Making Memoir Magic

📄 Episode Summary: We’re halfway through 2025 — so let me ask: Have you started your memoir yet? In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my own journey from hesitant political spouse to published memoirist and memoir mentor. If you've been sitting on your story, unsure whether to start, worried about what others will think, or just plain stuck — this is your invitation to begin....

What do barre classes and memoir writing have in common? More than you’d think. In this episode, I share a personal story about showing up for a hard, humbling workout — and how that experience mirrors the writing journey. If you’ve ever struggled with starting (or sticking with) your memoir, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about why honoring your creative dreams isn’t just noble — it’s necessary....

📝 Episode Summary: If you've ever asked yourself, "Who would want to read my story?" or felt frozen by the pressure to write a perfect first draft, this episode is for you. In less than 15 minutes, Kerry peels back the layers of fear, perfectionism, and overthinking that keep aspiring memoirists stuck—and offers a simple, empowering way forward. ✨ Whether you're scribbling in a journal, outlinin...

In this soul-nourishing, eye-opening episode, we explore the surprising (and often hilarious) connection between the shows we love—and the emotional hurdles that keep us from writing our life stories. If you've ever deep-cleaned your baseboards instead of writing, questioned if you're "too much," or felt like you're dodging self-doubt like zombies—this episode is for you. 🎧 In this episode, you'l...

Welcome to Making Memoir Magic! In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest struggles memoirists face: getting stuck before they ever reach “The End.” If you’ve ever sat down to write only to feel paralyzed by doubt, overwhelm, or time constraints, you’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into:✔️ The most common roadblocks that stop memoirists in their tracks✔️ How to identify your personal wr...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Make Memoir Magic , we tackle one of the biggest challenges memoir writers face— self-doubt . Host Kerry Kriseman shares their personal experience of battling imposter syndrome while writing their memoir Accidental First Lady , and offers practical advice to help listeners overcome self-doubt, embrace vulnerability, and believe in the power of their own story. W...