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  • Jingle All the Way: Trivia, Tales & Traditions

    Since publishing, I found TWO trivia imperfections/glitches in my holiday trivia! I would love to hear if you hear them!

    In this holiday episode, I'm diving into Christmas nostalgia! 🎄✨ Join me as I revisit "The Gift of the Magi through Bert and Ernie’s heartwarming story from "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street" (1978), exploring themes of selflessness, love, and the fine line between giving and losing yourself. Test your holiday movie trivia knowledge with a countdown of festive favorites!  

    Merry Christmas and happy holidays, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! 🎅🎁

    Heather N. Wilde 

    Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

    Website: www.HezzieMae.com

    Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

    Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to [email protected] to book Heather for your next event.

    23 min
  • Razzle, Dazzle, Frazzle

    Heather explores:

    • The cultural and personal meanings of the holidays.
    • The pressures of traditions, expectations, and relationships.
    • How grief, loneliness, and joy can coexist in the season.

    She shares practical tips for creating an authentic holiday experience:

    • Avoid overscheduling.
    • Focus on meaningful gift-giving.
    • Respect personal boundaries and honor your emotions.

    This episode encourages you to pause, reflect, and choose what truly brings fulfillment and peace. Step into a season of balance, connection, and genuine joy. Happy Holidays!

    Heather N. Wilde 

    Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

    Website: www.HezzieMae.com

    Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

    Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to [email protected] to book Heather for your next event.

    19 min
  • Raising Resilient Kids: Tools from Sisu to Santa

    Takeaways:

    • Social-emotional skills, like self-awareness and healthy relationships, are essential for children’s mental well-being and can be taught through nurturing and playful methods.
    • Trish used a stuffed Santa toy to create interactive learning moments, helping children explore emotions and practice decision-making.
    • Caregivers can model emotional skills by sharing their feelings, practicing patience, and fostering open discussions.
    • 'Little Baby Santa' is available on Amazon and through independent bookstores, with plans for a teacher’s guide and new books in the series.


    Connect with Trish!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075790309017
    Email: [email protected] 
    Purchase Little Baby Santa: https://amzn.to/49nRRxT

    Start sharing your story with Hezzie Mae Publishing!

    https://hezziemae.com/

    Heather N. Wilde 

    Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

    Website: www.HezzieMae.com

    Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

    Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to [email protected] to book Heather for your next event.

    42 min
  • Calm the Chaos: Strategies for Stressful Times with Jennifer Jane Young

    In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Jane Young to talk about managing stress and navigating emotional struggles. We get into the value of self-care, community support, and your intuition!

    Takeaways:

    • Managing heavy emotions and life events requires surrendering to the present moment and trusting in a higher intelligence
    • Taking care of one's nervous system is crucial for creating positive ripple effects in the world
    • Practical tools like meditation, journaling, and spending time in nature can help regulate emotions and reduce stress
    • Sharing vulnerabilities and connecting with others is important for processing difficult emotions and experiences


    Connect with Jennifer!

    Website: https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/

    Facebook https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.jane.young/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjaneyoung/

    Start sharing your story with Hezzie Mae Publishing!

    https://hezziemae.com/

    Heather N. Wilde 

    Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

    Website: www.HezzieMae.com

    Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

    Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to [email protected] to book Heather for your next event.

    43 min
  • Breadcrumbs to Enchantment: Connecting Life to Your Core Values

    In this very first episode episode, we are joined by Rachel Gilbertson to talk about intuition, creativity, and connection. We discuss the importance of being present, core values, and how those values shape their lives. Rachel shares insights from her recently published journal, "Aligned Enchantment," and their mutual experiences creating and following intuitive nudges. The episode emphasizes the value of reflection, intentional action, and nurturing personal growth. 

    Takeaways:

    • Rachel's core values are intuition, creativity, and connection, which require presence to access and implement
    • Small actions and "breadcrumbs" of curiosity can lead to significant personal growth and alignment with core values
    • Rachel's book "Aligned Enchantment" emerged organically from a 100-day creative project, embodying her core values
    • Slowing down and creating space for presence is crucial for accessing intuition and deeper wisdom

    Connect with Rachel!

    Website: https://www.artofpresence.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofpresence.rmg/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_of_presence_rmg/

     

    Start sharing your story with Hezzie Mae Publishing!

    https://hezziemae.com/

    Heather N. Wilde 

    Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

    Website: www.HezzieMae.com

    Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

    Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to [email protected] to book Heather for your next event.

    42 min
  • Finding My Voice: Lessons from the Journey I Didn’t Know I Was On

    Heather N. Wilde reflects on her transformative journey, sharing heartfelt insights into growth, healing, and self-awareness.  

    Key Takeaways: 

    1. Owning Your Voice: Heather opens up about learning her thoughts, feelings, and experiences are worthy of expression and finding strength in her authenticity.  

    2. Facing Hard Truths: From understanding the inevitability of offending others to accepting her power to change, she discusses the importance of accountability and growth.  

    3. The Power of Reflection: Through journaling, nature, and professional support, Heather discovered clarity and began to rewrite her narrative.  

    4. Embracing Change: Heather highlights the courage to pivot, face fears, and let go of chaos to build a life rooted in peace and self-love.  

    5. Connection Through Sharing: By telling her story, Heather inspires others to embrace their humanity and remember they are never alone.  

    Tune in for an honest, compassionate, and empowering conversation about becoming better through self-awareness and perseverance.

    Heather N. Wilde 

    Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

    Website: www.HezzieMae.com

    Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

    Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to [email protected] to book Heather for your next event.

    13 min
  • Startin' Some Ripples Trailer
    Heather N. Wilde 
    Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher
    Website: www.HezzieMae.com
    Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde
    Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience?
    Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to
    every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school
    audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal
    growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach
    out to [email protected] to book Heather for your next event.
    3 min

About Startin' Some Ripples

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Startin' Some Ripples is the podcast that turns real stories into powerful life lessons. Hosted by Heather N. Wilde—author, educator, indie publisher, and trauma survivor—this is a space where authenticity and connection thrive. Heather’s journey, chronicled in her memoir "Tumbled," proves that tough experiences, self-reflection, and a little grit can lead to profound growth.