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This is the Beyond 300 version of the podcast where hosts Landis Wade, Hannah Larrew, and Sarah Archer recommend books they've read, interview and feature talented authors (local, regional, national, and international), discuss writing and book marketing topics, and engage with listeners. It's a place where readers and writers can be entertained, learn about good books to read, and enjoy conversations with authors about their stories and the craft and business of writing. The show offers a variety of literary work and diverse voices in a laid-back style. Show notes, images and links are available at charlottereaderspodcast.com.
The Inspiring Act of Connecting to Each Other and Ourselves in Kathy Izard’s Trust the Whisper
Charlotte Readers Podcast
44 minutes 35 seconds
1 year ago
The Inspiring Act of Connecting to Each Other and Ourselves in Kathy Izard’s Trust the Whisper
In this episode 399, we feature award-winning author and philanthropist, Kathy Izard, and her new nonfiction book, Trust the Whisper. New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff says that "If you are looking for a life inspired by grace and fueled by big dreams, Trust the Whisper is full of people who are doing just that.”
Show discussion highlights:
● Growing up in El Paso, TX
● Transitioning from owning a graphic design company to being involved in the homelessness initiative
● What’s a whisper?
● What Kathy calls a “God dot”
● Highlighting change-makers in communities
● How to listen to our whispers
● The concept of doing good and loving big
● Finding your soul purpose
● Kathy’s pairing children’s book Grace Heard a Whisper
● Our live plan vs. our life path
● Combating the emotions that come with doing difficult work
● Writing process for a collection of stories
● How to connect stories thematically in a collection
● Rejection and how it’s part of being a writer
Brief author bio:
Kathy Izard is an award-winning author and speaker who helped bring transformation to Charlotte in homelessness, housing and mental health. Her first memoir written in 2016, The Hundred Story Home, received a Christopher Award for outstanding inspirational nonfiction. In 2019, she created an illustrated children’s book called A Good Night for Mr. Coleman, that can be read together to help children understand homelessness and how one person can make a difference.
Kathy has been recognized as a William J. Clinton Distinguished Guest Lecturer, and her work has been featured on NPR as well as the Today Show, inspiring people to be changemakers in their communities. A seasoned speaker for conferences, retreats, workshops and fundraisers, Kathy has encouraged audiences from California to Maine.
Learn more about the author and their books HERE.
https://www.kathyizard.com/
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This is the Beyond 300 version of the podcast where hosts Landis Wade, Hannah Larrew, and Sarah Archer recommend books they've read, interview and feature talented authors (local, regional, national, and international), discuss writing and book marketing topics, and engage with listeners. It's a place where readers and writers can be entertained, learn about good books to read, and enjoy conversations with authors about their stories and the craft and business of writing. The show offers a variety of literary work and diverse voices in a laid-back style. Show notes, images and links are available at charlottereaderspodcast.com.
