The #whatshesaidproject began as a local story slam and being reborn as a virtual story slam and podcast. Real stories told by real storytellers right from their phones.
Shannon Ivey, of the #whatshesaidproject, talks about the work of the project over the last year.From her: I decided to not participate in Midlands Gives this year.Why? I live in a capital city, and I know the hard work of my nonprofit peers. I know the cuts they are facing. Us, too, actually. When budgets are cut on arts grants and other funding agencies, we lose work, too. We lose funding sources, and yet the work continues.AND THEN...I got a call yesterday from the community foundation in the area, and they told me how important our work was.How we were seen and valued.How, thought I am a white female founder, how prioritizing marginalized/equity seeking folks with our programming meant the world to them. If I had been less caffeinated, I would have cried. So, I did an audit of what we (we = me and Melanie McGehee, with support from lots of other folks) had done with the #whatshesaidproject over the last year.Wanna see what I found? It's quite a bit. Scroll through.And, if you have any tiny amount to support our work moving forward, know it will be used to directly benefit folks in our community. We need 100 people to give any amount between today and May 6th to be in the running for a cash prize. Are you one of them?Please donate using one of these two methods:Up until May 7: https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/whatshesaidprojectAfter May 6th: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=34HAKESVDQVFL&source=qr
Job losses and career pivots are a big part of the time we are in.In this episode, coaches Shannon Ivey and Rachel Gaddis discuss:+ shame free pivoting+ current job market+ bias in job searching+ side hustles+personal branding Find Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgaddis/Find Shannon here: shannon-ivey.com Sign up for the workshop here.
Tayler Simon is a woman on a mission. She is a published writer and the founder of @liberationislit, and has her sights set on change through access to information. Tayler is also an advocate for access to books, and has spent time educating the public about what is happening with book bans in the US and SC in particular.Follow her @liberationis lit and @tayler_made_books.
Our first episode of the year! Marla Taviano is a fascinating human. She's a writer and activist who is deconstructing her first 40 years as a white evangelical Christian. She is a lover of people. She has written 4 books of poetry and a metric ton of cool art pieces using reclaimed books. Find her @whitegirllearning. We discuss everyday activism.We mention Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit. Find Tayler @liberationislit and @tayler_made_books.She's also turning 50!
Tayler Simon is a self-publishing goddess, and we are thrilled she is joining us to lead clients in this NEW course! "Build Your Own Table: Self Publishing for Purpose Drive Professionals" is a masterclass in accessible liberatory practice. This course is self-paced and on demand. Sign up here: https://www.shannon-ivey.com/offers/4pHx6xXe/checkout Buy her book here: https://www.shannon-ivey.com/offers/4pHx6xXe/checkout
The #whatshesaidproject is thrilled to welcome Melanie McGehee as a collaborating facilitator of writing courses! This fall, she will lead us in "The Powerful Essay" course, and we cannot be more excited! This course is on Monday nights 7-8:30 eastern on Zoom. Sign up at this link: https://www.whatshesaidproject.com/more/the-powerful-essay-crafting-personal-stories-with-purpose?fbclid=IwY2xjawE6wglleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTUGt_jlLR9p8a0JtosOBgz5da9IjWD7bEwHwEZWQHSc0mCxnkCmgk2N-A_aem_8UScQtmq8NVK5AM9k8LVmw
Sam Robinson is my special guest for our PRIDE month episode, but this conversation is about so much more than that. We discuss: entrepreneurship adoption social stigma Queerness ambition having no regrets And much more. This is a do not miss episode! To contact Sam: Sandra (Sam) Robinson | LinkedIn www.herahiring.com #wholesome #pride #queerentrepreneur #queerswhoadopt #christianqueer #newparents #collaboratewiththeuniverse #community #agapetable #dreams #goodwithpeople #recruiter #herahiring #culture #scpride #southcarolinapride #ambitious #ambitiousqueer #womenpodcasters #whatshesaidprojectpodcast #interviewwomen #listen #womeninleadership #socialpenalty #careeradvice #noregrets --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Rachel Bailey Gaddis, The Comeback Coach, is my OG bestie. We go way back. Rachel is a married woman (she/her) who is now a career coach. She's also my first reader and a brilliant personal strategist. She's also a cancer survivor. I am so happy to introduce her to you, and how we both landed together, at this time, both coaching. How wonderful to have walked through so many large changes and witnessed each other in each phase. In each of our big changes, we have been there for each other. How to find out more about Rachel and her work here. Stages of Change info. Book Recc: Helping: How To Offer, Give, and Receive Help. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Y'all need to know Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit. She's a poet, self-publishing book coach, and the woman behind the brand Liberation is Lit: a movement that to places stories written by BIPOC, queer, and disabled in the spotlight. She's on a mission, and, in episode 2 we discuss why writing your story in written form is a movement builder, how reading narratives help us be better listeners, and, a favorite topic of mine: how young is too young to write for the movement? Tayler is interested in supporting youth in creative writing and discusses how fiction can be an avenue for folks interested in this movement. And this, of course, is how I got started, storytelling, in advocating for myself and coaching others. Find out more about Tayler and support Liberation is Lit here. Support Tayler's opening of a bookstore here. Ring theory info here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Y'all need to know Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit. She's a poet, self publishing book coach, and the woman behind the brand that's looking to place stories written by BIPOC, queer, and disabled in the spotlight. She's on a mission, but in this episode (1/2) we discuss why leaving academia and nonprofit work saved her own life. And this, of course, is how I got started, too! Find out more about Tayler and support Liberation is Lit here. Support Tayler's opening of a bookstore through coaching here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
I'm thrilled to welcome Evelyn Berry back to our podcast! I know you can't see the cover by listening, but you so can if you go to Evelyn's website: https://evelynberrywriter.com/ There, you can find all of the brilliant info on buying the book, working with Evie, and hearing her speak (so so good)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Cynthia Phelps, PhD - Founder, InnerAlly Inc Cynthia@InnerAlly.comInnerAlly.com FB Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/InnerAllies Insta: @innerally Twitter: @innerallyT he Gentle Path to Change - https://cynthiaphelps.com/release-the-habit/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Poet Willie Kinard III has published a book, and we at the #whatshesaidproject LOVE Willie. Find out more about Willie @ https://www.williekinard.com Find out more about Shannon @ https://www.shannon-ivey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
The Year of Nos Project is a outcropping of the work of Shannon Ivey, coach and creative. The interviews for this part of the #whatshesaidproject bring all the boys, girls, and nonbinary folks to the yard to discuss creativity, resilience, and smart hacks to moving your life and creative work forward. Canadian-American poet Dr. Sarah Cooper is a Canadian-American scholar and poet. She is the author of two poetry collections: Permanent Marker (Paper Nautilus, 2020) and 89% (Clemson University Press 2022). Her poems also appear in Lunch, Sinister Wisdom, Iron Horse and in Poem-A-Day. As a professor she has received the Holman Award for teaching, was a 2021 LGBTQ+ Faculty Excellence Award winner, a 2022 Gentry Award winner for teaching excellence and the 2022 Tee A. Corrine Fellow at the University of Oregon. Currently she is the Assistant Director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies as well as a professor in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department Clemson University. FMI and to connect with Dr. Cooper: http://www.sarahcooperpoet.com https://www.instagram.com/scoops_scoops/ FMI on Shannon Ivey: www.shannon-ivey.com https://www.instagram.com/yesitsshannonivey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
What do dating, social selling, and putting your work out in the world have in common?? Rejection. Loss. But what if you don't get a clear rejection? What if it feels like you've been ghosted? In this episode, Shannon discusses ambiguous loss as a part of the process of moving your life forward. FMI on Shannon: shannon-ivey.com shannon@whatshesaidproject.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Jennifer Bartell is a poet and teacher from Columbia, SC. She was born and raised in Bluefield, a community of Johnsonville, SC. She received the MFA in Poetry from the University of South Carolina. Her poetry has been published in Obsidian, Callaloo, pluck!, As/Us, Jasper Magazine, the museum americana, Scalawag, and Kakalak, among others. An alumna of Agnes Scott College, Jennifer has fellowships from Callaloo and The Watering Hole. She teaches high school English. Website: https://jenniferbartellpoet.com/ Finishing Line Press for her book: https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/traveling-mercy-by-jennifer-bartell/ Year of Nos on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553380227419 If you know you need the right coach on this journey, then let's chat: shannon@whatshesaidproject.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon discovers some interesting things when she re-records a part of "Women Connected In Wisdom" for the audio book. Ah, maladaptive responses just keep on giving. Find out how to stop over working and start living a life that works for you by working with Shannon in her 1:1 coaching practice. Email her at shannon@whatshesaidproject.com to get started. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey MFA, AEA, PCC is a Professional Certified Coach, an award winning storyteller, Tedx speaker, and actor/director. She is super into coaching folks who know there's more they want in this life, but need an 8w7 in their corner. Oh good, you found her! More here: @yesitshannonivey shannon-ivey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey MFA AEA PCC is a professional certified coach and award winning creator. She loves a good story, and sometimes, like right now, does a little something to keep it interesting. She'd love to stay in touch with you: IG: @yesitshannonivey shannon-ivey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey, founder of the #whatshesaidproject is in an ethical quandry, and seems to need to talk to you daily about it. She's an ICF Certified Professional Coach and Creative and loves using her strengths to help get you unstuck and loving your life. More here: @yesitshannonivey shannon@whatshesaidproject.com shannon-ivey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey MFA AEA PCC is a ICF Professional Coach and queer Fairy Godmother who loves nothing more than helping clients with the strategy and story work (mindset/thought work) to help them move their life and work forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey MFA AEA PCC is an ICF Certified Coach and Career Creative who is finally talking about the things that matter. Maybe to you, too? Let's connect! @yesitshannonivey on IG and www.shannon-ivey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey MFA AEA PCC is a ICF Certified Coach and Creative Fairy Godmother. She's especially skilled at working with ambitious, talented, creative folks who need a little tweaking to their the work out into the world, and get paid well in the process. Want more info? shannon-ivey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
You were raised to need the least and give the most. That ish isn't working, is it? Nope. Here's my four part video training on how to: 1. Name it. 2. Claim it. 3. Try it! 3.5-4. BONUS: PRACTICE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Isabel Drucker is my insurance guru. I met Isabel in 2020 when I was in full freak out over losing my job during the pandemic. She has proven invaluable to my entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Isabel demystifies * the marketplace, * health insurance, *why rates can vary, *and how working with an independent agent is invaluable for entrepreneurs whose income can vary. She also tells her origin story which created a mission driven business success as a mom with a van full of kids. Find more about her: https://insurancesolutionsbyisabel.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey, MFA AEA PCC is a Professional Certified Coach with ICF and in life long recovery from GOOD GIRL syndrome. In this episode, she talks about 1. How she discovered it (harvard implicit bias test). 2. Where these biases come from. 3. How they are getting in the way of success for herself and others. She also has some tips and tricks about how to overcome it. Shannon will also tell folks how to book their own VIP session in April and May, which is a great way to claim your space, your voice, and chart your success! www.shannon-ivey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Suzanne Culberg is called the The NOPE COACH, and we at the #whatshesaidproject ADORE her message. More on Suzanne: Suzanne Culberg is an author and coach who helps over-givers and people pleasers learn to set boundaries and say 'No' without feeling mean.Suzanne is known for her straight-talking and her wacky t-shirts. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and 2 awesome children. Website: suzanneculberg.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey, of the #whatshesaidproject, interviews 2023 NEA Creative Writing Fellow Evelyn Berry. They talk craft, voice, courage, and career. More on Evelyn: Evelyn Berry (she/her) is the trans, southern author of the forthcoming poetry collection GRIEF SLUT (Sundress Publications, 2024) and the poetry chapbook BUGGERY (Bateau Press, 2020), winner of the 2020 BOOM Chapbook Prize. She has been the recipient of a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, 2022 Dr. Linda Veldheer Memorial Prize, 2019 Broad River Prize for Prose, and 2018 Emrys Poetry Prize, among other honors. Her recent work has appeared in GASHER, Beloit Poetry Journal, Raleigh Review, Gigantic Sequins, Anti-Heroin Chic, petrichor, beestung, Taco Bell Quarterly, Underblong, and elsewhere. Find her here: www.evelynberrywriter.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
I adore this woman, and am excited to introduce her to you! Shekauria is a life coach and personal trainer. We get nerdy about movement and life satisfaction. Follow Shekauria on facebook @shekauriafoster and on Insta @theglitz_fitnessbit! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Margery and I had WAY too much fun in our convo, and this nugget felt like it needed it's own space. Whatcha think? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Margery Bailey, of Lively Columbia SC, is back in conversation with host Shannon Ivey. In this episode, they drill down on: 1. The benefits of home ownership 2. The art of negotiation 3. Why they both dislike the word "salesperson." 4. Why Maslow agrees you can't write the great American novel while living in your car. What's your favorite part? Like, share, and rate us 5 stars! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
In this episode, coach and creative Shannon Ivey talks story and truth and energy with actress, singer, yoga teacher, and realtor Margery Bailey. Buckle up for this energetic (lol) convo and get a taste of two coaching tools Shannon will be obsessively talking about : LaBon and The Model. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/message
Shannon Ivey, Founder of the #whatshesaidproject and lover of a good story, is bringing Story Slams back to Columbia, SC. Info: September 14th at 7 pm Location: Femme X in Columbia, SC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshesaidproject/message
In this episode, Shannon interviews Katie Zenger of Zenger Strategies about the upcoming new course: Inspired Speaking. For more information and to register: z-strategies.com/inspiredspeaking --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshesaidproject/message
Caitlin Fisher is back with us to talk about Pride, gender, queerness with the topic "Am I Queer enough for Pride?." This conversation was so good, we needed it to be two episodes. Find Caitlin on facebook, instagram, and their website (and book)! See you soon for part 2! #pride #gender #queer #identity #binary #questioning #trans #lgbtqia #learn #beyondthebinary #binary #male #female #they #bi
Our beloved Connie is back with a beautiful sweeping tale of a daughter and her father and love. Oh, and she sings again. We do love it when Connie sings. Want to chat more about your story? www.whatshesaidproject.com Got a story you want to send me? shannon@whatshesaidproject.com
Ok Fine. Shannon Ivey finally agreed to tell a story from her pandemic experience. Beyond being in a statistic of mothers who had job loss due to child care obligations and shifts in the workforce during the pandemic, her realization was a deeply personal one. Here's she discovered FOR SURE about herself and her kid during the pandemic. This is our last story of this spring, but we will be back in the fall with a new Story Slam (or something fun). As always, thank you so much to the South Carolina Arts Commission for supporting me with a Quarterly Artist Grant to support this work. It means the world.
This Episode with Pamela deals with life and death, grief and wakeup calls. She didn't know it, but she is on the pain point of one of the biggest life questions you can be asked. She's a new storyteller, but her wisdom and advice is expert level. Enjoy. Thanks again to South Carolina Arts Commission for their support of Virtual Story Slams!
Jess is a storyteller, theatre artist, and all around creative love bug that brought us a story about hanging out with herself during the pandemic, and what she found out. Thank you Jess. We so resonate with this, and promise to work on our nonproductive and really unkind smack talking our brilliant selves. Thanks to the SC Arts Commisssion for their support of this Spring Virtual Story Slam!
Many years ago, a former SCSU student told me that if I didn't know Mel Trimble, the world wasn't right with her. Mel Trimble is a multitalented drama therapist (and only one in SC) and certified drama teacher, and an excellent storyteller. Her story is one you will want to listen to multiple times, so subscribe! Many many thanks to the @scartscommission for funding this season. It's big brave work in little nuggets, and I couldn't be prouder to share it with you. Please follow/subscribe/comment on iTunes to help us get found by more folks just like you!
Jessica is having none of it. With good reason. I mean, she WANTED to, then...something broke. We hear you, Jess. Thank you for modeling it so...artistically for us. In our second episode of the Spring 21 Virtual Story Slam focused on women's pandemic realizations, Jessica Green Thonen sends us a CLEAR message (and a really gorgeous reminder). Thanks from the #whatshesaidproject to the SC ARTS COMMISSION for a Artist Project Support Grant, which is supporting this work. FMI: linktr.ee/whatshesaidproject
Thanks to the generous support of the South Carolina Arts Commission, we are bringing back the popular Virtual Story Slam! This spring, on the one year anniversary of the COVID shut down, we asked women some questions: -What did you learn about you during COVID? -What did this time mean for you? -How did you make it through? Not unsurprisingly, we got back a LOT of responses. So, until they are tired of talking about it, we will release these stories. We never tire of listening. #stories #storyslam #virtual #podcast #women #genderexpansive
In this episode, Kimberly Mathis and I talk about Relationship Anarchy, and how looking at autonomy can be empowering for all folks, whether they are relationship or not! We discuss all sorts of relationships, so if you are allergic to #queer or #nontraditional coupling, this might not be for you or your kids. #ra #relationshipanarchy #autonomy #coaching #empowering #love #romantic #platonic #partners #relationship #relationships #power #money https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/andie-nordgren-the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship-anarchy Watch the video: https://youtu.be/0Gj-ZxD5dqI
Caitlin Fisher is back with us! In this episode, Caitlin covers 5 Myths/5 Questions You Shouldn't ask a Queer Person! This episode discusses adult themes of relationships, gender, nonbinary, queer, LGBTQ+. If you are sensitive to these issues, feel free to come back next week. If you have young children, there is mention of genitalia, sexual preferences, and nontraditional relationships, and therefore is not recommended. FOR EVERYONE ELSE, though, I offer this episode/this series as a way in. Ask your questions! Caitlin will be back once a month in 2021. Free Mom Hugs Info: freemomhugs.org My classes on how to be Virtually Awesome: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/christine-gautreaux-and-shannon-ivey-30756609670
We are thrilled to continue these important conversations with smart folks. This week's episode is a conversation with coach and therapist Kimberly Mathis. We talk about the difference between coaching and therapy, compassionate goal setting, our Year Compass facebook group, and our upcoming workshops. SO GOOD. Find Kimberly at: www.kimberlymathis.com @the.liberationcoach
New things are happening in 2021! This episode is now the #whattheysaidproject, thanks to the astute guidance of our next guest. Caitlin Fisher is an author, coach and creative. In this episode we talk all things pronouns, gender, queer coding, millennial, and how not to be a jerk. Caitlin has agreed to come back monthly, so send us your questions: shannon@whatshesaidproject.com CW: language, LGBTQ discussions ;) Find out more about Caitlin and their book: The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation on Amazon or wherever books are sold online: (bit.ly/GaslightingMillennials) @CaitlinFisherAuthor on IG and Facebook @CaitLizFisher on Twitter
In this season, we share stories and interviews of "Love, Light, Levity, and other L words that bring us JOY." Our first storyteller of the season is actress and drama teacher Lakeetha Blakeney. She shares the LOVE story that came into her life in her 40th year and even during the pandemic. If you feel moved to do so, we welcome your tips: $LakeethaBlakeney80 If you're super into spreading cash app love, we won't say no: $whatshesaidproject Stay tuned this season as we roll out the love one episode at a time. #love #stories #storytelling #storySlam #whatshesaidproject #queer #LGBTQ+ #pride
You want more #actingtips and #actingtricks to making your way in the #businessofacting? Our beloved @arischaisastar is dropping knowledge all over the place! And we feel the #love. This is part 2 of our interview with @arischaisastar. Thanks for listening! #atlactor #laactor #podcast #shepodcasts #whatshesaidproject
In Part 1, we talk with the amazing actress Arischa Conner. She talks about #supportive adults, #creative education, #community, #acting, #film and #tv, and why she decided to go #fulltime to get her #dreamlife. This amazing love bug of a human will leave you wanting more (next week). There are some tips and tricks for #actors, so don't miss this and next week's episode!
In this conversation, we talk to our newest friend and badass human Serena Hicks, coach and founder of antiracismschool.com. We discuss #antiracism education #coaching #discomfort #blackandbrownbodytrauma #community #shame #goals. She's amazing, and I want you to go find out about her course launching Tuesday July 21: antiracismschool.com! Also, coaching and more on her page: serenahicks.com.
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