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Today on the show: a gathering of words.

I'm talking with Milwaukee Poet and interdisciplinary artist, Angela Voras-Hills. She and her co-host Danielle Harms have organized a semi-regular book reading they call Book Drop MKE, inviting local and national authors and poets to read their new collections on a stage for local readers. Held at a nearby brewery, this event invites the audience to interact with authors, and with each other in a much more engaging way than your typical book reading. Icebreakers, raffles, laughter and poetry all on a Friday night. 

If you've been looking for a creative way to gather and you're local, make your way to a Book Drop in December (or follow on IG to find their next event). And if you aren't local, Angela and I talk a little about how you might set up a Book Drop in your own community. 

Key takeaway for me (again): If you host it, they will come. People want to gather. 

Links for Book Drop MKE and Angela

On Instagram

On Facebook

Angela's Website 

Angela's book: Louder Birds at Boswell

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Today a tiny tip for getting people to share when it's their turn at the table. Use this at the Thanksgiving table, or any table where there's a go-around that requires a creative answer. It's my new favorite trick at any gathering where I'm hoping to spark conversation and connection. 

If you try it, let me know how it went for you!

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Today, meet my friend Lizzie. Lizzie is super cool. Earlier this year, Lizzie was angry, overwhelmed, disheartened  and ________ with the state of the world (fill-in-the-blank with any/all the exhausted words). So Lizzie decided to do something. Lizzie boiled a pot of spaghetti noodles, sauced them up and invited friends to her house to share their hopes and fears for our country. And now Lizzie hosts a 'protest potluck' every month for anyone who can show up.  

But don't worry - we aren't talking politics in this episode. We're talking about what it takes to organize one of these for yourself - even if, or maybe especially if, it sounds intimidating. Or, if - like my friend Lizzie - you sometimes experience social anxiety and would rather just stay home. 

I hope you'll tune in and listen - and maybe even try a potluck of your own making! If you do, I'd love to hear about it! 

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Call me crazy, but I love name tags. So much, that I've got an entire episode devoted to the art of the name tag: why to use them, when to use them, how to use them, and why I think they are so special. 

If you are gathering people together this holiday season, even if it's family and even if the crowd knows each other, give this is a listen and see if it doesn't change your mind about the name tag. 

And here's the link to my wonder-seeking friend Andrea Scher who I mentioned in this episode. I hope you dive into her offerings and try one for yourself. (you're welcome, if you do!) 

And IF you made it all the way to the end ... THANK YOU! You heard me talk about name tags and FoodRight ... 

Want to donate to FoodRight to keep these kids cooking, donate HERE. 🫛🥕🥦

🥒 And want to try those delicious zucchini fritters for yourself, find the recipe HERE! 

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The podcast about gathering, connecting, and creating in community, together. 

Today a bit of background on the move from Cream City Dreams (don't worry Milwaukee, I love you, still!) to Gather Connect Create. What I hope listeners take away from these episodes and why it was important to me to switch it up. 

I'm still figuring out the nitty gritty backend of a rebrand - so yes, it still says Cream City Dreams ... but the move is coming. (remember the #1 lesson of Cream City Dreams guests ... start before you're ready.) So that's what I'm doing. 

The titles and logistics will catch up - but I couldn't wait to get this out. Thanks for sticking with me! 

Oh, and here's the video I mention about the First Follower! 

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On today's episode, I'm wondering why we aren't gathering as much these days? I have some ideas, maybe you do too? I also share a simple practice of noticing the ways in which we gather, connect and create on the daily. (and psst: we do it more than we realize, and the simple act of noticing might help us do it even MORE!) 

Plus here's a link to Priya Parker's new substack Group Life. 

I'm still figuring out the nitty gritty backend of a rebrand - so yes, it still says Cream City Dreams ... but the move is coming. (remember the #1 lesson of Cream City Dreams guests ... start before you're ready.) So that's what I'm doing. 

The titles and logistics will catch up - but I couldn't wait to get this out. Thanks for sticking with me! 

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It's here, it's here! 

Well, the trailer anyway! Hear what I've got up my sleeve for the new iteration of the podcast. Move over Cream City Dreams, here comes Gather, Connect, Create. 

Who's with me!? 

And I'm STILL off the socials - so come join me on my newsletter where you'll hear all about the next chapter, and find ways to Gather, Connect and Create in REAL LIFE! 

For now, sign up at www.creamcitydreams.com (scroll down the homepage to sign up!)

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It's been a whirlwind of a month over here at Cream City Dreams! Which, as you know, is a one-woman-show. (that's me!) Today, after a month away from the airwaves, I'm returning with an update of what's next for Cream City Dreams ... or what I'm beginning to envision and dream into life. I'm not quite ready to be consistent yet ... it's still in the planning stages ... but today, a glimpse into what I'm throwing into the pot to let simmer. 

I'm still on hiatus, but lots happening behind the scenes. Thanks for sticking with me! 

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Thank you thank you thank you! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening, subscribing, sharing and enjoying the pod. In today's episode a look at what might be ahead for Cream City Dreams after an indeterminate hiatus. See what's been reverberating in my mind as I think about the next iteration. 

If you've missed any of the episodes in Season 8, now would be a great time to go back and listen to the incredible women of Milwaukee! 

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Another week, and this time hear from FOURTEEN of this season's guests about JOY. I've taken snippets from each conversation with these incredible women and compiled them to help YOU, dear listeners, find more joy in your own life. 

I hope you take their words to heart. I hope you find YOUR joy. 

And if these snippets inspire you, I hope you'll go back and listen to their episodes in their entirety. They are all such awe-inspiring women with phenomenal stories that deserve to be heard, far and wide. 

Thank you for being a part of this season of JOY. 

Until next time Milwaukee, keep on dreaming! 

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