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How do you react when someone pushes your buttons?  This week's guest, author and coach, Mary Elizabeth Murphy, shares her Reset Your Buttons model to help us identify what is happening and how to respond appropriately in the moment.  Mary Elizabeth discusses each piece of the RESET model, helps us understand our personal triggers, how we can apply the RESET model and why her mission is to help people develop the introspection to respond in a way that helps us develop stronger personal and professional relationships.The uncertainty of the last few years may have taken a toll on you, your loved ones and colleagues so don't miss this episode!Episode and Guest LinkReset Your Buttons Home PageBuy the Reset Your Buttons BookJoin the Star Resources Community to Continue Resetting Your ButtonsAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week's guest, Brian Anderson, is the only full-time Tick and Lyme Disease Specialist in the US.  After seeing the devastating effects of Lyme disease, Brian has devoted several years to educating outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor workers on how to protect themselves from these little blood-sucking critters.Brian shares with us how and why he took this path, the life cycle of ticks and what to watch out for, what to do if you get bit, the difference between DEET and Permethrin to ensure you are keeping yourself, your pets and your loved ones safe while enjoying the outdoors.  Brian's passion for educating people on Lyme disease prevention and tick safety is evident through the stories he shares, the humor he injects into the conversation and clearly represents why he's known across the country as The Tick Terminator!Listen in to our lively conversation with Brian and yes, Maureen and Helen itched through the entire discussion!Episode and Guest LinksThe Tick Terminator WebsiteThe Tick Terminator on You TubeConnect with The Tick Terminator on LinkedInGuest Update LinksEp. 6 - The Graphic Novelist Conversation - Emma HalloranEp. 14 - The Film Blogger Conversation - Rua FayEp. 13 - The Ghost Tour Manager Conversation - Christy ParrishAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Have you ever wanted to just pack your bags and go wander around the globe?  This week's guest, New York Times Best Selling Author and professional traveler, Heather Markel, left the safety and security of her corporate gig and did just that!  Heather shares how she prepared herself, financially and emotionally, to make the leap into exploring the unknown; what she's learned about herself and others through her travels and why she advocates for folks over 40 to do the same, even if it's for the short term.  Being a solo, female traveler, Heather also shares safety tips for overseas travel and resources to help ensure travel scams are avoided.Through her learning process, Heather has now become an inspiration and a resource for others who aspire to live and explore a nomadic lifestyle, whether it's for a short term or a long term adventure.Episode and Guest LinkHeather Begins Home PageFollow Heather on FaceBookFollow Heather on InstagramFollow Heather on TwitterHeather Markel - The Inspired Nomads on YouTubeVoices of the 21st Century on AmazonAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Adversity can make you bitter or you can choose to let it make you better.  This week's guest, Jaimie Shearling, has chosen to make lemonade out of the lemons life has given and she's added a splash of vodka!She's a cancer warrior-turned-entrepreneur helping her sister-breast cancer survivors, she has found acceptance and emotional support through her friends in the Madison Wisconsin drag community and has chronicled her journey of leaning into adversity and coming out stronger with her memoir, “From Queens to Queens:  How the Madison Drag Community Saved My Life”.Truly an inspiration for anyone handling a rough time, regardless of the circumstances!Episode and Guest LinkYou Do You Sweets Clothing LineFrom Queens to Queens: How the Madison Drag Community Saved My Life on AmazonFolllow Jaime on InstagramSupport Jaimie and her daughter Avery's Walk TeamAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Bonnie Jean Kuras, has always had a passion for helping children.  Throughout her career she's been an educator and school administrator, seeing and experiencing more than what goes on in the classroom and on the playground.  The behind-the-scenes stressors began to affect her and those around her yet, thanks to a fateful conversation and a hard truth shared by her husband, Bonnie found a path to continue making a difference by helping children and their families deal with and recover from the effects of trauma.The important work she does as a community educator reaches beyond the children and their families and involves schools, law enforcement, caregivers, coaches, clergy and more.  She educates on the behaviors that are associated with the effects of child abuse and neglect to empower communities to spot and advocate on behalf of the children.Episode and Guest LinkThe Tedi Bear Children's Advocacy CenterAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Home Baker, Christine Crisatelli, has been at her passion and side hustle for 29 years!  Although she had a dream to own her own bakery, she is no less satisfied with continuing to pursue her baking passion from the comfort of her own kitchen.  Her love of baking and the challenges of learning new decorating techniques to keep up with current baking trends are what have kept her motivated and inspired through the years.She freely shares her passion with others which has led to some very unique opportunities like making Jon Bon Jovi his dessert after a show she attended and even getting advice on how to temper chocolate from the White House pastry chef!  Episode and Guest LinkWilton - sign up for online classes, see the latest baking trends, buy baking tools/suppliesWilton Cake Decorating YouTube Channel - basic techniques to kick up your decorating Tempering Couverture Chocolate - 3 ways to temper this high end chocolateAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

How do you cope with uncomfortable or stressful situations?  This week's guest actor-writer-director-producer, Meirav Zur shares one of her coping mechanisms:  HUMOR.  When faced with infertility issues and struggling to talk about and share her experiences, she invited her close friends over for a night of “Wine and Hormones” and acted out what she was going through.  To her surprise, many of her friends were in similar situations and her impromptu performance opened the group up to talking and sharing a sense of relief that they were not alone.Meirav went to work developing the stage show, “Inconceivable: The Totally True, One Woman, Semi Fertile Quasi Musical”.  Winner of the 2018 Best Interactive Show at the United Solo Theater Festival, her show has received rave reviews for getting discussions about infertility going.  Listen in as Meirav shares her first “producing gig”, why performing drives her, how she wears many hats being a one-woman show and what her plans are for continuing the journey!Episode and Guest LinkMeirav's WebsiteInconceivable Show on InstagramInconceivable Show on YouTubeInconceivable Show on TikTokInconceivable Show on FacebookInconceivable Show on TwitterAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Massage Therapist, Christine Girouard, joins us this week to share why she's passionate about helping others relax, de-stress or recover from injuries.  Through our discussion, Christine shares the benefits of massage, defines different massage techniques and identifies the time you should hold off booking a massage.Additionally, she shares how she got started in the field, tips for helping your muscles recover, what her next area of focus will be to continue helping clients and her plans for continuing to provide care and comfort to others when her massage days come to a close.  Christine's passion for providing the proper care to ensure relaxation and overall wellness shines throughout our entire conversation!Episode and Guest LinkSpatique Day SpaUsing a Foam Roller for Muscle RecoveryCompassionate Touch for Elders ArticleAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Ep. 29 - The Custom Wood Carver ConversationThis week's guest, Tiffany Marchand, has turned a lifelong fascination with wood carving and design into a unique business, Night Carver Designs.  Her passion for her craft is only surpassed by her energy and innovation in continuing to explore ways for sharing her skills, knowledge and creations.Join us to hear how Tiffany has practiced her craft, gives back to the “maker community” and how she has landed a hosting gig for Workbench Con!  She works a full time job, is a busy mom of two, a small business owner and custom wood carver, a podcast host and a social media presence to fellow wood carvers - this powerhouse accomplishes more by 9:00am than most, so get ready to be inspired!Episode and Guest LinkNight Carver DesignsBehind the Maker Podcast with Nickole Davis and Tiff MarchandBehind the Maker Podcast on InstagramAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Brian Kintz, Stump Trivia Game Host, joins us this week and shares how he has lived out his passion for trivia which has shaped his path to becoming a popular trivia game host over the years.  Listen in to hear how an unexpected opportunity found on Craig's List was the first step in Brian becoming a weekly trivia host at bars and restaurants, plus emceeing corporate trivia events. We have a lot of laughs as Brian tells us how to assemble a winning trivia team, what goes into being a top notch trivia host, why he's so passionate about what he does and he shares some funny moments he's experienced while hosting games and announcing team standings!  We wrap up this week's episode with Brian hosting a competitive mini-round of trivia where Maureen and Helen go head-to-head….who will win? Episode and Guest Links:Sporcle Trivia - The world's largest trivia siteSporcle Live - Find a local game, Compete on Zoom, Schedule an event, Become a HostThe Cottage Bar - Join Brian every Wednesday at 7:00PM at the #bestweepub for Stump Trivia!Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Ruby Miner, Blake Barr, joins us this week to talk about his treasure-hunting hobby of mining for gems.  A lifelong geology and mining interest has driven him to learn where, how and when to search for hidden gems buried within the earth.  His adventures have taken him across the US and have led him to discovering artifacts called Guadalupe tools in addition to an assortment of precious gems and even an 83 karat sapphire!  When he and his family were looking to relocate, buying property that would enable them to continue the hunt on their own land was a big consideration.Listen in as Blake discusses how to understand where to look for precious and semi- precious gems, how to identify when you've actually found a gem and answers the question: How much jewelry can you get out of an 83 karat sapphire?!Episode and Guest Links:Sheffield MinesCrater of Diamonds ParkNational Geologic Maps DatabaseAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Author, Poet and Outstanding Author Award-winner of the Driftless in CT series, Dianne Bilyak, joins us this week to share her journey to writing the memoir, “Nothing Special, the Mostly True, Sometimes Funny Tales of Two Sisters”.  The stories focus on Dianne's relationship with her older sister and their family's dynamics.  Older sister, Christine, is a happy-go-lucky, extrovert who has Down Syndrome while introverted Diane struggles to shoulder the burdens and grief of their parents, especially their father's alcoholism.  Dianne discusses her writing journey and the close bond she shares with her sister, explains how her writing has been cathartic and shares how the relationship with her sister has led her to become a disability advocate, highlighting changes needed based on her experiences.Episode and Guest Links:"Nothing Special" on AmazonDianne Bilyak Author page on AmazonDianne on You Tube - Nothing SpecialA Conversation Between Sisters:  Dianne and ChristineAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week's guest, Michael Hilson Roache, AKA Chef Nupe, joins us to discuss his love of food, cooking and sharing his food experiences.  What began when a relative tried to prepare Michael to cook for himself before he went off to college has evolved into a passion he proudly shares with family and friends.Experimenting with flavors, whipping up the tried and true family recipes he grew up on and enjoying meals wherever he travels, the one constant in all of Chef Nupe's food adventures is the bonding he enjoys with others through preparing or sharing a meal together.  Using social media to demonstrate cooking techniques, recipes and even sharing his food reviews of meals he enjoys while traveling, food and people go hand in hand for this home chef!Episode and Guest Links:Chef Nupe on YouTubeChef Nupe on TikTokAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

In honor of January being National Blood Donor Month, this week's conversation is with guest Bill Borkowski, who has been a lifelong blood donor and as of our recording with him, has donated over 20 gallons of blood through the years.  Plus, this super-hero octogenarian has no intentions of slowing down!Bill shares how he first got involved with donating blood in the 1970's, how the entire process has improved since he first began donating, why he makes blood donation a priority for himself and he walks us through the entire screening and donating process.  With blood supplies at their lowest in over ten years, if you're eligible to donate blood and save lives, you're needed now more than ever and Bill is wonderful motivation to get and stay involved.  #NationalBloodDonorMonth, #NBDM, #ADRP #RedCrossEpisode and Guest Links:RedCross.org - How/Where to donate, the donation process and FAQ's about blood donationAssociation for the Advancement of Blood and BiotherapiesAmerica's Blood CentersArmed Services Blood ProgramAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Don't miss some of the funniest moments with our guests!  We're sharing bonus clips and bloopers from our 2021 episodes.  Most clips haven't aired, but we included a few that did to make you laugh all over again.  We've also got lots of our own bloopers that let you peek behind the scenes and hear our mess ups, flubs and hysterical laughter when we couldn't keep it together.We've closed out 2021, which will always stand out to us as the year we launched the podcast!  As we've shared before, we are technology-challenged middle-agers so our learning curve was steep!  We're living proof you CAN teach an "old chick" new tricks and we'll laugh all the way through the frustrations.Links to Featured Episodes:"Be bold, be blind and pursue your passion" clip from Ep. 1 - The Pilot Conversation"Memory versus Fiction" clip from  Ep. 7 - The Short Film Writer Conversation"African Peanut Soup" clip from Ep. 7 - The Short Film Writer Conversation"Sticker Shock" clip from Ep. 20 - The Scale Model Builder Conversation"The Lisp" clip from Ep. 11 - The Horror Film Writer/Director Conversation"First Time on the Racetrack" clip from Ep. 8 - The Vintage Sports Car Racer Conversation"First Erotic Short Story Inspiration" clip from Ep. 3 - The Erotica Writer Conversation"How I Spent My Quarantine" clip from Ep. 19 - The Stand Up Conversation"Jesus" clip from Ep. 19 - The Standup Conversation"Thank Her" clip from Ep.10 - The Urban Explorer ConversationBloopers from our first time recordingBloopers from trying to record our introsAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.com

We have been fortunate to talk to some pretty amazing people this year!  Not only did we learn about their passions, in sharing their story each guest taught us a little lesson to take with us.We are stepping away from the mic over the holidays, so enjoy an abbreviated episode where we reflect back on specific guests and the things we learned from hearing their stories, which we consider gifts in themselves:“Transition” - Veronica Halloran, Death Doula“Balance” - Lauren Croteau, Pastry Chef“When opportunity knocks, answer” - Alisa Conway, Fitness Coach“Be a student of what you love” - Keith Normand, Bee Keeper“Be prepared for the next step” - Bridget Tamillow, Cross-stitch ArtistEpisode Links:Ep. 2 - The Death Doula ConversationEp. 4 - The Pastry Chef ConversationEp. 9 - The Fitness Coach ConversationEp. 5 - The Bee Keeper ConversationEp. 16 - The Stitcher ConversationAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comMusic Credit: Auld Lang Syne, courtesy of TheHolidaySpot.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

We've been fortunate to talk to some pretty amazing people this year!  Not only did we learn about their passions, in sharing their story, each guest taught us a little lesson to take with us.We are stepping away from the mic over the holidays, so enjoy an abbreviated episode reflecting back on specific guests and the things we learned from hearing their stories, which we consider gifts in themselves:“If you build it, they will come.” - Rua Fay, Film Blogger“Vocational skill + passion = MORE” - Josh O'Connell, Gambling Writer“Every opportunity is gold” - Savannah Whitten, Actor“Always look forward and let passion be your guide” - Emma Halloran, Graphic Novelist“Preserve the past for the future” - Christy Parrish, Ghost Tour ManagerEpisode Links:Ep. 14 - The Film Blogger ConversationEp. 17 - The Gambling Writer ConversationEp. 12 - The Horror Film Actor ConversationEp. 6 - The Graphic Novelist ConversationEp. 13 - The Ghost Tour Manager ConversationAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comChristmas Music Credit: A Peaceful Winter by Scott Holmes MusicCreative Commons License - Royalty Free Christmas MusicAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week's conversation is with guest Glenn Williams, who recreates moments in time through his passion for scale model building.  Focusing on, but not limited to model trains, his precision and attention to detail within the tiny scenes he creates provides the casual observer with much to take in, while evoking memories and stories from those who have actually been to the transit areas his scenes depict.  His 1:87 work has been displayed in Chicago and San Francisco and he exhibits at major train shows across the country.Glenn shares how he got involved with scale model building, some details about his creative building processes, what's changed within his passion from when he first got started, some of the building innovations he's experimenting with and how discovering organizations of like-minded scale model builders has helped him expand his skill and opened up new doors of opportunity.Episode and Guest Links:Glenn Williams' Scale Model Photo GalleryThe 1/87 Vehicle ClubThe Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby ShowAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week's guest, comedian Stephanie Peters, entered comedy at the age of 40 and hasn't looked back!  Prior to discovering comedy as her calling, she studied and trained as a jazz vocalist at The Berklee School of Music in Boston, yet a serious bout of stage fright cut her music career short - so how did she ever manage to perform comedy?!  Tune in to find out!Winner of the Marshall's Women in Comedy festival, which crowned her one of the top "new" female comics in the country, Stephanie performed as an opening act for one of her comedy idols, Joan Rivers.  She's also worked with Denis Leary, DL Hughley, Colin Quinn, John Pinette and Jackie Mason among others.Stephanie shares how her comedy career took off, some harsh realities of the business she experienced and discusses when doors of opportunities closed, how she found other doors and even a few windows opened in their place.  Her shoot-from-the-hip opinions and hysterical antics will have you laughing along with us as she shares her journey and the many twists and turns she's navigated.Episode and Guest Links:Stephanie Peters ComedyConnect with Stephanie Peters on FacebookStephanie Peters - My BostonStephanie Peters on The Steve Katsos ShowStephanie and Chef Jeff crack up FOX25 Boston News AnchorsAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Our guest, Elementary school teacher Monica Marks, had several “side hustles” she was involved with in the past, but as she approached motherhood for the first time, she stumbled upon a life-changing opportunity as she was helping out a friend.  A fitness enthusiast, Monica was always on the hunt for durable, fun activewear and when she was introduced to Zyia activewear she not only found functional clothing, she also found clothing and a company that built her confidence and helped her change her mindset….now she's helping others experience the same shift in thought and body acceptance.Monica shares her journey with us and why, (aside from her teaching career and her young family), connecting with others and introducing them to Zyia is so meaningful to her.Episode/Guest LinksActivewear with Monica MarksZyia Active Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Blending his journalistic curiosity with a favorite pastime of visiting casinos, this week's guest, Josh O'Connell is educating casual and avid gamblers on all things casino-related.  Josh's website, Know Your Slots, focuses on slot education, comps, casino travel and advantage play The site serves many as a valuable educational resource to get the most out of a trip to the casino.A staunch advocate for responsible gaming, Josh shares his most-published tips for casino budgeting along with ways to maximize reward program perks and comps.  His innate curiosity for how gambling and casinos work has led him down the path of sharing his knowledge to help others make informed decisions and enjoy their casino experiences.  A contributing writer to many online forums and co-author of the book, “Mr. Big Talks Slots”, Josh is an incredible example of using his skill to share information and experiences surrounding his interest in gaming and provides value to the seasoned as well as the novice casino visitor!Episode/Guest LinksKnow Your Slots websiteFollow Know Your Slots on TwitterFollow Know Your Slots on InstagramFollow Know Your Slots on FacebookMr. Big Talks Slots on AmazonYouTube Slot Channels mentioned in this episode:Brian Christopher SlotsRandom SlotsThe Big PaybackAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week's guest, Cross Stitch artist and budding entrepreneur, Bridget Tamillow shares how she is turning her passion into a small business venture.  Bridget discusses how she has honed her skills, incorporated new elements and instead of following patterns, she is now creating custom portraits from clients' photographs to create heirloom-quality pieces of art.A successful small business isn't started just on talent and skill alone; Bridget shares some of the challenges she faced when considering turning her passion into a business.  From understanding how to price her pieces to becoming an online marketer, Bridget accepted the challenges, learned from some missteps and is now helping others learn the craft.Episode and Guest Links:I Got You in Stitches Homepage and ShopI Got You in Stitches on FacebookI Got You in Stitches on InstagramAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

No guest this week, just Maureen and Helen sharing some fun ideas and traditions to spark creativity and fun into celebrating the holidays by giving you the time to plan!From family ornament-making, weekly Secret Santa notes and Christmas Eve sleigh bells to channelling all the child-energy on Christmas morning, plus finding ways to give back within your community - we've got lots to share!Grab an egg nog or hot cider, put your feet up and we hope you get inspired by some of our favorite ways to celebrate and have fun during the holiday season!Our Santa Sensitive Conversation shouldn't be overheard or listened to by “little believers”, so make sure it's after bedtime or you've got your earbuds in before listening!Pictures, videos and documents referenced in this episode will be available in our Assorted Conversations Facebook Community, so if you're not already a member - what are you waiting for?!Episode LinksUSO Wish BookHoliday Cards for the Military ChallengeHoliday Help for Military FamiliesToys for TotsFirst Responders Children's FoundationBrighten-A-Day Foundation - Info/Ideas to assist elder care facilitiesAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Film blogger and cinephile, Rua Fay, shares her passion for film with us and how she has and continues to cultivate her love for the performing arts at the “ripe old age” of just seventeen years old.Finding herself with very few people to share her love of cinema with, this young lady created a cinema website, virtually connected with and recruited a team of writers, then launched her passion project sharing her insights, opinions and reflections on film.  Her love of visual storytelling has provided her the opportunity to direct her first music video; her empathy and sense of collaboration has her engaged with young performing arts students as a mentor and fellow collaborator.  For this young woman, the sky's the limit as she continues to expand her experience and dive into her love of cinema.Episode and Guest Links:Cinemasters - A blog for film fans, by film fansThe End of Us - Music VideoAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week, Ghost Tour Manager and Paranormal Investigator, Christy Parrish, joins us to share her journey into the paranormal which began when she experienced what she terms extreme hauntings at her home in Tennessee.  After relocating to Massachusetts for her “day job”, she was drawn to The Oliver House and became heavily involved in ensuring the property and, more importantly, the energies that reside there would never be forgotten.She is a frequent speaker at paranormal events, highly sought-after for her ingenuity in raising funds to help the town of Middleboro, Massachusetts maintain the property and has a deep connection to all of the families who once called The Oliver House home.  She leads a group of volunteers committed to sharing the history of the home, its significance to The Revolutionary War and learning what really happened within those four walls, from the energies who continue to reside there.Join our Facebook Community below to attend an exclusive online event Halloween night from 8:00 - 9:00PM EST!  Attend the event and be entered to win Oliver House giveaways, including an opportunity to be a part of an overnight paranormal investigation of the property! Episode and Guest LinksFollow The Oliver House on FacebookSecrets of The Peter Oliver HouseChristy Parrish on Chronicle WCVB-TVHaunt ME Season 6, Episode 1 - The Oliver HouseDiscover Middleboro MA - The Peter Oliver HouseAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comHalloween Music Credit:  Plague of the Zombies by Haunted CorpseCourtesy of The Free Music Archive. License:  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Assorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week Horror Film Actor, Savannah Whitten, joins us to share what it was like to play the title character in the horror/comedy film, Lillith!  Savannah discusses how she originally got involved with acting, what led her to New York to pursue her dream at the age of 18 and how she found herself cast as the HBIC, Lilly. This up-and-comer to watch not only acts, but has also taken a turn at writing, directing and her film “The Grumbling Peapicker” is currently screening at film festivals.  We have some laughs with her as she shares funny stories from the set as well as some of the other interesting acting jobs she's put her heart and “sole” into.Episode and Guest LinksLillith Movie TrailerSavannah Whitten's YouTube ChannelSavannah's Kerasal Foot Therapy CommercialFollow Savannah on FacebookAssorted Conversations LinksBe a part of our upcoming Holiday Episode!  Click here to share your holiday stories!Podcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comHalloween Music Credit:  Plague of the Zombies by Haunted CorpseCourtesy of The Free Music Archive. License:  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Assorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week, Horror Film Writer and Director, Lee Esposito, has a conversation with us to keep “spooky” October rolling!  Lee discusses his first feature film writing and directing experience on the horror/comedy movie, “Lillith”:  how he came up with the concept, how he worked through the challenges of being a first time director and what it was like to win Best Feature at the 2019 New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival.Lee's spin on the legend of the Lillith, begins innocently enough when a young woman unwittingly conjures up a demon to exact revenge on her cheating boyfriend and Lillith's daughter, Lilly appears.  The kind of revenge played out is beyond the original intent!  This horror/comedy doesn't disappoint with horror or laughs!Episode and Guest LinksWatch Lillith streaming now:Kings of Horror, Amazon Prime, Tubi TV, Google PlayWatch Movies Now, Microsoft Movies, YouTube MoviesLillith TrailerRitterhaus ProductionsTerror FilmsFollow Lillith on FacebookLee Esposito's IMDbAssorted Conversations LinksBe a part of our upcoming holiday episode!  Click here to share your holiday stories!Podcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comHalloween Music Credit:  Plague of the Zombies by Haunted CorpseCourtesy of The Free Music Archive. License:  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Assorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Kicking off October on Assorted Conversations, Urban Explorer and award-winning photographer, Zoe Fasolo, joins us to share how breaking the rules has led her to capturing hauntingly beautiful photos in abandoned buildings and properties.  From cast aside hospitals and morgues to long-forgotten amusement parks, Zoe captures the hidden beauty and eeriness that very few of us will ever see.We aren't encouraging anyone to take up urban exploring, however Zoe shares what drew her to this genre of photography and thrill-seeking, the universal rules of urban exploring, some of the energies she has encountered on her quests and the fascinating discoveries she's made over the past twenty years of exploring abandoned properties. Episode and Guest Links:Creepiest Things Discovered By Urban Explorers VideoUrban Explorers Give Modern Day Ruins a Second Life articleTo view Zoe's photos, join our private Facebook group HEREAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Alisa Conway accepted a volunteer high school coaching opportunity and had no idea how pivotal that choice would become for her.  Coaching high school athletes was the stepping stone for her to move from accounting and into the world of fitness.  Alisa is a highly respected and sought after fitness coach who, through her multiple certifications, helps her clients achieve their wellness goals in mind, body and spirit.Focusing on her clients' personal achievements, recognizing that on some days just showing up to class is an accomplishment and encouraging each client to outdo themself, not others in class, are the many ways she creates a “no judgement” zone and allows her clients to discover what they are truly capable of achieving.Episode and Guest Links:What is TRX?  Intro VideoTRX Training YouTube ChannelWhitman Wellness Center Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week, vintage race car enthusiast and owner of Sport and Specialty, John Saccameno, joins us to share how his passion and his work eventually became one in the same.  The saying goes, “Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life” and although that may be true on some days, John shares the challenges he faces in spite of the fact his business focuses on the cars he grew up admiring.John discusses his very first race, how he originally got involved with Sport and Specialty to support his “racing habit” and discusses what he does now as it's owner to ensure his team continues preserving the art and soul of vintage sports cars for their customers.Episode and Guest Links:Take a video shop tour and see restoration projects in progress: Sport and Specialty in actionSport and Specialty Home PageSport and Specialty on YouTubeSport and Specialty on FacebookSport and Specialty on InstagramAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

What do you do when you find the Chief Learning Officer of a Change Management and Adoption Services company has gone MIA to tour film festivals in support of the short film she co-wrote and helped bring to life?  Simple, you sit her down to learn more about her short film endeavor! This week our guest, Pamela Conway, shares her co-writing experience on the short film, “Here Lies Joe”.  Pam discusses how she stepped away from novel writing and became more of a visual storyteller, what her experience was like collaborating with a writing partner, why the film's subject matter resonated with them and what it's like to attend a film festival when your heart and soul project is up for interpretation by an audience of strangers.Audience Advisory:  The short film, “Here Lies Joe” and this week's conversation touch on the sensitive subjects of depression and suicide.Episode and Guest Links:Sweven Films (click the link and scroll to "Here Lies Joe"“Here Lies Joe”Joe, a suicidal man, attends a support group where he meets Z, a disarming and troubled young woman who leads him on a series of adventures that change his outlook on life.Project Semicolon Website: Your story isn't overNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website: 1-800-273-8255Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Graphic Novelist and storyteller, Emma Halloran, joins us this week to share how she turned her love of creating fan art into a passion for visual storytelling through long-form illustrated stories.  Her characters are inspired by her life experiences, yet her story and visuals are all inspired by the music of the band Muse.  Emma shares how writing “Chasing a Starlight” has not only been a creative outlet, but her characters reflect what she's experienced and learned about herself and others along the way.Episode and Guest Links:Chasing a Starlight Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Beekeeper, Keith Norman, joins us this week to share how his beekeeping experiences with his grandfather came full circle when his daughter expressed an interest in keeping bees.  Keith discusses the challenges and the upsides of starting and growing a successful bee colony, what new bee-enthusiasts should be aware of before getting started and how he plans to take his bee keeping passion to the next level.Episode and Guest Links:A Canadian Beekeeper Blog - Ian StepplerBob Binnie - BeekeeperKaymon Reynolds - Tennessee's BeesAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Lauren Croteau, Pastry Chef and owner of Lully Cakes, joins us this week and shares how her  childhood love of baking and cake decorating led her to the pastry program at Johnson and Wales and eventually to starting her own business.  Along the way, Lauren struggled to find balance and was wise enough to press pause and chart a slightly different course which may include taking her baking show “on the road”!This week we're debuting a new special feature, “Gems with Joey”, musings from the perspective of an eight-year-old.  Stick around after our conversation with Lauren to hear Joey explain Bucket Dippers and Bucket Fillers!Episode and Guest LinksLully Cakes WebsiteLully Cakes on InstagramLully Cakes on FacebookAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comGems with Joey Music Credit:  Funny Kids by MojoProductionsRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

This week Erotica Writer,  Bre Hill, shares how her mom instilled a love of reading in her, which led her to discover a love for writing.  Starting with poetry and short stories, Bre's writing passion as an adult took her on a journey of escape, self-discovery and self-acceptance, enabling her to live her most authentic life.  Publishing her first erotic anthology of stories, not only marked a writing milestone for Bre, but a very personal one as well.Listen in to hear how she got started writing and exposed to the erotica genre, what she has learned along the way and what her plans are to continue the erotic adventures of her characters.Episode and Guest Links:Slippery When Wet: An Erotic Anthology ... - Amazon.comBre Hill's website - COMING SOONAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Death Doula, Veronica Halloran, joins us this week to share how her nursing background led her to tap into to assisting others through their end-of-life transitions.  Not only does she provide care, comfort and guidance to those nearing the end of life, she also serves as a support and resource for the loved ones who have to come to terms with the loss and navigating the grieving processLosing a loved one is painful and difficult, yet Veronica's mission is to create an environment for the dying to experience a “beautiful death” and for their loved ones to share in celebrating the life their loved one lived.Episode and Guest Links:Interested in becoming a Doula?  DoulaGivers End of Life Training and Certification ProgramsInterested in finding a Doula?  DoulaGivers Doula DirectoryAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

After many months of planning, learning and becoming wiser through our missteps and bloopers, we have finally arrived at the first of many finish lines - the first episode for the podcast that shares stories from everyday people following their passions and pursuing happiness!  Let's not be friends that haven't met anymore; Maureen and Helen introduce themselves, the concept for Assorted Conversations and share some of the guests we plan to speak with every Wednesday.  We also talk about the passions we've followed:  Helen pursued stand up comedy and has switched gears to writing humor while Maureen shares her passion for creating across many mediums and bringing her aesthetic into the world through glass designs, fabrics, and furniture, among others.  We also share some laughs discovering our new weekly motto!  Thanks for listening!Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0

We're Maureen and Helen and we'll be bringing you stories from everyday people who are following their passions and pursuing happiness.   Make plans to join us every Wednesday!Have some laughs with us, learn how and why our guests are turning their dreams into realities and possibly get inspired to begin your own journey!Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0