The Future Lab with Lee Schneider

Join host Lee Schneider for an insightful discussion with poet, author, and library professional Sofía Aguilar as she she shares her journey through both indie and traditional publishing. She offers a candid look at the barriers in publishing and the importance of creating accessible literary communities. Whether you're interested in publishing pathways, library advocacy, or building inclusive literary spaces, this conversation offers valuable insights from someone working at the intersection of writing, community organizing, and information science.

Topics include: indie vs. traditional publishing, library resources, book challenges, literary festivals, the writing process, and the current state of publishing.

Creators and Guests

Host
Lee Schneider
Novelist, Storyline Sessions Founder, Artistic Director of FutureX Studio
Guest
Sofía Aguilar
Author

What is The Future Lab with Lee Schneider?

Step into The Future Lab with Lee Schneider, the podcast where imagination meets possibility. Each episode explores the cutting edge of science fiction, fantasy, and climate fiction— genres that aren’t just entertainment, but blueprints for how we envision our future. Through conversations with groundbreaking authors, editors, publishers, and thought leaders, Lee explores how the stories we tell today shape the world of tomorrow.

About the Host
Lee Schneider, host of The Future Lab, knows how to tell a story that resonates. A science fiction and fantasy author himself, his latest novel LIBERATION, the third in his Utopian Engine trilogy,  explores themes of resilience and reinvention. With a career spanning television, film, and audio drama, Lee has written for Good Morning America, produced documentaries for The History Channel and Discovery networks, and founded Red Cup Agency, an award-winning podcast production company. As Artistic Director of FutureX, Lee continues to champion projects that spark curiosity about what comes next.

Tune in to The Future Lab with Lee Schneider—where fiction fuels the future.