By Christi Cassidy
5
44 ratings
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.
Alex Howard, editorial director of Lonely Planet, discusses his journey from Central Florida to leading the world's top travel guidebook publisher. Discover Alex's recommendations for hidden gems like Isle Royale National Park in Michigan, Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, and the Puye Cliff Dwellings at Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico. Alex shares personal stories, from childhood trips to Disney World, the Redwoods and Hong Kong, to backpacking in China (where he met his wife) and India, to adventuring in an Alaskan glacier bay, dressed in an Arctic dry suit and paddling around icebergs.
Beginning as a backpacker reliant on Lonely Planet's guidebooks, "the blue spines," Alex transformed into a guidebook creator himself, driving Lonely Planet's vision for over a decade.
Passionate about authenticity in travel journalism, Alex offers editorial tips for aspiring Lonely Planet writers, talks about Lonely Planet's Offbeat Destinations guides and discusses sustainability in travel. Plus, Alex muses on Lonely Planet's distinction among travel guidebooks for its focus on locals and experiences. Here he also reveals what destination proposals he'd like to see cross his desk.
This episode is perfect for travel writers and avid adventurers alike, seeking to explore the world’s offbeat paths and create their own transformative journeys.
00:38 Alex Howard's Early Travel Memories
03:56 Backpacking and Teaching in China
07:02 Lonely Planet's Evolution and Challenges
11:03 Memorable Travel Experiences
20:12 Travel Writing Insights and Advice
27:44 Offbeat Destinations and Future Plans
Contact info
You can find Alex Howard, editorial director of Lonely Planet, at LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter/X.
Check out Lonely Planet's website.
Follow Lonely Planet's Webby Award-winning Instagram.
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
Danny van Leeuwen, the host of Health Hats, tells good stories. About his incredible experience on a swaying walkway 20 stories above the jungle canopy in Costa Rica. About the time he fell on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. About the first time he fell. About trying to climb 11th century castle steps in Spain. A nurse and healthcare advocate, he shares his experiences of living with multiple sclerosis and being an advocate for health equity.
Danny also discusses his background, including his career in healthcare and membership in several important health organizations. He remembers what travel meant to him as a child and recounts his various adventures traveling with disabilities, including trips from Chicago and Detroit to New York, to the Camino in Spain, to the Portugal Camino and to Costa Rica.
Danny provides practical advice on dealing with the challenges of traveling with a disability, emphasizing the importance of support systems and leveraging available resources. He also touches on his work with underrepresented communities and his interest in long COVID research. Danny's philosophy of taking calculated risks and remaining adaptable despite physical limitations resonates throughout the conversation.
Danny van Leeuwen Info
Contact Danny: https://health-hats.com/#contact
Health Hats Website: https://health-hats.com/
Danny Health Hats Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dvanleeu
Danny crossing the suspension bridge in Costa Rica with Juve Acuna, the grandfather of disability travel guides, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1zokW8rnNk
Places mentioned:
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Spain Camino de Santiago
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Portugal Camino
Costa Rica
Cloudland State Park, Georgia
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
As a child, Autumn Carolynn gazed skyward, dreaming of the day she'd soar above the clouds. Now, with the passport stamps of 30 countries adorning her well-traveled pages, she sits down with me, Christi Cassidy, to recount her evolution from a flight attendant to a travel design manager and travel photographer. Our conversation sweeps across the globe, from the academic pathways of Canterbury to the high skies and the intricate world of travel planning. Autumn's stories are a mosaic of laughter, mishaps and invaluable insights that remind us of travel's transformative power on our lives.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to confidently navigate the globe alone? Autumn opens the curtain on the challenges and triumphs of solo travel, her journey into the world of flight attendants—where every half-point in training could change your fate—and the artistry behind capturing moments that tell a story. She shares personal anecdotes and practical tips, and together we celebrate the special kind of magic one finds in new destinations and long-lasting memories made with friends, strangers and loved ones alike.
Wrapping up our adventure, we tackle the intricacies of trip planning, from choosing accommodations to embracing the spontaneity of travel. Autumn encourages us to push past travel anxiety, to seize the day and book that flight, immersing ourselves in the rich tapestry of cultures awaiting discovery. Her book, Traveling in Wonder, beckons with tales from her voyages and serves as a guide for the anxious traveler seeking to conquer fears. So, tune in, get inspired, and perhaps you'll find yourself planning your own journey into the wonderful world of travel.
-------- HIGHLIGHTS ---------
0:03:10 - Childhood Dream of Becoming Flight Attendant
0:06:18 - Followed Gut Feeling, Became Flight Attendant
0:12:05 - Benefits of Solo vs Group Travel
0:18:53 - Rediscovering Photography During Lockdown
0:43:55 - Finding Flight Deals Using Kayak
0:47:27 - Advancements in Travel Technology
0:51:17 - Flexible Travel Plans and Destinations
0:53:42 - Overcoming Anxiety Through New Experiences
Resources recommended by Autumn Carolynn:
Kayak
Hostelworld.com
Viator
Reddit - travel subreddit
Couchsurfing.com
Rick Steves travel guides
Places mentioned in this episode:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Canterbury, England
Newcastle, England
Australia
Costa Rica
San Francisco
Iceland
Chicago, Illinois
Elmhurst, Illinois
Illinois State University
Norway
Japan
Budapest, Hungary
Seoul, South Korea
Contact information:
Website: https://autumncarolynn.com
Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @autumncarolynnphotography
TikTok: @autumncarolynnphotograph (no y)
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
Carlton Klein's first and most dramatic great adventure involved secretly dropping out of college, riding a bicycle to Mexico and taking every form of transportation but planes down to Bogota, Colombia. He writes, “I came away with some wild experiences like working on the Panama Canal, and trying to avoid drug mules in Mexico. That trip also did a lot for me in terms of reviving my zest for life and polishing out my social skills, but didn't sort out the larger issues.” It did, however, plant the seed for an idea that would become a business after another big transition.
Originally from Chevy Chase, Maryland, Carlton worked in Washington, D.C. and, once he headed back to school, earned a master’s degree in international development at the University of Maryland. He spent years spent living and working in developing countries including India, Burma (Myanmar) and Colombia.
He had just completed his field work in India, working with the Wildlife Trust of India, and returned to the U.S. Covid-19 hit not long after, and he wound up running logistics for two Covid field hospitals.
We discuss Carlton’s transition from backpacking wanderlust to entrepreneur with an import business, how he found his way out of his own personal nadir, how he got the idea for Lost Canyon Imports and how he envisions his future.
We talk about his concern over the growing homogeneity of the world, the fine line of exploitation and saving the arts of faraway cultures, and the sense of loss he feels as he witnesses cultures and traditions disappearing. One of the most tangible pieces of a culture, he believes, is the crafts they make. Carlton went back to Colombia, met with traditional artisans, filmed their process and the culture behind the pieces and started a company to sell their works in the U.S., contributing to a steady stream of income for them.
You can reach Carlton Klein here: [email protected]
Instagram: @lostcanyonimports
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LostCanyonImports
Website: https://www.lostcanyonimports.com/
Places mentioned in this episode:
Chevy Chase, Maryland
McDaniel College
University of Maryland
Washington, D.C.
Austin, Texas
El Paso, Texas
Mexico
Panama Canal
Bogata, Colombia
Nevado del Tolima, Colombia
Burma
Myanmar
Bolvia
India
Sibundoy Valley, Colombia
Magdalena River, Colombia
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
G’sta peels back the layers of being a successful hip hop musician, producer and studio owner. A hip hop baby, Sean Self, known as G’sta, began writing and performing as a child in the 7th Ward of New Orleans, hitting his stride in the late 1990s.
This year, G'sta celebrates 20 years of owning his own studio, So Stimulus Entertainment. He recently released “Classic Status” to celebrate hip hop’s 50th anniversary. Along the way, he and his family escaped Hurricane Katrina, he hit rock bottom and faced deep depression over a failed music contract, and he reclaimed his self-esteem, rising to the top in Las Vegas, where he owns a home and lives with the love of his life.
G’sta talks openly about embracing his corporate self while fueling the creativity that has never left him, fusing the two with a new vision of licensing the personal brand he has created.
G'sta's collaborators and shoutouts (a selection, in no particular order):
DJ Blaknificent, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Money Shot Chris, L.A. Create, Dizzy Wright, Carl Marshall, Travis Snow, Korg USA, Robert King at Red Giant Rights Group, Popeye Calliope, Master P, No Limit Records, Jay-Z, Nas, Ice Cube, Doug E. Fresh, The Outlaw, Big Boy's Neighborhood, Derek McLeod, Horacio Sigler, Geneus Branding, among many others
Places mentioned:
New Orleans, Louisiana; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Jamaica; Natchez, Mississippi, Birmingham, Alabama; Shreveport, Louisiana
"Classic Status" copyright (c) So Stimulus Entertainment. Used by permission.
"Classic Status" official video featuring D.J. Blacknificent - on WorldStar:
https://worldstarhiphop.com/videos/wshhY8H86Qah9KG6Cywt/gsta-classic-status-feat-d-j-blaknificent-so-stimulus-entertainment-sponsored
G'sta on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/gsta-g
G'sta on Instagram, @gsta_g
https://www.instagram.com/gsta_g
Sean G'sta Self on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sean.gsta.self/
G'sta on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/7GstaG
Everything G'sta, on the So Stimulus Entertainment website:
https://sostimulusent.com/
--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------
(0:00:04) - Life Transitions and Travel Experiences
(0:14:58) - Music, Careers, and Collaborations
(0:26:46) - Navigating Creativity in Traditional Job
(0:38:52) - Importance of Life Coaching and Growth
(0:51:08) - Maintaining Health and Creativity
(0:55:54) - Creative Album Production in Studio
--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS ---------
(0:00:04) - Life Transitions and Travel Experiences
Sean G'sta's journey from New Orleans to Las Vegas, including travel, relocation, cultural experiences and resilience.
(0:14:58) - Music, Careers and Collaborations
Multifaceted artist's journey from music to insurance and IT, reigniting passion for music through album covers and celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary.
(0:26:46) - Navigating Creativity in Traditional Job
Nature's balance between a day job and creative career, using collaborations, licensing, and mentorship to inspire the next generation.
(0:38:52) - Importance of Life Coaching and Growth
Timing, personal growth and supportive individuals are crucial in achieving goals.
(0:51:08) - Maintaining Health and Creativity
Overcoming challenges of MS while pursuing music career, maintaining positivity, adapting lifestyle, staying in good shape and connecting with fans.
(0:55:54) - Creative Album Production in Studio
Excitement for new album, creative process, #IWin, gratitude for support and inspiration, artist-audience mutual appreciation.
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”
—Joseph Cambell (1904 – 1987)
Every journey is a tapestry of experiences, and Urmi Hossain’s story weaves a vibrant pattern of culture, identity and self-discovery that stretches across continents. Our conversation peels back the layers of Urmi’s life, from her early years in Italy to her adventures in Canada, illuminating the bittersweet nature of frequent relocations. She recounts the challenges of being a Bengali Muslim in Catholic schools and the complexity of being a third culture kid caught between worlds. With each move, Urmi faced the daunting task of bidding farewell to friendships and adapting to new surroundings, yet she found a way to embrace the excitement of exploration and the richness of Canada’s multicultural milieu.
Digging deeper into the heart of immigration, Urmi reflects on her parents’ brave leap from Bangladesh to Italy—perhaps influenced by Italy’s permissive Martelli’s law—a journey made not for work but for the promise of a better future. This chapter of Urmi’s life paints an intriguing portrait of identity struggles, as she feels more anchored to her Italian and Bengali roots than to her Canadian citizenship. Urmi likens the move to Canada to Joseph Campbell’s “cave you fear to enter,” which holds “the treasure you seek.” The analogy captures both the risks and the rewards of diving into the unknown, a country where even the language, Quebecois, created a formidable hurdle to acceptance. Her adventurous spirit is a testament to the power of taking chances and the profound impact such decisions have on shaping one’s life narrative.
In the final stretch of our intimate dialogue, we traverse the landscape of Urmi’s personal growth and the resilience she has honed over the years. Becoming a Toastmaster has helped her in pursuing her ultimate quest for giving a coveted TED Talk. She is a dedicated mentor to other women and girls through her volunteer work in Canada, and Urmi shares how her commitment to fitness, particularly boxing, has fortified her mental and physical strength. As we wrap up, we contemplate the paradoxical relationship between joy and sadness and the adaptability that is carved from life’s hurdles. Urmi’s journey from Palermo to Montreal exemplifies the transformative process that many of us navigate, reminding us that the essence of our shared human experience is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. Join us for this heartfelt exploration that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever sought their place in the world.
Highlight Timestamps
(03:08 - 04:27) Exploration and Self-Discovery Through Moving
(10:17 - 12:06) Immigration Experiences of Bangladeshi Family
(14:54 - 15:52) Questioning Ethnicity and Accents
(21:08 - 22:18) Journey of Personal Transformation
(29:50 - 30:55) Exploring Career Paths and Personal Accomplishments
(32:23 - 33:06) The Importance of Taking Risks
Places mentioned in this episode:
Palermo
Bangladesh
Italy
U.K.
Montreal
Canada
About Urmi Hossain
Urmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She is the author of Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle. She works in the financial services industry in Montreal, Canada, where she currently resides. Blogger, speaker, mentor and polyglot, she is fluent in Italian, Bengali, French and English.
Urmi is an advocate of women’s empowerment and very passionate about teaching and mentoring other girls and women. She is part of the organization called Women In Leadership for the Victoria Chapter in Canada as the social media lead. She enjoys being a promoter of self-investing and personal development. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and boxing.
Contact Urmi at her blog: https://www.myways.ca/
Urmi’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZoiI0SGU0Xo9_lNjtLWtgg
Urmi’s book on Amazon: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle
Urmi Hossain on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/urmi-hossain
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
Ever wondered about the power of resilience in navigating life's bumps? Prepare to be captivated as we explore this and more with the remarkable Pat Wetzel, pilot, adventurer, author and podcast host of Bump in the Road. Pat's life is a rich tapestry of domestic and world travel, marked by immense joys and formidable challenges--from growing up in a globetrotting, food-loving family to a Wall Street career to facing a cancer diagnosis, divorce and a business betrayal. As she pulls back the curtain on her adventurous life, you'll discover the delicious thrill of soaring in Whiskey Oscar, her sailplane; her love of “indigenous,” pre-Google travel; and the transformative power of perspective-pivoting.
In an enlightening chat, Pat delves into the heart of her life's adversities, revealing how she found joy and positivity amidst turmoil. Through tales of resilience, we investigate the importance of self-care and the necessity of stepping out of our comfort zones to truly understand our strengths and weaknesses. Listen in as we discuss the importance of shifting perspectives, and explore how Pat employs meditation as a tool to quiet her mind and make conscious choices. She offers a unique lens on travel as a means of resetting and discovering inner strength, and her approach is sure to inspire you.
In our final segment, we explore the importance of meaningful conversations about life's challenges. Pat extends an invitation to you, our listeners, to join her on her website for more inspiring stories and to chart your own adventures. Prepare to be inspired to dream big, evolve and keep moving along, no matter what bumps you encounter on your road. Embrace this delightful opportunity to dive into an enlightening conversation about travel, life transitions and the power of resilience.
(Show notes written with some help from PodiumGPT.)
Places mentioned:
Prescott, Arizona
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Paris, France
Calistoga, California
Lake Tahoe, California
Minden, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phoenix
Sedona, Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona
The Badlands, South Dakota
Los Angeles, California
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Wall Street
Silicon Valley
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Links
Bump in the Road website: https://bumpintheroad.us/
Bump in the Road podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bump-in-the-road/id1515348427
Bump in the Road book (Amazon affiliate link): https://a.co/d/6amkuaA
8 Minute Meditation Expanded: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life. by Victor Davich: https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Meditation-Expanded-Quiet-Change/dp/0399173420
Pat’s interview with Erik Weihenmayer, Blind Visionary: https://bumpintheroad.us/erik-weihenmayer-blind-visionary/
Pat’s interview with Gary Hensel, The Spiritual Warrior, on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7\_UAUC5zNbg?si=z3p4zsWH\_K9RZJAy
The Way of Wisdom with Gary Hensel: https://bumpintheroad.us/the-way-of-wisdom-the-spiritual-warrior/
The Way of Wisdom with Gary Hensel and Deborah Toyias Kozich on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umEV\_LexKME
Moving Along podcast website: https://movingalongpodcast.com/
Contact Christi Cassidy, host and creator: [email protected]
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
Where have we been? Here's a brief rundown on what's been happening. The broken arm (oops!) thanks to a dog-walking accident in early August. No vacation! But a weekend getaway Nan and Christi took to Ogunquit, Maine, staying on the beach. And a sad RIP for a former Moving Along podcast guest and dear friend.
Coming up in the next few months: Pat Wetzel, host of Bump in the Road podcast and her book of the same name; Urmi Hossain on her journey as a Bengali-Italian from Italy to Montreal; Lovelace Cook on her work with FEMA in the Southern U.S. and her forthcoming book Meet Me in Mumbai; and Nina Costa, who toured the world with beloved New Orleans musician Dr. John and then the U.S. with Steve Martin and Marty Short.
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
(0:00:06) - Tommy Ngo's Journey
(0:13:28) - Family, Music, and Coming Out
(0:22:16) - Vietnamese Culture, Religion, and Art
(0:35:36) - Love for Music, Culture, and Fashion
In this engaging conversation, we explore Tommy's family dynamics, his dedication to music and art and the significant role his father played in their immigration to the United States. Tommy opens up about his relationship with his brother, their shared experiences of coming out as gay and his plans to reconnect with family in Vietnam. His story is a testament to resilience, bravery and the transformative power of music.
Tommy provides a window into Vietnamese culture, Buddhism and his experience as a child with a vegan diet. He talks about his passion for painting and singing, and why he chose not to pursue a career in entertainment. His journey through the fashion industry reveals his adaptability, innovation and the influence of his Vietnamese roots. Listen to this episode for an inspiring story of overcoming odds, embracing identity and finding success in unexpected places.
--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS ---------
(0:00:06) - Tommy Ngo's Journey
Tommy Ngo shares his journey from Vietnam to the U.S., his career in fashion and music and his entrepreneurial venture in Hudson, NY.
(0:13:28) - Family, Music and Coming Out
Tommy Ngo shares his experience growing up in Vietnam, his passion for music, art and dance, his father's process to get the family to the U.S., his and his brother's coming out and his plan to return to Vietnam.
(0:22:16) - Vietnamese Culture, Religion and Art
Tommy Ngo's upbringing in Vietnam, Buddhism, vegan diet, Catholic church choir, karaoke, painting and singing are discussed.
(0:35:36) - Love for Music, Culture and Fashion
Tommy Ngo shares his journey in fashion, adapting to electric sewing machines, transitioning to his own business and the influence of Vietnam.
--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH FULL SUMMARIES ---------
(0:00:06) - Tommy Ngo's Journey (13 Minutes)
Tommy Ngo tells me his fascinating story of growing up in Vietnam and eventually moving to New York. He was always passionate about music and art, and his older sister took care of the family while his father served in the Vietnam War. Tommy was discovered for his singing talent by someone in his neighborhood and he went on to sing opera on a circuit of small towns. He shares his experience of the Communist takeover in Vietnam and how it affected his family. He then talks about his journey to the U.S. and his career in the fashion industry, meeting his life partner at the Metropolitan Opera. Finally, Tommy speaks about his entrepreneurial venture, his gallery and luxury nail salon in Hudson, New York.
(0:13:28) - Family, Music and Coming Out (9 Minutes)
I speak with Tommy Ngo about his experience growing up in Vietnam and his eventual move to New York. We discuss his passion for music, art and dance, and the process his father went through to get his family accepted into the United States. We also explore Tommy's relationship with his brother, and how they both came out as gay in different settings. Tommy shares his plan to go back to Vietnam to celebrate his nephew's wedding and reconnect with his family.
(0:22:16) - Vietnamese Culture, Religion, and Art (13 Minutes)
I chat with Tommy Ngo about his upbringing in Vietnam and his eventual move to New York. We explore his background with Buddhism, his experience with a vegan diet, and his involvement in a Catholic church choir. We talk about his family's karaoke set-up and his passion for painting and singing, and why he ultimately chose not to pursue a career in entertainment. We also consider how the expectations of Vietnamese culture and his religion have impacted his life choices.
(0:35:36) - Love for Music, Culture and Fashion (9 Minutes)
I chat with Tommy Ngo about his journey in the fashion industry. He talks about his introduction to tailoring and his transition to higher end luxury salons. He shares how he has adapted to electric sewing machines and how his work in fashion has impacted his hands. Tommy explains why he decided to transition out of the fashion industry and into his own business. We discuss how his experience in Vietnam influenced his decision to pursue fashion and the importance of the cultural options New York has provided him.
Tommy Ngo on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/tommyhaingo/
Moving Along music by Eve's Blue
Contact: Christi Cassidy, [email protected]
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
In a free-flowing conversation, Deborah Sundahl talks about how she came to travel six months each year to Europe and Scandanavia giving lectures and workshops about women's sexuality--a second career born of a need to promote her book about female ejaculation and the G-spot. She discusses what happens at her hands-on workshops, which serve women in their 40s who are discovering their true sexuality, some for the first time.
Other topics range from a discussion of On Our Backs, the lesbian magazine Deborah co-founded in the 1980s, to AIDS and what women learned from gay men and the BDSM community, to writing a book about female ejaculation and the G-spot--a gamble that went from passion project to a whole new profession as a traveling sex educator and lecturer.
About Deborah Sundahl
Deborah Sundahl (https://deborahsundahl.com/) is a pioneer in female sexuality with 35 years’ experience. Her groundbreaking book is Female Ejaculation and the G-Spot (“not your mother’s orgasm book”). She has produced many videos on female ejaculation and G-spot sexuality (available at her store, https://deborahsundahl.com/shop/). A master sexuality teacher, lecturer and sex educator, Deborah travels throughout the U.S., Scandinavia and Europe teaching women and couples her unique, effective method for discovering and loving the G-spot. She is an advocate for adult sex education and sexual wellness.
Sources for More Information
The Human Female Prostate: From Vestigial Skene's Paraurethral Glands and Ducts to Woman's Functional Prostate. By Milan Zaviacic. Slovak Academic Press, Bratislava, Slovakia, 1999
“Clinical Significance fo the Paraurethral Ducts and Glands” by John W. Huffman, M.D. (Chicago), May 1951
Abstract: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/549701
Full text: https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/american-medical-association/clinical-significance-of-the-paraurethral-ducts-and-glands-QICfsXLu76?key=JAMA
Regnier de Graaf, 1641 – 1673
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regnier_de_Graaf
Alexander Skene, 1837 – 1900
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Skene
Ernst Gräfenberg, 1881 – 1957
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Gr%C3%A4fenberg
On Our Backs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Our_Backs
The Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
https://rare.library.cornell.edu/human-sexuality-collection/
Susie Bright Papers and On Our Backs Records
https://rmc.library.cornell.edu/EAD/htmldocs/RMM07788.html
Human Sexuality Collection on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CornellSexCollects/
+++
Music by Eve’s Blue
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://movingalongpodcast.com/
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: [email protected]
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Underlord. You know who you are.
LINKS:
More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.com
Past episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/
Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.