Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Karen Tongson about music’s relationship to place and going deep with popular culture.
Resources: community building
Aileen Suzara on Filipino Food Activism and Eco-Education
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Aileen Suzara about Filipino food activism, eco-education, and the role of food in social justice.
Lakshmi Ramgopal on Postcolonial Music and the Pull of History
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews musician and scholar Lakshmi Ramgopal (Lykanthea) about combining artistic and scholarly careers.
Finding Non-Academic Mentors Regardless of Your Career Path
Non-academic mentors bring a wealth of career expertise and life advice. Here’s how to build and nurture those relationships regardless of your career path.
Maintaining Friendships When Things Inevitably Get Busy
Academia requires a lot of your time and attention. Here’s help on building and maintaining friendships that make it all worth it.
Adeline Koh on Feminist Entrepreneurship and Self-Care
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Adeline Koh about leaving academia, building a feminist company, and community care.
Before and After Conference Checklists
Conference checklists are a great way to make sure you are prepared for a conference, get the most out of it while there, and remember to follow up.
Yolanda Wisher on Poetry as Community Engagement
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher about community engagement through performed poetry.
Nia King on Supporting Queer and Trans Artists of Color
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Nia King about independent podcasting, self-publishing, and fair compensation for creative labor.
Shanté Paradigm Smalls on Hip Hop’s Queer Aesthetics
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Shanté Paradigm Smalls about queer hip hop, Shambhala Buddhist meditation, and disability.
Tanisha C. Ford on Black Creative Genius
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Tanish C. Ford about Black art and creativity, public intellectualism, and being bold.
Heath Fogg Davis on Transgender Discrimination
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Heath Fogg Davis about sex discrimination and intersectional transgender activism.












