There’s something magical about January—this clean slate, this open door, this opportunity to dream again. And today, we’re stepping into that magic by talking about building confidence in your creative voice.

Whether you’re starting a brand-new project, revisiting an old idea, or even just thinking about how to carve out more space for creativity in your life, this episode is for you. We’re going to dive deep into why your creative voice matters, why it’s so hard to trust it sometimes, and practical steps to help you own it in 2025. So grab your coffee, cozy up, and let’s get started.

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I’m sharing my New Year’s resolutions for 2025, and trust me, it’s a mix of creativity, growth, and slowing down!

This year, I’m diving into:
Exploring new art forms like pottery and crocheting
Reading 52 books AND the Bible cover-to-cover
Trying homemade sushi (wish me luck!) Finally using my Peloton Tread for more than decoration
Writing my first cozy mystery book and maybe another children’s book
Slowing down, being intentional, and savoring all the cozy mom moments

What are YOUR resolutions for 2025? Let’s dream big (or small—no pressure!) together. 

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I guarantee you don’t remember what you got for Christmas when you were like.. 6 years old. But I bet you have some strong memories of baking cookies or going to see the Nutcracker that year. Sketch a memory, take the picture at a new angle, write a poem about how the Christmas cookies smell. These things are what make life beautiful.

Let's quickly talk about capturing memories.

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Moms, this holiday season, remember: Rest matters. In this short and sweet episode, I’m sharing a reminder we all need—how to pause, recharge, and find peace amid the chaos. Listen now! 

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It's the perfect time to think about how we can help those who create the books we love. From buying books to leaving reviews and following authors on social media, these little actions go a long way in making sure authors keep creating the stories that inspire us. Plus, Kelli gives tips on how you can gift books this holiday season and support your favorite authors in a more personal way. Listen in to hear how small gestures can make a huge difference and help authors thrive!

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It's been 3 years since I last had Jenny on the podcast!

Jenny Mouse is a mom of three from Ontario Canada. She had a hard time focusing on school and assignments when she was young and found learning about the brain very helpful. She wrote her first book Brian the Brain Head Space when she struggled to find high quality material about the brain for young kids. She believes that teaching children about their brain from an early age can help them reach their full potential.

Connect with Jenny at the links below (and check out her brand new release!):

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When was the last time you tried something new in your creative life? And I don’t mean just switching up your routine or tweaking something you already do. I mean trying something totally different. A medium you’ve never touched, a style that’s not “you,” or even just a bold, scary idea that you’re not sure you can pull off.

If it’s been a while—or if the thought makes you feel nervous—you are not alone. Comfort zones feel... well, comfortable! They’re our safe spaces. And honestly, there’s nothing wrong with leaning into what you’re good at and what you love. But staying there too long can leave you feeling stuck or uninspired. That’s why today, we’re diving into why stepping outside your creative bubble is so important and how you can do it without feeling overwhelmed.

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After 17 years as a stay-at-home mom, Laura Rittman felt a bit lost when her daughter went off to college. Her husband reminded her of her dream to write a children’s book, and here she is, getting ready to launch Lucky Ruby! With a background in PR and event planning, she’s excited to be on this new path as an author.

In this episode, I’m chatting with the debut author of Lucky Ruby, a children’s book all about celebrating both Hanukkah and Christmas. The story follows Ruby, a little girl with both traditions, and her classmate Violet, who finds it a bit strange at first—but then realizes just how lucky Ruby is. Inspired by her own life with her Christian-Jewish family, the author hopes this book will help kids learn to appreciate and respect different family traditions and see that, at the heart of it all, it’s about family and love.

Join us as we talk about her journey with Lucky Ruby, the beauty of blending traditions, and finding new purpose in this next chapter of life.

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How far are you into your 50k words? Let's talk about how we can KEEP GOING!

It’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not talking about the holidays, I’m talking about something very special that happens in November. I’ve attempted it myself yearly since 2019. And that goal is writing 50k words. In 30 days. And before you freak out too much, it’s not the finished, polished novel that you’re going to have done by the end of the month, rather just ugly, beautiful first draft. Novellas can range between 17-40k words, a lot of cozy mysteries I read are also in the 50k range, and if you’re writing a historical fiction or fantasy especially, you can be upwards of 150k words. But to set some sort of parameters for this, 50k is the goal.

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It’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not talking about the holidays, I’m talking about something very special that happens in November. I’ve attempted it myself yearly since 2019. And that goal is writing 50k words. In 30 days. And before you freak out too much, it’s not the finished, polished novel that you’re going to have done by the end of the month, rather just ugly, beautiful first draft. Novellas can range between 17-40k words, a lot of cozy mysteries I read are also in the 50k range, and if you’re writing a historical fiction or fantasy especially, you can be upwards of 150k words. But to set some sort of parameters for this, 50k is the goal.

Let's talk about how to find the time!

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