Best Jess Rosenberg Podcasts (2025)

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Checking In (We're Taking a Holiday Break) 1:24

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Carmen Maria Machado on writing 'In the Dream House,' tops/bottoms, and the forgotten history of queer DV 1:15:42

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Guest Carmen Maria Machado is a writer of queer horror, essays, and short stories. She is most well-known for her memoir, In the Dream House, which came out in 2019, and really took the queer lit world by storm. In it, she brings light to a concept often shied away from - domestic violence and abuse within queer relationships. While writing the mem…

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Elaine Stott on trying dr*gs at 5, getting kicked out of school bathrooms, and her journey to Survivor 1:11:40

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Elaine Stott charmed audiences back in 2019 on the 39th season of CBS's Survivor. She was a shining light on her season and proved that a lesbian could, quite easily, win over the hearts of America, as well as her fellow castaways. This is Elaine's story - one of tomboyishness, and skipping school, and fierce independence. We discuss growing up in …

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Brooke Webster on Meow Mix, Cattyshack, and being featured in Chasing Amy and Go Fish 54:02

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Some of the most beloved lesbian bars of the past few decades have been the creations of our guest, Brooke Webster. This week, Brooke shares the stories behind Meow Mix (1996-2004) and Cattyshack (2005-2009). Her bars quickly became cultural phenomenons - from shoutouts on Ellen's coming out episode to features in Kevin Smith's cult classic lesbian…

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Jess Dobkin and Lisa DeBoer on the "Lesbian Time-Out Kiss-In," Lesbian Avengers, and queer visibility in the WNBA 55:16

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In 1999, Jess Dobkin and Lisa DeBoer formed the activist group Lesbians for Liberty. Their purpose was to push for visibility in the WNBA and specifically, at the New York Liberty games. In Act I, Jess and Lisa sit down with Sarah to discuss the history of lesbians and the WNBA, the story of the Lesbian Time-Out Kiss-In, and their experiences in ac…

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Oak Chezar on rejecting the patriarchy and more stories from Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp 1:15:07

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Radical lesbian activist Oak Chezar spent three years protesting nuclear war at Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp, and another five living on lesbian women's lands. Some of Oak's stories were aired on our original Greenham Common episode with Sue Say and, due to popular demand, we bring you Sarah's full conversation with her here today. Tune in fo…

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Ronnie D. Ron on creating Shakedown: LA's legendary Black, lesbian strip club 48:25

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Ronnie D. Ron (also known as Ronnie-Ron and Sha'ron Harris) came up in the LA Black gay disco scene, and soon went on to found Shakedown in 1996. Shakedown was a special place - where women celebrated each other, danced freely and exotically, and found lovers and family. Ronnie discusses the origins of Shakedown, the making of Leilah Weinraub's 201…

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Tricia Cooke on making a lesbian B-movie trilogy, and her polyamorous marriage with Ethan Coen 1:04:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Tricia Cooke — the creative force behind the recent lesbian comedies Drive-Away Dolls and Honey Don’t. Married to filmmaker Ethan Coen (yes, of the Coen brothers), Tricia has long identified as a lesbian, and we dive into how that identity intersects with her decades-long, straight-presenting poly marriage. The con…

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Lez Hang Out! Ep. 317: God Save the Lesbian Bar w/ Lisa Cannistraci 43:52

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Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Lisa Cannistraci, the owner of Henrietta Hudson, the longest running lesbian bar in the country, (@henriettahudson), to chat about her experience running the bar. From taking Madonna on a tour of all of the lesbian bars in NYC, to Melissa Etheridge taking over the stage when the band starte…

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The Queer Family Podcast, S19 E1: Gays With Kids Founder Brian Rosenberg 1:02:31

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Another feed swap this week - with The Queer Family Podcast with Jaimie Kelton! . . . Jaimie sits down with Brian Rosenberg, longtime advocate, dad of three, and founder of Gays With Kids and GWK Academy. From navigating HIV and homophobia in the '80s to building a beautiful family through adoption and surrogacy, Brian shares his powerful story wit…

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Shame Spiral, S1 E32: "You're Not Gonna Call Me Dirty Because You Feel Dirty" w/ Robby Hoffman 1:32:46

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Cruising is taking a a short summer hiatus and, in the meantime, sharing episodes from other queer podcasts we love! First up is Shame Spiral with psychotherapist-turned-comedian Ely Kreimendahl. This is her hilarious interview with comedian Robby Hoffman (Hacks, Workin' Moms, The Chris Gethard Show, Odd Squad, Just For Laughs), which originally ai…

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Michelle Axelson on Womencrafts Provincetown, the "dyke discount," and existing within a spectrum of a community 43:30

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Womencrafts is one of only 13 feminist book stores left in the country, and a pillar of Provincetown, MA. This week, we sit down with Michelle Axelson, the owner of Womencrafts since taking over in 2015. Michelle shares the history of the shop (first owned by lesbians in 1976), how she found her place in Ptown, and why so many people have come out …

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Ladies Who Create – Season 2 - episode 3: Li-Anne Dias 44:46

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🎙️ In this episode of Ladies Who Create, we sit down with the brilliant and wildly thoughtful Li-Anne Dias—an artist-turned-designer whose journey has taken her from painting portraits in Mumbai to shaping bold, intentional brand identities at companies like Reddit, Grammarly, Handshake, and now Brex. We talk about what it means to stay hands-on as…

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Sean Monaghan and Susanna Stein on Stud Country, Big Apple Ranch, and the history of queer country western dancing 53:32

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We're diving into the rich history and culture of queer country western dancing. First, Sean Monaghan will share the story of Stud Country - how he discovered queer line dancing at the historic Oil Can Harry's, and how (along with his cofounder, Bailey) Sean founded Stud Country and brought about a renaissance of country western dancing to a younge…

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Heather Purser on passing same sex marriage in her tribe, and meeting the love of her life at 7 years old 44:37

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Our Guest this week, Heather Purser, made headlines back in 2011 when she single handedly passed same-sex marriage in the Suquamish tribe in Seattle, Washington. Today, Heather is a Suquamish lesbian activist and commercial diver! She shares her story of accepting her own identity, finding her childhood crush, and making space for herself within he…

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Holly Near on Women's Music, Jane Fonda's Free The Army Tour, and music as activism 1:02:39

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Holly Near is a world-renowned singer and activist, known for producing music with powerful political messaging - she sings about war, racism, queer love and much more. She is one of the early pioneers of Women's Music (also known as radical lesbian feminist music) and the first lesbian to come out in People Magazine in 1975. Holly started her poli…

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Angela Denise Davis on ZAMI NOBLA and moving through the world as a Black, blind, lesbian. 1:03:17

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This week, we sit down with Angela Denise Davis, the creative director and podcast host for ZAMI NOBLA - the National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging. She's also a scholar, organizer, minister, and Ukulele instructor. ZAMI NOBLA, founded in 2011 by Angela's partner Mary Anne Adams, is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to empowerin…

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I'm Baby and Denise Gaylord on Dyke Drag 49:56

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For the first time, we feature two interviews - two dykes, from two different generations - on the same concept: Dyke Drag. First, we'll hear from I'm Baby, a Brooklyn drag performer who started an event they call "Dyke Drag" which brings gender-diverse drag to sapphic spaces around the city. In Act 2, we meet Denise Gaylord, a local Ptown lesbian …

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Ladies Who Create – Season 2 - episode 2: Diana Mounter 48:50

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In this episode of Ladies Who Create, co-hosts Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer sit down with Diana Mounter, Head of Design at GitHub. Diana shares her journey from an apprenticeship in print design to leading design at one of the world’s most respected tech platforms. She opens up about navigating the transition into leadership, balancing deep work wi…

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Robin Tyler on the fight for marriage equality, and getting arrested for 'female impersonation' 40:38

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Robin Tyler is a history-making activist and stand-up comic, that's been on the scene since moving to New York City in the 1960's. Robin is a treasure trove of punchlines and queer history. She shares some of her most famous stories - like making a name for herself as a female impersonator, calling for 3 Marches on Washington, being the first out g…

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Activist Sue Say on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Encampment, organizing in prisons, and annoying the police as best you can 1:13:20

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The Greenham Common Women’s Peace Encampment was an anti-nuke encampment outside of a US military base in England, that women (and loads of lesbians) occupied from 1981 all the way through 2000. Fed up with male-on-male violence, and society's expectations on women, Sue Say joined the protest in its very beginnings as an 18-year-old. There, every d…

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Valery Hughes on nursing in NYC hospitals during the AIDS epidemic, and falling in love in the on-call room 56:36

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Valery Hughes is a retired nurse who spent her career working in HIV/AIDS care and research. She coauthored Nurses On The Inside: Stories Of The HIV/AIDS Epidemic In NYC with her colleague, Ellen Matzer, after working together in designated AIDS units for many years. Valery takes us behind the scenes of some of the city's busiest hospitals - from c…

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Comedian Kristen Becker on Summer of Sass, touring the Deep South, and getting stabbed in the chest 49:43

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Kristen Becker is a standup comedian and activist based out of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Becker also has a long history of touring, living, and organizing in the Deep South. In 2006, she founded the "Dykes of Hazard," an all-lesbian comedy group that toured the Deep South for a decade. In 2014, Becker testified before the Louisiana State Legisla…

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Ladies Who Create – Season 2 Premiere: Redefining Creative Leadership with Rachel Gogel 51:22

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On this International Women’s Day, we’re thrilled to launch Season 2 of Ladies Who Create with an episode that celebrates innovation, resilience, and the power of female leadership. In this inspiring conversation, our guest Rachel Gogel shares her unique journey—from growing up in the vibrant cultural landscape of Paris to making a remarkable mark …

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Journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist on queer media, childhood crushes, and what 'holding space' means to her 52:30

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You might know this week's guest, Tracy E. Gilchrist, as "the queen of queer media" or simply "the holding space lady." She reached internet fame last year when her interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande went viral during the Wicked press tour. But it goes without saying that Tracy is a whole person, who has lived a whole life, outside of t…

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Barbara Smith on The Combahee River Collective, lesbian identity, and Black feminism 1:15:02

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Barbara Smith is an award winning author, scholar, and activist. She is most well-known for co-authoring the Combahee River Collective Statement with two other queer Black women - her twin sister Beverly, and friend Demita Frazier. Barbara joins us to unpack the personal history that informed her groundbreaking Black Feminist politics. We discuss h…

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Activist Michelle Crone on a lesbian nation, the Seneca Women's Peace Encampment, and strategies for radical civil disobedience 1:08:48

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For our first episode of season 3, Sarah sits down with long-time activist and radical organizer, Michelle Crone. Now in her 70s, Michelle has spent the better part of her life organizing women and building community in the upstate New York/Albany area. At 18, she began doing service work with communities in the Appalachian Mountains, but soon had …

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Introducing Season 3: Beyond the Bars 1:37

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Cruising: Beyond the Bars will premiere next Tuesday February 4th, but we're doing things a little differently this season! Each episode will be a candid conversation between our host, Sarah, and a history-making lesbian or queer person about all kinds of sapphic spaces - not just bars! We'll cover queer bookstores, farms, peace encampments, line d…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 14: Jessica Hische (at Config 2024) 39:10

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In this special season finale episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg interview the extraordinary Jessica Hische live from Figma's Config 2024 conference. They discuss her early career, the spirit of generosity in the design community, and balancing a thriving career with family life. More about Jessica: Jessica Hische is a let…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 13: Maya Ealey 1:02:56

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In this episode, hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg sit down with the incredibly talented Maya Ealey, a prolific brand designer, illustrator, and author who has left her mark on some of the most beloved products in the tech industry (Getaround, Lyft, Asana, Square, and Yahoo - to name just a few!) Maya shares invaluable advice for aspiring creative…

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Cruising the Archives: Lillian Faderman 1:01:38

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Lillian Faderman is a world renowned, award winning LGBTQ+ and lesbian historian, scholar, and author. Her books include Surpassing the Love of Men, Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers, Gay L.A., The Gay Revolution, Woman: The American History of an Idea, and many others. We've interviewed her once before, and we've quoted her in many of our other episod…

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Ladies who Create - episode 12: Jen & Amy Hood 1:14:39

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In this fun and engaging episode of Ladies Who Create, hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg sit down with the dynamic duo Amy and Jen Hood, the brilliant minds behind Hoodzpah, a Southern California branding and design agency. The Hood sisters share their inspiring journey, detailing their work with industry giants like Google, Disney, and Target. Th…

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Cruising the Archives: Ms. Mabel Hampton 56:29

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This week, we're sharing the story of Ms. Mabel Hampton, in partnership with The Lesbian Herstory Archives. Ms. Hampton (1902-1989) was an African-American lesbian, an activist, a dancer, a singer, and a domestic worker. She was also a dear friend and mentor of Joan Nestle, one of The Lesbian Herstory Archives' founders. Between 1976 and 1988, Joan…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 11: Kelin Carolyn Zhang 1:10:35

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In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg engage in a captivating conversation with Kelin Carolyn Zhang, a dynamic designer who has transitioned seamlessly from roles in the tech and design fields to running a successful independent practice. Kelin shares her unique career trajectory, including her time at Ueno, her…

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Cruising the Archives: Pete Smith 41:31

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In 1963, white supremacist terrorists bombed the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young black girls. Despite the FBI and local investigators identifying four key perpetrators, no one was charged. Until 1977, when Pete Smith, a trans man, worked with the FBI to testify against and convict his uncle, Robert Chambli…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 10: Sneha Sankar 1:07:16

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Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Sneha Sankar, a leading independent designer. Sneha shares her incredible story of growing up with no designers in her family to becoming an influential figure in the tech and Web3 industries. We discuss her passion for typography, her experiences working in tech companies, and her venture into Web3 …

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Cruising the Archives: Patricia McCombs 46:20

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Happy Pride Month!! Starting this month, we will be releasing a series of episodes that we’re calling Cruising the Archives. We’re featuring extended interviews with LGBTQ+ icons from our own archives, as well as from the collections of queer and lesbian archives throughout the country. First up: Patricia McCombs. In December of 1974, Pat noticed t…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 9: Andrea Mata 48:03

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In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg interview Andrea Mata, a creative director and digital designer based in Mexico City. Andrea shares her inspiring career journey, from selling creative tattoos as a child to working with major global brands like Google, NBA, TikTok, and more. She discusses the evolution of h…

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Redz / Nancy Valverde | Los Angeles, CA 52:36

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Redz is a little known former lesbian bar in East LA, which opened in the 1950s and catered primarily to Chicana lesbians. This is the story of one woman in particular who called this space a home: Nancy Valverde. Nancy is most known for her long fought battle with the LAPD over masquerading laws, spending dozens of nights in jail throughout the 19…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 8: Charlota  Blunárová 1:00:18

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In this engaging episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' we welcome Charlota Blunárová, a multifaceted designer who has successfully navigated the evolving landscape of design careers. Charlota shares her journey from industrial design student to co-founder of the We3 Collective, emphasizing the non-linear path of career development in the design world. Th…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 7: Jolene Delisle 56:01

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In this inspiring episode of "Ladies Who Create," we explore the journey of Jolene Delisle. She's a visionary in design and creative industries, and the founder and Head of Creative at The Working Assembly. Jolene's career evolved from working as a Creative for ad agencies and tech companies, to the exciting challenge of starting her own agency. Sh…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 6: Madeleine Voge 1:00:32

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Join us on this inspiring journey with Madeleine Voge, a true creative force in design, writing, and entrepreneurship. From her early days in Denver working with a small batch gin company to co-founding the playful and pioneering sparkling water brand Aura Bora, Maddie shares the highs and lows of her creative career. In this episode, we delve deep…

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The Bush | Brooklyn, NY 40:40

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There's a new dyke bar in Bushwick, and it's called The Bush! These are the stories of humans that run it, and the humans that call it a home. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features interviews with: Nikke Alleyne, Justine LaViolette, Macon Reed, Loretta Andro Chung, and Sarah Hallonquist. Chec…

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 5: Haruko Hayakawa 1:23:24

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In this episode of Ladies Who Create, we dive into the creative journey of Haruko Hayakawa, touching on her beginnings in digital arts and transition into the world of 3D modeling and advertising. Haruko shares her experiences with various career paths, including graphic design, photography, and food styling, highlighting the winding road that led …

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Bonus Content: Summer | Doc Marie's 44:21

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Our full interview with Summer, security at Doc Marie's. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you! -Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! …

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 4: Anna Fine 54:03

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In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create', co-hosts Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer interview Design Director Anna Fine. Anna shares her impressive career journey with us, which spans from aspiring genetic engineer to graduating from The School of Visual Arts and thus embarking upon the design & creative industries. Anna has worked at reputable companies…

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 3: Steph Jeong 58:42

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In an enriching conversation with Steph Jeong, a Staff Product Designer at Runway, our latest episode of 'Ladies Who Create' delves into the inspiring journey of a creative trailblazer in the design world. From overcoming mental obstacles and adapting to life changes, Steph's story is a powerful testimony to resilience, passion, and the transformat…

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Hershee Bar | Norfolk, VA 58:19

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In 2018, the Hershee Bar community showed up at a series of Norfolk City Council meetings to fight for their bar. This is the story of Hershee Bar, the humans that ran it, and the humans that called it a home. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features interviews with: Annette Stone, Jennifer Alom…

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 2: Danielle LaRoy & Jessica Strelioff 54:02

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In this inspiring episode of 'Ladies who Create,' co-hosts Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer interview the dynamic duo behind Goodside Studio: Jessica Strelioff and Danielle LaRoy. They discuss their individual journeys in the creative industry, from working at giants like Dropbox and Asana to forging their pathway by founding Goodside. Sharing insights…

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Welcome to Cruising! 1:02

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Cruising is a documentary podcast about lesbian bars, the humans that run them, and the humans that call them a home. Not sure where to start? You don’t have to listen in order! Pick your favorite city or your favorite bar and dive in. Season 1 follows creators Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jen McGinity on their 2021 cross-country road trip to …