Renee Reisch on 'Finding Your Voice': Empowerment, Inspiration, and Personal Growth
S1 E37 • Sep 22, 2025 • 16 minsRenee Reisch shares her journey and the inspiration behind her book "Finding Your Voice," emphasizing the significance of discovering one's true voice. She discusses her voice blueprint and coaching program, which are designed to help others on this path. Renee reads from her book, offering personal stories of support and transformation. The conversation concludes with words of encouragement and information on where to access the book. The episode ends with closing thoughts and an invitation for listeners to seek support in their own journeys.
Paul Aaron Travis on Authentic Relationships, Intimacy, and Navigating Change
S1 E36 • Sep 6, 2025 • 27 minsPaul Aaron Travis joins to discuss his latest book, focusing on the theme of change and its impact on relationships and intimacy beyond sexuality. He shares personal experiences that influenced his writing, providing a deeper understanding of the book's concept. An excerpt from the book is read, along with details of an accompanying program. Paul explores the metaphor of baggage in relationships, changes in dating dynamics, and effective communication techniques. The conversation wraps up with reflections on authenticity and information on where to find the book. Listeners are invited to share feedback as the episode concludes.
Rich LaMonica on "Out of the Darkness": Veterans, PTSD, and Stories of Resilience
S1 E35 • Jul 28, 2025 • 22 minsRich LaMonica joins to share his journey as an author and discuss his book "Out of the Darkness," which delves into the impact of PTSD on veterans. He provides an overview of his writing journey and highlights the importance of supporting struggling veterans through personal stories. Rich also talks about his podcast, which extends his advocacy work. The discussion covers book availability, including formats and target audience, as well as a mention of his other work, "13 Steps to Success." Rich reads an excerpt from his book, discussing character development and teasing an upcoming sequel. The episode concludes with final promotions and expressions of gratitude.
Scott Schilling on Resilience, Sales Mastery, and Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
S1 E34 • Jul 12, 2025 • 63 minsScott Schilling joins to discuss his book "That Sucks, What Now?" and his experiences during Texas flooding, highlighting resilience in adversity. He shares insights from "90 Second Success Tips" and heart-centered selling, focusing on learning from mentors and continuous growth. Scott explores balancing faith and fear, embracing challenges, and building a legacy. The conversation covers the value of sales, problem-solving, and sharing knowledge. He introduces "104 Tips to Sell More with Less Effort," discusses future projects, and offers support for new authors. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts and contact information.
Surviving the Killing Fields: Sara Im's Journey of Resilience and Hope
S1 E33 • Jul 9, 2025 • 49 minsSara Im shares her harrowing experiences during the Cambodian genocide and the inspiration behind her book. She recounts life before and after the communist regime, her evacuation, and concentration camp struggles. Sara discusses her escape plan, challenges faced, and reuniting with family post-war. She reflects on immigrating to the U.S. and crossing the Thai border. The conversation emphasizes global awareness, the healing power of writing, and hopeful narratives in her anthology. The episode concludes with the value of sharing personal stories, her book's availability, speaking engagements, and contact information.
Healing, Inspiration, and Storytelling: Insights from Nicole Harvick
S1 E32 • Jul 9, 2025 • 33 minsNicole Harvick shares her journey from an unexpected mishap with a bull to joining The Change book project. She discusses collaborative writing, balancing responsibilities, and writing for her grandchildren. Nicole emphasizes writing as a healing tool for toxic relationships and personal burdens. She explores anthology benefits, storytelling challenges, and draws inspiration from Les Brown. The episode covers project completion, AI in writing, and overcoming fear in speaking. Nicole introduces a new book idea inspired by 'Wisdom on the Front Porch' and reflects on technology's role in communication. It concludes with reflections, future plans, and a call to action.
Fossa Tales: SS Coulter on Storytelling, Creativity, and Engaging Young Readers
S1 E31 • Jun 29, 2025 • 28 minsSS Coulter joins to discuss the development of the "Fossa Tales" series and her journey from corporate America to becoming an author. She dives into the creative process behind her books, including illustrations and character development, and shares how personal experiences shape her writing. The conversation covers future plans for the series, including a subscription model and educational activities for children both offline and on YouTube. SS Coulter explains her approach to engaging readers through character voices and enhancing digital presence. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, a call to action, and an outro.
Exploring Miracles and Soul Contracts with Dina Marais
S1 E30 • Jun 29, 2025 • 35 minsLS Kirkpatrick introduces Dina Marais, who shares her background and delves into the themes of her book, focusing on the normalization of miracles and the inspiration behind her writing. Dina discusses soul contracts and personal loss, offering insights into how these concepts influence her work. LS Kirkpatrick shares a personal story, while Dina highlights feedback she has received and reads a favorite chapter excerpt. The conversation touches on the process of finding and publishing her book, the value of collaborative works, and provides insights into the publishing world. The episode ends with contact information for Dina Marais, reflections on the discussion, and closing remarks encouraging listener engagement.
Exploring Richard Bach's 'Illusions' with Arlene Cohen Miller
S1 E29 • May 4, 2025 • 22 minsArlene Cohen Miller discusses her admiration for Richard Bach's "Illusions," highlighting key moments and themes that resonate with her. She delves into how the book's ideas connect to her life and work, while LS Kirkpatrick shares a personal connection to its themes. Arlene also touches on her educational background and influences that shaped her perspective. The conversation shifts to reflections on modern youth, technology, and the evolving societal landscape. The episode concludes with closing remarks and provides contact information for listeners interested in further engagement.
Daniella Roman on Big Bear Wisdoms, Forgiveness, and Family Healing
S1 E28 • May 3, 2025 • 54 minsDaniella Roman joins the episode to discuss her writing career, influenced by her family and cultural background, which inspired her book "Big Bear Wisdoms." She delves into the themes of her "Behind Closed Doors" series, exploring cultural integration, family dynamics, and toxic relationships. Daniella shares insights on reconnecting through social media and healing from past traumas through forgiveness and storytelling. She reflects on wisdom from her father and lessons on adversity, sharing personal experiences with family support, parental decline, and loss. LS Kirkpatrick adds a personal story, and the episode concludes with final thoughts, book details, and Daniella's future plans, ending with farewell remarks.
Sea Changed: Kate Nicholas on Faith, Healing, and Transformative Journeys
S1 E25 • Apr 30, 2025 • 47 minsLS Kirkpatrick and Kate Nicholas explore Kate's book, "Sea Changed," and her inspiring journey through cancer and faith. Kate discusses her diagnosis, the role of memory in her spiritual path, and the influence of C.S. Lewis. She shares her miraculous healing, confirmed by doctors, and reads a passage from her book. The episode covers her transition to writing, speaking, and TV presenting, and the impact of "Sea Changed." Kate addresses misconceptions about God and illness, insights from World Vision, and provides book availability details. The episode concludes with gratitude to listeners.
Wanda Harris on Coaching, Anthologies, and the Impact of Writing
S1 E27 • Mar 28, 2025 • 25 minsWanda Harris joins the episode to discuss her coaching philosophy and promote her online course, website, and books. She introduces an upcoming business gala and anthology project, explaining the categories, structure, and benefits for participants. LS Kirkpatrick shares insights on the transformative impact of writing a book. The episode provides contact information for those interested in participating in the anthology and concludes with closing remarks and outro music. Additionally, the episode is sponsored by Booklovers Café and includes a teaser for the next episode, wrapping up with end credits.
Mark Pollish on Legacy, Nobel's Influence, and Life Lessons Through Writing
S1 E26 • Mar 21, 2025 • 28 minsMark Pollish joins the episode to share insights into his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest book. He discusses the themes of legacy and the influence of Alfred Nobel, emphasizing the importance of documenting personal history. Mark reflects on life lessons learned through writing and offers a reading from his book. The conversation covers historical events and the role of music, while also providing details on where to find the book. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, a teaser for future episodes, and final thank yous before signing off.
Finding Emotional Maturity: Danielle Lawrence on Growth, Relationships, and Divine Timing
S1 E20 • Mar 21, 2025 • 52 minsDanielle Lawrence delves into personal strengths and biblical reflections, introducing her book "Finding Emotional Maturity" and exploring diverse perspectives. The episode highlights wisdom from grandparents, leadership, and relationship growth, emphasizing personal growth through jealousy and the necessity of sacrifice. Danielle discusses the role of strengths, rest, and gratitude in relationships, and the importance of embracing divine timing while anticipating future blessings. She shares experiences of supernatural encounters and real-life divine interventions. The conversation promotes Danielle's book, concluding with expressions of gratitude and closing remarks.
Perseverance and Diversity: Insights from a New Book Release with LS Kirkpatrick
S1 E22 • Mar 21, 2025 • 5 minsDanielle Lawrence and LS Kirkpatrick introduce the episode with highlights from a recent book launch, sharing stories of perseverance through technical difficulties and celebrating success in the new release. They offer insights into the diverse group of contributors, emphasizing the importance of age diversity in storytelling. LS Kirkpatrick opens up about the profound impact her autistic grandson has had on her work and underscores the significance of supporting new writers. The episode wraps up with final thoughts and closing remarks, reflecting on the journey and the importance of community in the writing world.
Self Love Now: Mahogany on Inspiration, Military Tales, and Future Projects
S1 E23 • Mar 21, 2025 • 26 minsMahogany joins the episode to share her journey of self-love and the inspiration behind her writing. She reads favorite quotes from her book "Self Love Now" and discusses how her military experience has influenced her work. The conversation covers where listeners can find Mahogany's books and her upcoming projects. Mahogany also shares her social media handles for those interested in following her journey. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a teaser for the next episode.
Crystal "Moon" Robinson on The Change Series, Writing Challenges, and Messages of Health
S1 E15 • Feb 26, 2025 • 33 minsCrystal "Moon" Robinson joins the episode to share her journey into the writing community and the inspiration behind her work. She discusses "The Change" series, her collaboration with Les Brown, and insights into contributing to anthologies. Crystal opens up about the challenges of writing under pressure and the art of condensing stories, touching on how AI and editors assist in the writing process. She emphasizes messages of health, self-care, and overcoming personal challenges for readers. The conversation explores catalysts for change and details about her book release. Crystal concludes with insights into future projects, closing remarks, and contact information for listeners.
Dagger Words: Communication Insights and Authentic Conversations with LS Kirkpatrick
S1 E14 • Feb 26, 2025 • 27 minsCristyana and Coach Wanda Harris introduce the episode and share Coach Wanda's background. They delve into the book's intriguing title and concept, exploring the origin and impact of "dagger words" on relationships. The discussion offers practical communication tips for avoiding and replacing these harmful words, emphasizing the importance of perspective and authentic conversations. Coach Wanda shares the inspiration behind writing the book and where listeners can find it. The episode highlights the resources available at Templeofthespirit.org, including classes on dagger words. It concludes with thoughts on the evolving nature of language and closing reflections.
Deceptive Liaisons: Kirkpatrick and Bailey on Betrayal, Recovery, and Writing
S1 E13 • Feb 22, 2025 • 29 minsLS Kirkpatrick and Samantha Bailey introduce themselves and dive into "Deceptive Liaisons," discussing its inspiration, launch, and connection to a nonprofit cause. They explore themes of healing and handling betrayal through writing, offering advice on managing betrayal and emphasizing the importance of self-care and recovery. The episode provides insights into the publishing industry and effective promotion strategies. They also touch on upcoming appearances and the challenges of entrepreneurship. The episode includes a sponsor segment featuring Spark Ghostwriting and concludes with farewells and closing remarks.
Mark Papadas on Identity, Family Communication, and Rest in Teen Development
S1 E12 • Feb 22, 2025 • 25 minsLS Kirkpatrick introduces Mark Papadas, offering insights into his background and motivations for writing. Mark discusses his business and the reasons behind his focus on identity in children, sharing a personal homeschooling story that influenced his work. The conversation explores how Mark's books have impacted family communication, emphasizing the importance of rest for teenagers. Details of his books are highlighted, along with a glimpse into his upcoming projects and ways listeners can support his work. The episode concludes with Mark's final thoughts and a wrap-up of the discussion.

