Show Notes

In this episode, Sandi D. reads two poems from her book, Dragonfly Dances: Poetic Musings on Life, scheduled for release this week on Amazon. Dragonfly Dances is a collection of poems that flows from English then into French after she moved to the French Riviera last year.

The collection covers themes ranging from family, memories, nature, society, and cultural adjustment. Sandi explains this book is the first of many to come. When you hear the poem, Dragonfly, you will understand the inspiration and connection to the book title.

Sandi’s poetry reading ends on a light note with the poem, Les Agrumes (Citrus Fruit) in French.

Special thanks to Shona Bramble for her workshop, Your Next Chapter, at Sandi D’s Soleil Retreat and the amazing women who attended.

Immense gratitude and thanks go to Simona and Radu at Riviera Pictures for their creative support. It takes a village to birth a book!!

Order your copy of Dragonfly Dances: Poetic Musings on Life today on Amazon.

This episode is dedicated to Sandi D’s mom, Betsy Meyer who passed away on Ascension Day (May 18) after a long, brave battle with cancer.

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Produced By: G at G Wright Coaching
Voice Overs & Promotional Spots: Sandi D & G
Music Licensed by Soundstripe: Fantoms, Solo (ASCAP)

Show Notes

In this episode, Sandi D. talks about finding your purpose and identifying your personal values.

Your purpose can change over time, so it’s good to check in with yourself to see if you need redirection. You’ll want to take out your journal, sit back, relax, and reflect.

Finding a supportive community where you can freely share your stories and help others is a great way to explore and maybe redirect your purpose.

Sandi D will be hosting her Soleil Retreat on the French Riviera in October. A small group of 12 women will work on unlocking their creative zen and share their stories.

We have some amazing guest speakers lined up for the Soleil Retreat plus fun activities and excursions to ignite the FIRE within and light your creative spark.

Feel free to DM Sandi D. on IG @queenofpodcastzen if you’d like more information about her Soleil Retreat.

Sandi D. would love to hear from you. Connect with her on IG or LinkedIn.

This episode is dedicated to Sandi D’s mom, Betsy Meyer. Sandi D’s mom passed on Ascension Day (May 18) after a long, brave battle with cancer.

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In this episode, Sandi D. shares her author’s journey. She opens up about finally deciding to remove the time pressure to complete one of her memoirs and give herself space to adjust to living in a new country (France).

After experiencing writer’s block and resistance to continuing with the first memoir, Sandi D. suddenly felt the pull to start another memoir about a different phase of life and not feel guilty about setting aside the other memoir.

She also has a collection of poems in English and in French – some written during more trying times that she’ll work on she feels called to do so. Sandi D. even experienced a poetry download this winter.

Now if you’re on a deadline, of course, there are book coaches, accountability programs, and other tools to get there faster, that’s fine. Sandi D. though has decided to enjoy the process of writing and creating her books/poems.

Recently traveling by a very long train ride to attend a staff retreat for the 9-5 gave her some time to write. Traveling light without a laptop, Sandi D. just whipped out her cellphone and poured a ‘download’ of reflections into a Google doc!

Last, she shares how much she loves to read and how reading quality books help with the writing process. Sandi D. shares about finally having the time to read contemporary French fiction during the trip from Nice to Nantes.

“Not fighting it when you’re not feeling it” is Sandi D.’s advice when it comes to creative energy and flow.

Are you working on a book, poetry, screenplay, or other creative projects? Sandi D. would love to hear from you. Connect with her on IG or LinkedIn.

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Produced By: G at All Things Relax Studios
Voice Overs & Promotional Spots: Sandi D & G
Music Licensed: Soundstripe: Fantoms (ASCAP) & Hunter Parks (BUMA/STEMRA)
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