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Spinsters, old maids, and changing ideas about being single on Quirkyalone Day 2013

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Sasha Cagen —

Here’s me talking about spinsters, old maids, and how our ideas about being single have changed on this Quirkyalone Day 2013 on a wonderful hourlong NPR show out of Illinois. This was a great conversation with lots of smart callers…

Posted in Politics, Press, Quirkyalone Day, Quirkytogether, Single Life, Technology + Modern Life

Quirkyalone on Globo, Brazil’s Largest TV Channel

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Sasha Cagen —

I love it when my interests come together. Those of you who follow my work know that I fell in love with South America in 2009 and spent six months in Brazil in 2010 (and then went on to Colombia…

Posted in Press

Weighing in on the “extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone”

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Sasha Cagen — 1 Comment ↓

I will be on KCRW’s national news affairs program “To the Point” tomorrow Wednesday 11-12 with sociologist and fellow examiner of the modern human condition Eric Klinenberg. We’ll be talking about his excellent book Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and…

Posted in Books, Press, Single Life, Solitude

One Is the Quirkiest Number

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Sasha Cagen — 6 Comments ↓

When did the media get so into quirkyness? I thought that was my sole territory. Now the New York Times plays up the quirky habits of solo dwellers in the Home Section. The reporter may be confusing the quirky behavior…

Posted in Press, Single Life, Solitude

Quirkyalone Press

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Sasha Cagen —

While organizing my files, I took quick phone snapshots of some of the press Quirkyalone has gotten over the years. Check out the Italian Marie Claire spread and the Polish woman sunning herself on the beach. That’s just a sample…

Posted in Press

Special Quirkyalone Day Chat

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Sasha Cagen — 2 Comments ↓

Listen online at 11:30 am on KALX. After years of doing lots of mainstream media on Quirkyalone Day, it’s a pleasure to do an interview with a cool student-run station! The DJ Erin is doing an awesome set list in…

Tagged with: international quirkyalone day
Posted in Press, Quirkyalone Day

My Three-Minute Interview

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Sasha Cagen —

Ready-Set-Go: Apparently the San Francisco Examiner interviewed me in three minutes (though I seem to remember the phone call might have gone on a little longer!). Read all three minutes of conversation here. Like this? Share it! Sign up for…

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What’s Going on for IQD Around the Country

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Sasha Cagen —

Posted in Press

How do I get in touch with you?To email me, write me at sasha AT sashacagen DOT com.
Where are you? I'm in Buenos Aires writing, teaching, coaching, and dancing tango. I'll be in Oakland, California starting in late June 2013 doing the same.
How can I stay in touch with you?To follow my work (books, courses, events), join my mailing list and you'll get weekly inspiration for your quirky life..
How do I learn more about what you do? Read my about page.
What's the whole quirky thing about? Read this.
How can I work with you? You can join me for the next session of my class GetQuirky to go for an adventure: 30 days of creative self-acceptance with kindred spirits to witness and support you. You can inquire about one-on-one coaching and creative consulting.
Is there something I should be planning for? Yes. Get psyched for my upcoming quirkysensual travel adventures where I will be leading personal growth adventures with a quirkysensual and travel twist. Get on the early information list here.
What's your next book? I'm working on my third book right now. It will take you through what I learned on my unplanned adventures through South America. It's about pleasure, the body, sex, shame, love, and all the really good stuff and you want to jump on my mailing list to be aware of publication details and maybe even get a sneak peek!

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