(This is an excerpt of an interview from the Kim & Jason magazine with Peggy Willenberg, who is one half of the duo known as “The Twister Sisters.” Peggy and her friend Melanie Metz started chasing twisters together in 2001. They’ve been involved with two documentaries for The National Geographic Channel, and enjoyed their own series on WE TV.) Kim & Jason: How did you and Melanie meet and how did you become known as the Twister Sisters? Peggy: We actually met twice. The first time, Mel attended a Skywarn class I was instructing. It was my first time to present a class and I …
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
The journey of creating a magazine cover We really had a lot of fun with this cover, going with a full-blown Wizard of Oz theme. It required a lot more effort and Photoshop savvy than previous issues — and the Tin Man costume was really HOT — but I think it turned out pretty well. I’ve written up a little behind-the-scenes look at how the magazine cover was shot and digitally, um, enhanced. The first step, once we decided to do a Wizard of Oz-themed cover, was to track down the costumes. Originally, the idea was for me to be the Scarecrow, but Kim suggested that the Tin Man would be …
Press Pause and Connect
(This is an excerpt of an article written for Kim & Jason magazine by motivational speaker, author, and triathlete Jason Womack. He is skilled at offering practical suggestions for dealing with the challenges of balancing work and other areas of life.) I was at a wedding last summer, at a winery atop the rolling hills of Oregon. At one point during the meal, the bride and her mom approached my table and said, “Hey, Jason, do you remember Billy Walsh?” It turns out she knew my best friend from 2nd grade! And in an instant, it all came back… Playing “Connect Four” for hours at …
Lessons I Learned When The Tables Turned
(This is an excerpt of an article written for Kim & Jason magazine by Marg Forbes, CEO of The Forbes Solution. Marg combines her accounting acumen and her emotional intelligence skills to make numbers less intimidating and more meaningful for small business owners.) My mom was 39 when I was born, and although I was a “surprise”, I’ve always felt wanted, loved and cherished. She had three other children, but I was always her baby. When I lived at home, I never went to sleep without a goodnight kiss. When I moved away, I talked to her on the phone or visited her every day. Over the …
[Read more...] about Lessons I Learned When The Tables Turned
an interview with… Seth Godin
(This is an interview with Seth Godin, the best-selling author of the “Purple Cow” and the newly released "Meatball Sundae." Seth candidly shares his thoughts on Adultitis and being childlike.) Kim & Jason: You wear Missmatched socks, feature kewpie dolls on book covers, write about purple cows, and created a book that was packaged in a cereal box. You obviously have a pretty strong childlike spirit. Where does that come from, and why do you feel it’s important in the work you do? Seth: I actually think that most kids aren’t so childlike. With all the pressure and fear and insecurity …
an interview with…Mark Sanborn
(This is an excerpt of an interview from Kim & Jason magazine with Mark Sanborn, the best-selling author of the “Fred Factor” on balancing work and family, having fun amidst the busyness, and lessons we can learn from kids) Kim & Jason: Your book, The Fred Factor, contains the example of a remarkable postman named Fred to demonstrate how passion in your work and life can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. We found the book to be very inspiring and the techniques very simple. You make the benefits of being a “Fred” a no-brainer. In your opinion, why don’t we see more “Freds” …
Love Your Body, Love Your Life
(This is an excerpt of an article written for Kim & Jason magazine by Jill Fleming, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and amazing wellness speaker.) Do you love your body? I do now, but I didn’t always. Nineteen years ago, I went to college and gained 40 pounds in just 2 years. I had a very low self-image and made terrible lifestyle choices. I now refer to these lifestyle choices, such as eating junk food, inactivity, excess consumption of food or alcohol, sleep deprivation and chronic (uncontrolled) stress as “Crap Choices.” I made crap choices daily and I felt like crap! After earning …
Kim & Jason Magazine #2: Finding Balance
This digital issue is FREE to download! In this issue... Your life is busy, hectic, and complicated. It doesn’t have to be quite so crazy. This issue is jam-packed with stories, tips, and ideas on how you can use strategies from childhood to bring a little bit more balance into your life. Features... Balancing Act by Jason Kotecki | How to stay sane in a fast-paced world. An Interview with... Mark Sanborn | The best-selling author of the “Fred Factor” on balancing work and family, having fun amidst the busyness, and lessons we can learn from kids. …
[Read more...] about Kim & Jason Magazine #2: Finding Balance
Kim & Jason Magazine #1: Rediscovering You
We are excited to announce the launch of Kim & Jason magazine! In this issue... We'll help you to rediscover the REAL you, the one who is destined for less stress, more fun, and great things! It also features all kinds of summertime ideas for escaping adulthood, as well as a look back at the summers of your childhood. …
[Read more...] about Kim & Jason Magazine #1: Rediscovering You