EPISODE 107 - Michal Stawicki - Polish Author and Coach - How Writing as a Side Hustle Led to a Change In Career Path I'm Michal Stawicki and I live in Poland, Europe. I've been married for over 19 years and am the father of two boys and one girl. I worked full time in the IT industry before becoming an author. My passions are transparency, integrity and progress. In August 2012, I read a book called "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson. It took me a whole month to start implementing ideas from this ...
Dec 05, 2022•40 min•Ep. 107
E106 - Kelly Featheringham - Daily Impacts of Basic Behaviors of Leadership Our Guest - Kelly has over 25 years of professional experience ranging from the halls of Capitol Hill to the fiercely competitive boardrooms of corporate consulting to grassroots operations helping to build a business from the ground up and finally to the relentless bureaucracy of federal government service. She is a devoted and determined leader who has a talent for hiring and assembling power teams that take success to...
Dec 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 106
E105 - Stephanie Wilson - A Trip Around the World, Homelessness and Finding Yourself Meet Stephanie Stephanie Wilson believes storytelling can save lives. Her MBA and over a decade of artistic training both help her live out that passion. Stephanie resides in New York City’s Upper West Side with her scruffy Puerto Rican street dog, Luna. The Book: Big Waves & Wooden Benches: A True Story Well, if you’re Stephanie Wilson, you sell all your earthly possessions and set sail around the world for...
Dec 04, 2022•39 min•Ep. 105
EPISODE 104 - Allison Coutts - Author of Fall Into Midnight - A Queer Love Story and a Discussion about Becoming Who You Are Our guest today offers a Queer Love Story and more about their journey as an Author and as a person. Allison shares this new book - Fall Into Midnight by Arden Coutts Arden - Allie shares more about the pen name used for this book and the significance behind why Arden was chosen to write under. I am a podcaster, first and foremost. It’s my passion, and I don’t know where I...
Dec 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 104
EPISODE 103 - Michael Winstead is an attorney and author. He has been battling within our justice system for more than three decades. Ultimate Verdict, about a Judge who decides to operate outside of the lines, is his first novel. Winstead writes from inspirational venues, including the mountains of Western North Carolina and the serene surroundings of historical St. Augustine, Florida. Michael Winstead's Ultimate Trilogy follows the courtroom adventures of Judge Raleigh Westlake as he navigates...
Nov 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 103
EPISODE 102 - In this episode of Living The Next Chapter, I have a conversation with about The Forest of Reading - an initiative to put the joy back into reading for Ontario Students and beyond! The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest recreational reading program! This initiative offers ten reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. More than 270,000 readers participate annually from th...
Nov 26, 2022•34 min•Ep. 102
EPISODE 101 - Kristina Lucia Andrews - Handmade Crochet Characters and Accompanying Children's Story Book Combining her talents to create gorgeous handmade crochet creations with her book to bring these characters to life! Kristina Lucia is an artist, creator, and author who ignites the imaginations of children and their parents through her limited edition animals and touching storybooks. Her humble beginnings in a small farm town (there was only one traffic light!) sparked her creativity at a y...
Nov 23, 2022•33 min•Ep. 101
EPISODE 100 - Dominick Domasky - Our 100th Episode Monumental Moments and how to celebrate the little things In this episode we discuss the Importance of Gratitude in Daily Life There are many ways in which you can cultivate your gratitude, there are some people who would say that gratitude doesn’t have to be something that has to be cultivated because it’s the most natural thing in the world. Others say it is an art form, something you have to work at in order to perfect. 5 Ways to Sweat the Sm...
Nov 19, 2022•59 min•Ep. 100
EPISODE 99 - Fred Rutman - Living Life After Dying Twenty Times. Fred's new book is coming out March 9th 2024 Fred Rutman, aka “Repeatedly Dead Fred” was a marketer/consultant and then went into academia as a college professor. He taught MBA, Marketing and Finance for a number of years. After acquiring his MBA, his weight really ballooned, up to 340 pounds. He did all the CICO methods, tried a bariatric doctor (no surgery) and exercised his butt off. He eventually got down to about 280, where he...
Nov 17, 2022•46 min•Ep. 99
EPISODE 98 - Our guest today shares her new children's book that addresses bullying! From Head to Heart Book Description: Gwen is a young girl who, driven by bullying, builds a wall around her heart. To protect herself, she decides to live in her head, but the barrier around her heart prevents her from experiencing the vibrancy of life. For teachers, social workers, parents, children and those who care for them, this book opens discussions about feelings. From Head to Heart encourages kids to re...
Nov 15, 2022•40 min•Ep. 98
BONUS - Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challenges he’s faced, and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him. Narrated by the author, Surrender is an intimate, immersive listening ex...
Nov 14, 2022•12 min
EPISODE 97 - Dominic Slice Teich - Single Seat Mindset - Strap into a single seat Jet Fighter and take this podcast for a flight Take flight with Dominic Slice Teich, Founder of Single Seat Mindset. Dom is a fighter pilot and instructor. We strap into the cockpit and lift off in this episode - find out what it is like to fly the most advanced jets, what it is like to request the Good Year Blimp to move to out of the way so that Dom and his team could do a NASCAR fly over! Dom takes the lessons t...
Nov 13, 2022•54 min•Ep. 97
EPISODE 96 - Heidy De La Cruz joins us to share her blog, podcast and new book Words From the Heart About Hello, my name is Heidy De La Cruz (Reynoso), I am Dominican-American and I’m passionate about writing! I write poetry, encouraging blog post about personal experiences and any message that God has stored in my heart. I am working on publishing my first poetry book. First and foremost, I am a daughter of Christ, a wife, and a mother. I have my Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration thr...
Nov 11, 2022•37 min•Ep. 96
EPISODE 95 - Donnie Lansdale From Radio to Podcasting and Voicing Audiobooks Voice Actor Professional Narrator at audible.com Voice Over Service with 25 years of radio broadcasting experience. Hello, I'm Donnie Lansdale. Introducing Hawk Nest Studios. Providing professional Voice Over Services since 1987. See for yourself the personal touch and how your can HEAR the difference! We provide voice over services for small and at-home businesses that can be used for any advertising format, at a fract...
Nov 09, 2022•45 min•Ep. 95
EPISODE 94 - Win Charles Multi Author and Podcaster with Cerebral Palsy on a mission to help others with disabilities Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called “CP”. Competing in the Kona Iron Man Triathlon, she truly is an inspiration to many. Today she is planning on touring the country and speaking to schools and institutions to raise awaren...
Nov 08, 2022•40 min•Ep. 94
EPISODE 93 - Meagan O'Nan - The Art of Telling a Great Story - The Journey from Unacceptance and Darkness to Finding Your Voice Meagan O’Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in January 2023 with New Degree Press. Meagan is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council wher...
Nov 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 93
EPISODE 92 - Broken to Boldness LLC was created as an avenue to bring more awareness to domestic abuse. Completing my first novel, “ Torched - Burnt By a Gaslighter ”, is a fictionalized story based on actual events showing the impact of gaslighting on the victim and their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 43 million women and 38 million men will experience mental or emotional abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Many are afraid to leave these abusi...
Nov 05, 2022•38 min•Ep. 92
EPISODE 91 - Aaira Kaurr - Self Love - the Power Within You - Unleash the Power of Self to Create Your Dream Life About The Book - Self Love: the Power Within You": Unleash the Power of Self to Create Your Dream Life "I totally resonate with what is shared by the author Aaira through her book Self Love: The Power Within You. It's written in the most easy, lucid, simple manner and it can be understood even by a novice in the spiritual field. Reading this book itself can be an act of self-love and...
Nov 04, 2022•33 min•Ep. 91
EPISODE 90 - Ashley Abramson - Divorced not Destroyed -The Unicorn Effect About Ashley Abramson Ashley is a Mentor for Divorced Women. She mentors the raw woman after divorce to discover newfound confidence and joy by rebuilding her purpose-filled life from the ground up. She mentors her to advocate for her independence by bringing awareness to and working through the grieving process, navigating social norms and interactions and rediscovering her purpose and passion. After a 15 year relationshi...
Nov 03, 2022•31 min•Ep. 90
EPISODE 89 - Scandinavian Lifestyle Discovered. Susanna Heiskanen, I am an author and write about the Nordic lifestyle, with a hint of minimalism while making it look + feel super easy. I love inspiring and educating people who feel overwhelmed in their lives. I am an avid reader of books and I have just published my first book Nordic Lifestyle. In my podcast and blog, I teach you how better use your time while making it all feel like a walk in the park. Interested to find your Nordic vibe? To s...
Nov 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 89
EPISODE 88 - Shanti Hershenson - Young Author with 19 published books in 2 years of writing - Overcoming Bullying Our youngest author guest to date! Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales. She lives in California with her pare...
Nov 01, 2022•51 min•Ep. 88
NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY | NOVEMBER 1 On November 1, millions of people celebrate authors and the books they write on National Author’s Day. #NationalAuthorsDay Books have a mind of their own. They take time to develop, research, draft, edit, revise and rewrite. We devour stories. We indulge in them as we drift off to sleep or travel. And sometimes, we allow them to collect dust on several flat surfaces in our homes. Those stories may take years to reach a publisher and just as long to reach a book...
Nov 01, 2022•6 min
BONUS EPISODE - Hey, just wrapping up October 2022 - Happy Fall Ya'll!! As the leaves turn and the temp drops here in Canada, we are focused in on creating even more great episodes featuring the best Authors... ever! Episode 100 has already been recorded and it is available along with the most recent recordings on our YouTube Channel - head over there and skip the line! Our Podcast Hosting Site has limits as to how many episodes we can release per month, we are catching up, but you don't have to...
Oct 26, 2022•11 min
EPISODE 87 - Our Guest: Ann Kief and her husband live in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Her professional life was mainly focused on education, leadership and college administration. She taught at the university, college and grade school levels as well as in numerous parks and recreation settings. She has written professionally, as well as dabbled in writing children’s literature. The Book: Blessed by Adoption - readers will find a true story about a German girl who was born a baroness, adopted by America...
Oct 25, 2022•37 min•Ep. 87
EPISODE 86 - Sheldon Identifies as being a person with a disability that isn’t a disability. He says he has “dis” – ability to overcome obstacles and challenges. He is merb’y, and a choir member of stella’s circle inclusion choir. Sheldon is active as a professional speaker and is an advocate of equal rights for all persons with disabilities. Through his talking, he helps anyone out there looking for inspiration to set and achieve their goals. The Book: KEEP on WALKING – A Transformative & I...
Oct 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 86
EPISODE 85 - Our Empty Nest and Doing Life With Your Adult Children For me as a Dad I sensed this empty nest state would equate freedom, my wife Jen has a different take on this - everything and everyone revolved around Jen with the kids here - she knew her role in all of our lives (mine included) now that keep the plates spinning season is over, and it feels strange. I heard our guest on another podcast and he was talking to our situation - he had such wisdom and a heart for what we are living ...
Oct 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 85
EPISODE 84 - We get the best legal advice yet from James Voigt - what kind of advice? How about how to give your 2 weeks notice before going solo - how to build something before you quit your job. By investing in yourself and growing who you are, you can gain clarity as to your next step in your career and in your life! Author of Going Solo - Leveling the Playing Field in Professional Services That nagging voice in your head is probably right. I am not on a crusade to convince everyone to go sol...
Oct 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 84
EPISODE 83 - Our Guest: TRAVIS DAVIS - Travis Davis Author of Flames of Deception - A Fictional look at the potential for World War Three An Air Force Brat that grew up in Arkansas, Spain, New York, and California. He joined the US Army at 17 years old as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and was stationed in the various forts in the United States and in Germany where he met his beautiful wife. During his three tours in Germany, he conducted hundreds of border patrols along the East-West Germ...
Oct 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 83
EPISODE 82 - Our Guest: William R. Douglas is a first-time novelist. After obtaining a Journalism Degree in 1980, his career took a turn down the road of Information Technology. In the IT Field, he was still able to enjoy writing, no matter if it was technical documentation, newsletters or other material. He lives in the small town of McHenry, Illinois, with his wife Laurie and cat Peaches. They enjoy spending time with 6 kids and 8 grandkids and are very active in their local church. The Book: ...
Oct 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 82
EPISODE 81 - Liesel K Hill is a novelist who writes across three genres. Her scifi and fantasy, including dystopian, are written under her full name, Liesel K. Hill. She writes crime fiction under her initials, L.K. Hill. Her historical romance is written under the pen name K.L. Conger. She comes from a large, tight-knit family and resides in Northern Utah. She loved to read and write at a young age, and her earliest memories consist of her father sitting in the doorway of her room at night, rel...
Oct 14, 2022•36 min•Ep. 81
