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Episode 63: A Holiday Message and Special Announcement

19Stories

Release Date: 11/21/2023

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Hello and a very Happy Thanksgiving week to you and yours.  I hope that you’re able to take some down time to enjoy the beginning of this holiday season, eat some good food, and do that which makes you feel rested and rejuvenated.

It’s been about a month since I’ve released a new episode and part of that is due to another project I’ve been working on.  So, with that in mind, I am going to be taking a hiatus from releasing any new episodes of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope, until the beginning of 2024.  I already have some wonderful guests who’ll be joining me to share more remarkable and encouraging stories. 

Before I tell you about my new venture, I want to take this time to give a huge, heartfelt Thank You to all the guests who’ve joined me this past year, and to all of my listeners; whether you’ve been listening from day one or recently joined me.  For the third year in a row, this podcast has been nominated for a SOVAS Award by the Society of Voice Arts & Sciences of which I am incredibly honored and grateful for this recognition. The award ceremony will be in Los Angeles in December, and although I will not be attending, I want to give a shoutout to my fellow nominees and voice actors who will be there.  Perhaps I’ll have news to share in the new year as to whether or not I was awarded a golden statue.  Please know that either way, that I’m grateful for this continued recognition.

Now, for some very exciting news!  Much like I mulled around the idea of launching this podcast for several years, I’ve been doing the same with another podcast idea as well.  My regular listeners are familiar with the numerous voice actors that I’ve interviewed, who have shared their stories of how they moved through fear to Hope, and having personally heard from many of you, that their messages have been inspirational at a time when you really needed to hear them, I’m hoping this new podcast will inspire you in other ways as well.

The pilot episode of my new podcast, ‘The Voice Kitchen: where recipes and voice talent blend!’ will be launching tomorrow, Wednesday, November 22.

Each week, I’ll be chatting with a talented voice actor who’ll be sharing one of their favorite recipes, while delving into its origin and the meaning it holds for them and their families. 

From savory soups to sweet desserts, this podcast has something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, The Voice Kitchen will hopefully leave you feeling encouraged to try some of these recipes for yourself and to experiment with some of your own creations.

I realize the holidays can be a hard time for folks.  Whether it’s health or financial issues, family and friends who are no longer with us, or a feeling of melancholy that can set in during the winter months and should you be alone during this season, I encourage you to reach out to the numerous churches, temples and community organizations that prepare holiday meals as I know they’d be delighted to welcome you to their table and love on you with a welcoming heart and a warm meal.

In closing, I’d like to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and holiday season.

Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful!

Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope.

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Theme Song Credit:  'Together' by For King & Country