Quit Your Day Job with Alisha Fernandez Miranda

It’s the perfect Netflix scenario: couple leaves their big-city jobs to start their own vineyard in the countryside. Only James Kinsey-Jones and Susan Holtham are real. And they’re not in the south of France, but rural Wales. Join Alisha to hear their fascinating story about moving back to the family farm, making a major career and life pivot, and the dangers of grape-loving sheep. 

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When you hear your own voice, do you cringe? Samara Bay, author of the new book Permission to Speak and dialect coach to Hollywood stars, Congresspeople, and C-Suite Execs is here to change how we think about our own voices. Join Alisha and Samara for an energetic chat about the generic monster on our shoulder, how to master a Miami accent, and what your voice really says about who you are. 

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A special episode for a special day! Host of MSNBC’s American Voices with Alicia Menendez and podcast Latina to Latina, Alicia has been called “Broadcast Journalism’s New Gladiator” by Elle. Join Alisha and Alicia (don’t worry, it’s less confusing than it looks) as they chat about career journeys, being a public figure, and manifesting Cristela Alonzo to star in the eventual movie of Alisha’s book, My What If Year. 

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Before her 50s, New York Times bestselling author Pamela Redmond was a different person. Well, the same person perhaps, but with a different job and a different life. Now, she writes novels (including Younger, that was adapted into a TV series), lives in California (with the occasional stint in London), and is the CEO of Nameberry. Join Alisha to hear about Pamela’s fascinating pivot and her advice for those seeking reinvention. 

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As only the fourth ever cartoon editor for The New Yorker, Emma Allen knows funny. Her quirky sense of humor makes people around the world laugh, smirk, giggle, and yes, sometimes complain. As a young woman in an old institution, Emma is helping drive the publication into new spaces. Listen in as Emma and Alisha talk cheese, cats, and cancel culture. 

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Swatee Deepak’s career path defies simple explanation, but is maybe best summed up by the Fannie Lou Hamer quote at the bottom of her email signature: “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” Whether in art, fashion, or philanthropy, Swatee works tirelessly (literally—she survives on 4-5 hours of sleep!) to make sure we can all experience the world we want to see. A fabulously inspirational chat to help you start the year with purpose. 

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Luxury travel advisor Tisha Neufville does more than just plan trips—she works with her clients to build adventures that give them an appreciation for the world and cultures around them. Tisha and Alisha chat dreamy train rides, the upsides of insomnia when you’re working across all time zones, and more. A must-listen episode for anyone with wanderlust. 

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If you don’t know your TikTok from your Tumblr, then you need to meet Lauren Ladouceur. Your Type-A BFF and all-around social media guru, Lauren breaks down the creator lifestyle in a way even millennials will understand. Alisha’s conversation with Lauren changed her whole approach to content creation—and it might do the same for you!

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Jessica Grose is more than just a mom — she’s a New York Times staff writer, a lover of Real Housewives, and novelist — but she’s become a champion of mothers everywhere with her “no punches pulled” writing about parenting. Now with her new book Screaming on the Inside, she shows us just why being a mom really is the hardest job in the world. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

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