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Chicken Soup for the Soul meets The Artist Way with Nancy Drew.
On The Enlightenment Show, we chat with amazing people about the life struggles that almost broke them and what they've learned along the way that's helped define the person they're striving to be today. We also talk about the joy of the journey and the passions that light up their hearts, and we go down memory lane with our inner child questions segment. It's a conversation filled with inspiration, creativity, truth, healing, curiosity, mystery, joy, and laughter!!
On The Enlightenment Show, we chat with amazing people about the life struggles that almost broke them and what they've learned along the way that's helped define the person they're striving to be today. We also talk about the joy of the journey and the passions that light up their hearts, and we go down memory lane with our inner child questions segment. It's a conversation filled with inspiration, creativity, truth, healing, curiosity, mystery, joy, and laughter!!
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In this episode, we chat with Jaime about the fun of writing a multiple POV novel, plotting murders, what she enjoys at weddings, the suspenseful things she did as a teenager, and what she values in friendship.
#author #Jaimelynnhendricks #podcast #interview #psychologicalthriller #authorssupportingauthors #laurischoenfeld #authorinterview #domesticthriller
In this episode, we chat with Barbara about what she treasures most about her relationship with her son, the differences between writing a screenplay and a novel, and what items she'd have in a bakery if she were the owner.
#author #barbaragraham #podcast #interview #psychologicalthriller #authorssupportingauthors #laurischoenfeld #authorinterview
In this episode, we chat with Barbara about what she treasures most about her relationship with her son, the differences between writing a screenplay and a novel, and what items she'd have in a bakery if she were the owner.
#author #barbaragraham #podcast #interview #psychologicalthriller #authorssupportingauthors #laurischoenfeld #authorinterview
In this episode, we chat with Brooke about what fire she lit to create something new, how her bachelor's degree in psychology supports her story, what fascinates her about social experiences and environments surrounding cults, and her love for teddy bears and The Babysitter's Club.
#author #brookebeyfuss #podcast #interview #psychologicalthriller #authorssupportingauthors #laurischoenfeld #authorinterview
In this episode, Samantha Bailey talks about her psychological thriller, Watch Out For Her, and something she's currently obsessed with. We also chat about something she likes to capture, what's thrilling in her life, why Samantha enjoys writing psychological thrillers, and what secret she thought she kept hidden as a teen that still came to the surface.
#author #Watchoutforher #authordiscussion #psychologicalthriller #samanthabailey #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, Randall Silvis discusses his suspense novel, The Deepest Black, and a moment when he walked the unknown to solve a mystery happening in his life. We chatted about how Randall changed from what he went through following a recent investigation, what he was most curious about as a boy and is still curious about today, and the multiple near-death experiences he's encountered that have shifted his perspective on life.
#author #thedeepestblack #authordiscussion #suspensethriller #randallsilvis #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, Georgie Blalock discusses her historical fiction novel, The Indiscreet Princess, and a time when she felt most free. She shared with us what research she dove into for the historical events in her story, what makes her so enthusiastic about royalty, what sculpture she'd like to create, and the trailblazing women who have inspired her.
#author #theindiscreetprincess #authordiscussion #historicalfiction #georgieblalock #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, Josh Malerman discusses his new book, Daphne, and why he loves horror and the idea of playing with fears. He also shared with us how basketball, writing, and being in a band are playful and healing for him, what legend he believed as a kid that terrified him, and a technique he's used during anxiety attacks that's helpful.
#author #Daphne #authordiscussion #horror #psychologicalthriller #Joshmalerman #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, Lindsay Currie talks about her book, The Girl in White. She shares with us her fascination with cemeteries, why she chose Massachusetts as the setting for her book, what things give her chills, and a few themed restaurants she'd create based on a favorite movie/book.
#author #thegirlinwhite #authordiscussion #middlegrade #lindsaycurrie #ghoststories #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, Sierra Godfrey talks about her book, One Very Typical Family. We also chat about a time when an unexpected event brought her closer to her family, trying to connect with estranged family members, a rom-com that she loved in her twenties, and fond memories she has from growing up in Santa Cruz.
#author #oneverytypicalfamily #authordiscussion #familyconnection #sierragodfrey #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, Krista Isaacson talks about her memoir, Unbreakable Burden, and how she found a way through the grief and pain of losing her daughter. Krista shares how she found hope to keep going, what she learned about herself walking through this burden, how everyone in her family grieved differently, and her favorite memories of Elora.
#author #unbearableburden #authordiscussion #memoir #kristaisaacson #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond talk about their picture book, Black Boy, Black Boy, and how fatherhood inspired this story. We also chat about why it's critical to learn positive stories in black history, when they decided to write their book and why, who inspired them as a kid, and in what ways they like to shine.
#author #blackboyblackboy #authordiscussion #picturebook #alikamanda #jorgeredmond #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, Amy Turner talks about her memoir, On the Ledge, and how her brush with death led to examining her journey to heal her childhood trauma. She shares with us how her perspective of life changed after the accident, how she was forced to face the trapdoors in her life, what changes Amy made to create a different outcome in her own family, and what she wanted the most as a kid.
#author #ontheledge #authordiscussion #memoir #amyturner #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, we chat with Andrea about the life lessons that her garden has taught her, catching the heart whisperings on paper before they left, the memories passed down through her generation with gardening and cooking, and the scent that reminded her most of home when she was a teenager.
#gardener #creativewriting #joyfulliving #andreahunter #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, we chat with Donna about writing Just Jonathan in lockdown during Covid, her animals making an appearance within her novel, how writing the story gave her friend hope and supported Donna with accountability, and three tips for a new writer.
#author #justjonathan #authordiscussion #thrillerwriter #donnascuvotti #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, we chat with Louisa about her inspiration for writing about Nellie Bly's life, what she wishes women knew, when she was the most determined, and how researching Nellie's story supported healing in her own life. We also heard about banana pizza and what she believed in with all her heart as a kid, that she still believes, today.
#author #madwoman #authordiscussion #women'srights #womentrailblazers #louisatreger #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, we chat with Jared about his passion for leading and advocating in the art community, how connecting and communicating bring people together, and how asking for help is an opportunity for growth and support. We also talk about the conversations and experiences he had as a Lyft driver, what he used to collect as a teenager, and how art has impacted his life.
#author #artcommunity #connectionandcommunication #Jaredquan #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, we chat with Hillori about what inspired her to start being a culinary chef, how her life changed after implementing an organic and whole food lifestyle, what her favorite thing is about gardening, and what magical dishes she loves to create.
#culinarychef #gardener #hillorihansen #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, we chat with Charlie about how he makes his amazing cardboard art pieces and one of the hardest things he's experienced about being an artist and a creative. We also heard his impersonation of a velociraptor, the phrase he often used as a teen, and what he learned about himself as he traveled the open road in a camper for six months across multiple states.
#author #artist #cardboardcreator #charliepulsipher #podcast #interview #laurischoenfeld #interview
In this episode, we chat with Caitlin about her journey and process of writing Geographies of the Heart, what things she treasures within her life, moments with her family and career that have mattered most, and how wonder has amplified her life.
#author #caitlinhamiltonsummie #podcast #interview #Literaryfiction #authorssupportingauthors #laurischoenfeld #authorinterview #geographiesoftheheart
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