Episodes

  • Ending April with an AMA
    Apr 30 2024

    This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois goes solo by answering questions provided by different creatives on social media. He discusses his history with voice acting, what led him into audiobook narrating, the mysteries of time management, the future for the Once Upon a Podcast Network, and more!

    For those who would like to get involved with the Podcast Network, please message onceuponapodcastnetwork@gmail.com with your contact information and the name & description of your show. And if you have an idea for any of the concepts listed below, definitely let us know! We'd like to add shows that focus on the following:

    Indie Comics / Cosplaying / Book Club (roundtable show with indie books & authors) / Indie Films / Conventions / Fan Fiction / Self-Help (a creative host focusing on ailments all creatives deal with such as anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, etc)

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    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE

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    17 mins
  • Author CE Foltz Has Different Identities for Different Genres, and You Can Too!
    Apr 23 2024

    This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with the author now known as CE Foltz. After making herself known as an author in the YA/MG genres under the name Coral Elizabeth, she has taken the freedom afforded to the modern-day author and moved into adult science-fiction. Now with a new name and a fresh high-stakes story at the ready, CE is ready to show the world with her new novel "The Paradox Legion" that the world doesn't want to confine you to one genre like it was in the older times. It's ready to hear or read your story, no matter what kind it is.

    Find out more about CE Foltz and purchase The Paradox Legion by clicking HERE.

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE

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    50 mins
  • Audiobook Narrator Victoria Connolly Wants You to Use Your Voice to Launch Your Opportunities
    Apr 16 2024

    This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow audiobook narrator Victoria Connolly. After working in retail for ten years, Victoria decided to stop putting her creative dreams on hold and leapt into the wonderful world of audiobook narrating. Through sheer talent and tenacity, she has built strong professional relationships with indie authors, USA Today & New York Times bestselling authors, audiobook producers such as Tantor Media, Podium, and Audio Sorceress (led by Marnye Young, a friend of the show), and even publishers such as Simon & Schuster.

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE

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    48 mins
  • Author Georgia LIninger and Salus Publishing are Introducing New Voices on Recycled Paper
    Apr 9 2024

    This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Georgia Lininger, who not only made her creative passion a reality by publishing her own works, but also set out to provide the same kind of opportunity to other authors through her own Salus Publishing. And what is truly amazing about Georgia's work - other than the various authors she has discovered - is that she has remained true to her environmental convictions by making all Salus books with carbon-neutral, 100% recycled and environmentally-friendly paper, inks, and processes.

    Learn more about Salus Publishing by clicking HERE.

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

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    46 mins
  • Author and Researcher Dr Leanna Wolfe Proves There are Many Ways to Tell a Story
    Apr 2 2024

    ** THE FOLLOWING EPISODE CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER EARS. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. **

    This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Dr Leanna Wolfe. With the recent launch of her non-fiction book "177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher," Leanna has not only succeeded in getting this long-researched book out into the world. but she has also proven a book's reach doesn't have to be confined to readers. Leanna discusses how she presented a one-woman show based on her book at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, as well as what prompted her to start this journey in the first place.

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

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    43 mins
  • Author and Community Organizer Sara Burton Has Glitter Ready for Fellow Authors Everywhere
    Mar 26 2024

    Writing is, at its heart, a very solitary profession. No matter how the day unfolds, at some point the writer has to sit down by themselves and get the daily word count finished. Sometimes the words spill out onto the page very easily, most of the time it's agonizing just to put one sentence together. So it's very important for the writer to have a community to lean on, people who know the highs and lows that come with doing this day in and day out. That's where author Sara Burton comes in, and she is the guest this week on the Excelsior Journeys podcast. Sara sits down with host & producer George Sirois and lets authors everywhere know that she has a handful of glitter ready to celebrate all the milestones, no matter how small they may be, and that her community on Discord is all about sharing positivity, support, love, motivation, and inspiration.

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

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    32 mins
  • Performance Coach and Author Milena Dalinaros Will Help You Unleash the Charisma Within
    Mar 19 2024

    This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with charisma expert Milena Dalinaros. With years in performance coaching and now with her first book in progress, Milena has made it her mission to help as many people as possible to unlock the charisma within themselves. By tapping into this energy that some don't even realize they have, they become much more credible as authority figures in their chosen field, they connect with more people, and they succeed in growing both their fanbase and income.

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

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    50 mins
  • Filmmaking Duo The Boylan Sisters Keep Proving Hollywood Can Be Anywhere
    Mar 11 2024

    This week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with the filmmaking duo The Boylan Sisters. Since starting their own production company, Alexandra Boylan and Andrea Polnaszek have written & produced various films all around the country, and everywhere they've gone, they've been met with nothing but support, enthusiasm, and a willingness to help. They've proven time and again that features can be made anywhere and that the wonderful world of filmmaking doesn't have to be confined to Hollywood.

    Introduce yourself to the Boylan Sisters by watching their feature Catching Faith HERE.

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

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    43 mins