Wynne and I were delighted to sit down with artist and author Danny Gregory. Danny spent thirty years in the advertising industry before dedicating himself to encouraging others to be creative and wowza…talking to him was a restorative boost in my creativity reservoir! As the author of fifteen books, Danny knows a thing or two … More Episode 109: Daily Dose of Creativity with Danny Gregory
On episode 108 of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast that will be released this coming Friday, March 21, Vicki and I talk with Wall Street Journal and Amazon charts best-selling author, Barbara Nickless. Barbara writes smart thrillers that I LOVE! Somehow in the midst of her rich characters making discoveries, I find … More The Pitch
It should come as no surprise to you that “Miss O” – Wynne’s delightful nine-year old daughter is a tour-de-force in her own right. An artistic heart beats within. Miss O loves to perform and create and her deep empathy and kindness ooze out of her. She is Wynne Leon’s daughter…no doubt. In our second … More Episode 106: The Miss Factor with Miss O
A couple of days ago my five-year-old son, Mr. D, wanted to join me when I took the dog for a walk. He loaded up a red wagon with two buckets and a tire pump and was ready to go. We passed our friendly neighbor who was out washing his truck. Mr. D said, “Hi, … More The Stuff We Carry With Us
When author, artist, illustrator, designer, storyteller extraordinaire Dave Williams launched his “Joy is…” project on January 20, I knew good things were in store for all of us. And wowza – I was right! Dave’s celebration of positivity, his “Joy is…” endeavor launched smiles galore. Nods of recognition and praise for the well-timed injection of … More Episode 105: “Joy is…” With Dave Williams
I love a good Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, don’t you? There are many gems to choose from but when I stumbled across these words recently they gave me pause when I needed it. It’s been nearly two years since I wrote about my love of the quote. Nice to visit you again, old friend: “The … More A Sanity-Saving Hack
More than 20 years ago, I signed up for an expedition to climb Mt. Elbrus in Russia. At 18,510 feet, it stands as the tallest peak in Europe. I convinced a couple of friends to join me and we were part of a group of nine clients and two guides attempting to summit. We flew … More When to Stop
Commemorating our 100th (plus!) podcast, Wynne and I sat down with our partner and writer extraordinaire, Brian Hannon to do a little reflecting. Given Brian’s background as a reporter, a communications professional and a beloved blogger, we knew we were in for a good time. Turning the mic over to Brian was so much fun! … More Episode 103: Turning the Tables with Brian Hannon
Wynne and I love talking to writers of all sorts and honestly, every time we do so, we learn so much. I guess that’s our ambition – to share nuggets of inspiration and motivation from those who share a love of creating and are infinitely passionate about it. All of which describes the talented Melanie … More Episode 102: Writer’s Lessons with Melanie McGauran
There’s a quote attributed to Robin Williams that I appreciate. I’m not sure if it’s a line from a movie or if it’s a quote from a stand-up routine, but it’s an example – I think – of the nearly infinitesimal distinction between comedy and tragedy. Love and loss. Williams revealing bits of his inner … More I Don’t Like January
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