The Longest Shortest Time: Season 2

A project in New York, NY by Hillary Frank
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A podcast about surprising struggles in early parenthood, created and hosted by award-winning author and radio producer Hillary Frank.
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Average Pledge Per Backer: $103

Funded: $34,676 of $25,000
Dates: Sep 16th -> Oct 16th (30 days)
Project By: Hillary Frank
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Latest News

Earth's Best & Ella's Kitchen Join Us in Our FINAL 2 DAYS

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Two New Sponsors I am so pleased to announce that Earth's Best and Ella's Kitchen have joined our incredible team of Season 2 sponsors. Earth's Best will be sponsoring an episode in Season 2. And Ella's Kitchen will be sponsoring a live FREE event... (Read More)

Katie Barcelona Gives Our Rewards a Facelift!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
If you have backed this project, you probably know that for the last three years The Longest Shortest Time has been a one-woman operation. I've produced the show myself; I've done the marketing myself; I put together the website myself; and I drew... (Read More)

FULLY FUNDED!; Now for the (awesome) Stretch Goals

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW. WE DID IT. Yesterday afternoon we were inching our way to $17K, when I got a notification that I had a new backer. I went to see my new total and discovered that someone had pledged FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. I was stunned. So far, when I have... (Read More)

Medela Offers $4K Challenge Grant; We Offer Live Event

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Today I am pleased to announce a new challenge grant, this time from Medela. Medela has already pledged to sponsor an episode in Season 2, and now they are offering an additional $4K that will kick in when we reach the $20K mark. Their grant would... (Read More)

We Got the $5K Challenge Grant from Diapers.com!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
On Friday we were about $1000 away from reaching the $10K we needed for Diapers.com's $5K grant to kick in. Thanks to your pledges and word-spreading, we got there last night. And the person who put us over the edge was Jessica Hopper from episode 2,... (Read More)

New Reward for Small Businesses That Serve Moms

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! So, so close to getting that Diapers.com challenge grant — less than $900 away. Once we get it, we'll shoot up to $15K! Also, wanted to let you know about a new reward I added at the $100 level. This one is geared toward listeners with... (Read More)

Piloting Longest Shortest Support Group!

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm very happy to say that today, Kelli DeFlora of Montclair B.A.B.Y. chose our $300 level reward of a Moms Stoytelling Group, to be held at her studio, where she also hosts yoga classes, birth classes, and music classes.  This is very exciting... (Read More)

Music Together Joins Medela; Offers $1200 to Sponsor an Episode

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Earlier this morning I announced how Medela was pledging $1200 to sponsor an episode, getting us closer to receiving Diapers.com's generous challenge grant of $5K, which will kick in once we hit $10K. I am so pleased to report that Music Together has... (Read More)

Medela Hears Diapers.com's Call; Pledges $1200

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
In answer to Diapers.com's call for listeners to help me reach $10K so that I can take advantage of their generous $5K challenge grant, Medela has stepped up and said that they'd like to sponsor an episode. If you have never been a breastfeeding... (Read More)

Help Longest Shortest Get $5000 from Diapers.com!

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
People. We have made it to $5000 all on our own. I am so proud of us. Which means (yay!) we are 20% of the way to our goal. Looked at another way, we still have 80% left to go. I am very excited to announce that Diapers.com has stepped up to help us... (Read More)

Todd Gibson as Longest Shortest Time Advisor

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Last week I announced that if I make my goal, Alex Blumberg will be this project's media advisor and Heidi Kecskemethy will be my health advisor. Today I am pleased to announce that I have rounded out my advisory board with Todd Gibson as business... (Read More)

Heidi Kecskemethy as Longest Shortest Time Advisor

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Earlier this week I announced Alex Blumberg as Longest Shortest project advisor. Alex thought it would be a good idea to add a couple of people to my advisory board from different sectors. Today, I am pleased to announce that I have filled the role... (Read More)

Alex Blumberg as Longest Shortest Time Advisor

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Exciting news! This American Life producer and Planet Money co-founder Alex Blumberg has offered to become an advisor to The Longest Shortest Time if I make my goal. I met Alex 14 years ago, when I worked at This American Life, and I would be... (Read More)

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