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Pratique de Mantra pour reconnecter à SoiMantra de GaneshOm Gam Ganapataye Namaha est un mantra vénéré dans la tradition hindoue, dédié au puissant et bienveillant dieu Ganesh
Le mantra de Ganesh:
3xOM
108x OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA
3xOM
Signification:
« Salutations au Seigneur Ganesh »
Vous pouvez l’utiliser lors du lancement d'un nouveau projet, d'une nouvelle entreprise ou simplement au quotidien pour attirer la prospérité et le succès. Apporte la protection sur le parcours de la réalisation de ce que l’on désire.
C'est également une...2025-04-1010 min
Pratique de Mantra pour reconnecter à SoiMon parcours en quelques mots avec Jeschua et MarieMarie et Jeschua ont toujours fait partie de ma vie, et ce, depuis des éons. Je vous partage des moments qui ont marqué ma vie, qui m’ont permis d’être là où j’en suis aujourd’hui.
Je vous souhaite une belle écoute et découverte.
Processus GRÂCE DIVINE
Une reconnexion profonde au germe de votre essence originelle. Avec un mala unique et sur mesure portant les fréquences et les codes de votre vraie nature. Pour déployer votre Splendeur Divine à un niveau supérieur d’expression et d’expansion dans votre v...2025-04-1023 min
From the AshesThe Stories That Save Us: Identity, Mental Health & Creative Healing with Sambo SakIn this powerful season finale of From the Ashes, I’m joined by Sambo Sak—a Cambodian American community leader, poet, and educator based in Long Beach, CA. Sambo uses storytelling and creative expression as a path to healing, identity, and collective liberation.
Together, we explore how creativity becomes a lifeline in times of darkness, how generational trauma can quietly shape our beliefs about ourselves, and how reclaiming your story is one of the most radical acts of healing you can take.
⚠️ Content note: This episode includes candid conversation around suicidal ideation. Please listen with care.2025-04-041h 10
Writer Craft Podcast(B)Romance: How Dumb & Dumber and When Harry Met Sally are the Same ScreenplayBromance: How Dumb & Dumber and When Harry Met Sally are the Same Screenplay (21:42) Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short st...2025-04-0158 min
Pratique de Mantra pour reconnecter à SoiMantra pour la paix, l’unité et la fraternité"Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu" est un mantra hindou d’unité et de paix qui peut être traduit comme
"Que la bénédiction de la paix soit sur tous". Ou encore “Que le bien-être, la paix, la plénitude et la tranquillité, le bonheur et la prospérité soient dans le cœur de chacun.”
OM
SARVESHAM SVASTIR BHAVATU
SARVESHAM SHANTIR BHAVATU
SARVESHAM POORNAM BHAVATU
SARVESHAM MANGALAM BHAVATU
OM, SHANTI, SHANTI, SHANTI
Om
Que tous soient en sécurité,
Que tous soient en paix,
Que tous s...2025-04-0123 min
Pratique de Mantra pour reconnecter à SoiMon histoire avec mon mala, Jeschua et moiJe vous partage ici, un moment important de mon histoire de vie, celui de ma première rencontre avec mon mala.
Je vous souhaite une belle découverte et écoute.
Processus GRÂCE DIVINE
Une reconnexion profonde au germe de votre essence originelle. Avec un mala unique et sur mesure portant les fréquences et les codes de votre vraie nature. Pour déployer votre Splendeur Divine à un niveau supérieur d’expression et d’expansion dans votre vie et vos services d’exception.
https://ecrinprecieux.podia.com/page-grace-divine
2025-03-3107 minWriter Craft PodcastThe 3 Types and 5 Rules of ScreenwritingMain Topic: 5 Rules of Screen-Writing (starts at 18:23) Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre....2025-03-0537 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileyI'm So Sorry I Hurt You Join me for this Sofa Chat as we talk about making amends. **** Sofa Chats Blog: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Sofa Chats Book: https://a.co/d/cx3y7Mk Podcast Recording Archives: https://sites.libsyn.com/538247 Search for this podcast where podcasts are broadcasted under: Sofa Chats with Valerie Bailey (on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, Android App, iPhone/iPad app, iHeart Radio, Audacity, Deezer, Gaana, Player FM, Samsung, JioSaavn, Boomplay, Linkedin, Network App Listing, Soundcloud, Tumblr, Webplayer, Simple Download) *** Sofa Chats with Valerie Bailey2025-01-1210 min
From the AshesSolocast: Choose Yourself Before You Lose YourselfWelcome back to From the Ashes! In today’s short and sweet solocast, I reflect on the impact of shame and self-esteem on how we show up in the world. I share my personal journey of navigating these challenges and the life-changing lessons I’ve learned about reclaiming your worth. This episode concludes with a recording of my recent speech, “Choose Yourself Before You Lose Yourself,” where I discuss the importance of stepping into your power and embracing your true potential.
About Valerie:
Valerie Hwang Beck is a holistic wellness coach and personal growth mentor with a p...2025-01-1009 min
DebUNCedDebunking...KatieBeesHive (featuring Katie B. Evans)In this month's episode, Valerie and Libby welcome their first guest onto the pod...Katie B. Evans!Katie is a recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill who began her social media page, @KatieBeesHive, in October 2024. Her goal with this page is to shed light on navigating her mental health journey in hopes of destigmatizing conversations about mental health at large.Coming from a small town in rural North Carolina, Katie provides a unique perspective on her mental health journey from middle school until present day and shares how her time in college/Chapel Hill...2025-01-061h 04
DebUNCedDebunking...KatieBeesHive (featuring Katie B. Evans)In this month's episode, Valerie and Libby welcome their first guest onto the pod...Katie B. Evans!
Katie is a recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill who began her social media page, @KatieBeesHive, in October 2024. Her goal with this page is to shed light on navigating her mental health journey in hopes of destigmatizing conversations about mental health at large.
Coming from a small town in rural North Carolina, Katie provides a unique perspective on her mental health journey from middle school until present day and shares how her time in college/Chapel Hill h...2025-01-061h 04
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileyPacking for the New Year Join me for this Sofa Chat as we talk about packing our 'suitcases' for the New Year. **** Sofa Chats Blog: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Sofa Chats Book: https://a.co/d/cx3y7Mk Podcast Recording Archives: https://sites.libsyn.com/538247 Search for this podcast where podcasts are broadcasted under: Sofa Chats with Valerie Bailey (on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, Android App, iPhone/iPad app, iHeart Radio, Audacity, Deezer, Gaana, Player FM, Samsung, JioSaavn, Boomplay, Linkedin, Network App Listing, Soundcloud, Tumblr, Webplayer, Simple Download) *** Sof...2024-12-2910 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileySo Glad I Don't Have to Share Join me for this Sofa Chat as we talk about being all in. To read the original poem/blog, click here: https://sofachats.blogspot.com/2024/11/are-you-completely-his.html **** Sofa Chats Blog: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Sofa Chats Book: https://a.co/d/cx3y7Mk Podcast Recording Archives: https://sites.libsyn.com/538247 Search for this podcast where podcasts are broadcasted under: Sofa Chats with Valerie Bailey (on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, Android App, iPhone/iPad app, iHeart Radio, Audacity, Deezer, Gaana, Player FM, Samsung, JioSaavn, Boomplay, Linkedin, Network App Li...2024-12-0409 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileyThe Boy Who Tried Join me for this Sofa Chat as we read about the boy who tried. To read the original story and blog, click here: https://sofachats.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-boy-who-tried.html God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesian...2024-11-2714 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileyMission Possible! Join me for this encouraging Sofa Chat as we consider that "Anything is possible if a person believes." (Mark 9:23 NLT, Bible.com) **** Sofa Chats Blog: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Sofa Chats Book: https://a.co/d/cx3y7Mk Podcast Recording Archives: https://sites.libsyn.com/538247 Search for this podcast where podcasts are broadcasted under: Sofa Chats with Valerie Bailey (on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, Android App, iPhone/iPad app, iHeart Radio, Audacity, Deezer, Gaana, Player FM, Samsung, JioSaavn, Boomplay, Linkedin, Network App Listing, Soundcloud, Tumblr, Webplayer, Si...2024-11-2011 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileyThe Flower & The SunJoin me on this Sofa Chat as we chat about positioning ourselves in the Light. Positioning is everything. If you position yourself before Truth, than Truth is what you will lean into and you will live by. Those who stand in the sunshine of My Truth will bend their lives toward Truth. Do you notice how a flower will bend itself toward the light when it is put in the light? It allows its whole being to shift and position itself so that it can take in all its nutrients. And so it is for your l...2024-11-1608 min
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From the AshesUnleashing the Witch: Healing from Cancer Uncensored with Cate StillmanIn this thought-provoking episode of From the Ashes, I dive straight into the trenches with Cate Stillman, a pioneer in blending ancient health practices with modern wellness, and my awesome business coach. Cate shares her transformative journey, as detailed in her latest book, Witch's Cancer Journal, which recounts her battle with cancer and the unconventional healing practices she embraced along the way. Together, we explore the contrasts between Primal Habits (pre-agricultural habits that support our body’s natural rhythms) and Conventional Habits (modern, often consumer-driven behaviors) and how these contrasting approaches affect health and wellness.
Cate and I...2024-11-0857 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileyLet Me See What You SeeJoin me on this Sofa Chat as we chat about seeing things from God's perspective. How wonderful to be wise, to analyze and interpret things. Wisdom lights up a person’s face, softening its harshness. Ecclesiastes 8:1 NLT Click the link below to read the blog/poem called "The Wealth of Wisdom" https://sofachats.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-wealth-of-wisdom.html Sofa Chats Blog: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Sofa Chats Book: https://a.co/d/cx3y7Mk Podcast Recording Archives: https://sites.libsyn.com/538247 Search for this podcast where podcasts are broadcasted under: 2024-11-0709 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileyI Won't Let You DownJoin me on this Sofa Chat as we chat about our thought life and trusting God. https://sofachats.blogspot.com/2024/10/podcast-i-wont-let-you-down.html Sofa Chats Blog: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Sofa Chats Book: https://a.co/d/cx3y7Mk Podcast Recording Archives: https://sites.libsyn.com/538247 Search for this podcast where podcasts are broadcasted under: Sofa Chats with Valerie Bailey (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeart Radio, Audacity, Deezer, Gaana, Player FM, Samsung, JioSaavn, Boomplay) *** Sofa Chats with Valerie Bailey A Conversational & Poetic Sou...2024-10-3112 min
Life IntendedManaging the Mental Load: A Better Approach to Balance at Home with Valerie RecoreFull Episode Page: Managing the Mental Load: A Better Approach to Balance at Home with Valerie RecoreSummary : In this episode of Life Intended, host Kelly Berry welcomes Valerie Recore, a productivity specialist and Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator. Valerie helps overwhelmed moms reduce their mental load, balance the division of labor at home, and live more fulfilling lives. With her background in mental health and time management, Valerie provides actionable strategies for overcoming maternal frustration, improving partner dynamics, and achieving a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. This episode...2024-10-2254 min
Health Information Management Careers ClubIf I had to Start from $0 and ZERO Experience, Here's How I Would Scale to a $100K+ Compensation PackageAre you a Health Information Management (HIM) professional seeking clarity and direction in your career? this podcast is here to help!
In the world of healthcare, HIM professionals are essential, managing crucial data and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. But finding the right path to grow in this field can be a challenge. If you think your job is all about coding and compliance, think again! With the right strategies, your H.I.M. career can soar to new heights—without wearing a manager's hat.
In this episode of The H.I.M. Ca...2024-10-0842 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileySurprise Ending!Join me for this Sofa Chat about surprise endings! Sofa Chats Blog: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Sofa Chats Book: https://a.co/d/cx3y7Mk *** Sofa Chats with Valerie Bailey A Conversational & Poetic Sound Off on Life An extension of my writing found on: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Find more encouragement using these links: My Writing🖋️ www.sofachats.blogspot.com My Book📘 https://www.amazon.com/Sofa-Chats-Valerie-Bailey/dp/1640881697 My Music🎶 https://www.amazon.com/Letting-Go-Mended-Vessels/dp/B0016K59F4 My Facebook page💻 ht...2024-09-2206 min
Sofa Chats with Valerie BaileyMaking Way For Pumpkin Pie 🥧 😋 A chat about the seasons of life Join me for today's chat as we talk about enjoying every season of our lives. (Keeping it real on these broadcasts as the sound of an airplane is heard and the tumbling of objects are crashing in the background as our cat pushes them off the counter. 🤦🏼♀️ Real life happening on these sofa chats, people. Lol (And speaking of changing seasons... please excuse my morning voice at times, affected by allergies. My squeaky voice gets the best of me sometimes. 🙃 Like I said... real life, people.😉) Sofa Chats Blog: www.sofachats.blogspot.com Sofa Chats Book: https://a.co/d/cx3y7Mk ...2024-09-0816 minWriter Craft PodcastWriting (in Multiple Genres) During the Stolen MomentsPATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat (Day Passes $400) Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series; out now.) Black Springs Saga Book 1 out now (it's t...2024-07-041h 08
Story NerdDoubt: a "quiet story" masterpieceIt's a brand new season and that means Melanie and I are studying two new topics: narrative drive and conflict triangles. Conflict and page-turners are usually associated with action stories, thrillers and the like. But DOUBT is a quiet, character-driven film that is so expertly crafted it grabs the viewer's attention immediately and holds it right to the bitter end. Seriously, there's so much for novelists in here. -V."The main conflict in a story is between the protagonist and the antagonist, right? Fine. We all understand that. But if that's all we got, then our story...2024-06-2626 minWriter Craft PodcastUsing Tropes to Avoid Writer's BlockMain Topic: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions closed. Garden Home Community Library Writers Series "Self Publishing Success" June 25 gardenhomelibrary.org 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three St...2024-06-0540 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Reuse Content in Your BusinessPATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled, or May 31st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (F...2024-05-2236 min
Parlons RecrutementComment améliorer son CV pour sortir du lot ?Deuxième épisode de la mini-série avec des astuces concrètes dédiées aux candidats.
Après avoir parlé de la lettre de motivation, qui a fait beaucoup réagir, je réponds aux deux questions suivantes :
Comment aménager son CV pour sortir du lot ? (mise en page, photo…)
Comment présenter une reconversion sur un CV ?
Simplicité, clarté et mise en valeur de son parcours en corrélation avec le poste recherché sont les maîtres mots, vous l’entendrez.
Bonne écoute !
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Pour échanger avec...2024-05-1308 minWriter Craft PodcastFirst Lines, Openings, and HooksAnnouncements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled. Starting to read May 1st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series) Author Update: Erick: building landing pages for ads (for testing) Dead Still presale price 99 cents Revision of Book Two in new series finished (this weekend) Pikes Peak Writing Conference in Colorado Springs, CO using content from conferences for social media clips Valerie: new pri...2024-04-2546 minWriter Craft PodcastExploring the World and Your Values in the Stories You WriteAnnouncements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only three private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. New book out for writers: Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books by Valerie Ihsan, J. Thorn, and Miranda Weingartner Erick is publishing an anthology; call for submissions for Back in the Ground (horror inspired by PNW); https://caretakerpress.org UPDATE: Valerie: goal: create workshops for retreat, create the lesson plans for upcoming class, create memoir checklist, finis...2024-04-1037 minStory NerdBreakout Books v. Words on a PageTo be a career author, you must have a breakout book. And, a breakout book is one that contains a story that works. In this episode, I tell you the story of an author who didn't know the difference between a breakout book and words on a page. What happened to him will make your jaw drop.
For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on Instagram...2024-04-0606 minWriter Craft PodcastGo for the Little WinsAnnouncements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only three private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. New book out for writers: Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books by Valerie Ihsan, J. Thorn, and Miranda Weingartner Erick is publishing an anthology; call for submissions for Back in the Ground (horror inspired by PNW); https://caretakerpress.org UPDATE: Valerie: started re-reading Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (Focus and Finish series, Book 1), need to make...2024-04-0444 minWriter Craft PodcastTransforming Your Manuscript from Boring to BadassAnnouncements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. Erick is publishing an anthology; call for submissions (horror inspired by PNW); https://caretakerpress.org UPDATE: Valerie: 50th birthday Calendly vs Acuity (I have both!) ;-( New book out for writers: Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books by Valerie Ihsan, J. Thorn, and Miranda Weingartner started re-reading Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (Focus and Finish serie...2024-03-291h 36Writer Craft PodcastEp149: Does Permafree Still Work on Amazon?Announcements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. Erick is publishing an anthology; call for submissions (horror inspired by PNW); https://caretakerpress.org UPDATE: Valerie: New book out for writers: Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books by Valerie Ihsan, J. Thorn, and Miranda Weingartner Erick: working with marketer (digital); an analysis of web presence has a LOT of tasks to do (do t...2024-03-2045 minWriter Craft PodcastStarting an AnthologyAnnouncements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. UPDATE: Valerie: affirmations 15 mins/day of writing to my audience (new affirmation: This is how I create joy and change people's lives.) Erick: Book 1 in new series coming out this month new anthology out with co-producer (caretaker.org) Just finished: Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson I'M READING: The...2024-03-141h 03Writer Craft PodcastHow to Maintain Your Writing Business During CrisisHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 146 of the podcast and it's February 14, 2024 as we record this. Happy Valentine's Day! Main Topic: How to Maintain Your Business During Crisis PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre...2024-02-1545 minWriter Craft PodcastFavorite CharactersThank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. I'll be doing a reading this Saturday at...2024-01-1144 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Know if Your Story Idea Has Legs, plus Reflecting on 2023 and Looking at 2024Announcements: Early Bird registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. I'm in a new anthology by Tsunami Press with my essay "Eye Contact." It's in stores now; order wherever books are sold. Season of the Shadow up now! (Erick's new title.) UPDATE: Valerie: meeting with co-writers in Jan follow the feeling; Aligned Action are my 2024 buzz words. reflection Erick: new series work: mapped out first three books written reader magnet for...2024-01-0452 min
Art Ladders: The Creative ClimbEpisode 64: Word of the Year for 2024Art Ladders is excited to announce that 2024 will be guided by the word, prosper. We intend to flourish and thrive by creating new habits that will benefit our art, finances and health.
In this episode a review of habits to help us prosper will be examined. We talk about the importance of planning ahead and dreaming big. A practical list of doable habits is attributed to, Ruben Chavez, who maintains the Instagram page, @thinkgrowprosper. There will be a Pinterest link to the list in our show notes.
Well, it's a brand new year and we...2024-01-0347 minWriter Craft PodcastTop 3 Tips for New WritersThank you to new patrons Lily Fouts and Leslie Hall and Meyari McFarland. Welcome! Also, the winner of the Goody Bag drawing is Kathleen Kendricks. Congratulations! You've already been contacted. And to the patrons who signed up in November, I'll be sending out the stickers and calendars, your postcards, and the Goody Bag contents this month. I need to wait for the printing of the wall calendars first. I'll make an announcement on the Patreon page to let you know when they ship out. Thank you so much for making my first Patreon campaign so much fun...2023-12-1439 min
To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NPSelf-Care for Nurses and Moms with Diana Page @catalystforselfcare - Episode 31If you are in the healthcare field, this is a must-listen!
Diana Page @catalystselfcare helps nurses and NPs prioritize themselves and beat burnout so they have more time and energy for fun! Diana describes herself as a burnout survivor, toddler mom, wife, self-care and self-love junkie.
In this episode, we talk about life's unpredictable twists and turns, self-love, current healthcare issues, how we can incorporate self-love and acceptance in our daily lives.
YouTube video for this epsiode:
https://youtu.be/wH7y-JpQ83Q
You can check out D...2023-11-2238 min
Bound for Bestseller: Book Marketing & Book Launch Strategy for AuthorsAuthor Website Strategy: Market Your Book Strategically with Your WebsiteJoin the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, to launching and ongoing marketing...and more! Members get new resources for each week of the month as well as access to the whole archive. Join today and take the headache out of promoting your writing! _______The Book Marketing Goodies:Get my FREE guide for book planning if you're still writing your book. Let's get that manuscript finished! Get the book marketing blueprint filled with th...2023-10-2115 min
Latter Day StrugglesBONUS: How to subscribe to Friday Latter Day Struggles EpisodesSend us a Positive Review!I see you!You're missing your Friday morning fix with Valerie and the Latter Day Struggles Podcast!Well, I gotcha covered :)This quick bonus episode walks you through step by step HOW to subscribe to the Friday episodes of this podcast no matter what provider you use (you do NOT need to listen on Spotify but you DO need to subscribe THROUGH Spotify...just to answer a question asked many, many times!) Here is the link on how to subscribeThis episode...2023-07-1417 min
Getinthecar PodcastPage & Asia | Getinthecar Podcast | Ep. 18This weeks guest is Valerie and Blake's good friends Page & Asia. We hear some of their craziest stories from Crazy Girls Gentleman's Club, Val & Asia's photoshoot, check out Page & Asia's Instagram, a story from Quentin Tarantino's stop at Crazy Girls, and talk about Marilyn Manson and R. Kelly. They later check out some cool Instagram videos, chat about Asia's OF, Val open's a gift from Berchtold Design Build, and more crazy stories from Crazy Girls Gentleman's Club. They wrap up the show with a reaction to a live video call we couldn't not show you...2023-05-251h 42Writer Craft PodcastEp109: SEO for Authors (Part 2 of Marketing That You Own series)Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 109 of the podcast and it's April 5, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: SEO (Part 2 in our Marketing That You Own series) PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we c...2023-04-1252 minWriter Craft PodcastEp108: Website Basics (Part I of Marketing That You Own series)Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 108 of the podcast and it's March 28, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Website Basics PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air...2023-04-0545 minWriter Craft PodcastEp107: Jennie Komp Interview on AnthologiesJennie's Bio: J. Komp, of Just Key Edits, has been taking apart stories, to explain why we love or hate them, for over 30 years. A Behavioral Science major, that found her voice after a decade of live theater productions, Jennie lives for stories that are as entertaining and consumable as they are transformative. Her development editing focuses on the connection between a book and its potential audience, emphasizing the tangible elements that bring a story into a reader’s everyday life and reveal our relationship with the extraordinary. Jennie’s style, in both fiction and non-fict...2023-03-3052 minWriter Craft PodcastEp101: CEO Check-In Strategy for AuthorsHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 101 of the podcast and it's February 8, 2023 as we record this. PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At other tiers, the benefits incr...2023-02-0853 minWriter Craft PodcastEp99: Overthinking Your WritingHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 99 of the podcast and it's January 11, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Overthinking Your Writing PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At...2023-01-1238 minWriter Craft PodcastEp93: Failure (In Order to Succeed) Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 93 of the podcast and it's November 30, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Failing (in order to Succeed) PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on...2022-12-0145 minWriter Craft PodcastEp89: Celebrating SuccessesI'M READING: South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber (magical realism) Erick's Reading: Dowery of Blood ST Gibson When Skippy Dies Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft Resources: The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Er...2022-11-0239 minWriter Craft PodcastEp87: How to Prepare for and Stay Balanced Through a Busy SeasonThis podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s S...2022-10-1344 min
Building Hope With Purple ThoughtsSPECIAL GUEST: Valerie AlexanderValerie Alexander is a woman who loves God and all he has done. I have been saved 27 years and I look forward to growing in him and blessing others.
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Mindset Unlimited: Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Women LeadersSilencing Your Inner CriticSend me a text!Silencing your inner critic can help you start to get out of your own way but there’s a more effective way. Using the silencing technique is only a temporary solution for two key reasons: First, it fails to address why the inner critic showed up. Second, it means you’re spending energy fighting yourself instead of harnessing that energy to help you. Most of my clients “know better” when their inner critic shows up, but it still freezes them. That’s normal because it’s not about what you know. It’s about self-pro...2022-10-0535 minWriter Craft PodcastEp80: CrowdfundingHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 80 of the podcast and it's August 17, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Crowdfunding PATREON: Thank you to new patron Valerie Brooks for upping her pledge. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene ana...2022-08-1839 minWriter Craft PodcastEp79: Planning Your Creative Path Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 79 of the podcast and it's August 10, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Planning Your Creative Path PATREON: Thank you to new patron Sean Sharp, and thanks to Mary Van Everbroeck for upping her pledge. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At o...2022-08-1139 minWriter Craft PodcastEp78: Finding the Core of Your Memoir Hello Writers and Crafters, this is Episode 78 of the podcast and it's August 2, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: finding the core message of your memoir PATREON: This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patre...2022-08-0248 minWriter Craft PodcastEp77: Erick Mertz, the Sequel Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 77 of the podcast and it's July 27, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: a follow-up with Erick Mertz PATREON: We have two new patrons this week. Thank you thank you thank you! We appreciate you! A big shout out and personal thanks to BARB LACHENBRUCH, and to MARY VAN EVERBROECK. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the pod...2022-07-2849 minWriter Craft PodcastEp75: Erick Coaching Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 75 of the podcast and it's July 6, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Erick. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com...2022-07-061h 12Writer Craft PodcastEp74: How to Catch Up When You're DrowningHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 74 of the podcast and it's June 29, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: How to Catch Up. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the ar...2022-06-3037 minWriter Craft PodcastEp73: Editing Passes and A.I. Software Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 73 of the podcast and it's June 22, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Editing Passes and A.I. software This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of...2022-06-2333 minWriter Craft PodcastEp72: Global Conflict, Choice, and ConsequenceHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 72 of the podcast and it's June 14, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Global Cs: Conflict, Choice, and Consequence This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron...2022-06-151h 02Writer Craft PodcastEp71: How to Find Time to Write When Your Kids are Home During Summer Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 71 of the podcast and it's June 7, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: W riting when kids not in school This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a pat...2022-06-0833 min
Mindset Unlimited: Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Women LeadersHow to Create A Plan You’ll Follow Through OnSend me a text!How to create a plan you’ll follow through on starts with setting a clear foundation for that plan. Many clients come to me when they aren’t following through on achieving something they want. Even when they have a plan, they still aren’t doing what they think they need to do to achieve it. Once we dig in the reason is usually based in a lack of clarity around what they really want. Or more specifically, the motivation underneath what they think they want. Without that clarity, most people end up creati...2022-06-0134 minWriter Craft PodcastEp70: Passive Voice and Sentence StructureHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan and this is Episode 70 of the podcast, and it's May 31, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Passive Voice/Sentence Structure This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/va...2022-06-0137 minWriter Craft PodcastEp69: Writing Full-TimeHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and this is Episode 69 of the podcast and it's May 24, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Full-Time Writing This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. I'M...2022-05-2537 minWriter Craft PodcastEp68: PacingHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, (Pause) and this is Episode 68 of the podcast and it's May 19, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Pacing This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. I'M READING: Just...2022-05-1947 minWriter Craft PodcastEp67: Editing vs Ghost-writingErick’s free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n I wanted to announce that my friend, colleague, and mentor, J Thorn, just launched his new book, Writing Scenes. I'm especially excited about this because I contributed to the making of this book in several ways, and I feel quite proud of all I did. One of the example scenes in the book is one I submitted from my current work in progress (my memoir). I narrated that scene (in the Before and After example) in the audiobo...2022-05-1230 minWriter Craft PodcastEp66: Filling the Creative WellResources: How to Book Challenge Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Retrea...2022-05-0340 minWriter Craft PodcastEp65: Showing vs TellingResources: How to Book Challenge Books We Talked About: Thinking in Pictures by John Sayles Story by Robert McKee Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner...2022-04-2752 minWriter Craft PodcastEp64: Theme and Story Hypothesis (with JP Rindfleisch)Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Retreat tix: https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Resources: 5...2022-04-2056 minWriter Craft PodcastEp63: Emotional ToneValerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Retreat tix: https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Resources: 5...2022-04-1341 minWriter Craft PodcastEp62: Writing ToolsWhat tools and services do you use as an author? Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)2022-04-0653 min
Home Care Marketing & Sales Mastery by Approved Senior Network®Home Care Marketing Online: How to Post to Social Media the Easy Way, and on a BudgetSend us a texthttps://www.asnmarketingplan.com/home-care-marketing-online-how-to-post-to-social-media-the-easy-way-and-on-a-budget/Hey guys, this is Valerie V and I wanted to show you how you compost on your own, um, and schedule things out without buying any software. So if you have a Facebook business pay page, the first thing you’re gonna do, and you should have a Facebook business page, your Facebook account, or the place that you share, your business information should not be a personal account. So I have a personal account. That’s Valerie van Buin. So you can see...2022-01-3108 min