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Jenna Helwig's avatar

Thanks for the mention and the updates! I'm totally feeling the fall too, even with a kid a radically different age than yours. This time of year is always a mix of busyness and sort of a bittersweet nostalgia (another summer gone...). Glad we're all in it together!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

It feels like such a relief to know that everyone, regardless of kiddos or not, feels the fall vibes.

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Hannah Howard's avatar

I love to see two amazing food people in one chat, Sally and Jenna! Oh I am so excited for “Repair with Self Care,” this seems so important and timely for me!

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Jenna Helwig's avatar

Hannah! Can't wait to hang out in Wisconsin at the end of the month :)

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Hannah Howard's avatar

very excited 😊

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Flavor of Italy's avatar

I love your live events, Sally and honestly, you’re an inspiration with everything you manage to accomplish!

I have a single daughter and two small grandchildren so I get where you’re coming from especially as they all live with us! My only thought to you is that we are blessed to have the digital backup that’s now available to us. You’re a single mom and it’s like having an assistant so embrace it fully: you need it with everything you have on your plate!

I’ve been tossing back-and-forth the idea of flying to the states for your IACP session, but just don’t think I can swing it from many stand points. Very disappointed!

You’ve said in the past that summer isn’t a good time to send you book proposals, but it’s looking like fall is pretty intense for you as well. Is there a time of year that you prefer to receive them? I’d rather target that time frame.

Very much looking forward to your ongoing live events and especially the book design event scheduled for end October.

Thanks again!

Wendy

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Wow, I can’t imagine someone flying to IACP for me. Stay tuned for a virtual offering from yours truly in the new year…I’m cooking up something special!

Thanks for your sweet words. Ash uses the analogy of a pool and swimming and technology. I want my kiddo to feel safe around pools and know how to swim. I’m building a developmentally appropriate foundation at each stage in her life. I feel confident in this tool and how it works for our family.

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Martin Sorge's avatar

I don't even have any tiny humans in my house (only cats), yet I feel scattered, falling behind, and struggling to write. I think it's something in the air. Great updates, happy fall, and I'm so excited for the session with Frances!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

I wonder if the fall to winter transition feels as significant for people. I know the winter to spring often can be a bit more chaotic for me too but fall just holds a special place in my brain. I’m glad we are all in a version of this together. We are in great company!

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Kellye's avatar

Hi, Sally! I am new to your work and found you thanks to Hannah & Kelsey’s Workshop. They have spoken so highly of you and after hearing yesterday’s recorded session (Dream to Deal) and now this video, my goodness, I absolutely see why! Your enthusiasm shines through and I adore when I can see how much people love their work. These specific books sound so interesting! Definitely intrigued by Power Up! Can’t wait to grab a copy!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Thanks Kellye, it was so amazing to hear everyone’s book ideas and speak about the industry. I’m so glad you’re joining the NSSA community. Please let me know how I can continue to support your edification in this space!

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Eva Kolenko's avatar

omg, yes the juggle is real, especially since I took summer off this year.. i feel like i got hit by a ton of bricks. Congrats on all your books! Don’t cry!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

I can’t even imagine how busy your fall must be. I’d be curious to see a post from you about how far out people book you and also the last minute shoots you might take on/how you evaluate them. I bet it would be enlightening for people to understand how far out you plan/book!

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The Gamer Educator's avatar

Honored to hear such heartfelt, meaningful things from you about “Power On”, Sally! 💜 I’m so glad to have had your support and guidance in bringing it to the world!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

I’m so glad the rest of the world now gets to experience the life shift of the acceptance, permission, education, and POWER you’ve brought into our home.

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Dianne Jacob's avatar

Thanks for the mention, Sally. Looks like you are just as busy as all the food people and publishers when it comes to fall events. Have a great time at IACP! It's a much smaller event these days, but still fun.

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Frances Abrantes Baca's avatar

Sally, thank you for the warm welcome to Substack! I’m looking forward to our design-focused skill building workshop. Your readers are so thoughtful, I expect they’ll bring really excellent questions. And WOW your little one just started kindergarten? That’s huge! Big congratulations to her, she looks so happy ❤️

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Sally Ekus's avatar

She’s a bus kid and it’s so fun!! Can’t wait for our skill building session. Happy launch day!

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Kristin F. Simmmons's avatar

I am happy for your expanded list and the timely and important discussion around mindful use of screen time! Happy Fall!

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Alex P. Taylor's avatar

Happy Fall! Always great to watch these videos 🙌 Summer just flew by! See you in October 📸

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