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Are you ready for all the action? Your Queens of Fantasy are back, and they're diving into part three of book 13. Queens Marissa and Tay argue over exactly how much dislike of Gawyn is appropriate, Queen Alix bites her tongue while trying not to accidentally spoil the ending that we're so close to, and each of the Queens is baffled by what counts as a proposal in Randland. Expect to read about one man's fight to stay alive, another man's dream of a beautiful woman, and Suian... who happened to have some very good soup. In other words, listen in as the Queens discuss Chapter 31 to the end of Chapter 47 of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a game we're calling Name That Playlist. We've got the emo hits, Lan's smexy time songs, Mat's lucky station, and even a few callouts to Mr. Dark One. We end with Tay and Marissa ranking the current list of characters and talking over who performed and who truly did not. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual Content ReferencesDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 21, 2024, and will cover chapter 48 to the end of Towers of Midnight, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:57 Intro2:39 Short Summary4:03 Start of In-Depth Analysis12:22 Someone Help This Poor Man!26:44 Good Soup1:04:42 The Best Place For A Dreamspike1:38:48 Why Are YOU Here?1:58:21 The Sword Fighting Skill Rankings2:25:29 Questioning the Future2:42:26 What Is On The Menu3:05:53 The Worst Proposal... So Far3:34:01 Marissa Turns Rebel3:51:45 Next Chapters to Read3:51:57 Game: Name That Playlist!4:16:54 Character Rankings!4:30:49 Outro & Socials4:33:01 Bloopers

Dr Zara Nanu MBE grew up in Moldova and she thought she'd work in education - however her path took her more towards social justice. But then she discovered something she knew she had to change.   She learned that while predictions show we'll be driving driverless cars in just a few decades, it will take more than 217 years to close the Gender Pay Gap.   Zara knew she had to do something about this – I'll let her tell you what, but it meant she entered the world of tech - which she said she knew nothing about. And as with all Next Chapters there were many ups and many downs. She pitched to investors more than 100 times and didn't raise a single penny and on top of this she was mistaken for a waitress at some of these events. But Zara carried on and today her work is helping women all over the world. She's now one of the leading voices in the world about gender equality, she's been awarded an MBE and she sits on the Women's Leadership board at Harvard University.     If there was ever anyone, I'd feel intimated by doing my first live event it would be Zara. But this couldn't be further from the truth. She's humble, open and so honest. We talk about her own imposter syndrome (especially when she's at the Harvard Leadership Board next to Emmy winners), the importance of keeping going and how she's dealt time and time again with knockbacks. Zara believes if we really open ourselves to our possibilities and the power we all have inside of us - anything is possible and we really all can create the change we need.   For more about Dr Zara Nanu MBE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zara-nanu/?originalSubdomain=uk   To learn more about our wonderful hosts Setsquared and The Engine Shed you can find them here:  https://www.setsquared.co.uk/   https://engine-shed.co.uk/

Thirteen books down, two to go. In this episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast, the Queens finish off Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time, and they have a lot of thoughts. Marissa rants about Egwene's plot point and whether or not Gareth Bryne is perfect, perfect, perfect! Tay protects Egwene at all costs -- with all her feelings and no thoughts. You can expect yet another debate about balefire, an argument over the two-time Amyrlin Seat, and a few cheeky comments that would make a Green blush! In other words, get ready to read and discuss Chapter 39 to the end of Book Twelve of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.And, in honour of Halloween, the Queens wrap up this episode with a Halloween Party. Everyone from our main character list is invited, and we're even gonna guess their outfits. Queens Tay and Marissa end the episode by sharing their personal character rankings, as well as their official book reviews.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 1, 2024, and will cover the Prologue to the end of the novel, The Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:53 Intro10:12 Short Summary27:00 No Time for Nicola52:02 To Rescue or Not to Rescue1:03:21 The Dark One Is A 13-Year-Old Girl1:14:40 You Gotta Let Her Speak1:16:19 Spoiler: Grey's Anatomy1:47:21 Like Math. And Science.2:03:51 And We're Back to Balefire2:13:02 Finally A REAL Amyrlin2:45:29 This Sounds Familiar...3:04:22 Colonization Ad3:20:14 Ep-PLUGE3:25:42 Book Reviews!3:33:20 A Game: Halloween Costumes3:50:02 Character Rankings3:57:47 Next Chapters to Read3:58:29 Outro & Socials4:00:44 Blooper 

Another book down! The Queens finish Book 8, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan, and discover that the slog might be at least a little real. After debating the timeline, the Queens discuss everything from Elayne's judgemental POVs to exactly what fanfiction they want someone to write. Queen Alix rants over the start of her least favourite storyline, Queen Marissa explains why Faile no longer has toes, and Queen Tay throws out several theories that are ahead of their times. From searching for a Forsaken to searching for an action scene, the Queens discuss it all. So, join us as we read Chapters Seventeen to the end of Book Eight of The Wheel of Time, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan.The Queens dedicate a new game to their least favourite character: Perrin. Created for Perrin himself, the Queens attempt to describe emotions as smells. The Queens also complete their book reviews for Book Eight and provide the final character rankings for this novel. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first eight novels in the series: The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on July 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 19, Winter's Heart, the ninth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns1:03 Intro7:02 Short Summary8:43 Start of In-Depth Analysis31:51 The Birds and the Bees54:37 When Even Are We?1:07:15 The True Source Power Magic1:34:24 I Guess We're Fighting?2:08:49 What Happens At the Black Tower2:09:18 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault2:18:08 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault2:23:45 The Mand Ship2:34:17 CW: Torture, Sexual Assault2:36:39 End of CW: Torture, Sexual Assault2:52:47 Not Perrin & The Prophet3:06:43 Berelain x Faile3:12:27 Book Reviews3:22:02 Next Chapters to Read3:23:34 Game Time: What That Smell?3:47:08 Character Rankings3:54:17 Outro & Socials3:56:40 Bloopers

The Queens officially begin the slog, but with the power of friendship they are sure to make it through. From screaming to get through the Gateway, to screaming not to kiss her there, the Queens have a lot to talk about despite a slow moving plot. Queen Tay pulls out her map to make a theory, Queen Al tries to figure out what Alliandre did with her arms and begs for more colours, and Queen Marissa wants a dragon called a dragon, a romance called a romance and shares a little gamer lore. So hop through the Gateway and join us as we read the Prologue to the end of Chapter 16 of Book Eight of The Wheel of Time, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan.The Queens play a round of What's the Vibe?, then as always Tay and Marissa put the characters in their place as they update their character rankings, with some last minute rearranges Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eight novels in the series: The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on June 21, 2024, and will cover chapter 17 to the end of the novel, The Path of Daggers, the eighth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns0:56 Intro3:02 Short Summary5:54 Start of In-Depth Analysis29:26 Sorry, WHY Does Brigitte Care About Ugly Little Boys?  54:06 Elayne's Bad Day For Us All55:33 Words Are Different1:11:19 Aviendha & Elayne: Exhibit A1:22:58 It's Literally a Dragon1:26:22 PSA: This Isn't About Sex1:30:14 Aviendha & Elayne: Exhibit B1:49:38 An Owl Hooted in the Moonlight1:51:54 He Kissed Her Where?2:16:13 Geography 1013:00:48 Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault3:03:30 End of In-Depth Analysis & Trigger Warning3:06:46 Game Time: What's the Vibe?3:19:12 Character Rankings3:26:18 Next Chapters to Read3:26:38 Socials & Outro3:28:22 Bloopers

What is it really like in the world of celebrity? Lisa has always loved learning about people  - she has been, in her own words ‘nosy' since she was a child. It was this curiosity which took her to journalism and eventually to be the Editor-in-Chief at OK magazine for ten years. She has partied with the Beckhams, she was also with Katie Price when she married Peter Andre. She's been on a boat with George Clooney & Brad Pitt and has spent time with Prince William. She has in other words, been behind the scenes and seen it all. But when the world of celebrity began to change (and not in a good way, she explains), Lisa began to feel it was time to do something else. She also suffered personal heartbreak and then had her own diagnosis to deal with – so she moved from London back to her roots in York. Lisa now runs her own PR consultancy looking after high-end brands like The Ivy restaurants. But she's also a screenwriter and is bringing the stories of inspiring, historical women we've hardly heard of, back to life. Her love of learning about people continues. Lisa is also writing a series on one of the greatest historical mysteries of all time, what happened to the Princes in the Tower? The project - called The Cold King - will be based on the theory that King Edward V was secretly sent to Coldridge in Devon. Lisa is very open, honest and brave in this conversation – we cover all sides of life - and do be warned we touch on some very difficult parts too. But Lisa believes we have to take these tough times and use them to help drive us into our Next Chapters. She believes we are all capable of creating our dreams and the only person standing in our way is us. To learn more about Lisa's work you can find her here: https://www.lisabyrnepr.com/ To learn more about our charitable partners Empire Fighting Chance you can find them here: https://empirefightingchance.org/ And to sign up to my weekly-ish notes (and I'd love that) you can find me and my books here: https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/

Gather round, young adventurers, for we have a story recap for you! We are officially (but not literally) halfway through the series – if we don't count the prequel. To celebrate, we're reviewing everything we've read so far in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. From the first moments we stepped into Eamon's Field to the last moments we saw of the crews' journeys through Randland, we've witnessed the fall and rise of Rand, the hair-tugging, braid-pulling, stubborn-babe ways of Nynaeve, and the ascent of Perrin from King of the Wolves to Lord of Eamon's Field. Mat's gone from our silly little dagger stealer to a dice-throwing general. Egwene's received the job promotion of a lifetime with a resume of a toddler. And, Min, Elayne, and Aviendha continue to dance closer to their future marriage to the man doomed to go mad.In this episode, join the Queens as they unpack this journey, recapping each character's progress. Queens Tay and Marissa exile Alix Sedai to discuss all the theories they've had – and a few new ones. Then, all three Queens join forces to answer some amazing questions from our listeners about our thoughts, predictions, and reading adventure. Finally, like all good Queens of Fantasy pods, we end it with a game. This time, our game has the Queens describing each book very, very poorly.So, gather round all, and join the Queens in this mid-series recap of The Wheel of Time.The theory tracker is now available. You can check that out right here.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We briefly mention the following in this podcast: Sexual AssaultMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on June 11, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 16 of The Path of Daggers, the eighth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns1:08 Intro2:40 What You Missed On The Wheel of Time15:09 The Forsaken Tracker20:29 Character Rankings Review27:31 Let's Theorize!28:11 Marissa's Stats28:30 How Many Theories?29:37 How Right Are We?32:29 Book One Theories37:01 Book Two Theories42:00 Book Three Theories50:11 Book Four Theories55:36 We Are In Fact Wrong (Sometimes)1:00:45 Book Five Theories1:02:37 We Are Wrong Some More1:14:30 A New Theory (Taylor's Version)1:21:13 Book Six Theories1:34:29 Book Seven Theories1:57:00 The Return of Alix Sedai1:57:47 Start of Our Q/A!1:58:00 Q: More Theories2:05:50 Q: Fave & Least Fave Theories2:10:24 Q: Fave & Least Fave Character Arcs2:17:05 Q: Fave Unique Part of Randland2:21:25 Q: Who Is the Dragon?2:25:24 Q: Rank the Romances2:49:44 Q: What About the Slog?2:51:31 Q: What Magical Power Do You Want?2:54:14 Q: Who Is Your Fave Villain?2:56:23 Q: Where Would You Live in Randland?2:58:16 Q: Major Change You'd Make to the Plot?3:02:33 Q: Your Palette Cleansing Reads?3:10:39 Q: What Objects Do You Think Are Important?3:18:49 A Very Bad Description: The Game3:24:12 Final Thoughts3:27:06 Next Chapters to Read3:27:41 Socials & Outro3:30:16 Blooper Reel

We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. To avoid rape and sexual assault discussions, please see the timestamps at the bottom of this description. Take care of yourselves, and we thank you for listening!Book seven is finally closed! But, before The Queens can put this baby on their shelves, we've gotta discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly – and there's plenty of each to talk about. From crossing balefire streams to super special Myrdraal who can smell better than any other, this section really said anything is possible. Queen Marissa reads perfectly normal passages that do not have cuddles-and-kisses undertones, Queen Tay suggests a dangerous game for the final podcast, and Queen Alix relishes in her read-ahead privileges while trying not to spoil anything at all. In short, join your favourite Queens of Fantasy as they finish up the last section of this novel, reading Chapter 35 to the end of Book Seven of The Wheel of Time, A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan.We finish off the podcast with Queen Tay and Marissa's book reviews. Then, the two readers update their character rankings. And finally, we're joined by two additional members of royalty from Crowned Heathens podcast: Matt Detto and Matthew Sacco. These two Matts join the Queens to play a special game of two names: (WWMD) What Would Matt Do or Are You Matt Enough? In this game, the Queens give the Heathens a situation, and we find out just how Mat(t) they truly are.  If you're interested in finally seeing Queen Marissa's often-referenced spreadsheet of theories, you can do so right here.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on June 11, 2024, and will cover the Prologue to the end of chapter 16 of The Path of Daggers, the eighth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensFor our guests:Crowned Heathens (Matt & Sacco): Instagram | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Podcast  Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns0:55 Intro4:15 Short Summary5:10 Start of In-Depth Analysis19:51 Rand Is Hot? Maybe?40:35 Dr. Pimple Popper50:06 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:25:34 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:26:34 The Battle of Queens1:32:34 Flat Stanley1:38:06 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:43:58 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:45:37 The Invasion Is Not Important1:55:31 Tay Was Right! (Again)2:08:30 Not Like Other Myrdraal2:24:15 Quest for Caemlyn2:34:12 Book Reviews!2:45:51 Character Rankings2:53:09 Next Chapters to Read2:53:26 A Game: Are You Mat(t) Enough?4:44:23 Socials & Outro4:47:41 Bloopers

Mark Gesner started his journey in hosteling. Somewhere along the way he was the Vice President of Community Engagement, Innovation & Communications at Saint Leo University. Then he served as a business professor and the executive director of the Hub for Innovation and Community Engaged Learning at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. And now he is in the Sunshine State enjoying his next chapter as the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Executive Director of the Tampa JCCs.Mark has come full circle. He's going to share his insights on writing multiple chapters and returning to your roots.

The Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see the trigger warnings below and keep yourself safe.Welcome back to Book 7. As Elayne falls in the Queens' eyes, we follow the crew as they braid each other's hair in the dark and negotiate around the most uncharacteristic moments. We learn of Olver's skill for jocky-ing and Mat's skill of getting mad at anyone who dares to take it away from him. As Mat is tossed about the castle, the Queens pick up on unsettling vibes that they hope they're wrong about. From theorizing about everything and every character to wondering whether or not certain much-missed characters are truly gone, expect to find your favourite Queens analyzing every sentence in this book. That is to say, join us as we read Chapter 11 to the end of Chapter 24 of Book Seven of The Wheel of Time, A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we have a special treat with not one, but two games! The Queens play Black Ajah or Nah, where Queens Tay and Marissa attempt to root out the Black Ajah we haven't yet found. The second game is Dead or Alive, where the two Queens attempt to guess which characters are going to make it to the very end. To cap it all off, Queens Tay and Marissa update their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on May 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 25 to the end of chapter 34 of A Crown of Swords, the seventh instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStu00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns 1:04 Intro5:06 Short Summary6:05 Start of In-Depth Analysis29:36 Egwene Finds Lan31:38 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape44:07 End of CW: Sexual Assault, Rape58:48 Braid My Hair & Tell Me Secrets1:09:20 Olver, the Jockey1:21:06 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape1:27:10 End of CW: Sexual Assault, Rape1:28:10 Mat's A Hot Potato1:32:47 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape1:36:16 End of CW: Sexual Assault, Rape1:47:46 Berelain Needs to Go2:10:56 Time to Theorize2:22:48 How to Not Be A Friend by Elayne2:42:33 Nynaeve's Bad News2:49:46 End of In-Depth Analysis2:50:07 Next Chapters to Read2:50:44 A Game: Black Ajah or Nah2:57:27 Another Game: Dead or Alive3:05:42 Character Ratings3:13:00 Outro & Socials3:15:26 Blooper

Mark Gesner is back to talk more about his next chapter. After a remarkable career in academia, he decided to become a nonprofit executive. Mark is the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Executive Director of the Tampa JCCs. He's a Brooklyn native who saw transformational leadership, inclusion, and acceptance modeled by his grandmother and great aunts. Those lessons prepared him to write multiple chapters of his rich, storied life.

The Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see trigger warnings below. In the aftermath on Dumai Wells, our friends return to find someone upon a throne that is not theirs. Meanwhile in Salidar, Egwene receives some blackmail. In this episode the Queens question how much free will is involved in Aiel marriages, Queen Marissa presents us with her Mother, Maiden, Crone theory, and Queen Marissa and Queen Al both share a little bit of lore. Theories are thrown out as Egwene dreams and Queen Alix ignores them, laughing fits ensue at the idea of a particular character's dating profile and we ponder more biblical references. That is to say, join us as we read the Prologue to the end of Chapter 10 of Book Seven of The Wheel of Time, A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we bring back a requested game, Hinge Profiles! And, don't worry, Queens Tay and Marissa update their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: ConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseSexual AssaultRapeGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on May 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 11 to the end of chapter 24 of A Crown of Swords, the seventh installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudTime Stamps: 00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:55 Intro2:34 Short Summary3:07 Correction 4:17 Mother, Maiden, Crone 7:33 Alix Makes an Attempt on Marissa's Life 9:19 Hair Care 10111:24 Start of In-Depth Analysis24:32 "She Sniffed"54:32 Aiel Marriage 1:07:54 Alix Has A Nightmare 1:26:34 You're Not That Strong Perrin1:59:49 Pregnant, Glowy, Calm 2:04:20 A Dreamer Dreams 2:13:34 Join the Alix Only Discord2:17:22 The End of In-Depth Analysis2:17:38 Next Chapters to Read & Trigger Warning2:17:57 Game Time : Hinge Profiles 2.02:37:55 Hysterics : Headphone Users Beware 2:41:43 Character Rankings2:46:30 Outro & Socials2:48:44 Bloopers 

Let the Lord of Chaos reign – finally! The Queens wrap up the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We start with Perrin and Faile marching into Camelyn to meet Faile's parents, who are so totally normal. From there, we join Min and Rand as they explore the benefits of perfectly normal and platonic friendship. Queen Tay learns about Alix Sedai's biggest phobia, Queen Marissa wonders how Rand has managed to climb up her character ranking list. Queens Marissa and Tay discuss a few new theories. Expect us to discuss Perrin's horrific sniffing smell powers, the terrible name that is the Mirror of Mists, and Myrelle's newest warder. On top of that, Queen Alix attempts to not spoil the whole series every time she speaks. In other words, join us as we read Chapter 45 to the end of Book Six of The Wheel of Time, Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we wrap things up with a game of songs, where we pick the perfect songs for our characters. And, naturally, Queens Tay and Marissa share their current character rankings, as well as a final rating for the entire novel.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: ConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseSexual AssaultRapeGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first six novels in the series: Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on May 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 10 of A Crown of Swords, the seventh installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudTime Stamps:00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:54 Intro3:53 Short Summary5:01 Start of In-Depth Analysis37:47 A Totally Normal Family Dynamic45:21 Not Made of Wood1:02:14 Bienvenue, Ebou Dar!1:18:52 The Mirror of Mists1:43:37 Hawk v. Falcon: A Rematch1:54:29 Never Trust An Aes Sedai2:17:01 Myrelle's New Warder2:31:29 Perrin Goes Sniff-Sniff2:42:15 Back to Alix's Worst Nightmare3:02:26 Dumai Wells3:29:08 The Epilogue3:35:07 The End of In-Depth Analysis3:35:12 Book Reviews3:48:51 A Game: Characters As Songs4:14:51 Character Rankings4:24:57 Next Chapters to Read4:25:30 Outro4:27:41 Bloopers

Mark Gesner has revived, recharged, reinvented, redirected his life multiple times. Each time he draws on lessons and skills from the previous chapter. He's on his third chapter. Mark is the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Executive Director of the Tampa JCCs. This is a new role that he assumed a few months ago. While he's familiar with nonprofits, he spent many years in academia. He was the Vice President of Community Engagement, Innovation & Communications at Saint Leo University. He served as a business professor and the executive director of the Hub for Innovation and Community Engaged Learning at Cardinal Stritch University. And now he's move across the country to take on a completely different role leading a large nonprofit. In the next three episodes we will hear his story.

Guess what adventurers? We have a new Amyrlin Seat. The Queens continue along on their journey through the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We also had some technical issues with Alix's audio. We apologize for any inconveniences!  On this journey, we read as Egwene comes clean and makes some amends before getting the weirdest news ever. Queen Taylor points out some discrepancies between the audiobooks and the physical books. Queen Marissa calls Alix Sedai out on being a big cheater pants. Queens Marissa and Tay disagree on whether a specific scene with our favourite visionary is cute or so not. Everyone's shocked as Rand's redemption arc continues to actually look like an arc. Expect us to discuss new Taim theories, whether or not this section is SJM coded or not, and a celebration of another theory checked off the list. And, on top of that, Queen Alix attempts to not spoil the whole series every time she speaks. In other words, join us as we read Chapter 31 to the end of Chapter 44 of Book Six of The Wheel of Time, Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we wrap things up with a game dedicated to answering the hard-to-answer questions Robert Jordan was asked over the years. And, naturally, Queens Tay and Marissa share their current character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual AssaultRapeGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first six novels in the series: Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on April 22, 2024, and will cover chapter 44 to the end of the Lord of Chaos, the sixth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudTime Stamps:00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...1:02 Intro4:41 Short Summary5:30 Start of In-Depth Analysis31:44 Egwene Has Toh34:58 A Game for Cheaters49:53 Stepping Behind the TAR Curtain53:06 The New Amyrlin Seat1:28:37 Mat Meets the Amyrlin O.o1:54:37 Sisters 5Ever1:59:19 Min + Rand = BFFLs2:17:49 The Taim-Is-Sus Theories2:34:56 Content Warning: Rape, Sexual Assault2:34:59 A Word We've Never Seen Before2:36:52 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault2:36:55 Crown of Roses, Thorns & Swords2:45:32 End of In-Depth Analysis2:45:37 Tay Has Theories2:48:53 A Game: Robert Jordan Interview Questions3:11:58 Character Rankings3:20:59 Next Chapters to Read3:21:09 Outro

Let the Lord of Chaos reign... soon, we hope. The Queens continue along on their journey through the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We also make a little boo-boo with some of the Forsaken's abilities. See a note about that below as well. Beyond that, we also listen as Rand laments over whether or not he's into his cousin, Queen Marissa debates whether Mat is truly Matt enough, and both Queens seek out the answer to an age old question: where are the forsaken now? Rand's redemption arc continues, Egwene's stock plummets, and we learn everything there is to know about falling in love in two sentences or fewer. Join us as Queen Alix attempts to not spoil the whole series as both Queens, Marissa and Tay, reveal all their theories. In other words, join us as we read Chapter 16 to the end of Chapter 30 of Book Six of The Wheel of Time, Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we wrap things up with a game of Superlatives, except make it Cosmopolitan. And, naturally, Queens Tay and Marissa share their current character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual AssaultRapeGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseSexual HarassmentDeathExpect spoilers for the first six novels in the series: Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on April 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 31 to the end of chapter 44 for Lord of Chaos, the sixth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.Please note that we make a mistake about some forsaken abilities. Demondred is not the only person in this world who can hold gateways open but is one of the few who can hold open someone else's gateway when it's closing. Please forgive our mistake, and we hope you enjoy the rest of the podcast.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudTime Stamps:00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...3:32 Short Summary5:26 Start of In-Depth Analysis17:05 Cultural Appropriation 30:48 Rand: The School Benefactor37:07 Bun in the Oven?42:08 Not-So-Sweet Drama47:00 Loial's Momma52:00 The Ding-Dong Doo-Doo Bear1:02:36 Mat: You Are A Father1:07:59 Is Mat Matt Enough to Be Matt?1:27:17 The Daughter of a Quilter1:38:02 Egwene & Gawyn Sitting in a Tree1:55:11 Rand's Assassination Miss2:00:52 Phew! She's Not My Cousin2:09:59 Rand and the Ten E's2:19:16 Content Warning: Rape2:29:46 End Content Warning: Rape2:29:50 We Were RIGHT2:44:53 Women: Power Down for Your Man2:52:39 That Girl Is Like So Black Ajah3:00:14 Next Chapters to Read3:01:38 Game: Superlatives But Make It Cosmo3:14:00 Character Rankings3:23:21 Outro & Socials3:25:58 Bloopers

When one Wheel of Time book closes, another is opened. The Queens embark on the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos, and they are here to talk about it. What is a prologue? Is dancing less work for women? Queen Marissa puts two degrees to use in order to answer our questions. Queen Tay finds out that her experience at the hair salon is not unique, and Queen Alix looks at anything but the other two Queens as they spit out theories. They meet new, obvious baddies, are suspicious of some maybe baddies, and might actually be sympathizing with Rand? Saddle up as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze the Prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Book Six of The Wheel of Time, Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we wrap things up with a game of Who Said It? and Queens Tay and Marissa share their current character rankings. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Gore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseSexual HarassmentDeathExpect spoilers for the first six novels in the series: Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World. For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on April 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 16 to the end of chapter 30 for Lord of Chaos, the sixth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStud00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:54 Intro04:47 Short Summary05:39 What is a Prologue?16:00 Start of In-Depth Analysis21:19 Spoiler Warning for ACOTAR21:53 End of Spoiler Warning36:48 Where is Morgase?51:49 Chapter One... Finally01:05:37 Wash Her Hair If You Like Her01:12:32 Dancing Is Just Easier for Women01:19:13 Trigger Warning: Torture01:23:11 End of Trigger Warning01:52:32 Surprise! We're Bonded!02:26:23 Non-consensual Dreaming02:49:35 End of In-Depth Analysis02:49:47 Game Time: Who Said It?02:57:29 Character Rankings03:03:46 Next Chapters to Read03:04:32 Outro & Socials

Another book: completed! The Queens finish reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and they have a lot of thoughts. The Queens battle out theories while the characters fight in too many battles to count. Be prepared to (maybe) wave goodbye to a beloved character – as well as several forsaken – and also say hello to the benefits of balefire. Queen Marissa shares a personal story that connects her to Nynaeve, Queen Tay rages against the decreasing stakes, and both Queens spout theory after theory. You can find Queen Alix tuning out the other two to prevent from spoiling anything. Expect these readers to talk about the Hulk, appropriate adjectives for bosoms, when to stop being nice to strangers, and the religious symbolism in this fifth book. In other words, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 43 to the end of Book Five of The Wheel of Time, The Fires of Heaven, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, Queens Tay and Marissa share their review of the book, as well as the current character rankings. And, we finish off with a game about the character's zodiac signs!Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Gore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseSexual HarassmentDeathExpect spoilers for the first five novels in the series: The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World. We also have small spoilers for the ACOTAR Series.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on April 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 15 for Lord of Chaos, the sixth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudChapters00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:55 Intro4:07 Nynaeve is The Hulk6:59 Does Tay Owe Marissa Coffee?8:39 Biblical References9:46 Short Summary10:14 Start of In-Depth Analysis19:03 Merry or Mary22:05 A Convo About Critique29:45 Legend Fades to Myth56:21 Valen Luca is THAT Guy1:07:41 A Pylon With A Thought Bubble1:24:39 Another Seal Shattered1:28:09 Reunited!1:35:52 Women LOVE Rand1:47:35 You're Not My Real Dad1:56:37 Everybody Wave Goodbye2:06:18 The Great Morraine Debate2:20:46 The Breaking of the Spears2:37:56 Clean, Pristine Aviendha2:49:52 Unlikely Duo: Nynaeve & Rand3:02:40 SPOILERS: ACOTAR Series3:05:53 Creative Writing 1013:07:43 END OF SPOILERS: ACOTAR Series3:07:46 Balefire, Balefire, BALEFIRE3:14:33 Asmodean: [Redacted] by [Redacted]3:20:24 End of In-Depth Analysis3:20:53 Confirming Our Morraine-Lanfear Theories3:26:07 Reviews of Book 53:36:26 Character Ratings3:46:51 A Game: Zodiac Signs4:10:38 Next Chapters to Read4:11:13 Outro & Socials

Welcome to a first for The Next Chapter. Our first Next, Next Chapter Episode!!! I am delighted and thrilled to welcome back one of my first and very special guests: John Scott. All my Next Chapter guests are special but those who came on in the very first series are extra special as they had no idea what this podcast was – or if I could do what I hoped I'd do. John's appearance was S1 Ep2. (I would highly recommend you listen to this if you haven't already.) He's brilliant, fun and what a story. We talk about life as a Hollywood costume maker when he worked on films like Four weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Tomb Raider and some of the Bond films. Then, he was a regular face on national television shows like Lorraine and This Morning and when I last spoke to him, he was hosting his own sewing channel and show. Since then, it's no surprise John has had even more Next Chapters – including writing and publishing a book (which sold out in minutes) and now he's starting his very own television platform called Threads of Life. It's exciting, ground breaking and brilliant- just like John. In this episode he tells us how there is an actual real-life Princess John Scott in the world (I kid you not), how he manages his energy and why he has no plans to stop yet, in fact looking into the future may be another Next Chapter - watch this space. John has one of the warmest and most engaged audiences I've known on this podcast – which I suppose is no surprise. He is so supportive, wonderful and engaged too. I am so honoured to have him back here again.   To learn more about John's brilliant new platform go to www.threadsoflife.tv   And in case you were wondering you can learn about me and my books at www.elliebarkerwrites.com

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day.  Thank you for listening and support this show throughout the years. We love you all. Special thanks to all who work as a First Responders. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  Are you struggling? Are you at the end of your rope and don't know who can help you? FHE Health and their Shatterproof Program for First Responders can help you get better. We have been in business for over two decades and we are the best first responder program in the country. Call me to get started on your recovery. All calls are confidential - 303.960.9819 https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ I don't know if you know this but you can write your next chapter in your life. Too many people are waiting for someone else to write the pages for them. Are you one of them? If you are, it's time to take your power back. It belongs to you and you alone. Life is a series of chapters that you control. Always remember that. I have relocated to Sunny Florida and I am writing my new chapter. I don't know what's in store, but I do know God is my guide and I am dedicated to Shatterproof and helping first responders.  Stay tuned for more great episodes.  www.cjevolution.com   Patrick 

As we continue in this Next Chapters #eries Linda & Jeff White, owners of Massage Associates, are back to talk about their journey into many new adventures, personal and professional..

I am back in the Next Chapters series! I'm featuring interesting people who have taken risks and reinvented themselves by changing careers, buying or selling businesses, retiring, refiring, or following their dreams.I'm delighted to have Linda and Jeff White, the new owners of Massage Associates in Columbia, Maryland! They will share their journey into love after 50 and entrepreneurship after 60.

This has to be a record for most chapters discussed in the shortest amount of time, right? Not very much happens, except Jenn and Preeti disagreeing about which POV worked best for them.Next: Chapters 16-19 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back with episode two of Twenty something & Trying joined by one of my favourite creators ever Jade! *aka UnjadedJade* Jade is such a ray of sunshine & we had a really honest chat about the ups & downs of uni, post grad life & how Jade plans to tackle the uncertainty that is your twenties

*SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT* Every week I think my Next Chapter guests are so brave telling us openly and honestly - about the ins and outs of their Next Chapters, I decided to hand over the microphone (for one episode only) – and tell the story behind my book.  Now, I want you to know I wouldn't let just anyone into our Next Chapter world. My interviewer is Rob Murphy, who is not only of the most respected journalists at ITV where I work - he's also my husband. He's a crime journalist so his stories are different to mine. But I do know his question-asking is one of the best, and he has decades of experience. I didn't know what any of the questions were going to be (I wanted it to be a proper/no special treatment interview) – nor did either of us know if Cookie would try to interrupt the recording.  But I wanted the story of how Iris, Jack and Peggy came to life to be told and I really hope you'll enjoy this first meeting of them. And if you would like to read Do We Really Have To Do This? you can find it at elliebarkerwrites.com or you can click here.

Trent Williams, Founder and CEO of US Debt Solutions returns to share the hurdles he overcame in his post-retirement entrepreneurial venture.

Trent Williams, Founder and CEO of US Debt Solutions, shares his story of reinvention post-retirement. Listen and learn...

Corey McCarthy continues to share his story of misdirection, redirection, redemption, and hope.

Corey McCarthy continues to share his story of redemption and hope.

Corey McCarthy is the owner of McCarthy ie, a very successful home restoration and improvement business in Buffalo NY. He and his team bring beautiful old homes back to their former glory. They also create inviting living spaces in all sorts of dwellings. He's here share a story of missteps, mistakes, redemption, and success.

Nancy's Do The Thing Retreat On Cape Cod: Early Bird pricing ENDS NEXT WEEK so learn more and⁠ **apply here.**⁠ Buckle up, Podsters, we are diving into a topic that might make you uncomfortable: the next chapter in your life and redefining your golden years. But first, let's take a look at the next chapter. Those fresh starts that come with transitioning from one chapter to another. With every chapter comes new opportunities for growth and exploration. We're always evolving and adapting. You're not the same person you used to be. We have to be open to new opportunities and interests as they arise. As we leave familiar roles behind, pursue new interests, and embark on each new chapter, we have to embrace change. Growth and happiness come from embracing change. How we move forward is up to us. Here's the secret: start living your golden years now. "Golden Years: To me, it means you're golden. Literally. You can do what you want whenever you want. Nancy Let's take a look at the golden years. We think of retirement as sitting in our rocking chairs and giving up on everything. Wouldn't those years be golden if you lived your happiest life? When you change your perspective on your golden years, you can live a fulfilling and enjoyable life regardless of your age. Are you excited about your next chapter? grinning High 5 Strengths Quiz: Free Strengths Test | Find Your Unique Talents and Character Traits pencil Next Chapter Vision exercise: Sign Up briefcase Beth's Application to join Women's Business League: Apply to WBL - Women's Business League Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us: ⁠⁠http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ http://www.thatsaspade.com⁠⁠

Jenn and Preeti talk about the rollercoaster of events that exists in these chapters, including stuff that they do and do not remember from past reads, and have some additional thoughts about Mat and the Aiel.Next Chapters: 13-18The next episode will be delayed by Jenn's yearly camping pilgrimage, keep an eye out for it the week of August 23.Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5). Preorder from Brave + Kind Bookshop, or see Preeti at her launch!Love Unlimited #61: Gambit & Rogue Part One (on Marvel Unlimited)Fit for the Gods is out! Come see us at events! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the last conversation in this series and what a way to finish! I loved this when I first recorded it but when I listened to it back, I learnt even more. Andrea is even more open and honest in this second half. She talks about how appearing on a reality show changed everything for her. How she made her decision to leave a huge, high profile job like the host of Loose Women and what happened the day she announced it on air. (Spoiler alert… everything she'd been planning fell apart.) Andrea also gives some tough but great advice. She tells us how she copes when someone is making her feel inferior and why she believes we all have much more control than we think we do. But what I love about Andrea – she isn't just talking the talk, she has absolutely walked the walk and still is. But like she says, Next Chapters are a bit like taking steps in high heels, you may only be able to take tiny ones at a time, but as long as you keep going, you'll get there in the end. To find out more about Andrea and her brilliant work you can find her at: https://andreamclean.com/ And just in case you'd forgotten (how very dare you) you can find me and my books at elliebarkerwrites.com We will be back with Series 10 in the Autumn until then Happy Next Chapters lovely people and thank you for listening x

Most of you will know Andrea as one of our favourite presenters on Daytime Television for more than 2 decades. She brightened our mornings on GMTV as the lovely weather girl and then she was Loose Women's longest serving host for 13 years. She's also been on so many other shows like Dancing on Ice and Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins. Plus, she's interviewed some of the biggest names in showbusiness: Oprah, Drew Barrymore, Beyonce and Michael Bublé to name just a few.   But what you might not know is how Andrea came to be in these jobs and what life was really like behind the scenes. From her days of training as a journalist to being a household name - Andrea has shown determination, bravery, and resilience throughout it all   In 2020 Andrea decided to leave her enormous job in television for her own Next Chapter. She wanted to concentrate on what she loves doing: helping people - and especially women - to think differently about themselves and the challenges life throws at them.   She's now a life coach and her website This Girl is On Fire is helping women all over the world. She's written 4 books and is a multiple Sunday Times bestselling author.   It's very easy if you think of Andrea on our televisions, looking amazing, glamorous and confident next to all those big stars – to think she never suffers from the same insecurities, anxieties or worries as we do. But this just isn't true.  In this interview Andrea is candid, funny and honest. She spoke in such detail about all her Next Chapters we decided for the first time this should be a two-part interview, the next one will be next week. I've wanted to have her on the podcast for so long and she was everything a Next Chapter guest should be and more. You can learn more about Andrea and her brilliant work at  https://andreamclean.com/ And just in case you've forgotten you can find me and my books at elliebarkerwrites.com

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Susan Lewis has written - wait for it – 50 books. Not only that, but 50 bestselling books which have been sold all around the world. But Susan's own story is worthy of its own novel.   I'll let Susan tell you, but it involves getting expelled from boarding school, a disastrous affair with one of the FBIs most wanted and a near-miss with George Clooney's pot-bellied pig.   Susan also tells us about finding love at 50, becoming a step-mum and what it's really like to live in the French Riviera and Hollywood. We also talk about how life changed forever for Susan when she was just 9 years old.   Susan shows how Next Chapters can bring you just where you need to be. This conversation has love, laughs, heart-break and glamour.  Susan is open, honest, funny and kind - it's no wonder her books are enjoyed by so many.

In this episode of the Late Learner podcast, host Allison Hare talks with Bob Wheatley, a former pro athlete, bestselling author, podcaster, and a director of sales at Brand Builders Group, about personal branding. Allison and Bob discuss the concept of personal branding, why it's important, and how it can help individuals make a bigger impact in their careers. They also share tips on how to identify and leverage one's personal brand, and how to make a business out of what one is already doing. The episode concludes with "the good stuff," a segment featuring surprisingly true and useful fun facts about entrepreneurship.FREE PERSONAL BRAND STRATEGY CALL - Brand Builders Group[00:02:25] Lowering burnout risk.[00:05:03] Bob transitioning out of former career to a totally different one.[00:09:57] Finding purpose beyond personal best.[00:13:23] Loneliness epidemic post pandemic.[00:15:25] Finding your brand DNA.[00:19:32] Imposter Syndrome and Expertise.[00:22:37] Finding your passion and purpose.[00:25:26] Giving Yourself Permission to Explore.[00:32:31] Hand washing habits.[00:33:31] Struggling with ambivalent friends.References mentioned:Brand Builders GroupFree Personal Brand Strategy CallBob Wheatley's IGBob Wheatley's book, Our Heart's DesireBob Wheatley's podcast, That Singles ShowEffective Collective - Mastermind for overfunctioning/high-performing mothers to powerfully recenter themselvesLate Learner Episode - "I'm Hurting"Entrepreneurs and burnout studyWeird handwashing studyALLISON HARE'S LINKS:EFFECTIVE COLLECTIVE MOTHER MASTERMIND: Schedule a free exploratory call here.AllisonHare.com - Late Learner Podcast, personal journal and blog, danceInstagram - Steps to heal yourself, move society forward, and slinging memes and dancing (seriously, Allison is also a dance fitness instructor)Late Learner IGYouTube ChannelBlog - quick, way more personal, deeper topics - make sure to subscribeTikTok - documenting my journey one lo-fi video at a timeReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com 

AJ Pearce loved using her imagination as a child but didn't ever think she could be an author. She worked in magazines before starting her writing career and then everything changed forever when she found something on eBay.     She then wrote the brilliant book Dear Mrs Bird. It was a Richard and Judy pick and was short-listed for the British Book Awards. It's been translated into fifteen languages and was optioned for television even before it was published. She's since written two more in  wonderful Emmy Lake Chronicles including her latest Mrs Porter's calling   AJ talks openly about her own wobbles how her overnight success was years in the making and how she believes Next Chapters aren't just about what you do, it's also about the people you meet on the way. We discuss perms, the real reason why she's called AJ and she gives wonderful advice on how we can all find our own voice. AJ is honest, funny and full of warmth and wisdom – just like her wonderful books.     You can find out more about AJ and her books at: https://ajpearce.com/   And in just case you were wondering you can keep up to date with me at https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/

Dr. Hope O'Brien is back to share the lessons she's learned as a business woman and physician leader. She is the founder and CEO of the Headache Center of Hope in Cincinnati, OH. This is s a very special place where patients get individualized treatment for a wide range of headache disorders. The center provides a wellness-based approach delivered by physicians who have empathy and faith in healing.

Dr. Hope O'Brien is back! She is the founder and CEO of Headache Center of Hope in Mason, Ohio. This business venture is the next chapter in an already exciting, fulfilling career. The center offers a synergistic, holistic approach to treat all sorts of headache disorders. It's not cookie cutter treatment. It truly is individualized to each patient.

I am overjoyed to have Dr. Hope O'Brien as my guest on this inaugural episode in the Next Chapters series! I'm featuring interesting people who have taken risks and reinvented themselves by changing careers, buying or selling businesses, retiring, re-firing, or following their dreams.Dr. O'Brien is a walking, talking living example of courageously writing a new chapter, dreaming a new dream, and fulfilling your purpose and promise.

In this podcast, Andy Culp (senior warden of The Parish Vestry) introduces "Parish Night: Our story & the Next Chapters," provides a church financial update, and gives an important announcement about our next steps for our staff team.

In this podcast, Andy Culp (senior warden of The Parish Vestry) introduces "Parish Night: Our story & the Next Chapters," provides a church financial update, and gives an important announcement about our next steps for our staff team.

On the inaugural episode of Club 30, Henrik Lundqvist and two-time Super Bowl champ, Eli Manning, reflect on their fifteen years of sharing the New York City spotlight, embracing new opportunities with a beginner's mind, and how their experience on the ice and field prepared them for the next chapter of their lives. Welcome to Club 30, a new podcast from MSG Sports and Audiorama. Become a member of Club 30 by following us on Instagram and Twitter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fran Harkness lives in Easton and Bristol and for a long time was thinking there weren't any little gift shops near her. She'd worked for years at The Folk House in the city as a Programme Manager, and she also knew how full the area was of talented artists and creators … so what did she do? She set up BAM.   BAM Bristol is a not-for-profit shop and space on a mission to support local artists and promote creativity in the community. She stocks mainly work of people living nearby and encourages everyone to tap into those creative juices by holding workshops. Any profits go back into the community.   Fran believes sometimes we just need to look a little closer to home. We talk about the importance of friends in Next Chapters, trusting our gut instincts and understanding we can't always be good at everything. Fran is encouraging, honest and as joyous as all the colourful creations in her store. You can look find out more about BAM and all its colourful creations: at https://bambristol.co.uk/ And just in case you were wondering you can find out about my uplifting, romantic and hopefully at times joyous books at elliebarkerwrites.com

Mamma Mia! Here we go again! I'm so sorry - how can I resist this? But if you need a dose of Abba and to meet one of the kindest, most talented and humble women with her own Hollywood story then this is the conversation for you. Catherine discovered her love of writing when she was six years old. She wrote all the time, but little did she know that when she was working behind the counter in her local record shop, something she wrote then would help pave the way to her writing one of the biggest musicals and films of all time. Catherine won a competition and started writing plays before moving on to television, but it was when she met the producer Judy Craymer over a cup of tea, everything changed. Mamma Mia! the musical has been seen by over 65 million people all over the world. On its the release the film made history as the highest grossing movie of all time at the UK and Irish box office. What's even more special is the musical and the film were created by 3 women who formed a special and fabulous friendship. Catherine's work has received an Olivier award, a Tony award, a Golden Globe nomination, a Bafta, a National Film Award…among many, many others. But here is what's so special about Catherine, she is one of the most down-to-earth loveliest people, you could ever wish to meet. Catherine tells us what really happened when she met Bjorn and Benny, she talks about the moment she found out Meryl Streep was going to star in the film, and how friendships have seen her through all her Next Chapters. Catherine is a real superstar in every sense of the word and she gives some fabulous advice for all our Next Chapters.

We reunite with Tim from Next Chapters.  We get deep into the weeds and talk about collaborating on a novel.  We eventually wind up talking about Castle Dreams.  New charters are created, long pauses are had.  It’s a dozy folks.   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waywardraven/we-suck-at-comics-an-anthology-about-rejection?utm_campaign=kickstarter_2022&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=homepage Get some cool merch @ http://GCL.Threadless.com Plugs and Amazing Folks Check out the […] The post Geek Cast Live 9.425: A Night Of Strange Questions appeared first on Geek Cast Live.

We reunite with Tim from Next Chapters.  We get deep into the weeds and talk about collaborating on a novel.  We eventually wind up talking about Castle Dreams.  New charters are created, long pauses are had.  It’s a dozy folks.   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waywardraven/we-suck-at-comics-an-anthology-about-rejection?utm_campaign=kickstarter_2022&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=homepage Get some cool merch @ http://GCL.Threadless.com Plugs and Amazing Folks Check out the […] The post Geek Cast Live 9.425: A Night Of Strange Questions appeared first on Geek Cast Live.

Joe Sims grew up in Bristol in a home which - in his words - may not have had lots of cash but was filled with love. Thanks to his passion, hard work, a brilliant teacher at school and the support of his parents - Joe has gone on be an award-winning actor. He's now on the board of The Bristol Old Vic, has appeared in many shows including Dr Who and the BAFTA winning Broadchurch – and he now has his own production company celebrating the talent of Bristol on and off screen. In this conversation Joe talks about standing up to bullies, why charity for him always begins at home and how his whole life is a love letter to Bristol – the city where he still lives. Joe's enthusiasm is infectious, he's full of so much hope and is so humble despite his incredible success. He's such an example of how to tackle Next Chapters – and yes – he's even met Basil Brush.

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14th August, 2022 Welcome to the start of our new series 'Chapters'!

We're back!!! Series 6 of The Next Chapter and what a way to start. Most of you will know Dr Sian Williams from either the sofa of BBC Breakfast or being the anchor for Channel 5 news, but she's done pretty much everything else too in radio and television - she's been a journalist for more than 35 years. But what you might not know is behind the scenes and alongside her life in television, she was also training to become a psychologist. She is now a Dr, and although we will still have her on our televisions and radio, she has recently left her daily position at Channel 5 and is starting her Next Chapter as a psychologist for the NHS. This conversation is one of my longest, but also I believe one of my most powerful yet - to be honest I didn't want to take anything out from you – Sian is so generous with her stories, thoughts and advice. She talks about life as a journalist and how she came to be in front of the camera. She talks about the responsibility of telling people's stories at the best and worst time of their lives. We also discuss how life changed for Sian one Christmas after a diagnosis of her own. Although I also work in television, I've never met Sian before. When I started this podcast Sian was one of my dream guests to interview. So, in the spirit of Next Chapters, I decided to take the leap and message her - and she said yes - because that's how much she believes in Next Chapters – not just hers, but yours too. (We talk about Sian's book in the podcast: Rise: A first-aid kit for getting through tough times by Sian Williams - which I can't recommend enough.)

When you walk inside The Bristol Loaf bakery you may be forgiven this is what owner Gary Derham has always planned. But this is a story of Next Chapters leading to the Right Chapter. Gary started off with a love of art and architecture at school, but working in a restaurant took him to bars and then his own nightclub, before going back to bars and then finally finding a way to combine all his loves. He now employs more than one hundred staff at his bakery, it's won national awards - and they even have a place in one of our biggest music venues in the South West – The Bristol Beacon. When they opened their flagship store, they had queues out the door for days. Gary says 'sometimes we all need a lesson in how not to do it to be able to get it right.' He is truthful and open about what has gone well and what hasn't. He is dedicated, hard-working and not afraid of carrying on when everything is going wrong. And with his team of bakers today – he sees the importance and effect of people doing what they love to do. Take a look at the Bristol Loaf Bakery: https://thebristolloaf.co.uk/ And just in case you've forgotten you can keep up to date with me and my books: www.elliebarkerwrites.com

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Podcast: Exploring next chapters in life beyond current semester Illinois State This week the BookBirds take a break from discussing their latest reads as they take a step back to unwind and talk about how their respective semesters are going. Marisa and Kathryn talk about post-graduation plans while Kylie talks about getting ready for senior year and travel plans. They discussed the reality of oncoming burnout from school as well as impending decisions for their futures.

Americans are retiring – in greater numbers and at a faster pace. According to the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who retired in 2020 was twice that of 2019. Compared to previous generations, they are more likely to bring to their Next Chapters more passion, more talent, and more energy than generations that came before them.    It is for this group of people and their younger cohorts, that Gail McDonald and Marilyn Bushey have written Retirement Your Way: The No-Stress Roadmap for Designing Your Next Chapter and Loving Your Future. McDonald and Bushey have dubbed them Retirement Rebels—people who are searching for a more fulfilling path to their future in which they reinvent retirement. You can thrive – not just survive – in your Next Chapter. "In a nutshell, our book is about questioning the assumptions that many of us hold about retirement and expanding the possibilities that we envision," McDonald says.

Introducing Sweet “Lu” Olutosin, Jazz vocalist and recording artist. Lu's thoughts on “leadership” Lu's experiences from his trip to Ghana – West Africa His “Next Chapters & Transition Planning” As a youngster Lu's goal was to be an uninhibited singer using a mix of jazz, blues, and gospel to create music with the message of soulful, spiritual healing. After 35 years in the US armed forces this goal remains as Lu channels everything from Al Jarreau, Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, Eddie Jefferson, and John Lee Hooker in his performances creating his own unique vocal style. More information here: http://sweetlumusic.com/ Brought to you by J.C. Cooley Foundation "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow". Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stories don't stop when the cameras go away. Melissa Ridgen updates her report about a Saskatchewan doctor's unprofessional conduct related to prescribing opioids. Brittany Guyot shares the next chapter in the Winnipeg Art Gallery's display of Inuit art produced in tuberculosis hospitals.

Purpose over profit with Attorney and advisor, Justin Nahama. Justin works with numerous charitable foundations including The Chopra Foundation. He shares his passion for improving the lives of others and how he has been able to affect the CrossFit space through his legal work. Business and law are Justin's strengths, listen along as you are able to learn how he built a successful career centered around his strengths and passions. (02:29): CrossFit Space(06:47): Legal Work(08:01): Lacrosse (21:42): Working with Invictus and CJ Martin (34:04): Next Chapters (37:04): Headspace(43:02): Greg Glassman(54:45): Deepak Chopra(01:08:13): Future Conversations (01:15:39): Psychedelic Renaissance(01:45:16): Business and Financials(01:59:30): Literature (02:02:10): Litigation to Counsel(02:06:37): Focal Points

It's never easy moving on, even when it's your choice. Today I bid you farewell and tell you why I've made the decision to stop recording new episodes of the Discovering Courage podcast, at least for now, and how we can stay connected. Facebook @thecouragecatalyst Instagram @thecouragecatalyst YouTube Patricia Brooks - Carefree Expat  

It's impossible to fit all of the Next Chapters of Mark Desvaux's life into one title. But this is how much he loves life and believes in experimenting and having a go at what you've always wanted to do. His optimism and determination helped him play Glastonbury 3 times (3 times!!!). He's started a charity, he's a bestselling author, his work along with the brilliant Mark Stay at The Bestseller Experiment is helping to change people's lives (I know because I am one of these people). He and his wife Jen also made the brave decision to leave their life in the UK to begin a new one with their three children in Canada. They believed we should all live the lives we want, not the ones we think we should. I'll let Mark tell you what happened next, but he says this is the first time he's been interviewed about the worst seven years of his life. This is how much he believes in Next Chapters. He knows how precious life is and now he's helping all of us have the right mindset to live the way we want. Mark is open, thoughtful, kind and honest - it's the longest episode yet, but I don't think you'll want to miss what Mark says. To find out more about Mark Devaux https://www.4000saturdays.com/ To learn more about Mark Deveaux and Mark Stay at the Bestseller Experiment: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ To know more about me (although you've probably heard enough of this already) I'll just leave this here for you : elliebarkerwrites.com

Sam Pantlin and Alex Williams were both mums working in jobs they didn't feel were quite for them. So, they decided to do what they'd wanted to do for a long time and become midwives. This decision not only changed their lives but it brought them together. They both work for the NHS but together they've started The Naked Midwives. I'll let them tell you what this is (but just for the record, they do wear clothes.) Not only is it fascinating to learn how you become a midwife and what life is really like, this is a story of friendship. How the two of them help others but also each other when that funny thing called life gets in the way. Sam and Alex are full of warmth and sunshine and are the perfect example of what Next Chapters can bring. You can find out all about their work at https://thenakedmidwives.co.uk/ And just leaving this here too… my latest book The Juggle

During my walk, I found a spot with placards describing some of Calgary's history. The settlement became the City of Calgary in 1894. At that time, it was still part of the Northwest Territories. A small oil industry born when oil was discovered in the Turner Valley in 1914 grew considerably after a larger discovery in Leduc in 1947. The population quadrupled from 1947 to 1970 to reach 400,000. It's tripled in the last 50 years and is still home to the Canadian Head Offices of major oil companies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wendy-mcgean/message

Today, we remind you that you are the main character of your story. You are in charge of reviewing and learning from previous chapters, characters and plot lines. But best yet, you are also in charge of writing the next chapters. What will they include? Tune in to learn more! Want these podcasts sent straight to your email as daily motivation Mail? Sign up here:

Nena Foster has come all the way from Texas wanting to be a doctor to working here in the UK as a food stylist, writer and she has her own fermentation school. In between, she was a researcher, a university lecturer, finished a PHD and became a public health consultant. But by being truthful about what wasn't working, Nena has created a career which does work for her and her family, all around her passion – food. Nena has worked with big names in the food industry and her recipes appear in national magazines. Nena is honest and frank about the reality of Next Chapters, and if you want a conversation which isn't sugar-coated, Nena Foster could be just the inspiration you need.

Suzanne Ellis, DVM is a New Jersey shore native who knew since she was 8 years of age that becoming a veterinarian was her passion.  About four years ago, Ellis proposed the idea to her clinic about offering a house call service, and became the primary doctor in the practice going out to clients' homes for routine office visits, and, of course, euthanasia. It was during this time that she began to really appreciate helping families say goodbye to their beloved pets in the privacy of their own homes. These experiences have brought Ellis to the decision of dedicating her work to end-of-life care and creating a personalized and peaceful experience for pets and their families.

Claire Davis is changing lives. If you are feeling too overwhelmed with the mortgage, children, husband, wife, job, life to even think about your Next Chapter, then Claire could have the answers for you. Not only does she talk bravely and honestly about her own First Chapter, she is now working tirelessly with her lovely husband James to make sure people start and stay with their own Next Chapters. Together they are the Midlife Mentors. They know how precious life is and they don't want anyone feeling stuck and wasting theirs on something that's not right for them. Whether it's a weight problem, fitness, job, relationship or simply wading through life rather than filling your days with joy, Claire and James will give you the guidance you need. Their work has attracted celebrities, national media coverage and it has helped many, many people. I think you'll understand when you hear how down-to-earth, relatable and frankly, brilliant Claire is.

If you'd like to grow your practice, you must perform an honest assessment of the key areas of your practice. This includes a thorough analysis of your financials and your staff's performance.

**** NO MUSIC EPISODE **** … Episodes addressing the Next Chapters we don't ask for, the ones where the music suddenly stops. Heidi Loughlin had what can only be described as an ‘eventful' start in life. But any challenges or obstacles put in her way would not stop Heidi. In fact, she went on to use these experiences to fight gangs, help young criminals, and police riots and football matches for the Metropolitan Police. Heidi was just about to start a Next Chapter of her own choice when life gave Heidi and her family a Next Chapter she could never have imagined. Pregnant with her third child, Heidi was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. She then had to make a choice nobody should ever have to make. Her life or her child's? Her baby daughter Ally was born at twenty-eight weeks and one day. Five days later Ally died and Heidi faced having months to live. But if you think this episode is going to be all bleak and depressing, well think again. Years later, Heidi's still here. You can't stop her booking holidays and she knows exactly how she wants to live her life. There are of course, some tough moments in this conversation. But there is also lots of laughter too. That's the thing about these No Music Episodes, there are people like Heidi who will fill you with more hope, inspiration and joy than you could ever imagine - who will tell you, one day when you least expect it, the music will play again. Be warned though, there is swearing. But what do you expect from someone who took on all those gangs? I will never forget the day I met Heidi Loughlin. She is one of those rare people who touches your life, who will never leave your mind. If something's stopping you start your Next Chapter, then Heidi's bravery as she navigates the rollercoaster of life may help you find your way through your own ups and downs. To follow Heidi and her incredible work you can find her on Twitter and Linked In @storminatitcup. Her podcast is called Laughing in the Face of Death.

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Jen Stanbrook describes her beginnings as working class, but the life she has designed for herself and her family is bound to make anyone from those roots of hers proud. And goodness, she has had several Next Chapters. From a graduate trainee in retail, to having her own cleaning business, back to the corporate world in IT, owning a franchise to ending up exactly where she was always meant to be... Writing her own interiors blog, Love Chic Living. This became hugely successful, winning awards and attracting a giant following, and Jen was invited all over the world to talk about her work. She is now a Digital Entrepreneur, and alongside many other roles, works as a Pinterest coach. (Her blog has had a million clicks from Pinterest alone.) And if this wasn't enough, she's now also helping women going through the perimenopause and menopause, steering them through all the hurdles and self-doubt which can come with this stage in life, helping them to achieve their dreams just like she has. Jen believes it's all about surrounding yourself with the right tribe – and after this conversation I challenge you not to want Jen Stanbrook in yours. You can find out more about Jen at https://jenstanbrook.com/ and learn all about her blog at https://lovechicliving.co.uk/

Maria Doyle is one of the most passionate women I have ever interviewed. Refreshingly candid, she is completely dedicated to facilitating "Quality Learning Experiences"  that create real change in the world. Maria takes the guesswork out of how to create a powerful learning journey so you can deliver 5-star courses, workshops and presentations. I have personally worked with Maria and experienced her laser focus in helping me to improve the quality of my flagship course for confidence and clarity in a Next Chapter Business, Aligned, and I am excited to be able to share a slice of her expertise with you in this weeks episode. The insights we share in this wholehearted conversation are relevant and hugely valuable to anyone who wants to be a catalyst for change - to help their clients to improve in any area. These core learning principles can be used in online courses, live workshops, coaching, training and more. Like most of us in our Next Chapters, Maria is intent on making a difference with her unique skills and experience, leveraging all of her diverse skills and roles into the business that she has today. She has extensive international experience, teaching, developing and managing courses in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the UAE, the UK, Hong Kong and Kiribati but her life mission is now "to take the lack-lustre courses, workshops and presentations of this world – both virtual and live – and transform them into ‘it-changed-my-life' experiences for people".   Like your clients, students, soon-to-be-raving fans. Grab a pen and paper and get ready! Maria has provided a fabulous bonus for this Episode - her Training Skills Assessment so you can rate your current skill level and see where improvements and tweaks can be made to deliver that quality experience that creates raving fans - you can access these here. If you are enjoying this show, please take a moment to review the Next Chapter Podcast in iTunes - your feedback is hugely appreciated and very helpful. If you have not left an iTunes review before and are not quite sure how to, I've created a page on my website that takes you through the very easy steps - you can view that page here. Thank you so much!

Like many of us embarking on our Next Chapters, Lisa Phillips was led to her work in the world through personal experience. Though it may be difficult to imagine it now, there was a long period of time in her life where Lisa suffered from a significant lack of self-confidence, where she looked at other people and longed to have their self-belief, where she felt stuck and unhappy and experienced depression, even though things looked good on the outside. Then, a number of events in her own life acted as catalysts that woke her up and prompted her to, as she so eloquently describes, "get out of the back seat and take the steering wheel of her life, no longer prepared to allow fear and doubt, other peoples opinions of what she should do and old stories drive her life". The result? A brilliantly successful and fulfilling Life Coaching business helping other women to do just the same - own their value and build their confidence. In this episode Lisa and I explore the ways in which you can build your own confidence with power and certainty and you can download a 7 steps to self-confidence guide right here. If you are enjoying this show, please take a moment to review the Next Chapter Podcast in iTunes - your feedback is hugely appreciated and very helpful. If you have not left an iTines review before and are not quite sure how to, I've created a page on my webiste that takes you through the very easy steps - you can view that page here. Thank you so much!