Many authors find the inspiration to create meaningful stories out of personal pain and transformative growth! Join Deborah as she chats with Avery Volz about transforming life experiences into powerful tales of love and breaking mental health stigma. Avery shares how her challenges shaped relatable characters and authentic storytelling. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation on the power of connection through stories!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Avery's journey as a young author and mental health advocate.
• How Avery overcame self-doubt about her writing abilities.
• How does the book inspire hope or provide insight into navigating mental health journeys?
• Some tips and strategies to manage anxiety and panic attacks.
• And much more!

About Avery:

Avery Volz, author of Gray Matter, is a proud Penn State York senior, mental health advocate, and avid reader. She writes to shed light on mental health struggles in an effort to end the stigma surrounding them.

Connect with Avery Volz!

Website: https://www.averyvolz.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-volz-79531a262/

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

Books by Avery Volz:

Gray Matter 

To The One I Love (Book 1) 

To Now and Forever (Book 2) 

Book Recommendations: 

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

The King James Bible (specifically the Book of James) 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

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Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

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Religious wounds can leave lasting scars, often causing people to distance themselves from their faith or higher power. In this inspiring episode, Deborah speaks with Rev. Frances Fayden, a spiritual mentor dedicated to helping women heal, reconnect with divine energy, and rediscover their spiritual purpose. If you're seeking spiritual guidance, Rev. Fayden's insights offer healing and renewal paths!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Frances's profound encounter with Mother Mary.
• How did this encounter inspire Frances to start helping women connect with divine energy?
• The different spiritual paths for men and women.
• Saying 'yes' to divine inspiration without waiting for external permission.
• And much more!

About Rev. Frances Fayden:

Rev. Frances Fayden is an Interfaith Minister, Author, Intuitive Energy Coach for Creative Women Entrepreneurs, and host of the Magnify Your Miracles podcast. In 2012, Frances had a profound encounter with Mother Mary, which changed the direction of her life and awakened her life's purpose. She has been channeling messages from Mother Mary ever since. She loves teaching women how to connect to the source of love, creativity, and miracles within themselves.

Connect with Rev. Frances Fayden!

Website: https://francesfayden.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevFrancesFayden

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@revfrancesfayden

Book Recommendation:

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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Join Deborah as she speaks with Kimberly Patton about her remarkable journey as a writer and the creative process behind her book. Instead of following typical formulas, she brings fresh ideas and authenticity to her writing. This creative approach has resonated with readers, making her book stand out and earn widespread admiration! 

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• A particular event or experience that ignited Kimberly's love for witches, Halloween, and woodland.
• Connection to nature and creative inspiration.
• The creation of 'The Knowing'.
• The way readers have connected with the book.
• And much more!

About Kimberly:

Kimberly Patton is the author of The Knowing, a Young Adult Paranormal Romance novel released on October 16, 2024. She is a devout lover of cats, overcast autumn days, and the deep, shadowy places of woodlands. Kimberly resides in Virginia with her husband and two children, where she spins tales that rivet readers.

Connect with Kimberly Patton!

Website: https://www.kimberlypattonauthor.com/

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

Book: The Knowing 

Book Recommendation:

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brönte 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Human Design has gained popularity as a powerful tool for understanding oneself, but how can it truly impact your personal life and business? Join Deborah as she engages with Kristen Toscano in an eye-opening conversation about how your unique birth blueprint can illuminate your path. By embracing your design, you can unlock your true potential and create harmony in every aspect of your journey!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Kristen's transformative experience and shift in perspective.
• What is Human Design, and how does it help people?
• The importance of body awareness and intuition.
• The five types of Human Design.
• Applying Human Design in business and personal life.
• And much more!

About Kristen:

Kristen Toscano is a Life and Purpose Strategist empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Certified as a Quantum Human Design Specialist, Quantum Alignment Practitioner, and GUMPTION Method Facilitator, she guides individuals to break free from their fears, doubts, and 'shoulds' to embrace their true identity. Kristen encourages intentional living by connecting to the body’s wisdom, trusting intuition, and leveraging natural gifts. Passionate about travel, food, and wine pairings, she has explored wineries across five continents with her husband, Greg.

Connect with Kristen Toscano!

Website: https://kristentoscano.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristentoscano/

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

Book recommendation: 

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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

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We make choices every day, but many of us don’t realize just how deeply those choices shape our lives! In this episode, Deborah chats with Kim DeYoung about the power of crafting a conscious life through intentional decision-making. Making better choices isn’t impossible, and this conversation offers valuable insights and actionable steps that will help you create a life you truly desire by making decisions that support your vision and purpose!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Reframing past choices and overcoming shame.
• The power of speaking kindly to oneself about past choices.
• Recognizing that it's okay to make mistakes.
• Navigating relationships through conscious choice.
• The potential impact of teaching young people to be thoughtful and intentional about their choices.
• And much more!

About Kim:

Kim DeYoung is a seasoned choice coach, facilitator, speaker, and author of The Book of Choice. With over two decades of experience coaching creative, visionary entrepreneurs, Kim has helped countless individuals make meaningful choices to bring their ideas to fruition. She’s happiest when she’s engaging in interesting conversations about meaningful choices.

Connect with Kim DeYoung!

Website: https://kimdeyoung.com/

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

The Choice Quiz – A tool that helps individuals discover what type of decision-maker they are https://personality-quiz-tau.vercel.app/

The Book of Choice: https://kimdeyoung.com/book/

Book recommendation:

The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

In today's fast-paced world, meaningful connections can feel rare. However, as Deborah learns from networking expert Laura Templeton, authentic connections are possible for those who approach them with intention. Laura shares insights on finding networking groups that align with personal values, showing how these connections can transform both business and life!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• What mindset should people have when they approach networking for the first time?
• The significance of networking in business growth.
• Indicators that a networking group aligns with your values and goals.
• Balancing masculine and feminine energy in business.
• The role of AI in business and content creation.
• And much more!

About Laura:

Laura Templeton, the Founder and Chief Instigator at 30 Second Success. With over 25 years of experience in marketing and brand communication, Laura specializes in helping heart-centric business owners elevate their message and mission. She is passionate about creating meaningful connections and inspiring action. In this episode, Laura will share her insights on harnessing the power of storytelling to amplify your brand and connect deeply with your audience.

Connect with Laura Templeton!

Website: https://30secondsuccess.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/30secondsuccess/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30secondsuccess

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@30secondsuccess

FREE Client Research Guide: https://standinyourbrandbook.com/client-research-guide

Masterclass - Your Brand, Your Voice: Customizing ChatGPT to Speak Your Language https://connect.30secondsuccess.com/brand-success-hub

Book recommendation:

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Many business owners start out hands-on, managing every detail. However, shifting to a leadership role becomes essential as the business grows! Join Deborah and leadership expert Vanessa Judelman as they discuss this crucial transition from doer to leader. Tune in for practical tips to help you lead confidently, inspire your team, and elevate your business!

Here are the things to expect in the episode

• Vanessa's journey from being a doer to a leader.
• Why do business owners need to transition from doers to leaders?
• The three pillars of leadership success.
• Creating psychological safety and learning from mistakes.
• Overcoming perfectionism and embracing a growth mindset.
• And much more!

About Vanessa:

Vanessa Judelman, President of Mosaic People Development, is a leadership expert from Toronto, Canada. With over twenty years of experience, she helps clients transition from "doers" to leaders, using a practical approach developed from her own leadership roles. Vanessa has trained thousands, authored the book 'Mastering Leadership—What It Takes To Lead In Today's Fast-Paced World,' and worked with top organizations like Campbell's Soup, The United Nations, and HelloFresh.

Connect with Vanessa Judelman!

Website: https://www.mosaicpd.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessajudelman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MosaicPeopleDevelopment

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

Twitter: https://x.com/MosaicPD

Vanessa's Book: Mastering Leadership: What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World 

Book Recommendations:

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck 

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Many of us carry deeply ingrained negative beliefs that our mothers often instill, and today's guest, Anne Wade, is no exception - she has faced and overcome these challenges! Join Deborah as she converses with Anne about the journey of healing the maternal bond. By learning to let go of these negative emotions, we can pave the way for a more fulfilling life, free from the constraints of our past! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Anne's story of overcoming a deeply ingrained negative belief instilled by her mother.
• Understanding generational trauma and how it can impact parenting and personal beliefs.
• The 'story shift' process and emotional healing.
• Techniques for releasing trapped emotions.
• Grief, loss, and emotional awareness.
• And much more!

About Anne:

Anne Wade, teacher, author, and Storyshifter, equips women to become their own self-healers by teaching them how to reframe their inner stories without pretending some things never happened or didn’t hurt. And without having to re-live, re-examine, or re-experience all the painful or traumatic moments of their lives that contributed to those stories that have held them back. She is the creator of the StoryShift process and author of StoryShift, the book coming in 2024.

Connect with Anne Wade!

Website: https://annewade.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnneWadeBecomingFound

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anne.wade.becomingfound/

Book Recommendations:

The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo 

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D. 

When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté M.D.  

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

We all have our own stories, yet we sometimes question where these stories come from and how they truly reflect who we are! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Diane Wyzga to explore the vital connection between our stories and our core values and purpose. Diane shares her unique approach to helping women who feel detached from their own stories, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• How Diane's experiences in law school helped her develop confidence.
• The transformative power of storytelling and the interconnectedness of human experiences.
• What does "be your story" mean, and how does this concept relate to your identity?
• A method to help women reconnect with their values and purpose.
• And much more!

About Diane:

Diane Wyzga helps women clarify their vision and amplify their voices in the spirit of who they are by partnering to create their Origin Story. From USNavy nurse to lawyer, speaker to litigation consultant, and seasoned backpacking adventurer to storyteller, Diane has been reframing narratives, unbalancing the status quo, and healing lives with story. For 30 years, Diane has helped professionals take their story from a message only they could hear to the publishing world, the courtroom, hospitals, board meetings, and the airwaves. Stories that swayed juries. Built markets. Spread ideas. Changed things. How would it feel to summon the courage to say “Yes!” and rewrite your story in the words you didn’t know had?

Connect with Diane Wyzga!

Website: https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-f-wyzga-qmsa/

Substack: https://dianewyzga.substack.com/

Stories From Women Who Walk: https://stories-from-women-who-walk.simplecast.com/

Opt-in to NewsAudioLetter for Bonus story gift: https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net/hire-me/

45-minute free, no-sales coaching consult: https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net/hire-me/

Book Recommendation:

The Impossible Life by Matt Haig 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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Creativity is undeniably essential for every writer, yet many struggle to fully access their creative potential! Join Deborah as she speaks with Kris Faatz, a writer and creative writing teacher, about how to find those creative sparks in remarkable and unexpected places. Whether you're just starting your writing journey or looking to deepen your craft, this conversation is sure to inspire! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• The inspiration behind Kris's novels Fourteen Stones' and the upcoming 'Line Magic'.
• How writers' experiences, observations, and personal reflections shape their storytelling.
• Why is it crucial for writers to set aside dedicated time for creativity?
• Kris's advice for aspiring writers.
• And much more!

About Kris:

Kris Faatz is a musician and award-winning writer. Her fantasy novel Fourteen Stones was published in 2022 in New Zealand and re-released in the US in 2024 by Baltimore’s Highlander Press. She has a third book in the works, Line Magic, which was shortlisted for the Santa Fe Writers Project’s 2023 literary awards. Kris lives in Baltimore with her husband and feline contingent. She teaches creative writing and is a performing pianist.

Connect with Kris Faatz!

Website: https://krisfaatz.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinfaatz/

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@krisfaatz

Creativity Recommendations:

NYCMidnight: https://www.nycmidnight.com/ssc

Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/

Book Recommendations:

Fourteen Stones by Kris Faatz 

On Writing by Stephen King 

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress