language arts teacher in Long Beach California, Erin was assigned to work with the “Unteachables.”  Room 203 became well-known through the Freedom Writers’ Diary, a book and movie which showcased Ms. Gruwell’s perseverance and ability to create community for and with those considered at-risk.  Many students went on to graduate, attend college, and are now serving as part of the Freedom Writers Foundation, dedicated to teaching social justice in the schools. Listeners will learn of the origin of the Freedom Writers, how the L.A. riots and her father, a civil rights supporter through his passion for baseball, motivated her to begin this journey. Ms. Gruwell reads from student diaries, as well as her own, to share the gifts and challenges she met inside of and outside of the classroom. She speaks candidly about her lack of balance while pursuing this path, and how she now helps educators not only thrive in the classroom, but outside as well. Erin also shares stories about her new writings and the success of the Freedom Writers in communities other than education, drawing a parallel to the partnership of  WWFC and Project Connect (read more).  In the end, Erin states, she wrote and exposed her life through writing, modeling for her students what she wanted them to do. On student proclaimed, “If Ms. G says we’re are going to the moon, then someone better call NASA.” NASA has been on alert ever since. Learn more about the Freedom Writers by visting their website:  www.FreedomWritersFoundation.org. Podcast music provided by Beth Lodge-Rigal, site-owner: WWFC Bloomington, Indiana.  Selections include:  One Safe Place, Writing on the Wall, and Kaleidoscopic View.  Her music can be found by visiting cdbaby.com. (Pictured above: Annette Januzzi Wick, with Erin Gruwell.  Below:  Erin, with New Media Circle co-creators Phebe Beiser, Jenny Stanton and Annette Wick.)   http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-05-11-FreedomWriters.mp3 Fri, 20 May 2011 13:04:31 -0600 52:17 erin gruwell, freedom writers, diary, homeless teens Accessing Grief through Words and Quilts with Sandi Gaines Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer Host Annette Januzzi Wick welcomes Sandi Gaines, writer, facilitator of grief groups, hospice worker and quilter. For over twenty years, Sandi has played an active role in the lives of those grieving and healing. As young woman, she had a comfortable curiosity with death.  Sandi was drawn to the work of facilitating support groups following the death of an uncle, realizing that hospice was the last opportunity “to be there for that person.”   Through wisdom, writing, and props, Sandi shares with listeners stories of children in her groups whose lives she carries with her, and answers the question, “Why are we uncomfortable with grief?”   Her work with Comfort Quilts was derived from these experiences. Sandi began the work “when doing seemed almost useless” and now, not only creates quilts, but assists other in creating their own work.   For more information on Sandi's Comfort Quilts, send an email to Sandi   Host Annette Januzzi Wick welcomes Sandi Gaines, writer, facilitator of grief groups, hospice worker and quilter. For over twenty years, Sandi has played an active role in the lives of those grieving and healing. As young woman, she had a comfortable curiosity with death.  Sandi was drawn to the work of facilitating support groups following the death of an uncle, realizing that hospice was the last opportunity “to be there for that person.”   Through wisdom, writing, and props, Sandi shares with listeners stories of children in her groups whose lives she carries with her, and answers the question, “Why are we uncomfortable with grief?”   Her work with Comfort Quilts was derived from these experiences. Sandi began the work “when doing seemed almost useless” and now, not only creates quilts, but assists other in creating their own work.   For more information on Sandi's Comfort Quilts, send an email to Sandi   http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-04-05-S-Gaines.mp3 Tue, 03 May 2011 05:00:00 -0600 40:18 grief, stars, quilt, bereavement, sandi gaines Hope is a Risky Business with Sister Alice Gerdeman Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer Carol Stewart welcomes Sister Alice Gerdeman, a Sister of Divine Providence and coordinator for Cincinnati's Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center. Sister Alice, teacher, advocate and writer, share stories of her upbringing as a teacher and principal, and what called her to work for social justice. Listeners will hear how one neighborhood saved a community center, which became the home for the IJPC, and will be inspired by Sister Alice's work with immigration reform. The center brings together advocates to support immigrants, as well as supporting the Dream Act, created for children of undocumented workers to remain in the U.S. While recognizing that evil does exist, Sister Alice works tirelessly to eliminate the death penalty in Ohio, so the healing of victims, prisoners and families can begin. Visit the IJPC website for more information on volunteering and programs.   Carol Stewart welcomes Sister Alice Gerdeman, a Sister of Divine Providence and coordinator for Cincinnati's Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center. Sister Alice, teacher, advocate and writer, share stories of her upbringing as a teacher and principal, and what called her to work for social justice. Listeners will hear how one neighborhood saved a community center, which became the home for the IJPC, and will be inspired by Sister Alice's work with immigration reform. The center brings together advocates to support immigrants, as well as supporting the Dream Act, created for children of undocumented workers to remain in the U.S. While recognizing that evil does exist, Sister Alice works tirelessly to eliminate the death penalty in Ohio, so the healing of victims, prisoners and families can begin. Visit the IJPC website for more information on volunteering and programs.   http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-03-15-Sr-Alice-Copy2.mp3 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:43:17 -0600 28:48 sister alice gerdeman, death penalty, ijpc, immigration reform Superfriends with Jeff Smith Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer In this special one-hour show, Annette Januzzi Wick hosts Jeff Smith in The Podcast Edition. Jeff is a writer, professor, German translator and father of Whit Smith, who became an inmate at the Terre Haute Penitentiary following a burglary conviction.  Through letters exchanged with his son, Jeff offers a glimpse into Whit’s world while in prison. Though Whit had been silenced via solitary confinement, Jeff’s authenticity in his relationship with his son, helped form Whit’s voice, a voice growing through wisdom, humor, learnings, and hopes for a future vocation and relationship. Following Whit's additional charge of assault while in prison, which Whit denied involvement, Jeff received the news that his son, deciding he could no longer tolerate his present conditions, had committed suicide. Whit’s prescient words from a Father’s Day letter, and the response of family friends, left Jeff with a comforting message – “Be kind to yourself. Take joy in who your son is.”     The words of Jeff and Whitney Smith will be staged as a play produced by the Cincinnati Ensemble Theatre (www.cincyetc.com ) for the 2011-2012 season.   Visit www.whit-superfriends.blogspot.com to read more.  Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes. Podcast music provided by Kristina Stykos, (www.kristinastykos.com ) with Philip Aaberg, from Raven, “He Will Be Free”, dedicated to Whitney Smith.   For additional information on grief resources, visit www.compassionatefriends.org .  Pictured at right, Jeff and Whit, 1993.       In this special one-hour show, Annette Januzzi Wick hosts Jeff Smith in The Podcast Edition. Jeff is a writer, professor, German translator and father of Whit Smith, who became an inmate at the Terre Haute Penitentiary following a burglary conviction.  Through letters exchanged with his son, Jeff offers a glimpse into Whit’s world while in prison. Though Whit had been silenced via solitary confinement, Jeff’s authenticity in his relationship with his son, helped form Whit’s voice, a voice growing through wisdom, humor, learnings, and hopes for a future vocation and relationship. Following Whit's additional charge of assault while in prison, which Whit denied involvement, Jeff received the news that his son, deciding he could no longer tolerate his present conditions, had committed suicide. Whit’s prescient words from a Father’s Day letter, and the response of family friends, left Jeff with a comforting message – “Be kind to yourself. Take joy in who your son is.”     The words of Jeff and Whitney Smith will be staged as a play produced by the Cincinnati Ensemble Theatre (www.cincyetc.com ) for the 2011-2012 season.   Visit www.whit-superfriends.blogspot.com to read more.  Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes. Podcast music provided by Kristina Stykos, (www.kristinastykos.com ) with Philip Aaberg, from Raven, “He Will Be Free”, dedicated to Whitney Smith.   For additional information on grief resources, visit www.compassionatefriends.org .  Pictured at right, Jeff and Whit, 1993.       http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-02-08-JSMITH.mp3 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:00:00 -0700 60:03 prison, suicide, Jeff Smith, Whit Smith, Terre Haute, blog, superfriends The Shared Spaces of Love Annette Wick Annette Wick's Album   Grab your loved one and a glass for inspiration!  The writers of Women Writing for a Change will fill you up with their words about love. From "Mom Song" to "First Love, 1972" to "Visits with my Grandma Dinkgrave at Three and Four Years Old", women from several classes of WWFC tell their stories. We hear French poetry, essays and odes to their loved ones. These writers prove that it hasn't all been said, that we all "Need More Love."   Writers are: Janet Wylie, Adrienne Taylor, Karen Jaquish, Judy Lubow, Mary Dusing, Kaya Kotzen, Toni Lackner, Carol Stewart reading for Ruth Burack-Lamberson in Vermont, Jane Pugliano, Celeste Strong Brott and Sandy Lingo.  Our host is Antonia Glosby.   Music provided by Beth Lodge-Rigal, of our Bloomington affiliate.     Thank you!  I finally got to listen!  What a wonderful program.  Please thank everyone who helped produce this piece and, especially, Carol Stewart who read for me.  It was great fun to hear someone else read my piece!  Thank you, thank you for the opportunity to have my little voice heard. Gratefully, Ruth Burack-Lamberson Hinesburg, Vermont     Grab your loved one and a glass for inspiration!  The writers of Women Writing for a Change will fill you up with their words about love. From "Mom Song" to "First Love, 1972" to "Visits with my Grandma Dinkgrave at Three and Four Years Old", women from several classes of WWFC tell their stories. We hear French poetry, essays and odes to their loved ones. These writers prove that it hasn't all been said, that we all "Need More Love."   Writers are: Janet Wylie, Adrienne Taylor, Karen Jaquish, Judy Lubow, Mary Dusing, Kaya Kotzen, Toni Lackner, Carol Stewart reading for Ruth Burack-Lamberson in Vermont, Jane Pugliano, Celeste Strong Brott and Sandy Lingo.  Our host is Antonia Glosby.   Music provided by Beth Lodge-Rigal, of our Bloomington affiliate.     Thank you!  I finally got to listen!  What a wonderful program.  Please thank everyone who helped produce this piece and, especially, Carol Stewart who read for me.  It was great fun to hear someone else read my piece!  Thank you, thank you for the opportunity to have my little voice heard. Gratefully, Ruth Burack-Lamberson Hinesburg, Vermont   http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2011-01-18-The_Love_Cast.mp3 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:12:00 -0700 37:55 Humor Makes Me Feel Better with Ian Golub Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer Join Host Carol Stewart as she interviews Ian Golub – writer, father, husband, humorist, as Ian takes listeners on a fictional journey written in a woman’s voice, sharing the challenges of character evolution and how to “get in there and sympathize”. Listeners will also be cast back in TV time to shows such as Dynasty and The Fall Guy that influenced his early relationships, especially with his mother. With influences that include J.D. Salinger and his wife, who is also a writer, in Ian’s final piece, he shares a poignant piece about teenage love and beliefs, as he continues on this path of “getting serious about my writing.” Join Host Carol Stewart as she interviews Ian Golub – writer, father, husband, humorist, as Ian takes listeners on a fictional journey written in a woman’s voice, sharing the challenges of character evolution and how to “get in there and sympathize”. Listeners will also be cast back in TV time to shows such as Dynasty and The Fall Guy that influenced his early relationships, especially with his mother. With influences that include J.D. Salinger and his wife, who is also a writer, in Ian’s final piece, he shares a poignant piece about teenage love and beliefs, as he continues on this path of “getting serious about my writing.” http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2010-12-07-ian_golub.mp3 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:52:23 -0700 36:50 Age is Just a Number with Connie Springer Host Phebe Beiser interviews Connie Springer, freelance photographer, librarian, writer, mother and daughter in an inspirational episode about nonagenarians.   In Connie's recently published book, Positively Ninety, she interviews 28 local Cincinnatians to discover what their secret is in aging gracefully.  Connie shares her motive for this ambitious project as it relates to her experience with her mother’s aging.  Her interviews cover a broad range of nonagenarians, each with their own secret to life. One of her favorite maxims – “I never turn down an invitation. I can always be ready in 10 minutes.” Another subject purchased his first computer at age 90. Connie’s other work encompasses adoptive families from which she draws on personal experience.  Her book Positively Ninety is available through Blurb.com.  Her Centennial Barn photography exhibit with narratives is December 19, 2010, from 4-6:30 p.m. Visit ConnieSpringer.com to learn more. Host Phebe Beiser interviews Connie Springer, freelance photographer, librarian, writer, mother and daughter in an inspirational episode about nonagenarians.   In Connie's recently published book, Positively Ninety, she interviews 28 local Cincinnatians to discover what their secret is in aging gracefully.  Connie shares her motive for this ambitious project as it relates to her experience with her mother’s aging.  Her interviews cover a broad range of nonagenarians, each with their own secret to life. One of her favorite maxims – “I never turn down an invitation. I can always be ready in 10 minutes.” Another subject purchased his first computer at age 90. Connie’s other work encompasses adoptive families from which she draws on personal experience.  Her book Positively Ninety is available through Blurb.com.  Her Centennial Barn photography exhibit with narratives is December 19, 2010, from 4-6:30 p.m. Visit ConnieSpringer.com to learn more. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/11-10-2010-Connie-Springer.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:08:00 -0700 I'm Not Your Cheerleader with Susan Branscome   Host Annette Januzzi Wick welcomes Susan Bransome to The Podcast Edition. Susan is a commercial banker, business owner, board member, mother, wife and writer, but she is NOT your cheerleader.  In this episode, Susan discusses the perceived roles of women and men in the workplace while offering advice to younger women on how to present oneself as "someone who belongs."   As she progresses through the authoring of a book, Susan recounts the role of sports in her life, driving her competitiveness, how sports has become the language around the water cooler and that women should view the topic as entertainment. Finally, as Susan campaigns to eliminate gender stereotyping, she advises young women to ask for help, mentor each other and speak up, for only then will there exist real change. Susan, a recent Athena award finalist, can be reached at Triad Cincinnati     Host Annette Januzzi Wick welcomes Susan Bransome to The Podcast Edition. Susan is a commercial banker, business owner, board member, mother, wife and writer, but she is NOT your cheerleader.  In this episode, Susan discusses the perceived roles of women and men in the workplace while offering advice to younger women on how to present oneself as "someone who belongs."   As she progresses through the authoring of a book, Susan recounts the role of sports in her life, driving her competitiveness, how sports has become the language around the water cooler and that women should view the topic as entertainment. Finally, as Susan campaigns to eliminate gender stereotyping, she advises young women to ask for help, mentor each other and speak up, for only then will there exist real change. Susan, a recent Athena award finalist, can be reached at Triad Cincinnati   http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2010-11-10-S.Branscome.mp3 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:36:59 -0700 Shift Happens with Nan Fischer Women Writing for a Change New Media Circle Women Writing for a Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer Join host Charlene Taylor Bales as she welcomes Nan Fischer, life coach, consultant, writer, and Program Director for Women Writing for a Change Foundation. In this episode, Nan speaks and writes of her personal journey, how she hit upon midlife and started to view her future as a sandcastle, standing invincible then surrendering to "what is". Nan makes peace with being called "hon" and dearie" by realizing her heart has been stretched by experience and story. She welcomes her role as matron and leader, in particular, in the circles of Women Writing for a Change, supporting and coaching other women as they weather the shifting sands in their lives. Duration: 00:31:14 Join host Charlene Taylor Bales as she welcomes Nan Fischer, life coach, consultant, writer, and Program Director for Women Writing for a Change Foundation. In this episode, Nan speaks and writes of her personal journey, how she hit upon midlife and started to view her future as a sandcastle, standing invincible then surrendering to "what is". Nan makes peace with being called "hon" and dearie" by realizing her heart has been stretched by experience and story. She welcomes her role as matron and leader, in particular, in the circles of Women Writing for a Change, supporting and coaching other women as they weather the shifting sands in their lives. Duration: 00:31:14 http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2010-09-21.Nan.edit.mp3 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:54:00 -0600 31:14 I Am a Growing Adult - Young Women of Woodward Career Technical High School Women Writing for a Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for a Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer Live from Woodward Career Technical High School, this episode of Women Writing for a Change brings listeners into the worlds of Project Connect, a non-profit helping students experiencing homelessness stay connected to their education, and Young Women Writing for a Change. Through a generous grant, Dawn Diebold, facilitator and teacher, spent the Spring semester with 20 young women at Woodward, under the guidance of Project Connect Coordinator Leslie Hattemer. Together with host Annette Januzzi Wick, Dawn leads three young women through their writing and their life, as they identify how writing has instilled a sense of confidence and helped them transform. ShaTawn recites an "I Remember" poem about a devastating relationship, and "Things My Father Taught Me," pieces where writing helped "get things off her chest." In a moving tribute to her mother, ShaTawn writes, "she made me who I am today." Antonett reflects on her father with an "I Remember" poem, recounting a painful moment in her life, while also celebrating her power through "I Am a Growing Adult." Constantly journaling, Antonett feeds her dreams and understands how writing can lead to the realization of those dreams. Allena and her words echo the positive upbeat young woman that she is, noting "my writing tells my story" and understands that "its better to write than to take out my anger on people."  Her "I Am" and "I Am From" poems show her heart how she "writes what I want to be." Finally, Dawn and Leslie discuss the challenges facing these young women. "I worry about where people will sleep at night," writes Leslie. Despite their circumstances, within this group, their experiences are universal - coordinator, teacher, and students, all respect the community and solidarity it has provided. Pictured below: Shatawn, Antonett, Allena. Dawn Diebold and Leslie Hattemer.         For more on Project Connect, visit Faces without PlacesVisit Young Women Writing for a Change for more information on scholarships and programs.Woodward Technical Career High School is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Strong Woman is performed by Lady Precise.   Duration: 00:40:26 Live from Woodward Career Technical High School, this episode of Women Writing for a Change brings listeners into the worlds of Project Connect, a non-profit helping students experiencing homelessness stay connected to their education, and Young Women Writing for a Change. Through a generous grant, Dawn Diebold, facilitator and teacher, spent the Spring semester with 20 young women at Woodward, under the guidance of Project Connect Coordinator Leslie Hattemer. Together with host Annette Januzzi Wick, Dawn leads three young women through their writing and their life, as they identify how writing has instilled a sense of confidence and helped them transform. ShaTawn recites an "I Remember" poem about a devastating relationship, and "Things My Father Taught Me," pieces where writing helped "get things off her chest." In a moving tribute to her mother, ShaTawn writes, "she made me who I am today." Antonett reflects on her father with an "I Remember" poem, recounting a painful moment in her life, while also celebrating her power through "I Am a Growing Adult." Constantly journaling, Antonett feeds her dreams and understands how writing can lead to the realization of those dreams. Allena and her words echo the positive upbeat young woman that she is, noting "my writing tells my story" and understands that "its better to write than to take out my anger on people."  Her "I Am" and "I Am From" poems show her heart how she "writes what I want to be." Finally, Dawn and Leslie discuss the challenges facing these young women. "I worry about where people will sleep at night," writes Leslie. Despite their circumstances, within this group, their experiences are universal - coordinator, teacher, and students, all respect the community and solidarity it has provided. Pictured below: Shatawn, Antonett, Allena. Dawn Diebold and Leslie Hattemer.         For more on Project Connect, visit Faces without PlacesVisit Young Women Writing for a Change for more information on scholarships and programs.Woodward Technical Career High School is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Strong Woman is performed by Lady Precise.   Duration: 00:40:26 http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2010-05-11-YW_at_Woodward.mp3 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:14:34 -0600 40:26 Beyond the Genealogy Trees with Jennifer Sauers and Kristine Woodworth Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer     Join host Jenny Stanton as she welcomes Jennifer Sauers and Kristine Woodworth, writers and personal historians who founded Beyond the Trees, offering services to capture one's personal life in written/book form. Kristi and Jennifer take their clients beyond the family tree to unearth and bring together components of one life, preserving memories and events for the future.  Beyond the Trees   also offers workshops on ethical wills and legacy letters. The two women recount how technology enabled them to launch their business, now with projects numbering over 50, including contacts in Alaska. They consider "nagging" part of their job in encouraging the writer/historian to get the work done. Also in this episode, listeners will hear how one BTT client, Maria Motch, brought her manuscript  - 55 + Isaballa - to fruition. In her book, Maria writes in legacy form to her granddaughter to help her someday "find the living juice" For more information, visit: Beyond the Trees Music by Five for Fighting: 100 years Duration: 00:32:11     Join host Jenny Stanton as she welcomes Jennifer Sauers and Kristine Woodworth, writers and personal historians who founded Beyond the Trees, offering services to capture one's personal life in written/book form. Kristi and Jennifer take their clients beyond the family tree to unearth and bring together components of one life, preserving memories and events for the future.  Beyond the Trees   also offers workshops on ethical wills and legacy letters. The two women recount how technology enabled them to launch their business, now with projects numbering over 50, including contacts in Alaska. They consider "nagging" part of their job in encouraging the writer/historian to get the work done. Also in this episode, listeners will hear how one BTT client, Maria Motch, brought her manuscript  - 55 + Isaballa - to fruition. In her book, Maria writes in legacy form to her granddaughter to help her someday "find the living juice" For more information, visit: Beyond the Trees Music by Five for Fighting: 100 years Duration: 00:32:11 http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/04-08-2010beyondthetrees.mp3 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:47:00 -0600 32:12 Women Writing Across Wires and Borders with Deborah Rose-Milavec Listen in as host Phebe Beiser interviews Deborah Rose-Milavec, VP of Catherine of Siena College, former director of a domestic violence agency, writer and mother.  Deborah enlightens listeners about her journey from a town with no stoplight to the creation of an online college for women across international boundaries.  Eschewing the traditional world, Deborah was introduced to Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for a Change, and other writers of feminist literature. She began to stretch out from her town, participating in mission trips abroad, developing writing classes, Women Writing for Peace, and landed at Catherine of Siena. Deborah found the Internet to be a force for good, empowering women from multiple countries to participate in a virtual classroom settting, exchanging ideas across wires and borders. She states, "I didn't want to do this work if it was to be an isolating experience."  But students join in the class hungry to learn about Women in Islam, Gender Awareness and Women Writing, Changing Lives, taught by Phebe Beiser.  "We are not boiling the ocean, but doing our piece," concludes Deborah.Music by Beth Lodge-RigalOwner/Affiliate site WWfaC BloomingtonLearn more about Beth's music. Listen in as host Phebe Beiser interviews Deborah Rose-Milavec, VP of Catherine of Siena College, former director of a domestic violence agency, writer and mother.  Deborah enlightens listeners about her journey from a town with no stoplight to the creation of an online college for women across international boundaries.  Eschewing the traditional world, Deborah was introduced to Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for a Change, and other writers of feminist literature. She began to stretch out from her town, participating in mission trips abroad, developing writing classes, Women Writing for Peace, and landed at Catherine of Siena. Deborah found the Internet to be a force for good, empowering women from multiple countries to participate in a virtual classroom settting, exchanging ideas across wires and borders. She states, "I didn't want to do this work if it was to be an isolating experience."  But students join in the class hungry to learn about Women in Islam, Gender Awareness and Women Writing, Changing Lives, taught by Phebe Beiser.  "We are not boiling the ocean, but doing our piece," concludes Deborah.Music by Beth Lodge-RigalOwner/Affiliate site WWfaC BloomingtonLearn more about Beth's music. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2010-03-23-drose-milavec.mp3 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:09:59 -0600 Scars and Stripes with Verna Williams Join host Jenny Stanton as she welcomes Verna Williams, lawyer, teacher, writer and critical race feminist. As a young attorney, Verna argued a case before the Supreme Court. Ten years later, she finally listened to the audio transcripts from her case.  To commemorate that experience, she began writing to put that chapter behind her and follow a new path.In her memoir Scars and Stripes, a work in progress, Verna transports listeners back to the lemon and lime-colored kitchen of her youth where her mother dispensed "mommilies" and her father shared mandates on being a Black Lade.  When the topic jumps forward to the late 70s, listeners find out who and what motivated Verna's interest in Harvard Law School and what part of that learning she practices today. Join host Jenny Stanton as she welcomes Verna Williams, lawyer, teacher, writer and critical race feminist. As a young attorney, Verna argued a case before the Supreme Court. Ten years later, she finally listened to the audio transcripts from her case.  To commemorate that experience, she began writing to put that chapter behind her and follow a new path.In her memoir Scars and Stripes, a work in progress, Verna transports listeners back to the lemon and lime-colored kitchen of her youth where her mother dispensed "mommilies" and her father shared mandates on being a Black Lade.  When the topic jumps forward to the late 70s, listeners find out who and what motivated Verna's interest in Harvard Law School and what part of that learning she practices today. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2010-03-05-vwilliams_new.mp3 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:46:00 -0600 Humor and the Ability to Laugh at Myself with Karen Arnold Join host Annette Januzzi Wick as she interviews Karen Arnold, who takes listeners on a journey through airport security and the hair salon. Learn how Karen's practice of breath in pilates class brings forth memories of riding bikes, birthing children, and her father. Whether she is buying a new bag or trying out a new hair style, Karen's insights offers intimacy and hilarity. Her words attach themselves to listeners who will carry them forward with a smile on their faces.For writing inspiration, as mentioned by Karen, listeners can also check out: Shewrites Blog Join host Annette Januzzi Wick as she interviews Karen Arnold, who takes listeners on a journey through airport security and the hair salon. Learn how Karen's practice of breath in pilates class brings forth memories of riding bikes, birthing children, and her father. Whether she is buying a new bag or trying out a new hair style, Karen's insights offers intimacy and hilarity. Her words attach themselves to listeners who will carry them forward with a smile on their faces.For writing inspiration, as mentioned by Karen, listeners can also check out: Shewrites Blog http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2010-01-19-karnold.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:42:00 -0700 Come Monday Night - A Readaround Women Writing for (a) Change, Mary Pierce Brosmer Women Writing for (a) Change with Mary Pierce Brosmer Join the Marvelous Monday Nighters of Women Writing for (a) Change in Cincinnati, as they present their written works in a format called a readaround. Once a semester, we invite the public into our circle to hear the words of women writers.  Women stand before a podium, microphone in hand, and share in a publishing of their work, their lives. From airport security lines to the making of Julia Child's beef pot roast , from the old boys club on the golf course to one teacher's tribute to her deceased student, from online dating to connecting the dots, the marvelous women from Monday night take listeners on an amazing journey through the land of laughs and tears. Credits to:  Janet, Karen, Annette, Susan, Katherine, Inga, Sandi, Jackie, Celeste, Linda, Donna, Mary Jo, Kerry, Naomi, Saundra and Sally, while holding the words of those unable to read that day, Anni and Terri. Join the Marvelous Monday Nighters of Women Writing for (a) Change in Cincinnati, as they present their written works in a format called a readaround. Once a semester, we invite the public into our circle to hear the words of women writers.  Women stand before a podium, microphone in hand, and share in a publishing of their work, their lives. From airport security lines to the making of Julia Child's beef pot roast , from the old boys club on the golf course to one teacher's tribute to her deceased student, from online dating to connecting the dots, the marvelous women from Monday night take listeners on an amazing journey through the land of laughs and tears. Credits to:  Janet, Karen, Annette, Susan, Katherine, Inga, Sandi, Jackie, Celeste, Linda, Donna, Mary Jo, Kerry, Naomi, Saundra and Sally, while holding the words of those unable to read that day, Anni and Terri. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009_Monday_Night.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:33:00 -0700 64:44 Turning Towards the Light - Holiday Stories from Women Writing for a Change Women Writing for a Change Women Writing for a Change Phebe Beiser hosts an engaging blend of women and their holiday stories and traditions. From the photo scrapbooks of Kim Bill and the classroom of Melissa Cronin (a writer from our Vermont School), from Inga Harris' Danish tradition of serving duck to Mary Jo Sage's recollection of a one-horse open sleigh fairy tale in Germany, WWfaC invites listeners to "rest ye merry" with accompaniment from our own Laurie Burnham (with April Combs as lead) and her writings on a new Christmas carol. Grab your eggnog, wrap your gifts, bask in the candlelight of this season with the women of WWfaC. Hear more of Laurie's music with the group Honneycombs at their website. Duration: 00:46:19 Pictured clockwise below: Inga Harria, Laurie Burnham, Kim Bill and Melissa Cronin         Phebe Beiser hosts an engaging blend of women and their holiday stories and traditions. From the photo scrapbooks of Kim Bill and the classroom of Melissa Cronin (a writer from our Vermont School), from Inga Harris' Danish tradition of serving duck to Mary Jo Sage's recollection of a one-horse open sleigh fairy tale in Germany, WWfaC invites listeners to "rest ye merry" with accompaniment from our own Laurie Burnham (with April Combs as lead) and her writings on a new Christmas carol. Grab your eggnog, wrap your gifts, bask in the candlelight of this season with the women of WWfaC. Hear more of Laurie's music with the group Honneycombs at their website. Duration: 00:46:19 Pictured clockwise below: Inga Harria, Laurie Burnham, Kim Bill and Melissa Cronin         http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/Turning_Towards_the_Light_-_Holiday_Stories_from_Women_Writing_for_a_Change.mp3 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:46:00 -0700 46:20 Writing in Longhand with Antonia Glosby Host Jenny Stanton interviews long-time WWfaC writer, humorist and storyteller Antonia Glosby.  In this episode, Antonia shares writing about a wide range of topics, including potentially illegal plants in a garden and an essay from a dog's point of view.Antonia shares with listeners her thinking process - "writing in her head" and her writing process - "I write everything first in longhand."She has captured her life through the cataloguing of her writing pieces, which now number 250 plus, and thankfully, has no plans to stop. Host Jenny Stanton interviews long-time WWfaC writer, humorist and storyteller Antonia Glosby.  In this episode, Antonia shares writing about a wide range of topics, including potentially illegal plants in a garden and an essay from a dog's point of view.Antonia shares with listeners her thinking process - "writing in her head" and her writing process - "I write everything first in longhand."She has captured her life through the cataloguing of her writing pieces, which now number 250 plus, and thankfully, has no plans to stop. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-11-03-ANTONIA.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:47:00 -0700 Being Awake to Change In this episode, members of the New Media Circle, which brings you The Podcast Edition, share their own writing to the theme,"Being Awake to Changes" in their lives, writing and in the world.   Jenny Stanton shares "the other side of the story." In a series of letters to her daughter who is moving to Belfast, Northern Ireland , Jenny explores her reaction to the process of their selling the house, all their furniture, and beginning anew. Jenny confesses to experiencing an interior meltdown in the same manner as her grandchild exhibits one.  Annette Januzzi Wick diverges from her personal voice to explore the changing landscape of her public interests and what would it feel like to be in Washington Park in Over the Rhine as it once was, or as it could be.  Annette speaks to the flow of life in the city and how its spontaneity is something we all desire.  Read her book and blogs through www.illbeinthecar.com. Charlene Taylor Bales states, "Many of my writing pieces are about change, so I can experience it and understand it myself." Charlene examines sharing the news about her divorce with her young daughter, as she reads through her daughter's This I Believe essay.  Charlene also reads, Embark, a poem inspired by both her artistic journey and her life.  Visit http://www.essexstudios.com for more on Charlene's work, she may be contacted @ c3char@mac.com.  Phebe K. Beiser writes about the change of seasons, honoring the squirrel that savors the sweetness (of the nuts) within. She broadens her scope to share her thoughts on Women Writing for (a) Change, acknowledging that we, as writers and community-makers, are all co-creators – in support of and in witness to women, young women and men all creating their lives.  Learn more about Phebe's virtual writing class: email: phebek@cinci.rr.com. Pictured from left: Jenny, Charlene, Annette and Phebe. In this episode, members of the New Media Circle, which brings you The Podcast Edition, share their own writing to the theme,"Being Awake to Changes" in their lives, writing and in the world.   Jenny Stanton shares "the other side of the story." In a series of letters to her daughter who is moving to Belfast, Northern Ireland , Jenny explores her reaction to the process of their selling the house, all their furniture, and beginning anew. Jenny confesses to experiencing an interior meltdown in the same manner as her grandchild exhibits one.  Annette Januzzi Wick diverges from her personal voice to explore the changing landscape of her public interests and what would it feel like to be in Washington Park in Over the Rhine as it once was, or as it could be.  Annette speaks to the flow of life in the city and how its spontaneity is something we all desire.  Read her book and blogs through www.illbeinthecar.com. Charlene Taylor Bales states, "Many of my writing pieces are about change, so I can experience it and understand it myself." Charlene examines sharing the news about her divorce with her young daughter, as she reads through her daughter's This I Believe essay.  Charlene also reads, Embark, a poem inspired by both her artistic journey and her life.  Visit http://www.essexstudios.com for more on Charlene's work, she may be contacted @ c3char@mac.com.  Phebe K. Beiser writes about the change of seasons, honoring the squirrel that savors the sweetness (of the nuts) within. She broadens her scope to share her thoughts on Women Writing for (a) Change, acknowledging that we, as writers and community-makers, are all co-creators – in support of and in witness to women, young women and men all creating their lives.  Learn more about Phebe's virtual writing class: email: phebek@cinci.rr.com. Pictured from left: Jenny, Charlene, Annette and Phebe. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-10-20-Being-Awake.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:48:00 -0600 Women Breaking Boundaries with Janet Kalven Host Kathy Wade, Executive Director of Women Writing for a Change, interviews long-tiime member, Janet Kalven, age 96, about her work as a Grail founder, feminist, farmer and writer.As a young woman living in Chicago, Janet was a student of the Great Books, and soon became involved with the Grail movement which gave birth to Grailville, in southern Ohio.  The Grail was known for its mission of women leading women and the assertion that women possessed the leadership qualities that could bring about world peace and justice. Janet shares stories from her book, Women Breaking Boundaries, recounts her days of milking goats and cows while living at Grailville, and opens up about her experience at WWfaC whose "rituals help draw people out of their ordinary dayness and into a deeper realm."For more information about Grailville or to order Janet's book, "Women Breaking Boundaries", visit www.grailville.org Host Kathy Wade, Executive Director of Women Writing for a Change, interviews long-tiime member, Janet Kalven, age 96, about her work as a Grail founder, feminist, farmer and writer.As a young woman living in Chicago, Janet was a student of the Great Books, and soon became involved with the Grail movement which gave birth to Grailville, in southern Ohio.  The Grail was known for its mission of women leading women and the assertion that women possessed the leadership qualities that could bring about world peace and justice. Janet shares stories from her book, Women Breaking Boundaries, recounts her days of milking goats and cows while living at Grailville, and opens up about her experience at WWfaC whose "rituals help draw people out of their ordinary dayness and into a deeper realm."For more information about Grailville or to order Janet's book, "Women Breaking Boundaries", visit www.grailville.org http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-09-16-jkalven-final.mp3 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:23:00 -0600 Heading Out: The Writer's Life with Dawn Diebold Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Dawn Diebold, writer and student of women's transformative writing, as she shares such pieces as "We are Women" and "Skinny Bitches."Dawn provides listeners with "evidence that I was here" in her everyday stories and hoped for physical changes.  She confronts who she is within her words and proudly proclaims that she is "not yet where I want to be yet" in life. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Dawn Diebold, writer and student of women's transformative writing, as she shares such pieces as "We are Women" and "Skinny Bitches."Dawn provides listeners with "evidence that I was here" in her everyday stories and hoped for physical changes.  She confronts who she is within her words and proudly proclaims that she is "not yet where I want to be yet" in life. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-04-28-DDIEBOLD.mp3 Sat, 30 May 2009 20:55:00 -0600 Mary Pierce Brosmer - A Guide to Creative Transformation Women Writing for (a) Change is pleased to provide this special episode of Mary Pierce Brosmer, speaking to the heart of her book, Women Writing for (a) Change: A Guide to Creative Transformation.  Highlights from previous interviews are included, providing listeners with pointed conversations about Mary's work in developing Women Writing for (a) Change and cultivating a culture where women can write and share the truths of their lives.   Multiple Stories of Women Writing for (a) ChangeAn Oasis for Women to Tell Their TruthsCreating the Conditions for Truth-tellingHow This Came Through MePractices, Repetition and RitualQualities of LeadershipFoundational Stories, Groundwork and TransformationA Book about Writing...And MoreIdeas about the Conscious FeminineListening to MyselfHaving Fun with My TeachersA Person with a BrainOut in the CommunityPractices in Business SettingsHealthy ExpressionsStanding in the Truth of What Is Often Dismissed Women Writing for (a) Change is pleased to provide this special episode of Mary Pierce Brosmer, speaking to the heart of her book, Women Writing for (a) Change: A Guide to Creative Transformation.  Highlights from previous interviews are included, providing listeners with pointed conversations about Mary's work in developing Women Writing for (a) Change and cultivating a culture where women can write and share the truths of their lives.   Multiple Stories of Women Writing for (a) ChangeAn Oasis for Women to Tell Their TruthsCreating the Conditions for Truth-tellingHow This Came Through MePractices, Repetition and RitualQualities of LeadershipFoundational Stories, Groundwork and TransformationA Book about Writing...And MoreIdeas about the Conscious FeminineListening to MyselfHaving Fun with My TeachersA Person with a BrainOut in the CommunityPractices in Business SettingsHealthy ExpressionsStanding in the Truth of What Is Often Dismissed http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-02-17-mary-final.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 19:56:00 -0600 How It Feels to Be Free with Sylvia Meek Host Phebe Karen Beiser interviews Sylvia Meek, writer, speech pathologist, mother and polio survivor, about her work and her freedom to pursue her passions. In this episode Sylvia recounts her childhood through semi-autobiographical stories and speaks with candor and compassion about her most inspirational client - Maurice Stokes - whose life, cut short, forever changed hers.  Through her practice of speech pathology, Sylvia has attained the goal she typically set forth for her patients - not to cure, but to maximize potential - as a mother, wife, writer and health care service provider.(Sylvia at far right, pictured with her Tuesday a.m. writing class at WWfaC)"I just listened to this podcast. Great job to all involved. Sylvia, I was so touched by your memories, particularly those about Maury Stokes. I was head nurse on North 100 during his stay at Good Sam. I too treasure pieces of his pottery and hold him in my heart as one of my great teachers. Thanks for sharing your work. - Gerri Wittekind" Host Phebe Karen Beiser interviews Sylvia Meek, writer, speech pathologist, mother and polio survivor, about her work and her freedom to pursue her passions. In this episode Sylvia recounts her childhood through semi-autobiographical stories and speaks with candor and compassion about her most inspirational client - Maurice Stokes - whose life, cut short, forever changed hers.  Through her practice of speech pathology, Sylvia has attained the goal she typically set forth for her patients - not to cure, but to maximize potential - as a mother, wife, writer and health care service provider.(Sylvia at far right, pictured with her Tuesday a.m. writing class at WWfaC)"I just listened to this podcast. Great job to all involved. Sylvia, I was so touched by your memories, particularly those about Maury Stokes. I was head nurse on North 100 during his stay at Good Sam. I too treasure pieces of his pottery and hold him in my heart as one of my great teachers. Thanks for sharing your work. - Gerri Wittekind" http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/03-31-2009-smeek.mp3 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:38:00 -0600 Telling Me What I Felt Was Wrong - with Carol Stewart In this episode, host Mary Pierce Brosmer talks with Carol Stewart, social worker, mother, volunteer, about her upbringing and how that shaped her intentional work to engage in "wholeness-making" activities.Whether describing real nightmares from her childhood or quoting letters from her mother, Carol shines a light on compassion for the child she once was.  Her fictional account of Rakesh, in the}d pantry, is a reminder of how short the distance is between wealth and poverty.  She recaptures for the audience society's innocence lost and accepts this with wisdom and dignity. (Carol pictured at left, with her daughter). In this episode, host Mary Pierce Brosmer talks with Carol Stewart, social worker, mother, volunteer, about her upbringing and how that shaped her intentional work to engage in "wholeness-making" activities.Whether describing real nightmares from her childhood or quoting letters from her mother, Carol shines a light on compassion for the child she once was.  Her fictional account of Rakesh, in the}d pantry, is a reminder of how short the distance is between wealth and poverty.  She recaptures for the audience society's innocence lost and accepts this with wisdom and dignity. (Carol pictured at left, with her daughter). http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-02-24-cstewart.mp3 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:38:00 -0700 Conversations with a Dead Man with Tina Neyer Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Tina Neyer, dancer, writer, mother, daughter.  In this episode, Tina shares her stories of a father she could only imagine, learning about "his" Utah through her mother and her writing.  Tales of her childhood reflect a family on the edge as her mother, caring for aging parents and children, attempts to run away. Her discussion of writing is intertwined with her passion for the dance, the connection between movement and words that inspire, and her anticipation of her Thursday morning writing class, encountering the duality of desire to be separate and her duty to the home. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Tina Neyer, dancer, writer, mother, daughter.  In this episode, Tina shares her stories of a father she could only imagine, learning about "his" Utah through her mother and her writing.  Tales of her childhood reflect a family on the edge as her mother, caring for aging parents and children, attempts to run away. Her discussion of writing is intertwined with her passion for the dance, the connection between movement and words that inspire, and her anticipation of her Thursday morning writing class, encountering the duality of desire to be separate and her duty to the home. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-02-10-TNEYER.mp3 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:47:59 -0700 Invisible Kids with Holly Schlaack Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Holly Schlaack, author, mother, innovator and advocate for abused and neglected children.  Holly discusses her desire to act when a local foster child in Cincinnati was first discovered missing, then found dead at the hands of his foster parents."People were poised to act," Holly states.  With her new book, Invisible Kids: Marcus Fiesel's Legacy, Holly has given the community a gift by sharing how each of us can respond to this tragedy.Read more about Holly at http://www.hollyschlaack.comLearn more about Prokids at http://www.prokids.org... Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Holly Schlaack, author, mother, innovator and advocate for abused and neglected children.  Holly discusses her desire to act when a local foster child in Cincinnati was first discovered missing, then found dead at the hands of his foster parents."People were poised to act," Holly states.  With her new book, Invisible Kids: Marcus Fiesel's Legacy, Holly has given the community a gift by sharing how each of us can respond to this tragedy.Read more about Holly at http://www.hollyschlaack.comLearn more about Prokids at http://www.prokids.org... http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-02-09-schlaack.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:43:00 -0700 Shelter with Susan Montauk Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Susan Montauk, physician, writer, teacher, about her life and her work in the field leading a medical van operation to treat the homeless.  With wisdom, Susan challenges the audience to see the diverse faces and unconditional worth of the homeless in our society. Read more about Susan's work at Driven By Her Heart... Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Susan Montauk, physician, writer, teacher, about her life and her work in the field leading a medical van operation to treat the homeless.  With wisdom, Susan challenges the audience to see the diverse faces and unconditional worth of the homeless in our society. Read more about Susan's work at Driven By Her Heart... http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2009-01-12-smontauk.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:20:59 -0700 Slices of a Young Woman's Life with Julia Mace Host Mary Ann Jansen, teacher at Women Writing for (a) Change, interviews former student Julia Mace, who shares her writings on life as cheerleader advisor, newlywed, humorist and friend. In this hour, Julia speaks openly about cheerleaders and their desire, like other young women, to be heard.  She shares her relief and delight in knowing she has moved on from junior high and former relationships, and how writing has helped her find a happy place.  Through her words - she "never meant to be funny" - and her time at Women Writing for (a) Change, the courage to be humorous, loving and compassionate emerged.This Podcast brought to you by..... Host Mary Ann Jansen, teacher at Women Writing for (a) Change, interviews former student Julia Mace, who shares her writings on life as cheerleader advisor, newlywed, humorist and friend. In this hour, Julia speaks openly about cheerleaders and their desire, like other young women, to be heard.  She shares her relief and delight in knowing she has moved on from junior high and former relationships, and how writing has helped her find a happy place.  Through her words - she "never meant to be funny" - and her time at Women Writing for (a) Change, the courage to be humorous, loving and compassionate emerged.This Podcast brought to you by..... http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-11-18-JuliaMace2.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:51:59 -0700 Journeys Toward Home with Rita Bosel and Inga Harris Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts German-born writer Rita Bosel and Danish-born writer Inga Harris in engaging commentary on their stories of leaving and coming across multiple countries.Rita Bosel shares her mother's stories of World War II and how those events shaped not only her mother's life, but also that of Rita's, even today, calling her mother to tell her "I'm still here."  Through writing, Rita had made the connections between how she was raised - remembering is dangerous - to what she believes today.Next, Inga Harris discusses how her need to write came about as a way to integrate into American culture.  And she continues to write, as a stay at home mother and writer, to maintain her sense of pride in her choice to become an American and to raise her children as she sees fit.  "If not I," she writes with humor, "who will take care of the revolutionaries' babies?" Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts German-born writer Rita Bosel and Danish-born writer Inga Harris in engaging commentary on their stories of leaving and coming across multiple countries.Rita Bosel shares her mother's stories of World War II and how those events shaped not only her mother's life, but also that of Rita's, even today, calling her mother to tell her "I'm still here."  Through writing, Rita had made the connections between how she was raised - remembering is dangerous - to what she believes today.Next, Inga Harris discusses how her need to write came about as a way to integrate into American culture.  And she continues to write, as a stay at home mother and writer, to maintain her sense of pride in her choice to become an American and to raise her children as she sees fit.  "If not I," she writes with humor, "who will take care of the revolutionaries' babies?" http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-11-11-bosel-and-harris4.mp3 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:55:00 -0700 Remember When - Journey of a Young Writer with Olivia Linn Jenn Reid, Director of Young Women Writing for (a) Change, hosts Olivia Linn, a twelve-year-old "veteran" of young women's writing programs, as she explores her youth in poetry and prose. In this hour, Olivia speaks candidly about how she "goes at it" with her writing" and uses her words as tools to "get it all out" and to "trust myself and stay calm". Her youthful widsom is evident as she expounds on sisterhood within the circles of her family and those of Young Women Writing for (a) Change. This Podcast brought to you by..... Jenn Reid, Director of Young Women Writing for (a) Change, hosts Olivia Linn, a twelve-year-old "veteran" of young women's writing programs, as she explores her youth in poetry and prose. In this hour, Olivia speaks candidly about how she "goes at it" with her writing" and uses her words as tools to "get it all out" and to "trust myself and stay calm". Her youthful widsom is evident as she expounds on sisterhood within the circles of her family and those of Young Women Writing for (a) Change. This Podcast brought to you by..... http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-10-25-olinn-working.mp3 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:58:59 -0700 Woman with an Edge with Stephanie Dunlap Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews writer, reporter and activist Stephanie Dunlap. A graduate of the Feminist Leadership Academy, Stephanie uses her writing to take listeners from her public life into her personal one.  In her poetry and monologues, she tells the stories of people whose stories were never told - the homeless, the downtrodden, the undereducated. Stephanie is allowing her subjects to hear themselves and in the process, journeying to find her home in the world.This Podcast brought to you by.....Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews writer, reporter and activist Stephanie Dunlap. A graduate of the Feminist Leadership Academy, Stephanie uses her writing to take listeners from her public life into her personal one.  In her poetry and monologues, she tells the stories of people whose stories were never told - the homeless, the downtrodden, the undereducated. Stephanie is allowing her subjects to hear themselves and in the process, journeying to find her home in the world.This Podcast brought to you by..... Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews writer, reporter and activist Stephanie Dunlap. A graduate of the Feminist Leadership Academy, Stephanie uses her writing to take listeners from her public life into her personal one.  In her poetry and monologues, she tells the stories of people whose stories were never told - the homeless, the downtrodden, the undereducated. Stephanie is allowing her subjects to hear themselves and in the process, journeying to find her home in the world.This Podcast brought to you by.....Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews writer, reporter and activist Stephanie Dunlap. A graduate of the Feminist Leadership Academy, Stephanie uses her writing to take listeners from her public life into her personal one.  In her poetry and monologues, she tells the stories of people whose stories were never told - the homeless, the downtrodden, the undereducated. Stephanie is allowing her subjects to hear themselves and in the process, journeying to find her home in the world.This Podcast brought to you by..... http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-10-24-sdunlap.mp3 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:19:00 -0600 Wise Women Writers with Marion Brown and Melissa Schwartz Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts this hour with Marion Brown and Melissa Schwartz, both students in the Women Writing for (a) Change programs.  Marion Brown, also known as Lady B, shares her perspectives on marriage and divorce, speaks and writes of her many ministries and offers a humorous take on her battle for her favorite brand of chicken.  A young mother, Melissa Schwartz came to WWf(a)C seeking an outlet to write about life's larger challenges.  She has developed a collection of stories about the tooth fairy, which she uses as tools to teach her children about hard work. Shown here are Melissa Schwartz, Marion Brown and Joyce Gibson, co-reader with Marion.This Podcast brought to you by.....Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts this hour with Marion Brown and Melissa Schwartz, both students in the Women Writing for (a) Change programs.  Marion Brown, also known as Lady B, shares her perspectives on marriage and divorce, speaks and writes of her many ministries and offers a humorous take on her battle for her favorite brand of chicken.  A young mother, Melissa Schwartz came to WWf(a)C seeking an outlet to write about life's larger challenges.  She has developed a collection of stories about the tooth fairy, which she uses as tools to teach her children about hard work. Shown here are Melissa Schwartz, Marion Brown and Joyce Gibson, co-reader with Marion.This Podcast brought to you by..... Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts this hour with Marion Brown and Melissa Schwartz, both students in the Women Writing for (a) Change programs.  Marion Brown, also known as Lady B, shares her perspectives on marriage and divorce, speaks and writes of her many ministries and offers a humorous take on her battle for her favorite brand of chicken.  A young mother, Melissa Schwartz came to WWf(a)C seeking an outlet to write about life's larger challenges.  She has developed a collection of stories about the tooth fairy, which she uses as tools to teach her children about hard work. Shown here are Melissa Schwartz, Marion Brown and Joyce Gibson, co-reader with Marion.This Podcast brought to you by.....Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts this hour with Marion Brown and Melissa Schwartz, both students in the Women Writing for (a) Change programs.  Marion Brown, also known as Lady B, shares her perspectives on marriage and divorce, speaks and writes of her many ministries and offers a humorous take on her battle for her favorite brand of chicken.  A young mother, Melissa Schwartz came to WWf(a)C seeking an outlet to write about life's larger challenges.  She has developed a collection of stories about the tooth fairy, which she uses as tools to teach her children about hard work. Shown here are Melissa Schwartz, Marion Brown and Joyce Gibson, co-reader with Marion.This Podcast brought to you by..... http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/Wise_Women_Writing_with_Marianne_Brown_and_Melissa_Schwartz.mp3 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:35:00 -0600 Blessed with Penny Castilla Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts Penny Costilla in this groudbreaking interview of a victim of satanic ritual abuse.  Now a writer and healer, Penny states, "I've seen evil... I know it because I've lived it."  In her book Blessed: Reclaiming My Life from the Horrors of Ritual Abuse, under pen name Rosie Daymore, Penny details how throughout her childhood, she lived in a bubble where others controlled her through power, torture and abuse. Following her father's death, Penny went on to recover these memories through therapy and writing, where she asks the questions and writes long enough for the answer to come.  Penny has taken what harmed her, reversed its strength and claimed her powers for the good. Visit www.survivorship.org to learn more.  ... Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts Penny Costilla in this groudbreaking interview of a victim of satanic ritual abuse.  Now a writer and healer, Penny states, "I've seen evil... I know it because I've lived it."  In her book Blessed: Reclaiming My Life from the Horrors of Ritual Abuse, under pen name Rosie Daymore, Penny details how throughout her childhood, she lived in a bubble where others controlled her through power, torture and abuse. Following her father's death, Penny went on to recover these memories through therapy and writing, where she asks the questions and writes long enough for the answer to come.  Penny has taken what harmed her, reversed its strength and claimed her powers for the good. Visit www.survivorship.org to learn more.  ... http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-09-30-pcostilla-final.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:32:00 -0600 Life, Politics and Spirituality with Sharon Salzberg Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Sharon Salzberg, spiritual teacher, Buddhist, author and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society. In this hour, Sharon discusses the truthfulness of political candidates and why "each vote needs to be honored". Our guest also shares writing about her parents and how that narrative prompted her to seek a tradition, Buddhism, which portrays a universal interconnectedness.  In her own words, Sharon reveals that self-respect should be rooted in how we behave "off the mat".  Visit www.SharonSalzberg.com to learn more.Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Sharon Salzberg, spiritual teacher, Buddhist, author and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society. In this hour, Sharon discusses the truthfulness of political candidates and why "each vote needs to be honored". Our guest also shares writing about her parents and how that narrative prompted her to seek a tradition, Buddhism, which portrays a universal interconnectedness. In her own words, Sharon reveals that self-respect should be rooted in how we behave "off the mat". Visit www.SharonSalzberg.com to learn more. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Sharon Salzberg, spiritual teacher, Buddhist, author and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society. In this hour, Sharon discusses the truthfulness of political candidates and why "each vote needs to be honored". Our guest also shares writing about her parents and how that narrative prompted her to seek a tradition, Buddhism, which portrays a universal interconnectedness.  In her own words, Sharon reveals that self-respect should be rooted in how we behave "off the mat".  Visit www.SharonSalzberg.com to learn more.Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Sharon Salzberg, spiritual teacher, Buddhist, author and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society. In this hour, Sharon discusses the truthfulness of political candidates and why "each vote needs to be honored". Our guest also shares writing about her parents and how that narrative prompted her to seek a tradition, Buddhism, which portrays a universal interconnectedness. In her own words, Sharon reveals that self-respect should be rooted in how we behave "off the mat". Visit www.SharonSalzberg.com to learn more. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-09-19-ssalzberg-final.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:54:00 -0600 The Conscious Life of a Poet and Wounded Healer with Claire Host Mary Pierce Brosmer introduces listeners to Quills, a one woman performance of poems and stories.  Author Claire presents her collection of writing which unearthed a history of abuse as a child and helped Claire rebuild her life.Host Mary Pierce Brosmer introduces listeners to Quills, a one woman performance of poems and stories. Author Claire presents her collection of writing which unearthed a history of abuse as a child and helped Claire rebuild her life. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer introduces listeners to Quills, a one woman performance of poems and stories.  Author Claire presents her collection of writing which unearthed a history of abuse as a child and helped Claire rebuild her life.Host Mary Pierce Brosmer introduces listeners to Quills, a one woman performance of poems and stories. Author Claire presents her collection of writing which unearthed a history of abuse as a child and helped Claire rebuild her life. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-09-01-claire-quills-newqual.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:21:00 -0600 Memorial for My Mother Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for (a) Change, hosts Phebe Beiser, teacher, activist, librarian and writer, as she writes of her pilgrimage to Varanasi, India as a memorial to her mother and chants the "Tvameva Mata".  Phebe's words take the listener to goddess temples, the Ganges River and her unabashed advice to "be unique and speak the truth."   Throughout her life and now, following the ritual she created to let go of her mother, Phebe proclaims women can be priestesses, gurus and goddesses.Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for (a) Change, hosts Phebe Beiser, teacher, activist, librarian and writer, as she writes of her pilgrimage to Varanasi, India as a memorial to her mother and chants the "Tvameva Mata". Phebe's words take the listener to goddess temples, the Ganges River and her unabashed advice to "be unique and speak the truth". Throughout her life and now, following the ritual she created to let go of her mother, Phebe proclaims women can be priestesses, gurus and goddesses. Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for (a) Change, hosts Phebe Beiser, teacher, activist, librarian and writer, as she writes of her pilgrimage to Varanasi, India as a memorial to her mother and chants the "Tvameva Mata".  Phebe's words take the listener to goddess temples, the Ganges River and her unabashed advice to "be unique and speak the truth."   Throughout her life and now, following the ritual she created to let go of her mother, Phebe proclaims women can be priestesses, gurus and goddesses.Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for (a) Change, hosts Phebe Beiser, teacher, activist, librarian and writer, as she writes of her pilgrimage to Varanasi, India as a memorial to her mother and chants the "Tvameva Mata". Phebe's words take the listener to goddess temples, the Ganges River and her unabashed advice to "be unique and speak the truth". Throughout her life and now, following the ritual she created to let go of her mother, Phebe proclaims women can be priestesses, gurus and goddesses. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-08-05-phebebeiser-newqual.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:53:00 -0600 Imagine Girls with the Most Essential Beauty Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts three young women from the Young Women Writing for (a) Change 2008 Summer Workshops.  Megan Owen, a college freshman pursuing journalism, writes "I am a woman - lucky to have known such wonder".  Zoe Cheng,  through her tools of pencil and pen, is learning the power of being her hidden self.  And Dawn Thomas takes inspiration from Josephine Baker to craft a "song" that is both personal and universal to break barriers with every step she takes. Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts three young women from the Young Women Writing for (a) Change 2008 Summer Workshops. Megan Owen, a college freshman pursuing journalism, writes "I am a woman - lucky to have known such wonder". Zoe Cheng, through her tools of pencil and pen, is learning the power of being her hidden self. And Dawn Thomas takes inspiration from Josephine Baker to craft a "song" that is both personal and universal to break barriers with every step she takes. Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts three young women from the Young Women Writing for (a) Change 2008 Summer Workshops.  Megan Owen, a college freshman pursuing journalism, writes "I am a woman - lucky to have known such wonder".  Zoe Cheng,  through her tools of pencil and pen, is learning the power of being her hidden self.  And Dawn Thomas takes inspiration from Josephine Baker to craft a "song" that is both personal and universal to break barriers with every step she takes. Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts three young women from the Young Women Writing for (a) Change 2008 Summer Workshops. Megan Owen, a college freshman pursuing journalism, writes "I am a woman - lucky to have known such wonder". Zoe Cheng, through her tools of pencil and pen, is learning the power of being her hidden self. And Dawn Thomas takes inspiration from Josephine Baker to craft a "song" that is both personal and universal to break barriers with every step she takes. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-07-29-YWSummer_Amplified.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:28:07 -0600 Midwifing Life and Work, Women Reflecting on Their Creations in the World Mary Pierce Brosmer and midwife Karen McGee take time to record their stories during a recent stop on the Storycorps tour.  Karen and Mary ask each other about the themes and origins of their work, their relationship and its layers, and what they have learned through Karen's creation of the first contemporary Midwifery practice in Ohio and Mary's creation of Women Writing for (a) Change.  Mary Pierce Brosmer and midwife Karen McGee take time to record their stories during a recent stop on the Storycorps tour. Karen and Mary ask each other about the themes and origins of their work, their relationship and its layers, and what they have learned through Karen's creation of the first contemporary Midwifery practice in Ohio and Mary's creation of Women Writing for (a) Change. Mary Pierce Brosmer and midwife Karen McGee take time to record their stories during a recent stop on the Storycorps tour.  Karen and Mary ask each other about the themes and origins of their work, their relationship and its layers, and what they have learned through Karen's creation of the first contemporary Midwifery practice in Ohio and Mary's creation of Women Writing for (a) Change.  Mary Pierce Brosmer and midwife Karen McGee take time to record their stories during a recent stop on the Storycorps tour. Karen and Mary ask each other about the themes and origins of their work, their relationship and its layers, and what they have learned through Karen's creation of the first contemporary Midwifery practice in Ohio and Mary's creation of Women Writing for (a) Change. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-07-01-kmcgee-newqual.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:43:53 -0600 Humanity at the Core with Joe Wiman Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Joe Wiman, a businessman, musician and writer who "slowly kicked his way into writing."  Mr. Wiman was one of the first male writers in the community of Women Writing for (a) Change.  In this hour-long podcast, he explores the humanity at the intersection of the sacred masculine and feminine.  In his writing, Mr. Wiman reveals the roads he took running from loss and how is he is living for those around him. Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Joe Wiman, a businessman, musician and writer who "slowly kicked his way into writing." Mr. Wiman was one of the first male writers in the community of Women Writing for (a) Change. In this hour-long podcast, he explores the humanity at the intersection of the sacred masculine and feminine. In his writing, Mr. Wiman reveals the roads he took running from loss and how is he is living for those around him. Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Joe Wiman, a businessman, musician and writer who "slowly kicked his way into writing."  Mr. Wiman was one of the first male writers in the community of Women Writing for (a) Change.  In this hour-long podcast, he explores the humanity at the intersection of the sacred masculine and feminine.  In his writing, Mr. Wiman reveals the roads he took running from loss and how is he is living for those around him. Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Joe Wiman, a businessman, musician and writer who "slowly kicked his way into writing." Mr. Wiman was one of the first male writers in the community of Women Writing for (a) Change. In this hour-long podcast, he explores the humanity at the intersection of the sacred masculine and feminine. In his writing, Mr. Wiman reveals the roads he took running from loss and how is he is living for those around him. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-06-26-jwyman-final.mp3 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:14:00 -0600 Young Women's Conscious Leadership Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts Jenn Reid, Director of YoungWomen Writing for (a) Change, a program of the Women Writing for (a) ChangeFoundation, as she discusses the origins and surrounding “morphic fields” ofthe Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWFLA). Avery Smith and Chelsey Shannon, graduates of the YWFLA, use writing tospeak candidly about their experiences as emerging leaders and feminists.Websites:Congregation of Divine Providence, Moye CenterSchool for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati, OHYoung Women Writing for (a) Change/Feminist Leadership AcademyAvery Smith, Chelsey Shannon and Jenn ReidMary Pierce Brosmer hosts Jenn Reid, Director of YoungWomen Writing for (a) Change, a program of the Women Writing for (a) ChangeFoundation, as she discusses the origins and surrounding “morphic fields” ofthe Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWFLA). Avery Smith and Chelsey Shannon, graduates of the YWFLA, use writing tospeak candidly about their experiences as emerging leaders and feminists. Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts Jenn Reid, Director of YoungWomen Writing for (a) Change, a program of the Women Writing for (a) ChangeFoundation, as she discusses the origins and surrounding “morphic fields” ofthe Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWFLA). Avery Smith and Chelsey Shannon, graduates of the YWFLA, use writing tospeak candidly about their experiences as emerging leaders and feminists.Websites:Congregation of Divine Providence, Moye CenterSchool for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati, OHYoung Women Writing for (a) Change/Feminist Leadership AcademyAvery Smith, Chelsey Shannon and Jenn ReidMary Pierce Brosmer hosts Jenn Reid, Director of YoungWomen Writing for (a) Change, a program of the Women Writing for (a) ChangeFoundation, as she discusses the origins and surrounding “morphic fields” ofthe Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWFLA). Avery Smith and Chelsey Shannon, graduates of the YWFLA, use writing tospeak candidly about their experiences as emerging leaders and feminists. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-05-30-jreid-ywfla.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 11:00:00 -0600 Being Fifty in Rwanda Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts Ellen Galloway,writer, blogger and healer, who has returned from a five-week stay in Rwanda. While in Africa, Ellen served as teacher and worker at a home for children without parents, and posted blogs about her experiences within a country that she sees as blossoming.Website: http://elleninrwanda.blogspot.com Content producer Carol Rose Hunter and guest Ellen GallowayMary Pierce Brosmer hosts Ellen Galloway,writer, blogger and healer, who has returned from a five-week stay in Rwanda. While in Africa, Ellen served as teacher and worker at a home for children without parents, and posted blogs about her experiences within a country that she sees as blossoming. Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts Ellen Galloway,writer, blogger and healer, who has returned from a five-week stay in Rwanda. While in Africa, Ellen served as teacher and worker at a home for children without parents, and posted blogs about her experiences within a country that she sees as blossoming.Website: http://elleninrwanda.blogspot.com Content producer Carol Rose Hunter and guest Ellen GallowayMary Pierce Brosmer hosts Ellen Galloway,writer, blogger and healer, who has returned from a five-week stay in Rwanda. While in Africa, Ellen served as teacher and worker at a home for children without parents, and posted blogs about her experiences within a country that she sees as blossoming. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-04-22-egalloway.mp3 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0600 Writer, Leader and Liver of Life Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts Cynthia Hodell-Dyer, writer, leader and liver of life, who has woven threads of her careers and vocations into writing and poetry and shares these with listeners. Cynthia hails from Conway, South Carolina and is Mary's guest during the third and final week of the Feminist Leadership Academy, a program of Women Writing for (a) Change, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Website: http://www.myscww.org (South Carolina Writers Workshop)e-mail: chodelldyer@aol.comCynthia Hodell-Dyer - Writer, Leader, Liver of LifeMary Pierce Brosmer hosts Cynthia Hodell-Dyer, writer, leader and liver of life, who has woven threads of her careers and vocations into writing and poetry and shares these with listeners. Cynthia hails from Conway, South Carolina and is Mary's guest during the third and final week of the Feminist Leadership Academy, a program of Women Writing for (a) Change, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mary Pierce Brosmer hosts Cynthia Hodell-Dyer, writer, leader and liver of life, who has woven threads of her careers and vocations into writing and poetry and shares these with listeners. Cynthia hails from Conway, South Carolina and is Mary's guest during the third and final week of the Feminist Leadership Academy, a program of Women Writing for (a) Change, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Website: http://www.myscww.org (South Carolina Writers Workshop)e-mail: chodelldyer@aol.comCynthia Hodell-Dyer - Writer, Leader, Liver of LifeMary Pierce Brosmer hosts Cynthia Hodell-Dyer, writer, leader and liver of life, who has woven threads of her careers and vocations into writing and poetry and shares these with listeners. Cynthia hails from Conway, South Carolina and is Mary's guest during the third and final week of the Feminist Leadership Academy, a program of Women Writing for (a) Change, in Cincinnati, Ohio. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-04-03-chodelldyerfinal.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0600 Sacred Spaces of Cincinnati and Self Host Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for (a) Change, interviews Meg Hanrahan, producer, writer, mother and lover of nature, in this episode about the sacred spaces in Cincinnati profiled in an hour-long documentary, and spaces in our ordinary lives.Website: http://www.voyageurmedia.org/e-mail: megrahan@fuse.netDocumentary Producer and Writer Meg HanrahanHost Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for (a) Change, interviews Meg Hanrahan, producer, writer, mother and lover of nature, in this episode about the sacred spaces in Cincinnati profiled in an hour-long documentary, and spaces in our ordinary lives. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for (a) Change, interviews Meg Hanrahan, producer, writer, mother and lover of nature, in this episode about the sacred spaces in Cincinnati profiled in an hour-long documentary, and spaces in our ordinary lives.Website: http://www.voyageurmedia.org/e-mail: megrahan@fuse.netDocumentary Producer and Writer Meg HanrahanHost Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for (a) Change, interviews Meg Hanrahan, producer, writer, mother and lover of nature, in this episode about the sacred spaces in Cincinnati profiled in an hour-long documentary, and spaces in our ordinary lives. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-03-19-mhanrahan-final.mp3 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0600 Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews The Reverend Paula Bowser, poet, writer and pastor of the Trotwood Church of the Brethren in Ohio, on the intersection of the feminine and the spiritual. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews The Reverend Paula Bowser, poet, writer and pastor of the Trotwood Church of the Brethren in Ohio, on the intersection of the feminine and the spiritual.e-mail Paulabowser7@aol.com The Reverend Paula Bowser, poet and writer, in Athens, GreeceHost Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews The Reverend Paula Bowser, poet, writer and pastor of the Trotwood Church of the Brethren in Ohio, on the intersection of the feminine and the spiritual. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews The Reverend Paula Bowser, poet, writer and pastor of the Trotwood Church of the Brethren in Ohio, on the intersection of the feminine and the spiritual.e-mail Paulabowser7@aol.com The Reverend Paula Bowser, poet and writer, in Athens, GreeceHost Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews The Reverend Paula Bowser, poet, writer and pastor of the Trotwood Church of the Brethren in Ohio, on the intersection of the feminine and the spiritual. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-03-05-pbowser.mp3 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0700 The Roots of Feminist Leadership Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Maureen Martin, hospice chaplain and writer, and Stephanie Leftwich-Needham, teacher, writer and mother, as they reflect on the roots and impact of feminist leadership in their lives.e-mail: Maureen Martin: mauramar@juno.comWebsite: none e-mail: Stephanie Leftwich-Needham: sdlnvt@verizon.netWebsite: http://www.womenwritingvt.com/Stephanie Leftwich-Needham, Mary Pierce Brosmer and Maureen Martin, Feminist Leadership AcademyHost Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Maureen Martin, hospice chaplain and writer, and Stephanie Leftwich-Needham, teacher, writer and mother, as they reflect on the roots and impact of feminist leadership in their lives. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Maureen Martin, hospice chaplain and writer, and Stephanie Leftwich-Needham, teacher, writer and mother, as they reflect on the roots and impact of feminist leadership in their lives.e-mail: Maureen Martin: mauramar@juno.comWebsite: none e-mail: Stephanie Leftwich-Needham: sdlnvt@verizon.netWebsite: http://www.womenwritingvt.com/Stephanie Leftwich-Needham, Mary Pierce Brosmer and Maureen Martin, Feminist Leadership AcademyHost Mary Pierce Brosmer interviews Maureen Martin, hospice chaplain and writer, and Stephanie Leftwich-Needham, teacher, writer and mother, as they reflect on the roots and impact of feminist leadership in their lives. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-02-20-mmartin-sneedham.mp3 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:04:46 -0700 An Exploration of Women's Universal Truths Mary Pierce Brosmer, writer, teacher and founder of Women Writing for (a) Change hosts this podcast with guest Kathy Wade, poet, teacher and executive director of Women Writing for(a) Change. Conversation and poetry touches on the universal themes in the lives of women.Website: www.womenwriting.orge-mail: info@womenwriting.org Kathy Wade with Mary Pierce Brosmer, while recordingMary Pierce Brosmer, writer, teacher and founder of Women Writing for (a) Change hosts this podcast with guest Kathy Wade, poet, teacher and executive director of Women Writing for(a) Change. Conversation and poetry touches on the universal themes in the lives of women. Mary Pierce Brosmer, writer, teacher and founder of Women Writing for (a) Change hosts this podcast with guest Kathy Wade, poet, teacher and executive director of Women Writing for(a) Change. Conversation and poetry touches on the universal themes in the lives of women.Website: www.womenwriting.orge-mail: info@womenwriting.org Kathy Wade with Mary Pierce Brosmer, while recordingMary Pierce Brosmer, writer, teacher and founder of Women Writing for (a) Change hosts this podcast with guest Kathy Wade, poet, teacher and executive director of Women Writing for(a) Change. Conversation and poetry touches on the universal themes in the lives of women. http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-02-07-kwade.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0700 The Radio Circle Reflects Women Writing for (a) Change Foundation and Mary Pierce Brosmer bring you enlightening conversation and interviews with Gerri Wittekind, Jenny Stanton, Carol Rose Hunter and Annette Januzzi Wick who share their poetry, essays and thoughts on writing. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer weaves the origins of the WWf(a)C movement and her journey into writing throughout this hour-long pilot episode.Website: www.womenwriting.orge-mail: podcast@womenwriting.org Women Writing for (a) Change Foundation and Mary Pierce Brosmer bring you enlightening conversation and interviews with Gerri Wittekind, Jenny Stanton, Carol Rose Hunter and Annette Januzzi Wick who share their poetry, essays and thoughts on writing. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer weaves the origins of the WWf(a)C movement and her journey into writing throughout this hour-long pilot episode.Website: www.womenwriting.org Women Writing for (a) Change Foundation and Mary Pierce Brosmer bring you enlightening conversation and interviews with Gerri Wittekind, Jenny Stanton, Carol Rose Hunter and Annette Januzzi Wick who share their poetry, essays and thoughts on writing. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer weaves the origins of the WWf(a)C movement and her journey into writing throughout this hour-long pilot episode.Website: www.womenwriting.orge-mail: podcast@womenwriting.org Women Writing for (a) Change Foundation and Mary Pierce Brosmer bring you enlightening conversation and interviews with Gerri Wittekind, Jenny Stanton, Carol Rose Hunter and Annette Januzzi Wick who share their poetry, essays and thoughts on writing. Host Mary Pierce Brosmer weaves the origins of the WWf(a)C movement and her journey into writing throughout this hour-long pilot episode.Website: www.womenwriting.org http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/2008-01-01-radiocircle.mp3 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0700 Radio Archives Older Broadcasts hosted at WVXU Women Writing for (a) Change has a long history of radio associationwith WVXU, 91.7 FM. Currently, WVXU airs pre-taped poems and essays byWWf(a)C writers. The segments are heard periodically on the station's"Cincinnati Edition" airing at 7:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings.You may click on links below to hear audio clips of writing that has recently aired.Thisprogram is a joint effort of WVXU, The Radio Circle and WWf(a)Ccommunity writers who share their words. Current members of the RadioCircle are Bridget Buschle, Mo Conlan, Carol Rose Hunter, JennyStanton, Gerri Wittekind, and Annette Wick. Gerri is the administrator.The Radio Circle continues to explore new options for using radio and audio to broadcast our words to the larger world. Review the Archives You can view the Cincinnati Edition Archive here. From the archive, you can click on a showdate for complete details. September 9, 2007 Writer: Carol Rose HunterTitle of Writing Piece: The Three Bite Rule July 28, 2007 Writer: Donna MaileTitle of Writing Piece: Questions and Answers July 8, 2007 Writer: Carol Rose HunterTitle of Writing Piece: Wild Thoughts June 17, 2007 Writer: Richard WestheimerTitle of Writing Piece: Man Among Men April 1, 2007 Writer: Gerri WittekindTitle of Writing Piece: Opening Day May 27, 2007 Writer: Susan Watts TaffeTitle of Writing Piece: Time as Scarcity May 6, 2007 Writer: Patty LawrenceTitle of Writing Piece: Suburban Forces March 4, 2007 Writer: Sylvia MeekTitle of Writing Piece: Saturdays with Grandma February 18, 2007 Writer: Phebe BeiserTitle of Writing Piece: Dear Grandma Katie  February 11, 2007 Writer: Tom KellerTitle of Writing Piece: The Valentine February 4, 2007Writer: Kathleen WadeTitle of Writing Piece: Lament of a}tball Widow  February 3, 2007 Writer: Anni GibsonTitle of Writing Piece: Rosa Parks  January 28, 2007 Writer: Kathy CooganTitle of Writing Piece: An Optimist's Evidence  January 13, 2007 Writer: Tom KellerTitle of Writing Piece: A Grandfather Remembers  January 7, 2007 Writer: Melissa SchwartzTitle of Writing Piece: When Are You Old Enough to Wear Old Lady Shoes?  December 17, 2006 Writer: Kathie Martin OssegeTitle of Writing Piece: Waiting for the Tooth Fairy  October 29, 2006 Writer: LaDonna FindlowTitle of Writing Piece: How to Be a Cowgirl October 15, 2006 Writer: Susan WallaceTitle of Writing Piece: My Name September 30, 2006 Writer: Tina NeyerTitle of Writing Piece: The Day the Gerbil Died September 16, 2006 Writer: Mary TaflingerTitle of Writing Piece: John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt  August 13, 2006 Writer: Jenny StantonTitle of Writing Piece: Epiphany in the Locker Room July 30, 2006 Writer: Patty LawrenceTitle of Writing Piece: Chocolate Abundance  July 29, 2006 WVXU'sKatie Orr visits with author Maureen Millea Smith and learns about hernewest novel, When Charlotte Comes Home. Maureen Millea Smith has beena writer at WWf(a)C.  July 16, 2006 Writer: Sandra GainesTitle of Writing Piece: A Daughter Learns July 8, 2006 Writer: Bob KaminiskyTitle of Writing Piece: The Teacher  June 25, 2006 Writer: Robbie SchaffnerTitle of Writing Piece: Fitting In: On Moving from Africa to Ohio June 24, 2006Writer: Mary StrubbeTitle of Writing Piece: Bea the Dog  June 18, 2006 Writer: Rose Kent SolomonTitle of Writing Piece: Greeting for Fathers Day June 17, 2006Annette Januzzi Wick interviewed about her book: I'll Be in the Car: One Woman's Story of Love, Loss and Reclaiming Life with Katie Orr of WVXU's Cincinnati Edition June 10, 2006 Writer: Susan Watts TaffeTitle of Writing Piece: Remembering my Grandmother  May 27, 2006 Writer: Forrest BrandtTitle of Writing Piece: Going Home  May 14, 2006 Interview on Around Cincinnati: Rick Pender with Mary Pierce BrosmerFeminism and the DaVinci Code (and the story of Women Writing for (a) Change)   May 14, 2006 Writer: Crissy LauterbachTitle of Writing Piece: Postcards   April 29, 2006 Writer: Jane RuhmkorffTitle of Writing Piece: My Life as a Cop  April 23, 2006 Writer: Sally SchneiderTitle of Writing Piece: Letter to My Writing Self  April 16, 2006 Writer: Antonia GlosbyTitle of Writing Piece: My List of People I Would Like to See Today   April 8, 2006 Writer: Mary KronerTitle of Writing Piece: Baseball Nights   March 19, 2006 Older Broadcasts hosted at WVXU Women Writing for (a) Change has a long history of radio associationwith WVXU, 91.7 FM. Currently, WVXU airs pre-taped poems and essays byWWf(a)C writers. The segments are heard periodically on the station's"Cincinnati Edition" airing at 7:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings.You may click on links below to hear audio clips of writing that has recently aired.Thisprogram is a joint effort of WVXU, The Radio Circle and WWf(a)Ccommunity writers who share their words. Current members of the RadioCircle are Bridget Buschle, Mo Conlan, Carol Rose Hunter, JennyStanton, Gerri Wittekind, and Annette Wick. Gerri is the administrator.The Radio Circle continues to explore new options for using radio and audio to broadcast our words to the larger world. Review the Archives You can view the Cincinnati Edition Archive here. From the archive, you can click on a showdate for complete details. September 9, 2007 Writer: Carol Rose HunterTitle of Writing Piece: The Three Bite Rule July 28, 2007 Writer: Donna MaileTitle of Writing Piece: Questions and Answers July 8, 2007 Writer: Carol Rose HunterTitle of Writing Piece: Wild Thoughts June 17, 2007 Writer: Richard WestheimerTitle of Writing Piece: Man Among Men April 1, 2007 Writer: Gerri WittekindTitle of Writing Piece: Opening Day May 27, 2007 Writer: Susan Watts TaffeTitle of Writing Piece: Time as Scarcity May 6, 2007 Writer: Patty LawrenceTitle of Writing Piece: Suburban Forces March 4, 2007 Writer: Sylvia MeekTitle of Writing Piece: Saturdays with Grandma February 18, 2007 Writer: Phebe BeiserTitle of Writing Piece: Dear Grandma Katie  February 11, 2007 Writer: Tom KellerTitle of Writing Piece: The Valentine February 4, 2007Writer: Kathleen WadeTitle of Writing Piece: Lament of a}tball Widow  February 3, 2007 Writer: Anni GibsonTitle of Writing Piece: Rosa Parks  January 28, 2007 Writer: Kathy CooganTitle of Writing Piece: An Optimist's Evidence  January 13, 2007 Writer: Tom KellerTitle of Writing Piece: A Grandfather Remembers  January 7, 2007 Writer: Melissa SchwartzTitle of Writing Piece: When Are You Old Enough to Wear Old Lady Shoes?  December 17, 2006 Writer: Kathie Martin OssegeTitle of Writing Piece: Waiting for the Tooth Fairy  October 29, 2006 Writer: LaDonna FindlowTitle of Writing Piece: How to Be a Cowgirl October 15, 2006 Writer: Susan WallaceTitle of Writing Piece: My Name September 30, 2006 Writer: Tina NeyerTitle of Writing Piece: The Day the Gerbil Died September 16, 2006 Writer: Mary TaflingerTitle of Writing Piece: John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt  August 13, 2006 Writer: Jenny StantonTitle of Writing Piece: Epiphany in the Locker Room July 30, 2006 Writer: Patty LawrenceTitle of Writing Piece: Chocolate Abundance  July 29, 2006 WVXU'sKatie Orr visits with author Maureen Millea Smith and learns about hernewest novel, When Charlotte Comes Home. Maureen Millea Smith has beena writer at WWf(a)C.  July 16, 2006 Writer: Sandra GainesTitle of Writing Piece: A Daughter Learns July 8, 2006 Writer: Bob KaminiskyTitle of Writing Piece: The Teacher  June 25, 2006 Writer: Robbie SchaffnerTitle of Writing Piece: Fitting In: On Moving from Africa to Ohio June 24, 2006Writer: Mary StrubbeTitle of Writing Piece: Bea the Dog  June 18, 2006 Writer: Rose Kent SolomonTitle of Writing Piece: Greeting for Fathers Day June 17, 2006Annette Januzzi Wick interviewed about her book: I'll Be in the Car: One Woman's Story of Love, Loss and Reclaiming Life with Katie Orr of WVXU's Cincinnati Edition June 10, 2006 Writer: Susan Watts TaffeTitle of Writing Piece: Remembering my Grandmother  May 27, 2006 Writer: Forrest BrandtTitle of Writing Piece: Going Home  May 14, 2006 Interview on Around Cincinnati: Rick Pender with Mary Pierce BrosmerFeminism and the DaVinci Code (and the story of Women Writing for (a) Change)   May 14, 2006 Writer: Crissy LauterbachTitle of Writing Piece: Postcards   April 29, 2006 Writer: Jane RuhmkorffTitle of Writing Piece: My Life as a Cop  April 23, 2006 Writer: Sally SchneiderTitle of Writing Piece: Letter to My Writing Self  April 16, 2006 Writer: Antonia GlosbyTitle of Writing Piece: My List of People I Would Like to See Today   April 8, 2006 Writer: Mary KronerTitle of Writing Piece: Baseball Nights   March 19, 2006 http://www.womenwriting.org/images/podcasts/audio/The_Radio_Circle_Reflects-Pilot_Episode.mp3 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:00:00 -0700