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On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how the internet has trained so many people to believe that every thought they have deserves a comment, their opinion, or a post...And why that shit doesn't really fly in real life.I tell a couple of stories about unsolicited opinions (given both online and in person) and the emotional impact they can have on the receivers.I also share how you can start using your voice more thoughtfully by revisiting the “three gates” of communication!These questions are simple, yet powerful:Is it true?Is it kind?Is it necessary?And when put to good use, these suckers can save us all a lot of unnecessary suffering.So, here's my invitation to you (and reminder to myself) to pause before you speak, type, send, or hit publish!Together, let's explore turning off the “comment section” in certain conversations, standing up against cruelty, and choosing to use our words as a force for good, both on and off the internet. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational change work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
My guest today is legendary, bestselling author Steven Pressfield, who's known for his work on creativity, self-discipline, and how to overcome the inner force of what he calls, "capital R" - Resistance.He's written 25 books including the wildly popular - The War of Art, Turning Pro, Do The Work, and Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be - which have influenced tons of successful writers, thinkers, artists and entrepreneurs - including Ryan Holiday and Rich Roll.Steven wrote for 27 years before his first novel The Legend of Bagger Vance got published and made into a Robert Redford film starring Matt Damon and Will Smith. He's also written a memoir Gov Cheese and many historical novels like, A Man at Arms, Gates of Fire, and his latest, The Arcadian!I've been reading and recommending his work for years, so to have him on the show felt like such a full-circle, meant-to-be moment!Here's some of what Steven and I dive into in this episode:Resistance (with a capital R):That invisible, diabolical force that shows up every time you try to write the book, record the podcast, go to the gym, leave the job, or step toward your calling.“Resistance will kill you”:Steven shares why not following your creative or spiritual calling doesn't just make you uncomfortable… it can slowly kill your spirit, your self‑trust, and your life-force.Self‑Discipline & Ritual:We talk about why discipline gets such a bad rap, how it actually becomes an act of self‑love, and what it looks like in real life to “put your ass where your heart wants to be.”Art as a Spiritual Practice:Steve and I dig into the idea that we're spiritual beings in a messy, beautiful, often painful world – and how making art (in any form) is one of the most powerful ways we can respond to and answer that.His new book, The Arcadian:He shares the 40‑year journey behind this story, karma, warriors, and what it costs a soul to live a life of violence… and try to find redemption.I also share a bit about my own writing journey with my memoir, and how bumping up against Resistance has pushed me deeper into my spiritual practice and creative life.This episode is for you if:
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what I call spiritual roadmaps - thoseinner "TripTiks" that help us to move from where we are -to- where we really want to be.I share a story about driving cross-country with one of those old-school, highlighted, AAA paper maps and how that kind of customized route is wicked similar to spiritual mentoring, coaching, and doing your own inner work.We dive into why reading more books, listening to another podcast, and buying another course (aka: just gathering more information) isn't enough to create change - especially if you're not willing to apply what you've learned!I also share why no mentor, coach, therapist, or partner can “drive the feckin' car” for you.I mention A Course in Miracles, nervous system resilience, and personal responsibility - plus, why you've got to want the change more than anyone else in the room!If you're tired of feeling stuck over there on “Suffer Island”...And you find yourself always saying you want change, but then avoid doing what you need to do to change, then this episode is a loving nudge just for you! ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational change work.KK helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.Karen is also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why it's so important to come to your own conclusions - instead of blindly believing what the so-called social media influencers, armchair experts, critics, or even your loved ones say. I share a fun story about going to see Christopher Nolan's new movie The Odyssey, and how the internet lost its mind with opinions about it. From there, I dive into the dangers of online influencers running rackets (like the “trad wife movement”), the sneaky ways people profit off of your self-doubt, and how easy it is to give your power away when you don't slow down and think for yourself. We get into:
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what happens when we walk through life with only one “tool”.Which is usually our default reactions like - anger, shutting down, the silent treatment, judgment, or trying to fix everyone but our damn selves – and how that keeps our world and our relationships wicked small.I tell a story about my love for Swiss Army knives and Leatherman tools when I was a kid and use them as a metaphor for expanding your emotional and spiritual toolkit - now that we're grown-ass adults.
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I'm exploring what it means to “talk to younger you” - by looking through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and “parts work”. (#notatherapist)I also tell a story about a middle-of-the-night moment where I woke up heard myself say, “I've got you,” several times and how that sparked a deeper conversation about exiles, protectors (managers + firefighters), and our capital-S Self!I share a little bit about the 8 C's of Self and Self-Leadership (like curiosity, compassion, confidence, and calm) and why naming and befriending your parts can be fun and healing!Plus, I give you a couple of simple ways to start reassuring your nervous system... from bedtime rituals to inner-child check-ins, so you can move through the world with more self-awareness, tenderness, and love.KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational change work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what I call “the conveyor belt” in our relationships.That sneaky belief that we're somehow more evolved, more spiritual, or doing “more work” on ourselves than our partner or the people around us.I get into how, if we're not careful, this mindset can create hierarchies of “specialness”, insidiously erode connection, and block the love from flowing between you.So, instead of weaponizing our personal growth or psychoanalyzing our sweeties...How about we keep the focus on dealing with our “own blind spots to our own bullshit”.
In this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the "missing pieces" in our lives.Not just the painful things that happened to us, but also the love, protection, witnessing, or tenderness that we didn't get, but should have.We get into how that silent absence of what was missing, can become its own kind of not often talked about trauma.I share about a recent death in the family and why I'm sad about and grieving a person I never met or got the chance to know.I also connect how that ties into both what I call the “never life" - which is the life that didn't happen and now (for whatever reason) can't happen...And, the lonely grief of what Cheryl Strayed calls the "sister life" - that life you only got to live in your dreams and imagination.We explore childhood neglect, the trauma of omission, and revisit Linda Thai's powerful teaching that, “Trauma isn't just what happened, it's what didn't happen that should have happened.” I also walk through how I often work with my own missing pieces: 1) Sitting with my feelings (instead of abandoning myself).2) Being gentle and merciful with younger parts of me.3) Making my way in the direction of acceptance.4) Eventually asking, “Now what?”- so I can start leaning back toward the light and new dreams.If you've ever felt sad about the family you didn't have, the love you didn't receive, or that version of your life that never got its time in the sun, then this one's for you.KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational change work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to “hold on loosely, but don't let go” - not just in our relationships with others, but in how we treat ourselves.I share stories about a band, baby birds and bugs, a fantastic new book, and my own body - to explore why over-controlling, pushing too hard, and demanding “magic fixes” can actually slow down our healing.We dive into giving ourselves more space, time, and compassion - partly inspired by real life stories and experiences and also by Dr. Sula Windgassen's new book: It's All In Your Body…So that we can baby-bird ourselves with more gentleness, care, and trust in our own natural capacity to heal.KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational change work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to “worry a little bit” - especially about the people in your life who always look like they've got their shit together.I tell a personal story about being considered the “strong one” and why those folks often don't get checked on.I also share why asking a simple, “Hey, how are YOU doing?” - can actually mean the world.This is a little loving nudge from my heart to yours to reach out, be curious, and check on your strong people…Because even the helpers - need a little help sometimes.KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational change work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about 6 powerful things that my therapist, Daphne Rose Kingma, taught me back when I was in my 20's and living in California - that totally changed how I relate to myself and other people.I share the story of finding an old journal from my early yoga teacher training days and the little “love note” cards Daphne wrote for me that have stayed with me for nearly 30 years.We dive into learning how to:• Ask for what you need• Notice what you're not asking for• Receive love and compliments without deflecting• Honor rest• Give yourself as much as you give others• Have real compassion for the younger parts of you who had to grow up too fast.If you've ever put yourself last, are an over-giver, or have struggled to feel worthy of love and your needs, then this one's for you! ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational change work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She works with clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAY using Voxer. She also leads a group coaching program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how to stop abandoning yourself.Self abandonment shows up in lots of ways, like:When you say yes when you mean no (like going out even though you're exhausted), or by people-pleasing, joy sucking perfectionism, and always putting yourself last.If you're ready to build better boundaries, deepen self-trust, and practice more self-compassion, then this episode of The Karen Kenney Show is for you. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of resources - including practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
I recently overheard a conversation (yeah, there's no denying it - writers are serial eavesdroppers) - where someone was struggling with a previous verbal commitment they had made.They'd given their word to someone about something… but then the facts and situation changed, and they were grappling with what to do.I'm paraphrasing - but they said something like, “I gave my word, but now that relationship and person are really different.”From what I could grasp, they felt as if they'd kind of been bamboozled.And since they were a “person of their word” - cue the psychological turmoil and suffering.I could practically feel the mental wringing of their hands in my own body.Look, I really do my best not to offer unsolicited advice or coaching to total strangers - so I kept my big mouth shut - but I still thought it was worth talking about with you!
Do you ever just catch yourself feeling a little extra cranky, nitpicky, or just sort of over it… even though nothing is technically wrong?Yeah, me too.
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to make a positive contribution in your life - especially when you're feeling stuck, scared, or like you're falling behind.I share a little bit about working on my memoir and why author Ryan Holiday says that chasing word or page counts can backfire, and how shifting to small, doable daily actions can change everything.We revisit Kaizen (continuous improvement through tiny steps), and I show you how to apply the concept in your writing, money, fitness, relationships, and spiritual practice. It can help even when you only have 5 or 10 minutes!I also pull in some wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, A Course in Miracles, and some of my favorite teachers to remind you that no sincere effort is ever wasted!If you're tired of your own (or others) “all-or-nothing” thinking and want a more compassionate, sustainable way to grow…Then this episode will help you start making positive contributions today, from exactly where you are and with exactly what you've got to give. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources.KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it in 2015.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why simply showing up for the people you love - matters more than you might think.I share the story of my first-ever art exhibition (eeeek!), the friends who showed up to surprise me there (“We got you, Motherfucker!”
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the powerful difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion and why it matters in how we move through the world.I share a personal story about my mixed media art piece that I created for “The Mothership” Exhibition - in honor of my mother on the 45th anniversary of her murder - and how watching strangers interact with my work revealed, in real time, the shift from sympathy to empathy and beyond.We explore:- How sympathy creates distance- How empathy helps us feel ‘with' someone- How compassion asks, “How can I help?” and moves us to actI also offer a few simple ways you can start building your own compassion muscle - for others, yourself, animals, and for all the beings that may be suffering in this wild world we're all sharing.KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources.KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it in 2015.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of Write Club, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
Welcome back to The Freelancer's Tea Break! This week, I'm joined by my friend, coach, and book genie, Gail Doggett, founder of Book Doubling, a book coaching business tailored for neurodivergent writers, especially those with ADHD. In this episode, we delve into how Gail aids writers in completing their dream books by using techniques like body doubling and screen sharing. We also discuss Gail's own journey with writing, the importance of developing a writing practice, and the unique challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals in the writing process. What You'll Learn in This Episode How Book Doubling supports ADHD and neurodivergent writers Why body doubling boosts focus and reduces overwhelm How to build a writing practice that works with your brain The power of handwriting, single‑tasking, and reflective writing How to write consistently when freelancing or juggling life changes The benefits of co‑writing sessions and community accountability How Substack can help you reconnect with your writing voice Gail Doggett is a neurodivergent writing coach, editor, and former acquisitions editor at a Big Five publishing house. Gail has spent over 20 years supporting writers from messy first drafts to finished books, with a special focus on late-diagnosed neurodivergent women who are juggling creativity, life, and everything in between. As an ADHDer herself, Gail brings compassion, strategy, and a deep understanding of how neurodivergent brains actually work, plus her own signature approach called Book Doubling, which is like body doubling but with editorial wisdom and accountability. She loves stories, knows exactly what it feels like to be stuck, and is here to help writers finally get their work over the finish line. Join Gail on Substack or Connect with her on Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter Join Gail's Write Club membership Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:54 Gail's Background and Book Doubling Concept 01:37 Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent Writers 02:25 The Importance of Self-Belief and Support 04:53 Establishing a Writing Practice 08:21 Body Doubling and Screen Sharing Techniques 13:34 Tracking Progress and Reflecting on Writing 19:28 Adapting to Life Changes and Finding Focus 20:58 Freelancing and Writing in Pockets of Time 22:22 Staying Connected with Your Writing 23:14 The Joy of Writing vs. The Chore of Writing 24:47 The Power of Handwriting 26:38 Reflection and Adjustment in Writing 27:40 The Importance of Single-Tasking 29:52 Co-Writing Sessions and Their Benefits 31:21 Introducing Write Club 33:52 One-to-One Writing Support 36:00 The Magic of Substack 42:53 Conclusion and Future Plans Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: hello@emmacossey.com Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community: https://discord.gg/RKYkReS5Cz
What if you could meet a poet, nay perhaps a prophet, communes with the divine, and loves the beyond so, they cannot miss the ordinary?Having tasted manna, they knows holiness in crusts and crumbs, prophecy in coffee grounds.Like Blake, they see the universe in a grain of sand, infinity in an hour, heaven contained within the petals?Then meet Joshua Luke Smith. Joshua is a poet for the people—a musician, author, and purveyor of the ordinary. He is a man of daring honesty, inspiration, and hope.I came across his book Something You Once Knew: Waking Up to the Extraordinary in Your Ordinary Life a few years ago—and you should definitely read it. For me, the timing was ordained. I had been sitting like an hen on ideas for a book about joy—eyes transfixed on a beautiful still pond. Then Joshua came along and nudged me into the water. After reading his book, I realized it was time to start writing—to get wet, flap about and make some ripples, let the eggs hatch—and, as a result, I wrote Longing for Joy. Once again, thanks, Joshua!You can imagine my delight when I got to chat with Joshua. It was the kind of joy that spills over. I saw the rest of my day with renewed sight. We talk about hope, how the ordinary stuff of life is actually the main event, and how all of life is one big creative act (even if you don't think you're an artist). I know you'll enjoy it. I want to encourage you to listen to Joshua's new album Liberated, check out his podcast This Is The Main Event, and even consider joining The Write Club. You won't regret it. Even better, you'll have an unshakable sense that being alive is a very good thing indeed.Opening and Closing Song: Water, Blitz//BerlinStory Song: Trackless Sea (Instrumental), Kings Kaleidoscope Featured Song: Joy, Joshua Luke Smith Get full access to Ordinary Matters at www.ordinarymatters.org/subscribe
In this “City Lights” episode, we discuss what you're not supposed to discuss outside of Write Club. Write Club. One of the co-founders, Nicholas Tecosky talks about this unique literary battle where local writers duel through dynamic reading. We hear from WABE's music contributor, Dr. Scott Stewart, about the late summer films coming out and their soundtracks. We revisit my 2019 conversation with author Cathleen Schine about her book “The Grammarians.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us on Juneteenth for a special edition of Write Club Atlanta! Write Club is a literary event where writers go head-to-head on opposing topics. Expect amazing writers, stories that will take you on an emotional roller coaster, and an appropriate amount of joyous yelling. All Black writers. Blackity Black themes. Come see 'bout it. This event will take place at 7 Stages Theatre in Atlanta. Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8. Tickets $10 at the door. Head to ontheme.show/juneteenth-write-club-atlanta for more info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week of 6/16/24 at the Library - Write Club | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Write Club, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Long Haul' by Frank Figliuzzi.
In this episode I'm dishing out my take on the challenges we bring on ourselves due to our constant need for external validation / approval, and why it's so important to be intentional around WHO you seek feedback from. Ditching your need for the gold stars is incredibly liberating! Also mentioned in this episode: Write Club - the internet's least complicated, free writing accountability group - it's back, and you can join right now, right HERE
Mastering the Art of Audio Dramas & Screenwriting with Nicholas Tecosky This podcast episode features a detailed interview with the multi-faceted creative artist Nicholas Tecosky, an accomplished writer, actor, producer, and co-founder of Atlanta's Write Club. The major focus lies in unraveling Nicholas' unique approach to writing audio dramas, emphasising the importance of outlining, multiple rewrites, and taking feedback on board. Nicholas shared insightful anecdotes and experiences from his work in 'VHS', ‘Aaron Mahnke's 12 Ghosts', 'Tomorrow's Monsters' and his upcoming project 'The Passage'. A distinct aspect of his approach lies in maintaining an overarching narrative in his anthology series, as exemplified in '12 Ghosts'. The artist also provided invaluable advice to aspiring writers, stressing the importance of careful practice and the openness to collaboration. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:20 Nicholas Tecoski's Career Journey 01:38 Transition from Acting to Writing 02:40 Exploring the Film Industry in Atlanta 03:46 The Art of Writing for Different Mediums 05:13 The Evolution of a Writing Career 05:53 The Art of Storytelling and Character Development 06:28 The Challenges and Rewards of Low Budget Writing 07:52 The Impact of Restrictions on Creativity 08:42 The Power of Suspense in Storytelling 11:22 The Role of Horror in Film and Literature 14:04 The Process of Creating 'Tomorrow's Monsters' 18:07 The Art of Creating an Engaging Anthology 26:10 The Challenges and Rewards of Voice Acting 31:47 The Art of Writing for Audio Dramas 37:38 The Role of the Actor in Bringing a Script to Life 43:00 The Process of Creating '12 Ghosts' 59:01 The Making of VHS: Initial Challenges and Budget Constraints 59:36 The Creative Process: From Idea to Script 01:00:14 The Power of Simplicity: Crafting Memorable Moments 01:00:56 Pushing Boundaries: The Art of Shock Value 01:01:39 The Production Journey: From Script to Screen 01:02:03 Character Development: The Art of Writing Silent Characters 01:02:23 The Art of Improvisation in Scriptwriting 01:02:56 The Magic of Unscripted Moments 01:03:29 Exploring the Works of Other Filmmakers 01:03:52 The Art of Storytelling: The Role of Improvisation 01:04:50 The Power of Collaboration in Filmmaking 01:05:04 The Writer's Journey: From Solitude to Collaboration 01:05:37 The Joy of Working with Actors 01:15:20 The Art of Deconstructing a Script 01:30:43 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans 01:33:17 Reflections on Favourite Genre Films and Books 01:43:22 The Craft of Writing: A Journey of Persistence 01:47:52 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
BOOST : DJ Tips, Interviews, Mindset, Goals, Motivation and Music Industry Advice
In this interview, I spoke to acclaimed Scottish DJ's & Producers Illyus & Barrientos, With stellar releases such as ‘Shout', ‘So Serious' and ‘M.E.A' on Toolroom Records, plus releasing some Beatport chart-topping records on Defected Records and Mother Recordings, Illyus & Barrientos have well and truly cemented their status as one of the hottest DJ and production duos in the UK. So much so, that they have featured heavily on Radio 1 (Radio 1 Rave Lounge, guest interview on Danny Howard's show), and were asked to record a mix for the prestigious BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix series. We deep-dove into their music production techniques, how to navigate the industry, and how to get signed to some of the biggest record labels!
Tania Richard performed on Broadway ‘The Song of Jacob Zulu' with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. She recently appeared in ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls' play at the Goodman Theatre. Television appearances include Chicago Fire, Chicago Justice, Chicago PD, Empire, The Chi. She's a published author and an award-winning playwright. Her writing has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered, The Story, Write Club, This Much is True, Essay Fiesta. Richard is an Antiracism Educator and has led antiracism workshops for Fortune 500 Companies, tech startups, non-profit organizations, universities, theatres, Broadway. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ TANIA RICHARD ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1470841/ ⌲ Website: https://www.taniarichard.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #Empire #ChicagoPD #ChicagoFire #ChicagoJustice #TheChi #TheSongOfJacobZulu #LadysmithBlackMambazo #WomanKing #SchoolGirlsOrTheAfricanMeanGirls #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Broadway #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-moving-spotlight/support
COME AND SUPPORT KEEKS AND HIS STUDENTS THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, AT COPPER HILLS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AT 7:00 PM HIT THE LINK TO BUY TICKETS, BUY SHIRTS, AND STICKERS, AND DONATE. HELP SUPPORT THIS AMAZING PROGRAM! https://writeclub.ludus.com/index.php OR GO SEE WRITE CLUB AT THE DISTRICT MEGAPLEX :,) https://www.megaplextheatres.com/film/HO00002697/write-club Write Club premiere & review (0:00) Fav Trailers: - Killers of the Flower Moon (9:10) - Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt. 1 (12:00) Fav Watches: - Keeks: more about Write Club cuz he's so stoked about it lolz (14:00) - TC: Succession...go watch it (14:40) Shouts out to classicrockr2112 for the SWEET review on Apple Podcasts Fast X Review (19:00) ON THE SLATE: THE LITTLE MERMAID WOWOWOWOWW THE TIME HAS COME AND WE PREMIERED WRITE CLUB. IT WAS A BLAST. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN PLAYING IT FOR EVERYONE AND TALKING AOBUT IT HERE. GO CHECK OUT FAST X. IF YOU'VE LOVED THESE MOVIES, YOU'LL LOVE THIS...PROBABLY. OR YOU'RE JUST TOO FAR IN, MUCH LIKE US. LOVE Y'ALL SO MUCH AND STAY SOOOO SWEEEETTTT
Three years ago today, Gov. JB Pritzker's stay-at-home order went into effect as COVID-19 swept the world. Host Jacoby Cochran, lead producer Carrie Shepherd, and producer Simone Alicea talk about what's changed since then, including the state of the city's businesses. Plus, with early voting now open, the team looks at some aldermanic runoffs to watch. Mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas take the debate stage tonight at 7p.m. on WGN. There's also a forum Thursday in Austin. Some good news: Catch Jacoby at Gman Tavern tonight for “Write Club” at 7 p.m. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ok so… Elections happened, adventures and journeys and such so yeah: I'm droppin this warning on a Monday cuz there's been a lot goin on, didn't wanna overload your anxiety. The holidays are nigh! And ye are not ready…Recorded LIVE at the Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago 11/05/22Go see WRITE CLUB on Tuesday November 15th 7:30pm in Chicago! It's the goodz! Follow me here for all the Chadventures: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBirdBrought to you by Jeppson's Mälort: Aiding in Social Distancing since the 1930's Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR” by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jas... Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW, VOTE VOTE VOTE! And as aways: BLACK LIVES MATTER, MASK, VAX and BOOST, DOWN WITH THE SCOTUS!
This one is a look behind the curtain of our most recent members meeting.We're organizing a challenge to get into a state of constant creation by auditioning for the audience a'la David Chin's Million Little Things Story from Episode 2.Change is happening. Enjoy! If you want to be a part of the conversation join our JBA MEMBERSHIPThe sustainability solution for actors.Click here to join or go to https://www.jebbeach.com/jbamembersSTAY IN TOUCHJoin the JBA discord community for like-minded peeps and to be the first to know about upcoming On the Zoom Casting Workshops: Click Here or go to https://discord.gg/N8eGFu2DmxSOCIALSThe Audience Experience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audienceexperiencepod/Jeb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherjeb/JBA YouTube Channel for more lessons & resourcesProduced by Jeb Beach and Associates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aesthetic Press is a Full-Service Digital-First Independent #Publisher of commercial fiction Novels, Novelettes, & Anthologies. We specialize in Thrillers, Mysteries, Dark Fiction, and #books with Dark Humor, Anti-Heroes, & Compelling/Gritty Themes!7 of their #authors will join me for this week's discussion show. We will discuss what it is like to work for such a company. We will talk writing, author life, life and much more. Throw some questions our way during the live show and we could talk about that. Below is a list of Aesthetic Press authors who will be joining us. Aditya Gautam (debut author of Surreal Psychological Thriller, A DREAM OF DUPLICITY released 3/22/22): His short stories and poems have been published in India, Singapore, the USA, and the UK. One of his speculative short stories was included in the Best Asian Fiction Anthology, 2018 by Kitaab, Singapore. A.D. Graves: She is from Carmel, New York, a small lakeside town. She loves to sit by the water on sunny days and type herself into fictitious worlds. She has her associate degree in Psychology, which helps when it comes to creating characters. This story holds elements of life that teenagers endure in the shadows, she values the importance of not feeling alone.Rebecca Frost (Academic author of Psychological Thriller NOT YOUR MARY SUE releasing 6/7/22): She is a published academic who researches and writes about serial killers. Her dissertation was about the history of written true crime in the United States. She is the author of three books published through McFarland on Jack the Ripper, H.H. Holmes, and Making a Murderer, and she is currently under contract for two books about the works of Stephen King, one through McFarland and one through Lexington. Simon Maltman (author of Crime Noir THE WOLF IS AT YOUR DOOR releasing 8/23/22): Simon Maltman is the author of novels, novellas and short stories, released with various publishers. An Amazon Bestseller from Northern Ireland he writes a range of crime fiction thrillers. A regular guest at festivals and events, he is the tour guide for Belfast Noir, and also a well known book reviewer for the likes of ITV and online journals. An established ‘Ulster Noir' author, he also writes American-set high concept thrillers.A.G. Chacon (debut author of New Adult Dark Fantasy Saga THE IRON FISTS releasing 12/12/22): She is a bisexual Mexican college student majoring in English at the University of Chihuahua. Writing has always been her passion, for it helps calm her mind and erase her insecurities. Nothing gives me more pleasure than writing a good series of dialogues and creating new characters. She believes everyone has a role to play in this life, and that she can transmit hope through writing stories. When she is not writing or reading, she plays video games, watches anime, and does yoga every afternoon. Brendan Hayes (debut author of YA Horror Thriller EXPECTATIONS releasing TBA): For the past seventeen years he has been a high school English teacher in the Chicago suburbs. Without exception, his favorite class to teach has been Creative Writing, which affords him a steady flow of reading material. A couple of years ago, some students challenged him to write an example of an assignment; and, as he was writing it, he remembered how much he enjoyed the writing process (that story, heavily edited, was published on the Ultrarunning Magazine website). Ell Priya (author of Crime Thriller SHAMELESS IN STILETTOS releasing 1/13/23): Her writing career began in August, 2014 when she became an integral part of the Write Club, Bangalore. An avid reader and writer since childhood, she rediscovered her calling in writing fiction. Over the years she has been published in over fifteen publications by Women's Web, Write Club magazine and anthologies by The Hive, along with her stand alone horror book - The Door.If you want to sponsor CJ Aggett on The Frontline 100k Walk, please visit here: https://events.soldierscharity.org/fundraisers/christopheraggettFOLLOW US► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true► For our #FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! - https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here - https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286
It's "Young Adult Month" on The Goods, and we have a double whammy this week: an adaptation of a YA novel about writing a YA novel. Join as Brian shares his award-winning history as a writer and Dan discusses his abandoned novel drafts. The week's movie, meanwhile, is a cheesy Disney Channel Original Movie about an accidental author with a very bizarre Tyler Durden-esque twist. Dan revels in the possibility of an "Iguana Cut," while Brian points out some of the movie's stupider plot points. Go YAM with The Goods in the second week of Young Adult Month! Music credits: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Amy has not only become an amazing writer, but she's pretty darn funny! She's looking at writing a romantic comedy next. I want to thank Amy for taking the time to share her thoughts and wisdom on writing. I really enjoyed this interview. In this episode, we discussed:How she learned to embrace and reboot her imagination as an adult and become a writerA great trick to deal with your inner critic, or “the gremlins” which is what Amy calls those negative voicesHow she uses power hours with her writing group to support her writing practiceHow her writing group provides accountability for her to show up to her writing (if you need this type of support, check out the Let's Write Club).The value of the collaborative support of a good developmental editor, writing group, or book coachHow she bases her victims on some real life not so nice people to add the emotional drive to those scenes and charactersThe value in writing what you know, especially if it's a specialized field like she writes about organ transplant, because the author knows the details in an authentic and accurate wayUsing the concept of “pleasure bundling” to hold yourself accountable to your writing practiceWhat's next in her writing career!Amy's BooksCut by Amy S. PeeleMatch by Amy S. PeeleMeet Amy S. PeeleAmy S. Peele RN, is the award-winning, best-selling author of Cut and Match, medical mysteries with a mission and a side of humor. Before becoming a writer Amy enjoyed a fascinating 35-year career in the organ transplant field which provides an authentic backdrop to her books. She learned early on in her medical career that humor was an important survival skill and studied improvisation at the world premier school, Second City, in Chicago.Connect with Amy S. PeeleAmy on InstagramAmy on TwitterAmy's WebsiteLike the Podcast?Are you a subscriber? If not, I invite you to subscribe, so you'll get notified every time a new episode goes up.Click here to subscribe on iTunes.Click here to subscribe on Stitcher.And, if you're enjoying what you're hearing, I'd be super grateful if you left me a review. Those help other creative souls find this show, and they're fun to read. To leave a review, open up the podcast in your podcast player, and scroll down to the bottom where it gives you the option to review the show.Stay Connected with AmyJoin the bi-monthly cowriting/creating sessions, you can subscribe to the newsletter to get ideas, tips, and inspiration to get started creating and acting on those creative callings.Connect on FacebookConnect on LinkedIn.Connect on Instagram.
Alison Powell is a freelance writer and creativity coach. She facilitates workshops and courses as part of Write Club, which I've taken part in recently and found invaluable as I write the first draft of my novel. In this episode we talk about: Why building a club for writers is important to Alison Why she pivoted from working for IBM to teaching English to facilitate workshops Alison's secret mission
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The Law Offices Of Quibble, Squabble & Bicker retain a very special guest counsel in the form of Mark Stancil, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Terminus Media, a company that creates comic books and graphic novels inspired by biblical stories but set in fantastic environments. Stancil helps the fake lawyers with the client, Accepting You Are Part Of The Problem Not The Solution but veers in the direction of got the Covid, crime brulee, a soupcon of horror, hey Marvel, the Evolution series, Howard the Duck, two shoestrings, a disembodied head, the Write Club, turn or burn, this house is clean, Westminster Zombie Competition, Mark Twain, young boy Jesus, Bedbug Man, Wizard of Id, Family Circus takes a turn, the gossiping fence, land squids, Lions in Space, hip hop culture saves America, useless eaters, whack 'em in the sanitarium, kill the water protectors, replacement children and pursed lips. For other episodes, go to www.qsblaw.org. They are also internettable on: Instagram - @lawofficesofquibble; Twitter - @qsblaw; TikTok - @qsblaw; Uhive - https://www.uhive.com/web/shares/z/QTTCLFU; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quiblle.bicker.3; Tumblr - quibblesquabblebicker; Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/QuibbleSquabble or watch them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LawOfficesofQuibbleSquabbleBicker --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qsb/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qsb/support
On this episode, we are sitting down with one of my favorite people of all time. We talk about the evolution of Write Club, developing an online web series, and what it's like to be a professional Janet. Settle in, pour yerself some bourbon, and get to know my dear friend, Corrbette Pasko.
Ep. 100 Gobble Gobble Write Club Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench and it’s our 100th episode! It’s a writing podcast, about friendship, snacks, sometimes Bill Murray and today is our November #BENCHWRITECLUB. Come for the laughs, stay for the prompts! Thank you so much for listening, we love you. On 11/26, Thanksgiving, we will be on FB Live, calling @butterball and showing you our turkeys! Thank you to our #BENCHWRITECLUB November participants: Prompt: Include the following phrase: “that is not how you cook a turkey” in your 250 word story. @KaylaStorytella (Kayla #Sharpie) @bjkdrvr8 (Bret-Jordan) @HRHammer (Stephanie #TheHammer) @BrookReadingPod (Melissa aka #MelBrook) BENCH GIVES BACK: November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. If you want to donate our fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation, you still can. THANK YOU! https://epilepsyfoundation.donordrive.com/participant/30787 The Red Cross still needs blood donations: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive Be sure to follow @AlltheHorror18 so you stay up to date with horror content all year long! If you want some #AlltheHorror merch so you can match us head here – all proceeds go to @ScaresThatCare Join our #Benchlings group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/2girlsonabench Twitter: @2girlsonabench Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2girlsonabench/ Support the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/2girlsonabench Buy us a snack at https://ko-fi.com/benchsnack Check out our family of shows on the Podfix Network: https://podfixnetwork.com/
In this episode, we talk with Ian Belknap, performer and essayist, on compelling yourself to write, founding Write Club, why you should speak your work aloud, respecting time, finding humor in the darkness, and being kind to yourself You can find Ian Belknap online at ianbelknap.com and on Twitter @writeclubrules Follow the Chicago Writers Podcast on Twitter @ChiWriPodcast
How are Nicola and Judith coping with the extraordinary challenges presented by the virus and what tips do they have that the listener might find useful? In The Show Judith describes her introvert approach to staying safe, and Nicola shares a soup recipe she’s perfected during her first two weeks of self-isolation. #Self-Isolation #Lockdown #Virus #Coping What's Fuelled Their Fire? Judith’s fire is fuelled by two new testimonials for the podcast, and Nicola’s enjoyed another virtual meeting with the Write Club ladies. She’s been invited to co-present a webinar, and has a new marketing angle spurred by a spike in traffic to an article on her website. Focus Of The Week How are Nicola and Judith coping with the extraordinary challenges presented by the virus and what tips do they have that the listener might find useful? LISTEN HERE TO OWN IT #268| Coping in Extraordinary Times Words Of The Week Nicola chooses Optimist and Judith picks Impermanence. Project Updates Judith thinks this is an exceptional opportunity for people to take up projects they’ve been postponing, and Nicola is pleased with writing progress. Who Or What's Impressed Nicola is impressed by the 250,000 volunteers to support the community around the NHS though didn’t feel compelled to become one herself, and she recommends The Kaiser Report on YouTube. Judith thanked Nicola for her recommendation of Babies on Netflix from last week’s show and describes what she loved about the short documentary series. *** Join our free Facebook Group for Own It! the Podcast and talk back to us about what you hear in the show. Support our podcast on Patreon with a few monthly dollars to help defray our costs - thank you! Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a rating and review via your podcast app Ask a question in our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OwnItThePodcast/ To help the show: Subscribe via Radio Public, iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, TuneIn, Libsyn Please share on Twitter, Facebook or whatever social media platform you love to use and tag us if you can - we love to read your comments! Website: https://OwnItThePodcast.com
Ep. 81 Write Club Serenade Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench… and we’ve been doing it for 2 YEARS! What?? AND a plethora of new writing submissions thanks to our #Sharpie Kayla! It’s time for some major kazoo action ;) Gotta #snackdiddy? Send it over! February #BenchWriteClub submissions: @KaylaStorytella (Kayla #Sharpie) @maddie_blake_ @ shirley_penick @Emily_Is_Moore @BooksTransire (Amanda Nelson) SHOUT OUTS: Drew @ReelFeelsPod for all the Jack London info! @HRHammer (Stephanie #TheHammer) just cuz! PROMO: Leave the Lights on Podcast (@leavethelightsonpod on Instagram, @13vlm13 on twitter) TEAM LEESEY Epilepsy walk info – donate or join us! https://epilepsyfoundation.donordrive.com/participant/30787 Join our #Benchlings group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/2girlsonabench Twitter: @2girlsonabench Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2girlsonabench/ Support the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/2girlsonabench Buy us a snack at https://ko-fi.com/benchsnack Check out our family of shows on the Podfix Network: https://podfixnetwork.com/
FIVE-ALARM SHOUT OUT: Go see American Blues Theater’s tense and timely ROAN @ THE GATES at Stage 773 on February 14th, use the code “2FOR1” for two-for-one tickets and bring a date for Valentine’s Day cocktails at the bar!THREE-ALARM SHOUT OUT: Check ME out as I host POONIE’S CABARET at Links Hall on Monday February 17th! Gonna be hotsie AND totsie!ONE-LLAMA SHOUT OUT: Go get your Corbette Pasko on as she hosts WRITE CLUB on Feb 18th at Hideout Inn: It’s the smartest thing you can do. Brought to you by Jeppson’s Malört: It’s on your mindAnd by Hero Power: Enough good energy to give you peace of mind.Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas: A mindful tune!Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge for The Paper Machete: Chicago’s Live Magazine and then in the central brain we call BENDER Studios.Please Rate and Review and THINK Responsibly.
Stephanie Birch is a wonderfully creative being. She is a yoga teacher, writer, photographer and the founder of Write Club, a monthly-ish gathering and weekly newsletter. What Stephanie loves so much about movement and writing is their ability to heal. She credits yoga with saving her life when she suffered from postpartum depression and finds the physical practices of movement and writing (by hand, not typing!) incredibly powerful. In this episode we talked about staying open to learning new things, how to choose a yoga teacher training and how to write without rules. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com (http://movementbylara.com) Resources: stephynow.com (http://www.stephynow.com/) Instagram: @stephynow (https://www.instagram.com/stephynow/) Redefining Yoga is a production of (http://crate.media)
Clicks And Leads | For Entrepreneurs | Digital Marketing | Success Thinking | Being A Digital Nomad
Back from Las Vegas, Nicola now has to get to grips with all the new contacts, business opportunities and ideas for new projects. What to do first? How to make sure nothing slips through the gaps? She shares how she prioritises everything she wants and needs to do. With more video extracts from the week, including an impromptu solo performance from Scott Page, saxophonist and rhythm guitar player with Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto. Clicks And Leads is a "tongue in cheek" digital marketing Vzine by entrepreneur, author, podcaster, speaker, Nicola Cairncross. On the blog Resistance Visualisation What Does Success Mean To You What To Do With Your Goals Beating Resistance - Tip 1 Beating Resistance - Tip 2 What You Focus On Increases Masterminding in Vegas Customer Service: Good, Bad & Ugly Prefer to read? Okay, welcome back everyone. So, Nicola here, and I'm back in Greece, and still reflecting on the week I spent in Las Vegas. It was just quite incredible. The thing I didn't mention in last week's vzine was how humble everybody was, how down-to-earth everyone was. I mean, one of the attendees was the saxophonist from Pink Floyd, Toto and Supertrapp and he was just the nicest man. He was just lovely, and so was everybody else. There was no egos at all. It was very much filled with an attitude of gratitude. Everybody there was so thankful and happy and grateful to be there. It was just the most wonderful, wonderful atmosphere. And we had some really young entrepreneurs there as well. There was Allena, who's just put her first book on Amazon, and she's 11 years old. And also, Andy's two children, Sarah and David were there. And Sarah's about 16, and David's 19, and of course he came away very fired up from the whole thing. So let's talk about how I'm feeling this week in the middle section and how I'm dealing with everything I learnt and what I plan to do with it. Okay, so this week in the middle section as always, I want to tell you what's happening with me, and then try and draw a lesson from that that might help you in your business. So this week, I'm back from Las Vegas. I'm over my jetlag. I'm feeling a little bit run down from all the adrenaline that was coursing through my system. That's the only excuse I can think of 'cause I'm sleeping well enough for it not to be jetlag anymore. I wanted to just talk a little bit about how I'm coping with the overwhelm of all the opportunities that came to me while I was in Vegas and how do you even begin to start? I've come back to my usual workload, which is not onerous, to be honest, but I've now got to fit in all these new projects that I want to do and follow up with all the great people I met. So how do you do that? What I normally do is go about it by listing everything and putting it into a grid, a four-square grid. And, top left-hand corner of the grid is 'important and urgent'. This is a Stephen Covey: "Seven habits of highly effective people." So you might recognise it if you've read that book. And top right-hand corner is 'urgent but not important'. No, I lie. It's 'important, but not urgent'. And then on the bottom left-hand corner, it's 'urgent but not important', and then the bottom right-hand corner is 'not urgent, and not important'. So you try and categorise your tasks like that and obviously, you do the important and urgent stuff first, which is recording this vzine for me, because I really was very bad when I was away. I just couldn't make myself do it at all. I just never seem to have time, I never seem to be in the right place, I never seem to have the energy, or, y'know I was just firefighting all my energy levels all the time. Yeah, so catching up with the vzine is important and urgent. Catching up with podcast editing, catching up with Write Club, my hobby podcast I do with the girls. So those are all really urgent things, and important too. Moving on to the important but not urgent things.
THIS EPISODE: Ride versus Die. We head up to the headquarters of the original WRITE CLUB, the Hideout in Chicago.SAMANTHA IRBY is the New York Times Bestselling author of "Meaty" and "We Are Never Meeting In Real Life," as well as being a writer on Hulu's series "Shrill." Irby got romantic on public transportation with her take on RIDE.And CARLY OISHI is the co-founder of live lit shows Miss Spoken and Solo in the 2nd City (R.I.P.). During the day she's the director of financial capability services at nonprofit Ladder Up, an online grad student, and a C+ mom. You can read her musings at Oh Is She dot com.
This is the story of how Karen Flannery went from being a teacher to buying two lingerie shops in Cheshire with her friend Kate who one day phoned and asked “Do you want to sell bras?”. In The Show Nicola’s “ground out” 500 words for Write Club and immediately entered them into a competition called Just Back (from Oz) at The Telegraph. She’s excited about her next trip to Vegas in early May, especially hearing Marianne Williamson and Marisa Peer speak from the stage at a mastermind event. Judith enjoyed her birthday, a couple of house moves, four days in a country cottage, a thank you letter, a nice birthday card, Waze playing nicely with Spotify, all her PPI funds safely gathered in and cleared funds leading to a shopping spree and more. What’s Fuelled Their Fire? Nicola is excited about chat bots and even contemplated opening a new business, before deciding to stick to being a consultant as she remember she prefers teaching you how to do it rather than doing it for you. Judith’s shares an unsolicited testimonial, and her enthusiasm for Discord App. Focus Of The Week This is the story of how Karen Flannery went from being a teacher to buying two lingerie shops in Cheshire with her friend Kate who one day phoned and asked “Do you want to sell bras?”. Karen describes how losing her parents, getting married and having children and expressing her inner entrepreneur led to a massive change of career, from one she loved to something completely different and why she grabbed that opportunity. K & K are passionate about the benefits of a well- fitting bra and their shops focus on fitting customers, especially younger ones for lingerie, swimwear and nightwear. Words Of The Week Nicola chooses Love (lots of birthdays this week of those she loves) and Judith picks Interregnum. Project Updates Judith’s got a second viewing at Worthing and Nicola reports that the podcast’s download numbers are back to normal. Who Or What’s Impressed Nicola was unusually NOT impressed by the big fight scene in GoT (too dark) and Judith was delighted with her niece Clare’s marathon run (six hours, “hard from mile 8”), especially the £9,000 fundraising Clare achieved for Womankind. Plus, what an eye-opener Facebook Fundraisers turned out to be too.
Write Club The Podcast | For Aspiring Writers, Published Authors & Readers Everywhere
On Bill's birthday (again!) we're talking about writing for TV with an interview with Matt Owen, Theresa sets a more difficult "Name The Novel" than last week, Heather shares a poem all about us, the Write Club ladies, and Nicola shares a techie tip. Linda and Sara Gangai from the Winchester Writers' Festival share what's on their respective bedside tables. Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Nicola describes how busy and stressed she’s been feeling over the recent month or so. Given that she doesn’t work full time she wonders why she never has time to do her creative writing which she schedules for the afternoons but mostly ends up cancelling. What’s the answer to feeling too busy and/or too stressed? In The Show Nicola’s been flat out catching up. She’s recorded 14 one-minute videos, two vzines and six Write Club podcasts. She’s worked closely with her new VA, bringing her up to speed, supported Phoebe through a second job interview, borne some banking admin stress and been out three nights on the trot. Busy, busy, busy. Judith was up all night for the Oscars, and she’s grateful for a second PPI win. She appeals to the listener as her current housesitting gig is nearly up and Nicola has a genius idea about the Stoupa Life group as lots of people are about to come out for the summer leaving their UK homes empty for long periods of time. What's Fuelled Their Fire? Nicola is excited about Google Optimise which is free and enables you to test things on your own website with ease. Judith has two new clients in her diary today, one of whom followed the ideal fast route to becoming a client, finding Judith via Google, buying her book, reading it (!) and booking herself into Judith’s online diary, all within one week. Judith has taken on the challenge of increasing the Own It! Patrons from five people paying $19 between them to sufficient in number to create $100 per month which would cover the podcast’s costs. If you’d like to be one of those who contribute a few dollars a month, there’s a link to Patreon on our podcast website or you can go straight to Patreon.com/NicolaCairnX. Focus Of The Week Nicola describes how busy and stressed she’s been feeling over the recent month or so. Given that she doesn’t work full time she wonders why she never has time to do her creative writing which she schedules for the afternoons but mostly ends up cancelling. What’s the answer to feeling too busy and/or too stressed? Judith and Nicola discuss creating a buffer, getting ahead, better planning, addressing the feelings themselves, running to catch up, deadlines, and stress and time management. Words Of The Week Nicola chooses Current and Judith picks Leadership. Project Updates Nicola’s sold her third business book in as many weeks, this time on a PWYW basis and is delighted the purchaser chose to pay $10. She reports podcast downloads at 96,777 and predicts 100k in the next seven weeks. Judith sidestepped her writing on the day after the Oscars, and updates Nicola with progress on selling her BTL flat in Worthing – zero progress in the first nine days. Who Or What's Impressed Nicola has enjoyed reading all night, After You’d Gone by Maggie O’Farrell and Judith is impressed by a quote from screenwriter William Goldman which she picked up from Samuel L. Jackson at the Oscars. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a rating and review via your podcast app Ask a question in our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OwnItThePodcast/ To help the show: Subscribe via Radio Public, iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, TuneIn, Libsyn Please share on Twitter, Facebook or whatever social media platform you love to use and tag us if you can - we love to read your comments! Website: https://OwnItThePodcast.com
Judith and Nicola share the things and people they love in honour of Valentine’s Day, the day on which the show is recorded. Nicola’s been out to dinner at Melissa’s with Dave’s Dining Club, enjoyed a weekend of work on her writing, realised she’s writing an action thriller (not sci-fi), recorded five Write Club podcasts and had a faffy month with her business bank account while putting a cheery face on it. Judith enjoyed the BAFTAs and seen another four wonderful films – If Beale Street Could Talk, Roma, Bohemian Rhapsody and Widows. What's Fuelled Their Fire? Nicola has sold two of her business books in one day and Judith’s realised how important creativity is in her work and personal life, having a sense of being creative and also working with creative people. Focus Of The Week Judith and Nicola share the things and people they love in honour of Valentine’s Day, the day on which the show is recorded. The categories they choose are Something I love, Someone I Love, Books I Love, Work I Love and Wild Card. Their answers respectively are: Nicola loves her MacBook Pro, her children Phoebe and Nelson, books by Iain M. Banks and Diana Cooper, coaching work especially encouraging people never gets old for her, and her wild card is learning new stuff. Judith loves words, herself, memoirs and books by Bill Bryson and Barbara Kingsolver, being curious and helping people in her work and writing, and her wild card is the music scores of films and TV which is often how she discovers new music. Words Of The Week Nicola chooses Passion and Judith picks Creativity. Project Updates Nicola is pleased to report that download numbers for Own It! the Podcast on the first day on broadcast (Friday) for the last two shows have been up from 200 to 300. Judith reports in that she met her writing commitment on Monday this week but still isn’t feeling it quite yet. Who Or What's Impressed Nicola is moved by a show she saw on YouTube called The Last Bee Gee about Maurice Gibb, and Judith trails the upcoming listener guest interviews with Linda, Cath, Sue and Karen. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a rating and review via your podcast app Ask a question in our Facebook Group: To help the show: Subscribe via Radio Public, iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, TuneIn, Libsyn Please share on Twitter, Facebook or whatever social media platform you love to use and tag us if you can - we love to read your comments! Website: https://OwnItThePodcast.com
Skyler Heck of f-ether breaks down his new track Song Exploder style. Here’s his Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We hear the song Still as Ice. Rachel Trignano tells us a story. You can find more of her work at Write Club.
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