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Send us a text message about this episode!Katie Fussenegger serves as Executive Vice President of the Kentucky Derby Museum, where she helps lead one of Kentucky’s most iconic cultural attractions with vision, creativity, and a deep love for the stories of the horse.Before joining the museum, Katie spent more than a decade as President & CEO of ShelbyKY Tourism, where she built a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and community impact. She’s a proud University of Louisville graduate and holds her CTIS certification through Indiana and Purdue Universities.Katie has held leadership roles across the state and beyond, serving as chair of the Kentucky Tourism Industry Association & KY Bourbon Horses & History Region, President of the Kentucky Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus, and twice as President on the international stage of Skal International Louisville. She’s also a graduate of Leadership Kentucky, Leadership Louisville, and Leadership Shelby.Her work has earned her recognition as one of the Lane Report’s Top Women in Business, Louisville Business First’s 20 People to Know in Tourism & Hospitality, recipient of the Way to Go Woman in Leadership Award by Today’s Woman Magazine, and a 2024 Forty Under 40 honoree by Business First, chosen from over 600 applications.A passionate advocate for tourism, hospitality, and community growth, Katie brings both strategy and heart to everything she does.  Kentucky Derby Museumhttps://www.derbymuseum.org/https://www.instagram.com/derbymuseum/https://www.linkedin.com/company/kentucky-derby-museumConnect with Katie on Instagram @CocktailsandTeacupsKathie’s note: You know how some people just remind you of sunshine? That’s Katie Fussenegger. Always happy, always smiling. I met her on a fam trip (which stands for familiarization, not family) with three other freelance writers in the fall of 2019. We toured a Saddlebred farm in Shelby County, a pumpkin patch and several other tourist attractions, and had some fabulous meals and camaraderie. I still think about those people and places!Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Patty Pell is an 80-year-old new playwright. She has written snippets all her life, including poems, short stories, two children’s theatre programs, sales training videos, radio spots, and the finest, most talked about obituary tribute that the P-burg Sentinel ever published. Patty and her daughter, Laurie, wrote Momma Won’t Die based on the last weeks they spent with Gigi in the summer of 2021. Those days of living with three generations of Southern women became the most important time in Patty’s life. Everything else seemed a footnote. Like the characters in her favorite plays, Steel Magnolias and Crimes of the Heart, Patty hopes audiences will see the characters in Momma Won’t Die and say, “I know these people.” Patty gives special thanks to the Del Shores Writers Workshop for their suggestions and support. She brought in a revised scene every week for two years. She could not have finished this play without them. Momma Won’t Die became a true collaboration of love!Follow Patty and “Momma Won’t Die” on FB and IG.https://www.facebook.com/mommawontdiehttps://www.instagram.com/mommawontdieJoin the Kickstarter campaign (March 17 to April 16, 2026) to fund the stage premiere of the play in June in Dallas.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pattypell/momma-wont-die-a-world-premiere-playKathie’s note: Patty and I were roommates and workmates a thousand years ago! She is quite entertaining, and always gracious.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Patty McGee is a nationally recognized literacy consultant, speaker, and educator with a passion for transforming classrooms into spaces where language and learning come alive. With decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and advocate for delightful literacy practices, Patty has worked alongside educators across the country, partnering to unlock the full potential of their students through innovative and practical teaching strategies.  Not Your Granny’s Grammar is her third book. Connect with Patty at www.pattymcgee.org. Kathie’s note: Patty sent me an email out of the blue! What a delightful note it was, and I said absolutely yes to inviting her on the podcast. My mom was a teacher, so I've always had a soft spot in my heart for them. Yay for teachers.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Kelly Erickson leads Wild Horse Heart Consulting & Creative, where she helps mission-driven teams turn complex ideas into clear plans, simple systems, and meaningful learning experiences. At her core she’s a connector of people, ideas, and words, using sketchnotes and visual maps to align teams, invite collaboration, and make hard things easier to talk about. She lives in North Central Washington, where she tends a small orchard and keeps a stack of horse books close by.Connect with Kelly through her website and on LinkedIn.www.wildhorseheart.comwww.linkedin.com/in/kelly-erickson-pmpKathie’s note: I met Kelly through Caveday.org, where she is a guide and a participant. I can't remember which title she was using, haha, the first time I saw her smiling face, but she is known in that community for beaming out a lot of positivity. And I do love a good beam! Plus, she's a multifaceted entrepreneur, so what's not to love?Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Sara Lieberman is a writer and editor with over 20 years of experience in legacy media. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, AFAR, Travel + Leisure, and more, and she's edited at The New York Post and The Daily Beast, as well as for a variety of nonfiction lifestyle books. In her spare time, she practices yoga, gets lost on hikes, eats, and thinks about eating. She documents much of this on her Substack, Overthinking It, and also helps other people document their own musings as a self-declared Word Doc, also on Substack. Follow her on Instagram @saraglieberman. https://www.saralieberman.comhttps://overthinkingit.substack.comhttps://worddoc.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/saraglieberman Kathie’s note: Sara is a guide at Caveday.org and at first I thought she was an actual Parisian because her Zoom screen said Sara, Paris. And I wanted to brush up on my high school French, like À quelle heure part le train? or some other useful phrase on Zoom, but then she turned out to be an American in Paris, which is still super cool. Plus she’s fun and definitely has a way with words on her Substack pieces.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Fiona Young-Brown is a writer and historian. Originally from England, she has lived in Lexington, Kentucky, for more than 20 years with her husband and rescue dogs. She is the author of more than a dozen books, including A Culinary History of Kentucky and Secret Lexington: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. When she's not going down research rabbit holes, she is probably cooking, painting, or planning her next trip.Fiona is on the board of directors of the Lexington Writers Room (https://www.lexwritersroom.com), a coworking space for writers in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Follow Fiona on Instagram @fionayb30www.fionayoungbrown.comKathie’s note: Fiona and I were members of a local group of writers called the Coffee Consortium back in the late aughts, early 2010s. A dozen of us, give or take, would meet at the library or a coffeeshop and talk shop, and usually bitch and moan about editors and assignments, hahaha. It was wonderful. Camaraderie is one of my favorite things in life! Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Brian Powers is a legal marketer, a recovering attorney, a musician, and a podcaster. He is the Marketing Director of the McBrayer law firm, and he has been a freelance writer for such publications as Business Lexington and ACE Weekly in Lexington, Kentucky, earning a third-place Kentucky Press Association award somehow. He lives with his wife, his three youngest kids, and the devil's own pug in a haunted house in Versailles, Kentucky. When he isn't writing for or recording his dad-joke-filled podcast on odd and obscure American history, American Esoterica, he is the bassist and a singer of the band Witness Protection, a band made up almost entirely of lawyers. He enjoys long walks on anywhere but the beach because he grew up in Florida and would be thrilled to never see sand again.Kathie's note: I met Brian in the 2010s through a loose network of nonfiction writers in Lexington, Kentucky. He's been a great resource for legal questions (thanks for the free advice, Brian!) and general shoptalk. Oh, in this episode, I learned what comes after primary, secondary, tertiary. Yep, today years old when I heard the word "quaternary" for the first time. A quick dive into a shallow rabbit hole produced the next adjectives in the sequence: quinary, senary, septenary, octonary, nonary, denary. Stop it! (Meaning, don't ever stop using cool words.)Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Sandy Hausrath is a former scientist and recovering lawyer who now helps people find the right words as a freelance writer and communication coach. She’s written everything from ebooks, white papers, and research reports to manifestos, mission statements, and thought leadership articles.When she’s not working, she’s probably hiking with her dogs, admiring very handsome birds, crocheting emotional support hippos (with at least one cat on her lap), throwing axes, or talking with strangers and turning them into new friends.Sandy’s primary love language is lists, but questions are a close second. Need a list of questions? Please get in touch!You can find Sandy at sandyhausrath.com or on LinkedIn.Kathie's note: Sandy is another fun person I've met through Caveday.org. She's an  encouraging and acknowledging soul. And an on-screen smiler. As Buddy the Elf told the Gimbel's manager, "I just like to smile; smiling's my favorite."Mine too!!!!!!!!!! Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Degna Stone is an award-winning poet and poetry editor. They are co-founder and former Managing Editor of  Butcher’s Dog poetry magazine, a Contributing Editor at The Rialto, and an associate artist with The Poetry Exchange. Currently, Degna is Project Manager for the Rebecca Swift Foundation, an organisation dedicated to the craft, creativity and wellbeing of women poets. You can also find them leading Caves with Caveday.org.Proof of Life on Earth, Nine Arches Press, is their debut poetry collection.Kathie’s note: You know how some people are so calm, so centered, they just exude warmth and safety? That’s Degna. My impression of Degna, anyway. They are one of the lovely guides at Caveday, all of whom are pretty fabulous and individually unique. I loved this discussion about poetry and being a poet. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky. Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Sharon Murphy is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. She received a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy from the University of Kentucky. Sharon earned her Master of Public Policy, with a concentration in Social Policy, from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. After returning to Lexington in August 2014, she became a Voter Empowerment Organizer for Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. She stayed with the organization, where she became a very active member.  Sharon has completed two statewide programs: Emerge Kentucky and New Leaders Kentucky.With over 5 years of experience in public policy and community organizing, she has demonstrated pursuing and executing solutions for her community. Sharon believes in a society where everybody succeeds regardless of what obstacles may lie ahead of them; we must attack obstacles and injustices head-on.In 2022 she started a website and public speaking platform called Real Life Civics.www.reallifecivics.comKathie’s note: I met Sharon through a friend of a friend. I’m in a Positive Energy Circle (highly recommend forming a women’s group!) and someone knew someone who invited Sharon to speak at her house in the fall of 2024. And by fall I mean in October, when my hopes and dreams were riding hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh, prior to a certain date in November. It was a lovely evening, maybe 15 people, outside on the back deck. I immediately took to Sharon, what with her delightful personality and sharp mind. She’s a keeper, y’all. And I really hope she runs for office one day soon.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Ed Commons is the cofounder, producer, director of Red Barn Radio, now in its 23rd season. As of early 2025, Red Barn has had 831 radio episodes and 190 TV episodes.Ed previously owned Chetwyd Records and House of Commons Films/House of Commons Communications, the first film production company in Kentucky. He was researcher-producer for the University of Kentucky Basketball Museum Project and for the Kentucky Music Museum and Hall of Fame.In 2018, Ed was awarded the first Legacy Award by AAF Lexington, the American Advertising Federation.Follow Red Barn Radio on YouTube, Facebook, and/or Twitch: Red Barn Radiohttps://redbarnradio.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/redbarnradiotv/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/redbarnradiohttps://www.twitch.tv/redbarnradioKathie’s note: Ed Commons has been a legend in Lexington forever. He has a fabulous reputation in the advertising-media-film-arts community, and not just in central Kentucky but all over the country and then some. I don’t remember when we met, but it’s been several decades. I’m sure I knew his name before he knew mine. I’ve been fortunate to call him a friend and call him over for Thanksgiving for at least 10 years now? Here’s to 10 or 20 more, Edward!Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Originally from Chicago, Sam Bennett is an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and creativity/productivity specialist. She is the author of the perennial bestseller "Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day," which Seth Godin called, “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.” Her second international hit book is "Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists." Her latest book is the award-winning "The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done." Sam also wrote the script for the hit musical “In a Booth at Chasen’s.” She is an award-winning marketing expert, having spent 15 years as a Personal Branding Specialist for Sam Christensen Studios, and she has been honored as an Ultimate Marketer Finalist at Infusioncon. She is also a Keap Certified Consultant and Reseller. Recently, Sam became a top instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over 1.2 million students worldwide.Samantha BennettTheRealSamBennett.comKathie's note: I met Sam in 2014 when she hosted a conference in San Diego called The Big Yes." My late friend Beverly and I went and had a blast. My first trip west of Texas! I decided that a collective noun of sea lions should be called a slather. I mean, that fits, doesn't it?In this episode, Sam mentions that the arts contribute more to the gross national product than trucking does. Research challenge accepted, Samantha!In a 2024 press release from the National Endowment for the Arts (arts.gov), the arts contributed 4.3% of the GDP in 2022, pouring $1.1 trillion into the United States economy.A 2024 press release from the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (bts.gov) noted a 3.5% contribution to the GDP in 2022 from “for-hire transportation.” Jump in your own rabbit-hole research for GNP vs. GDP. But yeah, the arts and trucking. We need both.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, KentuckSupport the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Oli is a NeuroLanguage igniter, guiding you to language learning and elevation through the brain, the heart and the body. As a result, you will learn French and any other language with efficiency, joy and autonomy.Connect with Oli!LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/odierickx/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OliFrencHolyBlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/olifrencholy.bsky.socialOli contributed written pieces to two anthologies in 2024:Rebel With a Cause: Voices of Transformation and EmpowermentBeyond Boundaries: Thriving in Life’s Grey ZonesKathie's note: Did I meet Oli through Caveday or at a CreativeMornings FieldTrip? Or both around the same time? It was probably 2021 or '22. He has the brightest smile and personality, and makes good use of the chat feature. We all love him. He was Olivier then, pronounced with four syllables, o-liv-ee-ay. It's easy to gloss over that second i unless you really look for it. An online session with Oli in attendance is a happy Zoom, lemme tell ya!Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Kimmye Bohannon is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Board Certified Holistic Health Coach. She helps people change the trajectory of their health to live better, longer. In 2012, she started drinking organic green vegetable juice and decided to start a business called The Weekly Juicery.  Twelve years, and over a million bottles of juice made later, she’s helped thousands of people change the trajectory of their health. In 2024, she decided to close The Weekly Juicery to expand her mission to teach as many people as possible how they can take charge of their health journey to live better, longer.  It's called Chasing Good Health. As Kimmye says, “Chasing good health is a lot more fun than waiting on disease!”Follow Kimmye and chase good health!https://www.instagram.com/kimmyebohannon/https://www.facebook.com/kimmyebohannonwellnesshttps://www.tiktok.com/@chasegoodhealthThe Official Recipe Book of The Weekly JuiceryKathie’s note: I met Kimmye at Commerce Lexington (chamber) when we were in a BOAB group, business owners advisory board. She was always chipper and had such a magnetic personality. I had the opportunity to help her with some PR and writing and such in the early days of The Weekly Juicery. One of the phrases she has always used to describe juicing is "Flooding your body with nutrients." I mean, think about how cool that sounds. And is.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Helen Ye Plehn is the founder of Helen Creates Beauty and the creator of The Aura Color Wheel: A System to Identify Your Soul’s Purpose through Your Soul Aura Color. Her book with Hay House Publishing, The Aura Color Wheel: What Your Soul Aura Reveals Your Inner Gifts, Wounds, and Lessons, will be published in July 2025. Helen is the author of Flowing with My Rainbow Chakra Affirmation Deck.  Her signature Flowing with Your Rainbow Course, based on the system, has named her a Visionary Educator on MSN.com.  Helen is an aura intuitive, certified crystal healer, angel channeler, third-generation feng shui master, certified yoga and meditation instructor, intuitive painter, and spiritual teacher. She is also an Ayurveda practitioner, Vedic astrologer, Theta healer, and passionate Flamenco dancer.  She resides in Southern California with her husband and daughter. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and social work, a master’s degree in interior architecture and design, and has published three academic peer-reviewed articles and four conference papers during her Ph.D. studies in tourism and hospitality management at Temple University in Philadelphia. Her doctoral area of research was human sensory experience design.What is your soul aura color? Take the quiz.https://helencreatesbeauty.typeform.com/soulauracolorConnect with Helen:www.helencreatesbeauty.com www.auracolorwheel.com https://www.youtube.com/@auracolorwheel Instagram @helencreatesbeauty Facebook @helencreatesbeauty TikTok @helencreatesbeauty Pinterest @helencreatesbeautyKathie’s note: I came across Helen in a Zoom chat, summer of 2023 when we were in a Hay House writing program. She had such a radiance, a fabulous vibe, I immediately jumped on her email list. She is a peach. Speaking of, I took her Soul Aura Color quiz after our interview and found out mine is peach! Do I have any article of clothing or item in my house in that color? No. Not yet, that is.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky. Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Dierdre Barnes is the proud owner of F.L.Y. Girl Candles, based in Louisville, Kentucky.F.L.Y. stands for “First Love Yourself.” This mantra is deeply woven into the fabric of the brand. It reflects Dierdre’s own journey and the ethos of F.L.Y. Girl Candles. Each candle is named to inspire self-care and self-love. The candles are thoughtfully created with eco-friendly, sustainable soy wax, which ensures that they burn clean and slow, enriching your environment without harming itDierdre is a mom of two wonderful kiddos and a native of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She has a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Louisville. She always dreamed of being a business owner, not just for the independence it offers, but also for the opportunity to create and design a schedule that fits her life and allows her to be present for my family. https://www.flygirlcandles.com/https://www.facebook.com/flygirlcandleshttps://www.instagram.com/flygirlcandles/https://www.tiktok.com/@flygirlcandlesDierdre is offering a generous discount for listeners of the Writers Rotation podcast! Use discount code WR20 for 20% off F.L.Y. Girl Candles.Kathie’s note: I learned about F.L.Y. Girl Candles in early February 2023 from one of my Realtor friends, Rachel Crabtree, on Facebook. She said she had been talking with a couple at a restaurant and learned all about their daughter’s candle company. It was Dierdre's company! Rachel bought “Just Breathe” and “Let That Shit Go.” I ran to Fly Girl Candles and got “Goddess Vibes” and “Naughty Whispers.” So happy to call myself a repeat customer, and meeting Dierdre in audio-person has been absolutely delightful. I’m just in awe. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Suzanne L'Heureux, Diving Deep Coaching, is a certified Master Jungian Life Coach with specialized training in Mindfulness Coaching and Positive Intelligence. For the last two decades, Suzanne has been on a psychospiritual path of awakening, rooted in Buddhism and mindfulness practices, while studying with several spiritual teachers, most notably, Jennifer Welwood. This path continues to inspire her personal growth and self-realization. Suzanne’s coaching approach merges Jungian psychology with Eastern spirituality, offering a unique blend of psychological insight and spiritual wisdom. She is also a lead mentor in the CreativeMind University Jungian Life Coach training program.Suzanne is the author of Letting Your Shadow In: A Mindfulness Deck for Exploring Big Emotions (in collaboration with People I've Loved), and the forthcoming Letting Your Shadow In journal.Diving Deep Coachingwww.divingdeepcoaching.comMindfulness deckwww.peopleiveloved.com/products/letting-your-shadow-in Kathie's note: I came across Suzanne through CreativeMornings. She has led at least two of their FieldTrips on shadow work. Fascinating. One of her lines I wrote in my notes was this gem:“When we deny our shadow qualities we give them more power.” (cough-choke-sputter-cough) Do what? Oh yeah, and that the goal of shadow work is integration. Whew, boy.  I loved everything Suzanne says in her workshops and in this podcast episode. She’s super smart and down to earth. Pretty impressive combination, that. And her last name means "the happy"!Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky. Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Mackenzie Wilmoth is a songwriter, singer, and musician. Her musical journey began at just 12 years old when she received a guitar for Christmas, sparking a passion that led to her self-taught prowess in both playing and songwriting. Her debut single "know your name" in May 2016 set the stage for an impressive trajectory. In 2021, she released her first album "nonfiction," showcasing her talent for crafting songs that delve into a spectrum of human experiences, from toxic relationships to the euphoria of first love. In the face of adversity, Mackenzie's indomitable spirit shone through as she battled and triumphed over a rare form of sarcoma, emerging cancer-free in September 2022. Her music, marked by intricate storytelling and a captivating authenticity, invites listeners into a world of relatable emotions. Mackenzie continues to create music that resonates deeply with her audience, offering glimpses of her latest work through her social channels. Her journey is an inspiring testament to resilience, and her music is a mesmerizing window into the depths of the human experience. In September 2024, Mackenzie headlined a benefit concert, “Elevate the State: Amplifying Pediatric Cancer Research,” at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, with proceeds going to the nonprofit organization Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy. Donations are always gratefully accepted (elevatechildhoodcancer.org) to fund pediatric cancer research.  https://mackenziewilmoth.com/https://www.instagram.com/mackenziewilmoth_hq/https://www.tiktok.com/@mackenziewilmoth Kathie’s note: I met Mackenzie through her publicist, Debra Locker, whom I’ve known for years. Debra said she had a singer/songwriter for my podcast and I said yay and we got connected and Mackenzie and I instantly clicked. I love Gen Z.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Abby Laub serves as director of strategic communications for Asbury University. She holds a B.A. in journalism from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Prior to working at Asbury, she owned a photography and media business, and wrote prolifically for magazines, newspapers, and nonprofits. She published a photography book with Jon Carloftis, titled Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens.Abby is the host of “This Is Asbury” podcast, where she talks with faculty and students of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky.  Kathie’s note: Abby is so chill. She’s busy, busy, busy and yet never complains. I’ve been so impressed to see her prioritize things in her life, like getting exercise outdoors. She walks and plays with her kids outside all year long. I mean, there are so many excuses to stay inside! But fresh air is a pillar of health, y’all.Abby and I are both post-Hosties, a fun thing to say for having worked at Host Communications. She was in the print side of college sports, with magazines and media guides, and I was a board op for the radio network of University of Texas football and basketball games, and fill-in for several other college sports programs.  Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Buffy Lawson was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and began entertaining from an early age. After graduating from high school, she moved toNashville, Tennessee. She began by singing demos for aspiring songwriters and soon started writing her own songs, which led her to a staff writing position at several publishers in Nashville. Her voice caught the ear of producerBob Gaudio, who teamed her withNeil Diamond to duet on "Marry Me," which they performed on Jay Leno.Buffy was signed to Curb records as the lead singer of the country duo Bombshel. The group opened for Miranda Lambert, Trace Adkins, and Montgomery Gentry, just to name a few. Her songs have been recorded by Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, Lorrie Morgan, Bo Bice, Linda Davis, and more.In 2022, Buffy teamed with author Silas House for a production called “How to be Beautiful,” with Buffy performing some of her original songs.Buffy is the owner of The Next Stage, a home staging business, and the creator of My Vibe (myviberocks.org), a nonprofit organization that decorates homes for youth who have aged out of the foster care system. And yes, you can find Buffy Lawson videos all over YouTube, including the Bombshel song “Fight Like a Girl.”  Kathie’s note: I mean, her name alone is so cool! I met Buffy in early 2024 at a hybrid writing class, every other week on Zoom and every other at the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning in downtown Lexington (build in 1902!), led by Donna Ison, Writers Rotation guest on episode 10. Buffy’s song lyrics are poetry.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Jenny Leigh Hodgins is the founder and CEO of YourCreativeChord, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. With over 30 years as a performing pianist, vocalist, composer, and educator, she guides individuals in nurturing creativity and transforming challenges into opportunities for a fulfilling life. Her 37-year Buddhist practice blends practical strategies with spiritual wisdom to empower creators, caregivers, and anyone seeking to enhance creativity, productivity, and personal development. As a caregiver for her senior mother, she infuses empathy and insight into her work, enriching the support she provides. Published Books:Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and LyricsOffering authentic expression to soothe the heart, tap into resilience, and find hope through adversity. Start Piano: What You Need for Successful LearningProviding key guidance and answers to common questions for new and returning piano learners. Podcast:Jenny Leigh’s podcast, YourCreativeChord, explores creativity, personal growth, inspired living, piano learning, and poetry. She collaborates with experts on creativity, productivity, positivity, wellness, and caregiving, sharing diverse insights and actionable strategies. Upcoming Courses: In January 2025, Jenny Leigh is launching her creative empowerment coaching program, as well as a piano course that offers essential piano fundamentals for a solid foundation and continued progress. Facebook Group: YourCreativeChord is a private FB community for new and returning piano learners.    Follow Jenny Leigh online:www.Instagram.com/yourcreativechordwww.facebook.com/YourCreativeChord  Kathie's note: Jenny Leigh and I actually met in the late '90s and then reconnected in 2017 or '18 or '19, pick a year. Musicians who write and writers who are musicians are so much fun. Endless topics; never at a loss for words.After we said goodbye during this podcast, but before we hung up our Zoom headphones, we stuck around for tech talk. She is using Descript to streamline her podcast process, while I use Castmagic and a Microsoft version of Audacity called Better Audio Editor. I casually mentioned something about separate audio tracks in Zoom, which was news to her. Yes, two tracks in Zoom settings, y'all. We both use Buzzsprout!Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!George Jreije is the Lebanese-American author of the Shad Hadid fantasy series, the upcoming Bashir Boutros series, and the upcoming graphic novels Tarik’s Bazaar Adventure and Lilo and the League of Librarians, all with HarperCollins. He has written horror and science fiction short stories published in collaboration with UNICEF and others. He is a featured lecturer for Gotham Writers Workshop, WorldCon, the Highlights Foundation, SCBWI, and more.www.georgejreije.comhttps://bookshop.org/lists/the-shad-hadid-seriesgeorgejreije.substack.comwww.instagram.com/ByGeorgeJreije Kathie's note:  I took a Creative Writing 101 class from George in the summer of 2023 from Gotham Writers Workshop (based where? Where's Gotham??? NEW YORK CITY!). A dozen or so of us met on Zoom every Saturday morning from 10 to noon, Eastern time. Those poor California kids three hours earlier!I learned things, wrote some things, met some really cool people, and totally appreciated how chill George was. And is. Highly recommend Gotham Writers and George Jreije. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Jess Janz is a writer, community facilitator, and creator of Dinner With Strangers, which brings 20 people from different walks of life to share their stories over a meal. Her work examines identity, connection, and what binds us all together. Jess has hosted events for Wealthsimple, lululemon, Altea Active Club, The W Hotel, and Writers Collective of Canada.She runs monthly writing workshops and Poetry Club for her writing community of over 65k people. She is currently pitching her first collection of essays, Meet Me At The Table, under representation by Jonathan Merritt.jessjanz.cominstagram.com/jessjanzlinkedin.com/in/jess-janzsubstack.com/@jessjanzKathie's note: Jess is my first referral interview! Thank you, Hanna Wheeler (episode #11), for recommending your friend Jess. Both of y'all are too cool for school. Had so much fun learning about Jess's Dinner With Strangers event. What a fabulous concept. From the cutting room floor (because I stumbled and bumbled through it and didn't include it in the episode), one of the coolest things I've seen with a roomful of friends and strangers was one year on my friend Ed Commons's birthday: A passel of us gathered at his condo, spilling over from the living room to kitchen to patio and parking lot, and someone gave him a steering wheel as a gift. A 19-something pick-a-model. Ed was touched. He shared a story about driving that model (or similar) (I didn't take notes and I don't remember any details, just the vibe). Someone sitting near him asked to see it, and before you knew it, the steering wheel was passed around the circle like a peace pipe. Everyone had a memory, a memorable automotive story to share. Storytelling in community is for real. I'm so glad people like Jess Janz are facilitating things like this!Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Juliana Piesco is a versatile multiartist whose work spans visual arts, performing arts, and literature. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Juliana studied both Law and Arts at the Universidade de São Paulo. Over the past year, she has embraced a nomadic lifestyle, journeying across all Brazilian states and aspiring to explore every Latin American country. Juliana has published works as a playwright and poet and is currently working on her book, "Drowned Future," set to be released by the end of 2024.Connect with her on Instagram, Medium, and YouTube.www.instagram.com/jupiescojupiesco.medium.com (bilingual)www.youtube.com/@jupiesco (in Portuguese)www.youtube.com/@ThatgirlfromBrazil (in English, about Brazilian culture and places)Kathie's note: Juliana and I met in a breakout session through a CreativeMornings FieldTrip. The prompt was to tell how you got your name, and I thought, pffhhhht, I need 10 seconds: I was almost named Geraldine after my dad, but my mom got her way and I was named after her (and nicknamed from the start). Juliana told the most beautiful story I've ever heard of how she was named by her mother and grandmother and, oh, my eyes welled up and my jaw dropped and I clasped my hands over my heart. I must have her on the podcast, I thought, and said it out loud. And she said sure, and here we are.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Megan Tusing is an actor, award-winning audiobook narrator, producer and coach raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia, now based in Brooklyn. She developed a love of storytelling and a passion for language at a young age when first introduced to William Shakespeare (theatre camp nerd here!), which eventually led her to pursue a career in acting. Megan has recorded over 350 audiobooks, most from her home studio, with such publishers as Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, Harper Collins, and Macmillan, as well as indie authors. She also runs her own audio production company, Little But Fierce Productions. Megan has numerous credits in stage, film, and television and is a proud theatre alumni of James Madison University.  When not on stage or in the booth, she can be found knitting in the company of good friends.  Find her on Facebook, IG, or Twitter @megantusing.www.facebook.com/megantusingwww.instagram.com/megantusingx.com/megantusingKathie's note: A fellow Caveday.org fan, Megan and I are fond of the 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. sessions for online coworking. She has the sweetest smile. We wound up in a breakout room two days in a row and I had to know everything about audiobook narration. (I've recorded short-short voiceover work for years, but never could do longform.) I'm a huge fan of audiobooks and so glad pros like Megan are narrating us through these stories.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Renee Puvvada is a nonfiction book marketing consultant, author, and adventurer from Atlanta, Georgia. She has always loved writing, and she started her entrepreneurship journey selling self-published books online. Her most successful book to date about rainwater harvesting (Harvesting Rainwater for Your Homestead, available on Amazon) sold 10,283 copies in its first 12 months, and she is now helping other founders, experts, and entrepreneurs master their book funnel marketing on Amazon with her new brand, Smokin' Hot Book Funnels.To get your own self-published nonfiction book marketing timeline from Renee, head to SmokinHotBookFunnels on substack.com and subscribe.Kathie's note: I met Renee through Caveday.org, my favorite online coworking space. She has a kind voice, sweet smile, and the "never met a stranger" vibe I love so much. Also, she's an entrepreneur with a ton of talents and interests, so we could have talked for days but I tried to keep the conversation as writing-centric as possible. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Christina Noll is a marketing manager with over 25 years of experience in content creation, strategy, and management. Currently, she is a project manager with WG Content, a healthcare marketing agency based in Cincinnati. Previously, she was the global strategic messaging manager for Lexmark International. During her time at Lexmark she also served as the global subscription program manager and a content strategist. Christina enjoys reading, traveling, and good Kentucky bourbon. She lives in Lexington with her husband and looks forward to visits from her three young adult children.www.linkedin.com/in/cnollKathie's note: I had forgotten how young Christina was when I met her! She's an old soul, though? She used to write commercial copy and I voiced some of it. We kept in touch, on and off through the years, and then met regularly for coffee and writing (and talking), even though she drinks tea instead of coffee but whatevs. She had her first child on my birthday, so I always remember when he was born! Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Liza Holland is owner of Holland Management Services and host of the “Education Perspectives” podcast. She specializes in communications and systems thinking, with a focus on bringing change to education by connecting business and education to create a school experience that better prepares students for the information age we live in today. She does this through storytelling and engagement.www.HollandManagementServices.comwww.Education-Perspectives.comwww.linkedin.com/in/liza-holland Kathie’s note: Liza and I meet every week for coffee & keyboards. It's mostly talking, who are we kidding, but occasionally we get some actual writing in. She is a bubble of fresh air, I tell you. Positivity personified.  Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Neil Kesterson has been a sound designer for film, video, television, radio, audiobooks, theatre, games, web, and multimedia since 1985. His very first sound design job was to recreate the Bell X-1 rocket plane breaking the sound barrier, of which pilot and aviation legend Chuck Yeager said was the most realistic depiction of the historic event he had ever heard.   His work has been heard on most major television and radio networks, in theaters, on video, and in arenas. Some projects of note include the television shows Treme and White Lotus on HBO; Mad Dogs on Amazon; Valley of the Boom on NatGeo; Chicago Fire and Law & Order: SVU on NBC; Girl from Plainville on Hulu; and Mind Games and The Crossing on ABC. Documentaries include A&E Biography: The Monkees; The Lincolns in Kentucky; Nick Nolte: No Exit; and The Johnny Cash Anthology. Neil produced his own documentary, The Beat of a Different Drummer: The Story of America's Last All-Female Military Band, available on Amazon.His work on motion pictures includes War for the Planet of the Apes; Uncle Frank; 8-Bit Christmas; Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days; Strange Wilderness; and Hide and Seek. Other projects of note include "The Dick Vitale Alarm Clock"; comedy albums for Greg Warren and Mike Macrae; and live radio broadcast work for the NCAA, The Triple Crown Radio Network, and NPR. Awards include those from the International Broadcasting Awards, Telly Awards, Silver Microphone Awards, the American Advertising Federation, and an Emmy nomination. He is the author of Push the Right Buttons: A Practical Guide to Becoming and Succeeding As an Audio Engineer and Producer. Neil lives in Lexington, Kentucky, and is the owner of Dynamix Productions, Inc. Sign up for his sound-centric newsletter at www.dxaudio.com. Kathie's note: I've worked with Neil as a producer and a voiceover artist, and he's the best in the biz. He makes everything and everyone sound better than they have a right to. Consummate professional, with a musician's ear and the temperament of a Zen master. And great sense of humor. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky. Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Vince Edwards has worked for Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, banking, and financial institutions. In 2006 he started his own consulting firm, Empire Builders.As a business consultant, Vince has worked with companies from every industry and level. He has helped raise millions in capital for these companies. He has served as CEO, COO, CIO and CMO along the way for many of the companies he has helped. He recently graduated from the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program and led the first US based group to complete this rare distinction.Empire Buildershttps://www.ebuilders.usEmpire Builders Foundationhttps://www.empirebuildersfoundation.orgHelping individuals from marginalized communities and disadvantaged areas with the dream of entrepreneurship start and become successful business owners. Kathie's note: Vince and I met in the late 1900s at a chamber of commerce event. He's a talker, I'm a talker, wouldn't you like to be a talker too?!? We've become business besties over the years, and started meeting at various local Starbucks once a month, then every three weeks, and then at some point said, fine, every Tuesday morning.I've kept a running list of some of his quotes over the years. We discuss some of them in this episode. Hey, the list would make a good blog post (adding to to-do list). Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Sofia Hussein is  the founder and editor-in-chief of DINYA magazine. She is a creative powerhouse driven by her love for music, photography, and design. Raised in a multicultural family, Sofia's upbringing bestowed upon her a diverse set of influences that enriched her artistic perspective.With a background in fashion and costume design, Sofia pursued her education in renowned institutions across Europe, including Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany and Istituto Europeo di Design in Madrid, Spain. Along her journey, she cultivated her passion for photography, mastering both traditional film techniques and digital processes.Having lived and worked in various countries such as the UK, Italy, and Spain, Sofia now calls Bulgaria home, drawing inspiration from her namesake city, Sofia. With DINYA magazine, she provides a platform that celebrates creativity and diversity, embodying her vision for a vibrant and inclusive artistic community. Through her writing, Sofia invites audiences into a world where music, photography, and culture intertwine, fostering a sense of connection and community among creatives everywhere.www.dinya.eu/en www.sofiafromsofia.comInsta: @dinyamag / @sofiafromsofia FB: @dinyamagazine / @sofiafromsofiadesign Kathie's note: I met Sofia in a breakout room during a CreativeMornings FieldTrip. The topic was goal setting and planning. Make that three breakouts, according to my notes that I liked to have never found—what with flipping through umpteen pages of this spiralbound notebook to find. Anyhoodles. Sofia (Sofi!) was delightful and I knew she needed to be on this podcast. So much talent, so many stories. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Henry Chien is a writer bringing investing insights to empower individual investors. A former equity research analyst, Henry has a decade of Wall Street knowledge. His work has been used by the world's largest trading desks and investment funds, including J.P. Morgan, Citadel, Credit Suisse, and Bank of Montreal. Henry’s work has been featured in the Financial Times, Barron's, and Institutional Investor. He is a CFA charterholder and a graduate of Brown University.https://www.henrychien.comHenry Chien is the author of Better Investment Decisions: Guide to Fundamental Investing in the Stock Market, available on Amazon.And he has a Stock Investor Accelerator course on his website so you can learn professional investor skills. Kathie's note: Henry is a fellow Cavedweller at Caveday.org, where people around the world get our individual work done in the presence of others. He is super chill, and fun, and smart. In this episode I take one  for the team, admitting I know nothing about stocks or investing or financial finances. I mean, we're talking "I know vegetable stock is actually a broth, not a stock" level of money acumen is where I land. I had so much fun interviewing Henry without the need to do a ton of research. I didn't have to put on airs (or hard pants, for that matter, thanks to Zoom).Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Hanna Wheeler is a Belgian Canadian living in Toronto, where she works as a copywriter and translator from Dutch into English. You can find her at her desk by the big window or in one of a dozen of her favorite coffee shops in the city (her favourite in Canada).As a translator, she has worked on both fiction and nonfiction, from historical biographies and coffee table books to YA novels, children’s picture books, and graphic novels. She also translates creative marketing copy. As a writer, she loves working with not-for-profit organizations, innovative brands, and creative agencies.On a personal level, Hanna appreciates a good ampersand, makes herself a vanilla latte every morning, and owns a scraggly dog who may or may not be a tiny werewolf. She loves the word flabbergasted and was able to sneak it into all three of the romance novels she translated last year. https://www.hannawheeler.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hannawheelerhttps://www.instagram.com/pepperunlimited Kathie's note: Hanna is a fellow Cavedweller in my favorite productivity place, Caveday. She has a delightful personality! Love, love, love a good giggler.  Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Donna Ison is a playwright, award-winning performance poet, and the author of two novels, with a third on the way. She also produces activist theatre, including the upcoming "The Art of Audacious Aging." She currently serves as the managing editor for Eyes On Eyecare digital magazine. Kathie's note:  When did I meet Donna? Early aughts, I guess. At least 20 years ago. We meet for coffee as often as possible. Third Street Stuff and North Lime Coffee & Donuts are faves. In this episode, we share writing tips and processes: our thoughts on proofreading, editing, quote attribution, revisions, and fonts. I love shoptalk. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Natalie Ferris is a marketing strategist, direct response copywriter and the founder of Story Strategies. She's been obsessed with storytelling since second grade, when she used to skip recess to hide in the classroom closet and write "novels."It wasn't until her first years in the working world that she discovered the power of storytelling to move revenue; as communications officer for a global nonprofit, a single success story she wrote resulted in an 18-month extension to a program that was on the chopping block. Since 2014 she's applied that wisdom to help female entrepreneurs tell stories that attract attention, build relationships and ultimately, inspire sales. Natalie believes that everyone has a story to tell, they just need courage and clarity to put it out there— and that's where she comes in!Natalie lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and her mischievous Havanese, Meeko. She still hasn't tried hot dish, but she loves going Up North.https://storystrategies.comKathie's note: I met Natalie in a breakout room during a Caveday sprint. I'm kind of obsessed with Caveday and basically consider it my office. When Natalie introduced herself as a story marketing strategist, I popped up like a prairie dog and said, "Do what?!? Tell me everything." And I asked her on the podcast so you could hear it also.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Carla King is an adventure travel author, journalist, blogger, speaker, and writing and publishing coach.In 1995, Carla pioneered the art of the internet travelogue (now called blogs) with stories about breakdowns in small towns all around the USA from the saddle of a Russian Ural sidecar motorcycle. Other trips on unreliable indigenous motorcycles took her to India, China, Europe, Baja, and Morocco.Carla is founder of the Destination Published author coaching service, Self-Publishing Boot Camp workshops and courses, the Author Friendly Podcast, and a post-covid Virtual Travel Writing Group.She speaks widely about writing and publishing in the adventure travel and literary worlds, at events like Overland Expo and the SF Writer’s Conference. Carla wants to help you write and publish a great story!www.carlaking.comwww.selfpubbootcamp.comKathie's note: Carla and I met in Jen Lehner's Front Row VIP.  This was probably in 2020? We Zoomed after a group Zoom one time and just talked and talked. Jen is super duper cool. Carla rides motorcycles, so she's cooler than cool. I like hanging around the cool kids.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Lisa Van Hoever is a writer and the designer behind Local Color Branding. Through Local Color, Lisa accidentally fell into small-business marketing as well, which is where you’ll find her delving into the world of digital advertising, communications automation, content marketing, and the like. In her former life, she served as an executive assistant in the aerospace industry. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She currently live in Asheville, North Carolina, with her family. She spends a considerable amount of time listening to podcasts, reading, rearranging furniture, exploring all things spiritual, and daydreaming about future travel. You can find Lisa on IG @localcolorbranding or @lisavanhoever.https://www.instagram.com/localcolorbranding/https://www.instagram.com/lisavanhoever/Lisa Van Hoever and Emma Scott host the podcast There Are No Tangents.Kathie's note: Lisa and I were professional email colleagues for at least two years before we happened to talk on the phone one day and one of us accidentally blurted something about a new moon in Gemini or Mercury in Gatorade or some such, and we instantly clicked. "Wait, you like astrology?" Wait, YOU too? "What about human design?" Love it! "Enneagram and all the woo?" Yes, yes, and all the yeses.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Amanda “Mandy” Ralston is a founder and CEO, award-winning entrepreneur, international thought-leader, and 25-year veteran practitioner and subject matter expert in behavior analysis and autism. She has been certified as a behavior analyst since 2002. During her career she has founded two clinics that provided applied behavior analysis services to hundreds of families, schools, and individuals with autism or other developmental or intellectual disabilities. She successfully exited to the fourth largest ABA provider group in 2019. Her latest venture is NonBinary Solutions, a data analytics and technology firm making Clinical Decision Support Systems for providers and other constituents of applied behavior analysis and neurodiversity.Her behavior continues to be shaped by its impact on a world where autism exists, and the field of behavior analysis. Mandy was the recipient of the Autism Innovation Award at the Autism Investor Summit in 2023. Kathie's note: I wrote an article about Mandy in Business Lexington magazine in early 2017. I can't remember how that assignment came about; maybe I met her through a chamber event and pitched the idea to the editor? Hmm... She's one of those people I feel as if I've known forever. And a fellow Libra. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Jin Maley (they/them) is a classically trained actor who has been living and working in Los Angeles since 2012.Jin portrays the Communications Officer Ensign Kova Rin Esmar in Star Trek: Picard. Their other television credits include Silicon Valley, Shameless, As We See It, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Criminal Minds, and Bones. Their film credits include Bodied produced by Eminem and the viral music video for the song Happy by Mitski. Their theater credits include the roles of Ratcliffe and Rivers in a reading series of Richard III with Al Pacino, and the role of Ariel in The Tempest at Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles. As a member of the New York-based physical theater company Sinking Ship Productions, Jin co-created and starred in Cassandra, An Agony, an original piece commissioned by the Getty Villa.Jin trained in acting at Oberlin College, the American Repertory Theater, and the Moscow Art Theater School.Book a tarot reading with Jin! Kathie's note: I met Jin on (in?) Caveday, a pretty fabulous online coworking space. Jin is one of the facilitators, aka Cave Guide, whose energy and presence I just loved from the beginning. Also, I had a really fun tarot reading with them. Again with the presence, and being fully engaged. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Ted Emrich is a play-by-play announcer for college football and basketball on ESPN and Westwood One. He has also covered eight Masters Tournaments, three Olympics, three College World Series, and the McDonald’s All-American Boys and Girls Games the last two years. Ted has filled in on NBA telecasts with the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans and on the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network.https://www.twitter.com/tedemrich https://www.instagram.com/tedemrich_/Kathie's note: I worked with Ted on the Longhorn Radio Network in the late aughts. He was the scoreboard reporter, based in Dallas, and I was running the audio board in Lexington, Kentucky. The Craig we talk about in this episode is Craig Way,  play-by-play announcer for Texas. I've met up with Craig a few times in real life, but the first time I laid eyes on Ted, albeit via Zoom, was during this interview in July 2023.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Lacy Robinson is a licensed funeral director/embalmer and a certified funeral celebrant. She offers funeral home clients more than 15 years of success developing and facilitating customer service training programs. Lacy is a Worsham College of Mortuary Science instructor and a business development consultant for Johnson Consulting Group. She graduated from Georgetown College and Mid-America College of Funeral Service, and earned an MBA in bourbon tourism and event management from Midway University. Lacy is also an active volunteer for Hosparus Health in Louisville, Kentucky.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacyrobinson1www.whiskeywelcome.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kentuckylacy/Kathie's note: I worked with Lacy's brother, Beau, in sports broadcasting. He ran the audio board for the University of Kentucky and mine was the University of Texas. There were probably a dozen of us in the basement, in and out, with different schools and teams, pinch-hitting for one another on occasion. There's something about those live broadcasts, when anything can happen and often does, and many long hours, that made all of us foxhole friends. Stories, secrets, histories. It could get real. Sometimes extra family members came with the program, so to speak. Beau's sister, Lacy, for example. I got to know her through a couple of voice-over projects also, and I served as her book doula when she wrote Engaging the Heart of Hospice: Making Funeral and Memorial Services an Extension of Hospice Care. Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Tanya J. Tyler is the pastor of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Her sermons are on the church's website.She is a 2006 graduate of Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky, and a 1981 graduate of Rockford College (now University) in Rockford, Illinois. She worked in the promotion/advertising creative services departments at the Lexington Herald-Leader, writing targeted advertising sections on a variety of topics, including weddings, college and health. She also had a blog, “Punchbuggy,” with Bluegrass Moms. She was the editor of local Lexington magazines “Health and Wellness” and “Living Well 60 Plus.” She has had articles published in numerous national publications and has contributed to different volumes of Chicken Soup for the Soul. In 2002, Tanya was a two-day champion on the game show Jeopardy! Kathie's note: Tanya (pronounced Tonya) and I were apartment-building neighbors back in the 1900s. I was a creative in an advertising agency and she was at the newspaper. We shared rides and stories. She's good people.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Sarah Anne Leroux is a new mama and teacher living in Ontario, Canada. She considers herself a creative and feels blessed to have an impact on the future generation of writers. If it's not obvious by her episode, she has truly found her passion: teaching English to high school students. Currently reading John Warner's "Why They Can't Write,” it is obvious that this young teacher has the best intentions of understanding her students’ needs and responding to them in a variety of out-of-the box ways. When Sarah is not actively getting inspired for future lesson plans, she enjoys journaling for her own personal development, as she finds it tremendously healing.Kathie's note: I met Sarah through Caveday, an online coworking space. In the spring of 2022, she was looking for a couple of people to talk to her students about creating magazines. I've written hundreds of magazine articles over the years and am a content creator for a hyperlocal publication, so I know my way around terms like recto and verso, widows and orphans, kerning and leading.  I offered to speak to her classes and had more fun than they did, I'm sure. The magazines these teenagers created that semester were pretty spectacular, and most were 28 or 32 pages. Yep, we talked about printing 4-up.Writers Rotation intro/outro recorded at Dynamix Productions in Lexington, Kentucky.Support the show

Send us a text message about this episode!Welcome to the Writers Rotation podcast. I’m your host, Kathie Stamps. I love words: the way they look and feel when you write them by hand or by keyboard; I love the sound of words, their meanings and contribution to communication.How much writing do you do for your job? There are so many ways to earn a living with writing and all kinds of different types of writing out there.What do words mean to you?In this podcast, I’m interviewing people in different professions about writing. They’re writing in academia, the arts, business, religion, sports; you name it, writers are everywhere. And I know we can all learn a little something from one another. Welcome to Writers Rotation.www.KathieStamps.com www.tiktok.com/@kathiekywww.instagram/kathie_stampsThis episode was recorded at Dynamix Productions.Support the show