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Every iconic tech company was once a startup. And while these companies like to paint an origin story full of surefooted confidence, the truth is usually something different: the early life of most startups is pure chaos. This chaos comes from the vastly different motivations and incentives between those with the vision and those with the money. From fundraising paranoia to boardroom coups, Zalman and Neumann train their inimitable voices on the gulf between what founders and investors promise to do and what they end up actually doing.

For listeners who are tired of Christmas commercialism, or who feel that Santa Claus and reindeer don’t tell the whole story, these classic gems provide a winning alternative. Selected for their insightfulness, spiritual value, and literary quality (nothing moralistic here) they project the spirit of the season in a fresh, compelling manner that will resonate with listeners of all ages - from children too young to read to themselves, to parents and grandparents who enjoy listening to stories, as well.

What will it really take to create a more sustainable and equitable future for fashion? Each week, hosts Elizabeth Joy and Stella Hertantyo interview fashion changemakers — from labor activists to slow fashion entrepreneurs — to explore this very question. Hear about topics like greenwashing, garment worker rights, consumer psychology, secondhand fashion, making the most of your closet, and more. For more, visit consciouslifeandstyle.com and follow @consciousstyle on Instagram.

In this original, unfiltered, true to life podcast, Elizabeth Joy gets real with industry experts and moms, discussing in depth topics like motherhood, pregnancy, childbirth, and many other pressing women's issues. Nothing is held back in these interviews. If you’re looking for a safe and honest place without judgment, join Liz and the many guests and experts on the show, as they laugh, cry, and hot flush about every female topic from pregnancy, sex, to postpartum depression.

Two epic short tales of love, lust, and cruel desires! Get lost in these amazing short stories about Vampire Ladies and their small journeys into immortality!

Friendships can be tricky to maintain at the best of times. How is it even possible to do so when all your energy and time are being taken up trying to feed, clean, love, and cuddle your new bundle of joy (and sometimes frustration, if you are being honest)? This book will help you find the best ways to maintain friendships as you step into the topsy-turvy world of parenthood, equipping you with skills and strategies to help make and sustain deep connections with those around you.

Disruptive Discourse is the go-to podcast for disruptive professionals, leaders, and organizational change agents looking to thrive in the post-pandemic world. Our host, Dr. Joy, is a leading expert in professional development and is here to inform and inspire you on your journey to holistic success. Each episode of Disruptive Discourse delves into the four aspects of self - professional, relational, personal and physical - and provides actionable advice and strategies to help you achieve success in all areas of your life. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, improve your finances,...

A "feelings-based" podcast that seeks to expand the discourse around the decision to be childfree and an exploration on the influences and messages that impact our thinking, and all of the possibilities of a life that is other than motherhood. This Podcast series focuses on bringing unique perspectives and interrogating the difficult questions, as well as elevating the importance of identity for women who do not choose to become mothers.