In this episode of Writing Inspiration, we sit down with Cindy Rae, a woman who has lived a dozen lives in one. From a "dorky" childhood in Minnesota to the high-pressure runways of Milan, London, and Paris, Cindy’s journey is a masterclass in transformation, resilience, and the courage to tell one's "messy" truth.For years, people told Cindy, "You should write a book." When she finally took them up on it, she discovered that while her modeling portfolio was beautiful, her life story was "not always pretty." What began as a therapeutic daily writing exercise turned into a five-year journey of deconstructing a dysfunctional childhood, surviving the drug-fueled disco era of the 80s, and landing her first paid modeling job for none other than Gianni Versace.Cindy’s story is a reminder that no matter your age or your background, your story is important—and it is never too late to "just get it out".

What happens if the person everyone counted on to save the world actually fails? This haunting question kept author Alec Woodbury up at night—until he decided to answer it. In this episode, Alec sits down with Dan Ricoveri to discuss his upcoming debut novel, A Shroud Undone, the first book in his epic dark fantasy series, A Fractured Balance.From the sparks of inspiration found in video games like The Legend of Zelda to the disciplined routine of writing while balancing a career as a project manager, Alec shares his journey of finding his voice. He opens up about his unique "Story Bible" method, how he self-edited a massive multi-book series, and why "success is the only option" when you become an untethered creative.Let's learn more about this Inspiring person.

In this episode of Writing Inspiration, host Dan Ricoveri sits down with the legendary Dan Goodwin—the man who scaled the Sears Tower and the World Trade Center long before the era of GoPro and social media. Known to the world as "Spider Dan," Goodwin dives deep into his 25-year journey of penning his memoir, Untethered: Success Is the Only Option.From his early days hitchhiking out of Maine to performing as a magical illusionist in Las Vegas, Goodwin shares how a single tragic event—the MGM Grand Hotel fire—refocused his life toward a mission of high-rise fire safety. Whether you are a writer struggling to find your voice or an adventurer looking for the next peak, this conversation is a masterclass in persistence, discipline, and the art of becoming "untethered."Let's learn more about this Inspiring person.