In this episode, I chat with Mubanga Kalimamukwento, attorney, editor, and author of Obligations to the Wounded.

Mubanga shares her cure for writers' block, how she manages being a lawyer and creative writer, and how to write from dreams. We also go into an extensive conversation on Mubanga's forthcoming short story collection, Obligations to the Wounded.

Highlights

• ​Fun questions to get to know Mubanga (Find out if she prefers writing by hand to typing!)
• ​Mubanga reflects on the first time she felt pleased with her writing
• ​Mubanga's journey from litigation to creative writing
• ​Starting a literary magazine and writing masterclass
• ​Getting creative ideas
• ​The cure for writers' block
• ​Discussions on Obligations to the Wounded
• ​A word to her younger self

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Guest’s links

Visit Mubanga's website: https://www.mubangakalimamukwento.com/home

Find out about Ubwali Literary Magazine: https://www.ubwali.com/

Find out about Ubwali Masterclass: https://www.ubwali.com/ubwali-masterclass

Follow Mubanga on X: https://x.com/utushimitwandi?s=21&t=GLRRSdbhoZNPfjfGWHvv4g

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Host’s links

Find out more about the show: http://www.wordcaps.com/journey-of-the-art/

Follow Lola on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/

Sign up for Lola's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hRzE5z

Book a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/

From an idea that came on a beach in Cuba to a rejection that came 13 months after querying, to a self-published children’s book, Stephanie C. Watterson is evidence that you can manifest your dreams if you’ll just take a leap!

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Guest’s links

Buy Septopus on Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/septopus-stephanie-c-watterson/1146107608?ean=9781779417176

Visit Stephanie’s website: https://contentauthoring.com

Follow Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-c-watterson-648a60315/

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Host’s links

Find out more about the show: https://journeyoftheart.com

Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/

Sign up for Lola's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hRzE5zBook a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/

Rubeena Ianigro, Founder of The Gray Muse and The Aura Market, and I talk about why (and how) creative entrepreneurs should (and can) establish internal control to grow and pivot in their businesses.

We discuss how to create a business structure, how to rest and lean on support, and why we should let go of expectations that exceed the boundaries of our capacity.

If you’re a creative entrepreneur who is struggling with burnout, focus, and growth, this episode is just for you.

Find out more about Rubeena: https://wordcaps.com/what-it-takes-to-be-a-creative-entrepreneur-with-rubeena-ianigro/

Highlights

• Managing expectations as an entrepreneur,
• Creating structure
• Evaluating your capacity and maintaining focus
• Relearning rest over four years
• Reorganizing your business as a mom

Guest’s links

Visit The Gray Muse: https://www.thegraymuse.com

Connect with Rubeena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegraymuse/

Host’s links

Find out more about the show: https://wordcaps.com/journey-of-the-art/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/