Modern Small Talk

Modern Small Talk

By Lill Øyunn Nermoen-HanssenEducationHow To
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Modern Small Talk episodes

  • The power of the first episode

    I watched the first episode in the first season, after the last episode of the 2nd series, realising I had bailed on the episode only after a few minutes. That's how much of a chance I was willing to give the already popular show.

    A mere 2 minutes and 50 seconds to judge the episode. Still, the television series kept waving it's index finger to invite me in. "You'll love me, I promise."

    9 min
  • Can a character drive a full story?

    When others think they have levelled up in being a movie connoisseur when they find movies celebrated by the Cannes Film festival a stamp of approval, I've found myself levelling up with finding characters be a story in of its own.

    15 min
  • The storytellers urge to become a scientist

    At one point in life, I wanted to become a scientist. Was I a math wiz? Not even close. Anything math was close to oblivion in my mind due to a marvellous lack of interest in understanding the subject, still – I was frustrated that I couldn’t become one. Without schooling in natural sciences, why did I still pursue the thought of becoming one?

    9 min
  • For the love of Short Stories

    It was supposed to be the name of my podcast. I had just had the biggest aha-moment in shaping my writing career, and you know how it goes, when something feels so right, it has to be life-changing, doesn’t it?

    9 min
  • How the need for writing was mistaken for ADHD

    The other day I was thinking of designs for my Redbubble shop, LillOyunn, when I remembered something from my past. Something I thought was wrong with me but in fact, was the essence of me. This episode shows how being in wonder can help you beyond labels. 


    15 min
  • Allowing your feelings to be your superpower

    I have found that my allowance of all my different feelings is a unused asset I haven't tapped into,  until now! I really write some of my best scenes when I indulge in emotions. I will tell you how on this episode! 

    Remember to check out my website www.lifebylill.com for the show notes and more inspiration! 

    10 min

About Modern Small Talk

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This is small talk with all the missing ingredients! In this podcast, you'll get the tools you need to build the confidence you need to talk to anyone and create valuable connections.