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Arroe Collins My Day Of Play It's Okay To Mess UpMy Day Of Play 3 Crazy Unedited Talks With Sandra Schnakenburg, Anne Zaleski And Shanti LowryWelcome back to the studio. This is My Day of Play, where you’re taken into the real events and actions of how it happens long before the process of editing or cleaning up. The original purpose of these episodes was to give my broadcasting students something to edit, to practice with and to call their own. Then I realized that you are just as important. Share the reality of how it really went. We begin things with author Sandra Schnakenburg who in late 2024 invited into the world the book The Housekeepers Secret Our second conversation takes us deep in...
2025-10-2639 minArroe Collins View From The Writing InstrumentMy Day Of Play 3 Crazy Unedited Talks With Sandra Schnakenburg, Anne Zaleski And Shanti LowryWelcome back to the studio. This is My Day of Play, where you’re taken into the real events and actions of how it happens long before the process of editing or cleaning up. The original purpose of these episodes was to give my broadcasting students something to edit, to practice with and to call their own. Then I realized that you are just as important. Share the reality of how it really went. We begin things with author Sandra Schnakenburg who in late 2024 invited into the world the book The Housekeepers Secret Our second conversation takes us deep in...
2025-10-2539 minArroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally UncutMy Day Of Play 3 Crazy Unedited Talks With Sandra Schnakenburg, Anne Zaleski And Shanti LowryWelcome back to the studio. This is My Day of Play, where you’re taken into the real events and actions of how it happens long before the process of editing or cleaning up. The original purpose of these episodes was to give my broadcasting students something to edit, to practice with and to call their own. Then I realized that you are just as important. Share the reality of how it really went. We begin things with author Sandra Schnakenburg who in late 2024 invited into the world the book The Housekeepers Secret Our second conversation takes us deep in...
2025-10-2039 min
Never Ever Give Up HopeStranger than Truth Story You Will Never Forget or Believe At 13 years old Sandra Schnakenburg was hit by a car traveling 100 mph while riding her bike. In addition to having her face reconstructed, she suffered a traumatic brain injury long before such injuries were widely understood. Her parents struggled to cope with her forgetfulness and memory loss, and they gave up trying. Thus began her 10-year struggle with bulimia, which shaped her in profound ways and deepened her appreciation for resilience and healing. Sandra Schnakenburg, a dual American/Australian citizen, holds a BS in Finance and International Business from Arizona State University and an MBA in Finance...
2025-09-2946 minNever Ever Give Up HopeStranger than Truth Story You Will Never Forget or Believe At 13 years old Sandra Schnakenburg was hit by a car traveling 100 mph while riding her bike. In addition to having her face reconstructed, she suffered a traumatic brain injury long before such injuries were widely understood. Her parents struggled to cope with her forgetfulness and memory loss, and they gave up trying. Thus began her 10-year struggle with bulimia, which shaped her in profound ways and deepened her appreciation for resilience and healing. Sandra Schnakenburg, a dual American/Australian citizen, holds a BS in Finance and International Business from Arizona State University and an MBA in Finance...
2025-09-2946 min
Books Are My PeopleReading About Adventure and Drawing Your Adventures with Samantha Dion BakerThis week, we speak with the delightful Samantha Dion Baker, artist and author of Draw Your Adventures: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travel Near and Far.This episode is sponsored by The Housekeeper’s Secret by Sandra Schnakenburg.Enter the Mona’s Eyes Giveaway: closes September 15th, 2025Open to U.S. Mailing addresses onlyThank you to Europa Editions for sponsoring this giveaway.Guest author recommendation from Jessica Francis Kane, author of Fonseca. Check out What Dan Read here. https://what-dan-read.com...
2025-08-2526 min
Bump In The RoadWhat Secrets Do You Keep?Subscribe at BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com for behind the scenes conversations and more! How do our secrets define us? Everyone has a story or two they just don't tell. But Sandra Schnakenburg grew up in a family of secrets. And perhaps the greatest secret was that of her beloved housekeeper, Lee. On Lee's deathbed, she asked Sandra to write her story. Her story? Sandra had no idea what this really meant. But it prompted an investigative journey that uncovered not just Lee's fabricated past but also her family legacy of incredible wealth, poverty, and resilience across numerous generations. This story is...
2025-06-2647 min
Story-PowerEffects of the Truth Behind the Secrets
Sandra Schnakenburg is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to study creative nonfiction. She has completed writing courses at Rice University, Writespace, and The Writers University in Houston. When not writing, you will find Sandra enjoying her family, nature, hiking, skiing, biking, cooking, yoga and walking her dogs. She and her husband, Karl, currently split their time between Houston, Texas and Park City, Utah.
2025-06-0400 min
In the Limelight with Clarissa BurtSandra Schnakenburg In the Limelight with Chrissy CordingleySANDRA SCHNAKENBURG is the author of the new book: The Housekeeper’s secret, a memoir. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to study creative nonfiction. She has completed writing courses at Rice University, Writespace, and The Writers University in Houston. When not writing, you will find Sandra enjoying her family, nature, hiking, skiing, biking, cooking, yoga and walking her dogs. She and her husband, Karl, currently split their time between Hou...
2025-05-2423 min
The Flare Up ShowEpisode #127 - The Housekeeper's Secret with Sandra SchnakenburgSANDRA SCHNAKENBURG is the author of the new book: The Housekeeper’s secret, a memoir. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to study creative nonfiction. She has completed writing courses at Rice University, Writespace, and The Writers University in Houston. When not writing, you will find Sandra enjoying her family, nature, hiking, skiing, biking, cooking, yoga and walking her dogs. She and her husband, Karl, currently spl...
2025-05-2323 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsTelling Her Story: Honoring a Life Through Memoir with Sandra Schnakenburg (E147)Send us a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Sandra Schnakenburg. She is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to sutdy creative nonfiction. She has completed writing courses at Rice University. Writespace, and The Writers University in Houston. When not writing, you will find Sandra enjoying her family, nature, hiking, skiing, biking, cooking, yoga and walking her dogs. She and he...
2025-05-0737 min
What's Your Story?Story #86 - Housekeepers Secret People talk about breaking points, like they're always loud, a slam door, a breakdown in a parking lot, a dramatic walkout, but sometimes it's a cardboard box. Connect with Sandra SchnakenburgCould you say hello on Instagram?Sign up for our occasional newsletter HEREFollow the show and review us on Apple PodcastsSign up for the Fragile Moments Community to get a supportive community of listeners, members-only merch, and more. Learn more and sign up here.We also make Dads Cry Too and Come Back To Ea...
2025-04-2840 min
The Storied Human (What is your Story?)Season 2025: Episode 6. Sandra Schnakenburg shares how she kept a promise to her housekeeper and became a writer in the proccessGo ahead and text me! Award Winning Memoir Author Sandra SchnakenburgI grew up in Barrington, Illinois. After earning a B.S. in Finance at Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Southern California, she settled with her husband, Karl, in Singapore, then Australia — where their twins, Kyle and Alexis, were born. After moving back to the United States, the family lived in The Woodlands, Texas, where Karl and she raised their family. During that time, Sandra worked on and off in corporate finance until she took up the love of writing. A philosophy of curio...
2025-04-2340 min
The Truth So Help Me GoodThe Truth So Help Me Good - Season 2 - Episode 27 - Special Guest Sandra SchnakenburgSandra grew up in Barrington, Illinois. She and her husband settled in Singapore, then Australia — where their twins, Kyle and Alexis, were born. After moving back to the United States, Sandra took up the love of writing. A philosophy of curiosity and a promise led her to write her first Memoir, The Housekeeper’s Secret - a personal story to fulfill her family’s dying housekeeper’s wish. Executive Producer: Jake Landry
2025-03-2621 min
Bounce Back Generation PodcastRecovery from Unspeakable Trauma - THE HOUSEKEEPER'S SECRETSandra Schnakenburg and Jennifer discuss Sandra's memoir, 'The Housekeeper's Secret,' which reveals the profound impact of Lee, a housekeeper who became a pivotal figure in her family's life. The discussion explores resilience, trauma, narcissism, family dysfunction, and the complexities of abuse and recovery. Sandra reflects on Lee's hidden past, the challenges of growing up in a tumultuous environment, and the lessons learned about love, control, and the importance of storytelling. We talk about our own generational trauma and the power of choice in transforming pain into healing for ourselves and others.Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Housekeeper's Secret02:49 Lee's...
2025-03-0346 min
Persistence U with LizbethPromises, Secrets, and Memoir: The Story Behind The Housekeeper's SecretToday, we dive into the fascinating journey of Sandra Schnakenburg, author of The Housekeeper’s Secret: A Memoir. Sandra shares how a deathbed promise to her family’s housekeeper led her on a years-long investigation filled with unexpected twists, profound discoveries, and the ultimate challenge of uncovering hidden truths while writing a deeply personal memoir.Sandra reveals the process of uncovering Lee Mottoyer’s mysterious past, including navigating false starts, life-altering surprises, and even spiritual interventions. With candor and grace, Sandra describes how writing this memoir not only fulfilled a promise but also became a powerful avenue for healing and growth...
2025-02-2629 min
Save Our Sisters UnpluggedUnveiling The Housekeeper's Secret- Sandy Schnakenburg🚨 Trigger Warning: Bulimia 🚨Join us for a compelling LIVE conversation with Sandy Schnakenburg, author of The Housekeeper’s Secret. This gripping novel is more than just a story—it’s a powerful testament to resilience, survival, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.📚 The Housekeeper’s Secret is a tale of survival, secrets, and the bonds that hold us together. Whether you love memoirs, stories of perseverance, or uncovering hidden histories, this episode will amaze and inspire you.AUTHOR WEBSITE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:Author website: www.sandraschnakenburg.com (automatically redirects to sklily.net.)Facebook: / sandra.schnakenburg Instagram: / sandrakschnakenburg To S...
2025-02-231h 22
POETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu30. Author Sandra Schnakenburg: On Uncovering Generational WoundsA sit down conversation and deep talk with American author Sandra Schnakenburg on her journey of healing, authenticity, and her the path of discovery that led her to writing a truth-telling debut novel!
2025-02-1729 min
Self-Cell CareEffects Of A TBI On A SoulRev. Jodi, Self-Cell Care welcomes Sandra Schnakenburg Award winning author of "The Housekeeper's Secret" - A transformative book about healing from within. Today, we will talk about how a traumatic brain injury (TBI) not only impacts the physical brain but can also profoundly affect one’s sense of self, or soul. The injury disrupts memories, personality, and cognitive abilities, challenging the core identity a person associates with their inner being. Survivors often feel disconnected from their pre-injury self, leading to feelings of grief, frustration, or even a sense of loss of purpose. Emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships may suffer, fu...
2025-02-111h 01
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutWas It Living A Lie Or Reinventing The Present Sandra Schnakenburg's The Housekeepers Secret
Provoked by a promise, Sandy Schankenburg’s simple investigative journey intensifies when she serendipitously discovers her housekeeper Lee’s past and true identity - a gut-wrenching truth hidden for 3 decades from her family. Sandy writes about it in: THE HOUSEKEEPER’S SECRET (On Sale: December 3, 2024; She Writes Press; Paperback; ISBN: 9781647427603). By writing this book and becoming a memoir author, Sandy experiences her own healing journey that may otherwise have remained hidden. She is now on a mission to create something that lives beyond a person’s life span and share how to do so. Sandy believes in the importance of memoirs:It impre...
2025-01-3110 min
Uncorking a StoryAshes to Answers: Sandra Schnakenburg’s Journey into Hidden Truths and Spiritual Healing“She was the light in our chaotic home, the anchor in our storms. And yet, Lee’s story was a mystery even to her.” — Sandra SchnackenbergIn this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon welcomes Sandra Schnackenberg, author of the compelling memoir The Housekeeper’s Secret. Sandra takes listeners on a journey from her tumultuous childhood to the uncovering of her housekeeper Lee’s astonishing hidden past. Together, they explore themes of healing, faith, resilience, and the profound impact one person can have on a family’s life.Key Takeaway...
2025-01-2441 min
The Kathryn Zox ShowEp: 1727 Sandra Schnakenburg When Lee Metoyer is hired to be the new housekeeper, she has no idea that she’s about to become the anchor to a family in an abusive patriarch's home, setting a mystery in motion that will take decades to uncover. At the age of 72, Lee falls ill and on her deathbed asks Sandra Schnakenburg to write her story. The only problem is, she doesn’t know the story. Embarking on a quest to honor Lee’s final wishes, Sandy takes an emotional and thrilling journey, unveiling shocking truths about herself and her housekeeper. Sandy has a BS in financ...
2025-01-1527 min
Get Hooked On A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Housekeeper's Secret by Sandra SchnakenburgPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6653to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Housekeeper's Secret
Author: Sandra Schnakenburg
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
Release date: 12-31-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 16 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
When Lee Metoyer is hired to be the new housekeeper, she has no idea that she’s about to become the anchor to a family in an abusive patriarch’s home, setting a mystery in motion that will take decades to uncover. At the age of seventy-two, Lee falls ill and on her deathbed asks Sandy to write her story. The only...
2024-12-317h 52Power-Up With The Next-Level Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!The Housekeeper's Secret by Sandra SchnakenburgPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6653to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Housekeeper's Secret
Author: Sandra Schnakenburg
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
Release date: 12-31-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 16 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
When Lee Metoyer is hired to be the new housekeeper, she has no idea that she’s about to become the anchor to a family in an abusive patriarch’s home, setting a mystery in motion that will take decades to uncover. At the age of seventy-two, Lee falls ill and on her deathbed asks Sandy to write her story. The only...
2024-12-317h 52Escape To The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!The Housekeeper's Secret by Sandra SchnakenburgPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6653to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Housekeeper's Secret
Author: Sandra Schnakenburg
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
Release date: 12-31-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 16 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
When Lee Metoyer is hired to be the new housekeeper, she has no idea that she’s about to become the anchor to a family in an abusive patriarch’s home, setting a mystery in motion that will take decades to uncover. At the age of seventy-two, Lee falls ill and on her deathbed asks Sandy to write her story. The only...
2024-12-317h 52
THE RAW VIBEExperts Reveal the SECRET to Storytelling SuccessIn this captivating episode of Amazing People Amazing Things, host Chuck Tuck sits down with Sandra Schnakenburg to explore the profound impact of storytelling and memoir writing. Sandra reveals the inspiration behind her memoir, The Housekeeper's Secret, a heartfelt tribute to her housekeeper's legacy and a reflection of her own life experiences.
The conversation dives into the importance of preserving lineage, the healing journey of writing, and how shared stories create universal connections. Sandra shares practical advice for aspiring writers, emphasizing that everyone has a unique story worth telling.
Listeners will uncover the challenges and re...
2024-12-1623 min
Cyrus Webb's tracksAuthor Sandra Schnakenburg discusses #TheHousekeepersSecret on Conversations LIVE ~ @shewritespress @annmarienievesHost Cyrus Webb welcomes author Sandra Schnakenburg to Conversations LIVE to discuss her new book THE HOUSEKEEPER'S SECRET.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cyrus-webb-s-tracks--1422267/support.
2024-12-1422 min
Memoir SnobEpisode 52: Sandra SchnakenburgHere’s what I learned from my conversation with Sandy Schnakenburg, author of The Housekeeper's Secret:
When you’re writing about a tragic or shocking event, one way to create suspense is to tease that something bad is coming. In the book she had a terrible accident on her bike, and at the beginning of the chapter a character calls out and tells her to be careful riding to school. From there until the moment of the crash she slows down time by including the tiniest details and specifics surrounding the moment—what time she left, her route...
2024-12-1059 min
It's Your Life PodcastThe Housekeeper’s Secret | 12.02.24Special Guest: Sandra Schnakenburg – Author of “The Housekeeper’s Secret” Points covered · Sit-down conversation with Sandra Schnakenburg – Author of “The Housekeeper’s Secret” · The origin and background on the book · The biggest 2-3 secrets discovered · The importance of writing a memoir · 2-3 important elements you should include in a memoir Biography Sandra Schnakenburg is the author of the new book: The Housekeeper’s Secret. She is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in fi...
2024-12-0452 min