Now more than ever, art and content provides solace to so many. That’s why Sinéad spoke with best selling author, Dani Shapiro, from self-quarantine. Dani’s shares how writing helps her process trauma and shape her identity, as well as how her own shocking discovery about her lineage impacted her sense of self.

Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/

• betterhelp.com/ASME
• Batistehair.com
• blinkist.com/ASME
• https://www.audible.com/pd/Inheritance-Audiobook/1984840231
• functionofbeauty.com/asme

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As another week of quarantine and social distancing goes by, Sinéad catches up with historian and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, Lonnie Bunch from his home in Washington, D.C. The two talk about the importance of history in shaping our identity, Lonnie’s experience as the director of the Museum of African American History and Culture, and the parts of his childhood that shaped his understanding of racism, and led him to cherish history and storytelling. (Note, strong language is used by Lonnie to describe racist experiences.)

 Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/

• betterhelp.com/ASME
• https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Fools-Errand-Audiobook/1684578345
• rothys.com/Sinead
• batistehair.com

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In the midst of the pandemic, Sinéad talks with comedian and reporter Akilah Hughes about how she is balancing her work and mental health right now, including winding down for the day after intense news cycles. Akilah talks openly about her struggles with self image, and her related decision to leave her northern Kentucky home. 

•  audible.com/as me or text As Me to 555-555 
• Imagined Life
• https://crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day/

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This week, we hear a conversation between Sinéad and scholar, writer, and podcaster Reza Aslan. The two talk about Aslan’s relationship to identity, Islamophobia, his self-doubt, and raising his kids to be global citizens.

For a three month trial for Reza's talk show go to go.topic.com/AsMe and enter promo code AsMe2020.

• betterhelp.com/asme
• https://www.batistehair.com/
• In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt
• The Hilarious World of Depression
• @monachalabi

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Sinéad is joined by comedian Negin Farsad, who shares her early memories as the only Iranian-American at her school, her time working in policy, and how she now uses comedy to continue her activism. 

• betterhelp.com/asme
• functionofbeauty.com/asme
• Batistehair.com

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Sinéad shares a bit about how she’s coping with staying at home, and what working from home means for disabled people. Then, writer, comedian, and podcast host Allison Raskin joins Sinéad for a long conversation about anxiety and mental health. 

Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/

• www.batistehair.com
• Just Between Us 
• betterhelp.com/asme
• Everything Is Fine
• www.lemonadamedia.com/shop

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Author and former Ambassador Samantha Power joins Sinéad in Dublin to talk about embracing vulnerability, and the moment that sparked Power’s immense drive to learn about the world.

Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/

• Dear Young Rocker
• www.blinkist.com/ASME
• www.betterhelp.com/ASME
• Brave, Not Perfect
• First Contact
• @joycrookes

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Actor and writer Aki Omoshaybi joins Sinéad in London to talk about how he navigated his Nigerian background in a predominantly white neighborhood, how soccer drove him to excel in drama school, and his struggle to take breaks.

Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/

• REAL, released in theatres April 24th
• rothys.com/sinead
• functionofbeauty.com/asme
• audible.com/asme
• betterhelp.com/asme
• @roguecollectiv

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Great British Bake Off (or, Baking Show in the U.S.) semi-finalist Briony Williams joins Sinéad in London to talk about her identity as a teacher, how she practices resilience and kindness, and her choice not to mention or accept special accommodations for her disability while in the tent. 

Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/

• @franklinleonard
• betterhelp.com/asme
• wealthfront.com/asme
• blinkist.com/asme
• Food Unwrapped

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Radhika Jones is the first woman of color to serve as the editor of Vanity Fair. She opens up to Sinéad about what moved her to put her hat in the ring, and how she chooses her daily fashion armor.

Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/

• Insidechanel.com
• @richardmalone

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