Episode 96: Kindness Is Charlene Draws

Author-illustrator, Charlene Chua joins Anitha as the podcast continues to feature authors during November and National Novel Writing Month.

In addition to talking about her journey as an artist, Charlene chats about her love for cats and how she used her artistic talents to help a cat named Max.

 She also discusses the pressures creators often feel when they decide to make the BIG move to working as a full-time artist.

A great episode for book lovers and cat lovers alike!

To learn more about Charlene, you can follow her here:

My website: www.charlenechua.com

Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/charlenedraws

As a thank you to Charlene for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Home At Last Rescue.  Founded in 2020, Home at Last Rescue (HALR) is a Registered Canadian Charity, that is 100% volunteer driven. They rescue cats from substandard living conditions and give them the loving homes they deserve.

To learn more about this rescue, click here: Home At Last Rescue

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Episode 95: Kindness Is Anoosha Draws

Critically acclaimed author-illustrator Anoosha Syed joins Anitha to kick off November and National Novel Writing Month.

Anoosha talks about her journey as an artist, the many books she’s created, including SARI SISTERS, the picture book she illustrated and Anitha authored, and so much more, including why she’s willing to share how much money she earns, on social media.

The two also delve a little into parenting, as Anoosha recently became a mom!

An interesting and fun episode for anyone who loves books and art!

To learn more about Anoohsa, you can follow her here:

https://www.anooshasyed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/anooshadraws

https://anooshasyed.substack.com/

As a thank you to Anoosha for sharing her story, Anitha donated to DALLAS STARS ADAPTIVE SPORTS

Dallas Stars Adaptive Sports provides adaptive ice hockey programs for athletes of all abilities, including those with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities.

To learn more about this non-profit, click here:

https://www.nhl.com/stars/starcenters/adaptive-sports/

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Episode 78: Kindness Is Making The Inside Scouts!

Mitali Banerjee Ruths joins Anitha to talk about her journey from Medical Doctor . . . to author . . . to creating books about diverse characters, and how kindness intersects all these aspects of her life.

A very fun and engaging conversation.

To learn more about Mitali and the books she writes, click on the following links:

https://www.mitaliruths.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mitaliruths/

As a thank you to Mitali for coming on to the show, Anitha donated to Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres. This international humanitarian organization was founded by doctors and journalists in 1971. They travel all over the world, where people’s needs are greatest to provide neutral, impartial, and independent emergency healthcare to those affected by disaster, disease, conflict and exclusion. 

You can learn more about MSF here: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/

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