Stories From Women Who Walk

Hello, to you listening in Huntsville, Alabama!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with my friend and colleague Debbie Sluys of Dare to Declare who helps “ambitious individuals and entrepreneurs turn their wants, hopes, dreams and desires into tangible realities using the Dare to Declare™ Method.” I'm excited to share our visionary conversation. This episode is for anyone curious about walking the Camino de Santiago; the power of their heartfelt story to make the change they seek; how vulnerability connects us to those we serve; the difference we make with our spoken word; and manifesting a new version of ourselves. If you are ready to manifest your dreams into reality by embracing your potential, take a listen!

Highlights:

• Walking a 500-mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago and how it almost didn’t happen;

• The unexpected value of story in personal and professional development, and how to teach yourself so you learn storytelling for life;

• Lessons from a father: how to put the brakes on the hamster wheel and ease into life going like a river; and,

• The archeological dig that reveals our origin story that confirms our Who so we’re aligned with our Why.

Click HERE to listen to our conversation on Spotify

Click HERE to watch the podcast episode on YouTube

Resources

Dare to Declare website: https://debbisluys.com/

Contact Debbi Sluys: Instagram * Facebook * YouTube * Linked in: https://debbisluys.com/contact

E-mail: [email protected]

Dare to Declare Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daretodeclarepod

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Services I Offer,

✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,

✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn and SUBSTACK

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Schaarbeek, Brussels, Belgium!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

After 4 years, almost 1,100 episodes 5 days a week to my global audience, and maintaining the top 3% of podcasts worldwide I’m stepping back. I’ll continue to offer 60 Seconds on Motivate Your Monday, Wednesdays on Whidbey, and Story Prompt Friday. Freeing up some creative broadcast time allows me to offer story workshops, story retreats, public speaking, podcast guest spots, and writing on Substack as “Wyzga on Words,” my current work in progress.

Story Prompt: Perhaps like me you are examining goals, dreams, desires, and visions. What’s new for you? What happens next? Write that story!

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Services I Offer,

✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,

✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening all around the world!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane Wyzga!

Several years ago I started the practice of opening each daily 60 Seconds episode with a shout out: “Hello to you listening in ....” I’ve been asked whether there really are listeners in these locations and why do I say “Hello”?

Yes, indeed! Each and every location is really real representing folks listening from where their feet touch the ground or road they are walking. How do I know? The Simplecast platform provides its users with a global map that highlights in yellow the cities and towns where folks are listening to my podcast. I’ve collected 81 pages of global locations.

Why do I continue this practice? To recognize, acknowledge and thank you for listening in on our global community, even if we never meet. I research each location to learn something more about your home. Then I share a URL in the Episode Notes so other curious listeners can visit online; together we explore the world.

CTA: If you have not yet heard your town or city mentioned on this podcast, email me so I can be sure to give you a shout-out! Meanwhile, keep listening, share this podcast with your friends and rellies, and email me some good words to hear from you. I read and reply to each and every nice note!

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out What I Offer,

✓ Arrange your free Story Start-up Session,

✓ Opt In to my monthly Engaged Storyism© Network NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane and on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Snohomish, Washington!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more) for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.

What problems do I solve? I help women discover, shape and share their Origin Story - the story of how they got from There to Here - so they can connect with, engage, and inspire their audience to action.

Imagine the endless possibilities to inspire, influence, and persuade with your origin story: branding, marketing, public speaking, keynotes, presentations, podcast interviews, pitching your business or ideas to investors or prospects, and more!

When you showcase your origin story you reveal:

• Who you are; what you want people to know about the genuine you;

• What you stand for, your reasons for your goals and ideas; and,

• How your vision for what could be connects with the values of the people you’re speaking to.

How do I work with you? With personalized one-on-one consulting, self-guided learning, and production assistance I help you say what you mean and mean what you say so that you are seen, heard, understood, and listened to. For example:

"Perhaps you are a mid-career professional or business owner looking to build greater visibility and leadership. I help experienced women - like yourself - discover their Who as well as their Why, clarify their ideas, and amplify their messages in their own voice with the spirit of who they are."

"This might be the moment to recreate your business or personal narrative, to rediscover your talents and write your next chapter. Working together we’ll stimulate deep self-reflection and bold action so you confidently, deliberately become who you aspire to be."

"Picture your origin story shaping your marketing, your ideas transforming into powerful presentations, your voice resonating with conviction as you share your message. I'll help you manifest this vision."

CTA: The key to our partnership is collaborating to bring your desired future into reality. Curious? Click HERE to arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult. Isn’t it time to say what you mean and mean what you say?

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Services I Offer,

✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,

✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Front Royal, Virginia!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

I’ve been asked, What one thing do you offer that no one else does? Here’s my answer: “I listen keenly and then tell the world something it needs to hear.” Perhaps like these borrowed words:

"Lord, make me a channel of disturbance.

Where there is apathy, let me provoke

Where there is mindless compliance, let me bring questioning

Where there is silence, may I encourage voices to be heard

Where there is too much turning away and too little action, grant me disruption for community’s sake

When laws dictate that pain is ignored

When tradition speaks louder than need

Grant that I may seek to do some good rather than talk about what needs doing." [Anon]

Question: What about you? What one thing do you offer to the world that no one else does?

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Services I Offer,

✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,

✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello, to you listening in Darmstadt, Germany!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with my friend and colleague Alethea Felton whose coaching mission is “Courageous, Authentic, Purpose-Filled Living Despite Obstacles.” Question: What happens when we uncover, discover, embrace, and share our unique personal story? We recognize the strength in our own voice and the greatness we're destined to achieve. This episode is for anyone ready to rewrite their narrative, speak their truth, and discover just how influential their story can be. Get ready for an exploration of courage, resilience, and the undeniable ripple effect of embracing all the potential that is your origin story!

Highlights:

• How Diane’s love of storytelling led to becoming an origin story co-creator for women;

• Unpacking the essence of an origin story and its pivotal role in shaping identity and purpose;

• Examining the intricate dance of listening and sharing, pushing back against injustice, and the importance of being seen and heard through the unique lens of personal experiences; and

• Sharing strategies for overcoming the fear of vulnerability and the importance of women voicing their stories.

Click HERE to catch the replay of our engaging, inspiring, transformative, and value-packed conversation on BuzzSprout.

Click HERE to catch the replay of our engaging, inspiring, transformative, and value-packed conversation onSpotify.

Click HERE to catch the replay of our engaging, inspiring, transformative, and value-packed conversation on Apple Podcasts.

Connect With Alethea

Alethea Felton Coaching, LLC: https://www.aletheafelton.com/

Connect with Alethea: https://linktr.ee/aletheafelton

Listen to The Power Transformation Podcast: https://powertransformation.buzzsprout.com/

E-mail: [email protected]

Instagram @aletheafelton

LinkedIn @Alethea Felton

Facebook @Alethea Felton

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Services I Offer,

✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,

✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Edmond, Oklahoma!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds of Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Maybe like me you practice paying attention to signs, symbols, people, and opportunities that show us the way, help us make a decision, provide what we need just when we need it. The Universe has unlimited ways to get our attention, wake us up, and help guide us on the path. It’s a good reminder that we do not go it alone.

The other day I reconnected with Donna Cravotta, friend, colleague and the brilliance behind Cravotta Media Group and Real 50 Over 50 Visibility Project. We arranged for a 20-minute Meet & Greet that became a richly rewarding 90-minute heart-to-heart dialogue.

Along the way I learned about a daily practice that Donna has taught others: You don’t go to bed until you can name something you learned and someone you helped.

Story Prompt: What daily practice of yours keeps you going? Write that story!

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out What I Offer,

✓ Arrange your Complimentary Coaching Session,

✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Peoria, Arizona!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Maybe like me you’ve moved from one place to another, or changed job positions, become an entrepreneur instead of an employee, or moved duty stations if you are in the military. I’ve experienced all these changes.

But, you know what, I didn’t fully consider beforehand what I would be leaving behind until I read this question:

“If I were moving away soon, what would I most want to do, and who would I most want to spend time with?”

QUESTION: For those who might be getting ready to leave one place or situation for another, what's your answer to what you most want to do, and who you most want to spend time with?

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Services I Offer

✓ Arrange your no-sales Complimentary Coaching Session,

✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Ritzville, Washington!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more) for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Fact: No one can teach anyone how to be a storyteller; although there are many who claim to be able to do just that.

But there are people who can teach you how to teach yourself to be a storyteller. I am one of them.

Here’s how I teach you to teach yourself. We start here: you know the story you want to tell, the ideas you want to clarify, the message you want to amplify; all you need is someone to help listen it out of you; to help you find the words you didn’t know you had. Why is this key? Because you’re in charge; you’re empowered; you will use your own words in your own voice to connect human-to-human. Emotional connection doesn’t get any more authentic than that.

Over my lifetime I’ve dedicated myself to helping professionals bring their stories to life in the publishing realm, courtrooms, hospitals, board meetings, or the airwaves. My clients’ stories have influenced juries, built markets, spread ideas, and catalyzed change. What’s more, I created my 60 Seconds podcast episode method - a niche the world needs - almost 4 years ago and grew it to over 1,000 global episodes.

Benefit & Take-away: What’s the benefit to you? What will you take away? Your origin or personal brand story for marketing, connection, and influence. A heartfelt story artfully told about how you got from There to Here, the challenges you faced, the goals you accomplished, and why the journey matters so that you, your work and ideas are recognized for the value they are! Your story told with clarity and confidence.

CTA: Curious? Let’s have a conversation. You can arrange for your no-sales complimentary Discovery Coaching Session by tapping the link in the Episode Notes OR e-mailing me at [email protected] OR direct message me on LinkedIn.

You’ve always had the power, my dear! Now it’s time to tell your origin story.

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out What I Offer,

✓ Arrange your no-sales, complimentary Discovery Coaching Session,

✓ Opt In to my monthly NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Pamplona, Spain!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

I was asked the other day what do I do when I’m stuck? When the client work isn’t as robust as I’d like? When the podcast episodes don’t seem to flow from a place of creativity but feel bogged down in muck.

You know what I mean. We’ve all been there. I have an idea to share and I bet you have some, too.

Research has shown that movement, not language, is the foundation of thought. [Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought by Barbara Taversky] Action shapes thought. There’s a lot of neuroscience I don’t understand about how it works; but I can say this: while I don’t know how it works I do know that it works. Motion is the lotion for our thoughts. Maybe we’re a species of movers and shakers first. Think about it! We were cave drawing before we began talking in words.

When you get to that place where you feel stuck in the mucky middle of a project, idea, book chapter, whatever. Get up and move. Draw your stuckness. Stick figures are fine. Symbols are great. It’s not about the art; it’s about the motion that creates the thought you want to have. Try big sidewalk chalks on a concrete driveway or magic markers on a big easel pad. I like the big Post It easel pads. I can draw on a page, rip it off the pad, stick it to the wall and after I have a few I step back to look at the problem. The answer is often staring me right in the face.

Question: What also works for you when you are stuck in the mucky middle?

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Services I Offer

✓ Arrange your no-sales, complimentary Coaching Session,

✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and

✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.