{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d42150685d5d7844b9c36a/68247032a9ce4d3694fabc7a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"DELIGHT IN BEING FULLY PRESENT by Jean Wolfe","description":"<p><strong>The Power of Presence: Jean Wolfe on Authentic Writing, Procrastination and Women’s Voices</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this thoughtful and creative episode of <em>The Golden Threads Podcast</em>, Sue Williams speaks with writer, poet, and marketing mentor Jean Wolfe, a contributor to <em>Golden Threads</em> - <em>Women's Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life, </em>and founder of Spark into Marketing. Jean’s mission is to help women - especially those over 50 - express themselves online with authenticity, confidence, and clarity.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, Sue and Jean explore the intersection between Jean’s work and <em>Golden Threads</em>: encouraging women to write and share their stories with heart, honesty, and purpose. Jean reflects on her own chapter, which begins with a playful moment with her grandson - and unfolds into a deeper reflection on the value of being fully present in our relationships, our creativity, and our lives.</p><blockquote><strong>“Being present - without judgment or agenda - is the greatest gift you can give another person.”</strong></blockquote><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll discover:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why writing authentically matters more than ever - especially in the age of AI</li><li>How Jean supports women over 50 in finding their distinctive voice online</li><li>The story behind Jean’s chapter in <em>Golden Threads</em>, beginning with the simple joy of playing with her grandson</li><li>The importance of presence, both in personal connection and in improvisation, creativity, and co-writing</li><li>How her e-Book <em>Distinctive Voice</em> - <em>the fearless guide to a wholehearted blog worth noticing\"</em>, encourages women to blog with confidence, using natural metaphors and friendly language</li><li>How Jean’s poetry offers reassurance and motivation for entrepreneurs - and why her humorous poem <em>The Elephant in the Room</em> helps tackle procrastination with a smile</li><li>Why poetry and writing can be powerful acts of self-connection and resilience</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>This episode is a gentle but powerful call to embrace your voice, let go of perfectionism, and show up as your true self - on the page and in life.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To discover Jean's books, writing support and resources:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Visit <a href=\"https://sparkintomarketing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sparkintomarketing.com</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Loved this conversation? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman whose story deserves to be celebrated.</p>","author_name":"Sue Williams"}