I'm a Guest on the Work + Play Podcast!
Y’all, what an honor! Nancy asked me to share my story of infertility, loss, and the weird period of our friendship therein on her podcast which, TBH, is one of my fave podcasts to tune into every week.
Our podcast episode is live today!!
Want to hear me say “100%” a lot of times, generally talk slowly (very on-brand for me), hear some legit miracles that have happened in my life, and get the real-real about our friendship that hasn’t always been easy or pretty? Click here to listen!
She’s a long one, but it is very much how a non-recorded convo would go between Nancy and me. Listen while you work out, wash dishes, walk through Target, or drive around town.
Right after we finished recording, I remember telling Nancy that I would never listen to this episode because of that feeling when you hear your own voice and wish you could’ve done something better.
BUT I’m happy to report that I saddled up (yee-haw!), drank some Starbucks, strolled Griffin around the park with my $15 TJMaxx airpods in, and listened to the whooooole thing — and you guys, IT IS GOOD!
I’m so thankful Nancy invited me to share!
If you listened, would you hit me up below with a little comment?
If you’re new around here — WELCOME! I’m so glad you’re here!
A few things to know about me:
I’m from Raleigh, NC originally, and now live in a little renovated country cottage in Wake Forest with my husband John, 1-year-old girl Griffin, our clowder of cats (I googled it, it is a clowder), and one baby boy on the way (due in August!)
I write love letters to my friends every month. I call it the Kindreds Gazette, and it’s a wee monthly newsletter where I say hi, check-in with you, show you what I’ve been thinking about/doing/enjoying, and show you my playlists (which, if this were 2006, would be physical burnt mix CDs with doodles on them!)
Sometimes I do giveaways because gift-giving is my #1 love language. I just like little treats that say I love you, I’m thinking about you, I value you, and I hope this is like a ray of sunshine in your day! I actually have a givewaway going on now, so take a gander and comment on the post for a chance to get a care package from me!
I don’t really sell anything here… I just like writing and sharing. I am a copywriter by trade, so I am available if you have a website or bio and think to yourself, “I wish someone else would write this stuff for me so I didn’t have to!” or “I have no clue what to say!” — that’s what I do for money-making things. Sometimes I share my creativity in other ways like creative direction or music. Otherwise, I’m at home with my gal being really large and pregnant, making meals, cleaning dishes, trying to ID the birds that come up to my bird feeder (lots of Tufted Titmouse, Cardinal, and Swallows — I am also 80 years old), and watching vloggers. It is a glamorous life.
I’m not on social media this year. It has been SO GOOD. So. Very. Good!!! Read about my decision, my 1-month update, and my 3-month update (a 5-month update is coming soon!)
My husband John and I love to travel. We’ve been all over the world, but we really love the art of an obscure road trip to nearby places.
In general, I really value slow, healthful living, healthy relationships, pouring into local economy through thoughtful food, gift, and travel choices, emotional/spiritual healing, and creativity! I’m trying to have less noise and less proving/striving in my life — just more grace, real joy, real friendships, integrity, and freedom.
Please say hi below!
And let’s keep in touch, because I like you already!!
Love,
Sam
