Cultural Controversy and Our Lives with Shannon Fisher

Shannon interviews award-winning, legendary Artistic Director Carol Piersol, who is embarking upon an exciting new chapter in her theatre career. She has recently launched a new company, 5th Wall Theatre.  The name of the company is a play on the concept of the audience being the "fourth wall" of the stage. The company aims to add the dynamic of “fifth wall” to the audience's consciences and provide insights into our human condition through theatrical expression. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them.

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Tonight's guests are from the performance series, Beyond Barbie, that originated in conjunction with Susan Singer’s provocative 2011 art show, Not Barbie, a series of paintings of female nudes of every size, shape, age, and race intended to help improve women’s body image.  Beyond Barbie shows are performed by women, about women, for everyone.

The intention behind the series is to empower women to be fully authentic and to listen to their own inner wisdom in order to make a profound difference in the world.  Each evening has a different flavor and is produced by a different woman. The performances are full of authenticity, courage, wisdom, humor, intimacy, creativity and joy along with a good dose of pathos and beauty.

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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This week on The Authentic Woman, Shannon’s guest is Laura Pedersen. The two will discuss Pedersen’s memoir, Life in New York, about three decades of living in New York City. Her life in NYC began when neighborhoods that now feature chai bars, Pilates, and Gymboree were drug dens, ganglands, and shantytowns.  Pedersen has experienced NYC in the best and worst of times. We will discuss her hilarious trip down memory lane, incuding becoming – at age 20 – the youngest person to have a seat on the American Stock Exchange.

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website:   https://www.press.org/news-multimedia/audio/new-npc-president-thomas-burr-discusses-his-goals-club-and-journalism-industry 

Shannon talks to National Press Club President Tommy Burr talks to Broadcast Committee member Shannon Fisher about the most important issues facing journalists today and his plan to keep the National Press Club in the forefront of those issues. President Burr recounts tales of the club having shaped the careers of many of his friends and colleagues and what the club means to him. He also talks about his objectives for his tenure as president as well as his hopes for the journalism industry. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the club’s past, present and future and become better acquainted with its new leadership. 

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Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker talks to Shannon about the importance of down ticket elections, highlighting several key races in the Commonwealth of Virginia. They discuss the relationship between state and local campaigns and the manner in which that coordination affects candidates up and down the ticket.   

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Harold Lefty Williams, famous for being the first left-handed Harlem Globetrotter in history, has started the Harold Lefty Williams DARE 2 DREAM Foundation, Inc. The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for youth and young adults through the development of sports, educational and character development programs. Through DARE 2 DREAM, Lefty and his wife seek to strengthen our communities, both domestically and globally, by helping these kids develop strong character.

Lefty Williams has long known that anything worth having wouldn't come easy. He and his wife both learned at an early age that there would be many days of hard work and sacrifice, and they they credit who they are today to the many growing pains they have faced in life. Growing up in New Jersey’s second largest city, they knew that the key to their success wouldn't come by blending into the crowd. They would have to DARE 2 DREAM.  

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

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Shannon talks to Jill Brooke, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flower Power with Jill, the first daily news site about flowers. 

Jill talks about the power flowers can have in our daily lives and the surprising effect they have on humans in all aspects of life and society. "Whenever I’ve needed a breath of beauty or a break from the ugliness of the world," said Jill, "Flowers have been my solace. I hope this site elicits that experience for you."

Listen to Jill discuss the language of flowers and learn how to harness Flower Power for yourself!

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Shannon Fisher interviews the Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. They talk about what it is like being a delegate at the national convention and the special role the Commonwealth of Virginia is playing at the convention with the nomination of Senator Tim Kaine as the Democrats' Vice Presidential candidate.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

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Shannon talks to Reiki Master, Katie McCall, to discuss healing modalities, the movement of energy, brain training, and the power of forgiveness. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them.

Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC.

Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

This week's Special Guest is Christy Birmingham. We will discuss her book, Pathways to Illumination, as well as her popular poetry blog, Poetic Parfait.

A message from Christy: "I use my writing to help people who have struggled with issues such as depression and anxiety. When I published my book, Pathways to Illumination, it was a major turning point for me, as it gave me an opportunity to reach out to people and let them know that there really is a reason to look forward to tomorrow."

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

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