IIRY Podcast: 26. Blair McMillen: “It’s okay to be vulnerable.”
In this conversation with pianist Blair McMillen, we discuss how to manage stage fright and performance anxiety; why being…
IIRY Podcast: 25. Sean Wang: “My quietness was misunderstood as an act of defiance.”
In this conversation with violinist, conductor, and scholar, Sean Wang, we discuss the implicit bias Asians experience in white…
IIRY Podcast: 24. Celia Hatton: “You have to speak up and take up space.”
In this conversation with violist Celia Hatton, we discuss racism, implicit bias and microaggressions; the illusion of meritocracy in classical…
IIRY Podcast: 23. Tricia performs “Ferdinand the Bull,” the children’s storybook classic.
Subscribe to the podcast here! Today’s special episode features “Ferdinand the Bull” from the beloved children’s book “The Story of…
IIRY Podcast: 22. Dr. Nadine Kelly: “I am an eclectic, nerdy black woman who is a late bloomer.”
In this conversation with retired pathologist and yoga instructor, Dr. Nadine Kelly, we discuss how she decided to pivot from…
IIRY Podcast: 21. Shannon Wilkinson: “You are valuable because you exist.”
In this conversation with life coach, Shannon Wilkinson, we discuss how we turn to perfectionism to protect ourselves and “stay…
IIRY Podcast: 20. Korean Love: The Untranslatable Concept of “Jung”
On the Mother’s Day in the pandemic, many of us are far away from our mothers. Here is a micro-essay/love…
IIRY Podcast: 19. Mai Der Vang: “I have to be twice as good to be given access, to be heard.”
In this conversation that took place shortly before the pandemic and shelter-in-place order, award-winning writer Mai Der Vang and I…
IIRY Podcast: 18. “It’s a weird time to try to reinvent yourself.” Cellist Nick Photinos
In my candid conversation with innovative cellist and founding member of Eighth Blackbird, Nick Photinos, we discuss career transformation…
IIRY Podcast: 17. “Don’t beat yourself up.” Producer Alexandra DiPalma
In my conversation with audio producer, editor, consultant and teacher, Alexandra DiPalma, we discuss how podcasting can help you push…