By Fear Less Mini Pod - Virtual Book Club
The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
It's our FINAL podcast episode for #FearLess! This episode starts off with some housekeeping about how the Virtual Book Club will continue on instagram, and then we get right into author Michelle B. Vazquez's chapter Fear Will Not Steal My Thunder! In it, Michelle shares her process of the self-analysis she went through to get from a place of self-doubt and fear to self-acceptance and "turning down the volume" of thoughts that do not serve her, which sparked Kristen and Bex's conversation about other people's perceptions versus our own, and which observations that come from ourselves and others are worth listening to versus which ones are better to be left behind.
A few ways to send Michelle some online accolades are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she could sign and send a copy of the book to you or someone you love. Michelle lives in Texas, USA.
2) Check out her instagram: @Perfectly_crafted_me
3) Reach out on Facebook: @perfectlycraftedme
And while you're at it, give us a follow and join in the conversation with our Virtual Book Club on instagram --> @ktrjminipod This book doesn't have to be read in order so go ahead and jump around the book as you see fit and comment on any @ktrjminipod insta posts, both current or past! We'd love to hear from you!
Remember: If you've found Golden Brick Book number 22, aka #whereisgoldenbrickbook22, you can claim your prize by sending us a DM on Instagram, or emailing [email protected], and answering a mystery question!
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OK, ok. We admit we can't QUITE call this one "super" short, as our lead-ins always promise, but when you have a chapter like Kristy Keus' "You Can Do Hard F***in' Things", sometimes you just gotta let the tape run (well...digital tape? Aaanyway...). Kristy's journey is one of those "not like my life but still relatable and inspiring" reads. So inspiring, in fact, that we get into a LOT of topics, like self-esteem and evolving confidence, positivity, gratitude, and especially, embracing change. Kristen and Bex dive into healthy ways to handle life's what-ifs, not "shoulding all over ourselves", and what "failing up" means. Kristy's chapter is a great example of times when getting a vote of confidence from the right person at the just the right moment can be life-changing.
A few ways to send Kristy some online high fives are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she could sign and send a copy of the book to you or someone you love. Kristy lives in British Columbia, Canada.
2) Check out her inspiring instagram: @kristykeus
3) Reach out on Facebook: Kristy Keus
And while you're at it, give us a follow and join in the conversation with our Virtual Book Club on instagram --> @ktrjminipod Leave a comment about this or any other chapter you've read on any one of our posts. We'd love to hear from you!
Remember: If you've found Golden Brick Book number 22, aka #whereisgoldenbrickbook22, you can claim your prize by sending us a DM on Instagram, or emailing [email protected], and answering a mystery question!
#womenlit #narrativenonfiction #reading #FearLess #fear #courage #Canadianwomen #Canadianliterature #Americanwomen #Americanliterature #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #selfcare #Canadianpublisher #womenbosses #ahhhhsotactile #notanotherscreen #goldenbrickroadpublishing #winterreading #buildingconfidence #celebratingchange #drivethrukindness #makingsomeonesday #dailygratitude #womantowoman #failingup #princessandthepea
Ch. 12 - You CAN takes readers through a wide range of emotions as experienced by author Estee Roe throughout her struggle to find her purpose in adulthood as well as to find sure footing as a mother of two. Old fears show up in new situations (as is their wont!). Will Estee find her way to self-actualisation? Kristen and Bex contemplate Estee's search to find validation from within instead of from the external, and discuss their own experiences with similar themes involving changing careers and motherhood. They talk about giving oneself permission to pursue things that don't come ready with a familiar history, or an obvious pathway or trajectory ahead. As Kristen says, we would all do well to, "Own the thing that we like doing, even if it makes other people scoff."
A few ways to send Estee some online love are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she could sign and send a copy of the book to you. Estee lives in Iowa, USA.
2) Check out her website: www.esteeroe.com
3) Follow her Instagram: @estee.roe
And while you are poking around your social media channels, give us a follow and join in the conversation with our Virtual Book Club on instagram --> @ktrjminipod Leave a comment about this or any other chapter you've read! We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you got your copy! From Amazon? From a bookstore? As a gift? Or from a #LittleFreeLibrary in #VictoriaBC?!
Remember: If you found Golden Brick Book number 22, aka #whereisgoldenbrickbook22, you can claim your prize by sending us a DM on Instagram, or emailing [email protected], and answering a mystery question!
#womenlit #narrativenonfiction #reading #FearLess #fear #courage #Canadianwomen #Canadianliterature #Americanwomen #Americanliterature #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #selfcare #Canadianpublisher #womenbosses #ahhhhsotactile #notanotherscreen #goldenbrickroadpublishing #winterreading #entrepreneurship #branchingout #validation #overthinking #perseverance #takingchances #takingrisks #catcrunches #wakingupwithasixpack #southpark #anicelywrittencard #hypnotism #hypnoticnetflix
Next up, it's Ch. 10 - Hello Fear! It's Me Again, by author Lisa Poznikoff. In this chapter, Lisa gives her readers a seat in her road-trip-of-self-discovery car, right next to her other passenger, Fear, and lets us witness how she handled the many turns she had to take to find satisfaction with her work life. Kristen and Bex are taken back to similar experiences in their own lives; those moments when you have to make a change and have to have faith that you can roll with it if it turns out it's not meant to be permanent, or it ends up not what you had hoped it would be. Other topics covered in this episode include: having "a Big Think" (esp. on road trips), forlorn Victorian-era child protagonists, the butterfly effect, changing perceptions of what 'stability' is, cooked ham, and valuing personal fulfilment.
A few ways to send Lisa some big ups are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she could sign and send a copy of the book to you. Lisa lives in British Columbia, Canada.
2) Check out her Facebook: @lpoznikoff
3) Follow her Instagram: @lisapoznikoff
And while you are poking around your social media channels, give us a follow and join in the conversation with our Virtual Book Club on instagram --> @ktrjminipod Leave a comment about this or any other chapter you've read! We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you got your copy! From Amazon? From a bookstore? As a gift? Or from a #LittleFreeLibrary in #VictoriaBC?!
Remember: If you found Golden Brick Book number 22, aka #goldenbrickbook22, you can claim your prize by sending us a DM on Instagram, or emailing [email protected], and answering a mystery question!
#womenlit #narrativenonfiction #reading #FearLess #fear #courage #Canadianwomen #Canadianliterature #Americanwomen #Americanliterature #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #selfcare #Canadianpublisher #womenbosses #ahhhhsotactile #notanotherscreen #goldenbrickroadpublishing #fallreading #autumnreading #bestopeningparagraph #roadtrips #personalgrowth #emotionalresourcefulness #perseverance #flexibility #takingchances #takingrisks #balance #onionfields #butterflyeffect #havingabigthink #corsets #LucyMaudMontgomery #pensionschmension #marriageprospectsatwork #aniceham
Summer hiatus is over...aaaand we're BACK!
Next up is Ch. 9 - Fearing Less: Finding Courage as We Age, by author Sharon Hughes-Geekie. Sharon brings a unique and positive perspective on fearing less that comes from her conscious decision to practice being open-minded and seeking out new experiences, and in so doing, eschewing self-doubt (rhyme intended). Kristen and Bex cover a lot of territory, from the conflict we can feel when trying to suss out how best to be a good friend to people with different needs and personalities; to reaching out when we are drowning while still being understanding if people don't come through; to the satisfaction of small victories, and more.
A few ways to send Sharon accolades are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she could sign and send a copy of the book to you. Sharon lives in Alberta, Canada.
2) Check out her Facebook: @sharon.hughesgeekie
3) Follow her Twitter: @JumpstartAnd
4) Check out her Caregiver Coaching workshops and Group Coaching through Scary Bunny Fitness and Wellness --> www.scarybunnybefit.com <-- which she does through her partnership with Chapter 7 author (and sister!) - Bex accidentally said Ch. 6 in the episode. Whoops! - Lorene Beth Hughes.
And while you are poking around your social media channels, give us a follow and join in the conversation with our Virtual Book Club on instagram --> @ktrjminipod Leave a comment about this or any other chapter you've read! We'd love to hear from you.
#womenlit #narrativenonfiction #reading #FearLess #fear #courage #Canadianwomen #Canadianliterature #Americanwomen #Americanliterature #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #selfcare #Canadianpublisher #womenbosses #ahhhhsotactile #notanotherscreen #goldenbrickroadpublishing #positiveoutlook #thankyoucards #lostcatcards #smallestpossiblespeedbumps #parenting #reachingout #mentalhealth #cakeforbreakfast #McCainDeepNDelicious
It's our DOUBLE EPISODE, just in time for #CanadaDay2021, or, as we have vowed to treat it, #SettlersTakeAction day! Your hosts, authors Rebecca Juetten (Ch. 8 - Fear of Sticking One's Neck Out) and Kristen Thompson (Ch. 11 - Unmasking the Impostor Within) reflect on our OWN chapters about a year-plus since finally relinquishing control and handing the final drafts in! Do we feel the same as we did during the writing process? Has anything changed (cut to: Oh heck yes...the world has CH-CH-CH-CH-CHAAA-AANGED!!)? We grapple with some prickly, thorny, #whitesaviourcomplex and #anti-racism type topics, and most importantly, talk about #CanadaDay and #SettlersTakeAction and our pledge to contribute our time (and more) to make this country we love a much better place. What started off seeming like two rather divergent chapters actually have a common thread between them. Have a listen and see what we mean!
Some ways to become a Kristen or Rebecca fan are as follows:
1) Contact us to see if we have any copies left which we could sign and send to you. Local deliveries *may* be possible. Kristen lives in the interior of BC and Rebecca lives on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
2) Visit our respective websites. Find Kristen at runningwithsafetyscissors.com and Rebecca at littlecrabpress.ca
3) Follow along with others in our Virtual Book Club on instgram: @ktrjminipod
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In Ch. 7 - Fear is a Gift - Discovering it at the Top of the Stairs, author Lorene Beth Hughes' writing brings our hosts to uncharted territory. Listen in to hear where this topic takes us (hint: time travel). Lorene's positive outlook and small-physical-goals-setting mindset offers a gentle way to allow our Dear Readers to mentally prepare for several possible eventualities within one's own life and in the lives of loved ones. Kristen and Bex contemplate what bravery really is. "Shark Week" also makes a brief appearance.
A few ways to send Lorene accolades are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she could sign and send a copy of the book to you. Lorene lives in Alberta, Canada.
2) Check out her website: www.scarybunnybefit.com
3) Follow her instagram @scarybunnybefit
Leave us a message on Anchor.fm/FearLessMiniPod and/or follow along with others in our Virtual Book Club on insta - @ktrjminipod
#womenlit #narrativenonfiction #reading #FearLess #fear #courage #Canadianwomen #Canadianliterature #Americanwomen #Americanliterature #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #selfcare #strength #Canadianpublisher #womenbosses #ahhhhsotactile #notanotherscreen #goldenbrickroadpublishing #positiveoutlook #physicalstrength #endurance #longevity #parents #sharkweek
Andrea Kelly's Ch. 6 - Fear is a Teacher delves into (trigger warning...) disordered eating and Andrea's path of self-discovery, which got her out of it. This chapter sparked a lot of 'yes-ands' for Kristen and Bex despite the fact that the author's life experiences differed from theirs in several ways and it is because of how well Andrea puts her readers into her own shoes. This discussion offers up compelling perspectives as to why and how to have compassion for others as well as oneself.
A few ways to show Andrea some appreciation are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she could sign and send a copy of the book to you. Andrea lives in British Columbia, Canada.
2) Check out her podcast: Your Best Being (on Anchor.fm and other common streaming platforms)
3) Follow her instagram @andreakellylove
Leave us a message on Anchor.fm/FearLessMiniPod and/or follow along with others in our Virtual Book Club on insta - @ktrjminipod
#womenlit #narrativenonfiction #reading #FearLess #fear #courage #Canadianwomen #Canadianliterature #Americanwomen #Americanliterature #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #selfcare #Canadianpublisher #womenbosses #ahhhhsotactile #notanotherscreen #goldenbrickroadpublishing #bulimia #compassion #mentalhealth #PartyInTheSky #ghostreader #Beetlejuice
Drumroll please! For this ep. we have a SPECIAL GUEST! It's Christine Esovoloff's Chapter 5 - Rewriting My Story, and Kristen and Bex have been joined by Christine herself for a fun-filled, yet deep-diving episode about why Christine decided to make changes in her life which allowed her to more fully heal from her past. We get into self-esteem, self-expression, what being likeable means and what trying to be likeable can do to one's personal boundaries. We also discuss the mixed messages we absorb as young'uns. #loveyourbody #but...
Some ways to show Christine some fan-love are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she could sign and send a copy of the book to you. Christine lives in British Columbia, Canada.
2) Visit her website: www.https://christineesovoloff.home.blog
3) Follow her instagram @the_ginger_journal
Leave us a message on Anchor.fm/FearLessMiniPod and/or follow along with others in our Virtual Book Club on insta - @ktrjminipod
#womenlit #narrativenonfiction #reading #FearLess #fear #courage #Canadianwomen #Canadianliterature #Americanwomen #Americanliterature #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #selfcare #Canadianpublisher #womenbosses #ahhhhsotactile #notanotherscreen #goldenbrickroadpublishing #selfpreservation #awkwardinphotos #wereyouonholdthatwholetime
In Betsy Grinder's Chapter 4 - Four Letter Words, we experience some of her highs, and her lows, and observe the qualities she possesses which got her through the latter. #gumption #perseverance #guts #creativity #patience #tenacity.
Trigger warning: Discussion of emotions surrounding the experience of miscarriage.
Some ways to become a Betsy fan are as follows:
1) Contact her to see if she has any copies left which she could sign and send to you. Local deliveries *may* still be possible, depending on timing and so on. Betsy lives in Pennsylvania, USA.
2) Visit her website: www.giventothegrinders.com
3) Follow her instagram @BetsyLynn
This episode's intro covers what's new in Kelowna BC for Fear Less authors, and Rebecca finally gets to explain what is happening in Victoria BC and what the hunt for Golden Brick Book 22 is all about. That's right - #whereisgoldenbrickbook22 a.k.a. the 44 Little Free Libraries project is active and running!
Leave us a voice message on Anchor.fm/FearLessMiniPod and/or follow along with others in our Virtual Book Club on insta - @ktrjminipod
#womenlit #narrativenonfiction #reading #FearLess #fear #courage #Canadianwomen #Canadianliterature #Americanwomen #Americanliterature #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #selfcare #Canadianpublisher #womenbosses #ahhhhsotactile #notanotherscreen #goldenbrickroadpublishing #winery #rose #Kelowna #VictoriaBC #yvr #ylw
The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.