For Writers and Speakers- The Called Creatives Podcast

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For Writers and Speakers- The Called Creatives Podcast is hosted by Alli Worthington and Lisa Whittle. This interview-based show connects writers and speakers to the heartbeat of storytelling. Join us for conversations with seasoned creatives, uncovering the secrets behind impactful writing and speaking. Alli and Lisa offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, providing you with the encouragement and tools necessary to pursue your passion and respond to their creative call.

  1. 10/30/2024

    The Power of Investing in Yourself with Stephanie May Wilson

    Have you ever wanted someone who is just a step or two ahead of you to share all their best advice? This episode is for you!   Stephanie May Wilson hosts the Girls Night podcast and is the author of multiple books, including her latest, Create a Life You Love: How to Quiet Outside Voices So You Can Finally Hear Your Own.    Join Stephanie, Alli, and Lisa for a conversation about what Stephanie found to be the most intimidating about being a TEDx speaker, how to know what you should do when there are so many things you could do creatively, and why feeling fear doesn't mean you aren't called to this work.    Stephanie also shares her most helpful and successful lead magnets, tips for thinking outside the box when creating and marketing content, and thoughts on why (and how!) women should invest in themselves and their creative work.    Listen in to learn more:  (01:36) TED Talk Preparation and Triumph  (08:49) Choosing Effective Lead Magnets  (15:26) Exploring Fun Opportunities in Work  (18:13) Mentorship and Rejection in Professional Relationships  If you want to quiet the noise around you so you can focus on the work you are called to, listen to this conversation today!  Connect with Lisa + Alli at Called Creatives  Called Creatives Website - https://www.calledcreatives.com  Alli - Website : https://alliworthington.com/ Alli - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Lisa Whittle - Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com  Lisa Whittle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle Connect with Stephanie May Wilson Stephanie May Wilson- Website: https://stephaniemaywilson.com/ Stephanie May Wilson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smaywilson/ Stephanie May Wilson- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-night-with-stephanie-may-wilson/id1278993781 Stephanie May Wilson's Newest Book, Create a Life You Love: How to Quiet Outside Voices So You Can Hear Your Own https://a.co/d/2Nf5mgu

  2. 10/16/2024

    Embracing Your Unique Creative Path: Insights from Kimberly Stuart

    What if the detours in your creative journey are actually the key to your success? Author and Podcaster Kimberly Stewart shares how life's unexpected twists have shaped her career. Join Alli, Lisa, and Kimberly as they discuss how patience, perseverance, and a touch of humor can turn unrelated experiences into a fulfilling path.  Kimberly shares incredible insights into the  creative process, the challenges of breaking conventional molds, and the importance of staying true to your voice. With grace as a central theme in her work, Kimberly encourages creatives to embrace their individuality—even when it feels like no one's paying attention.    If you're looking for encouragement to not give up on your dreams, even as those dreams shift, this episode is for you!    Listen in to learn more : * Past Failures and Future Aspirations | 0:01:49 - 0:02:52 * Connecting Seasons of Harvest | 0:05:22 - 0:06:53 * The Art of Nonfiction Storytelling | 0:11:00 - 0:12:50  * Writing From Your Personal Experience | 0:18:44 - 0:19:40   LINKS:  Leave a Review for the Called Creatives Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-writers-and-speakers-the-called-creatives-podcast/id1722154968 Connect with Lisa + Alli at Called Creatives  Called Creatives Website - https://www.calledcreatives.com  Alli - Website : https://alliworthington.com/ Alli - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Lisa Whittle - Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com  Lisa Whittle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle Connect with Hannah Brencher Kimberly Stuart- Website: https://www.kimberlystuart.com/  Kimberly Stuart- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.stuart.writes/  Kimberly Stuart- Podcasts: https://www.kimberlystuart.com/podcast  Kimberly Stuart's New Book, Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit) (PRE-ORDER NOW) https://amzn.to/3zYIjfi

  3. 10/02/2024

    How Unplugging Can Spark Creativity with Hannah Brencher

    Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all of the content online, and the pressure to show up there?   Author of The Unplugged Hours Hannah Brencher has been there, and she has come to the other side of the overwhelm and pressure with wisdom to share!    Join Hannah and Alli for this special conversation, where Hannah shares practical ways to pursue the craft of writing over the approval of the crowd, and the powerful change that happened in her creative work as she began spending more time unplugged.   Hannah also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the rhythms for her successful weekly newsletter, systems for organizing and repurposing content, and what it means to share online from a place of overflow instead of overwhelm.    If you are ready to rediscover the joy of creating, listen to this episode today!   Listen in to learn more : 16:34-17:32 Finding Peace Through Unplugging 4:08 - 5:31 -Reconnecting Trough The Creative Process   LINKS:  Leave a Review for the Called Creatives Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-writers-and-speakers-the-called-creatives-podcast/id1722154968 Connect with Lisa + Alli at Called Creatives  Called Creatives Website - https://www.calledcreatives.com  Alli - Website : https://alliworthington.com/ Alli - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Lisa Whittle - Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com  Lisa Whittle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle Connect with Hannah Brencher Hannah Brencher- Website: https://hannahbrenchercreative.com/ Hannah Brencher- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbrencher/ Hannah Brencher- Newsletter: https://hannahbrenchercreative.com/monday Hannah Brencher's New Book, The Unplugged Hours: https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Hours-Cultivating-Digitally-Connected-ebook/dp/B0CPXSH4M9

  4. 09/18/2024

    The Key to Successful Speaking: Body Language with Kristi Bramlett

    Experts agree that the majority of our communication is nonverbal, but what does that mean for speakers?   Kristi Bramlett, Certified Movement Analyst, is here to help you make the most of that nonverbal communication to support your message as you speak!   Join Alli, Lisa, and Kristi for a candid conversation about how to communicate with your whole self. Kristi shares incredible insights about habits that can be distracting to an audience (we all have them!), why our bodies are an important but often overlooked element of speaking , and how our body language points us back to who God created us to be.    Kristi brings practical tips for preparing to speak, encouragement for women supporting women, and a good word for speakers who are just starting out.    Whether you are confident in your calling or just beginning to call yourself a speaker, don't miss the gold in this episode!    Listen in to learn more:   Craft of Public Speaking Importance 09:17 - 10:43    Importance of Body in Communication 02:08 - 03:42   Empowering Women in Speaking Opportunities 16:34 - 18:40   LINKS  Leave a Review for the Called Creatives Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-writers-and-speakers-the-called-creatives-podcast/id1722154968 Connect with Lisa + Alli at Called Creatives  Called Creatives Website - https://www.calledcreatives.com  Alli - Website : https://alliworthington.com/ Alli - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Lisa Whittle - Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com  Lisa Whittle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle   Connect with Kristi Bramlett Kristi Bramlett- website: kristibramlett.com Kristi Bramlett- email: kristivkbramlett@gmail.com

  5. 09/04/2024

    Sharing Your Words Without Losing Yourself with Allyson Golden :: Episode 11

    How do you show up on social media and build an audience without giving into comparison?    Allyson Golden, Founder of Words are Golden and Author of Arise and Shine: How to Be the Light That Ignites Hope in a Dark World, is here to give you all of her best tips!    Join Alli and Allyson for this great conversation, where Allyson shares her experience as a first-time author, her best advice for those who want to share their words on social media, the importance of having solid inputs as a creative, and what it looks like to dream with God.    If you have dreams of being a published author and want to share your words with the world, listen to this conversation today!    Listen in to learn more: (00:19 - 00:47) An Instagram Success Story (04:08 - 04:54) Social Media Content Strategy Success (09:29 - 11:01) Trusting God's Timing in Publishing LINKS  Leave a Review for the Called Creatives Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-writers-and-speakers-the-called-creatives-podcast/id1722154968 Connect with Lisa + Alli at Called Creatives  Called Creatives Website - https://www.calledcreatives.com  Alli - Website : https://alliworthington.com/ Alli - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Lisa Whittle - Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com  Lisa Whittle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle   Connect with Allyson Golden Allyson Golden- website: https://wordsaregolden.com/  Allyson Golden- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsaregolden

  6. 05/29/2024

    How to Pick Your Next Project with Nicole Unice

    As a creative, it's easy to get bogged down with too many ideas. How do you pick your next project?   Join Alli and Lisa for a conversation with Nicole Unice, where Nicole lays out her strategy for making that choice, and Alli calls it "one of the best tips I've heard in a long time." (High praise!)   Nicole Unice is a pastor, speaker, host of the How to Study the Bible podcast, and author of multiple books, including her latest Not What I Signed Up For. (Fun fact: Lisa wrote the forward for this book!)    In this candid conversation, Nicole also shares about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into being a writer and speaker, one thing that helps her make the shift from insecurity to confidence (even now, years into her career!), and the failure she encountered as a first-time author that changed the trajectory of her career.    If you're looking for encouragement and clarity in your creative work, this is a can't-miss episode!   Listen in to learn more : (00:05) Navigating Insecurities in Writing and Speaking (10:18) Overcoming Failure and Creative Chaos (17:46) Embracing Creative Chaos and Writing Process (26:44) Guest Hype and Book Proposal Promotion LINKS  Leave a Review for the Called Creatives Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-writers-and-speakers-the-called-creatives-podcast/id1722154968 Connect with Lisa + Alli at Called Creatives  Called Creatives Website - https://www.calledcreatives.com  Alli - Website : https://alliworthington.com/ Alli - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Lisa Whittle - Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com  Lisa Whittle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle   Connect with Nicole Unice Nicole Unice- website: nicoleunice.com Nicole Unice- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice

  7. 05/15/2024

    Why You Should Write Your Story with Ally Fallon

    Is it worth it to write your story if you don't intend to publish it?    Founder of Find Your Voice and expert publishing coach Ally Fallon says YES! An award-winning author of 13 books, including her most recent, Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story, and Your Purpose in the World, Ally joins Lisa for this conversation about the power of writing.    Ally shares about the importance of writing your story, what it's like to tell the stories of others as a ghostwriter, practical tips for writing a compelling opening, how to overcome writer's block and settle into the writing process, and why you can (and should!) call yourself a writer.   If you're looking for insider tips from a writing pro, listen to this episode today!   LINKS Leave a Review for the Called Creatives Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-writers-and-speakers-the-called-creatives-podcast/id1722154968 Connect with Lisa + Alli at Called Creatives  Called Creatives Website - https://www.calledcreatives.com  Alli - Website : https://alliworthington.com/ Alli - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Lisa Whittle - Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com  Lisa Whittle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle   Connect with Ally Fallon Ally Fallon- website: https://allisonfallon.com/ Ally Fallon- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/

  8. 05/01/2024

    How To Make A Pivot With Your Work with Kelly Minter

    After disappointment or devastation, how do you pivot and move forward?   Author and Bible teacher Kelly Minter joins Alli and Lisa for a candid conversation about how Kelly herself pivoted from music to writing and speaking.   Kelly also shares the good news of God's unlimited creativity, the truth about how hard things can be in creative work, the importance of being authentic to who you are and what God is doing in your life, and why taking criticism from trusted sources is an important part of our work as writers and speakers.    If you're looking for encouragement to not give up on your dreams, even as those dreams shift, this episode is for you!    Listen in to learn more :  (02:24 - 03:29) Embracing Imperfection in Creative Careers (11:25 - 12:33) Writing Challenges and Cookbook Creation (16:58 - 18:00) Redemption Through Bible Study (22:08 - 23:57) Jesus' Teachings and Miracles Study LINKS  Leave a Review for the Called Creatives Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-writers-and-speakers-the-called-creatives-podcast/id1722154968 Connect with Lisa + Alli at Called Creatives  Called Creatives Website - https://www.calledcreatives.com  Alli - Website : https://alliworthington.com/ Alli - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Lisa Whittle - Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com  Lisa Whittle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle   Connect with Kelly Minter Kelly Minter- Website: https://kellyminter.com/ Kelly Minter- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_minter/

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For Writers and Speakers- The Called Creatives Podcast is hosted by Alli Worthington and Lisa Whittle. This interview-based show connects writers and speakers to the heartbeat of storytelling. Join us for conversations with seasoned creatives, uncovering the secrets behind impactful writing and speaking. Alli and Lisa offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, providing you with the encouragement and tools necessary to pursue your passion and respond to their creative call.

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