Special guest Marlene Johnson, Minnesota’s first female Lt. Gov., shares navigating her trail blazing life in politics, honing her leadership skills in non-profits and adapting to deep personal challenges, one pivot at a time. Musical guests Follow the Firefly with Phala Tracy on harp, Natalie Nowytski on bass & Scott Keever on guitar, bring us... The post Ep. 42 It’s Personal – LIVE – with Marlene Johnson, Follow the Firefly & Aamera Siddiqui appeared first on Island of Discarded Women ...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Our special guest Sarah Stoesz spent 21 years as the President & CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States. She shares her decades long advocacy for women’s rights and reproductive freedom, which started personally and became profound. Musical guest Keri Noble blows us away with original songs that are powerful, gritty and strong. Storyteller Melisa... The post Ep. 41 Hope Has Wheels – LIVE – with guests Sarah Stoesz, Keri Noble & Melissa Castino Reid appeared first on Island of Dis...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 22 min
We are rallying with Hope and Joy to put this Woman in the White House with this music-filled evening full of motivation to Get Out the VOTE! Special guest, social and political documentarian Mary Beth Yarrow, shares her life’s journey that begins with jumping down a rabbit hole in 1968 for her uncle Gene McCarthy’s... The post Ep. 40 Rallying to Win – LIVE – guests Mary Beth Yarrow, Rachel Kurtz, Jaspar Lepak & Kennadi Hurst with Tim Levy! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Special guest Rose McGee, founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, shares her life changing journey of offering comfort by delivering sweet potato pies to those affected by trauma around the country. Katy Vernon and her female powered band, Favourite Girl, empower and rock us! Plus, Katy sings personally about the mother she lost at 12... The post Ep. 39 One Pie at a Time – LIVE – with guests Rose McGee & Favourite Girl! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Special guest Mary Tjosvold, award-winning humanitarian and businesswoman, creates communities wherever she goes and credits the strong women in her life with inspiring her to walk through doors. Musical guest Yemi Love, shares her journey from Nigerian recording star, to life in Minnesota spreading love through every gorgeous song. Guest storyteller Stacey Dinner-Levin wishes caregivers... The post Ep. 38 Making a Difference – LIVE – with guests Mary M. Tjosvold & Yemi Love appeared first o...
May 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Alison Young, the blissful hiker, seeks out the natural world for healing and finds beauty in thriving one magnificent trail at a time. Katie Dahl shares songs that are “terrifyingly personal” and learns that there is unexpected communion in acceptance. Mary Shaffer searches for a spark of joy at a craft fair and discovers a... The post Ep. 37 Brave and Beautiful – LIVE – with guests Alison Young & Katie Dahl appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Special guest, Mary Kunesh, the first Indigenous woman elected to the MN Senate, shares the personal side of her life that has informed her tireless efforts to make change. Musical guest Jaspar Lepak honors a childhood friend, wishes she had grown up with rock music and celebrates how strong she felt after giving birth. Shanan... The post Ep. 36 So Strong – LIVE – with guests Mary Kunesh & Jaspar Lepak! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Special guest Pat Miles learned a lot about what hadn’t been addressed after the sudden death of her husband. To help others avoid the same challenges, she shares her discoveries in her new book. We are standing up for women who are standing up with help from blues woman Kelley Hunt. Plus, Kelley sings about... The post Ep. 35 Cycle of Life – LIVE – with guests Pat Miles & Kelley Hunt! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min
It’s our “thunderous” August show under the tent! Special guest and musician Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from Tiny Desk Contest to Macbeth on Broadway and advocates for embracing accessibility culture. Lorna Landvik brings us the church bulletin bloopers that inspired her latest novel. Singer/songwriter Jaspar Lepak finds herself in the sliver of a moon.... The post Ep. 34 Seat at the Table – LIVE – with special guest Gaelynn Lea! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min
It’s our June show outside on a gorgeous night! Special guest, the one and only Paula Poundstone subs in as our virtual assistant, tries to learn a lullaby and shares a never before told story! Musical guest Jearlyn Steele brings us songs and stories created with her grandkids. Leslye Orr invites us to see the... The post Ep. 33 Endless Possibilities – LIVE – with guests Paula Poundstone & Jearlyn Steele! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min
An important night in our new home! Special guest Princess Titus, the co-founder of Appetite for Change, lost her son to gun violence. She shares her drive to help others heal from this type of trauma. Musical guest Jonatha Brooke, takes us on a personal journey through original songs written for a Disney movie, a... The post Ep. 32 Starting Again – LIVE – with guests Princess Titus & Jonatha Brooke! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
May 31, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Our beautiful December show! Special guest Patty Wetterling, a searching mom for over 27 years, graciously shares with Sue her journey of hope to find her son Jacob. Musical guest Leslie Vincent admires the courage of her grandmother and the spirit of a friend in two original songs. Guest contributor Rosanna Staffa yearns to meet... The post Ep. 31 Journey of Hope – LIVE – with guests Patty Wetterling & Leslie Vincent appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min
It’s here! Our joy-filled November Show! Special guest Roxane Battle brings us boundless pockets of joy through her best-selling book and details her work with behavioral health. Thrilling alt string duo The OK Factor, share original tunes about finding a moment to be at 30,000 ft, and experiencing bumbling puppy joy. Zippy celebrates a floating... The post Ep. 30 Choosing Joy – LIVE – with guests Roxane Battle & The OK Factor! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Special guest, writer Marcie Rendon, highlights the brilliance and resiliency of native people through her mystery novels and a searing new play, “Say Their Names,” with excerpts read by Oogie_Push. Musical guest Jaspar Lepak sings and shares personally about living the choices she can make. Cathy Gasiorowicz tells a story about the dementia that broke... The post Ep. 29 She is Fierce – LIVE – with guests Marcie Rendon & Jaspar Lepak appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Gathering on the 21st anniversary of September 11th, our special guest, Dr. Pauline Boss, who coined the term “ambiguous loss,” reminds us that closure is a myth. Shanan Custer, with help from Rhiannon Fiskradatz, recounts being at the most magical place on earth that day. Sue Scott writes to Liz Cheney with a plea. Zippy... The post Ep. 28 Resilience – LIVE – with guests Dr. Pauline Boss & Rhiannon Fiskradatz appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Our special guest, Mikki Morrissette publisher of Minnesota Women’s Press, shares her journey from choosing single motherhood to owning a magazine. Musical guest Courtney Yasmineh, is still making it big one song at a time. Dae is newly engaged and decides that she is enough. Zippy strives for less noise and more truth. And Sue... The post Ep. 27 We Are Enough – LIVE – with guests Mikki Morrissette & Courtney Yasmineh appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Fearless independent journalist Georgia Fort shares her journey to change the narrative. Musical guest, Judah Gardner challenges us to stand firm. Dae Yang sings about a heartfelt personal discovery. Zippy Laske with friends Mahle Roth & Haley Garland, implore her daughters to enjoy the ride. Brittany Delaney wonders if her name can save her. And... The post Ep. 26 Digging Deep – LIVE – with guests Georgia Fort & Judah Gardner appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this powerful show, iconic singer Ann Reed honors the original Mother’s Day and our heroes. Comedian Mary Jo Pehl reads from her new memoir, out now, “Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, My Mother’s Book Reviews.” Performer Jennifer Baldwin Peden advocates for her sons, one with Down Syndrome. Brittany Delaney sees her mother in herself. Zippy Laske... The post Ep. 25 Nurturers – LIVE – with guests Ann Reed, Mary Jo Pehl & Jennifer Baldwin Peden appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
May 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Guest Dr. Artika Tyner, civil rights lawyer, educator and founder of Planting People Growing Justice talks about making a difference in real time for future leaders of color. Powerhouse singer Rachel Kurtz, encourages young women and LGBTQ kids to live strong! Dae Yang, with help from Zippy Laske, finds herself through her name. Silvia Pontaza... The post Ep. 24 In Real Time – LIVE – with guests Dr. Artika Tyner & Rachel Kurtz appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min
We are Standing with Ukraine via musical guest Natalie Nowytski! Founder of Global Rights for Women, Cheryl Thomas, helps us think legally about violence against women. Brittany Delaney unpacks a metaphor and becomes a warrior. + Sue Scott and Zippy Laske thank Bill Penzey and his “every kind of very kind people!” Episode Details Island of Discarded... The post Ep. 23 Courage – LIVE – with guests Cheryl Thomas & Natalie Nowytski appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podc...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min
It’s our February episode! Special guest Carolyn shares with Sue her journey from incarcerated teen to celebrated literary arts advocate. Brittany offers up a mistaken door that led to healing. Silvia recounts a phone number that changed her life. And musical guest Ivory Doublette sings the original “We Are One” with Zippy Laske and Tim... The post Ep. 22 Divine Interventions – LIVE – with guest Carolyn Holbrook appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
It’s our December episode! Special guest, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer, shares her joy-filled, inspiring work. Musical guest Jennifer Grimm, with husband Joe Cruz, brings us a little holiday. Guest Carole Jean Anderson is grateful to be creative again. Zippy Laske aspires to be somebody’s somebody, + Dae Yang, Silvia Pontaza & Sue Scott. Episode Details... The post Ep. 21 Grateful – LIVE – with guests Cathy Wurzer and Jennifer Grimm appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Special guest and Documentarian, Melissa Olson, shares her journey of discovering the truth. Musical guest Kat Perkins asks us to live fearlessly! Cast members Shanan Custer, Dae Yang, Silvia Pontaza and Sue Scott tell stories that make sense…now. And Zippy Laske wants us to shine like the moon! Episode Details Island of Discarded Women Episode... The post Ep. 20 Figuring It Out – LIVE – with guests Melissa Olson and Kat Perkins appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min
We are live again! Guest Betty Folliard, founder of ERAMN, enlightens us on her tireless fight for equal rights for women. Brittany Delaney delivers a stirring poem about Justice. Zippy Laske asks us to make peace with our shadows. Musical guest Nora Montanez Patterson performs her original tribute to the activist Dolores Huerta from the... The post Ep. 19 LIVE AGAIN! – with guest Betty Folliard appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min
We are remembering, honoring and paying attention. Jearlyn Steele, shares family joys and tragedies and ultimately decides to keep on singing. Candace Barrett Birk remembers the father she never knew. And Sue wonders about the racial history we didn’t learn in the 5th grade. Plus, a shout out to our newest graduate, Dae Yang! EPISODE... The post Ep. 18 Remembering – with special guest Jearlyn Steele appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Jun 14, 2021•58 min
Jennifer had stayed silent for decades, but when she finally revealed to her family that she had been sexually abused as a child by a family member, she was silenced all over again. She shares her ongoing journey towards breaking the silence. Plus, Holly, a licensed psychologist, provides insight into child sexual abuse within the... The post Ep. 17 Healing the Silence – with special guest Jennifer, a survivor appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Searching for Grace, Hope and Gratitude during these unsettling times. Sue talks with 3 women of faith. Regina delivers a powerful poem by Brittany Delaney, Shanan mourns virtually and Miri, the Lava Lamp, masks up! EPISODE DETAILS Island of Discarded Women Episode #16 was directed and produced by Sue Scott Written by Brittany Delaney, Shanan... The post Ep. 16 Grace – with Pastor Ingrid Rasmussen, Rabbi Shosh Dworsky & Sister Jane McDonald appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Just in time for the Georgia Runoff Elections! This very timely excerpt from Ep. 5 was recorded LIVE from Minneapolis in August 2019. To support the Georgia runoff effort, please go to fairfight.com, the incredible organization founded by rock star, Stacey Abrams! BONUS DETAILS “Dear Mitch” was written and performed by Sue Scott Song written... The post Bonus: “Dear Mitch” A Relevant Replay for the Runoff! appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Dec 29, 2020•7 min
Celebrating women speaking out! Shanan takes a train to an inauguration. Brittany wonders if she can be a Ruth. Dawn does the 19th Amendment. Sue votes from her heart. Special guest, History Professor Duchess Harris, fills in the blanks and R&B singer Kelley Hunt gets us on our feet! EPISODE DETAILS Island of Discarded Women... The post Ep. 15 Stand Up – with Guest Duchess Harris appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Oct 28, 2020•46 min
EPISODE DETAILS Three conversations with three strong Black women. All in the arts. All with insightful personal stories to share. Plus, Sue and Zippy deliver an ode to a woman we all know and maybe wish we didn’t. Island of Discarded Women Episode #14 was directed and produced by Sue Scott Written by Sue Scott... The post Ep. 14 Insight – with Regina Marie Williams, Isabell Monk O’Connor & Kelli Foster Warder appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast ....
Aug 19, 2020•57 min
