Living Box-Free

Publishing A Book: How Violindy Came to Be

After a long hiatus, Becky and Ashleyne are back with a new episode about writing a book! Ashleyne published her first novel in 2024 (Violindy: a Hilarious and Cozy Heist Novel) and learned all about publishing, making tough decisions, and what it's like to be a published author! In this episode, Becky asks Ashleyne about the origins of the wild and unexpected story, the ins and outs of the publishing process, and what you should know if you're dreaming about writing a book. You can find Violindy on Amazon or order a signed copy at Ashleyne.me. Follow @shleyne on Instagram for more content about writing and what's next for the ragtag crew from her debut novel! https://www.amazon.com/Violindy-Hilarious-Cozy-Heist-Novel/dp/B0DJY9YGGG?crid=BMCED7FB0O9Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BJoWWW34vfWWgeDr4W9o_w.vsjGGlF7nMNHqTPxASJMwk5kYq_QmbhSoLpd7RKiu3I&dib_tag=se&keywords=violindy+book&qid=1736368027&sprefix=violindy%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1

131: Finishing the Obstacle Course

Ashleyne Seitz wraps up the Obstacle Courses series with her observations and gives some important updates on the Living Box-Free Podcast and On the Rise Group!

130: The Obstacle Of Doing The Right Thing with Brooke Carnes

At different points in our lives we all have to make an incredibly difficult choice: do we do the easy thing or the right thing? And sometimes those choices sneak up on us in ways we never expected! In this week’s episode, Ashleyne sits down with her friend Brooke Carnes to talk about the decisions that Brooke has had to make that have had a huge impact on both her own life and on others. Whether it’s a little thing or a life-altering decision, the obstacle of doing the right thing is difficult to navigate and can have both painful and rewarding consequences. Brooke is a Jesus-loving single mom to two amazing humans & two cute puppies. She is a Chicago native who will always root for the Cubbies. After leaving church ministry to drive a school bus, she now feels like she has her own little ministry on wheels!

129: The Obstacle of Consistency with Lauren Wagner

Consistency is the key to making lasting changes in our lives - but it's so difficult! We get distracted, we forget our goals, we get worn out by life, and the next thing we know we've missed three weeks of something we were supposed to do every day! In this episode, Ashleyne Seitz sits down with Lauren Wagner to talk about the importance of consistency, why it's such a difficult obstacle to navigate, and some tips and tricks to becoming the person you want to be. Lauren is a Special Education teacher in Indianapolis, where she lives with her two cats. She loves CrossFit and having fun, and is passionate about justice, health, and her friends and family.

128: The obstacle of Tragedy with Tiffany Jordan

At some point in our lives, we all experience the obstacle of tragedy. We rarely expect it, and never know exactly how to deal with it, but it happens all the same. Sharing our stories and experiences can help us understand one another and feel seen, so Ashleyne sits down with Tiffany Jordan to talk about Tiffany's experience with motherhood, loss, pain, and healing. Tiffany is a wife, mother, and Project Manager by profession. Serving others, and finding creative solutions to problems, both business and personal brings her joy. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her family, serial killer TV, craft beer, and french fries. Trigger warning: this episode includes a discussion of miscarriage and grief surrounding childbirth.