As a follow up to this week's conversation on Creative Confidence, we are back with children's book author Andrew Newman.

Today he reads us his conscious story, "The Hug That Got Stuck." You'll want to curl up and listen to this heartwarming story again and again... and maybe, it will spark the joy to create something of your very own.

For more stories from Andrew Newman, visit ⁠consciousstories.com ⁠or to work together on creativity, visit https://training.andrewnewman.me/

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Today's conversation with children's book author Andrew Newman explores the medicine of creative self-expression, instills hope and courage for navigating the creative process, and challenges us to develop creative confidence along the way.

Bringing your ideas to life often takes a lot of work, and requires meeting yourself in the process. Bring in the wisdom and stories shared here in order to help support you along your own creative path.

*Make sure to catch the next Bonus Episode, where he reads one of his conscious bedtime stories to us, titled "The Hug That Got Stuck."

For more stories from Andrew Newman, visit consciousstories.com or to work together on creativity, visit https://training.andrewnewman.me/

Connect with the Deeply Funny podcast for Creative Coaching, Workshops & More: IG @deeplyfunnypodcast

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Multimedia artist & street photographer, Joyce McAndrews began Project: Co-Mingle in 2015, when she came upon a hand-painted sign in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood on a job site that read "Co-Mingle".

She thought the construction team was encouraging the community to get along during the demolition of another city block. Spoiler alert: That was not the case.

To Joyce's surprise, she gained unprecedented access to the construction site and was unconditionally welcomed into the wildly misperceived world of construction. She followed the crew for five years, documenting the rise of the Troy Block in 2018 and the Rainer Square Tower in 2020.

In this episode, Joyce McAndrews shares her story, revealing how her personal journey through trauma, loss, grief, and beauty was explored through the medium of Project: Co-Mingle.

We learn together the lessons that sometimes, we must face our greatest fears in order to create our own sense of Safety.

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Today we are in conversation with Storyteller, Ro Verdeja. In this episode, Ro takes us back to the beginning of his storytelling journey, when he was street singing in Germany at 19 years old, and what he learned about human connection. If you've ever wondered the secret of how to ask for help or support, you'll want to listen to this episode. (Hint: it's the opposite of what you're thinking).

Ro Verdeja is a Storyteller, Musician, Executive Speaker Coach, Business Presentations Specialist, and Facilitator. Since 2018, Ro has contributed his expertise to the TEDx University of Washington conferences by coaching speakers, designing the master presentation, and compiling speakers’ presentations and talks.

With over 20 years of experience, Ro has helped presenters worldwide connect with their audiences through board presentations, sales presentations, idea pitches, trainings, fundraising campaigns, and consultant presentations. If you'd like to connect or book a call with Ro, you can find him on LinkedIn:

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Hey lovers! This episode is all about PLEASURE. What better time of year to tap into self-love, pleasure, and showing yourself embodied devotion? This episode will light your soul on fire, and call you to be FREE.

Our guest this week is Goddess Brittney King, who is here to remind you that Pleasure is a birthright. She is a spark of joy, freedom, and creative self-expression, showing up in this world as a witchy, queer, free loving Goddess who lives in devotion to Pleasure for every being.

Did you love this episode, and want in on the pleasure party? We have three ways to engage:

#1. Show yourself or a friend some love to heighten your PLEASURE! For Sensory or Luxury gift boxes, head over to Royal Giftings site or @RoyalGiftings

#2. For more information on Goddess Brittney King and the Full Body Yes! Retreat, check out her site or @goddessbrittneyking, or listen to the Honest Feedback Podcast.

#3. Connect with the Deeply funny Podcast! We invite you to Share, Like, or Follow the show, or tell us what you thought @deeplyfunnypodcast on socials. What is something you will do to bring more pleasure into your life this year?

xoxo,

Deeply Funny

In our Season 2 guest opener, we will be in conversation with Executive Coach and Mentor, Jim Huling. Jim has a track record of helping people find and live their purpose, and introducing them to the concept of following & finding their joy. He is also a hallmark of humility, self-acceptance, and a source of deep wisdom, ready to be shared. In this compassionate conversation, we will take you on a journey of creative self-expression, becoming alive, and hear from a global expert on leadership & development on some of the biggest takeaways, career transitions, and lessons he has learned. Come take a deep dive with us into the heart of the human experience.

About Our Guest Speaker: Jim Huling is the author of the #1 Worldwide Best-Selling Book, The 4 Disciplines of Execution, now in its 2nd Edition and translated into sixteen languages. Jim has also been the 4DX Global Managing Consultant for FranklinCovey for more than 13 years where he has led the coaching of more than 70,000 leaders around the world. Prior to this time, Jim served more than a decade as CEO of an organization recognized four times as one of the “25 Best Companies to Work for in America.” As a sought-after keynote speaker, Jim has given more than 500 presentations in 13 countries. Among all his awards and recognition, Jim is particularly proud to have been presented with the Turknett National Leadership Character Award, representing CEO’s who demonstrate the highest levels of ethics and integrity. Jim’s greatest calling is now as an Executive Coach, where he draws from the lessons of his own life and career to provide meaningful strategies and guidance to (currently) more than 30 senior leaders. Jim is most proud of his wonderful marriage of more than 40 years to his sweetheart, Donna, being Dad to two phenomenal adults, Scott and Sarah, and “Papa” to his three grandkids. He also holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and is currently in his ninth year of CrossFit. Jim can be reached at [email protected]

Celebrate the premiere of Season Two of the Deeply Funny Podcast. We'll start by taking inventory of the past year, and celebrating the highlight reel of personal growth & development.

Ya'll it's been a hell of a year. From my apartment in New York City, to a life in Seattle, WA filled with community, connection, and lots of comedy, I really can't believe how I got here. We'll talk about the challenges, obstacles, and overcoming them, and the toolkit of getting over our egos and calling on our perseverance. This year has taught me a LOT about Collaborating, and Saying YES to myself. This year has been about finding a new way of being, navigating uncertainties in finances, deeply altering my relationship I have with self, and becoming a person who increasingly lives my values.

This season has some exciting new episode's I'm ready to drop as we head into Fall, and I can't wait to share with ya'll! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and leave us a review so we can continue to grow the show, if you get something out of it.

Thank you for being here, and keeping on being the reason we're doing it. I love you. Take Care. -Kristen Yaney

In September of 2020, while on vacation, Shannon Taylor had a seizure. She was diagnosed with a large non-cancerous brain tumor on her brain stem that night. She spent the next two months awaiting a particularly invasive craniotomy. The tumor was rare, the surgical approach was rare, and the complications were rare. After losing her voice and the ability to speak, Shannon authored a book titled "Sucks About Your Brain Tumor".

In today's episode, Shannon tells her story and details what she learned during her two-year recovery, such as the love of community, how free bottles of water can magically show up at your house, how unprepared she was for the recovery process, and how - in the face of experts telling her otherwise - she was determined to get her voice back.

Please keep in mind that neither Shannon nor Kristen are neurologists, and this conversation does not attempt to give medical advice in any way; however, it is a compelling conversation on the value of sharing experiences, finding hope in community even in the face of medical crisis and chronic illness (for patients and for caretakers), and how we learn to integrate what happens to us until it becomes a part of our story, but not the whole plot. If you or someone you love is going through a crisis, we hope this conversation helps you to connect, and ultimately feel less alone.

To contact Shannon, please reach out at [email protected].