Award-winning author Teri M Brown joins Christian Hurst for a thoughtful conversation about resilience, reinvention, writing, and the experiences that change the way we understand ourselves.

In 2020, Teri and her husband embarked on an extraordinary tandem bicycle journey across the United States. The physically and emotionally demanding trip became both a test of their relationship and a lesson in resilience. By the end, Teri had discovered a new confidence in what she was capable of—and just 14 months later, she published her first book.

Teri reflects on how that experience shaped her personal and creative journey, her transition from nonfiction to fiction, and the self-doubt she has faced along the way. They discuss why character-driven storytelling matters to her, how personal experiences influence the people she creates on the page, and why authenticity is essential in both fiction and relationships.

The conversation also explores Teri’s latest novel, Peg Unhinged, and its portrayal of women navigating the realities of midlife. Along the way, they talk about the emotional roller coaster of publishing, recognition, hybrid publishing versus self-publishing, creative independence, and what it means to finally trust your own voice.

Author and entrepreneur Kira Hartley Klinger joins Christian Hurst for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and finding value in the things other people overlook.

They also talk about writing, family, financial independence, and the unusual path that took Kira from online resale to books, speaking, and television development.

You can find Kira and her shop, DodOddity, on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/DodOddity.