7. BONUS - Reading Big Magic + Books That Spark Creativity

from What Ya Reading? · host Jay Braggs

When I sat down to record Episode 7 with Shanell, we had no idea that the conversation would take us in so many different directions. While the main content can be found in the original episode, I also wanted to share some of the other things we talked about. This conversation is what happens when I sit down with girlfriends to chat about a book and then up talking about life. This bonus content is a more personal episode. Quick warning that some of the topics covered are about grief and struggles with Christianity. If that could potentially be triggering to you, please look at the timestamps below to skip over those sections. What we talked about: 0:00 - Introduction 1:38 - Big Magic & Flowers in the Attic 3:12 - Remembering the challenges of adolescence 4:54 - The importance of empathy for children 6:20 - Exploring the book It's Not Supposed to Be This Way + shifting away from "the church" 7:16 - Reading with the Women's Ministry 9:11 - Passing of Shanell's mother and grief 16:26 - Writing a book 20:34 - Closing chapters and pivoting 24:39 - A book that Shanell wouldn't want to read 27:47 - Outo Books mentioned in this episode: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst Untamed by Glennon Doyle Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission. Other links mentioned in this episode: Luvvie on Instagram Luvvie's Book Academy program Episode transcript Connect with today's guest: Connect with Shanell on Instagram @shanelltyus Visit Shanell's website www.talentamplifyher.com Learn more about the Strength to Strategy Collab Grab Shanell's affirmation cards HERE. Final Thoughts: Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

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