Far From Normal
What is Normal? It can be one of two things. For us, it’s a town, a home, a place of comfort. Normal is also a standard, a state, a condition.But what are these standards, states, and conditions, and why are they relevant? I’m Miranda and I’m Shivani. More than just our quaint town, Normal suggests following societal rules and constructs When we grew up in Normal we learned what is Normal defined by Normal. Here we want to challenge our ideas of Normal - seeking growth in different spaces and cultures. This is Far From Normal. [*New uploads every Thursday at 12pm CST!]
Episodes
We're back!
If you've been with us for a while, you might have noticed that we've already done one of these... but this time, it's slightly different... okay, maybe a little more than ~slightly~
After a little bit of a break and a month and a half or so of planning, we decided to narrow down our theme to be more about growth, self-development, and social commentary.
We're excited for you all to see our upcoming episodes and can't w...
In the final episode of the business series, as well as the final episode of season 1 of Far From Normal Podcast, Miranda and Shivani dive into entrepreneurship with Cheryl Magnuson of Majestic Interior Design! What does an entrepreneur’s schedule look like? What kinds of aspects of a business are most important as an entrepreneur? How do you develop a great work culture? Cheryl leaves us with several words of wisdom.
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In this very special episode, Miranda and Shivani invite Susan Saunders - Morning Show Host of The Susan Show on the popular radio station 101.5 WBNQ-FM - to explore her successful career as a woman in business! Susan’s path has been anything but linear. Miranda and Shivani are excited to dive deep into the broadcasting industry.
Connect with Susan!:
Instagram: https://www.insta...
In this episode, Miranda and Shivani talk with Tony Morstatter, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal to speak on his organization, its impact on the community, as well as his life. What does it mean to run a Nonprofit? What kinds of things do you need for a Nonprofit? How does the Boys and Girls Club make an impact in the community?
Connect with Tony!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-morstatter-b3958294
Interact with Boys...
In this episode, Miranda and Shivani invite Dr. Prakash Muduli (aka Shivani’s dad) to discuss everything personal finance: investments, retirement accounts, portfolios, insurance, types of income, the effects of the pandemic, and AI. Financial literacy should be more common than it is currently… Listen in to figure out if you have what you need to be financially stable!
Connect with Dr. Prakash!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkmudul...
In this special episode, Miranda and Shivani invite Randy Brown - a Career Mentor and Leadership Coach for Butler University - to discuss resumes, cover letters, interviews, and tips and tricks for the job application process out of college. How has the whole process changed with COVID? What things should you avoid during an interview? Does a resume look different depending on your major/job? How do you prepare for unexpected quest...
In this episode, Miranda and Shivani invite Muskan to explore accounting! What is accounting? What types of accounting are there? What kinds of skills does it take to become an accountant? How do you stand out in this field? Muskan gives Shivani and Miranda all the tips and tricks.
Connect with Muskan!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muskan-dhingra-md09/
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In this episode, Miranda and Shivani flip things around and jump into Shivani’s upcoming field of expertise: Finance! How did Shivani get into Finance? What did she do to get there? What is her background and experience? What kinds of careers are associated with Finance? Has being a Finance major changed her political views?
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...
In our second episode of the Business 101 series, we jump into Miranda’s field of expertise: Marketing! How did Miranda get into marketing? What did she do to get there? What is her background and experience? Is marketing an art or a science? What recommendations does she have for people who want to get into marketing?
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farfromnormalpodcast/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
In the first episode of the Business 101 series, Miranda and Shivani give a brief preview of the types of content they’ll be covering in future episodes! They also get into why they chose their majors and how they got there, some pros and cons about the business world, challenges and stereotypes, tips, and the future.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farfromnormalpodcast/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...
Shivani and Miranda are recording alone this week for the first time in a while. And what better way to get back into it than talk about Mental Health, undoubtedly one of our favorite topics.
~07/13/21~
In the final part of our Russian series, Miranda, Shivani and Olya get into the details of Russian history. Russia’s two dynasties, Tsars, Ivan the Terrible, revolutions, the Red Army, and the development of US and Russia relations. Come learn with us!
Definitely recommend doing your own research on this one as well!
~07/10/21~
PART 2
In part two of our Russia series, Miranda and Shivani get into history and politics. The Cold War, positives of Stalin, freedom of speech, Marxism, Capitalism, and SO much more
~07/01/21~
In today’s special episode, Miranda and Shivani invite Olya to talk about cultural differences between the US and Russia. Is it really true that Russians don’t smile very much? We know that American food can be unhealthy, but just how unhealthy is it compared to Russian food? Are conversation structures and social cues different too?
~06/24/21~
The title says it all. Does life have a meaning? And if so, what the heck is it? Miranda and Shivani explore their theories as well as those of many different philosophers.
~06/13/21~
In our long-awaited episode on food insecurity, Miranda and Shivani invite Mr. Raj and Ms. Anna Asava to discuss the movement, HungerMitao. Since 2017, HungerMitao has worked diligently to raise awareness and combat the hunger issue in the United States. Their impact revolves around community-driven volunteer and awareness sessions, food and fund drives, as well as multi-year pledges through HungerMitao sponsorship circles. The hun...
In this episode, Miranda and Shivani talk about their varying opinions on what it means to be good. Spoiler alert: We have no idea. Thankfully, there are A LOT of philosophers who have discussed this (and are still discussing this). Also, does “goodness” require freedom?
~06/01/21~
**We say this is episode 47 but it's 46 lolll**
In this episode, Miranda and Shivani break down the “shadiness” behind Disney and delve into several Disney conspiracy theories. They discuss creative commons, originality, ethics and corruption, Disney princess evolution, subliminal messages, interest levels between males and females, and mental illnesses associated with Disney characters. Also, how is Hercules related to Ariel??
~05/24/21~
Thanks to Detox on the Rocks Podcast, Miranda and Shivani have an interesting topic to talk about this week: compliments. As kids, society shapes everyone to believe that they aren’t supposed to be proud- because that means they are arrogant. But what happens when that lesson turns a generation into what they are today: self-deprecating, anxious, and depressed humans who have no idea how amazing they are? These are only some of the...
Miranda and Shivani circle back around to their favorite topic: relationships. Platonic relationships, romantic relationships, familial relationships, business relationships, and more. How have their relationships changed recently? What have they noticed about themselves? How do they see themselves in the future?
~05/08/21~
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