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The Narrative North
Welcome to The Narrative North, where host Catherine Cioffi, founder of Compass 51 Reading Series, invites you to empowering conversations with award-winning writers and trailblazing female leaders. In every episode, we delve into these remarkable women's paths, obstacles, and triumphs, and gain insight into the practical wisdom and empowering messages that motivate audiences everywhere. For more information email CatherineCioffiAuthor@gmail.com or visit https://www.ccomms.co/compass
Episodes
14 episodes
Romance, Reinvention, and the Power of Storytelling with Mary Belle
Welcome to the new era of The Narrative North — same mission, fresh sound, and a whole new feel. We’re still celebrating incredible women who are rewriting the script and redefining what’s possible.In this episode, Cather...
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Julienne B. Ryan: Winning at Communication (Even in a Digital World)
Ready to level up your communication game? On this episode of Narrative North, host Catherine Cioffi chats with dynamic speaker, facilitator, and author Julienne B. Ryan, the brain behind The Learned-It-In Queens Communicati...
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Author Stephanie Cowell on the Brontës, Hidden Letters, and The Man in the Stone Cottage
Step into the world of storytelling with Narrative North, the podcast that uncovers the inspirations, journeys, and creative minds behind today’s most compelling authors. In this episode, host Catherine Cioffi sits down with acclaimed ...
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Author Liza Palmer on Young Fools, Friendship, and Literary Mayhem
On this episode of Narrative North, host Catherine Cioffi sits down with Liza Palmer—two-time Emmy-nominated, internationally best-selling author, Marvel contributor, and LA’s favorite “Lisa”—to dish on her newest novel, Young Fool...
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Interview with Kathleen Barber: Bestselling Author of Truth Be Told & Both Things Are True
Author Kathleen Barber knows how to keep us hooked—whether it’s with Truth Be Told (yes, the one Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine turned into a hit AppleTV+ series), her thrillers Follow Me and Sisterhood Above All,...
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Interview with Rising Author Samantha Apicella
At The Narrative North, we’re dedicated to spotlighting rising stars in the literary world and inspiring young writers to follow their dreams. In this episode, we welcome Samantha Apicella, a passionate storyteller whose love for writi...
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Interview with Mindfulness Teacher and Author Raditia Lasry
The last month of summer often feels like a race to enjoy, relax, and do it all—pressure that can leave us feeling drained instead of recharged.I sat down with mindfulness teacher and author Raditia Lasry to talk about how we can better ...
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Interview with Debut Author Joelle Babula
Today’s episode is not for the faint of heart—or the lactose intolerant. We’re diving into the deliciously messy world of love, lust, and late-night cheese cravings with debut novelist Joelle Babula, whose new book Infidelit...
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24:47
Advocacy and Community - Catherine, Catherine, Kathrin & Kate
In this special episode, it’s a reunion, a power circle, and a whole lot of heart. Host Catherine Cioffi brings together three incredible women — all named Catherine in some form, all from Ossining, and all deeply engaged in community leadershi...
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43:30
Interview with Author Jane L. Rosen
Jane L. Rosen is the author of several beloved novels, including her latest summer hit, Songs of Summer. Known for her heartwarming stories, relatable characters, and vibrant sense of place, Jane’s books have been praised by readers and critics...
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24:48
Interview with Hudson Valley Books for Humanity founder Amy Hall
Join me for a conversation with Amy Hall, founder of Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, as we talk about advocacy, the power of starting something new at any age, balancing it all, showing up for your community—and the book she’s loving right no...
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28:32
Interview with Jess Vecchiarelli founder of The Aligned Wellness Collective
In this episode, we sit down with Jess Vecchiarelli founder of The Aligned Wellness Collective to talk about navigating change, finding clarity, and what it really means to become Unstuck & Unstoppable—plus, all the details on our upcoming ...
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Interview with Martha Hall Kelly NYT Bestselling Author
In this episode, we're diving into sun-soaked shores and hidden truths with New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly, as she takes us inside her latest novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club. From the bonds ...
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Interview with Jennifer Probst NYT Bestselling Author
Join me for a heartwarming (and hilarious!) chat with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst as we dive into her latest book To Sicily With Love. We talk writing, life, growth—and laugh about how we just missed working toget...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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