Guest: Kirsten Rudberg Episode Name: From Seminary to Storytelling: Kirsten Rudberg's Creative Journey Episode Number: 252 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Kirsten Rudberg is an author and ordained clergy in the Church of Universal Interfaith, holding a Master's of Divinity. A panentheist with a diverse background, having lived in countries like Guyana and Pakistan, Kirsten's worldview is shaped by her global experiences and deep interest in how people create meaning through myths, fairy tales, and religious texts. She is the author of a socially conscious rewrite of the Peter Rabbit series, addressing issues such as environmental degradation and human trafficking. Kirsten's creative process is deeply spiritual, viewing herself as a vessel for higher creative energies. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode, Massiel's guest, Kirsten Rudberg, who holds a Master’s of Divinity and identifies as a panentheist, discussed her unique background living overseas and how it shaped her views on the world and her writing. She introduced her book series, a modern and socially conscious take on Beatrix Potter's tales, tackling issues like environmental degradation and human trafficking. Kirsten emphasized the importance of timing in the creative process and shared insights on how the pandemic provided her the space to bring these long-held ideas to fruition. She also touched on her unconventional yet deeply spiritual writing process, describing it as a partnership with a higher creative force. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Resources Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook Massiel's Email - [email protected] Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/ Facebook  - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Check out Paula, the Ultimate VA! https://pearlzconsulting11.wixsite.com/pearlz-va-services Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, social media management, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Kirsten Kirsten Rudberg's website - https://bytesizedblessings.com/ Kirsten Rudberg's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bytesizedblessingspod Kirsten Rudberg's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bytesizedblessings ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Like, share, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our YouTube channel (Blackhearted Studios)