Self-Publishing & Parenting feat. Lisa McLean (024)
02/02/20 • 53 min
In this episode, I speak to educator, dancer, mother and author, Lisa McLean, about Self-Publishing and Parenting. She outlines how she fell into her passion for writing and becoming a self-published author, how the arts have nourished her and her experience as a parent.
- Introduction
- Tell me a bit about your life in Jamaica?
- How old were you when you started teaching?
- Tell me about your childhood?
- How did your grandparents function for you in your childhood?
- Did you ever recognise that in being around books as a child contributed to your current passion to write?
- What were the professions of your grandparents?
- What were your next educational steps?
- What pushed you to write/create your first book?
- How did you go about publishing your first book?
- Was the portrayal of a Jamaican grandmother important to you?
- What was it like self-publishing without a marketing force behind you?
- Tell me about your second book?
- There is a workbook to the 1st book, is that considered another book or just an offshoot of book one?
- What drives you to continue writing books?
- When should we expect the release of book number 3?
- Tell us about your other creative interests and involvements?
- What are some of the qualities the arts teaches you in life?
- Tell me a bit about motherhood and being a parent?
- Tell me about some books you have read and love?
- What do you see in your future?
- You love to drink tea. What is your favourite tea flavour?
- What advice would you give to a young author?
- Were your grandparents alive when you published your first two books?
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ABOUT LISA:
Lisa Mclean has been a teacher to students of all ages for over 20 years. She has a Masters in Early Childhood Education and is a specialist in Math Education for the Elementary and Middle School years. ‘Love Has Wrinkles’, her first publication was released in April 2018 and her second, ‘Love Has Strong Hands’, in February 2019.
Support Lisa by purchasing her books:
(NB. The following are affiliate links and by using them you allow me to gain a commission at no extra cost to you)
Book 1: ‘Love Has Wrinkles’ - By Lisa McLean
‘Loves Has Wrinkles Activity Book’ - By Lisa McLean
Book 2: ‘Love Has Strong Hands’ - By Lisa McLean
Book 3: Coming soon
Here is where you can find Lisa:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/li_n_mclean/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisanmac
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaMcLeanPublications/
Consume this podcast at:
or
http://marioevon.com/talk-truth
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In this episode, I speak to educator, dancer, mother and author, Lisa McLean, about Self-Publishing and Parenting. She outlines how she fell into her passion for writing and becoming a self-published author, how the arts have nourished her and her experience as a parent.
- Introduction
- Tell me a bit about your life in Jamaica?
- How old were you when you started teaching?
- Tell me about your childhood?
- How did your grandparents function for you in your childhood?
- Did you ever recognise that in being around books as a child contributed to your current passion to write?
- What were the professions of your grandparents?
- What were your next educational steps?
- What pushed you to write/create your first book?
- How did you go about publishing your first book?
- Was the portrayal of a Jamaican grandmother important to you?
- What was it like self-publishing without a marketing force behind you?
- Tell me about your second book?
- There is a workbook to the 1st book, is that considered another book or just an offshoot of book one?
- What drives you to continue writing books?
- When should we expect the release of book number 3?
- Tell us about your other creative interests and involvements?
- What are some of the qualities the arts teaches you in life?
- Tell me a bit about motherhood and being a parent?
- Tell me about some books you have read and love?
- What do you see in your future?
- You love to drink tea. What is your favourite tea flavour?
- What advice would you give to a young author?
- Were your grandparents alive when you published your first two books?
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ABOUT LISA:
Lisa Mclean has been a teacher to students of all ages for over 20 years. She has a Masters in Early Childhood Education and is a specialist in Math Education for the Elementary and Middle School years. ‘Love Has Wrinkles’, her first publication was released in April 2018 and her second, ‘Love Has Strong Hands’, in February 2019.
Support Lisa by purchasing her books:
(NB. The following are affiliate links and by using them you allow me to gain a commission at no extra cost to you)
Book 1: ‘Love Has Wrinkles’ - By Lisa McLean
‘Loves Has Wrinkles Activity Book’ - By Lisa McLean
Book 2: ‘Love Has Strong Hands’ - By Lisa McLean
Book 3: Coming soon
Here is where you can find Lisa:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/li_n_mclean/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisanmac
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaMcLeanPublications/
Consume this podcast at:
or
http://marioevon.com/talk-truth
AS WELL AS ON:
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RhbGstdHJ1dGgtamE
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-truth-with-mario-evon/id1462859890
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fJCKnLjpgmFzQR41dfCie
TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjrb4
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/Uokq
Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/talk-truth-with-mario-evon-WPJvpQ
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=401983&refid=stpr
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2121982
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1462859890/talk-truth-with-mario-evon
Connect with Mario Evon at:
Website: http://www.MarioEvon.com
Twitter:
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My Journey as a Fashion Designer/Illustrator feat. Ayanna Dixon (023)
In this episode, I speak to Ayanna Dixon (@ayanna.asd), Fashion Designer, Illustrator and owner/creator of her brand, ASD (@by.asd). We discuss her journey to becoming a fashion designer and illustrator, some of her struggles along the way, embracing opportunities, entrepreneurship, goal setting, and so much more. Here’s what we discussed:
- Who is Ayanna?
- Tell me about your background growing up in Jamaica?
- Do you lean more to feeling or structure?
- Was there a distinct point in your life when you realised that you wanted to be a fashion designer?
- Once deciding what was your journey like? (e.g. Education, internships etc.)
- How long was fashion school and what degree did you graduate with?
- What was your accommodation like in NY?
- What was the transition like back to Jamaica?
- Why did you transition from your 9-5 to entrepreneurship?
- Do you have any regrets choosing your brand over a 9-5?
- Tell us about your Mission Catwalk journey?
- Tell us about some of the other opportunities your creative journey has created for you?
- You were kicked out at a point in your life. What were some of your kick-out hustles?
- What is the range of products being offered by ASD?
- What are the future plans for ASD?
- What’s goal-setting like for you?
- RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS
- Favourite books? (NB The book links below are affiliate links. If you purchase through them I get a commission at no extra charge to you).
- Favourite Designers?
- Soca or Dancehall?
- Searching for love or comfortable being where you are?
- If you were to speak to any young male/female interested in getting into fashion or anything that they love, what would you tell them?
- Where can you be found?
- Website: http://byasd.net
- ASD Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/by.asd
- Personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ayanna.asd
BIOGRAPHY
Fashion Designer and Illustrator, Ayanna Dixon has trained both at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and The Art Institute of New York. After studying in New York, Ayanna moved home and started her business ASD. She is a Branson Entrepreneur, Scotia Bank Vision Achiever and has placed second in Jamaica's first reality television Fashion Designing contest Mission Catwalk, shown at Miami Beach International Fashion Week, received the First Global Banks Fashion Grant and represented Jamaica at the International Fashion Showcase in London and CARIFESTA XIII.
ASD was founded in 2010 by trained fashion designer, Ayanna Dixon. Originally ASD hosted two lines; Custom clothing for the Caribbean woman and Illustrated lifestyle items. After following her fashion design dreams Ayanna realised a shift in her love and began to do only illustrated products in 2017. ASD's distinctive collection has been sold in 3 of Jamaica’s top boutiques and plans of taking the brand internationally are already in the works.
All ASD products are made locally in Kingston, Jamaica. Our designer/illustrator creates everything with a little magic and love with her small team of Jamaican based artisans and experts.
Website: https://www.byasd.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by.asd/
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Next Episode
Being Single feat. CK (Clara Kahwa) (025)
In this episode, I speak to Recording Artiste, CK aka Clara Kahwa about being single. Clara is a passionate and beautiful human with an electric energy, and I couldn’t think of anyone better to have this exciting conversation with. She has been single for many years, and candidly expresses her journey as a single woman in Jamaica and her desires for her future relationships. We covered the following:
- Tell me about CK?
- How long have you been single?
- What has the single journey been like?
- How long did it take to heal from your breakup?
- Types of single:
- Single not looking
- Single think they’re ready
- Single and open
- You had a “mental health situation”, was it pre-existing or did it emerge from a breakup?
- Tell me a bit about your single experience in Jamaica?
- “The person you need to show up for is you. Love doesn’t show up when we are hoping for it but when we are ready for it. Focus on manifesting the person you want to be. Grow so fast that every time you feel there is a need you want someone else to meet, you rise to meet that need yourself.” - Vishen Lakhiani
- I speak a little about being single.
- CK asks me who did I speak to when I was going through heartbreak?
- Comment on your fear of stumbling upon a gay or bisexual man as your boyfriend?
- Would you date a bisexual man?
- Children. Yes or no? How many?
- Online Dating. Yes or no?
- Do you have a lower age limit for dating? What’s the lowest you’d go?
- Would you date outside of your race?
- Would you date outside of your culture?
- Do you date yourself?
- What are some words of advice to single women/men waiting and hoping?
Here's how you can find CK:
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/CK_muzic
Facebook: http://facebook.com/OfficialCKpage
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CK_muzic
Instagram: http://instagram.com/CK_muzic
YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/CKmuzicja
Press Kit: https://app.box.com/s/6lth3o7jaq0w51tak1lt
Bookings:1-876-881-6906 | 1-876-371-5046 | 1-876-364-9593
More music: https://smarturl.it/vabwt
CK BIO:
Bringing a personal touch to her creative journey, recording artiste, CK, is becoming more open about her life experiences, both personally & professionally, and now she is setting out to make her mark in the world driven by passion & purpose.
Coming on the scene in 2012 with a reggae cover of Cyndi Lauper's "True Colours", CK's sound evolved and was solidified on her most popular track "Body of the year "with Konshens.
As she searched to continue to develop and hone her sound over the years, she also started out her journey in Philanthropy in March 2019. For the1st time publicly she shared her experience with Depression & Suicide as a teenager at the launch of the mental health initiative, "Safe Space" and has since been the facilitator for the sessions held, as well as participated in other mental health initiatives as a keynote speaker in both public & corporate spaces.
CK is very passionate about authenticity and being honest with & about herself and is excited to bring her audience in on these moments on and off the stage. She believes that you should be UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU and “Show up” in your life in a way that allows for you to introduce your greatness and boldness to the World.
VIDEOS:
Body of the Year with Konshens --> http://youtu.be/3_4-JxKrGzI
I wanna be down -->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jShqCIOwLwA
Party up in here Official Video -->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD0ac6GY4w
True Colours Official Video -->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0emhiUGdTQ
"Who Is Ck": http://youtu.be/MNCWhhwueSc
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