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Strut and Bellow is a podcast about women who make. Each episode is a conversation between Melanie Clark Pullen and a female artist.
Interviews with authors & experts in publishing & self-publishing, designed for entrepreneurs who want to write their game-changing book.
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Conversation with actress and writer Amy De Bhrún
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This is a conversation with Amy de Bhrún from 2018 when she was crowdfunding for her one woman show I SEE YOU. She is a prolific artist, moving fluidly between writing and acting. Since the birth of her daughter, she's also launched her own podcast Year of the Selfie.By Melanie Clark Pullen
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Conversation with poet and activist Nandi Jola
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This is a Facebook Live conversation with South African poet Nandi Jola that I had back in 2018 when we were working together on Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. Listening back to it now, I am very aware of my own white privilege in my line of questioning but Nandi is so gracious and open in sharing her story. Both Nandi and her daughter Anesu M…
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Interview with Money and Business coach, Ray Dodd
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One of the major things that holds people back from writing their book is the belief that they don't have a big enough audience to be able to sell enough books. Ray Dodd runs a course on making a small audience work for you, so I knew she'd be a good person to talk to about this.By bookfest
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Interview with Melanie Clark Pullen, actor, writer and camera confidence coach
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Melanie and I talked about how to become more comfortable with being on video, since this is increasingly essential for book promotion, whether that is doing Facebook Lives and Instagram stories or whether it is taking part in online book tours, video interviews or online conferences. Melanie shares breathing exercises and tips on how to feel more …
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Interview with communications & leadership coach, Beth Collier
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I wanted to talk to Beth because public speaking is part of the writing life - from author tours and festivals to conferences and webinars - but it's not always a skill people feel comfortable with, to say the least. Beth and I talked about how to plan for giving a talk, how to calm your nerves, and how to become a more memorable speaker.…
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Interview with social media manager, Jen Eastwood
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Today's Bookfest interview is with Jen Eastwood, social media manager. We talked about using social media for connection and prioritising engagement over follower numbers and about protecting your mental health while still getting to use social media to promote our businesses and books.By bookfest
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Interview with writer and visibility coach Suzy Darke
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Suzy and I discuss gentle ways to become more visible in your business and with your writing, letting go of the 'shoulds' and getting more aligned with your values, so that you can call in your ideal clients or readers. We talk about the importance of not 'pushing through' but instead taking a much more playful approach and tuning into the purpose …
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Interview with Katie Sadler, marketing expert
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Today's Bookfest interview is with Katie Sadler, marketing expert. Katie works both within publishing and with small business owners, which is why I wanted to get her perspective. We talked about what the Marketing department in a traditional publishing house does, about book launches and about the timescales within traditional publishing.…
A bit of background on what I set up Bookfest to do, and a sneak peek into my new small group programme, The Writing Studio.By bookfest
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Interview with PR expert & author, Lucy Werner
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Lucy and I talked about PR for authors and small business owners, and about how she managed to fit writing a book into her demanding schedule. We also covered why she wanted to write a book in the first place and how it fits into her plans for her business overall - and some ideas on how to make book launches better.…
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Interview with photographer & personal branding coach, Sophie Carefull
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Sophie is a portrait photographer and personal branding coach. I wanted to talk to her, because something that holds back many of my writing clients is an unease (or downright fear!) about needing to get more visible if you're to be a published author. In our interview, we discussed different ways to feel more at ease about getting visible and bein…
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Interview with Facebook ads strategist for authors & publishers, Kelly Weekes
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Kelly is a former publisher herself, having worked with big name authors including Stephen King and Jodi Picoult. We talked through the basics of how FB ads work and what to consider to make your ads perform better. If you've never done more than boost a post on Facebook, this interview will be a great primer.…
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Interview with community-building expert Eli Trier
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Eli Trier is a community builder for quiet revolutionaries. She helps entrepreneurs to gather communities of their 'right people'. This interview is about how Eli's approach to community-building can work for entrepreneurs who are planning to write a book, and how you can make the most of the close bonds of a tight-knit small community to work for …
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Interview with life coach, entrepreneur & purveyor of joy, Tamu Thomas
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Tamu is writing her book proposal at the moment, so our conversation is mostly about the process of putting together your proposal and what that feels like. We also cover how to ground your book in your own experience, instead of being pulled into writing in a more academic voice - and how to keep a sense of joy and play in the writing process.…
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Interview with web designer, podcaster & writer, Yarrow Magdalena
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Yarrow and I talked about how a history of personal blogging and "being awkward on the internet" have helped them to be less anxious about sharing their work in public, and how self-publishing zines is an important part of their creative practice.By bookfest
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Interview with osteopath, doula, wellness advocate & author, Avni Trivedi
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This is a conversation about being in the messy middle of writing a book. Avni is early in the process of writing her book - and we don't often hear from people who are still in the first stage of planning and writing. Usually, the early stages get glossed over in retrospect, so I really wanted to take the opportunity to talk to someone who is stil…
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Interview with author & creativity coach, Anna Lovind
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Anna and I spoke back in February. We talked about her own creative process and how she helps other women with their writing and about her decision to self-publish her book, despite having good connections in the publishing industry.By bookfest
In this conversation, Lucy shares her unique approach to writing, her commitment to her work as an act of service for others. She talks about her own health struggles and those of her family's and how they have impacted the publishing company she set up. She also exclusively reveals the title of her new book which is the next in her series. Have a …
In this conversation, we discuss our shared love of sea swimming, Janine's unique outlook on life, her struggle with anxiety and how it shapes her photography and how she's now getting to combine her teaching and photography with really fun and helpful workshops. Have a listen.By Melanie Clark Pullen
In this conversation, we chat about Mel's passion for women's empowerment and social justice. We delve into our shared interest in the Enneagram, the ancient personality typing system, and how it has helped us in our work and family relationships. And we discuss Mel's new online group coaching course Movements. Have a listen.…
This week Melanie talks with Angela Josephine about the journey to her latest album Daylight (Stone Bright Solid Vol.2) which will be released on May 4th. This conversation was recorded in October 2017 when they were both participants in Pete Rollin's boutique festival One Day We Might Live - an exploration of the theology and philosophy of C.S.Lew…
This week Melanie talks to performance artist Amanda Coogan. She talks about her artistic process and her fight to get back to work after having her son.By Melanie Clark Pullen
This week Melanie talks to climate scientist and award winning blogger Dr. Cara Augustenborg. They talk about the reality of climate change, Cara's move towards activism and what she sees as the possibilities and the opportunities for the future. Have a listen.By Melanie Clark Pullen
This week Melanie talks to actress Susan Bracken. They talk about her round the world journey to the stage, her passion for American theatre and how she is sharing everything she's learned back home to Dublin. Have a listen.By Melanie Clark Pullen
This week Melanie talks to Aoife Spillane-Hinks on her journey as a theatre director. They discuss her love of great plays, her passion for Shakespeare and what she has learned as an emerging female director in Ireland. She also shares a great list of podcasts that she loves. Have a listen.By Melanie Clark Pullen
This week Melanie talks to Heather McKay, an artist and illustrator and the creator of Head in the Clouds Ireland, selling original prints and cards. They discussed the tricky balance between art and business, how motherhood enhances creativity and the spiritual path and how it intersects with creativity. Have a listen…
This week Melanie talks to stage designer, arts manager and instigator of the Waking the Feminists movement, Lian Bell. They discuss waking up to everyday sexism in the creative arts, shadow artistry, the wonder of the everyday and much more. Have a listen.By Melanie Clark Pullen
This week Melanie talks to British dance artist Charlotte Darbyshire. Charlotte is a founding member of Candoco Dance Company. They talk about her process for making work and how it has changed in recent years. Have a listen.By Melanie Clark Pullen
This week Melanie talks to Irish artist Róisín O’Farrell. Róisín is one of Ireland’s best loved contemporary artists. They talk about being healthy as an artist and how to fill the creative well. Have a listenBy Melanie Clark Pullen
This week Melanie talks to actress and writer Noni Stapleton. Noni was recently nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn playwriting award for her play 'Charolais'. They discuss bravery, vulnerability and joy. Have a listen.By Melanie Clark Pullen
