In this episode, a zine reading of my latest zine: "Do Not FWD This Zine," my journey as a Zinester over the last year or so, and a preview of my latest zine display. Watch on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos The Unstagram Read my Zines Follow me on Bluesky Shop my Etsy

In this episode, I go through my top 12 books of the year across multiple genres. My reading goal was 50 books, and I'm pages away from achieving that goal. If you are watching/listening, you are probably a bookish person yourself, but I also have a quick bookish gift guide for the readers in your life. Books Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See (F) The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (F) Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross (F) Unseen by Molly Burke (NF) 107 Days by Kamala Harris (NF) Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green (NF) On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder (NF) The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates (NF) I’m Starting to Worry about this big black box of Doom by Jason Pargin (F) Nightbitch by Rachel Yodel (F) Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov (F) A Magical Girl Retires (F) Sociopath by Patric Gagne (NF) The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (F) Mood Machine by Liz Pelly (NF) Algospeak by Adam Aleksic (NF) Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (F) The Wedding People by Allison Espach (F) Bookish gift guide: eReader accessories Butterfly Bookmark Zine (on my new etsy shop!) Tiny Bookshop for Switch or Steam! Custom Library book embosser Bookends Book of the Month Subscription eReader Watch on YouTube The Unstagram Read my Zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Shop my Etsy

After almost two years of podcasting, it was high time to create my own audio for the podcast intro. I'm embarrassed and ashamed to admit my prior intro was AI-generated. As I've continued to podcast, I've become more and more anti-AI. This, combined with how the podcast has evolved, gave me enough inspiration to create a new intro. And learn a whole new workflow and tool! In this episode, please enjoy or laugh at my first attempts at making beats, and I hope you are inspired to try something new yourself! Watch on YouTube Watch Natalie Red on YouTube The Unstagram Read my Zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro music produced by Angela George

Where does the book I'm Starting to Worry About this Big Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin intersect with the message of the No Kings Protest? Attention is Trump's most powerful tool. Don't give him your attention and stay focused on what matters. Support our immigrant communities, swipe away from rage bait, and vote! Watch on YouTube Get involved with no kings! The Unstagram Read my Zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

With Taylor Swift's latest album release The Life of a Showgirl we cannot lose sight of Taylor Swift's status as a billionaire. In this deep dive, I discuss why Taylor Swift is not an example of an ethical billionaire, my album review, and the cardigan I crocheted to celebrate. I am a Swiftie and I have questions and critiques. Watch on YouTube Cardigan Blog Post Taylor Swift Philanthropy Jay-Z Philanthropy Rihanna Philanthropy Billie Eilish Sustainability Carbon Offsets Taylor Swift AI Promo Videos Eat The Rich Eatery Zine The Unstagram Read my Zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

With the imminent release of The Life of a Showgirl, I'm curious what impact we will see in internet language and culture. The Eras Tour changed the way we think about our lives and interests in a way that is completely different from before the tour started. If Taylor Swift has only become a bigger phenomenon since the end of the tour, Showgirl could make a huge linguistic impact. Watch on YouTube Eat The Rich Eatery Zine The Unstagram Read my Zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

In this episode, find your next fall read all without BookTok. Plus, how to stay reading once you've found those books. Watch on YouTube The Unstagram Read my Zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert Books Mentioned: Podcasting None of this is true - Lisa Jewel Computer Science Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin Broken Code (NF) - Jeff Horwitz Politics On Tyranny (NF) - Timothy Snyder Undocumented (NF) - Aviva Chomsky American Dirt - Jeanine Cummins Linguistics Native Tongue - Suzette Haden Elgin Algospeak (NF) - Adam Aleksic Wordslut (NF) - Amanda Montell Babel - R. F. Kaung Female Rage/ Feminist Literature Handmaids Tale The Testaments Men Who Hate Women (NF) - Laura Bates Pope Joan - Donna Woolfolk Cross Invisible Women (NF) - Caroline Criado Perez The Women Destroyed by Simone de Beauvoir

I took a spontaneous trip to Fargo and Winnipeg with my boyfriend over the weekend. We had a wonderful time and found some interesting Canadian zines. I think everyone can benefit from a bit of exploration, even if it is just a few towns over. Watch this episode on YouTube The Unstagram Read my zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

Indie sites are for hyper specific niches that require their own corner of the web. In this episode, I explain the inspiration for all the design elements of https://theunstagram.com and what my adventure looked like creating it. The Unstagram is a dedicated gallery indie site for my digicam; a digital escape from social media. Watch this episode on YouTube The Unstagram Punch Card Challenge Zine Read my zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

40 episodes of Voz Memos! In this episode, I discuss my four reads from July: Bright Young Women, Pope Joan, The Grace Year, and Men Who Hate Women. The Grace Year sparked my interest in Floriography, which I turned into a zine (OFC). Watch this episode on YouTube Punch Card Challenge Zine Floriography Zine Read my zines Learn more about Voz Memos The Unstagram Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

It is hard to avoid AI right now, it's EVERYWHERE but there is hope. We have seen this same sense of complete overwhelm and total product proliferation successfully stopped and reversed before. Just look at the rise and fall of radium use in the US in the 1920s. As artists and writers, we must speak out to preserve creativity and learning. Read the article Watch this episode on YouTube Read my zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

If you don't know what a zine is, welcome to your new addiction. I've been making zines for over a year and in this episode, I talk about attending my second zine fest ever. After talking about my experience at Autonomous Zine Fest I go through my zine haul and preview a project I've been working on for a few weeks. Watch this episode on YouTube Read my zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

Minnesota showed up for the No Kings protest! They are trying to control us with fear, and we will not let them. In this episode, I cover the St. Paul No Kings protest and why showing up is the most important thing, even if it means you go alone. The truth is, you are not alone. RESIST with JOY. RESIST with CREATIVITY. RESIST with LOVE. RESIST with PEACE. Watch this episode on YouTube Read my zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

In this episode, let's talk about trying new hobbies & my Patio Garden Zine. Summer is the time to spend time outside and enjoy a screen-free life! Hope you can listen to this episode from the cool comfort of a pool 💖 Watch this episode on YouTube Read/Download the Zine Read my Zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

On this Podcast, I love talking strategies for staying motivated and on track for your goals. BUT, what about when taking a break is the best strategy? In this episode, let's talk about taking a break and ramping back up to your goals. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky

With the constant news about tariffs and the impending recession, I've returned to my 2008 girl-self. I'm watching Poptropica walkthroughs, playing "girl games," and most importantly, escaping into the world of Infinity Nikki. To stay informed without going insane, my strategy has been to find a pocket of joy, escapism, and whimsy. Dream Jellies nostalgic video game content Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky

Hey! It's been a minute, but don't worry—I'm back. In this painting/podcasting session, I talk about a bizarre birthday experience, the movie In Time (2011), moving apartments, and a wedding in Charleston. This painting is special to me as the subject matter kept me motivated during my job search after college. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky

In part two of when does informed become insanity, I talk about illegal immigration. Why did immigration become illegal in the first place, and what are some small ways you can participate in the conversation without getting overwhelmed? Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos Karen's Guide to Disrupting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Operations Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert

Have you ever had decision paralysis looking at your to-do list? Or maybe you are jealous of the Pinterest girlies with their impossibly aesthetic productivity routines. Maybe you have a few simple goals you want to achieve this year but don’t have enough time. Scrum might be the solution for you. In this episode, I tackle how this podcast has been a form of agile living for me and how it can work for you. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky The Scrum Guide The Agile Manifesto Intro Music generated by Mubert

It's easy to get overwhelmed with everything going on in the news. In this episode: how we step back and find a sustainable way to resist. From outrage over Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's knitting to the Oscar-nominated documentary "No Other Land," there are small ways to stay informed, productive, and powerful. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Knitting as Resistance Thread 54% of Americans read a book this year No Other Land Trailer ‘No Other Land’ Is Nominated for an Oscar, but in Masafer Yatta, We’re Still Being Erased Intro Music generated by Mubert