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Natalie Lima

Ladyland

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The Chills at Will Podcast

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Matt Bell

Anne Lamott

Tobias Wolff

Shirley Jackson

Ioan Grillo

James Baldwin

Naomi Shihab Nye

Ralph Ellison

Sam Quinones

Tod Goldberg

Langston Hughes

Stephen Miller

Sherman Alexie

Jamil Jan Kochai

Greg Boyle

OwlTail

In this episode, Kim Baldwin sits down with Natalie Lima, a Cuban-Puerto Rican writer, raised in Las Vegas, NV and Hialeah, FL. She is a first-generation college graduate of Northwestern University and a graduate of the MFA program in creative nonfiction writing at the University of Arizona. Her essays and fiction have been published or are forthcoming in Longreads, Guernica, Brevity, The Offing, Catapult, Sex and the Single Girl (Harper Perennial, 2022), Body Language (Catapult, 2022), and elsewhere. Her writing has been honored in Best Small Fictions (2020), and noted twice in Best American Essays (2019 and 2020). Natalie has received fellowships from PEN America Emerging Voices, Bread Loaf, Tin House, the VONA/Voices Workshop, the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, and a residency from Hedgebrook. She is currently working on a collection of essays and a novel. Join us for a conversation about writing embarrassing crap about your life, the pros and cons of getting an MFA, and building a literary community online. Find Natalie on Twitter, Instagram, and at natalielima.com. Read Natalieâ€s work here. Take a class with Natalie here. To get full show notes and learn more about Ladyland, visit us at ladyland.show and follow us on Instagram at @ladyland_podcast. Music by You Drive. Logo by Elizabeth Williams. 

In this episode, Kim Baldwin sits down with Natalie Lima, a Cuban-Puerto Rican writer, raised in Las Vegas, NV and Hialeah, FL. She is a first-generation college graduate of Northwestern University and a graduate of the MFA program in creative nonfiction writing at the University of Arizona. Her essays and fiction have been published or are forthcoming in Longreads, Guernica, Brevity, The Offing, Catapult, Sex and the Single Girl (Harper Perennial, 2022), Body Language (Catapult, 2022), and elsewhere. Her writing has been honored in Best Small Fictions (2020), and noted twice in Best American Essays (2019 and 2020). Natalie has received fellowships from PEN America Emerging Voices, Bread Loaf, Tin House, the VONA/Voices Workshop, the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, and a residency from Hedgebrook. She is currently working on a collection of essays and a novel. Join us for a conversation about writing embarrassing crap about your life, the pros and cons of getting an MFA, and building a literary community online. Find Natalie on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatalieLima09" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natalielima09/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and at <a href="http://natalielima.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">natalielima.com</a>. Read Natalieâ€s work <a href="https://natalielima.com/publicationsandawards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Take a class with Natalie <a href="https://www.porchtn.org/workshops" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. To get full show notes and learn more about Ladyland, visit us at <a href="http://ladyland.show" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ladyland.show</a> and follow us on Instagram at <a href="http://instagram.com/ladyland_podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ladyland_podcast</a>. Music by <a href="http://you-drive.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">You Drive</a>. Logo by <a href="https://newhatprojects.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Williams</a>.

          On Episode 65 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete has the pleasure to speak with Natalie Lima. The two discuss Natalie’s childhood, her relationship to language and the always-welcoming library, A Separate Peace, Song of Solomon, We the Animals, and other chill-inducing literature, the writers who have inspired her, and the inspirations behind some of her most well-known works.   Show Notes and Links to Natalie Lima’s Work   Natalie Lima's Personal Website    For a Good Time, Call,” essay for Guernica, September 2020   “Snowbound,” essay for Brevity, September 2019   “Men Paid Me To Eat,” fiction for The Offing, June 2019   “Fly”-Fiction from Paper Darts, May 2017   Talking Points/Authors/Books Mentioned and Allusions Referenced During the Episode:   At about 2:35, Natalie talks about influences growing up, including her experience speaking Spanish and her ideas of “home”   At about 4:50, Natalie talks about her relationship with the written word growing up and into adolescence, including her love of the public library    At about 6:50, Natalie discusses the pivotal high school reading years, including a favorite of Pete and Natalie’s, A Separate Peace by John Knowles   At about 10:40, Pete asks Natalie if she saw herself and her various cultures/subcultures in what she read growing up    At about 12:45, Natalie describes a few of her favorite books, including Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street and White Oleander by Janet Fitch   At about 13:35, Natalie outlines Song of Solomon and Toni Morrison’s impression on Natalie   At about 15:25, Natalie talks about contemporary writers who continue to thrill her, including Roxane Gay and her Bad Feminist and Justin Torres and his We the Animals, Myriam Gurba, Jhumpa Lahiri, T Kira Madden, Esmé Weijun Wang, Michelle Tea, Lindy West, Samantha Irby, and Jaquira Diaz   At about 20:10, Natalie details the moment(s) that made her believe in her ability to write professionally and successfully, including how Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird and Julia Cameron’s The Right to Write helped her rekindle her writing passion and how her professor Colette Sartor gave feedback that energized Natalie   At about 28:35, Natalie discusses her target audience(s) and the success and how she was surprised how many people were moved by “Fat Girl Cries Herself to Sleep”    At about 30:45, Natalie talks about sharing personal information in her writing, as well as how certain works of her have affected her and her readers   At about 34:35, Natalie discusses “For a Good Time, Call,” her powerful essay about the “party line” and the essay’s many layers; Pete and Natalie make connections to teenage chaos/malaise and to an NPR article about avatars and Walter Thompson Hernández and Yesika Salgado on California Love   At about 42:35, Natalie discusses the background and events and writing of “Snowbound” from Brevity Magazine and the event where college dorm gossip upset Natalie    At about 49:25, Natalie discusses her fiction piece, “Men Paid Me to Eat” and its inspiration, including its genesis with a class writing prompt   At about 53:10, Natalie reads from “Snowbound” and  “For a Good Time, Call”   At about 58:40, Natalie outlines her upcoming projects     You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I’m @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I’m @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this episode and other episodes on The Chills at Will Podcast YouTube Channel. Please like, subscribe, and share while you’re there. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I’d love for your help in promoting what I’m convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. Be sure to check out the next episode on July 13 with poet extraordinaire Gabrielle Bates. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.

On Episode 65 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete has the pleasure to speak with Natalie Lima. The two discuss Natalie’s childhood, her relationship to language and the always-welcoming library, A Separate Peace, Song of Solomon, We the Animals, and other chill-inducing literature, the writers who have inspired her, and the inspirations behind some of her most well-known works. Show Notes and Links to Natalie Lima’s Work <a href="https://natalielima.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natalie Lima's Personal Website</a> <a href="https://www.guernicamag.com/for-a-good-time-call/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For a Good Time, Call</a>,” essay for <a href="https://www.guernicamag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guernica</a>, September 2020 “<a href="https://brevitymag.com/current-issue/snowbound/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snowbound</a>,” essay for <a href="https://brevitymag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brevity</a>, September 2019 “<a href="https://theoffingmag.com/fiction/men-paid-me-to-eat/?fbclid=IwAR0IskrD4l0VTJML0TjKbVYMViTowOpCQ_tNDCHeFt_akwMMPZkeip_xQHs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Men Paid Me To Eat</a>,” fiction for <a href="https://theoffingmag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Offing</a>, June 2019 <a href="http://paperdartsmagazine.com/literary-magazine/2017/3/22/fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Fly”-Fiction</a> from <a href="http://www.paperdarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Darts</a>, May 2017 Talking Points/Authors/Books Mentioned and Allusions Referenced During the Episode: At about 2:35, Natalie talks about influences growing up, including her experience speaking Spanish and her ideas of “home” At about 4:50, Natalie talks about her relationship with the written word growing up and into adolescence, including her love of the public library  At about 6:50, Natalie discusses the pivotal high school reading years, including a favorite of Pete and Natalie’s, A Separate Peace by John Knowles At about 10:40, Pete asks Natalie if she saw herself and her various cultures/subcultures in what she read growing up  At about 12:45, Natalie describes a few of her favorite books, including Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street and White Oleander by Janet Fitch At about 13:35, Natalie outlines Song of Solomon and Toni Morrison’s impression on Natalie At about 15:25, Natalie talks about contemporary writers who continue to thrill her, including <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/bad-feminist-9780062282712/9780062282712" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roxane Gay and her Bad Feminist </a>and <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/we-the-animals/9780547844190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Torres and his We the Animals</a>, <a href="https://myriamgurba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myriam Gurba</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jhumpa_Lahiri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jhumpa Lahiri</a>, <a href="https://www.tkiramadden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T Kira Madden</a>, <a href="https://esmewang.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Esmé Weijun Wang</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Tea#:~:text=Michelle%20Tea%20(born%20Michelle%20Tomasik,sex%20work%2C%20and%20other%20topics." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Tea</a>, <a href="https://www.lindywest.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lindy West</a>, <a href="http://www.samanthairby.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samantha Irby</a>, and <a href="http://www.jaquiradiaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaquira Diaz</a> At about 20:10, Natalie details the moment(s) that made her believe in her ability to write professionally and successfully, including how Anne Lamott’s <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/bird-by-bird-some-instructions-on-writing-and-life/9780385480017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird by Bird</a> and Julia Cameron’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Right_to_Write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Right to Write</a> helped her rekindle her writing passion and how her professor<a href="https://colettesartor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Colette Sartor </a>gave feedback that energized Natalie At about 28:35, Natalie discusses her target audience(s) and the success and how she was surprised how many people were moved by “Fat Girl Cries Herself to Sleep”  At about 30:45, Natalie talks about sharing personal information in her writing, as well as how certain works of her have affected her and her readers At about 34:35, Natalie discusses “For a Good Time, Call,” her powerful essay about the “party line” and the essay’s many layers; Pete and Natalie make connections to teenage chaos/malaise and to an <a href="https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12263532" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NPR article about avatars</a> and <a href="https://laist.com/podcasts/california-love" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walter Thompson Hernández and Yesika Salgado on California Love</a> At about 42:35, Natalie discusses the background and events and writing of “Snowbound” from Brevity Magazine and the event where college dorm gossip upset Natalie  At about 49:25, Natalie discusses her fiction piece, “Men Paid Me to Eat” and its inspiration, including its genesis with a class writing prompt At about 53:10, Natalie reads from “Snowbound” and  “For a Good Time, Call” At about 58:40, Natalie outlines her upcoming projects You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I’m @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I’m @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this episode and other episodes on The Chills at Will Podcast YouTube Channel. Please like, subscribe, and share while you’re there. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I’d love for your help in promoting what I’m convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. Be sure to check out the next episode on July 13 with poet extraordinaire Gabrielle Bates. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through <a href="http://ArchesAudio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ArchesAudio.com</a>.

Episode 65, with Natalie Lima, Master Essayist and Chronicler of the Universal and the Personal

Do you know what your calling is? Many of us lose sight of our passions, especially during college and the first stages of our careers. We easily stray from our true path and get too distracted by life to notice what went wrong. Today’s guest is living proof that you can change your path at any time, no matter what age or what situation you come from.  In this episode, I am chatting with Natalie Lima, essayist, writer, teacher, and soon-to-be author. She’s a Northwestern graduate who received an MFA in creative writing from the University of Arizona. Today she’s sharing her experience of rediscovering her passion for writing and what that journey looked like for her. We’ll also talk about the difference between smaller and larger university resources, the importance of mentorship and guidance from neutral third parties, and why you need to listen to your intuition and be open to opportunities.  What We Cover:  Why it’s hard for students to say no and set boundaries How your education is what you make of it The shift that moved her from fiction to nonfiction writing Tips and advice for creating your own writing practice Why having an open forum discussion is important for teenagers    “The ones who get the most out of their education are the ones who advocate for themselves, the ones who go to the office hours.” - Natalie Lima “There's a big difference between the folks who utilize the resources provided for them and the ones who just simply don't have a clue that they're even available to them.” - Natalie Lima “To become a writer, it takes ego, and you have to believe you have something important to say. So that's already the first hump you have to get over. So I think that has to be instilled in us very young that we all deserve to write and that all of our stories matter.” - Natalie Lima “Everything that you're so ashamed about will become your greatest strengths. Those exact qualities are what's going to help you succeed. If you allow that to happen. If you don't keep all those parts of yourself hidden.”  - Natalie Lima Connect with Natalie:  Bird by Bird  The Right to Write  UCLA Extension Creative Writing Classes Thanks for listening, and if you like what you’ve heard, subscribe and listen to The Bold Student Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to spread the word by leaving a review or sharing this podcast with your friends! If you’re a 9th or 10th-grade student (or parent), apply to The Admitted Mastermind, a 5 month college prep program for ambitious high school students. The next round starts July 3rd, and spots are extremely limited!   Read about the program and submit an application here: https://theadmittedmastermind.com/   Apply to work with Cathleen and The Edvisory team 1:1 as a college counseling or college essay coaching student     Looking for a self-guided group program to help you get into college? The Admitted Masterclass Membership is Cathleen’s 6 masterclasses to help you level up and stand out in the college admissions process   https://www.admittedmasterclassmembership.com/ Find out more about The Edvisory and working with Cathleen here: https://www.theedvisoryla.com/   Follow Cathleen on Instagram @lifeandcollegecoach

Do you know what your calling is? Many of us lose sight of our passions, especially during college and the first stages of our careers. We easily stray from our true path and get too distracted by life to notice what went wrong. Today’s guest is living proof that you can change your path at any time, no matter what age or what situation you come from.  In this episode, I am chatting with Natalie Lima, essayist, writer, teacher, and soon-to-be author. She’s a Northwestern graduate who received an MFA in creative writing from the University of Arizona. Today she’s sharing her experience of rediscovering her passion for writing and what that journey looked like for her. We’ll also talk about the difference between smaller and larger university resources, the importance of mentorship and guidance from neutral third parties, and why you need to listen to your intuition and be open to opportunities.  What We Cover: <ul> <li>Why it’s hard for students to say no and set boundaries</li> <li>How your education is what you make of it</li> <li>The shift that moved her from fiction to nonfiction writing</li> <li>Tips and advice for creating your own writing practice</li> <li>Why having an open forum discussion is important for teenagers</li> </ul> “The ones who get the most out of their education are the ones who advocate for themselves, the ones who go to the office hours.” - Natalie Lima “There's a big difference between the folks who utilize the resources provided for them and the ones who just simply don't have a clue that they're even available to them.” - Natalie Lima “To become a writer, it takes ego, and you have to believe you have something important to say. So that's already the first hump you have to get over. So I think that has to be instilled in us very young that we all deserve to write and that all of our stories matter.” - Natalie Lima “Everything that you're so ashamed about will become your greatest strengths. Those exact qualities are what's going to help you succeed. If you allow that to happen. If you don't keep all those parts of yourself hidden.”  - Natalie Lima Connect with Natalie: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bird by Bird</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Right-Write-Invitation-Initiation-Writing/dp/1585420093" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Right to Write</a> <a href="https://www.uclaextension.edu/writing-journalism/creative-writing/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> UCLA Extension Creative Writing Classes</a> Thanks for listening, and if you like what you’ve heard, subscribe and listen to The Bold Student Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to spread the word by leaving a review or sharing this podcast with your friends! If you’re a 9th or 10th-grade student (or parent), apply to The Admitted Mastermind, a 5 month college prep program for ambitious high school students. The next round starts July 3rd, and spots are extremely limited! Read about the program and submit an application here: <a href="https://theadmittedmastermind.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theadmittedmastermind.com/</a> <a href="https://jlo35l5if2o.typeform.com/to/cxsO497x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apply to work with Cathleen and The Edvisory team 1:1 as a college counseling or college essay coaching student</a> Looking for a self-guided group program to help you get into college? The Admitted Masterclass Membership is Cathleen’s 6 masterclasses to help you level up and stand out in the college admissions process <a href="https://www.admittedmasterclassmembership.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.admittedmasterclassmembership.com/</a> Find out more about The Edvisory and working with Cathleen here: <a href="https://www.theedvisoryla.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theedvisoryla.com/</a> Follow Cathleen on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeandcollegecoach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lifeandcollegecoach</a>

How To Advocate For Yourself & Pursue Your Passions with Natalie Lima