Shannon Ivey, of the #whatshesaidproject, talks about the work of the project over the last year. From her: I decided to not participate in Midlands Gives this year.Why? I live in a capital city, and I know the hard work of my nonprofit peers. I know the cuts they are facing. Us, too, actually. When budgets are cut on arts grants and other funding agencies, we lose work, too. We lose funding sources, and yet the work continues.AND THEN...I got a call yesterday from the community foundation in th...
May 01, 2025•16 min
Job losses and career pivots are a big part of the time we are in. In this episode, coaches Shannon Ivey and Rachel Gaddis discuss: + shame free pivoting + current job market + bias in job searching + side hustles +personal branding Find Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgaddis/ Find Shannon here: shannon-ivey.com Sign up for the workshop here....
Apr 08, 2025•46 min
Tayler Simon is a woman on a mission. She is a published writer and the founder of @liberationislit, and has her sights set on change through access to information. Tayler is also an advocate for access to books, and has spent time educating the public about what is happening with book bans in the US and SC in particular. Follow her @liberationis lit and @tayler_made_books.
Feb 25, 2025•46 min
Our first episode of the year! Marla Taviano is a fascinating human. She's a writer and activist who is deconstructing her first 40 years as a white evangelical Christian. She is a lover of people. She has written 4 books of poetry and a metric ton of cool art pieces using reclaimed books. Find her @whitegirllearning. We discuss everyday activism. We mention Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit. Find Tayler @liberationislit and @tayler_made_books. She's also turning 50!...
Feb 24, 2025•51 min
Tayler Simon is a self-publishing goddess, and we are thrilled she is joining us to lead clients in this NEW course! "Build Your Own Table: Self Publishing for Purpose Drive Professionals" is a masterclass in accessible liberatory practice. This course is self-paced and on demand. Sign up here: https://www.shannon-ivey.com/offers/4pHx6xXe/checkout Buy her book here: https://www.shannon-ivey.com/offers/4pHx6xXe/checkout...
Aug 27, 2024•26 min
The #whatshesaidproject is thrilled to welcome Melanie McGehee as a collaborating facilitator of writing courses! This fall, she will lead us in "The Powerful Essay" course, and we cannot be more excited! This course is on Monday nights 7-8:30 eastern on Zoom. Sign up at this link: https://www.whatshesaidproject.com/more/the-powerful-essay-crafting-personal-stories-with-purpose?fbclid=IwY2xjawE6wglleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTUGt_jlLR9p8a0JtosOBgz5da9IjWD7bEwHwEZWQHSc0mCxnkCmgk2N-A_aem_8UScQtmq8NVK5AM9k8L...
Aug 27, 2024•41 min
Sam Robinson is my special guest for our PRIDE month episode, but this conversation is about so much more than that. We discuss: entrepreneurship adoption social stigma Queerness ambition having no regrets And much more. This is a do not miss episode! To contact Sam: Sandra (Sam) Robinson | LinkedIn www.herahiring.com #wholesome #pride #queerentrepreneur #queerswhoadopt #christianqueer #newparents #collaboratewiththeuniverse #community #agapetable #dreams #goodwithpeople #recruiter #herahiring #...
Jun 05, 2024•57 min
Rachel Bailey Gaddis, The Comeback Coach, is my OG bestie. We go way back. Rachel is a married woman (she/her) who is now a career coach. She's also my first reader and a brilliant personal strategist. She's also a cancer survivor. I am so happy to introduce her to you, and how we both landed together, at this time, both coaching. How wonderful to have walked through so many large changes and witnessed each other in each phase. In each of our big changes, we have been there for each other. How t...
Mar 07, 2024•37 min
Y'all need to know Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit. She's a poet, self-publishing book coach, and the woman behind the brand Liberation is Lit: a movement that to places stories written by BIPOC, queer, and disabled in the spotlight. She's on a mission, and, in episode 2 we discuss why writing your story in written form is a movement builder, how reading narratives help us be better listeners, and, a favorite topic of mine: how young is too young to write for the movement? Tayler is interested...
Feb 14, 2024•20 min
Y'all need to know Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit. She's a poet, self publishing book coach, and the woman behind the brand that's looking to place stories written by BIPOC, queer, and disabled in the spotlight. She's on a mission, but in this episode (1/2) we discuss why leaving academia and nonprofit work saved her own life. And this, of course, is how I got started, too! Find out more about Tayler and support Liberation is Lit here. Support Tayler's opening of a bookstore through coaching ...
Feb 08, 2024•20 min
I'm thrilled to welcome Evelyn Berry back to our podcast! I know you can't see the cover by listening, but you so can if you go to Evelyn's website: https://evelynberrywriter.com/ There, you can find all of the brilliant info on buying the book, working with Evie, and hearing her speak (so so good)!
Jan 04, 2024•29 min
Cynthia Phelps, PhD - Founder, InnerAlly Inc Cynthia@InnerAlly.com InnerAlly.com FB Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/InnerAllies Insta: @innerally Twitter: @innerallyT he Gentle Path to Change - https://cynthiaphelps.com/release-the-habit/
Dec 19, 2023•35 min
Poet Willie Kinard III has published a book, and we at the #whatshesaidproject LOVE Willie. Find out more about Willie @ https://www.williekinard.com Find out more about Shannon @ https://www.shannon-ivey.com
Dec 04, 2023•29 min
The Year of Nos Project is a outcropping of the work of Shannon Ivey, coach and creative. The interviews for this part of the #whatshesaidproject bring all the boys, girls, and nonbinary folks to the yard to discuss creativity, resilience, and smart hacks to moving your life and creative work forward. Canadian-American poet Dr. Sarah Cooper is a Canadian-American scholar and poet. She is the author of two poetry collections: Permanent Marker (Paper Nautilus, 2020) and 89% (Clemson University Pre...
Nov 20, 2023•35 min
What do dating, social selling, and putting your work out in the world have in common?? Rejection. Loss. But what if you don't get a clear rejection? What if it feels like you've been ghosted? In this episode, Shannon discusses ambiguous loss as a part of the process of moving your life forward. FMI on Shannon: shannon-ivey.com shannon@whatshesaidproject.com
Nov 13, 2023•12 min
Jennifer Bartell is a poet and teacher from Columbia, SC. She was born and raised in Bluefield, a community of Johnsonville, SC. She received the MFA in Poetry from the University of South Carolina. Her poetry has been published in Obsidian, Callaloo, pluck!, As/Us, Jasper Magazine, the museum americana, Scalawag, and Kakalak, among others. An alumna of Agnes Scott College, Jennifer has fellowships from Callaloo and The Watering Hole. She teaches high school English. Website: https://jenniferbar...
Nov 08, 2023•42 min
𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘓𝘎𝘉𝘛𝘘+ 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥. This past August, 14 LGBTQ+-identified writers from the Columbia area gathered in @uofsclibraries Hollings Library for a writing workshop led by @edmaddensc . The purpose of the workshop was to use writing to illuminate the queer archives available for public use, including Historic Columbia's LGBTQ Columbia ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Shannon discovers some interesting things when she re-records a part of "Women Connected In Wisdom" for the audio book. Ah, maladaptive responses just keep on giving. Find out how to stop over working and start living a life that works for you by working with Shannon in her 1:1 coaching practice. Email her at shannon@whatshesaidproject.com to get started.
Jul 11, 2023•10 min•Ep. 42
Shannon Ivey MFA, AEA, PCC is a Professional Certified Coach, an award winning storyteller, Tedx speaker, and actor/director. She is super into coaching folks who know there's more they want in this life, but need an 8w7 in their corner. Oh good, you found her! More here: @yesitshannonivey shannon-ivey.com
Jun 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 40
Shannon Ivey MFA AEA PCC is a professional certified coach and award winning creator. She loves a good story, and sometimes, like right now, does a little something to keep it interesting. She'd love to stay in touch with you: IG: @yesitshannonivey shannon-ivey.com
Jun 12, 2023•12 min
Shannon Ivey, founder of the #whatshesaidproject is in an ethical quandry, and seems to need to talk to you daily about it. She's an ICF Certified Professional Coach and Creative and loves using her strengths to help get you unstuck and loving your life. More here: @yesitshannonivey shannon@whatshesaidproject.com shannon-ivey.com
Jun 09, 2023•14 min•Ep. 38
Shannon Ivey MFA AEA PCC is a ICF Professional Coach and queer Fairy Godmother who loves nothing more than helping clients with the strategy and story work (mindset/thought work) to help them move their life and work forward.
Jun 08, 2023•18 min•Ep. 37
Shannon Ivey MFA AEA PCC is an ICF Certified Coach and Career Creative who is finally talking about the things that matter. Maybe to you, too? Let's connect! @yesitshannonivey on IG and www.shannon-ivey.com
Jun 07, 2023•14 min•Ep. 36
Shannon Ivey MFA AEA PCC is a ICF Certified Coach and Creative Fairy Godmother. She's especially skilled at working with ambitious, talented, creative folks who need a little tweaking to their the work out into the world, and get paid well in the process. Want more info? shannon-ivey.com
Jun 06, 2023•14 min•Ep. 35
You were raised to need the least and give the most. That ish isn't working, is it? Nope. Here's my four part video training on how to: 1. Name it. 2. Claim it. 3. Try it! 3.5-4. BONUS: PRACTICE!
May 31, 2023•6 min
Isabel Drucker is my insurance guru. I met Isabel in 2020 when I was in full freak out over losing my job during the pandemic. She has proven invaluable to my entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Isabel demystifies * the marketplace, * health insurance, *why rates can vary, *and how working with an independent agent is invaluable for entrepreneurs whose income can vary. She also tells her origin story which created a mission driven business success as a mom with a van full of kids. Find mor...
May 10, 2023•22 min•Ep. 33
Shannon Ivey, MFA AEA PCC is a Professional Certified Coach with ICF and in life long recovery from GOOD GIRL syndrome. In this episode, she talks about 1. How she discovered it (harvard implicit bias test). 2. Where these biases come from. 3. How they are getting in the way of success for herself and others. She also has some tips and tricks about how to overcome it. Shannon will also tell folks how to book their own VIP session in April and May, which is a great way to claim your space, your v...
Apr 10, 2023•18 min•Ep. 32
Suzanne Culberg is called the The NOPE COACH, and we at the #whatshesaidproject ADORE her message. More on Suzanne: Suzanne Culberg is an author and coach who helps over-givers and people pleasers learn to set boundaries and say 'No' without feeling mean.Suzanne is known for her straight-talking and her wacky t-shirts. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and 2 awesome children. Website: suzanneculberg.com
Apr 05, 2023•41 min•Ep. 31
Shannon Ivey, of the #whatshesaidproject, interviews 2023 NEA Creative Writing Fellow Evelyn Berry. They talk craft, voice, courage, and career. More on Evelyn: Evelyn Berry (she/her) is the trans, southern author of the forthcoming poetry collection GRIEF SLUT (Sundress Publications, 2024) and the poetry chapbook BUGGERY (Bateau Press, 2020), winner of the 2020 BOOM Chapbook Prize. She has been the recipient of a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, 2022 Dr. Linda Veldheer Memorial ...
Mar 08, 2023•36 min
I adore this woman, and am excited to introduce her to you! Shekauria is a life coach and personal trainer. We get nerdy about movement and life satisfaction. Follow Shekauria on facebook @shekauriafoster and on Insta @theglitz_fitnessbit!
Feb 08, 2023•24 min•Ep. 29
