Podcasts about women who write

You have a life-changing idea, and writing it in a book is a powerful way to share it, but where do you start? In this episode, Deborah sits down with Cathy Fyock, a book coach who helps aspiring authors bring their ideas to life with clarity and purpose. Writing a book isn't easy, but with the right guidance and a clear vision, it's absolutely possible! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Cathy's powerful process for turning your book idea into a career-boosting reality.Why your book should be about more than just sales.Real talk on impostor syndrome and the fears that stop most people from writing.Tips to get clear on your goals and write a book that aligns with your mission.How Cathy has helped over 250 authors bring their books to life, and how you can be next.And much more! About Cathy:Cathy Fyock is The Business Book Strategist, and works with professionals who want to write a nonfiction book as a strategy for their career or business. She has helped more than 240 professionals become published authors and believes that authors change the world, one word at a time. Connect with Cathy Fyock!Website: https://www.cathyfyock.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessBookStrategist/Twitter: https://x.com/CathyFyockLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-fyock-973b735/ Book Recommendations:Bird by Bird by Anne LamottOn Writing by Stephen King Speaker Author by Cathy Fyock   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Your book holds incredible power, but only if you know how to unlock it! In this episode, Deborah chats with Ally Machate, who helps authors turn their books into tools that open doors and fuel business growth. Tune in and let Ally show you how to make your book work for you! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Ally's journey from the corporate world to building her own business.Leveraging your book to achieve your business goals.What The Writer's Ally offers authors.How to avoid publishing scams.Ally's mastermind program and what it's all about.And much more! About Ally:Ally Machate is the CEO and founder of The Writer's Ally, a consultancy that helps authors write, publish, and sell smarter—whether they're experts, novelists, or memoirists. A publishing industry veteran turned thought leader, consultant, and instructor, she guides clients to craft marketable books that reach the right readers and achieve real goals. Off the clock, Ally's usually reading, gardening, cooking, or canning something tasty while her cats supervise from the sidelines. Connect with Ally Machate!Website: https://thewritersally.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysonemachateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/allysonemachateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allymachate/ Book recommendation:Nobody Want to Read Your Sh*t by Steven Pressfield   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Toxic relationships and challenging life experiences can leave women feeling stuck in negative thoughts, but there's a simple way to let go and think differently! In this episode, Deborah talks with Margaret Martin, who helps women heal using a powerful method called EFT or tapping. Whether you're dealing with stress, trauma, or emotional blocks, Margaret shares how EFT can help you release pain, build strength, and find lasting peace! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Margaret's journey and how she began using EFT to help others.What Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or tapping really is.How EFT can help release emotional pain and past trauma.Real-life examples of transformation through EFT.How Margaret's books are changing lives and inspiring healing.And much more! About Margaret Martin:Margaret Martin, author of The Chatter that Matters . . . Your Words ARE Your Power and Your Chatter Matters – Journal of Gratitude, is a dedicated catalyst for positive change in people's lives. As a highly experienced coach, Trauma Informed EFT/ Tapping facilitator, and speaker, Margaret's focus is helping women heal wounds left from challenging life experiences and from toxic relationships with her Re-Design Your Life programs. She is currently writing on her forthcoming book with a working title of "Stepping Into Your Freedom - A Journey of Healing the Wounds from Toxic Relationships." Connect with Margaret Martin!Website: https://margaretmartin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretmartinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MargaretMartin.SpeakerCoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaret_yourchattermatters Book Recommendations:The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown Sacajawea by Anne L. Waldo  Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

What happens when empathy isn't a superpower—but a silent trap? In this heart-tugging, brain-sparking episode of Life as P..., Phoenix Ash holds nothing back. From the silent tug-of-war between empathy and self-preservation to the unexpected guilt of breaking up with the “perfect-on-paper” partner, this episode unpacks the emotional gymnastics many of us perform just to keep others comfortable. She's getting real about how being the “safe place” can become unsafe for you—and why letting go doesn't always mean giving up. Expect sharp self-reflection, dating drama with a moral compass, and that Phoenix-level maturity check we all secretly need. Bonus? She's got updates on her latest audiobook drop and more from her collection that'll have you screaming “TAKE MY MONEY.” Craving clarity with a side of soul food? This one's for you.

What if the life you were meant to live is just one unexpected “yes” away? In this episode, Deborah sits down with Emma Tonner to talk about the surprising turns life can take when we open ourselves up to new possibilities. Emma shares how she thought she had life all figured out - until one unexpected “yes” led her to the life she never knew she wanted. Tune in for an inspiring chat about courage, curiosity, and trusting the journey! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Emma's surprising journey of saying “yes” to the unexpected.How Emma's experiences have reshaped her definition of success.What Inkitt is and how it's helping both authors and readers.The most popular genres and subgenres of romance.Emma's advice to those who are afraid to say yes.And much more! About Emma:Emma Tonner, now in her Executive Producer era at GalateaTV, is the Chief Innovation Officer at Inkitt and co-founder of Galatea, where she leads at Inkitt Media. Emma is championing the company's systematic approach to creating blockbusters across emerging platforms. She joined Inkitt as one of its first ten employees, co-founded the Galatea reading app, and rose over the past eight years to become Chief Innovation Officer. Emma's enthusiasm for romance and cutting-edge technology positions her as the perfect person to guide multiple teams under her toward innovative solutions not only in digital storytelling but also in media. Connect with Emma Tonner!Inkitt Website: https://www.inkitt.com/Galatea TV Website: https://galateatv.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552321595349Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galatea_tv/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@galateatv_official Book Recommendation:Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

In this episode, host Deborah speaks with niche marketing expert Susan Friedmann about what it truly takes to succeed in book marketing. For authors who want to make a lasting impact, mastering marketing is key. Susan offers practical advice on how to connect with the right readers in specialized niches, empowering authors to build a dedicated following and amplify their success! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Who should market your book and why it's important.Common mistakes to avoid in specialized book promotion.Why getting feedback on your book matters and who you should ask for it.Tips for sustaining long-term success beyond your book launch.How Susan helps her clients effectively market their books and reach the right audience.And much more! About Susan:Susan Friedmann is a badass in the world of nonfiction book/author marketing, coaching, and training. With over 30 years of experience, she's on a mission to help you stand out from the crowd. Through her company, Aviva Publishing, she's guided hundreds of authors to master their niche. She's a prolific writer with 18 books, including one that sold over 500,000 copies. Susan also hosts "Book Marketing Mentors," an award-winning weekly podcast now in its 8th year. Connect with Susan Friedmann!Website: https://www.avivapubs.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanfriedmann/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.marketerComplimentary 20-minute Book Marketing Brainstorm: https://bookmarketingbrainstorm.com/ Book Recommendation:The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Can embracing a leadership style different from your own lead to success? In this episode, Deborah talks with Cathy Carroll about how the contrast between her style and her father's became a strength in their family business. Cathy shares how leaning into their differences revealed growth, clarity, and connection. It's a look at how the power of polarity can bring unity through contrast! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Cathy's journey of stepping into leadership after her father.How two opposing leadership styles created tension and opportunity.The power of polarity in family business dynamics.What it means to find unity without losing individuality.What inspired Cathy to write a book, and what can readers take away from it?And much more! About Cathy:Cathy learned about family business leadership the best way you can – by leading her family business. Founder and President of Legacy Onward, Inc., Cathy Carroll is an internationally recognized family business leadership coach, speaker, and author of "Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business with both Love and Logic." She earned her MBA at the University of Chicago, her BA at Boston College, and she is a Master Certified Coach in the ICF. Connect with Cathy Carroll!Website: https://www.legacyonward.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyacarrollBook: Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With both Love and Logic: https://www.legacyonward.com/hug-of-warCourse: Family Business Coaching Course: https://www.legacyonward.com/fbcc-training Book Recommendation:The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Have you ever paused to ask yourself what success really means to you, not what others expect, but what truly feels fulfilling? Join Deborah as she speaks with Jennifer Manocherian, a therapist, writer, and producer who opens up about her personal journey toward redefining success. If you're craving a more intentional, heart-centered approach to life and achievement, this episode is for you! Here are the things to expect in the episode:The impact of societal expectations and how to rise above them.Understanding that success looks different for everyone.Discovering what brings Jennifer joy and fulfillment these days.Trying new things and overcoming the fear of failure.The inspiration behind Jennifer's book and its challenges.And much more! About Jennifer:Many chapters in a long life from wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pet owner! Career-wise: family therapist, divorce mediator, theatre producer, musical bookwriter, screenwriter & producer, screenwriting teacher, novelist. Last year, she wrote her first novel and co-wrote and produced a feature film. Currently, Jennifer is writing novel #2 and developing a musical series for streaming. She's on the board of The Peace Studio and New York Stage & Film. And she knit. Connect with Jennifer Manocherian!Podcast: https://jennifermanocherian.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifermanocherianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmanocherianLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-manocherian-2421855/ Book Recommendations:The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Life is full of challenges, and people often search for external solutions to navigate tough times. But what if the answers we seek are already within us? In this episode, Deborah sits down with Jessica and Jill Emich to explore how true resilience, strength, and guidance come from within. Tune in to hear how these twins have embraced life's uncertainties with grace and purpose! Here are the things to expect in the episode:What inspired Jill and Jessica to embark on wellness and community building?The twin sisters' transformative journeys.How looking inward can provide clarity, resilience, and confidence during difficult times.Practical tips for strengthening your inner compass to navigate life's uncertainties.Family dynamics and caregiving.And much more! About Jessica & Jill Emich:Over the span of 20+ years, we created iconic restaurants and gathering places, each of them about building community and connection to one another, to our bodies, and to our spirit. Through our epic dance parties, nourishing food, herbal potions, cocktails, classes, workshops, and retreats, we bring deep nourishment and community together. Jessica is a multi-certified yoga and meditation instructor, holistic chef and nutritionist, and mother of 2. Jill is a multi-certified somatic practitioner in dance and breathwork and wildly passionate about food and community. Connect with Jessica & Jill Emich!Website: https://shinelivingcommunity.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shine-living-community/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinelivingcommunity/ Book Recommendations:Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by Dan Millman Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering by Joseph Nguyen   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Thinking about the best hire for your business? Look no further - it's a CFO! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Ahuva Gruen, a seasoned fractional CFO who has helped countless businesses achieve financial clarity, scalability, and success. Tune in now and discover why this role might be the game-changer your business has been waiting for! Here are the things to expect in the episode:What is a fractional CFO?The difference between a regular CFO and a fractional CFO.Why hiring a fractional CFO might be the best financial decision for your business.Common challenges that most small businesses face.Specific examples of how Ahuva helped clients improve their businesses.And much more! About Ahuva:Ahuva is a seasoned Fractional CFO with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to transforming businesses and unlocking their financial potential. Leveraging her CPA and CFO expertise, she provides clarity to entrepreneurs, helping them optimize pricing, secure financing, and eliminate obstacles. As the founder of her own business, Ahuva partners with clients as a strategic advisor, empowering them to achieve growth, profitability, and long-term success through informed financial decisions and visionary guidance. Connect with Ahuva Gruen!Website: https://www.agfinancialcpa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahuvagruen/ Book Recommendations:Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy Great at Work: The Hidden Habits of Top Performers by Morten T. Hansen Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Al Switzler, Ron McMillan, Joseph Grenny, Emily Gregory, Kerry Patterson   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

People often believe that women are limited in what they can achieve - but our guest today proves otherwise! Join Deborah as she sits down with Holly Gumke, a powerhouse who has shattered stereotypes and turned rejection into success. If you've ever felt confined by expectations, this conversation will inspire you to break free and rise above limitations to achieve the success you deserve! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Holly's early life experiences and gender limitations.How to turn challenges into opportunities for success.Understanding generational trauma and breaking the cycle.The inspiration behind Holly's children's book and what readers can expect from the story.The value of positive feedback and revisiting childhood books.And much more! About Holly:Holly Gumke is a proud mom, grandmother, wife, songwriter, lyricist, artist, and veteran who loves writing children's stories while using an easy rhythm and rhyme. Holly grew up in York, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point with just the second class of women. After serving in the Army, Holly continued honing her writing skills while working as a university administrator and also serving her community as a volunteer, where she served in a variety of leadership positions, including as an elected official. Holly recently retired and is now able to spend more time enjoying her family while pursuing her writing career. She is currently working on the illustrations for her newest children's book, "Bumblebee Bumblebee Is That You?" and is excited to be joining us on the Storytellher podcast! Connect with Holly Gumke!Website: https://www.hollygumke.com/ Book Recommendations:Tree Frog, Tree Frog, Is That You? by Holly Gumke The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. MooreCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlPhiladelphia Chickens by Sandra Boynton  Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Life is unpredictable, filled with twists and turns beyond our control. However, we always have the power to choose how we respond! In this episode, Deborah welcomes Dr. Sheela Reddy to explore how mindfulness and authenticity can help us navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. Dr. Reddy shares her personal journey of transformation, revealing how difficult experiences became a path to empowerment! Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Dr. Reddy's personal growth journey and how she overcame limiting beliefs.The distinction between big T and little T traumas.New model of emotional intelligence.The role mindfulness plays in achieving inner peace.How vulnerability and authenticity can create stronger therapeutic relationships.And much more! About Dr. Sheela Reddy:DR.SHEELA REDDY has 25 + years of experience in Trauma-Informed Leadership Psychology, with a PhD in multi-cultural systems psychology and a Fellowship in trauma -She is a Published author and speaker. She loves conducting experiential learning in workshops to increase EQ and develop empathy for diversity in teams for organizations. She is most passionate about reversing the effects of trauma, increasing mind health, and developing empowered, liberated, skilled & resilient South Asian female leaders. The power of the dragon and the resilience of the rising phoenix, which she chose as her log,o embodies her own growth and her vision for you. Connect with Dr. Sheela Reddy!Websites: https://www.drsheelareddy.com/ | https://www.risemind.com/landerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risemind/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsheela/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocSheelaReddy Book Recommendations:The Road Less Traveled and Beyond by M. Scott Peck Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Join me as I spend time with Jennifer Fernjack, author of "Greater Than: The Power and Strength of Emotional Grit." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-spark-with-dr-angela--2571378/support.

Send us a textToday on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I sit down with fantasy author M.T. Solomon to discuss her latest release, "Liar Queen" – the exciting first book in an all-new fantasy trilogy! At the beginning of the episode I also give a quick update on my podcast, this channel, and life in general. We then explore her writing journey—from her dreams of being a writer that began as a young child, to an adult making that dream a reality. She opens up about the joys and challenges of writing, finding inspiration from the world around you, and the pros and cons of traditional vs. indie publishing - and how that led her to become the first author to be published by Golden Scales Publishing! You'll also hear: 

In this episode, we look at the importance of women authors, and women of color authors, and how they influence the reading world!

As a business owner, you always search for new ways to grow and succeed. But have you ever considered numerology as a tool to help you on your journey? In this episode, Deborah sits down with numerology expert Frea O'Brien to explore how numbers can shape your destiny and guide you toward business success. Numerology might be new to you, but you'll be surprised by the insights it can offer! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Frea's personal journey from corporate banking to discovering numerology.What is numerology, and how can it help business owners?The prosperity map and business growth.Supporting women's economic empowerment.And much more! About Frea:Frea is a Business Numerologist with award-winning experience as a Chief Executive, Masters Graduate, and Mum. Starting out with a corporate career in financial services, she took the leap to serve leaders by starting her own business in 2012 and has not looked back. She has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs, change makers, social activists, and spiritual leaders to turn their highest potential into their most prosperous reality. The one thing they all have in common is a desire to make a difference in the world. Connect with Frea O'Brien!Website: https://www.mynumerologist.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frea-o-brien-9930b912/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_numerologist Book Recommendation:The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Interpreters bridge language gaps, but their work comes with intense mental and emotional demands! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Gabriela Bocanete to discuss practical strategies to help interpreters maintain their well-being, protect their mental clarity, and continue excelling in their careers. Don't miss this insightful conversation on sustaining both mind and body in a demanding profession! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Gabriela's immigration journey and cultural adaptation.How Gabriela built her career in interpreting and training.The mental and emotional demands interpreters face.Sound therapy and holistic approaches for interpreter well-being.And much more! About Gabriela:Gabriela Bocanete is a conference interpreter (Romanian, Spanish, English). A passionate trainer, she creates courses for interpreters' wellbeing and is frequently invited to speak at professional events. As a Health Coach, Gabriela draws on her multi-disciplinary skills and expert understanding of Stress, its causes, and consequences, offering bespoke programs for improving brain performance and longevity.  She helps clients train their nervous systems for a balanced and adaptable life. Nutrition and breath-initiated movement are tools in her therapeutic repertory, as is Sound Therapy. Her extraordinary use of voice and her gongs are powerful partners in her transformational interventions. Connect with Gabriela Bocanete!Website: https://www.gabrielabocanete.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-bocanete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielabocanete/Book your place for Masterclasses, Brainspa sessions, courses, and online coaching/training events at https://bookwhen.com/gabrielabocanete#focus=ev-srfz-20250224180000. Book Recommendation:The Menopause Brain by Lisa Mosconi, PhD Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

✨ Feeling so grateful to have joined the 'Women Who Write' podcast with the incredible Gila and Selma this Christmas!

In an intimate conversation between poets Gila and Radhaa, poetry transforms into a living, breathing entity—unpolished, unscripted, and unapologetically real. It's a dialogue as raw as it is refined, exploring the duality of human emotion and the alchemy of turning darkness into art. Amid this exchange, they reveal what it means to write from the soul's depth, where vulnerability meets power and light collides with shadow. The Art of Darkness For Radhaa, poetry is a tempest—wild, untamed, and cathartic. She gravitates toward darker themes, not as a reflection of despair but as a reclamation of self. “Dark poetry is my liberation,” Radhaa shares. “It's not about my state of mind but about giving voice to emotions we're often told to bury. Writing these pieces feels like exhaling after holding my breath for too long.” Gila finds resonance in Radhaa's words. To her, these dark verses serve as a salve for the unspoken aches of humanity. “Acknowledging life's shadows isn't just brave—it's healing. In sharing them, we create a space for others to see themselves reflected and understood.” Both poets lean into the idea that life isn't confined to the binaries of light and dark. Rather, it's a spectrum, as fluid as the tides and as layered as a vintage silk gown. “Dark poetry allows me to explore the undercurrents of existence,” Radhaa muses. “It's an antidote to the veneer of perfection we often encounter. Life's beauty lies in its imperfections—in the cracks where light gets in.” Gila nods in agreement, adding, “As poets, we navigate the depths and surface. That's our gift: to show that sorrow and joy are two sides of the same coin. In their union, we find authenticity.” The Danger of Labels The dialogue turns to societal labels—how they tether artists to limiting definitions. Radhaa reflects on the stigma often associated with dark themes. “There's this assumption that writing darker poetry means you're negative or depressed,” she says. “But for me, it's the opposite. Writing is my joy, my release.” Gila champions the freedom to create beyond judgment, stating, “Poetry thrives in the absence of boundaries. When we release the fear of how others perceive us, we tap into its transformative essence.” Love, Light, and What Lies Beneath Radhaa critiques the ubiquitous “love and light” mantra in some spiritual spaces, describing it as “beautiful, but sometimes shallow.” “It feels hollow when it ignores the messiness of what it means to be human,” she says. “I want depth. I want truth. Even when it's uncomfortable.” Gila, having walked similar paths, echoes this sentiment. “Love and light are essential, but they need their counterpart—struggle and shadow. Together, they create wholeness. That's where real healing happens.” The Healing Power of Words Poetry, for both women, is more than art—it's a sanctuary. Writing becomes an act of survival, clarity, and connection. “When I write, I feel the chaos quiet,” Radhaa reflects. “Poetry is where I go to make sense of what's inside.” Gila brings up William Blake's A Poison Tree, marveling at its enduring relevance. “It's a stark reminder of what happens when we suppress emotion,” she says. “Blake's words transcend generations because they speak to a universal truth.” An Invitation to the Edge In the end, this conversation is a call to embrace poetry's duality. To dare to write from places of joy and sorrow, light and dark. “Poetry,” Radhaa concludes, “isn't about perfection. It's about truth—raw and unfiltered. It's where we find the courage to be fully seen.” Gila smiles, adding, “In writing, we honor every facet of ourselves. The light, the shadow, and everything in between. That's what makes us human.” With every stanza, Gila and Radhaa weave a tapestry of shared humanity, reminding us that the beauty of life lies in its contrasts. In poetry, they find connection, healing, and a celebration of the stories that make us whole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gila-nehemia/support

Text us a review. Ep#225: Join hosts, Helen Edwards and January Liddell for this audio episode of their live recording event covering four different types of publishing: Traditional publishing, Self-publishing, Hybrid publishing, and Collaborative Anthology Publishing.You can now ‘Text Us a Review.' Or leave us a review on any of our audio and video platforms. Thank you for listening. If you would like to support our show, click the links below. Disclaimer:  The hosts of this show are not doctors, therapists, psychologists, lawyers, or medical professionals of any kind. Although some of our guests are professionals in these areas, be advised if you have any life-threatening medical conditions or mental health, please see your doctor. National Suicide Hotline: 988Helen Edwards is the International Author of Nothing Sexier Than Freedom and Host to the Sexy Freedom Media Podcast and Your Morning Sauce. For more information click here: https://linktr.ee/sexyfreedommedia January Liddell is a Financial Expert, author, and military wife. More info click here: https://januaryliddell.com/Join Our Facebook Group: Sexy, Successful, and Soul Fed  Support the show "Buy us a coffee"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Helofajourney https://www.buymeacoffee.com/januarylidl Support the show

Success is often limited by the rules we feel obligated to follow, many of which we impose on ourselves. These self-created rules can create barriers that prevent us from fully realizing our potential! Join Deborah as she speaks with Anna Marie Imbordino about the transformative idea of living a life of our own choosing. Embracing this freedom can lead to greater satisfaction and success as we learn to navigate our unique journeys without the weight of imposed rules! Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Questioning limiting beliefs and embracing a 'Why Not' mindset.Embracing multi-passionate pursuits and finding a balance between personal and professional endeavors.Communicate openly with your partner or loved ones to ensure alignment and support in achieving a healthy work-life balance.Anna Marie's advice for exploring new career paths.And much more! About Anna:Anna Marie Imbordino, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Buzz Media Group.As a gifted cognitive communication strategist and storyteller, CEO Anna Marie Imbordino works closely with artists, visionary thought leaders, and impact-driven brands to help refine their message. With too many clients and projects to count, she is experienced in the most cutting-edge communication efforts, including media relations, internal relations and employee engagement, investor communications, digital communication strategy, journalism and editorial planning, experiential and event marketing, public speaking and thought management, awards alignment, guerrilla and grassroots strategy, influencer marketing and affiliate alignment, integrative campaign planning and strategic co-branding.Anna Marie sat as Co-president and Golden Trumpet Awards event chair for Publicity Club of Chicago and has been nominated for numerous awards and accolades. She was the recipient of a Silver Trumpet in Integrative Marketing Communications with the Golden Trumpet Awards, the Small Business Category Women in Digital Award with Digital Megaphone, and the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards (Under 40) Category with the Daily Herald Business Ledger. Her editorial projects and media relations alignments have been published in major media outlets, including Modern Luxury, Nasdaq, MarketBeat, Benzinga, ABC, CBS, Inc., A Luxury Travel Blog, and more. Connect with Anna Marie Imbordino!Website: https://renaissanceartistcollective.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamarieimbordino/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawiththebee/ Book Recommendation:The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Dee Wallace Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Dee Wallace has been a literal life changer for me, let alone a game changer in the business of show and as a self-creation healer. We signed up for a session as soon as I got off the interweb tonight. I've been employing Dee's techniques since first we met at Women Who Write in 2011. I got refresher courses every time she came back to the living room and the numerous times she's guested on this show in its various incarnations. I realized today, looking back and listening to a couple of our past shows, that I've manifested almost everything I was working on with her guidance. A couple of desires remain, so tomorrow I'll resume in earnest the practice I've been somewhat lax with since I got happy. With close to 300 screen credits to her name, including The Howling, Cujo, 10, and most notably, her starring role in E.T. (I can't NOT watch it when I see it's on), Dee was more recently featured in the remake of Rob Zombie's Halloween, has made recurring appearances on 9 -1 -1, has 11 projects in post as I write, and another two dozen films and TV roles since last we met three years ago. Dee is indefatigable! Her countless television credits include starring roles in over twenty Movies of the Week and four hit television series, including Sons and Daughters, Grey's Anatomy, Cold Case, Without a Trace, Ghost Whisperer, a recurring role on My Name is Earl, and the Amazon young adult hit, Just Add Magic. We talked about pretty much none of them— other than a great story about E.T… Steven Speilberg, and Dee, using her tools and being in the moment. There's also a great story about Cujo, Dee's favorite role, and the film we're gonna hunker down with tonight, armed with a little new knowledge. What we did focus on was how to manifest what we want. Dee helped a listener get clarity to move forward, once again helped direct me, offered hope on the impending election, and how each of us can strengthen the collective consciousness on a daily basis. The hour is ripe with gems of practical application. Dee shared how it's worked and continues to, in her life… how the tools graced her with motherhood and now a beloved grandchild, and why she's as busy as ever - not at all slowed by her age, or the state of the business. Dee conducts a live (call-in) internet radio show and offers monthly webinars on a variety of self-creation subjects. She invites us to join her with our questions. She also conducts private sessions from her home by phone. For more info: https://iamdeewallace.com We're in! I'll be doing my Dee routine daily and shall report back with my progress. Suffice it to say my life is a world of better than it was when I met her. And, yeah, I'm saying she helped me manifest it. My gratitude abounds! Dee Wallace Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 10/9/24, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3U707f1

Writing is a craft—both art and discipline. It is a unique expression of your thoughts, emotions, hopes, dreams, and core beliefs about life, relationships, and your most important relationship, the one you have with God. Join us for "Women Who Write" part two with Lee Ann Alexander. Lee Ann is the UPCI associate editor-in-chief and senior vice president of Pentecostal Resources Group. She has authored four books and hosts the Wholyness Podcast. She is a UPCI ordained minister and serves as discipleship director at her local church, The Sanctuary, in Hazelwood, Missouri. RESOURCES: Lee Ann Alexander reminds us that reading other writers' stories can be a great source of encouragement and direction. She recommends the following: From an Apostolic perspective, LaJoyce Martin's Once Upon a Lifetime: A Sortabiography is a beautiful source of inspiration. From a non-Apostolic viewpoint, One Writer's Beginnings by Eudora Welty sheds light on the creative process of one of the literary community's most talented fiction writers. She also invites interested writers to explore publishing options with Pentecostal Publishing House at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/pages/site-publish-your-work. If you're interested in writing for curriculum magazines, email info@pentecostalpublishing.com. LADIES MINISTRIES WRITING OPPORTUNITIES: Reflections magazine articles can be sent to reflectionseditor@upci.org. More to Life devotionals, articles, and Bible studies can be submitted at: ⁠https://www.moretolifetoday.net/write-for-us⁠/. JOIN US AT "THE POWER OF THE WRITTEN WORD" Seminar at General Conference on October 3, 2024 in Long Beach, California. For more information, please visit: https://reflectionsupci.com/seminar. Current Reflections subscribers can log in to read the full article about this topic at https://reflectionsupci.com/author/cmiller/. New subscribers are welcome to join the community at https://reflectionsupci.com/membership-join/. If you missed an episode, please check out our channel at https://youtube.com/@reflectionsupci. CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://reflectionsupci.com ⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://instagram.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07xYABSct5gSONhEZ3W82a ⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-upci/id1652558161

Meet Selma Harwell, a modern medicine woman who will be co-leading *Radiant Sutras: A Sensual Poetry Course* alongside Radhaa Nilia and Gila Nehemia. Selma brings a wealth of wisdom, combining ancient healing traditions with contemporary practices. Her deep understanding of mind-body-spirit connection complements the course's focus on embracing sensitivity, emotional depth, and self-expression. Together, Selma, Radhaa, and Gila will guide participants through an immersive journey of poetry, sensuality, and self-discovery, helping them tap into their innate power and creativity. Grab your seat today for our Radiant Sutras: Sensual Poetry course here: https://fb.me/20FWXOMgcRUHtma --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gila-nehemia/support

Rumer Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson It had been too long, too many years, since I'd last seen Rumer, whom I first heard about through our mutual friend, the late, J Marshall Craig a decade ago. As soon as I had my first taste I became obsessed with her and made it my quest to have her sing in my living room. I saw her perform at a benefit concert for Jeff Jones about 10 yrs ago and vowed to make it happen. A great friend and collaborator of the late, beloved PF Sloan, Rumer oft lived across the country and abroad, I met her at last at PF's memorial 9 yrs ago, just after he'd performed in the living room. Rumer and I became fast friends and I've listened to her in heavy rotation almost non-stop since. We came thisclose to her appearing at Women Who Write in 2016, and it's taken all this time to get her on Game Changers… good things come to those who wait. We went deep today, fittingly on 9/11. First, into Rumer's past. Her humble beginnings, at the time, one of seven siblings. A secret revealed long ago, which led to unwarranted shame, and an ongoing almost unfathomable generosity. The origin of her name, another sweet, and loving familiar story. Adele, the 16-year-old down the street who had the record deal that Sara sought, La Honda, her early band, the years, the hard work, finding the right producer and manager, and grit determination that finally paid off. Her platinum debut album, Seasons of My Soul, which garnered her numerous Brit and MOJO Award nominations and a couple of wins. Performing in the UK with Dionne Warwick and meeting her musical director, Rob Shirakbari, who would become Rumer's partner in music and life, Elton John became enamored of her talent, an oh-so-sweet story there! Touring brought her to the United States, where she began a long ongoing collaborative relationship with Burt Bacharach, to the White House to sing for the Obamas, to Jimmy Webb to sing his P.F. Sloan, and ultimately to sing it with the man himself, so important to this day as we ready to vote, to Daryl Hall and his Daryl House, great story about that, an email from Richard Carpenter, after being likened to his sister for years, a series of albums, motherhood, moving to Arkansas, a visit back to LA, where last we met, first giggling like girls in my car and then at a party at Stephen Bishop's, her Nashville Tears, then back to the UK. where she, husband Rob, and son, Denny, currently reside, and where Rumer will be performing her now Triple Platinum, Seasons of My Soul, to a Sold Out crowd, and soon, a new album, with her 9/11 song, will drop. Rumer shared her September 11th story, and I, mine. I'm so grateful to have had this reunion with Rumer, a treasured friend, and an artist I adore to my core, who gives me goosebumps every time I hear her sing. Her Slow remains in my top 5 of all time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvYUfwMBCrU. Her duet of I Can't Go For That with Daryl Hall is unforgettable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzr6mvDar30 as is her cover of his Sara Smile - that her first given name is Sara, just makes it that much sweeter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh7y--Mc7kk. Rumer has the voice of an angel and the soul of one. Rumer Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 9/11/24, 1 pm PT, 4 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3MIVDaA

Writing is a craft—both art and discipline. It is a unique expression of your thoughts, emotions, hopes, dreams, and core beliefs about life, relationships, and your most important relationship, the one you have with God. Join us for "Women Who Write" part one with Lee Ann Alexander. Lee Ann is the UPCI associate editor-in-chief and senior vice president of Pentecostal Resources Group. She has authored four books and hosts the Wholyness Podcast. She is a UPCI ordained minister and serves as discipleship director at her local church, The Sanctuary, in Hazelwood, Missouri. RESOURCES: Lee Ann Alexander reminds us that reading other writers' stories can be a great source of encouragement and direction. She recommends the following: From an Apostolic perspective, LaJoyce Martin's Once Upon a Lifetime: A Sortabiography is a beautiful source of inspiration. From a non-Apostolic viewpoint, One Writer's Beginnings by Eudora Welty sheds light on the creative process of one of the literary community's most talented fiction writers. She also invites interested writers to explore publishing options with Pentecostal Publishing House at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/pages/site-publish-your-work. If you're interested in writing for curriculum magazines, email info@pentecostalpublishing.com. LADIES MINISTRIES WRITING OPPORTUNITIES: Reflections magazine articles can be sent to reflectionseditor@upci.org. More to Life devotionals, articles, and Bible studies can be submitted at: ⁠https://www.moretolifetoday.net/write-for-us⁠/. JOIN US AT "THE POWER OF THE WRITTEN WORD" Seminar at General Conference on October 3, 2024 in Long Beach, California. For more information, please visit: https://reflectionsupci.com/seminar. Current Reflections subscribers can log in to read the full article about this topic at https://reflectionsupci.com/author/cmiller/. New subscribers are welcome to join the community at https://reflectionsupci.com/membership-join/. If you missed an episode, please check out our channel at https://youtube.com/@reflectionsupci. CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://reflectionsupci.com ⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://instagram.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07xYABSct5gSONhEZ3W82a ⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-upci/id1652558161

In this episode of *Women Who Write*, join Gila and Radhaa as they dive into a heartfelt conversation about the transformative power of men and women writing together. Discover how this collaborative approach can be a profound form of healing, offering both personal and shared growth. Gila and Radhaa will explore the ways in which writing, when approached as a joint creative journey, can foster deep connections, break down barriers, and open new pathways to understanding and empathy. They'll share inspiring stories of how this collaborative process has impacted their lives and the lives of others, demonstrating that writing together can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. Tune in to find out how embracing this collaborative spirit in writing can not only enrich your creative practice but also enhance your emotional well-being and personal relationships. This episode is an invitation to explore the healing potential of writing partnerships and to witness how the act of sharing words can lead to profound self-discovery and mutual growth. If you're inspired to continue this conversation and explore your own creative journey, you can join our co-ed poetry writing course by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4fX5mr0 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gila-nehemia/support

Radhaa Nilia and Gila Nehemia are hosting Return to Sensuality, an ongoing writing course for women starting September 15, 2024. Radhaa Nilia and I explore the important role sensuality plays in our lives. We sometimes disconnect from our bodies, hearts, and souls as we interact with the world. We are opening a container for women interested in returning to their raw, sensual selves. We will be posting more podcasts on this topic. Connect with me if this piques your interest at gnehemia@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gila-nehemia/support

Donna Norman-Carbone's second novel, Of Lies and Honey, just launched (April 24, 2024, Red Adept Publishing), and it was wonderful to have her on as a repeat guest. Her first novel, All That Is Sacred, came out less than a year ago (June 2023, Red Adept Publishing), and chatting about the differences between book 1 and book 2 proved as fun and insightful as I knew it would!  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSThe biggest differences between the first launch and the second (including the task she full-on forgot to do when launching the first book!)How Donna navigates looking at sales numbers and reviewsUsing NetGalley for reviews: the benefit of being with a smaller publisher versus a Big 5 publisher The admission that made me question whether Donna and I could be friends (yes, that's clickbait.)The challenge of writing back cover copy/book jacket summaryDonna's strategy for ensuring she doesn't get “stuck” while writing a bookABOUT DONNADonna Norman-Carbone's debut novel, All That is Sacred, was released in June 2023 and has earned eight awards. The BookFest Awards featured All That is Sacred among the other winners on the Tower billboard in Times Square. Donna holds a master's degree in English from Southern CT State University and is a member of the WFWA, CAPA, WNBA. She is the co-host of the podcast Authors Talking Bookish and program director for Bookish Road Trip. Donna has a passion for writing women's fiction that tugs at the heartstrings. After having taught as a university adjunct and adult educator, Donna currently teaches writing, film and British literature to high school students. She lives in a small Connecticut suburb where she and her husband have raised three wonder Guygiene lets you equip your young guy with a monthly box of confidence that introduces cool personal hygiene swag from top brands, developed just for teen and 'tween boys. Get 15% off your first box by visiting GoodGuygiene.com and using code writethedamnbook at checkout. MOCKUP SHOTS DEALI've used MockUp shots for years to create attention-grabbing images great for social media. It usually costs $207, but they're offering a 60% discount on lifetime access with lifetime updates. It's a great way to get an unheard-of price on a product that will make you money and that you will end up using all the time.Click Here for 60% off >>Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

Do you want to write a book and need help figuring out where to start?In this episode, I'm talking with four women from different backgrounds, missions, walks of life, and stages in their writing journey who realized their message was worth sharing. Regan Macaulay, Dr. Stacey Francis, Dr. Brooke Scheller, and Gillian Wagner discuss their methods, challenges, and lessons learned in writing and publishing their books. Regan Macaulay is a Multi-award-winning Author of novels, children's books, short stories, and scripts. She is also a producer and director of theatre, film, and TV and a certified canine and feline massage therapist.Dr. Stacey Francis is a Chiropractic Kinesiologist and Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 30 years of experience helping young and old males and females, but mostly women in their midlives with fatigue and GI issues. She is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book The Supercharged Method. Dr. Brooke Scheller is a doctor of Clinical Nutrition who specializes in helping people change their relationship with alcohol. She authored "How to Eat to Change How You Drink," which trended at the top of its category and hit the bestseller list in its first week of publication. Gillian Wagner has been in the wellness industry for over three decades and is tiptoeing into naturopathy, inspired by Dr. Brooke. She created two yoga DVDs; one was particularly successful in Germany, and a streaming platform picked up the other. She has been working on her book tirelessly for the last year. Throughout this episode, you'll hear about their different approaches to writing, their thoughts on opting for self-publishing, publisher, or hybrid route, and marketing their books. You'll also hear their advice (especially for non-fiction books) on dealing with naysayers, haters, and people who disagree with what's written, how to deal with the feeling of knowing once the book is on the shelf is out of our control, and how to pitch an agent. Additionally, they share tips and advice for beginner writers, how to deal with outside feedback, the importance of getting someone to keep us accountable, and much more.Tune in to episode 127 to discover how to overcome the challenges that keep you from writing a book.In This Episode, You Will Learn:About these authors' different approaches to writing a book (12:00)Dr. Brooke shares her most significant challenge in writing her book (19:50)How to deal with naysayers and haters (25:00)What is the best option, self-publishing or getting a publisher (36:20)How to market your book (42:30)Advice for beginner writers (49:30)Connect with Regan W. H. Macaulay:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Dr. Stacey Francis:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Dr. Brooke Scheller:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Gillian Wagner:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a child, I was abandoned by my mother. This left an indelible mark on my worthiness: if my own mother didn't want me, what could I be worth? I lived with this subconscious belief clouding my life's experiences for decades. Not that you would have known any of this if you'd met me back then. I hustled, doing great work behind the scenes, and made my bosses and colleagues look wonderful—as long as they didn't notice me, I was happy. Or at least happy enough. It was in this energy and with these beliefs that I attracted a husband who abused me. One day, I found myself behind three locked doors and on the telephone with 911 as my then-husband crashed around downstairs, tossing furniture and throwing crockery. How had I gotten to this point? I didn't know, but I vowed at that moment to escape—and finally dug into the trauma that had brought me to that low point. As I wrote and spoke about my trauma, something incredible happened:  extreme healing. Leaning into the worst moments of my life allowed me to release the shame and recognize how resilient and courageous I had been. I claimed my voice and knew that my mission was to help other women find their voices. I began teaching others to write about their worst moments, heal through the process, and claim their brilliance.  That's also why I started Highlander Press, a publishing house dedicated to elevating women authors.  Time and again, I witnessed women healing by telling their stories—and this transformed their lives. By sharing stories on this podcast, together we'll inspire other women to see how incredible and brave they are—and how we can light the way for other women to see the same. I am your host, Deborah Kevin, and this is the STORYTELLHER podcast.  Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/ Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Lori Lieberman Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Being with Lori Lieberman, the very first musical guest at Women Who Write, and the only artist to perform at every WWW location over the past decade-plus is like going home. Five years since our last midday soiree, it was so wonderful to reconnect and catch up. We got the unabridged Killing Me Softly scoop, from its inception with Lori's pen on a napkin at a Don McLean show, to it getting fleshed out with her managers, Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel, her recording it, getting airplay, Roberta hearing it, Lori making the rounds credited as a collaborator, then written off, and finally getting vindicated only recently. There's lots more to the story, all fascinating and aided greatly by its mostly happyish ending. Lori's first five albums and self-imposed hiatus that followed. Motherhood, Joe Cali, falling in love and finding her way back to the music. 20 albums later, her latest releases, The Girl and The Cat, her most emotional and personal work to date, Lori told us why, and Truly, a departure for Lori, a deep dive into the American Songbook, with a unique revisit of the before mentioned Killing Me Softly. You haven't heard it until you've heard Lori sing it. And sing it and kill us she did! She also treated us to her track, Switzerland, although Zoom prematurely derailed it. Lori's readying for her 3rd Carnegie Hall concert, on December 10th, at 2 pm. In the tri-state area, or gonna be? It's a must! Link for tkts: https://www.carnegiehall.org/.../Afternoon-Concert-with... 30% Discount code: LAL 43749 For all things Lori, including her music, visit : lorilieberman.com I love this woman so much. What fun this was! She'll remain in heavy rotation in my living room. Lori Lieberman Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Wednesday, November 29th, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/47XjI5M

This year, I've invited nine previous podcast guests to share what lights them up most with joy when it comes to all things Christmas. They'll be sharing things like:What their Type adds to the celebration table?Their favorite ornament or decoration?The gift on their list that most reflect growth for their personality?Something they've done this year that reflects their personality Type? Connect with guests:Krystal Ribble previous episode: Love Me in the Waiting https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-me-in-the-waiting-enneagram-type-two-krystal-ribble/id1216920050?i=1000538968639WebsiteAdvent devoApril Nicole previous episode: Women Who Write https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-who-write-2022-guest-april-nicole-scipio-enneagram/id1216920050?i=1000548861701IGYouTubeFree Resource (Productivity Push Worksheets) - Designed to help you create a habit of productivity: https://www.aprilnicolescipio.com/myproductivitypushSonja Scott  previous episode Spring Series all Nine Types https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spring-series-what-you-need-to-know-about-the/id1216920050?i=1000614854561WebsiteIGSherri Gregg previous episode Wholehearted Advent https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholehearted-advent-a-conversation-with-author/id1216920050?i=1000498972544Advent devo Simi John previous episode Wholehearted Community https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholehearted-community-creating-authentic-connection/id1216920050?i=1000601826586WebsiteIGPodcast Are you struggling to find the perfect gift? Do you wonder why their list looks so different from yours? Well, wonder no more: I've created the Enneagram Gift Giving Guide with you in mind. Get the free guide plus bonus gift tags at www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagram-gift-guide. Looking for an episode playlist for your Enneagram Type?Get more information about this free guide here!Meet the Collective here!Connect with Amy: IG Website

Korel Tunador Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson It was such a treat to sit down again with treasured friend, Korel Tunador. I've sure missed him. Crazy talented and oh, so fun, quintuple threat––guitar, keyboards, sax, accordion, and vocals, Korel, who's been playing with Rob Thomas the last many years, spent a dozen + with the Goo Goo Dolls, toured with Katy Perry, and Jada Pinkett Smith's Wicked Wisdom, and prepped to tour with Hanson, filled us in on how he got each, how the experiences played out, from never making it on the road (the latter) to the Ted Lasso almost religious experience he's currently living with Rob Thomas and company. Now focused on vocal coaching - pros to unknowns, Korel took us on his journey from piano at 5 in Pittsburgh to stadiums and TV. Explaining how anyone can sing… on key, and learn to harmonize… it's all about patience and perseverance. Even me? I may have to take him up on that. Korel's primary instrument of choice is his voice. As if to punctuate the point, he treated us to his new, emotive, Drain on Me, the also new, You Belong to Me, not sad he said, yet it also brought a tear… and Korel's closer, his classic, The Town of Artichoke, which left me giddy, and flying high, as it always does. One of the sweetest humans on the planet, Korel's played my living room thrice, and was part of the Women Who Write extravaganza produced by Mike Nesmith at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur. I'll be forever grateful to Zoe Moon for connecting us, and for Zooms like these that reconnect us even when he's busy as hell, and miles away. If you're a pro on the road looking to up your vocal game, or a layman like me, considering how lovely it would be to shock your loved ones and whip out an unexpected harmony or two, Korel can be reached @koreltunador.com - few funner to hang with for any reason. Korel Tunador Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wed, May 24th, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on The Facebook Replay here : https://bit.ly/3q6hpge

Eric McCormack Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Will and Vicki. The virgin Walden/Abelson voyage. If you're gonna break the almost 3 yrs to the day pandemic Zoom streak, and do a first Live in person from the new digs, how better than with handsome, charming, fabulous, Emmy, SAG, and GLAAD Award Winning, Eric McCormack? Couldn't be done. If you're gonna look into a set of eyeballs, share rarefied air, lotsa laughs, and some snacks, well…it doesn't get better than this. Thank you, Loren Gold for putting up with my incessant begging and pleading and making this happen. Exceeding all expectations, Eric was easy, expressive, talented (he did accents, impressions, and sang a teeny bit), and crazy fun. Stories, stories, and more stories, one better than the last. When we wrapped and Eric's fab assistant, Michelle Loparo, said some of said stories were new to her, well, score! From his early days in Toronto, school plays with David Furnish, no, really! Day jobs at Baskin Robbins, and a gas station, his father's secret revealed, childhood heroes and how one blew Eric's adult mind, five years doing Shakespeare in rep, breaking into TV, Lonesome Dove, meeting his unlikely perfect partner, manifesting his highest dream––auditioning for James Burrows, landing the part that would change his life, Will and Grace fun, bringing childhood imagings to life… Freddy Mercury, Barry Manilow, Elton John, starring on Broadway in The Music Man, turning serious… Travelers (Netflix- 3 seasons to binge), the upcoming, Departure (Peacock), Slasher (AMC), The Other Black Girl (Hulu) the acclaimed Drinkwater (Canadian Prime, soon here), plus another Broadway turn, The Cottage, directed by his great friend, Game Changers alum, Jason Alexander, coming this summer, and, as if that t'weren't enough, two podcasts soon to drop, one, Eating Out, with his pal, Steven Weber, a Women Who Write alum, and Just Jack and Will with his great friend Sean Hayes. I'm exhausted typing it, let alone this indefatigable man living it all, no doubt, brilliantly. There are more stories, unmentioned. Tasty treats reenacted to delight. I'm still basking in the glow, wondering how I'll ever Zoom again. Eric McCormack has ruined me for pandemic worry. What a way to break free. Whee! Eric McCormack Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Wed, March 1, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on The Facebook Replay here:
https://bit.ly/3J5qyN5 Video and photos by Snuffy Walden

Linda Andersson is a writer/director/producer and a member of the Television Academy (EMMY'S ®).  Although she originally wrote “Nobody Parks in L.A.” as a live action sitcom pilot, Linda couldn't resist producing the project herself as an animated show. She released the pilot, which stars Thea Gill (QUEER AS FOLK) in 2022. Also, in 2022, Linda created and produced "Snowbirds", a female led audio drama starring Denise Warner-Gregory and Gina Glass. As a writer, she has sold several projects, from which the majority have been produced while some are currently in development. “This is Our Christmas” (2018) Rom-Com MOW which premiered on the Uptv! Network), with Five Arts Films, starring Margaret O'Brien and Ronn Moss. Now distributed by SP Releasing on DVD. In 2021, the film was re-released and won a Family Film Award for Best Television Movie.   “In The Black” (2016) Crime Drama with Bats in the Belfrey Productions. “The Grid: Zombie Outlet Maul” (2015) New Media Animated MOW – Starring Thea Gill (QUEER AS FOLK) and Harry Ford, (CODE BLACK) The Grid Zom, LLC. “Triple Crossed” (2013) Drama Feature – Babaloo Productions (Distributed by TLA Releasing on Amazon Prime). As a director, Linda collaborated with TV writer, Joseph Dougherty (“Pretty Little Liars”) in 2012 by directing one of his short screenplays, TELL ME. The next year, she directed, “The Happiest Couple” for Beverly Regency Productions. These projects were among many short films, Linda has had in film festivals during the last twenty years, many of which she was the writer/director. Linda currently has several projects invarious stages of production and will be releasing "Twice Removed", a genealogy-themed podcast

What a glorious reunion with the brilliantly talented prolific songstress, Harriet Schock, who wrote the Grammy-nominated #1 hit, Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady, and her stunningly talented, vocal accomplice, Andrea Ross-Green. It was thrilling to hear them again in perfect harmony with new songs from Harriet's upcoming album, Paintings (the title track she treated us to is an absolute killer), as well as the mash-up of her Ain't No Way to Treat A Lady and One Time Lover. We were also treated to my request, Over and Over, one of my all-time favorite Schock classics, and My Now, a new tune from her soon to drop, Paintings. We went back to Dallas, her musician doctor father who encouraged her with all his heart, coming to LA, the heartbreak that inspired that #1 hit, being covered by The Partridge Family, Helen Reddy, Manfred Man, Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Roberta Flack, to name just some, her films with Henry Jaglom, ongoing songwriting workshops which attract the creme de l creme in LA and now with Zoom, from around the world. Harriet's system she maintains is full-proof. Her scores of talented, thriving students offer proof. Come in with nothing, leave with a song. A well-crafted, good one at that, whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner. Interested? Contact Harriet at HarrietSchock@gmail.com In addition to Harriet's new album, there's an upcoming show at The Coffee Gallery, A Lifetime Achievement Award, Gary Lynn Floyd's new album, Present Schock: The Songs of Harriet Schock, and Tom Solari's documentary, Hollywood Town, The Harriet Schock Story. I'm exhausted typing it. I adore this woman and her music. Harriet and I appeared in Henry's The M Word and spent countless Tuesdays over the last decade sharing creative adventures and miracles at Women Who Write, where Harriet also performed at least a half dozen times. It was fantastic to catch up with this treasured friend and be treated to her magnificent music. Ditto Andrea! Harriet Schock Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Wed, February 22nd, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on The Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3Kz680g

Live with The Cowsill on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson There's so much wonderfulness and fun packed into this 1:15 Live, I'm woe to break it down and give any spoilers. Suffice it to say we talked about their avid, loyal fans, me being one, since kneesocks, their group dynamic, how the 7 came and went, family auditions, oh yes they did, how the harmonies stack, how the songs on their new album, Rhythm of the World, got written, recorded, and out there in spite of the pandemic and a stroke of someone's bad business, the hero who saved the day, meet & greets, how they genuinely love their fans and invite all to join them, even when they're eating, their podcast, Peter Noone for one, The Flower Power Cruise this March, another Happy Together Tour this summer, and always, Bob, Susan, and Paul, loving being together, whether taking a “snow day,” continuing to thrill their fans and make musical magic, or just chatting it up with the likes of me. I've been blessed to present Bob a few times over the last decade, and stay close sending him the constant onslaught of comments that still post almost daily from his visit to my living room for Women Who Write years ago. I've met Susan a few times and attempted more than once to wrangle her here, Paul I've only gandered onstage till today, yet they all felt like family almost instantly. It's who they are, what they do. I adore these three, all The Cowsills family, and have put in my request to be adopted. Rhythm of the World https://cowsill.com/home/music/rhythm-of-the-world/ TheCowsills Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 1/11/23, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3QzHCwT

In today's episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I got to chat with my friend Carol van den Hende, author of the award-winning Goodbye, Orchid series and acclaimed public speaker. She has such wonderful advice for writers at all stages of our careers – whether it's with actually penning our books or marketing our books or spreading the word about them. We also talked about: The process of writing a prequel and how her second book came to be The key to managing self-expectations How to persevere through the tough parts of your writing project I know you will come away from this conversation with some wonderful gems from Carol! About Carol: Carol van den Hende is the award-winning author of the Goodbye, Orchid series, a public speaker, and MBA with 20+ years' experience in marketing, strategy and insights. Plus, she works in chocolate (there's no ‘sweeter' job!) Carol is passionate about simplifying marketing concepts into actionable steps for publishing success. She's keynoted and presented at conferences like Writer's Digest, IBPA, NJ-SCBWI, International Women's Writing Guild, Rutgers Writers' Conference, Sisters-in-Crime and Women Who Write. She's also a regular contributor to DIYMFA, where she pens the Author Marketing Toolkit column. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dallas-woodburn/support

Can you top this? Yes, we can. How the hell is it possible that this sitdown with The Sopranos Richie Aprile aka David Proval, will go down as one of the most entertaining shows yet? It shall. WOW. What fun. Great stories. Crazy coincidences. More great stories. As if it wasn't enough that David's mother and I share the same family name, and she has the same country of origin as my grandma with the same name, we're both New Yorkers, David went to Yeshiva, my father taught Yeshiva, our paths crossing about a decade ago while filming Henry Jaglom's The M Word with Michael Imperioli, post their work in The Sopranos, pre ours at Women Who Write and Game Changers. Thanks to the suggestion of my new good friend, Mark Metcalf, who also middled last week's stupendous sitdown with Tim Matheson, I know David's extensive body of stellar work, Mark added technicolor. I jumped at his suggestion to invite David. My gratitude to both of them is boundless. What fun! I know I said it before, but it bears repeating. From his grandma and the Yiddish theatre, school plays, Uta Hagen, to Scorcese and Mean Streets, thanks to his friend, Jon Voight, how he got it—DeNiro, Keitel, Pavlo Hummel, again thanks to Voight, which led to Nunzio, a hysterical story about filming with Jack Gilford, Elliot Gould, and James Caan, which included more great stories about James, to the other James… Gandolfini. David's audition(s) for The Sopranos, so much great stuff there, moving from mobster Richie Aprile to a Rabbi in The West Wing, Teri Garr, Richard Dreyfus, coaching Eddie Murphy, an insanely great story there, a Drama Desk Nomination, Innocent Blood, John Landis, Don Rickels, hysterical stuff there, meeting Sinatra, and sitting down with him, a fan, wow, Everybody Loves Raymond, Italy, and his personal discontent… all straight talk, with loads of laughter and a few tears. I loved every single second, especially when his wife of 46 years, Cheryl, joined the conversation from the other room. Forget cowbell. More David Proval! David Proval Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 8/10/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3QyEmjX All BROADcasts, as podcasts, also available on iTunes apple.co/2dj8ld3 Stitcher bit.ly/2h3R1fla tunein bit.ly/2gGeItj Also on iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Voox, OwlTail, Backtracks, PlayerFM, Himalaya, Podchaser, and Listen Notes Thanks to Rick Smolke of Quik Impressions, the best printers, printing, the best people people-ing. quikimpressions.com Nicole Venables of Ruby Begonia Hair Studio Beauty and Products, for the best tressed. http://www.rubybegoniahairstudio.com/ And, Blue Microphones

Calling all writers, healers, channelers, and anyone with a womb or ( womb space/ hara line). All parts of our body are sacred. Our wombs are portals from which a new world is born. They are places of Alchemy. Places where power is stored. But there are some places we've been told to ignore. Not anymore. This workshop helps you connect with your deep untethered RAGE to tap into your creativity, wisdom, and limitless power. Join us for a sacred ceremony honoring your Womb Rage in all its glory! We will alchemize and co-create through writing, healing, sacred sisterhood, and journeying together. Womb Rage is a powerful journey of unleashing your Inner Oracle. Wombs are Oracles. They will always tell you the truth and show you where the deepest healing lives. Now more than ever, we are faced with unprecedented times, and it is important to experience deeper embodiment. Our Womb is asking us to connect to it for many reasons. We have forgotten our way, and the Sovereign Womb is very much needed within our field if we start to bridge a new way of being on this Earth. Womb Rage will restore the natural balance of your creative center. Join your sacred sisters in gathering resources to help you access the power of your Womb. Womb Rage is not just another workshop. It's a Portal to your Deepest Healing. Womb Rage is an ode to the Womb. Many women still carry the Pain and resentment of their mothers, grandmothers, and female ancestors. Some feel the wounds of this past life or traumatic experiences in this lifetime that block their joy and happiness and prevent them from connecting with their feminine power. Let us heal our Womb; let's heal our mother's, sister's, and daughter's wombs. And in this way, bring healing to our Mother Earth. Early Bird Ticket HERE: https://bit.ly/3zFpCKI “These are burning times. And they call for Burning Women. Women embodied their passion. Women feeling in their bodies. Creative women. Courageous women. Women who have learned to run on a different power source to the world which is falling into flames around her. She has already disentangled herself from the wreckage of the patriarchal culture, so she will not be dazed, confused and disorientated by the systemic changes happening around her. Centered within herself, receptive to the Earth beyond her, she knows how to cultivate from the ashes, she knows how to find the embers to fuel the new fire. Burning Women arise. Our time is now. Our time has come.” - Lucy H.

Tom Bergeron Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson There's nothing like sitting down with an adored friend who's made his mark being in the moment, Live, without a net. Emmy-winner, Tom Bergeron, is my kinda guest. Whip-smart, emotionally intelligent and evolved, hysterically funny, a generous to a fault humanitarian, and oh, so laid back, and easy (don't tell Lois). This isn't our first rodeo - it just keeps getting funner. We got the Tom's eye view of Dancing With The Stars, from his hiring to his firing (of his own creation- scooped to us on a past Game Changers), the judges, his co-hosts, the pros, the celebs––the joys and the not-so-much ones, dramatic moments, inside dish, to the current state of streaming affairs… could a return be in his future? I hope sure hope they're smart enough to do so, if he wants it. We talked The Masked Singer, behind the scenes with his crooning Taco, America's Funniest Home Videos, Bob Saget, Hollywood Squares, Whoopi, Henry Winkler, meditation, and his tome, I'm Hosting As Fast As I Can, which debuted in my living room as Tom himself debuted as Women Who Write's first man, oh those were the days. We talked improv and radio and how Tom honed his skills to get so damn great at this impromptu thing. The book he's dropped, not in the stores, from his life, the first reading of that debuted last time here, too, what he's binging, his dark turn in The Messenger, available at TomBergeron.com, and his film in development conceived over lunch with his now co-producer, William Shatner. This time with Tom was soul-filling and laughter-fueled. If only it could power my Honda. Forget cowbell. More Bergeron! Tom Bergeron on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 6/15/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here:
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Join me as I talk with freelance writer and author, Jean Gilbertson, about her book "Dancing on the Whisper of God."

I did not announce this in the episode, but I will be switching over to an every other week schedule for the podcast.Thanks for understanding! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femme-fatale-pod/support

Do you give your clients great results, but aren't always sure how to express that to potential clients? A customer case study may be your answer! In this episode, I speak with Katie Corbett, a writer who focuses on customer case studies! Back in 2014, Katie wrote her first case study and fell in love. Katie Corbett works with business owners and marketing professionals so they can tell the success stories of their happy customers. She does this through writing customer case studies, gathering impactful testimonials, and collecting effective reviews. Katie has written for coaches of all types, technology companies, website developers, and graphic designers. If you have been wondering if you should have a case study, this episode should help you find some clarity. We also talk about how to use a case study, because having one is one thing, but using it effectively is another!We talk about how Katie came to learn her voice and writing style. A big pivoting point for her was when she found her niche and stopped taking work just for work - she only took on work that she loved. Katie is totally blind, but that does not stop her from starting her own business and giving her clients amazing results. When she talks about herself and her business, she does not make this a part of her marketing!While her business can be affected by her disability, she found a way to assemble a team around her for support. In this episode:- How Katie finds her clients- What is a customer case study- How to find your ideal writing style- How Katie assembled a team for supportAction steps:1. Pick up a story of someone who inspires you, and consume that.2. Make a list of all the potential business ideas you have.3. Pick the next thing you would need to do to make your dreams come true. Connect with Katie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-m-corbett/http://getacasestudy.com/Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Free Resources: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/resourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowthWebsite: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.comHost your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

We are pleased to be joined by writer, marketer, speaker Carol Van Den Hende. This is a wonderful interview, that fans and authors will love to hear. CAROL VAN DEN HENDE is an author and American Fiction Awards winner who explores the visible and invisible challenges of imperfect heroes and heroines. When she's not penning stories of resilience and hope, Carol applies her MBA to marketing and strategy (in chocolate, sweet!). She's also a public speaker, who's presented at Writers' Digest, Women Who Write, Authorpreneur, Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, NJ Romance Writers, Rutgers, Liberty States Fiction Writers' conferences and other events. Carol is active in her community, as a Climate Reality Leader, as a Board of Trustees Volunteer Officer for a special needs school, and by raising funds for non-profits through the launch of her novel, Goodbye, Orchid. One secret to her good fortune? Her humorous husband, kids and rescue cat, who prove that love really does conquer all. https://carolvandenhende.com/

In these troubling times, we write. Join Shelly X Leonn and Women On Writing (WOW) managing editor, Margo Dill, in discussing the incredible community of writers that is WOW. Chat with us about finding new resources for writers looking to pursue all their wildest writing dreams through the turbulence.  

An excerpt from the book Creative Alchemy by Victoria Fann. Episode 1559: An Excerpt from Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life by Victoria Fann Author of Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life, Victoria Fann has been writing essays, short stories, plays and screenplays for almost four decades. She founded her first writing group, Women Who Write in 1989, and has been inspiring and empowering hundreds of writers and other creatives as a group facilitator, coach and workshop leader throughout the U.S. ever since. Learn more about the book here: www.victoriafann.com Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book Creative Alchemy by Victoria Fann. Episode 1559: An Excerpt from Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life by Victoria Fann Author of Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life, Victoria Fann has been writing essays, short stories, plays and screenplays for almost four decades. She founded her first writing group, Women Who Write in 1989, and has been inspiring and empowering hundreds of writers and other creatives as a group facilitator, coach and workshop leader throughout the U.S. ever since. Learn more about the book here: www.victoriafann.com Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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