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It Just Takes One brings the stories of published authors to life. Scriptor Publishing interviews Olympic athletes, celebrities, and regular people who have written their own books with a little help along the way. Listen to hear how one person, one experience, or even one book can change your life!
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
In today’s episode, we talk with Kirk Lawrence, the bestselling author of Zero’s Heroes, the 1981 true story of when personal trainer Kirk Lawrence was hired by San Francisco 49ers tight end, Charle Young. Their backgrounds were like night and day, but for six months their training became legendary in the Niners organization. Charle’s results included leading a Niners team that went from “Laughable Losers to Super Bowl XVI Champions.” Fresno, CA, then gave him The Key to the City.
Kirk’s own transformation fueled his fitness career success. His story takes you from when he ran away as a teenager in the dead of night to where he meets Joanie Greggains and makes an impact on morning television. Kirk continued as a consultant to San Quentin prison, coaching fitness students around the world with IDEA, leading the 10,000 person Dole Cup tournament in Japan, being hired by UCSF Medical School to lead a 2 year study on women, exercise and preventing osteoporosis, and training America’s public school students with Raisin Youth Fitness, endorsed by Arnold Schwarzenegger and the then 1991 President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Everyone wants to feel like a hero. But grit, persistence and determination alone make the difference. No matter what the situation, Kirk went on a coaching quest to be his best.
His enduring message is to stick to the fight when you’re the hardest hit, it’s when things seem the worst-
Rest, but Don’t Quit!
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Kirk grew up, like many children today, in a family that started out like a dream and ended in a divorce. His parent’s divorce took place in January of 1965. He was stuck in a toxic environment, and as he got older, the question he needed to answer was how anyone could rise above the constant, toxic, negative divorce stress.
He learned from tremendous instructors in Kenpo, Yoga, Wing Chun, weight training with Vince Gironda and Frank Zane, as well from the dance, ballet, and movement instructors at the American Conservatory Theater. He was a graduate of the famous bodybuilding camp, Zane Haven, in Palm Springs, California. These coaches helped Kirk make an impact on physical education and fitness training for men, women, and children.
1975 Black Belt, Chinese Kenpo
1979 1st Personal Training Client
1980 Marine World Conditioning
1981 NFL Personal
Trainer/Flexibility Coach
1983 Morning Stretch TV
Show, Music Coordinator
1984 Personal Fitness
Specialist, Cooper Institute
1984 Men’s National
Aerobics Champion (FitAerobics)
1984 Group Exercise
Leadership, Cooper Institute
1985 California Department of Corrections
San Quentin Prison
1986-1990 Continuing Education
Provider, ACE
1989 Osteoporosis Exercise
Research, Fitness Director
University of California,
San Francisco (UCSF)
Co-developed with
Nancy Lawrence,
Fitness Coordinator
1990-1993 Physical Education
San Mateo/Foster City
School District
1991-1992 “Raisin Youth Fitness”
Endorsed by Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Chairman
PCPFS, Co-developed with Nancy Lawrence
Today Kirk lives happily in Indianapolis, Indiana with Dianna, their three kids, and dog, Roscoe. Their best days lie ahead. He works as a courier for FedEx Express in Indianapolis, enjoying the teamwork and dedication to the FedEx “Purple Promise.”
You can find more about Kirk on his website at: zeroonceheroforever.com
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
In today’s episode, we talk with Julie Boden Schmidt, the bestselling author of a new children’s book titled Woody’s Leap of Faith. Julie spent much of her career in health care, but always dreamed about writing a book. A great mystery fan, she assumed if she ever pursued that dream, it would be, of course, a mystery. Then, one day while working in remote Montana, she saw three photographs of wood ducklings preparing to leave the nest – by jumping! Her curiosity was roused and imagination stimulated about what it was like to take that jump. That thought was the inspiration for Woody, Buzz, and Zoey – three wood ducklings with distinct personalities and individual and funny ways of responding to the challenge of leaving the nest. Having fallen in love with these three ducklings, the author’s career has shifted with more of their tales to be told.
You can find out more about Julie and keep up to date as new tales of Woody and his family are published by visiting her website at: www.juliebodenschmidt.com.
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
On today’s episode, my guest is Annie Levitt, the author and illustrator of First Day at Halsey Hollow Farm.Her book is a beautiful children’s story about a horse named Captain arriving at his new home, and the beginning of his friendship with his new owner. Along the way, they experience some important life lessons and Annie shares some of those with us in our conversation. She also talks about Halsey Hollow Farm (which is a real place) and about how her love of horses and children’s stories led her to write and illustrate this book. If you are someone who loves horses or who wants to write a book someday, then you will definitely enjoy this episode.
I invite you to sit back and listen in as Annie Levitt shares her story.
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Annie says that she doesn’t ever remember a time when she wasn’t crazy over horses. She borrowed any horse she could to take care of and ride. After saving babysitting money and lifeguarding money, she bought her own horse….the day before she left for college! Somehow she managed to work through college and keep her horse close by. In fact, since that day, a horse has always been at her side, helping her navigate through life.
You can purchase the book at: https://amzn.to/3gACx6H
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Today I am joined by Liam Cuddy, the bestselling author of The Getaway People. In his first novel, Liam tackles some profound themes like love, spirituality, cult behavior, good vs. evil and so much more. And we discuss all of that in this episode. We also carry the conversation into what it takes to write a novel and some of the unique aspects of fiction writing that he encountered in this experience.
Plus…if you're watching this on YouTube, you’ll get to see a video of him floating down a river!
Sound intriguing?
Then I invite you to sit back and listen in as Liam Cuddy shares his story.
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About Liam Cuddy:
Liam Cuddy has always had an affinity for the things he couldn’t explain. Having grown up in the small town of Auburn, New York, most of his days were spent hiking, biking, or sitting on the shore of Owasco Lake drumming up ideas for stories that had yet to be written. He found the time and inspiration to complete his debut novel throughout his four years at Niagara University. He is currently pursuing a master’s in communication, while working on various other creative endeavors. To contact the author, or to order both current and future work, visit liamcuddy.com.
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Ghosts aren’t scary, but they are real. In today’s episode we talk with Michelle Paulson, the bestselling author of Faithful. Throughout our conversation, she shares her journey of authenticity and spiritual mediumship. Even though Michelle has been visited by spirits since she was three years old, she didn’t start to accept her gifts until her late twenties. In her effort to lead a more authentic life she decided to reveal her secret: she could see, hear, and feel spirit.
Faithful is an intimate look into Michelle’s life, what she has learned about mediumship, reconciling her relationship with God and the lessons she has gleaned from spirit over the last four decades. Michelle believes she works for spirit and her job is to help give them a physical voice to share their messages with their loved ones. Michelle hopes by sharing her personal experiences, client readings, and knowledge about the afterlife from spirit, it will be bring peace and comfort to those still living a physical life. Souls are infinite, love doesn’t die and we are surrounded with support from our heavenly loved ones all the days of our lives.
I know you’re going to enjoy this episode, so sit back and listen in as Michelle Paulson shares her story.
About Michelle Murnin Paulson:
Death is a part of life and heaven is not unreachable. Heaven is all around us and our loved ones try to communicate with us each day. Michelle Murnin Paulson knew from the age of three that there was something different about her. She has had spirit communications her entire life, but didn’t work to develop them until she was in her twenties. Michelle defines her gift as the ability to speak and translate soul. She believes she works for spirit and does her best to take their messages and deliver them to her clients. During sessions Michelle gives a physical voice to loved ones in spirit, spirit guides, and guardian angels. Her goal is to help her clients learn to better understand messages from spirit and hopefully bring comfort and peace to all parties involved. When she isn’t delivering spirit messages she is spending her time with her husband and four children. Besides her family, she loves reading, writing, coffee, and converse.
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Today’s episode features Olympic gold medalist, Laura Wilkinson. Besides sharing some of the backstory to winning Olympic gold, she discusses what it takes to be a mom of 4 and a world-class athlete. She shares her ideas on creating a winning mindset and being your best, no matter what obstacles are in your way.
Her bestselling book, Life at 10 Meters: Lessons from an Olympic Champion, is available on Amazon. And you can connect with Laura at laurawilkinson.com.
Laura’s Wilkinson:
Beating what many said were impossible odds in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, Laura, starting in eighth place and with a broken foot, came from behind to win the 2000 Olympic platform gold medal. Laura has also won the 2004 World Cup and the 2005 World Championships, becoming the first woman in history to win all three coveted world titles in platform diving. Along the way, she has won 19 US National Titles, been voted by the American public the 2000 US Olympic Spirit Award winner and was nominated for an ESPY award. Laura has also been inducted into five different Halls of Fame including the International Swimming Hall of Fame. People always notice something that sets Laura apart from her competitors, her smile. She smiles during the most pressure packed and fierce competitions, almost like she’s removed from the situation, acknowledging her family and teammates in the stands. Laura explains, “I smile because I love what I do. I make a commitment before the competition to enjoy the experience however it turns out.” Laura attended the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games as a reporter and analyst for NBC. In 2017, following a nine-year retirement, Laura returned to competition. She is now currently training full time with her eyes set firmly on a fourth Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020. Laura launched her own podcast in 2020- The Pursuit of Gold. Her show seeks to equip athletes with the most effective tools that will help them reach their biggest goals in sport through conversations with elite and Olympic athletes, sports professionals, coaches, and experts. In these conversations, Laura and her guests unlock the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual tools that shape the whole athlete and generate peak performance. She also created an online course called Confident Competitor to help eliminate performance anxiety and help athletes approach competitions with confidence. Laura is also wife to Eriek Hulseman and mommy to four amazing children by birth and adoption.
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
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Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
In today's episode, we speak with Grace Lambert, the bestselling author of How Did I Not Know About This? Becoming Pain Free Through Posture Therapy. Posture therapy helps people of all ages and abilities get themselves out of chronic pain, restore physical function and/or improve their balance or athletic performance. Grace didn't think enough people knew about the benefits of posture therapy, so she wrote her book t spread the word. Through stories of her own and those of her other Posture Alliance colleagues, she spreads the message of hope for reducing or eliminating pain.
If you, or someone you know, experience chronic pain, you will want to listen to this interview. Grace shares practical advice on what you can do starting TODAY to move away from pain and back into doing all the things you love to do!
Sit back and listen in as Grace Lambert shares her story!
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Grace Lambert is a PTX-licensed therapist and a posture alignment specialist, certified through the Egoscue Institute. She offers private sessions, classes and workshops through her business, Posture First Exercise Therapy.
To connect with Grace, you can go to her website at https://www.posture-first.com or email her at grace@posture-first.com
If you’re interested in finding a posture therapist in your area, go to https://www.posturealignmenttherapists.com.
You can also check out Pete Egoscue’s work at https://www.egoscue.com.
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
In this episode, Coach Sara Doell shares her new bestselling book, Your Future Self Will Thank You: A Book for You. By Me. About You. (told through stories about me). Her wit and wisdom are apparent as she explains how she came to share her personal journey through this book. You will enjoy a mix of serious and difficult stories as well as levity, humor and a touch of sarcasm, as Sara encourages each of us to navigate the complexities of life.
Sit back and listen in as Sara Doell shares her story!
Read the rest of this entry »Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Let’s face it…being a mom is really, really hard.
If you can relate, then you’re going to enjoy today’s episode where Tanya Pershin, the bestselling author of “MOM”ing: It’s Not All Sparkles and Tutus, shares lessons she’s learned as she’s traveled along her “Mom”ing journey.
Tanya has a mission to let every mom out there know that she is not alone. In this conversation, she shares her belief that as moms, it might not all be sparkles and tutus, but we are all in this together. And in the end, our faith, our purpose and our love make every step of the journey something to celebrate.
Listen in as Tanya Pershin shares her story.
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Tanya Pershin is full of life, unending energy and curiosity. You can’t help but laugh, feel joy, and love when you’re around her. She currently works at Player’s Fitness and Performance. If you were to ask her title, she would tell you she is a professional hugger and talker.
Her first 12 years of life were spent growing up in Saudi Arabia. She moved to Maryland and currently resides in Frederick with her husband, Billy, and two very active teenage boys, Kyle and Branden.
Website: tanyapershin.com
FB: @tanyapershin
IG: @tpershin