Listen "209: The ABC’S Of Women’s History with Rio Cortez"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Tricia Friedman and Rio Cortez discuss the themes and creative processes behind Rio's latest work, 'The ABCs of Women's History.' They explore the interdisciplinary approach to women's history, the importance of slow reading, and the joy of writing for children compared to adults. Rio shares insights into her collaborative process with illustrators and the significance of trusting readers to find their own meaning. The conversation concludes with a look at future projects and the potential for more educational works.
Learn more about this book and Rio Cortez:
https://www.riocortez.com/
Learn more about the Leadership Playbook: A Practical Guide to Preventing Burnout in Your Team (BETA) as mentioned at the top of the episode
https://playfulworkdesign.com/store/p/leadership-playbook-a-practical-guide-to-preventing-burnout-in-your-team
Chapters
00:00 Exploring the ABCs of Women's History
07:22 The Importance of Slow Reading
12:08 The Joy of Writing for Children vs. Adults
16:46 The Creative Process of a Poet
23:30 Future Projects and Collaborations
Learn more about this book and Rio Cortez:
https://www.riocortez.com/
Learn more about the Leadership Playbook: A Practical Guide to Preventing Burnout in Your Team (BETA) as mentioned at the top of the episode
https://playfulworkdesign.com/store/p/leadership-playbook-a-practical-guide-to-preventing-burnout-in-your-team
Chapters
00:00 Exploring the ABCs of Women's History
07:22 The Importance of Slow Reading
12:08 The Joy of Writing for Children vs. Adults
16:46 The Creative Process of a Poet
23:30 Future Projects and Collaborations
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