Career Conversations with Dani Nichols

The Traveling Introvert

Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist and children’s book author. Her book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, has won several awards. Her essays are also award-winning and she has been published in The Other Journal, Oregon Humanities, Reckon Review, Barren Magazine and more. When she's not writing, Dani works a certified therapeutic horsemanship instructor. Dani lives with her husband and three young children in Central Oregon, where she's either trying a new recipe, reading a good book, riding her horse or chasing her kids from here to kingdom come.

Social media links

instagram.com/buzzthenotsobrave

daninichols.substack.com

Link to website

www.wranglerdani.com

Primary Topic: Introduction and Background

- Introduction of guest Dani Nichols

- Discussion of her work as an adaptive horsemanship instructor and author

- Her transition from journalism to working with horses

Primary Topic: Understanding Introversion

- Dani's definition of introversion as being comfortable with oneself and relying on internal guidance

- The importance of self-validation and self-directed decision-making for introverts

- Connecting introversion to Dani's career path and personal experiences

Primary Topic: Work and Career Journey

- Dani's career journey, from studying journalism to working in publishing, to becoming a horsemanship instructor and author

- The unexpected intersection of Dani's journalism background with her love for horses

- Discussing misconceptions about the journalism field and horsemanship work

Primary Topic: Writing and Authorship

- The journey of writing a children’s book about horses and therapeutic benefits

- Insight into Dani's writing process and collaboration with editors and illustrators

- The impact of becoming a mother on Dani's confidence in sharing her own stories

Primary Topic: Self-Promotion and Authenticity

- Balancing self-promotion with authenticity for introverted individuals

- Discussing the importance of finding promotional methods that align with personal values and strengths

- The impact of being true to oneself in promotional efforts

Primary Topic: Work-Life Balance

- Emphasizing the importance of part-time work and setting boundaries

- The value of sustainability and avoiding burnout in career and personal life

- Identifying favorite activities for recharging, including spending time with horses and reading