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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#15 College, Change, and Confidence: Lessons From My Daughter, Evie

In this episode, I’m joined by my daughter Evelyn. We talk about Evie’s journey through college, navigating relationships with peers and professors, and the pressures of graduating into an uncertain world. Evie shares advice on adjusting to college life, embracing change, and managing stress through personal hobbies and self-reflection.

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#14 Styling Life Differently: Neurodivergence, Parenting, and Safe Spaces with Sam Nelson

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and stylist, Sam Nelson, about the significant impact that understanding neurodivergence has had on their families. We discuss how awareness and accommodation of ADHD and sensory needs have transformed their parenting and professional lives. Sam shares experiences from her hairstyling career, emphasizing the importance of creating safe environments for neurodivergent individuals.

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#13 Braving the Tsunami: Life’s Pivots with Marci Hawkinson

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.

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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!

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