{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68fbd3c28a5d09ce06879e4d/69388cf16957d1e181e9c635?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Topic 2: Shatter the Sky","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68fbd3c28a5d09ce06879e4d/1765315544914-cee1ae6b-6ba3-457f-9f47-91f8f54fb4e8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ever wondered what it takes to bring a 30-year-old dream to life? In this special episode of Breaking Formation, the tables are turned as co-host Shea Phinney, MFT, interviews Merryl Tengesdal, Col, USAF (ret.), about her incredible journey creating the graphic novella, \"Shatter the Sky.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Join them for an inspiring conversation that peels back the curtain on the creative process. Merryl shares the story behind the story—from a long-held idea to finding the right collaborators and navigating the challenges of independent publishing. This episode is a masterclass in persistence, the power of community, and trusting your vision against all odds.</p><p>Discover the lessons Merryl learned about patience, building a team, and the emotional journey of reliving her experiences to create something new. If you've ever had a passion project you've wanted to pursue, this discussion will give you the motivation to take the next step.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't miss out on more inspiring stories. Subscribe and follow \"Breaking Formation\" wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Merryl TENGESDAL"}