Mavens Do It Better

Episode 17 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Jack Greenhut, longtime Brooklyn resident, domino aficionado, ex-construction worker and man about town.

Jack and Heather caught up in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn at Bia Northern Vietnamese Restaurant and Bar.

Listen in as Heather talks with Jack about:

Living in New York City for most of his life and his cross-country trip in the 60’s

What it means to be a part of a community and neighborhood

Working construction, being homeless and how New York City has changed over the years

Bia Northern Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar

Transcript available at mavensdoitbetter.com

Episode 16 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Zoe Nicholson, activist, lecturer, teacher, fighter for the Equal Rights Amendment, LGBTQ Rights, Alice Paul Scholar and tour de force in the world of non-violent protest. Zoe is a living legacy with a wealth of knowledge.

Zoe and Heather caught up in Los Angeles, CA & Long Beach, CA.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Zoe about:

Her beautiful one-woman show on Alice Paul, Tea with Alice & Me and the 19th Amendment

Zoe’s lifetime of activism, study, and fight to see the Equal Rights Amendment come into law

What equality, intersectionality and being an equality activist means

Her upcoming segment on PBS’ We’ll Meet Again with Ann Curry that airs on January 8, 2019.

Follow Zoe Nicholson at:

Instagram| Facebook | Twitter

www.zoenicholson.com

Episode 15 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado, Emmy and NAACP Image Award nominated score composer, platinum producer, turntablist, engineer, musician, educator lecturer, Global Vice President of The Bronx Boys/Girls Rocking Crew and member of @TheOddysy. He was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Public Enemy in 2013.

Johnny Juice and Heather caught up in Los Angeles, CA.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Johnny Juice about:

His career and coming up as a DJ, turntablist and Bronx B-boy

Producing Public Enemy and longtime collaborations with Chuck D

Traveling the globe educating students through his lectures on hip-hop and creating community for kids through his work with The Bronx Boys and Bronx Girls Rocking Crew

His theories on hip-hop, being a music producer and doing what you love

Follow DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado at:

Instagram | Facebook

TBB/TBG Rocking Crew

Instagram | Facebook

Public Enemy

Instagram | Facebook

The Oddysy

theoddysy.com

Episode 14 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Juan Carlos, master Flamenco guitarist and musician.

Juan Carlos and Heather caught up at Triana Tapas and Flamenco in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Triana serves up the energy and rhythm of Spanish Flamenco. The savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in authentic tapas and Juan Carlos and his excellent dancers were a night not to forget.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Juan Carlos about:

His lifelong career as a guitarist starting as a teenager in Spain and being on tour for most of his life

Stories of being on the Ed Sullivan show, working with Brigitte Bardot, witnessing Salvador Dali and Arthur Rubenstein arguing in a hotel hallway and working in Vegas with members of the Rat Pack

The gift of being able to do what you love all your life

Bringing the beauty of Spain where he was born to Puerto Rico where he now plays shows at Triana

Follow Triana Tapas and Flamenco at:

Instagram | Facebook

Episode 12 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Graciela (aka Lírica León)student, musician, singer, poet, freestyler, and aspiring producer and music label owner.

Graciela and Heather caught up at The Poets Passagein San Juan, Puerto Rico. Heather met Graciela after walking into The Poets Passage when Graciela asked her to shake a maraca along to a song she was singing.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Lírica Leónabout:

· Working and performing at the beautiful Poet’s Passage, a living museum of poetry and local art, owned by the phenomenal Lady Lee Andrews

· Aspirations of a poet and musician growing up in Puerto Rico

· Diversity, culture, music and art in San Juan

Follow her at:

Instagram| Facebook

Episode 11 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Microsoft Flow MVP Melissa Hubbard. Melissa is the co-Author of Mastering Microsoft Teams along with Matthew J. Bailey. Mastering Microsoft Teams teaches end users how to use Teams and provides guidance on user adoption and governance.

Melissa and Heather caught up at the SPS Caribbean in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Melissa about:

The Diversity and and Tech panel during SPS Caribbean, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Melissa’s start and current career in IT

How building community is important to our ecosystem

Follow her at:

@melihubb | LinkedIn

Episode 10 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Luise Freese, digital workplace consultant and Sketchnote artist. Luise was the Chief Community Sketcher at Microsoft Ignite and while recording this episode she also created an amazing Sketchnote about Diversity and Tech.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Luise about:

Diversity and Tech at Ignite

Building community and connections with technology

Overcoming your negative inner voice to pursue your passion

How Luise uses her art to empower others

raeuberleiterin.de @LuiseFreese #InkingNinja

Episode 9 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features three of the Microsoft Ignite Diversity and Tech Student Ambassadors.

Elizabeth Kiernan of Valencia College @ElizabetKiernan

Pia Nelson of University of Central Florida @PiaNelson7

Rachel Sera of University of Central Florida @RachelSera

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with the student ambassadors about:

Their experiences at Ignite as part of the Diversity and Tech programming

Moments that inspired them while at the event

How they feel diversity and inclusion is addressed at their schools

Episode 8 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Kil Ler, dear friend and eighteen-wheeler driver.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Kil Ler about:

Her career driving truck

Going on tour and working with Mack Trucks as a female driver

Why she is called Kil Ler

Follow her adventures on the road: Twitter @hey_imkiller | Instagram @hey_imkiller

Catch her on the documentary series #RoadLife Episode 4: Breaking the Mold on Macktrucks.com or Prime Video.

Episode 7 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Seattle-based singer/songwriter Julia Francis and Cirke, a singer from Denmark newly transplanted to Seattle.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Julia and Cirke about:

Bringing people together with music on International Make Music Day

How they got into the music business

The importance of giving back and sharing their passion with others