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Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayBook Tour News, Best Brunch in Fredericksburg, and RV Trip PlanningHeather catches us up on what's been happening on book tour, and where she'll be next. She shares the locations in Cactus Cradle, and, in her opinion, the very best brunch spot in Fredericksburg. She tells you where you can get signed copies of her books in Fredericksburg, and talks about RV trip planning.You can find out more on her website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/FB: @heatherreneemayIG & TT: @_everydayismay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-0135 min
The Ann Harder ShowHeather Renee MayAnn speaks with local self published author and traveler; Heather Renee May. She is release the next book in her Texas Wine Trail Series, Cactus Cradle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-3028 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayBook Tour News, Strange RV Smells, Reader Feedback, and Care Camps UpdateHeather shares news from her second week on tour at 8th Street Market/Silobration & her upcoming event at KOA Alamo San Antonio, her RV maintenance issues and how it was fixed, some reader feedback, and the Care Camps donation update. You can watch the YouTube version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherreneemayHeather's website for upcoming book tour events: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/FB: @heatherreneemayIG & TikTok: @_everydayismay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-1733 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayBook Tour Kickoff, Harvest Hosts Best Kept Secret, and Stitch Fix StyleFileHeather shares news from week one of the Cactus Cradle book tour; The Retreat at Shady Creek, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, and Slow Rise Slice House… She reluctantly shares the best kept Harvest Host secret, shameless plug for Stitch Fix and reveals her style, shares some Texas authors' latest books, and talks about finding the special moments amid the chaos. Next week: 8th Street Market/ Silobration in Waco!Shelley Noel, “Trouble Finds Little Miss Perfect”: https://www.shelleynoel.com/Ian Griffin, “The Story of Briar”: https://iangriffinbooks.com/homeHeath...
2024-10-1125 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayBook Tour Prep News, RV Logistics, and CareCamps Donation GoalTune in as Heather Renée May talk about prepping for the book tour (next week!), logistics related to getting her RV fixed in time for tour, dates and locations, and the goal of 1000 books for $1000 bucks to be donated to CareCamps.org!Find out more about the book tour: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/projects/book-tour-2024Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherreneemayRogue Media Network: https://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/flipping-dreams-with-heather-renee-may/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-2634 min
Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayPrepping for Book Tour!Heather's back! She is two weeks away from the release of Cactus Cradle, book #3 in A Texas Wine Trail Series, and she's hitting the road in her motorhome and coming to a location near you! Tune in to hear tour news, dates, and more! You can watch this episode on YouTube: @heatherreneemayTexas Book Talk Live Stream happens Wednesdays at 5:30pm CT on social media channels: FB: @heather-renee-mayIG: @_everydayismayTiktok: @_everydayismayGet more info about tour dates...
2024-09-1917 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayTaking a Book Break!Heather is headed off to write her 3rd book in the Texas Wine Trail Series. She's taking a hiatus from the podcast for a few months, but you can always catch up on her backlog of interviews or read/listen to books 1 & 2 of her series (Cactus Christmas, Cactus Wedding) to prepare for the upcoming release of Cactus Cradle this October! Cactus Christmas is available through Amazon and all booksellers, and is on Audible. Cactus Wedding is available through Amazon and all booksellers, with the Audible version to be released on April 2nd, 2024!
2024-04-0209 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Overcoming Adversity By Invention w/ Doug RichardsonHeather talks with Doug Richardson, inventor of a form of animation with 7 patents, who sued large tech giants (Samsung, Fuji, Motorola) and won! But, Doug's path started off with a traumatic brain injury from a bicycle accident when he was just 21. He shares his story of resilience, how he recovered from the accident and ended up building new neural pathways that led him to create his invention. You can find out more about Doug's work here: https://www.cinegif.com/indexHeather's website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/...
2024-03-1451 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Mariette's on the Move at Waco Block PartyHeather chats with fellow pod-person, Mariette Frey of Mariette's On the Move! They talk about the mission of her podcast, her many travels and what she's learned, why she's so passionate about sharing that knowledge with others, and what's coming up for her in the future!Mariette's podcast: https://mariettesonthemove.com/Social Media: IG @mariettesonthemoveHeather's website: https://heatherreneemay.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-0841 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: From Fashion to Craft School w/ Leslie BarbazetteHeather talks with Leslie Barbazette, a former colleague at Stitch Fix, about how she navigated a difficult RIF, and turned her love of crafting and taking classes into a larger vision of building a craft school, The Land, to honor the process of taking what comes from the land to the end result of homemade beautiful crafts. You can buy her gorgeous hand-spun Alpaca/Merino/Silk yarn here: https://wolfcraftcollective.com/collections/yarnFind out more about The Land: www.the-land-gv.comAnd, follow h...
2024-02-2943 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayTravel Memoir: The Curve of Time (Series #3)Heather reads from a travel memoir, "The Curve of Time", written by Canadian author, Muriel Wylie Blanchet. A true story of a woman who spent summers in a 25 foot boat with her 5 children exploring the Inside Passage of British Columbia in the 20's & 30's. The book will be broken up in a series of chapters in upcoming podcast episodes. You can still find a re-print of this timeless memoir through Seal Press https://a.co/d/chA9p1chttps://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/flipping-dreams-with-heather-renee-may/https://www.heatherreneemay.c...
2024-02-2222 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayTravel Memoir: The Curve of Time (Series #2)Heather reads from a travel memoir, "The Curve of Time", written by Canadian author, Muriel Wylie Blanchet. A true story of a woman who spent summers in a 25 foot boat with her 5 children exploring the Inside Passage of British Columbia in the 20's & 30's. The book will be broken up in a series of chapters in upcoming podcast episodes. You can still find a re-print of this timeless memoir through Seal Press https://a.co/d/chA9p1chttps://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/flipping-dreams-with-heather-renee-may/https://www.heatherreneemay.c...
2024-02-1534 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayTravel Memoir: The Curve of Time (Series # 1)Heather reads from a travel memoir, "The Curve of Time", written by Canadian author, Muriel Wylie Blanchet. A true story of a woman who spent summers in a 25 foot boat with her 5 children exploring the Inside Passage of British Columbia in the 20's & 30's. The book will be broken up in a series of chapters in upcoming podcast episodes. You can still find a re-print of this timeless memoir through Seal Press https://a.co/d/chA9p1chttps://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/flipping-dreams-with-heather-renee-may/https://www.heatherreneemay.c...
2024-02-0827 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayMuddy's Java Cafe: The last great coffeehouseHeather continues her trip back in time and takes you to Muddy's Java Cafe. This landmark is no longer in Denver, CO, but she reads from the book, "Muddy's Chronicles; Memoirs From The Last Great Coffeehouse", by Bill Stevens (co-owner of the new Muddy's with Joe DeRose). She shares her stories of time spent at Muddy's in the early 90's, and the story of John Wayne Brewer, the protector and friend of all.Stories read from the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6589024-muddy-s-chroniclesJ-Spotting, by Heather Renee May (2020)
2024-02-0129 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayLion's Lair: The CBGBs of DenverHeather takes you to the Lion's Lair in Denver, CO, and shares recordings of her performing with Filter back in the early 1990's. One of the most iconic dive bars, and the oldest live music venue in Denver, she takes you there through stories and music.Track #1 is Reaching UpTrack #2 is Cthulu NixonTrack #3 is Heart of the MatterFilter was Jazz on bass, Ero on drums, Matthew on guitar, and Heather on vocals.This episode is a tribute to Jazz (Scott...
2024-01-2531 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFlashback: Crafting Songs w/ Lillian GlantonEver wonder what it takes to be a successful songwriter? Listen to this inspiring episode with Lillian Glanton of Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival. She talks about her path into music, what makes great songwriters, and her mission for bringing a songwriters festival to The Shoals. (previously recorded on June 15, 2020)https://www.mssongfest.com/https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1844 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayReflections: Has my life led me to an RV addiction?How did living in an SRO in NYC on the Upper West Side prepare Heather for her addiction to RV Life? Take a listen to this flashback/memory from early 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1129 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: New Year's Kickoff with Tessa Terry of Alchemy RV RenovationsHeather kicks off 2024 of Flipping Dreams sharing the vision of this next year, and then chats with Tessa Terry the founder of Alchemy RV Renovations: She transforms unassuming small RV homes to make high quality, professional design something both affordable & attainable. An inspiring talk about the importance of home, design, & travel!Here's the RV Heather covered in RVInspiration magazine that Tessa renovated: https://rvinspiration.com/makeovers/glitzy-art-deco-travel-trailer-remodel/To see more of Tessa's RV's, or reach out to her for a design consultation: https://www.alchemyrvrenovations.com/rv-portfolio
2024-01-0432 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayAdventurers; Traveling from Florence, AL to St. Augustine, FLIn this episode I talk about adventures. Sharing one of my favorite quotes: “There are two kinds of adventurers: those who go truly hoping to find adventure and those who go secretly hoping they won’t.” - William Least Heat-Moon (Blue Highways).I talk about one of my travel bibles, "The Curve of Time," by M. Wylie Blanchet. The true account of a woman who took her 5 children gunkholing in British Columbia in the 20's-30's. I also share some other sources of travel and adventure inspiration that I follow: the podca...
2023-12-2824 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayCactus Christmas! (Chapters 1 & 2)Flipping Dreamers! Are you curious about what this Cactus Christmas business is all about?? Well, wait no more! In this episode, I share Chapters 1 & 2 of the Audiobook with you! It's a little preview of my novel, Cactus Christmas: A Texas Wine Trail Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-2124 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFrom the Road: The propane will almost always run out in the middle of the nightHeather shares a story from her past 2 1/2 years of RV Life on the road.https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcasthttps://roguemedianetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-1415 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Floating Dreams w/ David Johns (Cruising the Cut)Heather chats across the pond with David Johns of Cruising the Cut. They talk about the history of the canals in the UK, his 6 years living aboard a narrow boat, his YouTube series (that is now available on Prime), and where he's headed in the future.https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcasthttps://roguemedianetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-0750 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFrom the Road: An RV ThanskgivingHeather shares a story from her past 2 1/2 years of RV Life on the road.https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcasthttps://roguemedianetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-3009 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Mental Fortitude w/ Kaya Lindsay (One Chick Travels)Heather digs deep with Kaya Lindsay about trad climbing, van life, filmmaking, Climb Moab gym, and how she finds the mental and physical strength to keep going in spite of adversity.https://www.onechicktravels.com/https://www.climbmoabgym.com/https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcasthttps://roguemedianetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-231h 03Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Paul & Caroline of Vintage Camper Trailers MagazineHeather gets to chat with Paul and Caroline Lacitinola of Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine, at the Trailerfest Rally at Camp Fimfo in Waco (10/19-22).https://www.vintagecampertrailers.com/website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-0954 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Restoring the Dream w/ Ethan Langley of American RV RestorationHeather sits down with Ethan Langley of American RV Restoration at the Trailerfest Rally at Camp Fimfo in Waco, TX (10/19-22)https://americanrvrestoration.com/website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-0226 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFrom the Road: A Dead End with GPSHeather shares a story from her past 2 1/2 years of RV Life on the road.website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-2613 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Tow Like A Girl with Janine Pettit of Girl CamperHeather had a chance to sit down with Janine Pettit, Founder, and Camper-in-Chief of Girl Camper, at the Annual Girl Camporee in Burnet, TX in 2021. They talk about how a blog and podcast turned into a phenomenal Girl Camper magazine! An inspiring talk about female solo RV travel!https://girlcamper.com/https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-1940 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFrom the Road: How low can you run a gas tank while towing a travel trailer?Heather shares a story from her past 2 1/2 years of RV Life on the road.website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-1208 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Travel Talk with That Englishman in Texas!Heather chats it up with Oli Pettigrew (That Englishman in Texas) and they talk all about the importance of travel (do a gap year!), the value of community, the real meaning of Texas, and what they like most about this great state. https://www.thatenglishmanintexas.comhttps://linktr.ee/thatenglishmanintexaswebsite: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-051h 03Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Welcome to Rogue w/ Mike HamiltonHeather is interviewed by Mike Hamilton, Producer at Rogue Media Network. She shares why she decided to continue her podcast into a new season, what drives her creative process, and why she's excited to be at Rogue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-0451 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFrom the Road: Butts & Bones (aka adventures in Georgia)Heather shares a story from her past 2 1/2 years of RV Life on the road.website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-2110 min
Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFlipping Back: Where we've been, where we are now, and where we're going!We're back! Kicking off Season 3 after a two year hiatus, Heather Renée May shares a recap of Seasons 1 & 2, where she's been (Why Waco?), and where the show is heading in the future. (spoiler alert: LOTS more travel!)website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/creative/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-1415 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayCactus Christmas Sneak Peak! (Chapters 1 & 2)Flipping Dreamers! Are you curious about what this Cactus Christmas business is all about?? Well, wait no more! In this episode, I share Chapters 1 & 2 of the Audiobook with you! It's a little preview of my novel, Cactus Christmas: A Texas Wine Trail Series, coming out in November! I spent this last week recording the audio, and pre-sales for the paperback, e-book, and audio will be available soon! Sign up today to get notifications of pre-sale, giveaways, book tour events, and MUCH more!https://heatherreneemay.com/flipping-dreams-podcastThanks for tuning into Flipping Dreams, where we encourage you...
2021-09-2227 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayLos Pinos Ranch Vineyards w/ Perry Wilson!Flipping Dreamers! Ever wonder what it would be like to invest or run a winery? In this episode, you meet Perry Wilson of Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards! He shares his story of how he got involved in the Texas wine business, and takes us behind the scenes at Los Pinos! Los Pinos Ranch has two tasting rooms; in Pittsburgh and Fredericksburg. In my new novel, Cactus Christmas, Kate & Zach visit the tasting room in Fredericksburg and enjoy the Texican 2018. Perry and I talk about this wine, and much more!Don’t miss this episod...
2021-09-1534 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayOpen Air RV w/ Valerie Taylor!Hello, Flipping Dreamers! In this episode I introduce you to Valerie Taylor, one of the founders of Open Air RV Resort in Spicewood, TX. She shares the story of how she and her husband got into the world of campground building and what they love about this unique property. Open Air is located in the Hill Country just outside of Austin, and on the Texas Wine Trail.It's the location in my new novel, Cactus Christmas, where Kate rents a vintage Airstream to write her third book. It's also the place where I lived in my travel trai...
2021-09-0845 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayBook Trailer Release & Favorite Travel SpotsHello Flipping Dreamers! I'm excited to share with you in this episode the release of the Cactus Christmas Book Trailer! You can also watch this trailer on YouTube through the website. Be sure to sign up with your email to be notified of future book tour events, giveaways, pre-sales, and more! I also highlight the last two blog posts of some of our favorite places to stay, sip & savor. I take you to the Oregon Coast, and to the Olympic Peninsula.If you'd like to read the blog posts or bookmark the links fo...
2021-08-2519 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayThe Importance of Editing w/ Natasa LekicHello Flipping Dreamers! In this episode, which was recorded in April this year, you get to meet Natasa Lekic, the Founder of New York Book Editors which is where I found my Structural/Line Editor, Megan McKeever. We talk about the importance of editing, how to find a quality editor if you are self-publishing, and the overall process. Natasa has cultivated a team of editors with years of experience. She curates a process that is kind and helpful to new aspiring authors. This interview was recorded earlier this year, but everything we discuss you should find...
2021-08-1159 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayWe're Back!!Yes, we had a little hiatus... but, we are back and excited to share all the things. In this episode I talk about the progress with the book, RV life, and more!You can find this episode on your favorite podcast player, or through our podcast page: https://heatherreneemay.com/flipping-dreams-podcast or on our YouTube channel! Thank you for tuning into Flipping Dreams. Please subscribe and share. Also, if you are enjoying this podcast, please review so that we can be more easily found by other explorers.Music in this episode:Hea...
2021-08-0419 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayAdventurers; Traveling from Florence, AL to St. Augustine, FLIn this episode I talk about adventures. Sharing one of my favorite quotes: “There are two kinds of adventurers: those who go truly hoping to find adventure and those who go secretly hoping they won’t.” - William Least Heat-Moon (Blue Highways). I talk about one of my travel bibles, "The Curve of Time," by M. Wylie Blanchet. The true account of a woman who took her 5 children gunkholing in British Columbia in the 20's-30's. I also share some other sources of travel and adventure inspiration that I follow: the podcast, Strangers, and the epic stor...
2021-03-1524 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayTravelogue from LVMay; Hitching Up and Moving Out!The first of our Travelogue Series from our land yacht, LV May! In this episode, you hear all about us picking up our trailer during a major snowstorm, moving out of our brick and mortar, surprise rainstorms, and everything in between. Our gunkholing campsite of the week: McFarland Park in Florence, AL. You hear a little bit of history about this park as well as how you can stay there on your trip to The Shoals!This episode is available on your favorite podcast players ANDPlease check out our NEW YouTube cha...
2021-03-0622 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayPivots, Resources, and RevisionsOh my!! It's been a whirlwind for me and in this episode I share some of my thoughts about the state of things. I also share some BIG exciting news and give you a sneak peak into the direction this podcast is taking (Spoiler Alert: It's all about dreams, travel, and me bringing you along!). This episode is only available on your favorite podcast player. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Flipping Dreams! I can’t wait to bring you exciting new content next week, and please subscribe & share this with any of your...
2021-03-0122 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInclusive Alliance w/ Lisa KoeneckeWhat do you get when you combine a former school counselor, a Cornell Certificate for Diversity and Inclusion, and a WI accent? Lisa K! Lisa is passionate about teaching folks how to be an LGBTQ+ inclusion ally. We talk about her bestselling book: "Be An Inclusion Ally: The ABCs of LGBTQ+", and have an insightful and sometimes hilarious conversation in the process. Also, a shout out to Jonathan Van Ness at about 37:15. Don't miss this great conversation where no question goes unanswered!Find Lisa and her book: https://lisakoenecke.com/This episode is available to w...
2021-02-2255 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayCapturing Vaudeville w/ Jim MooreMimes, Little People, and books! In this episode, you meet Jim Moore, a former mime and street performer in NYC who documented his fellow colleagues for the past 30 years. He started his own publishing company to produce his own collection of works covering the variety arts. Through his blog, and press at Vaudevisuals.com, Jim continues to archive and preserve the stories and images of this niche market. Join me, as we have a great discussion on his fascinating history and talk about his process publishing his recent works. (Note: He is also planning on publishing other authors through Vaud...
2021-02-1554 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayStorytime w/ Heather Renée MayIn this episode, I get personal and share with you my BIG issue. I also explore my theory on how living in an SRO on the UWS of NYC prepared me for RV Life. Join me as I talk about dreams, travel, and how living in a travel trailer isn't all that different than navigating the big city (and in some ways it's even better!). This episode is not available on YouTube as I am in the middle of my big move and can't be bothered to do hair and makeup.Learn more about the pod...
2021-02-0839 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayPublicity Simplified w/ Michelle GlogovacMeet Michelle Glogovac, Publicist, Podcast Host & Producer of My Simplified Life, and entrepreneur at the MSLCollective. We talk about using podcasts as a way to reach your audience when pitching your book on tour. She gives great tips & extras, so don’t miss out. You can find Michelle at her website: https://www.themslcollective.com/Checkout her Podcast: My Simplified LifeFind her on social media:FB: @themslcollectiveIG: @michelleglogovacTw: @macglogovacYou can watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/4i46U-BKz...
2021-02-0150 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayEmpowering Young Kings & Queens w/ Darryl W. Thomas, Jr.In this episode, you meet Darryl. He's a family man, and a passionate leader helping at-risk youth to break the school to prison pipeline. We talk about his international best-selling book, "Today...I Win: When Tests Go Beyond The Classroom." He shares his journey, and process writing and publishing his book. It's a really inspiring conversation with a lot of bonus content you don't want to miss!You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/4Y2IDBfGQigDarryl's favorite quotes: “It’s impossible to stop a man or woman wh...
2021-01-2549 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayBook Bones w/ Ashley Peake WellmanThis week we get to visit again with Ashley (Remember her from SE1/EP19?) We talk bones and find out all about her process writing and publishing her children's book "My Friend Fresno: The Girl Who Dances with Skeletons". She gives us insights into her process, gotchas, and also some great tips and advice for us!Don't forget you can always watch us LIVE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rCwagqb6mCEYou can find Ashley and her book at: http://myfriendfresno.comFB/Tw/IG: @myfriendfresnoContact Ashley at: myfriendfresno@gmail.com
2021-01-181h 05Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayKickoff!We are kicking off Season #2 of Flipping Dreams and we are excited to share with you our vision for this season. Join Heather & Lindsey as they discuss the deep dive into the dream of book writing & publishing. AND, we share Lindsey's new promotion from social media intern last season to...??? Also, we reveal our 1st interview for this season, and MUCH more! Don't miss it! Don't forget you can always watch us LIVE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TGDYU_dWrJw"It's never too late to transform your past & empower your future!"Let's flip som...
2021-01-1109 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MaySeasonal Creativity w/ Heather Renée MayIt's been a while since you've heard from me! This episode is all about bridging that gap. I talk about my sabbatical, the lessons I've learned over this past year of producing Flipping Dreams, and the importance of embracing seasonal creativity. It's a love note, from me to you! Remember, it's never too late to transform your past and empower your future! Happy Holidays!! This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3kHG7pL1l7IThank you for tuning into this episode of Flipping Dreams! I can’t wait to bring...
2020-12-0724 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayRetro 20!Welcome to Retro 20! These retro episodes are a perfect way for you to sample some of the past Flipping Dreams content without listening to each entire episode. I introduce each segment and then give you a sneak peak into each episode. Do you hear something you like? Check out the full episodes through your podcast player or on our YouTube channel.Episode #12: Joyful Pride w/ Elena ThurstonQOW: "True happiness is the absence of the search for happiness." - Peter CroneYouTube: https://youtu.be/fAsaCjaIDZMEpisode #13: Kicking Glass w/ Pattie GrimmQO...
2020-10-2353 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFunding Futures w/ Katie MildIn this episode, you meet Katie Mild. Her path took her from being a Naval Officer, to startup COO, to Real Estate entrepreneur, then realizing her strength with finance and how she could provide valuable coaching to help everyone reach retirement. Did you laugh with Ashley in Episode #19? Well, she and Katie are friends, and this episode is full of more laughs and beautiful insights! We talk about grave-sites and ghosts, building your runway, her Armored Agent course strategies which include breaking old negative thoughts about money, and how we all deserve a brilliant future! Check out Kati...
2020-10-161h 12Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayTalking Bones w/ Ashley Peake WellmanIn this episode, you meet Ashley. She is a Professor of Criminology with a passion for cold cases and an obsession with a skeleton named Fresno. Her latest children's book, "My Friend Fresno, the Girl Who Dances With Skeletons" has just been released, with the most beautiful artwork by Zac Kinkade, with a message of inclusion and diversity for everyone. We start off this chat laughing as though we've known each other for years, and we dig into Ashley's many pivots, and some deeper life issues along the way. Don't miss this great conversation!For Flipping Dreams List...
2020-10-061h 02Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayFlipping Roles w/ Kabrina & JimmyIn this episode you meet Kabrina and Jimmy Budwell, a couple with 4 small children. They share their unique story of how getting laid off during COVID may have been one of the greatest gifts to their marriage. Kabrina was running a successful email marketing business from their home. Jimmy was acting as the “bread-winner” working for a property management company. Once he was out of work, he began watching Kabrina successfully run her business, and he realized her strengths in leadership. With her business booming, she needed to hire someone, and Jimmy signed up with the caveat that she was the...
2020-09-3051 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayComposting Change w/ Cathy NesbittIn this episode, you meet Cathy Nesbitt. She is an award-winning entrepreneur whose crawly composers are changing the impact of trash in Canada and the U.S.! We dig even further though into topics of positivity, entrepreneurship, and how worms and laughter really can change the world!For more info on Cathy’s crawlers: http://www.cathyscomposters.comTo learn about her laughter yoga therapy: http://www.cathysclub.com/To watch her TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/ztzAEYVJsUATo watch her documentary, “Squirm”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybb59-W7HNU&featu...
2020-09-231h 10Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayBreaking Limits w/ Paul ForchioneIn this episode, you meet Paul Forchione. Paul was born with cerebral palsy and told he would never walk properly and would need to rely on a wheelchair. Thankfully, that didn’t stop Paul’s Mom from pushing him to overcome his limitations. Although Paul dealt with his share of bullying, he proved to himself and others that he could break through and reached his dream of becoming pitcher his junior year of high school. Paul is now a motivational life coach at A Call to Action, and he has a podcast Actions & Limits. You can reach Paul thro...
2020-09-1650 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayPassion Pursuits w/ Tash Turner FoxIn this episode, you meet Tash Turner Fox. She is a gorgeous woman inside & out! We talk all about passion pursuits, career pivots, a healthcare wakeup call, and the importance of running your own race. Get ready for this dose of inspiration!To reach Tash, check out her website: https://www.tashinspires.com/ or send her an email at: tash@tashinspires.com or find her on FB: https://www.facebook.com/turner.fox.9To get her book, “Charlie and the big foot: The New School”: https://www.tashinspires.com/tash-s-book-clubTash’s Quote of the W...
2020-09-091h 07Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayAligning Alchemy w/ Diana OlynickIn this episode, you meet Diana Olynick. A native from Columbia with dreams of becoming a journalist, who graduated with a degree in Engineering only to move to Canada and find she not only had to navigate the language, but also could not be an engineer for a number of years. She pivoted into the banking industry, had a family, and ultimately became an engineer and then an entrepreneur. We talk about minimalism, the importance of following your life flow and how alchemy is all around us and has the ability to shape our lives for the goo...
2020-09-021h 06Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayKicking Glass w/ Pattie GrimmIn this episode, you get to meet Pattie Grimm. Pattie is a passionate leader who dedicates her life to “empowering women and girls to be the best they can be in any endeavor they choose.” She is an author, speaker, trainer coach, podcast guest, and women’s advocate.She’s walked a mile in your shoes, gone from rock star to rock bottom, and came back stronger than ever. Pattie has over 25 years’ experience as a senior leader for global companies like Microsoft and Johnson and Johnson. She runs her own training and consulting company.Pattie lives...
2020-08-2649 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayJoyful Pride w/ Elena ThurstonWe are kicking off our next 10 episodes in a powerful way: Meet Elena Thurston, an inspirational speaker and founder of the Pride and Joy Foundation. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....Life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story, and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country. Audiences have included ABC, CBS and Fox news stations, the First Event in Bo...
2020-08-191h 31Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayRetro 10!We've reached 10 episodes! Time for a retro to celebrate our amazing guests so far and share a few snippets of the conversations we've had over the past few months. If you want to know what Flipping Dreams is all about, this is a great taste test to sample the content from all the previous episodes!Episode #1: Too Late For Tech? QOW: “Grit is having the courage to push through, no matter what the obstacles are, because it’s worth it.” - Chris MorrisPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133222/3998753Episode #2: RV Life w/ Alyssa Padgett
2020-08-1435 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayManaging Midlife w/ Colleen Ricci RosenblumY’all this is a delicious discussion that I hope you enjoy nibbling on each morsel this week. I have the pleasure of chatting with Colleen from the highly entertaining podcast with the best title; Hot Flashes Cool Topics.We talk about following passions, perfectionism, supporting each other through intimidating leaps of faith, paying it forward, and how we shouldn’t worry about OPO (Other People's Opinions) and that mid-life is really the best kept secret! Good news, as we get older, we care less! More about the Hot Flashes Cool Topics Podcast: http://hotflashescooltopics.com/
2020-08-051h 12Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayRadical Rescue w/ Cane RossoEver wonder about Dotty’s back story? Meet her first foster Mom Kelly King, and her partner in rescue, Judy Warren, from Cane Rosso Rescue out of Carrollton, TX. Their team of loving volunteers swoop in to save the day for pups who may not be good candidates for shelters. They cover their sometimes very intensive medical treatments, get them fixed up, find them a temporary foster home, and then match them with their furrever one! CAUTION: Listening to this show may cause you to adopt or foster an adorable new companion!!More about Cane Rosso...
2020-07-271h 02Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MaySinging Dreams w/ Audrey CallahanYou are in for a treat with today’s episode. Audrey has an amazing voice and her positivity and enthusiasm shines through the entire interview. We talk about her career pivots, singing as a career, recording session vocals, and her upcoming new releases. I love her song “Better Me for Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msNnMfnPI7Q&list=RDEMq6qvIrveDbLFWGS6jJaDZw&start_radio=1YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBk_9d_k1zwuFW9lieHvlmwWebsite: https://audreymusic.com/Quote of the Week: “Wherever...
2020-07-2059 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayWayfinding w/ Michelle JonesIn this episode, I find all about Michelle Jones and how her Wayfinding Academy in Portland, OR is changing higher education for the better. A 2 year, accredited program, this academy takes into account the student from a whole-istic perspective and paves the way for success through non-traditional programming, guided mentorship, and internship programs. We talk about new initiatives for #blacklivesmatter and how dismantling systemic white supremacy can happen in higher education. This chat was really energizing and inspiring for me, and I hope it will be for you as well. For more about Wayfinding Acad...
2020-07-131h 06Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayTalking Tech w/ Sidney BucknerThis week you are in for a treat: I get to chat with my friend Sidney! She is a software engineer, YouTube content creator, coach, and all around awesome gal! We do a deeper dive into working as women in tech, how we met each other, the importance of mentorship and community, and more. It’s a bit longer than normal, but well worth the listen!Sidney Buckner: https://www.sidneybuckner.com/Sidney’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPn8Y36BY7lf3Fpg3B1h3HA?app=desktop&persist_app=1...
2020-07-061h 22Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayBrewing Justice w/ Betsy LayThis week, I am joined by Betsy Lay, co-founder of Lady Justice Brewing. One of the few solely female, Latina, and Queer owned breweries whose mission is to donate profits to community organizations for girls and women. Betsy and I discuss the brewery from dream to inception, what it’s like to run a business with friends, the difficulties in owning a brewery, and how grit and trusting your gut goes a long way to making dreams happen. Most importantly; it takes a community. Lady Justice relies heavily on it’s member-supported model, and we talk about what that means a...
2020-06-2953 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayDoing Good w/ Mary LathamIn this episode, I get to chat with Mary Latham of More Good. We talk about her 50 state, 3 year and 31 day journey in search of stories of kindness in honor of her mother’s passing. We dig into the importance of resilience, vulnerability of receiving gifts from strangers, and how small acts of kindness can sometimes be the most rewarding.For more information on Mary:https://www.moregood.today/Quote of the week: "And I cannot let these times take my faith in humanity away from me. For it is during these times...
2020-06-221h 00Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayCrafting Songs w/ Lillian GlantonOn this week's episode, you get to meet Lillian Glanton. She went from a poultry farm to become an American Idol finalist in 2016. Then she brought her passion and fire back home to her community by creating the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival, and the Muscle Shoals Song Rooms. She is a spitfire of a lady, full of wisdom and encouragement for everyone to follow their dreams! We talk about the craft of songwriting, making songs as a business, taking risks, and kicking butt! Don't miss this one!Check out the Annual Muscle Shoals Songwriter's Festival: https://mssongfest.com...
2020-06-1544 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayRV Life w/ Alyssa PadgettIn this episode, I get to dig in deep with Alyssa Padgett, half of the duo Heath & Alyssa, adventurers and filmmakers, with a blog, podcast, books, and hosts of the annual RV Entrepreneur Summit. We chat about her journey so far living full time in her RV, working remotely, her favorite things about their lifestyle, and how they manage traveling with their new baby! I hope you enjoy this chat and please check out their links below:Alyssa’s book, “Living in an RV”: https://heathandalyssa.com/book/RV Entrepreneur Podcast:https://heathand...
2020-06-0948 minFlipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayToo Late For Tech?Have you wondered what it would be like to change your career to working as a developer in tech? Do you think it's too late to make this change? Join me as I share my story of changing careers in my 40's and becoming a developer at Stitch Fix, a top Silicon Valley tech company. In this episode, I debunk the top myths about working in tech. I share my journey from Executive Assistant, to online bootcamp, to startup, and then dream job. I talk about the qualities it takes to excel as a developer, working remotely, a...
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