252: From Seminary to Storytelling: Kirsten Rudberg's Creative Journey

Guest: Kirsten Rudberg

Episode Name: From Seminary to Storytelling: Kirsten Rudberg's Creative Journey

Episode Number: 252

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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.

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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.

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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

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About Kirsten

Kirsten Rudberg's website - https://bytesizedblessings.com/

Kirsten Rudberg's Instagram - https://www.insta