In this episode, children’s book debut author-illustrator Marietta Apollonio chatted with me about:
* How miraculous it is that kids made it through the 80s
* How boredom (like selling mattresses at a mattress store) leads to creativity
* The importance of being supported by a community and giving back when good things happen
* Feeling your feelings after rejection before diving in to learn from it
* Saying “why not” to new opportunities
* Living your kid dreams. Get on that horse and take those karate lessons!
* How to make an awesome book trailer
Check out Marietta’s website and instagram. And preorder JACK THE LIBRARY CAT from your local independent bookstore!
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Thanks for sitting with me! I’ll save you a seat for next time.
Your ready-to-say-why-not-to-the-next-opportunity friend,
Rachel
