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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

BookMother is raising money to help our neighbors in need. We're donating the majority of ticket sales to VEAP and The People's Laundry. Bring up to five books to swap. Come hang out with us for a happy hour event! Saturday, 2/28 4-7pm! @ Mosaic Venue in MPLS! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bookmo...

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The BookMother Book Swap!

Let's get together and do some good! Let's have a BOOK SWAP!

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Founding Readers are the ones who believe early. Before the doors open. Before the shelves are full. We’re asking you to believe with us. And we’re going to build something powerful. Ready to be part of it? square.link/u/EDWWcmg4

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BookMother Founding Reader Membership - BookMother LLC

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

IT’S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!!! We’re building a space for people who love books, miss real community & want more from their local bookstore than just a checkout counter. If you want that too, help us bring it to life: Become a Founding Reader! square.link/u/EDWWcmg4

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

We’re not open yet. But we’re on our way! BookMother’s Founding Reader Memberships are available now! This is how you help build the bookstore we’ve all been waiting for. square.link/u/EDWWcmg4

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

THANK YOU! Can’t wait to welcome you into the store!

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Building in public means sharing your story… and your plans. Full steam ahead for BookMother! Thank you @tcbmag for taking the time to highlight our growing book community. tcbmag.com/bookmother-e...

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BookMother Enters Still-Growing Indie Bookstore Scene

Is $100K enough to open a bookstore? A Bloomington entrepreneurial competition helps fund new concept BookMother.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We WON! THANK YOU to every single one of my family, friends, loved ones, colleagues, community members & kind souls who have cheered for this dream out loud & in quiet moments. THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, for supporting BookMother

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

TODAY is the last day to help us win $100k from Hatch Bloomington! Please vote and share (voting is open worldwide)! Thank you for voting Thank you for sharing And THANK YOU for supporting BOOKMOTHER ❤️

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Vote WORLDWIDE through 9/9! Help us win $100k! Thank you for supporting BookMother!

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Last day to vote for BookMother! 🗳💛 Your support means the world—one last click could send us to the finals of Hatch Bloomington. Thank you for every share, cheer, and vote! www.hatchbloomington.com/vote

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Community voting — Hatch Bloomington

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Question for the community-at-large: What do you love about independent bookstores? #smallbusiness #bookstores #independentbookstores

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

#Podcast rant. Research can easily help avoid unnecessary PR issues. Production teams do better. #PodcastingIndustry #PodcastIndustry

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

#TwinCities folks… Tell me about the bookstores in the area. What do you love about them? What could be better? What’s missing?

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

“It’s not possible to constantly hold onto crisis. You have to have love and you have to have magic. That’s also life.” #ToniMorrison #HelloFlashes

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hello #Podcasters 👋🏾 Gearing up to teach more about podcasting. What are you most interested in learning about? Feel free to comment if you have other topics in mind.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

It’s a privilege to share this journey in media with you. Thank you my friend. #PodcastHOF #PodcastHallOfFame2025

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

work alongside her, to be professionals in media together, to be moms in arms, women of color going through it together and just… family. Alexis, thank you for changing the trajectory of my life. Your mentorship, your friendship, and your belief in me means the world.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Alexis deserves to be a star on the biggest and best national platform. She’s destined for great things. But most of all, I just love my friend. I’m so grateful to have her in my life. She has been invaluable. It’s an honor to

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

If you combine Tabitha Brown’s warm energy, Ms. Frizzle’s excitement for teaching, and Drew Barrymore’s boundless enthusiasm, you’d have Alexis. I want everyone to know what those of us in the Twin Cities already know:

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

the prestigious NAB Marconi Radio Award in the Large Market Personality of the Year category. Her work has cemented her as a beloved figure in our community. She is a natural entertainer, blending warmth, curiosity, and joy in everything she does.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Alexis is an incredible talent and a Twin Cities treasure. She is a renowned radio show host at @mytalk1071 (KTMY-FM) in the Twin Cities. Her dynamic presence has made her a household name in our community. In 2024, Alexis, alongside her co-host Jason Matheson, was nominated for

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

That’s who Alexis is: someone who goes above and beyond, always reaching back to lift others up. She doesn’t just see potential; she nurtures it. Her support has been unwavering from day one.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

showed me how to put together a show grid, run the clock, and navigate the mechanics of a live two-hour broadcast. Later, she taught me how to operate the board and even gave me advice on sales and working with clients.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I think you’d actually be good at it.” Within a month, she introduced me to the program director at her station, and the rest is history. I got my first media job, and Alexis became my mentor. She didn’t just introduce me to broadcasting. She

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

she brought it up, and I immediately felt embarrassed, thinking I’d offended her - after all, talking is what Alexis does for a living. But she stopped me and said, “No, I didn’t think it was funny because

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Years ago, during a lunch with friends, I made a joke about how talking was my only skill, and no one pays me for it. Alexis, who was already a highly successful radio host, heard that and saw something in me. A couple of weeks later,

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

While Alexis Thimpson doesn’t work in podcasting directly, without her, I wouldn’t be working in podcasting at all. So, let me tell you a quick story

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Hall of Fame week concludes! I’m taking time to shine a spotlight on those who have been instrumental in helping me become a Hall of Fame podcaster & also supported my journey to build Matriarch Digital Media. And last, but absolutely not least, let’s talk about @lexandthecities.bsky.social

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

I’ve been fortunate to call her my friend. She shares information freely, answers my questions, she’s incredibly smart, and she deserves so much more recognition than I can offer here. But this is a start, and I’m proud to do it. Thank you my friend. #PodcastHOF #PodcastHallOfFame2025

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Her mind is truly a wonder. She deserves her choice of podcast strategy roles - she is absolutely that good.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

People love to “pick her brain,” but too often, they fail to pay her what she’s worth. I don’t know anyone who knows more about media, its intersections, and how it interplays with business, politics, and finance than Berry.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

One mistake our industry continues to make is overlooking the talents of people like Berry simply because they don’t come from traditional media backgrounds.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Berry is the kind of person who knows everyone but doesn’t boast about it. She will absolutely point you in the right direction, give you stellar advice about podcasting and the media industry, and strategize like no one else.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Did you know the Spotify Sound Up program—originally designed to help women of color get access and mentorship in podcasting—was inspired by Berry and her work? And yet, she never received credit for it.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Most of you don’t know her as Berry—you know her as Podcasts in Color. Berry created one of the first platforms that allowed people of color to showcase their work and be discovered.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Hall of Fame week continues. I’m saying thank you & shining a spotlight on individuals who have been instrumental in helping me not only become the Hall of Fame podcaster I am today but also in supporting my journey to build Matriarch Digital Media. Now, let’s talk about Danielle Sykes (Berry).

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I’m proud to call myself her friend every single day. And even more, I’m proud of all I’ve learned from her along the way. Thank you my friend. Podcast Threads #PodcastHOF #PodcastHallOfFame2025

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Now, I watch her with awe as she continues to pursue not only her talents in media but also her passions in art and her vision for what it looks like to be a free Black woman building her own future.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

She didn’t just answer a few questions—she answered every single one. And honestly, that moment was a catalyst for me. TK didn’t just remain a luminary in my mind; she became a friend. A trusted friend.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

more about how you run a live podcast recording.” TK smiled and said, “Thanks so much—I appreciate you noticing the work. And yeah, I’ve got some time. Let’s sit down, and I’ll answer your questions.”

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The next morning, I approached her to pay her a compliment. I said, “Oh my goodness, I just wanted to say—you were incredible. I saw you running back and forth, making everything happen. I don’t want to take up your time, but I’d love to learn

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Let me tell you a quick story about TK. She was the first person at the national level who took the time to answer my questions. In 2019, I was in Los Angeles at a live podcast event where she was running a live show in front of an audience of hundreds.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

If you’ve heard an impactful podcast from creators like Roxane Gay, Tressie McMillan Cottom, NPR’s Life Kit & more, chances are TK was behind the scenes. She’s been crafting stories, mentoring teams, shaping narratives & contributing her immense talent to all of it

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I don’t have enough words to describe TK, & to be honest, she wouldn’t want me to talk about her too much anyway. But every now and then, I get the chance to celebrate her. TK is your favorite producer’s favorite producer, full stop.

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twila dang is twiladang on ALL the socials @twiladang.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

For the next week I’m taking time to say thank you and shine a spotlight on individuals who have been instrumental in helping me not only become the podcaster I am today but also in supporting me on this journey to build Matriarch Digital Media. First, let’s talk about TK Dutes

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