Alissa Penney - Podcast Details

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Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job SearchHow Trusting Your Intuition Can Positively Impact Your Career And LifeYou’ve been ignoring that feeling in your gut for a while. Maybe it’s been about your job, or how you’re raising your kids, or even concerned about your relationships. But it’s time to start paying attention to it. Why? Your intuition is great at letting you know when things are off. But it’s not great at helping you understand why it’s off. When Alissa Penney decided to stop ignoring those feelings, she was able to completely change her career (and even start her own consulting business). ...2022-01-3140 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Little Lame Prince - By Dinah MulockTonight's bedtime story comes from a book that my cousin picked out for me at a local bookshop! The Little Lame Prince was a classic many years ago, but it seems to have been forgotten in the last few decades. I really enjoyed reading it! It was my first time reading the story and I thought it would be more natural for me to read it to you for the first time together. This episode also features some soft rain sounds which were inspired by the rain that we've been having recently. The creator of this rain...2021-05-061h 06

ASMR Bedtime StoriesHeidi - Chapter 2-3 - Johanna SpyriFor tonight's story, I thought I'd continue reading more of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. Listen as I read you chapters 2-3 of this beautiful classic where we'll follow Peter and Little Heidi up to the top of the mountains with the flock of lively goats. Alm Uncle seems a little kinder in chapter 2 than he did in chapter 1....what do you think? ☁️ Sweet Dreams ☁️ As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall...2021-04-1555 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesHeidi - Chapter 1 - Johanna SpyriWelcome to the first episode of Season 2 of ASMR Bedtime Stories! Tonight's story starts with Chapter 1 of Johanna Spyri's, Swiss classic, Heidi. You might be surprised to learn that this book was originally published in 1881 and turns 140 this year! I remember reading this book as a young child and loving every minute of Heidi's antics with Alm Uncle. I hope you find it as wonderful as I do! ☁️ Sweet Dreams ☁️ As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know wha...2021-04-0839 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Ugly Duckling - Anderson's Fairy TalesTonight's episode features a traditionally beloved fairy tales for lots of folks! Hans Christien Anderson's 'The Ugly Duckling' is a little darker than you may remember from your childhood, but I think it makes the ending that much sweeter. This episode does come with a trigger warning at the start, just in case you're not in a place to listen to some topics right now. As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you...2020-11-0900 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Snow Queen - Anderson's Fairy TalesThis episode is an extra long one! After debating on whether or not to break it up into smaller episodes, I decided that it was best listened to in one go so you wouldn't have to worry about finding out how the story ends. Hans Christien Anderson's 'The Snow Queen' served as the original inspiration for a certain popular movie franchise although there isn't much of the original story in the movie! I hope you enjoy this version as much as I do. As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com...2020-09-281h 44

ASMR Bedtime StoriesFolktales from the Ashanti Tribe - West AfricaThis episode brings you a few folktales from the Ashanti Tribe (Ghana) in West Africa. One of my favorite frequenters of West African lore is Anansi, and I loved being able to read some of his tales for you tonight! I highly recommend reading more about him and his place in Ashanti culture. Thank you all so much for being patient with me while I've been sick. It's meant so much to see the kind messages you've sent checking in. You're the best and I appreciate you! If you'd like folktales read from your country...2020-09-2149 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesLittle Red Riding Hood & Bonus Stories - Grimm's Fairy TalesAfter a break to take care of my voice and health, I'm back to read you more bedtime stories! Thank you to everyone who was so kind during my break, I'm thankful for each and every one of you. This week's bedtime stories include Little Red Riding Hood, The Fox and The Cat, Mrs. Fox Remarried, and another bonus episode that you'll have to listen to find out ;) I have more Grimm's Fairytales to read, so feel free to let me know what your favorites are and I'll be happy to read them to...2020-08-3130 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Emperor's New Clothes & The Tin Solider - Anderson's Fairy TalesTonight's episode features a lovely edition of Anderson's Fairy Tales that my amazing spouse found at an antique shop in town! The illustrations are lovely and my old copy was so tattered (I read the binding glue off of my paperback copy) it was a wonderful surprise :) In this episode, I whisper two fairly popular stories of Hans Christien Anderson's to help soothe you to sleep. It's always a pleasure to read you a bedtime story! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free...2020-08-1036 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesSnow-White & Rose-Red from Grimm's FairytalesTonight's bedtime story features Snow-White and her sister, Rose-Red. Not all fairytales have wicked mothers or neglectful fathers! I really enjoyed trying out some new voices for this story :) I hope you enjoy! I have more Grimm's Fairytales to read, so feel free to let me know what your favorites are and I'll be happy to read them to you! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep...2020-08-0326 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesCinderella - From Grimm's FairytalesTonight's episode was specially requested from a follower on Twitter - thank you for the suggestions, CakiePamy! This version of Cinderella is a bit darker than the Disney version you may be familiar with, but I hope it's soothing to you nonetheless. I have more Grimm's Fairytales to read, so feel free to let me know what your favorites are and I'll be happy to read them to you! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read...2020-07-2728 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Madonna of the Tubs - Mrs. WardTonight's bedtime story comes from a new addition to my collection: The Madonna of the Tubs, by Mrs. Ward. I especially like that this book comes with illustrations and has an inscription in the front (from 1907!). The book itself was published in 1886, which make this one a lovely old find. This episode is extra long because it's the full book! I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed reading it. Let me know what you think! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr ...2020-07-202h 17

ASMR Bedtime StoriesSandman's Stories of Snowed-In Hut Pt. 1Tonight's whispered bedtime story reminds me a lot of Mr. Toad and Mr. Frog from the Wind in the Willows! Sandman's Stories of Snowed-In Hut is a short story compilation written in the early 1900s. It features A Fox, a Possum, and a Racoon trying to snuggle in and get ready for a winter storm but they find an unwelcome guest and a secret tunnel in their new home! Snuggle up and get ready for a nice long listen as I read you to sleep. As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter...2020-07-131h 16

ASMR Bedtime StoriesShort Ramble Episode**New episodes are out on Sundays for the Summer** Hi there! Just wanted to do a quick whispered ramble episode updating you on my new recording schedule and some lovely books I found at a local shop in my new town. I hope that's ok with you! My new home isn't as soundproof as my old home and we live off of a busy street so I'd rather do one good episode a week than put out two poorly done episodes. I appreciate your patience and understanding! As always, you can follow me...2020-07-1317 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesEast of the Sun and West of the Moon - A Folktale from Norway**This episode is done in soft-spoken ASMR** This story from Norway is one of my favorites, so I hope you enjoy it too! My grandmother used to read it to me as a kid growing up, so I have a lot of fond memories with her and this folktale. Sweet dreams! If you'd like folktales read from your country, just let me know! I'm happy to bring a little bit of your home back to you. As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please...2020-07-0637 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Hunting of the Snark - Lewis CarrollTonight's episode features a long form poem that took Lewis Carroll 2 years to write! It has loads of fun ASMR words, so I hope it gives you some great tingles! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! Leave me comments, suggestions, and reviews wherever you listen to your podcast episodes! I greatly appreciate any feedback you give. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...2020-06-2940 min $Freeman Means Business\' Wonder Women in Business Podcast$ Freeman Means Business' Wonder Women in Business PodcastWonder Woman in Business, Alissa PenneyAlissa Penney is the Owner of/HR Consultant with A Better HR, LLC, an HR consultation company focused on helping small, thinly stretched HR teams do Better work. She founded the company in mid 2019 in response to what she felt was a gap for HR professionals working in small teams or departments of one when it comes to consultation resources. The possibility of helping HR teams achieve their best work is what keeps her motivated each day! As a SHRM-SCP and IPMA-SCP certified professional, she’s especially passionate about finding innovative and effective ways to make great HR h...2020-06-2530 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesRussian FairytalesAs part of my ongoing thank you series for my listeners, this episode features more folktales from around the world! Tonight's episode takes us to Russia and features folktales about two meddling old women, a hedgehog prince, and the Baba Yaga! I hope you enjoy them! If you'd like folktales read from your country, just let me know! I'm happy to bring a little bit of your home back to you. As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know...2020-06-2534 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesAesop's Fables - Part 4This episode features more of Aesop's Fables - some of which I think you'll find very familiar! There are lots of pictures to describe in this episode and bonus finger tracing that I hope you'll find relaxing. Enjoy! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! Leave me comments, suggestions, and reviews wherever you listen to your podcast episodes! I greatly appreciate any feedback you...2020-06-2236 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesFairytales - The Mermaid and the BoyIn this episode, I whisper you another bedtime story from the Brown Fairy Book. This particular story appears to be from Finland and reminds me of the fairytales I grew up hearing. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed reading it to you! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! Leave me comments, suggestions, and reviews wherever you listen to your...2020-06-1836 min

Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job SearchUsing Your Gut Feeling To Evaluate Your Career TrajectoryYou’ve been ignoring that feeling in your gut for months, even years. Maybe it’s been about your job, or how you’re raising your kids or even that you think you might be settling in your relationships. Whatever it is now it’s time to start paying attention to it. Your gut can be a great indicator for you to stop, reevaluate, and choose a different direction. Alissa Penney decided to stop ignoring her gut feelings just 18 months ago and she hasn’t looked back. Learn how Alissa listened to her gut, completely changed her career, and started he...2020-06-1539 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesA Predicament - Edgar Allen PoeThis episode is a companion episode to Edgar Allen Poe's 'How to Write a Blackwood Article'. A Predicament features Signora Psyche Zenobia (not Miss Suky Snobbs!) while she embarks on an adventure to inspire her first Blackwood Article. Her article seems to be successful, but at what cost? Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Leave me comments, suggestions, and reviews...2020-06-1537 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesFairytales from Around the World - Asmund and Signy & Who's Foolishest?This is another episode featuring two of many stories in an old fairytale book I own called the Brown Fairy Book. These two stories aren't marked with origin countries in my book, but they have a lot of German/Bulgarian tones to them. If you recognize where they're from, let me know! I'd love to know where they come from for sure. You might recognize the first story as being very familiar to another fairytale I read to you a few weeks ago... I love how fairytales travel and change in different places around the world. I...2020-06-1133 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesAesop's Fables - Part 3This is the third episode in a series of episodes where I read all of Aesop's Fables to you! I'm about a quarter of the way through them and really enjoy reading them to you and describing the pictures too. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoy reading it to you! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! Leave...2020-06-0836 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesCanterbury Tales Prologue - Geoffrey ChaucerI wanted to read something a little different for this episode and decided a whispered reading of The Canterbury Tales would be a lovely adventure! Please let me know if you enjoy it - I have the full published works and would love reading all of the character's tales to soothe you to sleep. Keep an eye out for the Olde English version in a couple of weeks and let me know which version you like better. I'm here for you! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr ...2020-06-041h 03

ASMR Bedtime StoriesFairytales from Around the World - Fortune and the Wood Cutter & The Enchanted HeadThese two stories are just some of many stories in an old fairytale book I own called the Brown Fairy Book. Although I'm not exactly sure what countries these two stories come from, they have a lot of influences from the Middle East and remind me a lot of the stories from 1000 Arabian Nights. I hope you enjoy this whispered reading! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night...2020-06-0135 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesAesop's Fables - Part 2The second episode in a series of episodes where I read all of Aesop's Fables to you! There are about 300, so it'll be a good long series. I hope you enjoy it! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! Leave me comments, suggestions, and reviews wherever you listen to your podcast episodes! I greatly appreciate any feedback you give. --- Support this podcast...2020-05-2835 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesAesop's Fables - Part 1This episode is the first in a series of episodes where I read all of Aesop's Fables to you! There are about 300, so it'll be a good long series. I hope you enjoy it! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! Leave me comments, suggestions, and reviews wherever you listen to your podcast episodes! I greatly appreciate any feedback you give. --- Support...2020-05-2532 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesNorth American FolktalesAs part of my ongoing thank you series for my listeners, this episode features more folktales from around the world! Tonight's episode takes us to North America where I read to you about Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe; a story about Senor Coyote and his traitorous tail; and how two old women tricked their husbands. I hope you enjoy them! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each...2020-05-2239 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesScenes in the Life of an Old Armchair Ch. 3 - Mrs. O. F. WaltonThis episode, I pick up where we left off last time with chapter 3 of "Scenes in the Life of an Old Armchair". Things get a little sad for our little Winters family. Although the armchair doesn't quite understand what's happening, it does it's best to tell us all it can remember. I wonder what chapter 4 will bring? I hope you enjoy listening and find it a relaxing listen! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I...2020-05-1833 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesHow to Write a Blackwood Article - Edgar Allen PoeThis episode features a whispered reading of another of Edgar Allen Poe's short stories titled 'How to Write a Blackwood Article'. Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Leave me comments, suggestions, and reviews wherever you listen to your podcast episodes! I greatly appreciate any feedback you give. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asmr-bedtimestories/support 2020-05-0736 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesFolktales from Australia, Hawaii, and IndonesiaHave you ever wondered how Hawaii came to be and where Ma-ui got his hook from? Maybe you've wondered how platypuses came to Australia or why there are no tigers in Borneo. Tonight's episode brings you the answers to these burning questions as part of my series of episodes featuring folktales from around the world. Enjoy! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to...2020-05-0437 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesShort Poems by Thomas MooreThomas Moore was an Irish poet, songwriter, singer, and entertainer in the early/mid 1800s. I've always loved his works so I thought I should read some of them to you! If you would like to hear more poems, please let me know - I have a ton of them! The poems read on this podcast include The Ring, an entry Moore made into a "Book of Follies", and birthday poems Moore wrote to various friends among others. I hope you enjoy them! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at...2020-04-2629 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesGargantua and Pantagruel Ch. 4-6, Francois RabelaisThis episode, I read the next three chapters from Gargantua and Pantagruel, book one, to you. It is an explicit episode, so please be aware of that before you listen! I also muddle my way through some difficult words (how do you pronounce ambriguembrangle?) and try to speak a little church Latin, so I hope you've forgive any blunders I make! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep...2020-04-2034 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesScenes in the Life of an Old Armchair Ch. 1-2 - Mrs. O. F. WaltonThis episode covers the first two chapters of the book "Scenes in the Life of an Old Armchair" which was originally published in 1917. It's such a sweet book written from the perspective of an armchair living vicariously through the people in its life and has always warmed my heart when I read it. I hope that it brings joy and warmth to your heart as well! An added bonus for this episode are some sweet kitten purrs and soft snoring from my lovely pets. I hope you find it relaxing! They very much enjoy sitting on...2020-04-1738 min

Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast20 Apps for Today's FreelancerToday’s episode features the audio portion of a recent HR Lancers Live event where a number of freelancers crowd sourced their favorite software tools, apps and sites that help them do their job. Chris Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmrussell/ GoDaddy bookkeeping: An invoicing tool used for tracking income, expenses, invoicing, mileage ,Hourly time tracking – “very simple bookkeeping app”, “like it for its simplicity overall” Cost: $110/year Ripl: Marketing Tool that allows you to create branded videos and images in minutes, then instantly post to all your social media accounts at once. - “favo...2020-04-1337 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesFireside Stories for Girls - Margaret W. EgglestonThis episode is a little special to me - the bedtime stories I read in this episode come from an old book that my Great Grandmother gave to me about 10 years ago. She's getting ready to have her 100th birthday this year so I thought I would read something that meant a lot to both of us at one time! The book is a little over 100 years old itself so I apologize if the content hasn't aged well! Some of the themes are very heavy handed, but I hope that my reading relaxes you nonetheless. I'm...2020-04-1334 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesItalian FolktalesThis episode, I whisper folktales from Italy to you to hopefully give some peace and comfort to Italy during this especially difficult time. I hope they give you peace and comfort as well. Remember to be kind and patient with yourself and others, and know that we're in this together. Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Leave me comments, suggestions, and...2020-04-0927 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Fall of the House of Usher - Edgar Allen PoeThis episode features a whispered reading of Edgar Allen Poe's famous "Fall of the House of Usher". I apologize in advance for any misspoken words! It's a long listen, but one that I hope you'll enjoy. Please feel free to let me know what else I can read to you as you fall asleep each night. I'm open to requests! As always, you can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr Leave me comments, suggestions, and reviews wherever you listen to your podcast episodes! I greatly appreciate any feedback you...2020-04-061h 04

ASMR Bedtime StoriesHungarian and Slovakian FolktalesThis episode, I wanted to say thank you to my listeners around the world by reading folktales from the countries you're listening from. Thank you to all of you who listen to these whispered bedtime stories. I hope they bring you some comfort and relaxation during the difficult times we're all going through. If you have a suggestion for a short story, book, poem, etc. that you would like for me to read, please let me know! I'm always happy to take requests. You can find updates about this podcast and connect with me on Twitter...2020-03-3033 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesScottish FolktalesA whispered reading of part of my large collection of folktales from around the world. This episode is 3 short folktales from Scotland that I hope you'll enjoy! I have hundreds more from all over the globe, so let me know where you'd like me to read from next! You can find updates about this podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asmr-bedtimestories/support 2020-03-2624 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesSylvie and Bruno Ch. 2-3 - Lewis CarrollA whispered reading of chapters 2 and 3 of Lewis Carroll's Sylvie and Bruno. My cat makes a small appearance as well! All stories read on this podcast are within the public domain. You can find updates about this podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asmr-bedtimestories/support 2020-03-2236 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesGargantua & Pantagruel Ch. 1-3 - Francois RabelaisIn this episode, I whisper the first three chapters of the first book of Francois Rabelais' classic novel, Gargantua & Pantagruel, to relax you as you drift off to sleep. This episode may contain content that is unsuitable for all audiences including profanity and vulgar descriptions. Because I believe books should be read as the author intended, I did not edit out these portions of the original text. I hope you enjoy it nonetheless! You can find updates about this podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...2020-03-1730 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherezade - Edgar Allan Poe**This episode has been re-recorded due to audio quality issues during the first recording** A whispered reading of another short story by Edgar Allan Poe. As always, all content read aloud is available in the public domain. You can find updates about this podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asmr-bedtimestories/support 2020-03-1144 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Story of the Yara - The Brown Fairy Book**This episode has been re-recorded due to audio quality issues during the first recording** This is one of many stories in an old fairy tale book I own and is of South American origin. It's whispered to you to help you fall asleep and relax. As always, all content read aloud is available in the public domain. You can find updates about this podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asmr-bedtimestories/support 2020-03-0925 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesSylvie and Bruno Ch. 1 - Lewis Carroll**This episode has been re-recorded due to audio quality issues during the first recording** A whispered reading of the first chapter of Lewis Carroll's book, Sylvie and Bruno. This episode is read in a breathy whisper. All of the content on this podcast is available in the public domain. You can find updates about this podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asmr-bedtimestories/support 2020-03-0722 min

ASMR Bedtime StoriesThe Black Cat - Edgar Allan PoeThe Black Cat, a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. In this episode, I whisper a bedtime story to relax you as you drift off to sleep. All stories read on this podcast are within the public domain. You can find updates about this podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bedtime_asmr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asmr-bedtimestories/support 2020-03-0237 min