Cliterally Speaking the Podcast

Michelle and Emily have another great B-side conversation with Michael Davidson of Black Infusions - Fig and Apricot infused vodka.They have a lively discussion about how Michael got into the vodka business, the choices he has made as an entrepreneur, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. They talk about how he is disrupting the vodka market with his artisanal vodkas that are food-friendly.Emily "presses" Micheal for the dry-cleaning insights. He shares funny stories about his time owning a dry cleaners in Boston.After the break, they drink Apricot-French martinis and learn why it gives Emily 'that Ambrosia feeling.'They discuss taking Cliterally Speaking the Podcast on the road and give shoutouts to new listeners in Australia.They have a great discussion on making transitions in life, identifying the sacrifices, being open to the opportunities when they are presented. You only have one life and you want it to be significant to you and those around you. To find where you can taste Black Infusions Vodka visit www.BlackInfusions.com.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Michelle and Emily have an empowering conversation with dear friend Nikki Jauer while enjoying a delightful German white wine, Ziereisen Viviser.They discuss the recent Women's March in St. Louis, activism in its many forms, and how hate and fear is a divisive cancer in our society. After the break they delve into a passionate conversation about raising your voice when you've been afraid to speak up, putting up healthy boundaries, how to continually reestablish them in interpersonal, professional, and cultural relationships. They discuss releasing your inner light, untapping your voice, and owning your right to exist in the world. Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Emily and Michelle share a hearty bottle of Rioja with Emmy award-winning former reporter and anchor, Jill Farmer, author of "There's Not Enough Time... and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves”— an Amazon bestseller.This conversation is hearty like the wine they drink. They discuss how stress and "being busy" impacts brain functioning. They talk about re-wiring your brain, how to refocus your energy and quit worshipping at the altar of busy.They discuss how different the generations are in their approach to work, careers, life balance and learn a new vocabulary word "worth-o-meter."They talk about asking for comfort, Christmas episodes of their favorite TV shows, learn about the difference between Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn and how trauma impacts behaviors. Emily shares a story about a recent interaction with someone that left her hurting and questions how it could've been different. Jill offers a perspective/approach of "How Could I have suffered less?" as an evaluative tool. As women, it's okay to suffer less.They discuss the changes the news industry has undergone since Jill started in the profession and the influence of social media on it as well. For more information on Jill, visit her website www.jillfarmer.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Michelle and Emily have another B-Side Conversation with the inestimable, emmy-nominated Lon Bronson, trumpeter, conductor, arranger/composer, and producer for National TV, Headline performers, Production Shows, and large scale corporate events AND the musical director of The Rat Pack is Back show.They share a lovely pinot noir from MWC while discussing Lon's varied and exciting career in the ever-changing music and entertainment industry in Las Vegas. Lon's group, The Lon Bronson Band, has been headlining in Las Vegas for over 27 years. They discuss how the audiences are changing in age, demographic, musical tastes and choices. Bronson discusses how the audience demand for tribute bands drives the supply. Michelle boasts about the St. Louis Pink Floyd tribute band, El Monstero, and Emily talks about listening to Pink Floyd while watching the Wizard of Oz. This prompted a trip down the Wizard of Oz rabbit hole.More information about Lon can be found at his website: http://lonbronsonband.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Michelle and Emily share a scrumptious box of I AM Pinot Noir while having a delightful conversation with internationally known comedienne, Jackie Kashian. They talk about all things comedy. They discuss the fun and the challenges of being in the stand-up comedy business. This is an episode to download and keep forever!Jackie's current album, I Am Not The Hero Of This Story, was #1 comedy album on iTunes and Amazon and is critically acclaimed. You can learn more about Jackie Kashian and where you can see her shows by visiting her website: https://www.jackiekashian.comThank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Michelle and Emily sit down with friend and producer Denise Naughton to reflect on the ending of the decade: where they've come from, the changes in their lives, the opportunities, the challenges, the sad times and the fun times.They toast the ending of the old and the beginning of a new decade with a delightful white burgundy from Guillemard-Clerc "Les Parties".Emily and Denise give Michelle several tips on being a good cat owner now that Michelle has welcomed one to her home.Emily reflects on how in the last decade she's been able to dive in to the things that truly reflect who she is because at the beginning of the decade her interests and joys were suppressed. After the break, they talk about their hopes for the next ten years. They share their winter life hacks, talk about Christmas camp, the new B-side convos, authenticity in life, friendships, continuing to bring real conversations with real women to the world and more.Cheers to the new decade!!Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our YouTube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Michelle and Emily welcome Bob Baker to a new segment of Cliterally Speaking the Podcast called The B-Side! These are specially curated conversations with some of their favorite men.They share a delightful Julienas from Laurent Perrachon while discussing Transiberian Orchestra (Emily played cello on their recent concerts in Kansas and Missouri)and Dublin (Michelle's next European trip.)They talk about the magic of Christmas and the little things their parents did to make it special even when they didn't have a lot of money to spend. Bob shares what it was like growing up as an only child of a single mom and the sacrifices she made for them both. Bob talks about how the arts helped keep him occupied from elementary school and on to the present day.They talk improv and share how they met and became friends. They talk about Bob's various ventures from starting the paper Spotlight Magazine to reaching 100,000+ subscribers on his YouTube channel. They have a lively and insightful discussion on the difference between men and women when it comes to creating and growing businesses, especially arts-related businesses.Bob Baker has been an avid supporter of Cliterally Speaking the Podcast from the very beginning and is thrilled to be the first conversation on the B-side.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Note: this episode discusses crime scenes in some detail which may be triggering to some of our listeners and not for young children.****************Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Claude Manciat Crémant de Bourgogne with guest and friend Monica Smith who works in the interesting industry of biohazard cleanup.While Michelle was on vacation, a drugged-out burglar punched his way into her home and subsequently bled all over it. Michelle met Monica because she was in charge of cleaning up Michelle's house.Monica describes what it's like to work in the biohazard clean-up industry. She shares her unique approach to taking care of her clients - to being a calming presence when they are facing some of the worst trauma in their lives. They discuss self-care coping tips, staying fit, using humor, antiques, insurance, and changing tires.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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Michelle and Emily have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Linda Weiner, sex therapist, while sipping on a Ron Rubin Pinot Noir.Dr. Weiner shares her story of how she became a sex therapist from reinventing herself in college, to hanging out on the west coast, to working as a social worker for the state of Missouri and ultimately spending five years working with and running programs for Masters & Johnson. During this episode they learn about the mating habits of rats and how it applies to humans. They also learn about Dr. Weiner's therapeutic focus of Sensate Touch and how it is put into practice within a relationship. Dr. Weiner shares some common sexual issues within relationships and offers practical advice on what couples can do together to overcome the issues.Dr. Weiner can be found at http://www.sextherapiststlouis.com.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT

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NOTE: This is an updated version of the podcast episode originally released on November 29 to include Christina blessing us with some operatic singing at the end. So, if you've already listened to this episode go to 1hr 18min mark to treat yourself to Christina's angelic voice.Michelle and Emily have a lively discussion with guest Christina Rios, former artistic director of RS Theatrics and all-around "Evil Genius." They share a bottle of Domaine Palon Vacqueyras 2017 which Michelle describes as a pair of panties with her name on in it. The quick-pace conversation covers topics ranging from style and fashion sense (Garanimals for adults) to preferring to shop for clothes in thrift stores. Christina shares her story of growing up poor in St. Louis, being super smart and graduating high school at age 16. She explains why she dropped out of medical school to sing opera and how she ended up running a theater company for several years. Christina plans to return to the neighborhood where she grew up and get involved with the schools there. Her passion for the children she works with and their community is evident in the stories she tells.The three have a passionate, enlightening, and humorous discussion about privilege, poverty, responsibility, best friends, poor husband choices, sex drive and marriage, growing a pair, and sacrifices one makes as a single parent.Christina talks about the choices she made to define her life in her own terms in honest, authentic, and "no BS" terms.Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.comFacebook: @cspeakpodcastInstagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcastTwitter: @cliterallyspea1Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions.And Subscribe, Like, Share our podcast with EVERYONE!

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