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What We Aim To Do
What We Aim To Do is a podcast about vocation. Featuring conversations with, artists, writers, and founders, host Megan Nichols asks questions about the challenges and joys of pursuing meaningful work, balancing ambition with well-being, and finding purpose in the work we share with the world.
Episodes
14 episodes
What Abigail Welhouse Aims To Do
In this episode of What We Aim to Do, I talk with Abigail Welhouse, poet, book publicist, and horseback riding instructor, about the art of balancing multiple passions. We explore the freedom of trying new things without pressure, the ...
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Episode 14
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1:15:37
What Elizabeth T. Gray, Jr. Aims To Do
In this episode, I talk with poet, translator, and consultant Elizabeth T. Gray, Jr. about her new poetry collection, After the Operation (Four Way Books, 2025). The book began after Elizabeth underwent brain surgery to remove a benign...
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Episode 13
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What Poet & Podcaster James Morehead Aims To Do
In this episode, James Morehead, Poet Laureate of Dublin, California, shares his journey from writing poetry in high school to self-publishing collections like canvas, portraits of red and gray, and The Plague Docto...
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Episode 12
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1:07:29
Corporate Storytelling and Creative Strategy with Jason Stevens
Jason Stevens is the creative mind behind Future vs. Fiction, a project that blends corporate themes with fictional storytelling. Having worked closely with Jason as an editor on Future vs. Fiction, I experienced firsthand the...
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Episode 11
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48:53
What Writer Geoff Bouvier Aims To Do
When you open Us From Nothing, you're immediately drawn into a vast historical journey—one that begins with the Big Bang and traces the unfolding of the universe right up to our near future. Geoff Bouvier’s third collection of prose po...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:14
A conversation with the founding editor of kith books
"It is a radical act to not fold yourself under. It is a radical act to say, I'm going to take this time and go write a poem because I want to - because it makes me feel whole and because I find it fulfilling."- william katharine ‘wim’...
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Episode 9
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56:00
The Reality of Running an Online Course | An Interview with Colleen Welsch
Transparency in the online business space is rare, which is part of why I love talking to Colleen Welsh. She's open, honest, and willing to discuss the less-than-glamourous side of being a business owner. In this conversation, we d...
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Episode 8
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Free feedback for writers, running a nonprofit, & taking write-ins on tour! A convo with Jason W. McGlone
Jason McGlone runs Pencilhouse, a 501c3 organization that helps writers improve their craft and writing practice. They offer a free feedback program, host virtual and in-person writing room events, and publish the literary magazine Zero Rea...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:08
Poetry, Teaching, and the Internet! A Convo with Gregory Crosby
Gregory Crosby is the author of Said No One Ever (2021, Brooklyn Arts Press) and Walking Away From Explosions in Slow Motion (2018, The Operating System). He's an incredible poet, gifted educator, and super fun to have a...
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Episode 6
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Freelancing, Mentoring, and Passion Projects with Amy Ragland
Amy Ragland has been writing for financial firms for 20 years, creating a career that has allowed her the flexibility to raise two teenagers with her husband, care for aging family members, volunteer in her community, and mentor new freelancers...
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Episode 5
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40:02
What writer rob mclennan Aims To Do
Sometimes, I really love Twitter. A few months ago, I tweeted about my idea to start a podcast, to which writer rob mclennan replied, "its my understanding that everyone will, at s...
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Episode 4
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1:12:52
What Poet Trivarna Hariharan Aims To Do
What We Aim To Do is all about navigating meaningful work and Trivarna Hariharan demonstrates that so beautifully with her workshops, literary Instagram page, and online writing community, Wildflowers and Prayers.In this convers...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:38
What Musician Colleen Welsch Aims To Do
Colleen Welsch is a singer-songwriter, music producer, comedian, YouTuber, copywriter, and business owner. Colleen is an insightful creative who speaks candidly about sobriety, money, confidence as a copywriter and intimidation and...
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Episode 2
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37:57
A Conversation with Kevin Johar
Kevin Johar is one of my favorite people to talk to about money, ambition, and self-belief. We met years ago through a mutual friend and bonded over our interest in MBTI and working for ourselves . He's an advocate for sharing - and showing - y...
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Episode 1
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