Hosted by Tembi Locke, New York Times bestselling author, actor, and Executive Producer of Netflix’s From Scratch, Lifted is a multi-season series investigating and celebrating what it takes to transform challenges into the inspired work of a lifetime. The podcast focuses on the behind-the-scenes events, human stumbling blocks, and eventual tools that lead to resilience. Deeply personal, full of humor, Lifted pulls back the curtain on the "extraordinary moment when everything changed" and, t ...
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Most of us hope to live well through to the end of our lives but how do we do that? Each week, you’ll hear thought-provoking talks from relationship experts, death doulas, nurses, comedians, and more who give us permission to break free from old thinking that says you're either sick or well, loving or leaving, strong or vulnerable. Learn why having a healthy relationship with dying is the first step towards having a more joyous relationship with living. Hosted by Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. To ...
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Jenny Dorsey on The Unifying and Divisive Powers of Food
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47:30Join us for a captivating conversation with Chef Jenny Dorsey, a professional chef, author, speaker, and recent graduate of Harvard University's Master’s Program in Education. As the co-founder of Studio ATAO, an award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit think tank, Jenny is at the forefront of defining more equitable standards for the food, beverage, and ho…
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Amelia Rampe on Celebrating the Filipinx Kitchen and The Changing Landscape of Food Writing
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36:07Join us in a delightful conversation with Amelia Rampe, Senior Editor at Food & Wine, as we uncover the multifaceted world of food and travel. As a food and travel writer, recipe developer, video host, and food stylist, Amelia delves into the intricacies of the Filipinx kitchen and shares how she skillfully brings Filipinx food stories to life. In …
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Yasmin Khan on Burnout, Advocacy, and How Food Unites Us All
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34:40Join us for a compelling conversation with Yasmin Khan, the British cookbook author and former human rights campaigner. Known for titles like "Zaitoun" and "The Saffron Tales," Yasmin shares her remarkable journey from social justice advocacy to cookbook writing, emphasizing the power of food as a universal connector in highlighting our shared huma…
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Dawn Davis on Embracing Serendipity and the Art of Publishing
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48:40Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dawn Davis, a renowned food editor and publishing powerhouse, who, in 2020, ascended to the role of editor-in-chief at Bon Appétit. In this episode, we delve into Dawn's remarkable journey and her insightful perspectives on the dynamic world of food and publishing. Highlights of our conversation include…
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Klancy Miller on The Art of Pastry Making and Finding Your Path
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48:37Join us in this delectable episode as we sit down with Klancy Miller, a distinguished pastry chef, culinary educator, and the celebrated author of "Cooking Solo" and "For The Culture." From her journey at Le Cordon Bleu to her endeavors in highlighting remarkable Black women and femmes in the culinary industry, Klancy shares her insights and passio…
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Katie Parla on The Cultural Tapestry of Italian Cuisine
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41:56Join us for a gastronomic adventure with Katie Parla, the Rome-based New York Times bestselling cookbook author of “Food of The Italian Islands”, “Food of the Italian South”, and “Tasting Rome”, among others. Katie is also an Emmy-nominated television host, co-host of Gola Podcast, and expert in all things Italian cuisine. In a captivating conversa…
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Candace Nelson on Entrepreneurship, Cupcakes, and Her ‘Sweet Success’
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38:39Join us in this episode as we sit down with the incredible Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and CN2 Ventures. From her pioneering work in the cupcake industry to her current role on Shark Tank, Candace shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of venture investing. We discuss: The origins of Sprinkles Cup…
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The McBride Sisters and Jess Druey on Innovation, Connection, and The Rise of Whiny Baby Wines (Part 2)
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37:56In the second part of this special two-part episode, we explore empowerment and collaboration with The McBride Sisters and Jess Druey, the dynamic force behind Whiny Baby wines. From the McBride Sisters' She Can Fund, to the viral success of Whiny Baby wines, we dive into how these women are shaping the future of the wine industry. We discuss: The …
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The McBride Sisters on Fostering Wine Inclusivity and Creating an Impact (Part 1)
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37:17Join us in this episode as we uncork the fascinating story of Robin and Andréa McBride, the visionary minds behind the acclaimed McBride Sisters Wine Company. From an unexpected familial reunion to the creation of Black Girl Magic wines, their journey is nothing short of extraordinary. We discuss: Robin and Andréa's incredible origin story of disco…
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Introducing Season Two! In Season One, "Lifted" delved into the lives of artists who shaped the series "From Scratch." Now, in Season Two, we shift our focus to the heart of our homes – the kitchen. We invite you to join Tembi Locke as she sits down for candid conversations with top chefs, restaurateurs, nutritionists, entrepreneurs, and change-age…
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Over the first season of Lifted, I have had the pleasure of talking to the dynamic creators of From Scratch. Through these conversations, I've thought deeply about creativity in general, creativity in my own life, and how creativity can be used to find our way back to ourselves. I thought it might be nice to talk to an expert in this field so that …
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Attica Locke on Investing in a Future Self, Learning to Trust Her Own Voice, and Her Journey from Screenwriting to Fiction and Back
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49:12This might be my most personal conversation to date. In this episode, I sit down with Attica Locke. In case you don't know, she is the author of five books; her latest novel, Heaven, My Home, is the sequel to her Edgar Award-Winning Bluebird, Bluebird, and it is also a New York Times Bestseller. Her novel Pleasantville was a winner of the Harper Le…
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Marguerite Macintyre on Her Journey from Acting to Showrunning, Writing Through and About Trauma, and the Female Friendships That Lift Her
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47:02After working as an actress on and off Broadway, in regional theater, and in TV and film, Marguerite MacIntyre turned her focus to writing, adapting Liz Tigelaar's novel Pretty Tough for Tornante/Hulu. Since then, she has written/produced for genre hits The Originals and Legacies, the limited drama series Containment, and Hulu's Golden Globe nomina…
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Shannon Baker Davis on The ‘Invisible Job’ of Editing, Imposter Syndrome, and Motherhood
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40:52Shannon Baker Davis is an award-winning television and film editor. For the first 10 years of her career, she worked on unscripted and reality projects, including Emmy-winning shows like Top Chef and Project Runway. Later, she parlayed her skills into the scripted world, working on acclaimed television shows and films like The Photograph, Impeachme…
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Laura Fox on Finding Art in Unexpected Places, Bringing Emotion to Her Work, and Recreating Sicily on a Los Angeles Soundstage
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36:27Laura Fox is an Emmy-nominated production designer with over 25 years of experience in film, television, music videos, and commercial work. Her projects include The White Lotus, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and (500) Days of Summer. I got to see her magnificent work first hand on From Scratch, as she created a beautiful, rich, 360-degree world for Amy a…
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Allegra Jones on Perfectionism, Identity, and Her Deep Personal Connection to the Story of ‘From Scratch’.
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36:05Allegra Jones is a half Italian, half African-American multidisciplinary artist who lives in Los Angeles. As a multimedia visual artist, Allegra creates art pieces that speak to her interest in psychology, buried histories, Black studies, and her own experience growing up bi-racial in America. As a multi-instrumentalist, Allegra has performed in sp…
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My Father's Terminal Illness May Save My Life | Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider
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15:24Physician and End Well founder Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider talks about her father's terminal diagnosis and how testing and new medicines are changing his life and hers. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.
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Amanda Riley on Her Path to Costume Design, Taking the Beauty Way, and Making the Decision to Find Solutions in Her Work
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38:44Amanda Riley is a costume designer with nearly two decades of experience working on television shows and films of all genres, from sitcoms, to sci-fi, to blockbuster action movies. You’ve seen her work on projects like Supergirl, Westworld, Spider Man: No Way Home, and most recently From Scratch. I had the pleasure of working with Amanda up close, …
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3 Lessons On Vulnerability From A Buddhist Teacher | Frank Ostaseski
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22:49End of life guide Frank Ostaseski's conversation with Courtney E. Martin on how a series of strokes deepened his understanding of the unexpected power of being vulnerable. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.
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A Conversation About Love And Loss | Tembi and Attica Locke
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43:15What makes a hit television show? For sisters and co-creators of Netflix's From Scratch, Tembi and Attica Locke, it's all about showing the fullness of human experience and trusting the audience will follow. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.…
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Danielle Deadwyler on Her 360 Degree Approach to Creativity, Sharing All of Yourself with your Children, and Living a Life of Buoyancy
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43:21Danielle Deadwyler is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, actor, and filmmaker. As an actor, she is unforgettable in Station 11, Watchmen, Atlanta, and The Harder They Fall. As a filmmaker and producer, Danielle’s work has been screened at the Creative Loafing Atlanta, New Orleans Film Festival, Oxford Film Fest, and more. As a performance artist, …
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Top Lessons About A Good Death From A Nurse | Jessica Hanson
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20:30ER and trauma nurse Jessica Hanson's passionate hope that other families can experience the qualities of a good death that she learned when she lost her son. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.
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Here, we set the table for what’s to come. I see this podcast as an auditory dinner party of sorts. Each week, a new guest will arrive, and we’ll sit around the table for a conversation about the big questions that we all face: what it means to be creative, how to pull ourselves forward even in life’s most unexpected times, where we seek (and find)…
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Nzingha Stewart on Creating Visual Intimacy Onscreen, Worshiping a God of ‘Yes, And….’, and Directing From Scratch from ‘Eros’ to ‘Agape’
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38:29Nzingha Stewart is an NAACP Image Award-nominated director. A graduate of NYU, she started her career in music videos, shooting for artists like Common, Eve, Jay-Z, and 50 Cent, before going on to a successful career as a commercial director. Then transitioned to film and television where her work includes the Emmy-Nominated limited series Inventin…
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What Does Love Have To Do With Design? | August de los Reyes
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17:01Designer August de los Reyes's joyful perspective on how being in a wheelchair taught him that good design comes from love. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.
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Welcome to Lifted: A multi-season series in which Tembi Locke interviews exceptional female creators, writers, entrepreneurs, artists, and thought leaders about their work, inspirations, and the stumbling blocks that became launch pads for resilience. Stay in Touch: IG: @liftedpod @tembilocke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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Becoming Lost To Be Found | Paula Stone Williams
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12:38Transgender pastor Paula Stone Williams's transition journey shows us that letting yourself be lost is a necessary step towards being found. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.
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How To Find Humor In Our Mortality | Jeremie Saunders
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22:46Podcast host and stealth philosopher Jeremie Saunders blows up euphemism and platitude to speak honestly about the toughest stuff. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.
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Psychedelics & End of Life: What You Don't Know | Rabbi Steve Leder
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18:52Rabbi Steve Leder's take on how psychedelic medicines might help us understand just how much each of us matters through to our very last breath. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.
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Who Do You Want To Be When You Die? | Alua Arthur
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22:52Death doula Alua Arthur's rousing call to imagine who you want to be on your deathbed as a way to guide your life choices now. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org. Thank you to our sponsor, Prisidio. Prisidio is a cloud-based vault to securely store, organize, and share your life…
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The Truth About Sex And Intimacy At End of Life | Esther Perel
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25:56Relationship expert Esther Perel's thought-provoking perspective on the importance of love, sex, humor and forgiveness throughout all stages of life. To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.By End Well
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End Well Podcast premieres on October 11th, 2022. Follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! To learn more about End Well and our movement to make end of life a part of life go to endwellproject.org.
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