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Consider the Wildflowers120. From Water Bills to World-Class Typefaces: Jen Wagner's Rise in the World of Font DesignJen Wagner’s journey from aspiring orthopedic surgeon to powerhouse type designer is a testament to the power of reinvention. In this episode, Jen shares how a series of unexpected life changes—culminating in a leap of faith to go full-time freelance—led her to create a thriving font design business. Learn how her goal to "just pay the water bill" evolved into a full-scale creative venture and hear how her strategic focus on output, simplicity, and persistence led her to dominate the design world. Whether you're looking to start your own business or elevate your creative work, Jen's journe...2025-03-201h 00
Grow in Grace PodcastRevelation with Jen WilkinListener favorite, Jen Wilkin, is back to talk about her newest Bible study on the book of Revelation. Perhaps no other book of the Bible feels as inaccessible and as intimidating to us as the very last one. The book of Revelation overflows with images and ideas that confound our modern ears. But if all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, we should assume Revelation is as accessible and helpful as any other book of the Bible. Why don’t we see it that way?Two thousand years ago, John’s Revelation was circulated and read aloud...2024-09-1628 min
In Her Good BooksLessons in Chemistry, Moving Pictures, The Need and The FuryThis episode has been cursed from the get go! Made the recording happen, the audio was terrible for some unknown reason and then Jen edited it but never published it before leaving for Mexico. So, without further ado, here it is published from Mexico - we tried hahaha.Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books Po...2024-03-0940 min
In Her Good BooksLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus ft. Caroline!As we huddle in our makeshift blanket fort, Caroline fills in for Shanna. It's been a long time since we've done a deep dive episode and we are glad that we chose Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus to bring them back with! Find Caro on Instagram @booknerder.Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.com2024-03-011h 11
In Her Good BooksDisappointment and Betrayal: Rereads, Robot Love, and the Idiot Box.This week Jen and Shanna hash out their feelings of disappointment and betrayal together, as well as discuss all of the reading they've been doing so far this year. Books mentioned in this episode:Starling House by Alix E. HarrowBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertNetwork Effect by Martha WellsThe Anomaly by Herve Le TellierWe did a whole episode about The Anomaly! Listen to it here!Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books f...2024-02-0747 min
In Her Good BooksWe Like One Star Reviews and Colleen Hoover While Shanna's AwayBooks Mentioned in This Episode:The Last Word by Taylor AdamsThe Apothocary's Garden by Jeanette LynesThe Bandit Queens by Parini ShroffCamp Zero by Michelle Min SterlingThe Inmate by Frieda McFaddenThe London Seance Society by Sarah PennerReminders of Him by Colleen Hooversilentbook.clubLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:2023-08-0547 min
In Her Good BooksCaroline is in the Studio and She's Giving Books 5 Million StarsJen's in Mexico so we've got our biggest fan, Caroline, to fill in for her! And she's wonderful. Books mentioned in this episode:The Adult by Bronwyn FischerAlone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram...2023-07-1430 min
In Her Good BooksShanna Read Two Books!Books mentioned in today's episode:Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedInsomnia by Sarah Pinborough To Be Taught if Fortunate by Becky ChambersWrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky ChambersGirl, Forgotten by Karin SlaughterHappy Place by Emily HenryStone Blind by Natalie HaynesLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months m...2023-05-1741 min
In Her Good BooksSpiders as Pets and Ghost Lingerie - Things are weirdBooks talked about in this episode:Daphne by Josh MalermanWeyward by Emilia HartThe House in the Pines by Ana ReyesBehind Her Eyes by Sarah PinboroughMad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram...2023-04-1937 min
In Her Good BooksNational Poetry Month ft. Jennelle KarminApril is National Poetry Month, so we sat down with our good friend Jennelle Karmin and talked about her new poetry book called She is Hope Personified illustrated by Jolene Mackie.Books talked about in this episode:Good Neighbours by Sarah LanganThe Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley HellerHello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoAtomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum Really Good, Actually by Monica HeiseyFind Jennelle @jennellekarminwrites_and find her book at www.karmycbazaar.com While you're at it, check out Jolene Mackie too @jolene.mackie...2023-04-0540 min
In Her Good BooksWe're Back and We're Personally Isolating Dahl Fans, Seuss Fans, Babies and Dragon LoversWelcome to the first episode of In Her Good Books (formerly Best Book Club).We are a little rusty, not gonna lie, but we are just glad to be making episodes again!Books Mentioned in this Episode:They by Kay DickThe Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca MaraisLegends of the Dragonrealm: Firedrake by Richard A. KnaakAlmost Human by Junji ItoMotherthing by Ainslie HogarthTell Me I'm Worthless by Alison RumfittThe Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. JacksonL...2023-03-2241 minIn Her Good BooksWhere The Hell We've Been and Other Stuff - We've Got News!Tune in to see where we've been and what's coming up next!!Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!2023-03-0806 min
Brave Women at WorkEP: 102 One Bold Move a Day with Shanna HockingAs we’re approaching the end of 2022 (I can’t believe it), my conversation with Shanna Hocking was motivating to me, and I’m sure that it will be for you as well. During our discussion, Shanna and I chatted about: 1. Her book, One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take to Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential 2. Examples of one bold move a day 3. How our bold moves each day don’t have to be huge; they can be small and pers...2022-12-0136 minIn Her Good BooksCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - September Book ClubBetter late than never! Sorry this is so late but between 60 hour work weeks and sick kids, we had a hard time getting this one out this week!We read Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid for book club! It is her brand new book and we were disappointed. You heard us. If you are interested in reading this book for your own book club, click here to get a copy of our free book club kit which contains all of our discussion questions. Libro.fm.best_book...2022-10-0357 min
In Her Good BooksThe Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-GarciaShanna was away again this week so Dawn from The Novel Universe Podcast joined Jen to talk about The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Unfortunately, we both gave this book only two stars! Tune in to find out why!This audiobook can be found exclusively on Libro.fm - click here to get your copyLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club...2022-09-2158 min
In Her Good BooksGrasshoppers Have Bones w/ Special Guest, Caroline | What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff, Shanna couldn’t make the recording so we brought THE Caroline on as a guest! Books mentioned in this episode:The Lovely Bones by Alice SeboldSweetbitter by Stephanie DanlerWild by Cheryl StrayedTiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedThe Glass Castle by Jeanette WallsThe Guncle by Steven RowleyLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @bes...2022-09-1435 minIn Her Good BooksThis Is The Perfect Time To Become A Clown | What We're Reading And Other StuffWelcome to What We're Reading and Other Stuff! This week, though we didn't get a ton of reading done, we sure had a lot to talk about!Books Mentioned in this Episode:Fix Her Up by Tessa BaileyThe Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenThe People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryA Murder is Announced by Agatha ChristieFinlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle CosimanoBREAKING NEWS! Emily Henry has a new book coming out in April 2023! it's called "Happy Place" and we wil...2022-09-0745 minConsider the Wildflowers008. Jen Olmstead: When Living the Dream doesn't feel Dreamy.How this self-proclaimed “accidental entrepreneur” built a multi-million dollar business in less than ten years and what she did after realizing the successful business she’d created no longer aligned with how she wanted to live her everyday life. “Don’t let anyone trick you into chasing a dream that isn’t yours. It’s important to constantly reevaluate what you need, what you want, and how you can show up in your business. The reality is, the business doesn’t decide what kind of life and work we want for ourselves; we decide. We get to determine the why...2022-09-011h 04In Her Good BooksMalibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | August Book ClubThis week we book clubbed Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid! If you are planning on reading this one for your own book club click here to download our free book club kit!We read this book to prepare for our September book club! We are reading the brand new book by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Carrie Soto is Back! So pick up a copy to read along with us. Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caIn...2022-08-311h 04
In Her Good BooksI Didn't Enjoy That, So I'm Going To Read Another One - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, Jen is on vacation and recording from the Gulf Islands so we had some internet lag and Shanna didn't read anything because...summer! But Jen managed to read a few books so don't even worry about it. If you are joining us for book club, the discussion for Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid is happening over on Instagram right now starting today and will be lasting all week, so head over there to our stories to join in! Books Mentioned in this Episode:M...2022-08-2433 minGrow in Grace PodcastBible Literacy with Jen WilkinToday we have author and Bible teacher, Jen Wilkin on the podcast. Shanna and Kristen get to chat with Jen about the importance of studying Scripture in every believers life and why Biblical literacy matters. Follow our social media for a giveaway announcement of Jen's book Women of the Word. You can find more information about Jen and all of her books/Bible studies at https://www.jenwilkin.netMusic by Joystock- https://www.joystock.org2022-08-2253 min
In Her Good BooksThe Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | SUMMER BREAK RereleaseHey guys! It is time for us to take a summer break, so what wbetter time than the "extra" week of August! Enjoy our rerelease of The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. This was the third episode we ever recorded, so it is a blast from the past! We will be back next week with a new episode of What We are Reading and Other Stuff! If you are participating in book club this month we are reading "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The discussion starts over on Instagram and Facebook...2022-08-171h 31
In Her Good BooksBeach Read by Emily HenryThis week, we are talking about Beach Read by Emily Henry!Next week, we are taking a vacation! So, we are going to rerelease one of our oldies, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller! This is our most favorite book, our most downloaded episode and also, the third episode we did! So tune in to hear about a great book and to see what we sounded like in the beginning.The audio books for both of these books were really great! If you are interested in buying them on audio and you listen on Libro...2022-08-091h 04
In Her Good Books30 Year Old Protagonist? 80 Year Old Narrator - What We’re Reading and Other StuffWelcome to this week's episode of What We're Reading and Other Stuff!Books Mentioned in This Episode:A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers Unmissing by Minka Kent Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin Chasing Fireflies by Charles MartinFalse Witness by Karin SlaughterThe House Across the Lake by Riley SagerWe are reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid for Book Club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us. The discussion is going to s...2022-08-0340 min
In Her Good BooksBook Lovers by Emily Henry | July Book ClubWelcome to Book Club! This month we read Book Lovers by Emily Henry and absolutely loved it! If you are interested in reading Book Lovers for your own book club, click here to download our free book club kit which includes all of our discussion questions! For August we are reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid so pick up a copy and read along with us!!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸2022-07-271h 19
In Her Good BooksWhen You Try to Take a Sneaky Picture but the Flash is On - What We're Reading and a Lot of Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, we've got a lot of other stuff, but we did manage to get some books read despite all of our summer fun. Books mentioned in this episode:Mindhunter by John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood The Hacienda by Isabel CanasThe Troop by Nick Cutter Before My Time PodcastWe Didn't Start the Fire PodcastLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreon2022-07-2030 min
In Her Good BooksWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensThis week we are discussing Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and we've got a bit of a split room on this one! We are reading Book Lovers by Emily Henry for book club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us! Click here to find instructions on how to join on our website!Also, today is Shanna's birthday so send her some birthday love! Too bad we are talking about a book she hated today haha. Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.com2022-07-131h 07