Moms Who Create

"Being an author was always a dream of mine, one that seemed far reaching and unattainable, and then one day I decided to shoot for the stars and I'm glad I did. I have discovered things about myself during this process and absolutely love what I do. I get to share my stories and pieces of myself with people across the world, and I couldn't be happier. When I'm not writing, you can find me singing, dancing, or yelling at one of my favorite sports teams on the TV. That is, when I'm not cooking, chasing after my toddler, or toting my two girls off to sports or theater rehearsals."

-Author Morgan Rayne

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Author, Educator, Social Advocate, Mom

Mallika Thoppay is an educator, social advocate and author.  She is a volunteer English teacher to school-aged children residing in rural areas of Karnataka, India. She believes in women empowerment and standing up against social injustices. She was recognized as a volunteer champion for the year 2021-2022 at eVidyaloka, an organization that sets up digital classrooms in rural areas of India. Her children's book, Unfair & Lovely, tackles colorism and is an effort to nip this social issue in the bud. She is also an active volunteer with organizations such as 100Books Initiative, the Santa Clara County libraries and West Valley Community Services. She enjoys writing books that inspire social change and convey purposeful messages.

Her book, Unfair & Lovely is also available free today on Kindle:
http://tinyurl.com/unfairlovelyfree

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https://www.mallikathoppay.com/

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

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JK Coy is an author, mom and currently resides in southern California. She has the most adorable and humorous children’s books, from Love you to Pieces Beautiful Monster to a book aimed at expecting women called Because You Are Superwoman. She says her intent is to entertain the parent and child at the same time. Sometimes it’s the little joys, and inside jokes, that get everyone through another bedtime routine. You’ll find some great takeaways from today’s conversation.

https://www.mymomistheworst.com

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P.S. The Moms Who Create Book Club starts September 22nd! Go to the Moms Who Create Podcast facebook page and join the book club group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1466212860558230 
We will be reading Just Haven’t Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens.

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Bethany Walker is a mom, wife, social worker, and author. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Julie Hedlund’s 12x12 Picture Book Challenge. Bethany's work was recognized as a finalist for YA in the 2022 Kids' Choice Kidlit Writing Contest and as an Honorable Mention in the 2022 Picture Book Party. Bethany enjoys writing fiction in various forms including flash fiction and children's literature as well as interviewing authors on her blog "Picture Book Therapy Thursday".  Bethany's debut picture book is "Lena & the Dragon", self-published through her imprint Lillibook in December of this year. 

When she isn't writing, Bethany works as a licensed clinical social worker. She provides therapy, workshops, and other family services. In her free time, she binges horror movies and collects an absurd amount of books. Bethany lives in Longview, TX with her husband Cliffton, daughter Lillian, and pets. 

TW: Bethany’s book deals with childhood trauma. We don't go into immense detail, but we do discuss how children are affected by certain traumas and how her book helps them process everything and be comforted in all of their situations. She's created a wonderful book for children, I hope you enjoy today's episode.


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Today, I want to talk to you about indie authors. The beautiful creatures that are independent, self-published authors. I am an indie author, some of my best internet friends are indie authors and I’m sure a lot of you listening are indie authors, or at least have a friend that is. There are so many men and women (I see you, moms) out there doing the work to get their books into the hands of people all over the world. It’s a lot of work. I literally have only one fully self-written and illustrated book available right now and it took me a really, long time to do that. Admittedly, I should market it more. You know how I feel, though? Like I’m bothering people when I tell them about my book. I’m so proud and so excited of what I created, but when I make a post about it, the little imposter-syndrome girl on my shoulder is like KELLI NO ONE CARES. I know know know some other authors feel that way too. I’ve talked to so many that feel bad over posting about and marketing their books because self-promotion feels like a bother. I believe the trick to helping the bashful Kellis of the world is showing more support to the indies. Going beyond just a “like” on an Instagram post. 

I’m going to hit on 7 ways to support an indie author in your life, or a random one on Instagram.
 
Befriend them all, y’all.

These little ways will add a boost of confidence and reassurance to someone that they’re exactly where they need to be, doing exactly what they’re called to be doing in their life, guilt free.

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RC Chizhov grew up in India, moved to New York in 2005. She has her Masters in Financial Engineering from Columbia University and spent fourteen years actually in the financial services industry, before pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an author. She now lives in Florida with her ever-supportive husband and her ever-energetic son. She loves reading, dancing to Bollywood tunes, puzzles, hiking, the beach and is a member of SCBWI active participant of the Making Room for Rhyme critique group.

Website: www.rcchizhov.com

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B09JWPDZYD?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader

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Here's a mental health check.

It's been an emotional week or two for me. My 5 year-old best friend (daughter) started kindergarten and my beloved best friend cat of 14 years went to heaven. Sometimes in all the ups and downs of life, we need to take time just to be. Listening to ASMR or rain sounds tends to relax me and de-stress everything from my mind to my shoulders. I also love listening to calming sounds as I work and create. I needed this peace this week. Hopefully, it serves you too. <3

I recorded this storm from my back patio recently. :)

I'll be back next week with a brand new interview.

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Christy is a writer, lawyer, and mother to three little dino-lovers.  She knows a little bit about dinosaurs and a lot about separation anxiety.  Being a working parent (or a little one with big feelings) is not easy, but Christy hopes that Asher the Dino: Mommy Goes to Work can help other grown-ups and their littles during these tough transitions.

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Setting an intentional morning routine really comes down to you waking up early for a reason. A purpose. Don’t just wake up to say you wake up at 5am because it’s what a book (or podcast) told you to do. Have that passion burning in you to not hit snooze at 5am, or, okay, only hit it once, and to know that your words and your art are waiting for you. What’s your reason? It can be a burning passion to just drink coffee in the quiet, listening to birds sing outside while you let your mind summon your next creative endeavor. It can be a burning passion to become a New York Times Bestselling Author.
 
 Not everyone is a morning person, of course. But if you’re one of those that has small children and needs the early morning to get things done, instead of nighttime when your kids are running in your room every hour, this is for you. The enneagram 4 in me would love to make this groundbreaking, completely unique and mind-blowing. But, it's in the simpleness that we can really thrive. Small Changes. Routines form habits. Habits turn into a lifestyle.  And boy is it hard to make a routine, right? You can make your breakfast the night before once, wake up super pumped and proud of yourself, then never do it again. So when you wake up the next day with no prepared breakfast, a rumbly in your tumbly and consequently in a bad mood, why even wake up early in the first place? When I wake up annoyed or mad, it really sets the tone for the morning. Intentional is, and always is, the name of the game.

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Thank you so much for listening, and I hope you find takeaways to have a productive and creative morning. 

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Today is the release day of Kathleen Davis' second book, Feathers From Above, and she’s here to discuss how it came to her, with the story inspired by her children. It. Is. Beautiful.  Kathleen also shares advice to moms who want to go after that goal they have in mind. I mean, she created and released this book while having a tiny tiny baby at home. Inspiration during the hardest times. Enjoy today’s episode.

Buy her NEW book at the links below!

https://kathleendavisbooks.com/books/

https://www.amazon.com/Feathers-Above-Kathleen-Davis/dp/1736113240/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1658849541&sr=8-2

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