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“I was going to do whatever I wanted”: Stephanie Wambugu on her career as a writer & editor
In this interview, Stephanie discusses her celebrated debut novel, becoming a writer in New York, the importance of having a routine, and what she’s…
 • Jana M. Perkins and Stephanie N W
1:08:04
“I went back to what I’d always been passionate about”: Petya K. Grady on her career as a writer, featured Substacker, and UX strategist
In this podcast interview, Petya discusses reading as an antidote to scrolling, her childhood in Bulgaria, launching her Substack, & how she’s…
 • Jana M. Perkins and Petya K. Grady
1:56
“I realized that maybe I could be the one”: Anna Malaika Tubbs on her career as a writer and TED speaker
In this interview, Anna Malaika discusses her latest NYT-bestselling book, preparing for her viral TED Talk, her relationship to social media, & what…
 • Jana M. Perkins and Anna Malaika Tubbs
2:15
“I essentially rearranged my life”: Emily J. Smith on her career as a writer and novelist
In this interview, Emily discusses her debut novel, her background in tech, how she navigated the transition to writing full-time, & what she’s working…
 • Jana M. Perkins and Emily J. Smith
53:37
“I was in a situation that didn’t add up”: Corinne Low on her career as a writer and Wharton economist
In this podcast interview, Corinne discusses her bestselling new book, the economics of women’s lives, & why she left a job at the top consulting firm…
 • Jana M. Perkins and Corinne Low
In-depth conversations on work, writing, & professional success with the women shaping our cultural landscape. A longform interview series now entering its 3rd season.
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Women of Letters
Women of Letters
In-depth conversations about work, writing, & professional success with the women shaping our cultural landscape. A longform interview series now entering its 3rd season.
“I moved cities, I moved jobs”: Marianne Brooker on her career as a writer and memoirist
In this podcast interview, Marianne discusses her acclaimed debut memoir, the early influences that shaped her thinking, & winning the Fitzcarraldo…
 • Jana M. Perkins
29:19
“I wanted something different”: Mary Jo Bang on her career as a poet and Guggenheim Fellow
In this interview, Mary Jo discusses the books that shaped her thinking, studying at Columbia University with Lucie Brock-Broido, & her latest writing…
 • Jana M. Perkins and Mary Jo Bang
2:15
“I can’t help generating meaning”: Elisa Gabbert on her career as a poet and essayist
In this interview, Elisa discusses her decision to become a writer, the value of a good mentor, & what she’s working on now.
 • Jana M. Perkins and Elisa Gabbert
2:30
“I wasn’t really allowed to”: Noreen Masud on her career as a writer and memoirist
In this podcast interview, Noreen discusses her celebrated debut memoir, growing up in Pakistan, working as an academic, & her creative process.
 • Jana M. Perkins
53:36
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