The Life of Gusto podcast is back for Season 2! My first guest is Charles Salter, President and Chief Operating Officer of News Literacy Project, which provides educators with the tools and resources to help young people become informed, active consumers of news and information. In this episode, he shares his insights into how we arrived at this period where truth itself is under siege, the challenges of navigating our complex information landscape, and most importantly, why civics education is a key component to helping preserve our democracy. He also shares what he's learned about leadership over the course of his 25 years in education and nonprofit management.

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You’ll find Chuck on the web. He’s Charles Salter in Linkedin and on Twitter his handle is @saltercrs. For more information, free curriculum and resources, visit News Literacy Project at newslit.org.

In this special episode, a round up of Season 1 highlights: a few of my favorite clips, some extended conversations, and a little bonus content sprinkled throughout.

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A big shout out to all of my guests and to all of my listeners for your support, feedback, and encouragement. Come back in 2021 for more conversation about finding your way—and living a life of gusto.

We continue our discussion about Lindsey’s latest book, “The New Parisienne.” She talks about the disability advocate Elisa Rojas and touches on a few of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s efforts to reduce congestion and address pollution. And thinking about the day we can travel again to Paris. Lindsey shares a sample “ideal day” itinerary. Head to my Instagram @lifeofgusto and my website augustoandres.com for a complete list of all the places mentioned in this episode.

On this special episode I take a brief look at the impact of Covid on business owners. Chef and entrepreneur Hilary Jacobs returns to talk about starting a new venture in this challenging environment, and two Marin County business owners Surinder Sroa of Lotus cuisine of india and Leslie Burnside of Theresa and Johnny’s Comfort Food talk about trying to keep their restaurants afloat during this unprecedented year. In between they each share some thoughts on enjoying life despite the trying times.

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Hilary Jacobs, Instagram: @farm_to_dog | Web: farmto.dog

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Surinder “Pal” Sroa, Instagram: @lotuscuisineofindia, @cafelotusfairfax, @lotuscurryhouse | Web: lotusrestaurant.com

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Leslie Burnside, Instagram: @theresa_and_johnnys | Web: theresajohnnys.com

Bonus Episode in French! I was pleasantly surprised by the number of listens to Episode 9 in French with Frédéric de Lavenne de Choulot. Thanks to all for tuning in (and putting up with my accent and errors!). Fred returns for this short bonus episode to discuss motivation, learning languages using various apps, and he shares some thoughts on celebrating Christmas in France. If you’d like to follow along in English, head to my website augustoandres.com for a transcript.

J’etais tellement surprise par la réponse enthousiaste et par le nombre d’écoutes de l’episode 9 avec prof de français Frederic de Lavenne de Choulot. Alors, je suis très reconnaissant à vous tous pour le soutien et pour avoir écouté le podcast. Dans ce petit bonus épisode, on continue notre conversation à propos de l’apprentissage de la langue. Fred parle de la motivation, il donne des petits conseils pour utiliser certains apps, et enfin, il partage ses sentiments sur la célébration de Noël en France. Merci beaucoup et bonne écoute!

Episode 12 of the Life of Gusto podcast is up! My guest on this episode is Lindsey Tramuta. She is a Paris-based writer and journalist who is also the face behind the long running blog and Instagram account @lostncheeseland. Lindsey’s first book The New Paris, highlighted the entrepreneurs, chefs, and creators pushing Paris in exciting new directions. Published this summer, her second book, The New Parisienne, challenges the tired stereotype of the Parisian woman by introducing readers to 50 diverse and dynamic women who are shaping modern Paris.

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Join us for a conversation about a few of these remarkable women (pictured here), her own journey from America to France, and a wide ranging discussion about how the complex issues of diversity, sexism, inclusion, and race play out in a Parisian and French context.

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Foods/places mentioned:

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Gougères (cheese puffs); Candied pâte de fruit @Jacques Genin; Petit choux (cream puffs) @Popelini;

⁣Café Belleville & Belleville Brûlerie

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Lindsey’s cheese recommendations: Basque sheep’s milk cheeses - Tomme de brebis; Ossau-Iraty; Beaufort, Comté, (non-French cheeses:manchego, and aged Gruyère)

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Her favorite place to wander/hangout: Jardin du Palais-Royal.

My guest on this episode is photographer and filmmaker Scott Kranz. In 2015, Scott walked away from a burgeoning career as a litigator to become a full-time commercial and adventure photographer focusing on outdoor sports, mountain climbing, travel, and landscapes.

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Scott discusses how he shifted towards a life built around a passion for the outdoors and shares highlights from his book 50 Peaks, which documents the epic feat he undertook in 2018 to summit 50 unique peaks in the North Cascades National Park. I was stoked to have this interview with Scott. He’s someone I’ve admired since joining Instagram. Not only is he a fantastic photographer, but he is also an awesome human being.

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The book is available at Scott’s website scott-kranz.com. 50% of the net profits go to support the Washington National Park Fund.

Extra content that didn’t make the original episodes.

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Part 1 - Marcus Filly on integrating health and fitness into one’s life and the work-life balance.

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Part 2 - Alexandra Hunt talks musical theatre cast albums and “Hamilton.”

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Part 3 - Jim Cegelnik on the limits of either/or thinking and his “Slow is fast” mindset.

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Part 4 - Alex Macdonald on his favorite vintage and the impact of weather conditions on the taste of a wine.

Episode 9 is a special edition completely in French. It’s for people studying French, Francophiles, Francophones, and anyone else with a general interest in languages, learning, or travel. Although I studied French language and literature in college and have visited France multiple times, I’ve never mastered spoken French. This summer is as close as I’ve come to my goal of becoming fluent with the help of my guest. I loved the challenge of interviewing him and recording this episode. Don’t know anything except “croissant” or the chorus of “Lady Marmalade?” Listen anyway! Head to my website augustoandres.com where I’ve posted a transcript of the show in English on the “Stories” page. (Apologies in advance to any native French speakers for my accent and any mistakes I make on this episode.) Thanks for listening!

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My guest is Frédéric de Lavenne de Choulot. He’s a French teacher, online language coach, and translator of novels. In this episode, Fred recounts how he discovered a passion for travel and for language, and he shares his experiences, thoughts, and some tips for learning a foreign language. If you like what you hear, hit the subscribe button and/or share the episode with a friend. Happy listening!

Shane Miller is a contemporary artist based in Nashville who creates paintings with imagined-landscapes that evoke a powerful mix of dreams, memories, and nostalgia. Largely self-taught, Shane shifted away from working as a physical therapist assistant and a musician to become a full-time artist in 2016 via his growing reach on Instagram. In Episode 8, Shane talks about creating a life based on his passion for art and shares insights into some of his influences, painting techniques and his creative process. Shane Miller is @shane.artistry on Instagram and on the web at www.shaneartistry.com.