An unconventional childhood and a “never give up attitude” combined with extreme flexibility have led Ivanka Farrell on a journey of upward mobility as well as a front row seat to some of the most important people and campaigns of the past 2 decades.

Currently, Ivanka leads a large team at Bully Pulpit International (BPI), an outcomes agency at the intersection of business, politics snd policy.

In this interview Ivanka shares her story of courage, persistence, and growth from Jersey to DC and now Houston. Celebrating 15 years at BPI, and a new marriage, Ivanka’s positive attitude and fearlessness in taking care of her team and her family exhibit all the characteristics of a born leader. It has been my pleasure to have Ivanka on AEK, and I am honored to share her story.

You can find Ivanka on LinkedIn, where she has recently published her newsletter, “No One Else Wants To Say Thus” , on influence, culture, and advertising. Check it out!

Leave a message for Ivanka or me on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram or Facebook. Subscribe to Another Empty Kitchen and please share this episode with anyone who might be interested in pursuing a career in media, advertising, or politics.

Thanks for being here.

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https://Anotheremptykitchen.com

Grief isn't something we fix. It's something we live with.

In this episode, I talk with Nick Gaylord, a force of nature who's goal is to change the world one grief story at a time. Nick has recently launched his newly rebranded podcast Grief Is Not A Dirty Word (formerly Our Dead Dads). Nick's mission is simple and powerful, change our perception of loss by making space for grief stories from every aspect of life.

Nick and I talk about loss, language, and what happens when we stop treating grief like a secret. This is a conversation about honesty, humanity, and the quiet courage it takes to speak what hurts.

Here are links to find Grief Is Not A Dirty Word :

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-is-not-a-dirty-word/id1743290920

https://ourdeaddads.buzzsprout.com/

griefisnotadirtyword.com

www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword/

Thanks for listening. If you know someone who is grieving share this episode or the links to Nick's podcast. As a person who has experienced tragic loss in the last few years, listening to stories Nick's guests have shared has helped me immensely.

Merry Holidays. See you all in 2026 on Season 3 of Another Empty Kitchen. Sending love and as always,

Blue skies...

While I reorganize my life, I am revisiting some of the most popular episodes from Another Empty Kitchen. This episode is very near and dear to my heart; my interview with author and badass adventure woman, Caroline Paul. Caroline shares inspiring experiences from her own life, as well as women who, in the later years of their lives, decided to step way out of their comfort zones and take on challenges they might never have imagined earlier in their lives. From climbing to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, to bird watching to BASE jumping, Caroline shares these stories in her books, The Gutsy Girl and Tough Broad. She challenges all of us to get out doors, get into nature, change our perspective and maybe even add a few good years to our lives. I love this episode. Please give it a listen, whether it is your first visit to my podcast, or you are a loyal follower, I know you will get some inspiration from Tough Broad, Caroline Paul. Thanks for being here. I appreciate all of you. Leave me a comment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or my website, While I reorganize my life, I am revisiting some of the most popular episodes from Another Empty Kitchen. This episode is very near and dear to my heart; my interview with author and badass adventurer woman, Caroline Paul. Caroline shares inspiring experiences from her own life, as well as women who, in the later years of their lives, decided to step way out of their comfort zones and take on challenges they might never have imagined earlier in their lives. From climbing to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, to bird watching to BASE jumping, Caroline shares these stories in her books, The Gutsy Girl and Tough Broad. She challenges all of us to get out doors, get into nature, change our perspective and maybe even add a few good years to our lives. I love this episode. Please give it a listen, whether it is your first visit to my podcast, or you are a loyal follower, I know you will get some inspiration from Tough Broad, Caroline Paul. Thanks for being here. I appreciate all of you. Leave me a comment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or my website, https//anotheremptykitchen.com. I love you all. Blue skies...

Caroline's Info:

carolinepaul.com

TED TALKS on YouTube

Due to a big change in my life, Another Empty Kitchen Podcast has been on an unexpected hiatus. While I regroup, I am taking a lesson from some of my podcast mentors and posting episodes from this past year. My first is with Capricia Whiting, host and creator of Enspire U Media Podcast. Capricia interviewed me back in early 2025. It was an honor for me to be on her podcast. I hope you enjoy this informative interview with the host and creator of Another Empty Kitchen. Thank you Capricia!

Please listen to Capricia on the Enspire U Media Podcast. You can find it at :

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2314482

Instagram @enspireumedia and @cwhiting

Blue Skies...

Pilot, mom, wife, daughter, volunteer, world class skydiver, dear friend, busy lady!

Meet the incredible woman who unknowingly changed the trajectory of my life on a chilly morning in a DC-3 jump plane. Val shares her journey from hell-raising teenager, to respected aviator, an unexpected mom, and a passionate volunteer.

A life well lived and a future full of new adventures and grandchildren... Val is a force and I am so honored to get this time with her and to share it with all of you.

Please subscribe and share this episode with friends and family. Check out the website and also my writing on learning to fly on my Substack.

Blue skies...

www.projectrecover.org

www.bonfire.com

anotheremptykitchen.com

anotheremptykitchen.substack.com

Instagram: LadiesLoveTaildraggers

Overdue episode. Pondering how busy people can record episodes several times a week? And, does everyone have a podcast? I don’t think that’s a bad thing! And finally, is it time to get off my vegan high horse? Short & sweet. Thanks for listening. Much love & blue skies..

Woke up yesterday to begin my 68th rotation around the sun. Started it off with gratitude which led me to think about all the wonderful communities of people I am blessed to have in my life. Sharing this solo musing on community and the importance of love, now more than ever. Please listen, subscribe, if you like what you hear, share with others, and leave me some feedback to help me grow my podcast and myself. Love to you all. Blue skies...

This interview was such a joy for me. I am a huge fan of Caroline's work and getting to talk to her, screen to screen, was a thrill for me. Caroline's adventures and the stories she shares of other women's adventures are fun, interesting, full of science, and so motivating.

Check out "The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure, and "Tough Broad: From Birdwatching to BASE Jumping, How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age", both coming out in paperback May 14. Watch for "Why Fly" coming next April. Please listen and leave a comment and share with everyone! Listen to this podcast while taking a walk on the beach or in the forest!

GET OUTSIDE - LIVE LONGER HEALTHIER!

Blue skies and so much love....

Find Caroline's works on:

⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠carolinepaul.com/ted-talk,⁠ ⁠www.carolinepaul.com⁠.

To commemorate the 50th episode of Another Empty Kitchen, I am sharing an interview with Nick Gaylord of Our Dead Dads Podcast. Nick interviewed me for his grief podcast where I share my grief journey thus far. This interview is honest, raw, and hopeful. My purpose here is to help others find their way out of the dark hole of grief and depression and into something positive. Although this episode is longer than my usual, I hope you will take the time to listen and share with anyone you know who might benefit from hearing about this journey. Check out Nick's podcast for more inspiring stories of extraordinary loss followed by incredible resilience. Nick's goal is to change the world, one damaged soul at a time.

Please comment, subscribe, and share this episode. Thanks for sharing this 50th episode with me and for all your support this past year. I love you all. Blue skies...

www.ourdeaddads.com

Find Our Dead Dads on Spotify, Apple, and Buzzsprout Podcasts

Episode 49 - Training Days

Many of my friends and family wonder why I have to go to training every 6 months. This is a very abbreviated explanation of what I do at recurrent. Also a reminder and a nudge to follow your dreams. It’s never too late. Blue skies…