Author: alisonpaulklak

Alison Paul Klakowicz is an Eastern North Carolina native, children’s book author, freelance writer, blogger, podcaster and creative writer. She is a military spouse who resides in Fayetteville, NC with her husband and son. She is a storyteller who shares about her writing journey, life in North Carolina— and features people and places that inspire.
Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Top 6 Inspirational Women Interviews of 2019

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2019 brought me the opportunity to interview some extremely inspirational, intelligent and talented women who came into my life either professionally or personally.
It was such an honor to highlight their stories, and messages of hope. The world is filled with unique individuals that we can all learn from— I certainly benefited from each of the stories these women shared with me.
If you are looking for #inspiration in the #newyear look no further!
Here are the Top 6 Inspirational Interviews on #HodgePodgePodcast:

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

All I Want For Christmas is… Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck!!!

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Put the pedal to the metal and purchase this perfect Christmas gift today!

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Celebrate #SpecialEducationDay Today— and Everyday

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Today is National Special Education Day! This day is near and dear to my heart after spending over a decade of my life supporting individuals (children and adults) with disabilities. I was honored to compose an article on its importance for Partnership for Children of Cumberland County. Read my article below on the importance of… Continue reading Celebrate #SpecialEducationDay Today— and Everyday

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Carolina Renaissance Festival

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-Huntersville, North Carolina 👑 #CarolinaRenFest My lady family and I attended the Carolina Renaissance Festival last weekend in support of my cousin Ivy Mackinson— a talented thespian in the Charlotte area, who is a performer with the annual festival. When I was told we would be attending, I had no clue of the festival's magnitude… Continue reading Carolina Renaissance Festival

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Katlin McFadden- Marketing Virtuoso, Women’s Business Coach, Brilliant Artist

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Photo by @styletobits Fayetteville, NC- Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Katlin McFadden, Business Coach with the Women’s Business Center with NC CEED in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. https://instagram.com/nc_ceed?igshid=1lj1mzkr0j50c Katlin is a Social Media Marketing Expert, and talented Visual Artist. She is the owner of Katlin McFadden Studio where she is the creator… Continue reading Katlin McFadden- Marketing Virtuoso, Women’s Business Coach, Brilliant Artist

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Tiffany Haywood: MilSpouse 🇺🇸, Mother, Award-Winning Blogger, Writer, Radio/TV/YouTube Personality, Business Consultant

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I was honored to speak with Tiffany Haywood— a military spouse, mom to six children, award-winning blogger (The Mrs. Tee Blog https://themrstee.com/), radio host (What's Going On Fayetteville), YouTuber (https://www.youtube.com/user/TeeLoveLifeLaughter/), technology and social media guru, and business consultant http://tiffanyhaywood.com/.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck Celebrates First Birthday 🎂

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One year ago today, Mommy's Big, Red Monster Truck hit the presses!
What was a little dream, became a huge accomplishment.
Over the past year, there have been many firsts... holding my published children's book in my hands for the first time, attending my first bookstore author events, first library events, visiting elementary schools as an official author for the first time, reading my book to children across North Carolina, and the list goes on.
The opportunity to share my children's travel and adventure picture book has been a priceless gift to me.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Award-Winning Author Donna Sager Cowan Debuts New Book

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California-based children's book author, Donna Sager Cowan, debuts book two in her award-winning Superhero School Series. With the Curiosity of a Cat hits the presses next week and is sure to be a middle-grades juvenile fiction fan favorite mirroring the success of the first book in the series, With the Courage of a Mouse. 
Preorder With the Curiosity of a Cat on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08136QG26?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420 


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Kids Rank: Military Kids Organization and Entrepreneurial Program

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I was thrilled to partner with Military Families Magazine to write an article about a wonderful military kids entrepreneurial program out of Illinois called Kids Rank. These kiddos are AMAZING! I was so impressed with their drive, intellect, and resolve to get the job done. Read my article in Military Families Magazine here: https://militaryfamilies.com/military-kid/kids-rank-bakes-up-entrepreneur-program-for-military-children/ Alison… Continue reading Kids Rank: Military Kids Organization and Entrepreneurial Program

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Ghost Tales of North Carolina

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North Carolina is filled with ghost stories stemming from the shores of the Graveyard of the Atlantic down to the southern coast in Wilmington, up the Cape Fear River to the Sandhills in Fayetteville, and westward to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
I've loved hearing these tales my whole life and have a collection of classic North Carolina ghost stories and legends books I cherish.
My love of ghost tales started as a child while listening to old folks, cousins and friends whittle yarns of things that go bump in the night.
I'm not much on horror films and gore, but I love a good old ghost story. So I decided today on Halloween 🎃, I would tell you all a few of my favorite ghost stories.
Listen 👂 Here 👇👻:
https://anchor.fm/jalisonpaulyahoocom/episodes/Ghost-Tales-of-North-Carolina-e6abiq