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Worthy Writers Podcast
Intentional Time Organization for Writing with Michelle Oucharek-Deo
Michelle Oucharek-Deo is a Time Strategist, Author, Speaker Art/ Horticultural Therapist, Mother, Wife, Sister, and Entreprenuer. She wears many hats, but intentionally chooses to wear them all with integrity and a dash of sparkle and humor. Time is her passion and she believes that with the right time tools and system in place we can smash the "I don't have enough time myth" together and accomplish the goals which are percolating in our hearts and minds.Having a time organization system in place became the walking stick she needed to navigate the raging waters...
2025-04-30
25 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Grounding Techniques to Enhance Storytelling with C.C. Tyler
C.C. Tyler is a writing coach, developmental editor, and indie author passionate about helping storytellers achieve their creative goals. With a background in mental health and corporate sales, she understands the critical role mindset and habits play into success.Drawing on her experience crafting romantic fantasy novels, she focuses on story development, resilience, and sustainable writing practices to empower others to bring their visions to life. Outside of writing, she enjoys exploring local coffee shops with her dark-haired love interest (aka her husband) and savoring the magic of a perfectly brewed latte.
2025-04-23
22 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Trusting Your Inner Wisdom From Dreams with Megan Mary
Megan Mary is an international bestselling metaphysical author, dreamworker and host of the Women's Dream Enlightenment podcast. She founded Inner Realms Publishing to provide book marketing services such as websites and bestseller campaigns to women authors. Also, she holds an MA and BA in English Literature, is pursuing her PhD in Metaphysical Sciences and is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams and the Independent Book Publishers Association. She lives in Idaho with her husband and two cats.Blending the genres of mystery, fantasy and s...
2025-04-09
25 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Writing Memoirs & Healing with Hannah Wolfram
Hannah Wolfram is a ghostwriter, editor, and trauma-informed book coach who is passionate about helping people tell their stories. She lives in the United States with her partner and her dog, who keeps her company during long bouts of writing and editing.The key topics discussed in today’s episode are:-finding confidence and courage to write your story no matter the criticism-understanding your intentions behind telling your story and the themes it reflects-knowing how your story will impact readersWriting ab...
2025-04-02
24 min
The Resilient Writers Radio Show
How to Boost Your Writing Confidence, with Kirsten McNeill
Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show.Do you ever find yourself wondering, “Am I really a writer?” or “Is my work even good enough?” If so, you’re not alone! Confidence is something so many writers struggle with, which is why I’m thrilled to bring you this week’s episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show featuring confidence coach and book editor, Kirsten McNeill.Kirsten is the founder of Worthy Writers Editing and the host of the Worthy Writers Podcast. She helps writers break through self-doubt, emb...
2025-03-20
22 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Moving Through Seasons of Creativity with Laurie Deveau
Laurie Deveau is a voracious reader of all genres, and writer of fantasy and historical fiction.She started her writing career at an early age, entering a fourth grade poetry contest run by her school. Her long-form poem about spring and all that she liked about it WON! Laurie has always had a passion for writing and English literature as she’s grown up through the years.Fast forward, she started a family and her writing projects were put aside. Now, her kids are independent young adults and she’s ab...
2025-02-26
27 min
Taking It Personally
The COST of second guessing yourself in business
One of the most harmful feelings I’ve experienced over my 8 or so years in the online business space is SELF DOUBT.I say harmful because, not only did it make my day-to-day experience of business very rocky because I felt bad (and that would have been a good enough reason alone to address it) but it also had a directly damaging effect on my business’ bottom line.Let’s talk about the cost to your bottom line of second guessing yourself in business (and what you can do about it).
2025-02-20
15 min
Taking It Personally
Why my old journal entries could help you grow your business
I’ve been re-reading my journals from my early days in business and share some entries from my early days in business on this episode of the podcast. (Eeep 😨)From around 2017-18 and into 2019, these journal entries show how, what I now provide and call Entrepreneur Training, was the missing piece in my business that meant I found the early years overwhelming, confusing, dread-inducing and, at times, just plain horrible.If you want to hear the real, vulnerable and unedited examples from my journals, and find out why they’re relevant to you...
2025-02-13
16 min
Peace Grows Here
Harness the Power of Creativity to Boost Confidence
In this episode, I sit down with Kirsten McNeill, who shares her journey to becoming a confidence and writing lifestyle coach, emphasizing the importance of embracing your unique creative identity. She takes us through her early years as a writer, the evolution of her business, and her experience battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. We explore the lessons she learned about slowing down, prioritizing health, and finding confidence in the face of challenges. Whether you’re a writer, entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration, this episode offers valuable insights into balancing creativity, resilience, and self-care.Main Talking PointsKi...
2025-01-15
32 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Positive Growth Arcs in Romance With Sue Brown-Moore
Sue Brown-Moore is the host of the Wanna Write Romance virtual conference. Sue is a sought-after book revision coach, and one of LA Weekly’s 15 Book Coaches to Watch in 2023. She teaches fiction authors to craft their best stories in the fewest drafts, and specializes in working with experienced romance authors in her small-group programs. Known for being a tough editor with a soft touch, Sue approaches every session from a character transformation mindset. Her empathetic teaching methods break the traditional mold of plot-first story design. She is passionate about empowering writers to embrace what makes them un...
2024-11-07
34 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Pt 3: Reading Self-Published Stories With Kirsten McNeill
Author 1: Tina Capricorn Tina Capricorn writes sci-fi fantasy time travel romance. She has two books out currently, Shadowglass Time-Magic, Blood-Magic and The Anchor of Time. When she’s not writing, she’s probably out in the garden, or doing the dishes. To find out more about her and her books head over to tinacapricorn.com The excerpt I’m reading is from Shadowglass Time-Magic, Blood-Magic. It opens after a time witch Ostra, was summoned through a Blockleiter Bar (a bar for members of the Reich in WWII) and destroyed most of the vampire nazis...
2024-10-07
23 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Do It Yourself Writing Retreats with Rhonda Douglas
Rhonda Douglas is an award-winning poet and fiction author. She’s the host of The Resilient Writers Radio Show podcast for writers, and the creator of First Book Finish. Living and writing in Ottawa, Canada, she’s committed to helping writers overcome fear and eliminate distractions so that they can write with ease and achieve their writing dreams. On this episode, we’re talking about writing retreats. Rhonda has vast experience with a range of retreats from the high-end paid ones to free events you can create in the comfort of your own home...
2024-09-12
29 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Pt 2: Reading Self-Published Stories With Kirsten McNeill
Worthy Writers! I've got a solo episode for you today where I read story excerpts from THREE different authors: Author 1: Catherine Larkin Catherine Larkin is the author and illustrator of the Wizards of the Apocalypse series. Growing up in Washington state, she spent her free time voraciously reading and drawing characters to go with her short stories. Catherine’s passion for creative writing is inspired by the love of fantasy, horror, and history. She started writing the first book in the series during her junior year of high school. When she’s not writin...
2024-08-29
23 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Reading Self-Published Stories With Kirsten McNeill
Worthy Writers! I've got a solo episode for you today where I read story excerpts from THREE different authors: Author 1: C.H. Carter C.H. Carter is a fantasy author with a lifelong love of the genre in all its forms. In middle school, she wrote a fan letter to Tamora Pierce and received the most encouraging reply! That experience cemented her desire to become an author. (She also still holds out the hope they can meet in person one day!) When not writing, you can find her working on a number of...
2024-08-22
20 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Change Your Mind to Change Your Reality With Kris Ashley
"Kris Ashley is a dynamic coach, author, speaker, podcast host, and television host with a passion for personal development. She has spent over two decades immersed in the research and teachings she shares. With both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in creative writing, and a flair for transformative storytelling, she first made her mark in the tech industry as a copywriter before moving into digital marketing. She quickly worked her way up to head of marketing, where she led teams to break new ground with bold campaigns. Her leadership journey then took a turn towa...
2024-08-15
31 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Unleash Your Writer Heart with Abigail Gazda
Heart-centered entrepreneur, Abigail Gazda has transformed her passion for education into a full-time career as an author, publisher, and life coach. Abigail is the CEO of Hearts Unleashed, a full-service transformation company committed to empowering people to operate with full freedom, power, and self expression in every area of life. As the Founder of Hearts Unleashed House Publishing, she helps authors share their mission and message with the world. She is a Clarity Coach and supports souls speaking up about their silent struggle and unleashing the authentic leader within. She also empowers heart-centered...
2024-08-08
25 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Rise & Roar as a Writer With Heather LaFond
Heather LaFond is an emerging thought leader on empowering women to stop playing small, kill limiting beliefs, and start leading kickass lives. After overcoming an addiction to alcohol, challenges with emotional eating & losing 100 pounds, she awakened to her calling: elevating other women. Heather built a coaching biz from scratch to pass-on what helped her transform so other ladies can stop struggling alone. Heather’s straight-talk style delivering real advice has attracted speaking gigs from podcast appearances to events globally. Her vision is no joke - ignite worldwide change by encouraging women through motivational messages that pr...
2024-08-01
30 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Writing About Life Transitions & Faith With Caitlyn Mentzel
Caitlyn Mentzel is a full-time regulatory specialist in the food industry, and entrepreneur. She runs a marketing business with her husband of over 5 years. She also cohosts The Intentional Podcast with her friend about leading intentional lives to become more fulfilled. Her coffee journal is available for purchase to review coffee shop experiences, and More Than Conquering: A Season of Surrender is releasing in Fall 2024! Learn about her writing experiences through the pandemic, and being told she couldn’t write well (despite having to do chemistry papers in college). Through blogging, journalling, and her connection to...
2024-07-25
28 min
Hearts Unleashed
373: Finding the Courage to Publish with Kirsten McNeill
Book Editor and Self-Published Writer, Kirsten McNeill, joins us to talk about the confidence and courage it takes to share our work with the world. We spend this episode talking about the endless endeavor writing is. Whether you journal, post, blog, or are developing a body of work, writing is a journey more than a destination. We muse about the continuum of creative expression in this episode and invite you to make the time and space for your passion and the projects on your heart. As a Confidence & Writing Lifestyle Coach, her mission with Worthy Wr...
2024-07-24
32 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Inspired Action for Writers & Coaches With Chris Williams
Chris Williams is the owner and founder of Shine Wellness LLC. A 7 figure woman owned company dedicated to empowering women coaches + wellness professionals to create soul-led and heart-centered 6-figure businesses, without the hustle and sales tactics that feel so out of alignment for many women. She is known for cultivating community, connections, and collaborations that inspire and create WIN-WINS for everyone. As part of her Soulful Abundance System®, she weaves the abundance mindset and soul-fueled strategy along with a simple system to create 10K months and beyond, without trading your well-being or integrity for success. S...
2024-07-18
30 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Kindness to Your Writer Self With Gina Sachs
Gina Sachs is a stay at home mama who felt that she was losing herself to her roles at home so she set out to find something of her own, separate from wife and mom. She created tinyacts.co and started with 4 decks of adult kindness cards. Her kids started making their own kindness cards at school with friends so what was once an identity away from her kids came full circle. She ended up making a kids version of the kindness cards and a children’s book to go along with it. She is self-published using Pr...
2024-07-11
27 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Creative Flow & the Power of Writers With Laura Westman
Laura Westman is an ontological coach and multifaceted creative who cares deeply about creative joy. She is the author of How to Be Creative in the Age of Digital Noise, a singer/songwriter, co-host of West of Wonderland Podcast, and the host of The Creativity Broadcast on YouTube. Laura loves being moved by art, but also being inspired by the effort behind the art. Her life is led by her core values of appreciation and joy. On today’s episode, we discuss creative flow and the power writers have. When you’re a writ...
2024-07-04
31 min
Equity
Jon McNeill on VC 2.0 and creating startups in house
What’s the common thread between Tesla, building startups, General Motors, venture capital and Lyft? Jon McNeill, co-founder and partner of DVx Ventures, joins TechCrunch editor Kirsten Korosec on Equity to discuss how Elon Musk’s pay package has influenced founders, when it makes sense to go light on cash and heavy on equity, and his firm’s unique approach to investing that eschews the traditional management fee structure. McNeill describes DVx as VC 2.0. The firm comes up with business ideas and builds them into a startup within the firm before it goes out to find the...
2024-07-03
32 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Learning to Be a Brave Writer With Sylvia Bourgeois
Sylvia is a pragmatic nature lover, a mum of two genuinely hilarious young men, an unapologetic capitalist, a competitive fisherman (as in, “I must catch more fish than my husband!”), a skilled knitter, and maker of a tremendous chocolate pecan tart. She was born in 1975 in Alert Bay and grew up on northern Vancouver Island. After high school, at the age of seventeen she left home, then graduated in 1994 with Honours from BCIT with a Diploma in Building Technology. She now lives in Fanny Bay, writing projects that bring her a ridiculous amount of joy. On t...
2024-06-27
28 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Hog Farming & Memoir Writing With Brigitte Franzen
Meet Brigitte Franzen – Born, raised, and educated in Germany. 1978: Interning on a family-owned livestock farm in Illinois led to a job offer that she accepted. 1980: She emigrated to the United States by herself. First, she managed the hog farm of her former host, then built her own breeding stock farm from the ground up, dealing with the challenges of doing business in a male-dominated field, establishing a credit history, and supervising employees. 1987 – 1999: Brigitte owned/operated Salt Creek Farm, selling breeding stock (pigs) into 5 states, exporting boars to South Korea, and earning industry awards.
2024-06-20
27 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
World-building & Editing Fantasy Novels With Genevieve Clovis
Genevieve Clovis is a self-proclaimed story gremlin. She is a speculative fiction author, editor, writing coach, and owner of second-hand bookstore, Cliffside Village Books. Genevieve’s debut novel, Tea and the Transcendent, is an urban fantasy that blends ghosts and demons with cozy, tea-guzzling vibes. In her editing life, Genevieve specializes in developmental editing for indie authors and publishers. She takes great joy in ensuring her clients’ novels are as monstrous and diabolical as intended. True to her story-gremlin nature, Genevieve runs a variety of online writer’s groups and can often be found lurking in her bookst...
2024-06-13
26 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Time Management & Writing Drafts With Daria White Osah
Starting off as a sweet romance writer, Daria branched out in 2020 with books in cozy mystery and Christian fiction. She even has nonfiction titles in the works, reflecting her Christian faith and work in ministry. She currently lives in New York with her husband. On today’s episode we discuss time management and writing drafts. Daria shares her experiences writing romance and cozy mystery, and how she gets into the mindset for both. Over the years, she’s learned how to have a confident perspective on writing, even when challenges come. Daria has several strategies for...
2024-06-06
27 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Publishing Fairytale Retellings With C.H. Carter
C.H. Carter is a fantasy author with a lifelong love of the genre in all its forms. In middle school, she wrote a fan letter to Tamora Pierce and received the most encouraging reply! That experience cemented her desire to become an author. (She also still holds out the hope they can meet in person one day!) When not writing, you can find her working on a number of rotating projects (Crochet, anyone?) and obsessing over her two rescue dogs. On this episode, we discuss C.H. Carter’s publishing journey, and her passion fo...
2024-05-30
27 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Being an Accomplist Writer With Jen Anderson
Jen Anderson is a freelance writer and recovering perfectionist. She has improved her mental and physical health by letting go of perfectionism. She started Accomplist to help other people do the same, and to stop beating themselves up over unattainable standards. On today’s episode, we discuss goal setting, perfectionism, and embracing the imperfect to give others permission to do the same. Jen has had many fabulous experiences writing novellas, screenplays, and blog posts. She created a productivity app called Accomplist to help you organize your tasks and do your best as you’re working on y...
2024-05-23
25 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Navigating Writing Multiple Genres With Madeline Nixon
Madeline Nixon has been a dog walker, a nanny, a baker, a shoe saleswoman, a chocolatier, and an editor, but the title she’s most fond of is author. She has published Feathers, a nonfiction short story collection about her paranormal experiences, and several educational children’s books. Her debut romance novel Emergency Lullabies was released Fall 2023. When she’s not writing, you can find her hunting ghosts, planning elaborate theme parties, and baking new recipes. She lives in a suburb outside of Toronto. Writing multiple genres is a passion of Madeline’s. If she w...
2024-05-16
22 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Budgets, Book Funnels, & Being a Writer With Sarah Nicole Nadler
Meet Sarah – some know her as a money coach, others as an award-winning author, or InvestHER. She sees herself as a girl who dreamed of a life filled with books, slow country living, and spiritual freedom... then went ahead and made it happen. She always admired her dad as a successful business owner. He owned a fire/water damage cleanup business, and she used to carry those heavy machines and keep hoses out of his way as he worked. He taught her to respect herself, be unafraid of hard work, and never accept the glass ce...
2024-05-09
29 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Creativity, NLP, & Inner Writing Life With Beth Barany
Beth Barany is an award-winning novelist, master neurolinguistic programming practitioner, and certified creativity coach for writers. She’s also an experienced international speaker and podcaster. Beth specializes in helping writers experience clarity, so they can write, revise, and proudly publish their novels to the delight of their readers. Her courses are packed with useful hands-on information that you can implement right away. She runs a 12-month group coaching program to help science fiction and fantasy writers edit their manuscripts and get published. She also offers bespoke one-on-one coaching and consulting programs for science fiction and fa...
2024-05-02
32 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Accidentally Becoming a Writer With Leigh Lincoln
Leigh Lincoln is an author whose narratives resonate deeply with the human experience. With a passion for storytelling that touches hearts and provokes thoughtful reflection, she has carved a path that intertwines her love for writing with her dedication to advocating for the homeless and impoverished communities. Her journey as an author is a testament to her commitment to making people ponder the choices they make, how they treat others, and the importance of empathy. For over three decades, she has dedicated herself to making a difference in the lives of those in...
2024-04-25
26 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Gently Overcoming Perfectionism as a Writer With Nanci Reed
As a Heart-Guided Clarity & Alignment Mentor, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Teacher, and Pilates Instructor, Nanci supports successful, empathic, and mission-driven women to embrace their perfectly imperfect self with curiosity and gentleness, so they learn to trust the wisdom of their soul, live from their dreams–not their perceived limitations, and live their happily ever NOW–not after everything else is perfect. In this episode, Nanci talks about how we can be gentler with ourselves. It’s so easy to offer grace to others, and we forget about our own self-worth. Shifting your mindset creates room for greater transformation and le...
2024-04-18
27 min
How To Write The Future
96. Confidence and Purpose with Writing Coach, Kirsten McNeill
“I really wanna be able to help writers focus on themselves, be themselves, figure out what they wanna write, and create, a community and a, a library of fiction novels or any kind of novels that they've written and live life and have fun because we need more of that positivity and that sunshine in the world.”In “Confidence and Purpose with Writing Coach, Kristin McNeill,” How To Write the Future podcast host Beth Barany talks to confidence and writing lifestyle coach, book editor, and author, Kristin McNeill about her mission to bring Sunflower sunshine to the crea...
2024-04-15
14 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Emotional Literacy & the Writing Process With Amira Sookram
Meet Amira Sookram, the creator of a realm for emotional wellness. As the author of ‘Guilt Free Goals,’ she wove the wisdom from her degree in Health Psychology with her defiance of societal norms. Her infectious smile, enchanting dancing to Caribbean beats, and voyage to become a yoga teacher captivated many. On our episode today, Amira talks about her multi-passionate journey for writing self-developmental books and fiction. We discuss her Feelings Wheel resource and how that can help you build more defined characters and name your own emotions. Creatives typically feel the most joy...
2024-04-11
28 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Mystery & Crime Writing With Caroline Taylor
CAROLINE TAYLOR is a novelist and short-story writer who grew up in the mountain west and traveled widely, including a brief stint in the Foreign Service. A former publications manager and editor of Humanities magazine, she is the author of several mystery novels. Death in Delmarva was a finalist for the 2016 FREDDIE award. Loose Ends was the 2018 Goodreads best thriller set in DC and a recipient of a Firebird award in 2022. The Typist also received a Firebird award in 2022. Caroline's nonfiction book, Publishing the Nonprofit Annual Report: Tips, Traps, and Tricks of the Trade, won...
2024-04-04
25 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Write It Scared With Certified Book Coach Stacy Frazer
Stacy Frazer is a formerly repressed creative soul turned fiction writer and Author Accelerator certified book coach. Her mission, as per the About Page on her website, is to: “…raise voices, to share my stories with the world, and help other creative souls do the same. Write It Scared was born out of a desire to help others who struggle like I once did. Today I believe we are all uniquely creative. There is a place in the world for all our voices and every single one matters. Your story matters. Your...
2024-03-28
27 min
The Impactful Introvert Podcast
EP 5 - Navigating Entrepreneurship and Writing as an Introvert with Kirsten McNeill
Join me in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and writing with Kirsten, an expert business coach for introverted women. Kirsten shares valuable insights on overcoming marketing hurdles, navigating the writing journey, and finding purpose in entrepreneurship. From practical tips for writers to balancing consistency and growth, Kirsten's wisdom offers invaluable guidance for introverted entrepreneurs and writers alike.Highlights:Overcoming Marketing Hurdles: Kirsten discusses the challenges introverted entrepreneurs face in marketing, emphasizing authenticity and personal connection.Navigating the Writing Journey: Kirsten shares insights into the writing process and the importance of...
2024-03-22
35 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Following Creative Intuition With Laura Hoorweg
I’m so excited to welcome Laura to the podcast! Laura is an international Spiritual Counsellor and Clairvoyant Medium. She has a laser like way of seeing relevant details in all the areas of your life. She is perceptive in ways that feel like your own deepest knowing, and brings a compassionate, no-nonsense presence to her work along with a huge capacity to see and outline the most positive life-affirming way forward. Do you want to gain clarity, direction, conformation and new perspectives on your life, relationships, business and life purpose? Clie...
2024-03-21
27 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
When You Write, You're a Writer With Elle Turner
Listen to the wonderful Elle Turner and I as we chat about her writing experiences! She is an Entrepreneurial Leadership Development Mentor. She helps intelligent, compassionate entrepreneurs (that’s you) lead their unique, heart-led business so that they can achieve success, fulfilment, and impact through the work they bring to the world. Ever since she was 8, she’s been interested in writing. Her works include 4 fiction novels, a published short story collection, and a non-fiction work in progress. Through short stories and full-length novels, she’s loved learning to develop her skills in creati...
2024-03-14
26 min
Kirsten McNeill , writer, book editor and confidence coach joins me On the Edge
Youtube https://youtu.be/OMw6w5JT98s https://linktr.ee/Kirsten.McNeill https://www.subscribepage.com/worthywriterslifestyle Book Editor, Author & Confidence Coach at Worthy Writers Editing Creative Entrepreneur “If I can change one life, I’ll consider myself successful.” HI! I’m Kirsten, a confidence coach and book editor. I love supporting writers as they empower themselves to create their writing lifestyle that fills them with passion and unrelenting confidence. You are worthy of your desired journey. Ever since I was in 2nd grade, I’ve known I wanted to be a writer – creating relateable characters, inspiring adventures, and stories with...
2024-03-11
27 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
The Sunflower of Poetry Writing With Ally Loyns
Thank you, Ally, for bringing your vibrant personality to the podcast. She is a poet & author from Winnipeg, Manitoba. One of her main goals with her writing is to destigmatize living with BPD. Writing helps her explore who she is safely, honestly, and more transparently than she ever could within her therapy sessions. A Generation of Sunflowers is her first published poetry collection. She started writing it as a way to communicate her feelings with her family, then discovered the profound impact these poems can make on a wider audience. As she worked...
2024-03-07
28 min
Taking It Personally
Writing your entrepreneurial memoir, with special guest Kirsten McNeill
I’m delighted to welcome Book editor, Confidence and Writing Lifestyle Coach, Kirsten McNeill to The Taking It Personally Podcast. If you’ve ever thought of writing a book to support your business and to help you share your heart-led, impact driven message with the world, then this episode is for you, as Kirsten shares with us her thoughts, tips and experience on writing an entrepreneurial memoir. Join us on the show as we talk about: 📚 What an entrepreneurial memoir is 📚 Why you might want to write one...
2024-03-07
19 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Purpose & Celebration as a Writer With Alyssa Rodriguez
Welcome, Alyssa Rodriguez, to the podcast! She is an alignment coach who knows her purpose is to help people experience their WHY with fiery conviction. Our topic today revolves around celebrating yourself and aligning with your purpose. Purpose is about: discovering what journey feels best for you understanding your authentic self bringing more satisfaction to your life It doesn’t matter what you decide to do. It’s more important HOW you live it out. We are always evolving throughout our lives, and it’s important to slow down and take a mome...
2024-02-29
30 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Patience & Inspirational Writing With Nicole Spindler
On today’s episode, we welcome Nicole Spindler – writer, public speaker, learning & development enthusiast, and lover of all things Pittsburgh (her hometown). She graduated from John Carroll University, specializing in human resources and management with a minor in Spanish language and culture. She published her first book, a memoir titled Beyond Life’s Moments, in December 2020 and her debut fiction novel, The Reason Why, in May 2022. Nicole loves spending time with family, friends, exploring Pittsburgh, traveling, staying active, mentoring fellow authors as they write their first books, and scouring the local bookstores with a cup...
2024-02-22
33 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Stacking Helpful Habits as a Writer With Marilyn R. Wilson
I had a wonderful conversation with Marilyn R. Wilson, a freelance writer, published author, speaker, and editor with a passion for interviewing. Her writing career began at the age of 50 when she threw caution to the wind and answered a Craigslist ad from a New York fashion magazine, even though she had no experience. When they accepted two of her story ideas, the doors opened on a whole new career - proof positive it is never to late to embrace a new passion. Interviewing for her articles changed Marilyn’s life and allowed he...
2024-02-15
32 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Writing Women's Fiction With Dani J. Norwell
My first guest of season 3 is Dani J. Norwell *triumphant horn sound* We dive into learning all about her and sharing advice for finding your purpose as a writer. A literary and women’s fiction author living in the south of Spain, Dani J. Norwell writes fiction that is real, raw, and relatable. From themes of connection and family bonds to exploration, self-discovery, and life abroad, there’s something for everyone in a DJN book. When Dani is not reading or writing, you can find her blogging for the Sincerely, Spain blog, traveling, sipp...
2024-02-08
29 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
Reading Self-Published Fiction with Kirsten McNeill
5…4…3…2…1… And we’re back! The Worthy Writers Podcast has been reborn for season 3. It’s always nice to have a break from creative ventures, so it’s even more exciting when you jump back into the flow. I’ve got a fun episode for you today where I read out 3 excerpts from 3 different self-published authors. I’m not the best at doing different character voices, but I’ve been told my voice in general is calm and soothing. I hope you enjoy my readings from the following authors: L Becker is an Urban Fantasy writer from California, USA. S...
2024-02-01
20 min
Worthy Writers Podcast
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2024-01-25
01 min
Sensitive Change Makers
Whispers of Creativity: Navigating Sensitivity in Writing and Self-Discovery with Kirsten McNeill
I am so happy to welcome back Kirsten who joined us in a podcast episode in July 2023. Kirsten is a Confidence & Writing Lifestyle Coach, Book Editor, and Self-Published Writer. Her mission with Worthy Writers Editing is to bring sunflower sunshine to the creative world connecting writers to the confidence and passion they desire to help them publish and share their stories.In this episode, we dive deep into the realms of creativity, sensitivity, and self-discovery. Ever wondered about the intersection of being a writer and being highly sensitive? Kirsten shares her personal journey of discovering h...
2024-01-22
36 min