People Who Know Stuff

Sometimes...we just need to sit a spell and talk to the younger generation because they have much to share. Listen as I have a live conversation with my niece, Raine.

Contact Monica:Name:Monica KunzekwegutaEmail:mkkunze@yahoo.co.ukWebsite:http://www.authorswithoutboundaries.netFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/monica.kunzekwegutaTwitter:https://twitter.com/mona_kunzeOther Social Media Links:https://www.facebook.com/Growthmindset.inc/

Monica Kunzekweguta is the author of Silent Strength, a memoir sharing her incredible story of abuse, betrayal and escape. Listen to her story...enthralling, heartbreaking and unforgettable.Contact Monica:Email: mkkunze@yahoo.co.ukWebsite: http://www.authorswithoutboundaries.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/monica.kunzekwegutaTwitter: https://twitter.com/mona_kunzeOther Social Media Links:https://www.facebook.com/Growthmindset.inc/

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.” Marianne Williamson.Stuff We Talk About:Daily Art AppMovie: With Love From the Age of ReasonContact Laurie:Website: https://www.wholeartsconnection.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholearts/Book: Artfelt Inspiration: Let Your Freak Flag Fly

Catch the artist and authour Laurie Ritchie and I talking about ugliness and art. Sometimes, art is ugly because life frequently is. And sometimes, there's a gentleness to beauty that allows us to look at the things we are afraid of, and make the invisible visible.I was thinking symbolically the other day that the last place you'd look for evil ("the devil" ... Not the literal devil you guys!!) would be in the peace and beauty of heaven. And, conversely then, the last place you'd ever look for God would be hell. I think that this is what art allows us to do.This conversation left me with lots on my mind ... But don't worry! It's fun and playful too. I can't wait for you to hear it.Stuff We Talk About:Daily Art AppContact Laurie:Website: https://www.wholeartsconnection.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholearts/Book: Artfelt Inspiration: Let Your Freak Flag Fly

Elaine Thomas found herself drawn into an adventure that would lead her to speak to 63 WWII veterans in her community and write a book about it. In our conversation this week on the People Who Know Stuff podcast, she told me that in the United States, 100,000 veterans of WWII die every month.Stuff Elaine Loves:Books:Vimy by Pierre BurtonRose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein Pure Land by Annette McGivney Contact Elaine:Email:callacomm@hotmail.comWebsite:www.elainethomaswriter.comFacebook:www.facebook/elainethomaswriter

Stuff Chris Loves:Be sure to listen to episode #19 for part 1 with Chris Ripka!PodcastThe Alpha Male Show with James SwanwickMovieThe Ugly TruthAuthourJ. D. RobbContact CJ:Name:CJ RipkaEmail: chris.ripka@gmail.comFacebook:Facebook.com/gritandgracetvInstagram:@cjripkaTwitter:@cjripka

From his down town studio in Rapid City, SD, Chris Ripka started his podcasting journey in 2003 with the hopes of being able to inspire people all over the world to stop settling for average and just be awesome.He started as an Infantryman in the Army, moving into Broadcast Journalism with an extensive background in Video Production.​He's produced video, Armed Forces radio shows, Podcasts, and Live stream shows and currently hosts Raw & Real with CJ Ripka.He's a regular contributor to publications, round-tables and groups about podcasts and live streaming.CONNECT WITH CHRIS:Email: chris.ripka@gmail.comFacebook:Facebook.com/gritandgracetvInstagram:@cjripkaTwitter:@cjripka

Part 2 of 2 with guest, Alley Jean from Red Unicorn Media. An entrepreneur, businesswoman, artist and more...listen to the insights she shares on her work and success.CONTACT ALLEY:Email alley@redunicornmedia.comWebsite https://www.redunicornmedia.comFacebook Facebook.com/redunicornmediaInstagram Instagram.com/redunicornmediaTwitter Twitter.com/redunicornmediaOther Social Media Links Pinterest.com/alleyjean1111Fave App: www.calm.com

Part 1 of 2 with guest, Alley Jean from Red Unicorn Media. An entrepreneur, businesswoman, artist and more...listen to the insights she shares on her work and success.CONTACT ALLEY:Email alley@redunicornmedia.comWebsite https://www.redunicornmedia.comFacebook Facebook.com/redunicornmediaInstagram Instagram.com/redunicornmediaTwitter Twitter.com/redunicornmediaOther Social Media Links Pinterest.com/alleyjean1111

LISTEN TO PART 1 HEREAnnette McGivney is on the People Who Know Stuff show for a really special two part episode. I spent a weekend exploring the layers of her intense and beautiful book Pure Land. What starts out as a straightforward murder mystery eventually transforms because as Annette says, “Ultimately I feel like the best stories are ones that turn back on themselves and back on the reader, and cause the reader to reflect on their own lives.”Annette and I talked about her background as an award winning writer and a teacher, and explored how writing an article about the murder of a tourist for Backpacker magazine in 2008 ultimately led her to a deep and profound story full of layers, twists and turns. Then, the conversation detours into Annette’s personal experience with violence and PTSD. She shares her journey to become a healthy, whole woman (I share about my experience with PTSD too). She shared her knowledge about healing and how ultimately this has had led her to a life of gratitude and creativity. I was so appreciative of Annette’s beautiful writing and her book that was both thrilling and heartfelt. And it turns out that she’s just lovely and smart in IRL as well.Annette’s Foundation:In Annette’s words, “Proceeds from Pure Land go to this cause which is a partnership between me, the outfitter Grand Canyon Youth and Northern Arizona University's Family Violence Institute. The Healing Lands Project funds wilderness river trips for child victims of domestic violence. We are doing our first trip for 9 kids next week!” Please visit http://www.iampureland.com/healing-lands.html to support children who have lost a parent to family violence to connect with nature, healing and hope for their future.Contact Annette:Email: amcgivney@aol.comWebsite: www.annettemcgivney.comFacebook: @annettemcgivneybooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annettemcgivney/Twitter: @AnnetteMcGivney

Annette McGivney is on the People Who Know Stuff show for a really special two part episode. I spent a weekend exploring the layers of her intense and beautiful book Pure Land. What starts out as a straightforward murder mystery eventually transforms because as Annette says, “Ultimately I feel like the best stories are ones that turn back on themselves and back on the reader, and cause the reader to reflect on their own lives.” Annette and I talked about her background as an award winning writer and a teacher, and explored how writing an article about the murder of a tourist for Backpacker magazine in 2008 ultimately led her to a deep and profound story full of layers, twists and turns. Then, the conversation detours into Annette’s personal experience with violence and PTSD. She shares her journey to become a healthy, whole woman (I share about my experience with PTSD too). She shared her knowledge about healing and how ultimately this has had led her to a life of gratitude and creativity. I was so appreciative of Annette’s beautiful writing and her book that was both thrilling and heartfelt. And it turns out that she’s just lovely and smart in IRL as well. Annette’s Foundation:In Annette’s words, “Proceeds from Pure Land go to this cause which is a partnership between me, the outfitter Grand Canyon Youth and Northern Arizona University's Family Violence Institute. The Healing Lands Project funds wilderness river trips for child victims of domestic violence. We are doing our first trip for 9 kids next week!” Please visit http://www.iampureland.com/healing-lands.html to support children who have lost a parent to family violence to connect with nature, healing and hope for their future.Contact Annette:Email: amcgivney@aol.comWebsite: www.annettemcgivney.comFacebook @annettemcgivneybooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annettemcgivney/Twitter: @AnnetteMcGivney

Stuff Faye Loves:Exploring Western CanadaHeritage ParkGlenbow Museum photo archiveHead Smashed In Buffalo JumpRoyal British Columbia MuseumStuff from Childhood:Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas WigginAnne of Green Gables series by L. M. MontgomeryNancy Drew series by Carolyn KeeneContact Faye:Email: fholt@telusplanet.netWebsite: www.wordsandhistory.caFacebook: faye.reinebergholt

Audrey Wick is a full time professor of English at Blinn College in Texas. Her diverse writing includes short stories, non fiction and ghost writing projects. I recently read her novel Finding True North and a second novel Coming Home is due to be released in July 2018. During our conversation, Audrey shared her experiences and wisdom with the editing process, the difference between personal writing and writing we want to share, and what to do if you don’t quite know what you want to be when you grow up. I loved her thoughts about how being a reader influences writing, marrying aptitudes and interests to chart a path that makes sense for us and finding small moments of free time and using them to build worlds. Audrey knows also knows how to produce something fresh and meaningful, how to handle language and about exploring the world – whether by travelling around it, or starting the day with a warm cup of coffee.Stuff Audrey Loves:Stuff from Childhood:The Wizard of OzThe Babysitters Club booksHank the Cowdog seriesRichard Linklater Films:Before SunriseBefore SunsetBefore MidnightMusic:Norah JonesJack JohnsonConnect With Audrey:Email:audreywick@yahoo.comWebsite:https://audreywick.comInstagram:@WickWritesTwitter:@WickWritesOther Social Media Links:http://tulepublishing.com/authors/audrey-wick/

Stuff Don LovesPhotographers:Joe McNally PhotographyJoe McNally “Getting High” changing the light bulb on the Empire State building Rick Sammon PhotographyMoose PetersonLeah HennelYousuf KarshFotofocusmiss.lins.s on InstagramMusic:Glorious Sons: “Sometimes on a Sunday”Blogs:FstoppersStrobistA Cause Don Cares About:https://www.kidscancercare.ab.ca/Don’s Links:Email: donmolyneaux@gmail.comWebsite: donmolyneaux.caInstagram: @djjsm

Stuff Don Loves:Photographers:Joe McNally PhotographyJoe McNally “Getting High” changing the light bulb on the Empire State building Rick Sammon PhotographyMoose PetersonLeah HennelYousuf KarshFotofocusmiss.lins.s on InstagramMusic:Glorious Sons: “Sometimes on a Sunday”Blogs:FstoppersStrobistA Cause Don Cares About:https://www.kidscancercare.ab.ca/Don’s Links:Email: donmolyneaux@gmail.comWebsite: donmolyneaux.caInstagram: @djjsm

Stuff We Talked About:Walking with Our Sisters Art InstallationBlackfoot CrossingTreaty 7Stuff Alexandra Loves:People:Dr. Renae WatchmanBooks:Harry Potter series by J. K. RowlingHalf of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichiPodcast:How I Built This Tea:Prairie WildsMountain MistMovie:CocoConnect with AlexandraEmail: alexandra@solidariteasyyc.comWebsite: www.sarjesa.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarjesa/Instagram: sarjesa_inc

You will find advice, contradictory advice, about writing and all kinds of things. And at some point you just have to trust your own instincts. - Elinor FlorenceStuff Elinor Loves:Books:A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingBird by Bird by Anne Lamott A Town Like Alice by Nevil ShutePastoral by Nevil Shute The Woefield Poultry Collective by Susan JubyBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyMovies and Television:White Christmas (with Bing Crosby)BBC Pride and Prejudice CBC Anne of Green of GablesPeople:Constance Babington Smith: The Woman with the X-ray EyesCoffee:Kicking HorsePlace:RAF Medmenham/Danesfield House HotelConnect with ElinorEmail:elinor1@telus.netWebsite:http://www.elinorflorence.comFacebookElinor Florence-AuthorInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/elinorflorence/Twitter:@florencewriterGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7356496.Elinor_FlorencePinterest:https://www.pinterest.ca/elinorflorence/

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“I’ve always got a soundtrack to my life … I’ve always found this peace and place in music”Stuff Sadie Loves:Bands:•That’s Just Life – Memphis Mayfire•Matty Mullins: lead singer of Memphis Mayfire•Crown the Empire•Sleeping with Sirens •Asking Alexandria•Mike Lisanti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelisanti/•Good Mythical Morning | YouTube•Sadie’s Morning PlaylistBook:The Notebook by Nicholas SparksMovie(s):The Harry Potter seriesSadie`s Links:Go the Distance Podcast on Mile Hi Radio: http://www.milehiradio.com/go-the-distance.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadiegrasse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjgrasse