Squirrels, Writers, and Inspiration: Embracing the Creative Chaos

Welcome to another episode of Verses & Visions: Creative Conversations! Join host Cassidy Beck as she sits down with award-winning authors Candace J. Thomas and Jodi Milner, co-hosts of Squirrel: The Podcast for Distracted Writers. Together they share laughter, lessons, and heartfelt reflections on imagination, inspiration, and the courage to create — even when the path is uncertain.⏱️ In This Episode: 00:00 – Introduction & Host Welcome 01:25 – Meet Candace & Jodi: Writers, Podcasters, and Creative Leaders 04:10 – The Birth of Squirrel: The Podcast for Distracted Writers 07:30 – How Whimsy, Faith, and Curiosity Fuel Their Stories 10:45 – Lessons from Writing Fantasy and Facing Fear 14:00 – When Imposter Syndrome Shows Up (and What to Do About It) 17:25 – The Balance Between Artistry, Family, and Purpose 21:10 – Finding Courage to Share Your Voice 24:30 – How Community Shapes Confidence and Creativity 28:15 – What’s Next for Candace and Jodi 31:00 – Closing Thoughts & Sponsor Shoutouts💡 Key Topics:Embracing distraction as part of the creative processTurning challenges into moments of growth and faithBuilding authentic community among creatorsFacing imposter syndrome with courage and humorThe sacred balance between family, purpose, and passion📚 Resources & Links: 🔗 candacejthomas.com 🔗 https://jodilmilner.com/ 🎧 Squirrel: The Podcast for Distracted Writers🥤 Sponsor Shoutouts:Soda Beers – A family-owned soda company serving joy in every bottle.Sheep Chronicles – A faith-filled children’s book series teaching gospel truths through storytelling.💬 Connect with Candace & Jodi: 🌐 Websites: candacejthomas.com | https://jodilmilner.com/ 🎙️ Podcast: Squirrel: The Podcast for Distracted Writers👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share! 💌 Drop your favorite moment or takeaway in the comments below — and remember, every creative journey begins with a spark of faith.