Episode 12: In conversation with children's book author, illustrator and publisher, Kelly Kaschula

In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, I sit down with children’s book author, illustrator and publishing powerhouse Kelly Kaschula – the creative force behind the Brave Kids series: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers. With Volume 3 that launched on June 3, 2025, Kelly shares the story behind this global anthology project that brings together authors from around the world to empower children through storytelling.In this episode we explore the magic of meaningful stories, the importance of sparking brave conversations between parents and kids, and how books can become life tools for navigating today’s modern world. Kelly gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Brave Kids was born, why courage and kindness matter more than ever, and what readers can expect from the newest volume of short stories designed to uplift, educate and inspire young minds.Whether you’re a parent, teacher, storyteller or simply someone who believes in the power of children’s literature, this episode will leave you feeling hopeful, empowered and ready to raise a generation of world-changers.Topics Kelly and I cover in our conversation:Why brave storytelling mattersThe global reach of Brave KidsHow short stories can build emotional resilience in kidsThe creative process behind writing and illustrating for childrenWhat to expect from Brave Kids, Volume 3Tune in for a beautiful, story-rich conversation that will reignite your love for books and the brave little readers they’re written for.Find more information about the latest addition to the Brave Kids Series here: https://www.kjkaschula.com/ Find SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY on https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/ *Because of the fact that Kelly was in France during the time of the interview, this episode was recorded via Zoom. Hence, the sound quality might not always be 100%.