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Her latest book deals with social anxiety on Halloween.

Rebecca Greene, MSW, LMSW, is a children's book author of four picture books, a mental health therapist who works with kids and teens, and a mom. She writes children's books with social-emotional themes, including her new Halloween book, Who Will Trick or Treat with Me. Rebecca's books help kids learn to overcome challenges, be resilient and kind, gain helpful coping skills, and explore the world around them.  She lives in the Washington, DC metro area with her husband, young son, and two rambunctious Cornish Rex cats, who are the subject of her next book.
 
Connect with Rebecca at these links:
https://rebeccagreeneauthor.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551837898018
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFSLFLRV

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Known for her boisterous laugh, flowery tattoos, and memorable homemade soups. Nadia resides in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Raising three young kids alongside a big dog who loves the essence of mud. Her Chilean husband and her share a love of sneakers and have the same shoe size; they are true sole mates. Nadia has found writing to be fascinating since she was 11 years old when she first immigrated to Canada.

While learning a new language and adapting to a new culture, she endured a traumatic family life of domestic violence and child neglect. From 17 years old she lived on her own and supported herself through college. It wasn't until later in adult life that she realized her creativity and the importance of expression for her soul. Nadejda has worked with photography, painting, illustration, and poetry writing. After having her own children, she decided to take photography, writing, and art courses through local Universities and Colleges.

Nadia Aldea’s self-expression flows out through different mediums. Main crafts of writing and figurative abstract digital art. Working with a variety of mediums is her ideal artistic process. Each creative idea manifesting into its own individual purpose. Nadia’s most favourite part of creating is invoking a thought and igniting a new perspective.

LEMIMIcreatives is where Nadia creates vibrant figurative abstract digital art. With creation she aims to express, understand, and appreciate what is around her and within her. The pieces are a movement of bodies and the relationships among them with the vibrancy of life and the chaos of it all. 

Authentic Me is one of her three books she is currently working on. It is a heartwarming children's picture book. The story is of two young cousins talking about alopecia and why being different is fun. The story embodies a valuable message of acceptance but it also recognizes that loving your own differences is the very thing that makes you authentic. Currently querying publishing agents.

Nadia has self-published Dear Baby Stories a collection of stories from women at all stages of their pregnancies, all told along their photographs. 

Additionally, her newest project is an intriguing fictional novel about a complex journey an emotion takes to discover itself.

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https://twitter.com/nadiaaldea
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Congratulations, Author! You've crossed the milestone of self-publishing your book. But what next? I promise you that this episode of Moms who Create podcast will be your guide to navigate the exciting journey that lies beyond publication. From leveraging your social media presence to reaching out to local schools and libraries, we'll explore a multitude of avenues to help you broadcast your work, going beyond just discussing strategies, exploring how to build a genuine community of readers and foster engagement through authenticity in content creation.

But that's not all! We'll also discuss how to approach bookstores and literary festivals for further exposure. Get ready for a treasure trove of invaluable advice on identifying the social media platforms that work best for you, crafting an effective online strategy, and the significance of building a long-term author brand. I'm not just talking about selling a book, I'm discussing how to create and sustain your authorial identity. So grab a cup of coffee, a notebook, and join us as we embark on this exciting creative journey. You're not alone in this; I'm here to help you every step of the way.

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So, raise your hand if you’re a self-published author! Raise your hand if you’re in the process of becoming self-published. Okay, I see you guys. Today’s guest has her first book releasing in a few months. 

Jessa McLean is a second-grade virtual teacher and mother of two young boys, aged 1 and 3. She’s always been a poet, writing poetry for years and years. She’s finally decided to use her poetry talents to create children’s books.

 Her kids are 1 and 3, you guys, and she’s working on her book. Here’s your dose of weekly inspiration. Enjoy today’s episode.

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https://www.tiktok.com/@jmcleansbooks

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Ashton Rodenhiser is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. She has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creativity by founding Mind's Eye Creative Consulting.

You’ll often find her with markers in hand as she’s helping bring ideas to life through graphic recording and graphic facilitation practices.

She’s worked with diverse groups, from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. It may appear as if she’s the silent illustrator in the room. In fact, she’s helping to break down complex concepts and notions into an easily understandable visual language, helping others retain more information while inspiring people to continue practicing her techniques in the world.

Over the years, she has brought over 2000 presentations and conversations to life either on paper or digitally.

When she’s not working with clients, she’s being silly with her three young kids and husband in rural Canada.

http://www.mindseyecreative.ca
https://twitter.com/MindsEyeCCF
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https://www.amazon.ca/Ashton-Rodenhiser/e/B0C4V1D7RV/ref=zg_bsnr_g_935522_bl_sccl_12/000-0000000-0000000

Book Recommendation from Ashton, "Overcoming Underearning" by Barbara Stanny: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Underearning-Five-Step-Plan-Richer/dp/006081862X/


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MY BOOK IS HERE!

My Day at the Pumpkin Patch by Kelli Heil 

Get it now here: https://a.co/d/8Y0X67t

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Imagine going through the journey of becoming a mother, while grappling with the loss of your own. Our guest, Kera, a high school Spanish teacher, takes us through the heart-wrenching experiences of her life, where joy and grief intertwine in unthinkable ways. Kera shares her deeply moving story of losing her mother just as she was becoming a mom herself, detailing the unique challenges that she faced amidst a global pandemic. The pain of losing her mother and the joy of welcoming a daughter into the world occur almost simultaneously, painting a poignant picture of life's unpredictability and the necessity to cherish every moment with our loved ones.

As we traverse through Kera's emotional journey, we learn about the therapeutic tool that offered her solace - journaling. She illuminates how penning down her feelings and experiences in a journal for her daughters not only provided comfort, but also helped her be honest about the struggles of motherhood. This conversation reminds us of the cathartic potential of expression and the importance of reaching out for help when needed. Kera's narrative also underlines the significance of self-care and mental health. Her story, filled with both tears and smiles, is a testament to resilience and the power of sharing personal stories to provide support and understanding to others in similar situations.

Kera is a High School teacher, the author of Legacy Letters-guided journal, and a content creator in the grief space. After the unexpected loss of her Mother, just days after her youngest was born, she was determined to create something that allows us to leave behind handwritten words of love, advice, and support. The guided journal does just that, and breaks down complex issues into small bite-size pieces, allowing us to leave behind a detailed and loving legacy to those we know and love.

https://www.legacylettersjournal.com/

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Today I’m chatting with the ever so amazing Prudence Peiffer. Prudence is an accomplished art historian, writer, and Managing Editor of the creative team at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. She just released her latest book titled "THE SLIP: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever" (from Harper Collins), this month.  Prudence is a mom of three young children and will share a bit about her absolutely wonderful Lithub essay on writing, motherhood, creativity. With a PhD from Harvard University and an impressive career spanning positions at Artforum magazine and David Zwirner, her writings have graced the pages of the New York Times, New York Review of Books, Artforum, and Bookforum, showcasing her expertise in modern and contemporary art. Prudence is brilliant. Enjoy today’s episode.

https://www.prudencepeiffer.com/

https://www.coentiesslip.com/

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Ready to breathe life back into your creative self, moms? As the kids head back to school, reclaim your artistic identity with this empowering episode of Moms Who Create podcast. I am excited to share seven transformative tips to make the most of your uninterrupted hours. Listen in as we navigate setting a routine for your creative work, crafting your unique creative sanctuary, and conquering self-doubt. Our journey doesn't end there: embrace your identity beyond motherhood and keep your artistic flame burning bright.

Now, let's step out of our comfort zones, shall we? The second part of our episode revolves around the power of connection. Get your creative vibes flowing by engaging with like-minded individuals, participating in local meetups, and setting meaningful goals. Remember, self-nourishment is key to keeping our creative fires alight. So, whether you're an early bird or a night owl, a creative veteran or a newbie, this episode is a one-stop-shop for all your creative nurturing needs. So, grab your favorite cup of joe, sit back, and let's unlock our creative potential together!

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Chanel grew up in Detroit and adopted a love for writing at an early age. As young as 8 years old she participated in various writing and oratorical contests to hone her skills. As Chanel advanced through school she continued to participate in writing contests, published poems and participated in creative writing programs.

Chanel graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Communications. She had the dream of pursuing a law career but life took a different turn. Instead, she worked in the social services field, working with underprivileged youth in group homes and independent living programs. Chanel eventually came to the realization that she wanted to reach children much earlier in life. The goal being, to help alleviate some of the issues and problems that plagued the children within, her then, current position. It was at this time Chanel started working at the Georgia Institute of Technology – Child Study Lab, as a research Assistant.

In her position at Georgia Tech, Chanel assisted with research to help in the early detection of Autism and other developmental delays. While working as a research assistant, she was co-author on scholarly articles that were published in journals such as: The Journal of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, Nature Communications and the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

At Georgia Tech Chanel also became a co-instructor for the Universities freshman seminar course, for incoming first year students. During this time, she started to pursue her Masters in Public Policy at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, at Georgia State.

Shortly after starting schooling for her Masters Degree, Chanel got married to her husband, Justin Miller. After getting married and having children, her career goals shifted. She put her masters degree on hold and left academia to become a stay at home mom. Once her children grew, she started the blog, Them 3 and Me, where she wrote about life as a stay at home mom who also homeschools. The blog led Chanel to start self publishing her own literary works, the first being, Kid De Cuisine: Hadasah’s Breakfast Delights. Some of her other works include: 10 rockets Blast into Space and From Sand to Sea and Back Again.

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https://them3andme.com

https://instagram.com/them3andme?utm_source=qr&igshid=NGExMmI2YTkyZg%3D%3D

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