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Iām not a poet. Iāve never taken a poetry class or really studied it much at all. (That said, I do have a small poetic claim to fame: I once had a haiku about coffee published in the Heartland Society of Women Writers. So, technically, Iām a published poet!) But poetry isnāt something I consider a regular part of my creative repertoire.
Still, Iāve always been intrigued by it. Thereās something so powerful about capturing a thought, a feeling, or a moment in just a few words. And as a busy mom, I love the idea of expressing creativity in a way that doesnāt take a lot of time. Thatās why I decided to dedicate todayās episode to something I think youāll find inspiring and accessible: one-liner poetry. Even if youāve never written a poem in your life, this might just spark a creative interest you didnāt know you had.
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This episode is all about how choosing one guiding word can bring clarity, direction, and focus to whatever youāre working onāwhether thatās a story, a painting, or even just planning your day.
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Thereās something magical about Januaryāthis clean slate, this open door, this opportunity to dream again. And today, weāre stepping into that magic by talking about building confidence in your creative voice.
Whether youāre starting a brand-new project, revisiting an old idea, or even just thinking about how to carve out more space for creativity in your life, this episode is for you. Weāre going to dive deep into why your creative voice matters, why itās so hard to trust it sometimes, and practical steps to help you own it in 2025. So grab your coffee, cozy up, and letās get started.
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Iām sharing my New Yearās resolutions for 2025, and trust me, itās a mix of creativity, growth, and slowing down!
This year, Iām diving into:
Exploring new art forms like pottery and crocheting
Reading 52 books AND the Bible cover-to-cover
Trying homemade sushi (wish me luck!) Finally using my Peloton Tread for more than decoration
Writing my first cozy mystery book and maybe another childrenās book
Slowing down, being intentional, and savoring all the cozy mom momentsWhat are YOUR resolutions for 2025? Letās dream big (or smallāno pressure!) together.
Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts!
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I guarantee you donāt remember what you got for Christmas when you were like.. 6 years old. But I bet you have some strong memories of baking cookies or going to see the Nutcracker that year. Sketch a memory, take the picture at a new angle, write a poem about how the Christmas cookies smell. These things are what make life beautiful.
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Moms, this holiday season, remember: Rest matters. In this short and sweet episode, Iām sharing a reminder we all needāhow to pause, recharge, and find peace amid the chaos. Listen now!
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It's the perfect time to think about how we can help those who create the books we love. From buying books to leaving reviews and following authors on social media, these little actions go a long way in making sure authors keep creating the stories that inspire us. Plus, Kelli gives tips on how you can gift books this holiday season and support your favorite authors in a more personal way. Listen in to hear how small gestures can make a huge difference and help authors thrive!
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It's been 3 years since I last had Jenny on the podcast!
Jenny Mouse is a mom of three from Ontario Canada. She had a hard time focusing on school and assignments when she was young and found learning about the brain very helpful. She wrote her first book Brian the Brain Head Space when she struggled to find high quality material about the brain for young kids. She believes that teaching children about their brain from an early age can help them reach their full potential.
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When was the last time you tried something new in your creative life? And I donāt mean just switching up your routine or tweaking something you already do. I mean trying something totally different. A medium youāve never touched, a style thatās not āyou,ā or even just a bold, scary idea that youāre not sure you can pull off.
If itās been a whileāor if the thought makes you feel nervousāyou are not alone. Comfort zones feel... well, comfortable! Theyāre our safe spaces. And honestly, thereās nothing wrong with leaning into what youāre good at and what you love. But staying there too long can leave you feeling stuck or uninspired. Thatās why today, weāre diving into why stepping outside your creative bubble is so important and how you can do it without feeling overwhelmed.
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After 17 years as a stay-at-home mom, Laura Rittman felt a bit lost when her daughter went off to college. Her husband reminded her of her dream to write a childrenās book, and here she is, getting ready to launch Lucky Ruby! With a background in PR and event planning, sheās excited to be on this new path as an author.
In this episode, Iām chatting with the debut author of Lucky Ruby, a childrenās book all about celebrating both Hanukkah and Christmas. The story follows Ruby, a little girl with both traditions, and her classmate Violet, who finds it a bit strange at firstābut then realizes just how lucky Ruby is. Inspired by her own life with her Christian-Jewish family, the author hopes this book will help kids learn to appreciate and respect different family traditions and see that, at the heart of it all, itās about family and love.Join us as we talk about her journey with Lucky Ruby, the beauty of blending traditions, and finding new purpose in this next chapter of life.
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How far are you into your 50k words? Let's talk about how we can KEEP GOING!
Itās that time of year again. And no, Iām not talking about the holidays, Iām talking about something very special that happens in November. Iāve attempted it myself yearly since 2019. And that goal is writing 50k words. In 30 days. And before you freak out too much, itās not the finished, polished novel that youāre going to have done by the end of the month, rather just ugly, beautiful first draft. Novellas can range between 17-40k words, a lot of cozy mysteries I read are also in the 50k range, and if youāre writing a historical fiction or fantasy especially, you can be upwards of 150k words. But to set some sort of parameters for this, 50k is the goal.
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Itās that time of year again. And no, Iām not talking about the holidays, Iām talking about something very special that happens in November. Iāve attempted it myself yearly since 2019. And that goal is writing 50k words. In 30 days. And before you freak out too much, itās not the finished, polished novel that youāre going to have done by the end of the month, rather just ugly, beautiful first draft. Novellas can range between 17-40k words, a lot of cozy mysteries I read are also in the 50k range, and if youāre writing a historical fiction or fantasy especially, you can be upwards of 150k words. But to set some sort of parameters for this, 50k is the goal.
Let's talk about how to find the time!
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Brittany Pomales wrote IT STARTED WITH A P. Unless you didnāt find it funny; in that case, someone else wrote it. When she isnāt writing books, Brittany is often playing with, singing to, and or reading to her daughter along with her husband and dog in their Arizona home. She has celebrated over thirty birthdays. Thankfully, none have resulted in a celebration crisisāyet!
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Recognized as āthe queen of kidsā musicā by People magazine, Laurie Berkner is a singer, songwriter, performer, author, and founder of Two Tomatoes Records, LLC. With more than 1 billion total streams, an average of more than 22 million monthly streams, nearly 450 million YouTube channel views, and millions of CDs and DVDs sold, Laurieās songs have become beloved classics for children worldwide.
As a leader and innovator in childrenās music and entertainment for the past quarter of a century, Laurie has released 16 bestselling, award-winning albums, was the first recording artist ever to perform in music videos on Noggin, appeared regularly on the network's Jack's Big Music Show, and helped develop the short form animated musical preschool series Sing It, Laurie! on Sprout TV, now Universal Kids. Laurie also created two Laurie Berknerās Song and Story Kitchen series with Audible Studios, who released them as 10-chapter audio books through the Audible Originals brand.
Laurie has authored several picture books based on her songs, the most recent of which were published by Simon & Schuster. She has also written the music and lyrics for three Off-Broadway children's musicals produced by New York City Childrenās Theater and now presented regionally: Wanda's Monster, The Amazing Adventures of Harvey and the Princess, and Interstellar Cinderella. Laurie maintains a busy, nationwide touring schedule, both solo and with The Laurie Berkner Band, and has performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the White House, among many prestigious venues.
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Cameron Walker is a writer whose essays, journalism, and short fiction has appeared in publications including Orion, The New York Times, and Carve Magazine. Her writing has won awards from the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Terrain.org, and the American Institute of Physics. She is the author of the children's book National Monuments of the U.S.A., a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and of the essay collection Points of Light: Curious Essays on Science, Nature, and Other Wonders Along the Pacific Coast. Her new book of short stories, How to Capture Carbon, will be published by What Books Press on October 15. She lives in California with her family.
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Meredith Rusu lives in New Jersey with her husband and two young sons. She is the award-winning author of more than one hundred childrenās books, notably Thereās a Yeti in my Tummy (the first picture book in the Mighty Moods series), Anna, Elsa, and the Enchanting Holiday, Silenzio, Bruno!, and The DATA Set series under the name Ada Hopper. She has also written for many popular licenses including LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Peppa Pig, and Star Wars. When she isnāt writing, Meredith enjoys singing karaoke, spending time with family, and going on the occasional adventure or two.
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More proof that you can be a mom and do ALL the things!
"Genevieve LeDoux is an Emmy-winning producer and a true visionary in the world of content creation. Sheās worked with big names like Mattel, Hasbro, WildBrain, Amazon, and Disney, and her creative touch has brought to life some of the most beloved kidsā shows like Tumbleleaf, Baby Einstein, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Barbie. Her background in performing and managing bands, along with watching how her own kids discovered music, led her to notice a gap between preschool music and whatās available for adults. That inspired her to make music a core part of the amazing content she creates.Genevieve has a special gift for blending whimsy with meaningful stories that connect with people of all ages. Sheās the creative mind behind Star Forest, an exciting world where music and imagination come together, and this project is all about her belief in the power of dreams and the magic of imagination.
Outside of her work, Genevieve loves spending time with her family, collaborating on projects with her husband Chris, a talented VFX artist, and finding inspiration in her kids. From playing in the backyard creek to family road trips, she believes in staying connected to her inner child, and it shows in everything she does.
Sheās also a huge advocate for Georgiaās creative economy and is deeply involved in building up local talent. Her production company, Silver Comet Productions, works with some of Georgiaās best artists and thinkers. Genevieve also serves on the Board of Film Impact Georgia and is a member of WIFT, the Television Academy, and the Creatorsā Society.
Her passion for storytelling and creativity drives everything she does, and her goal is to create experiences that entertain, inspire, and uplift audiences everywhere."
A new Star Forest album, Let Me Be Real will be released on September 26, 2024.
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Let's talk books. Iām sharing what Iāve been reading lately and whatās on my TBR list. Iāve been deep into the ACOTAR series, and Iām about to start the Throne of Glass series next. Iāll also chat about some cozy reads Iāve enjoyed recently, plus what my book club is currently reading. If youāre looking for some new book recommendations or just love to hear about what others are reading, this episode is for you!
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You know what Iām talking aboutāthe projects that got set aside when the demands of motherhood took over, and now theyāre just waiting, maybe even gathering a little dust, for us to find the time to get back to them.
Iām calling this episode āReviving Old Projects: How to Rekindle Your Passion for Past Ideas.ā Because letās face it, as moms, our creative energy often gets put on the back burner. But today, weāre going to talk about how to reignite that spark and turn those unfinished projects into something that brings you joy and fulfillment.
So grab your coffeeāor letās be real, that cold cup thatās been sitting out all morningāand letās chat about how to breathe new life into those creative endeavors.
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Jennifer Lang is a San Francisco Bay Area transplant in Tel Aviv. In September 2023, she gave birth to her first book, Places We Left Behind: a memoir-in-miniature; in October 2024, she will welcome Landed: A yogiās memoir in pieces & poses. Her writing focuses on identity, voice, faith, belonging, and home. A graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts, Jennifer was an Assistant Editor at Brevity Journal for years. You can find Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram @JenLangWrites.
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