Celebrating Women's Wisdom: Sue Williams on Storytelling, Legacy and Creative Power

Episode Summary:

In this inspiring episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, contributing author Paramjit Oberoi turns the mic on series creator and author Sue Williams. They explore what led Sue to bring together women from all walks of life in four anthology books. Together, they reveal what led women to share their wisdom through the Golden Threads anthology - and what it really means to celebrate your story, creativity, and legacy in midlife and beyond.

“Believe in your dreams, your legacy, your power.” – Sue Williams' Believe poem

Facing life changes often prompts women in midlife to ask two life-shaping questions: “Who am I?” and “What do I want?” In this heartfelt conversation, Sue and Paramjit discuss the power of women’s stories, the importance of self-expression, and why showcasing each others journeys and experiences matters.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• 1:39 - How personal loss and early retirement led Sue to connect with entrepreneurial women - and why their untold stories moved her to action
• 3:56 - The two questions that shape midlife transformation: Who am I? and What do I want?
• 4:30 - Morning Pages and unlocking creativity with Julia Cameron’s journaling practice
• 5:33 - Being uplifted by the energy of inspirational coach Natasha Black
• 6:06 - How the poem Believe! sparked a movement, a book series, and the Believe Oracle Card Deck
• 8:28 - The importance of showcasing and celebrating women’s voices
• 11:25 - How women can embrace the opportunities life offers - at any age
• 12:49 - A rallying cry to believe in your dreams, your legacy, and your power
• 14:14 - Taking time to celebrate our successes, big and small
• 14:35 - The question that invites alignment: “Is that true for me?”
• 15:40 - Creating legacy through anthology books, including a tribute to author Bernadette Whiteside (Believe You Can Live a Life You Love at 50+)
• 21:00 - How the Believe Oracle Cards extend the message from the book cover into daily life
• 21:40 - Why pocket books are powerful tools for sharing focused, impactful wisdom
• 24:00 - The value of capturing and sharing the hard-won wisdom of women aged 50+
• 26:31 - How writing for Golden Threads gave Paramjit a new lease of life
• 27:22 - Why recording an audiobook and podcast takes the authors’ stories into a new dimension

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The Golden Threads Podcast

Introducing authors and their stories from the collaborative book: Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life.

In each episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, you will step into a world of heartfelt stories, powerful insights, and timeless wisdom shared by women who have lived, loved, lost - and found themselves again. The Golden Threads podcast is a companion to the inspirational book: Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life. You can find more information about the book and contributing authors at: www.goldenthreadsbook.co.uk

In each episode, we will hear directly from the women behind the stories as they reflect on life-changing moments, personal transformations, and the golden threads that have guided them through it all. Hosted by Sue Williams, award-winning poet for her book: I Am Unique, author, and curator of women’s voices. This podcast invites you to pause, listen deeply, and discover your own threads of purpose, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re navigating change, craving inspiration, or simply curious about the wisdom life brings, you’ll find comfort, clarity, and community in these episodes.

Golden Threads – Own your story. Share your wisdom. Shine your light.

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Golden Threads – Own your story. Share your wisdom. Shine your light.

Announcing The Golden Threads Podcast

The forthcoming podcast features interviews with contributing authors from the inspirational collaborative book: Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life. Here, we give you a taster of how you will step into a world of heartfelt stories, powerful insights, and timeless wisdom shared by women who have lived, loved, lost - and found themselves again.

In each episode, we hear directly from the women behind the stories as they reflect on life-changing moments, personal transformations, and the golden threads that have guided them through it all. Hosted by Sue Williams, award-winning poet, author, and curator of women’s voices, this podcast invites you to pause, listen deeply, and discover your own threads of purpose, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re navigating change, craving inspiration, or simply curious about the wisdom life brings, you’ll find comfort, clarity, and community in The Golden Threads Podcast and accompanying book: Golden Threads - Women's Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life.

#golden threads #womenofwisdom #inspiration #wisdom

www.goldenthreadsbook.co.uk

https://goldenthreadsbook.co.uk/

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