This week at Elaine’s Literary Salon, we meet critically acclaimed bestselling author John Gilstrap and learn about his newest novel, Burned Bridges. About the author and his books: When John Gilstrap’s first novel, Nathan’s Run, hit the…more
This week at Elaine’s Literary Salon we meet the author of Courage to Thrive: Finding Joy and Hope in the Midst of Mental Health Struggles, Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan, also known as Father Bob. About the author: An esteemed Episcopal priest and author,…more
June 2025 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet Stacey Kalamaras, the founding partner of Kalamaras Law Office LLC, an intellectual property boutique in Chicago, IL. Today’s Topic: The Importance of…more
Tuesday, June 17: Welcome to Ep4 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s new 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 mind bodies spirit souls and hearts:…more
June 16, 2025 — On this week’s episode, host Andrea Walton says: I’m answering your real, unfiltered questions – from navigating professional life after college, to rebuilding confidence after job loss, to knowing when it’s time to pivot. No…more
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: Philanthropy…more
“In this dark, twisted tale of sex, drugs, and murder, in the book, Tom compellingly exposes the intrigue behind every locked door, our secret desires and fears, the what-ifs, and the meandering paths we take to find the truth,” explains I.S.…more
Tuesday, June 10: Welcome to Ep3 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s new 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 mind bodies spirit souls and hearts:…more
June 9, 2025 — You don’t have to just be one thing. In this episode of The Table I Built, we explore what it means to live and lead as a whole person – mentor, parent, leader, guide, and more. Host Andrea Walton says, “I share what I’ve learned…more
This week at Elaine’s Literary Salon we meet Glenn Cook, an Alexandria, VA-based writer and photojournalist whose work has appeared in national magazines and in newspapers across the U.S. He talks today with our show host Jefferey James Higgins about…more
Tuesday, June 3: Welcome to Ep2 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s new 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 mind bodies spirit souls and hearts:…more
Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s episode of The Empowered Together podcast and video show on InkandescentRadio.com and Inkandescent.tv. Today we are thrilled to talk with one of our new members, Rúna Bouius, founder of the TRUE Power Institute. About…more
June 2, 2025 — Setbacks don’t get the final say, unless we let them. In this episode I open up about the power of narrative and what it takes to reclaim your voice after life knocks you down. In today’s episode, host Andrea Walton shares moments…more
Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s episode 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: journalist, author,…more
Welcome to Elaine’s Literary Salon: Today we meet the award winning author of historical young adult fiction, Christine Kessides, who wrote her debut novel set in the WWI era about German immigrants in Pittsburgh — MAGDA, STANDING (published by Bold…more
May 26, 2025 — In this episode of The Table I Built, we’re talking about legacy, not the flashy kind, but the quiet consistent work of building something that last. From concrete beginnings to visionary outcomes, host Andrea Walton shares what it means to…more
Tuesday, May 27, 2025: Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent’s new 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 mind bodies spirit…more
May 19, 2025 — You weren’t an afterthought. You weren’t a lucky break. You were the plan all along. In this episode, host Andrea Walton unpacks what it means to stop seeking validation from broken systems and start recognizing your own power,…more
May 12, 2025 — Sometimes the most powerful move isn’t pushing forward- it’s pausing. In this episode, host Andrea Walton reflects on the unexpected strength found in stillness, silence and honoring the transitions in life. Whether you are…more
May 5, 2025 — In this episode, host Andrea Walton speaks directly to anyone navigating the fog of job loss, career pivots, or personal reinvention. You’re not broken — you’re in transition. I share encouragement and practical steps for resetting your…more
Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s episode 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, Marguerita Cheng, CFP®…more
Hello friends! Today we are thrilled to talk with one of our new members, award-winning photographer Kimberly Brundage. A longtime friend, Kim and I met in Richmond, VA shortly after I moved there in 2014. It was a women’s group that connected us, but…more
May 2025: Hello friends! I’m Hope Katz Gibbs, founder of Inkandescent, and I’m so happy today to introduce you to our new client and podcaster — IP attorney and author Tim Trainer. We met at Elaine’s Literary Salon just after his 3rd novel, The…more
April 29, 2025 — In this episode, host Andrea Walton pulls back the curtain on what two decades in executive HR leadership have taught me about humanity, resilience, and the emotional weight behind hiring, firing, and building teams. From boardrooms to…more
April 29, 2025 — In this premiere episode, I invite you into the story behind The Table I Built — a journey that started in the concrete apartments of Pasadena and led to the executive boardrooms of biotech. From teenage motherhood to earning my MBA, from…more
May 2025: In “Street Whys,” the newest novel by award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers, we again meet Washington, DC’s notorious detective, former street denizen Dickie Cornish, who faces off with bloodthirsty cops and the justice…more
Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon, meet Dr. Mark Bailey, who writes about the intersection between artificial intelligence, complexity, and national security. He is an Associate Professor at the National Intelligence University, where he is the…more
Who she is: Eva Ross is a Certified Life Coach and Board-Certified Health, a Wellness Coach and Mentor who helps people become their own life leaders. Based in Harbor Beach, Michigan, Eva Ross is a lifelong learner, seeker, and a student of life with a varied…more
March 15, 2025 — Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, VA meet author Bill Rapp, who began his professional life as an academic, teaching European History at Iowa State University. A graduate of Notre Dame (B.A.), The University of Toronto…more
When does the killing of political leaders become morally justifiable? Killing the Hitlers, Stalins and Pol Pots of the world is easy to justify. Murderous tyrants need to be killed. But what if our leaders are merely idiots, or perhaps corrupt, petty tyrants…more
