https://simplecast.com Startin' Some Ripples Startin' Some Ripples is the podcast that turns real stories into powerful life lessons. Hosted by Heather N. Wilde—author, educator, indie publisher, and trauma survivor—this is a space where authenticity and connection thrive. Heather’s journey, chronicled in her memoir "Tumbled," proves that tough experiences, self-reflection, and a little grit can lead to profound growth. Each episode invites cohosts to share their stories or those submitted by listeners, uncovering practical tips for building a more enjoyable life. Together, we’ll celebrate victories, unpack challenges, and connect through the common threads of human experience. It’s a safe, supportive space where vulnerability becomes strength, and shared life lessons spark ripples of change. Whether diving into a listener’s story, exploring personal growth, or just having a heartfelt conversation, Startin’ Some Ripples is here to inspire, uplift, and remind you that life’s greatest teacher is experience itself. Let’s make waves together! 2025-26 en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:31:02 +0000 https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com Startin' Some Ripples https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/180897a0-e478-4e41-8b38-8a46aca6a021/42a97e02-cef7-433e-9d09-24138c30c12e/3000x3000/copy-20of-20startin-e2-80-99-20some-20ripples.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com episodic Startin' Some Ripples is the podcast that turns real stories into powerful life lessons. Hosted by Heather N. Wilde—author, educator, indie publisher, and trauma survivor—this is a space where authenticity and connection thrive. Heather’s journey, chronicled in her memoir "Tumbled," proves that tough experiences, self-reflection, and a little grit can lead to profound growth. Each episode invites cohosts to share their stories or those submitted by listeners, uncovering practical tips for building a more enjoyable life. Together, we’ll celebrate victories, unpack challenges, and connect through the common threads of human experience. It’s a safe, supportive space where vulnerability becomes strength, and shared life lessons spark ripples of change. Whether diving into a listener’s story, exploring personal growth, or just having a heartfelt conversation, Startin’ Some Ripples is here to inspire, uplift, and remind you that life’s greatest teacher is experience itself. Let’s make waves together! Heather N. Wilde false https://feeds.simplecast.com/6l60ARGu trauma healing, growth mindset, life experiences, memoir writing, personal growth, storytelling Heather N. Wilde hwilde@hezziemae.com 8a76414a-e601-4f94-98d4-1081cfa8d2bb When Girls Believe They Belong: A Conversation with Sarah Jakle Among many other topics, we explore:

The Moment It All Changed: How Sarah’s autoimmune diagnosis shifted her path and ultimately led her to build something transformative.

Why High School Matters: The powerful statistic that shows high school is the last time girls and boys equally believe they can run for office (and what happens after!)

From Trauma to Leadership: How understanding both “Big T” and “little t” trauma became foundational in preparing girls for real-world challenges.

Building Resilient Leaders: Why nervous system regulation, self-compassion, and emotional awareness are just as important as public speaking and policy skills.

The Inner Best Friend: A simple yet powerful tool that helps girls move through self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome.

Redefining Success: From running for office to simply finding the courage to speak up, and why every step toward using your voice matters.

Creating Safe, Brave Spaces: How environments rooted in unconditional support can transform how young women see themselves.

Paid to Grow: Why offering stipends isn’t just practical, it’s a statement that girls’ time, energy, and growth have real value.

Scarcity vs. Abundance: How traditional systems condition competition and how DemocraShe is rewriting that narrative through collaboration and support.

Joy as Resistance: Why choosing joy, beauty, and self-expression isn’t naive, it’s necessary for sustainable change.

Confidence + Compassion: What becomes possible when we allow both to coexist, and how that balance can reshape leadership across all spaces.

This conversation is a reminder that change doesn’t start “out there”. It starts within. In how we speak to ourselves. In how we honor our nervous systems. In how we choose, moment by moment, to believe we belong.

Because when girls are given the tools, the space, and the support to rise… they don’t just change their own lives.

They change everything.

Connect with Sarah!

Website: https://www.democrashe.org/

Email:  sarah@democrashe.org

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/when-girls-believe-they-belong-a-conversation-with-sarah-jakle-20CYAKu4 Among many other topics, we explore:

The Moment It All Changed: How Sarah’s autoimmune diagnosis shifted her path and ultimately led her to build something transformative.

Why High School Matters: The powerful statistic that shows high school is the last time girls and boys equally believe they can run for office (and what happens after!)

From Trauma to Leadership: How understanding both “Big T” and “little t” trauma became foundational in preparing girls for real-world challenges.

Building Resilient Leaders: Why nervous system regulation, self-compassion, and emotional awareness are just as important as public speaking and policy skills.

The Inner Best Friend: A simple yet powerful tool that helps girls move through self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome.

Redefining Success: From running for office to simply finding the courage to speak up, and why every step toward using your voice matters.

Creating Safe, Brave Spaces: How environments rooted in unconditional support can transform how young women see themselves.

Paid to Grow: Why offering stipends isn’t just practical, it’s a statement that girls’ time, energy, and growth have real value.

Scarcity vs. Abundance: How traditional systems condition competition and how DemocraShe is rewriting that narrative through collaboration and support.

Joy as Resistance: Why choosing joy, beauty, and self-expression isn’t naive, it’s necessary for sustainable change.

Confidence + Compassion: What becomes possible when we allow both to coexist, and how that balance can reshape leadership across all spaces.

This conversation is a reminder that change doesn’t start “out there”. It starts within. In how we speak to ourselves. In how we honor our nervous systems. In how we choose, moment by moment, to believe we belong.

Because when girls are given the tools, the space, and the support to rise… they don’t just change their own lives.

They change everything.

Connect with Sarah!

Website: https://www.democrashe.org/

Email:  sarah@democrashe.org

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> When Girls Believe They Belong: A Conversation with Sarah Jakle Heather N. Wilde 00:43:14 In this episode, I’m joined by social worker, policy advocate, and founder of DemocraShe, Sarah Jakle, for a conversation that feels both deeply grounding and powerfully activating. From her early work supporting unhoused communities and studying trauma, to navigating her own life-altering autoimmune diagnosis, Sarah shares the personal and professional experiences that led her to reimagine what leadership development could look like for young women. What began as a passion for advocacy evolved into a bold, necessary mission: equipping high school girls with both the practical skills and emotional resilience to step into civic spaces with confidence, compassion, and a deep sense of belonging. Through DemocraShe, Sarah is not just preparing girls to lead, she’s helping them believe they deserve to. Together, we explore what it means to nurture the nervous system, reclaim your voice, and create environments where young women are seen, heard, and truly valued. In this episode, I’m joined by social worker, policy advocate, and founder of DemocraShe, Sarah Jakle, for a conversation that feels both deeply grounding and powerfully activating. From her early work supporting unhoused communities and studying trauma, to navigating her own life-altering autoimmune diagnosis, Sarah shares the personal and professional experiences that led her to reimagine what leadership development could look like for young women. What began as a passion for advocacy evolved into a bold, necessary mission: equipping high school girls with both the practical skills and emotional resilience to step into civic spaces with confidence, compassion, and a deep sense of belonging. Through DemocraShe, Sarah is not just preparing girls to lead, she’s helping them believe they deserve to. Together, we explore what it means to nurture the nervous system, reclaim your voice, and create environments where young women are seen, heard, and truly valued. youth advocacy programs, high school girls leadership programs, sharing your story podcast, girls leadership development, empowering girls to lead, confidence in girls, civic engagement for teens, building confidence and resilience in teens, self-discovery and healing podcast, belonging and empowerment, nervous system regulation for teens false full 36 300a7db7-3613-4e9a-8085-b79826ec53ae Peeling Back the Layers: Finding Yourself Again with Maris Saar Among many other topics, we explore:

The Power of Following the Pull: How Maris built multiple careers—from photography to hypnotherapy to TV—by going all in on what lit her up.


From Doing to Being: Why success isn’t about doing more, but about removing what’s blocking you from being yourself.


The “Library of the Brain”: Maris shares a powerful analogy for how our experiences are stored—and how they shape our reactions, patterns, and beliefs.


Healing Without Reliving: A compassionate approach to working through past experiences without retraumatizing yourself.

Nervous System Awareness: How learning to listen to your body can completely change how you make decisions, show up, and live your life.

From Burnout to Freedom: My personal journey of moving from pressure and performance into ease, intuition, and joy.

Intuitive Marketing: Why your business doesn’t have to feel heavy—and how alignment creates more impact than force ever could.

Choosing Joy on Purpose: The small, intentional shifts that can create ripple effects in your life and in the lives of others.

The Courage to Be Seen: How releasing internal blocks allows your voice, your work, and your presence to expand naturally.

Creating Space for What Matters: Why slowing down might be the very thing that opens the door to your next big idea.

Joy isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you choose, moment by moment… starting with something as simple as a smile.

Connect with Maris!

Website: http://heymissmarissa.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymissmarissa/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maris-saar-b57829173/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Maris Saar) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/peeling-back-the-layers-finding-yourself-again-with-maris-saar-12_LFTeC Among many other topics, we explore:

The Power of Following the Pull: How Maris built multiple careers—from photography to hypnotherapy to TV—by going all in on what lit her up.


From Doing to Being: Why success isn’t about doing more, but about removing what’s blocking you from being yourself.


The “Library of the Brain”: Maris shares a powerful analogy for how our experiences are stored—and how they shape our reactions, patterns, and beliefs.


Healing Without Reliving: A compassionate approach to working through past experiences without retraumatizing yourself.

Nervous System Awareness: How learning to listen to your body can completely change how you make decisions, show up, and live your life.

From Burnout to Freedom: My personal journey of moving from pressure and performance into ease, intuition, and joy.

Intuitive Marketing: Why your business doesn’t have to feel heavy—and how alignment creates more impact than force ever could.

Choosing Joy on Purpose: The small, intentional shifts that can create ripple effects in your life and in the lives of others.

The Courage to Be Seen: How releasing internal blocks allows your voice, your work, and your presence to expand naturally.

Creating Space for What Matters: Why slowing down might be the very thing that opens the door to your next big idea.

Joy isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you choose, moment by moment… starting with something as simple as a smile.

Connect with Maris!

Website: http://heymissmarissa.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymissmarissa/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maris-saar-b57829173/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Peeling Back the Layers: Finding Yourself Again with Maris Saar Maris Saar 01:01:23 In this episode, I’m joined by multi-passionate entrepreneur, hypnotherapist, and intuitive business mentor Maris Saar for a conversation that feels both expansive and deeply personal. From growing up in Estonia with a relentless drive to learn and achieve, to building a life that blends neuroscience, healing, and entrepreneurship, Maris shares the winding path that led her to helping others reconnect with their true selves. What began as a simple connection in an online group turned into a powerful coaching relationship. A relationship that challenged me, stretched me, and ultimately helped me rediscover joy, trust, and alignment in both my life and my work. Together, we talk about what it really means to peel back the layers, listen to your nervous system, and build a life (and business!) that feels like you. In this episode, I’m joined by multi-passionate entrepreneur, hypnotherapist, and intuitive business mentor Maris Saar for a conversation that feels both expansive and deeply personal. From growing up in Estonia with a relentless drive to learn and achieve, to building a life that blends neuroscience, healing, and entrepreneurship, Maris shares the winding path that led her to helping others reconnect with their true selves. What began as a simple connection in an online group turned into a powerful coaching relationship. A relationship that challenged me, stretched me, and ultimately helped me rediscover joy, trust, and alignment in both my life and my work. Together, we talk about what it really means to peel back the layers, listen to your nervous system, and build a life (and business!) that feels like you. intuitive business coach, personal growth, nervous system awareness, subconscious reprogramming, maris saar, entrepreneur, mindset and healing work, alignment, personal transformation, hypnotherapy, burnout recovery, finding yourself false full 35 347a4a7d-3882-4970-9a14-3581828843dc Paisley the Musical: Teaching Kids (and Adults) They Are Enough Among many other topics, we explore:

From Pavilion Projects to Purpose: How Deborah’s high-level corporate career masked a deeper longing to create meaningful impact.


The Three-Year Wake-Up Call: Deborah’s medical misdiagnosis, loss of credibility, and the emotional toll of not being believed.


The Million-Dollar Penny: How discovering the story of a rare 1943 copper penny sparked her first children’s book and musical about self-worth.


Self-Esteem vs. Self-Worth: Why one depends on achievement—and the other comes from within.


The Birth of the Self-Worth Initiative: Deborah’s promise to dedicate her life to helping others reclaim their value.


Meet Paisley: A porcupine fashion designer who gives away her power “quill by quill” until she must decide what to do with her last one.

Giving Away Our Power: Why Deborah believes we don’t get stuck because of fear—but because we slowly surrender our voice.


Magical Realism on a Broadway Scale: Deborah’s bold vision for Paisley the Musical and her unconventional path to bringing it to life.


The Power of Music to Rewire Belief: Why songs can reach places inside us that words alone cannot.

Join us for an imaginative, heartfelt conversation about resilience, creativity, and the radical act of reclaiming your worth, proof that even when you feel discarded, you may be the rarest coin of all.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, unseen, or unsure of your value, this episode is your reminder: every penny counts… and so do you.

Connect with Deborah!

Website: https://paisleysfashionforest.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.weed.1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborah.weed/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-weed-67b91313/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 1 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/paisley-the-musical-teaching-kids-and-adults-they-are-enough-zBkyCYsm Among many other topics, we explore:

From Pavilion Projects to Purpose: How Deborah’s high-level corporate career masked a deeper longing to create meaningful impact.


The Three-Year Wake-Up Call: Deborah’s medical misdiagnosis, loss of credibility, and the emotional toll of not being believed.


The Million-Dollar Penny: How discovering the story of a rare 1943 copper penny sparked her first children’s book and musical about self-worth.


Self-Esteem vs. Self-Worth: Why one depends on achievement—and the other comes from within.


The Birth of the Self-Worth Initiative: Deborah’s promise to dedicate her life to helping others reclaim their value.


Meet Paisley: A porcupine fashion designer who gives away her power “quill by quill” until she must decide what to do with her last one.

Giving Away Our Power: Why Deborah believes we don’t get stuck because of fear—but because we slowly surrender our voice.


Magical Realism on a Broadway Scale: Deborah’s bold vision for Paisley the Musical and her unconventional path to bringing it to life.


The Power of Music to Rewire Belief: Why songs can reach places inside us that words alone cannot.

Join us for an imaginative, heartfelt conversation about resilience, creativity, and the radical act of reclaiming your worth, proof that even when you feel discarded, you may be the rarest coin of all.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, unseen, or unsure of your value, this episode is your reminder: every penny counts… and so do you.

Connect with Deborah!

Website: https://paisleysfashionforest.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.weed.1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborah.weed/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-weed-67b91313/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Paisley the Musical: Teaching Kids (and Adults) They Are Enough Heather N. Wilde 00:43:13 In this episode, I’m joined by writer, producer, and visionary creative Deborah Weed for a conversation that feels equal parts magical and deeply transformative. Deborah is the heart behind Paisley the Musical and founder of the Self-Worth Initiative, a movement rooted in helping people reclaim their voice, their value, and their power. From directing multi-million-dollar corporate projects to spending three years bedridden from a life-threatening misdiagnosis, Deborah shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her understanding of self-esteem versus self-worth. What began with a single copper penny became a mission: to help children (and the adults who love them) understand that their value isn’t determined by perfection, performance, or outside validation. Together, we explore the courage it takes to stop giving your power away “quill by quill” and what it means to step back into your authentic voice. In this episode, I’m joined by writer, producer, and visionary creative Deborah Weed for a conversation that feels equal parts magical and deeply transformative. Deborah is the heart behind Paisley the Musical and founder of the Self-Worth Initiative, a movement rooted in helping people reclaim their voice, their value, and their power. From directing multi-million-dollar corporate projects to spending three years bedridden from a life-threatening misdiagnosis, Deborah shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her understanding of self-esteem versus self-worth. What began with a single copper penny became a mission: to help children (and the adults who love them) understand that their value isn’t determined by perfection, performance, or outside validation. Together, we explore the courage it takes to stop giving your power away “quill by quill” and what it means to step back into your authentic voice. reclaiming your voice, self-worth for kids, inspritation, children's theater, emotional development, self esteem, paisley the musical, self care, deborah weed, children's musical false full 34 b475e717-98df-4dd9-a486-26c489bb8d39 When Women Support Women: Why Collaboration Changes Everything Among many other topics, we explore:

Finding Home Through Change: How Morgan’s life of constant movement helped her discover what community, belonging, and “home” really mean to her.

The Power of Presence in Leadership: Why being seen, heard, and valued matters—and how that shapes the way Morgan leads.

Being Underestimated: How early career challenges in male-dominated spaces taught Morgan to advocate for herself and lead with integrity.

Brave Communication: The moment that changed how Morgan approaches conflict, choosing honesty over avoidance.

Women Supporting Women: Why collaboration, not competition, is the key to powerful female leadership.

Letting Go of Chasing Power: How stepping away from status and salary helped Morgan reconnect with her true values.

Redefining Success: Why fulfillment comes from how you show up for people, not the title you hold.
 

Explore more about the YWCA Duluth at www.ywcaduluth.org
 

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/when-women-support-women-why-collaboration-changes-everything-x2xjIOFJ Among many other topics, we explore:

Finding Home Through Change: How Morgan’s life of constant movement helped her discover what community, belonging, and “home” really mean to her.

The Power of Presence in Leadership: Why being seen, heard, and valued matters—and how that shapes the way Morgan leads.

Being Underestimated: How early career challenges in male-dominated spaces taught Morgan to advocate for herself and lead with integrity.

Brave Communication: The moment that changed how Morgan approaches conflict, choosing honesty over avoidance.

Women Supporting Women: Why collaboration, not competition, is the key to powerful female leadership.

Letting Go of Chasing Power: How stepping away from status and salary helped Morgan reconnect with her true values.

Redefining Success: Why fulfillment comes from how you show up for people, not the title you hold.
 

Explore more about the YWCA Duluth at www.ywcaduluth.org
 

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> When Women Support Women: Why Collaboration Changes Everything Heather N. Wilde 00:40:13 In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and the Executive Director of YWCA Duluth, Morgan Beryl, for a heartfelt and empowering conversation about leadership, belonging, and what it truly means to live your values. Morgan is one of those rare leaders who lead with heart, presence, and integrity. Today, she shares the personal journey that has shaped how she shows up for her community, her team, and herself. From growing up between South Florida and New York City to living all across the country in search of purpose and belonging, Morgan reflects on how her experiences with change, identity, and being underestimated helped her develop the courage, compassion, and clarity she now brings to her work. Together, we explore what it means to lead without ego, support other women without competition, and find your power from within, and not from a title. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and the Executive Director of YWCA Duluth, Morgan Beryl, for a heartfelt and empowering conversation about leadership, belonging, and what it truly means to live your values. Morgan is one of those rare leaders who lead with heart, presence, and integrity. Today, she shares the personal journey that has shaped how she shows up for her community, her team, and herself. From growing up between South Florida and New York City to living all across the country in search of purpose and belonging, Morgan reflects on how her experiences with change, identity, and being underestimated helped her develop the courage, compassion, and clarity she now brings to her work. Together, we explore what it means to lead without ego, support other women without competition, and find your power from within, and not from a title. women supporting women, community leadership, advocacy and community care, female leadership stories, social justice leadership, women in nonprofit leadership, values-driven leadership, ywca false full 33 2a3eec28-d8be-45a9-9125-9bb47ca93282 Queer, Sober, and Starting Again: Finding Purpose Through Bread Among many other topics, we explore:

The Magic of Grandma’s Kitchen: How Tom’s earliest memories of baking with his grandmother sparked a lifelong love for bread.
From Corporate Life to Cottage Bakery: Why leaving behind a PhD program and corporate consulting led Tom to a more joyful, fulfilling path.
Baking as Healing: How bread became a form of therapy during anxiety, divorce, and major life transitions.
Redefining Success: Why less money and more joy turned out to be the richest combination of all.
Growing Up Queer in a Fundamentalist Church: Tom shares the challenges of discovering his identity in an environment that didn’t offer safety or support.
Religious Trauma and Self-Acceptance: How unlearning shame became part of Tom’s healing journey.
Choosing Joy on Purpose: Why happiness isn’t always automatic—but it can always be chosen.
Finding Community Beyond the Bar Scene: The importance of diverse, supportive spaces for queer connection and belonging.
The Story Behind “Behind the Breadbox”: A nostalgic, meaningful name rooted in family, food, and home.
The Special Bond Between Gay Men and Straight Women: A heartfelt reflection on safety, trust, and joyful connection.

Join us for a warm, honest, and laughter-filled conversation about identity, resilience, and the beautiful freedom that comes from finally being yourself—proof that it’s never too late to start living the life that feels like home.

Connect with Tom!

Website: https://www.behindthebreadbox.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/queer-sober-and-starting-again-finding-purpose-through-bread-pH_uvkU6 Among many other topics, we explore:

The Magic of Grandma’s Kitchen: How Tom’s earliest memories of baking with his grandmother sparked a lifelong love for bread.
From Corporate Life to Cottage Bakery: Why leaving behind a PhD program and corporate consulting led Tom to a more joyful, fulfilling path.
Baking as Healing: How bread became a form of therapy during anxiety, divorce, and major life transitions.
Redefining Success: Why less money and more joy turned out to be the richest combination of all.
Growing Up Queer in a Fundamentalist Church: Tom shares the challenges of discovering his identity in an environment that didn’t offer safety or support.
Religious Trauma and Self-Acceptance: How unlearning shame became part of Tom’s healing journey.
Choosing Joy on Purpose: Why happiness isn’t always automatic—but it can always be chosen.
Finding Community Beyond the Bar Scene: The importance of diverse, supportive spaces for queer connection and belonging.
The Story Behind “Behind the Breadbox”: A nostalgic, meaningful name rooted in family, food, and home.
The Special Bond Between Gay Men and Straight Women: A heartfelt reflection on safety, trust, and joyful connection.

Join us for a warm, honest, and laughter-filled conversation about identity, resilience, and the beautiful freedom that comes from finally being yourself—proof that it’s never too late to start living the life that feels like home.

Connect with Tom!

Website: https://www.behindthebreadbox.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Queer, Sober, and Starting Again: Finding Purpose Through Bread Heather N. Wilde 00:46:31 In this episode, I’m joined by baker, entrepreneur, and proud member of the queer community, Tom Nechodomu, founder of Behind the Bread Box, for a conversation that’s as heartfelt as it is joyful. From his earliest memories baking with his grandmother to rebuilding his life after major personal and professional shifts, Tom shares how he found his way back to himself—one loaf of bread at a time. Tom opens up about navigating identity, faith, loss, sobriety, and starting over in his 40s. What began as a coping tool during a difficult season became a calling, and today, baking isn’t just his profession—it’s how he brings joy, connection, and authenticity into the world. Together, we explore what it means to choose happiness, honor your truth, and create a life that feels aligned from the inside out. In this episode, I’m joined by baker, entrepreneur, and proud member of the queer community, Tom Nechodomu, founder of Behind the Bread Box, for a conversation that’s as heartfelt as it is joyful. From his earliest memories baking with his grandmother to rebuilding his life after major personal and professional shifts, Tom shares how he found his way back to himself—one loaf of bread at a time. Tom opens up about navigating identity, faith, loss, sobriety, and starting over in his 40s. What began as a coping tool during a difficult season became a calling, and today, baking isn’t just his profession—it’s how he brings joy, connection, and authenticity into the world. Together, we explore what it means to choose happiness, honor your truth, and create a life that feels aligned from the inside out. religious trauma, lgbtq+ entrepreneur, inspritation, entrepreneur, queer, trauma healing, addiction recovery false full 32 bbf2c763-ce67-40b3-8a2f-6b9f81efe6e2 The Uninvited Passenger: Choosing Yourself After Six Decades of Silence with Bella Tousignant Among many other topics, we explore:

Growing Up Different in the 1950s: Bella recalls her early years in a male-dominated household, long before there was language or support for what she was experiencing.

The Mask of Normalcy: From sports to music to marriage, Bella describes how she built a “normal” life while carrying a hidden truth.

Halloween Outfits to Honesty: What started as a playful tradition with her wife became the first space where Bella could explore her authentic self, and eventually led to seeking therapy and beginning transition in her 60s.

The Tipping Point: How decades of suppression, one too many goodbyes to her true self, and finally seeing role models like Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox pushed Bella to say, “When is it my turn?”

Transitioning Later in Life: From hundreds of hours of electrolysis to major surgery, Bella shares the physical and emotional journey of aligning her inner and outer self.

Writing The Uninvited Passenger: Why Bella turned to writing as a way to process her story, and how her memoir became a message of hope for anyone carrying silent battles.

Hope in the Midst of Gaslighting: Bella speaks to today’s political climate, the dangers of misinformation, and why her book is also a call to protect and encourage vulnerable young people.

Join us for an honest, inspiring conversation about identity, resilience, and the joy of finally living as your true self—proof that it’s never too late to embrace who you are.

The Uninvited Passenger releases September 12, 2025, in paperback and eBook. Visit

 HezzieMae.com

 to order your copy and step into this powerful story.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 7 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Isabella Tousignant) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/the-uninvited-passenger-choosing-yourself-after-six-decades-of-silence-with-bella-tousignant-BK2K7C2t Among many other topics, we explore:

Growing Up Different in the 1950s: Bella recalls her early years in a male-dominated household, long before there was language or support for what she was experiencing.

The Mask of Normalcy: From sports to music to marriage, Bella describes how she built a “normal” life while carrying a hidden truth.

Halloween Outfits to Honesty: What started as a playful tradition with her wife became the first space where Bella could explore her authentic self, and eventually led to seeking therapy and beginning transition in her 60s.

The Tipping Point: How decades of suppression, one too many goodbyes to her true self, and finally seeing role models like Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox pushed Bella to say, “When is it my turn?”

Transitioning Later in Life: From hundreds of hours of electrolysis to major surgery, Bella shares the physical and emotional journey of aligning her inner and outer self.

Writing The Uninvited Passenger: Why Bella turned to writing as a way to process her story, and how her memoir became a message of hope for anyone carrying silent battles.

Hope in the Midst of Gaslighting: Bella speaks to today’s political climate, the dangers of misinformation, and why her book is also a call to protect and encourage vulnerable young people.

Join us for an honest, inspiring conversation about identity, resilience, and the joy of finally living as your true self—proof that it’s never too late to embrace who you are.

The Uninvited Passenger releases September 12, 2025, in paperback and eBook. Visit

 HezzieMae.com

 to order your copy and step into this powerful story.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> The Uninvited Passenger: Choosing Yourself After Six Decades of Silence with Bella Tousignant Isabella Tousignant 00:35:00 In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by storyteller, advocate, and Hezzie Mae author Bella Tousignant for a conversation that’s as courageous as it is deeply human. Bella opens the door to her memoir, The Uninvited Passenger—a book that spans six decades of carrying, and finally embracing, her truth as a transgender woman. From a childhood in the 1950s to navigating marriage, secrecy, and ultimately transitioning later in life, Bella’s story is one of resilience, honesty, and the radical power of choosing yourself. We dig into what it truly means to carry an “uninvited passenger” for most of your life, and the liberation and joy that come when you finally stop hiding. I’m so proud to know Bella and to help bring her voice to the world. In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by storyteller, advocate, and Hezzie Mae author Bella Tousignant for a conversation that’s as courageous as it is deeply human. Bella opens the door to her memoir, The Uninvited Passenger—a book that spans six decades of carrying, and finally embracing, her truth as a transgender woman. From a childhood in the 1950s to navigating marriage, secrecy, and ultimately transitioning later in life, Bella’s story is one of resilience, honesty, and the radical power of choosing yourself. We dig into what it truly means to carry an “uninvited passenger” for most of your life, and the liberation and joy that come when you finally stop hiding. I’m so proud to know Bella and to help bring her voice to the world. personal growth, self-discovery, identity and acceptance, transgender memoir, coming out later in life, gender identity journey, memoir writing, lgbtq+ stories, trans woman false full 31 bfdf442b-21cd-4d72-939c-7753eaa91ff2 Brewing More Than Beer: Jen Fox on Building Community Among many other topics, we explore:

Leading from the Heart: Jen shares what it means to lead with a strong sense of community and stay rooted in your values, even when the outcome isn't what you hoped for.

The Firecracker Grandma: We talk about how Jen's grandmother, a "firecracker" who advocated for everyone, taught her the heart of inclusion and the importance of having a strong support system.

Brewing Community: We dive into Jen’s family business, Spiral Brewery, which is more than just a business—it's a mission to "brew community through quality beer and rich history."

Join us for a beautiful and inspiring episode filled with layers of richness about how hope lives right next to despair, how to be part of the "untangling process" of problems, and the powerful lesson that showing up with what you can is always enough.

www.spiralbrewery.com

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Jen Fox) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/brewing-more-than-beer-jen-fox-on-building-community-nC8qwWkp Among many other topics, we explore:

Leading from the Heart: Jen shares what it means to lead with a strong sense of community and stay rooted in your values, even when the outcome isn't what you hoped for.

The Firecracker Grandma: We talk about how Jen's grandmother, a "firecracker" who advocated for everyone, taught her the heart of inclusion and the importance of having a strong support system.

Brewing Community: We dive into Jen’s family business, Spiral Brewery, which is more than just a business—it's a mission to "brew community through quality beer and rich history."

Join us for a beautiful and inspiring episode filled with layers of richness about how hope lives right next to despair, how to be part of the "untangling process" of problems, and the powerful lesson that showing up with what you can is always enough.

www.spiralbrewery.com

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Brewing More Than Beer: Jen Fox on Building Community Jen Fox 00:40:05 In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jen Fox—an entrepreneur, a community builder, and honestly, the kind of woman who doesn’t just talk about it, she shows up. We get real about what it takes to lead from the heart, to stay grounded in your values, and to keep pushing forward when the outcome isn’t what you prayed for. Jen opens up about the firecracker grandmother who lit her up with a passion for advocacy and inclusion—and how that legacy now lives on in her family’s brewery, Spiral, where they’re not just pouring beer, they’re pouring community. This conversation is about heart, grit, and the messy, beautiful work of showing up anyway. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jen Fox—an entrepreneur, a community builder, and honestly, the kind of woman who doesn’t just talk about it, she shows up. We get real about what it takes to lead from the heart, to stay grounded in your values, and to keep pushing forward when the outcome isn’t what you prayed for. Jen opens up about the firecracker grandmother who lit her up with a passion for advocacy and inclusion—and how that legacy now lives on in her family’s brewery, Spiral, where they’re not just pouring beer, they’re pouring community. This conversation is about heart, grit, and the messy, beautiful work of showing up anyway. inclusion, community builder, city councilor, entrepreneur, showing up, advocacy, values-driven, leadership, brewing community, state government, support system false full 30 ebc88cdc-ade5-40d2-a073-ec35be8ffae3 Neurodivergent Not Broken: Sam Nelson’s Story Sam Nelson returns to the podcast to discuss her personal journey as a neurodiversity advocate. She opens up about receiving her own ADHD diagnosis a little over two years ago and how she and her family had to navigate their own unique ADHD-related circumstances. Sam also discusses her new brand, "Neurodivergent Not Broken," which she created to share her experiences and build a community where people can feel supported and less alone.

Among many other topics, we explore:

A Family's Journey: Sam shares that just two years ago, she received her own diagnosis, which led to clarity and the realization that all four members of her family are in different neurodivergent categories. This prompted her to become an advocate and share her story.

The Lack of Support: Sam describes how, after her diagnosis, medical professionals provided very little follow-up support beyond a sheet of paper with recommended books. She had to pursue an understanding of neurodivergence by herself.

Accommodations and New Understandings: Sam outlines five accommodations her family has made since the diagnosis to create a smoother home life. These include allowing for quiet downtime after work and school, implementing sensory accommodations, letting go of expectations around family meals, and a few more!

The "Neurodivergent Not Broken" Brand: Inspired by her and her husband's experiences, Sam has started a brand called "Neurodivergent Not Broken" that aims to offer help and support to others and create a community with more compassion, grace, and less shame.

Join us for an inspiring and empowering episode about understanding how your brain works, finding new ways to support your family, and being courageous enough to share your story to help others.

Connect with Sam!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentnotbroken

Substack: https://substack.com/@neurodivergentnotbroken

Hustle & Heart Salon:https://hustleandheartsalon.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/neurodivergent-not-broken-sam-nelsons-story-DCFM7DI_ Sam Nelson returns to the podcast to discuss her personal journey as a neurodiversity advocate. She opens up about receiving her own ADHD diagnosis a little over two years ago and how she and her family had to navigate their own unique ADHD-related circumstances. Sam also discusses her new brand, "Neurodivergent Not Broken," which she created to share her experiences and build a community where people can feel supported and less alone.

Among many other topics, we explore:

A Family's Journey: Sam shares that just two years ago, she received her own diagnosis, which led to clarity and the realization that all four members of her family are in different neurodivergent categories. This prompted her to become an advocate and share her story.

The Lack of Support: Sam describes how, after her diagnosis, medical professionals provided very little follow-up support beyond a sheet of paper with recommended books. She had to pursue an understanding of neurodivergence by herself.

Accommodations and New Understandings: Sam outlines five accommodations her family has made since the diagnosis to create a smoother home life. These include allowing for quiet downtime after work and school, implementing sensory accommodations, letting go of expectations around family meals, and a few more!

The "Neurodivergent Not Broken" Brand: Inspired by her and her husband's experiences, Sam has started a brand called "Neurodivergent Not Broken" that aims to offer help and support to others and create a community with more compassion, grace, and less shame.

Join us for an inspiring and empowering episode about understanding how your brain works, finding new ways to support your family, and being courageous enough to share your story to help others.

Connect with Sam!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentnotbroken

Substack: https://substack.com/@neurodivergentnotbroken

Hustle & Heart Salon:https://hustleandheartsalon.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Neurodivergent Not Broken: Sam Nelson’s Story Heather N. Wilde 00:46:11 Sam Nelson returns to the podcast to discuss her personal journey as a neurodiversity advocate. She opens up about receiving her own ADHD diagnosis a little over two years ago and how she and her family had to navigate their own unique ADHD-related circumstances. Sam also discusses her new brand, "Neurodivergent Not Broken," which she created to share her experiences and build a community where people can feel supported and less alone. Sam Nelson returns to the podcast to discuss her personal journey as a neurodiversity advocate. She opens up about receiving her own ADHD diagnosis a little over two years ago and how she and her family had to navigate their own unique ADHD-related circumstances. Sam also discusses her new brand, "Neurodivergent Not Broken," which she created to share her experiences and build a community where people can feel supported and less alone. neurodivergent not broken, neurodivergent-friendly hairstyling, adhd, adhd awareness, adhd parenting strategies, parenting neurodivergent children, neurodivergence false full 29 8b442894-54d6-4341-89d4-1335e0e78c89 Floyd’s Baller: A Hood Philosopher With a Story the World Needs In this episode, I’m joined by Adarryl Hunter, a lifelong friend of George Floyd. We announce our joint project, a book titled Floyd's Baller, set to be released in February 2026, which is Black History Month. The book aims to serve as a resource for schools and is designed to teach and engage students on important life themes. We’ll talk about Adarryl (and his nickname “Baller”), his friendship with George Floyd, and this book’s inception. 

Among many other topics, we explore:

Becoming a “Hood Philosopher”: Adarryl says he gained many of his people skills from Floyd, while Floyd saw Adarryl as a "hood philosopher" who could provide perspective on life.

The Reluctance to Tell a Story: After Floyd's murder, Adarryl was hesitant to share his story, not wanting to appear to be capitalizing on his friend's death. 

A Creative Collaboration with a Spiritual Twist: Adarryl recounts that Floyd used to refer to himself as Morpheus from  The Matrix and Adarryl as Neo, which provides a fitting metaphor for George's role in telling the story. 

More Than a Story, It’s a Gumbo: The collaboration itself is a testament to this message, as a Black man and a white woman from the Midwest come together for a common purpose - a “gumbo” of perspectives, if you will. 

A Shared Purpose: The project’s timeline, delayed for several months, now seems perfectly aligned with the current political climate and educational needs. Both of us are fully invested in this project, believing it's not about achieving specific results but about sharing an authentic, loving story with the world.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/floyds-baller-a-hood-philosopher-with-a-story-the-world-needs-kDUQItTg In this episode, I’m joined by Adarryl Hunter, a lifelong friend of George Floyd. We announce our joint project, a book titled Floyd's Baller, set to be released in February 2026, which is Black History Month. The book aims to serve as a resource for schools and is designed to teach and engage students on important life themes. We’ll talk about Adarryl (and his nickname “Baller”), his friendship with George Floyd, and this book’s inception. 

Among many other topics, we explore:

Becoming a “Hood Philosopher”: Adarryl says he gained many of his people skills from Floyd, while Floyd saw Adarryl as a "hood philosopher" who could provide perspective on life.

The Reluctance to Tell a Story: After Floyd's murder, Adarryl was hesitant to share his story, not wanting to appear to be capitalizing on his friend's death. 

A Creative Collaboration with a Spiritual Twist: Adarryl recounts that Floyd used to refer to himself as Morpheus from  The Matrix and Adarryl as Neo, which provides a fitting metaphor for George's role in telling the story. 

More Than a Story, It’s a Gumbo: The collaboration itself is a testament to this message, as a Black man and a white woman from the Midwest come together for a common purpose - a “gumbo” of perspectives, if you will. 

A Shared Purpose: The project’s timeline, delayed for several months, now seems perfectly aligned with the current political climate and educational needs. Both of us are fully invested in this project, believing it's not about achieving specific results but about sharing an authentic, loving story with the world.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Floyd’s Baller: A Hood Philosopher With a Story the World Needs Heather N. Wilde 00:47:31 I’ve been holding this story close for years. Floyd’s Baller wasn’t just waiting to be written—it was waiting for the right moment to be released. AD lived it. I wrote it. Together, we’ve protected it until now, when the world—and our youth—need it most. This is a hood philosopher’s truth, grit, and hope, finally stepping into the light. I’ve been holding this story close for years. Floyd’s Baller wasn’t just waiting to be written—it was waiting for the right moment to be released. AD lived it. I wrote it. Together, we’ve protected it until now, when the world—and our youth—need it most. This is a hood philosopher’s truth, grit, and hope, finally stepping into the light. racism in america, bookannoucement, floyd murder, minneapolis, floydsballer, coming of age, houston, friendship, georgefloyd, adarrylhunter, yahistoricalfiction, black lives matter, choices false full 28 4ea70110-2070-47a1-a5b3-5a6717466b07 Liberian Roots, American Ripples: Jebeh Edmunds on Legacy and Voice Among many other topics, we explore:

From Liberia to the United States: Jebeh shares her journey as a Liberian American, detailing how her parents immigrated from West Africa to the U.S. and instilled in her a strong sense of heritage, education, and family.

A Father's Profound Impact: We discuss the powerful moment when Jebeh's father visited her sixth-grade classroom to teach her peers about Liberian history, a moment that instilled in her a sense of responsibility and pride in her identity. This experience, along with her father's passing years later, inspired her to take a leap and pursue her business full-time.

The Village Mentality: Jebeh explains the importance of extended family and kinship in Liberian culture, highlighting how this strong support system provided her with a sense of belonging and helped her navigate challenges like racism and prejudice.

The Pivot from Classroom to CEO: Our guest recounts how she went from being a first and fifth-grade teacher for 18 years to founding Jebeh Cultural Consulting. Her decision was a direct response to her father's death, prompting her to create a business that provided cultural resources and promoted positive change.

Fact vs. Opinion in the Digital Age: We dive into the challenges of misinformation and implied messages in today’s world. Jebeh emphasizes the need for critical thinking and checking multiple sources to ensure accuracy, a practice she taught her own students.

A Love Letter to Her People: She shares the inspiration behind her upcoming novella, The Orange Blossom, revealing that it is a love letter to her Liberian people. The book, a soap opera with a purpose, honors her family and cultural heritage, particularly her grandmother, who introduced her to the world of soap operas.

Join us for an inspiring and empowering episode about honoring your heritage, trusting your inner voice, and being courageous enough to take a leap and start your own ripples.

Connect with Jebeh!

Website: https://jebehedmunds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jebeh-edmunds-ms-teaching-3b9334101/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jebeh-Cultural-Consulting/100063708180388/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/liberian-roots-american-ripples-jebeh-edmunds-on-legacy-and-voice-IcmN3S0_ Among many other topics, we explore:

From Liberia to the United States: Jebeh shares her journey as a Liberian American, detailing how her parents immigrated from West Africa to the U.S. and instilled in her a strong sense of heritage, education, and family.

A Father's Profound Impact: We discuss the powerful moment when Jebeh's father visited her sixth-grade classroom to teach her peers about Liberian history, a moment that instilled in her a sense of responsibility and pride in her identity. This experience, along with her father's passing years later, inspired her to take a leap and pursue her business full-time.

The Village Mentality: Jebeh explains the importance of extended family and kinship in Liberian culture, highlighting how this strong support system provided her with a sense of belonging and helped her navigate challenges like racism and prejudice.

The Pivot from Classroom to CEO: Our guest recounts how she went from being a first and fifth-grade teacher for 18 years to founding Jebeh Cultural Consulting. Her decision was a direct response to her father's death, prompting her to create a business that provided cultural resources and promoted positive change.

Fact vs. Opinion in the Digital Age: We dive into the challenges of misinformation and implied messages in today’s world. Jebeh emphasizes the need for critical thinking and checking multiple sources to ensure accuracy, a practice she taught her own students.

A Love Letter to Her People: She shares the inspiration behind her upcoming novella, The Orange Blossom, revealing that it is a love letter to her Liberian people. The book, a soap opera with a purpose, honors her family and cultural heritage, particularly her grandmother, who introduced her to the world of soap operas.

Join us for an inspiring and empowering episode about honoring your heritage, trusting your inner voice, and being courageous enough to take a leap and start your own ripples.

Connect with Jebeh!

Website: https://jebehedmunds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jebeh-edmunds-ms-teaching-3b9334101/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jebeh-Cultural-Consulting/100063708180388/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Liberian Roots, American Ripples: Jebeh Edmunds on Legacy and Voice Heather N. Wilde 00:53:59 In this episode, I’m joined by the vibrant and deeply inspiring Jebeh Edmunds, a storyteller, educator, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be-published author of The Orange Blossom. We have a heartfelt conversation about the power of pivoting and what it means to resurrect parts of ourselves that may have been silenced. From her childhood in Liberia, West Africa, to becoming a wife, mother, and business owner, Jebeh shares her journey of honoring her heritage and making a profound impact beyond the classroom. In this episode, I’m joined by the vibrant and deeply inspiring Jebeh Edmunds, a storyteller, educator, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be-published author of The Orange Blossom. We have a heartfelt conversation about the power of pivoting and what it means to resurrect parts of ourselves that may have been silenced. From her childhood in Liberia, West Africa, to becoming a wife, mother, and business owner, Jebeh shares her journey of honoring her heritage and making a profound impact beyond the classroom. storyteller, personal growth, immigrant stories, women in business, storytelling for healing, life pivots, honoring heritage, liberian-american, from classroom to business false full 27 cc9308c8-78b6-43f9-9140-f64d329b427a Before the Brand, There Were Pillowcases: Proof I Was Living the Message Before I Had the Logo In this heartwarming conversation, we talk about:

  • How the pandemic led me to a significant life shift, embracing roles as an author, speaker, and creative.
  • My passion for connecting with students who "didn't quite fit the model" and creating a non-judgmental space where social-emotional skills and life planning were as important as academics.
  • The incredible story behind my tradition of sewing personalized, handmade pillowcases for her graduating seniors. 
  • The powerful message I instilled in my students with each pillowcase: "When you put your head down at night, don't you forget what it took for you to get here."
  • A new chapter for me at the time, including a book and the publishing business I’m in now. 

Grab your favorite drink and join us for a conversation that reminds us all of the profound impact one person can have.

Check out The Storyteller's Porch here:
https://thestorytellersporch.com

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

 

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 3 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Jill Davis) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/before-the-brand-there-were-pillowcases-proof-i-was-living-the-message-before-i-had-the-logo-yN_iaigG In this heartwarming conversation, we talk about:

  • How the pandemic led me to a significant life shift, embracing roles as an author, speaker, and creative.
  • My passion for connecting with students who "didn't quite fit the model" and creating a non-judgmental space where social-emotional skills and life planning were as important as academics.
  • The incredible story behind my tradition of sewing personalized, handmade pillowcases for her graduating seniors. 
  • The powerful message I instilled in my students with each pillowcase: "When you put your head down at night, don't you forget what it took for you to get here."
  • A new chapter for me at the time, including a book and the publishing business I’m in now. 

Grab your favorite drink and join us for a conversation that reminds us all of the profound impact one person can have.

Check out The Storyteller's Porch here:
https://thestorytellersporch.com

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

 

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Before the Brand, There Were Pillowcases: Proof I Was Living the Message Before I Had the Logo Jill Davis 00:31:25 In this episode, I revisit my very first podcast appearance as a guest on Jill Davis’s The Storyteller’s Porch. Long before I had a logo, I was already living the message—through handmade pillowcases, purpose-driven teaching, and a deep commitment to honoring the journey. Listening back, it’s wild to hear pre-publisher Heather, unsure of what was ahead, yet already rooted in the values that now define the brand. In this episode, I revisit my very first podcast appearance as a guest on Jill Davis’s The Storyteller’s Porch. Long before I had a logo, I was already living the message—through handmade pillowcases, purpose-driven teaching, and a deep commitment to honoring the journey. Listening back, it’s wild to hear pre-publisher Heather, unsure of what was ahead, yet already rooted in the values that now define the brand. personal growth, living your message, brand origin stories, heartfelt teacher stories, teacher impact stories, at-risk youth, transformation, purpose-driven brand false full 26 5cd31185-e86b-49c8-a90f-7cc61403c4bd When Your Kids Won't Take Medicine, You Start a Movement: Jessica Lowery's Courage & Calling Among many other topics, we explore:

From Sick Kid to Health Advocate: Jessica opens up about her chronic childhood pain, the chiropractors who changed her life, and why she’s never stopped asking questions about health, inflammation, and root causes.

The Birth of a Remedy (and a Brand): How one moment of maternal intuition—and a syrup that actually tasted good—led to a quiet Facebook post, a rush of orders, and a full-blown business overnight.

Nature Knows What She’s Doing: We talk about the power of elderberries, the synergy of raw honey and organic ingredients, and why Jessica believes the body is designed to heal when we support it with what it needs.

Growth, Overwhelm, and Rediscovering Voice: As the business expanded, Jessica lost touch with her own identity. She shares how burnout pushed her to reclaim her story, redefine her role, and come back home to herself.

Why She’s Finally Stepping Forward: For years, Jessica stayed in the background while her product spoke for itself. Now, she’s choosing to be seen—and to speak the truth of how healing, faith, and courage built this from the ground up.

Purpose Over Perfection: Jessica reminds us that success doesn’t require polish or a business plan—just a deep why, a willingness to learn, and a heart rooted in service.

Join us for a vulnerable, empowering episode about trusting your body, owning your story, and honoring the call to create something that heals—inside and out.

Website: https://thepowerofelderberries.com/pages/about-the-poe

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ThePOWERofElderberries

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Jessica Lowery) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/when-your-kids-wont-take-medicine-you-start-a-movement-jessica-lowrys-courage-calling-sf8SzEpE Among many other topics, we explore:

From Sick Kid to Health Advocate: Jessica opens up about her chronic childhood pain, the chiropractors who changed her life, and why she’s never stopped asking questions about health, inflammation, and root causes.

The Birth of a Remedy (and a Brand): How one moment of maternal intuition—and a syrup that actually tasted good—led to a quiet Facebook post, a rush of orders, and a full-blown business overnight.

Nature Knows What She’s Doing: We talk about the power of elderberries, the synergy of raw honey and organic ingredients, and why Jessica believes the body is designed to heal when we support it with what it needs.

Growth, Overwhelm, and Rediscovering Voice: As the business expanded, Jessica lost touch with her own identity. She shares how burnout pushed her to reclaim her story, redefine her role, and come back home to herself.

Why She’s Finally Stepping Forward: For years, Jessica stayed in the background while her product spoke for itself. Now, she’s choosing to be seen—and to speak the truth of how healing, faith, and courage built this from the ground up.

Purpose Over Perfection: Jessica reminds us that success doesn’t require polish or a business plan—just a deep why, a willingness to learn, and a heart rooted in service.

Join us for a vulnerable, empowering episode about trusting your body, owning your story, and honoring the call to create something that heals—inside and out.

Website: https://thepowerofelderberries.com/pages/about-the-poe

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ThePOWERofElderberries

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> When Your Kids Won't Take Medicine, You Start a Movement: Jessica Lowery's Courage & Calling Jessica Lowery 00:50:09 In this episode, I’m joined by wellness entrepreneur, educator, and founder of The Power of Elderberries, Jessica Lowery, for a rich and heartfelt conversation about healing, intuition, and what happens when you say yes to your calling. From childhood illness to motherhood to becoming a business owner almost by accident, Jessica shares the deeply personal story behind her now beloved elderberry syrup—and how it all started with a need to care for her daughter. We reflect on her journey of reconnecting with her body, trusting her instincts, and learning to fully show up—not just as a maker and healer, but as the face and voice of a mission-led business. In this episode, I’m joined by wellness entrepreneur, educator, and founder of The Power of Elderberries, Jessica Lowery, for a rich and heartfelt conversation about healing, intuition, and what happens when you say yes to your calling. From childhood illness to motherhood to becoming a business owner almost by accident, Jessica shares the deeply personal story behind her now beloved elderberry syrup—and how it all started with a need to care for her daughter. We reflect on her journey of reconnecting with her body, trusting her instincts, and learning to fully show up—not just as a maker and healer, but as the face and voice of a mission-led business. healing from the inside out, trusted by moms, holistic health, intuitive motherhood, clean ingredients, plant-based supplements, wellness for families, gut health, elderberry power, empowered parenting, natural remedies false full 25 c7ab14a5-3fca-40a4-bea0-a37a10d827cc Called to Action: How a Poverty Simulation Sparked Amy Spohn’s Bold Vision Among many other topics, we explore:

What Belonging Really Means: Amy explains the “B” in DEI&B and why fostering a true sense of belonging is crucial for equitable systems, especially in education and corporate spaces.

From Teacher to Changemaker: How burnout, motherhood, and a post-pandemic shift led Amy to leave the classroom and expand her mission in new and unexpected ways.

The Power of Simulated Empathy: A poverty simulation rocked Amy’s world and ignited a fire to build programs that connect stakeholders with the real challenges marginalized families face.

Designing a Support Ecosystem: Amy lays out her vision for a mentorship-based, multi-layered program that connects families in need with accessible, relevant, and local resources through tailored workshops and personal guidance.

Funding and Sustainability in Service Work: We discuss the myth that good deeds are free, and why sustainable funding, partnerships, and social enterprise models are essential to scale meaningful change.

Reimagining Education for Adults: Amy shares her idea for digital “packages” on personal finance and healthcare navigation, designed for working adults who didn’t learn these life skills in school, and how every purchase could support someone in need.

Join us for this energizing and grounded conversation about service, systems change, and what happens when an educator takes her compassion beyond the classroom.

Connect with Amy!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-spohn-7b489136/

Email: email:a_spohn12@hotmail.com

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/called-to-action-poverty-simulation-amy-spohn-DWNo_5W8 Among many other topics, we explore:

What Belonging Really Means: Amy explains the “B” in DEI&B and why fostering a true sense of belonging is crucial for equitable systems, especially in education and corporate spaces.

From Teacher to Changemaker: How burnout, motherhood, and a post-pandemic shift led Amy to leave the classroom and expand her mission in new and unexpected ways.

The Power of Simulated Empathy: A poverty simulation rocked Amy’s world and ignited a fire to build programs that connect stakeholders with the real challenges marginalized families face.

Designing a Support Ecosystem: Amy lays out her vision for a mentorship-based, multi-layered program that connects families in need with accessible, relevant, and local resources through tailored workshops and personal guidance.

Funding and Sustainability in Service Work: We discuss the myth that good deeds are free, and why sustainable funding, partnerships, and social enterprise models are essential to scale meaningful change.

Reimagining Education for Adults: Amy shares her idea for digital “packages” on personal finance and healthcare navigation, designed for working adults who didn’t learn these life skills in school, and how every purchase could support someone in need.

Join us for this energizing and grounded conversation about service, systems change, and what happens when an educator takes her compassion beyond the classroom.

Connect with Amy!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-spohn-7b489136/

Email: email:a_spohn12@hotmail.com

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Called to Action: How a Poverty Simulation Sparked Amy Spohn’s Bold Vision Heather N. Wilde 00:40:09 In this episode, I’m joined by educator, equity advocate, and visionary changemaker Amy Spohn, who shares her evolving journey from high school science teacher to social impact entrepreneur. With a passion for DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) and a drive to create systemic change, Amy opens up about the defining experiences that inspired her newest initiative aimed at bridging gaps in financial literacy, healthcare navigation, and access to services for families in need. In this episode, I’m joined by educator, equity advocate, and visionary changemaker Amy Spohn, who shares her evolving journey from high school science teacher to social impact entrepreneur. With a passion for DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) and a drive to create systemic change, Amy opens up about the defining experiences that inspired her newest initiative aimed at bridging gaps in financial literacy, healthcare navigation, and access to services for families in need. inclusion, belonging, diversity, education reform, equity, social impact, systemic change, community support, financial literacy, healthcare access, dei false full 23 f1114be0-8507-4dcc-8f0f-4ba2b446bee2 Tatterhood & the Wild Within: Storytelling with Chani Becker In this episode, I’m joined once again by illustrator, designer, and creative scholar Chani Becker, who returns to share one of her favorite fairytales: Tatterhood. Chani guides us through a vivid retelling of this lesser-known Norwegian folktale and invites us to explore its powerful psychological symbolism through a Jungian lens.

As part of her MFA thesis in Illustration, Chani used Tatterhood as a springboard for a deeper conversation about the ego, shadow self, transformation, and wholeness. Together, we reflect on what this bold, wild heroine can teach us about embracing all parts of ourselves.

Among many other topics, we explore:

The Power of Archetypes and Fairytales: How stories like Tatterhood can mirror the deep structure of our psyche—and why they stay with us for decades.

Ego, Shadow, and Wholeness: Understanding how the two sisters in the tale represent a balanced psyche—and what happens when we suppress parts of ourselves.

Transformation Through Initiation: How symbolic moments in the tale, including decapitation (!), speak to the disorientation and rebirth we often experience in adulthood.

Visual Storytelling Through Psychology: Chani shares how she illustrated Tatterhood using principles of Jungian dream analysis, bringing both narrative and subconscious symbolism into her artwork.

Honoring the Shadow Self: Why the “ugly,” “wild,” or “socially unacceptable” parts of us may actually carry our greatest strength and vitality.

Art as Personal and Cultural Reflection: Chani opens up about how five years of MFA study (while raising a family!) helped her deepen her creative process and reconnect with her own story.

Join us for a playful, profound conversation that celebrates the beauty of fairytales, the wisdom of our inner wildness, and the joy of lifelong creativity.

Connect with Chani!

Websites: http://www.chanibecker.com | https://www.hothousedesignandpost.com

 

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 6 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Chani Becker) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/tatterhood-the-wild-within-storytelling-with-chani-becker-Xw1yN3ph In this episode, I’m joined once again by illustrator, designer, and creative scholar Chani Becker, who returns to share one of her favorite fairytales: Tatterhood. Chani guides us through a vivid retelling of this lesser-known Norwegian folktale and invites us to explore its powerful psychological symbolism through a Jungian lens.

As part of her MFA thesis in Illustration, Chani used Tatterhood as a springboard for a deeper conversation about the ego, shadow self, transformation, and wholeness. Together, we reflect on what this bold, wild heroine can teach us about embracing all parts of ourselves.

Among many other topics, we explore:

The Power of Archetypes and Fairytales: How stories like Tatterhood can mirror the deep structure of our psyche—and why they stay with us for decades.

Ego, Shadow, and Wholeness: Understanding how the two sisters in the tale represent a balanced psyche—and what happens when we suppress parts of ourselves.

Transformation Through Initiation: How symbolic moments in the tale, including decapitation (!), speak to the disorientation and rebirth we often experience in adulthood.

Visual Storytelling Through Psychology: Chani shares how she illustrated Tatterhood using principles of Jungian dream analysis, bringing both narrative and subconscious symbolism into her artwork.

Honoring the Shadow Self: Why the “ugly,” “wild,” or “socially unacceptable” parts of us may actually carry our greatest strength and vitality.

Art as Personal and Cultural Reflection: Chani opens up about how five years of MFA study (while raising a family!) helped her deepen her creative process and reconnect with her own story.

Join us for a playful, profound conversation that celebrates the beauty of fairytales, the wisdom of our inner wildness, and the joy of lifelong creativity.

Connect with Chani!

Websites: http://www.chanibecker.com | https://www.hothousedesignandpost.com

 

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Tatterhood & the Wild Within: Storytelling with Chani Becker Chani Becker 00:46:21 In this episode, I’m joined once again by illustrator, designer, and creative scholar Chani Becker, who returns to share one of her favorite fairytales: Tatterhood. Chani guides us through a vivid retelling of this lesser-known Norwegian folktale and invites us to explore its powerful psychological symbolism through a Jungian lens. As part of her MFA thesis in Illustration, Chani used Tatterhood as a springboard for a deeper conversation about the ego, shadow self, transformation, and wholeness. Together, we reflect on what this bold, wild heroine can teach us about embracing all parts of ourselves. In this episode, I’m joined once again by illustrator, designer, and creative scholar Chani Becker, who returns to share one of her favorite fairytales: Tatterhood. Chani guides us through a vivid retelling of this lesser-known Norwegian folktale and invites us to explore its powerful psychological symbolism through a Jungian lens. As part of her MFA thesis in Illustration, Chani used Tatterhood as a springboard for a deeper conversation about the ego, shadow self, transformation, and wholeness. Together, we reflect on what this bold, wild heroine can teach us about embracing all parts of ourselves. illustration, jungian psychology, creative process, fairytales, tatterhood, wholeness, archetypes in storytelling, personal transformation, shadow self, symbolism false full 22 5428b4b4-429f-4e51-a8f6-865355b6836f Choosing Life After Loss: Adrienne Bender and The Almost Miracle Years Among many other topics, we explore:

Living Through the “Almost Miracles”: How both of Adrienne’s children defied the odds and what it meant to cherish moments of joy, even when the bigger picture looked grim.

Resilience as a Daily Choice: Finding the strength to get out of bed, schedule joy, and stay present even when it’s just for an hour or a cup of coffee.

Raw Grief and Real Healing: Why Adrienne chose to write with honesty, including the missteps, messy moments, and hard truths that accompany deep loss.

The Power of Intentional Moments: From a daughter’s hospital Halloween party to a son’s decision to pursue college, Adrienne shares how focusing on what’s beautiful can anchor us through stormy seasons.

Humor, Ritual, and Celebration: Adrienne talks about using laughter, birthday traditions, and intentional acts of remembrance to stay connected with her children after their passing.

Hope Beyond This Realm: Why Adrienne believes in the afterlife, and how that belief gives her strength and purpose in continuing to be a mother, storyteller, and guide.

Join us for this profoundly moving conversation about choosing to live, love, and lead with purpose (even after loss) and why Adrienne’s story is one of triumph, not tragedy.

You can get Adrienne Bender’s book, 

The Almost Miracle Years, on Amazon and her website

.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/choosing-life-after-loss-adrienne-bender-and-the-almost-miracle-years-n9GxsC9b Among many other topics, we explore:

Living Through the “Almost Miracles”: How both of Adrienne’s children defied the odds and what it meant to cherish moments of joy, even when the bigger picture looked grim.

Resilience as a Daily Choice: Finding the strength to get out of bed, schedule joy, and stay present even when it’s just for an hour or a cup of coffee.

Raw Grief and Real Healing: Why Adrienne chose to write with honesty, including the missteps, messy moments, and hard truths that accompany deep loss.

The Power of Intentional Moments: From a daughter’s hospital Halloween party to a son’s decision to pursue college, Adrienne shares how focusing on what’s beautiful can anchor us through stormy seasons.

Humor, Ritual, and Celebration: Adrienne talks about using laughter, birthday traditions, and intentional acts of remembrance to stay connected with her children after their passing.

Hope Beyond This Realm: Why Adrienne believes in the afterlife, and how that belief gives her strength and purpose in continuing to be a mother, storyteller, and guide.

Join us for this profoundly moving conversation about choosing to live, love, and lead with purpose (even after loss) and why Adrienne’s story is one of triumph, not tragedy.

You can get Adrienne Bender’s book, 

The Almost Miracle Years, on Amazon and her website

.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Choosing Life After Loss: Adrienne Bender and The Almost Miracle Years Heather N. Wilde 00:30:37 In this episode, I’m joined by registered psychiatric nurse and certified grief coach Adrienne Bender, who opens up about her powerful, personal journey through unimaginable loss and unwavering resilience. We explore her newly published memoir, The Almost Miracle Years, and the deeply human stories behind it—stories of surviving the deaths of both her children, and the strength it took to find hope and purpose in the aftermath. With remarkable vulnerability and warmth, Adrienne shares the truth behind her grief, how she found meaning through suffering, and why she believes in celebrating life, even amidst heartbreak. In this episode, I’m joined by registered psychiatric nurse and certified grief coach Adrienne Bender, who opens up about her powerful, personal journey through unimaginable loss and unwavering resilience. We explore her newly published memoir, The Almost Miracle Years, and the deeply human stories behind it—stories of surviving the deaths of both her children, and the strength it took to find hope and purpose in the aftermath. With remarkable vulnerability and warmth, Adrienne shares the truth behind her grief, how she found meaning through suffering, and why she believes in celebrating life, even amidst heartbreak. life after loss, resilience, finding meaning in suffering, hope and healing stories, surviving child loss, grief, parenting through grief, healing through writing, adrienne bender false full 21 97c7ea00-0f3c-4cd2-aa2b-12eadcf9e706 Return to Oneness: Sacha Rondeau Guides Us Back to Truth Among many other topics, we explore:

  • Creative Energy as a Mirror: How our internal world shapes what we create—and how Sacha uses tarot and intuition to tap into the collective field of inspiration.
  • Alignment vs. Autopilot Living: Identifying when life feels off-track, and how to consciously return to our truth by questioning inherited beliefs and systems.
  • Self-Love as a Foundation: Exploring love as a state of being rather than an emotion, and how radical self-love creates the conditions for unconditional love toward others.
  • Letting Go to Make Room: How releasing relationships and patterns that no longer serve us can magnetize new, soul-aligned connections.
  • Choosing Growth Over Stagnation: The energetic message of the cards pulled in this episode—about embracing personal power, moving forward with intention, and remembering we always have a choice.
  • The Invitation to Leap: Sacha shares her intention behind the August 8, 2025, release of her book and encourages listeners to embrace their own magic and take bold steps toward alignment.

Join us for this soulful, unscripted conversation about living, creating, and connecting from a place of inner truth—and finding the courage to leap, even when the landing is unknown.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Sacha Rondeau) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/return-to-oneness-sacha-rondeau-guides-us-back-to-truth-UixhhGkq Among many other topics, we explore:

  • Creative Energy as a Mirror: How our internal world shapes what we create—and how Sacha uses tarot and intuition to tap into the collective field of inspiration.
  • Alignment vs. Autopilot Living: Identifying when life feels off-track, and how to consciously return to our truth by questioning inherited beliefs and systems.
  • Self-Love as a Foundation: Exploring love as a state of being rather than an emotion, and how radical self-love creates the conditions for unconditional love toward others.
  • Letting Go to Make Room: How releasing relationships and patterns that no longer serve us can magnetize new, soul-aligned connections.
  • Choosing Growth Over Stagnation: The energetic message of the cards pulled in this episode—about embracing personal power, moving forward with intention, and remembering we always have a choice.
  • The Invitation to Leap: Sacha shares her intention behind the August 8, 2025, release of her book and encourages listeners to embrace their own magic and take bold steps toward alignment.

Join us for this soulful, unscripted conversation about living, creating, and connecting from a place of inner truth—and finding the courage to leap, even when the landing is unknown.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Return to Oneness: Sacha Rondeau Guides Us Back to Truth Sacha Rondeau 00:32:49 In this episode, I’m joined by intuitive guide, Hezzie Mae author, and energy worker Sacha Rondeau for a deep and expansive conversation on alignment, creativity, and reconnecting with the truth of who we are. We explore how pain, reflection, and choice shape our personal evolution—and how creativity, when channeled from within, becomes a tool for healing, awakening, and reconnection. Together, we reflect on the energetic and spiritual layers behind Sacha’s channeled book, The Book of Love: Return to Oneness, and how aligned living can create space for real transformation. In this episode, I’m joined by intuitive guide, Hezzie Mae author, and energy worker Sacha Rondeau for a deep and expansive conversation on alignment, creativity, and reconnecting with the truth of who we are. We explore how pain, reflection, and choice shape our personal evolution—and how creativity, when channeled from within, becomes a tool for healing, awakening, and reconnection. Together, we reflect on the energetic and spiritual layers behind Sacha’s channeled book, The Book of Love: Return to Oneness, and how aligned living can create space for real transformation. energy work, healing journey, divine timing, grief and release, inner truth, return to self, alignment, intuition, channeling, spiritual awakening false full 20 ff2cb0a4-3b52-4404-a696-b7b5581b36ef Creating Without a Finish Line: Trusting the Daily Spark with Rachel Gilbertson In this episode, I sit down with artist, author, and creative guide Rachel Gilbertson to talk about what really happens when you commit to showing up for your creativity every day. We get honest about the 100-Day Creative Soul Retrieval Journey—the magic, the mess, and everything in between. This one’s for anyone craving deeper self-connection, creative freedom, and the reminder that it’s not about the outcome—it’s about the becoming.

Among many other topics, we explore:

  • The Power of Process Over Outcome: Embracing the journey of creating without pressuring ourselves to produce something “perfect” or even shareable.
     
  • Ritual and Routine in Creativity: How a daily commitment—even as simple as 15 minutes—can deepen creative flow and spark inspiration.
     
  • Creative Nudges and Intuition: Paying attention to the gentle pulls toward materials, words, or images that feel right, even if we don’t know why.
     
  • Letting Go of External Validation: Releasing the need for praise or feedback in order to create more authentically and vulnerably.
     
  • Reclaiming Creative Identity: Honoring the childlike joy and expression that comes with saying, “I am an artist,” no matter your background or training.
     
  • Safe Creative Community: The power of sharing in a non-judgmental space, where expression is celebrated without critique.
     

Join us for this heartfelt episode about returning to the simple, sacred act of creating and letting it “ripple” outward!

Connect with Rachel!

Website: https://www.artofpresence.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofpresence.rmg/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_of_presence_rmg/

 

 

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Rachel Gilbertson) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-without-a-finish-line-trusting-the-daily-spark-with-rachel-gilbertson-1SMzXrv_ In this episode, I sit down with artist, author, and creative guide Rachel Gilbertson to talk about what really happens when you commit to showing up for your creativity every day. We get honest about the 100-Day Creative Soul Retrieval Journey—the magic, the mess, and everything in between. This one’s for anyone craving deeper self-connection, creative freedom, and the reminder that it’s not about the outcome—it’s about the becoming.

Among many other topics, we explore:

  • The Power of Process Over Outcome: Embracing the journey of creating without pressuring ourselves to produce something “perfect” or even shareable.
     
  • Ritual and Routine in Creativity: How a daily commitment—even as simple as 15 minutes—can deepen creative flow and spark inspiration.
     
  • Creative Nudges and Intuition: Paying attention to the gentle pulls toward materials, words, or images that feel right, even if we don’t know why.
     
  • Letting Go of External Validation: Releasing the need for praise or feedback in order to create more authentically and vulnerably.
     
  • Reclaiming Creative Identity: Honoring the childlike joy and expression that comes with saying, “I am an artist,” no matter your background or training.
     
  • Safe Creative Community: The power of sharing in a non-judgmental space, where expression is celebrated without critique.
     

Join us for this heartfelt episode about returning to the simple, sacred act of creating and letting it “ripple” outward!

Connect with Rachel!

Website: https://www.artofpresence.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofpresence.rmg/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_of_presence_rmg/

 

 

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Creating Without a Finish Line: Trusting the Daily Spark with Rachel Gilbertson Rachel Gilbertson 00:33:41 In this episode, I sit down with artist, author, and creative guide Rachel Gilbertson to talk about what really happens when you commit to showing up for your creativity every day. We get honest about the 100-Day Creative Soul Retrieval Journey—the magic, the mess, and everything in between. This one’s for anyone craving deeper self-connection, creative freedom, and the reminder that it’s not about the outcome—it’s about the becoming. In this episode, I sit down with artist, author, and creative guide Rachel Gilbertson to talk about what really happens when you commit to showing up for your creativity every day. We get honest about the 100-Day Creative Soul Retrieval Journey—the magic, the mess, and everything in between. This one’s for anyone craving deeper self-connection, creative freedom, and the reminder that it’s not about the outcome—it’s about the becoming. self expression, 100-day creative project, self-discovery through art, creativity, process over product, daily practices false full 19 d9b064ac-f6c2-4efa-a1ce-6c903440039f Dreams, Depression, and the Drive to Heal with Millennial Brandi Fleming In this episode, I’m joined by Brandi Fleming, a millennial with a remarkable story of transformation and self-discovery. We talk about Brandi’s journey from a chaotic home life to finding stability and pursuing her dreams, including moving to Spain and becoming an author. Brandi shares her experiences with overcoming depression, trusting her intuition, and the importance of self-awareness. We explore the significance of breaking cycles and setting personal goals, as well as the impact of intuitive guidance on one’s life path. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the powerful ripple effects of sharing our stories.

Among many other topics, we explore:

  • Following Intuition: Trusting and following one’s intuition can lead to profound personal growth and fulfillment.
  • Self-Awareness and Healing: The importance of addressing and healing past traumas and being self-aware to prevent them from impacting future decisions.
  • Finding Beauty in Adversity: Learning to see the positive aspects and lessons in life's challenges can contribute to personal resilience and growth.
  • Comparing and Judging: Comparison often stems from judgment, and avoiding it can lead to a more fulfilling life without the burden of self-criticism.
  • Role Models and Support Systems: The significance of having mentors and supportive figures in life to provide guidance and emotional support.
  • Setting Goals for Mental Health: Establishing goals can serve as a motivator to overcome challenges such as depression, providing a sense of purpose and direction.
  • Pursuing Dreams Against Odds: Overcoming societal and personal challenges to pursue and achieve one’s dreams, emphasizing the importance of persistence and self-belief.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/dreams-depression-and-the-drive-to-heal-with-millennial-brandi-flemin-L0bc14uk In this episode, I’m joined by Brandi Fleming, a millennial with a remarkable story of transformation and self-discovery. We talk about Brandi’s journey from a chaotic home life to finding stability and pursuing her dreams, including moving to Spain and becoming an author. Brandi shares her experiences with overcoming depression, trusting her intuition, and the importance of self-awareness. We explore the significance of breaking cycles and setting personal goals, as well as the impact of intuitive guidance on one’s life path. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the powerful ripple effects of sharing our stories.

Among many other topics, we explore:

  • Following Intuition: Trusting and following one’s intuition can lead to profound personal growth and fulfillment.
  • Self-Awareness and Healing: The importance of addressing and healing past traumas and being self-aware to prevent them from impacting future decisions.
  • Finding Beauty in Adversity: Learning to see the positive aspects and lessons in life's challenges can contribute to personal resilience and growth.
  • Comparing and Judging: Comparison often stems from judgment, and avoiding it can lead to a more fulfilling life without the burden of self-criticism.
  • Role Models and Support Systems: The significance of having mentors and supportive figures in life to provide guidance and emotional support.
  • Setting Goals for Mental Health: Establishing goals can serve as a motivator to overcome challenges such as depression, providing a sense of purpose and direction.
  • Pursuing Dreams Against Odds: Overcoming societal and personal challenges to pursue and achieve one’s dreams, emphasizing the importance of persistence and self-belief.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Dreams, Depression, and the Drive to Heal with Millennial Brandi Fleming Heather N. Wilde 00:40:15 In this episode, I’m joined by Brandi Fleming, a millennial with a remarkable story of transformation and self-discovery. We talk about Brandi’s journey from a chaotic home life to finding stability and pursuing her dreams, including moving to Spain and becoming an author. Brandi shares her experiences with overcoming depression, trusting her intuition, and the importance of self-awareness. We explore the significance of breaking cycles and setting personal goals, as well as the impact of intuitive guidance on one’s life path. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the powerful ripple effects of sharing our stories. In this episode, I’m joined by Brandi Fleming, a millennial with a remarkable story of transformation and self-discovery. We talk about Brandi’s journey from a chaotic home life to finding stability and pursuing her dreams, including moving to Spain and becoming an author. Brandi shares her experiences with overcoming depression, trusting her intuition, and the importance of self-awareness. We explore the significance of breaking cycles and setting personal goals, as well as the impact of intuitive guidance on one’s life path. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the powerful ripple effects of sharing our stories. personal growth, breaking cycles, healing journey, life lessons, mental health, pursing dreams, intuition, overcoming depression, trauma healing false full 18 bf6e1a6e-00f1-4c47-92bf-afd54d0408a0 Fairy Tales, Art, and the Inner Journey: A Conversation with Chani Becker In this episode, I’m joined by Chani Becker, a creative, a mama, and a storyteller. We talk about Chani’s background in art, her journey to becoming a creative professional, and her recent work in teaching and illustrating. She also shares insights into the psychological and archetypal symbolism in fairytales, specifically the story of "Blue Beard." We explore how these tales can offer profound self-understanding and even healing.

  • Working with Creatives: Her collaboration with Chani highlights how teamwork can lead to the development of significant and fruitful projects, as evidenced by their joint efforts in designing book covers and fostering creative growth.
  • Importance of Education in Art: She talks about how understanding core principles like design elements, critique, and feedback processes can deeply enhance one's ability to create meaningful and impactful art.
  • Relationship Between Stories and Ourselves: The discussion about Carl Jung's psychological perspectives on fairy tales provides insights into understanding the deeper meanings behind stories. It explains how characters and symbols in stories can be reflective of various aspects of an individual's psyche, which can lead to personal insights and self-discovery.
  • The Bridge Between Fairy Tales and Reality: The tale of Blue Beard, when interpreted through a psychological lens, imparts a lesson on confronting and overcoming internal barriers or negative aspects of oneself. It teaches the necessity of facing inner fears and truths to achieve self-awareness and personal growth.

Connect with Chani Becker:

Website: https://www.hothousedesignandpost.com/ | https://www.chanibecker.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Chani Becker) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/fairy-tales-art-and-the-inner-journey-a-conversation-with-chani-becker-RlNARAGE In this episode, I’m joined by Chani Becker, a creative, a mama, and a storyteller. We talk about Chani’s background in art, her journey to becoming a creative professional, and her recent work in teaching and illustrating. She also shares insights into the psychological and archetypal symbolism in fairytales, specifically the story of "Blue Beard." We explore how these tales can offer profound self-understanding and even healing.

  • Working with Creatives: Her collaboration with Chani highlights how teamwork can lead to the development of significant and fruitful projects, as evidenced by their joint efforts in designing book covers and fostering creative growth.
  • Importance of Education in Art: She talks about how understanding core principles like design elements, critique, and feedback processes can deeply enhance one's ability to create meaningful and impactful art.
  • Relationship Between Stories and Ourselves: The discussion about Carl Jung's psychological perspectives on fairy tales provides insights into understanding the deeper meanings behind stories. It explains how characters and symbols in stories can be reflective of various aspects of an individual's psyche, which can lead to personal insights and self-discovery.
  • The Bridge Between Fairy Tales and Reality: The tale of Blue Beard, when interpreted through a psychological lens, imparts a lesson on confronting and overcoming internal barriers or negative aspects of oneself. It teaches the necessity of facing inner fears and truths to achieve self-awareness and personal growth.

Connect with Chani Becker:

Website: https://www.hothousedesignandpost.com/ | https://www.chanibecker.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Fairy Tales, Art, and the Inner Journey: A Conversation with Chani Becker Chani Becker 00:44:04 In this episode, I’m joined by Chani Becker, a creative, a mama, and a storyteller. We talk about Chani’s background in art, her journey to becoming a creative professional, and her recent work in teaching and illustrating. She also shares insights into the psychological and archetypal symbolism in fairytales, specifically the story of "Blue Beard." We explore how these tales can offer profound self-understanding and even healing. In this episode, I’m joined by Chani Becker, a creative, a mama, and a storyteller. We talk about Chani’s background in art, her journey to becoming a creative professional, and her recent work in teaching and illustrating. She also shares insights into the psychological and archetypal symbolism in fairytales, specifically the story of "Blue Beard." We explore how these tales can offer profound self-understanding and even healing. symbolism in fairy tales, storytelling, creative collaboration, archetypes in storytelling, self-discovery through art, teaching art principles, art education, carl jung false full 17 f2e6f88a-99ba-4a78-8b36-6f63ee2e2f0b 50 Years, 50 Truths In this special birthday episode, we’re gettin’ real. I’m sharing 50 Years, 50 Truths—a mix of lighthearted laughs, gut-punch lessons, and the moments that shaped me. Some are sweet, some are raw, but all of them are honest. It’s my way of honoring the road I’ve walked and the ripples I hope to keep making as I cross the half-century mark.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/50-years-50-truths-wAGNpQ76 In this special birthday episode, we’re gettin’ real. I’m sharing 50 Years, 50 Truths—a mix of lighthearted laughs, gut-punch lessons, and the moments that shaped me. Some are sweet, some are raw, but all of them are honest. It’s my way of honoring the road I’ve walked and the ripples I hope to keep making as I cross the half-century mark.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> 50 Years, 50 Truths Heather N. Wilde 00:15:20 In this special birthday episode, we’re gettin’ real. I’m sharing 50 Years, 50 Truths—a mix of lighthearted laughs, gut-punch lessons, and the moments that shaped me. Some are sweet, some are raw, but all of them are honest. It’s my way of honoring the road I’ve walked and the ripples I hope to keep making as I cross the half-century mark. In this special birthday episode, we’re gettin’ real. I’m sharing 50 Years, 50 Truths—a mix of lighthearted laughs, gut-punch lessons, and the moments that shaped me. Some are sweet, some are raw, but all of them are honest. It’s my way of honoring the road I’ve walked and the ripples I hope to keep making as I cross the half-century mark. personal growth, honest life reflections, storytelling, life lessons at 50, 50th birthday, birthday reflections, self-reflection, milestone birthday podcast, life experiences, pivotal life moments false full 16 72ff0c2e-8485-482d-86e9-50ff78457ec0 College, Change, and Confidence: Lessons From My Daughter, Evie In this episode, I’m joined by my daughter Evelyn. We talk about Evie’s journey through college, navigating relationships with peers and professors, and the pressures of graduating into an uncertain world. Evie shares advice on adjusting to college life, embracing change, and managing stress through personal hobbies and self-reflection.

  • Embrace Change and Adaptability:  Evelyn shared her experiences transitioning from high school to college and how change is a constant in the healthcare industry. Embracing change and being adaptable is crucial for personal and professional growth.
  • Importance of Communication: Evelyn emphasized the value of communication in her field and personal life. Good communication skills can enhance relationships and professional opportunities, leading to better collaboration with peers and mentors.
  • Balancing Professionalism and Authenticity: While maintaining a professional demeanor, Evelyn also highlighted the importance of being true to oneself. She finds a balance between her professional responsibilities and her authentic, goofy self.
  • Navigating Expectations and Self-Confidence: Evelyn discussed the pressure of living up to expectations but also the importance of having self-confidence. It’s essential to acknowledge the pressure but use it as a driving force rather than a deterrent.
  • Self-Care and Stress Management: Evelyn shared her stress management strategies, such as cooking, going for long drives, and spending time outdoors. Finding personal methods to de-stress and recharge is vital for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Tue, 1 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Evelyn Youngquist) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/college-change-and-confidence-lessons-from-my-daughter-evie-Ng7CnNh_ In this episode, I’m joined by my daughter Evelyn. We talk about Evie’s journey through college, navigating relationships with peers and professors, and the pressures of graduating into an uncertain world. Evie shares advice on adjusting to college life, embracing change, and managing stress through personal hobbies and self-reflection.

  • Embrace Change and Adaptability:  Evelyn shared her experiences transitioning from high school to college and how change is a constant in the healthcare industry. Embracing change and being adaptable is crucial for personal and professional growth.
  • Importance of Communication: Evelyn emphasized the value of communication in her field and personal life. Good communication skills can enhance relationships and professional opportunities, leading to better collaboration with peers and mentors.
  • Balancing Professionalism and Authenticity: While maintaining a professional demeanor, Evelyn also highlighted the importance of being true to oneself. She finds a balance between her professional responsibilities and her authentic, goofy self.
  • Navigating Expectations and Self-Confidence: Evelyn discussed the pressure of living up to expectations but also the importance of having self-confidence. It’s essential to acknowledge the pressure but use it as a driving force rather than a deterrent.
  • Self-Care and Stress Management: Evelyn shared her stress management strategies, such as cooking, going for long drives, and spending time outdoors. Finding personal methods to de-stress and recharge is vital for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> College, Change, and Confidence: Lessons From My Daughter, Evie Evelyn Youngquist 00:29:30 In this episode, I’m joined by my daughter Evelyn. We talk about Evie’s journey through college, navigating relationships with peers and professors, and the pressures of graduating into an uncertain world. Evie shares advice on adjusting to college life, embracing change, and managing stress through personal hobbies and self-reflection. In this episode, I’m joined by my daughter Evelyn. We talk about Evie’s journey through college, navigating relationships with peers and professors, and the pressures of graduating into an uncertain world. Evie shares advice on adjusting to college life, embracing change, and managing stress through personal hobbies and self-reflection. personal growth, college transition, embracing change, communication skills, college life advice, self-confidence, mental health, stress management, professional authenticity false full 15 d89cf75f-71b2-4af0-b38d-458c37cf592e Styling Life Differently: Neurodivergence, Parenting, and Safe Spaces with Sam Nelson In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and stylist, Sam Nelson, about the significant impact that understanding neurodivergence has had on their families. We discuss how awareness and accommodation of ADHD and sensory needs have transformed their parenting and professional lives. Sam shares experiences from her hairstyling career, emphasizing the importance of creating safe environments for neurodivergent individuals.

  • Developing Relationships Over Time: Heather and Sam talk about the depth and quality of relationships that develop over the years, particularly highlighting the unique bond formed between stylist and client - and parent and child.
  • Understanding and Navigating Neurodivergence: The importance of awareness and accommodation without necessarily relying on formal diagnoses to understand and support neurodivergent individuals.
  • The Impact of Societal Expectations and Personal Adaptation: The challenges posed by societal norms and expectations that may not fit every individual. Both Heather and Sam’s stories of adapting parenting styles and creating non-traditional family routines advocate for letting go of societal pressures to better accommodate and support children's unique needs and well-being.
  • Empowering Children and Parents Through Awareness and Acceptance: Sam’s professional approach of accommodating neurodivergent children in her stylist chair and Heather’s shift towards listening to her daughter's cues without guilt exemplify how understanding and acceptance can promote healthier, more resilient family dynamics.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/styling-life-differently-neurodivergence-parenting-and-safe-spaces-with-sam-nelson-Sa7GFUDT In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and stylist, Sam Nelson, about the significant impact that understanding neurodivergence has had on their families. We discuss how awareness and accommodation of ADHD and sensory needs have transformed their parenting and professional lives. Sam shares experiences from her hairstyling career, emphasizing the importance of creating safe environments for neurodivergent individuals.

  • Developing Relationships Over Time: Heather and Sam talk about the depth and quality of relationships that develop over the years, particularly highlighting the unique bond formed between stylist and client - and parent and child.
  • Understanding and Navigating Neurodivergence: The importance of awareness and accommodation without necessarily relying on formal diagnoses to understand and support neurodivergent individuals.
  • The Impact of Societal Expectations and Personal Adaptation: The challenges posed by societal norms and expectations that may not fit every individual. Both Heather and Sam’s stories of adapting parenting styles and creating non-traditional family routines advocate for letting go of societal pressures to better accommodate and support children's unique needs and well-being.
  • Empowering Children and Parents Through Awareness and Acceptance: Sam’s professional approach of accommodating neurodivergent children in her stylist chair and Heather’s shift towards listening to her daughter's cues without guilt exemplify how understanding and acceptance can promote healthier, more resilient family dynamics.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Styling Life Differently: Neurodivergence, Parenting, and Safe Spaces with Sam Nelson Heather N. Wilde 00:54:10 In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and stylist, Sam Nelson, about the significant impact that understanding neurodivergence has had on their families. We discuss how awareness and accommodation of ADHD and sensory needs have transformed their parenting and professional lives. Sam shares experiences from her hairstyling career, emphasizing the importance of creating safe environments for neurodivergent individuals. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and stylist, Sam Nelson, about the significant impact that understanding neurodivergence has had on their families. We discuss how awareness and accommodation of ADHD and sensory needs have transformed their parenting and professional lives. Sam shares experiences from her hairstyling career, emphasizing the importance of creating safe environments for neurodivergent individuals. neurodivergent-friendly hairstyling, adhd awareness, safe spaces, sensory needs, parenting neurodivergent children, accommodations for adhd, neurodivergence false full 14 e3c34e82-6cce-48ef-8e65-33f67584f185 Braving the Tsunami: Life's Pivots with Marci Hawkinson In this episode, I’m joined by Marci Hawkinson. We talk about Marci’s story of transforming her life, embracing values, and setting boundaries. In addition, we also get into personal growth journeys, life coaching, self-care, morning rituals, and managing responses to external chaos to maintain personal peace and authenticity in an ever-noisy world.

  • Embrace Personal Growth and Self-Awareness: Both Marci and Heather emphasize the importance of self-discovery, setting boundaries, and regularly reassessing personal values to align life decisions with inner truths.
  • The Power of Female Friendships and Community: Strong, supportive female friendships and communities can provide invaluable emotional support and inspiration. 
  • Resilience Through Hard Decisions: Making difficult decisions, such as leaving a toxic relationship, is often necessary for personal well-being and growth. 
  • Intentional Consumption and Boundaries: Being mindful of what information and energy you consume is crucial for maintaining mental health. 

Connect with Marci Hawkinson:

Website: https://marcihawkinson.com/

Email: lifecoachmarci@gmail.com

Raising Bigs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-bigs/id1744019001

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Marci Hawkinson) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/braving-the-tsunami-lifes-pivots-with-marci-hawkinson-w6aHikqY In this episode, I’m joined by Marci Hawkinson. We talk about Marci’s story of transforming her life, embracing values, and setting boundaries. In addition, we also get into personal growth journeys, life coaching, self-care, morning rituals, and managing responses to external chaos to maintain personal peace and authenticity in an ever-noisy world.

  • Embrace Personal Growth and Self-Awareness: Both Marci and Heather emphasize the importance of self-discovery, setting boundaries, and regularly reassessing personal values to align life decisions with inner truths.
  • The Power of Female Friendships and Community: Strong, supportive female friendships and communities can provide invaluable emotional support and inspiration. 
  • Resilience Through Hard Decisions: Making difficult decisions, such as leaving a toxic relationship, is often necessary for personal well-being and growth. 
  • Intentional Consumption and Boundaries: Being mindful of what information and energy you consume is crucial for maintaining mental health. 

Connect with Marci Hawkinson:

Website: https://marcihawkinson.com/

Email: lifecoachmarci@gmail.com

Raising Bigs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-bigs/id1744019001

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Braving the Tsunami: Life's Pivots with Marci Hawkinson Marci Hawkinson 00:52:01 In this episode, I’m joined by Marci Hawkinson. We talk about Marci’s story of transforming her life, embracing values, and setting boundaries. In addition, we also get into personal growth journeys, life coaching, self-care, morning rituals, and managing responses to external chaos to maintain personal peace and authenticity in an ever-noisy world. In this episode, I’m joined by Marci Hawkinson. We talk about Marci’s story of transforming her life, embracing values, and setting boundaries. In addition, we also get into personal growth journeys, life coaching, self-care, morning rituals, and managing responses to external chaos to maintain personal peace and authenticity in an ever-noisy world. personal growth, resilience, life transformation, morning rituals, self-care, female friendships, self-awareness, life coaching, setting boundaries, mindfulness false full 13 3e6a8ccc-f4a4-4e90-a44e-1a26a8d1bcd4 The Reckoning and The Rising: Finding Clarity, Courage & Community in Chaos During a recent YWCA board meeting, I felt the weight of a shared truth—fear and stress are pressing in on all of us. I see it. I feel it. And I refuse to let it have the final say. In times like these, we need spaces that ground us, connect us, and remind us of our own power. That’s why I’m answering the call, stepping into the storm as a light for those who need it. One way I’m doing that is by opening a space every Wednesday night—an open writing group where we can show up, find connection, and turn fear into fuel. We don’t have to do this alone. What do we do to overcome that fear?

  • A Message in a Dream: The topic of this episode isn't by chance but a call she felt strongly about, especially after receiving insights during sleep.
  • Personal Development: A personal story of overcoming fear and how it has shaped me into a stronger individual who can now lead others.
  • Community and Connection: The importance of community, connection, and being present with those around us, especially in
  • Inner Work: Finding your voice through writing and journaling can significantly help with your personal growth.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/the-reckoning-and-the-rising-finding-clarity-courage-community-in-chaos-2K_3HtwF During a recent YWCA board meeting, I felt the weight of a shared truth—fear and stress are pressing in on all of us. I see it. I feel it. And I refuse to let it have the final say. In times like these, we need spaces that ground us, connect us, and remind us of our own power. That’s why I’m answering the call, stepping into the storm as a light for those who need it. One way I’m doing that is by opening a space every Wednesday night—an open writing group where we can show up, find connection, and turn fear into fuel. We don’t have to do this alone. What do we do to overcome that fear?

  • A Message in a Dream: The topic of this episode isn't by chance but a call she felt strongly about, especially after receiving insights during sleep.
  • Personal Development: A personal story of overcoming fear and how it has shaped me into a stronger individual who can now lead others.
  • Community and Connection: The importance of community, connection, and being present with those around us, especially in
  • Inner Work: Finding your voice through writing and journaling can significantly help with your personal growth.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> The Reckoning and The Rising: Finding Clarity, Courage & Community in Chaos Heather N. Wilde 00:28:31 During a recent YWCA board meeting, I felt the weight of a shared truth—fear and stress are pressing in on all of us. I see it. I feel it. And I refuse to let it have the final say. In times like these, we need spaces that ground us, connect us, and remind us of our own power. That’s why I’m answering the call, stepping into the storm as a light for those who need it. One way I’m doing that is by opening a space every Wednesday night—an open writing group where we can show up, find connection, and turn fear into fuel. We don’t have to do this alone. During a recent YWCA board meeting, I felt the weight of a shared truth—fear and stress are pressing in on all of us. I see it. I feel it. And I refuse to let it have the final say. In times like these, we need spaces that ground us, connect us, and remind us of our own power. That’s why I’m answering the call, stepping into the storm as a light for those who need it. One way I’m doing that is by opening a space every Wednesday night—an open writing group where we can show up, find connection, and turn fear into fuel. We don’t have to do this alone. personal growth, holding space for others, finding your voice, connection, writing as healing, community, journaling, power of shared stories, overcoming fear, light in the storm false full 12 c98595f3-66fa-42c6-8eba-e9934a95612d From Rock Bottom to Pre-Med: Xander's Journey of Resilience In this episode, I’m joined by Xander Dukowski, one of my former students and now a pre-med college junior. We discuss Xander's journey from a 0.29 high school GPA to university, overcoming personal challenges, including addiction and loss. Xander also shares insights about resilience, the impact of alternative education, and the importance of controlling what can be controlled. 

  • Turning Adversity into Strength: Xander's story reflects how personal challenges, including academic struggles and mental health issues, can be transformed into powerful motivators leading to success.
  • The Power of Support Systems: Supportive individuals, such as teachers and significant others, can play a pivotal role in overcoming personal struggles and achieving greatness.
  • Empowerment through Self-Belief: Xander's journey showcases the value of believing in oneself, even when the odds seem insurmountable, and using personal experiences as a springboard to inspire others.
  • Focus on Controllables: Emphasizing the importance of controlling what you can in life, Xander's advice to focus on manageable aspects encourages listeners to persevere through tough times and maintain their agency.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/from-rock-bottom-to-pre-med-xanders-journey-of-resilience-iEZl_V0V In this episode, I’m joined by Xander Dukowski, one of my former students and now a pre-med college junior. We discuss Xander's journey from a 0.29 high school GPA to university, overcoming personal challenges, including addiction and loss. Xander also shares insights about resilience, the impact of alternative education, and the importance of controlling what can be controlled. 

  • Turning Adversity into Strength: Xander's story reflects how personal challenges, including academic struggles and mental health issues, can be transformed into powerful motivators leading to success.
  • The Power of Support Systems: Supportive individuals, such as teachers and significant others, can play a pivotal role in overcoming personal struggles and achieving greatness.
  • Empowerment through Self-Belief: Xander's journey showcases the value of believing in oneself, even when the odds seem insurmountable, and using personal experiences as a springboard to inspire others.
  • Focus on Controllables: Emphasizing the importance of controlling what you can in life, Xander's advice to focus on manageable aspects encourages listeners to persevere through tough times and maintain their agency.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> From Rock Bottom to Pre-Med: Xander's Journey of Resilience Heather N. Wilde 00:37:33 In this episode, I’m joined by Xander Dukowski, one of my former students and now a pre-med college junior. We discuss Xander's journey from a 0.29 high school GPA to university, overcoming personal challenges, including addiction and loss. Xander also shares insights about resilience, the impact of alternative education, and the importance of controlling what can be controlled. In this episode, I’m joined by Xander Dukowski, one of my former students and now a pre-med college junior. We discuss Xander's journey from a 0.29 high school GPA to university, overcoming personal challenges, including addiction and loss. Xander also shares insights about resilience, the impact of alternative education, and the importance of controlling what can be controlled. personal growth, resilience, inspritation, support systems, mental health, academic transformation, alternative education, controlling the controllables, self-belief, addiction recovery, adversity false full 11 3d0dfd3e-a2c8-4527-93bd-af285179df3a "Shit My Pastor Said": Unpacking Religious Trauma with Kris Sauter In this episode, I’m joined by Kris Sauter to talk about religion, specifically trauma from organized religion! Kris shares his journey from being a pastor in a toxic church environment to healing and resilience. Together, we explore spirituality, recovery, and Kris’ innovative project, "Shit My Pastor Said," which creates a safe space for survivors of spiritual abuse to share their stories.

  • Power Dynamics:  The inherent power dynamics in churches that can lead to manipulation and exploitation.
  • Responsibility and Healing: Kris admits complicity within the toxic system and stresses the importance of accountability and healing.
  • Abuse and Trauma: Kris speaks candidly about his experience with spiritual abuse and the journey to acknowledge it as trauma. This realization came through therapy and understanding toxic church environments.
  • Healing Spaces: Kris emphasizes the importance of creating safe, authentic, and inclusive spiritual communities where individuals can explore their spirituality without fear or pressure.

Connect with Kris!

Shit My Pastor Said: https://www.shitmypastorsaid.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kris.sauter/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris_sauter45/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Kris Sauter) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/shit-my-pastor-said-unpacking-religious-trauma-with-kris-sauter-Ah2CMqO0 In this episode, I’m joined by Kris Sauter to talk about religion, specifically trauma from organized religion! Kris shares his journey from being a pastor in a toxic church environment to healing and resilience. Together, we explore spirituality, recovery, and Kris’ innovative project, "Shit My Pastor Said," which creates a safe space for survivors of spiritual abuse to share their stories.

  • Power Dynamics:  The inherent power dynamics in churches that can lead to manipulation and exploitation.
  • Responsibility and Healing: Kris admits complicity within the toxic system and stresses the importance of accountability and healing.
  • Abuse and Trauma: Kris speaks candidly about his experience with spiritual abuse and the journey to acknowledge it as trauma. This realization came through therapy and understanding toxic church environments.
  • Healing Spaces: Kris emphasizes the importance of creating safe, authentic, and inclusive spiritual communities where individuals can explore their spirituality without fear or pressure.

Connect with Kris!

Shit My Pastor Said: https://www.shitmypastorsaid.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kris.sauter/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris_sauter45/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> "Shit My Pastor Said": Unpacking Religious Trauma with Kris Sauter Kris Sauter 00:56:07 In this episode, Kris Sauter joins me in talking about religion, specifically trauma from organized religion! Kris shares his journey from being a pastor in a toxic church environment to healing and resilience. Together, we explore spirituality, recovery, and Kris’ innovative project, "Shit My Pastor Said," which creates a safe space for survivors of spiritual abuse to share their stories. In this episode, Kris Sauter joins me in talking about religion, specifically trauma from organized religion! Kris shares his journey from being a pastor in a toxic church environment to healing and resilience. Together, we explore spirituality, recovery, and Kris’ innovative project, "Shit My Pastor Said," which creates a safe space for survivors of spiritual abuse to share their stories. religious trauma, spiritual recovery, shit my pastor said, church accountability, survivor stories, trauma healing, toxic leadership true full 10 82df475a-d17d-474f-8bcf-cacaf3f23b18 Reclaiming the Calendar: Honoring the Dates We Avoid In this episode, we discuss the significance of the dates we mark on our calendars. While many of us record positive events like anniversaries and birthdays, we get into the importance of acknowledging and honoring difficult and painful dates. I share some of my experiences of how my body remembers and reacts to these tough dates and how I create space and honor these memories. I hope that this helps you strengthen your resilience to overcome the hard times in the past, present, and future.

  • Calendar Memories: Emphasis on positive memories being marked on calendars such as anniversaries, birthdays, and important events.
  • Honoring Difficult Dates: Methods to honor difficult dates include acknowledging them, seeking support, creating visual spaces, and allowing oneself to process emotions.
  • Body and Memory: The human body and mind remember significant dates, often resulting in physical or emotional reactions even if they're not consciously acknowledged.
  • Positive Transformation: By making space for challenging memories, one can eventually replace them with more positive and celebratory ones.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/reclaiming-the-calendar-honoring-the-dates-we-avoid-4_gXLh7B In this episode, we discuss the significance of the dates we mark on our calendars. While many of us record positive events like anniversaries and birthdays, we get into the importance of acknowledging and honoring difficult and painful dates. I share some of my experiences of how my body remembers and reacts to these tough dates and how I create space and honor these memories. I hope that this helps you strengthen your resilience to overcome the hard times in the past, present, and future.

  • Calendar Memories: Emphasis on positive memories being marked on calendars such as anniversaries, birthdays, and important events.
  • Honoring Difficult Dates: Methods to honor difficult dates include acknowledging them, seeking support, creating visual spaces, and allowing oneself to process emotions.
  • Body and Memory: The human body and mind remember significant dates, often resulting in physical or emotional reactions even if they're not consciously acknowledged.
  • Positive Transformation: By making space for challenging memories, one can eventually replace them with more positive and celebratory ones.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Reclaiming the Calendar: Honoring the Dates We Avoid Heather N. Wilde 00:24:39 In this episode, we discuss the significance of the dates we mark on our calendars. While many of us record positive events like anniversaries and birthdays, we get into the importance of acknowledging and honoring difficult and painful dates. I share some of my experiences of how my body remembers and reacts to these tough dates and how I create space and honor these memories. I hope this helps you strengthen your resilience to overcome the hard times in the past, present, and future. In this episode, we discuss the significance of the dates we mark on our calendars. While many of us record positive events like anniversaries and birthdays, we get into the importance of acknowledging and honoring difficult and painful dates. I share some of my experiences of how my body remembers and reacts to these tough dates and how I create space and honor these memories. I hope this helps you strengthen your resilience to overcome the hard times in the past, present, and future. healing journey, body and memory, memoires, self-awareness, resilience strategies, transformation, painful dates, emotional resilience, trauma healing false full 9 7dc4e2c0-6817-43b9-8e46-bf2917356067 From Grind to Grace: Nicole's Luxurious Mindset Welcome to 2025! In this episode, we discuss new year goals, focusing on organization and planning adventures with our guest, Nicole Lance. We get into her “word of the year” and how she plans to apply this idea to her life and business. Here are some of the other topics we discuss:

  • Balancing Personal and Professional Growth: Nicole’s journey from local government service to entrepreneurship highlights how personal experiences and family considerations can drive major career changes. Her story emphasizes the importance of aligning career paths with personal values and family needs.
  • Adaptability: Nicole started her business with a certain vision but has continually evolved it to better suit her personal and professional goals, demonstrating a flexible and growth-oriented mindset.
  • Impact and Integrity: Nicole’s core values of authenticity, integrity, and impact. She emphasizes that her work and time must create a meaningful impact, and she aligns her actions closely with these personal values.
  • Creating Intentional Experiences: Implementing ideas like the "adventure calendar" to create intentional, meaningful family experiences. This practice involves planning and committing to specific adventures or experiences to foster more intentional living and deeper connections with loved ones.

Connect with Nicole!

Website: https://nicolelance.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelance/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelancecoaching/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:59:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/from-grind-to-grace-nicoles-luxurious-mindset-for-2025-T5ZZKWRp Welcome to 2025! In this episode, we discuss new year goals, focusing on organization and planning adventures with our guest, Nicole Lance. We get into her “word of the year” and how she plans to apply this idea to her life and business. Here are some of the other topics we discuss:

  • Balancing Personal and Professional Growth: Nicole’s journey from local government service to entrepreneurship highlights how personal experiences and family considerations can drive major career changes. Her story emphasizes the importance of aligning career paths with personal values and family needs.
  • Adaptability: Nicole started her business with a certain vision but has continually evolved it to better suit her personal and professional goals, demonstrating a flexible and growth-oriented mindset.
  • Impact and Integrity: Nicole’s core values of authenticity, integrity, and impact. She emphasizes that her work and time must create a meaningful impact, and she aligns her actions closely with these personal values.
  • Creating Intentional Experiences: Implementing ideas like the "adventure calendar" to create intentional, meaningful family experiences. This practice involves planning and committing to specific adventures or experiences to foster more intentional living and deeper connections with loved ones.

Connect with Nicole!

Website: https://nicolelance.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelance/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelancecoaching/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> From Grind to Grace: Nicole's Luxurious Mindset Heather N. Wilde 00:48:02 Welcome to 2025! In this episode, we discuss new year goals, focusing on organization and planning adventures with our guest, Nicole Lance. We get into her “word of the year” and how she plans to apply this idea to her life and business. Here are some of the other topics we discuss: Welcome to 2025! In this episode, we discuss new year goals, focusing on organization and planning adventures with our guest, Nicole Lance. We get into her “word of the year” and how she plans to apply this idea to her life and business. Here are some of the other topics we discuss: growth mindset, self-care practices, new year false full 8 e4b2bf3b-e3c3-4b97-9a10-ef55b3eaf362 Why Your Resolutions Don't Stick (and What You Really Need to Change) Wed, 1 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/why-your-resolutions-dont-stick-and-what-you-really-need-to-change-CShUjiwT Why Your Resolutions Don't Stick (and What You Really Need to Change) Heather N. Wilde 00:23:02 **Podcast Summary:** In this episode, “Why Your Resolutions Don’t Stick (and What You Really Need to Change),” I take a heartfelt look at my own history with New Year’s resolutions—how they often mirrored my deepest longings, especially around weight loss. I share the realization that flipping the calendar doesn’t magically instill resolve or transform habits overnight. Instead, I explore how our practices and patterns often run much deeper than surface-level goals, reflecting a bigger message we need to address. Tune in for honest reflections and practical advice on creating meaningful change as we step into a new year. **Podcast Summary:** In this episode, “Why Your Resolutions Don’t Stick (and What You Really Need to Change),” I take a heartfelt look at my own history with New Year’s resolutions—how they often mirrored my deepest longings, especially around weight loss. I share the realization that flipping the calendar doesn’t magically instill resolve or transform habits overnight. Instead, I explore how our practices and patterns often run much deeper than surface-level goals, reflecting a bigger message we need to address. Tune in for honest reflections and practical advice on creating meaningful change as we step into a new year. false full 7 7f90f31c-519a-404d-9d40-9c5e912ed50f Jingle All the Way: Trivia, Tales & Traditions Since publishing, I found TWO trivia imperfections/glitches in my holiday trivia! I would love to hear if you hear them!

In this holiday episode, I'm diving into Christmas nostalgia! 🎄✨ Join me as I revisit "The Gift of the Magi through Bert and Ernie’s heartwarming story from "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street" (1978), exploring themes of selflessness, love, and the fine line between giving and losing yourself. Test your holiday movie trivia knowledge with a countdown of festive favorites!  

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! 🎅🎁

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/jingle-all-the-way-trivia-tales-traditions-s5Fn4XaY Since publishing, I found TWO trivia imperfections/glitches in my holiday trivia! I would love to hear if you hear them!

In this holiday episode, I'm diving into Christmas nostalgia! 🎄✨ Join me as I revisit "The Gift of the Magi through Bert and Ernie’s heartwarming story from "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street" (1978), exploring themes of selflessness, love, and the fine line between giving and losing yourself. Test your holiday movie trivia knowledge with a countdown of festive favorites!  

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! 🎅🎁

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Jingle All the Way: Trivia, Tales & Traditions Heather N. Wilde 00:22:28 In this holiday episode, I'm diving into Christmas nostalgia! 🎄✨ Join me as I revisit "The Gift of the Magi through Bert and Ernie’s heartwarming story from "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street" (1978), exploring themes of selflessness, love, and the fine line between giving and losing yourself. Test your holiday movie trivia knowledge with a countdown of festive favorites! Since publishing, I found TWO trivia imperfections/glitches in my holiday trivia! I would love to hear if you hear them! In this holiday episode, I'm diving into Christmas nostalgia! 🎄✨ Join me as I revisit "The Gift of the Magi through Bert and Ernie’s heartwarming story from "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street" (1978), exploring themes of selflessness, love, and the fine line between giving and losing yourself. Test your holiday movie trivia knowledge with a countdown of festive favorites! Since publishing, I found TWO trivia imperfections/glitches in my holiday trivia! I would love to hear if you hear them! false full 6 bb470073-454b-4a35-af08-bf1e6cfa0c33 Razzle, Dazzle, Frazzle Heather explores:

  • The cultural and personal meanings of the holidays.
  • The pressures of traditions, expectations, and relationships.
  • How grief, loneliness, and joy can coexist in the season.

She shares practical tips for creating an authentic holiday experience:

  • Avoid overscheduling.
  • Focus on meaningful gift-giving.
  • Respect personal boundaries and honor your emotions.

This episode encourages you to pause, reflect, and choose what truly brings fulfillment and peace. Step into a season of balance, connection, and genuine joy. Happy Holidays!

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/razzle-dazzle-frazzle-qiHVc2Sv Heather explores:

  • The cultural and personal meanings of the holidays.
  • The pressures of traditions, expectations, and relationships.
  • How grief, loneliness, and joy can coexist in the season.

She shares practical tips for creating an authentic holiday experience:

  • Avoid overscheduling.
  • Focus on meaningful gift-giving.
  • Respect personal boundaries and honor your emotions.

This episode encourages you to pause, reflect, and choose what truly brings fulfillment and peace. Step into a season of balance, connection, and genuine joy. Happy Holidays!

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Razzle, Dazzle, Frazzle Heather N. Wilde 00:18:23 In this heartfelt holiday episode, Heather opens up about the intricate blend of emotions and expectations that often accompany the season. She shares her personal evolution—from the early years of joyfully creating magical holiday traditions for her children, complete with decorations, music, and gatherings, to the moments of reevaluation brought on by significant life changes such as divorce and the overwhelming burnout of doing it all. Heather unpacks the lessons she’s learned about balancing cultural norms, personal desires, and the emotional weight tied to traditions, offering insight into how she redefined the holidays to align with a more authentic, peaceful, and fulfilling experience. In this heartfelt holiday episode, Heather opens up about the intricate blend of emotions and expectations that often accompany the season. She shares her personal evolution—from the early years of joyfully creating magical holiday traditions for her children, complete with decorations, music, and gatherings, to the moments of reevaluation brought on by significant life changes such as divorce and the overwhelming burnout of doing it all. Heather unpacks the lessons she’s learned about balancing cultural norms, personal desires, and the emotional weight tied to traditions, offering insight into how she redefined the holidays to align with a more authentic, peaceful, and fulfilling experience. holiday stress, family traditions, mindful celebration, christmas memories, holiday redefinition, seasonal burnout, holiday expectations false full 5 ce455092-b23f-4e1e-9386-76fd07b22c54 Raising Resilient Kids: Tools from Sisu to Santa Takeaways:

  • Social-emotional skills, like self-awareness and healthy relationships, are essential for children’s mental well-being and can be taught through nurturing and playful methods.
  • Trish used a stuffed Santa toy to create interactive learning moments, helping children explore emotions and practice decision-making.
  • Caregivers can model emotional skills by sharing their feelings, practicing patience, and fostering open discussions.
  • 'Little Baby Santa' is available on Amazon and through independent bookstores, with plans for a teacher’s guide and new books in the series.


Connect with Trish!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075790309017
Email: trishannberger@gmail.com 
Purchase Little Baby Santa: https://amzn.to/49nRRxT

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Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Trish Berger) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/raising-resilient-kids-tools-from-sisu-to-santa-XAojvlNi Takeaways:

  • Social-emotional skills, like self-awareness and healthy relationships, are essential for children’s mental well-being and can be taught through nurturing and playful methods.
  • Trish used a stuffed Santa toy to create interactive learning moments, helping children explore emotions and practice decision-making.
  • Caregivers can model emotional skills by sharing their feelings, practicing patience, and fostering open discussions.
  • 'Little Baby Santa' is available on Amazon and through independent bookstores, with plans for a teacher’s guide and new books in the series.


Connect with Trish!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075790309017
Email: trishannberger@gmail.com 
Purchase Little Baby Santa: https://amzn.to/49nRRxT

Start sharing your story with Hezzie Mae Publishing!

https://hezziemae.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Raising Resilient Kids: Tools from Sisu to Santa Trish Berger 00:41:48 In this episode, Heather sits down with Trish Berger to explore the power of social-emotional learning and the journey of writing her debut book, 'Little Baby Santa.' They discuss their first meeting, the importance of fostering emotional skills in children, and Trish’s creative use of storytelling and play in her daycare to teach empathy and self-awareness. Trish shares practical tips for caregivers and exciting updates about her book’s availability and future projects. In this episode, Heather sits down with Trish Berger to explore the power of social-emotional learning and the journey of writing her debut book, 'Little Baby Santa.' They discuss their first meeting, the importance of fostering emotional skills in children, and Trish’s creative use of storytelling and play in her daycare to teach empathy and self-awareness. Trish shares practical tips for caregivers and exciting updates about her book’s availability and future projects. emotional skills for children, emotional development, empathy in education, self-awareness, social emotional learning false full 4 bc648c2e-7be3-44ae-90ed-f6b6263fb08e Calm the Chaos: Strategies for Stressful Times with Jennifer Jane Young In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Jane Young to talk about managing stress and navigating emotional struggles. We get into the value of self-care, community support, and your intuition!

Takeaways:

  • Managing heavy emotions and life events requires surrendering to the present moment and trusting in a higher intelligence
  • Taking care of one's nervous system is crucial for creating positive ripple effects in the world
  • Practical tools like meditation, journaling, and spending time in nature can help regulate emotions and reduce stress
  • Sharing vulnerabilities and connecting with others is important for processing difficult emotions and experiences


Connect with Jennifer!

Website: https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/

Facebook https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.jane.young/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjaneyoung/

Start sharing your story with Hezzie Mae Publishing!

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Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Jennifer Jane Young) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/calm-the-chaos-strategies-for-stressful-times-eENN9ZBT In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Jane Young to talk about managing stress and navigating emotional struggles. We get into the value of self-care, community support, and your intuition!

Takeaways:

  • Managing heavy emotions and life events requires surrendering to the present moment and trusting in a higher intelligence
  • Taking care of one's nervous system is crucial for creating positive ripple effects in the world
  • Practical tools like meditation, journaling, and spending time in nature can help regulate emotions and reduce stress
  • Sharing vulnerabilities and connecting with others is important for processing difficult emotions and experiences


Connect with Jennifer!

Website: https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/

Facebook https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.jane.young/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjaneyoung/

Start sharing your story with Hezzie Mae Publishing!

https://hezziemae.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Calm the Chaos: Strategies for Stressful Times with Jennifer Jane Young Jennifer Jane Young 00:42:04 Podcast Summary In this episode of Startin' Some Ripples, Heather and Jennifer Jane Young discuss navigating life's challenges through nervous system regulation and emotional surrender. They share tools like meditation, journaling, and connecting with nature to help manage stress, create balance, and foster positive ripple effects, emphasizing the importance of trusting intuition and connecting with others for support. Podcast Summary In this episode of Startin' Some Ripples, Heather and Jennifer Jane Young discuss navigating life's challenges through nervous system regulation and emotional surrender. They share tools like meditation, journaling, and connecting with nature to help manage stress, create balance, and foster positive ripple effects, emphasizing the importance of trusting intuition and connecting with others for support. intuitive nudges, overcoming overwhelm, mindfulness practices, stress management, resilience strategies, intuition, self-care practices, nervous system balance, emotional regulation false full 3 25683e7c-85e6-4e0c-a445-7ee73b5982f4 Breadcrumbs to Enchantment: Connecting Life to Your Core Values In this very first episode episode, we are joined by Rachel Gilbertson to talk about intuition, creativity, and connection. We discuss the importance of being present, core values, and how those values shape their lives. Rachel shares insights from her recently published journal, "Aligned Enchantment," and their mutual experiences creating and following intuitive nudges. The episode emphasizes the value of reflection, intentional action, and nurturing personal growth. 

Takeaways:

  • Rachel's core values are intuition, creativity, and connection, which require presence to access and implement
  • Small actions and "breadcrumbs" of curiosity can lead to significant personal growth and alignment with core values
  • Rachel's book "Aligned Enchantment" emerged organically from a 100-day creative project, embodying her core values
  • Slowing down and creating space for presence is crucial for accessing intuition and deeper wisdom

Connect with Rachel!

Website: https://www.artofpresence.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofpresence.rmg/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_of_presence_rmg/

 

Start sharing your story with Hezzie Mae Publishing!

https://hezziemae.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Rachel Gilbertson) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/breadcrumbs-to-enchantment-connecting-life-to-your-core-values-gGhNS5Mt In this very first episode episode, we are joined by Rachel Gilbertson to talk about intuition, creativity, and connection. We discuss the importance of being present, core values, and how those values shape their lives. Rachel shares insights from her recently published journal, "Aligned Enchantment," and their mutual experiences creating and following intuitive nudges. The episode emphasizes the value of reflection, intentional action, and nurturing personal growth. 

Takeaways:

  • Rachel's core values are intuition, creativity, and connection, which require presence to access and implement
  • Small actions and "breadcrumbs" of curiosity can lead to significant personal growth and alignment with core values
  • Rachel's book "Aligned Enchantment" emerged organically from a 100-day creative project, embodying her core values
  • Slowing down and creating space for presence is crucial for accessing intuition and deeper wisdom

Connect with Rachel!

Website: https://www.artofpresence.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofpresence.rmg/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_of_presence_rmg/

 

Start sharing your story with Hezzie Mae Publishing!

https://hezziemae.com/

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Breadcrumbs to Enchantment: Connecting Life to Your Core Values Rachel Gilbertson 00:41:23 In this, our first episode, Rachel Gilbertson joins us to discuss intuition, creativity, and connection. We also discuss the importance of being present, core values, and how those values shape their lives. In this, our first episode, Rachel Gilbertson joins us to discuss intuition, creativity, and connection. We also discuss the importance of being present, core values, and how those values shape their lives. personal growth, following curiosity, 100-day creative project, overcoming busyness, meditation and grounding, connection, mindfulness, core values, creativity, intuition, journaling for reflection, daily practices, presence false full 1 10e67774-8add-4953-86a1-5570db5a7fdf Finding My Voice: Lessons from the Journey I Didn’t Know I Was On Heather N. Wilde reflects on her transformative journey, sharing heartfelt insights into growth, healing, and self-awareness.  

Key Takeaways: 

1. Owning Your Voice: Heather opens up about learning her thoughts, feelings, and experiences are worthy of expression and finding strength in her authenticity.  

2. Facing Hard Truths: From understanding the inevitability of offending others to accepting her power to change, she discusses the importance of accountability and growth.  

3. The Power of Reflection: Through journaling, nature, and professional support, Heather discovered clarity and began to rewrite her narrative.  

4. Embracing Change: Heather highlights the courage to pivot, face fears, and let go of chaos to build a life rooted in peace and self-love.  

5. Connection Through Sharing: By telling her story, Heather inspires others to embrace their humanity and remember they are never alone.  

Tune in for an honest, compassionate, and empowering conversation about becoming better through self-awareness and perseverance.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-my-voice-lessons-from-the-journey-i-didnt-know-i-was-on-4yy4vASq Heather N. Wilde reflects on her transformative journey, sharing heartfelt insights into growth, healing, and self-awareness.  

Key Takeaways: 

1. Owning Your Voice: Heather opens up about learning her thoughts, feelings, and experiences are worthy of expression and finding strength in her authenticity.  

2. Facing Hard Truths: From understanding the inevitability of offending others to accepting her power to change, she discusses the importance of accountability and growth.  

3. The Power of Reflection: Through journaling, nature, and professional support, Heather discovered clarity and began to rewrite her narrative.  

4. Embracing Change: Heather highlights the courage to pivot, face fears, and let go of chaos to build a life rooted in peace and self-love.  

5. Connection Through Sharing: By telling her story, Heather inspires others to embrace their humanity and remember they are never alone.  

Tune in for an honest, compassionate, and empowering conversation about becoming better through self-awareness and perseverance.

Heather N. Wilde 

Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

]]> Finding My Voice: Lessons from the Journey I Didn’t Know I Was On Heather N. Wilde 00:12:51 Heather N. Wilde reflects on her transformative journey, sharing heartfelt insights into growth, healing, and self-awareness. Heather N. Wilde reflects on her transformative journey, sharing heartfelt insights into growth, healing, and self-awareness. empowerment, personal growth, healing journey, embracing change, finding your voice, life lessons, vulnerability, accountability, self-awareness, self-reflection, inner peace, transformation, journaling, overcoming chaos, emotional resilience, authenticity, facing fears false full 2 228f19b5-2a34-48c4-b1b8-8d7021d91129 Startin' Some Ripples Trailer Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:30:00 +0000 hwilde@hezziemae.com (Heather N. Wilde) https://startin-some-ripples.simplecast.com/episodes/startin-some-ripples-trailer-ay_2pPd9 Startin' Some Ripples Trailer Heather N. Wilde 00:02:20 false trailer