ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
What gives our lives a sense of purpose and meaning—especially during times of change, uncertainty, or reinvention?
What if purpose isn’t something we find just once, but instead, is something we create, nurture, and live into each day?
No matter where you find yourself on the journey, this heartfelt author conversation offers an invitation to explore what makes life meaningful, what awakens our passion, and how we can bring more intention, vitality, and joy to our lives.
Our guest authors, Dr. Eric Maisel, author of "Brave New Mind: The Art of Serene Readiness" and more than fifty other books, and Tim Tamashiro, author of "How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life’s Purpose," will share stories, insights, and practical wisdom about creating meaning, discovering what makes us come alive, and meeting life with greater clarity, courage, and purpose.
Brenda Knight, co-founder of Books That Save Lives, will also join the panel, offering perspective from her decades of publishing and community-building work.
The conversation will be facilitated by Sherry Richert Belul, author of "The Love List of a Lifetime" and "Say It Now," known for her warm and heartfelt approach to connection, reflection, and meaningful living.
Since March 2020, Brenda Knight and Sherry Richert Belul have hosted the Heart Wisdom Author Panels to offer insight, comfort, and connection during times of uncertainty. What began as a response to a challenging moment has grown into an ongoing space for thoughtful conversation. These are challenging and complicated times. We are here to support you. To RSVP + receive the Zoom link, email maclin@jimdandypublishing.com Author Bios
Dr. Eric Maisel Dr. Eric Maisel is a retired psychotherapist, internationally recognized creativity coach, and the author of more than fifty books exploring creativity, life purpose, meaning, mental health, and the challenges of living a creative life. His newest book, "Brave New Mind: The Art of Serene Readiness," offers practical guidance for meeting the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty of modern life with both inner calm and clear-eyed awareness. Through his writing, teaching, and coaching, Eric helps people actively create meaning, strengthen their minds, and live with greater intention, courage, and authenticity.
Tim Tamashiro Tim Tamashiro is a bestselling author, international speaker, storyteller, and former host of CBC Radio’s national jazz program "Tonic." He is the author of "How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life’s Purpose," which introduces readers to the Japanese concept of ikigai—our reason for being, or what makes life worth getting out of bed for. Drawing upon timeless wisdom, positive psychology, mindfulness, music, and his own experience as a “part-time monk,” Tim helps people discover what they love, recognize what they do well, and bring greater purpose, peace, and delight into everyday life.
Brenda Knight Books That Save Lives co-founder, Brenda Knight, began her career at HarperCollins working with luminaries Paolo Coelho, Marianne Williamson and Huston Smith. Brenda served as Publisher/Editorial Director at Mango Publishing for nine years. She was awarded IndieFab’s "Publisher of the Year" in 2014 by the American Library Association and she previously served as president of the Women’s National Book Association, SF Chapter. She is the author of "Random Acts of Kindness," "Wild Women and Books," "The Book of Abundance," and many more.
Sherry Richert Belul Sherry Richert Belul is the founder of Simply Celebrate and author of "The Love List of a Lifetime" and "Say It Now." She helps people discover creative, heartfelt ways to celebrate life, deepen connection, and express love—while also guiding people to plan for end-of-life in ways that bring meaning, ease, and even moments of joy. Whether she’s leading a workshop, hosting a kindness mission, or speaking at events, Sherry’s message is simple: love out loud, celebrate often, and make moments that matter.
