Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist and children’s book author. Her book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, has won several awards. Her essays are also award-winning and she has been published in The Other Journal, Oregon Humanities, Reckon Review, Barren Magazine and more. When she's not writing, Dani works a certified therapeutic horsemanship instructor. Dani lives with her husband and three young children in Central Oregon, where she's either trying a new recipe, reading a good book, riding her horse or chasing her kids from here to kingdom come.Social media linksinstagram.com/buzzthenotsobravedaninichols.substack.comLink to websitewww.wranglerdani.comPrimary Topic: Introduction and Background- Introduction of guest Dani Nichols- Discussion of her work as an adaptive horsemanship instructor and author- Her transition from journalism to working with horsesPrimary Topic: Understanding Introversion- Dani's definition of introversion as being comfortable with oneself and relying on internal guidance- The importance of self-validation and self-directed decision-making for introverts- Connecting introversion to Dani's career path and personal experiencesPrimary Topic: Work and Career Journey- Dani's career journey, from studying journalism to working in publishing, to becoming a horsemanship instructor and author- The unexpected intersection of Dani's journalism background with her love for horses- Discussing misconceptions about the journalism field and horsemanship workPrimary Topic: Writing and Authorship- The journey of writing a children’s book about horses and therapeutic benefits- Insight into Dani's writing process and collaboration with editors and illustrators- The impact of becoming a mother on Dani's confidence in sharing her own storiesPrimary Topic: Self-Promotion and Authenticity- Balancing self-promotion with authenticity for introverted individuals- Discussing the importance of finding promotional methods that align with personal values and strengths- The impact of being true to oneself in promotional effortsPrimary Topic: Work-Life Balance- Emphasizing the importance of part-time work and setting boundaries- The value of sustainability and avoiding burnout in career and personal life- Identifying favorite activities for recharging, including spending time with horses and reading

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