As Me with Sinéad

We are excited to share another Lemonada Media show you will love. It's called No One Is Coming to Save Us and it tackles the American child care crisis. No One Is Coming to Save Us has new episodes out every Thursday. Gloria is back and ready to tackle America’s child care crisis head-on. To kick off season 2, she calls up Lauren Cook, CEO of Ellis Early Learning in Boston. We met Lauren back in season 1, where she walked us through the nitty gritty of how much it costs to operate a child care center. This time around, Lauren tears up as she talks about how nationwide labor shortages are reverberating through the child care system, what she has to do to keep the lights on at Ellis, and how the ongoing pandemic has made a bad situation continue to get worse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our team wanted to share with you a preview of another Lemonada Media series that they know you’ll want to tune in for. The 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown vs. Board of Education paved the way for racial integration in public schools. But there's an unspoken consequence of this historic moment. Estimates show 38 thousand Black teachers were fired throughout the integration. This means, the number of Black educators in our public schools dramatically decreased during this time. And that number has never gone back up. This has left a huge void in our public schools. That’s why it’s so important we uplift Black leaders working in education today. After 1954, a new podcast from Lemonada Media hosted by Aimée Eubanks Davis, is out now wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kulap Vilaysack has recently been busy recording a Lemonada Media podcast of her own, alongside veteran journalist SuChin Pak. Their Webby award-winning show, Add to Cart, is all about the things they buy and buy into and what it says about who they are. In celebration of their recent award and Apple Spotlight feature, we wanted to re-air Sinéad's conversation with Kulap about the nuances of Asian American identity, her own Origin Story, and what it means to be a “good dude” in Hollywood today. You can listen to Add to Cart wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Sinéad’s last episode of As Me with Sinéad, she interviews lifelong disability rights activist Judy Heumann. Judy is known for her work fighting the New York Board of Education and organizing sit-ins in 1977 fighting for legislation that ultimately led to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Judy’s activism was highlighted in Netflix’s, Crip Camp, which was just nominated for an Oscar. As International Women’s Month comes to a close, here are two extraordinary women who have fought for increased accessibility and visibility of disabled folks across the globe.   Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With five Golden Globe nominations to Schitt's Creek, including best supporting actor, we wanted to resurface Sinéad's conversation with writer and actor Dan Levy. He talks about his personal and professional evolution alongside his character, David Rose. Sinéad and Dan explore his Leo tendencies and the deliberate ways in which the Schitt’s Creek writing team presented small-town America, gay love, and the first pansexual character on mainstream TV. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor LinksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden just named Samantha Power as the new head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Check out Sinéad’s March 2020 conversation in person in Dublin with author and former Ambassador Samantha Power about embracing vulnerability, and the moment that sparked Power’s immense drive to learn about the world.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor Info Here Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year comes to a close, we’re sharing a conversation between Sinéad and writer, podcaster, and comedian Gaby Dunn from the start of the pandemic, plus, an update from Gaby on her current life in quarantine. The two talk about their shared experience as perfectionists, and how that is coming out amid a global pandemic. Gaby shares openly about how her early experiences as an outspoken kid paved the way to be shameless about her identity, relationships, and work later in life.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear a quick update about As Me making waves in Canada, a brand new Lemonada Media podcast that we think you may like, and a request for your feedback about your experience as an As Me with Sińead listener in our Lemonada Media listener survey running in July 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on As Me, Sinéad shares some of her favorite moments from Season 1 that reflect the essence of the show. From talking about imposter syndrome with Florence Welch and Riz Ahmed to self-acceptance with Justin Tranter and Akilah Hughes to letting go of perfectionism with Adwoa Aboah. Each of these moments captures the power of connection and vulnerability in every episode, all of which help us to understand and empathize with each other more. Betterhelp.comhttps://www.weahlthfront.com/asmehttp://functionofbeauty.com/asmehttps://www.audible.com/pd/A-Fools-Errand-Audiobook/1684578345https://www.blinkist.com/asmeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the penultimate episode of Season 1 of As Me, Sinéad brings it back to fashion with Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele. He sat down with Sinéad in Milan prior to #stayhome, but much of what Alessandro says feels relevant to these strange times. He shares his zest for life, even in the most tragic of moments, how the unique little boy he once was shaped who he is today.Betterhelp.com/asmefunctionofbeauty.com/asmeAudible.comhttp://betterhelp.com/asmeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now more than ever, art and content provides solace to so many. That’s why Sinéad spoke with best selling author, Dani Shapiro, from self-quarantine. Dani’s shares how writing helps her process trauma and shape her identity, as well as how her own shocking discovery about her lineage impacted her sense of self.Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/betterhelp.com/ASMEBatistehair.comblinkist.com/ASMEhttps://www.audible.com/pd/Inheritance-Audiobook/1984840231functionofbeauty.com/asmeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As another week of quarantine and social distancing goes by, Sinéad catches up with historian and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, Lonnie Bunch from his home in Washington, D.C. The two talk about the importance of history in shaping our identity, Lonnie’s experience as the director of the Museum of African American History and Culture, and the parts of his childhood that shaped his understanding of racism, and led him to cherish history and storytelling. (Note, strong language is used by Lonnie to describe racist experiences.) Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/betterhelp.com/ASMEhttps://www.audible.com/pd/A-Fools-Errand-Audiobook/1684578345rothys.com/Sineadbatistehair.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the midst of the pandemic, Sinéad talks with comedian and reporter Akilah Hughes about how she is balancing her work and mental health right now, including winding down for the day after intense news cycles. Akilah talks openly about her struggles with self image, and her related decision to leave her northern Kentucky home.  audible.com/as me or text As Me to 555-555 Imagined Lifehttps://crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we hear a conversation between Sinéad and scholar, writer, and podcaster Reza Aslan. The two talk about Aslan’s relationship to identity, Islamophobia, his self-doubt, and raising his kids to be global citizens.For a three month trial for Reza's talk show go to go.topic.com/AsMe and enter promo code AsMe2020.betterhelp.com/asmehttps://www.batistehair.com/In The Bubble with Andy SlavittThe Hilarious World of Depression@monachalabiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad is joined by comedian Negin Farsad, who shares her early memories as the only Iranian-American at her school, her time working in policy, and how she now uses comedy to continue her activism. betterhelp.com/asmefunctionofbeauty.com/asmeBatistehair.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad shares a bit about how she’s coping with staying at home, and what working from home means for disabled people. Then, writer, comedian, and podcast host Allison Raskin joins Sinéad for a long conversation about anxiety and mental health.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ www.batistehair.comJust Between Us betterhelp.com/asmeEverything Is Finewww.lemonadamedia.com/shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and former Ambassador Samantha Power joins Sinéad in Dublin to talk about embracing vulnerability, and the moment that sparked Power’s immense drive to learn about the world. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Dear Young Rockerwww.blinkist.com/ASMEwww.betterhelp.com/ASMEBrave, Not PerfectFirst Contact@joycrookesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and writer Aki Omoshaybi joins Sinéad in London to talk about how he navigated his Nigerian background in a predominantly white neighborhood, how soccer drove him to excel in drama school, and his struggle to take breaks.Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ REAL, released in theatres April 24throthys.com/sineadfunctionofbeauty.com/asmeaudible.com/asmebetterhelp.com/asme@roguecollectivSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great British Bake Off (or, Baking Show in the U.S.) semi-finalist Briony Williams joins Sinéad in London to talk about her identity as a teacher, how she practices resilience and kindness, and her choice not to mention or accept special accommodations for her disability while in the tent.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @franklinleonardbetterhelp.com/asmewealthfront.com/asmeblinkist.com/asmeFood UnwrappedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radhika Jones is the first woman of color to serve as the editor of Vanity Fair. She opens up to Sinéad about what moved her to put her hat in the ring, and how she chooses her daily fashion armor. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com@richardmaloneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.