Welcome back to Within the Glasswood Forest. In Episode 6, we are sitting by the fire in the Arkansas Ozark Mountains, talking through the little moments that refill your creative tank. From spotting a squirrel in a tree to swapping stories about childhood movies, old Nintendo memories, and the strange beauty of clear night skies, this campfire conversation turns into something bigger: how imagination shows up when you finally slow down enough to notice it.

Jonathon Guidry (CEO, Co-Founder) and Sarah Guidry (CFO, Co-Founder) share what the Ozarks are teaching us right now, including how travel sparks new book ideas (like a mysterious staircase in the middle of nowhere), why nostalgia can be fuel, and how family moments become the kind of “core memories” you carry forever.

If you are a parent trying to stay present, a writer needing inspiration, or someone rebuilding your creativity one small moment at a time, this episode is for you.

🌿 Learn More: Explore our books, resources, and upcoming programs at GlasswoodStoryworks.com

👨‍👩‍🏫 For Parents & Teachers: Bring our stories into your homes and classrooms with companion activities, lesson ideas, and events.

✍️ For Writers & Dreamers: Partner with us to bring your stories to life! Learn how to join our creative community at careers@glasswoodstoryworks.com

🎧 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest and join our growing community of readers, educators, and creators who believe storytelling can inspire lasting change.

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Welcome back to Within the Glasswood Forest!

In this special short from the Arkansas Ozarks, Jonathon Guidry, CEO & Co-Founder of Glasswood Storyworks, is joined by Sarah Guidry, CFO, Co-Founder, and co-author of their shared pen names, Eden J. Spark & M. Rose. Together, they take listeners behind the scenes of a family trip that turned into a wellspring of new story ideas and creative renewal.

Set against the backdrop of fall colors and mountain air, Jonathon and Sarah reflect on the humor of everyday life, the balance between work and wonder, and how moments of stillness often spark the best stories. Between laughter, campfire tales, and spontaneous Bigfoot legends, this short captures the spirit of what Glasswood Storyworks stands for—family, creativity, and imagination rooted in nature.

Whether you’re a parent seeking inspiration, an author in need of a creative recharge, or simply someone who loves seeing the world through a storyteller’s eyes, this brief adventure through the Ozarks will remind you why slowing down always leads to discovery.

🌿 Learn More: Explore our books, resources, and upcoming programs at GlasswoodStoryworks.com

👨‍👩‍🏫 For Parents & Teachers: Bring our stories into your homes and classrooms with companion activities, lesson ideas, and events.

✍️ For Writers & Dreamers: Partner with us to bring your stories to life! Learn how to join our creative community at careers@glasswoodstoryworks.com

🎧 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest and join our growing community of readers, educators, and creators who believe storytelling can inspire lasting change.

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Welcome back to Within the Glasswood Forest!
In this episode, Jonathon Guidry, CEO & Co-Founder of Glasswood Storyworks, and children’s author writing as Eden J. Spark & M. Rose, reflects on one of life’s most overlooked virtues: patience.

Through stories of family, leadership, and creativity, Jonathon explores how slowing down can actually help us move forward: how every pause shapes perspective, how stillness builds strength, and how patience changes the way we parent, teach, and create.

From juggling projects and parenting to finding calm in Houston traffic, this episode shares real-world insights into balancing modern life with intentional living. Listeners will hear how cultivating patience can deepen relationships, reduce stress, and bring joy back into everyday moments.

Along the way, Jonathon offers a glimpse into Glasswood Storyworks’ upcoming books, creative initiatives, and plans to bring storytime segments directly into the podcast. It’s an honest, heartfelt look at what it means to slow down, breathe, and make time for what matters most.

Whether you’re a parent striving for balance, a teacher navigating busy classrooms, or an entrepreneur learning to lead with calm — this conversation invites you to rediscover the quiet power of patience and the beauty hidden in every moment.

🌿 Learn More: Explore our books, resources, and upcoming programs at ⁠GlasswoodStoryworks.com⁠👨‍👩‍🏫 For Parents & Teachers: Bring our stories into your homes and classrooms with companion activities, lesson ideas, and events.✍️ For Writers & Dreamers: Partner with us to bring your stories to life! Learn how to join our creative community at ⁠careers@glasswoodstoryworks.com⁠🎧 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest and join our growing community of readers, educators, and creators who believe storytelling can inspire lasting change.

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Welcome back to Within the Glasswood Forest!

In this episode, Jonathon Guidry, CEO & Co-Founder of Glasswood Storyworks, and children’s author writing as Eden J. Spark & M. Rose, invites listeners to pause and rediscover something we often lose as adults — our imagination. Joined quietly by his daughter in the studio, Jonathon reflects on the creative spark that fuels both storytelling and family life.

From building treehouses as a child to watching his own kids turn a simple red potato into a magical treasure, Rediscovering Imagination reminds us that creativity isn’t just for children — it’s a shared language of connection, joy, and purpose.

This episode explores Glasswood’s newest creative projects, introduces a few of the talented authors joining the Storyworks family, and dives into how imagination shapes parenting, teaching, leadership, and creative work. Through humor, reflection, and real family moments, listeners are encouraged to step away from the rush of life and reconnect with their own sense of wonder.

Whether you’re a parent hoping to nurture creativity at home, a teacher looking to inspire your classroom, or an author rediscovering why you write — this conversation will leave you inspired to dream again.

✨ Rediscovering Imagination captures the essence of what Glasswood Storyworks stands for: planting wonder, nurturing creativity, and growing imagination for children, parents, and creators alike.

🌿 Learn More: Explore our books, resources, and upcoming programs at GlasswoodStoryworks.com
👨‍👩‍🏫 For Parents & Teachers: Bring our stories into your homes and classrooms with companion activities, lesson ideas, and events.
✍️ For Writers & Dreamers: Partner with us to bring your stories to life! Learn how to join our creative community at careers@glasswoodstoryworks.com
🎧 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest and join our growing community of readers, educators, and creators who believe storytelling can inspire lasting change.

Welcome back to Within the Glasswood Forest!When failure stops feeling like failure — that’s when real growth begins. Watch now and rediscover what growth really looks like.

Episode 3: From Failure to Growth

Jonathon Guidry, CEO & Co-Founder, and author writing as Eden J. Spark & M. Rose, explores why setbacks aren’t signs to quit — they’re the evidence that you’re building something real. From personal lessons in parenting and leadership to the unseen struggles of creating meaningful work, this conversation dives deep into what growth actually looks like when it’s uncomfortable.What you’ll hear in this episode:How failure shapes stronger parents, teachers, and creators.Why struggle is the foundation of mastery — not a roadblock.The unseen emotional work behind success, storytelling, and parenting.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still falling short — this episode will help you see why that feeling might mean you’re exactly where you should be.Whether you’re a parent juggling busy schedules, a teacher trying to inspire a classroom, or a writer chasing your story — this conversation is for you.🌿 Learn More: Explore our books, resources, and upcoming programs at ⁠⁠GlasswoodStoryworks.com⁠⁠

👨‍👩‍🏫 For Parents & Teachers: Bring our stories into your homes and classrooms with companion activities, lesson ideas, and events.

✍️ For Writers & Dreamers: Partner with us to bring your stories to life! Learn how to join our creative community at ⁠⁠careers@glasswoodstoryworks.com⁠⁠

🎧 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest and join our growing community of readers, educators, and creators who believe storytelling can inspire lasting change.

Welcome back to Within the Glasswood Forest!

We explore why the struggles we face are often the clearest signs that we’re on the right path in this episode of Within the Glasswood Forest. A behind-the-scenes journey into the stories, inspiration, and heart behind Glasswood Storyworks.

It’s hard because it matters. Parenting, teaching, and storytelling all share this truth — the challenges are real, but they’re what make the work meaningful.

Episode 2: It’s Hard Because It Matters

Jonathon Guidry, CEO & Co-Founder, and author writing as Eden J. Spark & M. Rose, reflects on lessons learned as a parent, a creator, and a leader. From early failures to meaningful wins, this episode digs into the heart of why pushing through discomfort, setbacks, and doubt is the only way to create something lasting.Whether you’re a parent juggling busy schedules, a teacher trying to inspire a classroom, or a writer chasing your story — this conversation is for you.🌿 Learn More: Explore our books, resources, and upcoming programs at ⁠GlasswoodStoryworks.com⁠

👨‍👩‍🏫 For Parents & Teachers: Bring our stories into your homes and classrooms with companion activities, lesson ideas, and events.

✍️ For Writers & Dreamers: Partner with us to bring your stories to life! Learn how to join our creative community at ⁠careers@glasswoodstoryworks.com⁠

🎧 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest and join our growing community of readers, educators, and creators who believe storytelling can inspire lasting change.

Welcome to Within the Glasswood Forest!
A behind-the-scenes journey into the stories, inspiration, and heart behind Glasswood Storyworks.

Episode 1: An Unexpected Beginning
Join Jonathon Guidry, CEO & Co-Founder, and author writing as Eden J. Spark & M. Rose, as he shares what inspired the launch of Glasswood Storyworks and why storytelling for children matters so deeply. From imagination and growth to purpose and creativity, this first episode sets the stage for everything our stories represent—wonder, resilience, and the belief that stories can change lives.

🌿 Learn More:
Explore our books, resources, and upcoming programs at GlasswoodStoryworks.com

👨‍👩‍🏫 For Parents & Teachers:
Bring our stories into your homes and classrooms with companion activities, lesson ideas, and events.

✍️ For Writers & Dreamers:
Partner with us to bring your stories to life! Learn how to join our creative community at careers@glasswoodstoryworks.com

🎧 Stay Connected:
Subscribe to Within the Glasswood Forest and join our growing community of readers, educators, and creators who believe storytelling can inspire lasting change.