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• Don't pay "attention," give it (with Amelia Hruby)

  What if attention isn’t a currency to be spent, but a gift to be given? Feminist creator Amelia Hruby invites us to reimagine the way we relate to focus, presence, and the constant pull of the digital world. Together we explore what it means to reclaim your attention from the systems designed to monetize it, and how giving attention (rather than paying it) can become a radical act of care.In this episode, you’ll discover…Why flipping from paying attention into giving attention changes how your day feels (and who’s in charge of it)The sneaky myth of “scarce attention” and what’s actually being commodified on social mediaA gentler approach to focus: tending what you desire instead of gripping what you “should”Resources mentioned:Deep Listening by Pauline OliverosSaving Time by Jenny OdellThe Social Dilemma (doc) + Jaron Lanier’s Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now Finally, make sure to grab Amelia’s new book: Your Attention Is Sacred Except on Social Media — available directly from Amelia: ⁠offthegrid.fun/attention⁠ (bundles include audio!).

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• "Money" is an admonishing goddess (with Katie Scott)

  What if I told you that “money” was once the name of a goddess? That’s right—long before debit cards and two-day shipping, the Romans worshipped Juno Monetta, the goddess whose temple literally minted coins. Today, financial coach Katie Scott joins Nicole to unearth how ancient warnings, modern shame, and personal money stories shape the way we think about value.In This Episode, You’ll Discover…The Roman goddess hidden in the word “money” and why she still haunts our bank accountsWhy even accountants struggle to manage money—and what that means for the rest of usHow budgeting flips the script from reactive to proactive (and why that feels like freedom)The sneaky beliefs about wealth that might be sabotaging your goals without you realizing itA surprising metaphor for money that might change the way you see it foreverGet Katie's free CFO Starter Kit (the tool Nicole swears transformed her copywriting business) and Katie's other resources at: morewithmoney.com/academyInstagram: @katie.morewithmoneyConnect with the It’s All Poetry team (a.k.a. Nicole!) at [email protected] up for weekly marketing prompts that don’t feel gross at nicolecopy.com/promptsMusic by Jack Pierce 🎶

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• "Pirate" Energy in a Structured World (with Rachel Ropeik)

  How did a word rooted in plunder and violence become a symbol of creativity, courage, and rebellion? In this swashbuckling episode, Nicole is joined by educator and strategic mischief-maker Rachel Ropeik to explore the word pirate — from its violent etymological roots to its reclaimed modern spirit.Together, they unpack the surprising history behind pirate codes, the difference between stealing and venturing, and what it really means to be a pirate with a heart in today’s world. In this episode, you’ll discover…Why pirates might have invented early versions of health insurance and income equalityThe lesser-known meaning at the root of the word “pirate” (spoiler: it’s not theft!)How “pirate energy” meets “institutional energy” — and what happens nextWhy rebellion without purpose isn’t enoughHow Rachel brings mischief, movement, and play into her everyday workFurther Research & Episode Extras: Rachel’s membership community is open!✨ Consortium of Arts-Related Entrepreneurs (CARE)rachelropeik.com/careAn online nest of support and connection for independent artists and culture workers.Doors open from September 15–26, 2025Use code POETRY15 for 15% off your first payment!We also talked about...The Only Life That Mattered — The story of Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and “Calico Jack” RackhamPirate codes and voting rights among 18th-century pirate crewsPirates of the Caribbean, Our Flag Means Death, and of course… animated Fox Robin HoodConnect with Rachel RopeikWebsite: rachelropeik.comNewsletter (sign up via the site!)Socials: @theartropeik

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• To leap, to quiver, to "dance!" (with Jess Grippo)

  What if dancing again could heal something you thought was unchangeable? In this episode, Jess Grippo joins Nicole to talk about dance as more than choreography. It’s expression. It’s story. It’s healing. Together, they explore how movement changes across a lifetime, what dance reveals about our inner world, and why it’s never too late (or too awkward) to start dancing again.Tune in to discover:The unexpected connection between tantrums and tap shoesDoes dance require music?What “prescribed vs. improvised” says about how we approach dance (and life?)How dance became a sacred ritual long before it was a performanceWhat happens when you stop waiting to be good and start moving anywayA few quotes:“At that young age, I already felt that pressure of having to perform. And I did not like it.” – Jess“The more experience we have, the more pressure we feel to be good. But sometimes, younger me just went for it.” – Jess“It felt like if I could dance, it would change my life.” – NicoleResources & Links:Jess’s book: Dance with This Book – Available via jessgrippo.comWatch the dance history doc Uprooted for more on jazz and resistance: uprootedfilm.comExplore the 13-Day “Dance Again” series at youcandanceagain.comWebsite: jessgrippo.com and youcandanceagain.comInstagram: @jessgrippoTikTok & YouTube: @jessgrippoJoin the Dance Again Studio: Online classes and creative challenges via her website

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• "Focus" is a hearth, not a spotlight (with Christina Jones)

  Today I’m joined by the incredible Christina Jones—brand photographer, creative coach, and (fun fact) the first guest I’ve ever met in real life! Christina did my most recent brand shoot, and let me tell you… it was an unexpectedly emotional experience. There’s something deeply vulnerable about being the focus of the lens, and Christina held that space so beautifully.In this episode, we unpack the word focus—in parenting, photography, business, and life—and how it can mean everything from presence to pressure to play. Plus, we get delightfully off-topic in the best way: Jenga, barre class, Instacart, and family dance parties all make an appearance.In This Episode, You’ll Discover…what a fireplace, a camera lens, and your to-do list might all have in commonhow the word focus shifted from warmth and gathering to clarity and commandwhy Christina thinks Jenga might be the ultimate metaphor for intentional attentionhow over-focusing can make your whole life shrink down to the size of your laptop screenthe quiet magic of choosing what you focus on—and what gets to blur in the backgroundWays to Connect with ChristinaChristina’s brand photography and mentoring: christinajonesphoto.comCome say hi to her on Instagram: @christinajonesstudio

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