Welcome to another episode of Verses & Visions: Creative Conversations! Join host Cassidy Beck as she sits down with award-winning authors Candace J. Thomas and Jodi Milner, co-hosts of Squirrel: The Podcast for Distracted Writers. Together they share laughter, lessons, and heartfelt reflections on imagination, inspiration, and the courage to create — even when the path is uncertain.

⏱️ In This Episode:

00:00 – Introduction & Host Welcome

01:25 – Meet Candace & Jodi: Writers, Podcasters, and Creative Leaders

04:10 – The Birth of Squirrel: The Podcast for Distracted Writers

07:30 – How Whimsy, Faith, and Curiosity Fuel Their Stories 10:45 – Lessons from Writing Fantasy and Facing Fear

14:00 – When Imposter Syndrome Shows Up (and What to Do About It)

17:25 – The Balance Between Artistry, Family, and Purpose 21:10 – Finding Courage to Share Your Voice

24:30 – How Community Shapes Confidence and Creativity 28:15 – What’s Next for Candace and Jodi

31:00 – Closing Thoughts & Sponsor Shoutouts

💡 Key Topics:

• Embracing distraction as part of the creative process
  

• Turning challenges into moments of growth and faith
  

• Building authentic community among creators
  

• Facing imposter syndrome with courage and humor
  

• The sacred balance between family, purpose, and passion
  

📚 Resources & Links:

🔗 candacejthomas.com

🔗 https://jodilmilner.com/

🎧 Squirrel: The Podcast for Distracted Writers

🥤 Sponsor Shoutouts:

• Soda Beers – A family-owned soda company serving joy in every bottle.
  

• Sheep Chronicles – A faith-filled children’s book series teaching gospel truths through storytelling.
  

💬 Connect with Candace & Jodi:

🌐 Websites: candacejthomas.com | https://jodilmilner.com/

 🎙️ Podcast: Squirrel: The Podcast for Distracted Writers

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💌 Drop your favorite moment or takeaway in the comments below — and remember, every creative journey begins with a spark of faith.