This week's episode on The Mary Dee Show is a  heartwarming episode with Lisa Hepner, a talented screenwriter and author The Christmas checklist is her debut novel, which she also wrote the limited series for that we will all be able to see this Christmas 2023 Lisa's journey from script to novel is captivating, and you'll soon see her touching story, "The Christmas Checklist," on TV this Christmas.  Delve into Lisa's insights on following your passion and nurturing your creativity, as she encourages trusting your inner calling. Lisa draws inspiration from her own grief after losing her mom, shaping "The Christmas Checklist" with 12 heartwarming activities to find joy in challenging times. Discover the power of gratitude and the importance of selfless service, both uplifting spirits. Lisa's story is a beautiful reminder that even in the midst of loss, joy and love can thrive. Don't miss this episode, brimming with inspiration and valuable insights. Key Takeaways: Let's start with what do you know now that you wish you knew before you started writing books, writing [01:29.205] Hindsight is 2020. [01:39.078] I think so often times we know inside and I feel like children [02:51.777] My mom was always telling me you can, you can do anything, you can be anything.[03:19.253] Like I said, I've read the book, so I'm going through it. [04:11.623] Let's give the listeners a little insight into the book. [04:24.694] Yeah, the story is inspired actually by my own grief."[04:24.694] I remember a quote and it went something like, the best cure for  I think that through our lowest lows, through our pain, through[06:21.669] It's very important to me, and I think it helps you get out[07:36.116] If you don't have a, if you're not a professional speaker[08:36.43] I think that's another place where people can really find a voice, right?"[11:36.43] Right. So now I think you have a choice [11:49.533] What can I give? What can I give to people? [11:59.93] Because there are people who are also feeling alone, and this helps really bridge the gap[13:29.869] What happens when we do feel a little joy?[14:33.349] QUOTES: "I wish that at a younger age, I would have learned or known to follow my own passion and my own heart because I actually knew I wanted to be a writer in the sixth grade." -Lisa Hepner "If you can start declaring to the universe what you're thankful for, it can help you deal with some of those emotions of loss and loneliness." - Lisa Hepner About Lisa Hepner: Lisa Hepner is a produced screenwriter with five projects filmed in the last two years. Her four romance movies and limited series have aired on Roku, Amazon, Tubi, UpTV and CBC in Canada. The Christmas Checklist is her debut novel, which she also wrote the limited series for that we will be able to see in the US this Christmas 2023.   Find More About Lisa Hepner:   www.lisahepner.com  www.thechristmaschecklist.com https://www.facebook.com/lisa.hepner1 https://www.instagram.com/lisahepner/   Subscribe to Mary Dee's Youtube Follow Mary on Instagram and Linkedin  Check out The Breasties! The first all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors, previvors, thrivers, and carevivors.  

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