Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

Despite technical difficulties and not being able to show our faces on camera, My special guest and I celebrated the launch of her latest book, though you will hear this celebration a week late.

Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can't put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog. Learn more at www.maryalford.net.

Connect with Marry at the following links:

https://maryalford.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.alford.1272

Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryalford13

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7235798.Mary_Alford

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mary-alford

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjalfordauthor/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/maryjalfordauth/_created/

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This week is the launch of my special guest’s first traditionally published novel! Join us as we celebrate a brand new book baby Published by a brand new small press! We also give a shout out to Jen Lowry from Monarch Educational Services Boutique Press. Happy first book birthday, Jen!

Queen of awkward and writer before she could properly spell, Kara Linaburg is passionate about creating stories with beauty in brokenness. When she's not playing the role of author or editor, she's planning her next adventure or watching the sunset. Kara lives in the mountains of West Virginia, the setting of “A Study In Terminal." You can find her on www.thebeautifullybrokenblog.com or on social media @kara_lynn_author where making new friends is basically her hobby.

A Study In Terminal can be purchased through your favorite online retailer by visiting

https://books2read.com/asit/

Visit Kara’s link tree for links to her website and her social channels:

https://linktr.ee/karalynnauthor

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I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Out of Your Mind Podcast with this week’s special guest. You can listen to the episode at:

https://theoutofyourmindpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1936753/10353827-episode-17-the-path-back-to-my-creative-self-with-ann-harrison

I asked her to be my special guest, as a way to introduce you to an entrepreneurial coach and share her story.

Pam Godbois, LICSW is a therapist and yoga teacher turned self-development and business coach, on a mission to help female entrepreneurs shift their inner world, and live a life filled with joy, connection and fulfillment. Through the process of shifting beliefs, and re-writing their own story, Pam helps them find their purpose and live the lifestyle they dream of.

connect with Pam at the following links:

Website- www.pamgodbois.com

Social Media- www.instagram.com/yoginipam

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This week, My special guest and I talk about writing briefly, but I pick her brain about editing, which is one of the things I’m finding that I love to do. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and come hang out with us as we talk all things editing and a little about writing.

Kelly Martin lives in a possibly haunted house in a small southern town. While she'd like to say paranormal things have only happened to her at her home, it would be a lie...

She is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and an international #1 best selling author in horror, paranormal, contemporary, historical, young adult, and mysteries. All of Kelly's books have one thing in common-- imagine the real world is tilted slightly on its side. You don't really know what's going on, what's missing, but there is a tilt, a hum you can barely hear, telling you that something is off.

Email Kelly Martin at kelly @kellymartinbooks.com (no spaces). Visit her website at www.kellymartinbooks.com

Connect with Kelly at the following links:

Website: www.kellymartinbooks.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/kellymartinbooks

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellymartinauthor

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@kellymartinauthor

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ReadKellyMartin

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This week, my special guest and I sat down and had a lovely conversation about one of my favorite things to talk about, writing. Sit back, relax, tune into our conversation and laugh along with us as we discuss his rules of writing and how he helps other people write their books.

With over 30 plus years of writing experience, Mike Ulmer has written 14 books, thousands of newspaper articles and conducted more than 10,000 interviews. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is the author of the best selling alphabet in Canadian publishing history, M is for Maple.

Mike’s featured book is entitled, Show and Tell Writing: A great, short business book about how to write a great, short business book.

Description:

Mike traces his own story and evolution as a writer to create the ultimate handbook for people who want to rejuvenate their businesses. Show and Tell Writing explains how writers access our hardwired need to resolve patterns and reach conclusions to create know, like and trust, tells us why every book is a business book and details the three pillars of a great business book: The Proposition, The Backstory and The Recommendations.

Purchase link:

https://www.amazon.com/Show-Tell-Writing-Great-Business/dp/B09WSZP3ZM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=9P6IS9GZ26YT&keywords=show+and+tell+writing&qid=1650503283&sprefix=show+and+tell+writing%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-5

Excerpt link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IHM1IbSKmY

connect with Mike at the following links:

https://www.Mike Ulmer.ca/about

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ulmer-554814a3/

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This week, my special guest gives a quick overview of the three essential questions to ask yourself, to help you make sense of the Bible. Sit back, relax, and tune in as we talk about his new book and his podcast.

Chad M. Mansbridge is a pastor, author, conference speaker and one of Australia's most dynamic Bible teachers—known for his ability to communicate

profound and complex truth with clarity, simplicity and a whole lot of fun!

At just 23yrs of age, Chad and his wife (Jaye) planted and pioneered Bayside Church International; a thriving local church located in Victor Harbor, on

the south coast of South Australia, where they are currently serving their twentieth year of pastoral ministry.

Connect with Chad at the following links:

www.chadmansbridge.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/i5812

https://www.facebook.com/Chad.M.Mansbridge/about?ref=page_internal

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/chad-m-mansbridge/id1166835374?mt=2

https://open.spotify.com/show/7IQJBwDlNfsHaqMMRjXwzx?si=uuho0cJtQx-_T0gKCsuvjA&nd=1

https://www.amazon.com/author/chadmansbridge

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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with a husband and wife team who cowrote the story of John and Clara Schmitt. Unfortunately I was unable to download the audible sample for Called, so I’ve put it in the podcast description and the show notes on my website.

Marlena Fiol and Ed O'Connor are spiritual seekers whose writing explores the depths of who we are and what’s possible in our lives. They have devoted themselves to supporting others in identifying and removing the barriers to realizing their dreams. They consider every blog, essay, video, book or workshop an opportunity to share their insights with others, as well as learn more about their own transformational journey. Marlena is also author of the memoir, Nothing Bad Between Us: A Mennonite Missionary's Daughter Finds Healing in Her Brokenness(Mango Publishing Group, 2020).

Called can be purchased at:

https://amzn.to/3iISbOa

If you’d like to hear the audible sample, visit:

https://soundcloud.com/user-298071591/sets/called-a-true-story-audiobook

Connect with Marlena and Ed at the following links:

https://calledasaga.com/

https://marlenafiol.com/

https://www.facebook.com/authormarlenafiol

https://twitter.com/MarlenaFiol

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlena-fiol-13385b94/

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This week I had the pleasure of speaking to a composer of soothing instrumental music, of whom I have become a fan. Sit back, relax, and eavesdrop on or conversation as my special guest shares the story of how “Rachel’s song” touches the lives of so many people, including me.

Dave Combs is a songwriter, entrepreneur, successful business executive, and best-selling

author. Over the past four decades he has written over 120 songs and created fifteen albums of

soothing, relaxing instrumental piano music, including the popular standard, Rachel’s Song. His

music has been played millions of times on radio, satellite, and all internet streaming media. He

is the author of the bestselling book, Touched by the Music. The book is about an inspired (some

say anointed) song, the man who wrote it, the successful music business that grew from it, and

the millions of people whose lives continue to be touched by Dave’s peaceful music and his

uplifting stories. Best-selling author, Jack Canfield, says this about Dave: "Not only is he the

composer of some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard, but he is a man of faith and has

the heart of someone wanting to make a difference in this world. And he is a great storyteller and

writer." In his book, Dave Combs brings to life his amazing journey through his own personal,

captivating, and inspiring stories. Dave grew up in Erwin, a small town in East Tennessee, and

now he and his wife Linda make their home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Connect with Dave at the following links:

Website: https://CombsMusic.com

About the author: https://combsmusic.com/about/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TouchedByTheMusic

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-combs-62998a6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/combsmusic

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This week, my special guest shares the story of how she started her publishing company, Leaders Press. She also talks about how Leaders press helps Entrepreneurs turn their book ideas into USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers.

Alinka Rutkowska is the CEO of Leaders Press (www.leaderspress.com), a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling press, where she creates books for entrepreneurs from scratch and launches them to best-seller with a 100% success rate.

She runs a hybrid publishing house with traditional distribution (via Simon & Schuster) through which more than 500 entrepreneurs have been able to share their stories with the world. 172 of Leaders Press authors have become USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling authors. Alinka has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Entrepreneurs on Fire and numerous other outlets. Her mission is to help 10,000 entrepreneurs share their wisdom with the world by 2030.

Connect with Alinka at the following links:

https://leaderspress.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leaderspress/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinkarutkowska/

https://www.facebook.com/leaderspress/

https://twitter.com/alinkarutkowska

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Happy third Birthday to Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter! Today, I bring you a special episode to celebrate three years of podcasting and sharing some of my podcast episodes on YouTube. List in as I reflect on the past three years, meeting new authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, and sharing some of my solo episodes. Let’s all celebrate with virtual cake and ice cream as we celebrate my podcast anniversary.

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