Among many other topics, we explore:

What Belonging Really Means: Amy explains the “B” in DEI&B and why fostering a true sense of belonging is crucial for equitable systems, especially in education and corporate spaces.

From Teacher to Changemaker: How burnout, motherhood, and a post-pandemic shift led Amy to leave the classroom and expand her mission in new and unexpected ways.

The Power of Simulated Empathy: A poverty simulation rocked Amy’s world and ignited a fire to build programs that connect stakeholders with the real challenges marginalized families face.

Designing a Support Ecosystem: Amy lays out her vision for a mentorship-based, multi-layered program that connects families in need with accessible, relevant, and local resources through tailored workshops and personal guidance.

Funding and Sustainability in Service Work: We discuss the myth that good deeds are free, and why sustainable funding, partnerships, and social enterprise models are essential to scale meaningful change.

Reimagining Education for Adults: Amy shares her idea for digital “packages” on personal finance and healthcare navigation, designed for working adults who didn’t learn these life skills in school, and how every purchase could support someone in need.

Join us for this energizing and grounded conversation about service, systems change, and what happens when an educator takes her compassion beyond the classroom.

Connect with Amy!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-spohn-7b489136/

Email: email:a_spohn12@hotmail.com

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather N. Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

In this episode, I’m joined once again by illustrator, designer, and creative scholar Chani Becker, who returns to share one of her favorite fairytales: Tatterhood. Chani guides us through a vivid retelling of this lesser-known Norwegian folktale and invites us to explore its powerful psychological symbolism through a Jungian lens.

As part of her MFA thesis in Illustration, Chani used Tatterhood as a springboard for a deeper conversation about the ego, shadow self, transformation, and wholeness. Together, we reflect on what this bold, wild heroine can teach us about embracing all parts of ourselves.

Among many other topics, we explore:

The Power of Archetypes and Fairytales: How stories like Tatterhood can mirror the deep structure of our psyche—and why they stay with us for decades.

Ego, Shadow, and Wholeness: Understanding how the two sisters in the tale represent a balanced psyche—and what happens when we suppress parts of ourselves.

Transformation Through Initiation: How symbolic moments in the tale, including decapitation (!), speak to the disorientation and rebirth we often experience in adulthood.

Visual Storytelling Through Psychology: Chani shares how she illustrated Tatterhood using principles of Jungian dream analysis, bringing both narrative and subconscious symbolism into her artwork.

Honoring the Shadow Self: Why the “ugly,” “wild,” or “socially unacceptable” parts of us may actually carry our greatest strength and vitality.

Art as Personal and Cultural Reflection: Chani opens up about how five years of MFA study (while raising a family!) helped her deepen her creative process and reconnect with her own story.

Join us for a playful, profound conversation that celebrates the beauty of fairytales, the wisdom of our inner wildness, and the joy of lifelong creativity.

Connect with Chani!

Websites: http://www.chanibecker.com | http://www.hothouseandpress.com

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather N. Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

Among many other topics, we explore:

Living Through the “Almost Miracles”: How both of Adrienne’s children defied the odds and what it meant to cherish moments of joy, even when the bigger picture looked grim.

Resilience as a Daily Choice: Finding the strength to get out of bed, schedule joy, and stay present even when it’s just for an hour or a cup of coffee.

Raw Grief and Real Healing: Why Adrienne chose to write with honesty, including the missteps, messy moments, and hard truths that accompany deep loss.

The Power of Intentional Moments: From a daughter’s hospital Halloween party to a son’s decision to pursue college, Adrienne shares how focusing on what’s beautiful can anchor us through stormy seasons.

Humor, Ritual, and Celebration: Adrienne talks about using laughter, birthday traditions, and intentional acts of remembrance to stay connected with her children after their passing.

Hope Beyond This Realm: Why Adrienne believes in the afterlife, and how that belief gives her strength and purpose in continuing to be a mother, storyteller, and guide.

Join us for this profoundly moving conversation about choosing to live, love, and lead with purpose (even after loss) and why Adrienne’s story is one of triumph, not tragedy.

You can get Adrienne Bender’s book,

The Almost Miracle Years, on Amazon and her website

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Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather N. Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.