Inspiring Young Minds: Elijah’s Turtle-Fueled Journey to Authorship

Join Elijah Mackey, a 12-year-old author from Hampton, as he reveals how his passion for turtles led to writing a children’s book that nurtures curiosity and respect for nature.

Discover how youth-driven creativity can educate and inspire, proving that anyone—regardless of age—can make a meaningful difference.

Don’t miss this uplifting conversation on harnessing passion to spark change!

Chapters:

(0:00) Introduction and small talk (6:03) Guest introduction: Elijah (Eli) Mackey (7:05) Insights on pet turtles and terrapins (12:23) Eli's path to becoming an author (20:09) Writing process and book promotion strategies (25:00) Eli's future projects and conservation efforts (27:17) Breaking into the museum market with Turtle Tales (29:13) Business lessons from Eli's experiences (30:18) Turtle care essentials (33:29) Understanding turtle behavior (35:21) Entrepreneurial advice from Eli (40:06) Confidence-building in business (41:57) Launching Turtle Talks podcast (43:17) Eli's TMNT and turtle aspirations (47:45) Expertise and continuous learning in turtle care (49:11) Simplification in business decision-making (50:23) Seasonal business adaptation strategies (52:14) Pop culture and personal interests (54:32) Daily routines and productivity tips (57:20) Overcoming challenges and staying motivated (59:32) Turtle trivia: Favorites and care tips (1:02:10) Turtle evolution discussion (1:03:35) Promoting Eli's book and upcoming events

Guest links: https://adventuretimeeli.square.site/ https://thevlm.org/ https://www.hampton.gov/100/Libraries

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