Dear Alice, I’m the writer and performer of the One-Woman Show “If I Were Me… I’d Know What I Want.” It’s based on how you changed my life when I turned eighteen. I’ve recently performed it for a teen improv group as well as Fringe Festivals in WA and MN, upcoming shows in Canada … Continue reading An Open Letter to Alice Cooper
My Dad’s death in December of 2015 sparked the idea of creating a one-woman show. I didn’t know where to begin, but I knew I needed help. Googling solo show mentors, Brenda Adelman’s name appeared. She was from Brooklyn, NY. My roots were from a Minnesota farm. It was an unlikely match but turns out … Continue reading The Process of Creating my Solo Show “If I Were Me… I’d Know What I Want”
It’s gotten to the point that I have little inspiration to write unless I’m in nature. Luckily, here on the Olympic Peninsula there’s a wide variety of inspiring places… lapping waves on the Strait of Jan de Fuca, expansive views from the top of Hurricane Ridge, the magical feeling of a mossy rain forest. Depending … Continue reading Messages from Nature: Why it’s Important to Keep Our True Nature Alive
When an acquaintence asked what kind of retreat I was going to, I skirted the issue and gave a vague response that it was about nature. Well, that was true, but the exact title was “The Fairy Congress.” Yes… I was going to a Fairy Convention with 300 other people who believed in magic. I … Continue reading Deepening my Relationship with Nature
I couldn’t sleep. Tomorrow I’d be viewing the body of my Dad. I was relieved he wouldn’t have to face years in a nursing home, but his passing still came quickly after a fall that caused a brain bleed. In one way or another, I’d been preparing for this day my entire life… learning and … Continue reading The Sacredness of my Dad’s Death
When you’ve tried everything you know and people still don’t listen, try speaking from a place deep in your heart. Today in my writing group, the prompt stirred a childhood memory that led me to writing from my innocent 8 year old perspective. It choked me up, but I kept reading aloud until … Continue reading Why Speaking From Your Heart will Get You Results
We make vows with the power of our words, whether spoken to thousands or under our breath in a moment of despair. Have you ever had a problem that just won’t go away? (No matter how many books you read or affirmations you state) Months go by or sometimes decades. For me this problem was … Continue reading The Power of Words: Being Stuck with an Unconscious Vow
You can imagine how surprised I was when my high school boyfriend contacted me. We were 17 and now at 57, his name pops up on my computer screen. An official OMG moment! We skyped… we emailed… every day. A couple months later he flew 1600 miles to see me. Not to get into the … Continue reading Arthritis, stiffness, and sore joints can be eased naturally
8 years after taking my first improv class for fun, I realize how impactful it’s been for my personal life and business. Many people think Improvisation is a few people getting on stage with an ‘anything goes’ kind of attitude, but that’s not true. There are rules to keep the rehearsals and shows running smoothly. … Continue reading Improvisation Skills will Save Your Business in the New Economy
Tune in for some improvisational fun with +Pamela Ziemann Creativity and Confidence Catalyst, and learn how you can create more successful connections in life and business. Author of 2011 Award Winning book, Giving Voice to Your Cause, Pamela has always believed that life is too short for regrets. Pamela considers herself an ex-introvert, but has … Continue reading Learn The Secrets of Improv for Successful Connections