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🎙️ Ready to ditch the digital noise and actually connect again?On this episode of Narrative North, I sit down with the a...
10/15/2025

🎙️ Ready to ditch the digital noise and actually connect again?

On this episode of Narrative North, I sit down with the always-hilarious and deeply insightful Julienne B. Ryan — speaker, facilitator, author, and the powerhouse behind The Learned-It-In Queens Communication Playbook: Winning Against Digital Distraction. 💬✨

Julienne brings humor, heart, and hard-earned Queens wisdom to every story she tells — helping us all become better communicators, teammates, and storytellers.

And as a Bronx girl myself 🗽😉 I love her no-nonsense, borough-born approach to cutting through the chaos and saying what you mean (and meaning what you say).

This episode is packed with laughs 🤣, lightbulb moments 💡, and real-world tips to survive — and thrive — in our distraction-filled world.

🎧 Tune in, laugh out loud, and walk away ready to level up your communication game — online and off!
🔗 Link in bio!

🌫️ Think you know the Brontës? Think again. 🌫️Narrative North is BACK—this time we’re stomping across the moody moors of...
09/22/2025

🌫️ Think you know the Brontës? Think again. 🌫️

Narrative North is BACK—this time we’re stomping across the moody moors of 1846 Yorkshire (cloak required, it’s damp 🕰️). I sat down with acclaimed novelist Stephanie Cowell to dive into her new release The Man in the Stone Cottage (out now!).

This is NOT your high school English class Charlotte, Anne & Emily. We’re talking:
💔 Heartbreak
💌 Secret romances
📜 Shady letters
🗺️ A mysterious map that could change everything

Critics call Cowell’s prose “haunting” & “dreamlike,” but let’s be real—you had us at “secret romance” + “mysterious map.”

🎧 Link in bio to listen! Fall in love with the Brontës all over again (no pop quiz required).

🚨 New Episode Alert 🚨Buckle up, book lovers 📚✨ because this week on Narrative North I’m sitting down with the brilliant ...
09/06/2025

🚨 New Episode Alert 🚨
Buckle up, book lovers 📚✨ because this week on Narrative North I’m sitting down with the brilliant Liza Palmer —two-time Emmy nominee, international best-seller, and occasional Marvel mastermind 🦸‍♀️💥

We’re diving into her brand-new novel Young Fools (out Sept 9, 2025!) 🎉

👯 Two women.
✍️ One ruthless literary world.
💔 Friendship tested by jealousy, secrets & unexpected success.

If you’ve ever fought writer’s block, envied a friend’s big win, or tried to prove yourself—this one’s for YOU. 💡🔥

Grab your tea ☕, get cozy 🛋️, and tune in for snark, wit, and the messy, beautiful chaos of chasing dreams. 💭✨

🎧 Listen now—link in bio!

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I’m back. I’m fine. 🙃 Yes, I’m posting like a maniac—but only because I finally sat down for the first time today and my...
08/29/2025

I’m back. I’m fine. 🙃 Yes, I’m posting like a maniac—but only because I finally sat down for the first time today and my thumbs have energy to burn. You’re welcome, Instagram. ✨

Love you. Have an amazing Labor Day weekend—I’ll be here all weekend. 🇺🇸💙

And yes, that’s me and my husband in Venice, pretending we live in a rom-com. 🇮🇹❤️

🎙️✨ Oh baby, we’ve got ONE more—and this one is all about shining a light on a new voice you need to know.Meet Samantha ...
08/29/2025

🎙️✨ Oh baby, we’ve got ONE more—and this one is all about shining a light on a new voice you need to know.

Meet Samantha Apicella, a rising author whose debut poetry collection Daisy Wallpaper 🌼 is as bold, beautiful, and fearless as she is. On this bonus episode of Narrative North, Samantha shares her journey, her passion for YA + poetry, and reminds us all that chasing your creative fire is always worth it.

This is what Narrative North is all about—lifting up young women, fresh voices, and the storytellers of tomorrow. Samantha embodies every bit of that magic. ✨

👉 Bonus episode is live now—link in bio!

🎙️✨ Hot off the mic!This week on Narrative North, I sat down with the incredible Kathleen Barber—bestselling author of T...
08/29/2025

🎙️✨ Hot off the mic!

This week on Narrative North, I sat down with the incredible Kathleen Barber—bestselling author of Truth Be Told (yep, the one Reese’s Hello Sunshine turned into an AppleTV+ hit 👀), Follow Me, Sisterhood Above All, and her soon-to-be-released rom-com Both Things Are True (coming Sept 1, 2025 📚💖).

Kathleen pulls back the curtain on the wild ride from page to screen, shares her creative process, and gives us a swoon-worthy sneak peek at her latest—a witty, heartfelt, delightfully messy tale of love, resilience, and second chances.

👉 Tune in now—link in bio!

The last month of summer comes with so much pressure—to relax, to enjoy, to soak it all in. But what if all that “doing”...
07/31/2025

The last month of summer comes with so much pressure—to relax, to enjoy, to soak it all in. But what if all that “doing” is actually draining us?

In this episode of the NARRATIVE NORTH I sit down with mindfulness teacher and author Raditia Lasry to talk about how we manage our energy—what restores it, what depletes it, and how to feel more present and at ease as the season winds down. 🌅

Inspired by her book Be Human, Be Happy, Be You!, this conversation is a reminder that real happiness starts with being human—not perfect.

🎧 Take a breath and listen now LINK IN BIO ABOVE 👆

LOVE ME SOME Women’s Media Group!
07/25/2025

LOVE ME SOME Women’s Media Group!

Podcast Alert!In this episode, we’re diving into the deliciously messy world of love, lust, and late-night cheese cravin...
07/21/2025

Podcast Alert!

In this episode, we’re diving into the deliciously messy world of love, lust, and late-night cheese cravings with debut novelist Joelle Babula, whose new book Infidelity Rules is as bold, brilliant, and unfiltered as she is.Joelle writes about the things your mother warned you never to bring up at the dinner table—infidelity, emotional chaos, and cheese-induced bliss—and somehow makes it all feel oddly…relatable. Her main character Quinn Davis is unapologetically dating married men, navigating the wine world like a boss, and following a very personal rulebook to keep her heart out of the equation. Until, of course, it all falls apart.

So pour yourself a glass of something bold, grab a wedge of something smelly, and settle in—because we’re about to talk about passion, boundaries, bad decisions, good wine, and what it really means to love like no one’s watching.

LINK IN BIO 👏

🎉 GET YOUR TICKETS! 🎉It’s the ultimate girls’ night out! 💃✨Jane L. Rosen, author of Songs of Summer, is teaming up with ...
07/08/2025

🎉 GET YOUR TICKETS! 🎉

It’s the ultimate girls’ night out! 💃✨
Jane L. Rosen, author of Songs of Summer, is teaming up with Brooke Lea Foster, bestselling author of Our Last Vineyard Summer, for one unforgettable evening — and YOU’RE invited! 🍷📚

🗓️ July 9
🕕 6 PM
📍 The Woods Tavern Bar & Grill at Hudson Hills Golf Course
400 Croton Dam Rd, Ossining, NY 10562

No need to read the books beforehand — just come ready to sip, snack, selfie, and soak up the summer vibes with two amazing authors and a room full of smart, fun women. 🙌💫

🎟️ Tickets in bio — they’re going fast!

🎧 NEW PODCAST DROP: The Catherines of Ossining 🇺🇸✨Advocacy. Leadership. The Power of Showing Up.This Fourth of July, I’m...
07/03/2025

🎧 NEW PODCAST DROP: The Catherines of Ossining 🇺🇸✨
Advocacy. Leadership. The Power of Showing Up.

This Fourth of July, I’m celebrating women who lead from the heart — starting right here in Ossining ❤️🤍💙

In this special episode, I sit down with THREE amazing women — all named Catherine (yes, really!), all from Ossining, and all making serious waves in public service and community leadership:

🌟 Catherine Borgia – seasoned political leader + fierce advocate for progressive change
🌟 – equity warrior on the Ossining School Board
🌟 – powerhouse organizer + local change agent

And of course — me, your host Catherine, bringing my love for storytelling and service to the mic 🎙️

We’re talking:
💥 Why advocacy matters
💥 How women are shaping the future of our communities
💥 And why showing up — in big ways and small — is one of the most patriotic things we can do 🇺🇸

Listen while you’re heading to the parade, grilling up burgers, or winding down after the fireworks. Let these stories fuel your fire 🔥

🎆 Tune in now — link in bio!

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! ✨This week on Narrative North, we’re joined by the fabulous Jane L. Rosen — author, storyteller, N...
06/26/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! ✨

This week on Narrative North, we’re joined by the fabulous Jane L. Rosen — author, storyteller, NYT contributor, and all-around gem! 💎📚

Her latest novel, Songs of Summer, is everything you want in a beach read — heartfelt, funny, and full of charm. 🌞🎶

We chat about:
✍️ Her writing journey
📖 The inspiration behind her new book
🗽 New York accents (yes, really!)
📚 And what she’s reading right now!

If you love smart, feel-good fiction with heart, you won’t want to miss this one.

🎧 Listen now and get ready to fall in love with Jane’s world. Links in bio above 👆

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