Passion Project

Cat chats with Janice Zawerbny, Executive Editor at HarperCollins Canada, about what it takes to get a book deal, the writer-editor relationship and other book publishing frequently asked questions.

In this episode, Cat chats with Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged and The Chai Factor, about how to write romance and romantic comedies, plus first drafts, Beta readers and OWN Voices.

Cat asks literary agent Léonicka Valcius all your burning questions, from how to get an agent, to what they look for, and what to know when coming up with comp titles, plus other book submission query letter do's and don'ts.

In the latest episode of Passion Project, Cat chats with Amy Jones about her books, her author journey, how to give and take feedback and her advice for writing and publishing your book.

Cat chats with author and podcast host Bianca Marais on books, OWN Voices and the stuff no one tells you about writing.

Cat chats with best-selling author Marissa Stapley about her new book Lucky, writing and being featured in Oprah.

Cat chats with book blogger Jen Bober about books, book clubs and #bookstagram.

Talking about about passion, faith and reinvention with Pastor David Eduardo Saenz, founder of Experience Church.

You’ve heard about The Secret, but do you really know the Laws of Attraction? Or all the ways we self sabotage energetically? Check out Passion Project’s interview with Life Coach Keri Stanley as we talk miracles, surrender, receiving and the laws of attraction.

Plenty of mic drop moments in this episode, talking inner childs, the power of play, and making your dreams come true, with business and performance coach Keelin Siobhán Clark.

Talking passion projects, following your heart and doing what you love (for money), with Jennifer Turliuk, author of How to Figure Out What To Do With Your Life (Next)

In this episode, Cat chats with graphic novel author Ho Che Anderson about superheroes and revolutionaries, his new film and taking on the great Martin Luther King.

In this episode, Cat chats with conceptual photographer Claire Dam about art, truth and radical honesty, as well as exploring the rawness and vulnerability of women’s journeys with fertility, transformation, connection with other women, and grief.

In this episode, best-selling author Karma Brown talks about her new book The 4% Fix (HarperCollins), time management, her author journey and making things happen.

Talking holiday madness, letting go and courageous self care with wellness and empowerment coach Rhema Flowers.  

In this episode, Laura talks about facing the fear factor, trusting yourself and finding the learning moment.

In this episode of Passion Project, Toronto musician STORRY talks about making music, the Me Too movement and what resilience looks like to her.

In this powerful episode of Passion Project, David Hart talks resilience, joy, what makes a true passion project and the love that does not leave us.

Introducing Passion Project with your host, Cat Margulis.   Cat Margulis is a contributor to Walmart, SavvyMom and Mabel’s Labels, among others. She is a Toronto writer and super (tired) mom of four working on her first novel and generally trying to do and have it all.   https://www.passionprojectpod.com

Filmmaker Larissa Primeau shares why now is the perfect time to make your passion project happen.

Life coach Stephanie Marshall on the three things you need to make your passion project happen.

Travel writer Heather Greenwood Davis shares why following your dreams makes you a better parent.

Business coach Andrea Ivanka on why getting help doesn’t mean you’re not good enough, and why you’re only as strong as your tribe.

Author Chantel Guertin on why you shouldn’t care what others say, and why you should start with a terrible first draft.

In our debut episode, life coach Jamelle Lindo shares why your passion project is your birthright.