For Good Measure
Ensemble for These Times in conversation with BIPOC and women creative artists. Weekly episodes every Monday.Â
FGM Turns 200! with Abigail Monroe - Part 3
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Episode 208: FGM Turns 200! with Abigail Monroe - Part 3
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In this week's episode, we continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we continue our conversation with E4TT’s guest cellist Abigail Monroe, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more abou...
FGM Turns 200! with Abigail Monroe - Part 2
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Episode 207: FGM Turns 200! with Abigail Monroe - Part 2
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In this week's episode, we continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we continue our conversation with E4TT’s guest cellist Abigail Monroe, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more abou...
FGM Turns 200! with Abigail Monroe - Part 1
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Episode 206: FGM Turns 200! with Abigail Monroe - Part 1
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In this week's episode, we continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we are joined by E4TT’s guest cellist Abigail Monroe, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Abig...
FGM Turns 200! with Dale Tsang - Part 2
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Episode 205: FGM Turns 200! with Dale Tsang - Part 2
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In this week's episode, we continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we continue our conversation with E4TT's Emerita pianist Dale Tsang, who we spoke to in June 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Da...
FGM Turns 200! with Dale Tsang - Part 1
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Episode 204: FGM Turns 200! with Dale Tsang - Part 1
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In this week's episode, we continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we are joined by E4TT's Emerita pianist Dale Tsang, who we spoke to in June 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Dale Ts...
FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 3
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Episode 203: FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 3
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In this week's episode, we continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we continue our conversation with E4TT's cellist Megan Chartier, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Megan Ch...
FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 2
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Episode 202: FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 2
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In this week's episode, we continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we continue our conversation with E4TT's cellist Megan Chartier, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Megan Ch...
FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 1
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Episode 201: FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 1
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In this week's episode, we continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we are joined by E4TT's cellist Megan Chartier, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Megan Chartier, ch...
FGM Turns 200! with Margaret Halbig
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Episode 200: FGM Turns 200! with Margaret Halbig
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In this week’s episode, we celebrate For Good Measure's 200th episode with the start of a mini-series called FGM Turns 200!, where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we are joined by E4TT's pianist Margaret Halbig, who we spoke to in April 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conv...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Marcus Norris and Lucy Chen
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Episode 199: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Marcus Norris and Lucy Chen
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Today we revisit Marcus Norris’ and Lucy Chen’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Marcus Norris and Lucy Chen, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in August 2021, click here, and January 2025, click...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Jonathan Bailey Holland and Isabelle Tseng
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Episode 198: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Jonathan Bailey Holland and Isabelle Tseng
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Today we revisit Jonathan Bailey Holland’s and Isabelle Tseng’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Jonathan Bailey Holland and Isabelle Tseng, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in January 2021, click...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Valerie Liu and Devon Lee
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Episode 197: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Valerie Liu and Devon Lee
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Today we revisit Valerie Liu’s and Devon Lee’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Valerie Liu and Devon Lee, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in April 2022, click here, and March...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Erika Oba and Caleb Palka
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Episode 196: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Erika Oba and Caleb Palka
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Today we revisit Erika Oba’s and Caleb Palka’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Erika Oba and Caleb Palka, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in May 2022, click here, and March...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Monica Chew and Madeline Clara Cheng
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Episode 195: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Monica Chew and Madeline Clara Cheng
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Today we revisit Monica Chew’s and Madeline Clara Cheng’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Monica Chew and Madeline Clara Cheng, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in June 2022, click...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Juhi Bansal and Sage Shurman
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Episode 194: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Juhi Bansal and Sage Shurman
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Today we revisit Juhi Bansal’s and Sage Shurman’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Juhi Bansal and Sage Shurman, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in February 2021, click here, and Novemb...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Dawn Norfleet and Rajna Swaminathan
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Episode 193: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Dawn Norfleet and Rajna Swaminathan
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Today we revisit Dawn Norfleet’s and Rajna Swiminathan’s perspectives on growing up in a musical family. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Dawn Norfleet and Rajna Swaminathan, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in January 2022, click here, and Se...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Nanette McGuinness and Carla Lucero
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Episode 192: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Nanette McGuinness and Carla Lucero
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Today we revisit Nanette McGuinness’ and Carla Lucero’s collaborations. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nanette McGuinness and Carla Lucero, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in June 2024, click here, and August 2024, click here.
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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Dawn Norfleet and Juhi Bansal
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Episode 191: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Dawn Norfleet and Juhi Bansal
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Today we revisit Dawn Norfleet’s and Juhi Bansal’s perspectives on their advocacy work. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Dawn Norfleet and Juhi Bansal, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in January 2022, click here, and February 2023, click...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Anthony R. Green and Zanaida Robles
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Episode 190: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Anthony R. Green and Zanaida Robles
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Today we revisit Anthony R. Green’s and Zanaida Robles’ perspectives on their advocacy work. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Anthony R. Green and Zanaida Robles, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in March 2021, click here, and April...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Hitomi Oba and Sea Novaa
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Episode 189: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Hitomi Oba and Sea Novaa
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Today we revisit Hitomi Oba’s and Sea Novaa’s perspectives on their mentors. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba and Sea Novaa, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in June 2025, click here, and July 2021, click here.
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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Vivian Fung and Ursula Kwong-Brown
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Episode 188: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Vivian Fung and Ursula Kwong-Brown
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Today we revisit Vivian Fung’s and Ursula Kwong-Brown’s perspectives on how their identity and culture has impacted their music making or career. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Vivian Fung and Ursula Kwong-Brown, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode origin...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Brennan Stokes and Hitomi Oba
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Episode 187: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Brennan Stokes and Hitomi Oba
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Today we revisit Brennan Stokes’ and Hitomi Oba’s perspectives on how their identity and culture has impacted their music-making or career. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Brennan Stokes and Hitomi Oba, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in Apr...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Devon Lee and Caleb Palka
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Episode 186: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Devon Lee and Caleb Palka
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Today we revisit Devon Lee’s and Caleb Palka’s perspectives on a what being a composer means to them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Devon Lee and Caleb Palka, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in February 2025, click...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sage Shurman and Madeline Clara Cheng
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Episode 185: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sage Shurman and Madeline Clara Cheng
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Today we revisit Sage Shurman and Madeleine Clara Cheng’s perspectives on what being a composer means to them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Sage Shurman and Madeleine Clara Cheng, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in Nove...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Lucy Chen and Isabelle Tseng
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Episode 184: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Lucy Chen and Isabelle Tseng
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Today we revisit Lucy Chen’s and Isabelle Tseng’s perspectives on what being a composer means to them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Lucy Chen and Isabelle Tseng, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in January 2025, click here...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sakari Dixon Vanderveer and Anthony R. Green
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Episode 183: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sakari Dixon Vanderveer and Anthony R. Green
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Today we revisit Sakari Dixon Vanderveer’s and Anthony R. Green’s perspectives on music they’ve written. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Sakari Vanderveer and Anthony R. Green, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in May 2021...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Pamela Z and Nina Shekhar
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Episode 182: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Pamela Z and Nina Shekhar
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Today we revisit Pamela Z’s and Nina Shekhar’s perspectives on music they’ve written. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Pamela Z and Nina Shekhar, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in June 2022, click here, and June 2024, click her...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Ursula Kwong-Brown and Valerie Liu
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Episode 181: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Ursula Kwong-Brown and Valerie Liu
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Today we revisit Ursula Kwong-Brown’s and Valerie Liu’s perspectives on a piece of theirs that we played. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong Brown and Valerie Liu, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in October 2024, click...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Stephanie M. Neumann and Brennan Stokes
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Episode 180: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Stephanie M. Neumann and Brennan Stokes
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Today we revisit Stephanie M. Neumann’s and Brennan Stoke’s perspectives on a piece of theirs that we played. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Stephanie M. Neumann and Brennan Stokes, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in Mar...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Corinne Whitaker and Elinor Armer
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Episode 179: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Corinne Whitaker and Elinor Armer
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Today we revisit Corinne Whitaker’s and Elinor Armer’s perspectives on their artistic process. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Corinne Whitaker and Elinor Armer, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in July 2023, click here, and in January 2021, click...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Ursula Kwong-Brown and Carla Lucero
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Episode 178: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Ursula Kwong-Brown and Carla Lucero
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Today we revisit Ursula Kwong Brown’s and Carla Lucero’s perspectives on their artistic process. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown and Carla Lucero, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in October 2024, click here, and in August...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Nicolás Lell Benavides and Sea Novaa
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Episode 177: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Nicolás Lell Benavides and Sea Novaa
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Today we revisit Nicolás Lell Benavides’ and Sea Novaa’s perspectives on their artistic process. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nicolás Lell Benavides and Sea Novaa, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in September 2022, click her...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Brice Smith and Zanaida Robles
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Episode 176: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Brice Smith and Zanaida Robles
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Today we revisit Brice Smith's and Zanaida Robles' perspectives on their musical journey and background. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Brice Smith and Zanaida Robles, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in September 2021, click here, and in April 7, 2025, cl...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Darian Donovan Thomas and Nina Shekhar
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Episode 175: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Darian Donovan Thomas and Nina Shekhar
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Today we revisit Darian Donovan Thomas' and Nina Shekhar's perspectives on their musical journey and background. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Darian Donovan Thomas and Nina Shekhar, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in December 2021, click here, an...
Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Angélica Negrón and Carla Lucero
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Episode 174: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Angélica Negrón and Carla Lucero
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Today we revisit Angélica Negrón's and Carla Lucero's perspectives on their musical journey and background. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Angélica Negrón and Carla Lucero, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in November...
Rajna Swaminathan - Part 9
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Episode 173: Rajna Swaminathan - Part 9
In this week’s episode, we talk to Rajna Swaminathan about how she finds the most inspiration from her collaborators and their approaches to music. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Rajna Swaminathan, check her out here: https://www.rajnaswaminathan.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.
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Rajna Swaminathan - Part 8
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Episode 172: Rajna Swaminathan - Part 8
In this week’s episode, we talk to Rajna Swaminathan about how her identity and background influenced her path and her advice for emerging composers. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Rajna Swaminathan, check her out here: https://www.rajnaswaminathan.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.
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Rajna Swaminathan - Part 7
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Episode 171: Rajna Swaminathan - Part 7
In this week’s episode, we talk to Rajna Swaminathan about growing up with a musical sibling and family. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Rajna Swaminathan, check her out here: https://www.rajnaswaminathan.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.
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Rajna Swaminathan - Part 6
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Episode 170: Rajna Swaminathan - Part 6
In this week’s episode, we talk to Rajna Swaminathan about her compositional process with specific projects, as well as her experiences at the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Rajna Swaminathan, check her out here: https://www.rajnaswaminathan.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.
This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous donors, like you...
Rajna Swaminathan - Part 5
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Episode 169: Rajna Swaminathan - Part 5
In this week’s episode, we talk to Rajna Swaminathan about her collaborations, conventions in Indian classical music, and how improvisation has affected her compositional process. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Rajna Swaminathan, check her out here: https://www.rajnaswaminathan.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.
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