From the Margins to the Center

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Welcome to From the Margins to the Center, an original House of Pod production that unapologetically amplifies voices of marginalized folks. In this first short-run season we highlight women of color podcasters here in our home state of Colorado. These incredible humans will share their best stories, biggest moments on the mic, and a glimpse into their experiences within the audio industry.

Episodes

  1. 10/19/2021 · BONUS

    Join us! BIPOC Story Slingshot

    Becca and Jeanette laugh about an "amateur audio" moment and share an exciting educational opportunity for creators of color in Colorado.   Based on the popular From the Margins to the Center podcast incubators for women of color, this shorter workshop teaches the powerful fundamentals of audio storytelling -- focusing on story development, sound, and writing.   Learn more and apply by 10/22 here: https://www.weareamped.co/applynow

    4 min

  2. 10/14/2021

    Uninterrupted & Unedited with Michelle Jackson

    Michelle Jackson talks to us about her award-winning episode, A Candid Conversation about Race in America. We talk about racism and uprisings, editorial choices and recognition, and Michelle inspires us to make our own spaces at the table as creators of color. This episode includes tape from Michelle is Money Hungry Follow Michelle on Twitter and Instagram To find out more about AMPed audio incubation opportunities visit: https://www.weareamped.co/ Podcast Art by Sakiynah Designs ABOUT MICHELLE: Michelle Jackson is an award winning content creator focused on having important conversations centered around equity and inclusion. She asks the awkward questions that you may be afraid to ask. When she's not talking about personal finance on her podcast "Michelle is Money Hungry"  you'll find her exploring her state of Colorado.

    27 min

  3. 10/12/2021

    Moving Beyond the Mic with Natasha Pepperl

    Natasha Pepperl joins us to share her journey in producing the missing podcast--one that she needed to hear as a woman of color and first time foster parent. As a 2020 graduate of the AMPed podcast incubator for women of color, Natasha began this show during the pandemic. Along with her sister Rachel, Natasha has moved beyond the microphone to build resources for the foster-care community. Tune in for insights on vulnerability, power-dynamics, and trust-building in podcasting. This episode includes tape from Just As Special Follow Just As Special on Instagram and Facebook To find out more about AMPed audio incubation opportunities visit: https://www.weareamped.co/ Podcast Art by Sakiynah Designs ABOUT NATASHA: Natasha Pepperl is a foster mom and the founder of Just As Special — a foster care podcast, training portal and resource database focused on amplifying diverse perspectives of foster care to drive lasting progress.  The proud daughter of an Iranian refugee, Natasha is also a published poet whose work explores her experiences as a brown woman in America today.

    25 min

  4. 10/07/2021

    Reclaiming Our Roots with Sara Blanchard

    Sara Blanchard joins us today to share the "why" behind Dear White Women (DWW) podcast and inspires us to be heart-led as we deepen our commitment to social justice and anti-racist action. Listen to hear Sara's personal story of reclamation as a biracial Japanese woman. This episode includes tape from Dear White Women Podcast listen & subscribe here! ORDER a copy of the book today! DWW on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook   ABOUT SARA: Sara helps build community and connection through conscious conversations, which she does as a facilitator, TEDx speaker, writer, and consultant. After graduating from Harvard and working at Goldman Sachs, Sara pursued the science and techniques of well-being and is a certified life coach, author of two books (Flex Mom and Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism), and co-host of Dear White Women, an award-winning weekly social justice podcast. Sara is biracial (Japanese and White), married to a White Canadian man, and is raising their two White-presenting girls to be compassionate, thoughtful advocates. They live in Denver, Colorado with their incredibly lovable dog.

    28 min

  5. 10/05/2021

    Everybody Has a Story with Jo Ann Allen

    Jo Ann Allen joins us for our first episode of From the Margins to the Center. Jo Ann is the creator and host of Been There Done That, the show that tells the real life stories of the Baby Boom Generation.    In this episode, we talk about the benefits of podcasting as an audio companion, creating a platform, and an invitation to bring ourselves into the stories we share.  This episode includes tape from: Been There Done That and Colorado Public Radio Follow Jo Ann and BTDT on twitter and Instagram! To find out more about AMPed audio incubation opportunities visit: https://www.weareamped.co/ Podcast Art by Sakiynah Designs ABOUT JO ANN She's currently a news anchor, reporter, and mentor at Colorado Public Radio in Denver.  In addition, Jo Ann has taught radio journalism as an adjunct professor at Long Island University in Brooklyn where she served seven years on a committee that decides the recipients of the George Polk Awards for Investigative Journalism.

    34 min

  6. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Where it Began with Becca & Jeanette

    This is From the Margins to the Center, an original production from House of Pod that unapologetically amplifies voices of marginalized folks. We want to build a better world through better listening. In this prologue to the show, Rebecca Mendoza Nunziato and Jeanette Harris-Courts share origin stories, industry critiques, and their hopes and dreams that led to the creation of this very podcast.    To find out more about AMPed audio incubation opportunities visit: https://www.weareamped.co/ Podcast art by Sakiynah Designs Archival tape from The New School: "bell hooks: moving from Pain to Power"

    12 min

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Welcome to From the Margins to the Center, an original House of Pod production that unapologetically amplifies voices of marginalized folks. In this first short-run season we highlight women of color podcasters here in our home state of Colorado. These incredible humans will share their best stories, biggest moments on the mic, and a glimpse into their experiences within the audio industry.

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  • Creator
    House of Pod
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
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