The confessions of one of Japan’s most celebrated geisha.Speaking to us with the wisdom of age and in a voice at once haunting and startlingly immediate, Nitta Sayuri tells the story of her life as a geisha. It begins in a poor fishing village in 1929, when, as a nine-year-old girl with unusual blue-gray eyes, she is taken from her home and sold into slavery to a renowned geisha house. We witness her transformation as she learns the rigorous arts of the geisha: dance and music; wearing kimono, e...
Jun 21, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boost creativity and beat burnout with this go-to guide for creative entrepreneurs! Longevity is crucial for entrepreneurial success, and burnout is very real. Having a vision is the first step, but how do you follow it through to execution? How do you bring your dream to life while sustaining your creativity, enhancing productivity, and balancing your well-being? Creative entrepreneur Nova Lorraine discovered the keys to overcome burnout and bridge the gap between creativity and entrepreneurshi...
Jun 07, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast A #1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, this unforgettable novel of love and strength in the face of war has enthralled a generation. France, 1939 - In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn't believe that the Nazis will invade France … but invade they do, in droves of marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that fill t...
May 23, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journ...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore – Think and Grow Rick by Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich - Over 80 Million Copies Sold This edition of Napoleon Hill's classic Think and Grow Rich is a reproduction of Na...
Mar 07, 2023•52 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore – The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and s...
Feb 07, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore – The Cafe on the Edge of the World: A Story About the Meaning of Life by John Strelecky. Gifted by millions to those they love. The simple yet profoundly life changing stor...
Jan 24, 2023•40 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore – Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior by Phil Jackson. "Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." ...
Jan 10, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore – Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane Gay. From the New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist: a searingly honest memoir of food, weight, self-image, and learnin...
Dec 27, 2022•48 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore – The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. In 1949 four Chinese women-drawn together by the shadow of their past-begin meeting in San Francisco to play mah jong, invest in stocks, eat ...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore – Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships and Being Ridiculously in Charge by Dr. Henry Cloud In Boundaries for Leaders, clinical psychologist and bestselling author ...
Nov 29, 2022•48 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore – The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden. On the morning of March 27, 1995, four quick shots cracked through Milan...
Nov 15, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting agreements that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. When we are ready to change these agreements, there are four deceptively simple, yet powerful agreements that we can adopt as guiding principles. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly po...
Nov 01, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast As you read, you'll come to understand how your relationships, health issues, finances, career concerns, and more are influenced by the Universal laws that govern your time-space-reality—and you'll discover powerful processes that will help you go with the positive flow of life. It's your birthright to live a life filled with everything that is good—and this book will show you how to make it so in every way! Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspi...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Reader is a powerful international bestseller diving into the themes of betrayal, guilt and memory, all against the background of the Holocaust. The book explores a world of passion, love, crime and secrets, keeping its readers glued to the pages of the novel. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagad...
May 10, 2022•54 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Unleash Your Supernova: 101 Action Steps to Boost Creativity and Beat Burnout! Boost creativity and beat burnout with this go-to guide for creative entrepreneurs! As an entrepreneur it is often hard to balance a sustain creativity and productivity, while also taking care of your mental and physical health. If you often find yourself having a vision that you don’t know to quite execute, a dream life that you desperately want to obtain, or struggle with overcoming burnout, Nova Lorrain writes a te...
Mar 22, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Richest Man in Babylon – A classic of personal financial advice! Go back in time to ancient with George S. Clason’s book The Richest Man in Babylon, where he offers insightful advice on financial success and financial investment through a collection of 4,000-year-old parables. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hos...
Mar 18, 2022•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Autobiography of a Yogi – the book that entered the hearts of millions of readers. (PART 2) In 1946, when Autobiography of a Yogi first came out it was stated to be a landmark work in its field. Paramahansa Yogananda illustrates his extraordinary life – from his inspiring childhood and encounters with saints and sages to his experience of living and teaching in America for 30 years. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all ti...
Feb 08, 2022•58 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Autobiography of a Yogi – the book that entered the hearts of millions of readers. (PART 1) In 1946, when Autobiography of a Yogi first came out it was stated to be a landmark work in its field. Paramahansa Yogananda illustrates his extraordinary life – from his inspiring childhood and encounters with saints and sages to his experience of living and teaching in America for 30 years. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all ti...
Feb 08, 2022•56 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast The book that inspired a cult-classic film – Girl, Interrupted! In 1967, Susanna Kaysen visits a psychiatrist she hadn’t seen before, after which she is put in a taxi and sent to McLean Hospital to get treated for depression. There she spends 2 years, in the ward that was famous for its clientele, people such as Ray Charles, James Taylor and Sylvia Plath. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The sh...
Jan 18, 2022•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast A tribute to the strength of the human spirit during a bitter winter in the American west. Written in 1918 My Antonia is one of Willa Cather’s first novels. It focuses on the story of Antonia Shimerda, a part of a family of Bohemian emigrants arriving on the Nebraska frontier. The story encompasses the strength of spirit, as well as the courage and persistence that helped build America. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of al...
Jan 05, 2022•53 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast The confessions of one of Japan’s most celebrated geisha. Is love scorned as illusion? Arthur Golden’s debut novel explores a world where appearances are paramount and the role of women and how they were treated in the 1920s in Japan is explored. An unforgettable and suspenseful work of fiction. Join our hosts as they delve into Golden’s world-class bestseller, and how it has inspired many and raised questions that have haunted generations. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that ...
Dec 21, 2021•59 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast How can you make the most of the present moment? There may not be one straightforward answer to this question, but Eckhart Tolle's book, The Power of Now, will undoubtedly bring you much closer to finding a solution. Join our hosts as they investigate Tolle's world-class teaching, and how it has inspired many to lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one....
Jun 01, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a tale of survival, freedom, and romance. Set in France during the harrowing period of early WWII, the story unfolds through the perspective of two sisters. Although their journeys take different paths, they both have to risk it all to save their homes and families from the Nazi grip. Join our hosts as they unpack this truly compelling celebration of human resilience and female strength. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some o...
May 18, 2021•54 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Tuesday's Book Club, our hosts uncover the mysteries found within James Redfield's gripping novel, Celestine Prophecy. A spiritual journey like no other: the discovery of an ancient manuscript leads to an inner awakening that spreads throughout the human population - dictated by nine key insights into life. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most captivating stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Neverwhere is the remarkable story of a young businessman, whose world is turned upside down after discovering a young girl bleeding on a sidewalk. A seemingly normal act of kindness brings unexpected consequences – plunging the characters and readers alike into a world of unknown. Join us as we ask: Can the subterranean land of Neverwhere be saved?
Apr 20, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Delaney Sisters' journey can be described as nothing less than incredible. Follow along with our hosts as they unpack the story of two women who, despite the odds, became pioneers within their fields - overcoming the racist and sexist challenges encountered by African-American women of the time.
Apr 06, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast A highly trained neurosurgeon, Dr. Eber Alexander, along with other scientists argue that near death experiences (NDE's) feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by the brain under extreme stress or are they? Find out what happens after Dr. Alexander dies to only come back to life to share his very own near death experience (NDE). Next Books: Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Amy Hill Hearth, Annie Elizabeth Delany, and Sarah Louise Delany, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, The...
Jan 26, 2021•56 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Chanel. The name alone evokes fashion, emancipation, and allure. In this revealing, intimate biography, Axel Madsen along with lavish photography, brings to life Gabrielle Coco Chanel, who was born an illegitimate pauper and rose to become the reigning queen of fashion who revolutionized women's styles forever. Next Books: Proof of Heaven by Eban Alexander, Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Amy Hill Hearth, Annie Elizabeth Delany, and Sarah Louise Delany, Neverwhere by Neil ...
Dec 30, 2020•54 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Mutant Message Down Under is a controversial tale of an American Health Care Professional, Marlow Morgan, who experienced a once in a lifetime adventure in the outbacks of Australia with a mysterious group of native Australians. On her 120 day journey through the desert, she learned the secrets of telepathy, instant healing, communicating with nature and why we exist.
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