In the final episode of a season all about help, Meredith sits down with students from the writing and publishing organization 826 Boston, which just released a new book — called “What if the World Needs You?”— that’s full of advice and life lessons for young people. Also, Meredith’s producers surprise her with a collection of stories from her friends and l ... Show More
May 12
What's wrong with having a type?
When Jordan was young, he saw actress Janeane Garofalo on television. Since then, he’s had a type: smart, creative, sardonic, sarcastic, brunette, glasses-wearing women. Not a bad thing … or is it limiting? What does it mean when we have a type? If our type doesn’t like us back, ... Show More
34m 52s
Dec 2024
New year, new habits: How to start writing with author Kelly Corrigan
Writing can help you process thoughts, preserve memories, chronicle the stories of you and your loved ones. But that's only if you can get past the blank page. In this bonus episode, best-selling memoirist Kelly Corrigan offers advice for putting pen to paper. Corrigan has writte ... Show More
11m 44s
Sep 2024
Myha’la’s Relationship Advice? Get in a Fight.
<p>On the HBO high finance drama “Industry,” basically everyone serves cruel insults. It’s part of the culture at their bank, Pierpoint. But Myha’la’s character, Harper Stern, goes after friends and enemies with deep, cutting verbal attacks.</p><p>Myha’la reads a <a href="https:/ ... Show More
30m 23s
May 2025
One Golden Summer With Carley Fortune
<p>This week on <em>Barely Famous</em>, Kail sits down with New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune, the mind behind viral romance hits <em>Every Summer After</em>, <em>Meet Me at the Lake</em>, and the brand-new release <em>One Golden Summer</em>. Carley opens up about ... Show More
54m 39s
Apr 2025
Let Yourself Rage With Poet Laureate Ada Limón
<p>As U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón has had a far-reaching impact. She has visited readers and writers across the country, installed poems at majestic sites in national parks, and she even wrote a poem that’s engraved inside a NASA spacecraft on its way to Jupiter.</p><p>Today on ... Show More
34m 35s
May 2022
Tayari Jones Writes to Heal Her Readers
Glory speaks with author Tayari Jones about her award-winning novel An American Marriage. In this episode, the women talk about the healing power of Tayari’s work, her long writing process, and the value of sisterhood in her life. Glory also talks about a heartfelt memento she re ... Show More
37m 3s