Podcast Friday! Writing Inspiration

I know a podcast is worth my time when I listen and learn – in digestible nuggets.

Take-aways which inform and inspire. That’s what happened recently when I chatted with Wynne Leon and Brian Hannon as we discussed Brian’s abundant talents as a writer. 

Brian pivots from corporate communications to personal storytelling with an ease that’s admirable and enviable.  In this episode, he shares a few secrets and opens up pockets of revelations as we mull Brian’s perspective about the importance of writing. 

When I listen back to our podcasts before they go live, I often feel like I’m listening anew -– as if I wasn’t there when the recording occurred.  How is that? A little podcaster ‘out of body’ experience?  I’m not sure…but I suspect it’s related to the engaging content.  Good the first time around…even better in the ‘listen back’ when I get to enjoy the whole enchilada.  Chips and salsa included. 😉

Evidence?  These things struck me about our chat with Brian.  Perhaps as you listen, you’ll pick out your own favorites?  Please share in the comments.  We LOVE feedback.

Sharing secrets…writing is about:
Paying attention – stories are everywhere
Preserving and remembering moments that matter
Extending the funny notes in life
Being goofy can be a goal
Absorbing, observing…it’s all gravy

A sneak peek – a little appetizer? Here you go!

Thank you, Brian and Wynne!

-Vicki 😊


Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to on Anchor Episode 58: Creative Heart with Brian Hannon

Transcript for Episode 58 of the podcast

Episode 58: Creative Heart with Brian Hannon on Anchor

Brian’s blog: Writing from the Heart with Brian

Brian’s post on paradoxes: A life full of paradoxes



27 responses to “Podcast Friday! Writing Inspiration”

  1. If inspiration fails, I suggest we all depend on perspiration — endless effort. I image Brian and both you and Wynne have experienced both. Cheers to Brian!

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    1. Thanks, Dr. Stein — cheers, indeed! 🥰

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    2. Inspiration and perspiration make a great partnership. Need both of them. In fact, I find I don’t get one without the other. Thanks Dr Stein. 😎

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  2. I find it so interesting how much I hear when listening back. It’s such an insight about the difficulty of listening well, even when we are trying to. So grateful to have these full meal conversations with you — and the amazing Brian Hannon! ❤ ❤ ❤

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    1. Ohh….I’m so glad that happens to you, too. And you’re doing the heavy lifting in the audio engineering department. If you’re picking up good stuff the second time around, that makes two of us! Yay! 🥰

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    2. If you keep writing crazy comments like this Wynne, it’s going to go to my head! Ha ha! Thank you. 😎😎😎😎

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      1. Yep, you figured out the plan!! 🙂 ❤

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  3. Brilliant!! Brian is right–writing inspiration can be found just about anywhere, and I love the idea of extending the funny notes in life. Looking forward to listening this weekend.

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    1. Thanks, Erin — agree, agree! Brian’s advice is fab. 🥰

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    2. Thanks Erin, glad you agree. I’ve found that writing ideas really are everywhere. Just need to open my eyes.

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  4. Oh Vicki, I’m the one learning from Wynne and you. You’ve had me on a few times now. I’m not sure my interviews are all that entertaining or informative, but I each time I’ve come away energized and full from the experience. And yes, the laughter doesn’t hurt either! Thanks for having me. 🙂

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    1. Not sure you’re entertaining or informative? I mean…did you listen? Do you need to listen again? It’s our pleasure – always. Thanks for the reminders about why we do…what we do. 🥰🥰🥰

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  5. It’s wonderful to hear more from Brian about his creative and writing processes – a gifted and compelling storyteller.

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    1. You know it! What a great description of Brian! Thanks, Ab! 🥰

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    2. Too kind Ab. Thanks for listening and for your kind comment. 😎😎😎😎

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  6. Paying attention, oh yes, stories are everywhere. Brian is quite right. I’ll have to listen later this weekend.

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    1. Thank you so much! 🥰

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      1. Always my pleasure Vicki. 💕

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    2. Love how you phrase that Alegria! So true!!! Thanks for your comment. 😎😎😎

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  7. paying attention and seeing the humor in life, has really helped me in my writing, he knows of what he speaks –

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    1. Thank you for that, Beth! 🥰

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    2. We all need a good laugh or a smile. Thanks for sharing Beth!!😎😎😎

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  8. “Paying attention – stories are everywhere” – this is so true! It is so nice having you three on my big screen!!!

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    1. LOL! Thanks for listening and watching, Mary. 🥰❤️🥰

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  9. Every paragraph shows your writing pattern, I loved it.

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