The On Purpose Podcast

Sam Horn with Talking on Eggshells

Talking on Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations. A LinkedIn article from exactly eight years ago introduced Living on Purpose host Lynn Thompson to the prolific writer, speaker, and consultant, Sam Horn. And on the publication day of Sam's 10th book, Talking on Eggshells, published by New World Library, Lynn gets to welcome Sam as her guest. Mid-way through their conversational tour, they discover they both know Dewitt Jones, who is one of America’s top professional photographers and one of the most sought–after keynote speakers.
Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a positioning/messaging consultancy that helps people design and deliver TEDx talks (as she did with Dewitt), keynotes, funding pitches, and one-of-a-kind brands. She is also the CEO of the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, a trade-marked communication skills approach that teaches how to give and get respect at work, at home, online, and in public.
With her books published in 17 languages, Sam has had the privilege of speaking to more than half a million people worldwide, and her work has been featured in dozens of publications, including the NY Times, Forbes, Readers Digest, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review. She has been interviewed on every major network, including NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR, and MSNBC.
And now, Living on Purpose. Thank you, Sam!
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through this episode of Living on Purpose (the original of The On Purpose Podcast).

Toni Gitles and Heart of Caregiving

The author of the new book, 21 Mistakes Caregivers Make & How to Avoid Them, is Lynn Thompson's guest in this half hour tour of conversation. Toni Gitles navigating the caregiving journey with her mom by trial and error, figuring out the do’s and don’ts of caregiving almost completely on her own. As an only child and dutiful daughter, she put her mom’s care and quality of life as a top priority. They  lived life fully, expressed their love frequently, and created memories that she treasures today. The time Toni spent as a caregiver changed her life forever. At the end of their journey, she was able to say that she had no regrets. Her mom died peacefully February 20, 2017. She has written the guidebook that she wishes she had when she started the caregiving journey. Available September 20, 2023 through Spotlight Publishing House.
Thanks for writing your book and being a consultant. Your comprehensive manual will save people a lot of time and heartache.
—Jack Canfield
Author and Speaker, co-creator of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul ® series and co-author of The Success Principles TM

The Art of Departure

Welcoming the Living on Purpose Panel of five including two dozen other wisdom sharers and witnesses for this consideration of matters before, during, and after death of the physical body who gathered on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 for (edited) just under two hours.
Toni Gitles
author of 21 Mistakes Caregivers Make & How to Avoid Them
 
Val Bourdain
The Funeral Whisperer
 
Pashta MaryMoon
CINDEA: Canadian Integrative Network for Death Education and Alternatives
 
Bobbi Rowntree
Born Medium, Trinity Yoga and Spiritual Services
 
Susan Barber
Director of the Prison Palliative Care Program for Humane Prison Hospice Project
 
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through this episode of Living on Purpose (the original of The On Purpose Podcast).
 
Update May 31, 2023:
Bubble wands are for sale again in the Dollar Store. The other day, while walking down the aisle with my arms full of two dozen colorful wands, I got into a discussion with another customer about various bubble liquid formulas to refill empty wands. Finally, I said, "Well, I'm glad to have a fresh supply of them for my funeral." Startled, she said, "Oh, are you dying?" I replied, "Of course, aren't you?" Smiling, I added, "Well, I hope not soon. However, I like to keep lots on hand because you never know." She shook her head and repeated reflectively, "You never know, that's right. Well, it's a different way to look at it."
 
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Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through The On Purpose Podcast (Living on Purpose).

Spring Story Salon with Notes On Your Notes

Sunday, March 26th, 2023, on Zoom was where it all happened with free valet parking is the time and place for a fast moving evening of story amid a supportive and warm writing community!
Several times a year, Joshua & Adam, the hosts of Notes On Your Notes (a podcast about the creative process and storytelling) bring that special community into an intimate Thursday evening class that focuses on story development and writing. Email notesonyournotes@gmail.com for details on all things Notes On Your Notes.
Living on Purpose host Lynn Thompson wove together these spoken notes about the Spring Story Salon from conversations on their full talk and glimpse of the full talk. In June, Lynn posted "Keep Your Head Up," which was her contribution to the Salon event after Joshua and Adam welcomed her to join the storyteller dozen with an audience on Zoom adding comments in the chat. Joshua has been involved in the theater, film, and entertainment industry for almost three decades. His Nature Based Approach to the Creative Process has been transformative for him as a writer, actor, director, and story coach, allowing him to support any creative as he guides them through writing and performing their story in a variety of different mediums. His belief that "process brings results" has been the foundation of his unique approach to the creative arts.  Adam is a writer whose career began in journalism at NBC News. After journalism, he moved on to focus on his creative work, which included TV pilots, fiction, and on-stage personal storytelling. He is the author of The Creative Workbook, a process-based approach to setting and achieving bold creative goals. 
 
Lynn met Joshua and Adam through Ann Randolph and her online writing series, Your Story Matters, Unmute Yourself.
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through this episode of Living on Purpose (the original of The On Purpose Podcast).

Living on Purpose Panel on Book Promotion

Just under two hours about Book Promotion packed to the brim and overflowing with inquiring minds, abundant sharing, wise words, and practical insights woven throughout.
Thank you to everyone who attended. Here's an overview of voices featured and ears listening during the recording with host Lynn Thompson on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
David Hancock, CEO and founder of Morgan James Publishing with appreciation for his e-book download gift, the insider free link that he shared with us on the call: Guerilla Marketing for Writers, 100 No-Cost, Low-Cost Weapons for Selling Your Work
Cathy Fyock, The Business Book Strategist, The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches
Joshua and Adam from the podcast Notes On Your Notes swung by to talk about how to approach getting your work out in the world with authenticity and creativity.
Panel of authors, published, soon-to-be-published, and projects in progress.
Spotlight Publishing House (Becky Norwood was unable to attend our panel)
Elizabeth Brown, Toxic!: The Big Bad Wolf is Not a Fairy Tale!
Sandy Evenson, The Woo Woo Way
Sandy Levey-Lunden, I Just Want Peace
Tonya Pomerantz Sex, Self-Esteem & Sheer Stupidity: Surviving Your 20s and Beyond
Toni Gitles 21 Mistakes that Caregivers Make and How to Avoid ThemTo be published in September 2023
Bobbie Casalino-Lewis: The Expression ExpertSo That's What 70 Looks Like! The Essence of Aging GracefullyTo be published in May 2023
Nancy Marshall Second Edition: A Dry Hate
​Nugget Press
Nancy Marshall
award-winning:​A Rattler’s Tale: When Wild Animals Encounter Humans
Shanti Arts Publishing ​
​Anne Ierardi, Award Winning Memoir Coming Alive ​
FriesenPress
feather aka denise bertrand, Once Upon A Solar Time
Page Publishing
Neil Rogers Bar Tips: Everything I Needed To Know In Sales I Learned Behind the Barsoon to be released
Nightwood Editions
Andrew BinksStrip 
The Summer Between
Self-published
Joanne Savoie-Malone, Power You Ahead to Your Job Search: 13 steps from your resume to your first 90 days
V R Brooks ChatGPT as a Guide For Weight Loss: How to prompt CHATGPT to get more hits and fewer misses for reliable weight loss advice
Yet to be chosen publisher
Dr. Linda Foster and Kim Locke, in editing processShattering the Trauma Trance: An Exploration of the Foster Care System in British Columbia
Plus a special shout out to Everett O'Keefe of Ignite Press who was my guest on the podcast in March 2022 with guests and an abundance of info for authors!
 

Notes On Your Notes glimpse

This 12-minute glimpse is an appetizer for the hour-plus version of Living on Purpose host Lynn Thompson speaking with Joshua & Adam, the hosts of Notes On Your Notes, a podcast about the creative process and storytelling.  Joshua has been involved in the theater, film, and entertainment industry for almost three decades. His Nature Based Approach to the Creative Process has been transformative for him as a writer, actor, director, and story coach, allowing him to support any creative as he guides them through writing and performing their story in a variety of different mediums. His belief that "process brings results" has been the foundation of his unique approach to the creative arts.  Adam is a writer whose career began in journalism at NBC News. After journalism, he moved on to focus on his creative work, which included TV pilots, fiction, and on-stage personal storytelling. He is the author of The Creative Workbook, a process-based approach to setting and achieving bold creative goals. 
You can check out the upcoming Notes On Your Notes spring story salon on Sunday, March 26th at 5 pm PT. It will feature a fast moving evening of story amid a supportive and warm writing community. You can join with this Zoom link! And several times a year, they bring that special community into an intimate Thursday evening class which focuses on story development and writing. Email notesonyournotes@gmail.com for details.
 
Lynn met Joshua and Adam through Ann Randolph and her online writing series, Your Story Matters, Unmute Yourself.

Joshua and Adam with Notes On Your Notes

Living on Purpose host Lynn Thompson welcomes this hour-plus tour of pondering with Joshua & Adam, the hosts of Notes On Your Notes, a podcast about the creative process and storytelling. Check out the appetizer version at 12 minutes in length. Joshua has been involved in the theater, film, and entertainment industry for almost three decades. His Nature Based Approach to the Creative Process has been transformative for him as a writer, actor, director, and story coach, allowing him to support any creative as he guides them through writing and performing their story in a variety of different mediums. His belief that "process brings results" has been the foundation of his unique approach to the creative arts.   Adam is a writer whose career began in journalism at NBC News. After journalism, he moved on to focus on his creative work, which included TV pilots, fiction, and on-stage personal storytelling. He is the author of The Creative Workbook, a process-based approach to setting and achieving bold creative goals. 
You can check out the upcoming Notes on Your Notes spring story salon on Sunday, March 26th at 5 pm PT. It will feature a fast moving evening of story amid a supportive and warm writing community. You can join with this Zoom link! And several times a year, they bring that special community into an intimate Thursday evening class which focuses on story development and writing. Email notesonyournotes@gmail.com for details.
 
Lynn met Joshua and Adam through Ann Randolph and her online writing series, Your Story Matters, Unmute Yourself.
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through this episode of Living on Purpose (the original of The On Purpose Podcast).

Ann Randolph with Your Story Matters Unmute Yourself

In this forty-four minute conversation, learn about a creative, supportive community where voices are encouraged, held, and celebrated in this online writing workshop with award-winning writer and performer Ann Randolph who teaches and mentors in Your Story Matters – Unmute Yourself. Learn how Ann keeps challenging herself to grow and show up with solo shows and international in-person workshops. Ann loves community, creates community, and appreciates the assistance with Unmute from Jona, Rachel, Susan, and Lynn.
Lynn Thompson met Ann in Kauai just before New Year's Eve 2017 and began attending Unmute in February 2021. "Like the rudder in my sailboat, Unmute holds me steady and helped me find my voice to write myself through many adventures in the last two years."
Ann mentions Zander, "The Fool of Play," who she met at Lynn's Living on Purpose Playgram event on Kauai in mid-January 2018 just after the false missile alert.
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through this episode of Living on Purpose (the original of The On Purpose Podcast).

The Funeral Whisperer

In 2018, host Lynn Thompson heard about Valerie Bourdain in Expert Speaker by Majeed Mogharreban while transcribing the book from his webinar. Following some to and fro emails over these years, Lynn and Val finally spoke and you get to hear 24 minutes of that conversation now.  The Funeral Whisperer provides thoughtful and practical resources for preparing yourself and your loved ones for departing this life.
Val joined us for the Living on Purpose Panel on the Art of Departure on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through this podcast.

New Author feather aka Denise Bertrand

Once Upon A Solar Time is published after evolving for 46 years growing with the author's creative imagination. Author and editor met in 1978, and had no idea their destiny would deliver them to collaborate on that epic novel so many years later.
Hear all about it in this forty-eight minute conversation with podcast host and editor Lynn Thompson speaking with feather aka Denise Bertrand mostly on a bench on a walking and bike path in the sunshine, February 12, 2023. A couple of excerpts were recorded later that same day and also a phone call on speaker near the end with feather's longtime friend Elaine with feedback on reading Once Upon A Solar Time.
With thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz weaving through the words. Enjoy.