Gladness & Hunger with Leanne W. Smith

About Gladness & Hunger with Leanne W. Smith

Author/Professor Leanne W. Smith sits down with key individuals to mine the magic of their vocational stories. Inspired by Frederick Buechner who said the key to a career satisfying to both soul and pocketbook was to find “where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet," this podcast is geared to writers, students, story lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration for their own vocational journey. As a fiction writer and business professor at Lipscomb University with a heart to teach students how to build sustainable careers that actually feed their soul, Smith's deep gladness is in sharing messages of hope and inspiration like these.

Publisher

Leanne W. Smith

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2023

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Looking Back Over Our Shoulder: Season 6 Highlights

   In this Season 6 recap, Kianna and I reflect on the guests, stories, and lessons that shaped this season of Gladness and Hunger. We discuss mentorship, vocation, God's faithfulness, and the surprising ways our lives often unfold. Join us as we look back on the journey and celebrate the wisdom shared by this season's guests. Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanne.w.smith/ Visit Leanne's Website: https://www.leannewsmith.com/ Contact Leanne's team @ info@leannewsmith....

2. 

   12 May 2026

   Sydney Ball: "Entrepreneurship Rooted in Service”

   In this episode of Gladness & Hunger, I sit down with Sydney Ball shortly after the launch of her consulting firm, Ballpoint Business Solutions. A Lipscomb College of Business alumna, Sydney has been recognized with honors including the Sterling Award for Top 20 Professionals Under 40 in West Tennessee, Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and Women of Influence. In our conversation, she reflects on the mentors, experiences, and family influences that shaped both her career and her p...

3. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Selene Covarrubias: From Carson & Leno to Simon & Schuster—Embracing Change & Finding Your Path

   Isn’t it fascinating to consider all that shapes a person’s vocation? Think of old Hollywood glamour, and you’ll begin to glimpse the world Selene Covarrubias was born into. While she now works in publishing with Simon & Schuster, her journey began in television, working behind the scenes on both The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and later with Jay Leno. Media has been a constant thread throughout Selene’s life, but her story is anything but linear. With seasons spent living in Mexi...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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