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Join your hosts Tricia Rivas and Wendi Fredregill for Your Sasstastic Life, a podcast where we dive headfirst into the tough stuff. Your Sasstastic Life is all about sharing the gritty stories of adversity and struggle, so you can feel empowered, inspired, and know you're not alone. Think of this as your safe space to turn life's crap into rocket fuel for your future. We don't take ourselves too seriously and lean into humor to lighten the load. Buckle up, it's gonna be a sarcastic, sassy ri ...
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Megan Di Martino is a New York girl deep in the heart of Texas! A lifelong creator of beauty with a serving, mentoring spirit. She has started, scaled, sustained and sold 2 seven figure businesses in the Skin Care-Spa Industry. Her purpose is to build teams that in turn build businesses. In January 2020, her book went to number one on Amazon. In April 2020, her award-winning skin care line, Novita Spa Clinicals, was nominated in the Product Innovation Category, for the Austin Women's Way Awa ...
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The world is a garbage fire, so join your two favorite cockroaches: best friends and comedians Syd Heller and Olivia DeLaurentis (Syd & Olivia) as they write unhinged children’s stories, irritate their guests, and ask the important questions like "are horse cops even necessary?".
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Celebrate Arkansas

Celebrate Arkansas

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Welcome to Celebrate Arkansas, where we delve into the dynamic intersection of business impact and community vibrancy in the heart of Arkansas. Join us as we spotlight the voices of visionary leaders and passionate members of our state that are shaping local landscapes and explore the pulse of Arkansas' ever-evolving economic and social landscape.
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Sieria, Mommy of 2 beautiful children. Once a single teen mom but now owner of several successful businesses and now teaching other mommies how to boss up and start their own business! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/BusinessandBabys/support
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That thing you're doing? it can wait until I'm done talking. Productive Procrastination has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember - I love to learn about random things and I will share some of those things with you. It's also extremely likely I will share some random nuggets of "wisdom" and keep things light enough to have you come back for more. Welcome, and thank you for listening! -Youthser
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This is the confessional for the art, entrepreneurialism, and exaltation of handcrafted soaps; cosmetics; and perfumes. It's also a celebration of those who learn it, make it, sell it, teach it, preach it, and everything in between. You may be thinking a podcast dedicated to soap sounds boring, but I can assure you that something with a reputation as clean as soap most definitely has a filthy and entertaining side. It’s also a peek behind the shower curtain of my universe of beauty, bathing, ...
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Cathy Yardley is an award-winning author of romance, chick lit, and urban fantasy, who has sold over 1.2 million copies of books for publishers like St. Martin’s, Avon, and Harlequin. We met Cathy at the 2024 Romance Writers of New Zealand conference, and immediately knew we had to get her on the show! This is a fantastic episode for writers at all…
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Cathy Yardley is an award-winning author of romance, chick lit, and urban fantasy, who has sold over 1.2 million copies of books for publishers like St. Martin's, Avon, and Harlequin. She writes fun, geeky, and diverse characters who believe that underdogs can make good and that sometimes being a little wrong is just right. She likes writing about …
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Send us a text What does it take to rise above life's most daunting challenges? Join us as we explore this question with Shannon Watson, a woman of remarkable strength and resilience. Shannon's journey as a dedicated paraeducator, loving mother, and cancer survivor paints an inspiring picture of triumph over adversity. As she candidly shares her pe…
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Comparison is the thief of joy -Theodore Roosevelt Today we talk about comparisonitis in the SPA. A topic we’re sure is dear to many hearts. We live in a world where we can see what everyone else is doing online. Successes and failures. We are the ‘instant gratification’ generation, and have a need for success, so we compare ours with others! So si…
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Comparison is the thief of joy -Theodore Roosevelt Today we talk about comparisonitis in the SPA. A topic we’re sure is dear to many hearts. We live in a world where we can see what everyone else is doing online. Successes and failures. We are the ‘instant gratification’ generation, and have a need for success, so we compare ours with others! So si…
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Just in time for Sober October, the Celebrate Arkansas team sits down with Caroline Stelte the Founder & CEO of FOY Dealcoholized Wine. Caroline, an entrepreneur and Arkansas native, walks us through the journey of FOY from idea to bottle in your local wine shop. This episode is great for those "sober-curious" or interested in the phenomena and gro…
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Get ready to be inspired this week by our guest interviewee, romance author Juliette N. Banks. “In 2020 I wrote a book, pitched it to a few agents, got rejected three times, and waited another 35 seconds before deciding to self-publish. One of the best decisions of my life.” ~ Juliette N. Banks Juliette is a bestselling romance author who has taken…
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Get ready to be inspired this week by our guest interviewee, romance author Juliette N. Banks. “In 2020 I wrote a book, pitched it to a few agents, got rejected three times, and waited another 35 seconds before deciding to self-publish. One of the best decisions of my life.” ~ Juliette N. Banks Juliette is a bestselling romance author who has taken…
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Send us a text Certified menopause practitioner and accomplished women's health nurse practitioner Maggie Livingston joins us to share her journey from postpartum nursing to filling the much-needed role of a menopause specialist in the Des Moines metro. She unfolds the realities of perimenopause and menopause, shedding light on the myriad of sympto…
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This episode we discuss Book Signings and Book Fairs – in person events where authors get out of the writing cave and actually (gasp!) interact with readers and fellow authors. These can be great fun – and a little intimidating. Wendy’s just returned from RARE Edinburgh so we grilled her on how she prepped, her table “set up”, how preorders worked,…
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This episode we discuss Book Signings and Book Fairs - in person events where authors get out of the writing cave and actually (gasp!) interact with readers and fellow authors. These can be great fun - and a little intimidating. Wendy’s just returned from RARE Edinburgh so we grilled her on how she prepped, her table “set up”, how preorders worked,…
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The best of Spooky Season and Arkansas history combined in this episode of Celebrate Arkansas. We sit down with Dan Bennett, a ghost tour guide at the Crescent Hotel & Spa and Eureka Springs native. Join us as we talk through the compelling history of "America's Most Haunted Hotel", hear firsthand accounts of Dan's experiences while hosting patrons…
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Rebecca Hefner is a USA Today bestselling author who is a passionate advocate for authors to reach more readers through publishing their books across a wide number of retailers, as well as on their own store. This episode she shares how she juggles her writing over three pen names, creating a monthly schedule for easy marketing and social media wra…
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Rebecca Hefner is a USA Today bestselling author who is a passionate advocate for authors to reach more readers through publishing their books across a wide number of retailers, as well as on their own store. This episode she shares how she juggles her writing over three pen names, creating a monthly schedule for easy marketing and social media wra…
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Your favorite broken girls are back and this time they're WORSE! After a long hiatus, Syd & Olivia are, once again, enabling each other's bad behavior for your listening pleasure. In this episode, the girls discuss fictional characters' mental illnesses, their recent trip to Greece that was NOT human trafficking, and who pulls more than anyone in t…
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Send us a text We are excited to share our conversation about expert breast care and early cancer detection as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the inspiring founders of Grace Breast Imaging and Medical Spa, Dr. Andrea Lamphiear and Dr. Rachel Preisser. These incredible women share their remarkable journey from meeting at the Universi…
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Join us as we talk to Lana Love, the USA Today bestselling author of short romances featuring curvy heroines and the powerful men who can’t live without them. Lana talks to us about how she has achieved success in short romance in less than two years using a mix of mindset, research and plain old stubbornness (her words, not ours…). We talk about w…
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Join us as we talk to Lana Love, the USA Today bestselling author of short romances featuring curvy heroines and the strong men who can't live without them. Lana talks to us about how she has achieved success in short romance in less than two years using a mix of mindset, research and plain old stubbornness (her words, not ours...). We talk about w…
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Early release this week ahead of the 2024 #NWAChampionship in Rogers, AR. In this episode of Celebrate Arkansas, we're diving into the world of women’s golf! We sit down with the organizers behind one of Arkansas' premier LPGA tournaments, Outlyr, to get an inside look at what it takes to host world-class athletes in the Natural State. Plus, we cha…
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Anne-Marie Meyer is an Amazon and Apple Top 100 best seller and a 3x USA Today Bestselling author. Sweet Romance Author, Anne-Marie Meyer is an Amazon and Apple Top 100 best seller and a 3x USA Today Bestselling author. With absolute intention Anee-Marie challenges herself to improve on how she sells. From Tik Tok to Direct sales she has hit heady …
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Sweet Romance Author, Anne-Marie Meyer is an Amazon and Apple Top 100 best seller and a 3x USA Today Bestselling author. With absolute intention Anee-Marie challenges herself to improve on how she sells. From Tik Tok to Direct sales she has hit heady heights, paticularly in the last 12 months. After her Amazon account was shut down for 48 hrs in 20…
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Send us a text What if you could break the cycle of generational misinformation about pelvic health? Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Courtney Buhrow, an advocate for holistic pelvic care and founder of Revive Physical Therapy and Wellness. Dr. Courtney will share her professional journey and illuminate the importance of pelvic floor he…
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Your book cover is the “shop window” of your hard work, and it has to do the heavy lifting to attract potential readers to go on and read your blurb. So how do you figure out which cover is the best for you? This episode we give tips and tricks for choosing your cover and the elements that will connect with YOUR right readers. Resources mentioned (…
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Your book cover is the "shop window" of your hard work, and it has to do the heavy lifting to attract potential readers to go on and read your blurb. So how do you figure out which cover is the best for you? This episode we give tips and tricks for choosing your cover and the elements that will connect with YOUR right readers. Resources mentioned (…
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Lights, camera, action! Celebrate Arkansas welcomes the programming staff of the Walton Arts Center to discuss the exciting 2024-2025 P&G Broadway season. Not only do we explore what it takes to prepare for a performance season, but we also take listeners through some of the finer details of what happens behind the scenes. From Hamilton to MJ and e…
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Theodora Taylor is back! And she’s here to tell us how to craft our blurbs that hook readers and skyrocket sales. Theodora Taylor is the bestselling author of the 50 Loving States Series. Despite writing within a niche genre (interracial romance), she has earned six KDP All-Star bonuses and grown a fanbase of rabid readers through the power of Univ…
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Theodora Taylor is back! And she’s here to tell us how to craft our blurbs with LOTS OF BUTTER that hook readers and skyrocket sales. Theodora Taylor is the bestselling author of the 50 Loving States Series. Despite writing within a niche genre (interracial romance), she has earned six KDP All-Star bonuses and grown a fanbase of rabid readers throu…
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Send us a text Feeling a little lost now that the kids have flown the nest? Or maybe you’re in the thick of those hormonal rollercoasters known as perimenopause and menopause? We’ve got you covered in our latest podcast episode; trust us, it’s one you don’t want to miss. We’re sitting down with the ever-inspiring Kristin VanGundy, a powerhouse in c…
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When she decided to write a palate cleanser novel in a completely different genre – with a brand new pen name – Alexa Rivers had no idea she would have a hit on her hands. In this interview she talks about why she wrote the book, how she picked the new pen name, the marketing she did, and how a book she wasn’t expecting to do much at all… kinda did…
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When she decided to write a palate cleanser novel in a completely different genre - with a brand new pen name - Alexa Rivers had no idea she would have a hit on her hands. In this interview she talks about why she wrote the book, how she picked the new pen name, the marketing she did, and how a book she wasn't expecting to do much at all... kinda d…
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Attending conferences helps us network with professionals in the author world and gain insights and ideas to make our jobs easier or to upskill. What can you hope to get out of conference? > Conference helps us find our tribe. The SPAGirls wouldn’t be here without RWNZ and their conferences. > Conferences show us we’re not alone. > Conferences are …
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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Nikki Russell, a certified group fitness instructor and nutrition coach who turned her passion for fitness into a thriving business, Aptitude Fitness. Nikki shares her heartfelt journey from using running as a coping mechanism after a tough breakup to conquering marathons, including the iconic Boston Marat…
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Welcome back to another SPA Girls minisode. This one is a bit of a controversial take on mistakes writers make that make their work B O R I N G. How do we know these? Because we've all made them! So learn from us in ten minutes or less with a quick SPA Girls minisode. Enjoy! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreo…
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Welcome back to another SPA Girls minisode. This one is a bit of a controversial take on mistakes writers make that make their work B O R I N G. How do we know these? Because we’ve all made them! So learn from us in ten minutes or less with a quick SPA Girls minisode. Enjoy! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreo…
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How to decide what retail platform is right for you. Should you “be Amazon exclusive, “go direct”, “publish wide” and/or use an aggregator? And what do those terms even mean? Firstly the definitions: Amazon Exclusive - means publishing your ebooks exclusively on Amazon and in the Kindle Unlimited subscription reading program for at least the initia…
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The best places to publish your books are the one/s that best suit you the best given your audience, energy, time and publishing philosophy. So how do you decide what platform is right for you? Should you “be Amazon exclusive, “go direct”, “publish wide” and/or use an aggregator? And what do those terms even mean? Firstly the definitions: Amazon Ex…
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Send us a text Join us for our 31st episode of Your Sasstastic Life, where we dish out the dirt on self-doubt and the never-ending quest for instant gratification. Wendi spills the tea on her health journey, cold plunges included (yes, she's that brave), and we dive into how our perception of time does a funhouse mirror trick depending on what we’r…
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If you’ve been scratching your head over how to get some more reviews on your newly published book, this is the episode for you! We break down how we have each built up and managed our ARC teams, and how we’ve gone from no reviews to hundreds of reviews. Loads of practical tips in this episode! Good resource: How to Get Free Book Reviews with No Bl…
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If you've been scratching your head over how to get some reviews on your newly published book, this is the episode for you! We break down how we have each built up and managed our ARC teams, and how we've gone from no reviews to hundreds of reviews. Loads of practical tips in this episode! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who suppor…
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We are wrapping up our July "Outdoors in Arkansas" month with special guests from the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. Vice President, Andrew Blann, and Director, Jane Lascon, join us to talk all things climbing in the Natural State. Whether you've never experienced rock climbing or you're a rock climbing enthusiast looking to get plugged into a great …
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Why is it some books sell well right out of the gate, and others wither on the retailer vine? Do you know why YOUR book isn’t selling? It can be for a number of reasons and this episode we run through the most common (and fixable!) options that’ll put you back on the right track. Resources mentioned: Kindletrends (make sure to listen to our recent …
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Why is it some books sell well right out of the gate, and others wither on the retailer vine? Do you know why YOUR book isn’t selling? It can be for a number of reasons and this episode we run through the most common (and fixable!) options that’ll put you back on the right track. Resources mentioned: Kindletrends (make sure to listen to our recent …
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The decision to self publish her first historical women’s fiction novel – after a career writing romance – turned out to be a lucrative one for today’s guest, Kindle #1 bestselling historical women’s fiction author, Soraya Lane. The same year she self-published the novel – one that her agent told Soraya she couldn’t sell – she picked up a publishin…
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The decision to self publish her first historical women's fiction novel - after a career writing romance - turned out to be a lucrative one for today's guest, Kindle #1 bestselling historical women's fiction author, Soraya Lane. The same year she self-published the novel - one that her agent told Soraya she couldn't sell - she picked up a publishin…
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Nat Connors of Kindletrends returns to the SPA with a new analysis tool for indie authors - an interactive infographic to help us make sense of the book categories on the Kindle Store. Knowing where your book (or story idea before you’ve written it) fits into the market, and how it stacks up against the packaging (cover, pricing, categories etc), f…
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