About us

We translate big ideas into bite-sized momentum.

Summeries & Sound is a micro-publishing studio that curates the smartest non-fiction and the most actionable podcast episodes so you can learn faster than your to-do list grows.

Our mission

We’re obsessed with helping busy people keep pace with breakthrough thinking. Every summary is crafted to surface the model, the story, and the playbook so you can apply it within minutes.

  • Curate the most relevant titles and episodes.
  • Extract the repeatable frameworks.
  • Record crisp audio so you can listen on the move.

How we work

Each week we track new releases, reader requests, and founder/operator interviews. The editorial process blends research-grade note-taking, expert interviews, and narrative editing.

Research sprints Expert edits Audio drops

Meet the studio

We’re a small, distributed team of readers, writers, and audio editors. Our backgrounds span strategy consulting, behavioral science, and radio production.

Maya Sandoval

Editor-in-chief. Former product strategist translating complex research into executive playbooks.

@maya-reads

Leo Kwan

Audio producer. Previously at public radio, now shaping our weekly podcast drops.

@leo-on-air

Sara Idris

Research lead. Synthesizes the latest leadership, productivity, and wellness research into actionable notes.

@synthesis-sara

Want to collaborate?

We partner with authors, publishers, and learning teams to build custom briefings and private feeds.

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Community values

People-first curation, evidence-backed insights, and creative generosity. We credit every idea and support the original authors.