Ink Speak with Maverick Malone

In this episode, join me on a peaceful morning at a charming red caboose Airbnb in Alabama. As I sip my coffee and take in the tranquil surroundings, I dive into the beauty of life’s middle spaces—those moments when we’re grateful for where we are while still dreaming of where we want to be. I share heartfelt musings on motherhood, weathering darkness, the pursuit of fulfillment, and the delicate...

🎙️ Episode 1: The Caboose Chronicles - Season Two Premiere! 🚂 Welcome back to Season Two! In this special episode, recorded from a charming little red caboose in Alabama, I take you on a journey of self-discovery and creativity. After a refreshing hiatus, I’m excited to share what I’ve been up to—hosting open mics, traveling, and tackling my fear of public speaking head-on! Join me as I reflect o...

On Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, the poetry group open mic I attend held its final show at its location. The group continues on but will be moving venues, so to pay homage to the stage and space that housed us for the past few years, we all gave it a final sendoff. There was a strict 5 minute time limit and as such, I had to trim my performance down slightly. I wanted to give this piece another plac...

This is the season finale of Ink Speak , and wow—it’s going out with fireworks, a twenty-one-gun salute, and a whole lot of truth. If you’re thinking about divorce , feeling stuck in your relationship , or struggling to find love , this episode is for you. Two years ago, I left my marriage— terrified but certain it was the right choice. What I found on the other side? Freedom. Reclamation. Love. A...

90% of podcasts don't get past episode 3. Of those that surpass that milestone, even less make it to a year. And then there is Ink Speak ... I recently celebrated TWO birthdays: mine and the podcast! So I thought I'd combine both and talk about it. In this episode I'll touch on: what happened this year on my birthday why your 30s are amazing & my biggest takeaways from this decade thus far pod...

Change is such an inevitable part of life - one that many of us struggle with. As I'm entering 36, I can sense my own next big changes on the horizon and my dreams and experiences have a lot to say about that. On today's episode, I wanted to share a story about one of nature's messengers, a little lizard, and what he taught me about change. I'll touch on: how we can better navigate change with mor...

A couple of weeks ago, I had some family drama over what I, as an almost 36 year old woman, chose to wear. I felt that experience was such a powerful growth moment for me that I wanted to share, so on today's episode, I'll be diving into: how fashion is an easy, fun and creative form of self expression triggers, boundaries and how family conflict over a simple outfit was a major opportunity for me...

This is a short episode that tells the story of that one time I woke up in the middle of the night to a cockroach crawling on my arm. Why tell this specific story? Because of what I made it mean. Give this one a listen, you too will see what I mean. In this episode, I'll touch on: what I wanted to release during this past Aries full moon the importance of risk and resilience how these lessons foun...

This is the last part of my solo trip to the Little River Bus Stop in Fort Payne, AL. This quick little episode includes some closing thoughts on why I don't revisit the same Airbnbs, magical thinking to make the good things in life last, and what came up the stairs that scared the ever living daylights out of me alone in the dark! Be sure to listen to the end to catch my poem, "Slow Livin'" set t...

This is part three of my solo trip to the Little River Bus Stop in Fort Payne, AL. Today's episode drops you into the heart of my own experiences firsthand of having coffee as I watched the sunrise, ate my weight in tomato pie, set off the fire alarm, and chilled topless on a roof (and why I did!) Places mentioned in this episode include: Wildflower Cafe Little River Burgers & Brews DeSoto Fal...

This is part two of my solo trip to the Little River Bus Stop in Fort Payne, AL. Today's episode is me once again voice noting myself as I flip through the guestbook and read entries, give commentary, and share stories of my own. There's something inherently magical about knowing a little bit more about a place you're visiting and getting to hear those stories (almost) firsthand via the guestbook...

During my recent solo trip to Fort Payne and Mentone, AL, I had the idea to begin voice noting myself on the fly. This episode and the forthcoming episodes in this mini-series from my recent solo trip are all diary-style voice notes recorded on the fly and in the moment. They detail my experiences, thoughts and feelings in real time. On this episode, you'll hear: why I decided to travel to the tin...

Like many, I've had a love affair with Paris for as long as I can remember. Also like many, I've never been. So when I came across a charming Airbnb listing themed like the most idyllic little Parisian cottage in the woods, I instantly hit book and planned a very romantic getaway...alone. Just me, myself, and I. So often we plan romantic trips or experiences FOR a partner but what if you're single...

How many times a day to you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling social media, and then before you know it, you feel really down on yourself? Today's episode is all about getting caught in the online comparison game, why we need to STOP SCROLLING, and how to deal with imposter syndrome. In this episode, I'll touch on: my love/hate relationship with Instagram what lead me to lock my phone away in a...

I don't just give gifts - I give experiences. So for birthdays (especially for love interests), you know I'm going to go ALL OUT. Today's episode details one of those gifts which included a trip to a movie-level Airbnb themed like Hagrid's Hut, followed by a visit to Howard Finster's Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA. Howard Finster was a baptist preacher who devoted his entire life to making wha...

If you've been wondering where I went and what I've been up to, this is the episode for you. In this one, I'm spilling the tea on my home improvement (mis)adventures, my kitchen breakdown motherhood moment, and WHAT I'VE BEEN WORKING ON! It's a juicy episode you won't want to miss, storytelling style, with me just yammering on into the mic.

Why is it that as soon as the clock strikes midnight December 31st and January begins, we are suddenly expected to instantly lose the weight, overhaul our lives and become an entirely new person? As I reflected on this, I realized it goes against everything nature in her season of winter is trying to teach us: to move slow and to embrace ourselves. As I've been weathering my own personal winter an...

I first discovered reiki three years ago when I was struggling with my own spiritual awakening and it fascinated me ("rei" for universal and "ki" for lifeforce energy). It opened my eyes to the transformative power of energy work and has become an integral part of healing both my mind and body. On this episode, I sit down with long time friend, energy healer and certified Reiki Master, Kandi Leigh...

This is a very special edition of Ink Speak because we - YES, WE! - are discussing YOUR answers to the best and worst gifts ever received. When I posed a question on my Instagram a few weeks back about the best and worst gifts people had gotten, so many people answered that I knew it was destined for an episode. Rather than sit here and yammer on solo into my mic, I invited my best friend and part...

It's officially December and the start of the winter season here in the US. This brings all kinds of challenges, with the business of the holiday season, the amplified hustle of life, and usually a period of moving inward (and staying indoors). Love or hate it, winter actually has a lot to teach us. In this short episode, I'll discuss: the 5-15 gate in human design that deals with routine and extr...

When the world is weighing heavy on us and heated topics are everywhere, from social media and news outlets to our family's dinner table, it can be challenging to manage our mental health and especially to deal with triggers as they arise. In today's episode, I'll go into what has helped me manage stress. I'll touch on: cognitive dissonance the importance of being aware of our internal experience...

When you need to take a few minutes and center yourself, reach for this quick guided meditation to ground you in the present and use the power of your subconscious mind to conjure a peaceful place.

"Listen When" is a minisode series of sound bytes, of (what I hope will be) inspirational and motivational poetic mini-speeches set to music on things we all need to hear. Reach for these episodes when you need them. This one is for those of you who may be contemplating leaving a relationship, have already left the relationship, have been dumped, did the dumping. This one is for those of you who a...

Today's episode is a recap of my recent trip out to Oregon and the Pacific Coast for a nature/writing retreat and a subsequent roadtrip with Danielle Coffyn, @musingsonbeing. In this episode, I will: breakdown what a Superbloom Society retreat is like discuss the wonder of travel and the Oregon coast highlight sights and cities along the Pacific Coast (Yachats, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, McKinnleyville...

New series alert! "Listen When" is a minisode series of sound bytes, of (what I hope will be) inspirational and motivational poetic mini-speeches set to music on things we all need to hear. Listen when...you want to quit your dream. Listen when...you're wallowing in grief. Listen when...you hate your body. Listen when...you're heartbroken. Listen when...you need a shot of confidence. Reach for the...