I wanna be her when I grow up

What if you could have one conversation with your idol, what would you ask? Irene hosts a show with women whom she respects, admires, and looks up to. When i grow up i wanna be you, but how did you become you and what did you learn along the way?

with Molly Bloom 10/28/2021

with Molly Bloom "You never stop growing up." /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/20938679

with Susan Shehata 05/13/2021

with Susan Shehata Irene welcomes Susan Shehata! They talk about discovering a love of theater and the path that can open up. Susan also shares how she works on being present an dhow that brings her joy. Plus, she shares ways she works with clients to help them get unstuck. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/19089026

with Megan Dowd 05/06/2021

with Megan Dowd Irene welcomes Megan Dowd. Megan shares her early ambition to be a child actor on the television show 'Wishbone' and how that may have led to pursuing classical acting school. They also talk about mental illness, owning a business, and the kinds of boxes artists get stuck in. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/18999605

with Twila Dang 04/29/2021

with Twila Dang “If not me making decisions for myself then who?” /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/18905288

with Anahita Champion 04/22/2021

with Anahita Champion Irene welcomes the delightful Anahita Champion to the show. They talk about getting into the career you thought you wanted and realizing it didn't fit. They also talk about finding joy and remembering that you are enough just as you are. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/18818234

with Maria Bartholdi 04/15/2021

with Maria Bartholdi Irene welcomes improvisor & podcaster Maria Bartholdi! They talk about wanting to make things that cause an emotional response, the power of shifter from fear to what's possible, and Maria talks about becoming who she wants to be in the world. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/18739979

with Courtney McClean 04/08/2021

with Courtney McClean Irene welcomes the multi-faceted Courtney McClean to the podcast. They talk about making music, listening to your own body, feeling all of your feelings, and making cool stuff. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/18646271

with Hannah Wydeven 03/19/2021

with Hannah Wydeven “It can’t just be money. It can’t just be work. It can’t just be hustle. Because that is exhausting.” /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/18385625

with Andrea Pérez-Maikkula 03/11/2021

with Andrea Pérez-Maikkula Irene welcomes Andrea Pérez-Maikkula! They talk about being from Puerto Rico, doing health relief work in Haiti, and why names matter. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/18278747

with Shanan Custer 02/25/2021

with Shanan Custer Irene welcomes Shanan Custer! /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/18090773

with Nausheena Hussain 02/18/2021

with Nausheena Hussain Irene welcomes Nausheena to talk about growing up without seeing Muslim women in media or leadership roles. Nausheena talks about having immigrant parents, teaching Muslim women to organize and engage politically, they both talk about reacting to what other people think. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17993894

with Sam Baker Harris 02/11/2021

with Sam Baker Harris Irene welcomes Sam Baker Harris! Sam talks about finding her people in college and wanting to build a life that always has art at the center. They also talk about the joy of making people laugh, the importance of processing emotions through a hot bath, and what it takes to really find yourself. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17908283

with Elana Wolowitz Schwartzman 02/05/2021

with Elana Wolowitz Schwartzman Irene welcomes printmaker and graphic designer Elana Schwartzman. Elana talks about being drawn to letterpress printmaking & how she's embraced the ability to organize & work for social justice through her letterpress. They also talk about Lois Lane, making big decisions, & how to keep becoming yourself. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17829587

with Isabel Nelson 01/28/2021

with Isabel Nelson “I used to take a lot of joy in being rootless and I’m all about the roots now.” /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17721530

with Leslie Vincent 01/14/2021

with Leslie Vincent Irene welcome singer, songwriter, musician, and actor Leslie Vincent. They talk about living dreams, finding joy in day jobs, and the surprising ways new doors can open when you make new decisions. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17542850

with Tyrai Bronson-Pruitt 01/07/2021

with Tyrai Bronson-Pruitt Irene welcome Tyrai to chat about going from being a classroom teacher to lead adults in learning about racism and sexism. Tyrai talks about the importance of the WNBA when she was a young basketball player, coming out to herself and her mother, and the joy she gets from being a parent. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17454143

with Laura Zabel 12/31/2020

with Laura Zabel Irene closes out 2020 by chatting with her mom, Laura Zabel. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17383091

with Dana Nelson 12/17/2020

with Dana Nelson Irene welcomes Dana Nelson to talk all about having big feelings, building family, and the importance of laughter. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17229221

with Nora McInerny 12/10/2020

with Nora McInerny “The question behind every question we ask is, “am I normal, am I okay.” /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17136512

with Docta E (Elaine Richardson 12/02/2020

with Docta E (Elaine Richardson “Being an artist helps you get free and free other people.” /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/17012141

with Allison Broeren 11/20/2020

with Allison Broeren “If I want to be a middle-aged woman dressed as a unicorn, I can just do that!” /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/16882721

with Tish Jones 11/13/2020

with Tish Jones “Times when I feel most accomplished are when I see former students accomplishing their goals.” /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/16800158

with Laura Zimmermann 11/05/2020

with Laura Zimmermann Laura is a writer, a storyteller, & a maker of cheesecakes. She is a multi-time winner of Moth & WordSprout story slams. Her YA novel My Eyes Are Up Here is available in 5 languages, even though she can only read one of them. She lives in Minneapolis with her three favorite people, who show up in her stories whether they like it or not. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/16689707

with Colleen Somerville 10/29/2020

with Colleen Somerville "Make your own way to make your dreams happen." /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/16593143

with Sulia Altenberg 10/22/2020

with Sulia Altenberg “It is a radical act to be yourself. It is a radical act to love yourself.” /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/16500764

with Ashley Fairbanks 10/15/2020

with Ashley Fairbanks Ashley Fairbanks is an Anishinaabe artist, organizer and creative director. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/16394669

With Rachel Austin Bernstein 10/04/2020

With Rachel Austin Bernstein Irene has a conversation with her good friend Rachel about how Rachel got to where she is and what she learned along the way. /episode/index/show/wanttobeher/id/16267475

I wanna be her when I grow up

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