# valerie (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover valerie. Page: Feed: --- ## [Writing Podcast Episode 730: Kate Forsyth goes behind the scenes of her new book, 'The Changeling'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-730/) _2026-08-17 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Ever wanted a step-by-step insight into building a novel? Well, in this episode, you have access to bestselling author Kate Forsyth's note-taking, research and writing process in the creation of her latest novel, The Changeling ! It's a fascinating look into the actual nuts and bolts of crafting a story, from idea to finished edit - including mistakes made along the way! Kate generously shares her… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/2af6f1a0-8102-4318-a4f6-b4a50061b7ce/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Lifestyles with Elena Kanagy-Loux | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/lifestyles-with-elena-kanagy-loux-fashion-culture/) _2026-08-16 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Lifestyles is a six-episode original short podcast series from The Museum at FIT. Join MFIT Digital Media Manager Tamsen Young as she sits down with people whose distinct expression of style is outside conventional fashion trends. Discover how they use clothing to define themselves on their own terms. This is the final episode of the season. View images of our all six guests, and learn more about… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uyvfq462cbv785rw/lifestyles-mfit-06-elena-final.mp3) ## Dr. Alicia Newsome: Functional Medicine Doctor Shares The High-Achieving Woman’s Guide to Feeling Good (& Learning to REST) _2026-08-12 · The Women On Top_ What if your hormones aren’t working against you—but actually trying to tell you something? In this episode of The Women On Top , Dr. Alicia Newsome breaks down women’s hormonal health in a way that’s practical, empowering, and easy to understand. We talk about menstrual cycle phases, estrogen and progesterone, stress and cortisol, hormone testing, supplements, exercise, fertility after 35, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19621365-dr-alicia-newsome-functional-medicine-doctor-shares-the-high-achieving-woman-s-guide-to-feeling-good-learning-to-rest.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 729: Ilona Bannister discusses her darkly thrilling novel, 'Five'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-729/) _2026-08-10 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Train platforms are fascinating people-watching locations. And if you've ever sat and imagined the lives of the strangers standing next to you, UK-based author Ilona Bannister's new psychological thriller Five may be for you. In this podcast episode, Ilona discusses her inspiration for the book and her own path to writing, along with insights into her daily writing practice. 00:00 Welcome 03:09… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/6358f785-9f8c-41e6-a3fe-b483005afa74/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 728: Tom Rob Smith explores love and marriage in 'Twenty Years Together'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-728/) _2026-08-03 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Same-sex couples fought long for marriage equality, but finally getting it didn't necessarily equate to 'happily ever after'. That's the area UK-based bestselling author Tom Rob Smith explores in his new novel Twenty Years Together - inspired by how legalisation of gay marriage changed the psychology of long-term relationships. In this episode, Tom discusses the inspiration behind telling this… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/311054c8-9884-4514-954e-b483005afa74/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Lifestyles with Wren Britton | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/lifestyles-with-wren-britton-fashion-culture/) _2026-08-01 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Lifestyles is a six-episode original short podcast series from The Museum at FIT. Join MFIT Digital Media Manager Tamsen Young as she sits down with people whose distinct expression of style is outside conventional fashion trends. Discover how they use clothing to define themselves on their own terms. View images of our guests, and learn more about the Lifestyles podcast series, on our website .… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jsx3bqek6n2h4wv5/lifetyles-mfit-05-wren-final.mp3) ## Solo Episode: I Turned Down More Money and a Better Title - Why I Don't Regret It _2026-07-29 · The Women On Top_ In this personal solo episode, Valerie opens up about her layoff, the emotional and practical journey that followed, and the powerful lessons she learned while rebuilding her career with intention. She shares how she navigated uncertainty, reconnected with her core values, trusted her intuition, and ultimately chose alignment over ego—even when the “logical” choice seemed easier. This episode is a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19560507-solo-episode-i-turned-down-more-money-and-a-better-title-why-i-don-t-regret-it.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 727: Petronella McGovern relives her latest thriller, 'Every Time She Wakes'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-727/) _2026-07-27 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Every day we experience 'sliding doors moments' - those decisions we make that unwittingly affect the future. In this episode, bestselling author Petronella McGovern explores this concept through her own life and via the plot of her latest novel, Every Time She Wakes . As well as sharing the inspiration and research into this story, she also shares the evolution of her life as a writer and advice… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/7fa5f64d-119a-4431-8c6b-b483005afa75/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 726: Michelle Wright shares her new book, 'Good Boy'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-726/) _2026-07-20 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Do you believe in second chances? In this episode, author Michelle Wright discusses her new novel Good Boy - about a long-term prisoner who joins a dog rehabilitation program and is assigned a troubled pooch he renames 'Good Boy'. Michelle talks about the story's inspiration, reasons for setting it in its particular time period, the double meaning behind the title and more. 00:00 Welcome 07:55… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/267be515-a4eb-4165-a58f-b483005afa74/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Lifestyles with Cheyney McKnight | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/lifestyles-cheyney-mcknight-fashion-culture/) _2026-07-16 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Lifestyles is a six-episode original short podcast series from The Museum at FIT. Join MFIT Digital Media Manager Tamsen Young as she sits down with people whose distinct expression of style is outside conventional fashion trends. Discover how they use clothing to define themselves on their own terms. View images of our guests, and learn more about the Lifestyles podcast series, on our website.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8t2x6w6dk7e8xm3z/lifestyles-mfit-04-cheyney-final.mp3) ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kqEKTNkgLJ5z) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## Dr. Saru Bala: Fatigue, Weight Gain, Anxiety? What Your Hormones and Gut Are Telling You (You're NOT Crazy!) _2026-07-15 · The Women On Top_ In this episode, Dr. Saru Bala joins Valerie to break down the foundations of women’s hormonal health in a practical, empowering way. They explore how stress, gut health, blood sugar, and liver function all work together to influence cycles, symptoms, and long-term wellness. The conversation challenges common misconceptions about “normal” periods, aging, metabolism, and conditions like… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19441871-dr-saru-bala-fatigue-weight-gain-anxiety-what-your-hormones-and-gut-are-telling-you-you-re-not-crazy.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 725: Matt Rogers introduces his latest thriller novel, 'The Damned'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-725/) _2026-07-13 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Are YOU curious about self publishing? Wondering how much you can make from it and how it differs from traditional publishing? In this episode, prolific self-published author Matt Rogers shares his experience writing three or four novels a year and selling more than a million copies! He also talks about his move to traditional publishing in 2025 - including his latest novel, The Damned , as well… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/0131a7ff-1d23-41b8-a30d-b46a004043ed/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 724: Emily Austin asks the question, 'Is This a Cry for Help?'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-724/) _2026-07-06 · So You Want to be a Writer_ We love books about books, and bestselling Canadian author Emily Austin's latest novel Is This a Cry for Help? explores the subject through the lens of a librarian returning to the job after a breakdown. As well as the book's themes, Emily also shares her own parallels to the story, writing and reading with dyslexia, her approach to book promotion and a random writing tip! 00:00 Welcome 02:54… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/2dc5e373-20a5-470b-afe0-b46a004043ee/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Episode 43: Achlys](https://superidolsrpg.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-43-achlys-WV7qBU7J) _2026-07-01 · eryncerise@gmail.com (ErynCerise) · SuperIdols! RPG_ Today on SuperIdols! RPG, practice for the collab show is interrupted by the arrival of a new threat who challenges RhythMixx's legitimacy as superidols. Cast: Dana Lexa (she/her, authorx.bsky.social) as Valerie Pearce / Violence Violet Tea (they/them) as Angie Blake / Bane Kitten Luca (he/they, wizzardsupreme.bsky.social) as Allen Micucci / Queen Bee Liv Chavez (she/they, livinaday.bsky.social)… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/G9D218/cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/fa82e2ff-5378-4bd3-ac43-dc6e4d77c2a6/61d0b3a3-0fc3-4784-8e13-6aa9d03a298e/episodes/audio/group/cb86419c-32f0-41ca-8903-9c1876772aca/group-item/f8cde86a-b11f-4d7d-a6c1-12e5469d931b/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=aoPv6_d3) ## [Lifestyles with Cynthia Alberto | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/lifestyles-with-cynthia-alberto/) _2026-07-01 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Lifestyles is a six-episode original short podcast series from The Museum at FIT. Join MFIT Digital Media Manager Tamsen Young as she sits down with people whose distinct expression of style is outside conventional fashion trends. Discover how they use clothing to define themselves on their own terms. View images of our guests, and learn more about the Lifestyles podcast series, on our website.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sggzyj6dc5pmivj4/lifestyles-03-cynthia-final.mp3) ## SC Perot: How a Stanford Lawyer's Burnout Led to a Harry Styles Obsession, a Bestselling Book, and a Whole New Life Built Around Joy _2026-07-01 · The Women On Top_ When her marriage ended, SC Perot had to rebuild her entire life from the ground up. What she didn't expect was that the rebuilding would start on long walks, with Harry Styles' music in her ears, slowly leading her back to her own joy. In this episode, SC shares how that unlikely ritual cracked open a life beyond anything she had planned for, and we talk about what it means to actually follow the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19410761-sc-perot-how-a-stanford-lawyer-s-burnout-led-to-a-harry-styles-obsession-a-bestselling-book-and-a-whole-new-life-built-around-joy.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 723: Inessa Jackson and her crime-thriller novel, 'Devil Mountain'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-723/) _2026-06-29 · So You Want to be a Writer_ After a first-hand experience with a witch, author and AWC graduate Inessa Jackson started researching the real world Wiccan community, and the result was her debut crime/thriller novel, Devil Mountain . In this episode, Inessa generously shares her quirky writing process, her experience learning the craft, publishing timeline and more! 00:00 Welcome 04:17 Graduate spotlight 10:21 Writing tip:… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/c4fda3c7-29ce-4487-9cc2-b46a004043ed/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 722: Anna Johnston dishes up her latest novel, 'When Lemons Give You Life'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-722/) _2026-06-22 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Is food your love language? It certainly is for bestselling author and AWC graduate Anna Johnston - brought to life through her new novel, When Lemons Give You Life . In this episode, Anna dishes up the inspiration and character creation for this latest book and the challenges, strategies and superpowers of being an author with ADHD. She also shares how she deals with writing tough scenes, her… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/5ff4b09f-eed4-43a1-a37c-b46a004043f0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## Madge Rumman: The Medical System is Failing Women with Perimenopause and Menopause , So She Built a Business to Close the Gap _2026-06-17 · The Women On Top_ There is a condition that will affect every single woman on the planet. Not most women. Every woman. And for generations, we have treated it like a secret. Madge Rumman decided she had seen enough. A fintech veteran who could have kept building in the world she knew, Madge followed a quieter and more urgent call into women's health — co-founding Blair Health, Canada's first AI-powered platform for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19346526-madge-rumman-the-medical-system-is-failing-women-with-perimenopause-and-menopause-so-she-built-a-business-to-close-the-gap.mp3) ## [Lifestyles with Dandy Wellington | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/lifestyles-with-dandy-wellington/) _2026-06-16 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Lifestyles is a six-episode original short podcast series from The Museum at FIT. Join MFIT Digital Media Manager Tamsen Young as she sits down with people whose distinct expression of style is outside conventional fashion trends. Discover how they use clothing to define themselves on their own terms. View images of our guests, and learn more about the Lifestyles podcast series, on our website.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6bamthjx8nqf8jk5/lifestyles-02-dandy-final.mp3) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XhhvsFg7AC7o) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Writing Podcast Episode 721: Christine Gregory uncovers her new novel, 'The Informant'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-721/) _2026-06-15 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Australia is experiencing a golden age of crime and thriller writing right now and Christine Gregory is a part of that. Her latest novel, The Informant , explores the world of bikie gangs, and in this episode, Christine discusses how she went about researching this subject, and how she balances dark themes as an author. And we love that she is an AWC graduate! 00:00 Welcome 04:25 Writers in the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/c605c5da-0e7b-43b2-a701-b440010d7e49/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 720: Fiona Hardy challenges you to 'Old Games'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-720/) _2026-06-08 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Do you spend your weekends visiting cliffs with your child to find out which ones would be deadliest? Well, that's something Fiona Hardy did in researching her new 'cosy crime' novel, Old Games ! In this episode, Fiona joins us to discuss the inspiration for this latest book, her own writing process and how she went from kids to adult fiction! 00:00 Welcome 06:31 Writers in the wild 11:06 Writing… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/9bcca1a3-f0e4-4aab-8694-b440010d7e4c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## Dena Ayala: The Job Market Has Changed - Here's What You Need to Know & How to Stand Out _2026-06-03 · The Women On Top_ The job market has dramatically changed — and most people are still playing by the old rules. In this episode, talent acquisition expert and senior leader, Dena Ayala, pulls back the curtain on what's actually happening on both sides of the hiring table. We talk about how AI is reshaping resumes and recruitment, why your personal story is your most underutilized asset, and how women especially can… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19266473-dena-ayala-the-job-market-has-changed-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-how-to-stand-out.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 719: Allison Tait talks 'The Last Word' and YKNR series](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-719/) _2026-06-01 · So You Want to be a Writer_ She's baaaaack! Any chance to chat with my former podcast co-host Allison Tait (who writes as A.L Tait) is a good day, and she's back with yet another book hitting shelves - tween romance, The Last Word . Allison also discusses some of the other exciting projects including curating a new series of books through her Your Kids Next Read community. 00:00 Welcome 06:05 Writers in the wild 09:23… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/22352870-73e7-4200-81f3-b440010d7e4e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Lifestyles with Debra Rapoport | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/lifestyles-with-debra-rapoport-fashion-culture/) _2026-06-01 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Lifestyles is a six-episode original short podcast series from The Museum at FIT. Join MFIT Digital Media Manager Tamsen Young as she sits down with people whose distinct expression of style is outside conventional fashion trends. Discover how they use clothing to define themselves on their own terms. Learn more about the Lifestyles podcast series, and view more images of our guests, on our… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bv3v7sujm3nes3us/lifestyles-01-debra-final.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 718: Mary-Lou Stephens welcomes you to 'The Hobart Hotel'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-718/) _2026-05-25 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Do you love historical fiction? I have to admit to being a sucker for a different time and place - and both are on offer in Mary-Lou Stephens' latest novel, The Hobart Hotel . In this episode, Mary-Lou discusses her unique approach to research and the challenges of writing about Uruguay in the 1940s, as well as why she loves writing historical fiction so much. 00:00 Welcome 06:03 Writers in the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/097f54c7-1738-4d2f-ad49-b440010d7e4c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## Arianna Davis Santana: Executive Editor of The TODAY Show on Ambition, Fulfillment, & Lessons from the Most Powerful Women in Media _2026-05-20 · The Women On Top_ In this episode, we sit down with Arianna Davis Santana, Executive Editor of Digital at the TODAY Show, to explore what it really means to build a career at the center of modern media, and what ambition looks like once you’re inside it. Arianna’s career spans some of the most influential names in media: from Oprah Daily (formerly O, The Oprah Magazine) to the TODAY Show, where she now leads… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19117591-arianna-davis-santana-executive-editor-of-the-today-show-on-ambition-fulfillment-lessons-from-the-most-powerful-women-in-media.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 717: Katie Hoskins and her new book, 'When the Party’s Over'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-717/) _2026-05-18 · So You Want to be a Writer_ OMG, I adored Katie Hoskins' debut novel, When the Party's Over ! In so many ways, it's the PERFECT book - nailing structure and narrative to tell a nuanced and contemporary story. In this episode, Katie talks about the path that took her from beginner to a two-book Pan Macmillan deal, including the AWC courses that helped her hone her structure, subplot, distinct voices and more. 00:00 Welcome… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/8eacc817-2376-4d94-a23d-b440010d7e49/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 716: Sarah Barrie invites you into her 'Dark Sanctuary'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-716/) _2026-05-11 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Australian bestselling crime author Sarah Barrie has a dozen books to her name, with her latest standalone thriller Dark Sanctuary , exploring the nuanced world of mental health support, prisons and more. In this episode, Sarah shares the serendipitous inspiration for this novel, the research process and POV choices she made, as well as turning back the clock to give insights into her equally… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/7ddecb64-1d19-4554-9fe4-b41e005b6aa4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## Molly McCartan: M&A Expert Shares The Truth About Why Women Are Walking Away From the Workforce & How to Build A Profitable Business You Can Exit _2026-05-06 · The Women On Top_ What does it really take to build a powerful career and a fulfilling life—and why are so many women deciding the traditional path just isn’t worth it anymore? In this episode of The Women On Top, Molly McCartan, Managing Partner at The Whisper Group and Founder & CEO of The Mom Pact, pulls back the curtain on her journey through the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, and the deeper… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19094562-molly-mccartan-m-a-expert-shares-the-truth-about-why-women-are-walking-away-from-the-workforce-how-to-build-a-profitable-business-you-can-exit.mp3) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L2861SImkbPE) _2026-05-06 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Writing Podcast Episode 715: India-Rose Bower’s folk horror novel, 'We Call Them Witches'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-715/) _2026-05-04 · So You Want to be a Writer_ British writer and librarian India-Rose Bower's folk horror debut novel, We Call Them Witches explores the concept of 'eldritch' creatures in a surreal post-apocalyptic world. In this episode, India-Rose discusses her surprising inspirations for the novel, what 'eldritch' actually means and a unique writing tip we should all try! 00:00 Welcome 06:45 Writing tip: Don't use AI for a pitch! 08:05… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/0e52338a-9fb6-4537-ab0a-b41e005b6aab/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Tim Gunn in Conversation with Dr. Valerie Steele | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/fashion-and-physique-tim-gunn-in-conversation-with-dr-valerie-steele/) _2026-05-01 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ From the 19th-century corset to the modern waist trainer, the fashion industry has long held that most bodies require correction. In this episode, Dr. Valerie Steele and Tim Gunn trace the historical arc of body ideals in Western fashion, from the voluptuous Venus of the Victorian era to the increasingly narrow and homogeneous standards that dominate runways today. Drawing on decades of curatorial… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yz8k6m655hys74mw/fc-mfit-podcast-tim-gunn-valerie-steele.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 714: Tina Strachan and the latest book in her Wilder Zoo middle-grade series](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-714/) _2026-04-27 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Some kids dream of being a zookeeper when they grow up. Others dream of becoming a writer. Well, author and animal conservationist Tina Strachan ended up doing both! In this episode, she shares her passion for wildlife and how she ended up scoring a book deal for her Wilder Zoo series - with book 3, Neeka and the Great Search out now. She also shares her writing routine and experience working with… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/33576c65-2562-4d99-a415-b41e005b6aa2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## Jenneh Rishe: In Loving Memory, Championing Endometriosis & Chronic Illness Awareness _2026-04-22 · The Women On Top_ Today’s episode is a re-release of my conversation with Jenneh Rishe, shared in loving memory of her life. In sad news, Jenneh passed away recently, and I’ve chosen to bring this conversation back because it so deeply reflects who she was - her clarity, her compassion, her honesty, and the way she showed up for others even while navigating her own health journey. Listening back now, her voice… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/19035242-jenneh-rishe-in-loving-memory-championing-endometriosis-chronic-illness-awareness.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 713: George Kemp dishes up his debut novel, 'Soft Serve'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-713/) _2026-04-20 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Would you like fries with that? Playwright and author George Kemp's debut novel, Soft Serve, follows a particular day at a regional McDonalds restaurant and the various characters who work there. In this episode, George shares his influences and some of the curious choices he made in writing the book, as well as his writing routine and differences between novel and script writing. 00:00 Welcome… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/5dcb4e61-f2a1-4311-87b2-b41e005b6aa6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 712: Penny Tangey asks the cosy-crime question, 'What Rhymes with Murder?'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-712/) _2026-04-13 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Two questions: Where do new mothers meet new people? And 'What Rhymes with Murder?' - the latter being the title of author Penny Tangey's cosy crime novel, inspired by her own experiences as a new mother at her local library's story time! In this episode, Penny shares insights on making the switch from YA to adult stories, her writing routine and whether you need to know who did it before writing… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/d4209d19-f252-4e48-9fcb-b40400565db5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## Melanie Borden: The Personal Branding Myth Nobody Talks About - Why Visibility Comes Before Confidence _2026-04-08 · The Women On Top_ Show Notes: What if the thing standing between you and your most visible, impactful self isn't a lack of strategy — but a fear you've been calling something else? In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Borden — brand strategist, speaker, and author of Theater of the Mind — for an honest, grounding conversation about what it actually means to build a personal brand as a woman. Not the polished… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825029/episodes/18961969-melanie-borden-the-personal-branding-myth-nobody-talks-about-why-visibility-comes-before-confidence.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 711: Emma Styles dives into her new crime thriller, 'The Shark'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-711/) _2026-04-06 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Australian noir has become a huge sub-genre in the world of fiction and UK-based author Emma Styles brings it to the beaches of Western Australia in her latest novel, The Shark . In this episode, Emma shares her inspiration for writing the book, the pressure of completing her latest adult novel and the process of putting the dual (sometimes unreliable, sometimes unlikeable) narratives together.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/9070d006-a30e-4cd0-8312-b40400565db2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Norma Kamali in Conversation | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/norma-kamali-in-conversation-fashion-culture/) _2026-04-01 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Norma Kamali studied fashion illustration at FIT before taking a job at Northwest Orient Airlines. From 1964 to 1968, she traveled to Britain every weekend, where she immersed herself in the culture of 1960s London. In 1967, she and her husband opened a boutique in NYC and filled it with items purchased in London. She supplemented her stock with her own designs and eventually began to focus… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ek2jwnbsa4t98zc3/fc-mfit-podcast-norma-kamali-rerun-v2.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 710: Candice Fox and the cold case that inspired 'Redbelly Crossing'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-710/) _2026-03-30 · So You Want to be a Writer_ With 20 books now to her name and a slew of accolades and bestseller titles under her belt, crime author Candice Fox has gone with something a little different for her latest novel, Redbelly Crossing . Inspired by a real-life family reminiscence, she has reimagined elements of two actual Sydney cold-case murders - and in this episode, Candice discusses how she balanced the sensitivity of a real… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/2b4935d1-5598-4914-ac2d-b40400565db4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 709: Derek Pedley shares his true crime story 'The Postcard Bandit'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-709/) _2026-03-23 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Derek Pedley was a young newspaper journalist in the 1990s when bank robber Brenden Abbott became well known throughout Australia as escaped prisoner 'The Postcard Bandit'. One capture, break out and recapture later, Derek gained exclusive access to Abbott and wrote an account of his story. Now, 20 years later - with Abbott still in prison - a Warner Brothers documentary and six-part drama series… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/1fd65e7e-436c-4cc6-8c3a-b40400565db1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 708: Former ambassador Ian Kemish and his novel, 'Two Islands'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-708/) _2026-03-16 · So You Want to be a Writer_ The 1990s are often looked back at fondly as a largely peaceful time. But for former Australian ambassador to Germany Ian Kemish, the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia and Northern Ireland featured largely in his job at the time. Now retired, he has chosen to set his debut thriller novel, Two Islands , during this timeframe. In this episode he shares his inspiration for the book, the real life… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/6df5619e-7240-41ed-bea1-b40400565db3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 707: Sheryle Bagwell on writing 'Letter from Provence'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-707/) _2026-03-09 · So You Want to be a Writer_ How would you like to spend summers in Australia and then travel to a small village in France to bask in the northern summer during the other half of the year? Well, that's the current reality of journalist and author Sheryle Bagwell - and in her new memoir, Letter from Provence , she not only documents her French experiences, but also connects to her late mother and the writings of 17th century… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/994007f5-f1a8-42b7-b56b-b3d9006fdfff/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 706: Alex Johnson explores 'When Books Go Bad'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-706/) _2026-03-02 · So You Want to be a Writer_ What's more fascinating than reading actual books? Well, it's the weird and bizarre stories behind the stories themselves! At least, that's what journalist and author Alex Johnson hopes with his latest book, When Books Go Bad - exploring some of the strangest and most infamous stories about book writing and publishing experiences through the years. In this episode, Alex shares his love of writing… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/add4ddbc-34f8-4a4b-855e-b3d9006795d6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Yves Saint Laurent's Mondrian Dress Series | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/mondrian-s-dress-by-yves-saint-laurent-fashion-culture/) _2026-03-01 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Piet Mondrian's abstract paintings were appropriated by various aspects of popular culture throughout the 1960s, notably by Yves Saint Laurent in his 1965 dress series. Co-authors Nancy J. Troy and Ann Marguerite Tartsinis join MFIT's senior curator of costume Dr. Colleen Hill to discuss the wildly popular dress series and how art, commerce, and fashion became intertwined in the postwar period.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wyrrvk6z5f3awhwt/fc-mfit-podcast-mondrains-dress-final.mp3) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 705: Sam Elliott and his debut crime/thriller novel, 'Haze'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-705/) _2026-02-23 · So You Want to be a Writer_ We often talk about persistence in the journey of an aspiring author, and for podcaster Sam Elliott, his 20 years of working towards publication had many twists and turns. Now finally with his debut crime/thriller novel Haze under his belt, in this episode Sam shares the turning points that got him to this stage - including completing a particular AWC course - and the inspiration for telling this… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/14404968-8e47-47d8-b935-b3d90065cd47/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 704: Fergus Craig discusses 'I’m Not the Only Murderer in my Retirement Home'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-704/) _2026-02-16 · So You Want to be a Writer_ The cosy crime genre has exploded in recent years, with older protagonists featuring heavily (they tend to have more time on their hands for solving mysteries, you see). But what happens when your older protagonist has a murderous past? That's the hilarious set up for British actor, comedian and author Fergus Craig's new 'cracked cosy' whodunnit I'm Not the Only Murderer in my Retirement Home . In… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/86165776-435c-4a49-911a-b3d90054feba/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 703: Molly O’Neill and her fantasy novel 'Nightshade and Oak'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-703/) _2026-02-09 · So You Want to be a Writer_ Two thousand years ago in Britain, the historical figure of Boudicca famously revolted against the Roman Empire and carved a path across the land. This later sparked many myths and stories - including the new historical fantasy novel Nightshade and Oak by author Molly O'Neill. In this episode, Molly discusses her inspirations for telling this story and the experience of writing and editing it. She… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/27563f50-3446-47d8-94f8-b3d90050d2e7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Writing Podcast Episode 702: Souvankham Thammavongsa and her award-winning 'Pick a Colour'](https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-702/) _2026-02-02 · So You Want to be a Writer_ There are three short words you're often told when you first walk into a nail salon - and they form the title of award-winning Laotian Canadian poet and author Souvankham Thammavongsa's new novel Pick a Colour . In this episode, Souvankham explains how the novel came about, its unusual inspiration and timeframe as well as the cultural and power dynamics it explores. 00:00 Welcome 06:03 Writing… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/605a8977-4d30-43b0-9692-a7450005bf9d/eafa2dc0-ed30-4662-9efc-a7450095feb0/a867a05b-7bf3-4398-8774-b3bd001b83e4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9050dc9b-8cae-4bea-b859-a7450095febe) ## [Robin Givhan on Virgil Abloh with Dr. Elizabeth Way | Fashion Culture](https://museumatfit.podbean.com/e/robin-givhan-on-virgil-abloh-with-dr-elizabeth-way-fashion-culture/) _2026-02-01 · The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast_ Robin Givhan, the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, presents her new book, Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh. Appointed as head of menswear for Louis Vuitton in 2018, Abloh was the first Black designer to serve as artistic director in the brand's 164-year history and his rise was amid a cultural moment that would upend a century's worth of ideas about luxury… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s3gxjqu6z4zi4j4v/mfit-podcast-virgil-abloh-liz-way-robin-givhan.mp3)