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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#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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#33 When Women Support Women: Why Collaboration Changes Everything

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and the Executive Director of YWCA Duluth, Morgan Beryl, for a heartfelt and empowering conversation about leadership, belonging, and what it truly means to live your values. Morgan is one of those rare leaders who lead with heart, presence, and integrity. Today, she shares the personal journey that has shaped how she shows up for her community, her team, and herself. From growing up between South Florida and New York City to living all across the country in search of purpose and belonging, Morgan reflects on how her experiences with change, identity, and being underestimated helped her develop the courage, compassion, and clarity she now brings to her work. Together, we explore what it means to lead without ego, support other women without competition, and find your power from within, and not from a title.

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#32 Queer, Sober, and Starting Again: Finding Purpose Through Bread

In this episode, I’m joined by baker, entrepreneur, and proud member of the queer community Tom Nechodomu, founder of Behind the Bread Box, for a conversation that’s both heartfelt and joyful. From baking with his grandmother to rebuilding his life after major personal and professional shifts, Tom shares how he found his way back to himself—one loaf at a time. He opens up about identity, faith, loss, sobriety, and starting over in his 40s. What began as a coping tool became a calling, and today baking is more than his profession—it’s how he creates joy, connection, and a life aligned from the inside out.

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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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