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Susie Rialp’s rebellious nature changed after the overthrow of the Marcos regime in the Philippines. After close friends were jailed, she fled to Canada. Her love for children led her to become a Montessori teacher. Listen to how this revolutionary method transformed her and taught her how to inspire each student—even the wild ones. Her poetry collection Falling in Love With Me is available on Amazon.
Join Meg Stewart as she talks with Carol Lennox about her careers from owning an ad agency to working as a therapist, to acting as a band manager.
Jill was a 10-year-old girl growing up in the Elephant & Castle neighborhood of London England after World War II. She shares what life was really like living in a Victorian house on the Faraday Estates. What a wonderful storyteller. Look for JIll's delightful memoir on her website: www.jmphillipsauthor.com
Meet Janie Emaus: a lady who does it all! She is the author of two award-winning children's books, two novels, and is a member of the caregiving nation. Janie's children's books are about the integrated celebrations of Hanukkah, Christmas, Passover, and Easter in culturally blended families. She weaves meaning and sensitivity throughout the text. In addition, Janie is a caregiver to her husband and mother. Janie talks about her challenges and life filled with humor caring for a mother with dementia.
Susan Werner's life has come full circle. Forager, traveler, log home builder, and writer. She moved to Chicago and worked at Sherwin's, a legendary Health Food Store. From there, she built a 25-year career on the road as a sales rep. She toured the midwest meeting with farmers and retailers to get natural products on store shelves. When her Dad wanted to sell the Home Place in Alabama, she and her husband jumped at the opportunity. They're living in an RV watching their log home being built. Margie Peterson and Susan exchanged tales of historic health food stores, adventures in gardening, and Buddy's arrival at the home place. Find her on Medium.com.
Margie Peterson talks with Audrey Stimson about her bicycle pilgrimage across America with her husband. Audrey is a video journalist, poet, and artist. She is currently working on her memoir, "Across the American Dream: A bike ride across the United States and back to myself." You can read her articles on Medium or contact her at https://audreystimson.com/
Debbie Walker, Cindy Heath, and Margie Peterson share the wisdom of Angels, Prayer, Quotes from Authors, and Birthday Fun during the Holidays.
Zach J. Payne talks about the incredible journey to becoming the Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper and a thespian. They shared the sonnet "How We Persist." Follow Zach at Twitter, Medium, The Hopeful Wanderer on Substack, or at Ninja Writers.org Zach's poetry is available on Amazon: In Search of Sunflowers A Million Lives in One Say a Long Goodbye: poems about grief
Katie Michaelson is such a warm-hearted person, you'd never believe she is an expert on trauma. She has had the courage to heal herself many times so over. She has been given a precious gift: The ability to help others heal. Join her for tea in her Not-so Fancy Garden. 🌻
Lee-Anne Hancock is from British Columbia. She runs half-marathons, writes mysteries, and knows how to have fun. Try keeping up with this dynamo. Lee-Anne is a retired Poison Control specialist. She writes about toxic plants on Medium.com.
Debbie Walker talks with Krista Bennett about the hobbies she has turned into side-hustles. They met during an online writing course and share a love for hot peppers! You can find Krista's eBay store & photography here: Evergreen Creek Vintage & Gifts https://unsplash.com@klbennett2021 https://expert-knitter-6796.ck.page/294bdb5d6b STOMP! is edited with Descript. This is an affiliate link.
Sonya and Margie became friends on the dance floor. They started as clients and became employees at the same non-profit. They supported each other through life challenges with their moms, children, and health. Meet Miss Sonya: Grandmother to bearded lizards, children, and grand-children. STOMP! is edited with Descript. This is an affiliate link.
Margie Peterson and Rose share stories about dealing with learning disabilities and growing up in a large family. Spanish was Rose's first language. Her difficulties in class led her to art and to pursue a degree in speech pathology. You can find her many books on Amazon, or read her work on Medium. She is working on the memoir "In the Words of the Grape Picker's Daughter." R.C. Gonzales is a writer, poet, artist, and former teacher. Her life's journey has taken her from working in the grape fields of California to becoming the first in her family to receive a college education. She has a B.A. in Speech Pathology and an M. A. in Special Education.
Stephanie's a USA Today, bestselling author. She's also a screenwriter and filmmaker, currently living in the Washington DC area. She’s a black woman who has dwarfism. Her purpose in life is to write engaging vivid stories, full of fun and snark; often showcasing black, indigenous, people of color, and/or disabled characters. Don't miss Marilyn Flower's rollicking interview with rising star, Stephanie Berchiolly 🌻. You can find Stephanie at StephanieBerchiolly.com or at Amazon. Her new novella is out now: Train Bound to Forty.
Kimberley Payne has been writing 28 books about how to build positive Christian Faith. She recently published an anthology that includes Debbie Walker who has published stories in Koinoinia on Medium.com.
Debbie Walker shares her dream with Margie Peterson about the process of becoming a published author. Middlepause Media has the first anthology, Menopause: Aging & Caregiving: An anthology for the woman in the middle of aging and caregiving. Debbie's living the dream she has had since she was a little girl: to inspire and encourage women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middle-pause/message
Cindy Heath, a professional writer interviews Julie Cunningham about her career path as a dietician. Julie has helped many clients manage Stage II Diabetes, but wanted to help them further once their insurance visits were over for the year. So she wrote a book, 30 Days to Tame Type 2 Diabetes: A step-by-step guide to use diet and exercise to manage blood sugars. It is available in print or as an e-book. Julie has a nutrition practice, Julie Cunningham Nutrition, LLC, focused on serving people with diabetes, as well as Eat, Write, Repeat, a content marketing writing service for health and wellness brands. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middle-pause/message
Margie Peterson talks with Juneta Key about her many careers from 911 Operator to speculative fiction author and book coach. Juneta is a team member of Ninja Writers & an admin for the Insecure Writers Support Group. As a book coach, she focuses on developmental issues. Her website is www.junetakey.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middle-pause/message
Margie Peterson talks with Michelle about her mid-career change. She was a professor teaching wellness and suffering from burnout. Living with her mom in Chicago, developed an adult friendship and they began cooking a whole food plant-based diet. Michelle has started The Whole Wellness Project teaching in community--an important part of wellness. She has written two books and is working on the third. LEAP FORWARD A Women's Guide to 30-Day Life-Enhancing Activity Projects LEAP: 30 Days to Enhancing Your Life...A Workbook for Women: 6 steps to design & implement activity projects & jumpstart your JOY