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May 28, 2025 52 mins

In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Food for Thought, therapist and author Minaa B. shares her transformative journey from childhood aspirations to the release of her book "Owning Our Struggles: A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken World." As the founder of "I'm So Mature," a media company that fuses pop culture with personal healing, Minaa discusses her insights into mental health, authen...

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Join us on this episode of Creatively Speaking: Food for Thought, as we dive into the remarkable journey of Jessica Freeman, a seasoned web designer who added “published author” to her title. 


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Join us on this episode of Creatively Speaking: Food for Thought, as we delve into the transformative power of Jen Kem’s book, Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big Ideas with Speed and Success, a tool that has fueled the success of iconic brands like the Oprah Winfrey Network and Oracle. Discover Jenr's journey from corporate corridors to entrepreneurial ventures and how her Master Brand Institute...

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Join us on this episode as we chat with Gary He, a James Beard award-winning photographer and food writer, who takes us on his journey of bringing his self-published masterpiece, McAtlas: A Global Guide to the Golden Arches, to life. 

Gary shares his extraordinary global exploration captured in his self-published book, McAtlas, where he delves into the unique cultural adaptations of McDonald's menus in over 50 countries. Throughout ...

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Join us on this episode as we chat with NYT best-selling cookbook author Caroline Chambers. Caroline's story highlights resilience, adaptability, and community building. 

From her early days writing recipes for test kitchens and wine advertorials, the founding of her catering business, Cucina Coronado, 2020 and her pivot, how she started her Substack, and the success of her recent cookbook, “What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Coo...

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In this episode of "Creatively Speaking," join us as Amanda Polick, a cookbook and food memoir coach, takes us on her journey from the comedy stages of Second City to the editorial offices of Cooking Light magazine. Discover how Amanda's diverse background in comedy, acting, and editorial work has shaped her unique approach to supporting aspiring food writers. Through her experiences, she illustrates the power of comm...

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In this inspiring episode of "Creatively Speaking Food for Thought," LeAnna sits down with Mel Gunnell, the founder of Mel's Kitchen Cafe and a pioneer in the world of food blogging. 

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Seventeen years ago, Mel embar...

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In this episode of "Creatively Speaking: Food for Thought," we delve into the inspiring journey of Maggie Green (she/her/hers), host of the “Cookbook Love” podcast, who transitioned from a private chef to a celebrated cookbook author. 

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Join us on a captivating journey on the latest installment of “Creatively Speaking: Food for Thought” where we are joined by Julie Evink (she/her/hers), the creative force behind Julie's Eats & Treats.


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Join us for an inspiring episode of "Creatively Speaking: Food for Thought" as we sit down with Corrie Locke-Hardy (she/they), the innovative creator behind "The Revolution Will Be Well Fed: Recipes for Creating Community." Interested in self-publishing work of your own? Visit⁠ https://www.wellersmithdesign.com⁠ to learn more, or fill out our intake form here: https://portal.dubsado.com/public/form/view/647bac60c6b9c132390049fc...

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse of a minor and suicide. Please consider this before tuning in.

In this episode of “Creatively Speaking: Food for Thought,” we are joined by the illustrious SARK (she/her/hers), a renowned author and creative visionary, who takes us on an inspiring journey through the realms of writing, healing, and self-publishing. 

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January 20, 2025 51 secs

Welcome to Season 4 of Creatively Speaking: Food for Thought. In this season we talk with an amazing lineup of authors and industry professionals about the different ways to a published product. We talk with a world-renowned artist and author, culinary content creators, a NYT best-selling author, and publishing support specialists who share their unique journey to a published book. Their stories will not only inspire, but also rein...

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In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Beyond the Binding, we unlock the secrets to writing impactful, must-read books with renowned author, co-writer, and book strategist AJ Harper. Known for her work on best-sellers like "Profit First" and "Clockwork," AJ brings invaluable insights from her rich experience to help you transform your approach to book writing. Join us as we delve into AJ's proven methodolog...

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In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Beyond the Binding, we chat with Bekah and Nikki, the masterminds behind Method Agency. During our discussion, Bekah and Nikki share the background of their unexpected friendship, born out of a mutual love for Twilight. This friendship ultimately led to a professional partnership that landed their first major client, Stephenie Meyer herself! Bekah and Nikki share their journey from college st...

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In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Beyond the Binding, we welcome Althea Brown, author of "Caribbean Paleo." Althea's transformation from food blogger to published author is a story of cultural preservation and community building. During our discussion, Althea shares her journey from exploring her Guyanese culinary roots to adopting a gluten-free lifestyle, not just for her health, but to preserve her heritage fo...

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In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Beyond the Binding, we have not one, but two amazing guests join us! Tessa Arias, culinary blogger behind HandletheHeat.com and author of The Ultimate Cookie Handbook, along with Amanda Bond, “The Ad Strategist,” discuss the  self-publishing success and turning your written masterpiece into an Amazon bestseller. Tessa recounts her journey from culinary school to authoring her second cookbook,...

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In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Beyond the Binding,  we sit down with Nicole Gabai, a professional organizer turned author, who is reshaping the world of organizing. In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from designing textiles to pioneering virtual organizing services and writing her self-published book, "The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life.”

During our conversation, Nicole recounts the me...

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In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Beyond the Binding, we are joined by Stephanie Moon, Founder, Strategist, and Consultant at Steph Moon Co, as we uncover the key components of successful book marketing. Our conversation helps listeners learn how authors can play a crucial role in their own book's success, and move beyond sole reliance on assistance from publishers. This episode covers promotion strategies, self-publishin...

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In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Beyond the Binding, we sit down with Author Branding Expert & Consultant, Andrea Guevara. As an expert in author brand strategy, Andrea shares invaluable tips for crafting a compelling author identity that connects with your audience. Our conversation will help listeners discover the essence of branding beyond mere aesthetics and grasp the importance of your unique vision and voice in b...

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In this episode of Creatively Speaking: Beyond the Binding, we are joined by Leslie Jonath from Connected Dots Media. During our discussion, Leslie shares her journey in the world of book publishing, from traditional methods to crowdfunding and custom publishing. The main focus of our conversation surrounds Leslie’s successful Kickstarter campaign for 'Feed Your People' and how her experience can inspire your own creative p...

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