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Media Appearances
In this episode of Connected Conversations for Creatives, host Jennifer Carr dives deep into the concept of timing on the creative journey. Have you ever wondered if you're too late to achieve your creative dreams? Join Jennifer as she explores how the winding paths and delays in life might actually be the key to unlocking your creative potential.
Today's guests, Anna Schmidt and Donald Osborn, siblings separated by 23 years, share their heartwarming story of reconnecting through the collaborative process of writing a book together. From growing up in different households to experiencing profound personal losses, Anna and Donald's journey is a testament to the power of patience, persistence, and the belief that creative success has no expiration date. Tune in to hear their inspiring conversation about family, healing, and the beautiful unfolding of creativity over time.
In this episode, we talk to Anna Schmidt & Donald Osborn. They are brother and sister who are resilient writers and storytellers. Anna & Donald live in the United States.
Anna & Donald tell us about how they write about sitting on commas. These siblings describe how a series of tragic deaths in their family brought them together and revealed their shared love of storytelling and writing. When the opportunity to collaborate on Don’s memoir presented itself, they found new connection in the different aspects of bringing the story to life in pages. As they navigated their roles and expectations, Anna found resilience in reconnecting with her dream, while Don reflected back on a fun and interesting life. Tune in to hear what Don means when he says “knowing what you want is a huge advantage”.
Meet Don, retired airline pilot, world traveler, and author of Where We Land! In this episode, Don shares his fascinating journey from a small town in Nebraska to the skies, reflecting on his love for aviation and his career highlights. From the joys and challenges of being a pilot to humorous stories—like the time a passenger's dog joined him in the cockpit—Don offers an insider's perspective on the world of flight. He also discusses the impact of 9/11 on airline security, shares his favorite destinations for food, beaches, and architecture, and explains why he treasures memories over souvenirs.
Tune in for tips on navigating air travel, a peek into aviation's lighter side, and a glimpse into the future of flight.
In this episode, Donald and Anna sit down with G. Edward Martin on the Write of Passage Podcast to discuss independent publishing, breaking into the aviation world, crazy travel stories and more. These are deep interviews and conversations with extraordinary indie authors who are chasing a dream and learning new writing tips each day.