If you’re curious about how to curate your life and work into a beautiful adventure, this episode is for you! Jing Jing Tsong takes us through her journey of life as a published illustrator, surfer, musician and gardener. All while being a mother! This episode promises the art of creating a life well-lived, the mysteries of lithography and the magic of waves and whales. We left this conversation feeling like we really could have it all…like the roadblocks are not insurmountable…that we as women build power in creating. Enjoy :)

Jing Jing Tsong is a New York Times best-selling picture book author and illustrator, amateur musician (cello and stand-up bass) and permanent grom (beginner surfer). Her most recent book, Fake Chinese Sounds, is a graphic novel for middle-grades about a Taiwanese American girl navigating identity, bullying, and the messy process of learning to be comfortable in her skin. Jing Jing's writing and artwork explores diversity and community using a collage of texture, pattern and color. Influenced by the principles of monoprint and traditional stone lithography, she layers colors and textures to create images that are engaging and compelling. More than two dozen published books burst with her vibrant illustrations, including the Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones series, Aloha Zoo, A Small Bucket of Blessings, to name a few. Past projects have included the United State Postal Service Winter Fun Forever stamps and Lunar New Year posters for McDonald's.

Her books can be found online Jing and Mike Co. at www.bookshop.org. When not playing music, growing kale or surfing, Jing Jing says, "I hope my explorations as an illustrator and writer nourish a more empathic world."

Learn more about Jing Jing’s art and purchase the books she’s illustrated here!

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Every day is a good day to invite positive energy into our lives and trust the momentum of consistent effort.

Follow through when things are new and challenging.

Trust connection.

Accept the little gifts life gives us every day.

Embrace chickens.

Choose to do something every day that makes us feel alive.

Show up.

Lean into opportunity and our potential.

Reject fear.

Take the time you need to get there.

Let’s see what happens!

Yep. It’s all in the episode :)

Just Before We Go is produced by ⁠Myra Mae Studios⁠ and ⁠Real Girl Athletics⁠

SUPPORT the production of content for women over 40 by ⁠buying Hilary and Myra a coffee⁠ and FOLLOW Just Before We Go on Instagram

Theme song is written by Dave Ellis and performed by ⁠Dave Ellis and the Hopeless Sinners and produced by Pool Boy Records

What can’t moms do?? In this episode, Hilary and Myra sit down with published author and non-profit founder Sheila Morovati to talk about the power of ONE. One mom. One person. BIG CHANGE. You don’t want to miss her easy-to- follow tips for being a big change-making Imperfect Environmentalist. Her story as a woman leader is nothing short of inspiring.

Sheila M. Morovati is the founder of two international nonprofit organizations, Crayon Collection and Habits of Waste and the author of Imperfect Environmentalist. With a degree in Sociology from UCLA, she leverages human behavior and social dynamics to create accessible and innovative climate solutions. Sheila’s impactful contributions include pioneering global legislation, notably the world’s first ban on single-use plastic straws and cutlery. She has fostered systemic change by targeting major corporations, giving everyday individuals the power to make better choices for the planet and inspiring meaningful activism. Her work has been credited with diverting billions of pieces of single-use plastic from the waste stream. She has been featured in People magazine, the LA Times, Buzzfeed, Forbes, Huffington Post, and has appeared on TV shows such as the Kelly Clarkson Show and CBS Sunday Morning. Sheila was born in Tehran, Iran, and immigrated to the US in 1979. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

Buy Sheila’s book at Homepage - Imperfect Environmentalist

Learn more about Sheila’s work at About | Habits of Waste & Crayon Recycling Charity – Crayon Collection Home | Crayon Collection

Just Before We Go is produced by ⁠Myra Mae Studios⁠ and ⁠Real Girl Athletics⁠

SUPPORT the production of content for women over 40 by ⁠buying Hilary and Myra a coffee⁠ and FOLLOW Just Before We Go on Instagram

Theme song is written by Dave Ellis and performed by ⁠Dave Ellis and the Hopeless Sinners