Podcasts

Friday, October 24th, 2025 Truly Amazing Women Radio Show

Oct. 24, 2025 — 50 years ago today, 90% of Iceland’s women went on strike. Do not miss this revolutionary film about what happens when women unite: “The Day Iceland Stood Still”

A Note from Hope, producer, InkandescentRadio.com — When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes the morning of Oct. 24 1975, the country came to a standstill. They refused to work, cook, or take care of the children; they…more

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Karen Marginot is bringing “The Bad Girls Club” to Elaine’s Literary Salon: Thursday, Nov. 6, 6-9pm

Hello friends! We are so excited to invite you to the Upcoming Author Event at Elaine’s Literary Salon at Elaine’s Restaurant, 208 Queen Street in Alexandria, VA. I’m Hope Katz Gibbs, PR director for the Salon, and producer of all of our Author podcasts…more

Saturday, October 18th, 2025 Chris Chambers Noir

Ep2: Chris Chambers Noir — Join us for this amazing episode as Chris interviews Gary Philips, “Made in Hardboiled LA”

Are you ready for a little Street Whys grit to get you going today? You are going to love Chris’ interview with Gary Phillips, a community activist and labor organizer who delivered dog cages. He’s published various novels, comics, short stories and…more

Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Dive into Marta Sanz’s new memoire — “My Clavicle: And Other Massive Misalignments”

About My Clavicle: And Other Massive Misalignments On an international flight to a conference, the author Marta Sanz notices a tiny bump beneath her skin, just below her clavicle, near her breastbone. So begins an inquiry that is at turns a satirical…more

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep23: “From GED to MBA” author Andrea Walton shares her journey to success as we aim to raise $500 for her Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation

Meet our guest: Be the change you wish to see is the mantra for author and HR exec Andrea Walton, MBA, Founder & CEO, The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation, Alexandria, VA & Cape Town, South Africa Who she is: Andrea Walton is a seasoned HR…more

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep22: Open the door to the thrilling world of our favorite Realtor novelist, Judy L. Murray

Meet the Author: Judy Murray is a real estate broker with a not-so-secret passion for deals, divas, and danger. Her passion for mysteries began with smart girls like Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden, grew deeper with not-to-be-ignored women like Miss Marple and…more

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep21: Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman — who has penned 31 novels including the new Nick Ryan series and six in Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone series — is featured at Elaine’s!

Meet the Author: Called a hard-boiled poet by NPR’s Maureen Corrigan and the noir poet laureate in the Huffington Post, Reed Farrel Coleman is the New York Times-bestselling author of thirty-one novels—including the Nick Ryan seriesand six in Robert B.…more

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep20: Don’t miss Mark Thielman’s debut novel, “The Devil’s Kitchen” and his upcoming release, “The Hidden River”

Meet the Author: Mark Thielman writes primarily crime fiction and serves as a magistrate judge in Ft Worth, Texas. His debut novel, The Devil’s Kitchen, was released in April 2025. His second novel, The Hidden River, is scheduled for October 2025. Both…more

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 The Questions Bar

Season 2: Ep15 Today we talk about Alina’s two new books — “12 Selves” and “Lessons from my Birkin”

Welcome to Ep15 of the Questions Bar, the podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and…more

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 Tim's Travails

Ep7 Tim’s Travails: Meet dystopian author Joe Relk talking about how fiction imitates reality in his book series, “Sins of our Saviors”

Podcast Special — If you are tracking the news, you’ll be fascinated by this interview with IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show and fellow author Joe Relk. Today’s Topic: How fiction imitates reality — now, more…more

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 The Table I Built

Season 2, Ep4: “From Shadows to Strength: Bonmi Mitchell’s Journey of Power and Purpose”

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Oct. 6, 2025 — In this week’s episode, I sit down with Bonmi Mitchell, a Human Resources leader whose story embodies resilience, growth, and grace. About this episode: From becoming a mother as a teenager to raising three…more

Monday, October 6th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

E19: Oil and gas entrepreneur and nonfiction award-winner Michael Slavin talks about his new fiction series, “Kill Crime”

Meet the Author: Mike Slavin loves to write exciting and fast stories. It’s a new passion since he sold his oil and gas exploration company in 2024. A West Pointer and self-made millionaire, Mike has written seven award-winning business books, including One…more

Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 The Table I Built

Season 2, Ep3: The Politics of Power — Owning Your Seat at the Table

Note from Host Andrea Walton, Sept. 30, 2025 — Don’t wait for a seat at the table, own the one you bring. About this episode: I break down the politics of power: political agility, organizational dynamics, and personal agency. With stories from my own…more

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 The Table I Built

Season 2, Ep2: Amplifying Women’s Voices with Hope Katz Gibbs, founder Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co.

Sept. 27, 2025 — “In this episode of The Table I Built, I sit down with journalist, PR leader, and Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation Board Member Hope Katz Gibbs,” says host Andrea Walton. About this episode: Hope shares what inspired her to…more

Thursday, September 18th, 2025 The Table I Built

Season 2, Ep1: The Table is Still Ours

Note from Host Andrea Walton, Sept. 18, 2025 — We are back! About this episode: Host Andrea Walton shares: “In this Season 2 opener, I return to the mic solo, speaking directly to the 300,000+ black women who have been laid off, pushed out, or forced…more

Monday, September 15th, 2025 Tim's Travails

Ep6 Tim’s Travails: Meet GW Law Professor Mark Traphagen, the U.S. contributing author to the legal treatise, “Copyright Throughout the World”

October 2025 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet GW Intellectual Property Law Professor Mark Traphagen Our topic: Artificial Intelligence and its impact on labor, with a focus on how AI impacts the…more

Monday, September 1st, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep18: Explore the mind of a spy in James Stejskal’s new book, “Berlin: A Spy’s Guide to its Cold War History in Story and Image”

Meet the Author: James Stejskal is an author, military historian, and conflict archaeologist. To gain inspiration and research his writings, he spent 35 years serving with the US Army Special Forces and the Central Intelligence Agency in interesting places…more

Monday, August 25th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep17: Entering dystopia — Slip inside the mind of author Joe Relk and discover his apocalyptic tale, “Sins of the Saviors”

About the Book: Sins of the Saviors Book 1: Escape from the Culling Box No one escaped from hell. Until David, who returns to a twisted shadow of the country and family he left decades ago. The 2028 election was our last – democracy traded for an…more

Sunday, August 10th, 2025 The Questions Bar

Season 2: Ep14 Jennifer Kurtz Rubin, creator of Petroglyph Ceramic Studio, is our star on this week’s episode of The Questions Bar

Friday, September 5: Welcome to Ep14 of the Questions Bar, the new podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds,…more

Saturday, August 9th, 2025 The Questions Bar

Season 2: Ep13 Artist and Activist Cynthia de Lorenzi answers our 3 big questions this week on The Questions Bar

Friday, August 29: Welcome to Ep13 of the Questions Bar, the new podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies,…more

Friday, August 8th, 2025 The Questions Bar

Season 2: Ep12 Angelique Santana is our guest on this week’s episode of The Questions Bar where she shares her insights on how “Food is Love”

Friday, August 22: Welcome to Ep12 of the Questions Bar, the new podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies,…more

Friday, August 8th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep16: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon take flight with “The Mapmaker” by author Thomas Young

About The Mapmaker: Resistance operative Charlotte Denneau has critical targeting information for the Allies, and the Gestapo knows it. On the run across occupied France, she must prioritize her mission over the lives of the agents and civilians she needs to…more

Friday, August 8th, 2025 Inkandescent Kids

Special Needs Coach Renee Carleson invites us to understand what it’s like to be “A Bee Like Me”

A note from Hope Katz Gibbs, producer, Inkandescent Radio — Renee Carleson is a mom to two special needs kids, and that experience has helped her understand the importance of working with other families who need her love and support. Indeed, she is one of…more

Thursday, August 7th, 2025 The Questions Bar

Season 2: Ep11 “Stun Gun Jen” is our guest on this week’s episode of The Questions Bar where she teaches us about personal defense

Friday, August 15: Welcome to Season 2 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and…more

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 The Questions Bar

Season 2: Ep10 This season we bring guests to the show and ask 3 big questions! How does host Hope Katz Gibbs answer them? Check it out!

Friday, August 8: Welcome to Season 2 of the Questions Bar, the new podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine,which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds,…more

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 Tim's Travails

Ep5 Tim’s Travails: Meet Chun T. Wright, law firm owner and former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia

September 2025 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet Chun T. Wright, law firm owner and former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia This month’s topic: The adventure of travel law Tim…more

Friday, August 1st, 2025 The Questions Bar

Season 2: Ep9 This season we bring guests to the show and ask 3 big questions! How does host AlinaZ answer them? Check it out!

Friday, August 1: Welcome to Season 2 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and…more

Friday, August 1st, 2025 Tim's Travails

Ep4 Tim’s Travails: Meet Mark Cohen, former intellectual property attache at the US Embassy in Beijing

August 2025 — This month on Mark Cohen, former intellectual property attaché at the US Embassy in Beijing Today’s Topic: Understanding China through a Professor’s Eyes Tim talks with Mark about: What advice would you offer someone studying…more

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 Tim's Travails

Ep3 Tim’s Travails: “The China Factor” is our topic today with guest Thomas Moga, a pioneer in protecting and enforcing IP rights in China

July 2025 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet patent attorney Thomas Moga Today’s Topic: The China Factor and what might happen next Tim will talk with Tom about: With his latest book being The…more

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 Empowered Together

Ep11 Empowered Together show: Meet strategic marketing consultant, content creator, and data analyst Kylene Ye

Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s episode of the Empowered Together podcast and video show on InkandescentWomen.com — as well as InkandescentRadio.com and Inkandescent.tv Today, we are thrilled to talk with one of our new members: Meet strategic…more