S1EP9 Mike Pratt - On His Debut Novel & Creative Meanderings

Meandering into Summer!!

Let's talk about SUMMER - what makes this season so fun? Why doesn't it hit the same as an adult? How can we incorporate small changes into our summer plans to really lean into the season? Last year I had one of the most enjoyable and relaxing summers in a while, and it's because I was really intentional about small, seasonal choices. I talk about what made this summer so great, and what I plan to incorporate for Summer 2024! * Kendra Adache's The Lazy Genius [https://open.spotify.com/show/2rOjz03L3exjFMsv50ftQt?si=1a4dd346e8ab4952] * My GoodReads [https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/55057739-madison-mcglone] page * Donations welcome for my Project Purple NYC Marathon fundraiser [https://donate.projectpurple.org/fundraiser/5331034] Be sure to follow @meanderwithmaddie [https://www.instagram.com/meanderwithmaddie/] on Instagram, DM with your guest and topic ideas, and support the podcast by leaving a rating or review!

2024 Check-in: First Quarter Meanderings

This ain't a New Year's resolutions/goals then nothing type of space... let's check in! On this solo episode, I reflect on how the first quarter of 2024 has gone so far, detail progress on my current goals, and talk about what I'm looking forward to in the next season of life (think - marathons, weddings, moving, oh my!). * Check out the ⁠⁠Legend Planner ⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legend+planner&hvadid=580742239886&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012097&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3357063740156318200&hvtargid=kwd-601043408144&hydadcr=4524_13192957&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8mkfyygeh8_e]shop on Amazon. * Donations welcome for Project Purple NYC Marathon fundraiser [https://donate.projectpurple.org/fundraiser/5331034]. Be sure to follow ⁠⁠@meanderwithmaddie⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/meanderwithmaddie/] on Instagram, DM with your guest and topic ideas, and support the podcast by leaving a rating or review!

Meandering Through 2023 & Into 2024

And just like that - we're back! On this solo episode, I recap my 2023, why the podcast paused, my future plans for it, and go through what goals I did/do not accomplish in 2023 and the goals set forth for 2024. Click here to check out the ⁠Legend Planner ⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legend+planner&hvadid=580742239886&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012097&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3357063740156318200&hvtargid=kwd-601043408144&hydadcr=4524_13192957&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8mkfyygeh8_e]shop on Amazon. Be sure to follow ⁠@meanderwithmaddie⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/meanderwithmaddie/] on Instagram, DM with your guest and topic ideas, and support the podcast by leaving a rating or review!

S1EP10 Mary Latham - Meandering Towards "More Good"

Mary Latham is a photographer, traveler, and writer most known for traveling to all 50 states in her late mother's Subaru on a journey to find "More Good." This mission and journey was born from advice Mary's mother once gave her, telling her there is always more good in the world, you just have to look for it. Mary spent three years traveling the country and collecting stories of kindness. Currently, she is working on compiling these stories into a book that will be donated to waiting room hospitals.  Mary and I chat about her upbringing, time at Stonehill College, losing her mother, how that loss threw her into a life of travel, her time in the Caribbean and Italy, and lastly, her More Good journey. In recording this episode, I did have some audio issues so the last few minutes were lost but we end with a favorite story that Mary shares - pretty good spot to land.  Links for all things Mary & More Good! * More Good website [https://www.moregood.today/] * More Good Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/moregoodtoday/] (@moregoodtoday) * Mary's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marylatham/] (@marylatham) * Mary's Ted Talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJLuBqd0a78] * Mary's YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/marylatham] (featuring her "Where Now" marriage project) Be sure to follow @meanderwithmaddie [https://www.instagram.com/meanderwithmaddie/] on Instagram, DM with your guest and topic ideas, and support the podcast by leaving a rating or review!

S1EP9 Mike Pratt - On His Debut Novel & Creative Meanderings

Mike Pratt is an author and actor who recently released his debut novel, Code of the Nightbird. We discuss the journey that is writing your first book, navigating the roadblocks placed in front of our creative pursuits, and Mike's other main passion - acting! Last year, Mike starred as an extra in Netflix's Don't Look Up, and this opportunity has allowed him to pursue bigger roles soon coming to your screen.  This episode is a must-listen for anyone stuck in a creative rut, needing guidance or inspiration, or wanting to know how to get from 'A' to 'B' - Mike himself has dubbed his acting journey particular, "Baby Steps to Big Boy Parts." We're all starting somewhere! And as Mike points out, we need to be comfortable landing on "the spectrum of success" - it looks different for everyone.  You can follow Mike along @themikepratt [https://www.instagram.com/themikepratt/] and purchase Code of the Nightbird where ever books are sold. Some quick links - Bookshop [https://bookshop.org/books/code-of-the-nightbird/9781737228707] (supports local stores!), Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Code-Nightbird-Mike-Pratt/dp/173722870X], Barnes and Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/code-of-the-nightbird-mike-pratt/1140844023], Walmart [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Code-of-the-Nightbird-Paperback-9781737228707/563958638].  Be sure to follow @meanderwithmaddie [https://www.instagram.com/meanderwithmaddie/] on Instagram, DM with your guest and topic ideas, and support the podcast by leaving a rating or review!