# virtual story (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover virtual story. Page: Feed: --- ## [Look Back: Lessons Learned + WRITE HOME with Melanie McGehee](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/Look-Back-Lessons-Learned--WRITE-HOME-with-Melanie-McGehee-e3de47i) _2026-01-09 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ What a year! Melanie and I discuss the top 3 learnings from last year...most of which were from our BELOVED new anthology WRITE HOME, and the new writing besties we have met along the way! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/113757874/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-9%2F027eaf7b-389b-05e4-f531-371ba5a2d5d4.m4a) ## [Natalie Daise on Creativity, Community, and Big Ideas](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/Natalie-Daise-on-Creativity--Community--and-Big-Ideas-e3ald4j) _2025-11-07 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ Natalie Daise is a beloved household name in my world. Many know her as the Mom on Gullah Gullah Island, but I know her as a creative catalyst and community focused artist. Natalie has recently launched a large project (that you can see at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia, SC) with collaborators that spanned the state. In this episode, she discusses the process of creativity, community,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/110850643/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-7%2F410810732-44100-2-9b1fef111c9cb.mp3) ## [Talking writing with Melanie McGeHee: WRITE HOME Workshops and Anthology](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/Talking-writing-with-Melanie-McGeHee-WRITE-HOME-Workshops-and-Anthology-e38iq7v) _2025-09-22 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ We are thrilled to announce our first anthology "Write Home" with our partners at Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University! Submit your work here. Sign Up for the free workshops here. Contact info: shannon@whatshesaidproject.com melaniemcgehee@yahoo.com [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/108668607/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-22%2F407955333-44100-2-7c33563ac1ea1.mp3) ## [How one phone call changed my confidence...](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/How-one-phone-call-changed-my-confidence-e328hkf) _2025-05-01 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ Shannon Ivey, of the #whatshesaidproject, talks about the work of the project over the last year. From her: I decided to not participate in Midlands Gives this year.Why? I live in a capital city, and I know the hard work of my nonprofit peers. I know the cuts they are facing. Us, too, actually. When budgets are cut on arts grants and other funding agencies, we lose work, too. We lose funding… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/102040655/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-1%2F976e7afb-517c-c92b-6501-4bda63c2eea2.m4a) ## [Career Pivot Tips and Tricks with Rachel Gaddis, The Comeback Coach](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/Career-Pivot-Tips-and-Tricks-with-Rachel-Gaddis--The-Comeback-Coach-e3199vo) _2025-04-08 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ Job losses and career pivots are a big part of the time we are in. In this episode, coaches Shannon Ivey and Rachel Gaddis discuss: + shame free pivoting + current job market + bias in job searching + side hustles +personal branding Find Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgaddis/ Find Shannon here: shannon-ivey.com Sign up for the workshop here. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/101017016/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-8%2F398050887-44100-2-4a331dd2019d4.m4a) ## [Interview with Tayler Simon on the Power of Self Publishing and Everyday Activism](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/Interview-with-Tayler-Simon-on-the-Power-of-Self-Publishing-and-Everyday-Activism-e2vc1d1) _2025-02-25 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ Tayler Simon is a woman on a mission. She is a published writer and the founder of @liberationislit, and has her sights set on change through access to information. Tayler is also an advocate for access to books, and has spent time educating the public about what is happening with book bans in the US and SC in particular. Follow her @liberationis lit and @tayler\_made\_books. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/99009377/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-25%2F395514738-44100-2-ca94c028e8db3.mp3) ## [Interview with Writer Marla Taviano](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/Interview-with-Writer-Marla-Taviano-e2vasak) _2025-02-24 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ Our first episode of the year! Marla Taviano is a fascinating human. She's a writer and activist who is deconstructing her first 40 years as a white evangelical Christian. She is a lover of people. She has written 4 books of poetry and a metric ton of cool art pieces using reclaimed books. Find her @whitegirllearning. We discuss everyday activism. We mention Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit. Find… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/98971412/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-24%2F395468241-44100-2-503efe59f2ce3.mp3) ## [Interview with Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/Interview-with-Tayler-Simon-of-Liberation-is-Lit-e2nm0ps) _2024-08-27 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ Tayler Simon is a self-publishing goddess, and we are thrilled she is joining us to lead clients in this NEW course! "Build Your Own Table: Self Publishing for Purpose Drive Professionals" is a masterclass in accessible liberatory practice. This course is self-paced and on demand. Sign up here: https://www.shannon-ivey.com/offers/4pHx6xXe/checkout Buy her book here:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/90947836/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-7-27%2F385400223-44100-2-54364ec45b73.mp3) ## [Interview with Melanie McGehee, Writer/Educator](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatshesaidproject/episodes/Interview-with-Melanie-McGehee--WriterEducator-e2nm0hi) _2024-08-27 · Shannon Ivey · #whatshesaidproject_ The #whatshesaidproject is thrilled to welcome Melanie McGehee as a collaborating facilitator of writing courses! This fall, she will lead us in "The Powerful Essay" course, and we cannot be more excited! This course is on Monday nights 7-8:30 eastern on Zoom. Sign up at this link:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e4dc610/podcast/play/90947570/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-7-27%2F385399921-44100-2-8405821b3f0ba.mp3)