What's Your Why? Podcast
1) Grizzlies, Paramedics, and the Power of Storytelling with Kevin Grange
Writing is an act of celebration. In all my books, I’m celebrating something—whether it’s grizzly bears, the Himalayas, or the paramedic experience – Kevin GrangeJoin host Emy Digrappa on Winds of Cha...Show More
2) Myths of the American West: A Conversation with Historian Betsy Gaines Quammen
The cowboy myth isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a symbol of independence that still defines Western identity, for better or worse. – Betsy Gaines QuammenJoin host Emy Digrappa on What's Your Why? The ...Show More
3) 🎙 From Frat House to Feature Film: Max Marshall’s Wild Journey Through Crime, Culture & EDM
“It wasn’t just a drug story—it was about memory loss, collective blackouts, and how privilege lets some people escape consequences entirely.”— Max Marshall on the themes behind Among the BrosIn this ...Show More
4) Writing Between Worlds: Rebecca Balcárcel on Heritage, Identity, and Middle Grade Magic
“You can actually be whole only if you have both sides of yourself included in your identity.” Rebecca BalcárcelIn this episode of What's Your Why?, host Emy Digrappa sits down with Guatemalan Anglo-A...Show More
5) Writing the West: A Literary Life with Tracy Daugherty
You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to develop a habit. Even when you don’t feel like writing, you show up—and the mind begins to wake up. – Tracy DaughertyIn this episode of What’s Your Why?, ho...Show More
6) Rachel Berg Weaves Art Identity and Nature into Cultural Tapestry
"The land has always been my touching stone." – Rachel Berg In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Berg, a multifaceted artist whose work blends diverse cultural influences and artistic mediums. Rach...Show More
7) Empower and Lead: A Woman's Journey in Entrepreneurship with Zeahlot Lopez
"Become the honey pot and the bees will come." - Zeahlot Lopez Welcome to "Empower and Lead: Women's Journey in Entrepreneurship." Are you tirelessly proving your worth and significance, yet still fe...Show More
8) Celebrating Your Uniqueness: A Journey of Self-Discovery: Carrie Klewin Lawrence
"When you take time to listen to yourself and to be excited and to celebrate that individuality, I think it creates such a rich opportunity for conversation and real, authentic connection with people....Show More
Celebrating Your Uniqueness: A Journey of Self-Discovery: Carrie Klewin Lawrence
32:27 | Nov 14th, 2024
9) Sparking Awe in the Next Generation: Catherine Barr Uses Picture Books & Storytelling to Reveal the Wonders of Nature
I think everybody should read picture books, whether you're three or 90 or, in fact, 97, like my mom. - Catherine Barr I absolutely love what I do and embrace the endlessly fascinating, collaborative ...Show More
10) From Family Trauma to Advocacy: An Intimate Portrait of Living with Mental Illness: Meg Kissinger
There's two kinds of families, those with mental illness and those who don't have mental illness yet. - Thomas Insel Are you seeking to overcome stigma and family trauma associated with mental illnes...Show More