Best Does It Whip Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 40: Judith Starkston: On Writing, Research, and Inspiration 55:55

8h ago55:55

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Judith Starkston: On Writing, Research, and Inspiration 🎙️ Welcome to another fascinating episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast"! In today's episode, we're diving into the Bronze Age with historical fantasy author, Judith Starkston. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone enchanted by ancient civilizations and the weaving of fantasy into the gr…

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Our Government Does What?? A Conversation with Four-Star Admiral Rachel Levine 52:05

26m ago52:05

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Happy Pride!! It’s easy to criticize government, and candidly, there’s plenty that deserves criticism. But government is not something we can live without, so maybe if we spent less time complaining about it, and more time understanding it, we’d know how to use it properly and how to best fix it. So, today we’re joined by Four Star Admiral and one …

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EP 39: Overcoming Procrastination: Unlock Your Writing Potential with Rochelle Melander 36:33

3d ago36:33

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Welcome back, my friends! 🖋️ In today's episode, we delve deep with Rochelle Melander, a renowned speaker, certified professional coach, and author of 12 books including the acclaimed "Write Your Book This Year." Whether you're battling writer's block, struggling with procrastination, or just looking to jazz up your writing routine, this episode pa…

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Christian Jesus v. Trump Jesus: A Conversation with the New Evangelicals’ Tim Whitaker 59:57

3d ago59:57

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Christian Nationalism is a giant threat to our country. A danger to women, to minorities, to the marginalized and to democracy itself. While these white, Christian nationalists believe they’re saving the country from heathenism, what they’re really offering is a theocracy of top down control with themselves at the top. We must see this threat for w…

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EP 38: Karen Anne Coccioli: An LGBTQ Writer's Tale of Overcoming and Owning Her Story 52:26

10d ago52:26

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Welcome back, aspiring Austins and Hemingway hopefuls! In this enthralling episode of Pen to Profit, I, Ray Evans, dive deep with Karen Anne Coccioli, a fascinating figure with roots as rich as a compost heap at an Italian vineyard. Born in the bustling diversity of Jersey City, Karen has channeled her multicultural upbringing and personal challeng…

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Build Your Own Army: A Conversation with the States Project’s Melissa Walker 39:32

10d ago39:32

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Wanna win back democracy? Start with the states. The federal government is clearly essential, and to save our nation the Democrats must win the Presidency, House and Senate in ’24, but we can’t stop there. So many of the terrible laws we’re seeing around the country come directly from Republican state legislatures. People like to blame the presiden…

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Hybrid Pasty Hotdish and Easy Veggie Pot Pie Recipes 19:04

23d ago19:04

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Season 2, Episode 11: Hybrid Pasty Hotdish and Easy Recipe Veggie Pot Pie. Hello! My name is Julie Hoag. I'm an author, cookbook author, food blogger, family life blogger, and narrator. I have a hybrid split table family as far as diets go being that I'm a vegetarian, and main cook for the family, while my husband and three sons eat meat. So I cook…

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Ep 37: Finding Your Voice: Empowering Black and Brown Moms with Coach Josee Smith! 50:42

17d ago50:42

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🎤 Welcome back, wordsmiths and plot weavers! It's your host Ray Evans on the ever-entertaining "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips." Today we're cozying up with Josie Smith, a beacon of inspiration for black and brown working moms and indie author extraordinaire of the "Hemlock Inn Mysteries" series. 📚✨ Why Tune In? 🎧 Empowerment: Josie's …

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Women are Furious: A Conversation with the new President of Emily’s List Jessica Mackler 44:42

20d ago44:42

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Fixing the crisis America is in is hard, but it’s also simple. We can’t stop talking about reproductive rights because it’s not just about stripping women of the right to manage their own lives and bodies, it’s about the slippery slope we find ourselves on if we accept that government can just take our essential human rights. At the end of the day,…

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Ep 36: Crafting Stories that Matter: Mental Health, Authorship & Marketing with Tyler Wittkofsky 47:50

25d ago47:50

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🎙️ Title: Crafting Stories that Matter: Mental Health, Authorship & Marketing with Tyler Wittkofsky! 👨‍💻 Host: Ray Evans - Proofreader, Copy Editor, Writing Consultant 👤 Guest: Tyler Wittkofsky - Multi-genre author, podcaster, and publisher Why This Episode Matters: Are you a budding author wrestling with the behemoth of self-publishing, or maybe a…

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Get Your House in Order America: A Conversation with Democratic congresswoman and Minority Whip Katherine Clark 52:20

25d ago52:20

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The Republicans are telling us their plans for America’s future and it is terrifying. The Democrats, in contrast, are vocally offering the opposite. Where the last Democratic House was the most effective in modern American history, passing more legislation passed than any Congress since FDR’s New Deal, the current Republican House has been the leas…

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Ep 35: Overcoming Boundaries: Win Charles' Strategies on Writing and Changing the Narrative on Disability 48:09

1M ago48:09

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Episode Summary: In this power-packed episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast," your host, Ray Evans, sits down with the awe-inspiring Win Charles. Born with cerebral palsy, Win has shattered barriers as an author, motivational speaker, and CEO. She shares her journey from using speech dictation technology to write books to competing in triathlons an…

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College Campus Crisis: A Conversation with David Rothkopf 58:28

1M ago58:28

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I’ve been watching what’s been happening on college campuses with real uncertainty. I don’t believe we’re getting the full story from the media. Much like the horserace neck and neck BS they’re peddling for the election, I feel as if traditional media is pushing narratives with the protests that don’t tell the full picture and it leaves people feel…

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Ep 34: Lessons Learned from Writing A Book A Month with Brittany Plumeri 30:44

1M ago30:44

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Hey, literary lions and letter-loving legionnaires, saddle up your metaphors and mosey on down for another rip-roaring episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips." 🖊️🌟 I'm your host, Ray Evans, back again to grease the wheels of your creative wagons with insights so bright you'll need shades! Why You Should Tune In: Ever felt like …

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They Don’t Care if we Die: A Conversation with President of Reproductive Freedom for All Mini Timmaraju 48:40

1M ago48:40

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Today we’re joined by Mini Timmaraju, President of Reproductive Freedom for All, to discuss how reproductive freedom isn’t just about access to the health care of abortion, but about how we think society should function. Do we believe our most fundamental and personal decisions belong to the government, or do we believe they belong to us? At the en…

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EP 33: Tips for Crafting and Refining Your Book Series with Bonnie KT Dillabough 1:20:20

2M ago1:20:20

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🚀 Welcome back, Hemingway Hopefuls and Aspiring Austens! Dive into another episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast" where we leap into the literary multiverse with the spectacular Bonnie KT Dillabough. Bonnie, a late bloomer who published her first book at 64, now boasts a sprawling series blending science fiction with fantasy—dragons meet robots, fo…

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The Goldilock’s Economy: A Conversation with economist Michael Mezzatesta 44:03

2M ago44:03

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It’s not that everything that’s happened in capitalism is bad, but when it comes to economics, perhaps we should be asking what this endless growth means and for whom? Who is all this growth for, and what is it worth, if it really only benefits a tiny silver of our population. What if there was a Goldilocks version of the economy? Where it wasn’t c…

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Ep 32: Worlds Beyond Words: Starting a Successful Writing Career After 64 (with Bonnie K.T. Dillabough) 55:31

2M ago55:31

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Summary: In this episode of Pen to Profit, Ray Evans, your guide in the literary wilderness, brings you the story of Bonnie Dillabough - a writer who infuses science fiction with the magic of fantasy. Bonnie, who began her writing journey post-retirement, shares insights from her series "The Dimensional Alliance," weaving dragons, robots, and multi…

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This is How Countries End: A Conversation about veterans taking up arms against America with Ken Harbaugh 46:31

2M ago46:31

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Membership in violent extremist organizations is up, especially with our veterans. Today we talk to former mission commander and veteran’s advocate Ken Harbaugh about his incredible film Against All Enemies, and why a disproportionate amount of our military veterans would end up taking violent action against the very country they swore to protect, …

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Whipping Up Easy Everyday Eats with Jesseca Hallows: From Kitchen Novice to Cookbook Success 55:25

2M ago55:25

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Season 2, Episode 10: A Culinary Blend - Crafting Everyday Eats with Jessica Hollows In this episode, we're whisking you away into the delicious world of everyday eats with the incredibly talented Jesseca Hallows of One Sweet Appetite. As a self-taught home chef and author, Jesseca has mastered the art of simplicity in the kitchen, crafting go-to r…

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Ep 31: Amplifying Female Voices in Writing: Moving Beyond Self-Doubt with Charlotte Chippperfield 47:16

2M ago47:16

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Episode Summary: In this captivating episode of the Pen to Profit Podcast, Ray Evans sits down with the illustrious Charlotte Chipperfield, the visionary behind Her Narrative. With her unique blend of developmental editing prowess and life coaching certification, Charlotte is on a mission to empower female authors. We delve into the intricacies of …

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We’re Playing the Wrong Game: A Conversation with strategist David Pepper 50:15

2M ago50:15

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How do you lock in a minority worldview in America? You control the states. As our guest, democracy activist, author and professor, David Pepper tells us, “You win them. You gerrymander them. You suppress as many votes as you can, and then ram through your extremist agenda, and nobody can stop you.” We see it happening all over the country. This is…

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Ep 30: Manifesting Success and Embracing AI in Your Writing Process with Carisa Andrews 53:51

2M ago53:51

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Introduction: Hey there, you grammatical gunslingers and syntactical sorcerers, welcome back to another episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips." I'm your host, Ray Evans, wielding the mighty pen to carve paths through the dense forest of fiction writing. In this episode, we're embarking on an expedition into the brave new world…

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RNC? More like the TNC: A Conversation with former RNC Chair Michael Steele 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele reaches out to his party to remind them to vote R for Rights not Republican. He tells us that Republican values are still here, they just can’t breathe under this current top down, one person centric, wanna-be dictator. We talk about how the once great party has been co-oped, so it’s not just ok to be a Republican…

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Cooking with Eggs & Backyard Chicken Keeping with Lisa Steele 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

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Season 2, Episode 9: Join me for a delightful dive into the world of backyard poultry with the charming Lisa Steele, a fifth-generation chicken keeper and the creative force behind Fresh Eggs Daily. In this episode, we're exploring the rustic charm of raising chickens, ducks, and geese, and uncovering the secrets to those deliciously diverse egg co…

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EP 29: Catherine Butterfield's Journey from Actress to Author! 56:39

2M ago56:39

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Welcome back, you literary alchemists and narrative necromancers, to the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips," where we slice through the Gordian knots of grammar, unbox the Pandora’s box of publishing, and occasionally take a detour through the catacombs of history. I’m Ray Evans, your harbinger of prose and profitability, armed with a qu…

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This is How You Fix the Climate: A Conversation with Sage Lenier 49:38

2M ago49:38

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At the end of the day, Sage Lenier, climate activist and one of Time Magazine’s 10 Next Generation Leaders, reminds us that we need to accept what we’re doing on this planet is unsustainable. That we will ultimately need to slow down the systems of production and consider a real economic transformation if we want to survive, but instead of waiting …

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Ep 28: An Author's Guide to Surviving Self-Publishing with A. M. Geever 54:32

3M ago54:32

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Ladies and gentlemen, writers of all genres, and enthusiasts of the undead, welcome to another riveting episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips." I'm Ray Evans, your sagacious guide through the wilderness of grammar, storytelling, and self-publishing success. Today, we're venturing into the shadowy realms of post-apocalyptic nar…

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Trump’s America: AGENDA 47 A conversation with Ahmed Baba 1:00:41

3M ago1:00:41

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There is a clear and planned takeover of the American government by people who no longer want to work under a functioning democracy but some form of authoritarian, kleptocratic, theocracy and the Republican Party are on board for all of it. If you don’t know about Project 2025 go back and listen to the top of the year show, but this episode is all …

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Ep 27: Solving the Mystery of Author Success with best-selling author Tom Fowler 42:17

3M ago42:17

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Introduction: Hey there, literary aficionados and scribblers of the night! Welcome back to the Pen to Profit Podcast, where we dive deep into the trenches of writing, editing, and publishing, all while keeping it lighter than a helium balloon at a comedy club. I'm your host, Ray Evans, coming to you live from the iconic Simpsons' residence (don't m…

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It Doesn’t Have To Be Like This: A Conversation with Greg Jackson from the White House Office of Gun Prevention 44:14

3M ago44:14

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Sometimes we need to take a break from all the criticism of government to acknowledge the importance of government, especially when they’re doing good things. One of those good things was the recent creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention because as we lose people to gun violence in our country every day, as America is put on …

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Ep 26: Unlocking Creativity with Liz Mugavero: Mysteries, Mentorship, and the Magic of "Woo-woo" 32:15

3M ago32:15

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**Introduction:** Hey there, word sleuths and narrative ninjas! Welcome back to another gripping episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips," where we dive into the enigmatic world of writing with a side of whimsy. I'm your host, Ray Evans, your goto guy for all things editing, proofreading, and spinning yarns into gold. Today, we'…

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Hit ‘Em Where it Hurts: A Conversation about Winning with Rachel Bitecofer 56:30

3M ago56:30

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America is dealing with an existential threat in the 2024 election. It’s not Republican or Democrat, it’s democracy or autocracy, and we can’t screw it up. Which is why I’m pleased to be joined by political scientist and strategist Rachel Bitecofer to talk about her new book “Hit Em Where it hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Th…

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Easy Scrumptious Apps for Easter Baked Brie and Hashbrown Cups, Plus Mexican Hummus Dip 16:25

3M ago16:25

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Season 2, Episode 8: Easy Scrumptious Apps for Easter Baked Brie and Hashbrown Cups, Plus Mexican Hummus Dip. Happy spring! Happy Easter! It's finally getting warm woohoo! I have three recipes to share. Baked Brie Ingredients: Brie cheese 1/3 c. fig jam 1/3 cup dried cranberries infused with blueberry (Craisins brand) 1/4 cup candied pecans (I love…

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Ep 25: Pro Publishing Secrets Revealed! With Michele DeFillippo! 44:19

4M ago44:19

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Welcome back, all you scribes and scriveners, to another episode of Pen to Profit Podcast. Ray Evans here, your guide from first draft to bestseller list. Today's episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for any author looking to navigate the tumultuous seas of self-publishing. We're joined by Michele DeFilippo, a seasoned veteran with over 50 year…

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Police: Heroes or Villains? A Conversation with Michael Sierra-Arévalo 41:55

3M ago41:55

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Author, professor and sociologist Michael Sierra-Arévalo talks to us about his detailed look into American policing with his new book The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death and the Soul of Policing. According to Arévalo, the story of policing isn’t the story of a few bad apples, but of an institutional structure and system that is essentially not w…

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Ep 24: From First Draft to Fantasy Worlds: Mastering the Author's Quest with Joanna McSpadden! 43:19

4M ago43:19

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Welcome back, literary aficionados and digital sages, to another episode of Pen to Profit Podcast, where we untangle the Gordian knots of the writing world. I'm your host, Ray Evans, your navigator through the labyrinth of syntax and storylines. Today, we've got a special treat - a confluence of the digital and the literary. Meet JoAnna McSpadden, …

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Election 2024 Do More. Worry Less: A Conversation Simon Rosenberg 42:40

4M ago42:40

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Something magical is happening. As MAGA doubles down on extremism and chaos, they appeal to fewer and fewer Americans. At this point all they have is their mad king, while Democrats, liberals and anyone who believes in the American experiment has the opportunity to really make America into the country we tell people we are. We have to plan to win, …

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A New Way to Get the News: A Conversation Courier’s Tara McGowan 48:00

4M ago48:00

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Clearly there’s a need for a new type of media, one that exists explicitly to give people facts, but also to protect and strengthen our democracy. Today we talk to the amazing Tara McGowan, founder and publisher of Courier, one of the fastest growing news networks in the country. Courier is a new take on an old format that honors local news with re…

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Ep 23: Kiss and Tell: Writing Intimate Scenes with Tasteful Passion 15:22

4M ago15:22

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Kiss and Tell: Writing Intimate Scenes with Tasteful Passion 😘 Welcome back, quill-wielders and storytelling sorcerers, to your favorite rendezvous for unraveling the yarns of fiction. I'm Ray Evans, your maestro in the symphony of syntax and the Picasso of prose. Today, as Cupid sharpens his arrows, we’re diving into the delicate dance of writing …

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Ep 22: Shanti Hershenson: The Journey from 6th Grade Novelist to Author of 16 books by 16 39:58

4M ago39:58

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Ep 22: Shanti Hershenson: The Journey from 6th Grade Novelist to Author of 16 books by 16 **🎧 Episode Overview:** Hey, Pen to Profit enthusiasts! Your favorite host Ray Evans here, bringing you another episode filled with literary gems. Today, we have a special treat - a chat with the young and remarkably prolific author, Shanti Hershenson. Shanti'…

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It’s Not About Being Invited to the Cookout: A Conversation about Anti-Racist Work with Tony Nabors 1:09:17

4M ago1:09:17

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“Anti-racist” isn’t an identity, it’s actions. It’s doing the work of deconstructing the systems of racism we were all raised in. Systems that harm us all. It’s not about being a “good person” or not being called “racist”, it’s about genuinely interacting with the world to make it better. And yeah, we’re going to make mistakes while we do it. We’re…

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Easy Ice Cream Desserts for Valentine's Day 14:16

4M ago14:16

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Season 2, Episode 7: Easy Ice Cream Desserts for Valentine's Day. Get recipes for easy sweets on Valentine's Day! These are prepare ahead recipes you can have all ready to go in your freezer to celebrate with on the the day of celebrating love! Celebrating Valentine's Day often come with food, holiday, and easy desserts. No bake treats are the best…

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Episode 21: A Coach's Guide to Writing Success: Insights from Tracee Lydia Gardner 46:33

4M ago46:33

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🎙️Ep 21: A Coach's Guide to Writing Success: Insights from Tracee Lydia Gardner **🎧 Episode Overview:** Greetings, wordsmiths and story-lovers! In this episode of "Pen to Profit Podcast," I, Ray Evans, your neighborhood copy editor and writing consultant, dive deep into the world of writing with Tracee Lydia Gardner. Tracee is not just a prolific a…

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How to Win 2024! A Conversation with Swing Left’s Yasmin Radjy 58:43

4M ago58:43

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Here we are at the top of 2024 with MAGA extremism on a rocket ship to the moon and the GOP hell-bent on stripping away as many of our fundamental rights & freedoms as possible. We don’t have a second or dollar to waste. We want to win 2024. We NEED to win 2024. But it doesn’t have to be endlessly miserable or expensive to do it. Which is why I wan…

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Ep 20: Award-Winning Insights: Marie Jones’ Secrets to Writing Success Revealed! 37:46

5M ago37:46

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**Episode Overview:** Hey there, word wranglers and plot twisters! Welcome to another episode of the “Pen to Profit Podcast.” I’m your host, Ray Evans, a friendly neighborhood writing consultant and copy editor. Today, we're diving into the world of an incredible guest, Marie Jones, a celebrated author and screenwriter whose accolades could give th…

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The Supreme Court is Doing What?! A Conversation with Strict Scrutiny’s Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

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We can’t take our eyes off this court for a minute. Which is why I’m joined by Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw, two constitutional professors and hosts of Crooked Media’s legal podcast Strict Scrutiny, to go over the cases you really have to know. From Donald Trump’s Presidential immunity and ballot presence, to abortion drug access, to the attempt of…

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Aphrodisiac Adventures: Cooking Up Romance with Amy Reiley Valentine's Day Special 44:32

5M ago44:32

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Season 2, Episode 6: The Sensual Side of the Kitchen with Amy Reiley In this sizzling episode, we're stirring the pot with Amy Reiley, an acclaimed author and connoisseur of aphrodisiac foods. Amy's expertise isn't just confined to the written word; she's a dynamic speaker, cookbook author, consultant, and even a wine competition judge. With a Mast…

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Ep 19: Kimberly Noel Sullivan: Insights on Building a Successful Indie Author Career 42:14

5M ago42:14

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🎙 **Episode Overview:** Ladies, gents, and literary enthusiasts, you're about to embark on a verbal voyage with Ray Evans and his exceptionally erudite guest, Kimberly Noel Sullivan. It's a rollercoaster ride through the whimsical world of writing, marketing, and the art of balancing life with literary pursuits. **Why should you care?** Because it'…

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This Will Help You Vote: A Conversation with Blue Voter Guide’s Wayne Liebman 39:14

5M ago39:14

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If you look at statistics it was actually non-voters who won the last Presidential election. Too many people think their vote doesn’t count, or as our guest, Wayne Liebman says, they think their vote counts too much and are afraid to make a mistake. The Blue Voter Guide takes the burden out of voting. They do the research into the candidates, ballo…

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