Sorta Awesome

This is an EXTRA Extra Awesome episode featuring blogger, author, and podcaster Tsh Oxenreider who joins Megan to talk all about the musical Hamilton! Neither of them can contain their enthusiasm for this smash Broadway musical - the creator, the cast, the songs, and the message. In this bonus episode, you'll hear their takes on the show itself as well as why this musical is so important to our culture right now. SHOW NOTES 1. Two Bossy Dames newsletter 2. Genius.com Hamilton soundtrack 3. Pop Culture Happy Hour interview with Leslie Odom Jr 4. Digital Ham4Ham at the White House Find Tsh on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. Find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram

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Summer love is in full effect for Sorta Awesome, and Megan and Laura are celebrating this week by sharing their love stories, from their very first loves to how they met their husbands. Later in the show, they dish on some of the biggest surprises marriage has brought. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! LAST CHANCE to take the Sorta Awesome Listener survey! http://sortaawesomeshow.com/survey SHOW NOTES 1. Jonathan Gold's Top 20 Restaurants in LA 2. Cary Elwes' As You Wish AUDIO BOOK 3. The Narrative Breakdown: Rainbow Rowell Find Laura on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram!

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Kelly joins Megan this week to indulge her in her birthday-inspired moment of deep reflection about life and learning and what wisdom they've gained along the way. They talk about how they've grown intellectually, what they are learning about their bodies, and the matters of the soul that they now know to be true. Lots of introspection ahead! And as always, Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES 1. Yoga with Adriene NY Magazine: The best free yoga classes online 2. Code Switch: Can we talk about whiteness? 3. Dr. Emily Nagoski Come As You Are 4. D. L. Mayfield: the ministry of funfetti Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram!

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Our latest Extra Awesome is an excellent follow-up to Sorta Awesome Episode 60: All the awesome for summer 2016. Jerusalem Greer joins us today to inspire all of our working moms to make a plan to make this summer great! She also shares some great tips and ideas for technology and teens in the summer months.   Find Jerusalem on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. Find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram

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*** You can take our brand new listener survey by clicking here. It will only take a few minutes of your time and will help us SO MUCH! Thank you! *** Rebekah is here this week to team up with Megan to answer a listener question about their blogging histories - what were the good, the bad, and the ugly parts? They also ponder whether or not blogging is dead and discuss current alternatives to blogging. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES 1. Do It On A Dime: Dollar Tree Hacks 2. Reply All 3. Simply Rebekah: Washing Disposable Swim Diapers 4. Simply Rebekah: The Day the Natural Living Community Turned On Me 5. SortaCrunchy: 15 Tips for Highly Sensitive Parents  6. SortaCrunchy: the depressed christian: why the dark night is no measure of your soul  Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. Find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram

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Track down your library cards, charge up the Kindles, and find a bag big enough to haul all of your books to the pool this summer! This week, Megan welcomes regular co-host Laura Tremaine and returning guest Cara Pence to Sorta Awesome to spill on the best books you're going to want to read right now. From gorgeously crafted fiction to engaging true stories to books they can't wait to be released, this list won't let you down! Awesome of the Week Unreal Raise You Up/Just Be, Kinky Boots A Color Story SHOW NOTES Voxer app SortaLiterary Facebook group Books mentioned in this episode (in order of discussion) Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson East of Eden, John Steinbeck A Man Called Ove, Fredrick Backman The Neopolitan Novels, Elena Ferrante Pretty Baby, The Good Girl, Mary Kubica Big Little Lies, Liane Moriarty Ruby, Cynthia Bond Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi I Shall Not Hate, Izzeldin Abuelaish While The City Slept, Eli Sanders The Stranger Beside Me, Ann Rule Becoming Wise, Krista Tippett The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander Girls & Sex, Peggy Orenstein Life After Life, Kate Atkinson City On Fire, Garth Risk Hallberg The City of Mirrors, Justin Cronin Truly Madly Guilty, Liane Moriarty The Trespasser, Tana French Find Laura on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram!

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Summer is just weeks away, and Megan and Kelly are both so giddy about it! This episode has ten awesome recommendations and top picks to make your summer better than ever. Everything from summer desserts and drinks to kissable lipstick and sweat-free skin are included in their top ten list. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Awesome of the Week The Liturgists Episode 34 - Black and White: Racism in America Genius.com SHOW NOTES 1. Circle by Disney 2. Summer Playlists Summer Vibes for Moms + Kids In the Summer Twilight Tsh's Summer 2016 Lighten Up, Man 3. secret to great ribs! 4. Summer hair - highlights and hot oil from Heartful Habits 5. Revlon ColorBurst Balm (Cherish) 6. Fresh Body's Fresh Breasts Jockey Skimmies 7. glow sticks 8. Summer Camp at Home NurtureStore Art Spark Playful Learning Online Classes Pars Caeli Summer Explorers Series 9. Summer Desserts Spicy Grilled Pineapple Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Gourmet S'mores 10. Summer Drinks Dark and stormy Full thread in Hangout Group Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram!

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You've been asking to hear from more of the Sorta Awesome husbands, and this week, we are thrilled to welcome co-host Rebekah's husband Nate to the show! Nate is the executive director of a homeless shelter, and in this week's episode, he challenges many of the misunderstandings and misconceptions regarding people experiencing homelessness. We know you'll appreciate his humble approach to this topic that is a blend of invigorating inspiration as well as practical advice. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! Awesome of the Week Thermos Funtainer Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Highly Sensitive Parents (find it here: https://www.facebook.com/highlysensitiveparents/) SHOW NOTES TED TALK: Dan Pallotta The Way We Think About Charity Is Dead Wrong Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. Find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram

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This week, Leigh Kramer returns to the show to continue our Enneagram conversation! Leigh gave us an incredible introduction to the Enneagram system of understanding personalities back in episode 12 of Sorta Awesome. Today, she returns to answer your questions about wings, arrows, deciding on your type, and why we are attracted to certain types more than others! Make sure you've signed up for the show's newsletter to hear even more insights from Leigh in this week's edition: http://tinyletter.com/sortaawesome Find Leigh on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram!

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Who run the grill? Girls! Yes, even you you, girl ... after you hear this episode! Hollywood Housewife Laura joins Megan this week to tell you everything you need to know about getting set up to grill this summer. Whether you're a nervous newbie like Megan or a seasoned pro like Laura, there are tips, tricks, and recipes for all in this week's episode. Plus Laura's best tips for feeding a crowd in the summer. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Awesome of the Week Project Life Bellweather Rhapsody SHOW NOTES Hollywood Housewife: grilling tips for beginners; make-your-own-pizza party Find Laura on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram!

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