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 Hosted by writer, publisher, and chronic illness advocate Jen Chambers, this show is a space for people who want to tell stories that spill outside the lines. Expect honest conversations, inspiring guests, bold questions, and moments of radical self-reflection. From writing prompts to wellness tools, from vulnerable confessions to sparks of joy, you’ll leave every episode feeling a little more seen and a lot more empowered. New episodes each Friday. Bonus content, storytelling series, and submission opportunities through the "Mended with Gold" anthology project. Newsletter each Wednesday.

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    • Midlife Is an Awakening:

      Midlife Is an Awakening:
      Oct 24 2025

      “Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s an awakening. It’s your soul calling you home.” — Kena Siu

      This week on Beyond the Margins, I sat down with empowerment guide Kena Siu, whose work helps women reconnect to the wholeness that’s always been theirs—body, mind, heart, and sensual self.

      Kena believes that joy, pleasure, and presence are sacred tools for healing. Through her Midlife Butterfly community, she’s created a space where women can safely explore who they truly are—beneath the roles, routines, and expectations that once defined them.

      We talked about her path from yoga and mindfulness to spiritual coaching, her powerful insights on radical self-love, and her belief that midlife is not an ending but a beginning:

      “We’ve been told midlife is about decline, but really, it’s a return to play. To pleasure. To home.”

      Kena’s story is one of courage and curiosity—of rediscovering the power of embodiment and building sisterhood that heals. Her upcoming Reset Retreat in Montreal is the latest expression of that vision: four days of nature, community, and soulful reconnection.

      If you’ve ever felt the tug to reinvent yourself—to remember the version of you that danced, laughed, and lived from her heart—this episode is your reminder: you are already whole. This story will bein the upcoming anthology Mended With Gold.

      Listen now on Beyond the Margins wherever you get your podcasts. Find Kena on IG Kena Siu or her podcast Midlife Butterfly wherever you get podcasts.

      Quote to linger on:

      “The more we know who we are, the less we people-please, the more we love ourselves, and the more we live from abundance—not scarcity.” — Kena Siu



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      22 min
    • Write Your Story Series – Week 3

      Write Your Story Series – Week 3
      Jun 15 2025
      A new way to shape your memoir, find your message, and share your truth.🎧 INTRO Hey friends, welcome back to Your Voice Matters. I’m Jen Chambers, and I’m ridiculously excited about today’s episode.We’re flipping the script this week—literally. We’re talking about writing your life story… as a TED Talk.Now, I’m not just saying this as someone who binge-watches TED on YouTube in fuzzy socks with tea—although, yes, guilty. I’m saying it as someone who actually hosted a TEDx event—TEDxVenetaWomen. I dreamed it up, applied through TED, built it from the ground up with nothing but heart and hustle—and it changed me.Today, I want to show you how writing your own TED Talk—even just for yourself—can be one of the most powerful memoir tools you ever use.PART 1: TED Talks as Memoir Let’s talk TED.TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design—but what it really represents is ideas worth spreading.TED Talks are short. Usually under 18 minutes. But the best ones? They’re personal. They’re vulnerable. And they often revolve around a single transformative idea—just like a great memoir.📌 Think about:* Brené Brown’s “The Power of Vulnerability”* How to Figure Out What You Really Want | Ashley Stahl* Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “The Danger of a Single Story”* Amanda Palmer’s “The Art of Asking”* Lydia Yuknovitch’s The Beauty of Being A misfit”These aren’t tech demos. They’re memoir moments, distilled into a single truth.When Amanda Palmer talks about asking—she’s really telling the story of rejection, connection, art, and self-worth. It's a memoir, hiding in plain sight.PART 2: How TED Builds the Message According to official TED guidelines:* Every talk needs one clear idea* It should include a personal story or anecdote* It builds connection through vulnerability, clarity, and relevanceSound familiar? That’s memoir with a mic.🧠 Here’s what TED asks of its speakers:* Share your idea in a new way* Tell real stories, not hypothetical ones* Be specific, not generalThey even have a rule: “Don’t sell from the stage. Teach from the heart.”Isn’t that the goal of every story we write?PART 3: Why Write a TED Talk, Even If You Never Give One? So maybe you’re thinking—“I don’t want to stand on stage in a red circle in front of 500 people!” Totally fair. But hear me out.Writing your own TED-style talk can:* Help you distill your life story into one powerful message* Boost your confidence in your voice and story* Become the foundation for your memoir, keynote, or brand* Give you a tight, 10-minute story you can use in bios, speaking, or even family storytelling🎯 TED asks: What’s the idea you can’t stop thinking about?Now ask yourself: What experience in my life taught me that lesson?That’s where your talk begins. That’s where your memoir grows.PART 4: Writing Prompts to Craft Your TED-style Memoir Let’s get writing. Below are three writing exercises to help you start shaping your TED Talk-style memoir story.✏️ Exercise 1: “The Idea I Can’t Let Go Of”Start with the idea that keeps returning to you. It might be a belief, a lesson, or even a question.Prompt:* What is one belief or truth you’ve come to through lived experience?* How did life teach it to you?* What memory does it always take you back to?💬 Example: “I believe asking for help is the most generous thing we can do.” Now tell the story that proves it.✏️ Exercise 2: “The Moment That Changed Everything”TED Talks often hinge on a turning point. This is your “what happened” story.Prompt:* What’s a moment where everything shifted?* What did you believe before? What do you believe now?* Who were you before, and who are you now?💡 You don’t need to be dramatic. Some of the best TED Talks are about quiet, invisible changes—like forgiving yourself, or standing up when no one else did.✏️ Exercise 3: “Say It Like You’re on Stage”This is where you step into your red-circle energy. Write the opening lines of your TED-style talk. Pretend you’ve got just 2 minutes to grab our hearts and make us lean in.Prompt:* How would you open?* What image or memory would you share?* What question would you ask the audience?📣 Hint: Start with a story, not a statement. Amanda Palmer opens with being a living statue on a crate. Not with a thesis—with a moment.PART 5: Tips From TED for Strong Storytelling Here are five golden TED-style storytelling tips that apply beautifully to memoir:* Start strong – Begin with a story, image, or surprise. Get us in the door fast.* Keep one thread – Don’t try to tell your whole life. Focus on one core idea.* Be yourself – Authenticity is everything. Speak it like you’d say it to a friend.* Make it universal – Use your personal story to highlight something we all feel.* End with impact – Land your story with clarity. A lesson, a moment, a question.💬 Brené Brown ends by saying: “...
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      13 min
    • Week 13, Write Your Story Series: One Story That Changed Everything

      Week 13, Write Your Story Series: One Story That Changed Everything
      May 31 2025

      Send us a text

      What if you don’t need to write an entire memoir—but just one powerful story that captures a moment of change?

      In this final episode of the Write Your Story series, Jen guides you through how to craft one personal narrative that holds the emotional depth and power of a full-length book. Whether you’re brand new to writing or deep into your draft, this episode will help you zoom in on a life-shaping moment and tell it with clarity and heart.

      ✨ What’s inside:

      • A grounding meditation to connect to your voice
      • How to write a 250-word pitch or query
      • How to draft a compelling “back cover blurb”
      • Memoir mini-structure tips that make a single story sing
      • Revision tools to make your writing sharper and more resonant
      • A few gentle yoga stretches to help your creativity flow
      • Resources for what to do after your story is written

      This isn’t goodbye—it’s a turning point. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Let’s write about the one that changed everything.

      Resources mentioned in this episode:

      • The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith – Honest, practical guidance.
      • ProWritingAid.com – Amazing editing tool.
      • The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr – Raw and real advice.
      • Submittable.com – For sending your story into the world.

      📥 Download the free companion worksheet: www.jennifer-chambers.com

      💌 Want to share your story or thoughts? Email Jen at jbchambersmail@gmail.com or visit www.jennifer-chambers.com


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