Posted on July 24, 2019 by Octavia
This episode, the authors Nan and Octavia talk about those endearing childhood books that actually have terrible lessons, morals and themes. Plus, they talk about making a kitchy movie about kitten parties. Ok, they’re not really going to do that, but it’s a funny… Continue Reading “Kitschens (and Bad Books)”
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Posted on July 17, 2019 by Octavia
When Nan & Octavia unpack the origins of an unanticipated rift in their relationship, the only rationale is The Octavian Theorem. The authors spend this episode dissecting the pros and cons of digital and virtual writer’s groups in the limitless world of social media… Continue Reading “The Octavian Theorem”
Category: stalledTags: accomplishment, acheive, achievement, author, authors, creative circle of support, encouragement, entertainment, entrepreneur, goals, hustle, moral support, motivation, overcoming self doubt, podcast, podcasts, self depreciating thoughts, self-help, small business, SMART goals, start up, startup, success, support the arts, winning, wins, writing community, writing group
Posted on July 15, 2019 by Octavia
– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FORMER MISS MICHIGAN RETURNS TO DETROIT BOOK FEST TO NORMALIZE WOMEN OF COLOR LEADING SCI-FI FANTASY ADVENTURES Author and former pageant queen promotes stories with Black women in the leading role DETROIT, July 15, 2019 – Octavia Reese, Detroit-native and… Continue Reading “FORMER MISS MICHIGAN RETURNS TO DETROIT BOOK FEST TO NORMALIZE WOMEN OF COLOR LEADING SCI-FI FANTASY ADVENTURES”
Category: Articles & BlogsTags: ARIEL, author, authors, BLACK AUTHORS, BLACK LEAD, diversity, HALLE BAILEY, LASHANA LYNCH, news, SCI-FI FANTASY
Posted on July 3, 2019 by Octavia
In what might be the most hysterical episode yet, Nan and Octavia review the past year and how their unique definitions of success and achievement have evolved. While reviewing some major accomplishments and lessons learned, they get a surprise visit from the one and… Continue Reading “There’s Something About Mickey”
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Posted on June 25, 2019 by Octavia
In this episode, Nan and Octavia divulge where their book ideas come from! Also, here’s a tip: if you’re waiting on some bolt of lightening to tell you what your next book idea is, don’t wait! Make your own lightening! We’ll be back next… Continue Reading “It’s Super Us OR The Shortest Episode Ever”
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Posted on June 11, 2019 by Octavia
Nan and Octavia return to finish the list the top ten of lies we tell ourselves as authors — creatives types of all kinds know about that negative internal voice that often makes you question your passion and purpose. This week, the two authors… Continue Reading “The Lies We Tell Ourselves PART 2”
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Posted on April 16, 2019 by fatgirlskinnygirl
On this second representation episode, Nan and Octavia dive into a conversation about women and LGBTQ folks in media. They discuss the Bechdel Test, and come clean about books and movies they love that don’t make the Bechdel cut. Nan gets vulnerable about the… Continue Reading “The Standard of Mattering Part 2 — Three Weeks Later”
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Posted on March 12, 2019 by Octavia
Nan and Octavia get back to routine with weekly goals and discuss the importance of embracing your own unique timing of success. Follow us on IG: @nanhigginswrite, @octaviaaivatco, @stalledpodcast Contribute to our sheNANigans on Patreon.com/tavindamedia Correction: In this episode, Octavia said “Captain America” and she totally absolutely… Continue Reading “Still gotta people with the people”
Posted on February 28, 2019 by Octavia
Nan and Octavia pick up where they left off in Part 1 with their list of Top Ten things to love to hate about haters. It’s ok to read that sentence again if you need to. The show is condensed for you, but enjoy… Continue Reading “Get some business and mind it (Part 2)”
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Posted on December 25, 2018 by Octavia
Nan and Octavia throw so many things in your face this episode, but most importantly, they deliver the best Top Ten list of 2018: Their Top Ten Wins in 2018. There were significant gains and meaningful learns, and for this hour, the two authors… Continue Reading “Season 1 Finale – Part 1”
Category: stalledTags: author, authors, best of 2018, end of year reflection, funny girls, published, rambling, top ten list, wins, writer, writers, writing