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On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we chat with Mel Saavedra, the owner of Steamy Lit Bookstore and the driving force behind Steamy Lit Con. Mel discusses her deep passion for romance literature, the genre's growing popularity, and the importance of representation in romance novels. Mel also delves into her subscription service, the Steam Box, and her new podcast, Romance Unleashed. The episode concludes with a lightning round, Instagram story time, and, as always, some great book recommendations. READ TRANSCRIPT Use promo code: SWITCH when signing up for a new Libro.fm membership to get two additional credits to use on any audiobooks—meaning you'll have three from the start. About Mel: Mel Saavedra, founder of Steamy Lit, is a proud Latina, Navy Veteran, and dog mom. A passionate reader of steamy romance, her love for the genre deepened in 2020. Noticing the lack of representation for authors of color in romance, she created Steamy Lit to empower discussions around sexuality and self-love, and to provide a platform for underrepresented authors. Books discussed on today's episode: Brittainy Cherry's 'Elemental series' The Design of Us by Sajni Patel I Want to Die but I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisner The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan
In this episode of "Embrace Your Power" with host Denise Taylor, guest Shara Hutchinson, a mother, author, accomplished motivational speaker, and the founder of the "I Still Want to Be a Mom Foundation" shares her inspiring journey as a former foster youth and an infertility warrior. Shara's remarkable story includes her journey from infertility to motherhood chronicled in her first book, "I Still Want To Be a Mom," and her latest book, "Barefoot in the Boardroom," which focuses on strategies for achieving desired results and managing change. She has also given two TED Talks about her pregnancy journey and her book on managing change. During the conversation, Shara discusses the role of faith in her career and life. She emphasizes the importance of faith as belief in all areas of life, explaining that faith plays a significant role in motivating action and effort. She relates her personal journey to career success and underscores the need to believe in oneself, especially when facing challenges. Shara also highlights how her faith guided her through adversities during her upbringing, including being in foster care and experiencing loss. In summary, this episode of "Embrace Your Power" with Shara Hutchinson explores the power of faith, preparation, identity, and personal growth in achieving career success. Shara's inspiring journey from adversity to leadership serves as a testament to the transformative potential of these principles. Tune in now. As a mother, author, accomplished motivational speaker, former foster youth, infertility warrior, Founder of the I Still Want To Be A Mom Foundation, and CEO of Xposeyour, Shara Hutchinson leads by example in providing business solutions to leaders and organizations. Shara is an empathetic, technology-oriented, executive and customer success professional with over 17 years of leadership experience and a proven track record of developing and implementing operational strategies and technologies that creatively enhance the customer experience while supporting key business initiatives. She is a change agent with extensive experience delivering value and leveraging customer feedback to ensure long-term relationships that drive retention and recurring revenue expansion.After enduring a tumultuous journey to pregnancy, Shara published her first book in 2018, entitled “I Still Want to Be a Mom”. She shares the hidden details of her 8-year journey from infertility to motherhood with the hope of inspiring women with similar struggles to live their dream. Key discussion points from this episode include: Introduction - 8:05 Key to Accelerating Success - 28:10 Mindset & Preparation - 53:12 Empowering Moment - 1:03:50 LLH Questions - 1:16:43 Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive Website: www.denisetaylor.live Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live Connect with Shara: info@sharahutchinson.com This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY Takeaways: “It amazes me that we don't allow people to talk crazy to us, but we talk crazy to ourselves.“ - Shara Hutchinson “One of the biggest revelations for me was: I have to get better; I can't worry about what people aren't doing.“ - Shara Hutchinson “You're gonna face days of contradiction and you need your faith to rely upon in that moment.” - Denise Taylor Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers: What is your life wisdom? “Everything that I experienced was meant to shape me to who I am.“ What's your love wisdom? “If He draws us with love, I believe that we can draw others with love as well. ” What is your happiness wisdom? “You choose whether or not you are happy. It is not dependent upon what happens in your life, but rather, what you decide to think about.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denisetaylorlive/message
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2021.7.44The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to be persistent. Maybe you feel stuck in a rut at work. Perhaps you are falling behind in your studies. By being tenacious and reading life's road signs, you can achieve your goals and thrive.Our first caller, Chris, needs advice on deciding on a career that will assist him in attaining financial stability. Nancy advises he research established drummers and connect with them on LinkedIn. Listen in to hear how you can become successful and happy while working towards your passions. Our inspirational guest, Shara Hutchinson, endured a rocky eight year journey to pregnancy. When struggling to become pregnant naturally, Shara learned that her tubes were tied and she only had six months to conceive. After a year, Shara decided to go to a fertility specialist and received two rounds of IVF. On the final round, Shara had a miscarriage in her second trimester. Now, Shara is a mother, an author, and the founder of the I Still Want to be a Mom Foundation. Tune in to hear how Shara maintained the strength to persevere through life's hurdles. Perhaps you want to start your own business or begin a new relationship. Maybe you are overwhelmed with stress in your school environment. By identifying what you must attain in order to grow and creating a plan, you can achieve your aspirations and live full out.Call us 800-333-0001
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Shara Hutchinson, author of "I STILL Want to Be A Mom" joins Arden for a discussion about her journey with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, IVF, ectopic pregnancy, and writing a book to inspire others from her experiences. *Support The Miscarriage Doula Podcast for as low as $0.99/month! Click here to learn more. Follow Shara: @istillwanttobeamom Follow Arden: @ardenmcartrette Follow The Miscarriage Doula: @themiscarriagedoula themiscarriagedoula.co Support from today's show comes from our partners through affiliate marketing. By shopping our affiliate links you are supporting TMD and giving Arden the ability to work on content and projects that better the miscarriage community. 25% of all affiliate income goes directly into TMD Fund for loss moms to receive services and products for free. Learn more: themiscarriagedoula.co/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support
The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to be persistent. Maybe you feel stuck in a rut at work. Perhaps you are falling behind in your studies. By being tenacious and reading life’s road signs, you can achieve your goals and thrive.Our first caller, Chris, needs advice on deciding on a career that will assist him in attaining financial stability. Nancy advises he research established drummers and connect with them on LinkedIn. Listen in to hear how you can become successful and happy while working towards your passions. Our inspirational guest, Shara Hutchinson, endured a rocky eight year journey to pregnancy. When struggling to become pregnant naturally, Shara learned that her tubes were tied and she only had six months to conceive. After a year, Shara decided to go to a fertility specialist and received two rounds of IVF. On the final round, Shara had a miscarriage in her second trimester. Now, Shara is a mother, an author, and the founder of the I Still Want to be a Mom Foundation. Tune in to hear how Shara maintained the strength to persevere through life’s hurdles. Perhaps you want to start your own business or begin a new relationship. Maybe you are overwhelmed with stress in your school environment. By identifying what you must attain in order to grow and creating a plan, you can achieve your aspirations and live full out.Call us 800-333-0001
What does being a mother or father mean to you? How far are you willing to go and what are you willing to risk to achieve your dreams of parenthood? Shara Hutchinson shares her eight-year journey to motherhood, miscarriage, selling items from her home, and other resourceful ways she and her husband funded their fertility and IVF treatments. After enduring a tumultuous journey to pregnancy, Shara published her first book in 2018, entitled “I Still Want to Be a Mom”. She shares the hidden details of her 8-year journey from infertility to motherhood with the hope of inspiring women with similar struggles. Shara is a TEDx speaker and the founder of the I Still Want to Be a Mom Foundation, established to strengthen, support, and encourage women diagnosed with infertility. Tap here to Connect with Shara Contact Monique here If you like Infertility And Me Podcast, subscribe for free now, and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like Infertility And Me Podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two). Infertility And Me is a proud member of Crossover Media
With a Master’s Degree in Business and Ministry from Ohio Christian University, Shara is employed as a Director at a software company and serves as Secretary on the Juvenile Justice Coalition Board. As an advocate, former foster youth, and adoptee, Shara is a protective voice for Ohio youth who are at-risk of or currently involved in, the juvenile court system. After enduring a tumultuous journey to pregnancy, Shara published her first book in 2018, entitled “I Still Want to Be a Mom”. She shares the hidden details of her 8-year journey from infertility to motherhood with the hope of inspiring women with similar struggles. Shara is a TEDx speaker and the founder of the I Still Want to Be a Mom Foundation, established to strengthen, support, and encourage women diagnosed with infertility. Instagram @istillwanttobeamom @iswtbam.foundation @sharasmotiphors Facebook @istillwanttobeamom I Still Want To Be A Mom Official Book Trailer https://youtu.be/0oeMXMc5dZw YouTube Channel- Shara’s Motiphors https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXYeefyxXqnQ4Tr7IwzShg Tedx Talk https://youtu.be/QdzG_k5YeDU Etsy Store (infertility merch and signed books) https://www.etsy.com/shop/FutureMomMerchandise?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=664353945 Websites www.istillwanttobeamom.club www.iswtbamfoundation.org www.sharahutchinson.com For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/
Summary: Podcast Download Numbers Podcasting is long form content. Don't compare podcast download numbers with things like YouTube plays, or social media follower counts. Potential audience sizes are totally dependant on show topics. There's no one single podcast download numbers gauge here. However, statistically, if you get over 136 downloads for a new episode in the first month of its release, you're doing pretty well. Read on to find out more… Download numbers are one of the most obvious metrics for measuring the success of your podcast.Download stats are immediately accessible to you, from the minute you launch your first episode. Watching the numbers climb can be rewarding. Some might even say addictive.But after the initial novelty has worn off, it's natural for podcasters to begin asking the question, “are my download numbers good?”.So, are your podcast download numbers “good”? Let's take a look.How Many Podcast Downloads Should I Be Getting?In a world of YouTube views and Twitter followers, we've become accustomed to figures in the hundreds of thousands, and even millions.It's important to realise though, these numbers are completely irrelevant to podcasting. The time and effort it takes for someone to click ‘Follow' on Twitter, or watch a few seconds of a Youtube video, should never be compared to podcast listening.Podcast listening is a commitment, and an investment. It's long form content that isn't immediately accessible via shiny sidebars and viral social media clickbait.So comparing your downloads to someone else's Instagram followers is like comparing the number of rooms in your house, to the number of trees in the Amazon. It's completely irrelevant and utterly pointless.Does it (as usual) Just Depend?Of course it does.Could a podcast about breeding Russian white dwarf hamsters realistically expect to see the same downloads as a podcast about Game of Thrones? Absolutely not.Does this mean that the podcast with more downloads is the more successful one? Again, absolutely not.If you ran a podcast about a topic that was only interesting to literally 10 people in the world, and you were getting 7 downloads an episode, statistically, you'd be running the most popular show in history.It's the size of your potential audience that's the big factor. Here are a couple of things to consider.Firstly, how many folks out there are interested enough in your topic to actually want to consume content about it?Secondly, how many of those people are current podcast listeners?Thinking along these lines will help bring you closer to seeing what those cold hard download stats tell you. They can help you set realistic goals, that don't involve drawing comparisons with viral videos and celebrity social media accounts.Audience Quality & EngagementAn audience might seem “small” in a numerical sense. But with long-form content like podcasting, it's often shows with smaller, but more niche hyper-targeted shows that are considered the more successful.I've given this example before. If you ran a podcast about the technology needed to fly people to Mars, and your only listener was Elon Musk, would you consider this a successful show?Granted, it's a far-fetched example. But it's always more about exactly who is listening, than how many of them there are.And, it's about the engagement. This isn't something that can be achieved overnight. But, if you're creating good content, over time, you'll begin to hear from your listeners.This could be because you've asked them a question, or recommended they check something out. It could be purely because you've talked about a subject that resonated with them so much, that they felt compelled to reach out.Measuring engagement requires a little more digging than simply staring at your download stats dashboard. But often, they can tell you a lot more about the impact your show is having.If your podcast host provides this data, take a look at the geography of your podcast downloads. Are you suddenly getting a burst of downloads in a particular region or country? Check the news and find out what's happening there.For more on this, check out our guide to encouraging audience engagement, and 8 ways to measure your podcast engagement.I Still Want a GaugeOne of the easiest ways to get a snapshot of podcast download stats as a whole, is to listen to Libsyn's official podcast The Feed.Libsyn are one of the biggest podcast media hosting platforms in the industry.Naturally, they can only provide stats based on the shows that host there. But there's over 50,000 of them, which makes it a pretty significant sample size.Their show – The Feed – is also essential listening for any podcaster – even if you don't host with Libsyn. They provide great statistical data every other week. This can help you to see how your numbers measure up in the grand scheme of things. Remember, though, that it's far from the whole story.At the time of writing, here were the latest figures. These are based on the number of downloads in the 30 day period following the release of a new episode.If your new episode gets, within 30 days of its release: more than 136 downloads, you're in the top 50% of podcasts. more than 1100 downloads, you're in the top 20% of podcasts. more than 3200 downloads, you're in the top 10% of podcasts. more than 7,700 downloads, you're in the top 5% of podcasts. more than 20,000 downloads, you're in the top 2% of podcasts. more than 36,000 downloads, you're in the top 1% of podcasts. Source: The Feed – Episode 145Summary: Podcast Download NumbersUltimately, asking the question “what's a good number of downloads for a podcast?” is similar to asking “how long is a piece of string?”. Every case is unique. No two podcasts are exactly the same.By all means, keep track of your download stats. But this isn't going to help grow your show.Instead, spend your time on the things that do move the needle. Here are some resources for you, going forward. Identify your USP – what makes your podcast unique? Create a value proposition for your podcast Think about who you want to reach, and create your ideal listener avatar Don't be boring Encourage audience engagement Give your listeners a reason to keep coming back If you run an interview show, encourage your guests to share your episodes And, understand the most common ways that listeners discover podcasts Use these guides as a framework, and you'll inevitably start to tap in to your potential audience.And, if you'd like even more help with growing your show, check out The Podcast Host Academy. That's where you'll get all our downloadable resources, checklists, courses (like 30 Days of Audience Growth). On top of that, we can work directly with you in our weekly live Q&A sessions.You'll find everything you need in there to grow a successful podcast.
Mother’s Day can be hard for so many – children who have lost mothers, mothers who have lost children, and women in pre-motherhood who are struggling with infertility or a pregnancy loss. These women are dedicated to a child they have not yet met. This was the case for Shara Hutchinson who, after years of Clomid treatments, surgeries, failed IVF cycles, an ectopic pregnancy and a late-term pregnancy loss, still wanted to be a mom. In today’s episode, Shara takes us through all she went through in order to make her dreams of motherhood come to fruition. She worked two jobs (while in school), created a side gig to make extra cash, borrowed from friends and family but above all, she had hope that if she continued to try, she would get pregnant. Shara chronicled her experience in her book, “I Still Want to be a Mom: An Inspirational guide to Help Women Struggling with Infertility” and through a recent TEDx Talk. She became an inspiration to many as they navigate their own paths to parenthood. Guest: Shara Hutchinson, Author and Speaker Host: Dan Bulger, Producer at Progyny For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness. Check out Shara’s Tedx Talk and her book, “I Still Want to be a Mom: An Inspirational guide to Help Women Struggling with Infertility”. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.
Holly Ann is a Portland, Oregon based singer songwriter. I chatted with Holly about writing songs for over a decade, songwriting perspectives, how she initially got into music, and her new EP After All of this Time, which the episode features tracks from, to keep up with Holly Ann and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! Track Listing: "Say So" "I Shall Not Be Moved" "I Still Want you" website: https://www.hollyannmusic.org www.dancablepresents.com instagram: @hollyann_music @dancablepresents
Han and Matt tackle questions from some of their favorite advice sources from the week of April 28th, 2019, and beyond, including: WEST-COAST MAY MEETUPS: San Francisco Meetup: May 19th, time/location tbd Portland Meetup: May 27th, time/location tbd Seattle Meetup: May 30th, time/location tbd [CW: Self-Harm] Ask a Manager: "What to say if a coworker asks about my self harm scars" Ask a Manager: "Should I say something about my coworker’s old self-harm scars?" Dear Prudence: "I'm in a Happy Relationship With My Boyfriend but I Still Want to Date Women" SPONSOR: care/of: A monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door! Ask Dr. NerdLove: "Do I Have To Agree to An Open Relationship?" How to Do It: "A Nice Guy Suddenly Said Awful Things to Me During Sex" SPONSOR: LOLA: The female-founded company offering a line of organic cotton tampons, pads, liners, and now: sex products Carolyn Hax: "Bigfoot, the yeti, the Loch Ness Monster — and the soul mate" Listener The Dauntless Badger: "Should I Get Back in Touch With My Mother Who Abandoned Me When I Was Three?" SPONSOR: Podigy: The podcast editing service we partner proudly with! Listener Zerrek, Peacekeeper of Otopo Update: "Should I Get a Cat?" "The Easiest Question We Could Find in the Inbox | Opinion Overflow #39" Shoutout to Ask a Manager: "why can't I wear shorts to work?" Expanding Your Religious Holiday Knowledge 2019 Calendar PDF Google Calendar Settings We Now Know Who Patrick Is! Dear Prudence: "Who the Heck Is Patrick?" Advice Column Alert: "Poetry Rx" Submit your favorite questions or questions you may have for the podcast to hanandmattknowitall@gmail.com, anonymously at bit.ly/askhanandmatt, or to askahelpinghan@gmail.com for a Han-only written answer on hanandmattknowitall.com. Looking to support us? Desperately in need of a fantastical alter-ego? You can become a Patreon supporter and donate to us monthly for all kinds of sweet perks!
Topics: How to decipher if an intention/resolution is serving you. Setting goals for your personality type. How to handle your friends talking badly about themselves. The right time to share about intuitive eating. Acknowledging the Instagram and social media “highlight”reel and not letting comparison impact your New Year intention setting. “Thin privilege” and letting of go the need to justify yourself to others. Resources for you: Ready to learn more? Come learn with us in Nourishing Women videos created just for you. Want to learn more about intuitive eating and living? This e-book is just what you are looking for. Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe. Information discussed in today's episode: The Last Principle of Intuitive Eating: Gentle Nutrition Intuitive Eating Sounds Great...But what if I Still Want to Lose Weight? Victoria’s 5 Favorite Facial Products She Uses Daily Meg's shop is coming soon!!! Stay tuned. The Four Tendencies, by Gretchin Rubin Thank you to Thrive Market for sponsoring today’s podcast episode! Learn why we are obsessed with Thrive Market. Join today and get 25% off your first order! Let’s hang out! Connect with us: Meg’s Instagram Meg’s Website Victoria’s Instagram Victoria’s Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram
Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility Stories
Pregnancy loss and infertility can be so hard on a marriage. It can either tear the couple apart or bring them closer together. In fact it is said that almost 80% of couples who experience a miscarriage or infertility end up in divorce. In this month of love we will be featuring 4 couples showing by prayer, faith in God, and a strong commitment to stay together their marriages endured the hard times of pregnancy loss and infertility. Today’s couple is The Hutchinson’s who share their infertility and IVF journey and new book “I Still Want to be A Mom.” Shara Hutchinson went through over six rounds of Clomid, two miscarriages, two laparoscopic surgeries, one D&C, two failed IVF cycles, one failed FET, an ectopic pregnancy, and was finally able to have her miracle baby from her third IVF cycle. In this episode she and her husband Todd share their journey to parenthood, how their faith helped them endure the disappointments, and how their miracle rainbow baby inspires them everyday. Hutchinson’s Bio SHARA HUTCHINSON is a mom who had to conquer infertility to live her dream. She is the author of , “I Still Want To Be A Mom”, a book written (from experience)as a guide to help the reader navigate through infertility until having their baby. After over six rounds of Clomid, two miscarriages, two laparoscopic surgeries, one D&C, two failed IVF cycles, one failed FET, and an ectopic pregnancy, she was finally able to have her miracle baby from her third IVF cycle (fourth embryo transfer). She is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women who are struggling with infertility to pursue and achieve motherhood despite the many challenges they may face. Join the Sisters in Loss in DC for the Annual Sisters in Loss Brunch on Saturday, April 13, 2019! Tickets are on sale NOW! Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Shara on Social Instagram @IStllWanttobeaMom Facebook @IStillWanttobeaMom https://www.istillwanttobeamom.club/ You can follow Erica on Social Join the Sister's in Loss Facebook Group Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter
Sometimes getting to parenthood isn't as easy breezy as couples are led to believe and women can't help but wonder what's up with their fertility. After all the years spent telling their body not to get pregnant, now they want a baby. Dr. Terri talks to Julie Pierce, author, speaker, certified relationship coach, and mother about how women can stop thinking about how badly they want a baby and just get pregnant. In her book "I Still Want to be a Mom," she shares what she's learned through years of working with women struggling their way to motherhood-and she was one of them. With her help, women can stop their struggle and return to that beautiful place of confidence and joy they started this journey with and just get pregnant.
On The Confessions (400 CE), books 1–9. The question is not "What is virtue?" because knowing what virtue is isn't enough. The problem, for Aurelius Augustinus, aka St. Augustine of Hippo, is doing what you know to be right. End song: "I Still Want" by New People, from Impossible Things (2011).