I’m thrilled to say that this is the TENTH episode of Climbing Sideways.

I found out recently that 90% of shows do not make it this far! So I’m giving us a pat on the back for this milestone.

A note to share today, we have made the decision to *wrap* season one with episode #13. I would love to hear from anyone what they liked about Season One, and what they might like to see in Season Two!

Ok, back to regularly scheduled programming…

Our guest today is my badass friend Cait Maher. Cait is a hairstylist, a quilter and seamstress, and an enthusiastic motorcycle adventurer. I am constantly inspired by Cait, and I think you will be too.

Make sure you follow Cait on Instagram @caitmadethat, and you should also follow her quilting journey @caitmade_shop now that she’s got a long-arm quilting machine in her home!

ALSO!! To celebrate this milestone, Cait and I are collaborating to give away a quilt!

The top is something that I made about 9 years ago. Cait is going to put her own spin on it and finish it for our lucky winner. To be entered, make sure you’re subscribed to our Substack, or go comment on giveaway post on Instagram.

As always, many thanks to Zubin Hensler for all the mixing and original music for the show.

And of course, you can find us on Instagram and Threads @climbingsidewayspod.

Please subscribe, share, and write us a review. I’m also working on postcards, so if you want a handwritten note from me, send me a DM or an email [email protected]

We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with another conversation. Thanks so much. Byeeeeeee

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Our guest today is Anna Przy. Anna is a comedian and content creator who you probably know for her incredible backyard videos, reminding you that it’s totally ok to not be ok and yelling her catchphrase, “Keep It Up, Cutie!” She’s the author of a not-quite self-help book, the host of a weekday webshow called ‘Permission Slip with Anna Przy,’ she guides international trips for her community, and she just wrapped up a comedy tour.

Anna really does *all* the things, and our conversation was so much fun!

Anna’s ‘Big Dumb Crybaby’ comedy tour has wrapped, but I definitely encourage you to follow her on Instagram @akprzy buy her book, join her Patreon, or sign up for one of her trips! You can find all the information on her website akprzy.com

If you’re on Substack, follow us there, climbingsideways.substack.com. And of course, we’re on Instagram and Threads @climbingsidewayspod.

Since our show is brand new and ad-free, please subscribe, share, and write us a review. I’m also working on postcards, so if you want a handwritten note from me, send me a DM or an email [email protected]

We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with another conversation. Thanks so much. Byeeeeeee.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climbingsideways.substack.com

Our guest today is Maeve Spears.

Maeve is a public relations professional who is also pursuing her M.A. at DePaul University’s School of Design. After a decade of communication work, Maeve decided to head back to school and pursue her passion for art & design.

By day, she works as a PR Manager at Puttshack, a tech-infused mini golf concept, and in the evenings, she’s tackling schoolwork and freelance graphic design.

Thanks so much for listening to Climbing Sideways. If you’re on Substack, follow us there, climbingsideways.substack.com. And of course, we’re on Instagram and Threads @climbingsidewayspod.

You can find Maeve online at maevekspears.com or on Instagram @maker.maeve

As always, many thanks to Zubin Hensler for all the mixing and original music for the show.

Since our show is brand new and ad-free, please subscribe, share, and write us a review. Those reviews really matter! We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with another conversation. Thanks so much. Byeeeeeee.

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Puttshack

Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale

Ilona Maher Doesn’t Entertain Imposter Syndrome

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I am so very excited to share that our guest today is the incredibly talented Zubin Hensler. Zubin writes, records, mixes, and performs music. He also works on media across the radio, podcast, and film spectrum, contributing with sound design, mixing, editing, and original music. Including on this very show.

You can find Zubin online at zubinhensler.com or on Instagram @zubinhensler

Check out Half Waif at halfwaif.com

And, because there were so many other great artists mentioned in this episode, I put together a playlist! Here’s the Spotify link: CS EP 07 Playlist

AND in case you’re curious to learn more about the Seattle Middle School band experience Zubin talks about, he says this video is a pretty accurate summary!Robert Knatt Leaves Lasting Legacy at Washington Middle School

Our unrelated bright spot today… the video of Artemis II astronauts calling to mission control and requesting that a lunar bright spot be named after Carroll Wiseman, the late wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman.

Learn more in this NPR Article

As always, but especially today, many thanks to Zubin Hensler for all the mixing and original music for the show.

If you’re enjoying the podcast, we’d be eternally grateful if you leave us a review. Thanks so much & we’ll be back in a few weeks with another conversation!

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Because we all deserve as much whimsy as possible, here’s a silly little April Fools episode starring Gabriel and Lucas De Cervantes.

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In today's episode, you'll hear my conversation with my friend and fellow Pratt grad, Arturo Olmos. Arturo is a Mexican-American director and photographer based in Texas, working on assignments and projects worldwide.

Today's episode is a touch longer than our other ones have been, but I thought you guys deserved to hear all the stories.

If you're on Substack, follow us there, climbingsideways.substack.com.

And of course, we're on Instagram and threads @climbingsidewayspod

Arturo's work can be found at arturoolmos.com. You can find See Food Studio online at seefoodstudio.com, and you can check out 72 Performance's newly revealed Anwar motorcycle at 72performanceusa.com.

or on Instagram @72PerformanceUSA

Shout out to Zubin Hensler, who does all the mixing and original music for the show.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climbingsideways.substack.com

In today's episode, you'll hear my conversation with my friend and colleague, Meredith Clinton.

Meredith is a writer, artist and activist. She also gets credit for coming up with the name Climbing Sideways! This interview was such a joy. We talk about building a career in copywriting, but also recovering from burnout, lifelong learning, and meeting celebrities in Manhattan salons.

Also, I go on a tangent about air in sandwiches, and if you haven’t seen the viral moment I reference, here’s a link to the reel! The Secret to a Perfect Sandwich is Air

If you're on Substack, follow us there, climbingsideways.substack.com. And of course, we're on Instagram and threads @climbingsidewayspod.

And Meredith's website is meredithclinton.com.

Thank you so, so much to Zubin Hensler, who does all of the mixing and original music for the show.

We'll be back in a couple weeks with another conversation.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climbingsideways.substack.com

Today’s guest is Donnalie Jamnah, who goes by DJ. They are an educator, technologist, and storyteller who enjoys working at the intersection of abolitionist education and socio-technical design. They are a Black queer mother, community leader, and activist. They are one of my closest friends, and truly a positive force in this world.

Links to DJ’s work

SOCIALS

Instagram

Bluesky

YouTube

SUGGESTIONS & RESOURCES

AI Accountability Classroom Toolkit

Framework for Defining Your Creative Boundaries for Tech

Reading News Like a Futurist

Four Components of a Healthy Classroom

PULITZER CENTER

https://pulitzercenter.org/people/donnalie-jamnah

https://1619education.org/ 

APOLLO STORIES FELLOW

Apollo Stories Fellow

Student’s AI Bill of Rights

Defining Cultural Ancestry

Cultural Ancestry Mapping

Considerations for Creating with AI

BLACK NERDS CREATE

YouTube: YouTube Archive

Collective: BNC Collective

The BNC Collective is a group of nerds, content creators, and community cultivators. As Black nerds who create, we not only build content under the helm of BNC, but pursue our own nerdy and creative projects outside of the BNC umbrella.

NPR’s All Things Considered – The magic of being a Black nerd in Black History Month (02 Feb 2023)

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Today’s guest is Annette Toro. Annette is a dear dear friend of mine. Our friendship is grounded in some shared life experiences and a deep love of all things cozy and whimsical. 

Annette is the Communications Director and a Spanish teacher at Spanish With Kerry, a company that guides learners of Puerto Rican Spanish through the mental and emotional roadblocks of language learning, inspiring them to find resilience, community, and joy in the process.

In today’s episode, Annette shares her work experience and the intricacies and challenges of working while inhabiting a disabled body.

You can find Annette’s company Spanish with Kerry online at spanishwithkerry.com 

Or on Instagram @SpanishwithKerry 

They have courses, one-on-one consultations, lessons, and a monthly subscription that gives you access to their learning community. 

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Thanks so much for listening to Climbing Sideways

You can find us on Instagram @ClimbingSidewaysPod

And you can find Lindsay and Beachy Birder Adventures on there too, @BeachyBirder

Lindsay and I also encourage you to check out Wild Bird Research Group where we volunteer together.

On IG @wildbirdresearch 

Or online at wildbirdresearch.org

Thank you so so much to Zubin Hensler who did all of the mixing and original music that you heard today. And a big shout out to Matilda Luk for design support.

This podcast is totally free but since we’re brand new please subscribe, share, follow, like us on IG, tell your friends about us, let us know if you want to be interviewed, let us know whether or not you liked today’s episode, and we’ll be back in a couple weeks with another conversation.

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