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Deep Diving Divas with Nancy Fox and Elaine Doran

This One Creative Habit Can Change How You Feel About Your Life

Hosted by Nancy Fox, renowned food expert, cookbook author, and founder of Mrs. Beasley’s, Nancy’s Healthy Kitchen, and Skinny Kitchen, with co-host Elaine Doran, founder of Doran PR and a global PR maven with decades of experience leading major brand launches, media strategies, and high-profile campaigns.


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Feeling stuck? This one creative habit could change how you feel about your life.


This episode is all about creativity, writing, and finding your way back to your spark.

In this episode of Deep Diving Divas, Nancy Fox and Elaine Doran discuss why creativity matters at any age and how a simple creative habit—especially writing—can positively impact your mood, mindset, and outlook on life.


We’re joined by our guest, Mary Petersen, for an inspiring conversation about creative outlets, and Nancy also interviews co-host Elaine Doran about her own creative journey.


As a special bonus, Elaine closes the episode by reading one of her short stories, bringing the power of creativity to life in a truly personal way.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or uninspired, this episode is a beautiful reminder that your creative spark is still there.


✨ It’s never too late to dive in.

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