Mom, Thank You for Never Giving Up Your Dreams With Guest Children's Book Author and Illustrator Bonnie Kelso

Should Have Listened to My Mother Podcast

English - June 11, 2024 02:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
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It was such a joy to speak with my guest, Bonnie Kelso. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), she's been working in the arts her whole life and it seems to fit her perfectly. As an illustrator of kid's books, she loves sharing her adventures in the outdoors from around the world with her readers. Her books are fun, informational and beautiful to look at. Bonnie was given some sound advice about becoming an author and says "my specialty is making complex information more accessible." Advice she was given when first starting out was "to write about something that you really care about and know about."

"Nudi Gill: Poison Powerhouse of the Sea" was released in 2023 and she loves teaching kids about Nudibranch-(sea slugs. pronounced noo-dee brink). Coming in 2024 are two more books, "Wonder of the Woods" and "Quail Trail."

Sharon, Bonnie's mom, had her head in a book from a young age. She loved her relationship with the characters and it became her safe and happy place. Sharon worked hard in high school wanting to get a scholarship so she could continue on to college. She became an english teacher and eventually worked her way up from bookkeeper to Exec Director of a Non Profit. Sharon worked at "United Community Ministries and Micro Enterprise for twenty plus years.

After retirement, Sharon still had more dreams and aspirations to pursue. What she was most moved by was making people laugh. Her daughters stepped in and encouraged her to pursue her stand-up comedy dreams. They set up a Youtube page, "Sharon Kelso Comedy Diva." https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sharon+kelso+comedy+diva

It's never too late to fulfill your dreams and Sharon Kelso is a perfect example of all the surprises life hands us, if we're willing to let go of our insecurities and take that risk!

Both Bonnie had her mom practice Reiki.

KIDS BOOKS:

Video- Facts: The Nudibranch

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=580b38a03aa9e71a&q=nudibranch&tbm=vid&source=lnms&prmd=ivsnmbtz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjfnKSujPqFAxVJm4kEHbMwBcUQ0pQJegQIDBAB&biw=1344&bih=788&dpr=2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:fa81f280,vid:yE4yDALUVV4,st:0

YOUTUBE LINK PASEO VERDE LIBRARY, NEVADA- MURAL ART TIME LAPSE:https://bonniekelso.com/murals-2/

SOCIALS:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bonnie.kelso/

X: https://twitter.com/bonniekelso

FB: https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.kelso

BONNIE’S WEBSITE: https://bonniekelso.com/

United Community Ministries:

https://unitedcommunityministries.org/contact/

"Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers and the roles they play in our lives. And my guests answer the question, 'are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother'? You'll be amazed at what the responses are.

"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal relationships with their mother.

Some of my guests include Baritone Singer Christopheren Nomura, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Tim Wacker, Activist Kim Miller, Freighter Sea Captain Terry Viscount, Film Production Manager Peg Robinson, Professor of Writing Montclair State University Dr. Bridget Brown, Tammy Steckler, attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter Mark Heingartner, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Maryellen Valyo Cole and Roger Evens, Property Manager in New Jersey and so many more talented and insightful women and men.

I've worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. I've interviewed so many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.

A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created my logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".

Check out my website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/

Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantillo

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