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Beneath the Ceiba Tree

Meghan Swaby and Sedina Fiati

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Interweaving research, conversations, family and expert interviews, Meghan Swaby and Sedina Fiati will host an exciting podcast about Caribbean folklore, exploring how its impact ripples through history to present day and beyond
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Sports meets pop culture and humor! Join your host, Brian Sinkoff, as he brings you the latest trends and insights from the world of sports, mixed with engaging conversations about pop culture, zombies and whatever he wants to "Sound-off" about. Whether you're a sports fanatic, a real estate enthusiast or just someone looking for a good laugh, "Sound-off with Sinkoff" is fun, informative, and entertaining.
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The Whisper Collective Podcast

Narelle Lemon, Inger Mewburn, Tseen Khoo and Jonathan O'Donnell

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The Whisper Collective is inspired by art collectives who, through the ages, have come together with shared purpose and vision. We value openness, generosity and kindness and search out others who share these values.We want to be the kind of academy we want to see: inclusive, empowered, engaged and kind. We have been holding small networking events in Australia since 2015 and COVID-19 has inspired us to open these to the world. Enjoy our conversations from #Whisperfest events and specially c ...
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Space to Fail

Michelle Lai-Saun Chu

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As host of Space to Fail, founder of Kono's Kitchen, and dog mom to her reactive dog, Kono, Michelle Chu has always shared the good, the bad, and the ugly of both small business ownership and dog ownership. On this podcast, she shares stories from other entrepreneurs and dog owners as they explore what it means to create space to fail and empower growth. If you'd like to support the show, you can buy Michelle a coffee (or beer!) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/michellechu
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What happens when a high school live streaming program ignites a lifelong passion? Meet Emmanuel Barbari, the radio voice of the New York Yankees and Siena College Basketball, as he joins us to share his incredible journey from Long Island to the big leagues. Emmanuel recounts his serendipitous introduction to broadcasting during his high school da…
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Brian Sinkoff interviews his uncle Mark Favermann, who designed the look of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and has been a design consultant for the Boston Red Sox for the past 23 seasons. Mark shares his experience of being selected to design the look of the Atlanta Olympics and the challenges he faced during the process. He also discusses the importan…
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Ever found yourself suddenly critiquing a gymnastics routine or a diving performance like a seasoned expert during the Olympics? On this episode of Sound-off with Sinkoff, Brian hilariously dissects our collective transformation into Olympic 'specialists' every four years. From his early crush on Mary Lou Retton back in '84 to watching jaw-dropping…
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Gerry McNamara, the new head coach at Siena College, joins Brian Sinkoff on the latest episode of "Sound-off with Sinkoff". They discuss McNamara's career at Syracuse, including winning the national championship as a freshman and his relationship with coach Jim Boeheim. McNamara also talks about his transition into coaching, his experience as a gra…
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What if making the leap from college coaching to the NBA isn't the career jackpot everyone thinks it is? Brian Sinkoff explores the surprising complexities behind the idea of UConn's Dan Hurley potentially joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Inspired by a thought-provoking comment from Francine, my wife, we dive into the historical challenges college c…
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What does it take to transform a 56-game-winning team into playoff contenders? Listen as we sit down with Brian, the Kansas City Royals' pitching coach, who shares the secrets behind their extraordinary turnaround. From strategic player acquisitions to fostering a winning culture, Brian reveals the pivotal factors propelling the Royals toward succe…
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Ever found yourself clutching onto a piece of history that takes you straight back to the heart of your fondest memories? That's exactly the case with my cherished sports memorabilia collection, which I'm ecstatic to share with you all on this episode of "Sound-off with Sinkoff". This trove of treasures isn't just a bunch of signed items; it's a sn…
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Embark on an enthralling expedition with Jeremy Palko, the dynamic actor from "The Walking Dead," as he recounts the pivotal moments that shaped his acting journey. From a third-grade play that sparked a flame, to the intense thrill of presenting a head to Negan's base, Jeremy's stories are nothing short of captivating. With anecdotes that include …
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In this episode of "Sound-Off with Sinkoff", host Brian Sinkoff introduces a segment called Sink or Swim, where he presents a statement and listeners can decide if they sink (disagree) or swim (agree) with him. Brian thinks that grown men shouldn't bring a glove to a baseball game. Brian argues that it is unnecessary and looks ridiculous. He discus…
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Is watching the NFL Draft a prime example of time you'll never get back? Buckle up as Brian Sinkoff serves up a no-holds-barred critique on the marathon that is the NFL draft and the farcical circus of mock drafts in the latest episode. With a blend of humor and blunt honesty, he dissects why these crystal ball predictions are as reliable as a choc…
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Catch the energy and insight of basketball virtuoso Jimmer Fredette as he shares his journey from the hardwood floors of the NBA to the fervor of Olympic 3x3 basketball. Experience an intimate conversation where Jimmer illuminates the contrasts between the two basketball styles, and opens up about the complexities of fatherhood. His candid tales fr…
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On Episode #4 of "Sound-off with Sinkoff", former Siena Saints Guard and Harlem Globetrotter Tay Fisher joins Brian Sinkoff. Tay discusses his career and the impact of his time at Siena. Tay talks about his growth as a player and a person during his time in Loudonville and shares his experience of being the first member of his family to get a colle…
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This pod explores the topic of writing and fear via an interview by Cristina Munoz with the legendary writing teacher Peter Elbow. Hear how Peter approaches the problems of the blank page and Cristina's reflection on her own developing practice as a writer. This pod is part of a series called 'Your Brain on Writing', facilitated by Prof Inger Mewbu…
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In episode #3 of "Sound-off with Sinkoff", Brian Sinkoff discusses the controversy surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who has been charged with bank fraud. Sinkoff questions how Ohtani could be unaware of the millions of dollars being stolen from his account over a three-year period. He also raises doubts about Mizuhara'…
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In the 2nd episode of "Sound-off with Sinkoff", Brian Sinkoff interviews Will Brown, the current St. Rose women's basketball coach. Will talks about his experience coaching women's college hoops and the current state of men's and women's college basketball. They discuss topics such as the challenges of coaching women's basketball, the success of Ca…
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Brian Sinkoff, Broker/Owner of the Sinkoff Realty Group and former radio host, introduces his new podcast, Sound-off with Sinkoff. He discusses his transition from radio to real estate and his desire to get back into broadcasting. Sinkoff explains that the podcast will cover a range of topics, including sports, pop culture, real estate, zombies, br…
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Welcome to a series of eight episodes that focus on writing well and being well for writing. This is the eighth. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment with your writing, but there may be difficult feelings there. It can help to move from rehearsing how badly you feel, to articulating a beneficial wish for everything and everyone around y…
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Welcome to a series of eight episodes that focus on writing well and being well for writing. This is the seventh. You will need to write an Acknowledgements section in your thesis, and you can have fun working out who you will thank and how you’ll include acknowledgements in your thesis. But you might also want to make a less formal, less constrain…
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Welcome to a series of eight episodes that focus on writing well and being well for writing. This is the sixth. Some days, what we need is moderation. Your breath can help you get into the right headspace for that too. Here is an equal breath practice for balanced thinking. This exercise is all about the counting. It’s just complicated enough that …
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Welcome to a series of eight episodes that focus on writing well and being well for writing. This is the fifth. Taking a deep breath often makes us think about calming down. But we can use our breathing to get fired up too. The other part of the ‘flight and freeze’ response is the ‘fight’ instinct. If you find feeling like fighting gets you excited…
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Welcome to a series of eight episodes that focus on writing well and being well for writing. This is the fourth Breathing is amazing. Your brain checks in on your breathing to find out how things are going in the body, including to work out if it should help out by pumping out stress or calm reactions. So choosing your breath can help you influence…
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Welcome to a series of eight episodes that focus on writing well and being well for writing. This is the third. The English-language proverb ‘they can’t see the forest for the trees’ means that someone is so involved in the details (the trees) that they can’t see the big picture (the forest). As a PhD researcher, you need to spend a lot of time loo…
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Welcome to a series of eight episodes that focus on writing well and being well for writing. This is the second. As you sit down to work at your computer, check in with your task, time, energy, body and mind. What would make your writing five to ten percent more productive? What would make your writing five to ten percent more joyful, luxurious, or…
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Welcome to a series of eight episodes that focus on writing well and being well for writing. This is the first. Put your headphones on, lace up your shoes, and plan to get away from your desk with a walking practice to help stir up thoughts and get your writing going. This practice comes from Chapter 1, ‘Reading and Thinking’ in Writing Well and Be…
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Do you struggle to find time to write? Do you get distracted by important or urgent tasks, feel blocked, or fail to make progress with writing projects? Does writing often feel like a grind? If so, this interview with Prolifiko's Bec Evans and Chris Smith are the experts you need to hear from! They're in conversation with the Research Whisperers, T…
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This podcast episode is with the wonderful minds behind the Conference Inference blog, Jamie Burford and Emily Henderson, both based in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Warwick in the UK. They both research in the area of International Higher Education, with a shared focus on conferences, doctoral education, academic mobilit…
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Join: Narelle Lemon, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Bertha Chin, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak, Malaysia Borneo Bron Eager, The University of Tasmania, Australia Kay Hammond, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Megan McPherson, The University of Melbourne This IN CONVERSATION event explores how our story tell…
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Join: Narelle Lemon, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Malgorzata Powietrzynska, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, USA Linda Noble, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, USA Joanna Higgins, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Suskya Goodall, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Cath…
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Join Narelle Lemon, Wellbeing Whisperer/Swinburne University of Technology, Australia and Katherine Firth, The University of Melbourne, Australia for this recording of the IN CONVERSATION event as part of the book launch tour to celebrate the launching of the series Wellbeing and self-care in higher education: Embracing Positive Solutions (Routledg…
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Welcome to this episode where we are joined by: Narelle Lemon, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Aminda O’Hare, Weber University, USA Pattie Pryma, Mount Royal University, Canada Michelle Tichy, Rollins College, USA Emma MacGregor, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada Kristina Turner, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Sio…
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Beneath the Ceiba Tree - Season Finale, Meghan and Sedina invite the magnetic and revolutionary d'bi young anitafrika to talk with us about the vitalness of storytelling. To follow & support d'bi and their incredible work, please consider donating to the Go Fund Me Campaign below: Official Website - dbiyounganitafrika.com Go Fund Me Campaign - bit.…
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This week's very special episode of Beneath The Ceiba Tree is dedicated to Miss Lou, Jamaican poet, folklorist, writer, and educator, Louise Bennett-Coverley (1919-2006). Beneath The Ceiba Tree is hosted by Sedina Fiati and Meghan Swaby and presented in association with Nightwood Theatre. Audio Clips used in this episode: Linstead Market - Jamaican…
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On this episode, you'll hear about how Melissa Vega-Magbitang, a branding and social media professional, finds joy and community on social media and how she creates space for herself when it isn’t a joyful place. You’ll also hear how she adapted to bringing her adopted dog Frank home almost two years ago. Melissa is Filipino-American and a passiona…
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This week on Beneath the Ceiba Tree, Sedina speaks with the wonderful Trinidadian born, artist and artsworker Michelle Walker. She shares stories of growing up in Trinidad and what she thinks about The Duennes folklore. * Books about Caribbean Folklore mentioned in this podcast: The Jumbies by Tracy Baptiste The Famished Road by Ben Okri * * * To k…
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On this episode, you’ll hear how Natalie Papademetriou left a job that was affecting her mental health with no job lined up, and how she eventually started Luna’s Pet Collective with the encouragement of friends in her community. Natalie developed her own three-step vetting process for new clients, and we chatted about what body language to look fo…
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This week we chat to new friend of the podcast blogger, writer and editor Tiara Jade Chutkhan and get into some creepy Indo Caribbean folklore. About Tiara Tiara Jade Chutkhan is a book blogger. writer and editor born and raised in Toronto. Her love of literature led her to start blogging and sharing her reads, particularly those by BIPOC authors. …
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On this episode, you’ll hear from Martina Mascarenhas about what it’s like to start a business that focuses on sustainability in Sri Lanka, the challenges of training a reactive dog without proper support, and the importance of valuing your worth as a woman in business. Martina started her stationary company, Trinco Island Pups, in the midst of the…
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On this episode, you'll hear how Haley Hernandez finds balance as a vet assistant in the intense field of veterinary medicine, how the pandemic has impacted the VetMed industry, and her journey to discovering a greater purpose in life. Haley has worked with dogs for over five years and has had to overcome imposter syndrome to finally start building…
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In this week's episode, we welcome Jamaican performer, playwright and educator Daniel Jelani Ellis to chat with us about his spiritual connection to Anansi. To keep up with Daniel Jelani Ellis on insta - @danjelani Check out his theatre company groundwork redux We'd love to hear from you! Hit us up at theceibatree@gmail.com to share your favorite C…
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On this episode, you'll hear about how Akira Bradley built her dog-walking business while working a full-time job, her struggles with imposter syndrome, and how her business, inspired by her first dog King, was affected by the pandemic. Akira is a reliability engineer by day, and by night, she and her husband Alton run Barking with the Bradley’s, a…
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This week's episode features another fascinating folklore within Trinidad and Tobago. We caught up with the wonderful Rhoma Spencer to chat about the infamous soucouyant, and why you won't find her in these frigid Toronto streets. To keep up with Rhoma Spencer and her work - find her on IG @rhomaspencer Send us your thoughts! Hit us up at theceibat…
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What do small business owners and dog owners have in common? We all make mistakes and learn from them! That, and as a small business owner with a reactive dog, these are two topics I'm incredibly passionate about. In this episode, I introduce myself (your host, Michelle Chu) and the Space to Fail podcast, a show about creating space to fail in orde…
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This week Sedina Fiati interviews her uncle Rodney Clark to discuss La Diablesse. We discuss the feminist implication of the Trinni take on the femme fatale. In another family affair, music featured at the end of the episode by the wonderful Savannah Taylor (Sedina's cousin Roodney's daughter). Find Savanah: Insta & Ti k Tok @savtaylormusic, Spotif…
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In this episode, the rolling calf folklore is a jumping off point for conversation on how to outsmart a duppy, nine nights and how Caribbeans approach living with the unrested spirits amongst us, with a special appearance from future star (and Meghan's nephew) Xavier Oliver Burke. Book mentioned in this episode Essie's Kids & The Rolling Calf.Essie…
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Learn more about Lorna Goodison and her work - here Interweaving research, conversations, family and expert interviews, join hosts Meghan Swaby and Sedina Fiati in Beneath the Ceiba Tree, an exciting podcast about Caribbean folklore, exploring how its impact ripples through history to present day and beyond. Beneath the Ceiba Tree is a Podcast-in-R…
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Podcasting, eh? Everyone and their pandemic puppy seems to be making podcasts these days. To crowd the bandwagon even more, Research Whisperer Tseen Khoo (La Trobe University) invited some fab poddy colleagues to help her create this meta-resource: a podcast about podcasting, through a researcher lens. In this episode, there's talk of the pros and …
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Welcome to this episode with Narelle Lemon and Desiree Dickerson. This episode was recorded on Monday 23rd Nov 2020, it was the third session on day one of WhisperFest 2020, and our first fireside chat. The focus of this discussion was on perfectionism, burnout and imposter syndrome in higher education. Some things we talked about were the discussi…
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This fireside chat with Dr Tseen Khoo and Dr Kylie Ball about why academia shouldn’t be a competition was recorded on Thursday 26 November 2020 as part of Whisper Fest 2020. Tseen and Kylie talk about the hyper-competitiveness of academia and how we can resist being held hostage by it. They’ll discuss the creation of their blogs and their philosoph…
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One way to take back control is to set up a consultancy or other business that builds on your skills and background. This session gives you the low-down on how you can do this, and what it’s like to shift into this space. This podcast episode is a discussion between Inger Mewburn and Tim Cahill a successful consultant and the Managing Director, Res…
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