Haleigh Washington, Pro Volleyball Player & Olympic Gold Medalist
Eric Bissell, Climber and Photographer
Joyce Tang, Bake Sum
Azikiwee Anderson, Rize Up Bakery
Michael Mongan, Solicitor General of California
Mika McKinnon, Geophysicist, Disaster Researcher & Science Consultant
Charles Salter, COO of the News Literacy Project
Bonus content with Paris-based writer and journalist Lindsey Tramuta. We continue talking about a few of the women profiled in her latest book, “The New Parisenne” including disability activist Elisa Rojas and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. And thinking ahead to the day when we can travel again, Lindsey shares an itinerary of an ideal day. Click this link to access a Google My Maps listing all of the places mentioned in the episode.
I was pleasantly surprised by the response to my episode with French teacher Frederic Lavenne de Choulot. I didn’t anticipate many people listening to the episode so I’m thankful to anyone who took the time to do so. In this short bonus episode, Fred talks about motivation, offers some tips for learning language using certain apps online and with Netflix, and he shares some thoughts on celebrating Christmas in France. If you don’t speak French, I invite you to follow along with the English transcript available here.
Extra content that didn’t make the original episodes.
Part 1 - Marcus Filly on integrating health and fitness into one’s life and the work-life balance.
Part 2 - Alexandra Hunt talks musical theater cast albums and our mutual love of “Hamilton.”
Part 3 - Jim Cegelnik on the limits of “either/or” thinking and his “Slow is fast” mindset.
Part 4 - Alex Macdonald on his favorite vintage and the impact of weather conditions on the taste of a wine.
Episode 9 is a special edition in French for language learners, Francophiles, Francophones, and anyone interested in languages, learning, and travel. Although I studied French language and literature in college and have traveled widely in France, I’ve never mastered spoken French. This summer with the help of Fred I’m getting closer to achieving that goal of becoming a fluent speaker. I loved the challenge of interviewing and recording this episode. Even if you don’t know a word of French, you can access a transcript of the episode here and follow along. Happy listening!
Jim is a doctor of physical therapy, orthopedic clinical specialist, an educator, avid surfer and co-host of his own podcast, the Dropping in Surf Show. In this episode, Jim shares how he dealt with and learned from an early, pivotal experience with failure, along with insights on health, wellness, and the complex mix of physical and psychological issues related to managing pain.
Ninive is a woman who wears many hats: teacher, author, nonprofit founder, film producer, and CEO. Tune to hear how her formative experiences in high school set her on a path to become an influential and powerful advocate for educators and young people of all ages.
Alexandra Hunt, a 2020 Golden Bell Award recipient, shares how family and friends influenced her decision to become a counselor and what it’s like helping teenagers navigate the messy world of high school.
Chef and entrepreneur Hilary Jacobs talks about carving your own path in bold, creative, and unconventional ways.
Welcome to A Life of Gusto Podcast - Episode 1 is a conversation with winemaker Alex Macdonald of Macdonald Vineyards. Enjoy!
Shortly after the shelter-in-place order went into effect on March 16, I invited my students to document their experience through writing, photographs or a combination of both. I never ask of my students anything I’m not willing to do myself, so despite being primarily a landscape photographer and a very private person by nature, I shifted the focus of my camera lens onto my own quarantine experience.
Let’s face it though: a photo essay of a single guy with no kids who’s able to work from the comfort of home seems frivolous and self-indulgent, given all the pain and suffering in the world because of coronavirus and the resulting economic distress. Life for me has been a cakewalk compared to family and friends who are juggling work, homeschooling, taking care of young children, and managing a household.
But the history teacher in me couldn’t resist a chance to document these unusual times; the writer and artist within wanted to create something that might help me make sense of the moment. And while I’ve had it relatively easy, going through a period of self-isolation in a household of one has its own challenges, even for introverts like me. There’s value in everyone’s story—the collective experience and the singular life—and I believe each of us has a tale to tell. This is a snapshot of mine. Maybe it will encourage you to share yours?
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