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Becoming a Podcast Subscriber

As a podcast host (check out Connecting the Dots with The Renaissance People), I’m now joining the chorus of people with microphones chanting the same mantra. If you like this podcast, support it by following, rating and reviewing it on your favorite podcast streaming platform! That’s all fine and dandy if you’ve already got a

STOP apologizing for going off on a tangent!

This is my hot take, and I’m serious about it!! This is where innovative thinking happens!! My podcast is called “Connecting the Dots with The Renaissance People“. But my #2 choice was “Off on a Tangent” because that’s when some of the most creative thinking happens. A dot is a circle, and a tangent (if

Title page for "Collaborations Across Scientific Disciplines" a commissioned literature review for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, completed May 13, 2025 by Sara Kobilka, owner of Renaissance Woman Consulting LLC.

Collaboration Across Scientific Disciplines

Hey scientists, I know we love to TALK about cross-disciplinary research (and funders love to promote that…well, at least they have in the past…that’s another blog post). But have you had a chance to step back and think about the term? What about the difference between cross-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, transdisciplinary or any other buzz word floating

Smiling pictures of Sara Kobilka & Alexa Maille labeled with their names and roles as Afterschool education coaches. Below is the title of their article: 4 Questions that Transform Playtime into Discovery and Invention Time.

Transforming Playtime to Connection Time

In this season of overwhelming demands on our time, how can parents and caregivers deepen the relationship with their child? The temptation is SO strong to simply provide the iPad or phone in order to keep them entertained so you can finish one more task on your never-ending to do list. And I speak from

Sara smiles slyly at the camera, wearing headphones and with a podcast microphone in front of her.

Hi! I’m Sara Kobilka, Renaissance Woman and Podcast Host!

Hosting a podcast has been a dream of mine for more than 5 years, and with today’s launch, it became a reality! The trailer and first episode entitled, “Hi! I’m Sara Kobilka, Renaissance Woman” are now available! Even for those who have known me my entire life, I think there’s something new they will learn

Podcast settings page for "Connecting the Dots with The Renaissance People" showing the main, secondary and third category the show will appear under. Sara has chosen Education, subcategory Self-Improvement, Business subcategory Entrepreneurship and Society & Culture subcategory Philosophy.

Picking a Podcast Category – Post 3 of 3

Next week I’ll be resting, having released the trailer and first episode of Connecting the Dots with The Renaissance People. But for now, I’m still filled with the buzzing energy of being in launch mode! Today, I’m finishing my explanation of the categories I picked for my podcast to be listed under. Education aligned with

Sara stands outside smiling as she proudly holds up her copy of Jenni Gritter's "The Sustainable Solopreneur"

Picking a Podcast Category – Post 2 of 3

As I mentioned in previous post, setting up your hosting platform requires choosing which categories your podcast fits under. My primary category is Education and specifically self-improvement. For my secondary category, I chose Business – Entrepreneurship and here’s why. Blazing a Trail For many Renaissance People, the path to truly embrace their creativity and desire

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Podcast Launching Nov 12!!

It’s coming!!! My podcast, Connecting the Dots with The Renaissance People launches a week from today! I’m still doing some psychoanalysis on myself to try to figure out why I was so hesitant to pick a date. It’s not like it is something I can’t change if I want to. No one is making me

Picking a Podcast Category – Pt 1 of 3

The countdown for the release of the trailer and first episode of my new podcast Connecting the Dots with The Renaissance People is ticking along rapidly! One step in the creation process is setting up your hosting platform. There, you have to choose which categories your podcast fits under. I’m thankful they let me pick

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Podcast Update!

On International Podcast Day (September 30, 2025) and I was in active labor… …giving birth to my first podcast, Connecting the Dots with The Renaissance People. 😉 Much like the birth of both of my human babies, active labor is taking quite a while. I’ve got my logo and theme song (thanks to Brian Skellenger).