IIRY Podcast: 32. Rev. D. Maurice Charles. “To resist absurdity is to live.”
In my conversation with the Rev. D. Maurice Charles, the first African American chaplain at the University of Chicago, he…
IIRY Podcast: 30. Karen Rile: “You can actually change your life very quickly.”
In my conversation with writer Karen Rile, we discuss her experience of parenting four artistic children and her interest…
IIRY Podcast: 29. Byron Au Yong, PART 2: “Shouting comes from having no choice.”
In my conversation with composer Byron Au Yong, we discuss his works, “Stuck Elevator,” “The Ones,” and “Activist Songbook,” a…
IIRY Podcast: 27. Augusta Read Thomas: “Music is so much bigger.”
In my conversation with composer Augusta Read Thomas, she expresses her heartfelt support of Black Lives Matter; her empathy for…
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: 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: 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…
IIRY Podcast: 15. “How long should it take to get over someone?”
Here’s another short essay, this time about ghosting, heartbreak, and ambiguous loss. (Subscribe to the podcast here!) Here’s the essay:…