Podcasts by Slow Stories
Hear from leading writers, artists, and innovators who share slow stories—and big ideas—about living, working, and creating in our digital age. Hosted by Rachel Schwartzmann.
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Chelsea Hodson — ”I’m genuinely excited about creating things.” from 2023-08-29T21:44:53
An essay, Chelsea Hodson tells us, should be an attempt at clarity. That may be true for a writer, but clarity is the last thing that comes to mind when reading Chelsea's words. Instead, we are ...
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Katherine May — ”It’s okay to get on with the business of living.” from 2023-07-12T18:28:16
How do we find and maintain a sense of wonder in a world that's become so unpredictable? Katherine May (author of Wintering and The Electricity of Every Living Thing) tackles this pressing quest...
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Tembe Denton-Hurst — ”Growing isn’t always in the big moments.” from 2023-05-30T10:53:02
The world can learn a lot from Tembe Denton-Hurst—like how to tell a story and, perhaps more importantly, how to tell the truth. She does this and more in her stunning debut novel, Homebodies, w...
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Allie Rowbottom — ”The questions in your writing are the questions in your life.” from 2023-05-08T15:17:10
Who are you when no one is looking? This question came to mind when reading Allie Rowbottom's incisive debut novel, Aesthetica. The story follows Anna, a former Instagram celebrity, on her path ...
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Ross Gay — ”There’s always a gathering inside of us.” from 2022-12-20T16:08:41
To hold joy in your hand means to honor sadness in your heart, for the two are inextricable. This sentiment is one that many of us will recognize after a prolonged period of chaos and transforma...
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Tarajia Morrell — ”We imagine our future, our family, ourselves.” from 2022-11-30T10:59:20
From Chopped to Top Chef to restaurant dreams, Fatima Ali's star was on the rise. But after a devastating cancer diagnosis upended her plans, the young chef v...
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Ella Frances Sanders — ”People ask questions differently, and they also answer questions differently.” from 2022-10-26T11:02:36
How do you define beauty? Where does beauty come from? Why is beauty important? For Ella Frances Sanders, these questions take center stage in her latest book, Everything, Beautiful, an artful g...
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Naj Austin — ”What does it mean to put ourselves on a platform that requires less of us?” from 2022-09-27T10:16:34
Think about the places you frequent most. What’s the experience like? How does it make you feel? How are you connecting? And who are you connecting with? Whether online or offline, Naj Austin ha...
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Kayla Maiuri — ”Fiction teaches us so much about reality.” from 2022-08-09T07:49:37
What we leave behind can still shape what moves us forward. This idea is at the core of Kayla Maiuri's poignant debut novel, Mother in the Dark. In this quietly captivating ...
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Jon Staff — ”Our words matter, and our lack of words matter.” from 2022-07-12T14:19:45
This is your sign to take a break. Step outside, and feel the delicate earth beneath your feet. Stretch your arms towards the sky, and put your phone in your pocket. Whether you're a city dwelle...
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Lisa Taddeo — ”I’ve been there, and you’re not alone.” from 2022-06-14T10:07:04
Let's start with a simple truth: Lisa Taddeo's work is anything but slow. Time and time again, her readers are pulled into honest—devastating—examinations of rage, grief, and what it means to be...
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Ashley Merrill — ”Design is in service of your rest.” from 2022-05-31T16:49:57
As hours pass, pay attention to the way the light shifts. Notice how the afternoon sun fades into dusk. Another night has arrived: How was your day? How do you feel? And perhaps more importantly...
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Coco Mellors — ”If you create something and no one sees it, does it count? Yes.” from 2022-05-10T11:31:31
"When the darkest part of you meets the darkest part of me, it creates light." This is one of the many incredible lines readers will find in Coco Mellors's luminous debut novel Cleopatra and Fra...
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Hannah Traore — ”The context is always important.” from 2022-04-06T15:39:49
Slow down and look around. Observe the art on the walls. Take in the colors, textures, and scents. What memories come to mind? How does it make you feel? And, perhaps more importantly, why?
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Laura Cramer and Starr Hout — ”We’re so capable of realizing dreams.” from 2022-02-04T09:12:20
Picture this: A vast expanse of Texas road and sky, two best friends, and a world of possibility. It was here that Laura Cramer and Starr Hout came together and conceived Apiece Apart—a brand re...
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Katie Kitamura — ”There’s also incredible power in grief.” from 2021-11-22T09:39:14
What does it mean to belong? And what responsibilities come with belonging? These questions were top of mind while reading Katie Kitamura's stunning novel, Intimacies. In Intimacies, readers are...
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Grace Miceli — ”Slowing down is about trusting myself more.” from 2021-10-18T11:18:37
The art of life requires empathy, resilience, and a laugh or two—especially now. But after all that we've been through over the last few years, one question endures: How do we deal? This idea is...
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Matthew Herman — ”I hope we’re all realizing that we can live by our own rules.” from 2021-09-30T14:30:37
Rituals transform how we live, work, and create, but closer to home, they can do something much greater: encourage self-love. For conscious creators like Matthew Herman, this idea is especially ...
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Meredith Westgate — ”Being a writer can often be empathy overload.” from 2021-08-23T10:29:09
What do we remember about our stories? In her stunning debut novel, The Shimmering State, Meredith Westgate explores the convergence of memory, art, and grief through the lens of two artists: Lu...
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Larissa Pham — ”I think everyone woke up to just how impossible it is to survive.” from 2021-07-15T17:15:45
Art creates space for understanding, introspection, and intimacy. These themes are especially at play in the work of artist and writer Larissa Pham. You may recognize Larissa’s work from her byl...
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Jen Spyra — ”How much doubt attends every stage of your writing?” from 2021-06-30T17:30:03
While some stories remain in your heart, others simply make you laugh out loud. Jen Spyra's storytelling oscillates between the two. You may recognize Jen's work from her roles at revered comedi...
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Melissa Febos and Forsyth Harmon — ”Writing is the very solitary room where I practice articulating things that feel unspeakable.” from 2021-06-15T11:02:53
"A lasting, conscientious change in the self is similar to one in society: it requires consistent tending. It is sometimes painful and often tedious. We must choose it over and over." This is on...
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Jen Batchelor — ”I take it very seriously when a word gets hijacked out of our vocabulary.” from 2021-05-31T11:06:34
Conscious connection with others has taken on a whole new level of importance after a year of isolation and recalibration. But if you ask changemakers like Jen Batchelor, lasting connection come...
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Suzanne Koven — ”Literature opens the conversation.” from 2021-05-17T12:40:15
"Tell me the whole story from the beginning." This line has impacted Dr. Suzanne Koven in more ways than one. The revered doctor and writer in residence at Massachusetts General Hospital has cul...
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Courtney Marie Andrews — ”Poetry is asking you to get beneath the surface.” from 2021-04-29T12:42:49
What is poetry asking of us? This question was top of mind at the start of Rachel Schwartzmann's conversation with artist Courtney Marie Andrews. The critically-acclaimed musician (and self-proc...
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Lesley Thornton — ”My self-care is preparation for community care.” from 2021-04-16T10:55:03
Beauty industry luminaries like Lesley Thornton prove that with a little extra care, beauty can offer something much greater than aesthetics—it can leave an imprint on someone's heart. From an e...
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Dina Nur Satti — ”Art is really asking people to listen to the process.” from 2021-03-26T09:50:31
Design impacts every aspect of modern life, but it can also serve as a vessel for us to reconnect with time-honored traditions and stories. This duality is often at play in the work of ceramic a...
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Jessica Manning — ”Your vision for your future changes.” from 2021-03-09T09:26:50
Time and time again, we've witnessed how storytelling can transcend barriers and ignite our senses. The latter has become especially important in our interconnected age—and artists like Jessica ...
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Zak Williams — ”You need to be engaged with your environment and the people around you.” from 2021-02-19T10:44:09
We can't always prepare for the unexpected, but we can pace ourselves when navigating tough moments. This is a lesson that Zak Williams has slowly learned through the years and is now translatin...
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Zak Williams, Co-Founder of PYM from 2021-02-19T10:44:09
We can't always prepare for the unexpected, but we can pace ourselves when navigating tough moments. This is a lesson that Zak Williams has slowly learned through the years and is now translatin...
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Deja Foxx, Founder of GenZ Girl Gang and Activist from 2021-02-05T12:02:24
Certain moments in life leave an indelible mark on our stories. While it can sometimes be uncomfortable to navigate these moments of uncertainty, individuals like Deja Foxx remind us that moving...
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Deja Foxx — ”We should be making statements about who we are.” from 2021-02-05T12:02:24
Certain moments in life leave an indelible mark on our stories. While it can sometimes be uncomfortable to navigate these moments of uncertainty, individuals like Deja Foxx remind us that moving...
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Becky Cooper — ”What is the story that I should be the one to write?” from 2021-01-28T09:18:15
Some stories stay with us, and the ones that do often shape our lives in ways that we never thought were possible. This is the case for Becky Cooper, whose chance encounter with a harrowing coll...
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Becky Cooper, Author of We Keep the Dead Close from 2021-01-28T09:18:15
Some stories stay with us, and the ones that do often shape our lives in ways that we never thought were possible. This is the case for Becky Cooper, whose chance encounter with a harrowing coll...
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Nicole Caputo — ”I really see design as a lifestyle.” from 2020-12-21T11:27:52
Don’t judge a book by its cover—instead, look closely and let it take you deeper into the story. Nicole Caputo understands how to make this sentiment a reality. And she is translating her dual p...
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Nicole Caputo, Creative Director at Catapult + Counterpoint Press and Co-Founder of She Designs Books from 2020-12-21T11:27:52
Don’t judge a book by its cover—instead, look closely and let it take you deeper into the story. Nicole Caputo understands how to make this sentiment a reality. And she is translating her dual p...
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Elizabeth Walton Egan — ”Where speed can hurt is when you are out of control.” from 2020-12-14T13:27:28
Slowing down opens up a world of possibility—though it can take on many meanings depending on who you ask. In the business community, next-generation entrepreneurs have re...
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Elizabeth Walton Egan, Co-Founder of Dally from 2020-12-14T13:27:28
Slowing down opens up a world of possibility—though it can take on many meanings depending on who you ask. In the business community, next-generation entrepreneurs have re...
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Mélanie Masarin — ”You never remember the time you spent on the internet.” from 2020-12-07T11:00:18
What does it mean to gather? This is a question that Mélanie Masarin has tackled throughout her career. While she's widely-known for cultivating experiential storytelling in her roles at renowne...
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Mélanie Masarin, Founder of Ghia from 2020-12-07T11:00:18
What does it mean to gather? This is a question that Mélanie Masarin has tackled throughout her career. While she's widely-known for cultivating experiential storytelling in her roles at renowne...
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Lindsay Adams — ”Slow storytelling means giving yourself the grace and the space to evolve.” from 2020-11-30T12:39:35
Art imitates life, and it also inspires new ways of looking at the world. The advent of the digital age has created a new palette for artists to make their mark on a scale unlike ever before. Li...
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Orion Carloto — ”Slowing down is the most beautiful thing you can do for yourself.” from 2020-11-17T10:35:18
We look to the past to inform our futures, but as we continue writing the chapters of our stories, we often forget to bask in the events unfolding in real-time. Creative people have a unique abi...
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Orion Carloto, Author of Film for Her and Flux from 2020-11-17T10:35:18
We look to the past to inform our futures, but as we continue writing the chapters of our stories, we often forget to bask in the events unfolding in real-time. Creative people have a unique abi...
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Makenna Goodman — ”I do think that we want to escape, but I don’t think we want to flee.” from 2020-11-10T12:59:37
"What if you could change your life? Would you do it? How would you do it?" These introductory questions invite readers into the world of The Shame—a novel by Makenna Goodman that follows the ye...
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Makenna Goodman, Author of The Shame from 2020-11-10T12:59:37
"What if you could change your life? Would you do it? How would you do it?" These introductory questions invite readers into the world of The Shame—a novel by Makenna Goodman that follows the ye...
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Naomi Shah, Founder of Meet Cute from 2020-10-28T11:20:22
We look to stories as portals to our shared humanity. The art of storytelling remains a constant in a world that becomes more and more digitally-inclined. But the fact of the matter is this: fic...
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Naomi Shah, Founder of Meet Cute from 2020-10-28T11:20:22
We look to stories as portals to our shared humanity. The art of storytelling remains a constant in a world that becomes more and more digitally-inclined. But the fact of the matter is this: fic...
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Taylor Sterling — ”I want to be more empathetic to how I can help versus how people can help me.” from 2020-10-20T10:15:35
The creative process is exciting, messy, and in some cases, uncertain. But it illuminates the depths of our subconscious and creates a runway to tell stories that inspire a shift in pace, allowi...
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Taylor Sterling, Founder of Glitter Guide from 2020-10-20T10:15:35
The creative process is exciting, messy, and in some cases, uncertain. But it illuminates the depths of our subconscious and creates a runway to tell stories that inspire a shift in pace, allowi...
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Nikita Mehta, Co-Founder of Fable&Mane from 2020-10-13T10:15:28
How can rituals help you stay present? This is a question that drives the work of Nikita Mehta, a multi-hyphenate creative professional who has bridged the gap between time-honored rituals and m...
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Nikita Mehta, Co-Founder of Fable&Mane from 2020-10-13T10:15:28
How can rituals help you stay present? This is a question that drives the work of Nikita Mehta, a multi-hyphenate creative professional who has bridged the gap between time-honored rituals and m...
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Jordan Taylor — ”The most meaningful learning comes from deeper experiences.” from 2020-10-05T11:31:46
Finding strength in numbers has taken on a whole new meaning and has shaped how we collectively navigate a tumultuous time—one that has called much of how we live and work into question. Though ...
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Jordan Taylor, Co-Founder of Medley from 2020-10-05T11:31:46
Finding strength in numbers has taken on a whole new meaning and has shaped how we collectively navigate a tumultuous time—one that has called much of how we live and work into question. Though ...
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Jenn Tardif — ”You get to define what success looks like and how it feels.” from 2020-09-28T12:29:37
"When you move half as fast, you notice twice as much." These words make up the foundation that Jenn Tardif has built for her life and work. With the latter in mind, this sentiment is also one o...
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Jenn Tardif, Founder of 3rd Ritual from 2020-09-28T12:29:37
"When you move half as fast, you notice twice as much." These words make up the foundation that Jenn Tardif has built for her life and work. With the latter in mind, this sentiment is also one o...
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Sophia Amoruso — ”The only way to know is to see the results that come of people’s lives.” from 2020-09-22T11:08:33
If you look closely enough, you'll realize that business is more creative than we give it credit for. Sophia Amoruso understands this sentiment. And while many of us have witnessed the intimate ...
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Sophia Amoruso, Founder of Business Class from 2020-09-22T11:08:33
If you look closely enough, you'll realize that business is more creative than we give it credit for. Sophia Amoruso understands this sentiment. And while many of us have witnessed the intimate ...
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Sanaë Lemoine — ”There’s something that’s almost unlocked when I begin writing on paper.” from 2020-09-15T11:37:15
"The best stories are created when you surrender to uncertainty." This is a quote from Sanaë Lemoine's debut novel, The Margot Affair. While the context is a work of fiction, these words embody ...
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Sanaë Lemoine, Author of The Margot Affair from 2020-09-15T11:37:15
"The best stories are created when you surrender to uncertainty." This is a quote from Sanaë Lemoine's debut novel, The Margot Affair. While the context is a work of fiction, these words embody ...
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Jaime Schmidt — ”Slowing down our relationship to content offers more balance to our lives.” from 2020-09-08T11:23:54
When she was 31 years old and eight months pregnant, Jaime Schmidt unknowingly began building what would become the industry-leading natural personal care company, Schmidt's Naturals. Her experi...
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Jaime Schmidt, Founder of Schmidt's Naturals and Author of Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms from 2020-09-08T11:23:54
When she was 31 years old and eight months pregnant, Jaime Schmidt unknowingly began building what would become the industry-leading natural personal care company, Schmidt's Naturals. Her experi...
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Suleika Jaouad — ”Focus on cultivating a practice.” from 2020-08-24T11:01:18
Our perspectives are shaped by the experiences we collect while writing the many chapters of our lives. Though as we go through life writing and reading between the lines of living, we brace for...
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Suleika Jaouad, Founder of The Isolation Journals from 2020-08-24T11:01:18
Our perspectives are shaped by the experiences we collect while writing the many chapters of our lives. Though as we go through life writing and reading between the lines of living, we brace for...
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Lily Galef — ”Health is interconnected.” from 2020-08-17T12:50:17
What does it mean to be well? Lily Galef contends that there is no uniform answer to this question. And with this in mind, she set out to disrupt the uniform approach to how we've typically cons...
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Lily Galef, Co-Founder of Hilma from 2020-08-17T12:50:17
What does it mean to be well? Lily Galef contends that there is no uniform answer to this question. And with this in mind, she set out to disrupt the uniform approach to how we've typically cons...
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Ali Kriegsman — ”It’s on us to take that pause.” from 2020-08-10T09:57:38
Sometimes to affect real change, it comes down to starting over and building anew. Ali Kriegsman understands this idea in more ways than one. As an inherently curious and creative person, Ali ha...
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Ali Kriegsman, Co-Founder of Bulletin and Author of How to Build a God Damn Empire from 2020-08-10T09:57:38
Sometimes to affect real change, it comes down to starting over and building anew. Ali Kriegsman understands this idea in more ways than one. As an inherently curious and creative person, Ali ha...
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Dianna Cohen — ”Everything is so much better when it’s low and slow.” from 2020-08-03T11:17:36
Storytelling has always been inherent to Dianna Cohen, and now more than ever before, she’s breathing new life into the narrative around what it means to build a brand with intention. From her v...
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Dianna Cohen, Founder of Crown Affair from 2020-08-03T11:17:36
Storytelling has always been inherent to Dianna Cohen, and now more than ever before, she’s breathing new life into the narrative around what it means to build a brand with intention. From her v...
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Vanessa Barboni Hallik — ”We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” from 2020-07-27T12:49:09
The catalyst for change often arises when you recognize that your days don’t feel complete. For Vanessa Barboni Hallik, this realization was two-fold. When the former finance executive turned fa...
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Vanessa Barboni Hallik, Founder of Another Tomorrow from 2020-07-27T12:49:09
The catalyst for change often arises when you recognize that your days don’t feel complete. For Vanessa Barboni Hallik, this realization was two-fold. When the former finance executive turned fa...
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Julia Hunter — ”If we could be more honest about what’s hard, there would be more vulnerability.” from 2020-07-20T16:12:22
With an inherent talent—and love—for all things business, Julia Hunter's tenure as the CEO of Jenni Kayne has poised the brand to become a leading fashion-lifestyle destination. In this role, Ju...
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Julia Hunter, CEO of Jenni Kayne from 2020-07-20T16:12:22
With an inherent talent—and love—for all things business, Julia Hunter's tenure as the CEO of Jenni Kayne has poised the brand to become a leading fashion-lifestyle destination. In this role, Ju...
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Eryn Danielle — ”Whose voices are going to be highlighted and amplified?” from 2020-07-15T14:43:39
The intersection of creativity and problem-solving has proven to be a vital combination as we collectively endure global crises on all fronts. And perhaps no one understands this better than Ery...
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Eryn Danielle, Founder of Allies Doing Work and Movement Artist from 2020-07-15T14:43:39
The intersection of creativity and problem-solving has proven to be a vital combination as we collectively endure global crises on all fronts. And perhaps no one understands this better than Ery...
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Lale Arikoglu, Senior Lifestyle Editor at Condé Nast Traveler and Co-Host of Women Who Travel from 2020-07-06T13:04:33
If we’ve learned anything in recent months, it’s to appreciate the journey just as much as the destination. And when it comes to modern travel, this idea couldn’t be more timely—just ask Lale Ar...
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Lale Arikoglu — ”Slowness is only joyful when it’s chosen.” from 2020-07-06T13:04:33
If we’ve learned anything in recent months, it’s to appreciate the journey just as much as the destination. And when it comes to modern travel, this idea couldn’t be more timely—just ask Lale Ar...
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Cheryl Kaplan, Co-Founder of M.Gemi from 2020-06-29T12:05:22
If you were to walk in Cheryl Kaplan’s shoes, you’d be inspired by the sartorial innovation she and her team are spearheading daily. As the co-founder and president of M.Gemi—a direct-to-consume...
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Cheryl Kaplan, Co-Founder of M.Gemi from 2020-06-29T12:05:22
If you were to walk in Cheryl Kaplan’s shoes, you’d be inspired by the sartorial innovation she and her team are spearheading daily. As the co-founder and president of M.Gemi—a direct-to-consume...
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Emily Schildt — ”I am looking for trusted perspectives.” from 2020-06-15T12:28:35
Emily Schildt’s appetite for life has created the foundation for a life well-lived—and well-traveled. Emily is the founder of Pop Up Grocer, a traveling groce...
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Emily Schildt, Founder of Pop Up Grocer from 2020-06-15T12:28:35
Emily Schildt’s appetite for life has created the foundation for a life well-lived—and well-traveled. Emily is the founder of Pop Up Grocer, a traveling groce...
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Ariel Kaye, Founder of Parachute from 2020-05-29T12:52:19
Ariel Kaye understands that home is where the heart is. As the Founder and CEO of Parachute—a modern bedding and bath essentials brand—she is committed to cre...
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Ariel Kaye, Founder of Parachute from 2020-05-29T12:52:19
Ariel Kaye understands that home is where the heart is. As the Founder and CEO of Parachute—a modern bedding and bath essentials brand—she is committed to cre...
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Special Episode: Soul Stories Part II from 2020-05-27T13:43:59
As we enter a new era of Slow Stories, we're excited to keep relaunch week going by introducing the second installment of our segment, Soul Stories. If you've listened to past episodes of Slow S...
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Stephanie Danler — ”Compassion depends on being able to pay attention and feel.” from 2020-05-26T02:44:14
Novelist, memoirist, screenwriter, reader, mother, daughter. Stephanie Danler’s title isn’t singular, and perhaps that is what makes her such a compelling storyteller. If you’ve read Stephanie’s...
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Stephanie Danler, Author of Stray and Sweetbitter from 2020-05-26T02:44:14
Novelist, memoirist, screenwriter, reader, mother, daughter. Stephanie Danler’s title isn’t singular, and perhaps that is what makes her such a compelling storyteller. If you’ve read Stephanie’s...
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Indré Rockefeller, Co-Founder of Paravel from 2020-04-24T09:53:14
Indré Rockefeller of Paravel gives a whole new meaning to traveling in style. Before making the entrepreneurial leap, she enjoyed an enriching professional life, which inclu...
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Indré Rockefeller, Co-Founder of Paravel from 2020-04-24T09:53:14
Indré Rockefeller of Paravel gives a whole new meaning to traveling in style. Before making the entrepreneurial leap, she enjoyed an enriching professional life, which inclu...
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Jessica Latham, Co-Founder of Social Studies from 2020-04-10T09:21:48
The art of socializing has changed drastically, thanks to the advent of the internet. While technology can serve as a powerful mode for connection, there are a few people who understand the unique ...
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Jessica Latham, Co-Founder of Social Studies from 2020-04-10T09:21:48
The art of socializing has changed drastically, thanks to the advent of the internet. While technology can serve as a powerful mode for connection, there are a few people who understand the unique ...
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Special Episode: Introducing Soul Stories from 2020-03-20T10:15:20
We envisioned kicking off a new season of Slow Stories on a different note, but as we all know, the widespread tragedy caused by COVID-19 has forced us to slow down in more ways than one. Still,...
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Emmett Shine, Co-Founder of Pattern from 2019-12-13T10:38:09
You may know Emmett’s work via his role as the co-founder of the leading design agency, Gin Lane, which during its tenure, built brand identities and creative for some of the most beloved startu...
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Emmett Shine, Co-Founder of Pattern from 2019-12-13T10:38:09
You may know Emmett’s work via his role as the co-founder of the leading design agency, Gin Lane, which during its tenure, built brand identities and creative for some of the most beloved startu...
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Minali Chatani, Co-Founder of Wild One from 2019-11-15T11:36:43
Minali Chatani's inherent creativity has paved the way for an enriching design career. The industry-leading creative has spearheaded brand design and development for renowne...
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Minali Chatani, Co-Founder of Wild One from 2019-11-15T11:36:43
Minali Chatani's inherent creativity has paved the way for an enriching design career. The industry-leading creative has spearheaded brand design and development for renowne...
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Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-Founder of Golde from 2019-11-01T09:46:50
When Trinity Mouzon Wofford recognized a disconnect between accessibility and wellness, she began building a brand that she hoped would resonate with modern wellness consumers. Since then, she a...
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Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-Founder of Golde from 2019-11-01T09:46:50
When Trinity Mouzon Wofford recognized a disconnect between accessibility and wellness, she began building a brand that she hoped would resonate with modern wellness consumers. Since then, she a...
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Ara Katz, Co-Founder of Seed from 2019-10-17T10:05:19
True change and innovation start from within. That's where Ara Katz of Seed comes into play. As the co-founder and co-CEO, Ara spends her days leading a team to realign our ...
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Ara Katz, Co-Founder of Seed from 2019-10-17T10:05:19
True change and innovation start from within. That's where Ara Katz of Seed comes into play. As the co-founder and co-CEO, Ara spends her days leading a team to realign our ...
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Nichole Powell — ”There is tremendous power in the pause.” from 2019-09-27T08:40:22
What does it mean to build a better tomorrow? As you'll discover in this episode, Nichole Powell of Kinfield has been crafting the answer to this question throughout her ent...
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Nichole Powell, Founder of Kinfield from 2019-09-27T08:40:22
What does it mean to build a better tomorrow? As you'll discover in this episode, Nichole Powell of Kinfield has been crafting the answer to this question throughout her ent...
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Tanya Taylor, Fashion Designer from 2019-06-19T10:07:56
The vibrancy and artistry of Tanya Taylor’s vivid prints, flowing silhouettes, and dynamic collections have made her a leading contemporary fashion designer. Beyond aesthetics, Tanya is quickly ...
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Tanya Taylor, Fashion Designer from 2019-06-19T10:07:56
The vibrancy and artistry of Tanya Taylor’s vivid prints, flowing silhouettes, and dynamic collections have made her a leading contemporary fashion designer. Beyond aesthetics, Tanya is quickly ...
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Michael Ventura, Founder of Sub Rosa and Author of Applied Empathy from 2019-06-12T10:19:27
Michael Ventura, the Founder and CEO of Sub Rosa—a brand strategy and design practice that believes deeper understanding creates better solutions—understands the importance of conscious business...
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Michael Ventura, Founder of Sub Rosa and Author of Applied Empathy from 2019-06-12T10:19:27
Michael Ventura, the Founder and CEO of Sub Rosa—a brand strategy and design practice that believes deeper understanding creates better solutions—understands the importance of conscious business...
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Alisha Ramos, Founder of Girls' Night In from 2019-06-03T09:28:23
Alisha Ramos has risen to prominence as the Founder and CEO of Girls’ Night In—a newsletter and event series championing the ever-pressing self-care movement that is changin...
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Alisha Ramos, Founder of Girls' Night In from 2019-06-03T09:28:23
Alisha Ramos has risen to prominence as the Founder and CEO of Girls’ Night In—a newsletter and event series championing the ever-pressing self-care movement that is changin...
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Carolyn Witte, Co-Founder of Tia from 2019-05-15T09:14:25
Carolyn Witte is the co-founder and CEO of Tia—a next-generation women's healthcare company that is modernizing (and humanizing) the healthcare experience for women everywhere. Initially known f...
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Carolyn Witte, Co-Founder of Tia from 2019-05-15T09:14:25
Carolyn Witte is the co-founder and CEO of Tia—a next-generation women's healthcare company that is modernizing (and humanizing) the healthcare experience for women everywhere. Initially known f...
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Kathryn Duryea of Year & Day from 2019-05-01T10:43:01
Kathryn Duryea of Year & Day has created a modern homewares brand that is quickly becoming known for its tightly edited selection of elegant ceramics, flatware, and other essentials for the discern...
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Kathryn Duryea, Founder of Year & Day from 2019-05-01T08:43:01
Kathryn Duryea of Year & Day has created a modern homewares brand that is quickly becoming known for its tightly edited selection of elegant ceramics, flatware, and other es...
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Larissa May, Founder of #HALFTHESTORY from 2019-04-18T08:58:52
Larissa May's social media project turned nonprofit organization, #HALFTHESTORY, is equipping the next generation with the knowledge and tools to use social media to connect...
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Larissa May, Founder of #HALFTHESTORY from 2019-04-18T08:58:52
Larissa May's social media project turned nonprofit organization, #HALFTHESTORY, is equipping the next generation with the knowledge and tools to use social media to connect...
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Grace Bonney, Founder of Design*Sponge from 2019-04-03T08:40:58
When we think about thoughtful online storytelling, no one does it quite like Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge. As a true leader in the digital space, Grace's 15-year journey has left an indelible ...
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Grace Bonney, Founder of Design*Sponge from 2019-04-03T08:40:58
When we think about thoughtful online storytelling, no one does it quite like Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge. As a true leader in the digital space, Grace's 15-year journey has left an indelible ...
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Brandy Pham — ”We don’t need more of more.” from 2019-03-20T09:14:06
From jewelry design to content creation, Brandy Pham's elevated eye for design and passion for storytelling have both played an immense role in the success of her storied ca...
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Brandy Pham, Co-Founder of PLANOLY from 2019-03-20T09:14:06
From jewelry design to content creation, Brandy Pham's elevated eye for design and passion for storytelling have both played an immense role in the success of her storied ca...
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Special Episode: Season One Recap from 2019-01-29T16:11:09
Ahead of our Season 2 launch in March 2019, we're sharing a brief recap of the first season of Slow Stories, and a fun collaboration announcement!
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Fran Hauser — ”When we slow down, we can be kinder to ourselves.” from 2018-12-19T09:25:33
The business world is changing for the better thanks to visionaries like Fran Hauser. The long-time media executive has seen the storytelling landscap...
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Fran Hauser, Media Executive and Author of The Myth of the Nice Girl from 2018-12-19T09:25:33
The business world is changing for the better thanks to visionaries like Fran Hauser. The long-time media executive has seen the storytelling landscap...
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Aishwarya Iyer, Founder of Brightland from 2018-11-19T09:20:38
Aishwarya Iyer of Brightland—a modern olive oil company based in Los Angeles, California—is transforming the way we think about food. Despite being a first-time founder, Aishwarya is already mak...
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Aishwarya Iyer, Founder of Brightland from 2018-11-19T09:20:38
Aishwarya Iyer of Brightland—a modern olive oil company based in Los Angeles, California—is transforming the way we think about food. Despite being a first-time founder, Aishwarya is already mak...
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Jaclyn Johnson, Founder of Create&Cultivate and Author of WorkParty from 2018-11-05T11:13:50
Jaclyn Johnson, the Founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate and the author of WorkParty, has been a longtime champion on women entrepreneurs. In 2016, s...
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Jaclyn Johnson, Founder of Create&Cultivate and Author of WorkParty from 2018-11-05T11:13:50
Jaclyn Johnson, the Founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate and the author of WorkParty, has been a longtime champion on women entrepreneurs. In 2016, s...
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Gretchen Jones, Strategic Business Advisor from 2018-10-26T10:01:58
What does it mean to slow down in this day and age? Gretchen Jones has some thoughts on this. We sat down with the designer turned business coach to discuss her slow and steady evolution in fash...
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Gretchen Jones, Strategic Business Advisor from 2018-10-26T10:01:58
What does it mean to slow down in this day and age? Gretchen Jones has some thoughts on this. We sat down with the designer turned business coach to discuss her slow and steady evolution in fash...
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Welcome to Slow Stories from 2018-10-11T18:23:07
In this preview episode, meet Rachel Schwartzmann, the host of this series and founder of The Style Line (and its agency CONNECT(ED)ITORIAL), who shares her story and a preview of what you can expe...
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