We are excited to share another Lemonada Media show you will love. It's called No One Is Coming to Save Us and it tackles the American child care crisis. No One Is Coming to Save Us has new episodes out every Thursday. Gloria is back and ready to tackle America’s child care crisis head-on. To kick off season 2, she calls up Lauren Cook, CEO of Ellis Early Learning in Boston. We met Lauren back in season 1, where she walked us through the nitty gritty of how much it costs to operate a child care center. This time around, Lauren tears up as she talks about how nationwide labor shortages are reverberating through the child care system, what she has to do to keep the lights on at Ellis, and how the ongoing pandemic has made a bad situation continue to get worse.

Our team wanted to share with you a preview of another Lemonada Media series that they know you’ll want to tune in for. The 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown vs. Board of Education paved the way for racial integration in public schools. But there's an unspoken consequence of this historic moment. Estimates show 38 thousand Black teachers were fired throughout the integration. This means, the number of Black educators in our public schools dramatically decreased during this time. And that number has never gone back up. This has left a huge void in our public schools. That’s why it’s so important we uplift Black leaders working in education today. After 1954, a new podcast from Lemonada Media hosted by Aimée Eubanks Davis, is out now wherever you get your podcasts.

Kulap Vilaysack has recently been busy recording a Lemonada Media podcast of her own, alongside veteran journalist SuChin Pak. Their Webby award-winning show, Add to Cart, is all about the things they buy and buy into and what it says about who they are. In celebration of their recent award and Apple Spotlight feature, we wanted to re-air Sinéad's conversation with Kulap about the nuances of Asian American identity, her own Origin Story, and what it means to be a “good dude” in Hollywood today. You can listen to Add to Cart wherever you get your podcasts.

In Sinéad’s last episode of As Me with Sinéad, she interviews lifelong disability rights activist Judy Heumann. Judy is known for her work fighting the New York Board of Education and organizing sit-ins in 1977 fighting for legislation that ultimately led to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Judy’s activism was highlighted in Netflix’s, Crip Camp, which was just nominated for an Oscar. As International Women’s Month comes to a close, here are two extraordinary women who have fought for increased accessibility and visibility of disabled folks across the globe.   Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With five Golden Globe nominations to Schitt's Creek, including best supporting actor, we wanted to resurface Sinéad's conversation with writer and actor Dan Levy. He talks about his personal and professional evolution alongside his character, David Rose. Sinéad and Dan explore his Leo tendencies and the deliberate ways in which the Schitt’s Creek writing team presented small-town America, gay love, and the first pansexual character on mainstream TV. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor Links See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden just named Samantha Power as the new head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Check out Sinéad’s March 2020 conversation in person in Dublin with author and former Ambassador Samantha Power about embracing vulnerability, and the moment that sparked Power’s immense drive to learn about the world.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor Info Here Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year comes to a close, we’re sharing a conversation between Sinéad and writer, podcaster, and comedian Gaby Dunn from the start of the pandemic, plus, an update from Gaby on her current life in quarantine. The two talk about their shared experience as perfectionists, and how that is coming out amid a global pandemic. Gaby shares openly about how her early experiences as an outspoken kid paved the way to be shameless about her identity, relationships, and work later in life.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear a quick update about As Me making waves in Canada, a brand new Lemonada Media podcast that we think you may like, and a request for your feedback about your experience as an As Me with Sińead listener in our Lemonada Media listener survey running in July 2020 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on As Me, Sinéad shares some of her favorite moments from Season 1 that reflect the essence of the show. From talking about imposter syndrome with Florence Welch and Riz Ahmed to self-acceptance with Justin Tranter and Akilah Hughes to letting go of perfectionism with Adwoa Aboah. Each of these moments captures the power of connection and vulnerability in every episode, all of which help us to understand and empathize with each other more.  Betterhelp.com https://www.weahlthfront.com/asme http://functionofbeauty.com/asme https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Fools-Errand-Audiobook/1684578345 https://www.blinkist.com/asme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the penultimate episode of Season 1 of As Me, Sinéad brings it back to fashion with Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele. He sat down with Sinéad in Milan prior to #stayhome, but much of what Alessandro says feels relevant to these strange times. He shares his zest for life, even in the most tragic of moments, how the unique little boy he once was shaped who he is today. Betterhelp.com/asme functionofbeauty.com/asme Audible.com http://betterhelp.com/asme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now more than ever, art and content provides solace to so many. That’s why Sinéad spoke with best selling author, Dani Shapiro, from self-quarantine. Dani’s shares how writing helps her process trauma and shape her identity, as well as how her own shocking discovery about her lineage impacted her sense of self. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ betterhelp.com/ASME Batistehair.com blinkist.com/ASME https://www.audible.com/pd/Inheritance-Audiobook/1984840231 functionofbeauty.com/asme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As another week of quarantine and social distancing goes by, Sinéad catches up with historian and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, Lonnie Bunch from his home in Washington, D.C. The two talk about the importance of history in shaping our identity, Lonnie’s experience as the director of the Museum of African American History and Culture, and the parts of his childhood that shaped his understanding of racism, and led him to cherish history and storytelling. (Note, strong language is used by Lonnie to describe racist experiences.)  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ betterhelp.com/ASME https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Fools-Errand-Audiobook/1684578345 rothys.com/Sinead batistehair.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the midst of the pandemic, Sinéad talks with comedian and reporter Akilah Hughes about how she is balancing her work and mental health right now, including winding down for the day after intense news cycles. Akilah talks openly about her struggles with self image, and her related decision to leave her northern Kentucky home.   audible.com/as me or text As Me to 555-555  Imagined Life https://crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we hear a conversation between Sinéad and scholar, writer, and podcaster Reza Aslan. The two talk about Aslan’s relationship to identity, Islamophobia, his self-doubt, and raising his kids to be global citizens. For a three month trial for Reza's talk show go to go.topic.com/AsMe and enter promo code AsMe2020. betterhelp.com/asme https://www.batistehair.com/ In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt The Hilarious World of Depression @monachalabi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad is joined by comedian Negin Farsad, who shares her early memories as the only Iranian-American at her school, her time working in policy, and how she now uses comedy to continue her activism.  betterhelp.com/asme functionofbeauty.com/asme Batistehair.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad shares a bit about how she’s coping with staying at home, and what working from home means for disabled people. Then, writer, comedian, and podcast host Allison Raskin joins Sinéad for a long conversation about anxiety and mental health.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ www.batistehair.com Just Between Us  betterhelp.com/asme Everything Is Fine www.lemonadamedia.com/shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and former Ambassador Samantha Power joins Sinéad in Dublin to talk about embracing vulnerability, and the moment that sparked Power’s immense drive to learn about the world. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Dear Young Rocker www.blinkist.com/ASME www.betterhelp.com/ASME Brave, Not Perfect First Contact @joycrookes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and writer Aki Omoshaybi joins Sinéad in London to talk about how he navigated his Nigerian background in a predominantly white neighborhood, how soccer drove him to excel in drama school, and his struggle to take breaks. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ REAL, released in theatres April 24th rothys.com/sinead functionofbeauty.com/asme audible.com/asme betterhelp.com/asme @roguecollectiv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great British Bake Off (or, Baking Show in the U.S.) semi-finalist Briony Williams joins Sinéad in London to talk about her identity as a teacher, how she practices resilience and kindness, and her choice not to mention or accept special accommodations for her disability while in the tent.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @franklinleonard betterhelp.com/asme wealthfront.com/asme blinkist.com/asme Food Unwrapped See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radhika Jones is the first woman of color to serve as the editor of Vanity Fair. She opens up to Sinéad about what moved her to put her hat in the ring, and how she chooses her daily fashion armor. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com @richardmalone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activist and comedy writer Travon Free joins Sinéad on stage during a Lemonada live show to share how a knee injury led him leave basketball and pursue writing, how family and friends anchor him, and what it meant to be among the first college basketball players to identify as queer. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Show Notes @gabriellak_j HelloFresh.com/asme10 functionofbeauty.com/asme betterhelp.com/asme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad is joined by writer and actress Mara Wilson to talk about her long-time love for storytelling, breaking out of the shadow of her childhood acting characters, and her experience with self-doubt and OCD.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Audible.com/ASME or text “AsMe” to 500-500 Rothys.com/SINEAD wealthfront.com/ASME  betterhelp.com/asme @daniellismore hey@lemonadamedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18: As Ruth Madeley BAFTA award-winning actress Ruth Madeley joins Sinéad as the first visibly disabled guest to date. She shares how her family empowered her aspirations in the face of her spina bifida, the strange pathway that led to her astounding theater and acting career. Ruth and Sinéad discuss in detail how accessibility in public spaces has improved, but still has a long way to go.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @themereaton Mouthpeace with Michael and Pele Bennett Rothys.com/SINEAD Sinead.robinhood.com BBC Studio's The Watch Teenage Dick (runs until February 1st, 2020) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Songwriter and activist Justin Tranter sits down with Sinéad to discuss bullying, what it’s like to write songs alongside the highest profile musicians of our time, Sinéad’s obsession with Semi Precious Weapons, and Justin’s own journey of radical self-acceptance. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @katesowers5 Mouthpeace with Michael & Pele Bennett Stamps.com, promo code SINEAD zola.com/ASME Food We Need To Talk podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and correspondent for the Daily Show Ronny Chieng talks to Sinéad about entering comedy as a foreigner, his disinterest in the spotlight, and growing up in two completely different cultures. Next week: As Justin Tranter. @thumbelulu The Daily Show https://www.netflix.com/title/81070659 HelloFresh.com/asme10 wealthfront.com/AsMe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion mother and daughter duo, Angela and Margherita Missoni, join Sinéad in Milan to talk about their experience leading a family business, making the fashion industry more environmentally conscious, and how motherhood changed them.  Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @mariyaleniserussell //Rothys.com/ASME Stamps.com, promo code SINEAD (click on the microphone on top right screen) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician Ellen Kempner of Palehound sits down with Sinéad to talk about coming out, how anger fueled her early music, and her journey to body neutrality.  Transcripts available under each episode link athttps://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com @theharperwatters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, educator, and activist DeRay Mckesson sits down with Sinéad to talk about what teaching taught him about activism, how being an uncle keeps him in touch with his roots, and the computer game that shaped his creativity and organization. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @phelanvicky Vistaprint.com, promo code: ASME Casper.com/ASME Stamps.com, promo code SINEAD (click on the microphone on top right screen) Willowbloomhome.com, promo code ASME Zola.com/ASME https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-save-the-people/id1230148653?mt=2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/didnt-i-just-feed-you/id1419175088 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recode-decode/id1011668648 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show runner, writer and director Kulap Vilaysack joins Sinéad in Los Angeles to explore the nuances of Asian American identity, her own Origin Story, and what it means to be a “good dude” in Hollywood today.  Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com @elizabday https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Story-Kulap-Vilaysack/dp/B07PXZNVPT https://pluto.tv/on-demand/series/bajillion-dollar-propertiedollar-(tv)/season/1/episode/s01eps001-meet-platinum-1-1 https://www.instagram.com/laos_angeles/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician, producer, poet and performer Florence Welch joins Sinéad to talk about her anxiety, sobriety, eating disorder, what goes through her mind while performing, and how a privileged childhood made it hard for her to accept that she had experienced hardship and trauma.  Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @landgallery everlane.com/ASME mybillie.com/ASME mejuri.com/asme https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-it/id1324606666 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirited/id1483320103 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art curator writer, and activist Kimberly Drew joins Sinéad in New York City to talk about making the art world more equitable, starting to her Tumblr platform “Black Contemporary Art,” and her how her family nurtured her curiosity and drive. Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com @chellaman https://www.reebok.com/us/blog/302627-kimberly-drew-uses-her-classics-to-make-a-statement https://www.amazon.com/Black-Futures-Kimberly-Drew/dp/039918113X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and actor Dan Levy joins Sinéad to talk about his personal and professional evolution alongside his most beloved character, David Rose. Sinéad and Dan explore his Leo tendencies and the deliberate ways in which the Schitt’s Creek writing team presents smalltown America, gay love, and the first pansexual character on mainstream TV. Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ www.talkspace.com, promo code: SINEAD Willowbloomhome.com, promo code: ASME mejuri.com/asme Bollandbranch.com, promo code: ME For Future Reference - Institute for the Future Hysteria See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad joins legendary British stage actress Glenda Jackson in a NYC studio to talk about her aging body and sharp mind, her storied career in theater and Parliament, playing the male lead in Shakespeare’s King Lear on Broadway, and her take on Brexit. Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone athttps://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link athttps://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ insidechanel.com https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/elizabeth-is-missing @frannnmills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion model and activist Adwoa Aboah joins Sinéad to talk mental health, sobriety, her fear of the unknown, and letting go of her perfectionism.  Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com Gurls Talk Podcast @ayanaeliza  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician Andrew Hozier Byrne sits down with Sinéad in a studio in the midst of his global tour to talk about learning to be comfortable in his own skin, overcoming paralyzing stage fright, and about unlearning negative thinking. He also shares the intricacies of his musical process, and how he uses his platform as a tool for building empathy. Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Follow @asherald Vitacost.com, enter code: NEWCHAPTER10  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-kids-how-not-to-raise-an-a-hole/id1468607534 Everlane.com/ASME Casper.com/ASME Nativedeoderant.com, enter code ASME  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress and activist Jameela Jamil joins Sinéad in NYC to swap stories about how teaching prepared them for activism, cancel culture, the official launch of her @i_weigh platform in the new year, and the one time Jameela told the UN to shut up. Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Vitacost.com enter code: NEWCHAPTER10  Good Kids... How Not To Raise an A**Hole MyBillie.com/AsMe hellofresh.com/asme9 Bollandbranch.com, enter code: ME With Friends Like These @bethany_rutter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress, author and activist Jamie Lee Curtis joins Sinéad to discuss being an artist in residence and a work in progress, struggling in school growing up and then raising a child with a learning difference, and how her biggest lesson to date has been to un-learn self-deprecation.  Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ https://twitter.com/emiliepine Vitacost.com enter code: NEWCHAPTER10  Willowbloomhome.com enter code: ASME Talkspace.com enter code: SINEAD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-save-the-people/id1230148653 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad sits down with actor, musician, and activist Riz Ahmed in his private work space in London. Riz reflects on waking up each day with imposter syndrome, being a Muslim man in Hollywood, and how code switching helps him navigate multiple worlds.  Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone athttps://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link athttps://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Show Notes Follow @seemiaroll www.vitacost.com (enter code: NEWCHAPTER10) www.everlane.com/ASME www.casper.com/ASME www.nativedeodorant.com (enter code: ASME) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tig Notaro joins Sinéad in Los Angeles to talk about the critical role comedy has played in her life, childhood, career, and cancer diagnosis, plus the drastic ways she’s changed as a result of marriage and motherhood. Join the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ www.newchapter.com @jeremyoharris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her very first episode, Sinéad sits down with Victoria Beckham in her private office to talk about parenting and marriage, what she’s learned as she’s matured in her life and career, self-preservation in an era of social media, and one of her surprise skills. Join the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ www.newchapter.com @satchellee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Academic, advocate, TED alum, and cover model Sinéad Burke has frank conversations with a diverse array of extraordinary guests, exploring what it’s really like to be them. Join Sinéad as she travels the globe and sits down in intimate settings with guests like Victoria Beckham, Riz Ahmed, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ruth Madeley, DeRay Mckesson, Hozier, Tig Notaro, Justin Tranter and so many more to understand what it’s like to live in their unique body and mind, building our collective empathy along the way. Join the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Official trailer on 10/10. First episode on 10/24. What’s the first step towards becoming more empathetic? Listening. Academic, TED alum, and advocate Sinéad Burke leads candid conversations with diverse, notable guests who explain what it’s like to be them. They challenge us to confront our biases, deepen our humanity, and feel empowered to impact and change the world around us. Join the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone athttps://flick.group/asme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.