Directionally Challenged

Aird Date: August 24, 2022This week President of Emerge, A’shanti Gholar, joins us to explain the importance of voting and why it’s crucial for women to run for public office. Find A’shanti:Emerge: https://emergeamerica.org/Emerge’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergeamerica/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashantigholar/ Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: September 9, 2010Alie Ward, host of podcast “Ologies,” shares why it’s important for adults to continue to learn about science and we learn how one tweet can make huge impact.References:https://www.alieward.com/https://www.alieward.com/ologiesFollow Aliehttps://www.instagram.com/alieward/https://twitter.com/aliewardCheck out our merch!http://podswag.com/challenged Thanks to our great sponsors: Brave Not Perfect, Weeknight Kitchen, bareMinerals, and The Real RealFollow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: June 28, 2021This week we’re joined by the lovely Morgan Harper Nichols to talk all about her art and poetry, her creative process, her experience being diagnosed with autism, and how she views hitting rock bottom.Find Morgan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/Website: https://morganharpernichols.com/Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: November 8, 2022Comedian, co-creator of "The Daily Show," and abortion activist Lizz Winstead joins us this week to discuss abortion rights.Follow Lizzhttps://www.instagram.com/lizzwinstead/https://twitter.com/lizzwinsteadhttps://www.aafront.org/Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re sharing a special preview of a new podcast, The Loudest Girl in theWorld. For years, journalist and podcast host Lauren Ober wasn’t all that jazzed about herself.She was always getting in trouble, she had a lot of sensory issues and her anxiety felt off thecharts. And then, she found out why — she was autistic. The Loudest Girl in the World tells thestory of Lauren’s journey to understand what it means to be on the autism spectrum and how tolive life as a newly diagnosed autistic person. You can hear the full episode, and more from TheLoudest Girl in the World, at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/loudest?sid=challenged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: February 3, 2020Trigger Warning: Suicide, Gun Violence The powerful Shannon Watts is on this week to talk about gun control laws, safety, and how she founded the movement, “Moms Demand Action.” Find Shannon:“Fight Like A Mother” https://www.amazon.com/Fight-like-Mother-Grassroots-Movement/dp/0062892568Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonrwatts/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/shannonrwatts Join the Movement:Moms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org/Everytown: https://everytown.orgMoms Demand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MomsDemand/?hl=enText STUDENTS to 64433 to get involved in Students Demand Action Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: April 15, 2019Powerhouse Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer, and Director Julie Plec knew that she wanted to work in the entertainment industry but didn’t know in what capacity. After being blackballed she had a major epiphany which led her to discovering her gift.Follow Julie:Twitter: www.twitter.com/julieplecInstagram: www.instagram.com/julieplec/Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKaylaWebsite: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: November 30, 2020We're joined by Paul Wesley! We're telling stories from “The Vampire Diaries,” talking about Brothers Bond Bourbon, and giving advice to our younger selves.Find Paul:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwesley/Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulwesleyBrothers Bond Bourbon: https://brothersbondbourbon.com/Brothers Bond Bourbon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brothersbondbourbon/ Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: March 23, 2020Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins us to talk about parenting, multiple sclerosis, and her podcasts, “Mama Said” and “Pajama Pants.” Find Jamie-Lynn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamielynnsiglerTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamielsigler Podcasts:“Mama Said” https://podcastone.com/mama-said-with-jamie-lynn-sigler-and-jenna-parris“Pajama Pants” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pajama-pants/id1479743140 Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: September 21, 2020The wonderful Nora McInerny joins us this week to talk about her podcast “Terrible, Thanks for Asking,” grief, and the feelings we’re all feeling this year. Find Nora:Website: http://www.noraborealis.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noraborealis/Search “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” anywhere you find podcasts!Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttfapodcast/ Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.