# usw (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover usw. Page: Feed: --- ## [342 - Your Calling Is Bigger Than Your Current Role \*GLS Special\*](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/342---Your-Calling-Is-Bigger-Than-Your-Current-Role-GLS-Special-e3nabdu) _2026-08-12 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ What if your calling was never about a specific job, title, or role, but about the impact you are uniquely called to make? In this special birthday episode of UNITED State of Women, Kalena James and Julie Deem celebrate from the Global Leadership Summit 2026 while reflecting on purpose, influence, faith, leadership, and the unexpected ways our lives and careers evolve. They explore the importance… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/124119934/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-12%2F8bfb4fb3-f775-b9a7-1590-bf8886d0b1fa.mp3) ## [Heat Kills: The Fight for a Federal Standard](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/heat-kills-the-fight-for-a-federal-standard) _2026-08-07 · Solidarity Works_ Heat is the leading cause of weather-related workplace deaths—and it's preventable. Yet workers still don't have a federal heat safety standard. In this episode of Solidarity Works , USW Health, Safety and Environment Director Steve Sallman explains what's at stake, why the fight for heat protections matters, and what workers can do to protect themselves on the job. Music in this episode is by… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/Heat_Kills.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [341 - Building a Thriving Community Through Purpose-Driven Leadership with Marah Lago](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/341---Building-a-Thriving-Community-Through-Purpose-Driven-Leadership-with-Marah-Lago-e3n0kb7) _2026-08-05 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ What does it take to build something that brings people together around a shared mission? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem sits down with Marah Lago, COO and co-creator of Military Creator Con, to discuss her remarkable entrepreneurial journey. From leading HR in corporate America and building an eight-figure jewelry business to launching a conference dedicated to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/123801383/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2Fe30f8f74-9d8e-63b0-369e-c1e622718811.mp3) ## [340 - Breaking Through Self-Doubt in Entrepreneurship \*Best of Episode\*](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/340---Breaking-Through-Self-Doubt-in-Entrepreneurship-Best-of-Episode-e3md424) _2026-07-29 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ Julie Deem shares the key to overcoming obstacles in life and in business. Get ready for your breakthrough. It's time to cultivate confidence and step into your entrepreneurial potential. Key Takeaways: Every challenge is an opportunity for growth. Confidence isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about believing in your ability to learn and adapt. Recognize that mistakes are part of the journey and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/123162116/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-22%2F6e476370-f034-ce48-57ce-2609ccc4d022.m4a) ## [339 - Loneliness and Mental Health with Stacey Sanderson of Inquire Within \*Best of Episode\*](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/339---Loneliness-and-Mental-Health-with-Stacey-Sanderson-of-Inquire-Within-Best-of-Episode-e3md4aq) _2026-07-22 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ Pulling from the archives for this best of interview! Julie Deem invites Stacey Sanderson to the show. Stacey is a heart-centred Certified Holistic Life Coach and Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in helping people heal and release unhealthy patterns that come from narcissistic relational abuse. Connect with Stacey Sanderson Website: ⁠https://www.staceysanderson.ca/⁠… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/123162394/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-22%2Fa475603f-39d1-a135-a28e-0d85565b5f6a.m4a) ## [338 - Turning Fear into Fuel \*Best of Episode\*](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/338---Turning-Fear-into-Fuel-Best-of-Episode-e3m42k4) _2026-07-15 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ Julie Deem shares how to turn your fears into fuel. Learn more about how she navigated her own personal fears in 2020. Episode Highlights: Fear is natural. Acknowledge your fear by asking yourself questions. Reframe your mindset around the fear. Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/122865732/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-15%2F6ff0d451-937a-d524-03d5-b143f71be1a5.m4a) ## [337 - Breaking Free from Abuse with Jen Lee](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/337---Breaking-Free-from-Abuse-with-Jen-Lee-e3lq8j4) _2026-07-08 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ What if the abuse you experienced never left a bruise, but still changed everything about who you believed you were? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem sits down with Jen Lee, founder of Healing in Sharing, author of Why I Survived, and advocate for women healing from trauma. Jen courageously shares her personal story of surviving emotional and psychological abuse, the subtle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/122544164/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-8%2Ff00629f6-2c49-5bd9-5ea9-ee35cfa49f6b.mp3) ## [The Same Fight: 20 Years of Labor and Environmental Solidarity](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/the-same-fight-20-years-of-labor-and-environmental-solidarity) _2026-07-01 · Solidarity Works_ For years, workers were told they had to choose between good union jobs and a healthy planet. Twenty years ago, the BlueGreen Alliance helped prove that wasn't true. In the latest episode of Solidarity Works, we sit down with Executive Director Jason Walsh to discuss the Alliance's origins, its evolution over two decades, and why labor and environmental advocates must continue working together to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/The_Same_Fight.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [336 - How to Stay Motivated When No One is Watching \*Best of Episode\*](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/336---How-to-Stay-Motivated-When-No-One-is-Watching-Best-of-Episode-e3lgr4v) _2026-07-01 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ Julie Deem shares valuable tips to help you stay motivated even when it feels like no one is paying attention. Key Takeaways: Break down your big goals into smaller, achievable steps and celebrate each win. Holding yourself accountable builds discipline, and discipline is what separates those who succeed from those who give up. Even when it feels like no one is watching, trust that your work is… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/122235487/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-1%2F0310dfd7-0713-1eb7-e63b-b3ce53f9a81b.m4a) ## [335 - Building a Life That Aligns With Your Values with Lisa Pirinelli](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/335---Building-a-Life-That-Aligns-With-Your-Values-with-Lisa-Pirinelli-e3l79g7) _2026-06-24 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ What happens when you do everything "right" and still feel unfulfilled? In this episode Julie Deem sits down with life coach Lisa Pirinelli to discuss her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to building a coaching business centered around helping high-achieving women create lives they actually enjoy living. Lisa shares how years of chasing traditional success left her feeling disconnected,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/121922503/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-24%2F5f238df3-f1ae-c3c1-f657-016cba711a50.mp3) ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kPW73cKD42WV) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [334 - Stop Waiting for Permission \*Best of Episode\*](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/334---Stop-Waiting-for-Permission-Best-of-Episode-e3ktgkp) _2026-06-17 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ Julie Deem shares strategies for you to start owning your voice and vision. Key Takeaways: Trailblazers rarely have footsteps to follow. Owning your voice doesn’t have to mean a grand stage or a viral post. When we wait for permission, we delay our purpose. Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/121602137/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F985c6e49-7440-59c8-1301-a5b59452e9bb.m4a) ## [333 - Purpose, People, and the Power to Change Lives with Jessica Evans](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-state-of-women/episodes/333---Purpose--People--and-the-Power-to-Change-Lives-with-Jessica-Evans-e3kjfcm) _2026-06-10 · Kalena James & Julie Deem · UNITED State of Women_ What happens when a teacher follows a calling that feels bigger than herself? In this episode Julie Deem sits down with Jessica Evans, founder and Executive Director of Allies, Inc., to discuss the unexpected journey that led her from the classroom to leading a nonprofit dedicated to empowering survivors of human trafficking through mentorship. Jessica shares how a single awareness concert sparked… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/128cd8b0/podcast/play/121273174/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F425866347-44100-2-f57b78d89ca6f.m4a) ## [Episode 36: 'Creatrium Special'.](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium/episodes/2026-06-04T10_26_44-07_00) _2026-06-04 · Atriumsteve1 · Creatrium_ Thanks very much to the staff and volunteers at Caerphilly Miners Community Centre for giving me the chance to record a location podcast with their staff and volunteers. It was very enjoyable and I hope that I might have inspired more podcasts from the team! This is a very varied podcast with a wide range of interviews and an all -star, intergenerational cast... [Listen](https://creatrium.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-04T10_26_44-07_00.mp3?_=1780594011.17791458) ## [Stronger Together: The Union Co-op Model](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/stronger-together-the-union-co-op-model) _2026-05-29 · Solidarity Works_ In 1941, a young priest in Spain helped spark a movement that would transform worker ownership forever. Today, that spirit is crossing the Atlantic. In our latest episode, we explore the emerging "Union Co-op" model—a powerful hybrid that combines the democratic ownership of a cooperative with the protective strength of a union. We speak with Ellen Vera, Director of Co-Op Cincy, about the "how-to"… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/The_Union_Co-op_Model.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [The Dust That Kills: Miners Combating Silica](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/the-dust-that-kills-miners-combating-silica) _2026-05-01 · Solidarity Works_ Every day, millions of workers around the world go to work knowing their job is hard. But no one should go to work knowing it might slowly take their breath away. Across the United States and Canada, USW members are on the front lines of the fight against silica dust exposure, pushing for stronger protections, enforcement of safety rules, and justice for workers who've already been harmed. We're… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/The_Dust_That_Kills.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [Episode 35: Creatrium with Dr David Llewellyn](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium/episodes/2026-04-27T12_40_12-07_00) _2026-04-27 · Atriumsteve1 · Creatrium_ Born and bred in Cwmtyleri in the valleys, David was a research molecular biologist for many years and Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University Medical School before deciding to change career to get involved in community regeneration. He is passionate about using creative approaches in working with communities to help (re)connect people and place. His focus in recent years has been addressing health… [Listen](https://creatrium.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-27T12_40_12-07_00.mp3?_=1777318826.17755252) ## [Know Your Rights: Labor's Fight for Immigrant Workers](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/know-your-rights-labors-fight-for-immigrant-workers) _2026-04-06 · Solidarity Works_ From the Twin Cities to Georgia, ICE enforcement has hit working-class communities hard. In the latest episode of Solidarity Works, two labor leaders—Minnesota USW staff representative Justin Recla and USW Civil and Human Rights Director Alex Perkins—share how they've responded, what tools are available to every local, and why this fight belongs to all of us. Music in today's episode by Ketsa and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/Know_Your_Rights.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [Episode 34: Creatrium with Paul Stepczak](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium/episodes/2026-03-17T06_09_15-07_00) _2026-03-17 · Atriumsteve1 · Creatrium_ This was a really enjoyable conversation with Paul, who helps communities and organisations turn local knowledge into practical solutions without the slow, top-down consultation process. TEDx Speaker | 2025 Institute for Collaborative Working Winner. I love Paul's passion for helping communities. [Listen](https://creatrium.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-17T06_09_15-07_00.mp3?_=1773752962.17717013) ## [Episode 33: Creatrium with Gavin Porter](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium/episodes/2026-01-30T07_57_21-08_00) _2026-01-30 · Atriumsteve1 · Creatrium_ This is a lovely one! When I first started lecturing, in 1994. One of my students was a young man called Gavin Porter. We caught up for a conversation, a mere 31 years later! Gavin is a film/documentary/theatre maker from Butetown in Cardiff. He's also a Clore Fellow and have won a BAFTA Cymru award. Most recently, I directed a theatre piece called Circle of Fifths which explores the connection… [Listen](https://creatrium.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-01-30T07_57_21-08_00.mp3?_=1769788649.17673956) ## [If I Had a Song: Pete Seeger's America](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/if-i-had-a-song-pete-seegers-america) _2026-01-28 · Solidarity Works_ Pete Seeger treated music as a communal act—a circle, not a spotlight. In our newest episode, we explore how Pete braided together labor organizing, civil rights, environmental justice, and peace through song. From congressional blacklisting to union halls and river clean-ups, his legacy isn't frozen in time—it's instructional. Thank you to the Seeger family for sharing Pete's music with us for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/If_I_Had_a_Song.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vdeazcfOmKZc) _2026-01-28 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [No Worker Left Behind: Labor's Plan for the AI Era](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/no-worker-left-behind-labors-plan-for-the-ai-era) _2025-11-26 · Solidarity Works_ Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, how we communicate, and how we live — but who's making sure workers aren't left behind? In the latest episode of Solidarity Works, we sit down with Ed Wytkind, Interim Executive Director of the AFL-CIO Technology Institute, to talk about the federation's new Workers First Initiative on AI. The initiative lays out a bold plan to make sure technology… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/No_Worker_Left_Behind.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [Episode 32: Creatrium with Ayres.](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium/episodes/2025-11-04T08_34_11-08_00) _2025-11-04 · Atriumsteve1 · Creatrium_ Euron Griffith (aka Ayres) has lived in Cardiff since the early 80s. Originally from North Wales via Canterbury he has played in various bands notably The Third Uncles and Six Sided Men (the latter still an ongoing concern). He is the author of 8 books in both English and Welsh and his poetry has appeared in various publications including Poetry Wales, Ambit, the New Welsh Review and The… [Listen](https://creatrium.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-11-04T08_34_11-08_00.mp3?_=1762274057.17585643) ## [Clara Lemlich and the Uprising of the 20,000](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/clara-lemlich-and-the-uprising-of-the-20000) _2025-10-29 · Solidarity Works_ In 1909, a 23-year-old immigrant named Clara Lemlich stood up in New York's Cooper Union and said, "I have no more patience for talk—I move that we go on a general strike." The next morning, 20,000 garment workers —mostly young immigrant women—walked off the job. Their courage changed labor history forever. Tune into our latest episode to hear how their fight reshaped workers' rights for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/Clara_Lemlich_and_the_Uprising_of_the_20000.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [Episode 31: Creatrium with Dr Rachel Claire Morris](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium/episodes/2025-10-16T04_22_35-07_00) _2025-10-16 · Atriumsteve1 · Creatrium_ Dr Rachel Claire Morris is an editor, writer, creativity coach, and collage artist. She was formerly an international programme manager and educator, and before that ran a Human Rights Award-nominated research unit at Cardiff Law School offering activist expertise on law and policy affecting the GRT communities. Her writing appears in Byline Times, Red, Womankind, and the Honno anthology of Welsh… [Listen](https://creatrium.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-16T04_22_35-07_00.mp3?_=1760613767.17565128) ## [Defunding Education: The Attack on Public Learning and Research](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/defunding-education-the-attack-on-public-learning-and-research) _2025-09-25 · Solidarity Works_ In the latest episode of Solidarity Works, we expose the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to public education and research funding—from K-12 schools to university labs. Educators, union leaders, and graduate researchers reveal how these attacks threaten working families, marginalized students, and the future of innovation itself. Tune in to learn firsthand how communities are being forced to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/Defunding_Education.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [They Shall Not Pass: When Workers Took on Fascism](https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/they-shall-not-pass-when-workers-took-on-fascism) _2025-08-27 · Solidarity Works_ Long before World War II officially kicked off in 1939, trade unionists were already sounding the alarm. They saw fascism for what it was—racism, anti-Semitism, militarism, authoritarianism. Union workers and leaders resisted—they distributed leaflets, hid their Jewish neighbors and co-workers, sabotaged Nazi logistics, and even joined armed struggle. In the latest episode of Solidarity Works, we… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/solidarityworks/They_Shall_Not_Pass.mp3?dest-id=1732025) ## [Episode 30: Creatrium with Vijay Rathinam](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium/episodes/2025-02-18T10_08_04-08_00) _2025-02-18 · Atriumsteve1 · Creatrium_ Delighted to chat about creativity and the importance of sound with award winning sound designer, Vijay Rathinam. Vijay studied at the University of Glamorgan about 20 years ago and has never looked back. He runs the Audioville studio in Chennai, India and works with his production team on a huge range of TV and film content for India, Hollywood and the rest of the world. It was a real joy to sit… [Listen](https://creatrium.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-02-18T10_08_04-08_00.mp3?_=1739902092.17324067) ## [Episode 29: Leigh Manley, the Rugby Poet](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium/episodes/2024-11-29T10_08_49-08_00) _2024-11-29 · Atriumsteve1 · Creatrium_ Having left my university position, I'm now in the joyous situation of talking to whoever I want to, not just 'academics' at my former place of work. This is one of my favourite ever interviews and i've done loads, over the years! I'm not even a rugby fan but I loved chatting with Leigh about what he does and why he does it. He has an extraordinary tale to tell. It's been quite a journey, to say… [Listen](https://creatrium.podomatic.com/enclosure/2024-11-29T10_08_49-08_00.mp3?_=1732903742.17242594)