Livework: The Basics
ObjectivES
Learn how to convey a core message clearly and concisely in real time and practice having an engaging conversation about your work on an actual podcast!
TO Do
Listen to the “Livework” and “Ask an Expert” podcasts (either here on the website or through the Storyboard app) or read the transcripts
Check out the slideshow, which walks you through the basics of core messaging
Schedule your interview with Greg Soden of Classical Ideas by 2 August and send a piece of your writing to frame the conversation
Practice having a conversation about your research with your podmates before 6 August
Set three style goals and three content goals for your interview
Record your interview with Greg (August, as scheduled)
Once it airs, listen to your interview and self-assess
Review the additional resources as your schedule and bandwidth allow
important dates
(by 2 August)
Schedule with Greg
(by 6 august)
set goals & practice interview with podmates
(august+)
Classical Ideas Interviews
Podcast
Ask an expert: Prof. Hannah McGregor
Not a podcast person? Read the transcript!
Slideshow
password: S@credWr1tes!
Activity: Podcast interview
Prepare for, practice, and record an interview with Greg Soden, host of the Classical Ideas Podcast.
The finished episode will each be between roughly 30 minutes in length and run as a Sacred Writes cohort series this spring. Greg writes, “the series will discuss their views of how Sacred Writes is helping them grow into the world of public scholarship and will focus on an area of their work they wish to focus on.”
Greg is a professional and will provide you with a detailed outline of questions in advance (this won't always happen). He wanted us to tell you that you can tell him at the end of the conversation if you would like portion deleted. There are no “gotchas” on Classical Ideas. This is a safe space for you to practice and get a recorded podcast interview under your belt!
Prepare
Before you start, set three style goals for your interview (e.g. avoid saying “um,” speak slowly, pause after sentences) and three content goals for your interview (e.g. tell story of moment I was surprised doing this research, show diversity of Muslim community, explain why increased visibility of Muslim Fashion is not always a good thing). Write all your goals down.
Send Greg one piece of your writing that will act as springboard for your conversation.
Prepare your core message by identifying a central learning objective, triangulate different approaches (problem, significance, and solution), and consider a brief story.
Practice (Optional)
Set up a time with your podmates for this module to practice discussing your research in a conversational manner before 6 August. Perhaps give each person a set time (10-20 mins). Share with them your three style goals. Please specify if you:
prefer only comments about is working well or
are open to constructive feed back about what to improve on.
You might want to revise your style goals after this exercise.
Record
Record an interview Greg during the month of August.
Review
Listen to yourself once your episode goes live. Congrats, you did a public scholarship!
Self-assess based on your 3 style and 3 content goals.
Set three new style goals for next live work opportunity.
Additional Resources
If/as you have time, check out these resources before moving on to the next unit. Let us know what you think on twitter (#SmartInPublic)!
Secret Feminist Agenda, “Living a Feminist Life with Sara Ahmed” (3 May 2019)
Secret Feminist Agenda, “Off-Mic Conversations with Khairani Barokka” (27 September 2019)
Classical Ideas, “Pious Fashion and Muslim Women with Dr. Liz Bucar” (6 December 2019)
Classical Ideas, cohort 2019 series (eps 159 - 167) (15 May - 3 July 2020)
Classical Ideas, cohort 2020 series (eps 195 - 203) (2 March - 22 April 2021)
Classical Ideas, “Abusing Religion with Dr. Megan Goodwin” (17 January 2021)
BONUS
Megan loves this story about Elizabeth Warren and livework. Here’s Sen. Warren’s Facebook post about her first appearance on “The Daily Show,” which made her so nervous she threw up backstage! However you feel about her politics, Warren is a great example of someone who explains difficult material in clear, accessible ways — and it helps to remember that we all have to start somewhere.