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Six Degrees of Cats, Finding Community, and Following Your Curiosity (w/ Amanda B.)
In this episode, we sit down with Amanda B., creator of the podcast *Six Degrees of Cats*, to explore her fascinating journey from West Michigan to Japan to New York City. Amanda shares how curiosity and a love of music have shaped her unconventional career path, and offers invaluable tips for anyone moving to a new city, building community, and finding meaningful connections. What You'll Learn: How Amanda used music as a universal language to connect with people in JapanWhy the guitar is the perfect portable social instrumentTips for discovering great live music venues in New York City (and beyond)The importance of "friend-in-laws" and loose ties in building communityHow to navigate moving to a new city and making it feel like homeWhy mixing and melding your social circles can lead to unexpected opportunitiesResources Mentioned: JET Program - Teaching English in JapanOh My Rockness - NYC concert discoveryWillie Mae Rock CampAmanda B. (she/her) is the writer, host and producer of 6 Degrees of Cats, the world's #1 cat-themed culture, history and science podcast. She leverages her background in research, mental health advocacy, professional development and trauma-informed violence prevention to thoughtfully connect topics as disparate as sainthood, Vikings and Valentine's Day to the world's most populous domesticated pet (...or are they?). Amanda has consulted in education programming and audio production for clients such as The Edmund W. Gordon Institute for Advanced Study at Columbia University and The Podcast Academy and volunteers for LGBTQ+-affirming youth mental health non-profit OkaySo. Amanda is also a musician - she leads NYC-based rock 'n' roll band, Leathered and has supported major recording artists as a guitarist on international stages. The team does not appreciate her impromptu serenades. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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