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Books with BetsyEpisode 42 - Working on Your Brain with Betsy KipnisOn this episode, Betsy Kipnis, a multi-hyphenate who loves a wide variety of authors, and I discuss some shared favorites, great Chicago bookstores, and she has some great stories. She discusses books that are multi-sensory and we get spicy about a beloved author.
Betsy’s Blog - Bookisshh
Barbara Kingsolver’s Recovery Center
Books mentioned in this episode:
What Betsy’s reading:
The Road to the Salt Sea by Samuel Kọláwọlé
Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis
Books Highlighted by...2025-02-2456 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2024 FavoritesSend us a textIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Hannah and Laura wrap up 2024 by sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies! Thank you to OWWR listeners, friends, and guests for supporting the podcast! See you in 2025 as we "Break the Earth" together!Media Mentions:SNL---PeacockKevin Can F*ck Himself---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+The Last of Us---MaxBlue Eye Samurai---NetflixFallout---Prime VideoSFF Addicts podcastA Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallSea of Souls b...2024-12-251h 38
The Book CellarEpisode 7 - I'm Human. Aren't You?This week we're discussing memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies.
Website: https://randysbookreviews.com/
Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookish.home.life/
Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy.does.books/
The books we talk about this week:
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - https://amzn.to/3xxPABk
Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham - https://amzn.to/3VZy8Qe
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham - https://amzn.to/3vGr804
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingh...2024-04-151h 10
Joy Keys chats with Film Director Arthur Muhammad about The Lil VoiceAM Studios is releasing the empowering drama, the LIL voice,written by Arthur Muhammad & Tara Youngblood, directed by Arthur Muhammad. The story is filled with profound life lessons, and stars Lynn Andrews, III (Carter High, Greenwood), and Evan Myles Hosely (S.W.A.T., Carter High).
Malik Armstrong portrayed by Lynn Andrews, III is trying to rebuild and reconnect the shattered pieces of his life after returning home from prison. Teiana Banks, who plays Teiana, is Malik’s no-nonsense, yet caring, ex-girlfriend who offers him a place to stay after a violent confrontation with his mother’s boyfriend. Renee Jones (Days...2020-11-0729 min
The Codie Lea ShowFinding Healing through CreativityThis episode is all about creativity and how it has the power to heal. I sit down and have an amazing chat with Tara Joy Andrews, graphic designer, creative explorer, and creator of the Conflab Podcast. We cover everything from the joys of creation and the struggles, how creativity and creating art has helped us heal, and why it is so important to our journey in life.
So join us on this amazing exploration of creativity and healing!
Connect with Tara Joy Andrews:
Instagram: @tarajoyandrews
Twitter: @tarajoyandrews
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2020-09-0247 min
Creative ConflabEP15 - Creativity as self-care and teaching creativity with Alka ChopraIn episode fifteen, I chat with registered dietician, certified diabetes educator, technology addict and creativity lover, Alka Chopra. We chat about incorporating creativity into our self-care routines, where her love of technology and teaching started, and about her online creative classes. You can connect with Alka on her website.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-08-1535 minCreative ConflabEP14 - Creativity, Compassion and Joy with guest Meryl CookIn episode fourteen, I have a powerful chat with Meryl Cook about creativity, how it has shaped her business, and how courage and resilience through creativity is something that makes everyone happier and more confident.You can connect with Meryl on her website, on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-08-0747 minCreative ConflabEP-13 - Creative Business, imposter syndrome and making great work with author Russell NoheltyIn episode thirteen, I chat with USA Today bestselling author, fellow podcaster and author of "How to Build Your Creative Career", Russell Nohelty. We chat about the main areas to focus on to build your creative business, some struggles creatives have, and how Russell can help with his podcast, books, blog posts, and coaching programs. The Complete Creative website has many helpful resources for your creative business. You can listen to Russell's podcast The Complete Creative and also visit his website to check out his books, subscribe to his email list, and access courses for creatives and a...2020-07-3155 minCreative ConflabEP12 - Summertime, creative communities, and creative workshops you should go to now.In episode twelve I talk about what I love about summertime and some childhood memories. I also chat about creative communities, mentors, and an AMAZING workshop I went to this week. 2020-07-1813 minCreative ConflabEP11 - Marketing, social media marketing and making connections online with guest Kerra AuCoin MansfieldIn episode eleven, Kerra and I chat honestly about marketing, social media marketing, and how to be consistent with your online marketing. We also chat about the importance of connections and how social media can help build relationships.You can connect with Kerra AuCoin Mansfield on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also check out her website to read her blog posts and sign up for her newsletter. And, if you want to see local food and her adorable daughter, check out her personal Instagram account here.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on...2020-07-1037 minCreative ConflabEP10 - My favourite books that discuss creativity and my first Instagram GIVEAWAY is announced in this solo episode.This week is often the start of summer with holidays for July 1st in Canada and July 4th in the USA. In episode ten I discuss three of my favourite books that discuss and cover creativity. I also announce my first Instagram giveaway that you can enter over on my Instagram account @creativeconflab. Happy summer! 2020-07-0409 minCreative ConflabEP9 - Self-publishing, book design and nerding out about books with guest Rebecca WilsonIn episode nine, I dig into the wonderful world of publishing and book design with Rebecca Wilson. We chat about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, how everyone should publish a book, and we geek out about some of the things we love most about books and journals.You can connect with Rebecca on her website or on Instagram.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-06-261h 01Creative ConflabEP8 - Celebrating your accomplishments, focusing on what you're good at and asking for more with guest Andrea JanzenIn episode eight, I chat with leadership coach and diversity consultant Andrea Janzen about why we undervalue what we know and do. We chat about celebrating your accomplishments, that icky feeling when you send big estimates and quotes, and how to get more from your work or business. You can also connect with Andrea on her Instagram and Facebook page.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-06-1940 minCreative ConflabEP7 - Setting intentions, rethinking negativity and awesome island with guest Codie LeaIn episode seven, I dig deep with Codie Lea, a bodymind & soul coach and fellow artist about setting intentions, rethinking negativity and striving towards your own personal awesome island.Connect with Codie on her website, on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-06-1248 minCreative ConflabEP6 - Tips to get unstuck from a creative block solo episodeIn episode six, I talk about some of my methods to get unstuck when I feel a creative block happening. A short solo episode to give you a little creative boost. Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-06-0507 minCreative ConflabEP5 - Motivation, to-do lists, accountability buddies and making podcasts with guest Mike TannerIn episode five, I chat with Mike Tanner (oneredcat.com @stuffmikedoes.ca) about what creativity means to him, why we like to-do lists, how accountability buddies and coaches help us reach our goals, and why a podcast about potato chips was one of the most creative things he's put out into the world. We also chat about a bunch of other interesting things like honesty, showing up during a pandemic and pursuing personal projects.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-05-291h 11Creative ConflabEP4 - Creativity & our subconscious mind, mindfulness, and how to combat burnout with guest Laura LakeIn episode 4 of Creative Conflab, I chat with Laura Lake (@lauralakesd) about how being truly creative comes from our subconscious mind. We also chat a little bit about personality, therapy, and a lot about mindfulness and how to look out for and combat burnout.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-05-2240 min
Creative ConflabEP3 - Creative processes, marketing & advertising during a pandemic, and #CommunityColours with guest Pierre TabbinerIn episode three, I chat with Pierre Tabbiner about our creative process, working on analog projects like cross-stitch and string art, discuss how people are shifting their marketing and advertising, and he talks about how an awesome community colouring project #CommunityColours is getting people to grab their colouring supplies in Dartmouth, Halifax and all over the world.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-05-1546 minCreative ConflabEP2 - Mandalas, creative blocks, and art therapy with guest Katie HanczarykIn episode 2, I have an informative and honest chat with Katie Hanczaryk (mandalas4ns@gmail.com) who works at the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (@centreavalon) about why our brains are not letting us be creative right now. We discuss what art therapy is and how being creative and making art or doing things that bring us joy can help us. And we also talk about an inspiring community art project Mandalas for Nova Scotia (Instagram @mandalas4ns) to help support Nova Scotians through recent tragic events. Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or...2020-05-0835 minCreative ConflabEP1 - It all gets better from here.A warm welcome to Creative Conflab. A short episode about your host, Tara Joy Andrews, a little background about the show and what it will be about.Join in on the Creative Conflab conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.2020-04-3007 min
Being HeardKatie Robbins: Finding Something of Your OwnNOTE: These are strange times in which we find ourselves and I'm conscious that with so much going on "normal" life feels like a distant memory. This episode was recorded before the full impact of Covid-19 was clear so it isn't mentioned during our conversation. I know that, for me at least, listening to podcasts on normal life is a welcome respite from the rolling news conference we are currently living through. Hence why I am publishing this episode now, I hope it may help others to have a temporary escape at least. ----------------------- In...2020-03-1900 min