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The Front PorchS4, E3: Tyler Bark – A Parks and Rec LegacySeason 4, Episode 3: Tyler Bark was born to work in parks and recreation. He watched his father work in that capacity of city government for most of his life. Then, Tyler got his own little taste of the parks and rec world while he was in college. That's when a legacy was born. Now, Tyler serves as the Parks and Recreation Manager for the City of Melissa. When we recorded this episode of The Front Porch, Tyler had only been on the job for 6 weeks, but he had already developed a love for this community, and he a...
2025-12-0326 min
God's Favorites: A History PodcastA conversation with Parks StephensonParks Stephenson is a well known and beloved mariner and explorer. While he is predominantly known for his work regarding the Titanic, he has a diverse range of expertise from the USS Johnston, Britannic, the USS Kidd and...Amelia Earhart? Please consider helping Parks' great work to preserve the USS Kidd. You can help by supporting his efforts by booking a tour, making a donation or purchasing merchandise. TOUR: https://www.usskidd.com/Donations: https://www.usskidd.com/product/donations/
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2025-11-011h 18
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksNational Parks: Go Outside and Touch GrassThe National Park System (NPS) is a national treasure. US National Parks represent just about every type of feature and wildlife you can imagine. And it’s not just parks: The NPS includes national monuments, memorials, scenic trails, lakeshores, battlefields, recreation areas, and more.
The concept of a national park is credited to George Catlin, a 19th-century lawyer, painter, and adventurer. His travels took him all over the burgeoning United States, where he met fifty native tribes. He also worried about the loss of wildlife, wilderness, and indigenous people as America expanded westward into the frontier. His so...
2025-06-131h 14
Theme Parks and PassportsGet to Know Heidi & Melissa - Your Hosts of Theme Parks & PassportsMeet Heidi and Melissa, two travel-obsessed advisors (and moms!) who love to create magical family vacations for their clients through their respective companies, House of Mackey Travel, and Spellbound Vacations. In this introduction episode, they share their journeys to becoming professional travel advisors, revealing how their hilariously opposite planning styles (stick-to-the-itinerary Melissa vs. go-with-the-flow Heidi) actually make them the perfect team. Get ready for a podcast that covers everything from wrangling toddlers at theme parks to romantic getaways when the nest finally empties - because family travel is about way more than just the destination!
2025-03-1110 min
Theme Parks and PassportsIntroducing Theme Parks & PassportsThe travel podcast for every family that is ready to explore the world, one destination at a time!Theme Parks & Passports is a podcast for anyone who has ever dreamed of traveling with (or without) your family! Hosted by two travel-obsessed agents – Melissa Sanchez and Heidi Mackey – who know the ins and outs of all types of family vacations! They will take your travel dreams and make them into a reality. Whether you’re traveling as a brand-new family, a family with young kids, going on a multi-generational vacation, or are new empty-nesters, your hosts will...
2025-03-0400 min
Mix In Some Magic: Your Guide To Disneyland Planning & Fun!The Magic of Disney Parks: Why They Matter to Us AllDisney parks are more than just places to ride attractions and meet characters—they’re places that touch our hearts and create lifelong memories. In this episode, we dive into the magic that makes Disney parks so special and explore why they hold such a meaningful place in our lives. From the power of storytelling to the sense of escape and connection, we’ll unpack what keeps us coming back for more. You’ll hear heartfelt stories from listeners, my own reflections, and a celebration of the moments that make Disney feel like home. Join me as I try to put the...
2024-12-2037 min
The Writing PodcastHow to Develop a Creative Idea for Your Nonfiction Book
If you want to write a book that influences the world, you need to start with a creative idea. Great ideas form the essence of great books. And yet idea development is one of the biggest struggles of writers. In this episode, Dave and Melissa talk about what an idea really is, how to sharpen your idea, and how to develop an idea, so that readers read your book from beginning to end.
Great Moments in the Episode
7:37 – 12:19 What an idea is and examples of how to narrow an idea.
12:20 – 15:06 How to use re...
2024-03-2550 min
Mix In Some Magic: Your Guide To Disneyland Planning & Fun!20 Things You Should Never Buy At The Disney ParksThere's an undeniable magic all over the Disney parks that makes them irresistible to millions of visitors worldwide. But, hold on to your Mickey ears and your wallet, because there's a reality check coming your way. Not everything sold within the enchanted walls of the Disney parks is worth your money.
In this episode, we're going to talk about 20 things. You should never buy at the Disney parks.
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2024-03-2245 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresA Final Episode and Reflections on the Past Year with Dr. Melissa Parks“You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.”I was reminded of this quote towards the end of last year and made the incredibly difficult decision to end this podcast.Last year was a challenging year for me with lots of collisions between my personal life and entrepreneur life happening behind the scenes. This podcast was an important source of inspiration for me during that time and I honestly don’t know how I would have gotten through the year without it.However, I’ve realized I need to lean into the flexib...
2024-02-2007 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresSelf-Care for Autistic Entrepreneurs and Coping with Autistic Burnout with Kelly Redmon LooIn this week’s episode I’m delighted to introduce you to Kelly Redmon Loo, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in Autism.We dive into how Kelly developed her passion for working with autistic clients, as well as her journey towards being diagnosed as AuDHD (autism and ADHD). We’ll talk about masking and unmasking, how autism, particularly in women, often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to its unique manifestations.Kelly also shares insights on why neurodivergent individuals may feel 'unemployable', how entrepreneurship can be a liberating path for many and how she ov...
2024-02-061h 23
Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis119. Integrating a book into your business, with Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks of Journey Sixty6On the pod this week, I’m excited to share a thoughtful conversation about book writing, business, and growing beyond the book. I’m joined by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks, cofounders of Journey Sixty6, an editorial services company and independent publisher for the family business community.
In this episode, we cover:
How a book integrates into overall marketing strategy
A client case study that integrates a documentary, book, and more
How to uncover the thesis of your book (what I refer to as a “core message”)
How to self-diagnose your own needs on your book project
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2023-12-2047 minThe Writing Podcast7 Tips for Producing a Family History DocumentaryThere’s a story behind every successful family business and enterprise. Some families will write a book. But some families might find a documentary is the best way to capture the family story. In this episode, Dave and Melissa will help you explore why a documentary might be a better vehicle than a book. They also offer 7 tips on how to create a compelling documentary that best tells your family’s story.
Great Moments in the Episode
5:15 – 8:35 The limits of a book for capturing your family history.
9:05 – 11:45 Tip 1: Start with preliminary comprehensive rese...
2023-12-0846 min
Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 24 - Showing Up the Way You Want with Melissa ParksJeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Melissa Parks. We talk about EMDR and trauma work, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples work, and the importance of slowing down and listening to your body. Not going to lie to you sweet listeners, I had some network connectivity issues and Melissa was awesome working through it, but the glitches did hinder some of our conversation. But the convo we had was great, and you can (and should!) give Melissa a follow on Instagram and for more info check out her website!You can find more info about...
2023-10-1852 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresCultivating an Entrepreneur Mindset and Revolutionizing the Freelance Industry with Karl SwanepoelIn this episode I’m delighted to introduce to you an inspiring founder who is working to revolutionize the freelance industry and improve the working conditions and ultimately help prevent burnout amongst freelancers around the globe.Karl Swanepoel is the CEO & Founder of Revolancer Beta, a platform that aims to help independent professionals and freelancers exchange their skills to build their service businesses. Karl's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age when he encountered the challenges faced by freelancers.With this problem in mind, he created Revolancer in his last year in Aberystwyth and wo...
2023-10-1736 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresAn Exited Founder on Staying Optimistic and Resilient on the Entrepreneur Rollercoaster with Aaron ChatterleyIn this episode I’m excited to introduce you to Aaron Chatterly, an exited serial founder who, having sold his beauty retailer to Sephora in 2021, is living the dream so many founders aspire to when they start their companies. However, in this episode we’re going to be talking not only about the highs, but also some of the lows he’s experienced along the way and what’s helped him stay optimistic and resilient through it all.Aaron co-Founded beauty retailer feelunique in 2005. feelunique was Europe's leading premium online beauty retailer with 80,000 health and beauty products...
2023-10-0358 minThe Writing PodcastWhat Form Should Your Content Take?In this episode, Dave and Melissa are back together to tackle a pressing question: What's the optimal format for your ideas? Is it really a book? Or are there alternatives that are a better fit for you? Our world is ripe with content formats for you to package your ideas, from videos, blog posts, podcasts to eBooks, and even paid subscription newsletters. There are so many options. The key is choosing the right format. By the end, we hope you discover the best format for your ideas.
Great Moments in the Episode
9:59 – 14:25 What has cha...
2023-09-1953 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresHow Founders Taboo is Disrupting the Startup Ecosystem’s Approach to Entrepreneur Mental Health with Janos Barberis and Annabelle CameronFounders Taboo is a UK-based startup working to increase awareness, access, and affordability of support for startup founder mental health and well-being. They aim to solve the problem of founder well-being at scale in order to disrupt the entire startup ecosystem’s view on this topic. They’re building the world’s largest online community and resource hub offering psychoeducation, online support, and connections to providers specialized in offering treatment and crisis support specifically for founders. In addition to online offerings they also offer regular retreats for founders. All of this is available to founders at any stage, anywhere in the...
2023-09-1958 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresHarnessing Her Passion for Women’s Health to Overcome Obstacles as a Non-Technical Femtech Founder with Olivia OrchowskiIn this episode, I’m introducing you to an inspiring femtech founder, Olivia Ochowski. In a previous chapter, Olivia worked as personal trainer, women's health coach, and doula. Today, as the founder and CEO of Femtek, Olivia introduces the first Basal Body Ring designed for women's menstrual health; all while they sleep.I absolutely loved Olivia’s story because it’s not the typical startup founder story, and it’s certainly not the typical story of a tech founder. Olivia’s entrepreneur story started as a personal trainer and owner of a gym which introduced her to a gap in t...
2023-09-051h 01The Writing PodcastVikrant Shauruya on Becoming a Nonfiction Bestselling AuthorIn this podcast, Dave and Melissa interview Vikrant Shauruya, founder of Authors on a Mission, on how to market and sell your nonfiction book. Vikrant discusses what a “bestselling book” actually is, and why a successful book is built on a well-written book.
Great Moments in the Episode
05:15 – 07:57 Expectations for sales of first book.
8:04 – 09:41 Podcasting as a marketing strategy.
09:43 – 12:26 How to identify podcasts to pursue in order to maximize marketing.
12:27 – 14:19 How to pitch podcasts.
14:21 – 18:59 Explanation of the term “bestselling book”.
19:01 – 21:30 What to do during launch to gain sal...
2023-08-0740 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksBonus Episode With Tasha Sounart, Creative Director of Theme Parks at PixarIf you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the best theme parks in the world — Hello, Disney! — you’re going to love today’s bonus episode.We were thrilled to talk to friend-of-the-podcast Tasha Sounart about her job as Creative Director in the Theme Parks group of Pixar.In this delightful conversation, we talked to Tasha about what a day at Pixar is like, what inspires her creativity, and which Pixar world she’d like to visit.For more on Tasha, plus the other cool stuff we talk about, visit our show note...
2023-07-2822 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresReflections on Half a Year of EpisodesYour host, Melissa Parks, shares her reflections on the first 24 episodes of the Founders' Fears & Failures podcast. She shares some common themes guests have spoken about, lessons she’s learned as the host of this podcast, and a sneak peak at some of the guests to look forward to in future episodes.The Founders' Fears & Failures podcast will be taking a short break in August 2023, but will be back on September 5, 2023 with more weekly episodes.If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur who wants to take proactive action to care for your mental well-being, Melissa is acce...
2023-07-2506 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresExited Founder and Author of “Founder Therapy” on Successful Entrepreneurship without Burnout with Mike BuonaiutoThis week on the show I’m introducing you to Mike Buonaiuto, exited founder and author of the recently released book, Founder Therapy.Mike is a philanthropic business leader and performance coach, who founded, scaled and exited Shape History, the award-winning social impact agency. He's currently a senior advisor; helping companies nurture their people, navigate growth and negotiate pivotal moments of transformation.His book Founder Therapy was published June 2023 and explores why founders are more susceptible to anxiety, depression, and burnout. His TEDx talk, ‘No wonder people are quitting - business must do better’ was selected...
2023-07-1849 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksAmusement Parks: Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!The gates of an amusement park are a portal to a magical realm of thrill rides and fantasy worlds, larger-than-life characters, and the best portable foods on the planet. (We’re looking at you, corn dogs and kettle corn!)And it’s been that way since the beginning. The first quasi-amusement park entertained revelers in 1133 with merry-go-rounds, extravagant stage shows, gingerbread, sausages, and dancing in the streets. All that merriment made it easy to forget it was all meant to honor St. Bartholomew.Eventually, the rides got bigger (and faster and more hair-raising), the shows more...
2023-07-171h 02
Founders' Fears & FailuresNormalizing Entrepreneur Mental Health Differences with a Leading Researcher in the Field, Dr. Michael FreemanNearly 40% of entrepreneurs have one or more diagnosable mental health condition, 3% of entrepreneurs had made suicide attempts and 1.7% had a history of psychiatric hospitalization. It’s essential that we continue to destigmatize entrepreneur mental health vulnerabilities so that entrepreneurs feel less alone and that treatment options continue to grow.This week on the show I’m honored to share with you my conversation with a leading researcher on the topic of entrepreneur mental health. Michael A. Freeman, M.D. is a psychiatrist, serial entrepreneur, entrepreneur mental health researcher, and founder of Econa. Econa is an entr...
2023-07-1149 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresA Startup Executive Psychologist On Navigating Cofounder Conflict with Dr. Matthew JonesSuccessfully navigating cofounder conflict is an important, yet often overlooked, topic which directly impacts the success and sustainability of startups. When conflicts arise between cofounders, it can disrupt the entire organization's functioning and hinder progress. Startups are already operating in high-pressure environments, with limited resources and tight timelines. In such circumstances, the presence of unresolved conflicts among cofounders can exacerbate stress levels, create a toxic work environment, and impede effective decision-making.Understanding and addressing cofounder conflict allows entrepreneurs to proactively mitigate the risks associated with internal tensions, foster healthy relationships, and optimize their chances of achieving their...
2023-07-0447 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresThe Importance Of Creativity and Community for Entrepreneur Well-Being with Tova SafraWhat role does creativity have in your life as a founder? Do you make sure you find ways to protect and prioritize it?In this week’s episode I’m introducing you to Tova Safra, a solopreneur turned tech startup co-founder. In this episode we dive into the importance of creativity in her life, why she thinks entrepreneurs should embrace shiny object syndrome, and the importance of having a social infrastructure when you’re working alone.Tova is Cofounder & Chief Design Officer (CDO) at Groove, a digital coworking space. Her expertise is in...
2023-06-2753 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresA Trailblazer In The Field Of Entrepreneur Mental Health On The Human Experience Of Building A Business with Kristin DargaThis week’s guest is a trailblazer in the field of entrepreneur mental health. She started working to shift the conversation on this important topic nearly a decade ago, when no one else was talking about, and despite receiving some pushback around it which she shares about in the interview.Kristin Darga, is the CEO and founder of Black Label Coaching and Impact Founder. She’s a keynote speaker, award-winning author, and health, performance, global incident response, crisis, executive and recovery coach. She has worked with over 500 entrepreneurs, executives, and individuals desiring personal growth to unravel thei...
2023-06-2051 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresYou Can't Stop the Waves: Dealing with the Uncertainty of Entrepreneur LifeEntrepreneur life is full of uncertainty and things that are outside of our control. Being a successful founder requires to you to find ways to thrive amidst this inevitable chaos.In this week’s episode, I’m introducing you to some of the tools that I’ve found incredibly helpful for my clients, and myself, in learning how to cope with this uncertainty - mindfulness and self-compassion.Some people are turned off when they hear about mindfulness or self-compassion, which is understandable, but not a sign that these practices aren’t for you. In this...
2023-06-1343 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresYou're Not Alone: Normalizing Imposter SyndromeThis week on the show we’re mixing things up and instead of interviewing someone else I’ll be speaking on one of my favorite topics to talk about - imposter syndrome.It’s one I’m very familiar with after helping many clients to overcome it, and having dealt with it myself which I share more about in this episode.Imposter syndrome is a deep feeling of self-doubt, very often in spite of having an impressive resume. When you’re dealing with imposter syndrome, it doesn’t matter how much you’ve accom...
2023-06-0620 minThe Writing PodcastWhat Is a Developmental Edit? And Why It Matters to the Success of Your BookA developmental edit for your book project is as essential as eating right and working out if you want to be fit. You always need a developmental edit, no matter your experience as a writer. The most sophisicated writers expect it. Developmental editing is not about tearing down your work or diminishing your voice as a writer. It's a collaborative effort between an expert and you. In this episode, Melissa and Dave define what a developmental edit is and identify some of the emotions when hearing the editor's recommendations and seeing her edits for the first time.
2023-06-0443 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresHow Therapy Made Me a Better Founder With Ryan SchwartzToo often we think about therapy as something to seek out as a last resort, when we’re in crisis and have exhausted all our other options.Even if you suspect that it might help you to pursue therapy proactively, too many of us view it as something optional. Especially when you’re a founder who is acutely aware of how you’re spending your time and money.My guest this week is here to talk about why he believes therapy is essential for founders, why it’s so helpful to seek out...
2023-05-3046 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresCreating The Product He Needed: The Story Of A Firefighter Turned Mental Health App Founder with Andrew DouglasIn this week’s episode I’m introducing you to Andrew Douglas, a firefighter turned mental health app co-founder.This episode is an intense one and I want to warn you that there is mention of suicide as well as a traumatic event that contributed to Andrew’s PTSD while working as a firefighter. However, all this serves to highlight the importance of his company’s mission and I hope you’ll feel as inspired as I did about the work he’s doing to share with the world the mental health app that he wishes he would have h...
2023-05-2353 min
The Time Is Now[Refresh series] Dealing with imposter syndrome - With Melissa ParksOverthinking, comparisons, and fear hold back so many talented entrepreneurs from achieving their business potential. Melissa shares her best tips about dealing with imposter syndrome and how to cultivate a mindset for success.
She explains the darkness imposter syndrome can create, the symptoms that might show up as a result of imposter syndrome, and how she herself was able to get out of this dark space.
You can’t get rid of imposter syndrome, but you can work with it
Melissa Parks is a mindset coach with a PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology. She helps entrepreneurs who want to be...
2023-05-2240 min
Receivables Podcast | Discussions About Debt CollectionReceivables Roundtable Ep. 124 - Melissa Nash with CheckMark Collections: Collections franchisingIn our latest episode, Receivables Roundtable Founder, Adam Parks talks with Melissa Nash, President and CEO at CheckMark Collections about small business entrepreneurship and franchising in the world of collection agencies. Melissa started her business as a bookkeeper in her home during the 2008 recession and problem-solved her way to becoming a successful consumer and commercial collections partner for local contractors, HOAs, and more. Stay current with industry news by liking and subscribing to Receivables Info on Social Media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ReceivablesInfo/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/receivables-info/Have a...
2023-05-2224 minReceivables Podcast | Discussions About Debt CollectionReceivables Roundtable Ep. 124 - Melissa Nash with CheckMark Collections: Collections franchisingIn our latest episode, Receivables Roundtable Founder, Adam Parks talks with Melissa Nash, President and CEO at CheckMark Collections about small business entrepreneurship and franchising in the world of collection agencies. Melissa started her business as a bookkeeper in her home during the 2008 recession and problem-solved her way to becoming a successful consumer and commercial collections partner for local contractors, HOAs, and more. Stay current with industry news by liking and subscribing to Receivables Info on Social Media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ReceivablesInfo/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/receivables-info/Have a...
2023-05-2224 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresMaking Sure Your Business Isn’t Your Life from a Tech Startup Founder turned Solopreneur with Neha GunnooIn this week’s episode, I’m introducing you to Neha Gunnoo, a former tech startup co-founder who stepped away from her startup after realizing how much it was harming her mental health.Neha is now the founder & senior content strategist of Luova Digital Ltd specializing in digital content strategy and marketing with clients and partners globally including the US, Europe and Mauritius. Neha was previously the co-founder and CMO of LeFinTech Ltd – a startup in Mauritius specializing in chatbots for small businesses in Mauritius. She was responsible for the business and marketing strategy and for maintaining the re...
2023-05-1648 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresA Serial Entrepreneur On Recovering From Burnout & Living A Life Aligned With Your Values with Melani GordonIn this week’s interview I’m introducing you to Melani Gordon, a founder who realized at the height of her company’s success that she was experiencing burnout.Melani is a highly respected serial entrepreneur and business coach, with a decade-long track record of mentoring and coaching over 200 startup founders via Techstars and Founders First Capital. Melani offers a range of services to ambitious founders, leaders and their teams, including CEO coaching, co-founder alignment, team off-sites, peer groups, and sales training programs. She is well known for her SaaS Sales Academy.Melani has a...
2023-05-0952 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresDestigmatizing Mental Illness in the Startup World with Micah BaldwinThe rates of mental illness amongst founders are incredibly high. Research out of UC Berkeley found that 72% of entrepreneurs are affected by mental illness.This same study found that entrepreneurs are:2x more likely to suffer from depression6x more likely to suffer from ADHD3x more likely to suffer from substance abuse10x more likely to suffer from bipolar disorderMany of these entrepreneurs are likely suffering in silence, or feeling like they’re the only one. It’s essential that we have key players in the startup world who are sharing about their own...
2023-05-0244 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresKnowing When It’s Time to Call it Quits as a Startup Founder with Kat BrendelWhat if you realize that the day-to-day of bringing the vision of your startup to life requires you to ignore parts of yourself that are incredibly important?What if you’re still passionate about the mission behind your company, but realize that life as a startup founder/operator is not the way you want to bring it to life?Today I’m introducing you to a former co-founder who struggled with these same questions. Kat Brendel, was the co-founder of Cowomen, a coworking space and community club for women in Berlin, one...
2023-04-2552 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresA Serial Founder and Investor on the Importance of Asking for Help with Erik Halvorsen, PhDIn this week’s episode I’m sitting down with an investor who has been a founder or co-founder himself multiple times for a candid conversation about the importance of not going it alone as a founder.We also discuss the traits that he as an investor is often looking for in the founders of startups he’s considering investing in, how he makes space for his mental health and family life despite his demanding job, and the personal story that fuels his passion for supporting innovations in healthcare.Erik Halvorsen, PhD, is a Partner at pHp...
2023-04-1848 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresA Silicon Valley Veteran on the Importance of Founder Mental Health with Janice FraserTW: mention of suicide in this episodeIn this week’s episode we’re going deep. My guest, Janice Fraser, is a Silicon Valley veteran with decades of experience in the startup world. She’s also no stranger to mental health struggles, and in this interview she candidly shares about her own experience managing anxiety, depression, and complex PTSD, including the types of treatment and support that have most helped her along her journey towards healing and becoming a more effective in all of her professional, and personal, roles.Fraser is an inv...
2023-04-1153 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresCrafting a Successful Business from Scratch with Adam HigginbothamIn this episode, we do speak about alcohol consumption as it relates to the company founded by this week’s guest. This could be triggering for anyone who struggles with alcohol use so please choose wisely if this is the right episode for you.In this episode, I’m introducing you to Adam Higginbotham, one of three co-founders of Liber & Co. Essential Cocktail Syrups based in Austin, TX. Liber & Co. is a leading manufacturer of premium quality cocktail syrups for professional beverage programs and home bartenders alike.Adam is also a husband and fath...
2023-04-0454 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresOvercoming Fears & Prioritizing Mental Well-Being As A Minority Female Founder with Jiaming JuTW: In this episode, we briefly discuss a hate crime on the AAPI community that happened around the time of this interview.Entrepreneur life is full of mental and emotional challenges, but when you’re female, especially a minority female founder, like today’s guest, you’ll have additional obstacles to overcome.In today’s episode, I’m introducing you to Jiaming Ju, the founder of Kun Health, a wellness startup that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern data science to optimize longevity through better movement health, using her family's cherished herbal medicine formula.Prior...
2023-03-2852 min
Stories About FearEpisode 66: Change Your Behavior with Dr. Melissa ParksIf you had your fear in the back seat of your car as you were driving, what would you do?
Would you let it take the wheel and drive you to whatever place it decides, when and how it decides, as you would have nothing to say about it?
Or would you tell it to "buckle up!" and keep quiet in the back, as you call the shots and make all the best choices for you?
It does make you question and wonder how...
2023-03-2545 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresCoping with Fears and "Failures" - Lessons from an Exited Founder with Kate BerskiWhen you’re in the thick of things as a founder you often start questioning whether or not it’s still worth it. Our guest in this week’s episode is an exited founder who isn’t shy about her experience with this but actually puts a positive spin on her frequent desire to throw in the towel. She credits the mantra she and her husband, her co-founder, shared - “We’ll Just Work Until the End of the Day” - for helping them to survive some of the more challenging days on their entrepreneurial journey.Kate Berski is a Br...
2023-03-2143 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresLessons on Resilience & Growth from a Tech Startup Ecosystem Expert with Ian MassinghamNo matter how far you get in your career, how visible your role is, or how many career wins you have under your belt, none of us are immune from experiencing fear, self-doubt, or anxiety.However, because so many leaders don’t share this more vulnerable part of their story, there remains a pervasive myth that successful leaders are exempt from experiencing these feelings.This is why I’m so grateful that this week’s guest on the show is helping to bust this myth by sharing some of the mental and emotional challeng...
2023-03-1451 minThe Writing PodcastView Your Time Set Aside for Writing as SacredThe word sacred is not too lofty of a word to describe your time set aside to write. In this episode, Melissa and Dave co-opt a religious term and apply it to the time set apart to write.
Great Moments in the Episode
(1:49) Dave's progress: his daughter is picking up the sport of lacrosse in high school.
(4:39) Melissa's progress: she launched her website for Megillicutti, something she has wanted to do for years.
(8:03) How the idea for this episode came up in our research for a workshop on writing r...
2023-03-1239 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresEmpowering Female Founders with Emmie FaustFounding a startup is not for the faint of heart, but female founders in particular have the odds stacked against them when they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys.Although 40% of companies in the U.S. are owned by women, female founded companies receive only a fraction of venture capital investments - about 2% in the U.S. and Europe. If we look at the rates for minority women we see an even grimmer picture with only 0.27% of black women founders receiving VC funding in 2021. Without that funding it can be incredibly difficult, and even impossible, for female founders...
2023-03-0749 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresNavigating the Ups and Downs as a Social Entrepreneur with Pam DurantEntrepreneur life can sometimes feel like you’re on a boat out at sea with one storm after another raining down and no life preserver in sight. When you’re in the thick of it, it may feel tempting to call it quits, head for shore, and return to corporate life.But what if you’re a social entrepreneur and your company’s mission is close to your heart? What if throwing in the towel isn’t an option because you know firsthand how much the world needs what your company has to offer?Founding a company...
2023-02-2857 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresUnderstanding and Overcoming Founder Loneliness with Vassia SarantopoulouLoneliness is prevalent amongst entrepreneurs, especially in the fast paced, high pressure world of startups. You’re often working alone, and even when you have a team you might feel pressure to show up as a polished and perfect leader for your team members.Not to mention the fact that many founders don’t have prior experience as leaders so the new leadership role may compound the feelings of loneliness. As a founder it’s likely you’ll at times find yourself feeling isolated and that no one understands your vision or your struggles.Founding a startu...
2023-02-211h 04
Founders' Fears & FailuresThe “WHY” behind Founders' Fears & Failures with Dr. Melissa ParksEpisode 1 of the Founders’ Fears & Failures podcast introduces you to your host, Dr. Melissa Parks as she shares more about herself, her passion for the world of entrepreneurship, and what inspired her to start this podcast. You’ll also hear more about what you can look forward to in upcoming episodes. You can find the full transcript of the show at melissparks.com/01-founders-mental-healthBe sure to subscribe so you’re notified of all new episodes and share on social media with anyone who you think might be interested.Connect with your host, Dr...
2023-02-2109 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresLessons Learned from "Failure" with Josu Garcia de AlbizuFounding a startup is not for the faint of heart. You’re surrounded by stressors - a fast paced environment, financial pressure, competition, and not to mention a high risk that your company will ultimately fail. Around 90% of startups fail, with 10% failing within the first year. However, no one starts a company with this in mind, and dealing with the stress of startup life coupled with a failing company, is likely to affect a founder’s mental health. Many founders struggle to take on the role of a founder again after experiencing startup failure and burnout.In this...
2023-02-2146 min
Founders' Fears & FailuresFounders' Fears & Failures TrailerBeing the founder of a startup can feel like being on an emotional rollercoaster suspended between two skyscrapers. The highs can make you feel on top of the world, but the lows can be devastating.These ups and downs of entrepreneur life are hard enough as it is, but they can become overwhelming, and for some unbearable, when you think you’re the only one struggling, or when you start wondering if something is wrong with you for feeling the way you do.Founders’ Fears & Failures, is a weekly podcast aimed at n...
2023-02-0302 minThe Writing PodcastGetting Real about the Costs of Publishing Your BookIt's a big expense to publish your book. And most likely the sales from it won't cover the publishing costs. At least for most writers. We all have fantasies about landing a big publisher and selling millions, but the super majority of books sell around 250 copies. At least that's what Google says. If that's true, there's no way to recoup the costs to publish your ideas. At least not from book sales only. So why write? In this episode, Melissa and Dave get real about the true costs of publishing a book. You'll come away with more clarity on...
2022-12-0255 minThe Writing PodcastWriters Don’t Storytell, They Storyshow"Show, don't tell" - that is the most basic advice given at every writer's workshop or conference. As a writer, you must show what is happening, not merely tell what happened. Writers do not have the luxury of sound to assist with narrating the story. Nor do writers have video or motion graphics. Or even images to illustrate their stories. Writers have only words. In this episode, Melissa and Dave offer six strategies for making sure you are "showing, not telling" in your novels, memoirs, and narrative nonfiction. Showing is how you evoke emotion in readers and sustain their...
2022-10-2539 minThe Writing PodcastHow to Begin to Write Your Family StoryMost every family story includes heroes and scoundrels, and lovable as well as colorful characters. If you've ever considered writing your family history, you've probably asked, "Where do I begin the story?" In this episode, Melissa and Dave offer seven tips to begin writing your family story. One is to select a purpose early on for the writing project: "Why am I writing this?" That will help you decide what to include in your writing - and what to leave on the cutting room floor.
2022-09-0653 min
The No Frills VA PodcastSherry Parks: Transforming Your Life & MindSherry Parks, CPA, is a Life Coach who helps clients escape feeling trapped by their finances. She is passionate about helping them change their mindset, emotions, and actions regarding money.In this week’s episode, Sherry shares:1:17 - How Melissa found Sherry;2:14 - Sherry’s background;5:07 - Why Sherry became a life coach;9:09 - How Sherry defines abundance;14:40 - Using affirmations to change your patterns;18:48 - What Sherry is looking for when she creates affirmations with her clients;20:00 - How Sherr...
2022-06-1533 minThe Writing Podcast7 Self-Editing Questions to Improve Your ManuscriptEvery writer who has ever stared at a blank screen (or page) has eventually had to lay down a first sentence. And then revise that sentence. Again and again. First drafts are just that - the first of many drafts to come. In this episode, Melissa and Dave identify seven self-editing questions to help you revise your manuscript. One question has to do with the passive voice: Do I use the passive voice too much? Of course, it's okay to use the passive voice occasionally, but it needs to be strategic. You'll come away from this episode with practical...
2022-05-2545 minThe Writing Podcast7 Questions to Evaluate Your Book IdeaEvery book that is published starts out as a raw, unformed idea in the mind of a writer. A companion of that initial idea is often an emotion: fear. Is my idea really good enough for an entire book? In this episode, Melissa and Dave identify seven questions to help writers evaluate whether their idea is book worthy. One question pertains to passion: Am I passionate enough about this idea to sustain my energy and focus to write 60,000 words? Aspiring writers will come away with some practical ideas to take the next step in their book writing journey.
2022-04-2739 minThe Time Is NowManaging maternity leave as a solo-entrepreneur - With Melissa ParksYou’re a female entrepreneur and you’ve just found out you're pregnant. You’re also probably thinking, I’m now going to have to stop or pause my business. Very few ‘mom-preneurs’ think it’s possible to take maternity leave, let alone make it happen, but is that really true?
Melissa Parks has really defied that misconception. In this episode Melissa shares frankly how she managed to take maternity leave and focus on her child, while also keeping her business running. In fact, she says that having a baby has made her a better business owner! Melissa talks in detail about t...
2022-04-2544 min
Light After TraumaHow EMDR Can Help You Heal with Melissa Parks, LCSWREDUX: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the leading treatments for PTSD. Melissa Parks breaks down how this therapy can help you recover and why it is so highly effective. NEW: Alyssa also shares her personal journey with starting this type of treatment. **Every donation to Patreon for the month of March will go to Doctors Without Borders to help support those injured in Ukraine. Alyssa will personally match your donation. See the podcast Patreon and learn more about Doctors Without Borders below!** Patreon Learn more about Doctors Wi...
2022-03-2250 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenHow We Heal Ourselves: EMDR and Moving from Rigid to Secure Attachment Styles with Melissa ParksWe continue our conversation about healing ourselves with guest Melissa Parks! Melissa is a licensed therapist who specializes in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and trauma therapy. I learned about her work through TikTok when she kept appearing on my For You Page. I have since come to learn just how insightful she is around the topic of attachment styles and the modalities she uses in her practice.In this episode, we explore some of the modalities, such as EMDR and Somatic therapy. Melissa also describes the four different attachment styles, anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure; and how...
2022-02-0248 minThe Writing Podcast8 Insights into How Editors View Your ManuscriptEditors serve an audience. A magazine editor keeps his or her job only if the majority of readers renews their yearly subscription. A book editor whose acquisitions are not profitable will need to find a new job. In this episode, Melissa and Dave discuss eight specific insights into how an editor thinks. One is the hyper focus on serving readers. Other insights include their perspective on articles or book proposals that don't immediately arrest their attention. You'll come away with a better sense how to pitch your article or develop your book proposal.
2022-01-3137 min
#TogethernessTeam Women’s Edition#TogethernessTeam Hero - Terry ParksMelissa Parker and Julia Barney follow up from last week and continue chatting about their Be a Buddy program through The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development; their guest today via Zoom is Terry Parks, Recreation Program Coordinator in the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department - and their newest #TogethernessTeam Hero. Terry shares his background, why inclusion is so important, and how he is helping to integrate adaptive basketball and sports programs in his community.
2021-07-1816 min
Goldylocks Productions16June2021 The Transformational Soul Special Guest Melissa ParksRuth Soltman is a Free Spirit that landed in the Houston area over 10 years ago. She has had a lifelong passion for writing. Ruth has an empathic understanding and deep compassion for the human condition and it is reflected in her writing. With Divine Love and Guidance from her Angels and Guides, Ruth self-published her first book, Metamorphosis A Journey of the Soul, this year. In addition to writing, Ruth is a Reiki Master, Angelic Reiki Practitioner and Angel Card Reader.http://www.ruthsoltman.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thetransformationalsoulSpecial Guest: Melissa...
2021-06-231h 02The Writing PodcastGrowing Your Social Media Following through HashtagsThe last thing a writer may want to add to the journey of publishing a book is the job of building a social media following. It's a slog. Tedious. And unless you're a gregarious, larger than life celebrity, building your following takes thought and skill. In this episode, Dave once again interviews Melissa on how she has built her Instagram following. This time, the topic is hashtags. Melissa clears up the confusion on hashtags and gives authors practical help to use the right hashtags to build their social media following.
2021-05-2129 minThe Writing Podcast5 Social Media Insights to Boost EngagementIf you want to write, you'll need a way to promote your book. One common way is through social media. In this episode, Dave interviews Melissa about a data analytics project that helped her identify five key insights about how to improve her engagement on Instagram. Melissa's son Davis, a stats, econ, and math major at Northwestern University, analyzed the response to Melissa's Instagram posts over the course of a year. The results will help you become more effective at building a social media following.
2021-05-0442 minThe Writing PodcastHow to Start Writing a BookWhat is the starting point for writing a book? Do you just sit down one day and start to write? That's not a bad idea. At least you create a bit of momentum. But there are some additional, practical ideas to help you make more progress more quickly. In this episode, Melissa and Dave strip back the book writing process to its very beginning. They identity seven ways to begin the writing process. You'll come away with both inspiration and practical help to start the writing road trip!
2021-04-2839 minThe Writing PodcastLeadership Coach Jon Lokhorst on Planning for His Book PromotionA plan is essential to a promoting your book, no matter the size of your budget. In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Jon Lokhorst, a leadership coach, trainer, and keynote speaker. In a few weeks, Jon will be launching his new book, “Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions," into the world. Aspiring authors will benefit from his approach to book promotion, including his "one to one" and "one to many" strategy.
2021-03-1644 min
Light After TraumaHow EMDR Can Help You Heal with Melissa Parks, LCSWEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can sound overwhelming at first, but Melissa Parks, LCSW, breaks everything down on this week's episode. She talks about the benefits of EMDR, expectations during the treatment process, and why she has developed such a passion for this type of therapy. Find out more about Melissa: Melissa on Instagram and TikTok Website: Melissa Parks Therapy - Counseling Couples, Counseling Women Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Wa...
2021-03-0941 minThe Writing PodcastHow to Make Writing Progress When You Feel DiscouragedEvery worthy endeavor requires time, discipline, failure, and persistence. And any grand undertaking will also include stretches of discouragement. In this episode, Melissa and Dave discuss the different kinds of discouragement and offer up some ideas for how to move past the days of doubt while making progress. One idea is to step away from your project for a time, while another is to double-down on your commitment to write. There's no right answer, but the goal is the same: Get back on the writing road.
2021-03-0738 minThe Writing PodcastMemoir Writer Christina Quist on Baboons, Storytelling, and Morning PagesThe American suburbs have little in common with the post-apartheid communities of Capetown, South Africa. Christina Quist knows this firsthand. She, her husband, and their five kids sold most of their belongings and moved from Ohio to the southern Hemisphere. Christina never imagined that she'd be dodging stray bullets and shooing baboons from her house. In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Christina on her memoir, “Kaleidoscope: absurdly short stories of traveling and unraveling." In a wide-ranging interview, she recounts a hilarious story about a baboon who sauntered into her house, the importance of "morning pages," and the travails of...
2021-03-0740 minThe Writing PodcastBestselling Author Lorilee Craker on Book Agents, Writing Habits, and Meeting OprahThe call came out of the blue. Lorilee Craker's book agent knew the business manager of Lynne Spears, mother of pop star Brittney Spears. A few hours together in Nashville sealed the deal, and Lorilee became the co-author of a New York Times bestseller. Writing success, like any kind of success, doesn't happen without the grind, the years of discipline. Lorilee has devoted her life to writing. Since her book with Lynne Spears in 2008, she has published three other books and is now working on another. In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Lorilee about some of the most...
2021-02-2242 minThe Writing PodcastMeteorologist Amy Sweezey on Writing Children's BooksIt takes grit to cover the morning weather, like award-winning broadcast meteorologist Amy Sweezey did for 25 years. For starters, she set her alarm for 2 AM every morning in order to clock in for the 4:30 AM news. It also takes grit to work on a book project for almost twenty years. Named "Broadcaster of the Year" by the National Weather Association in 2018, Amy had a vision to educate children on the weather. In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Amy on her book writing and self-publishing journey. You'll come away motivated to stick with your vision and to stay the...
2021-02-1544 minThe Writing PodcastThe 3 Benefits of Self PublishingThere are many reasons to self-publish your book or project. It's not just because you couldn't land a contract with a traditional publisher. One of the big reasons is control over intellectual rights, pricing, and, among other things, book packaging. In this episode, Melissa and Dave offer up three benefits of self publishing and how authors can benefit from this trend.
2021-02-0844 minThe Writing PodcastThe Enneagram for Writers - What's Your Writing Style?The Enneagram is everywhere. Based on 105 questions, the personality test casts personality types into nine buckets. Coaches, consultants, HR departments, leadership gurus - many use the Enneagram to help with team building and bonding, and self-understanding. In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Alysa Clark, who is conversant in the Enneagram and working on her first book. Alysa assists us in applying the Enneagram to writers: How does your Enneagram number shape what you write and how you write?
2021-02-0143 minThe Writing PodcastWriting's Two Essential Elements: Passion and PersistenceThere's no joy like that of diving into a writing project with an author. If you need inspiration, hope, and practical help, this episode is for you. Melissa and Dave tell the writing, promotion, and publishing stories of five authors with whom they've work over the past several years. The five book projects couldn't be more different. Yet the threads of passion, persistence, and promise run through each story. You'll be inspired to persist while taking away fresh ideas for your writing and book promotion journey.
2021-01-2551 minThe Writing PodcastLessons from a Professional WriterThere's a chasm between writing for yourself and writing for a client. Writing for yourself is, well, so personal. One foundational question is, "What do I want to evoke in the reader?" In this episode with Jennifer Olvera, Melissa and Dave explore the life of a professional writer. Jennifer has been a professional writer for more than twenty years, and she has written eight books. Her latest is "The Easy Meat Cookbook: 75 Simple Recipes for Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, and Poultry."
2021-01-1938 minThe Writing PodcastThe Perils of Polite WritingAfter the worry of never getting published comes the fear of not selling any books. On its heels comes the thought, "What if people hate what I wrote?" or "What if the reviews are exceptionally negative?" Sometimes, those anxieties can tempt us to write bland prose in an attempt to stay a member of, as writer Stephen King calls it, "polite society." In this episode, Melissa and Dave wrestle with the importance of voice - and writing what you really think.
2021-01-1236 minThe Writing PodcastThe Writer as EntrepreneurEntrepreneurs and writers have a lot in common. One is the persistence needed to fight through the doubts and insecurities that come when creating something from nothing. In this episode, Melissa and Dave discuss the writer as entrepreneur and why the entrepreneurial mindset is essential for writers on the road trip to complete their book. Writing demands patience, flexibility, and even a sense of calling. Melissa and Dave offer hope and encouragement to persist through the inevitable valleys to create a unique book.
2021-01-0546 minThe Writing PodcastThe Editor Is (Almost) Always RightWriters need editors. Editors amplify the voice of a writer. Editors assist with clarity, flow, and emotion. In this episode, Melissa and Dave make the point that the editor is almost always right. And that writers should welcome with open arms the feedback of an editor. That doesn't mean, of course, blindly accepting everything that the editor suggests. Melissa and Dave come up with four questions to help you evaluate what your writing needs.
2020-12-2832 minThe Writing PodcastHow a Business Coach Developed Her Book IdeaWhat makes an idea substantive enough for entire book? In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Cathy Carroll, founder of Legacy Onward, a leadership coaching practice for family businesses. After years in corporate, she was asked to run her father's business, and learned first-hand the stark differences between corporate leadership and family business leadership. Cathy's experience became the basis for a book idea that promises to reshape the conversation about leadership in a family business.
2020-12-2244 minThe Writing PodcastStarting to Write Again after a Long PauseThere's an enormous energy required to start something new. And maybe even more energy is expended when restarting a book project after a long pause. In this episode, Melissa and Dave discuss the challenges of starting to write again. And how to pick up where you left off and, once again, make progress. They provide encouragement as well as practical advice for jumping back in the car and completing another leg of the book writing road trip.
2020-12-1531 min
The Writing PodcastPersistance for the Writing JourneyWriting is nothing if not a hard lesson in persistence. Many writers stop and start many times in the process of writing a book. In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Robin Zachary, a New York City prop stylist, Tabletop Editor, and creator of The Prop Styling Experience. Robin recently landed her first book deal, and she is in the middle of completing her manuscript. Her persistence is an inspiration to every writer who has heard, "Your idea isn't a good one."
2020-11-1831 minThe Writing PodcastHow Publishing Changes Your LifeSo what really motivates you to write and publish a book? In this episode, Melissa and Dave talk candidly about how publishing changes your life. Or doesn't. At least, not like you think it will. We all tend to have overblown expectations about publishing, whether sales or prestige. Publishing is an important mile marker, no doubt. And it can evoke a great sense of satisfaction. Unless you're on a longer writing journey, however, you may feel some disappointment.
2020-11-0936 minThe Writing PodcastMoving from Idea to Writing Your BookFew aspiring writers wake up one morning with an idea for a book and start to write. Often, we think about an idea or ideas for months or even years before the decision to start writing is made. In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Alysa Clark, a storytelling photographer who recently made the decision to start writing her book. Founder of "Water Street Dreams" and a regular blogger, Alysa has wanted to write a book for years but now is doing the hard work of writing 20 minutes every day.
2020-10-3128 minThe Writing PodcastHow to Conduct Research for Your BookResearch is essential to a well-written book. We all know that, but how much research should you conduct? And when is enough enough? In this episode, Melissa and Dave identify different kinds of research and help aspiring writers with some of the basics of book research. This is an introduction to the topic of book research, meant to encourage writers to start with the question, "What do I want to know?"
2020-10-2737 minThe Writing PodcastNetwork Now to Promote Your Book LaterWho likes to "network"? Not many of us. The very idea of standing around at a holiday soiree with a cocktail in hand trying to make small talk is enough to cause nausea. And yet building relationships now is essential as you promote your book later. In this episode, Dave and Melissa discuss how to build authentic relationships that you can draw on later in your book publishing and promotion journey.
2020-10-2029 minThe Writing Podcast"I Didn't Think I Had a Writing Voice"Voice is your writing DNA. It's what makes your writing unique. It's what makes someone say, "You must read this author." Voice is how authors create a following. In this episode, Dave interviews Melissa about how she developed her writing voice. Melissa is frank about her insecurities and honest about the work she did to formulate her distinctive voice. This episode is for aspiring writers on the wonderful and often-long road to developing their voice.
2020-10-1132 minThe Writing PodcastShould You Go on a Writers Retreat?Is a writers retreat worth your time and money? Will you really make progress on your book? That depends on what you want from the retreat. In this episode, Melissa and Dave raise and answer five questions to help you determine whether you should go on a writers retreat.
2020-10-0428 min
Goldylocks ProductionsIn the Psychic Flow Show ~ Special Guests: Melissa Parks and Rev Jeremy Riden ~ 17Sept2020Carolan Carey has been called “The Psychic Medium of Sarasota” or “SRQ” to all you jet-setters! After doing phone readings from New York to Vietnam – Carolan’s clients refer to her as “that psychic from Sarasota”. Carolan is a platform medium demonstrating her spirit connection at many area venues. She will be giving short readings to her viewers and listeners as well as inviting exciting professionals from all over the world to have a candid conversation about mediumship, the psychic arts, the paranormal and your well-being. http://www.carolancarey.comSpecial Guest: Melissa ParksMelis...
2020-09-201h 01The Writing PodcastVintage Designer Sean Scherer on Promoting His Book "Kabinett & Kammer"This week is launch week. Sean Scherer is launching his book, “Kabinett & Kammer," which took ten years to write. Yes, ten years. In this episode Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz interview Sean about the book writing journey and what he is doing specifically during "launch week" to promote the book.
2020-09-1929 minThe Writing PodcastThe Complete Roadmap for Publishing Your BookThe journey from first sentence to printed book comprises a lot of moving parts. In this episode, Melissa and Dave provide an overview of the complete roadmap for publishing your book. This episode is for those who want to understand the big picture. Each element demands that the author pays attention to detail, especially near the end of the process.
2020-09-0828 min
The Budding ReportTBR109|Biden Unity Plan and Federal Legalization|Chef Melissa Parks & Andy RossOn this week’s episode of Budding Report, we are joined by Chef Melissa Parks and musician turned entrepreneur Andy Ross, along with Brett Lafferty of American Rebel. The guests join our hosts Charles Horton, Melissa Nasits and Christian Shaw, MD, PhD, as we discuss the Biden Unity Plan and Federal Legalization of Marijuana and Hemp.Chef Melissa is a world-renowned chef, appearing in episodes of the Netflix series “Cooked with Cannabis” as well as Food Network’s ”Chopped” in addition to authoring the definitive text on cannabis cooking: “Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis”. Andy, aside from...
2020-08-1238 minThe Writing PodcastA Guide to Hiring a GhostwriterMany professionals feel uneasy about hiring a ghostwriter: Is doing so an accepted practice? In this episode, Dave and Melissa allay the fears of those who may want to hire a ghostwriter - and offer some practical advice on how to stay engaged in the process - and come out the other end with a book that you feel proud to promote.
2020-08-0525 minThe Writing PodcastThe Role of Developmental Editing in Book WritingIn this first episode, Dave and Melissa address one of the more muddy issues of writing book - developmental editing. Often developmental editing is confused with line editing or even proofing. If you're self-publishing a book, you need the function of a developmental editor to sharpen your book thesis, help you structure the book, and tell better stories.
2020-07-3121 min
Kendra After DarkChef Melissa Parks.Today I sit and chat with Chef Melissa Parks all about cooking with cannabis. We talk about her recent experience as a contestant on Netflix's Cooked with Cannabis as well as what is what like being on Food Network's Chopped. We talk about her experience writing a cookbook and what she wants to do to spread medicated dinners. You can find Chef Melissa Parks on Instagram @chefmjp. It's time to sit back relax and enjoy another episode of Kendra After Dark.
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2020-05-0940 min