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Nathan Bond - Rethinking Publishing Through Fairness, Transparency & Community (opens the original)
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Episode Overview What happens when a successful artist and educator looks at the publishing industry and decides there has to be a better way? In this episode of The Premise , Jeniffer and Chad Thompson sit down with Nathan Bond , artist, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Fair Share Publishing , an independent children's book publisher built around a simple idea: creators deserve a fairer share of the value they create. Nathan shares the story behind Fair Share Publishing, from his 28-year
Robinne Lee - Author of "Crash Into Me" Live at Warwicks Books (opens the original)
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The Art of Writing Crash Into Me In this episode, we sit down with the author of Crash Into Me for an intimate conversation about writing, beauty, identity, aging, relationships, and the creative life. Crash Into Me follows Cecilia Chen, a Jamaican Chinese photographer who has spent 20 years living in Paris before moving with her French filmmaker husband and their children to Los Angeles. Her new life is upended when a car accident brings her face-to-face with a woman from her past—and forces ol
Breaking the Silence: Susan Osborn on Incest, Language, Power, and Patriarchy (opens the original)
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Episode Summary In this thought-provoking episode of The Premise , Jeniffer and Chad Thompson welcome award-winning author, educator, and cultural critic Susan Osborn to discuss her groundbreaking book, She's Such a Liar: Incest, Knowledge and Power—A Manifesto . Drawing on decades of research, Osborn explores how language, institutions, and cultural narratives have historically silenced survivors of incest while protecting systems of power. The conversation examines the importance of naming dif
The Art of Pacing: Escaping Burnout & Finding Sustainable Success with Elizabeth Svoboda (opens the original)
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What if working harder isn't the answer? Award-winning science writer Elizabeth Svoboda joins The Premise to discuss her new book, The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving . Together, Jeniffer and Chad Thompson explore America's hustle culture, why traditional time management often fails, and how learning to manage your energy—not just your schedule—can help you avoid burnout and build a more sustainable, fulfilling life. Drawing from science, elite athl
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