Found Voices™ with Carolyn Ziel

Send us Fan Mail I had an incredible conversation with Elizabeth Falkner. She’s passionate—not just about cooking, but about writing. But really, she’s passionate about everything she does. If you think you don’t have enough hours in a day, you’re wrong. You do. Elizabeth proves it. She’s a chef, author, entrepreneur, television personality, documentary producer, and she still finds time to work o...

Send us Fan Mail Whenever I talk with Deirdre, I find myself laughing and smiling. A lot. That’s what we did when we sat down to record this episode. But we still managed to talk about writing, discipline, inspiration and more. I had such fun. I think you’ll enjoy this episode as much as I did. Deirdre Sullivan is a New England–based writer and the author of three children’s books— Ming Goes to Sc...

Send us Fan Mail I so enjoyed my talk with Ron. We talked about music and what it's like to write a memoir, finding one's voice, and starting to write later in life. Ron is inspiring, fun, and just an all-around cool guy.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed talking with Ron.  Ronald Moss is a member of the Los Angeles Poets & Writers Collective and has be...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff Joslin is driven to make a difference in his life and in others' lives. He does this by how he shows up in the world and through his words.  Inspiration doesn’t just float into our lives on a breeze, at least not every day, but if you’re looking to start 2026 feeling inspired to create something, to write, and to follow your heart, then I think you’ll really enjoy this e...

Send us Fan Mail I really enjoyed speaking with Frank Ishizaki. It’s not every day that you meet someone who casually refers to his life as source material. But when you’ve lived a life like Frank’s, one that reads like the most compelling script, you understand why. Two opposite worlds collide in his story: he was a gang member, and his father was an FBI agent. But the thing about Frank is that h...

Send us Fan Mail Cheryl Montelle and I talked about writing, dancing, acting, and life. Cheryl is a treasure. She operates from a place of open-heartedness and passion. We can all learn something from her brilliance!  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it for you. Cheryl Montelle is a Southern California–based writer whose work has appeared in DivineCaroline.com and numer...

Send us Fan Mail Carolyn Ziel talks with heart-centric writer Lois Chapin. Lois Chapin doesn’t hold back in life or in writing. She is a prolific writer with so much to offer. I had such fun talking with her about creativity, marketing, paddling, life, and what it really means to be a writer in this world. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Lois Chapin has been writing poetry an...

Send us Fan Mail Carolyn Ziel talks with Brilliant writer Egan Gauntt.  I had such a fun time getting to know writer Egan Gauntt. We talked about writing, voice, and how scary it can be to read what you've written in front of other people. We talk about courage and what that means in regard to giving and writing.  Show Note: I do ask Egan where she went to school, but I hadn't yet receiv...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season Two of Found Voices™.  This season, I talk with extraordinary writers. Writers who have done the hard, beautiful work of finding their voices. Together, we’ll discuss what it means to find your voice. Not just on the page but in life. Because when you discover your voice on the page, you can’t help but transform—as a writer and as a human being. Each writer will...

Send us Fan Mail There is no wasted writing. No matter if what you write winds up in your book or not, there is no wasted writing. Whether it's "good" or "bad" it doesn't matter, because there is no wasted writing—or men for that matter.  I hope you enjoy this mini episode.  Let me know if you have questions about writing you want me to answer or discuss in my next po...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk about how important it is to strengthen your core. And no, this isn't an episode about exercise, I promise. I'm talking about strengthening the core in your writing. I hope you enjoy this mini-episode.  If you want more or have questions about writing that you'd like me to answer, please reach out.  Thanks for listening.  Write on. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail As promised in episode 9, in this episode I focus on the risk. What it means and what you're risking as an artist, a writer, who is courageous and always trying to expand your capacity to give on the page.   Support the show Visit my website for more.

Send us Fan Mail When we think of the word courage we think of overcoming our fears, facing great challenge with a strength of mind and determination. In this episode, I share another definition of courage and how it can help you become a better writer.  I hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, please share with your friends. And in the meantime, Write on, Carolyn For more about me and my classes...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Found Voices™ The Podcast I share three important things that all artists and writers need to achieve success. And when I say success, I mean your personal definition of success. These three things were imparted to me by my teacher and mentor, Jack Grapes, and I am now sharing them with you.  If you want more, you may want to listen to episode 5: Start with a Bu...

Send us Fan Mail In this short episode of Found Voices™ I share a story my father once told me and how important it is to use the details of your life in your writing—the details of your 5 senses. No matter what you're writing, these details are magic, and will connect your reader to your writing and your characters in ways you'd never have imagined. I hope you enjoy this episode. Feel f...

Send us Fan Mail Inspiration. We wait for it. We want it. We need it. Often we won't write (or create) because we aren't feeling inspired. What if inspiration wasn't what you needed, but something else? What if inspiration is a lump?  In this short episode, I share a little bit about inspiration and explain what I mean when I say, "Inspiration is a lump." Enjoy and feel fr...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you don't know where to start writing? You have an idea. A story you want to tell. Or, you don't, but you know you want to, you have to, you need to write. So what do you do? Where do you start? You start with a bug on a leaf. In this episode, I explain what it means to start with a bug on a leaf & offer tips to get you unstuck, so you can write y...

Send us Fan Mail Write your heart out. It's Joyce Carol Oates number one of ten writing tips.  It's also her 10th.  But the question is how does one write one's heart out? I mean, sounds easy right? Or maybe it doesn’t. Maybe you're thinking to yourself, what does this even mean to write my heart out… In this episode I explore this concept and why it may, or may not, be difficu...

Send us Fan Mail If you're trying to be perfect, you won't be creative. Or at least you won't be as creative as you could be and you won't have any fun. I don't know what it is, but somehow, when it comes to writing, there is the expectation of perfection. Of 'doing it right' on the first try. I don't know why this is, but I do know that in order to be a goo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I explore vulnerability and creativity and writing. I believe that being vulnerable will not only make you a stronger human being, it will also make you a better artist and writer.  Enjoy.  Drop me a line. Let me know what your thoughts are about vulnerability and creativity. Visit me at www.carolynziel.com  Support the show Visit my website for more.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share what I BELIEVE it means to find your voice. A little bit about what voice is and why when you uncover it you can't help but use it. Find your voice, shift your life.  Drop me a line: carolyn@carolynziel.com Let me know your thoughts. What you think about voice and if you have found yours and what changed for you when you did! www.carolynziel.com Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome toFound Voices™ A podcast about all things voice, creativity, creative mindfulness, writing and more.  Support the show Visit my website for more.