In essence, Beyond the Pen is your gateway to the fascinating world hidden within the pages of an author's book. Think of it as a deep dive into the intricate tapestry of literary works, where we unravel the profound themes and complicated messages interwoven within the text. Our podcast is a literary journey that leads you through the imaginative minds of some of today's most captivating yet undiscovered authors.Every week, we're joined by a new guest for an intimate one-on-one interview, where we peel back the layers of their book's narrative. But we don't stop at surface-level exploration; Beyond the Pen transcends the typical podcast experience. It's a literary adventure that promises to entertain, educate, and encourage our listeners, leaving you hungry for more. So, if you're a book lover or just curious about the creative minds behind the stories, our podcast is your must-listen destination.
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The Raising of a Rebel: Overcoming Addiction, Finding Wisdom, and Inspiring Others with Author and BrandFace Founder, Tonya Eberhart
In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Host Maccabee Griffin sits down with BrandFace founder and author Tonya Eberhart about her father's memoir "The Raising of a Rebel: 12 Turning Points from a Child of Alcoholics. They discuss the impact of growing up in the 50s in a family of moonshiners and alcoholics and how this normalized life of swirling chaos impacted his viewpoints on parenting his children. Tonya's father, Gene Odom, shares his journey from drug and alcohol addiction to the triumphant recovery from generational trauma that helped him and his children find success in their own lives. Join us for a candid, humorous, and inspiring conversation while learning the importance of understanding our own stories can move us forward on this episode of Beyond the Pen.
Some of the things we discuss in this episode are:
- Introduction of guest Tonya Eberhart and her memoir, "The Raising of a Rebel."
- How being brought up with alcoholics and moonshine runners impacted Tonya's father's views on parenting
- Discussion on sibling rivalry and how Tonya and her younger brother fought but were protective of each other
- Overcoming generational trauma and mental health issues within the family
- The impact of basketball on the family and their entrepreneurial mindset
- Normalization of drug and alcohol addiction within Tonya's father's life
- Inside jokes and father-daughter bonding moments
- Exploring the purpose of memoirs and their significance
- Fun character creation improv and learning more about the author
- Overcoming writing Kryptonite and hearing quotes of inspiration
- What's next for Tonya and her upcoming projects
- Shameless self-promotion and where to find Tonya's book