Sound Sorceresses is a celebration of the value we bring as technical experts and cultural torchcearers. We’re focused on women actively engaged in audio storytelling.
The first edition of Sound Sorceresses was published October 1, 2023 and our second edition went live on January 1, 2024.
I am a woman of a certain age so I’m going to open by saying, no - the title of this edition of the newsletter isn’t an announcement that I’m pregnant. It is an homage to the January 2024 authors,
and who are going to be highlighted here.Possibly not shocking, there’s also going to be an ask at the end but I promise it’s not too onerus!
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Flloyd Kennedy, Acress, Singer-Songwriter, Performance Poet, and Podcaster is an incredible artist who reminds us all to be our authentic selves. After all, there can be a lot of trauma associated with being made to be someone that isn’t “you”. Flloyd puts it so sucsinctly when she says:
She thought she was protecting me from criticism, from disappointment, because - in her own word: “I knew you had to have a tough skin to survive in that world and you were a little softy.” Bless, eh?
Flloyd’s article reminds us that it’s taking chances, making mistakes, and getting messy that make life (which, of course, includes telling our stories) worth living!
Rules for Growing
Kris Keppeler is the absolute epitome of lifelong learning. She found her voice in Junior High and has used it as a tool to narrate audiobooks, act (in front of and behind the mic) and podcast! And much to the delight of my middle child, she has even impersonated a cat.
Kris’ article is top notch through-and-through but my favorite quote from the whole thing is:
Don’t be afraid to apply what you’ve learned to expand your horizons.
Okay, so here’s the ask.
If you’ve been reading for a while, you know that illness has been a pretty constant companion in the Hanson household over this winter. I am even on the tail end of a stomach bug as I write and record this now! And that’s making it extra difficult to make solid connections with writers and advertisers. As we careen toward Year Two of Sound Sorceresses being here on the internet, I’m debating changing how I approach making the magazine. Without getting into the nitty-gritty, what I’d very sincerely appreciate is connecting with 50 writers by May 1, 2024.
If you’re interested in writing, please fill out this form. If you know someone who would be a great fit, send this newsletter along to them!
Thank you for making it all the way to the end! The April 2024 edition will be in your inboxes on April 1, and that’s no joke!
Who Are You Growing?