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Welcome to the Inspiring Stories podcast!  Here we have conversations with authors to find out more about their stories, the stories behind the stories, and tips for producing and promoting those stories. We hope it will inspire you on your book journey!

Bridget Cook-Burch is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author.  Bridget shares with Karen the powerful stories of transformation she has witnessed and experienced while writing non-fiction stories and while helping other writers tell their own stories.

Bridget Cook-Burch: Transformational Stories

Kris Macc is an author, consultant, speaker and coach. She is the author of #No Approval Needed, a collection of interviews with women in their forties from all over the world. Karen and Kris discuss the wisdom she learned from these women and their own journeys into their forties.

Kris Macc: No Approval Needed

Mary Grace Bertulfo is a writer, teacher and community builder. The novel she is currently working on follows the story of a Filipino woman shaman at the time of the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan to their land.  Karen and Mary Grace discuss the intersection of nature, culture and spirituality in stories, in teaching and in community.

Mary Grace Bertulfo: Stories are Magical Shoes

Karen Kelly is the author of the soon-to-be-released, Snow Angels on Your Pillow.  Karen and Karen explore the unexpected journey creating something can take you on and the idea of angels working behind the scenes to help us out.

Karen Kelly: Angels Behind the Scenes

Catherine Johns is the author of Show Up and Shine: Simple Steps to Boost Your Confidence and Charisma.  Karen and Catherine talk about so much including poses you can use to create presence, how to speak from your core and the damage of minimizing language.

Catherine Johns: Power of Presence

Judy Mollen Walters is the author of the novel, The In-Between Place, as well as six other novels.  Karen and Judy discuss her inspiration for learning about illnesses as themes in her books and practical advice on how to complete the task of writing a novel.

Judy Mollen Walters: Making It Real

Lisa Becker is the author of Azure House: The People.  Karen and Lisa discuss the aliveness of the characters we create, publishing agents and some great tips for not driving yourself into the ground.

Lisa Becker: Follow Your Creative Impulses

Egle Makaraite is the soon-to-be author of a forthcoming memoir about lessons learned during one difficult year.  Karen and Egle talk about a variety of topics in this episode including writing a memoir at a young age, choosing to live as an artist and the importance of positive self-talk.

Egle Makaraite: It's Worth It To Be Brave

Norma “First Lady” McLauchlin of Chosen Pen Publishing, is one author represented in the anthology I've Got to Write! It's Like Fire Shut Up in My Bones. She is joined by fellow writers, Doris Harvin and Florence Levy. Listen to the women share their journey to becoming writers and how First Lady is empowering women to share their stories.

Norma McLauchlin and Friends: Your Story = Your Empowerment

Connie Nestler is the author of Sasha and Patches: The Life and Adventures of Two Rescued Cats with Minds of Their Own. Listen as we talk about the value of observation and how cats can teach children important lessons.

Connie Nestler: The Value of Observation

Dawn and Malik Ali of Outward Self, are the authors of I Am Whatever I Say I Am. Listen as we talk about the power of affirmations and taking leaps of faith.

Dawn and Malik Ali: Affirming Yourself

Kristin Alexander of Kristin Alexander Author is the author of Nikolai. Listen as we talk about the steamy side of life in fun and serious ways.

Kristin Alexander: Steamy Side of Life

Elizabeth Godley, actress, clown and voice-over extraordinaire, is the author of Ribbon's Traveling Castle. Listen as we talk about the amazing lessons kids have to teach us about life.

Elizabeth Godley: Lessons from Kids

Evelyn Sanchez-Toledo of EST Books is the author of Diego's New America. Listen as we talk about the importance of knowing where you come from in an increasingly diverse world.

Evelyn Sanchez-Toledo: Diversity Matters

Beth Burns of Inner Strength Outer Success is the author of Inner Strength Outer Success: A Savvy Girl's Guide to Financial Empowerment. Listen as we talk about helpful mindsets and practical strategies for financial health.

Beth Burns: Financial Empowerment

Karen Vasquez-O'Donnell of Crazy Ventures is the author of Pepe and Pako: Cross Country Adventure. Listen as we talk about widening the horizons of our worlds and our imaginations.

Karen Vasquez-O'Donnell: Widen Your Horizons

Adam FlemingLeadership Coach and Writer, is the author of Satchel Pong and the Great Migration.  Listen as we talk about the many unexpected places creativity leads us. 

Adam Fleming: Creative Surprises

Jackie Camacho-Ruiz of Fig Factor Media and JJR Marketing is the author of The Amazing World of Aviation.  Listen as we talk about what flying has taught her about making your dreams a reality.

Jackie Camacho-Ruiz: Make It Happen

Duane Scott Cerny, antique store owner and musician, is the author of Selling Dead People's Things.  Listen as he shares some fascinating stories as well as helpful tips on getting your book out there.

Duane Scott Cerny: Stories of the Dead

Karyn Ross of Karyn Ross Consulting is the author of How to Coach for Creativity and Service Excellence.  Listen as we discuss how to unlock your creativity to achieve whatever you want to achieve.

Karyn Ross: Unlock Your Creativity

Esperanza Smith of Pure Esperanza is the author of Girl Seeking Pearls. Listen as we talk about truth-seeking and understanding when we have found a pearl of wisdom.

Esperanza Smith: Pearls of Wisdom