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Positivity Pop-up 2.26.2023

Here's a list of what we covered:
 
* 103-year-old woman celebrates Mardi Gras, watches 80-year-old daughter in parade https://www.fox19.com//2023/02/20/103-year-old-woman-celebrates-mardi-gras-watches-80-year-old-daughter-parade/
 
* 26 Species removed from the endangered list in Australia: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/23/conservation-efforts-celebrated-as-26-australian-species-no-longer-listed-as-threatened
 
* Woman provides to jobs in her bakery to those deemed unemployable by traditional society: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/janies-life-changing-baked-goods-janie-deegan-open-door-hiring-policy-baking-helped-addiction-recovery-new-york-city/
 
* Implant allows people with paralysis to send text messages, online shop, and more using only their thoughts: https://www.pcgamer.com/this-implant-lets-those-with-severe-paralysis-send-texts-and-use-the-internet-with-just-their-minds/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow
 
* Largest 4-day workweek was a huge success! https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2023/02/21/worlds-biggest-four-day-working-week-trial-hailed-a-major-breakthrough/
 
* Dad Jokes: https://parade.com/940979/kelseypelzer/best-dad-jokes/
* Trivia: https://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/Literature/Fairy-Tale-Trivia-278771.html
 
Recommendation for the week: The movie 42 - the Jackie Robinson story. I won't promise that the story is always happy, but it is an imporant story to tell. 
 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 118: Sara’s Mystery Episode

Join the Sirens for a game of 2 Truths and a Fib: U.S. & U.K. Laws Edition. Can you guess which of these ridiculous laws are real and which are totally made up? 
 
Challenge of the Week: Play 2 Truths and a Fib with your friends and family.
 
#SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #laws #rules
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Positivity Pop-up2.19.2023

Here are the links to the articles we covered today:
Sergio Peralta gets a robotic hand
 
Thank you cards - grab some for free!
 
17 ways to spread random acts of kindness
 
The secret to living a long, happy life
 
Valentine's day weddings in Marion County, Oregon
 
Some President's day jokes for ya!
 
Random acts of kindness trivia
 
Criminal Episode 142: Robert Smalls
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Siren Soapbox Episode 117: The Fun Habit

This week the Sirens welcome Mike Rucker back to the show to chat with him about his brand new book, The Fun Habit!
 
Challenge of the week: Think about the type of edgework you're attracted to, then go do it. Let us know how it goes by tagging us on social media or by sening us an email to SirenSoapbox@gmail.com. 
 
You can find Mike Rucker here: https://michaelrucker.com/
 
You can find the Sirens here: https://sirensoapbox.com/ 
 
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Siren Soapbox Bonus Episode: Hunting Wildflowers

We hope you enjoy this special episode where a few of the Sirens were lucky enough to chat with the author and her great aunt, Marvel, about their new book, Hunting Wildflowers.
 
 

Positivity Pop-up - 2.12.2023

Here are links to the articles we covered:
 
* Cops Hug a MI Driver 
* Oldest Mouse Award
* Damar Hamlin at NFL Honors 
* Woman wins lottery while buying soup
* Bailey rings a doorbell
 
Some jokes to take to your super football party:
https://www.scarymommy.com/best-football-jokes
 
Valentine's Day trivia for ya:
https://parade.com/1158778/jessicasager/valentines-day-trivia/
 
Buy us a coffee!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens
 
 

Siren Soapbox Episode 116: Fairy Tales

This week the Sirens explore the world of stop motion film making with Laura Lewis-Barr. Laura is a film maker who makes stop motion films that are fairy tales with a modern twist. Listen to find out what lights Laura up and what gets her out of her comfort zone. 
 
Challenge of the Week: check out some of Laura Lewis Barr’s work and give stop motion a try! We are curious to see what you come up with, share it at #SirenSoapbox
 
If you want to support the Sirens, you can buy us a (virtual) coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens
 
 
 

Siren Soapbox Episode 115: Duolingo

Ciao! ¡Hola! Hui! This week the Sirens chat about their experience learning a foreign language using Duolingo. Come explore the fascinating world of language with them!
 
Who is your favorite Duolingo character? https://duoplanet.com/duolingo-character-names/
 
Challenge: Learn a new language using Duolingo and let us know how it’s going by sending us a message to SirenSoapbox@gmail.com, or by using #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias.
 
 
#SirenSoapbox #Siren #Soapbox #Divein #StayCurious #BeHappy #Diveinstaycurisousbehappy #explore #exploreeverything #exploremore #explorer #exploretocreate #picoftheday #reels #memes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #comfortzone #comfortzonechallenge #comfortzoneshakeup #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #safespace #motivation #bekindtoyourself #womenowned #womenownedpodcast #language #duolingo
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SirenSoapbox Episode 114: Pre-Dive February 2023

We have a PO Box!!
Siren Soapbox
P.O. Box 173
Loveland, Oh 45140  
 
Take the quiz and find out what type of Explorer you are: https://www.opinionstage.com/siren-soapbox/what-is-your-explorer-type
 
February 3rd, 2023: Duolingo
Link:  https://www.duolingo.com 
Challenge: Pick a language and dive into the app!  
February 10th, 2023: Fairy Tales
Links: https://lauralewisbarrfilms.com
Challenge: Watch the Linguist and the original Brother’s Grimm tale. Then try stop motion for yourself! 
Linguist- https://youtu.be/Be7LRPyLH0o   
Brothers Grimm- https://www.worldoftales.com/fairy_tales/Brothers_Grimm/Margaret_Hunt/The_Three_Languages.html#gsc.tab=0
How to do stop motion- https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/stop-motion-animation/    
February 17th, 2023: The Fun Habit
Links: www.michaelrucker.com
First Show with Mike: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EROIaheNA8v1e5mP0icPn?si=uX8iSu-FQXi_JXmMBCnJcQ   
Challenge: Read the Fun Habit and read the article in the link about edge work 
Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982159057?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzlaur007f-20&creativeASIN=1982159057&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2MKB4PPOQVZYH&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin       
Article- https://simplysociology.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/edgework-taking-risks-for-the-fun-of-it    


 

Siren Soapbox Episode 113: What Makes You Happy?

This week the Sirens chat with Jake Pearson about what makes him happy! Jake is the creator of What Makes You Happy Podcast and gets to spend his time asking people all over the world what makes them happy. 
 
You can find Jake here:https://www.whatmakesyouhappypodcast.com/
 
Challenge: Think about what makes you happy and share it with us by using the #SirenSoapbox on all the social medias. For an extra challenge, sign up to be interviewed by Jake Pearson for his podcast, What Makes You Happy.
 
www.sirensoapbox.com
 
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