Startin’ Some Ripples with Heather Wilde

A podcast about creative growth and healing through storytelling

Hosted by Heather N. Wilde, Startin’ Some Ripples shares listeners’ powerful stories of perseverance and personal growth, offering one nugget at a time to make life a little more understandable and bearable.

Each episode provides tools for healing and reflection, creating a ripple effect of vulnerability, empowerment, and connection as others share their journeys.

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#36 When Girls Believe They Belong: A Conversation with Sarah Jakle

In this episode, I’m joined by social worker, policy advocate, and founder of DemocraShe, Sarah Jakle, for a conversation that feels both deeply grounding and powerfully activating. From her early work supporting unhoused communities and studying trauma, to navigating her own life-altering autoimmune diagnosis, Sarah shares the personal and professional experiences that led her to reimagine what leadership development could look like for young women. What began as a passion for advocacy evolved into a bold, necessary mission: equipping high school girls with both the practical skills and emotional resilience to step into civic spaces with confidence, compassion, and a deep sense of belonging. Through DemocraShe, Sarah is not just preparing girls to lead, she’s helping them believe they deserve to. Together, we explore what it means to nurture the nervous system, reclaim your voice, and create environments where young women are seen, heard, and truly valued.

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#35 Peeling Back the Layers: Finding Yourself Again with Maris Saar

In this episode, I’m joined by multi-passionate entrepreneur, hypnotherapist, and intuitive business mentor Maris Saar for a conversation that feels both expansive and deeply personal. From growing up in Estonia with a relentless drive to learn and achieve, to building a life that blends neuroscience, healing, and entrepreneurship, Maris shares the winding path that led her to helping others reconnect with their true selves. What began as a simple connection in an online group turned into a powerful coaching relationship. A relationship that challenged me, stretched me, and ultimately helped me rediscover joy, trust, and alignment in both my life and my work. Together, we talk about what it really means to peel back the layers, listen to your nervous system, and build a life (and business!) that feels like you.

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#34 Paisley the Musical: Teaching Kids (and Adults) They Are Enough

In this episode, I’m joined by writer, producer, and visionary creative Deborah Weed for a conversation that feels equal parts magical and deeply transformative. Deborah is the heart behind Paisley the Musical and founder of the Self-Worth Initiative, a movement rooted in helping people reclaim their voice, their value, and their power. From directing multi-million-dollar corporate projects to spending three years bedridden from a life-threatening misdiagnosis, Deborah shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her understanding of self-esteem versus self-worth. What began with a single copper penny became a mission: to help children (and the adults who love them) understand that their value isn’t determined by perfection, performance, or outside validation. Together, we explore the courage it takes to stop giving your power away “quill by quill” and what it means to step back into your authentic voice.

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About your host

Author Heather N. Wilde, founder of Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Heather Wilde is an indie publisher and trauma survivor who discovered, through writing her own memoir, just how powerful and healing sharing your story can be. Now, she helps others do the same.

Through Hezzie Mae, she guides aspiring authors through the entire publishing journey with compassion, honesty, and a commitment to preserving their creative vision. Heather believes everyone has a story that can change lives and heal their soul, and she’s here to help you bring yours to the world.

Be part of our Ripple Movement

I’m taking a minute to invite YOU to be a part of the magic created on this podcast, Startin’ Some Ripples!

Maybe you’ve worked through tough times, had an “Earth Angel” mentor, or just want to share about a curveball life threw your way that truly offered you a pivot. We’d love to celebrate you, your experience and wisdom, and your willingness to be part of our ripple movement!

Send your story to hwilde@hezziemae.com

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