PASSION PROJECT
Hosted by Cat Margulis, each episode of Passion Project features conversations with with authors, filmmakers, world travellers, thought leaders and change makers who share how they made their dream happen.
Episode 55: Author and Director Gabrielle Stone
Cat chats with author and director Gabrielle Stone, who shares her journey to best-selling self-published author, what worked for her and her book, how to make your videos go viral and how to grow a loyal following.
Episode 35: The Power of Story with Nicole Smithee
In this interview for her series The Power of Story, Cat chats with Nicole Smithee, who shares how stories open hearts, create connection and empower us all to fulfill our god-given gifts and potential.
Episode 54: Author K.A. Tucker
Author K.A. Tucker shares her journey from self-published author to traditionally published and back again, as well as what audiences are craving now, her advice for self-published authors and more.
Episode 53: Secrets to a Successful Book Launch with Dan Blank
In this interview for her Success Story interview series, Passion Project host Cat Margulis chats with book launch expert Dan Blank about why your greatest asset in your publishing journey and book marketing strategy is you, and other book launch tips.
Episode 52: Wattpad author Tamara Lush
Author Tamara Lush shares what she’s learned from the Wattpad community about marketing and publishing your book, as well as her secrets to writing a great serial novel and how to market your book without giving up your writing time.
Episode 51: Kate Bradley Chernis, Founder and CEO of Lately AI
Cat Margulis and guest Kate Bradley Chernis talk about AI-powered content, the theatre of the mind and creating content for an audience of one, plus her secrets to designing a powerful content experience.
Episode 50: Derral Eves, author of The YouTube Formula and executive producer of The Chosen
In this interview, host Cat Margulis chats with Derral Eves, author of The YouTube Formula and executive producer of The Chosen, about bringing The Chosen to the screen, YouTube best practices, and the one thing you need to do to win audiences over.
Episode 49: The Power of Story with Peter Katz
In this episode, Cat chats with singer-songwriter and motivation speaker Peter Katz about how to bring your story to the stage and the audience journey.
Episode 48: The Power of Story with Zibby Owens
Cat chats with author, publisher and bookseller Zibby Owens about the keys to telling a story that stands out, and what the audience is craving today.
Episode 32: The Power of Story with Mario Juarez, StoryCo
Cat talks to Mario Juarez of StoryCo, who helps people and organizations get better business results through strategic storytelling.
Episode 31: The Power of Story with Park Howell, Business of Story
Cat talks to Park Howell, host of the popular weekly Business of Story podcast, about the keys to crafting a story, as well as his storytelling hacks for business and for finding your story.
Episode 30: The Power of Story with story expert Lisa Cron, Story Genius
Cat talks to Lisa Cron, author of Wired for Story, Story Genius and most recently, Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life.
Episode 29: The Power of Story with get-noticed expert Lisa Simone Richards
Cat talks to get-noticed expert Lisa Simone Richards, who shares why you should stop chasing social media platforms, and how to get the media attention you desire.
Episode 28: The Power of Story with Hollywood script consultant Michael Hauge
Cat talks to Michael Hauge, a renowned Hollywood script consultant and story expert who has consulted on projects starring Will Smith, Reese Witherspoon and more.
Episode 27: Biodynamic wine making and farming
Cat chats with Southbrook Winery's Bill Redelmeier and Casey Hogan about the joys and challenges of biodynamic wine making and farming.
Episode 26: Manorun Organic Farm, Part 2
Cat talks to Naomi and Keshia Krucker of Manorun Organic Farm about growing up on the farm, and what the future of family farms looks like.
Episode 25: Manorun Organic Farm, Part 1
Cat chats with Manorun Organic Farm founders Chris Krucker and Denise Trigatti about raising a farm, while raising a family, and what it takes to thrive in both areas today.
Episode 24: How to score a book deal, with Janice Zawerbny, Executive Editor at HarperCollins Canada
Cat chats with Janice Zawerbny, Executive Editor at HarperCollins Canada, about what it takes to get a book deal, the writer-editor relationship and other book publishing frequently asked questions.
Episode 23: Rom coms, first drafts and OWN Voices with Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged
In this episode, Cat chats with Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged, about how to write romance and romantic comedies, plus first drafts, Beta readers and OWN Voices.
Episode 22: How to get a literary agent, with Leonicka Valcius of Transatlantic Agency
Cat asks literary agent Léonicka Valcius all your burning questions, from how to get an agent, to what they look for, plus other book submission and query letter do’s and don’ts.