Write Speak Play with Nanci Arvizu

Jana Bommersback has always been on a quest for the truth.

Starting in the school library in her North Dakota small town, she discovered what so many other writers discover: I want to write stories too.

I was introduced to Jana's book deadgirlinavacantlot by Natalie at Spotlight publishing while writing Anger into Action, delving into our language and our complicity when it comes to the Sex Trade Industry.

When I began to learn more about Jana, I knew I needed to talk with her and the books she writes: Stories that tell the truth of events that wronged mostly women, like the story of Cattle Kate who was murdered for her land and labeled the way women usually were in the west, a horrible woman and a filthy whore, when someone wanted them dead.

I'm looking forward to talking with Jana again and playing a round of golf soon. I noticed her clubs during our recording and she lives close by! It will be fun to go play a round of golf with this seeker of the truth.

LInks to Jana and things we talked about during this episode.

https://janabommersbach.com/

Jana on Amazon

AZ Humanities, link to Jana's current speach, Hyenas in Petticoats.

Rancho Milagro Foundation

Vets 4 Child Rescue

Thank you so much for listening. 

Nanci 

Author Nanci Arvizu writes fiction and non-fiction stories all in pursuit of M.Y.T.H. Making You Think Harder and can be found on Amazon by adding Blood to her name and on Medium.com/@NanciArvizu. Write Speak Play is Nanci’s return to podcasting, focusing on women who are ready to Write their Story, Speak their Truth and Play their Game on your favorite podcasting platform. She is also a little snarky.

In this episode, I talk with Author, Entrepreneur, Spiritual Medium, and very close personal friend of mine, Lara Piu.

As our relationship has grown over the years, both professionally and personally, I have continued to be amazed by this woman and her Super Powers.

Inner Glow Marketing https://www.facebook.com/innerglowcommunications/

Live to Listen https://www.live-to-listen.com/

Lara on Contently https://larapiu.contently.com/

While editing Lara's book "Hear God Now: Divine Guidance for Women on the Go," we discovered even deeper connections. Or, I should say, I discovered how wise this woman is, and how important it is to listen to her.

As a writer, Lara understands the importance of telling our story. She points out the importance of documenting the moments when we feel we are hearing the messages of the divine. "Writing it down and expressing how those messages felt, helps to sort between divine and distraction."

See how smart she is?

This was the first of many more talks I hope to have with Lara on Write Speak Play. This is just the second interview of the podcast (!) and my interviewing skills are still warming up, so I look forward to talking with Lara again so I can ask better questions :)

Big News!

I've been receiving notification from Anchor that Write Speak Play is now available on a bunch more platforms like:

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Pocketcast

Radio Public

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Thanks so much for listening. I promise to get better at the questions :)

What an honor to have as the first guest on Write Speak Play, Dijana Llugolli, the powerhouse of passion and creator of Fearless and Successful Femprenuers. As a personal and professional development coach, Dijana offers more than motivation: She has the personal touch to do the handholding we all need to take the leap of faith we're all dreaming of, and create a solid business plan, walking you through the whole process from dream to reality.

We had a fantastic two-hour conversation. As a guest on Write Speak Play, you'll hear Dijana's story of that moment, and then all the other moments that needed to connect, to get her where she is now: Fulfilling her purpose by following her passion and helping others to do the same. In her words, she tells us "if we're not helping someone, then we're hurting them. To help others is to be who you are meant to be."

I'm personally, and now professionally grateful that Dijana jumped when she came that cliff of do-or-die. It was the enthusiasm in her voice and the honesty of her message that inspired me to launch this podcast, taking my own dreams to a whole new level. 

The second half of our conversation was recorded for an episode of Dijana's podcast Fearless and Successful Femprenuers where she invites me to share my story of loss and discovery and how Dijana has been an inspiration - or the flame under my a**! - to take the leap of faith and pursue my passion FEARLESS.

Links to Dijana Llugolli 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fearlessandsuccessful/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dijanallugolli/

Fearless and Successful Podcast by Dijana Llugolli on Spotify

Visit Facebook.com/@MyJourneyJournals to learn more and support people living with Epilepsy.

**We do use a couple of *colorful* words here and there. Just a heads up.**

Here it is, the first episode of Write Speak Play. In this episode, I, creator, and your host of Write Speak Play Nanci Arvizu, share my story. 

The part that begins with an ending and begins again, heading in a new direction. 

A year ago I had very different ideas for the future. This is the story of how one day life was fine and the next, forever changed. How small events lead to big discoveries and why the stories of our lives are important, to those around us and to those who will come after us. 

Every story is important. This podcast was created to encourage women to write their stories and speak their truth. I look forward to hosting guests on future episodes, providing space to share experiences and offer hope to those who find themselves stuck somewhere along their own journey. 

Here is my story, up to now. The yet to be written parts are up to me.

For more information about The Journey Journal, and how to purchase and support the Danny Did Foundation and the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation, Please visit Facebook.com/@MyJourneyJournals or the Journey Journals Website here.

Anger into Action is Available on Amazon here.

Learn more about the Rancho Milagro Foundation here.

Guest inquiries for Write Speak Play, please visit www.NanciWrites.com and use the submission form

Write your story. Speak your truth. Play your game.

I’m Nanci Arvizu, and this is Write. Speak. Play.—stories, honest opinions, interesting discoveries, and the occasional well-earned rant.

In this trailer, get a taste of what’s ahead: books, movies, music, Arizona adventures, and readings from my own writing. Sometimes, something happening today sends me back to words I wrote years ago. Have I changed my mind? Let’s find out.

Recurring series will include The Vine Economy—exploring food, learning, and community—and Control Alt Delete: Hired. Trained. Let Go., my experience in a fourteen-person cohort hired together, trained together, and laid off together.

Expect thoughtful questions, a little Gen-X snark, and homemade commercials for my own projects—including Stickered Truths. Because some experiences become essays. Others fit on a bumper.

First up: The Vine Economy—where the idea began and what could grow from it.

Subscribe at nanciwrites.substack.com, leave a comment, and tell me what’s making you think.

Bring your curiosity. I’ll bring the microphone.