Kathi has two secret weapons when it comes to Christian communication; Angela Bouma who does all things graphic design and Roger Lipp who deals with team dynamics for a Fortune 50 Tech. company. These 3 friends sit down in today’s episode to talk about their favorite business tool: Trello. Angela and Roger explain how amazing and easy Trello is to work with and how it has changed the way they run a business. Think of it as a Pinterest board for communication among team members.

In this episode you will learn: • What Trello is and how to use it. • How to make the process known to a team to create better workflow. • How to cut your email inbox in half by using Trello.

I’m excited to share this favorite tool with you so let’s get started!

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Join Kathi as she talks all things tech with fab designer Angela Bouma of A. Bouma Writing and Design and tech genius Roger Lipp of Communicator Academy as they break down all the plugins you will need for your site. (In real language that writers can actually understand.) Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of plugins you “should” have for your blog. (And like Kathi, aren’t really sure what they do anyway?) Plus – if you have too many plugins it slows down your site and that is actually a HUGE problem. What’s a blogger to do? In this info-packed podcast, let Angela and Roger show you: • what plugin you actually need (and why) • how to make your blog behave the way that you want • stop feeling shame when all the other bloggers are talking plugins and you don’t understand what the heck they are talking about I’m thrilled to have two of the smartest people I know (who also are two of my favorite people) here to explain it all to us.

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This episode is part one of our four-part “Ask the Experts” series on best practices for websites, technology, and business tools you will want to use in your speaking and writing ministry.

In today’s episode, Roger Lipp and Angela Bouma join Kathi to talk about the beginning stages of a website. They go over confusing terms like host and platform, plus give you their favorite partners and solutions so you can start out of the gate with only the best. Whether you already have a website and want to do some upgrading, or you need to create a site from scratch and have no idea where to start, this episode will help you understand the not so basic, basics.

So you're writer. Now what? Is it enough to just sit down and write? Join Kathi, Michelle and Kathleen Kerr as they discuss the ins and outs of the responsibilities of the writer. 

Ahhh summer time. When the pace of life is different, a little slower perhaps. As communicators much of our life winds down, we can use this time to plan ahead for the other busy months. Join Kathi and Michele as they offer the strategies they use to make the most of the slow times in business.

Hannah Brencher took a passion for communicating love to others through the media of writing letters. Like Hannah, we have each been given a passion, a drive in us to make a difference. Often we wonder if it is even possible. Join Kathi and Hannah today as they offer hope that it's not only possible it's also probable.

Do you struggle with thinking you have the time to write? It is so easy to let life distract us from writing, laundry, bills, talking about writing all can work to prevent us from just sitting down to write. How can we be more intentional about writing? Michelle and Kathi offer 4 boundaries we all need to have in place. A bonus! They all start with the letter "T".

Kathleen Kerr is back with Michelle and Kathi. They continue their talk about the ins and outs of outlining your book. You won't want to miss this week's episode! Listen in and be encouraged! 

Every book needs to be outlined, whether you outline before you write or when your book is finished it must be done. If outlining your manuscript is something you struggle with, take heart and join Kathi, Michelle and editor Kathleen Kerr as Kathleen offers great tips and tricks to outlining.

If we don't tame our calendar it can and will tame us, lead us to burn out and discouragement. Kathi and Michelle have learned several tricks to taming the calendar beast and want to share with us the lessons they've learned. Join the podcast today as they talk about how they've learned to tame their calendars.