In this episode of the Jacqui Just Chatter podcast, host Jacqui shares three heartwarming and inspiring stories submitted by talented women writers. The first story by Kristie Hayes chronicles her journey with a high-energy dog that leads her to form a unique bond with an eclectic group of neighbors. Laura Garden's essay conveys the mesmerizing natural wonders and challenges of conservation work in Queensland, Australia. Holly Gutwillinger offers a fictional tale centered around a rekindled childhood connection and the emotional journey of opening one's heart anew.
Info/links from guests:
Laura Garden
@lauragardenwrites
bluesky: @lauragarden.bsky.social
Substack: https://lauragarden.substack.com/
Holly Gutwillinger
hollybrisson.substack.com
Instagram @ rambling_from_the_little_shed
https://ramblingsfromthelittleshed.com/
Do you have a story idea or thoughts about the episode? Connect with Jacqui at the following.
IG: @JacquiLents
YouTube: @JacquiLents
Music used for this episode includes –
Ratatouille's Kitchen - Carmen María and Edu Espinalfound
Always – Nesrality
Please Calm My Mind – music for video
Calm Piano Music – Clavier Music
Emotional Piano Music – SigmaMusicArt
Sedative - music for video
Calm Solo Piano Music – Prelude SigmaMusicArt
Breeze - Clavier Music
Inspiring Piano Music – ProductionMusic
Deep – Ruslan Sikunov
Soft Bird sound - u svsdvj1jb8
Celtic Harp – jumping bunny
Classical Strings Violin Music Original soundtrack
Cosy Quirky Comedy – Nikita Kondrashev
Quiet Life – alana Jordan
Under the Sky – Hoggy Art
Can’t Get You Out of my Mind – poulj
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