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Join Kathryn as she chats with writers and explores the so many ways we can express ourselves with writing!
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Gemma Hickey is a passionate humanist who has raised awareness for survivors of clergy abuse and who has also expanded rights for the LGBTQ2+ community in Canada. In this show Gemma discusses their physical and personal journey while walking across the island of Newfoundland and the book that chronicled this passage, Almost Feral.
Gemma Hickey is a passionate humanist whose activism has changed the legal landscape of Canada, expanding rights, equality and dignity for the LGBTQ2+ community and raising awareness for survivors of clergy abuse. Since 2010, they have been Executive Director of For the Love of Learning, a non-profit that works to forge new paths for at-risk youth by advancing their literacy and creative skills. In 2013, Gemma created the Pathways Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports survivors of clergy abuse. To promote awareness and raise funds for the cause, they walked 938 kilometres across Newfoundland in July 2015. Gemma’s physical and personal journey through gender transformation is the subject of Just Be Gemma, a documentary produced by Nine Island Communications. As a well-known force for change, Gemma co-led the movement that legalized same-sex marriage in Canada in 2005. In 2017, their request for a gender-neutral birth certificate spurred Newfoundland and Labrador to change its law, and Gemma became the first person in Canada to receive a non-binary birth certificate. A strong believer in ongoing learning and individual growth, Gemma lives in St. John’s, where they are currently working on a Master’s degree in Gender Studies at Memorial University.
Get the Book: www.breakwaterbooks.com/books/almost-feral
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Carolyn R Parsons from Lewisporte, NL, is the rep for Central, Burin and Bonavista for the Writer’s Alliance of NL (WANL). In this episode we’ll cover what’s happening in the world of writing in our province, how WANL is supporting writers and authors through COVID-19 and how this organization is a great resource for writing life in general.
Carolyn R Parsons shares ideas and opportunities for writers living in the province of NL., but, there is so much more. If you are interested in writing and don’t live in NL, we still have many resources for you such as the new podcast called Inkpod which is filled with ideas for inspiration. WANL offers a manuscript evaluation service and during COVID-19, and (as long as funds permit) it is being fully subsidized by WANL for members of their organization.
Carolyn shares tips on submitting to agents and publishers as well.
Visit: * www.kathryntaylor.ca
* WANL
website: https://wanl.ca/
* FB : https://www.facebook.com/writersalliance/
*Twitter: https://twitter.com/WANL
*FB: https://www.facebook.com/carolynparsonsauthor/
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*Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolynRParsons
*website: www.carolynrparsons.ca
“It’s called Inkpod. If you go to www.wanl.ca on the website, you will see a link to the new podcast.”
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
Unchained: A Journey to the Soul from Head to Heart
Guests: Tonya Whittle is a wild soul woman these days but she wasn’t always that person. There was a time when she pretended to live a normal life while the remnants of childhood trauma bubbled beneath the surface. Tonya is here to share her soul discovery journey as revealed in her book.
Tonya’s book, Unchained: A Journey to the Soul from Head to Heart follows her personal passage as she learned big life lessons: truth truly heals and things buried, ultimately, steal your happiness. Are you ready to learn if you might be a wild soul woman? This episode will raise ideas and questions that may challenge your thinking. Are you living life according to your rules or someone else’s? Have you ever found yourself “awfulizing”? Tonya also shares her unique path to publication via a crowdsourcing platform that earned her the opportunity to pitch her book to several big-name publishers. Tonya is an author, a blogger, a personal coach and a wild soul woman. She has made the decision to live life large and makes no apologies for that.
Connect : www.wildsoul.ca
FB : https://www.facebook.com/tonyawhittleco
Twitter : https://twitter.com/tonyawhittleWSW
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGUHoi9vhVflMUVSuXTVuQ
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tonyauncensored/?hl=en
Interview Date: May 20/20
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
This show looks at the art of playwriting with actor/writer/director Paul David Power. His original play, Crippled, is a personal story that grew from his need to deal with grief after the sudden loss of his partner. Paul is also an inspiration for his work as an artist living with a disability.
Paul David Power has spent the past 20 years working as a writer, actor, director and communications professional in various mediums and for diverse organizations - including dramatic script for the stage. His formal training includes holding a BA in English with a concentration in theatre and a BAA in Journalism. Paul has a long history in raising awareness and understanding about disability issues through his work as a playwright, columnist, director and actor.
His work includes several years directing and acting with the Shakespeare by the Sea Festival in Newfoundland and Labrador where he currently holds the position of Artistic Associate. He was President of the Liffey Players Drama Society in Calgary for three years. In 2010 Paul moved to Moncton NB where he assumed the role of Artistic Director for Hubcity Theatre in 2013. He held that position for four years. Paul currently heads his own production company - Power Productions - which offers corporate communications services as well as producing theatre projects focused on deaf and disability themes.
Along with "Crippled", Paul's other produced works as a playwright include the award-winning "Roomies" and "Last Chance".
Paul has been highlighted in the media many times for his work as an artist living with a disability - often inspiring and leading the way for younger artists who face their own challenges and disabilities when it comes to succeeding in the arts.
Paul is one of 13 Deaf, disabled and Mad Arts Leaders from across the country who participated in the National Art Centre's 2016 -2017 Cycle. The Cycle was a year-long process that explored diversity in our national theatre scene and how artists can work to expand and strengthen disability arts in Canada. The process concluded in Ottawa in July 2017 with The Republic of Inclusion. Paul is committed to applying what he learned during this process to projects and initiatives in his own community as well as other areas of Atlantic Canada. Paul David Power
Bio Link: https://www.crippled.ca/playwright.html
https://www.crippled.ca https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_david_power_the_view_from_down_here
Episode originally recorded at the Rogers TV studio in Grand Falls-Winder on March 4, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
Do you ever think life might be calling you in a different direction? Author MaryBob Straub embraces her insatiable curiosity in her book Someone Else’s Shoes: Walking the Muddy Path Toward Personal Sovereignty.
MaryBob Straub now lives in Atlanta, Georgia. She views the world with compassion, love and kindness but it wasn’t always like that.
A long time ago MaryBob was living the American Dream until she wasn’t. She felt trapped by convention and longed to explore what life could be. She describes herself as having an insatiable curiosity and we all know that curiosity killed the cat. In MaryBob’s case, it certainly led her on a challenging, at times heart wrenching but, ultimately, fulfilling journey to find herself.
Along the way she began to understand her own choices and those of her loved ones.
Do you ever think life might be calling you in a different direction? Then you will enjoy meeting MaryBob. She’s a woman with great compassion and she lives life in a fully vibrant and flat-out fashion. She’s proud to say, “I can make up my own mind about everything and I mean EVERY THING!”
You can purchase her book at: Amazon:
Links are also on the Dreamsculpt and the MaryBob sites.
MaryBob Straub is a wife, mother and grandmother.
Bio: https://www.marybobstraub.com/about-hayden
Blog: https://www.marybobstraub.com/blog-1
https://www.facebook.com/marybobstraubauthor/
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Dr. Anthony Weinert who shares his writing journey in publishing a book about his passion for healthy feet called the Whole Foot Revolution. Dr. Weinert worked with Dreamsculpt Media to take his vision to reality but it all started with a desire to educate people of the relationship we have with our feet!
Dr. Weinart is a podiatrist and the author of Whole Foot Revolution. He lives in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Weinert is wholehearted committed to the health of his patients and prides himself on his holistic approach to foot care. He believes in the philosophy that the foot is the foundation to the whole musculoskeletal system. Writing his book was no walk in the park (lol!) – he eeked out time during his busy days at work and committed himself to his goal.
His Bio: As one of Michigan's premier podiatric surgeons, Dr. Weinert is known for his caring, educating, and his overall concern for patient care and safety. Dr. Weinert prides himself on his holistic approach to foot care. Where many doctors only treat feet locally, he has the unique gift of being able to link foot problems to other, more comprehensive, underlying conditions in the body. He believes in the philosophy that the foot is the foundation to the entire musculoskeletal system. Dr. Weinert also served for 8 years as the Chief of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at Henry Ford Bi-county Hospital located in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Weinert also plays an active role in lecturing and training to physician residents in the Metro Detroit area. Dr. Weinert has served as team consultant for many high school, college, and professional sports teams in Michigan. Dr. Weinert is also a published author of the book "Stop Feet Pain Fast-A User's Guide to Foot & Ankle Health" which answers all your questions related to foot and ankle health. Dr. Weinert also hosts his own weekly radio show "Happy Feet Radio" dedicated to foot health and wellness. Dr. Weinert is one of the first foot specialists to have a radio show on iTunes devoted strictly to foot health and answers listeners questions on different weekly foot health topics. You can download episodes of Dr. Weinert's "Happy Feet Radio Show" by visiting www.docweinert.com or download on iTunes at the following link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/doc-weinert/id881857347
These qualities make Dr. Weinert the go-to expert and recognized authority for many premier national media outlets, including radio, TV, internet and magazines, when it comes to articles and information on foot care. He believes in the motto "Happy Feet, Happy Life!" Dr. Weinert is also Founder/CEO of Shoe Pantry Plus, a 501c3 non-profit, which provides new shoes, socks, & foot health outreach to the homeless, veterans, & low-income adults & children in the community.
Visit below links:
https://www.facebook.com/anthony.weinert.9
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyweinert
http://www.stopfeetpainfast.com
http://www.stopfeetpainfast.com/blog.html
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
Have you ever wondered how great songs are written? Terry Penney shares his inspiration and it has a lot to do with life, experiences and being observant. Join me for a wonderful session with this humble and talented artist.
Terry lives in Lewisporte, NL, and has been singing and performing since the late eighties. Currently, during Covid-19, he is performing live and real on Facebook with his amazing compilation of original music.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Meet Jared Rosen, the Book Whisperer, Chief Visionary Officer of Dreamsculpt Media, Author, Book Developer and Publisher.
In this show, we delve into the experience of creating non-fiction books that stand out with compelling stories and powerful messages. He says, “There is more to being an author than writing a book.” That’s never been more true than today. If you think your ideas aren’t valuable enough to write that book, then this show will help you remove those doubts and hear your voice.
Jared is part of a team dedicated to the development of authors and their missions. They help bring a personalized authentic approach to the publishing process. They ignite passion in the author and the reader.
Jared Rosen is the founder Of DreamSculpt. As an innovator in digital media publishing, he has published over 50 media enhanced e-books for many best-selling authors and filmmakers and has published dozens of books in print. Jared is the author of three books including the groundbreaking book The Flip. As a thought leader, he has presented in venues ranging from TED X Malibu to McKinsey and Company, Sydney, Australia. In 2000, Jared co-created the Children’s Emotional Literacy Project endorsed by Mayor Richard Riordan and Norman Lear.
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Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
With more than 22,000 followers on Facebook and upwards of 128,000 on Instagram, Stacie Martin has touched the hearts of many. She’s a modern-day poet using modern-day tools. She creates on her phone and it’s part of what she does every day. Click, post, repeat. Her following is organically grown and very impressive!
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This interview was originally recorded Nov 29, 2017 at the Rogers TV studio in Grand Falls-Windsor
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
Non-fiction author, William Nippard began with the objective of wanting to understand more about why some organizations succeed so much better than others. Following years of research and interviews, he began public speaking and delivering workshops on the topic of success. Realizing that people w
Today, William is a national speaker, certified life coach, top-selling author and expert on leadership, teamwork and job satisfaction.
You can reach William at williamnippard.com
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This interview was originally recorded Oct 11, 2017 at the Rogers TV studio in Grand Falls-Windsor