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The Rhythm of Creativity with Fiona Valentine

What is the most distinctive trait of highly creative people? What's a fugitive color? Join Business coach and Australian artist Fiona Valentine as we talk about painting and creativity. Fiona shares ideas about nurturing and capturing inspiration, and ways to get into that relaxed state which is conducive to the creative process.  She also offers suggestions about moving past the fear of a blank canvas, and what to do if you create mud when painting. We wrap up the conversation talking about her inspirational book coming out in February, Tiny Wings, which she is co-writing with her adult daughter about their journey through autism.

Free Guide: How to Start Selling Your Art:  https://www.fionavalentine.com/sellingartpdf.html

Fiona Valentine's Bio:
Business coach and Australian artist Fiona Valentine believes real artists don't starve, they thrive. She started a side hustle that turned her painting hobby into a profitable business and now she helps other artists do the same.

Her signature coaching program The Profitable Artist Method is designed to help aspiring artists paint for fun and for profit even if they've never sold any of their art before. Fiona has been a regular writer for Australian Artist Magazine, featured on TV show Colour in Your Life and The Art Biz Podcast. 

Connect with Fiona Valentine:
Website: https://www.fionavalentine.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-valentine-art/
Free Guide: How to Start Selling Your Art:  https://www.fionavalentine.com/sellingartpdf.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionavalentineartist/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fionavalentine.artist
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theconfidentartist

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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A Universe of Your Own with Teen Author Sarah Humpherys

 We talk about dragons! Join us for a fun and inspirational conversation with teen author Sarah Humpherys. Sarah is a fantasy nerd and magic enthusiast.  At the age of 15, she was invited to be a part of a writing program led by New York Times bestselling author Angie Fenimore. During that 6 month course, she wrote her book Stone Cold, successfully pitched her novel and got it published. We talk about the healing power of writing, magic systems, Sarah's unique creative process and preferred location to write, and, yes - dragons!

Sarah Humpherys's Bio:
Sarah Humpherys lives in Lehi, Utah and is a die-hard fantasy nerd that can’t stop talking about dragons and anime. She is trying to get through school by creating her own worlds and characters and has written six novel length books. Sarah does make friends, but only with people who can stand her habit of constantly talking during movies to critique the plot, her memorization of the How to Train your Dragon Wikipedia page, and a monologue explaining why Doctor Strange is obviously the best avenger.

Connect with Sarah Humpherys:
Website: https://www.sarahhumpherys.com
Sarah's Book Stone Cold: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Sarah-Humpherys/dp/1631955845
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_fantasy_author
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahhumpherys

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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Journeys in Life & On the Page with Lauca

In 1954, JJ set off on the ocean Liner Le Cambodge to Shanghai via Hong Kong to keep a promise to his calligraphy teacher. This is the start of a captivating tale woven by Lauca, a writer who herself has gone on many journeys, in her new book Returning East. Join us as we talk about writing not in your mother tongue, micro stories and transitioning from them to a novel, and how exploring the world nurtures creativity. Lauca is also a Qigong teacher, and shares an easy-to-do healing routine that can be started today. 

Lauca's Bio:
Lauca is a European writer, author of micro stories inspired by everyday life, while her historical novel draws inspiration from Chinese history and her adventures across China. Her writing also reflects her interest in foreign languages and crossing cultures.

Connect with Lauca:
Website: www.lauca.eu
Lauca's Book Returning East: http://www.lauca.eu/returning-east/
Qigong: www.qibloom.de
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauca_eu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLauca

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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Telling Your Stories on Stage with Sean Tyler Foley

Ever felt panic when you stepped out on a stage to talk? Sean Tyler Foley is here to help! A master storyteller, Tyler is all about supporting people in finding the power in their own stories through teaching the art and craft of public speaking. Stages feel like home to Tyler because of a very personal connection to the theatre from when he was a child. Tyler also offers an immediately actionable technique to help you uncover key stories in your life if you are having trouble locating them. Everyone has stories to share, just like everyone is creative!

Sean Tyler Foley's Bio:
Sean Tyler Foley is an accomplished film and stage performer and has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old. He has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked.

Connect with Sean Tyler Foley:
Website: https://seantylerfoley.com/
Website: https://www.endlessstages.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantylerfoley/

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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Empowering Creativity with Jaye Robin Brown

Jaye Robin Brown is an author and horse rider, and she's all about stories and horses! Join us as we discuss her books, writing process and her three equines. She offers ideas about productivity empowering creativity,  and how taking the pressure off your art can help get the ideas flowing. 

Jaye Robin Brown's Bio:
Jaye Robin Brown is the author of the Lambda Literary Finalist, The Meaning of Birds, along with other books for teens. Her first adult novel, Five Months Or Forever, was published in June of 2022. 

Connect with Jaye Robin Brown:
Website: jayerobinbrown.com
Facebook: facebook.com/jayerobinbrown
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayerobinbrown/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayerobinbrown

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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Captivating Tales with Teen Author Shanti Hershenson

Meet teen author Shanti! She's 14 years old and has 11 published books to her name, and has 17 additional completed manuscripts.  So inspirational!  Hear about her process, how she learned the craft of writing , and where her ideas come from. Shanti also offers an excellent suggestion about how to get started on your book if those first lines seem too daunting. 

Connect with Shanti  on Tik Tok to get writing tips, hear her news, and join her 27,000 fans in cheering Shanti's continued word smithing! 

Shanti Hershenson's Bio:
Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales.

Connect with Shanti Hershenson:
Website: shantihershenson.com
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowrites
Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Shanti-Hershenson/e/B08QRF5LP4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_5&qid=1649653231&sr=8-5
All Links: https://linktr.ee/Shantihershenson

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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Creativity Under Duress with Funkboy Ivan Bodley

Professional bass player Ivan Bodley was hooked on the bass for life after hearing Rick James play on song on TV - he heard that funky, deep bassline and he knew that his instrument had found him. Join us as Ivan talks about his early influences, plays some basslines, and tells us about subbing in on Broadway shows and his creative process. He works best under duress and creates deadlines for himself! Ivan's also an author of the book Am I Famous Yet? Memoir of a Working Class Rockstar. We wrap up the episode listening to the bassline for The Meters' CC Strut.  

Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley's Bio:
Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley performed with 50 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and in 12 Broadway shows. Music director for Sam Moore, Martha & the Vandellas, Shirelles. Blues Hall of Fame inductee.

Performances: Sting, Elvis Costello, Temptations, Solomon Burke, Ben E. King, Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Bo Diddley, Buster Poindexter, Paul Rodgers, Wynonna Judd, David Foster.

Appearances: Carnegie Hall (featured soloist), Broadway shows including Spider-Man, Rock of Ages, Hedwig & the Angry Inch, SpongeBob, Kinky Boots, Ain’t Too Proud, Kennedy Center, Obama Inaugural Ball, Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson, Today Show, Emeril, Imus, Charlie Rose, Regis & Kelly. Magna Cum Laude, Berklee graduate.

Connect with Ivan Bodley:
Website: www.funkboy.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/funkboy/
All Links: linktr.ee/funkboy
Am I Famous Yet? Memoir of a Working Class Rockstar

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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Mysteries & Mashups with Kirsten Weiss

Bigfoot and gnomes? A town with huge, oversized objects? Kirsten shares her writing inspirations including accidental encounters and unusual challenges. With over 50 books to her name, she's a master of the cozy mystery genre, and writes across several of the subgenera. You'll find her characters in tea shops, a paranormal museum and, in her first book of her new series, Big Shot: Part 1 of The Big Murder Mysteries, her heroine Alice lives among everyday objects that are the completely wrong size. Join us for a delightful creative conversation!

Kirsten Weiss' Bio:
Kirsten Weiss writes laugh-out-loud, page-turning mysteries. Her heroines aren’t perfect, but they’re smart, they struggle, and they succeed. Kirsten writes in a house high on a hill in the Colorado woods and occasionally ventures out for wine and chocolate. Or for a visit to the local pie shop.
Kirsten is best known for her Wits’ End, Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum, and Tea & Tarot cozy mystery books. So if you like funny, action-packed mysteries with complicated heroines, just turn the page…

Connect with Kirsten Weiss:
Website: https://kirstenweiss.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenweiss/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirsten.weiss/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kirsten-Weiss/e/B007EG2ZD8
Big Shot on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096HXVM3X

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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Creativity & Cocktails with Dave Hudson

Dave Hudson returns to the show to talk about cocktails! I know Dave as a playwright and lyricist, but he is also a cocktail historian and author of two books, A Year of Magical Drinking and A Year of Magical Drinking: Next Round. Dave shares origin stories about cocktails, ideas for getting started with a home bar cart, and celebrates the ritual of enjoying drinks with friends, alcoholic and not. Enjoy gathering inspiration for experimentation with spirits for newbies and experienced cocktail enthusiasts alike.

Make sure to also check out Story and Horse Podcast Episode 16, when Dave Hudson and Paul Libman joined us to talk about their longtime musical theatre partnership, and the creativity in their collaboration. 

Dave Hudson's Bio:
Dave Hudson (Dramatists Guild, ASCAP) has been writing plays since he was in high school and for the past decade he has focused exclusively on musicals. 2015 saw the premier of his 23rd and 24th musicals. His work ranges from the poetic Dust and Dreams, an adaptation of Carl Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize winning Cornhuskers to No Bones About It a comedic musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set among the world of competitive barbecue. He also writes for youth theater and just completed his seventh youth musical, Tut, Tut! which is published by Beat by Beat Press.

With Paul Libman, he is a two time winner of the prestigious Richard Rodgers Award for New Musicals and his work has been produced throughout the Midwest.

Connect with Dave Hudson:
Magical Drinking Cocktail Books
Website: http://libmanhudson.com/
There is a contact form on the site to drop Dave a note.

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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StoryPower with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden

What's your passion? Join Lucinda Sage-Midgorden and I as we talk about the power of story, the influence of our history and how every person is a creative being.

Check out Lucinda's Patreon page! 

Lucinda Sage-Midgorden's Bio:
Lucinda has been a story lover since she and her family watched TV and movies together. Her father taught her how to find the deeper layers of a story. This love prompted her to pursue a double major BA in Religious Studies and Theatre and Speech, a MA in Theatre Arts, and finally a MAEd so she could share her love of stories with her students. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest but has lived in Southern Arizona for over 24 years moving there after a three month trip circumnavigating the globe.

Now semi-retired, Lucinda writes her weekly blog Sage Woman Chronicles, is working on her second novel, and produces the bi-weekly podcast, Story-Power.

Connect with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden:
Website: www.sagewoman.life
Patreon:  https://patreon.com/StoryPower
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucinda-sage-midgorden-5349561a/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lsagemidgorden

Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.

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