Season 1, Episode 13

Episode Description

Join host Holly B. and co-host Rogan for an inspiring conversation with Alexia about building creative community, multidisciplinary art, and the power of poetry. Discover how one person's vision to find community transformed into a thriving arts organization that's bringing emerging and established artists together in innovative ways.

Pets & Creativity (02:25)

• Meet Toulouse, Alexia's half-Persian, half-Turkish Angora cat

• How pets influence creative perspective and writing

• The dynamic between Toulouse and Rocky the dog

The Birth of Anaphor (10:23)

• From open mic series to non-profit organization in months

• Building community through identifying local needs

• Events maxing out capacity within 20-30 minutes of posting

The Anthology Project (07:51)

• 24 poets paired with 28 local businesses

• Poets create work inspired by or for their sponsor businesses

• Publishing summer 2026

• Supporting arts while highlighting community businesses

Collage Poetry Workshops (18:42)

• Blackout poetry, acrostic projects, and found word poetry

• Working with available resources to maximize impact

Current & Upcoming Projects

• Monthly open mics

• Punch card workshop for artist goals and self-care

• Surrealism workshop combining painting and collage

• Future: Cat-themed multidisciplinary art exhibit (2027)

Poetry Reading (32:21)

• Alexia shares "Everything Falls Towards"

Connect with Anaphor Sudbury

• Instagram: @anaphore.sudbury

• Facebook: Anaphore Sudbury

Season 1 Episode 12

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Join Holly and Rogan for another fun-filled episode where they share their "Thing of the Week," discuss Holly's newly published book, reflect on their recent guest, and explore everything from skating with properly fitted skates to the Rideau Canal's freezing challenges. As always, they close with their signature sign-off and a call for listener engagement!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE

Holly's Book is Here!

Holly shares the exciting moment of holding the physical copy of her book North of Broken & Furever Home, for the first time. A true "Thing of the Year" moment that she modestly calls her Thing of the Week.

Skating Pro Tips

Rogan's endorsement of the week: buy skates that actually fit you! He shares how much better skating becomes when you're not struggling with uncomfortable rental skates and discusses the joy of skating as a preferred mode of transportation.

Episode Reflection

Holly and Rogan reflect on their recent conversation with guest Julia, discussing her medium, potential live collaborations, and suggestions for Holly's upcoming book launch.

Ottawa Winter Culture

Discussion of the Rideau Canal skating tradition, its challenges with freezing, and the status of Winterlude.

Listener Appreciation

The hosts continue their tradition of acknowledging those who stick around to the end of the episode, showing genuine gratitude for their dedicated audience.

THING OF THE WEEK

Holly's Thing: Holding the physical copy of her published book for the first time North of Broken & Furever Home (even though she initially forgot what her Thing of the Week was!)

Rogan's Thing: Buying skates that actually fit - a game-changer for anyone who loves skating.

DRINKS OF CHOICE

Holly: Diet Coke with Lime from a Wendy's machine, with a splash of cherry vanilla.

Rogan: Americano at 8 PM (because he needed a pick-me-up after a long workday)

ENGAGEMENT CHALLENGE

Are you Team Black Cat Energy or Team Golden Retriever Energy?

Comment and let us know which one describes you best!

CONNECT WITH US

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Instagram: @rambling_from_the_little_shed

Email: ramblingsfromthelittleshed@gmail.com

Novel: North of Broken & Furever Home

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Season 1, Episode 11

Episode Summary

Holly, Rogan, and Mitzi explore the profound influence of pets on creativity, the power of storytelling, and the journey of self-publishing.

They discuss the emotional connections we have with our pets and how these relationships can inspire our creative endeavours.

The trio emphasizes the importance of positive thinking and the impact of writing as a legacy. They also navigate the complexities of the publishing world and share their future aspirations as creative individuals.

Mitzi is an avid advocate for holistic well-being and the host of the "Mitzi, Let's Think About It" Podcast. Mitzi is also a self-published author of four children’s books. She firmly believes that by encouraging children to think differently and more consciously, we can steer the future towards a positive trajectory.

• The influence of pets can significantly enhance creativity.

• Storytelling is a powerful tool for connection and understanding.

• Self-publishing allows authors to share their work without traditional barriers.

• Emotional connections with pets can inspire writing and creativity.

• Creative processes often involve brainstorming and idea generation.

• Positive thinking can transform the way we approach challenges.

• Writing can serve as a legacy, impacting future generations.

• Navigating the publishing world requires careful consideration of options.

• Future aspirations can drive current creative efforts.

• Collaboration and accountability can enhance the creative process.

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