Podcasts

Thursday, May 1st, 2025 Tim's Travails

Hello and welcome to episode 1 of Tim’s Travails, a new podcast/video show on InkandescentRadio.com and Inkandescent.tv featuring intellectual property attorney and author Timothy Trainer.

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

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 The Table I Built

Season 1, Ep2: Hiring, Firing, and Healing — What HR Has Taught Me About People

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

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 The Table I Built

Season 1, Ep1: From GED to MBA — Why I Built This Table

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

Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep8: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon you’ll discover the gritty work of Christopher Chambers, author of “Street Whys” — the third novel in his Detective Dickie Cornish series

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

Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep7: Imagine that in the cold heart of a secret military facility, a new form of intelligence awakens. Learn all about these “Unknowable Minds” when author Dr. Mark Bailey is featured today at Elaine’s Literary Salon

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

Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 Empowered Together

Ep4 Empowered Together show: Meet Life Coach Eva Ross helps us go deeper with “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Living Room Conversations, and 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

Saturday, March 15th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep6: Today we go on an “Assignment in Saigon:” Learn all about the newest novel by author Bill Rapp at Elaine’s Literary Salon

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

Saturday, March 1st, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep5: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon, don’t miss our interview with prolific author Robert McGee, PhD, and learn about his intriguing new book, “Justifiable Homicide”

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

Saturday, March 1st, 2025 Empowered Together

Ep3 Empowered Together show: Learn to maximize your success with executive coach and author Susanne Mueller

Hello friends! You are watching another great episode of the Empowered Together Network series on Truly Amazing Women show here on Inkandescent Radio and Inkandescent TV. I’m Hope Katz Gibbs, founder of the organization that shines a light on women who are…more

Saturday, March 1st, 2025 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep11 Illuminate Philanthropy — An interview with Christopher Beck, CAP®, Senior Advisor Principal Gifts and Inclusive Philanthropy Officer

March 2025 — Welcome to Season 2 of the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight. “Season 1 focused on our 8 Trends, and in Season 2, we focus on sharing insights from leaders in the philanthropy community,” explains Daylight’s…more

Saturday, February 15th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep4: Mike Henrich shares his heart and humor in “Teacher Boy” at Elaine’s Literary Salon

February 15, 2025: Meet Mike Henrich is a career educator who taught a variety of subjects to a variety of learners in his Southeast Virginia hometown, in the South Pacific, and in the DC area. He has been in the classroom for over 40 years as a student and…more

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep10 Illuminate Philanthropy — An interview with Jaimi Cortes, Advisor of the Year, founder COR Philanthropic Strategies

February 2024 — Welcome to Season 2 of the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight. “Season 1 focused on our 8 Trends, and in Season 2, we focus on sharing insights from leaders in the philanthropy community,” explains Daylight’s…more

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep3: This week on Elaine’s Literary Salon, meet Children’s book author Karen Leggett Abouraya and learn about her latest international pageturner, Zamzam

Feb. 1, 2025 — Children’s book author Karen Leggett Abouraya is the star of on Elaine’s Literary Salon show. Author Karen: A native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Karen grew up surrounded by writing and books: her father was a journalist and her…more

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 Tim's Travails

Ep2: “The China Factor” author Timothy Trainer is featured at Elaine’s Literary Salon

Jan. 15, 2025: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon — Writing books is a passion for attorney Timothy Trainer who for more than three decades focused on intellectual property issues in his day job. He has worked in government agencies and in the private…more

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep1: Elaine’s Literary Salon welcomes Jeff Markowitz, author of “The Other”

Hello and welcome to today’s episode of Elaine’s Literary Salon, hosted by award-winning author and restauranteur Jeffery James Higgins, we meet Jeff Markowitz, author of “The Other.” Their interview tells the tale of this important…more

Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 Truly Amazing Women Radio Show

Ep2 Empowered Together show: LifeChef AlinaZ helps us embody our archetypes

Alina says: The world is shifting in ways many astrologers have long predicted—an era of transformation, upheaval, and rebirth. The old structures are crumbling, exposing deep-seated wounds in our society and forcing us to confront the shadows we’ve…more

Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 Elaine's Literary Salon

Welcome to our new podcast/video show, Elaine’s Literary Salon, hosted by bestselling author Jeffrey James Higgins

March 1, 2025: If you are a bibliophile, author, or have always dreamed of penning a book, you will love to meet Jeffrey James Higgins, host of Elaine’s Literary Salon.  This new show — live from the popular bistro Elaine’s in Old Town, Alexandria…more

Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 Truly Amazing Women Radio Show

Ep1 The Truly Amazing Women series brings you a new show: Empowered Together — Calm, Cool, Compassionate, Changemakers

January 1, 2025: A Note from Cynthia de Lorenzi, founder of the international women’s networking group Success in the City, and Hope Katz Gibbs, founder of Inkandescent® PR & Publishing Co., and producer of the Truly Amazing Women show Dearest…more

Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep9 Illuminate Philanthropy — An interview with Seth Klukoff, Principal of Eoan Strategies, a new consultancy that focuses on thought leadership strategy and communications capacity building

January 2025 — Welcome to Season 2 of the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight. “Season 1 focused on our 8 Trends, and in Season 2, we focus on sharing insights from leaders in the philanthropy community,” explains Daylight’s…more

Sunday, December 29th, 2024 Uprising of Women in Philanthropy

Ep3: Uprising of Women in Philanthropy — Don’t miss this Q&A with Stephanie Clohesy and Ruby Bright, two more authors of this international social justice playbook

Hello and welcome to the third episode of a new podcast and video show The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy based on the 2024 book that is certain to be a bestseller. Indeed, the tome, written by 10 powerful authors worldwide, tells the inspiring,…more

Monday, December 16th, 2024 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep8 Illuminate Philanthropy — Trend 8: Messy Marketplace with Daylight’s founder Dien Yuen

December 16, 2024 — Welcome to the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight. “Daylight is a platform where advisors can find the knowledge, idea, and community to support their passion for growth, service, and philanthropic outcomes, says…more

Monday, November 25th, 2024 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep7 Illuminate Philanthropy — Trend 7: AI for Good with Daylight’s founder Dien Yuen

November 25, 2024 — Welcome to the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight. “Daylight is a platform where advisors can find the knowledge, idea, and community to support their passion for growth, service, and philanthropic outcomes, says…more

Thursday, November 21st, 2024 Uprising of Women in Philanthropy

Ep2: Uprising of Women in Philanthropy — Meet 3 more authors of this international social justice playbook, Laura Risimini, Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, and Ana Oliveira

Hello and welcome to the second episode of a new podcast and video show The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy, which is based on the 2024 book and is certain to be a bestseller. Indeed, the tome, written by 10 powerful authors worldwide, tells the inspiring,…more

Monday, November 11th, 2024 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep6 Illuminate Philanthropy — Trend 6: Wealth Planning 3.0 with Daylight’s Advisor Practice Specialist Rick Peck

November 11, 2024 — Welcome to the Illuminate Philanthropy show, powered by Daylight. “Daylight is a platform where advisors can find the knowledge, idea, and community to support their passion for growth, service, and philanthropic outcomes, says…more

Friday, November 1st, 2024 Uprising of Women in Philanthropy

Ep1: Uprising of Women in Philanthropy — Meet 3 authors of this international social justice playbook, an urgent call for women’s collective leadership to guide humanity through the gravest of challenges, Dr. Chris Grumm, Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, and Dr. Jane Sloane

Hello and welcome to the first episode of a new podcast and video show The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy, which is based on the 2024 book and is certain to be a bestseller. Indeed, the tome, written by 10 powerful authors worldwide, tells the inspiring,…more

Monday, October 28th, 2024 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep5 Illuminate Philanthropy — Trend 5: Growing Mistrust with Daylight’s Director of Strategic Impact Crystal Thompkins

October 28, 2024 — Welcome to the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight. “Daylight is a platform where advisors can find the knowledge, idea, and community to support their passion for growth, service, and philanthropic outcomes, says…more

Friday, October 18th, 2024 Distance Learning Roundtable

USDLA Webinar: “Creating Meaningful Online Learning Communities: It’s more than a platform!”

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Dennis, Dr. Eric Roe, Katia Nyysti, Matthew Bruce, Katie Gordon In this webinar: Members of the National University academic and student support leadership teams will unpack their unified strategy for cultivating student engagement.…more

Monday, October 14th, 2024 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep4 Illuminate Philanthropy — Trend 4: Questioning Norms with Daylight’s Director of Strategic Impact Crystal Thompkins

October 14, 2024 — Hello, and welcome to the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight. “Daylight is a platform where advisors can find the knowledge, idea, and community to support their passion for growth, service, and philanthropic outcomes,…more

Sunday, September 29th, 2024 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep3 Illuminate Philanthropy — Trend 3: Evolving Vehicles with Daylight’s Advisor Practice Specialist Rick Peck

September 30, 2024 — Hello friends! We are happy to share Episode 3 of the Illuminate Philanthropy show, powered by Daylight. “Daylight is a platform where advisors can find the knowledge, idea, and community to support their passion for growth,…more

Monday, September 16th, 2024 Illuminate Philanthropy

Ep2 Illuminate Philanthropy — Trend 2: Evolving Definitions with Daylight’s Director of Advisor Practice Tony Macklin

September 16, 2024 — Hello and welcome to the Illuminate Philanthropy show, powered by Daylight. “Daylight is a platform where advisors can find the knowledge, idea, and community to support their passion for growth, service, and philanthropic…more