Valerie Flynn
Valerie Flynn
Valerie Flynn
Valerie Flynn is an author/podcaster and learner. She enjoys following rabbit trails wherever her curiosity leads her.
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As you’ve probably guessed, this is not a “Here’s my system, you should use it for yourself too” blog post. It's more of a “Here’s my organized mess and pretty pictures with helpful links” post.
Unveiling a new direction and purpose, legacy keepsake services. Perfect gift for the holidays. Combining my love of people and interviewing into a new chapter of my life. In June, I had my 50th birthday, and that milestone made me...
I remember my Dad had said, “Don't climb the to the top of the ladder just to discover its leaning against the wrong wall.”
What is worth saying? What is worth writing? What is worth listening to? What is worth reading about? What is worth expressing and why do so?
Humility has been on my radar lately. As a writer ad a podcaster its something I’ve been learning about and contemplating. In media and the arts, its important to build renown. Its part of building an audience and seems like the only way...
The cardinal rule for any creator is to be interesting. For the chase for readers or viewers it critical to capture interest. That is the one common thing about media, (whether its books, articles, documentaries, videos on YouTube or...
When I opened the package with my Geek friends and took out the proof copy of the book, it was surreal how the physical copy of the book was the embodiment of two years of work. We made this a reality together!
Here’s the scoop behind the Who, Why and What behind Nara Fellowship. Why do I think of myself as a bridge, a prism and the moon?
I started two YouTube Channels last month. Am I a fool to commit to two? Probably yes. But, I do have good reasons to do so.
Some women wear jewelry or fine clothing, I wear hats. Most of the time I color coordinate as best as I can. Which I wear depends on my mood as well. I imagine it’s very similar to how some women choose their scarves and pins. I have a...
We have a family friend who hates pickles. They stain everything they touch with their taste. Even if the waiter takes them off the plate, our friend can still tell and sends his burger or sandwich back. We tease him about it, but he’s...
I have a younger brother. I’m 18 months older than him. We have a pretty good relationship. Even when we were young we got along pretty well. We were each other’s first friends and playmates. I used to be taller than him, but now he’s...
A while ago we had a bunch of bananas that never ripened. I think it was two weeks we had them and they remained greenish yellow. I remember peeling one and taking a bite, just in case. I know, I know. It seemed like a good idea at the...
I have friends. Some are friends of my father and family. Some are my personal friends. Not everyone has friends. It’s kinda like money, easy to make money when you have money. Easier to make friends when you have friends. Years ago I...
So if I want to be a writer, I need to write. Build up the habit of writing every day. This is me writing something. Maybe my second piece could be about writing. My mom is the one who put the idea in my head to write. My mom is pretty...