Dear Friends, It is time for a fresh start to the podcast! It has been called Magic in the Ordinary, and I love that title but I wanted to freshen it up for this new season. I’ve changed the name to: SAIL BOLD We’ll still talk about books and art and beauty but also how to be bold. Thank you for listening! I wish you courage and kindness on your adventure 💖 ~Jacqueline

Today we discuss chapter/book 1 of The Iliad and chat about Achilles - the famous Greek hero we are introduced to at the beginning of this story. Next time: Chapters 2-3

It’s a short one but I thought it was sweet 💖 Happy Reading, Friends!

And not just a better writer but hopefully a better person as well! Happy Adventuring, Friends! And thanks so much for listening:)

Writers block doesn’t have to stop you. Today I want to share some tips for how to get around it:) Thanks for listening!

Today I wanted to give you 3 reasons you should read the Iliad, a brief glimpse into the story, and 3 discussion questions. Please feel free to read it with me at your own pace. Im so excited for this next reading adventure! Week 1: Read Book 1 Questions: Do you think Achilles response is justified? What do you think of the dynamics between the gods and mortals? What is important to these characters? What do we learn about their values?

Do you have a reading philosophy? I’d love to hear it in the comments or in my dm’s on insta @jacquelinerosegold Today I share with you my reading philosophy and how it came to be ❤️ Happy Reading, Friends! And happy living!

This year I read 73 books!! Today I want to share how I read this many, the most influential book I read, and my favorite.

Let’s chat about Artemis Fowl. What irks me so much about the story? What implicit claims does the book make? What claims of my own would I like to make in response? Happy Listening and Reading, friends!

December is a beautiful month. Today I want to chat about how to be more fully present in the midst of the busy and I give 3 challenges for myself (and you) in the hopes we can make the very most of it 🥰 Happy December, friends! And thanks so much for listening!

It’s true friends. I relate to an angsty alien tattoo artist named Mariikel from Mary Jessica Wood’s book “Markmaker.” We’ve chatted with Mary about her story before: https://jacquelinerosegold.podbean.com/e/what-does-it-mean-to-paint-the-truth/ but today analyze the story from a slightly different angle. I’m this episode I unpack some of the reasons I love this character so much and resonate with his struggle. Grab a pen and notebook for some journal questions - I love thinking of how this book can help us grow on our own journey. Thanks as always for listening! If you have a friend who might relate to Mariikel as well, make sure to share the episode and check out Mary’s book. Happy Reading, Friends!

What are some of your favorite reluctant heroes? If you could be a hero, what would your power be? How would you change the world? Today, I wanted to sit down and chat about why the world needs your specific superpowers and why it matters what you chose to do with your gift. Thank you so much for listening, friends! Please consider sharing this episode with a friend who needs a good “Uncle Ben moment.” And remember… with great power, comes great responsibility ❤️

What does it mean to be real? How do we change our fortune? What is the secret to happiness? Today, I’d like to look at these questions raised in Grace Lin’s beautiful story Where The Mountain Meets the Moon. What does it mean to be real in an era of imposter syndrome? Grace Lin has characters that struggle with feeling “not real” and gives a beautiful answer for how to be authentic but honest. How do we change our fortune? Mini, the heroin of the story, wants go change the fortune of her impoverished family and along the way gives us a beautiful example of how to change our own fate, should that be what we desire. What is the secret to happiness? I do end up spilling this major spoiler at the end (after plenty of warnings that a major spoiler is coming) but I think that circumstances surrounding the secret to happiness teach us even more. The secret of happiness doesn’t have to a secret at all. It’s easier to attain than we think, if only we have the humility to accept that. If you had to say what the secret of happiness was in one word, what would that one word be for you? Thanks so much for listening; please feel free to share any thoughts here or with me on insta: @JacquelineRoseGold Happy Reading, Friends!

Dear Friends, I wanted to share something exciting with you all - I read all 6 of Jane Austen’s published works in order this year 🤗 What did I learn from these stories? In this episode I share some lessons I learned from each book as well as a little look into my Austen journey. I try to avoid any major spoilers:) Have you read Jane Austen before? What did you learn? What classic should I read next? Thanks so much for listening! If you found something interesting/helpful, please consider leaving a review and share it with a friend. Happy Reading, Friends!

In this episode, I discuss winning with Sarah - a ju-jitsu purple belt and Summit Grappling Champion. Not only is she a formidable athlete but also a wonderful person, and I loved her thoughts and insights.  Check out her insta account @Sarahswiattack_03 Whether your are an athlete or artist or have a goal of any kind, I hope this interview sparks inspiration and joy in you the same way it did for us!    Today we tackle some great questions:  How do you make a comeback?  How do you stay focused?  How do you stay in the moment?  How does visualization help you win?  How do you stay motivated/disciplined when things get tough?  How do you stay humble but also hungry for the win?  And we talk about some great quotes that have inspired us.    Thank you for listening! If this was helpful, please consider leaving a review on apple podcasts and sharing it with a friend. Good luck with all your goals, my friends!

What is inktober? I wondered the same thing so I did a little elf research and wanted to share what I found! I’m addition to that, I want to share some inktober ideas with you: 1. Use official prompts. 2. Find an alternate theme or medium that fits your vibe 3. Work on one project for 31 days 4. Pick one prompt per week 5. Draw in-person for a certain time with a friend. Whatever you end up doing, I hope you have fun building an artistic habit, growing your community, and developing your skills. Happy Art-ing, Friends!

In todays mini episode I share a single hack that has transformed the lives of my house plants 🤗 please feel free to share other tips with me @JacquelineRoseGold on insta or in the comments! Thanks so much for listening and happy growing!

I love books! But sometimes I see pressure to “just read.” I want to talk about books we shouldn’t read. There are books which harm your own story, lower your intelligence, and keep you from becoming the person you are meant to be. Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to hear your thoughts! Message me at JacquelineRoseGold on Instagram OR Leave a comment!:) Happy Reading!

What are some writer pet peeves? Today we decided to let it all out and talk about what a struggle it is when books don't be what we want them to be! But also, we wanted to share some of the beauty of the unexpected.  Thank you so much for listening!  Feel free to follow more of our writer journey as we work towards sharing our books with the word:  @JacquelineRoseGold @chmpszonka @CitlalinOssio Also, feel free to check out creative writing and literature courses at: Adventuresinexcellence.com

Let’s have a debate, shall we? Is Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen’s controversial character, lovable or hatable? I’ll start the dialogue. I think she is a flawed but not malicious character who is willing and able to grow. I love how she changed throughout the book and shows promise of changing even more after! That being said, I know that she gets on lots of peoples nerves! I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments or in a message on insta @jacquelinerosegold