It's not exactly clear what we mean when we say "self care." By popular usage, it could mean anything from going to yoga to spending a Saturday in bed. Self care is front and center in our conversations about work-life balance, and it's all over our Instagram feeds. In this episode of DC Diary, we talk about what exactly self care is with Self Care Coach Gracy Obuchowicz. Then, Ronald Young Jr., host of the podcast Time Well Spent, tells a story about how he came to prioritize self care in his daily life. This episode was produced by Michelle Harven. Our theme song was composed by Bryson Kemp.
The government has been shutdown for more than 30 days now. This podcast is about what we do outside of work, but what do we do when there is no work? We talked with furloughed feds in DC at 2 bars offering shutdown specials - Capitol Lounge and Atlas Brew Works.
Recording Happy Hour, Thursday, January 24, 6-8 pm at Emissary. RSVP here. Join the producers of DC Diary podcast for a recording happy hour! Basically, it's a happy hour but instead of networking, we encourage you to loosen that tie, grab a drink, and actually connect with each other. All the while, our mobile recording booth is available for you to record your conversations, musings, rants, and opinions, and we use those clips in the podcast. The themes in the booth with by self-care and all things food. Bring your friends and your colleagues and your Tinder dates. All are welcome!
Giving back to our communities is sometimes like exercising and eating well - we know we should do it, it makes us feel good, but if we're not in the habit, it can be hard to know where to start. This episode is about volunteering and giving back. Featuring Friends of the Soldiers Home, a community volunteer group at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, and Paws and Read, a volunteer opportunity for kids at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. This episode was produced by Michelle Harven. Our theme song is by Bryson Kemp at https://www.brysonkempmusic.com/.
Creative side hustles can range from stand up comedy to painting, writing to podcasting, baking to music. We pursue side hustles for any number of reasons: to build a career, to scratch that creative itch, or to share our unique voice. This episode explores the creative side hustles we pursue and why we pursue them. Check out Mike Whitfield online at whitfieldcomedy.com, and on twitter at @cmikewhitfield. He’s also part of the comedy group definitely real comedy, find them at definitelyrealcomedy.com. You can find Carlos online at carmonamedina.com. This episode is produced by Michelle Harven. Theme song by Bryson Kemp. Other music in the episode by Poddington Bear, Jeris, Daddy Scramble, and Blue Dot Sessions.
Young professionals in DC play social sports as a way to meet new people, stay in shape, and have fun. Sometimes, the focus is fun. In the league Project Black Flag, the focus is winning. On this episode of DC Diary, we follow two teams in their bid for the 2018 Spring Championship for Project Black Flag, a flag football league. This episode was mixed and produced by Michelle Harven. Melody Rowell helped with field production. Our theme music was composed by Bryson Kemp.
Welcome back to a brand new season of DC Diary! In season two, we're focusing on anything outside of your 9-5. Episode one is all about how we keep our personal and professional lives separate... Or how we don't. “I'm a very professional, political guy. I really love art, I love movies, I love listening to new music, I love very experimental artistic movies. And I really enjoy keeping professional politics stuff from 9-5.” This episode was produced by Morgan Givens and Melody Rowell. Our production assistant is Simona Ruzer. Our theme music was composed by Bryson Kemp, and you can find him at brysonkempmusic.com.
“DC Diary” is capturing the conversations of the city again. The podcast that starts conversations with residents at happy hours around the District will be premiering its second season on July 24, according to creator Stephanie Logan. Launched in March of 2017, the show is made up of chats at bars focused around one theme per episode. Logan sets up her makeshift sound booth at happy hours, coaxes interviewees inside, and has candid talks about happiness, burnout, and dating, among other topics. Now for Season 2, following its gold award win in the podcasting category at the DC Web Fest this spring, Logan and her new team are focusing on diversifying the voices in the booth. Topics this season include side hustles, drinking with co-workers after-hours and answering the question “when do you feel most like yourself?” Read the full article on DCist here.
There is a bustling crowd at Penn Social’s happy hour before a Capitals game. The bar is a popular hangout spot for locals. And on any given night you’ll find people mingling, drinking, and playing hours of cornhole. At a place like this, Stephanie Logan feels right at home. This is an ideal crowd for her award winning podcast- DC Diary, which typically records during happy hour. A vibe that has led Logan and her team to winning gold at the DC Web Fest in April. “It is really hard to get people to be personal when they are sitting in their office,” Logan says. “When I first started doing the show, I would interview people but the responses were more like a job interview. I wasn’t getting the kind of vulnerability, the kind of emotional connection I wanted. That’s when we started doing interviews over drinks.” Logan says the city is what inspired her to start DC Diary in the first place- “What I heard about DC and the narrative that I had was not my lived experience.” Read the full article here.
Recording Happy Hour, Tuesday May 22, 6-9 pm, Colony Club, RSVP here. We're kicking off Season 2 of the DC Diary podcast with a v casual Recording Happy Hour in partnership with 730DC and Colony Club. Basically, it's a happy hour but instead of networking and being uncomfortable in your heels and polyester garments (hello summer), we encourage you to loosen that tie, grab a drink, and actually connect with each other. All the while, our handy mobile recording booth is available for you to record your conversations, musings, rants, and opinions, and we use those clips in the podcast. Bring your friends and your colleagues and your Tinder dates. All are welcome!
We were honored to win Gold at the DC WebFest this weekend! We're totally blown away, and we're totally going to refer to ourselves as "award-winning podcasters" from here on out. For the festival, we put together a short piece that gives a little flavor of the show. We thought we could share this bonus content with your podcast feed. And don't worry - we're working on season 2 right now, so there's more DC Diary to come. Thank you for listening and supporting the show, and thank you for lending your voices and stories to us so we can keep creating.
Sometimes we get caught up in the crazy news cycle and we lose track of what's really going on around us. In this episode, we do a quick reality check for Washingtonians. At happy hour, you answered the question, "What's something everyone knows but no one wants to admit?" And Stephanie talks to Mike Gula, a Republican fundraiser, about what it's really like watching from the inside. This is the last episode of Season 1 of DC Diary! Thanks for sticking with us over the past year. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. We'll have new events and episodes for you soon. Our brand new theme song was composed by Bryson Kemp, you can find him at brysonkempmusic.com. Other music in our episode was composed by Broke for Free, Miró Belle, Jahzzar, and Podington Bear. Our sponsors for this episode are Time on the Hill and Pixel Eyewear. Adam Hainsfurther is our Executive Producer.
We're so excited to share this DC Diary explainer video, filmed and produced by Capture Create Media. If you've ever wondered what DC Diary is all about, Founder and Host Stephanie Logan tells the story of why we do what we do. And if you came to happy hour, see if you make a cameo!
We just published an article on Medium with 730DC ! Listener Picks: Best First Date Spots in Washington, DC There are a few crucial pieces of information that every Washingtonian should keep in the back of their mind: the WMATA SafeTrack schedule, where the closest caffeine is to your current location, and whether or not Congress is in session. But arguably, for the young singles among us (hello!) nothing is more critical than knowing the best first date spots in the city. And not just knowing the best spots, but knowing when to use ’em. So we at DC Diary asked our listeners to help us, help you. At a recent Recording Happy Hour, we asked our listeners to share their wisdom and tell us what is the best first date spot in DC and why they love it. So read on to see our picks, hear why, and even snag some deals for your next date! Read the full article here!
Forging relationships in DC can involve a certain amount of nuance - we trade business cards for friendship and flirt at receptions to find a date. On this episode of DC Diary, we explore the dating scene and how we can meet and connect with other singles in the city. Comedian and writer Jon Savitt and host Stephanie Logan come up with 5 tips to meet people in real life. And guest London tells the story of meeting her girlfriend (it involves a lot of cross-Atlantic travel). We want to hear your stories and tips on dating in DC (and hear how our 5 tips work for your dating life!), so use #IRLDCdating to send us your stories. You can find us on Twitter at @dcdiarypodcast and follow Jon at @Savittj.
When you live in DC, chances are most of your friends grew up somewhere else. And whether home is inside or outside the beltway, it seems like we're always missing somewhere. Our guests are from South Dakota, Colombia (by way of Virginia), Afghanistan (by way of New Mexico), and Washington, DC. Hear how homesickness affects each of them, despite their different backgrounds.
In this episode of DC Diary, hear your stories from our recording happy hours on stress and burnout. Also featuring an interview with an entrepreneur about reaching her breaking point.
We are so excited to share that we will be bringing the DC Diary recording booth to the Agora - DC's largest outdoor public affairs marketplace. We will be joining hundreds of advocacy professionals on George Washington University's campus to record their stories. Are you a DC advoacy professional? See you there! About: The Grassroots Professional Network (GPN) in partnership with George Washington University's Graduate School of Political School of Management (GSPM) and The Hill are hosting the Agora "The Marketplace for the Government Relations & Public Affairs" Industry. Join hundreds of advocacy professionals for an outdoor marketplace, network with industry peers, and sample the latest technology, tools, and trends. Make sure you visit the center stage to listen to live fireside chats hosted by GPN, GSPM, and The Hill's leadership. When: August 31st from 3pm-6pm Where: University Yard. H Street between 20th and 21st Streets, NW on the urban campus of The George Washington University in downtown Washington, DC. Who: This forum is for government relations, advocacy, grassroots, PAC, public affairs, public relations, lobbying, and political professionals from entry level to the C-Suite. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-agora-government-relations-public-affairs-marketplace-tickets-35366144089
Hello party people - we are doing a *TICKET GIVEAWAY*! We're hosting a Garden Party with Time On The Hill on July 20th from 5:30-8:30 pm near Capitol Hill. Think: Hill staffers, cold Heineken, and fresh-cut cigars. This event is invite-only, but we want you to be there! And we have five pairs of tickets to give away to you and a friend, but (of course) there's a catch. To help us with the next episode of DC Diary podcast, we want you to answer the question: What has caused you the most stress in your life and why? You can send us a story, an anecdote, or a rambling list of bullet points. You can type it out, or record it on your iPhone. We'll pick our favorite submissions and send you two tickets to the event! And we'll record those stories in the sound booth at the party. We are sooo looking forward to hearing from you! Send your submissions to stephanie@dcdiary.com.
To our friends and followers: Shortly after I founded DC Diary, I joined the Goat Rodeo audio network to produce and shape the show. Together, we have grown DC Diary from just an idea to a compelling podcast and burgeoning social network. As the founder and host, I am proud of the work we have done in partnership with the network. At the end of June, DC Diary will be separating from Goat Rodeo. It is my hope that we will find another partner organization to support our production, but for now the show will be produced independently, including hosting recording happy hour events. We hope that you will continue to follow and engage with DC Diary - there are plenty of exciting things on the way. -Stephanie Logan Founder & Host DC Diary
Hear from a former DC police officer and a life coach as we explore what happiness means and what it takes to achieve it. Happy hour clips in this episode were recorded at an event with Bossed Up (bossedup.org) and the Women's Information Network (winonline.org).
We are excited to announce that our April Recording Happy Hour will be in partnership with Bossed Up and WIN (Women's Information Network). Here's a little bit about each organization. Bossed Up: A holistic career coaching organization empowering women to craft healthy, happy, sustainable careers – for life! We’re here to help you write your own come-up story with a squad of boss women supporting you every step of the way. WIN (Women's Information Network): WIN informs, connects and empowers women by providing opportunities to network with other women, serve in a leadership position, gain valuable professional and political skills, and give back to our broader movement for political and professional equality. We can't wait to capture the stories from the women running things around here. The event will be at Local 16 on Wednesday April 19, 6-8 pm. There's only a few spots left, so RSVP ASAP here.
Hear from a consultant, Hill staffer, and former White House advisor on what it's really like in Washington, DC today. First hand, from the capital, here’s what it’s all about. What you’ll hear on this show is stories that are told in one on one interviews and candid conversations from the recording booth at our DC Diary happy hour events. You won’t catch these kinds of stories on your nightly news, your morning update, or your newsfeed. Because this show isn’t about the politics or policy - it’s about people.
Hey friends! Get excited because we are officially launching season 1 of DC Diary next Monday, March 20th! Our first episode will be available on iTunes and wherever else you get your podcasts. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! Goat Rodeo is launching a whole suite of spring shows, including season 2 of Your Story Here, Between the Liner Notes Podcast, and District Dispatches and brand new shows Failure and The Goat Rodeo Variety Show. We are honored to be a part of this slate of amazing programs. To celebrate our spring launch, join us next Wednesday, March 22 at Colony Club for cocktails, snacks, and festivities. Most of our producers will be there, so this is a great chance to meet everyone and hang out! We hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/185648861937493/
We're excited to announce that for our February happy hour, we're partnering with the DC chapter of the Awesome Foundation! The Awesome Foundation gives micro-grants of $1,000 to local groups to put on events and fund community projects. We will be raising funds for the Awesome Foundation so they can continue to help keep our community vibrant and awesome.
Things are a'changin'. To some of us, it feels like a new beginning. To others of us, it feels like the beginning of the end. Come by our February Recording Happy Hour and share your stories of transitions, opportunities, uncertainty, and change. I think we can all agree that a night of good drinks and good company is exactly the catharsis we need. RSVP here.
Join DC Diary for our second Recording Happy Hour on November 10 from 6-10 pm at Policy! In November, come talk about elections, campaigns, politics, and your involvement in it all at The Exit Poll. Click through for full details, but the short version is this: come hang out with us, have a drink and swap some stories, hop into our recording booth and put some of it on the record, and keep an eye out for the DC Diary Podcast where you can hear the recordings from happy hour. RSVP here.
DC Diary is hosting a Recording Happy Hour on September 29th from 6-10 pm at Bar Deco. Come share your stories and experiences with each other: war stories from the campaign trail, how you became a Washingtonian, or the first time you had to ask yourself, "what am I doing here?" We will have our sound booth ready and waiting for you to record an Entry. Click through for full details, and RSVP here.
DC Diary is officially joining a cohort of amazing shows at Goat Rodeo audio network! Check out some of their extraordinary and though-provoking shows at goatrodeodc.com.
DC Diary podcast will be available fall of 2016. We are working to collect interviews and stories from Washington, DC professionals and insiders. Stay tuned by signing up for email updates, liking our Facebook page, and following us on Instagram and Twitter.
