Waiting In The Car: Recent Episodes
Megan Robbins & Kelly Ryan Fisk
Adulting is full of so many moments that can seem mundane and tedious, even isolating. This project is full of the elevation of the everyday, and we want to highlight those incredible life stories, advice, and wisdom that come along with this journey called life. Just ram us in your ears. You'll thank us later. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waitinginthecar/support
Project Based Learning isn't new, but somewhere, it's considered a "risk" in terms of its implementation in higher education. Join us as we comprehensively explore this instructional approach.
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Imagine walking to lunch with friends (I know, it’s hard. It’s been awhile). Sun on your face. A cute high pony, bouncy in the wind. Laughter as you cross the street, feeling all cute.
Then, something unexpected happens. A shadow catches the corner of your eye. A light touch on your face. A heavy, wet gob trails its way from your head to your face, and your reach up to find a sticky gob now in your hand.
You’ve been shit upon. Bird shit. Bird shit happens.
According to Stacey Vencil of “Wide Open Pets”, “If a bird poops on you or anything you own, it's said to be good luck. The Russian superstition is based on the rare odds of actually being pooped on by a bird.”
Follow Christy, our very own "Anti-Snow White", as she guides us down a steep rabbit-hole of her very personal and intense experience with "weird bird energy"; just when you think it couldn't possibly get any more bizarre, it absolutely does. Despite Christy's ?bad luck? with birds, her humor remains, as well as her steadfast commitment to standing your ground, staying the course, and to carry on in the face of weird and unusual circimstances.
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2020 has been quite a year- I don’t think anyone would disagree. Learning to be comfortable with discomfort and extraordinary circumstances has just become part of our everyday lives. As we move towards a new year, we all seem to be reflecting on what parts of “normal” are worth returning to.
What’s “normal” for one person, however, is often overlooked by many. The social unrest of this year showed a light on the fact that, as a society, we have a lot of work to do.
Historically, Christianity, one of the dominating world religions, was a branch of Judaism, an offshoot when people around Galilee and Judea started following around a poor carpenter, a Jew, of no real importance or station in life, who began preaching about the way to have life in more abundance.
Although it’s unclear if Jesus of Nazareth actually meant to establish a new religion, but fast forward 2000 years and a church with as many flavors, colors, and textures as exist is present in all the variations of modern Christianity. So today, Christmas day, as I reflect on this year, it seems very appropriate to post this new episode of “Waiting in the Car” with special guests Dr. Michael McKeever and Dr. Robert Wallace, academic and pastoral theologians, and lives of dedication to the messages found in books of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.
Obviously a departure from our “norm”, but perhaps not; as we seek to dialogue about meaningful and relevant, and above all, interesting ideas, Mike and Robert help us dissect the value of “church” in today’s society and its meaningful contributions to the tumultuous and important aspects of how our we need to come to terms with our own past, our wounds, and those who have been wounded. As representatives of two different denominations of Christianity, both men discuss their commitment to their personal growth and their hope for the future during a time where many young people have decided the church isn’t a venue where genuine growth or societal change can take place.
So whether you’re a believer, a leaver, an atheist, or you choose no label at all, we think you’ll thoroughly enjoy the authentic, and sometimes silly and hilarious, dedication to the good of humankind and the belief that all people have hope for a life full of flourishing.
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So many of our nation’s small businesses and business owners are suffering right now. Trying to bend and flex in this new, unknown model, running at minimal capacity to try and meet the needs of our community and not go bankrupt. We are asking A LOT of our small businesses, who bring so much life, culture, beauty, and enjoyment to our lives. We are asking them to STILL be our place of solace, but to also be our place of safety, and to figure it out without complaint or change.
We wanted to do the best we could to shed light on the reality of what our small business owners truly experience in life, not to mention life during a global pandemic. And although you’d think the conversation would be abysmal and full of despair, most entrepreneurs we’ve talked to just have that unique quality of always hoping for the best, while expecting the worst- but most of all, never giving up, if possible. Quite frankly, there are times when letting go is necessary, but letting go isn’t always giving up. As you’ll hear from our guest today, entrepreneurs know the difference.
Our desire to speak with someone in the industry took the shape of a beautiful conversation with Naomi Levine. Talk about an absolute boss, or someone with the grit to stand up to the realities of life without being dissuaded. Once deemed “cake maker to the stars”, Levine has originated several outstanding, artisan cake businesses, and has an incredible story of love, loss, and staying in the “babe” zone that was an amazing ride for Kelly and I.
Levine, an Australian immigrant, came to America in 1999 because she believed America would be her “land of opportunity”. And as you will hear from her story, it absolutely was- and according to her, despite the ups and downs- still is. Determined to create something beautiful from the ground up, Levine discusses her long hours, single-minded determination, and the foundational belief that her cakes would be worthy of top-dollar prices blossomed into a burgeoning business, and one of many.
As you’ll also hear, Levine’s losses have been dear; but has the journey been worth it? Levine’s courageous spirit saturates this conversation as she discusses the value of hard work, loss, and not being afraid of … well… basically anything to get her feet on the ground after having some major setbacks. Now, a wine consultant for Scout and Cellar wines, Naomi sheds light on her future and doesn’t show signs of slowing down moving towards 2021.
We know you will absolutely love to hear about Naomi’s unique perspective and experiences of working with star-status clients, giving back to her community, and treating everyone like a VIP. Her passion for humanity, her love for business and creativity, and her unrelenting spirit will lift you up and inspire you to take that next step you’ve been considering. Oh yeah, and did I mention she’s not only a boss, but a babe? We decided that word was okay to use, even for us feminists, because let’s face it folks, that’s just exactly what Naomi is.
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Of all life's experience, perhaps none are so profound as grief.
In this episode of "Waiting in the Car", Jennifer Rose Bush joins us to share her story of a decade's worth of allowing grief to transform her life, while honoring her brother in her daily life. What I love about Jennifer's story is the incredible balance she brings to the discussion of what it means to allow this painful experience to press its weight against you, without being overwhelmed, overcome, or more simply put... stuck. Jennifer's story reminds us that there are "ugly" parts of grief, but there are also "bright" and "transformative" aspects to the experience. Despite the reality that we would all rather have the ones we love with us, in the flesh, or "on this planet", Jennifer reminds us that there is life... beautiful life... meaningful life... after loss.
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Can you imagine writing a letter to solve a business dilemma!? Like, you need an answer from your business partner, so you have to actually mail a letter, and then turn around and wait for a response. Ashley Arndt has! Well, almost. We were thrilled to have Ashley join us for the latest discussion on the price we pay for using our oh-so-convenient technology and digital communication, and she has some hilarious anecdotes that carry a powerful message. Join us as we discuss how technology has obviously created this fast-past, convenient world we live in today full of “likes” and validation, instant access to free email, and curated items selected for you to purchase by advanced algorithms. Let’s be honest… we all love it. It makes for great business, improved productivity, and increased personal satisfaction.
So, what’s the down side? Like Ashley says with all this free stuff, especially when it comes to digital communication and using digital tools, “There’s a price to pay.” As you weave your way through this episode of Waiting in the Car, you can expect to hear discussion about personal validation and identity and the impact of the social media “like” on ourselves, white men in Silicon Valley, social engineering, and trading our security for convenience.
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Introducing SILLY STUFF from "Waiting in the Car". To be honest, we have hilarious friends. Listen as our friend Maggie discovers a horrifying secret for the first time, on air, about a certain creepy crawly family pet. Will Zane and Maggie's marriage unravel before all of our eyes after they detail a story that will make you want to burn it all down?!?! We don't think so. But, enjoy this hilarious little anecdote, and say a prayer for Zane.
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The 2020 Polls Say Trump will Lose. So this polling data begs the question; did we learn anything from 2016 election predictions? Dr. Ole Forsberg of Knox College and author of Understanding Elections through Statistics: Polling, Prediction, and Testingweighs in on this hyper relevant topic as we all prepare for the upcoming presidential election and wade through the information wave that comes along with it.
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We interviewed Alpa Goswami of Minneapolis, Minnesota in order to find our answers to the question... How does a yogi use their training to deal with really difficult situations in life?
Social unrest. A global pandemic. Could this year be more turbulent? Most importantly, the events of this year have worked their way into our daily lives, especially our relationships. Have you found yourself struggling to talk to people who are the closest to you? Friends, family members, colleagues? For me, the events of this year have brought to light some inescapable realities and very uncomfortable disagreements that are too important to ignore.
Alpa Goswami was raised in a traditional, Hindu home in the United States. As a 1st generation American, Alpa realized from a young age that she was different than people around her. Besides being Hindu, Alpa was ethnically Indian, brown-skinned, and culturally different from the community around her. We learned a lot from Alpa about how to stay in the discomfort of trying times, discern the right path, and stay patient and committed to growing as a person.
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Tara Guidinger discusses her personal experiences with Huntington's disease and her journey to raise awareness and provide opportunities for community and advocacy.
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Join us as we chat with 4th grader Kit and educator Kaylie Stouffer about confronting the heart of keeping society moving forward during a global pandemic: Education. What does it mean and feel like to hold up American society in our roles as parents, educators, and learners right now?
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In this episode, we explore wellness and what can help to create enduring change without trying to make you feel like shit about yourself.
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In this episode, Kelly and Megan explore the concepts of "divetown" and "hustle" in a way that frames their understanding of the value of living in midwest, American, as well as the shared experience of the "hustle" of life, no matter where you live.
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What does it take to be an entrepreneur in a town like Galesburg, IL. Is it worth it?
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We're getting gritty and talking parenting and all the things we learn. We definitely cut ourselves off too soon, but who cares?! It's still great stuff! #whenmomsarehonest
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So in episode 1 of Waiting in the Car Megan discusses food insecurity and personal vulnerability. Check it out!
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