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Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastConnie Sokol: Beloved Podcast Host, FarewellConnie Sokol is a national speaker, bestselling author, media personality, and mother of seven. She is a regular contributor on the top-rated lifestyle show Studio 5 with Brooke Walker (www.ksl.com/studio5).In addition to her own podcast, Purpose Filled Life, for the past three years Connie has interviewed 75 guests as host of Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast for nonprofit Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts.Connie is a bestselling author who has written 17 books, including What...
2024-12-1837 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastJ. Scott SavageIf he can help students find joy in reading and writing by telling them the story of how he wore an eye patch in first grade and told classmates he was a pirate, then J. Scott Savage will do it. In this episode of “Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast” with host Connie Sokol, Scott shares insights garnered over decades of experience, telling how it took debt and two recessions for him to unearth his talent and become a popular writer of middle grade books. Now he travels all across the country inspiring youth and adults with the joy...
2023-04-1936 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastHonorable Sela Tukia, Tongan Consulate GeneralHonorable Sela Tukia, Tongan fan of popular 80s dance-pop band The Jets, sat down with host Connie Sokol for a delightful ten-minute interview about the faith and family values The Jets have brought to the music industry in the past and the new generation of Wolfgramm family musicians, 13 Crowns.Tonga Consulate General The Kingdom of Tonga 13 Crowns
2022-10-2709 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastJennifer NielsenJennifer Nielsen is an accomplished New York Times bestselling author of young adult and children’s fiction and a 2022 LDSPMA Conference keynote speaker. In this episode, she shares her failures and triumphs with her trademark optimism and encouragement for all who struggle to keep going when everything is going wrong. Tune in for this inspiring episode with our host, Connie Sokol. You’ll be glad you did.Author websiteFacebookTwitter Instagram Goodreads Deseret BookAmazon
2022-09-2133 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastLaurel DayTwenty-five years ago, Laurel Day was a college graduate with a useless degree who felt called to move to Utah and work at Deseret Book. When a friend told her about a part-time position as an event specialist with Deseret Book, she applied for and got the job. Opportunity followed opportunity until she came to work under Sheri Dew, who became her mentor. Now president of Deseret Book, Laurel looks back on the unique experiences that helped prepare her to innovate a communication company during a difficult transition. In this engaging episode of “Called to Create: an LDSPMA Podcast” with...
2022-08-0340 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastCheryl KnowltonCheryl Knowlton is a popular speaker brimming with enthusiasm for helping people in her profession learn the craft. She has won numerous awards, most notably the coveted Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. As a 22-year veteran in the real estate and mortgage industry, Cheryl is a teacher, storyteller, author, and influencer. In this week’s episode of the “Called to Create” podcast with Connie Sokol, Cheryl shares her heroic journey as a professional and as a daughter of God. “Create the life that invites the Holy Ghost,” she says. “Be the conduit for magic.”
2022-06-2643 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastSusan Easton BlackSusan Easton Black’s accomplishments range from becoming the first female professor of religion at Brigham Young University to writing 170 books, including President M. Russell Ballard’s biography, to being a key partner on her pickleball team. Tune into her delightful conversation with our host, Connie Sokol. You’ll be glad you did. Email: susan_black@byu.eduAmazonInstagram Susan & George: Devotional
2022-05-0427 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast"The Faith to Create" 2022 LDSPMA Conference: Connie Sokol with Jen Brewer and Rachelle J. ChristensenBack for its 8th year! The annual conference of Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media & the Arts (LDSPMA) is the best networking, learning, and professional development opportunity for all Latter-day Saint creatives. In this podcast bonus episode, our host, Connie Sokol, and her guests, Rachelle J. Christensen and Jen Brewer, share fun and life-changing conference experiences that have propelled their careers forward. Registration for the October 20 - 22 conference is open now! Choose virtual, in-person, or both! Early bird registration ends Saturday, April 30th.Register now! Jen Brewer
2022-04-2924 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastConnie SokolAn experienced podcast host, Connie Sokol brings her trademark enthusiasm and positivity as the new host of the LDSPMA podcast Called to Create. She is a bestselling author, media personality, speaker, and devoted mother of seven children. Connie describes the Called to Create podcast as “part devotional, part scripture, part life experience, and part kitchen table chat.” With her expert guidance, podcast guests will share their successes and struggles as Latter-day Saint creatives, along with tips and tricks for navigating the journey of one who feels call...
2022-01-2612 min