Choosing Happy

In this weeks episode of the Choosing Happy podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Author, Singer and Performer Zoe Jasko. Zoe has published two books with a third on the way. She's also a mother of four. And she has so much to share with us.

Embracing Creativity: An Interview with Zoe Jesco

This weeks episode features singer, performer, and author, Zoe Jesco as she shares her unique insights on balancing a portfolio career. During the conversation, Zoe delves into her journey, from her work in Disney and the civil service, to her passion for singing and performing. She discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it became an opportunity for her to pivot and manifest her love for writing. Through sharing anecdotes about her writing process and challenges faced, Zoe inspires listeners on perseverance, resilience, and the ability to find happiness along the journey of creativity and self-exploration.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

01:13 Zoe's Journey as a Singer and Performer

03:20 The Birth of Felici Opera

03:48 Zoe's Career Shifts and Challenges

04:38 The Creation of an Opera Company

06:43 The Impact of the Pandemic on Zoe's Career

07:29 Transition into Writing

08:14 The Inspiration Behind Zoe's Stories

09:04 The Publishing Journey

11:58 The Role of Marketing in Book Publishing

13:55 The Historical Background of Zoe's Second Book

01:04 The Research Process for Historical Fiction

17:58 Upcoming Book Release and Future Projects

19:47 Balancing Writing with Other Responsibilities

21:18 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Happiness

33:25 Advice for Aspiring Authors

She describes what brought her to writing, shares her singing career and how she co-founded an Opera Company. Her journey covers many aspects and there is something here for everyone.

For authors who struggle with writer block, finding a process that works and marketing their work this will be a valuable listen for you.

About Zoe Jasko :

Zoe Jasko is an author, singer and performer. Her books - a collection of short stories 'What the Wind Saw' (2022), her debut novel 'Hope is Daffodil Bright' (2023) and a second collection of stories 'The portraits on the wall' (2024) are published by the independent publisher 'The Endless Bookcase'. She is also co-founder and creative director of Felici Opera. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and four children.

Zoe's Facebook page

@zoe.jasko on Instagram

Zoe's Website

And you can find her books on Amazon.

I do hope you find this episode useful. Please share if you think someone you know would benefit from Zoe's story. Please leave a review if you enjoyed it.

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Are you preparing the groundwork for your success?

Are you clearing your incompletes and messes?

Day 4 of 100 Days of Happy

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Day 3 of 100 Days of Happy 2023 - What Moves You?

Get in touch with your life force and vitality!

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Day 2 of 100 Days of Happy 2023 - Love What You Love

A quick tip on starting your day strong and staying in love with life

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Are you ready for 100 Days of Choosing Happy?

There are 100 days until the end of 2023 - today being day 1. Join me over the next 100 days to add a sprinkle of Happiness to your day and hopefully give you some ideas and inspiration to choose happiness everyday!

Today I ask 'What are you Choosing?'

Have a blessed day!

You can access the community at www.choosinghappy.co.uk

I look forward to seeing you there

It's the final prep day!

Tomorrow the count down to 100 days to the end of 2023 begins in earnest. Will you be joining me in shaping the final days of 2023 to call in the success we are aiming for?

To reach the fitness goals, to complete on the things I've been putting off, to support those who find me in navigating the potential challenges 2023 still has in store?

What do you want to be reflecting positively on on New Years Day 2024 and what can you do this final quarter that will not only help shape your success in 2024 but may even help shape the future of humanity?

In this recording I reflect on my Why for this challenge and invite you to decide on yours.

You can join me for the next 100 days either in the Choosing Happy community here -

Or as an Awakened Entrepreneur here -

Clutter in your environment is a reflection of your internal state. That's why clearing clutter around us in our home, or office or our desk, can feel such a challenge... there's a lot of 'me' attached emotionally and mentally to that disarray.

This is one of the areas I hope to move through in my 100 days of Finishing the Year Magically.

And it starts tonight with a webinar focusing on identifying your clutter and coming

up with a plan of massive action to clear the bulk of it.

If you'd like to join me so that you start quarter 3 clear headed and inspired then here's teh link to tonight's call

Have an amazing day!

We're coming to the close of 2023. An interesting and challenging year for many.

If you are like me and there are goals you really wanted to achieve and just haven't the why not join me in the final 100 days of the year for motivation, inspiration, support and accountability?

And if you are an Awakened Entrepreneur, let's work together toward building a parallel structure of systems that will support us in freedom.

Each day I will be posting a 2-3 minute video, podcast or live stream, with a tip, 'out of your comfort zone' task, question or a little bit of inspirational happiness to help you on your way.

Let me know if there's a specific area or question you have around finishing the year strong, by posting comments, DM'ing me or dropping me and email to: [email protected]

Here's the link to the webinar I mention in the video.

I would love to have you join me on this journey of taking back control of your life and business, and finishing the year in strong and supported.

You can sign up for the webinar here:

In this weeks episode of the Choosing Happy podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Shanti Hershenson, who has published over 14 books and is only 15 years old.

She describes how she started writing her first book at 12 years old and what has inspired her to keep going. This is an inspiring and fascinating episode.

I know there are authors, old and young, who will be motivated by her energy and commitment to writing, and her determination to get her books out to the world and those she wants to impact.

We discuss:

• Her journey over the last few years and how she came to write her first novel
• Her writing and editing process
• How advice for other authors and would be authors, young and old

You can find Shanti on her website at - https://www.shantihershenson.com/

Or on Social media:

Instagram - @shantihershenson

Twitter: @shantihersh

TikTok: @shantiwhowrites

And you can find her books on Amazon.

Shanti Hershenson's first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales.

I do hope you find this episode useful. Please share if you think someone you know would benefit from Shanti's story. Please leave a review if you enjoyed it.

Links:

Choosing Happy

www.choosinghappypodcast.com

www.choosinghappy.co.uk/community

www.twitter.com/nlpwarrior

https://www.facebook.com/choosinghappypodcast

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What you can do now...

Join the wait list for the new community at www.choosinghappy.co.uk/community

Sign up for my Awakened Entrepreneurs Free Video Series. https://www.takingyourbusinessonline.com/the-awakened-entrepreneur

Drop me a line with any feedback you may have at [email protected]

Copyright 2025 Heather Masters

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In this weeks episode of the Choosing Happy podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Mayella Maxwell, Intuitive Healer and Coach.

We go very deep and Mayella shares some very personal experiences to help us understand how to get out of those dark places and detach so we can make choices from a better place.

I know there are folks out there who would benefit from her very honest and powerful story.

We discuss:

• Her journey over the last few years and how her life has transformed
• Her experience of the darkest of times and what turned her around
• How to reengage with your true self, your inner knowing and guidance.

You can find Mayella at - https://www.purplepathway.com

I do hope you find this episode useful. Please share if you think someone you know would benefit from the very powerful message. Please leave a review if you enjoyed it.

Links:

Choosing Happy

www.choosinghappypodcast.com

www.choosinghappy.co.uk/community

www.twitter.com/nlpwarrior

https://www.facebook.com/choosinghappypodcast

https://www.instagram.com/hvmasters/

Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/choosing-happy-1878162/episodes

What you can do now...

Join the wait list for the new community at www.choosinghappy.co.uk/community

Sign up for my Awakened Entrepreneurs Free Video Series. https://www.takingyourbusinessonline.com/the-awakened-entrepreneur

Drop me a line with any feedback you may have at [email protected]