9 to Thrive

Join me this week for part 1 of my conversation with the effervescent Gabrielle Gould, Executive Director of the Amherst Business Improvement District and the Amherst Foundation. We talk about connection, finding yourself anew in a pandemic, and more! Also, a review of the book HumanKind by Rutger Bregman. If you have a negative view of the world right now, you've got to read this book. Amherst Business Improvement District Amherst Downtown Foundation HumanKind by Rutger Bregman

We'll look at the year in review and reasons for optimism, then have part 2 of a conversation with Azi Golshan, a public defender in Georgia about career, community, and creativity. Join us at 4:30 pm on @WMUA, or online at working9tothrive.com, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

This week's episode features a review of Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary, Get Back, with a lens on career, community, and creativity—and how when a team is unsupported, it falls apart. Then part 1 of our conversation with Azi Golshan, a public defender in Georgia, about finding a place that feels just right. Join us at 4:30 pm on @WMUA, or online at working9tothrive.com, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's guest is illustrator, author, and cartoonist David Milgrim, and the book review is The Power of Giving Away Power by Matthew Barzun. davidmilgrim.com The Power of Giving Away Power

Today's episode features a review of Drive, by Daniel Pink, and part 2 of our conversation with illustrator, author, and cartoonist David Milgrim about creativity, and if you ever feel like you've made it. davidmilgrim.com Drive: the surprising truth of what motivates us

80% of what parents and kids argue about is school. What happens when we take that out of the equation? Join us for the rebroadcast of the second half of my conversation with Julie Leonard. Also: how do we learn if we bypass the shame of not reading "on time"? Thank You For Arguing

A rebroadcast talking about making the holidays saner; what you're not missing out on this year; and more.

In this rebroadcast, my guest, writer Sage Ingles, and I talk about kid business and true socialization. Mexico School Story Oliver Sacks

Sometimes giving everybody space makes everything come together. In this rebroadcast, my guest, writer Sage Ingles, finds time to create amidst four kids. We talk about giving space physically, and mentally.

I, this rebroadcast, Sarah Wall talks with me about creative ways to make a living while you educate the kids. We discuss handling learning disabilities, MLMs, kid businesses, and entrepreneurship. You'll want these links: Find Your Work From Home Best Day Planner XeraSupport

On testing, learning, and The Dip. A rebroadcast of part 1 of our conversation with Sarah Wall, on single motherhood and homeschooling, working, and figuring out what you need for support. XeraSupport The Dip

Starting off today with a review of Every Tool's A Hammer by Adam Savage, followed by the second half of our talk with artist, educational publisher, and book illustrator, Eric Hamilton, including his tour-de-force decade of Halloween celebration. True Crimes from Rhyme Square Every Tool's A Hammer

First off, a review of the book Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya Chemaly, followed by the first half of our interview with artist, educational publisher, and book illustrator, Eric Hamilton. True Crimes from Rhyme Square Rage Becomes Her

Join us today as we review Creativity Rules and talk with Kendra Gardener, designer/architect, on creating space, and living internationally. How do you move through your world, what could make that more joyful? 24 Hour Magic: How Changing the Energy in Your Space Can Change Your Life Creativity Rules

Book review of The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us by Christopher Chabris & Daniel Simons, and part two of our talk with Kerry Kaye, performer, coach, and rigger with Cirque du Soleil, on finding time to do what gives you energy. The Invisible Gorilla Cirque du Soleil Orlando

A review of the delightful book by Bill Bryson: The Body, A Guide for Occupants. Then part one of my conversation with the inimitable Kerry Kaye, performer, coach, sousaphone player, and rigger for Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil Orlando The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Bill Bryson

First, a review of Physical Intelligence by Scott Grafton, followed by part 3 of an interview with writer, musician, artist, and Dante scholar, Dr. Adoyo. Rain by Adoyo Dante's Divine Comedy Physical Intelligence by Scott Grafton

Part two this week with Dr. Adoyo, a writer, musician, artist, and Dante Scholar about mentoring, parenting, and building trust. Also, a review of the book, Show Me How, Show Me How, by Lauren Smith & Derek Fagerstrom. Rain by Adoyo Dante's Divine Comedy Show Me How, by Lauren Smith & Derek Fagerstrom

Join us this week as I talk with Dr. Adoyo, a writer, musician, artist, and Dante Scholar about trust, community, and how those things allow people's creativity to blossom. Also, a review of the book, The Power of Meaning, Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahani Smith. Rain by Adoyo Dante's Divine Comedy Aristotle on Ethics The Power of Meaning, Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahani Smith

This week, the second half of our conversation with entrepreneur and motivational speaker Tim Fisk, about how you can leverage creativity everywhere, including at work, and in community. And Tim persuades me I can use the other C word: career. Book review of The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't, by Robert I Sutton. Plum Boutique Summit Salon Business Center Parker on Main Salon Herdis The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't