Best Ryan J Pelton Podcasts (2024)

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TAOPA #020: Ali Horriyat on Compassionate Publishing 52:43

3M ago52:43

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Compassiviste Publishing inspires collective efforts that build a compassionate society. Launched by founder, Ali Horriyat, it is his belief that humanity must love always, and always love. Ali left a high paying corporate job to pursue a mission of justice and compassion through publishing. Ali and Ryan explore why the current models of publishing…

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TAOPA #019: Doug Howarth on Solving Unseen Problems 53:08

5M ago53:08

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Douglas Howarth is an econometrician who created a software that isbased on his patented method of using Value and Demand instead of the usual Supply and Demand based approach. His awards, publications and collaborations are rich and wide, including NASA, and some of the largest aerospace companies in the world. In this interview, Ryan and Doug tal…

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TAOPA #018: Stephanie Crowe on Becoming Lifelong Learners 58:06

5M ago58:06

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For more than 20 years, Stephanie Crowe has worked with leaders and organizations at key junctures to their transformations, turning perceived business roadblocks into massive opportunities. She’s learned to use an integrated thinking approach to see a company, its difficulties, and its opportunities holistically, and worked alongside leaders to di…

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TAOPA #017: Peter Schroeder on Enough Room for Everybody 53:45

6M ago53:45

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Peter Schroeder is an award-winning DJ, entrepreneur, and the founder of Telzio, a unified communications company. Peter develops unrivaled technology and products, that make people’s lives easier by streamlining and simplifying repetitive tasks. A pioneer in innovation from music to technology, Peter works with businesses to address mission-critic…

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TAOPA #016: Dr. Ardeshir Mehran on Emotional Health 1:01:47

7M ago1:01:47

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Dr. Ardeshir Mehran is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, transformation leader, and leadership coach. He is credited with helping organizations revitalize their culture, driving stronger employee and customer engagement, and developing the next generation of leaders. Ardeshir’s received his Ph.D. and M.Ed from Columbia University, New York City, in Co…

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TAOPA #015: Paul Epstein on Making Fast Decisions 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

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Paul Epstein is a former high-level executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, and a 2x bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster. In 2022, he was named one of SUCCESS magazine’s top-thought leaders that get results — alongside names like Tony Robbins, Brené Brown, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Mel Robbins. His work has b…

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TAOPA #014: Lisa Shaughnessy on Writing Retreats 51:09

9M ago51:09

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Lisa Shaughnessy created the Writing Retreat Sampler to bring writers and writing retreat hosts together. She knows how frustrating it can be to pour yourself into creating a wonderful experience for writers, then sweat it out waiting for the signups to roll in. Nobody likes the sinking feeling that comes when a retreat is only half-filled. Lisa wa…

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TAOPA #013: Jill Phillips on Family Stories 47:23

11M ago47:23

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Jill Phillips started life in Lamlash street, moved on to Grammar school, got numerous ‘O’and ‘A’ levels and after a few years working in London in a solicitor’s office decided that she would emigrate to Canada. She spent 30 years working there as an Occupational Therapist and Hospital manager, and towards the end of her career when other people we…

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TAOPA #012: Gordon Graham on Narcissism 1:09:58

11M ago1:09:58

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Deep corruption threatened to ruin jobs and harm lives. Intimidation, distrust, and secrecy became the norm among the executive management group of Chelan County Public Utility. Even in a small and semi-rural American government, corrupt leaders aren’t simply dishonest and immoral. They’re dangerous. A board of directors should hold wrongdoers acco…

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TAOPA #011 - Erin Bradley on Pursuing Freedom 1:04:55

1y ago1:04:55

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Erin Bradley is a speaker and trainer, bestselling author, and host of the real estate podcast Pursuing Freedom. As a mortgage lender, Erin learned the hard way just how difficult entrepreneurship and success in sales can be. From flat broke to 6 figures, and then to burnout, Erin has been through it all, and quickly discovered that the stress of o…

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TAOPA #010: Sunny Drake on Discussing Big Issues Through Art 54:57

1y ago54:57

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Sunny's inventive and award-winning theatre works have been presented in over 60 cities across the world and translated into 6 languages. His wide range of audiences have spanned international arts festivals, underground warehouses, and regional theatres. As a prominent theatre leader, Sunny was selected to write the 2019 World Theatre Day message …

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TAOPA #009: Kristin Oakley on Compelled to Write 52:57

1y ago52:57

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In January 2009, Kristin Oakley wrote her first words to Carpe Diem, Illinois. Five years later, Little Creek Press published the book, and it won the 2014 Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Award! Its sequel, God on Mayhem Street, was a finalist in the 2018 Winning Writers North Brook Street Prize. Kristin Oakley is an accomplished write…

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TAOPA #008: Darryl Stickel on Building a Culture of Trust 56:03

1y ago56:03

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Darryl Stickel is one of the world’s leading experts on trust. He teaches leaders how to find and use their most powerful tool. A tool that is always in a leader’s control, how to effectively build trust in their relationships. Darryl is an unshakable force of positivity and brings the best out of people. His personal trials have strengthened his r…

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TAOPA #007: John Livesay on the Art of Storytelling 39:47

1+ y ago39:47

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John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies’ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John’s award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turn sales teams into revenue rockstars. In this episode, Ryan and …

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TAOPA #006: The Human Side of Sports 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

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Ryan riffs on the human side of sports. Billions of people watch, play, and consume sports of various kinds. Why? Do they really matter? Will they cure cancer? No, but don’t miss the stories woven into the sports we love. Listen in and see what Ryan has to say. Do you agree, disagree, or don’t care? It’s fine, we’re all adults here. Get full access…

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TAOPA #005: Ramona Lee Soo-Jun on Never Too Young to Start Writing 47:21

1+ y ago47:21

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Ramona Lee Soo-Jun is a German-Romanian novelist and screenwriter currently based in London, UK. Born on July 5, 1997, in Sindelfingen, Germany, Lee grew up in Holzgerlingen, Baden-Württemberg. Lee moved to London in early 2019 to further pursue a career in writing and film. In this episode, Ryan and Ramona talk about her early beginnings in writin…

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TAOPA #004: The Missing Ingredient for Starting and Sustaining Your Art and Life 22:53

1+ y ago22:53

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In this episode, Ryan explores the missing ingredient for making better art, and living a deeper life. This ingredient is not talked about enough, neglected, and minimized for poor imitations. Get this into your life and see what happens? Mentioned in the Show: * Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen (quoted on the show) * Subscribe to the Newsletter…

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TAOPA #003: Jimmy Black on Overcoming the Fear of Sharing Your Art 53:24

1+ y ago53:24

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In this episode, Ryan chats with musician, composer, educator, teacher, and artist Jimmy Black. James has been creating music most of his life and now is realizing an essential truth: you don’t have to live in fear about sharing your work. In this chat, they explore the roots of Jimmy’s love of music, why music can be a catalyst for healing, how to…

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TAOPA #002: Particulars, Universals, and the Pursuit of Wonder 27:18

1+ y ago27:18

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In this episode, Ryan talks about finding truth in the most unexpected places. Why we find universality in the particular stories, experiences, and Truth all around us. Ryan also talks about wonder and why it’s essential to a deep life, and a deep life of art. Mentioned in the Show: * Ryan’s essay: * Abraham Joshua Heschel book: “I Asked for Wonder…

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TAOPA #001: Art, Activism, Creativity, and Faith 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

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In the first episode of The Art of Paying Attention Podcast, Ryan talks about the connection between art, activism, creativity, and faith. You can’t have one without the other. In every cultural moment addressing social injustice you find new art right around the corner. You also find new expressions of faith and spirituality. Mentioned in the Show…

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TPC #030: Steve Kidd on Writing Bestsellers 55:46

1+ y ago55:46

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In this episode Ryan interviews author, business coach, and entrepreneur Steve Kidd. Steve is helping people get their books and voice into the world. Kidd has made hundreds of his clients bestselling authors. In this interview, Ryan and Steve explore the difficulty of writing, why certain books sell (and others don't), marketing for ordinary peopl…

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TPC #029: Troy Lambert on Plottr Software 1:03:02

1+ y ago1:03:02

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Do you plot, pants, or something in between when writing your books? On the show today is Troy Lambert the primary educator for Plottr Software. Troy is also a freelance writer, mystery author, multi-genre editor, and non-fiction author and ghostwriter as well, Troy has a wealth of experience and knowledge. In this episode, Ryan and Troy explore th…

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TPC #028: Deborah Smith on Healthy Living for the Creative 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

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Deborah Smith earned a degree in holistic health coaching at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2006 and opened her own vegan catering company, Green Pirate Juice, in 2007. Over those 15 years, Deborah had the privilege of serving and coaching thousands of New Yorkers and global clients through her programs and services. In this interview, …

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TPC #027: Daniel Kraus on Writing About Hot Button Issues 48:52

1+ y ago48:52

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DANIEL KRAUS is a New York Times bestselling author. His collaboration with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, The Living Dead, was acclaimed by The New York Times and The Washington Post. With Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored The Shape of Water, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro, Kraus co-au…

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TPC #026: Joe Phoenix on Leaving a Legacy 1:08:15

1+ y ago1:08:15

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Joe Phoenix is a co-founder and CEO of Givinga, a Boston-based financial technology firm that is removing barriers to philanthropy by providing open access to modern tools. Givinga’s Philantech® platform allows companies, platforms and partners to customize giving programs that engage employees and enable everyone to give back regularly and efficie…

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TPC #025: R.I.P. Jay Wilburn: Remembering Our Friend 1:11:16

1+ y ago1:11:16

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In this episode, Ryan remembers his friend, and fellow writer Jay Wilburn, who passed away last week. Jay was a "prolific" writer and a vital member of the horror and indie writing community. He was a beloved husband and father and man of faith. This interview was one of the first on the former podcast "The Prolific Writer." If you'd like to donate…

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TPC #024: Matt Briel on Marketing as Making Friends 1:12:55

2y ago1:12:55

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Commonly described as equal parts loud music, Disney culture, tattoos, and book nerd, Matt Briel is an entrepreneur and the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Lulu.com, as well as a self-diagnosed collaboration junkie. After more than 15 years leading Sales and Marketing teams in the Media & Publishing spaces, he’s developed a unique p…

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TPC #023: Matt Spielman on Finding Your Unique Fit 1:01:03

2y ago1:01:03

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Matt Spielman is an executive and organizational coach and the founder and head coach of Inflection Point Partners. Matt’s journey into coaching and the methodology and philosophy of his work is laid out in his recently released book, “Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose,” which you can buy here. Matt draws upon decades of senior-e…

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TPC #022: Eleonora Bartoli and Ali Michael on Writing on Social Hot Button Issues 1:13:11

2y ago1:13:11

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As the Director of the Race Institute for K-12 Educators, Ali Michael, Ph.D. works with schools and organizations across the country to help make research on race, Whiteness, and education more accessible and relevant to educators. Eleonora Bartoli, Ph.D., is a consultant and licensed psychologist, specializing in trauma, resilience-building, and m…

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TPC #021: Alinka Rutkowska on Selling Books 38:29

2y ago38:29

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Alinka Rutkowska is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, CEO of Leaders Press, and a top 100 Amazon bestselling author in business and money. She’s sold more than 100,000 copies of her books and her book creation process has been showcased in Entrepreneur magazine. On the show, Ryan and Alinka chat about what makes a bestselling …

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TPC #020: Mary Adkins on Using Existing Skills to Create 50:23

2y ago50:23

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Mary Adkins is a novelist, recovered lawyer, and a mother. She traded in her Ann Taylor pantsuits to enter the wild west of fiction writing, She read tomes about the craft of storytelling. Mary memorized devices like Chekhov’s Gun and Save the Cat and The 15 Beats so she could write “the right way.” Now after publishing many novels she helps profes…

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TPC #019: Abigail Morrison on Telling the Truth 1:14:46

2y ago1:14:46

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Abigail Morrison is a creative writer who’s been telling stories for over a decade. She loves stories that feature grace and redemption, ask questions (without necessarily answering them), and point toward possibility. Her debut novel, Yochni’s Eye, will be launching in Summer, 2022. Ryan and Abigail chat about her journey into publishing, what hel…

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TPC #018: Jim Laughren on Fighting Wine Snobbery 59:24

2y ago59:24

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Jim Laughren loves wine. And has for a very long time. He is a former importer and distributor of fine wines from around the world. He is also a Certified Wine Educator who has both taken and taught dozens of classes and seminars dealing with various aspects of wine and spirits. He has little use for the snobbery and condescension that have, someho…

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TPC #017: Dan Werb on the Power of Story 58:29

2y ago58:29

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Dan Werb, PhD, is a writer and epidemiologist, with faculty positions in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at the University of California San Diego and at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Werb is the author of, most recently, The Invisible Siege: The Rise of Coronaviruses and the Searc…

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TPC #016: Emily English Medley on Honest Art 46:14

2y ago46:14

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When Emily English Medley wrote her debut novel From the Moon I Watched Her, she knew it would push some buttons perhaps in a negative direction. But art is about being honest, and in this conversation Emily and Ryan explore the dark parts of creativity, how to be honest, what it takes to create while having other responsibilities, and much more. Y…

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TPC #015: Aaron Poochigian on All Things Poetry 51:09

2y ago51:09

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AARON POOCHIGIAN earned a PhD in Classics from the University of Minnesota and an MFA in Poetry from Columbia University. His thriller in verse, Mr. Either/Or, was released by Etruscan Press in the fall of 2017. A recipient of an NEA Grant in translation, he has published translations with Penguin Classics and W. W. Norton. His latest book American…

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TPC #014: Emily Crookston on Ghostwriting 54:39

2y ago54:39

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Emily Crookston spent a bunch of years mucking around creating marketing content before Emily realized she's better suited to longform writing. Since launching her business, Emily has worked with dozens of clients ranging from professionals in medicine and finance with disruptive philosophies to powerhouse CEOs who are sick and tired of the status …

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TPC #013: Daniel Grothe on Why Place Matters? 1:00:39

2+ y ago1:00:39

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Daniel Grothe is a writer, pastor, and musician from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is a proud husband to Lisa, and has three amazing kids: Lillian, Wilson, and Wakley. Daniel has written a new book called: "The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age." In this interview, Ryan and Daniel talk about the importance of place (and his new …

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TPC #012: Samantha Hanni on Editing 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

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Samantha Hanni is a writer, blogger, and freelance editor. She has helped over 60 authors get their manuscripts ready for publication. In this episode, Ryan and Samantha explore what to look for in an editor, Samantha's reader-first approach to editing, the different kinds of editing, how to build a solid relationship with an editor, and much more.…

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TPC #011: Vikrant Shaurya on Writing Bestselling Books 45:53

2+ y ago45:53

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Vikrant Shaurya is the Founder/CEO of bestsellingbook.com. Over the years, Vikrant and his team have helped hundreds of authors write popular and bestselling books. In this episode, Ryan and Vikrant talk about how to write a winning outline, the elements of a bestselling book, why perfection is killing your writing, and much more. Mentioned in the …

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TPC #010: Jason A. Meuschke on Staying the Course 1:01:17

2+ y ago1:01:17

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A native Missourian and US Air Force Veteran, Jason stays busy in both his professional and personal life. He's a devoted family man, has a day job he still enjoys, hosts a weekly podcast, and makes time to write anywhere, and everywhere that he can. He completed one of his books on his phone, sitting in the theater while waiting for a movie to sta…

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TPC #009: Rediscovering Play and Hobby in Our Work 21:52

2+ y ago21:52

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In this episode, Ryan explores the need for play in our work. Somewhere along the line we'll succumb to short term thinking, and forget about the long term reasons we create things. What does it mean to incorporate play, awe, and wonder into our work? Mentioned in the Show: Join the newsletter for latest updates (ryanjpelton.com). Check out Ryan's …

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TPC #008: Christiana Peterson on the Artist's Reality 52:36

2+ y ago52:36

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Christiana N. Peterson is the author of Mystics and Misfits: Meeting God through St. Francis and Other Unlikely Saints and Awakened by Death: Life-giving Lessons from the Mystics. Her writing on the mystics, community, the spiritual disciplines of motherhood, and death has been featured in such places as Christianity Today, Art House America, Geez …

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TPC #007: Is Creator's Block a Thing? 22:22

3y ago22:22

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In this episode, Ryan explores the myth of writer's or creator's block. Is it a thing, or is there something else lurking beneath the surface in our stuckness? Ryan will explore this topic and give steps for getting unstuck in whatever you are making. Mentioned in the Show: Say hello, and tell us what you're working on. Where are you stuck? hello@r…

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TPC #006: Christian Shockley on Reading and Making Poetry 1:01:08

3y ago1:01:08

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In this episode, Ryan talks with poet and teacher Christian Shockley. Christian believes art and poetry help us live more meaningful lives. Ryan and Christian explore the power of poetry, art, learning, and much more. You can find Christian and his work at: https://www.crs.work/ Mentioned on the Show: Christian's Poetry Course: https://www.crs.work…

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TPC #005: Mark Bertrand on Writing with a Day Job 1:16:57

3y ago1:16:57

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J. Mark Bertrand writes novels. “A major crime fiction talent” (The Weekly Standard) in the vein of Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin, and Jo Nesbø, Mark has written three books about about Houston homicide detective Roland March, including Back on Murder (2010), Pattern of Wounds (2011), and Nothing to Hide (2012). Mark has an MFA in Creative Writing f…

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TPC #004: Jay Wilburn on Writing, Calling, and Pain 1:30:34

3y ago1:30:34

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Jay Wilburn lives with his wife and two sons in beautiful Conway, South Carolina. He is a full-time writer of horror and speculative fiction. Jay left his job as a teacher to become a full time writer and has never looked back. Jay received a life-saving living donor kidney transplant in February 2017 and is working through all the medical particul…

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TPC #003: You're Going to Die - Make Great Art 28:05

3y ago28:05

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In this episode, Ryan explores a reality for us all... we're going to die. But woven into the fabric of death is great wisdom. A wisdom that often motivates us to do your best work, make our best art, and to become the best versions of ourselves. Mentioned in the Show: Val Kilmer documentary Ryan's newsletter and free tools Leave a rating or review…

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TPC #002: 10 Rules of Life for the Prolific Creator 28:03

3y ago28:03

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In this episode, Ryan shares an ancient practice for creating a rule of life. What would it look like to craft a rule of life for our creativity? Ryan explores this idea, and much more, for getting your creativity into high gear. Mentioned in the Show: 10 Rules for the Prolific Creator (PDF) (ryanjpeton.com/tools) Stay updated and get cool insider …

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The Prolific Creator #001: I'm Back Baby! 10:49

3y ago10:49

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I screwed up, I gave up too soon... The Prolific Writer was dead, was lost, and now is found, and resurrected as The Prolific Creator. In this first episode of the new show, I explain why "I'm back baby!" Mentioned in the Show: Check out the website, and sign up for the newsletter, for latest updates and cool insider goodies: ryanjpelton.com. Sign …

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