Each of the presenters for the Passion into Action conference answered a series of questions around the theme of the conference. “Extraordinary Janes” doesn’t begin to cover it!
Here’s mine on See Jane Do’s blog.

This interview was originally published in The Simplifier #4.5.
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Interview: Colleen Wainwright, Communicatrix
by Shawn Tuttle
I greatly admire the fluidity with which my interview subject Colleen Wainwright’s voice shines through her writing. Even though I’ve been writing for my own blog and newsletters for several years now, I still feel like I am discovering my style. (And [...]

This interview was originally published in The Simplifier #79.
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Interview: Hilary Anderson – Working from the Heart
By Shawn Tuttle
Four and a half years ago I moved to Nevada County, and half a year after that I launched Project Simplify. One of my first clients was Hilary Anderson, a kind and gracious woman who helped [...]

This interview was originally published in The Simplifier #77.
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Interview: Nancy Shanteau – Following Life’s Signs
By Shawn Tuttle
Nancy Shanteau and I met at the Wild Mountain Yoga Studio several years ago. She is quick to smile and has an infectious laugh. Upon learning that she was a writing coach, a yoga teacher, and [...]

The upcoming Simplifier #77 features an edited (text) version of Shawn’s interview with Nancy Shanteau.
The full audio from that interview is available here:
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]

This interview was originally published in The Simplifier #75.
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Interview: Jesse Locks, Countercultural Multi-Doer
By Shawn Tuttle
While I was on the Board of the Nevada City Downtown Association, Jesse Locks and two other principals of the Nevada City Film Festival approached the organization for sponsorship. I was very impressed with Jesse—she led the [...]

This is some extra background info that came out of my interview with Jesse Locks (which is featured in The Simplifier issue #75).

Please share an overview of your professional life and interests. I’ve worked in the music and publishing industries for over 10 years.  While attending UC Santa Cruz from 1997-2001, [...]