E800 - Our First Interview on Living The Next Chapter - Where it all started - Thanks for supporting 800 plus Conversations with Our Fabulous Authors!

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Episode 800 - Our First Interview on Living The Next Chapter - Where it all started - Thanks for supporting 800 plus Conversations with Our Fabulous Authors!Episode 800 revisits the very first author interview on Living The Next Chapter. Host Dave Campbell replays Episode 3, his conversation with Dominic Tomasky, the publisher and encourager whose early support helped turn the podcast idea into a show that has now reached more than 800 conversations with authors.Dominic shares the setbacks, losses, and hard-won lessons that shaped his approach to life and publishing. The interview captures the early days of the podcast, including Dave’s first experience interviewing a guest, and celebrates the community that grew from that beginning.The People in Your CornerDominic describes life as a fight. Everyone gets knocked down, faces rejection, loses money, or carries a burden that feels too heavy. His message centers on choosing the people who will stand in your corner when those moments arrive.He credits his wife, close friends, and especially his father for helping him rebuild after his restaurant business failed. His father’s reminder to “keep your head up, even if you have to put it on the curb” became a lasting source of strength. Dominic explains that support from the right people can restore focus and give someone the courage to step back into the next round.Failure, Persistence, and CourageDominic speaks openly about failure. He lost a restaurant, faced debt, was fired, and experienced personal challenges that could have stopped him. Instead, he treated courage as a muscle. Each time he tried again, he became more willing to take another risk.He also reflects on the lessons boxing taught him about discipline, effort, and getting back up. For Dominic, persistence means continuing after a setback, doing the difficult work, and refusing to let outside voices decide what you can achieve.Your Story Can Help Someone ElseA central idea in the conversation is that every person has a story worth sharing. Dominic believes a personal story can become someone else’s survival guide. When people describe what they endured and how they moved forward, they may give hope and practical encouragement to someone facing a similar struggle.He explains that he did not begin as a polished writer or a business success story. He began with something to say. That honesty led him to write, speak, and eventually help hundreds of authors bring their own books and messages into the world.A Love Story for His MotherDominic discusses My Name Is Sharon, a book written for and about his mother, who lived with Alzheimer’s disease. He wrote it during the pandemic, after his mother entered care and family visits became limited. Writing became a way to process grief, preserve her identity, and honour the love between a mother and son.The book reminds readers that a person living with Alzheimer’s remains more than a diagnosis. Dominic wants listeners to see the person behind the illness, remember their character, and treasure the brief moments of connection that can still matter deeply.Advice for New AuthorsFor aspiring writers, Dominic offers simple direction: start where you are and keep moving forward. He encourages people to dictate ideas into a phone, write in a notebook, research, read widely, and keep adding detail until the story takes shape.He challenges the belief that someone needs a perfect path, formal training, or permission before beginning. His advice is direct. Tell your story. Share it through writing, podcasting, conversation, or community. Then keep improving it. Find the people who will stand in your corner, keep taking the next step after failure, and share your story. Your experiences may become the encouragement another person needs to keep going. https://www.motivationchamps.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

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