Ep 63 The Assorted Guest Gratitude Show

Text me what you think of today’s episode! A quick burst of inspiration can fade by Monday, so I wanted to do something more useful: connect the dots between the guests who moved me and the practical ways you can support what they’re building. This solo roundup from Assorted Conversations spotlights creators, coaches, and makers whose stories prove that joy is not frivolous, it’s fuel, and that momentum usually starts long before you feel “ready.” We talk about thinking bigger than the room you’re in with Jeff Revilla’s Infinite Seat Theater concept and how live events can reach far beyond a local audience. I revisit Monica Marlat’s puzzle-driven creativity and community building, plus Amy Riley’s grounded take on aphrodisiac foods that centers mood, health, and intimacy without the gimmicks. If you love stories about hobbies becoming meaningful work, creative confidence, and small business ideas for creators, you’ll find plenty to take notes on. The thread continues with resilience and reinvention: novelist Laura Van Wormer on pivoting after life changes, Devorah Brinkerhoff on art, grief, and trauma, and Joseph Bolton on genealogy and family history that becomes unforgettable storytelling. We also touch confidence training with Kung Fu Kendra, keeping cooking fun with Mr. All Right Chef, redefining luxury travel with Elevate Your Escapes, pricing creativity with Paul Pape, restarting a shelved dream with filmmaker Derek Shaw, relationship communication and consent with Amanda Dames, and BBQ mastery with Hall of Famer Bill Gillespie. If one of these lessons hits home, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, then subscribe and leave a review so more people can find these guests and the work they’re putting into the world. What passion are you ready to take one small step on next? **Guest Episode Links:**  **Ep. 48 – The Infinite Seat Theater Conversation with Jeff Revilla** Episode 48 **Ep. 49 – The Puzzled About Everything Conversation with Monica Marlatt** Episode 49 **Ep. 50 – The Aphrodisiac Food Conversation with Amy Reiley** Episode 50 **Ep. 51 – The Resilience of a Creative Soul Conversation with Laura Van Wormer** Episode 51 **Ep. 52 – The Soul Portraits for Healing Conversation with Devorah Brinckerhoff** Episode 52 **Ep. 53 – The Old Grandmother's Tree Conversation with Joseph Bolton** Episode 53 **Ep. 54 – The Kung Fu Kendra Conversation with Kendra Mahon** Episode 54 **Ep. 56 – The Mr. Alright Chef Conversation with Joe Garcia** Episode 56 **Ep. 57 – The Elevate Your Escapes Conversation with Eleanor** Episode 57 **Ep. 58 – The Santa for Nerds & Coach for Creatives Conversation with Paul Pape** Episode 58 **Ep. 59 – The Multitasking Screenwriter Conversation with Derrick Shaw** Episode 59 **Ep. 61 – The Kink Consultant Conversation with Amanda Dames** Episode 61 **Ep. 62 – The Smokin Hoggz Conversation with Bill Gillespie** Episode 62 **Assorted Conversations Links** Podcast Homepage Assorted Conversations Facebook Page - Stay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friends Assorted Conversations Podcast Facebook Community - A collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listeners - Share your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy. - Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and info - Special online events for community members NOW on TikTok Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Support Assorted Conversations on Buy Me a Coffee Say hello or ask a question:  aconvospod@gmail.com **Credits** Music Credit:  True Living by Patrick Moore Royalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.com