Season 1 Revisited: What We Learned, What We Loved & Where We Are Going
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Episode Overview
From scrappy starts to tiny experiments — the wins, lessons, and laughter that shaped our first season (and what’s next).
Season 1 is officially wrapped! In this special highlight reel, Karina Kampe and Maria Wronski-Ellis look back on 15 episodes of creativity, accountability, and community. From our scrappy beginnings to poetry challenges, guest interviews, and tiny experiments, we share what we’ve learned, the surprises along the way, and a sneak peek at what’s next in Season 2.
Topics Covered
- Lessons learned from starting “scrappy”
- WhyThe Power of Two is our foundation
- Insights from guests: Liz Gilbert, Tonia Thorne, Charlotte Wihk
- The learning curve of podcasting (sound, titles, audience)
- Which episodes resonated most (and which need rediscovery)
- Creative practices: Object Writing, Alter Ego Challenge, Poetry
- How ECtA workshops connect to podcast themes
- What to expect in Season 2: courageous guests, reflection episodes & practical tools
Episode Timestamps
- 00:00 – Welcome to the Finale
- 00:54 – Our Scrappy Start (Start Scrappy)
- 01:31 – The Power of Two (Tolkien & Lewis)
- 02:10 – Guests & Inspiration (Liz Gilbert, Tonia, Charlotte)
- 02:47 – Looking Ahead to Season 2 Guests (Amber Mogg Cathey & more)
- 03:57 – Challenges Along the Way (sound & reaching listeners)
- 05:22 – Episodes We Loved (and Titles that Confused) (Motherhood & The Muse)
- 06:09 – Staying Flexible & Passion-Driven
- 06:51 – Powered by ECtA (workshops & 3-month course)
- 07:39 – Tiny Experiments & Poetry Challenges
- 08:35 – The Nudge Freebie & Life Happens
- 09:10 – Forbidden Words & Bloopers
- 10:09 – Season 2 Sneak Peek
- 12:02 – Free Autumn Workshops
- 12:18 – More Big Dreams & Little Things (reflection episodes)
- 12:52 – The Victory Dance
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