The Wordslinger Podcast

Catlin Adams is an Actress, an Emmy Winning Director and Producer, and an Acting Teacher and Coach. We also have it on good authority that she discovered Ben Affleck. Every day she works with some of the most well-known actors in Hollywood, helping them hone and perfect their craft—proving that the need for coaching and mentoring doesn’t stop just because you’ve “made it!” This week, we talk to Ca...

Ingrid Pyka is what you might call an “eclectic entrepreneur.” National Consultant, Speaker, Author, and a former Veterinarian—she’s covered pretty much everything! And that makes her the perfect person to help entrepreneurs figure out how to amp up their business and take things to a new level. This week, Kevin talks to Ingrid about her business, Beyond Strategy, and her publishing projects, incl...

So what makes a podcast go from good to great? What separates a so-so podcast from something akin to This American Life or Radiolab? Brett Gajda and Nick Jaworski talk about the nuances and nuisances of podcast greatness as they discuss their new, high-production show, Where There’s Smoke. From sudden realizations and inspirations to a fully immersive podcast experience, Brett and Nick give the fu...

If you’re an author or internet marketer, or if you’ve spent any time investigating and learning about the authority and expert industry, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Scrivener. It is the go-to tool for authors, bloggers, and anyone who needs to organize and write content regularly and quickly. But it has something of a steep learning curve. That’s why Joseph Michael Nicoletti, aka “The S...

Ever wonder where the contestants of “Survivor” go when they’re voted off? Francesca Hogi went straight to building a career around helping people get a lot more out of their lives. This week, Kevin talks with a real survivor about life, love, and how to build, market and grow a coaching practice. Learn more about Francesca Hogi and her work: Visit her website at francescahogi.com Read her blog on...

It’s one thing to hang a shingle and declare yourself “open for business,” one you decide to build a career around your expertise. Marketing that business is key to being successful and growing as an authority, so you can reach (and help) more people. Tara Jacobsen knows this better than anyone. She has her own authority business, helping people marketing and promote themselves, so they can contin...

If you’ve ever dreamt of being a full-time author, you’ve probably heard of Johnny B Truant. Along with Sean Platt and David Wright, Johnny hosts the Self Publishing Podcast, and is a storyteller at Sterling & Stone. Every week, Johnny, Sean and Dave give listeners an inside look into what they’re doing to master the indie publishing industry. In the process, they’ve build a publishing empire...

Vic Mignogna is a voice and screen actor with a lot of passion and energy. He grew up watching “Star Trek” on television, and always wanted to have something to do with the show. Today, he and his cast and crew work hard to create a show that is every bit as amazing as the original. They’re continuing a tradition that even Gene Roddenberry would be proud of! Listen in on this week’s interview with...

Karen McCullough started in retail, but when her clothing store shut down she wanted a change. She connected with a coach, got some ideas together, and then jumped into a career of public speaking. Today, she’s an energetic and in-demand keynote speaker who talks to corporations and associations about everything from the value of change to customer service and working with Gen Y employees. Listen...

This week we chat with a British chap of impeccable quality. Kevin’s good friend (and possibly hetero-lifemate) Martin Ridgway drops in to talk about UX—user experience design. Ever thought about how you brand registers with the people you interact with? Thinking it through can be the difference between success and failure. Get some pointers on how to design a user experience that’s right for you...

We all have our body issues. Gregg McBride just had more than most. At 400 pounds, he was unhappy and feeling hopeless. He went through the diet hamster wheel a few times before finally figuring out what works—small, iterative changes that make weight loss part of your daily habits, rather than a sheer test of will power. Gregg talks about his experience and gives a few tips on eating and living h...

Stephen Jepson is a dynamo! At 74 years old, he’s just about the most energetic man on the planet, and he’s developed a means of defying age and keeping his brain and his body sharp and fit. Now he’s on a mission to share what he’ learned, and help other people get past the misconception that our brains have to deteriorate with age. Listen in as Stephen takes over the Wordslinger Podcast and energ...

|| Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || John Kovalic is a cartoonist and the the creative mind behind the Dork Tower comic strip, as well as games you probably know and love. Apples to Apples, Kobolds Ate My Baby, and Munchkins—just to name a few. John’s career stretches back to his teens, and includes a lot of amazing leaps that have led him straight to doing the work...

When Marc Isaacs got a private message through his acting profile page on Facebook, he had no idea just how strange and bizarre his life was going to become. He discovered that he had NINE very young brothers and sisters in the Canadian foster care system, all without birth certificates or personal records of any kind! What followed over the next few months was an adventure in meeting his new fami...

There’s a growing indie author movement afoot, and it isn’t just limited to the US. Worldwide, authors are putting their stories on the page and marketing their books to an eager audience. And few people have done a better job of this than Joanna Penn—Bestselling Author and host of the Creative Penn podcast! This week, Kevin chats with Joanna about her work, about the evolution of the digital medi...

Todd Collings and Mark Attard of AE Building Systems are part of a movement toward more efficient, “green” construction for homes and businesses. Reducing environmental impact is an important (and sometimes difficult) part of modern construction, but there are also concerns about noise reduction, hypoallergenics, and energy efficiency. Todd and Mark have a way to help. Learn more about AE Building...

Yannick Nelson is the “head honcho” at Azoogma—an agency that (among other things) does translation and localization for clients. It’s a fascinating look into how good translation goes beyond just word-to-word transformation, but includes elements of story telling and crafting, customizing the message and meaning to fit the audience. Azoogma ensures that the work fits the culture where it appears,...

Self publishing has quickly become a career for thousands of authors in the US, but to be successful at it takes a level of business and marketing savvy that many authors shy away from. Nick Thacker, however, is a pro. He also happens to be a collaborator with Kevin on fiction and business alike. This week, listen as Kevin talks with his writing partner Nick about the ins and outs of collaboration...

Everyone wants to know “the secret” behind self publishing success, but when it comes down to it it’s just one simple rule: Do the work. Writing, marketing, promoting, publishing (repeat), it’s all part of the “necessary evil” of building a publishing empire. And no one knows that better than Sean Platt, one of the trio who grace earbuds every week on the Self Publishing Podcast, and who tickle th...

What does it take to write new and original fantasy—set in a world that’s maybe a little like our own history, but just different enough to seem strange and new? Jamie Maltman, author of the “Arts Reborn” series talks about his work and how he plots, plans, and refines his fiction. Learn more about Jamie Maltman at http://www.jamiemaltman.com/ As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson...

The American Manufacturing Revolution is the kind of thing that warms a Wordsligner’s heart. It harkens back to the days when guys like Benjamin Frank, Nikola Tesla, and Thomas Edison were tinkering around and learning everything they could about how nature works, and how it could be harnessed to create something new and innovative. Kevin Faul could join that list, as his company, Conway Electrics...

There’s fearless and then there’s fiercely fearless! Michael La Ronn is the indie author who brings us fearless fantasy—featuring everything from anthropomorphized broccoli to Teddy Bears who battle our worst fears in the darkness. His Decision Select Novels are a unique spin on the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books you probably read as a kid. With updated storytelling and grownup themes, these bo...

So what’s the story with digital marketing? That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week with Jay Winkler, Principal and Creative Director of Idea Lab Digital Marketing. Jay talks about everything from the beauty of his picturesque home and workplace in Moorestown, New Jersey, to the ups and downs of brand building and marketing for small to mid-size B2B companies. Learn more about Jay Winkle...

Aloha! This week, Kevin chats with JoAnn Takaski, author of “Luau Like a Local” and CEO of GlobalWrites. Family and food are connected in some of the most intimate and interesting ways, and JoAnn has created something that shares a bit of her own family history, and the foods she grew up loving. Learn a little about Hawaiian cuisine with a story flavor. Learn more about JoAnn and “Luau Like a Loca...

Story plays a huge role in the development and growth of a business. And no one knows that batter that Rachel Parker—CEO & Founder of Resonance Content Marketing. This week Kevin talks to Rachel about the power of storytelling in building a brand and nurturing a business. Content is king, and Rachel is the queen of content! Learn more about Rachel and her company, Resonance Content Marketing,...