Best Tassel Podcasts (2025)

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Fortune Cookie— Books, Burlesque & Building Creative Community 41:27

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Fortune Cookie—a NYC burlesque performer, acrobat and producer of Books & Burlesque, the li…

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16. From Paper to Power — Jermaine White on Ticketing Innovation and Graduation Equity 21:48

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🎙️ The Liminal: From Paper to Power — Jermaine White on Ticketing Innovation and Graduation Equity In this episode, Kate Williams chats with Jermaine White, Assistant Superintendent of Harnett County Schools, about how moving to digital guest ticketing transformed their seven high school ceremonies. From fighting fraud to helping families feel more…

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Inside Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret with Luna LoveLee 47:59

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Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! --- In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Luna Lovelee—a Long Beach–based burlesque performer, costumer, and producer of Show Me You…

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15. The Product That Pays Students Back — Behind the Scenes of Graduation Announcements 28:13

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🎙️ The Liminal: The Product That Pays Students Back — Behind the Scenes of Graduation Announcements In this special episode, Tassel CEO Chase Rigby sits down with Systems Administrator Jake Mayer to talk about the launch of Graduation Announcements—Tassel’s newest product that lets grads tell their story, share a link, and receive financial gifts s…

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How to Juggle Your Day Job and Your Art—Without Losing Your Purr 26:59

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Welcome back to Tails and Tassels! We’re kicking off Season 2 with a solo episode all about balancing your day job with the art that fue…

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14. Getting Every Name Right — Lindsay Kimbrough on Ceremony, Legacy, and the Power of the Perfect Moment 25:41

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🎙️ The Liminal: Getting Every Name Right — Lindsay Kimbrough on Ceremony, Legacy, and the Power of the Perfect Moment In this episode, Manny Vozos sits down with Lindsay Kimbrough, Assistant Principal at East Kentwood High School in Michigan—one of the most diverse high schools in the U.S.—to talk about what it really takes to make graduation meani…

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13. From Solo Coordinator to Seamless Ceremonies — James Cuaresma on Evolving Commencement at Cal State LA 28:19

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🎙️ The Liminal: From Solo Coordinator to Seamless Ceremonies — James Cuaresma on Evolving Commencement at Cal State LA In this episode, Staci Matt-Beal talks with James Cuaresma, Senior Director of University Events and Protocol at Cal State LA. From running commencement as a one-person team to orchestrating nine ceremonies with 150 volunteers, Jam…

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12. Inside the Build: Surveys, Programs, and Putting Students First 19:14

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🎙️ Inside the Build: Surveys, Programs, and Putting Students First In this episode of The Liminal, Jess DuBridge sits down with Austin Adair from Tassel’s product team to go behind the scenes of two new tools designed to improve graduation: post-ceremony surveys and digital programs. They walk through how these features went from pilot to product, …

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Season 2 Trailer | Tails & Tassels Podcast 1:25

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Hi Kitty Cats! We're back this fall. This is the podcast where you pounce into the lives or burlesque and nightlife performers - their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds intertwine. In Season 2, you’ll hear: Guest interviews with performers and feline experts Solo episodes with creative tips and behind-the-scenes reflections A bigger, bold…

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11. Tassel Trends — The Data Behind Participation, Pride, and the Perfect Moment 32:14

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🎙️ The Liminal: Tassel Trends — The Data Behind Participation, Pride, and the Perfect Moment In this episode, Staci Matt-Beal and Chase Rigby dig into the findings from the inaugural Tassel Trends report—an industry-first deep dive into what drives commencement participation. From data-backed insights to heartwarming stories, this episode explores …

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12: Starting an NGO with Tova Sherman 48:01

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In our first season finale, Tova Sherman joins us once more to talk about what it takes to start a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and to share some of the lessons she's learned after 25 years at the head of reachAbility, a non-profit dedicated to advancing inclusion in the Halifax community.By reachAbility

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11: Caregiving & Parental Loss with Evan Dobbie 43:46

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Content warning: This week's episode discusses the loss of parents after prolonged illness. Evan Dobbie is back as our guest this week to discuss his experiences as a caregiver for ailing parents for over two decades, and the impact that experience and the ensuing loss of both parents had on his life and health. It's a weighty topic but an importan…

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10: Neurodivergence and Entrepreneurship with Amanda Van Tassel 41:55

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This week our hosts are joined by Amanda Van Tassel, owner of No Hassle Dog Training (nohassledogtraining.ca), who discusses her journey into the world of entrepreneurship. As a business owner with ADHD, Amanda talks about the unique challenges she faced as well as the ways in which her neurodivergence can be an asset to small business owners like …

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S3: 02: I don't even know what we talked about 1:06:54

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By Dem Boiz

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Episode #76: A Talk Story w/ Aunty Blanche at Hui Mahi'ai Aina, Serving the Houseless Community in Waimanalo 58:18

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Today we will continue our Sustainable Leaders series and have a Talk Story with Blanch McMillen also known as AuntyBlanche. I have been meaning to meet this amazing woman and share her story for a while, and today is the day. She is the founder of Hui Mahi’ai’Āina, a homeless community program that provides village style housing, essential facilit…

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9: Allyship in the Blind and Partially Sighted Community with Milena Khazanavicius 51:46

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This week Shelley and Blake are joined by local activist and advocate Milena Khazanavicius to learn about how we can all be better allies to members of the blind and partially sighted community. Milena shares her experiences navigating the world without sight for the past thirty years, and talks about actions large and small that we can all take to…

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Festive Chaos: How Zac Barnes fosters a unique supporter identity at Real Salt Lake 30:09

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Zac Barnes is a long-time RSL supporter, having been an active part of RSL, Royals, and Monarchs supporters groups over the years. In 2022 he joined RSL staff to become to the Supporter Liaison, where focuses on bridging the gap between supporters and the club to help build the soccer supporter culture in Utah. I had the pleasure of sitting down wi…

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8: 25 Years of reachAbility with Tova Sherman 39:26

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reachAbility CEO Tova Sherman joins our hosts this week to talk about the agency's 25th anniversary, our history, and how the needs of our clients and our community have changed over the past quarter century.By reachAbility

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7: The reachAbility Client Journey with Evan Dobbie 39:53

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As part of reachAbility's upcoming 25th anniversary celebrations (join us at our open house May 30 from 1-3pm!) former client and current staff member Evan Dobbie joins hosts Shelley Alward MacLeod and Blake Hunsley to talk about his client journey through reachAbility. Evan shares his first impressions and the meaningful encounters that made his p…

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6: Educational Program Assistants in the NS Public School System with Chelsea Coffin 46:32

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Hosts Blake Hunsley and Shelley Alward-MacLeod discuss the role of Educational Program Assistants (EPAs) in the Nova Scotia public school system. This week's guest is Chelsea Coffin, who speaks to her experiences as a parent of a child who requires EPA support. They explore the impact of EPAs on students unique needs, the need for proper training a…

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FRRHE Podcast Episode 6 Ft. Dr. Heidi Kraus 19:13

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This episode of the FRRHE Podcast features Zachary Adams interviewing Dr. Heidi Kraus, Associate Provost of Hope College. In their conversation, they discuss how Dr. Kraus found her way into teaching, her transition to the role of Associate Provost, and her future goals for the academic program at Hope College. The intro and outro music were create…

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S3: 01: Skywatchers, Lady of Guadelupe & Lady of Zeitoun 1:23:46

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In this episode of UFO Garage we talk about Skywatchers, Lady of Guadelupe & Lady of Zeitoun.By Dem Boiz

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5: Aging, Ageism, and Retirement with Colette Williams 55:19

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In this episode, hosts Shelley Alward-MacLeod and Blake Hunsley discuss the concept of "work in the era of no retirement" with guest Colette Williams. They explore the challenges and benefits of older workers returning to the workforce, focusing on ageism and the evolving perceptions of retirement. They also discuss the systemic barriers older work…

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10. Paris Thomas - From GED to JD: Overcoming Odds and Owning the Podium 28:29

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🎙️ The Liminal: From GED to JD — Paris Thomas on Overcoming the Odds and Owning the Podium In this episode, Chase Rigby sits down with Paris Thomas, a former high school dropout turned full-ride law school graduate, who delivered the commencement speech selected by both faculty and peers. Paris shares his remarkable journey from homelessness to hig…

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4: Fitness and Disability with Terri Roberts 57:30

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Terri Roberts, a fitness instructor with nearly 20 years of experience, discusses her journey from a traumatic car crash in 1990 to becoming an advocate for fitness and disability. She also discusses her work at reachAbility, where she conducts workshops on safe stretching and strength training, and her efforts to bridge gaps in access to fitness f…

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Season One Finale: Listener Q&A on Burlesque, Animal Welfare & More 21:55

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Hello, hello, kitty cats! It’s the season one finale of Tails and Tassels! 🎉 Thank you for joining me on this journey since our debut in…

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9. Aaron High - Rebuilding the Platform That Powers Graduation 24:24

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Aaron High, Director of Engineering at Tassel, joins host Chase Rigby for a behind-the-scenes look at the massive tech overhaul powering Tassel’s future. Together, they dive into the why, what, and how of rewriting a 20-year-old legacy codebase while still serving millions of students—and what that means for the future of commencement. 📝 Topics Dis…

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El Jong: Insider Tips on Photography, YouTube and the Creative Hustle 1:14:03

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week's episode, Gemma sits down with El Jong—a multi-talented photographer, videographer, and YouTube content creator who’s mast…

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3: Authentic Leadership with Markus Fortune 59:03

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This week Shelley and Blake are joined by guest Markus Fortune for a conversation about authentic leadership. We look at what makes a leader authentic, whether authenticity is enough on its own, and whether authenticity is necessarily a good quality in a leader. Blake gets on a soapbox (again), Shelley shares valuable insight from her work as an HR…

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What’s New: Podcasting, Burlesque & Life Updates 21:28

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- 🐾 We’re nearing the end of Season 1! This solo episode is an unscripted chat about life, creativity, and what’s next. I’m reflecting on …

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8. Brenna Brown - Tips & Tricks Using Tassel at MSU Denver 10:50

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Brenna Brown, Associate Director of University Events at Metropolitan State University of Denver, joins host Chase Rigby to share her expertise in commencement planning. As a power user of Tassel, Brenna has developed numerous strategies to streamline graduation ceremonies, ensuring an organized and memorable experience for students and administrat…

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Rogue: Magician, Mentalist, and Animal Lover 33:09

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week's episode, Gemma sits down with Rogue, a magician, mentalist, and longtime animal lover. You might recognize him from Ameri…

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2: ADHD in the Workplace with Tova Sherman 58:36

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Guest Tova Sherman, reachAbility's CEO, joins us for a discussion on ADHD in the workplace. Tova shares her experiences leading a workplace as a person on the ADHD spectrum, Shelley talks about disclosure and self-management from the perspective of an HR professional, and Blake tries and fails to interrupt them both. (Yes, he also has ADHD.)…

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7. Adam Gordon - How Oakland University’s IT Team Elevates Commencement 26:27

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Adam Gordon, Manager of IT and Media Application Services at Oakland University, joins host Chase Rigby to peel back the curtain and look at commencement behind-the-scenes. They explore how Oakland’s IT team uniquely supports commencement, the challenges of integrating new technology, and the evolving digital trends in higher education ceremonies. …

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FRRHE Podcast Episode 5 - AI and Information 7:45

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In this episode of the FRRHE Podcast, Zachary Adams introduces a series of conversations taking place on the campus of Hope College. He highlights how AI is affecting human relationships with information by demonstrating the use of the AI tool Google Notebook LM to create a snippet for the podcast. The intro and outro music were composed using the …

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Catbaret Show Highlights and Behind-the-Scenes 22:12

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this solo episode, I’m sharing an inside look at the most recent Catbaret!, my NYC-based cat-themed variety show! From behind-the-sce…

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6. Stephanie Albach - Personalizing Commencement at Utah Valley University 32:28

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Stephanie Albach, a key leader in university relations at Utah Valley University, joins host Chase Rigby to discuss how UVU is rethinking commencement to create more meaningful and personalized graduation experiences. They explore how the university embraces family involvement, the logistical challenges of large-scale ceremonies, and how technology…

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Neysa Lozano: How Theater, Tarot and Cats Shape Her Creative World 39:37

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma sits down with the multi-talented Neysa Lozano, an actor, avant-garde theater artist, tarot read…

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Episode #75: A Talk Story w/ Judy Meredith on Hawaii's Vacant Land Loan Options 45:34

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Today we will continue our Sustainable Leaders series and have a Talk Story with Judy Meredith with PRMG Hawaii. Today we will be discussing land loans and how someone can obtain land to build on. A topic of discussion by many who are looking to find that perfect family land larger than the typical 5-10,000 square foot lot, something you can grow f…

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1: DEI and Socioeconomic Diversity with Emmerie Parsons 38:14

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Guest Emmerie Parsons joins our hosts for a discussion centered around an article entitled "DEI and Socioeconomic Diversity" by Maya Richard Craven, which you can read here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayarichard-craven/2024/02/23/why-dei-needs-to-include-socioeconomic-diversity/?sh=2a40c23550b4By reachAbility

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5: Dr. Courtney Hills-McBeth - How WGU Celebrates 50,000+ Graduates a Year 17:39

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Dr. Courtney Hills-McBeth, Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University, joins host Chase Rigby to discuss how WGU redefines commencement to serve its unique student body. They explore how the university balances accessibility, affordability, and meaningful celebration to create an experience that resonates with students and t…

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Galentine’s Day & Why Cats Make the Best Friends! 8:54

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this special Galentine’s Day episode, we’re celebrating friendship—both human and feline! Whether you're spending the day with friend…

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4: Deepthi Peri - Revolutionizing Name Pronunciation for Commencement 38:11

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Deepthi Peri, Tassel’s lead technologist, joins host Chase Rigby to explore how AI-powered name pronunciation is transforming the graduation experience. They discuss the impact of mispronounced names, the importance of inclusivity for international students, and how AI is solving a long-standing commencement challenge. 📝 Topics Discussed: Why corre…

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Amber Lyoness on Burlesque, Choreography & Her New Show, Purr! 37:52

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma sits down with the powerhouse Amber Lyoness, the founder of Lyoness Dance Company and creator of…

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3: Nicole Ojeda - Rethinking Commencements for First-Gen Students 23:48

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Nicole Ojeda, a higher education expert and first-generation college graduate, joins host Chase Rigby to discuss the power of inclusive graduation ceremonies. They explore how schools can balance tradition with innovation, shorten ceremonies without losing their impact, and make commencements more meaningful for every student and their family. 📝 To…

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How Cats, Creativity, and Community Collide at the Catbaret 11:11

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Hello, kitty cats! Welcome back to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—animal advocate by day and host of the Catbaret, a cat-…

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2: Taylor DeGiovanni - Inside Commencement at UC Santa Cruz 35:19

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Taylor DeGiovanni, Associate Director of Commencement, Student Ceremonies, and Engagement at UC Santa Cruz, joins host Chase Rigby to discuss the intricacies of graduation planning. From managing 13 unique ceremonies to overcoming logistical challenges, Taylor shares her journey of balancing tradition with innovation in creating memorable experienc…

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Bitsy Brûlée: How to Stay Inspired and Let Your Cat Be Your Muse 44:30

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma chats with the multi-talented Bitsy Brûlée, an actor and burlesque artist known for her undeniab…

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1: Dan Frierdich - Modernizing the Cap and Gown Experience 31:57

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Dan Frierdich, a veteran commencement planner with over a decade of experience at St. Louis University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, joins host Chase Rigby to discuss the transformation of cap and gown traditions. They dive into how universities can move beyond outdated processes to create a seamless, student-focused graduation exp…

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Stress Management Tips for Cat-Loving Performers 16:42

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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this solo episode of Tails and Tassels, I share my top stress management tips for performers, from daily rituals and time management …