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Growing Inspiration

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by Shana McLean

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Welcome to Growing Inspiration, the podcast that nurtures your passion for the arts and creativity! Join me as we explore the vibrant world of culture, from literature and music to the performing and visual arts, travel, and beyond. Each episode is a delightful journey designed for those who appreciate the beauty of art but wish to deepen their understanding without the overwhelm. In Growing Inspiration, I bring you engaging interviews with a diverse range of artistic and creative individuals, delving into their unique creative processes and the stories that fuel their work. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just starting your exploration of the liberal arts, our conversations will inspire you to dive deeper into your favorite artistic mediums. Expect to learn about the nuances of classical music, discover new books to read, savor the rich world of food and wine, and explore roots of inspiration. My mission is to cultivate your appreciation for the arts and encourage you to engage with culture in meaningful ways. Why Listen? - Educate Yourself: Gain insights into various artistic fields and learn how to appreciate them more fully. - Inspiration Awaits: Discover new perspectives and ideas that will spark your creativity. - Community Connection: Join a community of fellow art lovers who share your passion for culture. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enrich your life with the arts! Visit my website at http://www.gardenofmydelights.com, subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive content, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast. If you enjoy the show, please share it with friends and help grow our community of art enthusiasts! Tune in to Growing Inspiration and let your creative journey begin!

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June 22, 2026

Craft, Business, and Community: Building a Writing Life in Warrenton with Cammie Fuller

C.C.Fuller (Cammie) is the owner of an independent bookshop, The Open Book, in Warrenton, Virginia. She is the co-leader and founder of The Book Club for Writers. She writes nonfiction and poetry. Her work can be found in Taproot Magazine, The Intima, and Poetry on the Trail, as well as the Tupelo 30/30 Project. Show Notes: A bookstore is, before anything else, an act of faith that a community will show up for it. Cammie Fuller had that faith in Warrenton, Virginia, and seven years later, the Open Book is still here, having survived a pandemic that arrived almost to the day of its first anniversary. In this episode, I sit down with Cammie in her shop to talk about what it has taken to build not just a bookstore, but a writing community around it. Cammie tells the story of choosing to open a bookstore rather than move to find one, her “baby” - the Book Club for Writers, and Cammie's own writing life. While poetry is her first love, she tells us about Tickles the Mouse, her community-rooted picture book, and previews the nonfiction book she is currently drafting, a lifetime of questions about flowers, love, and environmental stewardship on the farm where she met her husband. You'll learn: How a conversation with a library director turned into a seven-year-old bookstore Why the Book Club for Writers is built on craft, business, and community, and why business was the piece Cammie didn't expect to need How Cammie and illustrator Taylor Boyd built Tickles the Mouse together, including the moments where they chose image over words The story behind Cammie's poetry, including her mother's handwritten notes and what it took to finally submit her work What Cammie is working on now: a nonfiction book about flowers, love, and land stewardship What's coming this summer at the Open Book, from the Waldo event to audiobook walks Cammie Fuller on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c_c_fuller/ **Visit the Open Book in Warrenton, Virginia, to find Cammie's recommendations, local authors, and a calendar full of book clubs. https://openbookwarrenton.com/ The Open Book on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openbookwarrenton The Open Book on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookwarrenton **Tickles the Mouse: A Warrenton Tall Tale https://openbookwarrenton.com/item/VTxXsQh_ByT3fUbic7EUbQ ** Learn more about the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference (https://www.middlebury.edu/writers-conferences/writers-conference) and Environmental Writers’ Conference (https://www.middlebury.edu/writers-conferences/environmental-writers-conference) **Join my email list for more inspirational interviews and connections to knowledge across disciplines: https://www.gardenofmydelights.com/ ** Feeling like you don’t have time to pursue the things that light you up? Download my free guide to checking in with your schedule and finding more time than you thought you had. Get my Big Rocks Weekly Tracker HERE** Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cammie Fuller and the Open Book 01:10 The decision to open a bookstore in Warrenton 01:59 Impact of the pandemic on the bookstore 04:37 The Book Club for Writers and its evolution 07:54 The success and longevity of the writing groups 09:18 Cammie's work in children's literature and illustration 13:19 Cammie's poetry and creative inspiration 16:28 The role of community in nurturing creativity 18:56 Stories of breakthrough moments in writing 24:06 The bookstore's contribution to the local arts scene 25:29 Innovative community programs like audiobook walks 26:52 Upcoming projects and summer events at the bookstore 28:56 Cammie's upcoming writing and community plans

April 16, 2026

The Big Rocks Method: How to Make Time for What Matters

Episode Summary Do you feel like there is never enough time for the things that actually matter to you? In this episode, Shana introduces the Big Rocks Framework and the Big Rocks Weekly Tracker: a practical two-step system to help you discover where your time is really going and design a weekly schedule that fits your actual life. You will learn why the problem is not a lack of time but what author Brigid Schulte calls "time confetti," and how gathering those scattered pockets of time can transform your knowledge practice. Plus: details on the Make Time for What Matters workshop, opening April 25th. In This Episode Why you probably have more time than you think The "time confetti" concept from author Brigid Schulte The Big Rocks Framework: Big Rocks, Modules, and Aspirations How to use the Big Rocks Weekly Tracker to uncover hidden time The two-step system: identify what matters, then track your reality What to do once you have a week of data How to build a sustainable knowledge practice without guilt or perfection Links and Resources Free download: Big Rocks Weekly Tracker: https://gardenofmydelights.myflodesk.com/bigrockstracker Make Time for What Matters Workshop (April 25th): https://gardenofmydelights.myflodesk.com/maketimeforwhatmatters Website: https://gardenofmydelights.com Connect with Garden of My Delights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GardenofMyDelights YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@GardenofMyDelights Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/gardenofmydelights

March 20, 2026

Garden of My Delights: Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity in a Full Life

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's responsibilities yet craving a richer, more creative, and interconnected intellectual life? In this episode, host Shana McLean explores the origins, significance, and modern relevance of the liberal arts, emphasizing their role in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning—even in busy schedules. Key Topics: The historical roots of the liberal arts and their original purpose as tools for personal freedom and civic participation How breadth and depth in learning fuel creativity through cross-pollination across disciplines The modern reinterpretation of liberal arts as humanities, sciences, and arts, designed to adapt to a changing economy Practical ways to incorporate liberal arts thinking into daily life, such as rediscovering old interests and engaging in intentional exploration The vision for Garden of My Delights as a community platform structured around a series of learning "colleges" to foster critical thinking and meaningful connection Resources & Links: The Hortus Deliciarum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hortus_deliciarum) – Explore the medieval manuscript and its illustrations Can’t find time to follow your curiosity? Find your hidden time and design your ideal week with The Big Rocks Weekly Tracker (https://gardenofmydelights.myflodesk.com/bigrockstracker) Join my email list to receive my newsletter and be the first to sign up for my April workshop: "Make Time for What Matters: A Lifelong Learner's Guide to Sustainable Knowledge Practice" (https://gardenofmydelights.myflodesk.com/linkinbio) Connect with Shana McLean: Website: https://www.gardenofmydelights.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gardenofmydelights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenofmydelights

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What is Growing Inspiration?: Welcome to Growing Inspiration, the podcast that nurtures your passion for the arts and creativity! Join me as we explore the vibrant world of culture, from literature and music to the performing and visual arts, travel, and beyond. Each episode is a delightful journey designed for those who appreciate the beauty of art but wish to deepen their understanding without the overwhelm.

In Growing Inspiration, I bring you engaging interviews with a diverse range of artistic and creative individuals, delving into their unique creative processes and the stories that fuel their work. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just starting your exploration of the liberal arts, our conversations will inspire you to dive deeper into your favorite artistic mediums.

Expect to learn about the nuances of classical music, discover new books to read, savor the rich world of food and wine, and explore roots of inspiration. My mission is to cultivate your appreciation for the arts and encourage you to engage with culture in meaningful ways.

Why Listen?

Educate Yourself: Gain insights into various artistic fields and learn how to appreciate them more fully.

Inspiration Awaits: Discover new perspectives and ideas that will spark your creativity.

Community Connection: Join a community of fellow art lovers who share your passion for culture.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enrich your life with the arts! Visit my website at http://www.gardenofmydelights.com, subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive content, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast. If you enjoy the show, please share it with friends and help grow our community of art enthusiasts!

Tune in to Growing Inspiration and let your creative journey begin!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
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