Best Alex Lowery Podcasts (2025)

In today’s episode, I’m getting real about something that every entrepreneur, creative, and human being needs to hear: it’s okay to change your mind. In fact, sometimes it’s the wisest, bravest move you can make. I’m sharing four big pivots I’ve made in business and life — from walking away from a toxic corporate job to reshaping the way we work at…

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3. Building a Brand That Feels Like You with Alex Lowery 20:32

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In today’s episode, I’m flying solo to talk about one of my all-time favorite topics: building a brand that truly feels like you. If you’ve ever struggled with making your business feel personal and aligned with your real life (chaos and all), this one’s for you. I walk you through how I’ve built and blended multiple brands, from Middle of the Fiel…

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2. From Bedtime Stories to Published Books: Karen Miller Talks Self-Publishing, Community, and Creative Collaboration 37:03

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In today’s episode, I sit down with one of my closest friends and collaborator, Karen Miller, to talk about her journey of bringing Delta Born Books to life with her mom. This episode explores what it means to be a rural changemaker through action and a love for community. Karen shares the origin of Delta Born Books, which began with her mother's i…

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1. The Leap, The Lessons, and The Life I'm Building 23:14

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Welcome to the very first episode of Rural Changemakers! I’m your host, Alex Lowery, and I’m so excited you’re here. This podcast has been on my heart for a long time, and launching it feels like a bold step into something bigger—something built for dreamers and doers in small towns across the country. If you’re passionate about purpose-driven work…

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Welcome to Rural Changemakers! 1:37

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Are you a rural entrepreneur trying to build a business that matters — even when resources are limited and tradition says, “that’s not how we do things”? Do you dream of revitalizing your community, launching something bold, or making an impact from the middle of nowhere? Welcome to the Rural Changemakers Podcast, where rural grit meets bold ambiti…

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Emily Bender and Alex Hanna 23:37

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Sarah George talks with authors Emily Bender and Alex Hanna about their new book, The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want. You can learn more about the book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-ai-con-emily-m-benderalex-hanna?variant=43065101189154By HarperAcademic

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Andrew Leigh 16:00

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Sarah George talks with Andrew Leigh about his latest book, How Economics Explains the World. The book is available in hardcover and ebook. You can learn more about the book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-economics-explains-the-world-andrew-leigh?variant=42112692453410By HarperAcademic

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Sierra Greer 14:40

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Sarah George talks with Sierra Greer, author of Annie Bot, about her book. It is out in paperback on 3/25/25. You can learn more here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/annie-bot-sierra-greer?variant=42835508920354By HarperAcademic

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Trish O'Kane 34:52

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We talk with Trish O'Kane about her new memoir, BIRDING TO CHANGE THE WORLD, which is now on sale in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. Trish says, “In teaching, our students are always watching us. They want to know how to be in the world. They want to know how to be in a troubled world. How do you be a human, how do you be happy, how do you make a …

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Jennifer Lunden 28:49

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Kim Racon talks with Lunden about her book, AMERICAN BREAKDOWN. It's available now in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook from Harper. You can learn more at our book page: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/american-breakdown-jennifer-lunden?variant=40692651786274By HarperAcademic

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Annie Lyons 21:53

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Kim Racon talks with Annie Lyons about her latest novel, THE AIR RAID BOOK CLUB. Learn more about Annie's novel at our website: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063296190/the-air-raid-book-club/By HarperAcademic

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Brian Lowery 30:27

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Brian Lowery joins the podcast to discuss his book, SELFLESS, with Michael Fynan. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062913005/selfless.By HarperAcademic

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Paul Bloom (2) 24:15

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Paul Bloom returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, PSYCH, with Michael Fynan. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063096356/psych.By HarperAcademic

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Natalie Haynes 30:32

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Michael Fynan speaks with return guest Natalie Haynes about her newest novel, STONE BLIND. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063258396/stone-blind.By HarperAcademic

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Peggy Orenstein 38:34

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We talk with Peggy Orenstein about her latest book, UNRAVELING. To learn more about UNRAVELING, visit our book page: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063081727/unraveling/By HarperAcademic

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Susan Stokes-Chapman 27:47

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Kim Racon talks with debut author Susan Stokes-Chapman about her novel, PANDORA. Learn more: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/pandora-susan-stokes-chapman?variant=40404220215330.By HarperAcademic

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Rebekah Taussig 29:46

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Michael Fynan talks with Rebekah Taussig, disability advocate and author of SITTING PRETTY. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062936806/sitting-pretty.By HarperAcademic

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Katy Brent 27:30

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We talk with Katy Brent about her debut novel, HOW TO KILL MEN AND GET AWAY WITH IT, which is now available in e-book! Learn more: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-to-kill-men-and-get-away-with-it-katy-brent?variant=40684483280930.By HarperAcademic

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Devi Laskar 22:40

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Michael Fynan speaks with Devi Laskar, author of CIRCA. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780358652922/circa.By HarperAcademic

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Gary Rivlin 24:43

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Michael Fynan speaks with Gary Rivlin, author of SAVING MAIN STREET. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063065963/saving-main-street.By HarperAcademic

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Leah Franqui 33:25

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We talk with Leah Franqui about her latest novel, AFTER THE HURRICANE. To read a sample of Leah's novel, visit our website: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063204591/after-the-hurricane/By HarperAcademic

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Thomas C. Foster (3) 21:57

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Michael Fynan chats with return guest Thomas C. Foster about his latest book, HOW TO WRITE LIKE A WRITER. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063139411/how-to-write-like-a-writer.By HarperAcademic

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Stephanie Owens 29:15

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We talk with our Agatha Christie master teacher, Stephanie Owens, about teaching a variety of Christie titles. You can find Stephanie's teaching materials at our dedicated Agatha Christie resource page: https://www.harperacademic.com/pages/agathachristieintheclassroom/By HarperAcademic

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Brian Broome 29:04

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Kim Racon talks with Brian Broome, author of the memoir, PUNCH ME UP TO THE GODS. Brain's memoir will be out in paperback in May. And for more info about it, see our book page: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780358695257/punch-me-up-to-the-gods/By HarperAcademic

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Natalie Haynes 25:55

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Michael Fynan speaks with Natalie Haynes, author of PANDORA'S JAR. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063139466/pandoras-jar.By HarperAcademic

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Lisa Feldman Barrett 36:32

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Michael Fynan speaks with Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of SEVEN AND A HALF LESSONS ABOUT THE BRAIN. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780358645597/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain.By HarperAcademic

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Matthew Gabriele and David Perry 28:27

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Kim Racon talks with the authors of THE BRIGHT AGES, Matthew Gabriele and David PerryBy HarperAcademic

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Celeste Headlee (2) 29:59

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Michael Fynan talks with return guest Celeste Headlee about SPEAKING OF RACE: Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063098152/speaking-of-race.By HarperAcademic

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Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami, And Jeremy M. Weinstein 31:42

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Michael Fynan talks with Professors Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami, and Jeremy M. Weinstein about their book, SYSTEM ERROR. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/pages/systemerrorbook.By HarperAcademic

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Honoree Fanonne Jeffers 41:20

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Kim Racon talks with debut novelist Honorée Fanonne Jeffers about her novel, and Oprah Book Club pick, THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B. DU BOIS.By HarperAcademic

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Lindsey Pollak 23:42

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Michael Fynan speaks with Lindsey Pollak, an expert on today's multigenerational workplace and the author of GETTING FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER and RECALCULATING. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062069276/getting-from-college-to-career-rev-ed.By HarperAcademic

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Justin Baldoni 29:50

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Michael Fynan talks with Justin Baldoni, author of MAN ENOUGH. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063055599/man-enough.By HarperAcademic

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Gigi Georges 22:21

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Michael Fynan talks with Gigi Georges, author of DOWNEAST: FIVE MAINE GIRLS AND THE UNSEEN STORY OF RURAL AMERICA. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062984456/downeast.By HarperAcademic

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Andy Norman 27:04

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Michael Fynan speaks with Andy Norman, author of Mental Immunity. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063002982/mental-immunity.By HarperAcademic

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Rainesford Stauffer 21:52

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Michael Fynan talks with Rainesford Stauffer, author of AN ORDINARY AGE, about the pressures young adults face to live their so-called "best lives." Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062998989/an-ordinary-age.By HarperAcademic

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Robert Cialdini 29:24

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Michael Fynan talks to Robert Cialdini, author of the bestselling INFLUENCE, about the book's newest edition. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062937650/influence-new-and-expanded.By HarperAcademic

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Morgan Jerkins 24:50

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Kim Racon talks with Morgan Jerkins about her latest book, a novel, CAUL BABY. For more about Morgan's novel, visit our book page: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062873088/caul-baby.By HarperAcademic

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Craig Wright 29:32

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Michael Fynan speaks with Professor Craig Wright, author of THE HIDDEN HABITS OF GENIUS. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062892713/the-hidden-habits-of-genius.By HarperAcademic

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Tim Fielder 24:53

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Michael Fynan talks with Tim Fielder, author of INFINITUM: AN AFROFUTURIST TALE. Watch video of the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIMXY-JR7JI. Learn more about the book: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062964083/infinitum.By HarperAcademic

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Meg Mason 39:05

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Kim Racon talks with Meg Mason about her US debut, SORROW AND BLISS. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063049581/sorrow-and-bliss.By HarperAcademic

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Caz Frear 27:58

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Caz Frear joins our podcast again to talk about her most recent novel, SHED NO TEARS. For more information on Caz's book, see our title page: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062979858/shed-no-tears/By HarperAcademic

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Max Bazerman 18:14

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Michael Fynan calls Max Bazerman, author of BETTER, NOT PERFECT. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063002708/better-not-perfect.By HarperAcademic

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Eric Holthaus 21:15

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Michael Fynan speaks with Eric Holthaus, author of THE FUTURE EARTH. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062883162/the-future-earth.By HarperAcademic

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Kim Wehle (2) 31:38

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Michael Fynan speaks with Kim Wehle, author of WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VOTING AND WHY. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062974785/what-you-need-to-know-about-voting-and-why.By HarperAcademic

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Morgan Jerkins 24:57

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Between 1916 and 1970, six million black Americans left their rural homes in the South for jobs in cities in the North, West, and Midwest in a movement known as The Great Migration. But while this event transformed the complexion of America and provided black people with new economic opportunities, it also disconnected them from their roots, their …

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Stephen Haff 48:30

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Kim Racon talks with Stephen Haff, author of KID QUIXOTES. More information on KID QUIXOTES can be found at: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062934062/kid-quixotes.By HarperAcademic

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Thomas C. Foster (2) 30:49

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Thomas C. Foster returns to the podcast to talk with Michael Fynan about HOW TO READ NONFICTION LIKE A PROFESSOR. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062895813/how-to-read-nonfiction-like-a-professor.By HarperAcademic

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Vivek Murthy 33:43

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Michael Fynan calls Dr. Vivek Murthy, author of TOGETHER. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062913296/together.By HarperAcademic

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Teacher Appreciation 2020 19:26

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On this special Teacher Appreciation episode of HarperAcademic Calling, we asked teachers to tell us about their own favorite teachers.By HarperAcademic