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A photo of Ciaran Walsh, author of "One-Eyed Leo," a book designed to teach children about all the responsibilities of having a dog, and why not to get a dog at a puppy mill. Next to the image is the text "A smart conversation with Ciaran Walsh, author of 'One-Eyed Leo'."

Learning Respect and Appreciation for Dogs from ‘One-Eyed Leo’ by Ciaran Walsh

Ciaran has produced a masterpiece of fiction that is full fof act, insight, story, education, and illumination. For instance, what does adoption look like in the US, compared to … oh, say, Switzerland, where there are no shelters or strays. Where you have to take a 4-hour course before getting a dog. Where… well, watch the video and learn more about the differences between them and us and… why WE, as a country, as a dog loving community, as a society, can finally win the war on puppy mills.

By Yvonne DiVita September 27, 2021 Big Ideas, Books, Smart Conversations with Yvonne

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Julie Trelstad Demystifies Book Publishing

As an acquisition editor in traditional publishing, owner of a publishing company, and as the digital rights director for a large literary agency in New York City, Julie knows firsthand what makes some books soar and others fail to take off. Her goal, she tells us, is to demystify the often obtuse and discouraging world of book publishing and help writers succeed in producing, publishing, and marketing their books.

By Yvonne DiVita August 30, 2021 Big Ideas, Book Coaching, Smart Conversations with Yvonne

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Alexandra O’Connell and Lean Into Your Yuck You Writers

I asked her how she came up with the title and she told me, “People get emotional about their work. They often get to a point where they think it’s just a bunch of yuck.” Well, she wants you to lean into that yuck – accept the challenge. Move on from whatever mess or disorganization is holding you back. It’s exactly when your book is not matching your idea of a perfect experience, that you need to lean into it and keep working.

By Yvonne DiVita August 2, 2021 Book Coaching, Smart Conversations with Yvonne

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Senior Resort Living in a New Sanctuary Model – A Talk with Jaye Miller

Our conversation was sort of all over the place because there was so much to talk about! We talked about individual people having talents and being put on this earth to use those talents. We talked about success and how sometimes, being silent in success, or not so flamboyant that you attract media attention, is better because you get more done.

By Yvonne DiVita July 26, 2021 Big Ideas, Business Coaching, Smart Conversations with Yvonne

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Don’t Just Learn a Recipe – Learn a Culture! with MARDA’S GIFT Film

Years ago, Marda Stoliar began telling Sheila Rittenberg about her students and their special reasons for learning to bake – from wanting to be free from society’s expectations (willing to start a cultural change in their community) to desiring a way to help others, family members sometimes, become more than even they thought they could.

By Yvonne DiVita July 21, 2021 Big Ideas, Smart Conversations with Yvonne

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Video Journalist Kayla O’Brien Cautions: Don’t Fall In Love!

I wanted Kayla on Smart Conversations to talk a bit about book trailers. I met Kayla via Melanie Hicks, another Smart Conversation guest, after watching Melanie’s fantastic book trailer.

By Yvonne DiVita July 3, 2021 Big Ideas, Smart Conversations with Yvonne

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The Leader You Don’t Want To Be by Mary T. O’Sullivan

The Leader You Don’t Want To Be by Mary T. O’Sullivan A Smart Conversation with Yvonne DiVita and Mary T. O’Sullivan A little about Mary T. O’Sullivan: Before […]

By Yvonne DiVita June 28, 2021 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Smart Conversations with Yvonne

Paul Chaney – Digital Marketer, Author, Writer, Stand-in for Brad Pitt

He’s the first. Here. On this show. Paul Chaney, a BFF from my early blogging days, is the first man invited to be a guest […]

By Yvonne DiVita March 18, 2021 Books, Marketing your book, Smart Conversations with Yvonne, Writing

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Serial Entrepreneur and Author Janine Bolon Talks Life and Books and Podcasting

In the past two decades, Janine has completed her M.A. in Education, she home-schools the herd, she started another entrepreneurial venture (The8Gates, LLC., a firm dedicated to teaching fundamental principles of lifestyle independence), has written 10 books and teaches math and metaphysics in her spare time.

I mean, in her spare time. That’s all. (alien)

By Yvonne DiVita November 9, 2020 Big Ideas, Book Coaching, Marketing your book, Smart Conversations with Yvonne, Writing

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Award Winning Authorpreneur and Animal Behavior Consultant Amy Shojai Talks Writing Books

in my soul.

Our talk is about writing, about getting published. Getting published is no mean feat, even in this day and age of print on demand and respectable self-publishing. But, getting published twenty or more years ago, THAT was quite an accomplishment. Amy’s energy and enthusiasm for this topic is nothing new to me, which is a big reason I wanted to share it with you.

By Yvonne DiVita April 24, 2020 Creativity, Marketing your book, Smart Conversations with Yvonne, Writing