Summary: This week on the Strocel.com Podcast I’m speaking with Maggie Baird and Lori Nasso. They’re moms, actors and screenwriters, and they made a movie called Life Inside Out. If you could use a little nudge when it comes to following your own dreams I encourage you to take the time to listen to our conversation, because these are two very inspiring moms. Maggie and Lori met through a shared love of music when they both belonged to a group that performed at open mic nights. The idea was that by joining forces and creating a group they would be more likely to show up and do something for themselves. They would also have moral support, knowing they weren’t doing it alone. As the two got to know each other, they realized they had a lot in common, including a desire to write a screenplay. They made a pact: they would write a screenplay together, and then make the movie. When I heard their story, I knew I had to speak to them on the podcast. It took years and a lot of effort, but they did write the screenplay, and they did make the movie. Maggie, who is a homeschooler, worked around her kids and her acting gigs. Lori did it around her own kids, and a more-than-full-time job as a writer for a TV show. They ran a successful kickstarter campaign, got their friends and acquaintances involved, and created a film that chronicles a mother and son’s connection through music. During the podcast I asked Maggie and Lori about the process of making a movie. I also talked to them about their journey as mothers and screenwriters. We talked about ideas like bravery, inspiration, setting an example, and reaching out to others for help. We talked about setting examples for our children, and growing in wisdom and experience ourselves. I asked them what happens now that they have this finished film. If you’ve ever had a dream that seemed really big, and kind of hard, and maybe a little bit out of your reach, I encourage you to check out Life Inside Out on Facebook. And, of course, take the time to listen to the podcast: Next week I’ll be sharing a podcast with Dr. Margaret Weiss, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. We’ll be talking about ADHD – what it is, how it’s diagnosed, how it’s treated and more. It’s a controversial but important topic, and I learned a lot during our conversation. Subscribe to the Strocel.com Podast in iTunes and you won’t miss a minute! Also, if you have a podcast idea, please share it with me. I’d love to hear your suggestions!
