Startin’ Some Ripples with Hezzie Mae

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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#31 The Uninvited Passenger: Choosing Yourself After Six Decades of Silence with Bella Tousignant

In this episode, I sit down with artist, author, and creative guide Rachel Gilbertson to talk about what really happens when you commit to showing up for your creativity every day. We get honest about the 100-Day Creative Soul Retrieval Journey—the magic, the mess, and everything in between. This one’s for anyone craving deeper self-connection, creative freedom, and the reminder that it’s not about the outcome—it’s about the becoming.

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#30 Brewing More Than Beer: Jen Fox on Building Community

In this episode, I sit down with artist, author, and creative guide Rachel Gilbertson to talk about what really happens when you commit to showing up for your creativity every day. We get honest about the 100-Day Creative Soul Retrieval Journey—the magic, the mess, and everything in between. This one’s for anyone craving deeper self-connection, creative freedom, and the reminder that it’s not about the outcome—it’s about the becoming.

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#29 Neurodivergent Not Broken: Sam Nelson’s Story

In this episode, I sit down with artist, author, and creative guide Rachel Gilbertson to talk about what really happens when you commit to showing up for your creativity every day. We get honest about the 100-Day Creative Soul Retrieval Journey—the magic, the mess, and everything in between. This one’s for anyone craving deeper self-connection, creative freedom, and the reminder that it’s not about the outcome—it’s about the becoming.

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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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