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208.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Dreams That Can Save Your Life” with Kat Kanavos (@KathleenKanavos)
Dec. 26, 2019

208.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Dreams That Can Save Your Life” with Kat Kanavos (@KathleenKanavos)

Write from your heart and write what you know.   Today's featured bestselling and award-winning author is fellow show host, dream expert and three-time breast cancer survivor, Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos. Kat and I talk about the importance of...
Guest: Kat Kavanos
204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele)
Dec. 9, 2019

204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele)

"God has bigger dreams I think for us than we do for ourselves and we need to be open to that." - Michele Chynoweth Today’s featured bestselling and award-winning author is fellow speaker, college professor and book coach, Michele Chynoweth. Michele...
189 - "Blessed With Poetry" with Michelle Smith
Oct. 17, 2019

189 - "Blessed With Poetry" with Michelle Smith

One of the best feelings in the world is finishing something that you start.   Today's featured author is hairstylist, biker girl, and mom, Michelle Smith. Michelle and I talk about her 1st book, what it was like being the only girl in a family...
184 - "ManTality" with DeWayne Foote (@zodonboys)
Sept. 30, 2019

184 - "ManTality" with DeWayne Foote (@zodonboys)

“Don’t go away from here without telling your story.” - DeWayne Foote   Today's featured author is spoken word artist and plumber, DeWayne Foote. DeWayne and I talk about his upbringing that taught him to ask boldly as well as what helped...
176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins)
Aug. 29, 2019

176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins)

Over 300 manuscript rejections can build resilience.   Today's featured local author is mental health advocate, Dwayne Jenkins. Dwayne and I talk about what inspired his published book, overcoming rejection from multiple publishing companies, and...
173 - "The God Groove" with David Ritz (@davidritz)
Aug. 19, 2019

173 - "The God Groove" with David Ritz (@davidritz)

“The world has a weird way of introducing you to individuals.” - David Ritz   Today's featured bestselling & award-winning author is ghostwriter, biographer, and lyricist, David Ritz. David and I talk about selling yourself and how he...
Guest: David Ritz
172 - "Write to Influence" with Carla Bass (@CarlaDBassWrite)
Aug. 15, 2019

172 - "Write to Influence" with Carla Bass (@CarlaDBassWrite)

“Powerful writing is fundamental to successful businesses.” - Carla D. Bass   Today's featured award-winning author is highly acclaimed speaker and retired Colonel of the USAF, Carla D. Bass. Carla and I talk about her newly...
158 - "Faster, fewer, Better Emails" with Dianna Booher (@diannabooher)
June 27, 2019

158 - "Faster, fewer, Better Emails" with Dianna Booher (@diannabooher)

Interrupted focus leads to a lower quality of work.   Today's featured bestselling author is Hall of Fame speaker, one of the top 3 communicators in the world and professional development legend, Dianna Booher. Dianna and I talk about her newest...
155 - "Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" with Laura Pennington Briggs (@sixfigurewriter)
June 17, 2019

155 - "Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" with Laura Pennington Briggs (@sixfigurewriter)

Don’t worry about what other people think when you are trying to achieve something. They might not even be thinking about you anyway.   Today's featured author is former schoolteacher, freelance writing magician, and 3X TEDx speaker, Laura...
150 - "Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After" with Jody Vallee Smith
May 30, 2019

150 - "Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After" with Jody Vallee Smith

“Anything you do of value is an inside job.” - Jody Vallee Smith
129 - "Networking & Book Promoting" with Nelson Brown (@Nelson.E.Brown)
March 18, 2019

129 - "Networking & Book Promoting" with Nelson Brown (@Nelson.E.Brown)

“Discern before you disclose.” - Nelson Brown   Today's featured author is entrepreneur,  environmentalist, evangelist, and Nelson Brown. Nelson and I talk about his media journey of promoting his 1st book, his upcoming event on May 2nd...
Guest: Nelson Brown
120.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Children of Time" with Victory Parsons (@ReadLiftRepeat)
Feb. 17, 2019

120.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Children of Time" with Victory Parsons (@ReadLiftRepeat)

Writing is hard work but it’s worth it.   Today's bonus author is librarian and language collector, Victory Parsons (@ReadLiftRepeat). Victory and I talk about how she started her writing journey early, what inspires her to write and tons more!...
108 - "The Holy Sh!t Moment" with James Fell (@BodyForWife)
Dec. 31, 2018

108 - "The Holy Sh!t Moment" with James Fell (@BodyForWife)

“A lot of my best ideas come to me when I’m riding my bike.” - James Fell To cap off a powerful year of podcasting, today's featured bestselling author is freelance fitness writer and owner of the Hugh Jackman endorsed website...
Guest: James Fell
83 - From Teacher to 6-Figure Freelance Writer (@nathansegal)
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Oct. 3, 2018

83 - From Teacher to 6-Figure Freelance Writer (@nathansegal)

Sometimes you have to rewrite some established manuals in order for certain things to make sense. Today's featured best selling author is podcaster, course creator and internet marketer, Nathan Segal. We chat about Nathan's writing background,...
Guest: Nathan Segal
51 - "How to Turn Your Pain Into a Paycheck" with Crystal Santoria @PhirstPoet
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June 18, 2018

51 - "How to Turn Your Pain Into a Paycheck" with Crystal Santoria @PhirstPoet

“Write to release and to inspire.” Today's featured author is a spoken word artist and award-winning poet, Crystal Santoria. Crystal and I talk about how she got into writing, the setbacks she dealt with, and more!   The...
37 - "Limitless" with Chris Washington
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April 5, 2018

37 - "Limitless" with Chris Washington

“Don't miss a day without gratitude.” This week's episode feature's the young and ambitious, Chris Washington. Chris and I go in and talk about the power of taking responsibility, why partying isn't everything and much more. The opening track is...
20 - "You Probably Won't Die" with Chris Aitken (@cfcatonsville)
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Dec. 20, 2017

20 - "You Probably Won't Die" with Chris Aitken (@cfcatonsville)

Define your own success through fitness, proper diet and un-learning
Guest: Chris Aitken
18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks)
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Dec. 6, 2017

18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks)

In this week's episode, I have a chat with fellow author and podcaster Amy Brooks (). We talk about strengthening your intuition, setting yourself up for success in writing and why travel is important. This week's intro song is titled “Amor...
Guest: Amy Brooks