Well, "here's to" one of our most delightful guests yet: Sophia Johnston '22, Hotelie, wine enthusiast, and founder of Sip With Sophia. You'll hear inside tips, what the best wine is to bring to a dinner party, and what she has in common with Michelle and Steph.Also - she's a twin...and a skater..and has a very impressive day job. Very.We loved everything about her. And you will too!Cheers!Find Sophia on Instagram: @sipwithsophia.nycNot sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University
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Declutter Like a Cornellian with Lauren Hass!
In this episode, we interview Lauren Hass ‘96, aka The Clutter Kicker, who’s helping people clear their spaces and their minds. Inspired by her organizing magic, we tackled our own spring cleaning — and let’s just say, it felt amazing.Lauren shares her Cornell story, how a toddler playdate sparked a new career, and her go-to method for deciding what stays and what goes — it's genius, and you may want to print it on a mug (but don’t tell her).Here’s where to find Lauren:Website: www.clutterkickerct.comInstagram: @clutterkickerFacebook: Clutter KickerSpecial thank you to Melissa Weinstock and Robyn Carter for the intro!Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University
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A Cornell (thank) U Favorite Comes Full Circle: Stacy Smith Ross and Her Memoir Debut
She’s back — and she’s published. In one of our most beloved episodes ever, Stacy Smith Ross opened up about parenting a child with borderline personality disorder. Now, two years later, she returns to our podcast with the release of her deeply moving memoir, Searching for Slippers.In this conversation, we talk about love, mental illness, and what it means to come of age as an adult. She reflects on the strength of her friendships, and how honesty and vulnerability has led to community, awareness and hopefully the services families need.You’ll laugh, you’ll want to hug her — and then you’ll want to read her book. This is more than her memoir; it’s a lifeline. And it's kinda beautiful that she's launching during Mental Health Awareness Month.Stacy, we love you and thank you.You can find more about Stacy and buy her book here:https://stacyrossspeaks.com/book-order-form/ and on Amazon.comNot sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University
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Jessica O'Toole: The Hit TV Writer Behind Your Favorite Shows
Introducing...Jessica O'Toole — the hit TV writer, producer, and showrunner behind Jane the Virgin, Greek, Charmed, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Carrie Diaries, and more.Jessica shares how she went from English major at Cornell to shaping some of the most binge-worthy shows on TV. We dive into how shows get made, what really happens in writers' rooms, and the script that launched her Hollywood career.Plus, Jessica tells us how her Cornell days still influence her life and work today — and we even pitch her a (questionable) show idea of our own.If you love TV, writing, or just a great "how I made it" story, this episode is for you.HUGE thanks to Scarlet Fu for the introduction - we want in on that friend group.Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University.
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Gerald Howard - Literary Legend!!
We had the honor of meeting Gerry Howard, Class of 1972—one of publishing’s most beloved and influential editors. Gerry reflected on his time at Cornell, where he luckily made the switch to an English major, continued a lifelong love of reading, and enjoyed a social life that included a lot of music. A LOT.He shares stories from his legendary career, including what it’s like to edit literary giants like David Foster Wallace, Don DeLillo, Hanya Yanagihara, and Roger Ebert. Known for his generosity, humor, and discerning eye, Gerry received the Maxwell E. Perkins Award and the 2022 BIO Editorial Excellence Award for his outstanding work.Gerry also gives us a peek at the biography he’s currently writing on famed editor Malcolm Cowley—and takes us back to the time he drove 45 minutes through a blizzard with just one contact lens...wondering why?This is a conversation for anyone who loves books, stories, and the editors who help bring them to life. He's FUN!Huge thanks to Bryna Pomp for this introduction!Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University
Take a trip down memory lane with other Cornellians. Weekly conversations with Michelle and Stephanie will introduce you to past and present Cornellians to hear where they are now and why they are most thankful to Cornell. (Not affiliated with or sponsored by Cornell University)
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