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Creative Episodes

June 6, 2022

Rachel May, Author, Editor, Book Coach

Rachel May from Golden May Editing returns to the podcast for a special "mini-sode"! This episode is also available as a video on YouTube here In this episode, Rachel digs into more things she loves about her career as a book...

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April 4, 2022

Elizabeth MacDuffie, Editor

Elizabeth MacDuffie is the Editor-In-Chief of Meat for Tea: The Valley Review. It was founded by Elizabeth MacDuffie and Alexandra Wagman. MFT is a non-academic affiliated magazine committed to recognizing and featuring the w...

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Feb. 28, 2022

Colleen Thompson, Author

Author Colleen Thompson joins the show to discuss her newest book DANGER AT CLEARWATER CROSSING, as well as the creative process, what it takes to make it in publishing, and so much more. From the historical novels that began...

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Feb. 7, 2022

LaTasha James, owner of The Veil KC

This episode, my friend and fellow sorority sister LaTasha of The Veil KC joins the show to talk about how she got her start, shares stories, and spills secrets of her success, as well as her take on wedding trends of 2022. L...

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Jan. 31, 2022

Heather Edwards, Musician, Co-Founder of AhHa!Broadway Inc

You may have heard of Heather's amazing story about her love and dedication to the arts via the viral Humans of New York post via her husband Mark. I recently had the opportunity to chat with her about her work with AhHa!Broa...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Bruce Nachsin, Actor, Writer, Podcaster

Actor and Podcast host of The Fittest Fat Kid You Know, Bruce Nachsin joins the show to discuss the power of creative outlets, gets real about body image issues, and dishes about topics from his podcast, to fantasy books, Bri...

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Jan. 3, 2022

Hannah Lipsey, Artist

Hannah Lipsey is a professional commission based artist, creating highly realistic portraits in both graphite and coloured pencils. Born near Liverpool, England, Hannah Lipsey gained her BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the Univers...

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Nov. 16, 2021

Chavaz Kingman, Entrepreneur, and Speaker

Entrepreneur, Chavaz Kingman shines when discussing the relationship of arts, business, and the human connection. Chavaz Kingman is a consultant, coach, entrepreneur, and speaker. He has been featured in Fortune Magazine, Bus...

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Nov. 9, 2021

Corrie Legge, Actor, and Creative Coach

Finding your spark, and pursuing your goals, actor Corrie Legge discusses this and more! Actor and creative coach, Corrie Legge joins the show to talk about finding and following your spark, the realities of voice over, fave ...

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Nov. 2, 2021

Dario Acosta, Photographer

Acclaimed portrait photographer Darío Acosta gives rare glimpse behind the lens. Portrait photographer Darío Acosta’s brilliant work capturing top musicians, artists, CEO’s and more can be seen across advertisements, magazine...

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Oct. 11, 2021

Lisa Brideau, Author

Author, engineer and ubran planner, Lisa Brideau joins the show to talk about a variety of topics ranging from writing tidbits, fave TV shows, the influence her job has on her writing, and much more. LISA BRIDEAU (‘bree-doe’...

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Sept. 20, 2021

Katherine Center, Author

NYT bestselling author, and one of my personal favorite living authors joins the show to talk about choosing joy, writing tips, her journey to become an author, a fave scene from her newest book, and much more. This uplifting...

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Aug. 2, 2021

Laura Weymouth, Author

Laura Weymouth, author of young adult fantasy novel THE LIGHT BETWEEN WORLDS and the forthcoming RUSH OF WINGS joins me on the show to talk about creative process, authors who inspired her, breaking stereotypes, and more. Web...

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July 12, 2021

Michael "Flip" Yingling, Creative Artist and Senior Product Lead at L…

Creative artist, Michael "Flip" Yingling joins me on the show to talk about how he got into the field, life at LEGO, gets serious about living a creative life, and does a deep dive into Danish food and desserts. Don't miss th...

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April 21, 2021

Jessica Conick, Fashion Designer.

Jessica Conick is a vibrant, eco-friendly fashion designer and founder of MOUNT INDIGO. Mount Indigo was founded by Jessica Conick. She speaks about what inspired her to start her company, what we can do to make a difference...

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April 19, 2021

Janet O'Neal, Multimedia Artist

Award winning, multimedia artist Janet O'Neal joins the podcast today! Janet shares heartwarming, and interesting stories from her career of over 30 years (and still going strong!), as well as current projects, including coll...

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April 12, 2021

Keith Gaboury, Poet

Former classmate, and talented poet, Keith Mark Gaboury joins me on the show today. He talks about his creative process, current projects, inspirations for poems and more. Keith Mark Gaboury earned a B.A. in English: Concentr...

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March 1, 2021

Dr. Jennifer Higdon, Composer

Honored to have Dr. Jennifer Higdon , a Pulitzer Prize and three-time Grammy winning composer on the show today! Tune in to hear the story of her musical beginnings, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and what she was up to ...

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Feb. 22, 2021

Cheyanne Young, Young Adult Author

Author, and one of my besties, Cheyanne Young joins the podcast today! Tune in for honest book talk, witty banter, the writing rule(s) she breaks, the authors she can't get enough of, and more! Cheyanne Young is a Young Adult...

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Feb. 15, 2021

Allison Ashley, Romance Author

Just in time for Valentine's day, Romance Author, Allison Ashley of PERFECT DISTRACTION joins me on the show to talk about what it was like to debut in 2020, how her work as a clinical pharmacist impacts her writing, what she...

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Feb. 8, 2021

Catherine Brusk, Author

Independently published Christian author, Catherine Brusk joins me today on the podcast to talk about FINDING FAITH, her Christian Romance series. The series deals with adult topics and we briefly touch on the subject matter ...

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Feb. 8, 2021

Carol Beth Anderson, YA Author

Carol Beth Anderson is today's guest! She is an independent author of several successful YA fantasy book series including THE MAGIC EATERS trilogy, and THE SUN-BLESSED trilogy. Beth is also the author of a short story collect...

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Feb. 1, 2021

Jennifer Ball, Master Wedding Planner

In today's episode, I'm joined by Master Wedding Planner, Jennifer Ball of Knot Your Average Events. She talks what it takes to be a wedding planner, what inspires her, wedding trends this year, her best advice for couples, a...

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Jan. 11, 2021

Andrea Cudd Alemanni, scientist and author

Andrea Cudd Alemanni, is a scientist, founder and president of Patient Navigation LLC, and author of the children's book AVA ANTIBODY EXPLAINS: YOUR BODY AND VACCINES, a true inside look at how vaccinations elicit an immune r...

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