We read a book about the Salem Witch Trials, and all we can say is that shit gets COMPLICATED! Forget everything you think you know about this weird, sad period of history, because there's definitely more to it. Listen now!

Women Warriors with Pamela Toler

Sep 30th, 2019 59m 2s

In this episode of the podcast, we are getting are smart lady history nerd on with a VERY special guest – Pamela Toler. She's a historian and all-around smart lady, who wrote a book Women Warriors: An Unexpected History. And unexpected it was,

Smart Ladies of Fandom and Geekery

Jul 15th, 2019 27m 19s

Get geeky with Sarah and Amanda on this week's episode of the Brain Magic podcast. In honor of all the nerdy things happening lately, Sarah and Amanda discuss some of their favorite female characters from sci fi, fantasy, and everything in betw

How to 4th of July Like It's 2019

Jul 2nd, 2019 28m 42s

It's the 4th of July! Sarah and Amanda celebrate this summer holiday by sharing some of their fave 4th of July traditions, talking all things red white and blue, and offering tips on how you can make your 4th of July feminist and progressive AF

Smart Ladies Who Ran For President: Who They Are and What They Had to Say

Jun 17th, 2019 42m 2s

This month, the first presidential debate for the 2020 Democratic ticket happens, and there are SIX smart ladies running in this race. To celebrate, we're taking a stroll down history lane to visit three amazing ladies who paved the way for the

5 Life Lessons from Historical Women

Mar 4th, 2019 27m 11s

To celebrate Women's History Month, we're honoring some of our favorite historical ladies by sharing some of the life lessons that we've learned from them. Stay tuned for women's rights, inspiring artists, and radium!

Charlotte Bronte & the Art of the Side Hustle

Feb 18th, 2019 25m 39s

On this episode of the podcast, Sarah and Amanda go deep with one of our favorite authors, Charlotte Bronte, as we discuss side hustles. Charlotte Bronte worked as a governess while she was trying to get her writing published, and to say she ha

SMART Goals and Wellness with Nicole Bidolli

Feb 4th, 2019 34m 39s

Nicole Bidolli is a fitness coordinator and Brain Magic's official health and wellness expert. This week, she talks to Sarah and Amanda about some of her top wellness tips, how S.M.A.R.T. goals can help keep you on track, and why she chose heal

How to Change Careers

Jan 21st, 2019 28m 32s

Changing careers is scary, but oh so satisfying. Sarah and Amanda share their first-hand experience with career change, because they're both in the middle of a shift right now! Learn from our tips on when you might need a big change and how to

Write Personal Statements and Cover Letters Like a Smart Lady

Jan 7th, 2019 29m 35s

Talking about yourself might be one of the hardest things to do, but if you want to shake things up, go back to school, or get a great new job, you've gotta do it. In this episode, Sarah and Amanda break down their top tips for successful perso

How To Read the News Like a Smart Lady

Nov 12th, 2018 31m 1s

We've been hearing a lot about "fake news" lately in our politics and in our world, but with a little brain power, you can find the truth and parse through the nonsense. Sarah and Amanda read the same news story from 3 different sources (The Da

VOTE! How to Vote Like a Smart Lady

Oct 29th, 2018 25m 14s

Sarah and Amanda discuss how to vote like a smart lady, and why everyone should be voting. Honestly, we think that too many people make excuses for not voting, so here we are pleading with you and occasionally shaming you into taking your votin

How to Bust Through Writers Block

Oct 15th, 2018 30m 3s

When you're writing, do you ever get stuck? Sarah and Amanda discuss their top tips for busting through their writers block. Then, they challenge each other to a one-word-at-a-time brainstorming session and discuss the writers that most inspire

Interview with Comedy Writer Jeny Quine

Oct 1st, 2018 24m 41s

Jeny Quine is a writer, executive producer, and all around hilarious lady, who works in television. She has written for shows like Suite Life with Zack and Cody, A.N.T. Farm, Austin & Ally, and she's currently working on a new show out on Nicke

What We've Learned So Far

Oct 1st, 2018 28m 49s

Approximately one year ago, two best friends made their whimsical dreams a reality by starting Brain Magic, a website targeted specifically to smart women like them. They wanted to create a space where smart women could come for life tips, boo

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Introducing Brain Magic Podcast

Sep 5th, 2018 53s

After a year of putting together written (and even some video) content that we're passionate about, the ladies of Brain Magic are launching their new podcast! This podcast will include interviews, life tips, and our personal advice for smart la

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