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During this episode, we discuss how she came to love opera and explore the impact of the word “diva,” including the meaning, the myth, and the potentially harmful impact of that label. We chat about the glamorous and not so glamorous sides of running a jewelry business. Plus, Sara opens up about several deeply personal topics like handling bullies and being victimized in the workplace, being your own self-advocate, and surviving emotional abuse at home.  I hope you delight in Sara's story of how she became the (jokingly) the “Mistress of Specialized, Unnecessary Knowledge.” Oh, and if you want a visual reference while you're listening to our conversation, check out Songbird Sara Jewelry on Instagram. You can find all of the ways to connect with Sara in the link + resource section below. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Sara: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCarmenIggy Pop and the StoogesJoseph CornellGaslightingOne Love Foundation (nonprofit) and the 10 unhealthy relationship behaviorsKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Connect with Le vital corps Salon: Twitter | FacebookSign up for the Le vital corps Salon newsletter (sent twice monthly and includes news about podcast episode releases, helpful health + lifestyle information)Contact Kara

Alice has participated in two historic flybys, which are billions of miles away. (The irony that I usually walk upstairs to work is not lost on me.) She's now the second guest who has graced this podcast from the space exploration community. Of course, we're going to talk about space exploration in this episode, but we're also going to talk about what has needed to work well among a team of Earthlings for it all to be possible plus the lessons that Alice has personally learned along the way.According to Alice, there are many ways to be involved in space exploration, including how to communicate with a spacecraft, the aspects of project management, and leading a diverse team. In fact, Alice shares openly about creating a safe environment for all team members to flourish, including the importance of excellent communication, listening without prejudice or agenda, and respecting and trusting your team's diverse expertise.When it comes to Alice’s journey, it took a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. She shares how she overcame self-imposed barriers and grew her self-confidence. Alice also shares one of the scariest moments she has ever faced at work and what she learned from it. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Alice: TwitterNew Horizons NASA missionLive stream of Alice doing check of “autonomy”Johns Hopkins University Nicole Stott on LvcSKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)

Today, we discuss Claire's passion for sustainability, which happens to be a primary value at Hunky Dory. It’s the driving factor behind everything they do at the restaurant. As Claire explains, you don't need to be a scientist to create sustainable, effective processes. Inviting people to Hunky Dory's brand of activism in a non-preachy way is what she and her staff strive to do. We also take on the high and low points of adulting, creating a sense of inspiration by way of her food and drinks, and focusing on the human experience within the hospitality industry.  We recorded this conversation a few weeks before New York City would become a pandemic hotspot and effectively shut down, including Claire's restaurant. So far, Hunky Dory has pivoted and is hanging on. So, if you're near Crown Heights in Brooklyn, please grab some grub to-go. For you far-flung folks who dig Claire's low-waste hospitality initiatives, find the link below for Claire's GoFundMe campaign. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Claire: Website | Instagram | Hunky Dory on Instagram | Outlook Good on InstagramHunky Dory (restaurant)Help Our Hunkys (COVID-19 Go Fund Me to help the team)How Bad Are Bananas? by Mike Berners-Lee (book)The Organic Manifesto by Maria Rodale (book)LvcS convo with Sharon Rowe, Founder of Eco-BagsKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)

Kat holds an MFA in Metals from SUNY New Paltz and has over ten years of experience with CAD, 3D printing, and other fabrication technologies.Today, Kat is going to teach us all about 3D printing technology, the medical and educational applications of 3D printing, and digital design and fabrication. All extremely fascinating topics! Plus, we'll learn how she landed her dream job at the intersection of art and engineering. We'll hit on how she navigates some of her work obstacles and manages burnout. She poignantly shares about recognizing when opportunities arise and the importance of saying Yes bravely.Also, I wanted to give a massive shout out to the entire HVAMC team who immediately answered the call for more protective face shields for health care workers at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Kat: WebsiteHVAMCSUNY New PaltzMediPrintWoodstock Farm SanctuaryPolylactic acid (PLA)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)

Eileen is an avid open source contributor focusing on the Ruby on Rails framework and its dependencies. If you are wondering what that means, don’t stress. We’ll break it down without overwhelming the non-techies among us. Eileen is passionate about scalability, performance, and making open source communities more sustainable and welcoming.While Eileen lives and breathes tech, we covered much more than 1s and 0s in this episode. She describes how she gets into the flow state and her approach to organization. We also explored topics surrounding social media and not falling down the email inbox rabbit hole. So, many people have been thrown into the role of working from home in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discussed some of the disadvantages and advantages of working remotely. Think of this episode as some mental spring cleaning for your soul. There's a lot of practical advice that you can apply to your work and life. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Eileen: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | GitHubRuby on RailsFlow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (book)Ink & Volt plannersDerek Sivers’ “Hell Yeah!” (blog post)Patti Wilson LvcS episodeNeed2Know (email)Kelly Lyndgaard LvcS episodes: Episode 30 | Episode 67Sharon Rowe episodeGeneral AssemblyNintendo SwitchKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)

Dipti believes in theater as a powerful lever for social transformation. From that place, she created HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan.HONOUR has given Dipti a powerful platform to advocate for women's rights and engage others on wide-ranging issues pertaining to inequity and gender. We talked about how she’s created awareness around feminism and what she’s learned from the women who have been sex trafficked. These are just the accomplishments of Dipti’s creative pursuits. She also has a doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology and worked as a research scientist in the field of prostate cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for 10 years. Dipti is an energetic force of nature and persistently walks her creative talk with such discipline. She’ll also share the importance of not sitting around and waiting for opportunities to arrive. We also talk about acting, writing, and playwriting for social change. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Dipti: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterHONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai CourtesanLa Mama in NYCDipti’s comic bookGone with the Wind: Movie | BookDipti’s boutique skincare lineApple Screen TimeKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) 

Additionally, Dr. Holt-Lunstad has an adjunct professorship at Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s research is focused on the long-term health effects of social connection. In this episode, we dive into the many areas of Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s work, including the fraying of our social fabric, the impact of social (dis)connection on our physical and mental health, and the current cultural stigma around loneliness.  We dig deep into these topics. We unpack what it means to feel alone versus experiencing social isolation. We discuss how political divisiveness has led people to feel less connected to their communities, friends, and family. Dr. Holt-Lunstad does offer ways in which we can mitigate the fraying of or repair the fabric that brings us together by investing in social relationships and helping others.Selected link love + resources from the episode:Connect with Dr Holt-Lunstad: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Google Scholar ArticlesLoneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality: A Meta-Analytic ReviewSocial Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic ReviewTestimony before the US Senate Aging CommitteeScience (journal)Jingmai O’Connor on LvcS episodeBlue Zones by Dan Buettner: Website | BookKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)

Last year she and her husband, Mike, with their band, The Mammals, toured small folk music venues for a month in Australia as a duo with their two kids, organized two community music festivals back in Upstate NY, and recorded a new full-length studio album due out next summer.  Ruth is a dedicated folk musician and artist, but also works hard to study, shape, and share the musical, environmental mission of the Ashokan Center as the Director of Arts & Communication. This is where Mike and Ruth host their two annual folk music festivals, the Winter Hoot and the Summer Hoot each year. In this episode, the lessons that Ruth shared extend far beyond the scope of folk music. We talked about balancing your ambition beyond your craft, whatever your craft that happens to be. We also talked about leveraging patience and impatience as well as the importance of learning all sides of the business you are in. We also take on some mindset topics like how the power of music evokes emotion and how to connect with other humans in a meaningful way. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Ruth: The Mammals: Website | Facebook | Patreon | Hoot (both winter and summer): Website | Facebook | Ruth on InstagramWoodstock Youth TheaterBard CollegeJay UngarAshokan Farewell (song/theme for Ken Burns’ Civil War series)Lynn HardyThe Balfa BrothersNewport Folk FestivalPeter, Paul and MaryKingston TrioOdettaSmells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana (video)Ishmael by Daniel Quinn (book)“My Baby Drinks Water” by The Mammals (song)Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm on LvcSFred Rogers: Fred Rogers Center |  The Good Neighbor, Maxwell King (book) | Won’t You Be My Neighbor (documentary)Katharine Hayhoe on LvcSEmmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas (movie)Pete SeegerTao Rodrieguez-SeegerCrooked Still (band)Chris Merenda (performing artist)The Restless Age (band)Jingmai O’Connor on LvcSAja Schmeltz on LvcSGood Work InstituteAshokan CenterThe Fantastic Fungi (documentary)Wild EarthJames Hansen (climatologist)Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Summit at Ashokan CenterKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)