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Work Should Feel Good with Diana AltEpisode 39: Competence vs Confidence & Promotions with Sara GallagherWhat's more valuable at work, being good at your job, or looking like you are? Diana reconnects with longtime friend and guest Sarah Gallagher, President of The Persimmon Group and creator of the popular LinkedIn newsletter Big Dumb Questions. They dive into a lively, honest conversation about why confidence often outpaces competence in career advancement and why that might not be a bad thing. They also unpack Sarah's career journey, her sobriety story, and how she's redefining leadership on her own terms. Where the idea for Big Dumb Questions came from Confidence vs...
2026-02-031h 16
Becoming PodcastReimagining Work with Sara SlatteryThis week's episode is a conversation with Sara Slattery about her work with women who are changing their ideas of work and success and instead honouring their own rhythms, creativity and intuition.Sara Slattery helps ambitious (but tired) women lead with energy and impact, without pushing harder. With a background in community development, child welfare services, and now private coaching and training, Sara brings deep, real-world experience to the table. Her work invites us to reimagine not just what we do, but how we do it, so professionals, leaders and te...
2025-10-2749 min
The Iferia TechcastStrategy Execution: Getting Ideas Off PowerPoint - Sara Gallagher | Ep 78Join us for a compelling conversation with Sara Gallagher, President of The Persimmon Group and creator of the popular "Big Dumb Question" newsletter. A recognized expert in PMO leadership and strategy execution, Sara helps leaders and teams translate ambitious strategies from PowerPoint into real-world results.In this episode, Sara shares her unique approach to unsticking clogged project pipelines, detailing how she helps companies diagnose and overcome execution challenges. She explains why many brilliant strategies fail (it's often a prioritization problem!) and offers actionable advice for project managers to transform PMOs from "project police" into...
2025-10-2734 min
BizBlendAgile Beyond Tech: How Leaders Can Prevent Burnout and Build Resilient Teams with Sara Gallagher
In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Sara Gallagher, President of The Persimmon Group and leadership coach, to uncover how Agile—often associated with software teams—can become a life-saving leadership mindset. Sara shares her real-world journey of leading through the 2020 pandemic, reframing chaos into clarity, and creating psychological safety for her team during unprecedented uncertainty.
This conversation goes beyond buzzwords—it’s about reimagining agility as a way to manage burnout, make smarter decisions, and sustain both performance and humanity at work. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or creative professional, you’ll walk away wi...
2025-10-0736 min
Menopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause125. How is your heart? Cardiovascular disease in midlife womenAre you taking care of your heart—but still feeling like something’s missing?So many midlife women focus on breast health or hormone balance, yet don’t realize that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women. And the truth? It's not just about cholesterol. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Angie Gallagher, cardiac rehab expert turned functional medicine coach, to talk about the real root causes of heart disease—and what you can do to prevent it.Whether you’re already prioritizing your health or feeling tota...
2025-10-0221 min
The Collab and Gab podcast024 - Where in the world should you travel to? with Sara BassEpisode 24 is about Astrocartography and how to travel more. Traveling in your life can offer new experiences, opportunities, and connection to other cultures.Sara Bass is this episode’s guest, who offers us insight into her own traveling experiences. With her background in Astrology and Astrocartography, she provides us with ways to find out the best places for you specifically to travel to, as well as educate you on stepping stones you can take to start traveling more often yourself.Sara is an astrologer, card reader, and spiritual adventurer who has been solo traveling the wo...
2025-05-0957 min
The Chrysalis Pod01.02 – Co-Founder Mode: Sara Gallagher BloomIn part one of this 2-parter episode of the Chrysalis pod, hosts Dana and Eden have a wide-ranging conversation with Sara Gallagher Bloom about her journey from yoga enthusiast to co-founder of studio Morpho Bleu. Sara discusses her introduction to yoga, the influences of various teachers, overcoming imposter syndrome, and her passion for creating inclusive and transformative yoga spaces. She delves into the importance of adaptation and integration in teaching and shares insights into her personal meditation routines before offering advice for new yoga teachers. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 02:01 Sara's journey to Morpho Bleu 05:31 From student...
2024-10-0140 min
Stress-Free IEP®Providing Personalized Educational Support with Sara GallagherStress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 66
In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Sara Gallagher, Founder of Rising Tides Educational Services. Sara has extensive experience as a learning specialist and reading expert, and has dedicated her career to providing personalized educational support to students, particularly those facing learning challenges like dyslexia. Rising Tides provides custom educational services for bright students with dyslexia, ADHD, and organizational challenges for grades pre-k, elementary school, and middle school.
Tune in for these key takeaways:
* Sara’s journey to Risin...
2024-08-2739 min
Parents' Rights Now!Monday Briefing: School Lawsuits, Propaganda, and Faculty Secrets Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this conversation, Suzanne Gallgaher discusses several news stories related to education. The principal themes include a lawsuit against a school district for negligence in a sexual assault case, controversy over banned books in Nebraska, the promotion of anti-Israel propaganda in Portland schools, parental rights in California, and a lawsuit in Colorado regarding transgender students. The conversation covers topics such as school safety, freedom of speech, parental rights, and transgender issues.PreScore Shoutout...
2024-08-1916 minParents' Rights Now!Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. The New Hampshire Senate has passed HB1205, which restricts transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in public schools from grades 5 to 12. The bill, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, also prohibits athletic associations like the NHIAA from addressing complaints about gender segregation enforcement in sports. Additionally, it allows students harmed by non-compliance to sue schools. Governor Sununu has expressed agreement with the bill's goals but has not confirmed if he will sign it. Advocates urge the...
2024-06-0310 min
Chicks Who Give a HootGetting Women More Access to Capital with Erin GallagherIn This Episode, We Chat About: The power of relationship capital, and money in the hands of women! Tune in as Erin shares what she is doing to make change in women's lives and businesses through her company Ella. Resources + Links: Follow Erin on Instagram | @erin.gallag.her Learn more about upcoming events and plug into the community https://www.ellaforall.com/ For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with...
2022-12-2147 min
Conversations with KatConversations with Sara Gallagher Bloom: The Power of MeditationJoin me in conversation with Sara as we chat about the power of meditation, learn about Sara's journey of recovery and how that lead her to cultivating a daily meditation practice , plus so much more. A potent conversation not to be missed! About Sara Gallagher Bloom:Sara has been teaching yoga, movement and mindful practices for close to 20 years. Her classes offer techniques for the mind, body and spirit, equipping her students with the resilience needed for contemporary life. You can find her at Studio Morpho Bleu in NDG, with in-person and virtual classes, a...
2022-12-1954 min
The Artist Next Level Podcast with Sergio GomezOur Inner World with Artist Sara GallagherIn this episode, Sergio chats with artist Sara Gallagher about her current online show Our Inner World with 33 Contemporary Gallery. View show: https://www.artsy.net/show/33-contemporary-our-inner-world
2022-10-1445 min
Steeping TogetherS2E17- Tea and Meditation: A Moment For Yourself w/Sara Gallagher BloomFor many, meditation is key to maintaining a sense of balance in their life. But it’s not as easy as it seems. We talk to yoga and mindfulness instructor—and tea enthusiast—Sara Gallagher Bloom to discuss the benefits of meditation and how tea can fit into your routine. Today's episode is brought to you by Organic Serenity Nowabout the guest: Sara Gallagher BloomSara Gallagher Bloom has been teaching yoga, movement and mindful practices for close to 20 years. Her yoga journey began with hot yoga in Montreal, with a group...
2022-07-1554 min
Only One Shot GolfSeason 5. Episode 20. Derek Radley Oregon Ducks Women's Golf CoachThis week we have Oregon Ducks Women's Golf Coach Derek Radley on the podcast. He graduated from Ferris State, worked as a golf instructor for several years, also he is married to Sara Brown who played the LPGA and was on Golf Channel's Big Break He caddied for her for a couple of years on the LPGA before he took the assistant women's golf coach job at Arizona where they won a NCAA Championship in 2018. He just finished his 4th season at Oregon after winning the 2022 PAC-12 and runner-up at the 2022 NCAA Championship, the ducks are now one of t...
2022-06-0743 min
The Uplevel Your Online Business ShowEpisode 79: How to Manifest the Life of your dreams with Victoria GallagherIn this episode Victoria and I talk about how we manifested lives that we're wildly in love with including how Victoria was able to quit her 6 figure job to pursue a career in law of attraction and hypnosis. Learn Victorias best secrets for being one of the most successful mentors in her field and her process for how you can do the same.
2022-06-0142 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreNana Nkweti - Author of Walking on Cowrie Shells, a collection of stories in varying genres, which depict a variety of rich charactersNana Nkweti is the author of Walking on Cowrie Shells, a book that spans genres – literary realism, horror, mystery, YA, science fiction – and features complex, fully-embodied characters. The stories aim to entertain readers while also offering a counterpoint to prevalent “heart of darkness” writing that too often depicts a singular “African” experience plagued by locusts, hunger, and tribal in-fighting.“Boisterous and high-spirited debut stories by a talented new writer.” - Kirkus ReviewsIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Keeping runnings lists on your phoneStaying engaged with the world as a writerAnd moreI would l...
2021-06-0329 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreJennifer Craven - Author of All That Shines and Whispers, a re-imagining of what happens after The Sound of Music endsJennifer Craven is the author of All That Shines and Whispers, a re-imagining of what happens after the credits roll on The Sound of Music. The book explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, consequences, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Nazi-era Europe.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:That words have power and that we can use them for positive or negative purposesHow her book was inspired by The Sound of MusicAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
2021-05-2824 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMarina Carreira - Author of Save the Bathwater and curator of Divine Feminist: An Anthology of Poetry and Art by Womxn and Non-binary FolxMarina Carreira is a queer, Luso-American poet artist and the author of Save the Bathwater, a poetry collection, and the curator of Divine Feminist: An Anthology of Poetry and Art by Womxn and Non-binary Folx, both published by Get Fresh Books.“Her poet soul sings—like a Portuguese saudade—in service to safeguarding what has been lost and what should never be forgotten, “to remember it all—sweat and tears, / Luso ancestry, to run roots through/ my future great-granddaughter’s bones.” — Rigoberto GonzálezIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The stories that you...
2021-05-2022 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreKathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the Road, the a story of a womxn’s healing road trip after profound loss.Kathleen Basi is the author of the new novel, A Song for the Road, a story of a womxn’s healing road trip after profound loss. "Basi's exquisite, gut-wrenching debut is filled with loss, hope, and secrets.” - Booklist In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The brick wall that is an invitationFeeding your creativity when supporting your familyAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her Website, Facebook, and In...
2021-05-1331 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreTashie Bhuiyan - 22-year-old Author of Counting Down With You, an "Own Stories" YA NovelTashie Bhuiyan is the 22-year-old author of Counting Down With You, a YA “own stories” novel about a Bangladeshi teenager who agrees to a fake relationship with her school’s resident bad boy when her parents are out of the country. "This 'love letter to young brown girls; explores a topic that can be taboo in desi culture: anxiety. Bhuiyan guides Karina through it with care … Hand to fans of Netflix hit Never Have I Ever." - Booklist In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:How consuming lots of media helps her through a b...
2021-05-0619 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreCassandra Lane - Author of We Are Bridges, a memoir that reclaims family historyCassandra Lane is the author of We Are Bridges, a memoir that explores reclaiming violent family history in order to create a more free future for one’s children. “In this narrative, Lane seeks an origin story, searching for what facts are available and wondering about the legacy she is passing on. . . . A multiangled exploration of family trauma and the forging of an identity.” — Kirkus ReviewsIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Exploring your city to explore your creativityWriting in the early morning hours with candles and incenseAnd moreI would lov...
2021-04-2927 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreEllen Hagan - Author of YA novel in verse, Reckless, Glorious, Girl and a new poetry collection called Blooming FiascoesEllen Hagan is the author of two new releases: a YA novel in verse called Reckless, Glorious, Girl, and a poetry collection called Blooming Fiascoes. Hagan is also the co-author of Watch Us Rise with Renée Watson.A gorgeous, inter-generational story of Southern women and a girl's path blossoming into her sense of self, Reckless, Glorious, Girl explores the important questions we all ask as we race toward growing up. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being in community and dialoguing with other artistsGetting others to use writing to tell th...
2021-04-2230 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreHeather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for Girls and Rhetorical LivesHeather Ostman is the author of the new novel, The Second Chance Home for Girls. Told through three interwoven narrative voices, it’s a story of friendship and freedom, loss and grief, set in a halfway house for troubled teenage girls. She is also the author of the forthcoming Rhetorical Lives, a history of women activists of the 20th and early 21st centuries.“An atmospheric yet entertaining read with an enigmatic, charismatic hero that will keep readers riveted. This beguiling, slyly subversive tale puts a spiritual mystery at the heart of gritty truths.” - Kirkus Reviews Best Books...
2021-04-1533 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreElle Marr - Author of Lies We Bury, a newly released thrillerElle Marr is the author of The Lies We Bury, a newly released thriller. She strives to tell powerful and compelling stories of womxn who demonstrate resilience in the face of great obstacles. She is also the author of a 2020 thriller release, The Missing Sister. “The suspenseful plot is matched by the convincing portrayal of the vulnerable Claire, who just wants to lead a normal life. Marr is a writer to watch.” - Publishers WeeklyIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Consuming art to get inspiredGiving yourself breaks and not writing every...
2021-04-0824 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMeg Medina, author of Merci Suárez Can’t Dance, the sequel to the Newbery-award winning young adult novel, Merci Suárez Changes GearsMeg Medina is the author of Merci Suárez Can’t Dance, the sequel to the Newberry-award winning young adult novel, Merci Suárez Changes Gears. She is a New York Times bestselling Latina author of books for kids of all ages."Medina writes about the joys of multigenerational home life (a staple of the Latinx community) with a touching, humorous authenticity. Merci's relationship with Lolo is heartbreakingly beautiful and will particularly strike readers who can relate to the close, chaotic, and complicated bonds of live-in grandparents. Medina delivers another stellar and deeply moving story." - Kirkus Revi...
2021-04-0134 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write Moreadrienne maree brown - queer, Black feminist activist and author of We Will Not Cancel Us, Pleasure Activism, Emergent Strategies, Holding Change, and moreadrienne maree brown is the author of We Will Not Cancel Us, Pleasure Activism, Emergent Strategy, Changing Worlds and the co-editor of Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction from Social Justice Movements. Her new book, Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation, comes out in April. She is the co-host of the How to Survive the End of the World and Octavia’s Parables podcasts.“adrienne maree brown urges us to go deep, sink down, struggle, and swim as we find language, spirit, ourselves, and each other in this time of chaos. I cannot say how gr...
2021-03-2526 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreAmy Solomon - Editor of Notes From The Bathroom Line, a collection of humor writing by 150 modern womxn and nonbinary writersAmy Solomon is the editor of Notes From The Bathroom Line, an anthology of all new humor pieces (essays, satire, short stories, poetry, cartoons, artwork, and more) by 150 womxn and nonbinary writers in comedy. “The beautiful thing about some books is their time-capsule quality, how they perfectly preserve a cultural moment between two covers. Amy Solomon has created just such a book with Notes From the Bathroom Line, an eclectic mix of writing, art and "low-grade panic," to quote the subtitle, from a large and rowdy cast of very funny women.” - BookPageIn this episod...
2021-03-1819 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreLayla AlAmmar - author of Silence is a Sense, a novel about the fundamental need for human connection, written from the viewpoint of a Syrian refugeeLayla AlAmmar is the author of Silence is a Sense, a profound and life-affirming novel that follows a mute Syrian refugee grappling with her experiences during the Syrian Civil War, and as a refugee traveling through Europe as she is gradually and unwillingly drawn into the lives of her neighbors.“With gut-punching clarity, AlAmmar unpacks the complicated identity of a refugee discovering that safety is not what it seems, as she learns to find her voice in a new home.” - BooklistLayla AlAmmar is a Kuwaiti-American writer and student of Arab literature, delivering a comp...
2021-03-1129 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MorePatricia Engel - Author of Infinite Country, a Reese's Book Club PickPatricia Engel is the author of Infinite Country. The novel follows teenager Talia as she and her family grapple with their mixed-immigration statuses, offering an intimate perspective on an experience that so many have endured - and are enduring right now.Rich with Bogotá urban life, steeped in Andean myth, and tense with the daily reality of the undocumented in America, Infinite Country is the story of two countries and one mixed-status family - for whom every triumph is stitched with regret, and every dream pursued bears the weight of a dream deferred. Patricia Engel is...
2021-03-0420 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreKate Hope Day - Author of In the Quick, the story of an ambitious young astronaut whose love affair threatens the rescue of a lost crewKate Hope Day is the author of In the Quick, a novel about an ambitious young astronaut whose love affair threatens the rescue of a lost crew. “I read In the Quick with wonder at the deeply imaginative world Kate Hope Day created. Feminist and thrilling, this novel centers around a precocious, brilliant character named June. I happily followed June into deep space, but I would have followed her anywhere. What a wonderful story. I highly recommend this novel.” - Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Dear EdwardIn this episode, we di...
2021-03-0235 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreFan Favorites - Highlights from Hit Episodes featuring Kim Krans, Brittney Morris, Aja Black, Rebekah Taussig, and Melissa ValentineThis week we hear highlights from some of your favorite episodes:Episode 15: Brittney Morris - Author of the YA novel, SlayEpisode 14: Kim Krans - Author of the graphic memoir Blossoms and Bones: Drawing a Life Back TogetherEpisode 33: Melissa Valentine - Author of the memoir, The Names of All the FlowersEpisode 39: Rebekah Taussig - Author of the memoir, Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodyEpisode 27: Aja Black - Songwriter from The RemindersFollow these WritersVisit Brittney Morris’ Twitter, Instagram, Website, and order her books, Slay, and The Cost of KnowingVisit Kim Kra...
2021-02-1814 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreSonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-LoveSonya Renee Taylor is the author of The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love, an invitation to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective, enduring strength.“This book took my breath away. It’s an unexpected and urgent embrace of truth.” - Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Dare to Lead“Through lucid and courageous self-revelation, Taylor shows us how to realize the revolutionary potential of self-love.” - Kimberlé Crenshaw, legal scholar and founder and Executive Director, African American Policy Forum...
2021-02-0925 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreArianna Davis - Author of What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly - and digital director at Oprah MagazineArianna Davis is the author of What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly, an exploration of the feminist icon’s signature style, outspoken politics, and boldness in love and art, even in the face of pain and heartbreak. She is also the Digital Director at Oprah Magazine."A modern take on a woman who was modern beyond her time. Arianna Davis's book paints a colorful picture of the strength, courage, and love that uplifted Frida Kahlo through her many tragedies. This comprehensive look into Frida's life leads me to think that we could all learn a...
2021-02-0425 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreIsabel Ibañez - Author of YA novels Written in Starlight and Woven in MoonlightIsabel Ibañez is the author of Written in Starlight, a YA novel that continues the story of Woven in Moonlight, where Catalina, the rightful heiress to the Inkasisa throne, has been abandoned in the Yanu jungle, and needs to find her way back to her power and her home.“Packed with growing pains, adventure, and self-realization, Written in Starlight is an important, entertaining tale about community and resistance.” – Foreword ReviewsIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Finishing the book so that you have something to editReturning to writing after y...
2021-01-2822 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreStephanie Big Eagle - author of the memoir, Thunderbird RisingStephanie Big Eagle is the author of Thunderbird Rising, a memoir about reconnecting, resilience, and empowerment.In this episode, we discuss their writing process, and:Writing from your heart and your passionFinding the right agent and publisherAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Stephanie’s Website and TikTokBuy her memoir, Thunderbird RisingFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into...
2021-01-2122 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreTimneisha Greene Kim - Author of Athena's Quest: A Lesbian's Quest for NormalityTimneisha Greene Kim is the author of Athena’s Quest: A Lesbian’s Quest for Normality, a memoir that explores coming out while being a Christian, and learning self-love and acceptance in the wake of molestation. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Putting your genuine feelings on paperThe pros and cons of self-publishingWriting in bedAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Timneisha on InstagramBuy Athena’s Quest: A Lesbian’s Quest f...
2021-01-1414 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMaika Moulite & Maritza Moulite, authors of One of the Good Ones, a young adult novel about a young womxn living in the aftermath of her sister's death at a BLM protestMaika Moulite and Maritza Moulite are sisters and the authors of One of the Good Ones, a young adult novel that explores Blackness and how it relates to white acceptability, through the eyes of a young womxn whose sister was killed at a BLM protest. Kirkus awarded the book a starred review, saying, “Brilliant storytelling, sharp dialogue … An explosive look behind the hashtags at race and history, taking readers on a road trip mapped by love and grief. Close to perfection."In this episode, we discuss their writing process, and:Getting caught up in perfe...
2021-01-0739 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMia Mercado - Author of Weird But Normal, a collection of humor essays exploring the contradictions of being a womxnMia Mercado is the author of the collection of humor essays, Weird But Normal, which explores the absurdity of being a womxn, and more particularly, a millennial womxn. PopSugar recommends the book, saying, “Whether she’s tackling universal topics like the joy of shopping at Target or zeroing in on discussing racial identity, each one of her essays is insightful, funny, and a joy to read.”In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Separating your worth as a person from what you createWriting the things you want to writeAnd moreI would l...
2020-12-3135 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreAlexandra Chang - Author of Days of Distraction, a novel that examines the question, "How do you exist in a society that does not notice or understand you?"Alexandra Chang is the author of Days of Distraction, a new novel about a young womxn who leaves home and contends with the question, “How do you exist in a society that does not notice or understand you?” The Washington Post calls the book “an immersive, emotionally honest novel that thinks through our era’s complexities, histories and divisions; it wanders into the gray areas, and wonders where the path forward might be.”In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being physically well in order to be able to createLetting your ordinary life nurtur...
2020-12-2422 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreSarah Faith Gottesdiener, Author of The Moon Book, and the Many Moons Lunar PlannerSarah Faith Gottesdiener is the author of The Moon Book, “a guide to conscious living through the moon and her phases, incorporating wellness rituals, spellwork, and witchcraft for the modern seeker.” In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Having an ambivalent relationship with writingThe importance of a good editorAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her WebsiteBuy The Moon Book and the 2021 Many Moons Lunar PlannerFollow the Podca...
2020-12-1728 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreRachel Mans McKenny - Author of The Butterfly Effect, a novel about an entomologist who steps outside her comfort zone and discovers herselfRachel Mans McKenny is the author of The Butterfly Effect, a new novel. The book is the story of Greta, an entomologist, who takes an unexpected trip back home and unwinds an “unconventional tale of self-discovery, navigating relationships, and how sometimes it takes stepping outside of our comfort zone to find what we need the most.” McKenny is also a humor writer who has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and more. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing outside your genreWhat she thinks about writing...
2020-12-1028 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreRiane Konc - Humor Author of Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance: Pick Your Plot, Meet Your Man, and Create the Holiday Love Story of a LifetimeRiane Konc is the author of Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance: Pick Your Plot, Meet Your Man, and Create the Holiday Love Story of a Lifetime. The book takes you on a humorous trip of your choosing through the challenges of a big-city heroine who heads back to her small hometown, while navigating work and love, all with a touch of holiday spirit.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being in the struggleHer path from school psychologist to internet humor writerAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit...
2020-12-0332 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMariëlle S. Smith - Author of 52 Weeks of Writing: Author Journal and PlannerMariëlle S. Smith is the author of 52 Weeks of Writing: Author Journal and Planner. The book helps writers to plan and work on writing goals all year, reflect on your experience writing, and keep you inspired with weekly prompts. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being brutally honest with yourselfJournaling for anti-journalersAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and FacebookBuy her latest book, 52 Weeks of Wr...
2020-11-2631 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMarisa Acocella - Author of the graphic novel, The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the MotherMarisa Acocella is the author of The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the Mother, an Oprah Magazine book pick. Marisa highlights the ways womxn have been erased, vilified, and dominated for thousands of years, and uses humor and the graphic novel format to set the story straight.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Walking and creativityBeing compelled to tell stories that have been squelchedAnd moreFollow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookBuy her latest book, The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of...
2020-11-1931 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreLaura Taylor Namey - author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a YA novel that has a diverse take on being a fish out of waterLaura Taylor Namey is the author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a new Young Adult novel that was just chosen as a Reese’s Book Club pick for November 2020. The novel is the story of Lila, a recent high school graduate who is sent to England from Miami by her parents after disaster strikes at home. She feels out of place, but then she meets Orion, and starts to rethink her plans for the future. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Knowing that we don’t have to get it...
2020-11-1231 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreLan Cao & Harlan Van Cao - Authors of Family in Six Tones: A Refugee Mother, an American DaughterMother Lan Cao and daughter Harlan Van Cao share the new book they wrote together, Family in Six Tones: A Refugee Mother, an American Daughter, a memoir exploring the American immigrant experience and how it impacts a family.In this episode, we discuss their writing process, and:Writing a book together as mother and daughterSetting time aside to write, even if you aren’t inspiredAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
2020-11-0537 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreZara Stone - Award Winning Journalist and Author of The Future of Science is Female: The Brilliant Minds Shaping the 21st Century, a book for young people about badass scientists and entrepreneursAward-winning journalist Zara Stone is the author of The Future of Science is Female: The Brilliant Minds Shaping the 21st Century, a book for young people about badass womxn scientists and entrepreneurs.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Editing your book like it’s your favorite bookBeing inspired by the little thingsAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Webs...
2020-10-2922 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreFrancina Simone - YA Author of Smash It!, the story of a curvy girl discovering who she is and what it means to loveFrancina Simone, author of YA novel, Smash It! In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being your own best editorBlocks coming from undeveloped charactersAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and YouTubeBuy her debut YA novel, Smash It!Follow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide...
2020-10-2245 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreNicole Vick - Public Health Advocate and Author of Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every LessonThis week our guest is Nicole Vick, public health advocate and self-published author. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The benefits of self-publishingWhat she listens to when she’s writingAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and LinkedInBuy her debut memoir, Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every LessonFollow the PodcastVisit the podc...
2020-10-1520 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreSandra Linhart - Author of Daddy's Boots, a children's book about military deployment, and Diary of an Unkempt WomanThis week our guest is Sandra Miller Linhart. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The importance of having someone else edit your workWriting as a program running in the background of your mindAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her WebsiteBuy her collection of essays, Diary of an Unkempt Woman, or her children’s book about feelings and deployment, Daddy’s Boots
2020-10-0822 min
Rock the Cash BarBells for HerBen and Dianne discuss Bells for Her by Tori Amos with special guest, comedian, pal and Whiskey Brother, Sam Demaris. Sam used to celebrate Tori’s birthday. Sam won a bench sat on by Tori and never received it. Dressed Up Like a Douche from Sam Demaris Eric Clapton, Lay Down Sally “Way down south” Guilty Pleasure SongDianne: Heaven by Warrant Ben: Sister Christian by Night Ranger Sam: Hurt by Christina Aguilera Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty P...
2020-10-081h 10
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreDeborah Salazar Shapiro - Author of The Magical Mindful Day, an award-winning children's book published in Spanish and English, which explores mindfulness, environmentalism, and our interconnectednessThis week our guest is Deborah Salazar Shapiro, author of the award-winning children’s book published in both Spanish and English, The Magical Mindful Day. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing to turn compassion into actionConnecting to your intuitionAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram and WebsiteBuy The Magical Mindful Day a children’s book that explores mindfulness, enviro...
2020-09-2419 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreEmily Hashimoto - Author of A World BetweenThis week our guest is Emily Hashimoto, author of the new novel, A World Between, which explores the relationship between two queer womxn over the span of many years. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Making a playlist for your charactersDoing “writing-adjacent” workAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteBuy A World Between at bookshop.orgFoll...
2020-09-1725 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreJenny Bhatt - Author of Each of Us Killers and Podcast Host of Desi BooksThis week our guest is Jenny Bhatt, Indian author of Each of Us Killers. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Editing out your ticsThe point of no returnAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteBuy Each of Us Killers at bookshop.orgFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the...
2020-09-1026 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreXanthe Alexis - Songwriter and Creator of The Offering, an album of atmospheric indie folk musicThis week our guest is Xanthe Alexis, songwriter, and creator of the atmospheric indie folk album, The Offering. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing as devotional practiceTelling the truthAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Facebook, and WebsiteWatch the video for her song, MoonBuy her album, The Offering, produced by Conor Bourgal, on Apple MusicFollow th...
2020-09-0317 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreRebekah Taussig - Author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled BodyThis week our guest is Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being easy on yourselfGiving yourself space to make a messAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, and WebsiteOrder her book, Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled BodyFollow the Po...
2020-08-2716 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMaisy Card - Author of These Ghosts Are Family, a novel exploring family secretsThis week our guest is Maisy Card, author of the new novel, These Ghosts Are Family. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Never getting rid of anything you love that you edit outWriting from your experienceAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and TwitterOrder her book, These Ghosts Are FamilyFollow the PodcastVisit th...
2020-08-2015 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreChristina Hammonds Reed - Author of The Black Kids, a YA NovelThis week our guest is Christina Hammonds Reed author of the new YA novel, The Black Kids. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:How screenwriting helped her develop her novelWhen she takes a nap during her writing processAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her InstagramOrder her book, The Black KidsFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s We...
2020-08-1325 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMelissa Faliveno - Editor, Essayist, and Author of TomboylandThis week our guest is Melissa Faliveno, editor, teacher, and author of Tomboyland. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Carving out just five minutes a dayReading and editing other people’s work to improve your own writingAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Twitter, and InstagramOrder her book, TomboylandFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s Webs...
2020-08-0624 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreChet'la Sebree - Author of the poetry collection MistressThis week our guest is Chet’la Sebree, author of poetry collection Mistress, and the forthcoming lyric meditation Field Study. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:What really makes a person a writerWriting before the emails start piling upAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Chet’la’s WebsiteOrder her poetry collection, MistressFollow the PodcastVisit the podc...
2020-07-3022 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreLacy Crawford - Author of Notes on a Silencing, the memoir of a young woman's struggle to regain her sense of self after sexual assault, and the efforts of a powerful New England boarding school to silence her at any costThis week our guest is memoirist Lacy Crawford, author of the memoir Notes on a Silencing, the journalistic account of being sexual assaulted as a teenager at a private school that spent decades covering it up. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being compassionate with yourself when you are blockedGiving up writing for periods of timeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVi...
2020-07-2326 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMelissa Valentine - Author of the memoir The Names of All the FlowersThis week our guest is memoirist Melissa Valentine, author of The Names of All the Flowers, which explores growing up mixed race in Oakland, being part of a family fractured by the school to prison pipeline, and losing her brother. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Doing the writing first before anything elseWriting as a self-help toolAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this Writer...
2020-07-1624 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreJuli Delgado Lopera - Colombian author of the queer multilingual novel, Fiebre TropicalThis week our guest is Colombian writer Juli Delgado Lopera, author of the queer multilingual novel, Fiebre Tropical. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Editing with an inquisitive lensCommitting to a creative practiceAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Juli’s Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteOrder her book, Fiebre TropicalFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteF...
2020-07-0917 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreCasey Cep - New Yorker Writer and Author of the NYT Bestseller, Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper LeeThis week our guest is New York Times bestselling author and staff writer at the New Yorker, Casey Cep. Her recent book is Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee, which was listed by President Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of 2019. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing nonfiction and being curious about peopleBeing flexible in order to writeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your wr...
2020-07-0231 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreTrina Greene Brown - Author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black ChildrenThis week our guest is author Trina Greene Brown, author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Trusting your inner knowing and sharing it with the worldWriting as activismAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Trina Greene Brown’s Website, Twitter, and InstagramOrder her instructional book, Parenting for LiberationFollow the...
2020-06-2515 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreJaquira Díaz - Author of Ordinary GirlsThis week our guest is memoirist Jaquira Díaz, author of Ordinary Girls - a story of growing up queer in Puerto Rico and Miami. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Listening to yourself read your own workThe pen she needs for her first draftsAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Jaquira Díaz’s Website, Twitter, and InstagramOrder the paperback of her...
2020-06-1819 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreLiara Tamani - Author of the young adult novel, All the Things We Never KnewThis week our guest is novelist Liara Tamani, author of All the Things We Never Knew, a young adult novel that follows two Black teenagers as they discover how first love, heartbreak, betrayal, and family can shape you - for better or worse. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The three questions to ask yourself when you’re blockedEditing as you writeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Fo...
2020-06-1127 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreAja Black - Songwriter, Vocalist, Musican from The RemindersThis week our guest is Aja Black - songwriter, musician, vocalist, and one half of the creative duo The Reminders. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Asking questions with your writingRemoving expectations, rules and regulations from your creativityAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit The Reminders’ Website Follow the PodcastVisit my Website for more info on the p...
2020-06-0420 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMinna Salami - Author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneThis week our guest is Minna Salami, author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Showing up for your museHaving an idea that you’re obsessive aboutAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramOrder Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneFollow the PodcastVi...
2020-05-2845 min
The Colleen Gallagher PodcastEpisode 11 How to Overcome Cancer or Any Disease in Your BodyI am so excited this is the first collaboration on this podcast episode. Sara and I meet via email through Teen Cancer America because we both led a meditation for the VP.Sara and I connected and we saw just how powerful our conversation and mindset was around cancer, so we decide to curate our conversation for you to listen in on.Even if you have not had cancer, yet you have had something devasting event happen in your life, this is a great episode to listen too.We break it down h...
2020-05-2549 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreBishakh Som - Author of Apsara Engine, a collection of graphic short storiesThis week our guest is Bishakh Som, author of Apsara Engine, a collection of graphic short stories. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andTurning everything offMaking sure your work isn’t too precious while you’re editingAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, and InstagramOrder Apsara Engine, her collection of Desi Futuristic graphic short storiesFollow the Podcas...
2020-05-2132 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreAimee Liu - Author of WWII novel Glorious BoyThis week our guest is Aimee Liu, author of Glorious Boy, a novel set in World War II. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andWho to include in your writing groupHaving an abiding question as you writeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Facebook, and InstagramOrder her new novel, Glorious Boy, the story of a family in a British pe...
2020-05-1434 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreValencia Robin - Author of Ridiculous Light, an Award-Winning Poetry CollectionThis week our guest is Valencia Robin, visual artist, poet, and author of Ridiculous Light. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andThe power of a writing groupToggling between painting and writingAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her WebsiteOrder her poetry collection, Ridiculous Light, the winner of Persea Books’ Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry, finalist for the 2020 Kate Tufts Disc...
2020-05-0722 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreDeborah Paredez - Author of the poetry collection Year of the DogThis week our guest is Deborah Paredez, co-founder of CantoMundo, and author of Year of the Dog, a book of poetry. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andSubmitting more, and submitting after rejectionReckoning with silenceAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her WebsiteOrder her poetry collection, Year of the Dog, that explores themes of grief, the Vietnam War, and poetic form...
2020-04-3029 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreDallas Woodburn - Author of The Best Week That Never HappenedThis week our guest is Dallas Woodburn, author of the young adult novel, The Best Week That Never Happened. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andAccidentally making external critics internalWriting after lossAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Facebook, and InstagramOrder her new book, The Best Week That Never Happened Follow the PodcastVisit the Web...
2020-04-2339 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreKristen Millares Young - Author of SubductionThis week our guest is Kristen Millares Young, author of Subduction. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andParenting and writing in short periods of timeAllusion and the tension of the unsaidEditing from the end forwardAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Twitter, and InstagramFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the po...
2020-04-1627 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreLuba Vikhanski - Author of Gender MosaicThis week our guest is Luba Vikhanski, author of Gender Mosaic.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andAdding tension and suspense to any writingThe importance of your openingWorking on writing in your sleepAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Goodreads for Gender Mosaic, and for all of her booksFollow the PodcastVisit the We...
2020-04-0923 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreMelissa Matthewson - Author of Tracing the Desire LineThis week our guest is Melissa Matthewson, author of Tracing the Desire Line.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andMoving your bodyPlaying with the words on the pageResearching where to submitAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her TwitterVisit her InstagramVisit her Website Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcast
2020-04-0233 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreHala Alyan - Author of The Twenty-Ninth YearThis week our guest is Hala Alyan, poet and author of The Twenty-Ninth Year.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andYour writing ritualKeeping an inspired headspaceLeading with the actionAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her InstagramVisit her Website Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the Hos...
2020-03-2629 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreWriting in the Time of COVID-19This week host Sara Gallagher talks about creativity and writing during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Poet Kristy Milligan shares Perhaps Prayer. In this episode, we discussThat our art is here to nourish usThe truth and the beauty of lifeTo give ourselves grace as we navigate these uncertain timesAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on...
2020-03-1913 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreBrittney Morris - Author of SlayThis week our guest is Brittney Morris, author of Slay, a young adult novel based on her idea of what might happen if there were an all-black Wakanda-style video game.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andWriting a published book in 12 daysKeeping at it even after 200 rejectionsA prompt to help you learn more about your protagonistAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this Writer...
2020-03-1222 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreKim Krans - Author of Blossoms and Bones, and the Wild Unknown TarotThis week our guest is New York Times bestselling author Kim Krans, who reads from her new graphic memoir, Blossoms and Bones: Drawing a Life Back Together.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andThe need for tension in creation“The third thing” we need in order to work on a projectSurprising yourselfAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instag...
2020-03-0545 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreAnn Hagerty Davenport - Owner at 31 AnnotationsThis week our guest is Ann Hagerty Davenport: poet, translator, and devotee of fresh bread.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andTuning into what works for your own practiceThe element of surprise when you’re stuckConnecting with your voice as a writerAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Ann Hagerty Davenport’s Website Visit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing...
2020-02-2722 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreYsabel Y. Gonzalez - Author of Wild InvocationsThis week our guest is poet Ysabel Y. Gonzalez, author of Wild Invocations.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andHow poems build up in the body Creating a container for your workThe magic of revisionAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit myContact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Ysabel Y. Gonzalez’s WebsiteFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostS...
2020-02-2023 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreT. Susan Chang - Author of Tarot CorrespondencesThis week our guest is writer T. Susan Chang. Susie writes about the tarot, and occasionally reviews cookbooks. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andHow sleep can help a blockDrinking teaAffirmations for writingAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Susie Chang’s websiteSee what she’s creating on Patreon and EtsyFollow the PodcastVisit the Web...
2020-02-1326 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreDr. Chloe Schwenke - Author of SELF-ish: A Transgender AwakeningThis week our guest is creative nonfiction writer Dr. Chloe Schwenke. She reads from her memoir, SELF-ish: A Transgender Awakening.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andBeing brave enough to be introspectiveHow stress makes it hard to writeFinding the right places to publishAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Dr. Chloe Schwenke’s websiteFollow her on Twitter and LinkedIn
2020-02-0621 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreTara Lynn Masih - Author of My Real Name is HannaThis week our guest is editor and fiction writer, Tara Lynn Masih. Her recent novel, My Real Name is Hanna, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andWhen to take a walkPersistenceWriting by hand vs. writing on a computerAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Tara Lynn Masih’s websiteFollow her on In...
2020-01-3021 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreElizabeth Bell - Author of the Lazare Family SagaThis week our guest is historical fiction author Elizabeth Bell, author of Necessary Sins and Lost Saints, in the Lazare Family Saga.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andwhat she does when she feels stalled in her processa great proofreading hackwhat she reads when she’s feeling insecureAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Elizabeth Bell’s websiteFollow her on Fac...
2020-01-2318 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreDr. Rosenna Bakari - Author of Too Much Love is Not EnoughThis week our guest is Dr. Rosenna Bakari: memoirist, poet, psychologist, and college professor.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andEmbracing writer’s blockHow she uses a four-draft revision systemWomxn’s body autonomyAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Dr. Rosenna Bakari’s website, and her blog on MediumOrder her book, Too Much Love is Not EnoughFollow t...
2020-01-1619 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreShara McCallum - Author of MadwomanJamaican-born writer Shara McCallum has received a poetry fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, an award from the Library of Congress, and more.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andBeing a parent and waking up early to writeLearning the language of poetry as a child in JamaicaWriting poetry in spurts rather than marathonsAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this Writer...
2020-01-0935 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreCourtney Maum - Author of Before and After the Book DealWriter Courtney Maum shares the introduction to her book that is being released this week, Before and After the Book Deal.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andWhy you should fall in love with editingWriting as catharsisBeing uninhibited in first draftsNaming your drafts so that you can find them laterAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterReach Courtney Maum on he...
2020-01-0224 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreJulia Kolchinsky Dasbach - Author of The Many Names for MotherPoet Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach emigrated from Ukraine as a Jewish refugee when she was six years old. She shares two poems; one of them Hanukkah-themed.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andHow many rejections her first manuscript receivedAre more submissions better?How parenting affects her writing practiceAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterReach Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach on her We...
2019-12-2619 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreNefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in AmericaWhen Nefertiti Austin looked for books reflecting the experience of a single, black, adoptive mother, she didn’t find any. Anywhere. So she wrote one. This week Nefertiti shares a reading from her recent memoir, Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andHow long it took her to get publishedWhether or not procrastination is good for a writerHow emotional peace is involved in writingAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you...
2019-12-1924 min