Wild Geese

Girlhood is a state of constant embarrassment. Not to mention the feeling that you're just...always in trouble? So how the hell are we supposed to become well-adjusted adults when most of us have been raised to have a deep shame rooted in our bones? Well today, I've got Hailey Noecker, self-published author that's absolutely killing it on Substack right now and a prevention specialist for a child advocacy nonprofit. We're chatting about: How working in child advocacy has made Hailey think about her own childhood differently What it means to reclaim your youth in adulthood The fig tree analogy (of course, you know me) Why our obsession with self-optimization can be debilitating Listen to the Spotify playlist HERE Connect with Hailey: Substack TikTok Connect with me: ⁠Follow Wild Geese on Insta!⁠ ⁠Follow Anna’s business insta!

This is such an unserious episode, the dramatics of my intro music are making me laugh. But ya'll! It's time to start talking to strangers. And if you already do that, tune in to this episode to laugh at me for all the ways in which...I do not. Find all the resources mentioned + the spotify playlist my lovely guests are creating HERE. And leave a review or share the show!! This is the perf episode to share and get all of your friends in on this challenge so that by the end of the Summer, you're SWIMMING in community with neighbors that were once strangers <3 Connect with me: Follow Wild Geese on Insta! Follow Anna’s business insta!

What if you started living your life like you begged God to send you back so you could feel again? That's certaintly what today's guest, Anna Lee, is doing. Anna is a documentary film maker and co-host of The Entreprequeers Podcast. But it doesn't feel right to try to conform her identity to a set of job descriptions. She takes on the French philosophy of "I work to live, I don't live to work." And you can frequently find her dancing unapologetically in public parks. We're talking about apocalypse magic and the year of the cockroach. If you don't know what those words mean, you should probably tune into the episode and find out. In this episode, we're chatting about: Working seasonally and f*cking off the rest of the time What is apocalypse magic? The new age to alt-right pipeline The dance challenge that's grounding Anna and her community The year of the cockroach Connect with Anna: Instagram Tiktok Listen to Entreprequeers Connect with me: ⁠⁠Follow Wild Geese on Insta!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Anna’s business insta!

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!

Lexi Merritt, a writer and founder of The Pretty Decent Internet Café, shares her innovative approach to entrepreneurship. She challenges traditional goal-setting by promoting abstract goals over the conventional SMART framework. Lexi explores how life and business can be seen as one grand science experiment, encouraging a playful mindset. They also discuss the importance of personal storytelling in business and the enriching impact of literature, particularly the works of Mary Oliver, on their journeys.

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.

In this conversation, Tali Dee, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and creativity advocate, shares her journey through burnout and its awakening to the need for creativity in our lives. She emphasizes the importance of making 'bad art' as a joyful practice and reconnecting with our inner child. Tali also discusses the significance of personal responsibility in fostering community, practical ways to incorporate creativity into busy lives, and how engaging with others can restore our sense of belonging post-pandemic. Get ready to embrace creativity and community!