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Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
Bookish Flights is the place to talk books and reading. This podcast focuses on connection, storytelling and the transformative power of books. Each episode invites guests to share the three books that have influenced them, unlocking their wisdom and how it changed their lives. Books are a bridge that connects us, a remedy for loneliness, and the best conversational currency to be the most interesting person in the room! Rooted in the belief that stories shape who we are, this podcast brings people together through a shared love of literature. Perfect for book lovers, Bookish Flights inspires listeners to discover the books that can shape their own lives.
You will love this show If you have ever asked:
- What are the best fiction and non-fiction books to read?
- Which books should I add to my reading list?
- How can I find more time to read?
- What are the best books for exploring new genres?
- What books are perfect for my kids?
- What is the publishing journey like for authors?
- What books do my favorite authors love to read?
Discover book recommendations across a wide range of genres, including historical fiction, romantasy, rom-coms, mysteries, thrillers and personal development. Check out the website www.bookishflights.com to see book club picks and the wide range of book flights.
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
Building Something That Is Ours: Creativity, Community, and Military Life with Ashlee Sullivan (E197)
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In today’s episode, I am chatting with Ashlee Sullivan. Ashlee, CEO and founder of woman + warrior®️THE first OFFICIAL APPAREL BRAND line of it’s kind, made for the military family! Because we deserve to be seen, look good, and feel great while doing this thing called the military.
This episode is part of our Military Spouse Series, and Ashlee shares her journey transitioning from a Coast Guard Reserve family to an Active Duty Army family. We talk about starting a business rooted in representation, using creativity and humor to cope during hard seasons, and the challenge of finding support in a transient military lifestyle.
Resources Mentioned
- Military One Source
- InDependent, for military spouse wellness
- Stronghold Food Pantry, to help military families facing food insecurity.
Episode Highlights:
- Starting a mission-driven business as a military spouse.
- Using creativity and humor to cope during difficult seasons.
- Why finding military resources can feel so hard.
- Building real community in a constantly changing lifestyle.
- Mental health, burnout, and giving yourself permission to rest.
- Reading as both a luxury and a necessity.
- Showing up online with intention and influence.
- Her book flight is for those with big dreams and how to get you there.
Connect with Ashlee:
Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday
- Originals by Adam Grant
Book Flight
- Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
- Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
- Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday
- The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.
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