Tag: writing

Episode 104: “Pride & Preston Lin” with Author Christina Hwang Dudley

February 21, 2025

Wynne and I were honored recently to sit down with acclaimed author, Christina Hwang Dudley, to discuss her latest book, “Pride & Preston Lin“, a gorgeous adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, “Pride & Prejudice“. We’re not the only readers who’ve raved about Christina’s latest book. Publisher’s Weekly wrote: “In a world with so … More Episode 104: “Pride & Preston Lin” with Author Christina Hwang Dudley

Episode 102: Writer’s Lessons with Melanie McGauran

February 7, 2025

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

Creativity and Clutter

February 4, 2025

Wynne reflects on the challenge of maintaining a decluttered home amidst family chaos. Inspired by insights from eco-crusader Michelle, she contemplates the nature of empty space and the tendency to fill it, linking this to creativity and writing as means to create order amid the perpetual struggle against clutter. … More Creativity and Clutter

How Sweet the Landing

January 30, 2025

Once upon a time, some dozen years ago, an email landed in my inbox at work. Congratulations, it read. If you are reading this, you’re one of the lucky employees selected to give a presentation at our upcoming member symposium in September.  I immediately flew into a panic. How could an email that started off so upbeat … More How Sweet the Landing

Two Again Tuesday

January 14, 2025

We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our best clips. The first in our two-fer Tuesday line up is a classic from my friend and master story-teller, Eric Knudson. He tells a great story about riding the bus back from a soccer game – full … More Two Again Tuesday

Episode 96: Embracing Tech & Non-Tech Change with Mark Petruska

December 6, 2024

We’ve been thinking about technology lately and our recent episodes about LinkedIn profiles and WordPress themes generated great discussion. It seems like many of us are working on how to best showcase ourselves, our work, in the online realm. Learning from one another, sharing tips and tricks, is one of the benefits of our little … More Episode 96: Embracing Tech & Non-Tech Change with Mark Petruska

Freshening Up the Joint

December 5, 2024

Every December 1 the snow fell like clockwork, bright and festive, an accumulation of cheer to usher in the holiday season. That this magical gift was delivered not by Mother Nature, but rather, some web programmer toiling away in anonymity was immaterial. Contrary to its very nature, this snowfall thawed chilly hearts and warmed spirits. … More Freshening Up the Joint

Episode 94: Decoding our Dreams with Melanie McGauran

November 22, 2024

Wynne and I can’t think of much that we enjoy more than a returning guest. We’ve been privileged to podcast once again with the delightful – and insightful – Melanie McGauran. Melanie’s an accomplished writer and observer of the world – both in her waking moments and in her slumber state. In this episode, we … More Episode 94: Decoding our Dreams with Melanie McGauran