Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read

EPISODE 86 - Sheldon Identifies as being a person with a disability that isn’t a disability. He says he has “dis” – ability to overcome obstacles and challenges. He is merb’y, and a choir member of stella’s circle inclusion choir. Sheldon is active as a professional speaker and is an advocate of equal rights for all persons with disabilities. Through his talking, he helps anyone out there looking...

EPISODE 85 - Our Empty Nest and Doing Life With Your Adult Children For me as a Dad I sensed this empty nest state would equate freedom, my wife Jen has a different take on this - everything and everyone revolved around Jen with the kids here - she knew her role in all of our lives (mine included) now that keep the plates spinning season is over, and it feels strange. I heard our guest on another...

EPISODE 84 - We get the best legal advice yet from James Voigt - what kind of advice?  How about how to give your 2 weeks notice before going solo - how to build something before you quit your job.  By investing in yourself and growing who you are, you can gain clarity as to your next step in your career and in your life! Author of Going Solo - Leveling the Playing Field in Professional Services T...

EPISODE 83 - Our Guest: TRAVIS DAVIS - Travis Davis Author of Flames of Deception - A Fictional look at the potential for World War Three An Air Force Brat that grew up in Arkansas, Spain, New York, and California. He joined the US Army at 17 years old as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and was stationed in the various forts in the United States and in Germany where he met his beautiful wife....

EPISODE 82 - Our Guest: William R. Douglas is a first-time novelist. After obtaining a Journalism Degree in 1980, his career took a turn down the road of Information Technology. In the IT Field, he was still able to enjoy writing, no matter if it was technical documentation, newsletters or other material. He lives in the small town of McHenry, Illinois, with his wife Laurie and cat Peaches. They e...

EPISODE 81 - Liesel K Hill is a novelist who writes across three genres. Her scifi and fantasy, including dystopian, are written under her full name, Liesel K. Hill. She writes crime fiction under her initials, L.K. Hill. Her historical romance is written under the pen name K.L. Conger. She comes from a large, tight-knit family and resides in Northern Utah. She loved to read and write at a young a...

EPISODE 80 - Meet Dr. Amanda Helman; Known as… the Cognitive Release Coach, Healthy Family Connector, Author, Mindset Coach, and Mental Health Motivator She is currently the author of I Am Worthy, Valued, and Loved, a children’s book that empowers children to know they are valuable even when they make mistakes. This book has reviews by children and incorporates activities throughout and following...

EPISODE 79 - Dr. Orlena Kerek - Pediatric doctor turned family health advocate and author - I'm going to show you how to make healthy living fun and easy so you can lose weight, get more energy and love your amazing life. I help ambitious mums have bucket loads of energy and overcome the frustration of not losing weight by teaching them to eat and be healthy, to look after themselves and feel...

EPISODE 78 - Christine Smart is an Author who literally found her book!  Christine Smart is an English teacher who loves music and helping children understand that there is power in using their gifts. She was lauded as Texas’s 2022 Teacher of the Year. “The Rings That Sing is an inspiring story allowing children to dream big and reach for the stars! Knowing that their greatest gifts lie within, th...

EPISODE 77 - Hi, I’m Candace Sanchez. My Mottos are Dream Big, You Can Accomplish Anything, Treat Others the way you want to be treated and Everything Happens for a reason; with faith, hope and perseverance, YOU are more than capable to BE the BEST version of YOURSELF! My Story I know firsthand the importance of life coaching. In 2014, I was at a crossroads. I had just completed my Master’s degree...

EPISODE 76 - Our guest today is Alison Tedford is an author, consultant and a mom. I’m Indigenous (Kwakiutl First Nation) and based in Abbotsford, BC. I have over a decade of government experience contributing to culturally sensitive data storytelling, policy analysis and program development and seven years of private sector experience creating information products that educate, inform and delight...

EPISODE 75 - Lauren Barker wrote and directed her first feature film, Cohabitation, on a micro budget in Milwaukee, WI. The thriller had a successful worldwide festival run and won the award for Best Actress in a Feature Film (for Tiffany Streng) at the Milwaukee Twisted Dreams Film Festival.  While at VFS, Barker wrote numerous projects including feature films, TV specs, short films, and comedy s...

EPISODE 74 - Reneau Peurifoy is an internationally known author, therapist, and teacher. Over his four-decade career he has written books that have been translated into multiple languages. He has also appeared on numerous radio and television programs as well as on many podcasts. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), the nation’s primary organization for anxiety-related problems, ha...

EPISODE 73 - Creating a space where the person with a disability can bloom and thrive. Hello! My name Michelle Steiner and I have a Learning Disability My disability involves difficulties with math, visual perception, hand dexterity and executive functioning. I couldn’t have made it without help from God, and the support of family and friends. Having a Learning Disability doesn’t stop me from doin...

EPISODE 72 - Our Guest: Christine O’Brien Horstman is a life and career coach and a professional development instructor. Her specialty is emotional intelligence and communication skills. She is an expert in the DISC model of human behavior and personality strengths. As a mother and a chronic illness warrior, she knows how hard it can be to take care of yourself and your family when life gets tough...

EPISODE 71 - Victoria J. Hyla (Victoria Hyla Maldonado) is a Chicagoland native who has been writing all her life. She works as a freelance writer and editor as well as an editor for Think Ahead Kids , a new publishing company for great children's books. She also has worked as a high school English and English Language Learner teacher, middle school French teacher, and director of several the...

EPISODE 70 - Tamara is a writing coach + editor who specializes in developing and editing non-fiction books with visionary women You might ignore that small voice inside for years . You might do everything but write your book.  But I can tell you one thing I’ve learned: it’s that if you don’t write that book you’re called to write, then the person who so deeply needs it will go hungry. I’M TAMARA ...

EPISODE 69 - Our guest today joins us from the UK - mixing Magic and Math, this UK Teacher makes learning magical! English Language Teacher, Materials Writer and Public Speaker Welcome to The Magic Classroom. I am a teacher, magician and memory master. My favourite hobby at the moment is memorizing the digits of Pi then reciting them as I juggle. The plan is to get to 3141 digits in one month. htt...

EPISODE 68 - A Living Podcast - Upcycled from the mind of Dave Campbell Inspired by Natasha Bedingfield The next chapter like the blank page is still unwritten open your window and let the sun shine in because today is when your book begins and people are already listening in from Italia, India and China to amplify their acoustic and linguistic career and hear these people talking about sentence c...

EPISODE 67 - More than 20 years ago, Kelly Kaur was a poet. But, as is usually the case with aspiring writers, she also got plenty of rejection. So much so that she eventually let her literary ambitions slide to the background. Life happened. She concentrated on family and her career at Mount Royal University, where she has been teaching in the English department. Like Simran, Kaur left Singapore...

EPISODE 66 - The Book: Exit to Morvana EXIT TO MORVANA Do the painful disappointments in life make you wonder “Where is the exit door on this planet? Consider the tale of over worked, lonely Samantha who one day meets a mysterious Alien while visiting a metaphysical book store. She eventually engages in a romance with him. He offers to take her to Morvana, a planet in the Andromeda galaxy where th...

EPISODE 65 - About Ron Nussbaum Ron is a Dynamic, results-oriented leader with over a decade of experience in winning. Conductor of change that never accepts the status quo or an excuse. Consistently, he strives for the best: the best outcomes, the best performance necessary to achieve the objective. "I constantly look to improve myself to help those around me" Ron focuses on coaching to...

EPISODE 64 -   Rebecca has long been a lover of stories and adventure. She started dictating short stories when she was three. Creating various scenarios was a frequent occurrence growing up, whether while playing by herself, with her siblings, or with her stuffed animals. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found spending time with family or roommates, participating in role-playing games o...

EPISODE 63 - Hi, I’m Chelsie! I’ll never forget when I was about ten years old and my grandmother looked at me one day and said, “child, you get everything that comes down this family line.” What was she talking about? Blood sugar issues, inability to pay attention, gas, bloating, constipation, and nausea after meals. My doctors labeled these symptoms as IBS, hypoglycemia, and ADD. The older I got...

EPISODE 62 - Jason Galvez Author of I Am Loved Right Where I Am - Embracing All Family Types Jason Galvez, Author of I Am Loved Right Where I Am joins us today! More about our guest! Jason - Mr. Jay, shares on his website, Have you ever felt lost, confused, unlovable, out-of-touch, angry, or on the verge of losing it all or yourself? Changing all this is as simple as picking up your phone. It is s...