Wild Geese

Okay, okay I KNOW the word "networking" can be freaky. And by freaky, I mean it can bring out the freaks. You know the ones - they're constantly cold pitching and saying things that make it clear they don't see you as a human being at all. They're trying to get you into some weird MLM. Whatever it is, they've got ulterior motives. Well this episode is here to tell you - it doesn't have to be like that! Really kind, warm, thoughtful people exist on the internet, do business on the internet, make friends on the internet and more. And today's guest, Anastasiya, is a brilliant example of what it looks like to network in a heart centered way. For access to all resources mentioned (including the spotify playlist) click HERE We're also chatting about: The vulnerability hangover after sharing your art online Navigating language barriers What it looks like to show up first - Brave Mondays How to optimize your productivity systems Connect with Anastasiya: Join her for Brave Mondays Set up a coffee chat Check out her website Instagram Connect with me: ⁠Follow Wild Geese on Insta!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Anna’s business insta!

What if life for the sake of life was enough? What if we were operating off of a state of abundance, instead of scarcity? What if every human being really understood how closely linked (in-extractable) we are to other living beings? Would brutal and consistent resource extraction slow down? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Chloe Parsons to dive deep into our interconnectedness with nature. She's a watercolor and floral collage artist who creates art for the eco-sensual. If you're not sure what that means, tune in. It's fascinating and will probably inspire you to go on a little mushroom foraging trip after listening to this episode. For all of the resources mentioned in this episode + the spotify playlist click HERE Connect with Chloe: Website Instagram Tiktok Connect with me: ⁠Follow Wild Geese on Insta!⁠ ⁠Follow Anna’s business insta!

There are a lot of answers, and none of them are wrong. Does that freak you out or tickle your fancy? Today, I'm sitting down with Lexi Merritt, writer, teacher, and founder of The Pretty Decent Internet Café. Honestly, she's an icon and a legend to me. Here's a little peak at what we're chatting about: Lexi's thought process when she's creating a new offer/resource Is internet business a scam!? Why you should ditch the SMART goals for abstract ones Life and business as one great science experiment Check out all of the resources mentioned in this episode (including the Spotify playlist) HERE! Connect with Lexi: Check out her website Follow her on Instagram Grab the Desktop Organizer Check out her Self-Advocating Systems Connect with me: Follow Wild Geese on Insta! Follow Anna’s business insta! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and share it with friends so that more people can hear me yap in their ears! And of course, learn from more incredible guests like Lexi

You know that feeling when you're sitting around a campfire singing with friends and you think to yourself "why don't humans do this more often?" The feeling of singing with other people is electric. Maybe you only ever experienced that at sleep away camp. Or maybe you're like me and you're a tried and true choir kid. Even if you don't sing, if you've allowed yourself to experience a collective song, you know what I'm talking about. Well thanks to the work of Matt Goldstein, we don't have to fully join a choir to sing with strangers. Gaia Music Collective started with a few friends in a Bushwick apartment. Since then, they've grown to gathering hundreds of strangers every single week with the express purpose of bringing people together to sing. They've got events like One-Day Choirs that don't require any sort of audition or prior experience. And if you're more into the campfire, chill vibe, Candlelight Circlesings would be perfect for you. I really enjoyed this conversation with Matt for a little bit of behind the scenes into a collective that I've had my eyes on for months! I'll be attending Gaia Music Collective's events throughout the Summer because it's the perfect way to meet new people and indulge my little singer heart. Join me! To access the Spotify playlist and more resources, click HERE! In this episode, we're chatting about: How Gaia Music Collective got started How Matt regulates his energy when leading large groups night after night How going viral on Tiktok changed things for Gaia Matt's new venture: Flow Labs Connect with Matt: Gaia Music Collective's Instagram Flow Labs Instagram Connect with me: Follow Wild Geese on Insta! Follow Anna’s business insta!

It's a little bit ironic that the words "I don't wanna talk about anything" have been circling around my head for weeks, right as I launch this podcast. But don't worry, I'm not saying I want to quit yapping in your ears (I know you were worried). Quite the opposite! Those are lyrics from Adrianne Lenker's song "Anything." The title of this episode is just a line pulled straight from the song. Because...are you kidding? It's too good not to highlight and then circle and then doodle a little heart next to it. So today marks the very first iteration of the soft animal series! I hope you like it :) You can find links to all of the mentioned songs and articles HERE queens. Connect with me: Follow Wild Geese on Insta! Follow Anna’s business insta!

Madeline Qi, host of Over & Out and a vibrant presence on TikTok and YouTube, shares her journey from a long-term heterosexual relationship to embracing her queer identity. She discusses the struggle against societal expectations and the importance of authenticity in self-discovery. Madeline opens up about her healing from an eating disorder and the impact of community in navigating these challenges. Listeners will resonate with her insights on claiming desires, building connections in NYC, and the role of art in shaping identities.

Are you comfortable making BAD art? It might be the antidote to burnout! Today I’m chatting with Tali Dee, a former therapist who went from helping clients through creative burnout, to experiencing it herself. After burnout manifested in physical symptoms that sent her to the hospital, Tali knew it was time to take a leave of absence. And in that time away, she’s realized the absolute necessity of centering creativity in our lives. And we’re not just talking about “I’ll get to that creative practice once I’m in a better place” but actually using that creative practice as the bridge to that better place. We’re also diving deep into community. If you feel like it’s been hard to create a sense of community ever since the pandemic began, you’re not alone. So what does it take? Does adulthood mean that we’re always going to have to deal with a paywall to meet new people? Or can we take matters into our own hands? I hope this episodes leaves you feeling inspired to go pick up that blank canvas that’s been sitting in the corner for months. You deserve it! And if you’re in the throes of burnout, check out the resources Tali has to offer HERE. In this episode, we’re chatting about: Tali’s experience with burnout Why you should de-prioritize external values when moving through burnout How you can get reconnected with your inner child The personal responsibility that comes with creating a sense of community What is a Creative Friday? How can we get more comfortable being beginners? Connect with Tali Dee: Download the Restorative Rest Checklist Navigating Burnout: A Creative Recovery Workbook Follow her on Tiktok Follow her on Instagram Connect with me: Follow Wild Geese on Insta!⁠ ⁠Follow Anna’s business insta!⁠ ⁠Tiktok

If you wish the wellness industry was a bit less puritanical, this episode is for you. I'm talking - you don't need to forbid yourself from going out dancing at the night club to feel good in your body. In fact, that sweaty, exhilarating feeling you get at a nightclub could be the key to body liberation. I'm sitting down with José San Miguel, Founder of Playground Movement, for a conversation that will leave you dancing through the street like Nicole Kidman after she divorced Tom Cruise! After going through tremendous loss, José came out on the other side with such a beautiful perspective of the world. I originally reached out to them because of this sentiment: we should assume that everyone is grieving. They put a video on their tiktok about this philosophy and the wind was sucked out of me. How can we show up for each other in grief? And how can we show up for ourselves? This is more than a conversation about fitness. Essentially, it's two people sitting down to reflect on what it is to move through darkness and alchemize grief. In this episode, we're chatting about: Personal style Queer expression Alchemizing grief to bring a new idea into the world What's next for Playground Movement The third degree dinner party We mention a few juicy resources that you don't want to miss out on so grab those HERE! You can also find the Spotify playlist that will continue the Wild Geese experience into your music loving lives. If you felt moved by this episode, leave a review with a very long personal story about you alchemized grief. I'm just kidding, you don't have to do that (but I would read it if you did and I would give you a little virtual forehead kiss). Connect with Jose website personal IG business IG TikTok Playground is looking for new Playmates! Enjoy a free 7-Day Trial on our website ( playgroundmovement.com ). You can use code “PLAYWITHYOURSELF” for 25% off merch from our shop! Connect with me: Follow Wild Geese on Insta! Follow Anna’s business insta! Tiktok

What makes a good conversation? I know we've all stepped away from a conversation feeling like "oof, I did not nail that one." It doesn't matter how extroverted you are! Some conversations are just...stilted. Well today, I'm sitting down with Miriam Tinberg - a content curator who has built a following on Tiktok that allowed her to leave her unaligned job. Since leaving her job, she has intentionally created opportunities for conversations with strangers. Whether you feel like you're a good conversationalist or not, this episode will leave you with a nugget that might just change the way you look at "awkward" conversations. In this episode, we're chatting about: The two types of conversationalists Why certain conversations feel uncomfortable An alternative to book club that puts less pressure on participants What it means to be a content curator Why Miriam opened up her calendar to total strangers to expand her social network Click HERE to find the resources mentioned in the episode, including the Spotify playlist with each guests meaningful song. If you enjoyed this episode, tell your best friend who lives in a different state about it. And then gab with me in the DMs about how it's bringing you closer! Connect with Miriam: Follow Miriam on Tiktok Connect with me: Follow Wild Geese on Insta! Follow Anna’s business insta! Tiktok

Why should you listen to a podcast called Wild Geese? Well, maybe because you want to feel the wonder of a Mary Oliver poem strewn throughout your morning commute. My name is Anna Corinne, and together, I think we'll make a pretty good gaggle (that's what a group of geese is called). I've been studying the podcast industry for a while. Managing and strategizing with other hosts has shown me the magic tool to sustainable podcasting: curiosity. So I've created this podcast to dive headfirst into my curiosity and help you do the same. We're flipping the script away from mindless consumption and really zooming in on conversations that will wake us up. In each episode, I'm sitting down with guests that have one thing in common: they exude Mary Oliver energy. And once a month, you can expect a solo episode as part of my Soft Animal series. This podcast is for the community organizers, creative entrepreneurs, and conscious consumers.  In this episode, I'm chatting about: Why the heck you're listening to a podcast called "Wild Geese" Who this podcast is for A bit of my backstory as the trusty narrator of your experience here I'm genuinely so excited to put this out into the world. As a fellow creative, I know you understand the impact of acknowledgement. So if you like what you're hearing, don't forget to share the show with your besties. You could even pop a review on Apple podcasts. That will earn you a tearful DM from me (I'm not kidding). Click HERE to access resources mentioned in the episode! Those articles and poems are just WAITING to be read in full. Connect with me: Follow Wild Geese on Insta Follow my business Insta (podcasters and aspiring podcasters, I'm looking at you) Follow me on Tiktok