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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In this episode, I’m joined by Marci Hawkinson. We talk about Marci’s story of transforming her life, embracing values, and setting boundaries. In addition, we also get into personal growth journeys, life coaching, self-care, morning rituals, and managing responses to external chaos to maintain personal peace and authenticity in an ever-noisy world.
During a recent YWCA board meeting, I felt the weight of a shared truth—fear and stress are pressing in on all of us. I see it. I feel it. And I refuse to let it have the final say. In times like these, we need spaces that ground us, connect us, and remind us of our own power. That’s why I’m answering the call, stepping into the storm as a light for those who need it. One way I’m doing that is by opening a space every Wednesday night—an open writing group where we can show up, find connection, and turn fear into fuel. We don’t have to do this alone.
In this episode, I’m joined by Xander Dukowski, one of my former students and now a pre-med college junior. We discuss Xander’s journey from a 0.29 high school GPA to university, overcoming personal challenges, including addiction and loss. Xander also shares insights about resilience, the impact of alternative education, and the importance of controlling what can be controlled.
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.
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!
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