Ramblings From the Little Shed
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Podcast Overview
<p><i>Where pets and creativity curl up together.</i></p><p></p><p>Welcome to the coziest corner of the creative world, where art, literature, and our beloved animal companions come together in conversation. Join us in the little shed—a space where ideas flow freely and creativity thrives—as we explore the profound ways animals influence and inspire our creative lives. Whether you're a writer crafting your next novel, a painter finding inspiration in nature, or simply someone who believes their best work happens with a dog at their feet or a cat on their lap, this podcast is for you.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
A Little Birdie Told Me: Joy Is The Strategy
<h2>Episode Summary </h2><p>What do theme parks, a Jack Russell mix named Birtie, and a drag queen career have in common? They're all part of Ryan Allen's wildly creative worldview — and this episode is <i>packed</i> with all of it.</p><p></p><p>Ryan is the founder of <b>Little Birdie Consulting</b>, and he brings 20 years of live experience design from Disney, Holland America Line, and Carowinds to a surprisingly simple thesis: the best leaders aren't managers; they're <i>hosts</i>. In this conversation, he and Holly wander through dog DNA tests, the secret power of a chief cuteness officer, why creativity has nothing to do with painting, and why asking Chef Priscilla for mac and cheese might be the greatest leadership move of all time.</p><h2>What We Cover</h2><p>· <b>Meet Birdie</b> — Ryan's rescue Jack Russell/pit mix, chief cuteness officer, and the heart behind the Little Birdie brand. (Yes, she crashes the recording. Yes, it's adorable.)</p><p>· <b>From theme parks to consulting</b> — How 20 years at Disney, Holland America Line, and Carowinds shaped Ryan's approach to guest experience — and why he's now bringing those lessons to law firms, accounting offices, and chambers of commerce.</p><p>· <b>The State Line Celebration</b> — One of Ryan's proudest creative producer moments: an entire event built around a theme park that literally straddles two states.</p><p>· <b>Everyone is creative</b> — Ryan's passionate case for why creativity isn't just painting and drawing. The accountant obsessing over spreadsheets? Creative. The warehouse manager who reinvents logistics? Also creative.</p><p>· <b>Leaders as hosts</b> — Why the best executive Ryan ever worked for was eating lunch in the employee cafeteria with frontline ride operators — and what that means for anyone who manages people.</p><p>· <b>The joy revolution</b> — Both Holly and Ryan get real about the trap of chasing social media metrics, and why coming back to <i>why you started</i> is the only reset that actually works.</p><hr /><h2>Resources & Links</h2><p>· 🌐 <b>Little Birdie Consulting:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://littlebirdieconsulting.com" target="_blank">littlebirdieconsulting.com</a></p><p>· 🎙️ <b>The Little Birdie Podcast</b> — one word per episode, rooted in leadership, hospitality, and creativity</p><h2>Keep the Conversation Going</h2><p>If this episode gave you a little push to say the C-word (<i>creative</i>), walk the park with someone instead of sending an email, or just smile at a dog photo on LinkedIn — Ryan would consider that a win.</p><p></p><p>Follow Ryan on social media and catch Birdie's weekly memo. And if you're a chamber of commerce, a theme park, or honestly anyone who interacts with other humans — give Little Birdie Consulting a look.</p>
June 1, 2026
Woofing, Walking, and Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
<h2>Episode Summary</h2><p>This week Rogan and Holly B. stagger back from 80 kms on the Bruce Trail — blistered, ticked, and somehow already planning to do it all again. They decompress over electrolytes, pickled cherry tomatoes, and the eternal question of summer flannel. Plus: a frank conversation about renting in expensive cities, spite as self-advocacy, and why Wednesday puns are a sacred work ritual.</p>
May 31, 2026
Flesh Babies, Fur Babies & A Filing Cabinet Full of What-Ifs
<p><b>Episode Summary</b></p><p></p><p>Holly chats with author J.M. Shaw as they cover a range of topics including weather, pet influence on creativity, writing process, and emotional connection to movies. Jennifer's love for writing and creativity is evident throughout the conversation, and the influence of her dog, Glamour, on her creative process is a key theme.</p><p> </p><p>J. M. Shaw is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction who lives in Alberta with her husband and two young children. She’s been writing since childhood, building worlds from raw imagination</p><p>and quiet observation, but it took years before she found the courage to share them. For Shaw, storytelling has always been more than a passion. It’s a compass. A sanctuary. A way to make sense of the chaos.</p><p></p><p><b>Episode Highlights</b></p><p></p><p>· Love for writing and creativity</p><p>· Influence of pets on creativity Self-care and relaxation for writers</p><p>· Navigating the challenges of self-publishing</p><p>· The process of editing and re-releasing books</p><p></p><p><b>Where to find J.M. Shaw’s work</b></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.jmshawauthor.com" target="_blank">www.jmshawauthor.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/jmshawauthor" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jmshawauthor</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jmshaw_author" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jmshaw_author</a></p>
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- What is Ramblings From the Little Shed?
<p><i>Where pets and creativity curl up together.</i></p><p></p><p>Welcome to the coziest corner of the creative world, where art, literature, and our beloved animal companions come together in conversation. Join us in the little shed—a space where ideas flow freely and creativity thrives—as we explore the profound ways animals influence and inspire our creative lives. Whether you're a writer crafting your next novel, a painter finding inspiration in nature, or simply someone who believes their best work happens with a dog at their feet or a cat on their lap, this podcast is for you.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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