Stories from Publishing My Book feat. Stephen King & Susanna Kaysen →

Stories from publishing my 1st book In the end stages of publishing a book, all authors and publishers must do quote approvals. This means you have to get direct, written permission to use any quotes in your manuscript. It ended up being a really fun + interesting part of publishing my book! It resulted in me getting thoughtful emails from Stephen King, Susanna Kaysen (author of Girl, Interrupted), Carsie Blanton, among others. This process and the emails I got contained messages I think you''ll find INSPIRING & thought-provoking.

In this episode I share the stories about how all this went down & the wise words shared by King & Kaysen that could change the way you look at creating art or showing up in your life today.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:46 The Book Publishing Journey

01:35 The Impact of COVID-19 on the Book Launch

03:49 Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

06:20 Securing Quotes for the Book

08:24 The Story Behind 'Girl, Interrupted' Quote

11:03 The Importance of Authenticity

13:12 The Influence of Susanna Kaysen

18:14 The Carsi Blanton Story

21:29 Reflections on the Book's Success

23:15 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Life Update: A Wild Month →

Solo episode covering what I've been up to the past few months: Opening a boutique and retreat popup, going to England, speaking at Oxford University, a last minute intuition trip to north Georgia, and a speaking gig in KC. This ep is chock full of stories! Hope you like it. The biggest lesson: BE DELUSIONAL and FOLLOW YOUR HEART. xo -Kate

00:00 Welcome to Be Alive with Kate Manser

01:30 A Summer in Marfa: Dreams and Realizations

03:33 The Boutique and Retreat Experience

07:39 Lessons Learned and Future Plans

08:21 Inspiration from Jesse Itzler

10:36 The England Trip: A Journey of Discovery

18:19 Driving Adventures in England

24:08 Full House at Oxford

24:40 The Decision to Attend Running Man

25:42 Meeting Jesse Itzler

27:37 Running Through Emotions

39:02 Manifestation and Mindset

41:56 Kansas City Speaking Engagement

42:39 Reflecting on a Busy Month

43:28 Embrace Boldness and Delusion

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How to be punk rock with Betty Benedeadly →

In this episode of 'Be Alive,' sponsored by Mother Mary's Spiritual Goods, Kate introduces Betty Benedeadly, an extraordinary musician and artist.

The conversation delves into Betty's unique journey through art towns like Terlingua and Joshua Tree, her history with Burning Man, and the evolution of her musical career.

Betty shares fascinating stories, including raising chickens in her van and purchasing a 1982 GMC Caballero that ends up becoming iconic.

Discussions highlight the importance of overcoming self-doubt, finding creative freedom, and the value of nurturing others.

This episode is a celebration of living authentically and fearlessly, enriched with anecdotes of personal growth, artistic exploration, and inspirational moments spent under the desert sky.

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(01:27) Meet Betty Benedetti: The Artist with Swag

(02:12) Betty's Love for Unique Art Communities

(05:37) Burning Man Adventures and Leadership

(09:16) From Sideshow Performer to Musician

(10:09) Life Without a Car: Biking and the Caballero

(18:50) Raising Chickens on the Road

(25:13) Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Creativity

(31:33) New Beginnings: Moving to New Mexico

(33:32) Future Aspirations and Technological Innovations

(34:21) Willow House Performance and Unrealistic Expectations

(35:22) Collaborative Art and the Comet Song

(38:13) Reflections on Artistic Identity

(42:16) Burning Man and Embracing Imperfection

(44:47) Punk Rock Influence and DIY Ethos

(56:16) Living a Good Life and Nurturing Connections

(01:00:18) Performing and Feeling Alive

(01:05:19) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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