The Writing at the Red House Podcast

Burnout haunts our steps at nearly every turn it seems. Is there anything we do to avoid the pitfalls of burnout? Please join Kathi and Michelle as they offer 7 Key Questions to ask yourself so you can avoid burnout. 

Join Kathi and Michelle as they discuss some important pointers and tips on how to establish healthy boundaries for speakers.  If you have ever wondered what some healthy boundaries are, you won't want to miss this episode of Communicator Academy!

Does your inbox overflow with emails? Do you feel overwhelmed at the mere thought of wading through all the emails? Do you struggle to know where to begin and how to proceed? Is there any hope for an empty inbox? There is hope! Join Kathi and Michelle as they share how they have learned to tame the inbox clutter.

How do you practice self care when you're a writer? Join Michelle and Kathi as they give practical suggestions and tips to accomplish this. You will learn, you will grow, and your writing will improve.

We all struggle to know just how to adequately describe our speaking topic. Is there any hope?  Kathi and Michelle say a resounding "Yes!" to that question. They have put together 3 easy steps to writing a great topic description because they've been there too!  Listen in to discover for yourself the 3 Os of putting together a great description for your next talk.

We all need to start somewhere and simple. Often places new speakers are invited to speak can't afford to offer much renumeration, so what can a new speaker do? You won't want to miss this podcast. Kathi and Michele are back with another great episode. This time they are talking about how to stock a table at the back of the room. They offer 7 suggestions of items to include on your table. Join in...

Join Kathi and Michelle as they give you Eight of the Best Practices for Hosting Guest Bloggers. 

There is more to a good book table than simply selling product, how do you make a profit? Can you make a profit with a book table in the back? Kathi and Michele say a resounding YES, you can! They offer 7 suggestions on how to  get the most bang for your buck with your book/product table. Join them in this podcast!

Join Kathi and Michelle as they continue their talk with three easy steps to turn experiences into content for your blog, podcast, books, messages etc.   

In this episode of Communicator Academy Kathi Lipp and Michelle Cushatt chat about Three Strategies for Finding Illustrations for your book or speaking engagement.  Join the giggles and joy as they talk about Freddy's Hamburgers mustard, and cheese. 

Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt continue their chat on the topic of giving and receiving endorsements.  They offer 3 tips for Giving an Endorsement in this episode.

Part 1

In this episode Kathi continues her chat with Cheri Gregory and Amy Carroll about the Plusses and Pitfalls of Partnerships.

Kathi Lipp invited fellow podcasters, authors and speakers Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory to the Communicator Academy Podcast to discuss the plusses and pitfalls of partnerships. As they teamed up to create their Grit 'n Grace podcast, they learned the good, the bad and the ways to avoid the ugly. For the download we speak about, visit:  http://www.communicatoracademy.com/2018/01/15/eps-70-plusses-...

Need rest, but don't know where to fit it in?  Join authors and speakers Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt as they discuss the role that rest has in our success and longevity in ministry. Rest is not optional and not for the weak. When you pull back a little bit, the clarity about your message and your brand comes through.

Do you have a blog and want to expand your readership? Do you wish you could post on another's blog? In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp break down the 10 best practices for writing a guest blog post and the secrets for success. Guest posting can be such an investment of time and effort, but the benefits are high IF one approaches it correctly. You do not want to miss the opportu...

Travel is a vital part of a thriving speaking ministry. How does one recover from the output of energy, time, and resources spent on a speaking engagement? Jetlag is just the beginning of the drain on a communicator and hosts, Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp, provide insight and hope for the weary traveler. They have put thousands of hours and miles developing a post-travel recovery plan and are op...

Are you frustrated by a lack of income in your speaking and/or writing ministry? Are you ready to infuse life, resources, and support for your ministry through a part-time job? In this epiode, hosts Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt provide candid perspectives on full-time writing and speaking and ways to grow your ministry with a side hustle. They provide eight alternative streams of income that you...

Are you desirous to grow your ministry? Are you ready to infuse life, resources, and support for your ministry through a part-time job? In this epiode, hosts Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt provide candid perspectives on full-time writing and speaking and ways to grow your ministry with a side hustle. They provide eight alternative streams of income that you can explore. You do not want to miss par...

Do you know God has called you to a speaking or writing ministry, but a lack of funds seems to thwart your plans? Are you curious how some successful communicators got their start with little to nothing? Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt, podcast hosts and frugal ministry leaders, share their struggles and ways to build one's ministry on a budget. This is invaluable information - both to establish bo...

Have you ever had dreams of having one of your books recorded as an audio book? Do you record a podcast and need some insight on the challenges of getting a great recording? Do you wish you had an insider's guide to the surprising things about the recording of audio books for you to keep in mind? This episode is for you! Hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp provide a great list of things to keep i...

Do you want to enhance the effectiveness of your ministry? Do you want to better navigate the journey between your story and the heart of your listeners? Do you want to uncover new ways to be used by God in your communication? God has created us for connection and has called us to connecting with others in our audience.  Hosts and master connectors, Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp, want to provide...

Have you ever found yourself without great help or stuck with someone who did not serve your ministry well? An employee in the wrong position is painful for all parties involved and our desire to avoid short term discomfort can cripple our ministry. Hosts and ministry leaders, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt, bring years of experience and wisdom to this discussion. They tackle hard questions like:...