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00:00:16A few days rises before me, I am high in energy, living up to my dreams.
00:00:27I believe in fantasy, I'm in a world of magic, I feel like I could love the world, even if
00:00:38it's my one and I, I will get the most, I will keep the most I'll be, this is my
00:00:46time to shine.
00:00:54Hi honey, how's it going?
00:00:56Hey mom, do you think the sunflowers should be spread across throughout or sort of gather in the center?
00:01:03Well, given that they're sunflowers, I think front and center, let them command the attention they deserve.
00:01:14Yes, that's it. I'm gonna finish this in a minute, I just gotta write something down real quick.
00:01:18Oh okay, I'll finish her.
00:01:25Okay.
00:01:28She commanded attention in every room she...
00:01:35Hello.
00:01:38Lisa, hi. So nice to see you. What can I get started for you?
00:01:42Well, yes. I'm actually looking for someone. Might you happen to know where I could find the Ms. Sophie Wood,
00:01:51accomplished author extraordinaire?
00:01:54Hmm, I'll go check on that for you.
00:01:59Oh yes, I'm Sophie Wood, multi-hyphenate florist slash author.
00:02:04A pleasure.
00:02:06Sweetie.
00:02:07I remember when you were just a little girl, sweeping up rose petals. Now look at you.
00:02:12Oh.
00:02:14Lisa!
00:02:15Is Sophie taking care of you?
00:02:17Just popped in to shower her with praise.
00:02:19Well, good. She's her own worst critic.
00:02:23It was actually published by Tales of Ink. You know that indie publishing house just down the street?
00:02:27Well, aren't they lucky to have such talent? I'm not even exaggerating when I tell you I could not put
00:02:34it down.
00:02:34In fact, I'm grabbing this extra copy for my book swap. The more readers the better, right?
00:02:40Thank you so much. That means a lot. And please enjoy On The House.
00:02:44Oh, that's so sweet.
00:02:50And this is On The House, just for you.
00:02:52Oh.
00:02:53Have a good one, ladies. And congrats again, doll. Amazing work.
00:02:57Thanks, Lisa.
00:03:01So, the bestseller list comes out today.
00:03:04So, when do you keep track of that?
00:03:05Since I had my own horse in the race.
00:03:09I think I have to win a few more races before I make it to the derby.
00:03:15Number three!
00:03:16Wait, what?
00:03:19Number three!
00:03:20Look right here in black and white!
00:03:27This can't be real.
00:03:29You did it!
00:03:31What?
00:03:31Oh my gosh! This is huge!
00:03:35Oh, it's Janice.
00:03:37Take it, take it.
00:03:38Hi, Janice.
00:03:40Yeah, I'm just seeing it now.
00:03:43Yes, I can come in. I can come in right now.
00:03:45Sure.
00:03:46Okay, yeah, I'll see you soon.
00:03:47Bye.
00:03:48Ah!
00:03:50Oh my God!
00:03:52Bye.
00:03:53...
00:04:16Oh my God!
00:04:17Oh my God!
00:04:20Can you believe it?
00:04:23Honestly?
00:04:25I'm struggling with the fact that I'm even awake right now.
00:04:28I mean, of course, it shouldn't be a surprise based on your talent alone.
00:04:31You wrote an absolutely incredible story.
00:04:34But 20 years in this industry,
00:04:36and I've never seen a splash like this for an indie author,
00:04:38let alone a first-timer.
00:04:39Which is exactly why I'm convinced my alarm is gonna go off any second.
00:04:43Well, don't wake up just yet.
00:04:45Guess who I got a call from this morning?
00:04:47I don't know. Santa Claus?
00:04:50Better.
00:04:51Meredith McEvins.
00:04:52No! From Grapevine Publishing?
00:04:55That's the one.
00:04:56She's eyeing you for a three-book deal.
00:04:59Oh my gosh, this is...
00:05:01Career-altering. Life-changing.
00:05:04Every writer's wildest dream.
00:05:07Yeah.
00:05:17Morning.
00:05:20Good morning, Emma.
00:05:21Daniel, you're early today.
00:05:24Yeah, I'm actually meeting Janice Kilner this morning.
00:05:26Secretly switching ages?
00:05:28Scandalous. Tell me everything.
00:05:30No, no juicy scandals, unfortunately.
00:05:33Just doing Janice a favor after she helped set up that initial meeting for the web series.
00:05:36Oh, right. How's that going?
00:05:39It's...
00:05:40Going.
00:05:41It's a work in progress, but we'll get there.
00:05:43I'm sure it'll be great.
00:05:44Thanks.
00:05:45So, for the book tour, we have you in Boston, Chicago, L.A.
00:05:51Kind of a coast-to-coast action.
00:05:53Yes, and the kickoff for the tour will be an event here in the city sponsored by Pen & Paper
00:05:58Bookstore.
00:05:59It'll be a media-only interview hosted by Olivia Winters.
00:06:03Wait, THE Olivia Winters?
00:06:05I grew up watching your show with my mom.
00:06:07Yeah, the queen of late night is a big fan of your book.
00:06:10Wow.
00:06:11Okay, no more news for today. My brain is about to...
00:06:14Oh, great. Meredith McEvins just got back to me.
00:06:17She'll be in the audience that evening and wants to take you out to dinner after to discuss the book
00:06:21deal.
00:06:23Perfect. Perfect.
00:06:26Come in.
00:06:27Good morning, Janice.
00:06:28Oh, Daniel, welcome. Grab a seat.
00:06:35You must be Sophie. Daniel Burke. Looking forward to working together.
00:06:40Sophie Wood. Nice to meet you.
00:06:43Sophie and I were just going through the details of her book tour, and I was about to get to
00:06:47your role in all this.
00:06:48Just in time. Nice.
00:06:50You know, I'm actually surprised you two haven't met yet.
00:06:53Daniel's another client at the agency, and he's working on a web series with Rebel Lifestyles, if you've heard of
00:06:59him.
00:06:59Oh, yeah. Yeah, I've watched a lot of that content. Congrats.
00:07:04Thanks. And congratulations on the book. Amazing news.
00:07:08So, Sophie, for book tours, we always hire a public speaking coach to help authors prepare. And since Daniel is
00:07:16a thought leader on the subject and a client at the agency, I figured he'd be a natural fit to
00:07:22help with the book tour.
00:07:23Oh, that won't be necessary. Honestly, I'm totally good to go. Consider my bags packed. No offense, and thank you
00:07:31for the offer.
00:07:33Yeah, no problem.
00:07:35Are you sure, Sophie? Speaking prep is pretty standard. My clients always rave about how helpful it is.
00:07:40Oh, I'm sure it is. And Daniel's been working hard on his web series scripts, so I was thinking maybe
00:07:47in return for his help with the coaching, you could help him with some editing.
00:07:51Well, actually, the script's there.
00:07:53Oh, yeah. I'll totally help with the editing. Anytime.
00:07:55No. Thank you. But, yeah, my friend is reviewing them for me. He's a real stickler for grammar and words.
00:08:07Well, it's just about one o'clock, so I better go check to see if the reporters are here.
00:08:11Oh, great. Yeah, I should head back to the flower shop. On Wednesdays, we ice the orchids, so...
00:08:15Actually, they're here to see you, Sophie. Sorry?
00:08:18Yes. I called a mini press conference as soon as we got the news this morning.
00:08:24Great. That sounds fantastic.
00:08:28And, Daniel, I'd still love you to observe.
00:08:32Sure. Hey, it'd be great to see one of these press conferences in case you ever need my help for
00:08:36any other clients.
00:08:38Great.
00:08:44So, these are reporters from some of the top lit magazines here to get the scoop on your book.
00:08:49Everyone. Sophie. Sophie. Everyone.
00:08:53Hi there.
00:08:54Alright, if everyone can take a seat, we can get started.
00:08:58Thank you all so much for taking the time to stop by.
00:09:02I think I speak for both Sophie and myself when I say that we are just blown away by the
00:09:06massive early success of Walking On Air.
00:09:09Though rare for a new author, I can't say I'm too surprised.
00:09:13Ever since the first time I read her work, I knew that Sophie had a gift.
00:09:17But, enough from me. Sophie, I'll let you go ahead and introduce yourself.
00:09:25Hi, everyone. I'm Sophie.
00:09:28Oh, whoops.
00:09:32Sophie Wood. Sophie Wood. I'm the author of the novel.
00:09:43Maybe you can start by telling us a bit about your writing process.
00:09:47Yeah, right.
00:09:50Yeah, I've never really done this before.
00:09:56So, to start, I talk to my characters.
00:10:03Not in the mirror. That would be weird.
00:10:06Uh, I, uh, I like to talk to my character on the, um...
00:10:11Page?
00:10:12The page.
00:10:13I like to talk to my character on the page.
00:10:18You know, I've noticed while working with Sophie that her talent lies in her ability to be diligent.
00:10:24Without letting the rigidity of deadlines or deliverables squash her creativity.
00:10:29But, Sophie is an everyday writer who will produce draft after draft until she can feel it.
00:10:37Grab.
00:10:40Okay, there.
00:10:41Okay.
00:10:45Well, uh, thank you all for coming.
00:10:50I'll, uh, see you at the media gala in a few weeks.
00:11:06I'm sorry for springing that on you.
00:11:08No, no, I'm sorry I didn't bring my A-game.
00:11:10Not a problem.
00:11:11But can we, uh, reconvene tomorrow?
00:11:14I want to chat a bit more about the book tour since it, uh, it is coming up fast.
00:11:20Absolutely.
00:11:21Same time?
00:11:22If you can?
00:11:23Yes.
00:11:24Great.
00:11:24See you soon.
00:11:25Yeah.
00:11:42What was that?
00:11:57Hey, Mom.
00:11:58Hmm.
00:11:58When was the last time you watered the ferns?
00:12:01Ooh, last week sometime.
00:12:04Something like that, I think.
00:12:05Okay, they actually weren't due for watering until this week.
00:12:07So I'm going to make a note for another watering in two weeks.
00:12:11Okay, these ones are very fussy and they looked a bit drowned.
00:12:13Okay.
00:12:15Well, the plants can wait until tomorrow to be fussed over.
00:12:18Why don't you call it quick?
00:12:19And bask in the glory of your big day.
00:12:24Oh, look, look, look.
00:12:25Great Reads magazine.
00:12:29Wow.
00:12:30That was fast.
00:12:33Oh, your father would be so happy.
00:12:38He always knew his little girl would make it someday.
00:12:42I have a funny feeling he pulled a couple strings from me up there.
00:12:46Mm-hmm.
00:12:47I'm going to get a hard copy of this tomorrow and frame it.
00:12:51Oh, nice.
00:12:52Maybe you can put it over my sixth grade school photo.
00:12:55Oh, oh, look.
00:12:57There are reader reviews at the bottom of this article.
00:13:00My favorite book of the year.
00:13:03Oh, this one has every color of heart emoji at the end of it.
00:13:08I love that you know what emojis are.
00:13:11Oh, yeah.
00:13:12I text.
00:13:25I just saw the song.
00:13:26I just said, well, no, I'll see you.
00:13:26Like, hey, just noticing you.
00:13:26Oh, okay, I'll see you here.
00:13:33You'll have to see you at the end of it all, right?
00:13:37Have a难 over.
00:13:40I've been looking for the Nil einen.
00:14:22So, what do you think?
00:14:27Uh, yeah. Yeah. I mean, it's obvious you've done a lot of work on this, and I'm not trying to
00:14:34be harsh in any way, but these episodes seem a little dry.
00:14:40Right? Yeah, I felt that while I was writing them.
00:14:42Right? They're just, like, missing the sparkle that makes you good at what you do.
00:14:47Well, Tom, you think I sparkle, man?
00:14:50Not in these scripts, you don't.
00:14:51Yeah, okay. Point taken.
00:14:53No, but seriously, man, I mean, I know how challenging the writing process can be, and if I could write
00:14:57these things for you, I would, but you're the expert they're paying the big bucks for.
00:15:01And I'm just the young and dashingly handsome producer trying to get his own career off the ground.
00:15:10Well, questionable.
00:15:15Okay, but hear me out for a second.
00:15:16This whole series is based on public speaking, right?
00:15:20And I believe that the real sparkle behind any great speaker is the ability to embrace spontaneity.
00:15:25Okay.
00:15:27So, what if we just send them an outline of all the key points I plan to touch on, and
00:15:32then just tell them that part of my process is simply being in the moment when the camera's on?
00:15:37Okay, believe me, I would love to save us both that kind of time, and sure, you can embrace spontaneity
00:15:41all you want once we get into filming.
00:15:43Great!
00:15:46But, Revel specifically asked us for full episode scripts before we can even move into production.
00:15:56I'll see if I can squeeze in another pass in the next week if I can fit it in.
00:16:01The deadline's Friday.
00:16:03Remember?
00:16:05Yikes.
00:16:07Friday's not going fast?
00:16:09Yeah.
00:16:10It's right after Thursday.
00:16:38I'm sorry, Janice.
00:16:39I know I messed up yesterday, but no need to apologize.
00:16:42To start, let's just zoom out a bit and agree that no one really likes public speaking.
00:16:49Okay?
00:16:50No offense.
00:16:52None taken.
00:16:53I know for a while that enjoying it is a little bizarre.
00:16:56I actually enjoy it, too.
00:16:59Look, I was off yesterday.
00:17:01Look, I was off yesterday, okay?
00:17:28I've done this book deal with Grapevine.
00:17:29I don't say that to scare you, but these big publishers want to work with writers who are
00:17:34not only talented, but also capable of upholding a certain public prestige that goes along with
00:17:39their brand.
00:17:41And if Meredith McEvins decides to pull the plug on the deal because she feels you aren't ready,
00:17:46it'll be really hard for us to bounce back.
00:17:48I totally understand, but I think I'm fully capable of...
00:17:53I know you are capable, but in order to prevent any jitters from getting in the way,
00:17:58I'm going to insist that you work with Daniel to prepare.
00:18:04Just think of it as taking out an insurance policy on your dream career.
00:18:11I was thinking maybe we can go for a business lunch.
00:18:14Talk to the coaching, see where you're at.
00:18:17Sure.
00:18:19A business lunch.
00:18:20That's a great idea.
00:18:38Sophie, hi.
00:18:40Hey.
00:18:44Sorry about that.
00:18:45I didn't see you at first.
00:18:46I thought I would just, uh, run a quick errand.
00:18:50All good.
00:18:51Thank you for meeting with me.
00:18:53I'm excited to dive into the coaching with you.
00:18:55Yeah.
00:18:56Listen, Daniel, I don't want to underplay your qualifications.
00:19:00I looked you up, by the way.
00:19:01I hope that's not weird.
00:19:03As long as it isn't weird if I looked you up, too.
00:19:05The fact that it's not weird makes it weird, you know?
00:19:09Sign of the times, for sure.
00:19:10Mm-hmm.
00:19:11But I have to say, I was really impressed by your work.
00:19:14I'm sure it works wonders for people who need it.
00:19:17Oh, that's the goal.
00:19:19Yeah, I just, um, I just don't think I'm one of those people.
00:19:23You know?
00:19:24And I don't want to take time from your busy schedule and your scripts.
00:19:27I'm still available for edits if you need me.
00:19:29Yeah, thanks.
00:19:30Maybe down the line.
00:19:32Sure thing.
00:19:35Anyway, um, I know we just met, but do I really seem like that shy of a person to you?
00:19:40No, not at all.
00:19:43But effective public speaking doesn't always hinge on whether a person is shy or not.
00:19:47I mean, there have been plenty of outgoing people throughout history that have been terrible
00:19:52public speakers, even presidents.
00:19:54So, how about this?
00:19:56I could do a quick assessment right here, see where you're at.
00:19:59And if I agree that you don't need the coaching, then I'll tell Janice you have my official
00:20:04stamp of approval.
00:20:05Hmm.
00:20:07Deal.
00:20:08Cool.
00:20:09You're going to walk us through a quick visualization.
00:20:11Shoot!
00:20:12I left my crystals at home.
00:20:13Um, it'll only work if you take it seriously.
00:20:17You did say you wanted to be off the hook, didn't you?
00:20:21Okay.
00:20:23All right.
00:20:24We'll start by having you exhale, close your eyes, place your hands on my palms.
00:20:34Okay.
00:20:35We'll use the interview as the example in this scenario.
00:20:39Picture yourself at pen and paper bookstore.
00:20:42There's Olivia Winters, getting ready to introduce you to a full audience.
00:20:47We look out, and there's Meredith McEmmons, taking a seat in the middle row.
00:20:51No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:20:52Nope.
00:20:53I'm terrified, okay?
00:20:55I despise public speaking.
00:20:57Hey, let me help you.
00:20:59I use the skill-based five-step method.
00:21:02The interview's in ten days, right?
00:21:04Don't remind me.
00:21:05The coaching won't take too long.
00:21:07If you give it a try and decide it's not for you, we'll part ways.
00:21:11No hard feelings.
00:21:13Well, if you help me pull this thing off, you might just be an expert in magic by the time
00:21:16we're done.
00:21:35Hey, hey, welcome.
00:21:37I didn't know this place was here.
00:21:39It's beautiful.
00:21:40Isn't it?
00:21:41My friend Tom and I use it as a workspace all the time.
00:21:43And it's entirely donation-based and maintained by the artists that use it.
00:21:47Very cool.
00:21:49And, um, why exactly am I wearing athletic gear?
00:21:53Please tell me we're not running.
00:21:55Don't worry.
00:21:55Running is not on the docket.
00:21:57Good.
00:21:57I used to run every day in college, but these days I prefer a brisk walk.
00:22:01Yeah, I saw that.
00:22:02Two-time track champion at Knowles College.
00:22:05How did you know-
00:22:07Right.
00:22:09Well, it was actually cross-country and I came in third both years, but I like your spin on it.
00:22:14Well, your time as a runner might actually help you with what we're working on today.
00:22:18Step one in the coaching program is breath work.
00:22:21Did you know that if you can control your breath, you can actually trick your nervous system into calmness?
00:22:26I did not.
00:22:28Makes sense.
00:22:29Public speaking and forgetting how to breathe seemed to go hand in hand for me.
00:22:32You are not alone.
00:22:34It's very common.
00:22:38Oh, wow.
00:22:41This is lovely.
00:22:43Hey, brother.
00:22:44How's it going?
00:22:46All right.
00:22:51Yoga.
00:22:53I've been meaning to get into yoga.
00:22:55So if I pull a hammy on the first try, you're going to have to carry me down four flights
00:23:00of stairs.
00:23:00The risk is low, but I got your back either way.
00:23:07Okay.
00:23:08We're going to start with some warm-ups.
00:23:09Big breath in.
00:23:12And melt all the way down.
00:23:16Come on.
00:23:18What?
00:23:19You look like one of those inflatable tube men at a car dealership.
00:23:22Yeah?
00:23:23Yeah.
00:23:24Ever notice that tube man seems like a pretty carefree guy?
00:23:27He's not out there worrying about what anyone else thinks.
00:23:29He sure isn't.
00:23:31Right.
00:23:32Let him inspire you.
00:23:33Commit to your inner tube man.
00:23:46The singular most important thing you can do when trying to control your breath is to breathe from your diaphragm.
00:23:51Hmm.
00:23:51I've heard some of my favorite pop stars talk about that.
00:23:55Funny.
00:23:55I had you pegged as more of a jazz fan.
00:23:58Because I'm a novelist?
00:24:00Yeah.
00:24:01Which is a pretty bad case of stereotyping when I say it out loud.
00:24:05And you're probably into house music?
00:24:09Because I have a lot of energy and essentially make a living as a glorified hype man?
00:24:13Uh-huh.
00:24:13Wow.
00:24:14Well, I'll have you know, yeah, that's exactly right.
00:24:16It's, it's, it's, it's.
00:24:19Okay, DJ Daniel.
00:24:20Are you going to teach me how to breathe or have I lost you to your inner dance floor?
00:24:23Wait for it.
00:24:24Here comes the beat drop.
00:24:26Boom.
00:24:33All right, so, one hand on your chest, the other on your stomach, and exhale fully.
00:24:40And then simply let the air re-enter your body.
00:24:42It should feel like you have a balloon inflating on the knee of your ribs.
00:24:46In through your nose, and out.
00:24:50In through your nose, and out.
00:24:58So if I practice real hard, what's the likelihood that I end up like one of these pop stars?
00:25:02Well, I don't know.
00:25:03I'd see a few notes.
00:25:05Yes.
00:25:06I walked right into that one, didn't I?
00:25:08Sure did.
00:25:12And out.
00:25:20Oh, my mom needs me to cover at the flower shop for a few hours.
00:25:24Can we pick back up tomorrow?
00:25:26Sorry, she's not always so good with schedules.
00:25:28No worries, we're just about done for today.
00:25:30Why don't I walk you, though?
00:25:31You can wrap up quickly at the shop.
00:25:33I have to head that direction anyway.
00:25:35You don't mind?
00:25:36Nope.
00:25:37I love a brisk walk myself.
00:25:44There you go.
00:25:45Nice to see you.
00:25:51Hey, Mom.
00:25:52Oh.
00:25:53This is Daniel, the one I was telling you about.
00:25:55Yes, Daniel.
00:25:56Hi.
00:25:56I'm Evelyn.
00:25:58Nice to meet you.
00:25:59And I'm so sorry to interrupt your session, but I completely forgot about an appointment I
00:26:04had this afternoon.
00:26:05No trouble at all.
00:26:06It's a pleasure to meet you, Evelyn.
00:26:07Yeah, yeah.
00:26:07And, oh, thanks so much, Sophie.
00:26:09And I'll see you later tonight, hmm?
00:26:12Yeah, funny how you forgot about your appointment, but you didn't forget about pasta night, huh?
00:26:17Priorities.
00:26:18Priorities.
00:26:25Your mom seems awesome.
00:26:27Must have been a lot of fun growing up.
00:26:29Oh, yeah.
00:26:30Never a dull moment.
00:26:32So, step two is memorization, and it comes with some homework.
00:26:39Romeo and Juliet?
00:26:40Mm-hmm.
00:26:40These two are nothing but trouble.
00:26:42Whenever you have to speak in front of an audience, it can always be helpful to memorize
00:26:45some sort of text.
00:26:46A safety net to fall back on when the nerves take over.
00:26:48So, if I freak out in front of Olivia and Meredith, I'm supposed to start reciting a Shakespearean
00:26:54monologue?
00:26:54I would pay big bucks to see that, but no.
00:26:57The monologue will be for step five, the trial run.
00:27:00In a few days, you'll recite the monologue in front of a group of friends, incorporating
00:27:04all the new skills you've learned.
00:27:05This story stresses me out.
00:27:07Not a big romantic?
00:27:09I have no problem with romance.
00:27:11I just don't believe that love should be as hard as it's made out to be in stories.
00:27:14Hmm.
00:27:15I get that.
00:27:16Then again, love can be pretty hard in real life.
00:27:19Well, not if you keep your head on straight.
00:27:21Yeah, but who's ever kept their head on straight when they've fallen in love?
00:27:24Me?
00:27:25I've never totally lost my head for someone.
00:27:27Oh.
00:27:28Is it possible you've never actually been in love?
00:27:32Uh...
00:27:33Hello.
00:27:34Let me know if you need any help with anything.
00:27:38Okay, Mr. Speech and Debate Co-Captain.
00:27:41Oh, wow.
00:27:42You did a deep dive, huh?
00:27:44I'm thorough.
00:27:45Now, before we even get to the trial run, we have to tackle step three.
00:27:49Facing your fears.
00:27:51Okay.
00:27:52We could do that, or we could, I don't know, not do that.
00:27:56All right.
00:27:57So I'm going to have you write down some of your other fears, and I'm going to set a
00:28:0020-second timer so that you can go with your gut instinct and not overthink it.
00:28:04Okay, but what if...
00:28:05Go.
00:28:05Oh, okay.
00:28:13Um...
00:28:14And time.
00:28:18One sec.
00:28:22Interesting.
00:28:23Yeah, we can definitely knock off a few of these tomorrow.
00:28:26You in?
00:28:27Do I have a choice?
00:28:28Oh, we always have a choice to be chicken.
00:28:30You did not just chicken me.
00:28:32Oh, I did.
00:28:33You let me know the time and place, and I'll be there.
00:28:35You got it.
00:28:43How'd it go with the master of the stage today?
00:28:46He seemed like a nice guy.
00:28:48Well, he's, uh, a character.
00:28:51Mm-hmm.
00:28:52I still think it might be a waste of time, but he did share with me a couple tips to
00:28:55keep
00:28:55in my back pocket.
00:28:56Well, that's great.
00:28:57Here, let me taste this.
00:29:04What do you think?
00:29:05Mm-hmm.
00:29:06You measured everything, right?
00:29:08Yes.
00:29:09I followed the recipe exactly.
00:29:11Yeah.
00:29:11Well, this recipe is more of a suggestion than a rule, right?
00:29:15I mean, a little dash of this, a pinch of that.
00:29:21Just go with the flow.
00:29:26Cheers.
00:29:27Cheers.
00:29:55Hi.
00:29:56Hi.
00:29:57Did you really have to pick the tallest building in the neighborhood?
00:30:01Couldn't we have started with something smaller?
00:30:03Like climb a tree or check out the fire escape of a two-story building?
00:30:09Or see a movie that takes place on a plane?
00:30:11Well, I do have to admit I did have a double motive for picking this place.
00:30:15My dad actually brought me here for the first time when I was a kid.
00:30:19I come back once a year to get a picture from the top for him.
00:30:22Aw. Where does he live?
00:30:24He's upstate, but he's a city guy at heart.
00:30:27He just doesn't make it out this way as much as he'd like to anymore.
00:30:33Well, if I have to do it for Dad, I guess I have to do it for Dad.
00:30:37Chickens first?
00:30:38Hey.
00:30:50My legs are jello. My legs are jello.
00:30:52Come on.
00:30:53I mean, I feel brave. We can go now.
00:30:55You got this. Come on.
00:30:56We're just going to head over to the ledge, check out the view, take a picture, and then we're going
00:31:00to head back down.
00:31:01Oh.
00:31:01Okay. I can't look down. I can't look until we get there, so just make sure I don't bump into
00:31:04anything.
00:31:04Almost there. You got it. You got this. Come on.
00:31:08All right. All right. Almost there.
00:31:09Okay. And the last few steps are all you.
00:31:12Oh, come on.
00:31:13Okay. Almost there.
00:31:14What?
00:31:14You got it. Come on.
00:31:18There you go.
00:31:20I'm going to count it down, and when you look up, you're going to see the city like you've never
00:31:24seen it before. I promise.
00:31:27Okay. Go, go, go.
00:31:29All right. Three, two, one.
00:31:35What?
00:31:43This is like a totally different city from here.
00:31:45It's incredible, right?
00:31:50I think that's my... I think that's my first apartment over there.
00:31:54My roommate was so sweet, but so messy.
00:32:00My high school was just past that intersection.
00:32:04There was a pizza shop and a bakery right across from each other.
00:32:07Best smelling corner in the city.
00:32:09Oh, yeah. I recognize that area.
00:32:12My dad's auto shop was there.
00:32:14Oh, yeah. I know that place.
00:32:16Does he still work there?
00:32:18Oh, no.
00:32:19He passed away when I was nine.
00:32:21Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
00:32:24Thanks.
00:32:25He was the best.
00:32:29It's getting windy up here.
00:32:31Um, I should take that picture of you.
00:32:33Yes.
00:32:37Okay.
00:32:42Got it.
00:32:44Good.
00:32:44These look great.
00:32:46One more for good luck?
00:32:48Yeah.
00:32:49Come in.
00:32:50Okay.
00:32:52Oh.
00:32:53All right, all right.
00:32:54You're good inside.
00:32:55Ready?
00:33:03Got it.
00:33:04Good?
00:33:04Yeah.
00:33:05Would you like to go back down to the ground?
00:33:06Yes, please.
00:33:06All right, let's go.
00:33:07Great.
00:33:08Come on.
00:33:22I can't. You do it.
00:33:23Come on, buddy. You'll be fine. Just hit send.
00:33:27Do you really think the change has helped?
00:33:29You know what? I do.
00:33:30I mean, I'm sure we'll get some notes back, but that's to be expected.
00:33:34We can handle notes.
00:33:36You're right.
00:33:37And a deadline's a deadline, right?
00:33:38There's not much else we can do.
00:33:40Okay. Here we go.
00:33:44Done.
00:33:44Attaboy.
00:33:46And now we wait.
00:33:49And now we wait.
00:33:51Just hurry up and wait.
00:34:05So, now that you've conquered your fear of heights, would you water the plants on the
00:34:12top shelf up there?
00:34:14Very clever segue.
00:34:16But I actually have to leave in a minute to go meet Daniel at the park.
00:34:18Oh!
00:34:20What's on the docket for you two today?
00:34:22Another fear challenge.
00:34:24I just don't know the details yet.
00:34:27Of all the fears I listed, I didn't think you were going to be able to get your hands on
00:34:30rollerblades so quickly.
00:34:32Seems like skating is really making a comeback.
00:34:34A few of the bike rental shops in the city have expanded their horizons into skate rentals.
00:34:39Goes hand in hand with the 90s fashion.
00:34:43Speaking of the 90s, that was probably the last time I put on a pair with these bad boys.
00:34:47Ooh, me too.
00:34:49Your horror story first and then mine?
00:34:52Well, I used to be pretty good until I took a huge fall and had to get knee surgery.
00:34:57Oh.
00:34:58I can spare you the show and tell, unless...
00:35:00I'm good.
00:35:02Are you squeamish?
00:35:04Maybe a little squeamish.
00:35:06A little, just don't want to jinx it.
00:35:07Fair.
00:35:09Your turn.
00:35:10Well, join me up here and I will tell you a story of young heartbreak that would make Romeo and
00:35:15Juliet look like child's play.
00:35:20I bet it all started when you lost your head for a girl.
00:35:23Big time.
00:35:24It was the sixth grade and I was madly in love with my girlfriend, Colleen Shine.
00:35:30Let me guess.
00:35:31Her smile could light up a room.
00:35:34You know it.
00:35:35We dated for three months, which means we talk like once a month during lunch period.
00:35:41See, that's why I waited to have my first boyfriend until I was a grown, mature eighth grader.
00:35:47We talked every day, if you count passing notes in class as talking.
00:35:52So, it was the end of the year field trip and we were at Skate Town in this big roller
00:35:57rink in Jersey.
00:35:58Lights come down, disco ball starts to spin and my favorite R&B song comes on.
00:36:04Uh oh.
00:36:05I think I know where this is going.
00:36:07Yeah.
00:36:07I look over at Colleen and she's slow skating with Steve Sherman.
00:36:12No.
00:36:13Not Steve Sherman.
00:36:15Steve Sherman.
00:36:17I was so crushed I never hit the rink again after that.
00:36:20You win.
00:36:21Your emotional scar is much more gnarly than my surgery scar.
00:36:28Are you good?
00:36:30I'm good.
00:36:31I'm good.
00:36:32So, how did it end with Pen Pal Boy?
00:36:36Well, he said he wanted to take things off the page and meet face to face.
00:36:39I didn't feel ready, so I dumped him with a haiku.
00:36:45Sheesh.
00:36:46Ruthless with a pen, even as a youth.
00:37:00You know, that wasn't that bad.
00:37:03I might have to stick with it for the cardio.
00:37:05Yeah, that was a lot more fun than I remember.
00:37:08So what next?
00:37:09Matching tattoos?
00:37:10A couple fears conquered.
00:37:12We even had time to stop and reward ourselves.
00:37:14Cheers to that.
00:37:16If we break now, we can head back to the loft space and run through step four.
00:37:21Which is?
00:37:29Body language.
00:37:31The goal here is to use your physicality to send a signal of confidence, not only to the audience, but
00:37:36to your own brain.
00:37:38Make eye contact, especially if you know someone in the audience.
00:37:42You could even make eye contact with Meredith if you're feeling brave.
00:37:46Okay, baby steps.
00:37:48Let's see.
00:37:49Let me try.
00:37:56That's it.
00:37:57Chin up.
00:37:58Shoulders back.
00:38:02That is certainly shoulders back and chin up.
00:38:08Okay.
00:38:09Are you taking this seriously?
00:38:10Do you want to learn?
00:38:11Yes.
00:38:11Obviously.
00:38:12All right.
00:38:13I'm going to come show you.
00:38:14I know how to walk.
00:38:16I can see that.
00:38:17Come.
00:38:18Ready?
00:38:19Okay.
00:38:20So, feet.
00:38:21Shoulders.
00:38:22Chin.
00:38:23We walk.
00:38:25That's the one.
00:38:28And as corny as it might sound.
00:38:31Smile.
00:38:33There it is.
00:38:42Don't tell me.
00:38:43Don't tell me.
00:38:45Should I fall?
00:38:46Let it be with grace and...
00:38:49...and...
00:38:52...grace and...
00:38:53...levity.
00:38:54Levity of spirit.
00:38:55Shoot.
00:38:55Okay, let's start again.
00:38:57But you were almost done.
00:38:59Can't we just pick it up from here?
00:39:01No, I have to get it right.
00:39:02I have to get it perfect.
00:39:03I'm no improviser when the heat is on.
00:39:05Won't you have to improvise the answers during the interview?
00:39:07I mean, you don't always know what questions they're going to ask.
00:39:11Regardless, I'm not there yet.
00:39:12The point is to get this monologue memorized and down pat
00:39:15so I can work on the other skills I've learned with Daniel.
00:39:17Do you think you might be giving this silly fear of yours a little too much power?
00:39:22Mom.
00:39:23I get what you're saying, but...
00:39:24...it doesn't feel so silly when I'm up there in fight-or-flight mode.
00:39:28No.
00:39:28No, I know.
00:39:29I don't mean to downplay it.
00:39:31It's just that...
00:39:32I think if you just went into it...
00:39:36...freely, without all this build-up, you might find some...
00:39:40...levity of spirit.
00:39:43I wish I could.
00:39:45You can head home if you're tired, but I'm going to stay here and get this perfect.
00:39:51Oh, you really are your father's daughter, aren't you?
00:39:55And I've always said the two of you were sent to teach me a thing or two about diligence.
00:40:02So...
00:40:03...from the top.
00:40:06Okay.
00:40:08Should I fall?
00:40:09Let it be with grace and levity of spirit.
00:40:12There you go.
00:40:22Thank you guys for coming.
00:40:23I'm a little nervous, but...
00:40:25Hey.
00:40:26Sorry for the delay.
00:40:27Tom was supposed to be here with the speaker and Mike already.
00:40:29Oh, no!
00:40:30I guess we should reschedule.
00:40:32How about, uh, never?
00:40:34Hmm.
00:40:35No?
00:40:36No.
00:40:36Hey, guys!
00:40:37Okay.
00:40:38There he is!
00:40:39Great!
00:40:40Sorry I'm late.
00:40:42Hi.
00:40:43You must be Sophie.
00:40:44I'm Tom, Daniel's friend and personal tech department.
00:40:47I paid him to add in the friend bit.
00:40:49Well, it's nice to meet you, Tom.
00:40:51Definitely.
00:40:51Thanks for coming through, dude.
00:40:52Yeah, absolutely, man.
00:40:53Feel free to stick around and help us fill in this little crowd we got here.
00:40:55Will do.
00:40:56Let me, uh, just get all set up and I'll be back out here.
00:41:04Okay.
00:41:07Okay.
00:41:08Testing, testing.
00:41:09Ooh.
00:41:10Whoops.
00:41:11Sorry about that, everyone, but that's why we test.
00:41:14Testing.
00:41:16Testing, testing.
00:41:17Sounds great.
00:41:19Whenever you're ready.
00:41:22All yours.
00:41:23Okay.
00:41:24Okay.
00:41:45Testing.
00:41:50Testing.
00:41:56I can't.
00:41:57I can't.
00:41:58I can't.
00:41:59I can't.
00:41:59I'm sorry.
00:42:00I...
00:42:07Hey, folks.
00:42:08Just wanted to let everyone know about the food trucks that you'll find if you walk down
00:42:12that way.
00:42:14Yep.
00:42:15Just keep walking that way for New York's best food on wheels.
00:42:18Not here.
00:42:19Over there.
00:42:20I can't.
00:42:20I can't.
00:42:21I can't.
00:42:22I can't.
00:42:26I can't.
00:42:26Sorry, man.
00:42:27Thanks.
00:42:44just doesn't make any sense last time i couldn't stop babbling and this time
00:42:52i forget how to speak entirely how am i supposed to fix a problem if my reaction is different every
00:42:58time i know you have it in you you work through the coaching steps just as well if not better
00:43:07than some of my strongest clients and i still failed why don't we try again later oh no i'm spent
00:43:16i get
00:43:16that no you don't sorry no i'm sorry i didn't mean to snap i just there's no way that you
00:43:25could
00:43:25possibly understand what i'm going through because you've always been a natural public speaking has
00:43:30always come naturally to me sure but i've got my own fear a big one for me actually writing
00:43:41yeah i know what you do
00:43:45i recognize that look in your eyes every time someone mentions your scripts
00:43:51some might even call it the chicken stare
00:43:57so you caught me huh i sure did
00:44:01seriously though let me know when you get those notes back in your scripts
00:44:06i'd love to return the favor and help out and i promise to be as patient with you as you
00:44:12have been
00:44:13with me
00:44:16thank you really and i will definitely take you up on that when i hear back
00:44:22cool
00:44:24but getting back to you i think we can try a few more creative ways to tackle this fear that's
00:44:30still
00:44:30blocking if you'll keep me on that is oh you're not jumping ship now
00:44:36good wouldn't want to
00:44:39defacing our fears
00:44:43let's go
00:44:53i know exactly when everything went downhill fourth grade science fair and it was my turn to present my diorama
00:45:01oh i forgot about those you make them out of shoe boxes right
00:45:05yeah
00:45:07mine was a deciduous forest scene
00:45:09i used the trimmings from the plants at my mom's shop to make the trees
00:45:17it had been about a month since my dad passed and i guess i was determined to prove to everyone
00:45:22that i was
00:45:24back to being a normal kid
00:45:26whatever that meant
00:45:27sure
00:45:28it's a lot for you to be going through at such a young age
00:45:32so there i was at the front of the room ready to go
00:45:36and all of a sudden my mind went blank
00:45:39i started getting really hot
00:45:42and the walls seemed like they were closing in on me
00:45:46and the next thing i know i'm
00:45:49sobbing uncontrollably
00:45:50and the teachers had to
00:45:52rush me to the bathroom
00:45:53no
00:45:54poor little sophie
00:45:55exactly
00:45:56that's the part that still sticks with me
00:45:59those teachers looking at me with such
00:46:01deep pity
00:46:04i felt pathetic
00:46:07and now that i say it out loud maybe that's the fear
00:46:11it's not so much the act of speaking in front of everyone but
00:46:17the idea that i could be perceived as weak
00:46:22yeah that's deep
00:46:27well the good news
00:46:29you can never look weak
00:46:30because you're not
00:46:31you're talented
00:46:34articulate
00:46:35articulate
00:46:36self-assured
00:46:36beautiful
00:46:37beautiful huh
00:46:40sorry
00:46:41i mean
00:46:45hey janice
00:46:50which podcast is that again
00:46:53um
00:46:54sure
00:46:56yeah i think i can make that work
00:47:06okay great
00:47:08yeah
00:47:09i'll be there
00:47:11thanks janice
00:47:14i'm gonna be on the tailored to the page podcast tomorrow at 9 a.m
00:47:17help
00:47:18is that the one where they try and imagine what fashion designers the characters in the books are wearing
00:47:22that's one segment yes
00:47:24my protagonist is a tightrope walker
00:47:27i don't know any famous leotard designers
00:47:29is that even a thing
00:47:32this is actually the perfect warm-up you get to work on your interview skills without actually having a crowd
00:47:37less pressure
00:47:42aren't you proud of me
00:47:43look at me
00:47:44living life on the edge
00:47:46living life on the edge all the way up here
00:47:47all the way
00:47:48it's the fourth floor
00:47:51still counts
00:47:52i'm facing my fears
00:47:57actually you know what
00:47:58there's one more fear i want to try to conquer before the podcast it wasn't on your list
00:48:03then how do you know it's a fear
00:48:05thought i'd have a curveball challenge handy the other day so i contacted a local expert in all things sophie
00:48:13oh
00:48:21tom
00:48:21hey
00:48:22not who i was referring to but
00:48:24hey tom
00:48:25uh sorry to interrupt but um
00:48:28can i steal you for a bit to talk about the project something sort of just um
00:48:33came up
00:48:34uh
00:48:35yeah
00:48:35definitely
00:48:38hey if you're free labor can i meet you at the flower shop
00:48:41oh
00:48:41mom's the expert
00:48:43of course
00:48:44uh yeah i'll be at the flower shop this evening to help her close up
00:48:47perfect
00:48:48see you then
00:48:49sounds good
00:48:50nice to see you tom
00:48:51likewise
00:48:51take care sophie
00:48:56rebel hated the script didn't they
00:48:57let's just say they didn't land
00:48:59well
00:48:59at all
00:49:00uh
00:49:03i'm really sorry tom i didn't think we were this far off the mark
00:49:06i know me either
00:49:08luckily
00:49:08they're gonna give us another shot
00:49:10all we gotta do is go in there and give them something totally fresh
00:49:16yeah
00:49:16yeah
00:49:17okay let's
00:49:18let's do it
00:49:19all right great uh let's get started with uh
00:49:22trying to focus on nailing down a brand new concept for the the pilot episode
00:49:27that's a good idea
00:49:28yeah if we can sell them on whatever new direction that we're heading in then
00:49:31we can build from there
00:49:33definitely
00:49:35brand new concept
00:49:40hey
00:49:41what about sophie
00:49:43yeah she actually offered to help with the edits which will be great
00:49:48no no no no no i mean i think she would be a really great case study to focus on
00:49:52for the pilot episode
00:49:53honestly i don't know about that tom
00:49:56hear me out buddy
00:49:56okay
00:49:57rebel said they wanted something more tangible less hypothetical right yeah but i think sophie's real life story about overcoming
00:50:06her own stage fright could be really inspiring plus she's a rising name so by the time the series comes
00:50:11out audiences will already be familiar with her it's kind of a win-win on the publicity front
00:50:19yeah but
00:50:21if we were going to use her as a subject in an episode i would have wanted to ask at
00:50:24the start of the coaching
00:50:25all right asking midway through feels shifty
00:50:29and i don't want her thinking that i have some ulterior motive for helping her
00:50:33no no no i i get that
00:50:35but
00:50:36you do take notes on all your clients right
00:50:39i assume you have some notes on sophie
00:50:43yes for my own use
00:50:44yes
00:50:46okay
00:50:46how about this
00:50:47we play around with sketching out an episode about sophie based on the notes you already have
00:50:52and then if she nails the interview and you think it's appropriate
00:50:55we can pitch the concept to her at that point
00:51:03fine
00:51:04but
00:51:06if she isn't absolutely thrilled with how this interview goes we scrap this idea and we're back to square one
00:51:11totally scrap it
00:51:12but for now let's just see what notes you already have maybe we can get a rough draft going
00:51:18it's worth a shot
00:51:25it's worth a shot
00:51:34producers
00:51:34really
00:51:36you told him i'm afraid of small spaces
00:51:39well i admit it was a bit selfish on my part but um well look the closet is due for
00:51:45reorganization and i just thought it could be maybe your last project in the shop before you become rich and
00:51:51famous
00:51:52all right let's not get too ahead of ourselves
00:51:55all right let's not get too ahead of ourselves
00:51:55all right let's not get too ahead of ourselves
00:51:56just speaking it into existence
00:52:01oh and um if you two get locked in there just be sure to scream real loud
00:52:06not helping
00:52:10see i'm perfectly fine
00:52:12wait what if we get
00:52:12traps
00:52:15we could either walk out
00:52:18or we can scream for evelyn which would be my vote
00:52:21please don't get her going
00:52:25here we go
00:52:26just like everything else
00:52:28start with the breath
00:52:33instead of focusing on the size of space
00:52:36try focusing on what's inside the space
00:52:38sweet aromas
00:52:40beautiful flowers
00:52:41you ready?
00:52:43Thor?
00:52:49this thing on?
00:52:51welcome to the inside floristry podcast
00:52:54i'm your host Daniel Burke
00:52:55and today i'm joined by a very special guest
00:52:59best-selling author aspiring daredevil and master florist Sophie Wood
00:53:04how's it going Sophie?
00:53:06well i'm currently cooped up in a closet with a man who's imagining things
00:53:10but other than that i'm hanging in there
00:53:13little imagination never hurt anyone
00:53:14in fact our listeners are going to use their imaginations right now
00:53:19for those of you who can't see me
00:53:22which is everyone
00:53:23i am currently selecting a bunch of flowers and forming a small bouquet
00:53:29in a moment
00:53:31Sophie is going to tell us a little bit about each flower
00:53:35and she's going to rate my bouquet on a scale of one to ten
00:53:38here you are my lady
00:53:39oh why thank you kind sir they're absolutely lovely
00:53:49oh sorry kids customer just called with a last minute order
00:53:53oh Daniel you're tall
00:53:55would you mind reaching up into the corner
00:53:57getting that planter for me?
00:53:59sure thing
00:54:02sorry
00:54:05lovely thank you
00:54:10it wasn't so bad was it?
00:54:13bouquet?
00:54:14yeah i'd give it a solid eight out of ten
00:54:16not bad for a rookie
00:54:18i'll give you a fifteen out of ten for enduring a whole five minutes with a podcaster in a cramped
00:54:22space
00:54:23now you gotta do tomorrow's wake up and repeat
00:54:25it'll be a piece of cake
00:54:26you know what? maybe you're right
00:54:28there you go
00:54:30right on baby
00:54:33yeah here you go
00:54:34this'll ensure you both get a decent night's sleep
00:54:37just put it under your pillow
00:54:39will do thank you
00:54:41i'll see you tomorrow around 8.45
00:54:42yeah i'll be there at 8.30 but no rush
00:54:45and uh text me if you want coffee
00:54:46it's a pleasure seeing you Evelyn
00:54:48you too hun
00:54:49see you soon
00:54:51yeah looks like the two of you are getting along very well
00:54:56yeah he's been uh
00:54:57he's been great actually
00:55:00i just hope it all works out
00:55:04you know the tour and the interview and everything
00:55:08well i have a funny feeling it'll all work out just fine
00:55:24i came fast
00:55:25uh i'll be right back mom
00:55:27hello
00:55:33daniel
00:55:35hey
00:55:36did i forget something?
00:55:37no but i ordered this for you and it just came in
00:55:40me?
00:55:42yes this is one of my favorite writing journals
00:55:45it has a daily prompt on each page and it's what i always use whenever i'm going through writer's block
00:55:50it helps get the creative juices flowing
00:55:55which is more romantic sunrise or sunset and why?
00:56:00i guess i'd have to say sunset
00:56:02oh no no gotta write it down
00:56:04right
00:56:06i guess i'll have to noodle on this one when i get home then
00:56:11thank you sophie
00:56:12this was really thoughtful
00:56:15it's the least i could do
00:56:17get home safe okay?
00:56:19you too
00:56:19good night
00:56:20good night
00:56:21good night
00:56:51Okay.
00:56:58Morning.
00:56:59Sorry. Sorry.
00:57:01I didn't want to disturb your reading.
00:57:03Don't worry.
00:57:04I'll get you back one of these days when you at least expect it.
00:57:07I'm sure you will.
00:57:08That's how you feel it.
00:57:09Ready?
00:57:11I'm good.
00:57:12I think.
00:57:13You're good. I know.
00:57:18Sophie!
00:57:20Oh, it is so nice to meet you.
00:57:22Georgia, it's a pleasure.
00:57:23Please, call me Gigi.
00:57:24This is my friend, Daniel.
00:57:26Hi.
00:57:26Daniel, nice to meet you.
00:57:27Likewise.
00:57:28Alright, right this way.
00:57:29Okay.
00:57:35Alright, so we're gonna have you over here.
00:57:38Okay.
00:57:41Thank you so much for coming in last minute.
00:57:43Oh, of course.
00:57:44Big fan of the show.
00:57:46Oh, I'm a big fan of the book.
00:57:47Seriously, I finished it all in one day.
00:57:49Really?
00:57:50Mm-hmm.
00:57:50It's amazing.
00:57:51It was.
00:57:52Seriously, such a treat.
00:57:54Oh, I almost forgot about our lightning round questions for later.
00:57:59Uh, lightning round?
00:58:00I don't remember that being part of the segment of the episodes I studied.
00:58:04I mean, listen to.
00:58:06Oh, well, you're gonna be the very first guest we tried this with.
00:58:09The producers just thought it would be a really fun way to wrap up the show.
00:58:11Oh, um, is there any sort of, uh, hint as to the type of questions in this lightning round?
00:58:18Well, that would be cheating, but, um, I promise you they're all really fun.
00:58:21So just don't even worry about it.
00:58:23Yeah, I'm sure.
00:58:24Mm-hmm.
00:58:25Okay, so in just a couple moments here, we will be good to go.
00:58:30Alrighty.
00:58:31You ready?
00:58:32Yeah.
00:58:33Yep.
00:58:33Oh my gosh, do you need some water?
00:58:35I should have asked.
00:58:35Oh, no, no, no.
00:58:36I'm okay.
00:58:37Trust me.
00:58:40Hydration is key.
00:58:41You would not believe how much these mics will pick up on a scratchy voice.
00:58:45Scratchy voice, head cold.
00:58:47I swear, the more recording I do, the more I feel like these mics are just a window to the
00:58:51soul.
00:58:53Uh, wow.
00:58:55That's, uh...
00:58:56So, when I press this button here, the recording will start.
00:58:59Are you ready?
00:59:01Ready.
00:59:06Hello, all you bookworm fashionistas.
00:59:09I am Georgia Marks, and this is Tailored to the Page.
00:59:13Our guest today is an icon in the making.
00:59:17Not only is her very first novel, Walking on Air, an instant bestseller,
00:59:23but you will also have to believe me when I tell you her style is immaculate.
00:59:29Welcome, Sophie Wood, and thank you for bringing your book and your look today.
00:59:36Hi.
00:59:37Thanks for...
00:59:38Thanks for having me.
00:59:40Okay, so we will get to talking about your incredible novel in just a moment.
00:59:44But first, I must know, where did you get this jacket?
00:59:49It is so sleek.
00:59:51All of you listeners, don't worry.
00:59:52I will post a photo on my IG.
00:59:54Oh.
00:59:55Uh, I got it some...
00:59:58I think I got it online, actually.
01:00:01Um...
01:00:11Are you okay?
01:00:14Can we stop?
01:00:17Is everything okay?
01:00:19Oh, yeah.
01:00:20Um...
01:00:21Sorry, I'm actually...
01:00:22I think I...
01:00:23I actually might be coming down with something.
01:00:25Oh, no!
01:00:26Yeah, I woke up today feeling a little blah, but I wanted to power through.
01:00:31Um...
01:00:31But I don't want to leave you with a...
01:00:32with a bad recording.
01:00:34Is there any chance that I could reschedule once I'm feeling better?
01:00:37Of course.
01:00:37Don't even worry about it.
01:00:39Let me grab you a ginger ale.
01:00:49Oh, okay.
01:00:50You're welcome.
01:00:52All right.
01:00:53Um, I...
01:00:54Will walk you out.
01:01:00Um...
01:01:01That was quick.
01:01:02Feel better soon, Sophie.
01:01:03I will have our producers reach out to our people again next week to see about a redo,
01:01:07if that sounds good.
01:01:08Sounds great.
01:01:09Uh, thank you so much for joining us.
01:01:10Thanks for understanding.
01:01:11Um...
01:01:11Sorry again for all the...
01:01:13Oh, please!
01:01:14Don't apologize.
01:01:15Seriously, just rest up.
01:01:17All right.
01:01:17Take it.
01:01:18Take it.
01:01:21What happened?
01:01:22Oh, I'll tell you later.
01:01:41So I'm guessing you're not actually...
01:01:42No, I'm not actually sick.
01:01:45But that microphone up there saw directly into my soul and it wasn't pretty.
01:01:49Huh?
01:01:51Can we go back to the loft?
01:01:53Maybe you can try to hypnotize me.
01:01:54Whatever we can do to fix my brain in the next 48 hours.
01:01:58My expert advice?
01:02:00Write this off as a bump in the road.
01:02:02And try and relax for the next few days.
01:02:05Good one.
01:02:06Okay, I know.
01:02:07You're still gonna practice and stew over it up until the big events.
01:02:09So...
01:02:11How about we pencil in a mandatory dinner break?
01:02:14Tonight, for a little rest and recovery.
01:02:17Coach's orders.
01:02:22Guess I do need to eat at some point.
01:02:42Let me guess.
01:02:43Dear Diary.
01:02:45Daniel's running late and I can't wait to tease him about it.
01:02:48It's more like, Dear Diary.
01:02:50Remind me to ask Daniel if he knows any body doubles that can stand in for me at the interview.
01:02:55We have tried a lot of creative techniques, but that would definitely push us in a bold new direction.
01:03:04Cheers.
01:03:05Cheers.
01:03:11So?
01:03:13What are you really writing in there?
01:03:15Just some notes for my next novel.
01:03:18Already on to the next one.
01:03:21Manifesting that three book deal.
01:03:23The truth is, I'd still be working on my next novel even if I knew I'd never get paid again.
01:03:28Hmm.
01:03:30Why do you write?
01:03:34Well, for one thing, I love the comfort of knowing that a book has a solid beginning, middle, and end.
01:03:40Or is real life a bit more unpredictable.
01:03:44Very true indeed.
01:03:46Right?
01:03:47One moment you're quietly drawing up plots and characters between flower orders, and the next you're going on tour.
01:03:56But I think more than anything, writing is like breathing to me.
01:04:02Like it allows me to tap into this power that doesn't exist for me in the real world.
01:04:06That's exactly how I feel on stage.
01:04:09Like, tune it all the way in or something.
01:04:11Yes!
01:04:13And I think I want to pay it forward.
01:04:16There were certain books and stories that stitched me back together when I was going through some of my darkest
01:04:23hours.
01:04:24And the thought of being able to touch even just one person in that same way is what keeps me
01:04:31going.
01:04:35Well, consider me one touched reader among many.
01:04:40You read my book?
01:04:41I did.
01:04:42I did.
01:04:43Full disclosure, I started it with the goal of trying to get some clues into your psyche.
01:04:47Oh!
01:04:48And what'd you think?
01:04:48What's the verdict?
01:04:50The only concrete conclusion that I could come up with?
01:04:53The world means your voice and your story, Sophie.
01:04:57Oh, that's very sweet.
01:04:59No, no, I'm not saying that to be sweet.
01:05:02What I read in your book are the words of someone who believes in hope.
01:05:08Gravery and tenacity.
01:05:11And wouldn't it be a shame for that same person to let anything stun her into silence?
01:05:16Much less a little stage fright.
01:05:20I'm aware of the brutal irony, yes.
01:05:25Why don't you try thinking of this book tour as just another way to share your words with the world?
01:05:31Because what you have to say matters, Sophie.
01:05:34And nothing can take that from you.
01:05:50Well, you've certainly had a day for the books, I'll give you that.
01:05:54That is so true.
01:05:59I love this song.
01:06:00Such a classic.
01:06:09Shall we?
01:06:25I love this song.
01:06:29Wow.
01:06:31Pulling out all the big moves.
01:06:32Feeling inspired, what can I say?
01:06:39Thank you, Daniel.
01:06:41For everything.
01:06:45For taking the chance and trusting me.
01:06:49Well, I can't really take all the credit for that.
01:06:53Janice did have to force me into it.
01:06:58And I'm glad she did.
01:07:08This song, on the other hand, I'm not so sure about.
01:07:12We're going to have to agree to disagree on that one.
01:07:17I like that move.
01:07:18What was that?
01:07:18Oh, yes, yes.
01:07:19That?
01:07:20Oh, yeah?
01:07:21That's your signature move?
01:07:22It's the punch one.
01:07:23It's the punch one.
01:07:26It's the punch one.
01:07:28Okay, my ride should be here in two minutes.
01:07:31I meant to ask you, have you heard back on those scripts yet?
01:07:34Yeah, we are back at square one, unfortunately.
01:07:39Oh, no.
01:07:40I'm so sorry.
01:07:41Well, why don't you send me what you have now and I'll see if I can help come up with
01:07:44some fresh story ideas.
01:07:46Yeah, I was thinking I'd send you a few examples after your interview is out of the way.
01:07:49Oh, no, just go ahead and send them tonight.
01:07:51I mean, I'll be up practicing anyway and I'm sure a distraction will come in handy at some point.
01:07:55What about getting some rest?
01:07:57Who needs rest?
01:08:00That's me.
01:08:01It's just around the corner there.
01:08:03Oh, here, here, you take this.
01:08:05What are you going to do?
01:08:06I will be fine.
01:08:07Are you sure?
01:08:08I will be fine, I'm sure.
01:08:09Yeah, yeah.
01:08:09Well, thank you.
01:08:10All right.
01:08:10Sophie, go to bed.
01:08:12Yeah, yeah, I will.
01:08:15Okay.
01:08:22That's a great question, Olivia.
01:08:24Uh, no, don't, don't say that.
01:08:26Just answer the question.
01:08:29Start over.
01:08:31Well, of course, I've always dreamt of this kind of response and, you know.
01:08:38Ugh!
01:08:56Don't go anywhere.
01:08:59Just make up.
01:09:11Oh, yeah.
01:09:16I know.
01:09:18He's going anywhere.
01:09:24You know?
01:09:26He's going anywhere.
01:09:29Oh, my God.
01:10:20Oh, my God.
01:10:29Oh, my God.
01:10:43Sophie?
01:10:45It's Daniel.
01:10:47I come bearing coffees and a good luck gift.
01:10:54Um, now's not really a good time.
01:10:56Oh, you okay?
01:10:57I thought we were meeting at the loft at our usual times.
01:11:01Did you just wake up?
01:11:08Guilty as charged.
01:11:10Anything else you want to take note of?
01:11:13Is everything okay?
01:11:17So, tell me.
01:11:20What's your final hypothesis?
01:11:23Will I get through the interview tomorrow?
01:11:24Or will the most complex case you've ever encountered end in total disaster?
01:11:31Hey, Sophie, I...
01:11:32Didn't mean to send me the episode you were writing about me behind my back?
01:11:35Yeah.
01:11:36I figured.
01:11:39It is not what it looks like.
01:11:41We just thought that we could work...
01:11:42I didn't even want your help to begin with.
01:11:43And yet, somehow, here we are.
01:11:47Was this your plan the whole time?
01:11:49To treat me like some sort of lab rat?
01:11:51No.
01:11:51No, it's not that at all.
01:11:52Okay, Tom just thought that we...
01:11:54You know what the most part of it is?
01:11:55I was actually starting to believe that maybe I could do it.
01:12:00Maybe I could just go out there and forget what anyone thinks.
01:12:04You can and you will.
01:12:06Look, I promise that I can explain...
01:12:08Sorry, I just don't have time for this right now.
01:12:10Wait, Sophie, wait.
01:12:11I can explain.
01:12:19Um, I don't know what's going to happen tomorrow,
01:12:20but your services will no longer be needed.
01:12:24I guess you'll have to find a new muse.
01:12:26Fine, but if I can leave you with just one last piece of advice.
01:12:30I've had my fill on advice.
01:12:32Thanks.
01:12:48Step out of your own way.
01:12:52I might be surprised by what you find.
01:13:04Homemade lunch has arrived!
01:13:08Or, ooh, should I say brunch?
01:13:13A girl spends one day in her PJs and everyone gets on her case.
01:13:17Hey, hey, I didn't say it wasn't a cute look, did I?
01:13:21How's it going, honey?
01:13:23Just about as well as it looks?
01:13:26Looks like maybe it's time to tap out and go with the flow.
01:13:30Mom, I keep telling you...
01:13:31I know it's a cliché.
01:13:33It's not that it's cliché.
01:13:35It's that it doesn't work for me the way it works for you.
01:13:38I didn't inherit your carefree, Jean.
01:13:41Believe me, I wish I did.
01:13:43Right.
01:13:44So then your life could just be as easy breezy as mine is?
01:13:48Mm-hmm.
01:13:48Okay, no.
01:13:49No, I'm sorry.
01:13:50I shouldn't have said that.
01:13:51I didn't mean it.
01:13:52I know your life hasn't been easy for you.
01:13:54Not at all.
01:13:58Well, I know sometimes even if you do go with the flow,
01:14:02it doesn't mean you'll never hit choppy waters.
01:14:06I'll definitely be filing today under choppy.
01:14:09Mm-hmm.
01:14:10First I blow up at Daniel.
01:14:12Next I'm being testy with you.
01:14:14Not my best work.
01:14:16Hi, what happened with Daniel?
01:14:18Turns out he's writing an episode about me for his web series.
01:14:21And apparently I'm the most complex client he's ever encountered.
01:14:26Can you believe that?
01:14:28Well, actually, yeah.
01:14:31What?
01:14:32Look, the guy spent days cooking up unique and, okay,
01:14:36sometimes strange ways to help you overcome a major fear
01:14:41that's holding you back.
01:14:43So, yeah, I'd say that's pretty complex.
01:14:46Fine, but he could have at least told me about it first
01:14:50or asked for my permission to be in the episode.
01:14:53Why so sneaky?
01:14:54Yeah, that is odd.
01:14:56Did he say why he never told you?
01:14:58No.
01:14:59We didn't get to that.
01:15:03I guess I didn't let him get to that.
01:15:08Well, maybe your paths will cross again
01:15:11after this storm subsides
01:15:12and then you can get to the bottom
01:15:16of what his true intentions were.
01:15:18Maybe.
01:15:19Hmm.
01:15:20But no matter what happens in the future,
01:15:24just trust yourself.
01:15:27Okay?
01:15:28You know why?
01:15:31Why?
01:15:31Because the flow rewards those
01:15:34who are tough enough to hang in there,
01:15:37even in the toughest currents.
01:15:41So, do yourself a favor
01:15:43and get a grip, will ya?
01:15:49I'm trying.
01:16:07Okay, decision time.
01:16:09Should we take a taxi, walk,
01:16:11or the train to Nate's party?
01:16:13Yeah, I don't think I'm going to go.
01:16:18And...
01:16:19I am sorry to spring this on you now,
01:16:22but that Sophie episode
01:16:24is officially off the table.
01:16:26No.
01:16:27No, no, no.
01:16:28What happened?
01:16:30Still trying to figure that one out.
01:16:32Oh.
01:16:33You finally asked her out
01:16:35and she turned you down?
01:16:37Man, I really wish you'd waited
01:16:38until after we found out
01:16:39about the episode.
01:16:40What? No!
01:16:42Why would you think
01:16:42I was going to ask her?
01:16:43Hmm.
01:16:44Where would I get
01:16:44a wild idea like that from?
01:16:51Okay, it may have crossed my mind
01:16:53a time or two,
01:16:53but our professional relationship
01:16:55has been my top priority
01:16:56since day one.
01:16:57Oh, yeah.
01:16:57Of course.
01:16:58Totally.
01:16:58Other matters now anyway,
01:17:00I'm pretty sure she hates me.
01:17:02Yeah, I don't know about that.
01:17:04Okay, hate might be a strong word.
01:17:18Yes, you forgot your hot plate
01:17:19and yes, I washed it.
01:17:23Oh, I thought you were my mom.
01:17:26Well, I do hope to be as cool as her one day.
01:17:30Yeah, for the record,
01:17:32I'm going to bed soon.
01:17:34Yeah, no, no, I won't be long.
01:17:35I just really still wanted to give you this.
01:17:40Thanks.
01:17:42And to tell you that I'm sorry.
01:17:45Look, I was never going to produce anything
01:17:46without getting your permission.
01:17:48Tom and I were just brainstorming some ideas
01:17:50and we thought that your story
01:17:52or even exaggerated version of your story
01:17:55could be a really interesting one to tell.
01:18:00I bet it would.
01:18:02I should have told you as soon as it came up,
01:18:04but it was so close to your interview,
01:18:06I didn't want to psych you out.
01:18:09Plan, obviously, backfired.
01:18:12Just a little bit.
01:18:17But, um...
01:18:18Thank you for this.
01:18:21Um...
01:18:22Really.
01:18:23I, uh...
01:18:27I should really take your advice
01:18:29and get some rest.
01:18:31Long day tomorrow, obviously.
01:18:33Absolutely.
01:18:34Uh, good luck tomorrow, Sophie.
01:18:39Good night.
01:18:40Good night.
01:19:02Good night.
01:19:05Good night.
01:20:07Oh, okay.
01:20:09Get a grip, would you?
01:20:11Okay.
01:20:13Shoulders back.
01:20:15Up.
01:20:16Hands.
01:20:17Oops.
01:20:18Okay.
01:20:20What are you doing?
01:20:21Okay.
01:20:31Hey, do we interrupt?
01:20:33Janice!
01:20:35Hi.
01:20:36What am I interrupting?
01:20:38It looks fun.
01:20:39Oh, I was just doing the tube man.
01:20:42Just something silly to calm the nerves.
01:20:44Daniel taught me, actually.
01:20:45Oh, yes.
01:20:46Isn't he wonderful?
01:20:48He is.
01:20:49He really is.
01:20:52I'm sure you're ready to knock this thing out of the park.
01:20:54As ready as I'll ever be.
01:20:56Great.
01:20:57Well, I'm going to check in with the media partners.
01:20:58You come find me if you need me.
01:21:00Yeah.
01:21:01Sounds good.
01:21:02Oh, uh, wait.
01:21:03Um, is Olivia here yet?
01:21:05I would really love to meet her before we start.
01:21:06Yeah.
01:21:07So, here's the thing.
01:21:08Olivia's big on meeting guests for the first time during the interview.
01:21:12Oh.
01:21:14Uh, cool.
01:21:15Great.
01:21:15Yeah.
01:21:16Something about it feeling more fresh that way.
01:21:19Right.
01:21:20Yeah.
01:21:21Totally.
01:21:21Totally fine.
01:21:22Great.
01:21:24Yeah.
01:21:26Totally fine to meet my childhood icon in front of an audience.
01:21:29Yeah.
01:21:33Okay.
01:21:36Whew.
01:21:43May I sit beside you, please?
01:21:45Oh, thanks.
01:22:06Ah, the book.
01:22:16Good evening.
01:22:18Can you hear me in the back there?
01:22:20Well, thank you, everyone, for joining us tonight.
01:22:23I am thrilled to be here to discuss walking on air.
01:22:28Everyone, please give a warm welcome to Sophie Wood.
01:22:37Such a treat to meet you.
01:22:42Well, let's get right into it, shall we?
01:22:45Yes.
01:22:45Oh, sorry.
01:22:47Oh, no worries.
01:22:49So, Sophie, tell us how you heard the good news about your bestseller.
01:22:57Uh, better?
01:22:59Uh, better?
01:22:59Okay.
01:23:00So, yeah, I, um, I woke up in the morning, obviously.
01:23:06Um, and I read it in the paper.
01:23:09We still get the paper at my mom's, uh, flower shop.
01:23:12It's my day job.
01:23:14Uh, and, uh, so, yeah, that's, that's where I was.
01:23:18Well, that's a good segue to my next question.
01:23:22It is?
01:23:23Yes.
01:23:24They say write what you know.
01:23:27So, my question is, are you a pro on the tightrope when you're not writing?
01:23:32And if so, can you demonstrate for us after this?
01:23:36Wow.
01:23:37Uh, a curveball and a challenge.
01:23:40Um, well, I hate to disappoint you, but I'm actually terrified of heights.
01:23:44But I did visit a very tall building this week,
01:23:49so, um, I just might be getting closer to giving it a try.
01:23:53Oh, well, don't ask me to join you.
01:23:55I am a big fan of gravity.
01:23:59Tell us about Sasha, your protagonist.
01:24:02Where did the inspiration for her character come from?
01:24:06Right, so, my process is very much about research.
01:24:11And when I first read about the first female tightrope walker to ever,
01:24:15um,
01:24:17to ever, uh,
01:24:21sorry, yes, the main character was inspired by a real-life circus artist.
01:24:26But as far as her inner dialogue, her perseverance, her drive,
01:24:31her unwavering belief to do whatever she set her mind to,
01:24:35all of that was inspired by my mom, Evelyn.
01:24:41She raised me as a single mom in the city with very few resources after we lost my dad.
01:24:47And as a child, I remember thinking that some kind of luck or magic was at play.
01:24:53Somehow we always got by.
01:24:56Somehow we still managed to laugh and smell the roses.
01:25:01Somehow we healed.
01:25:04But much like tightrope walking, there's nothing magical about it.
01:25:09She got us both through by taking one step at a time.
01:25:14Balancing both strength and softness.
01:25:17Never once letting us fall.
01:25:21Is mom here?
01:25:23Oh, yes.
01:25:24She's right there, actually.
01:25:26Let's give mom a round of applause.
01:25:39It was so great to have you on the show.
01:25:41Thanks again.
01:25:47I cannot believe this whole time you thought of me as a svelte and nimble acrobat.
01:25:54Even the bravest of daredevils have nothing on you.
01:25:58Well, you hung on tight up there.
01:26:02Can I get in here?
01:26:03Oh, yes.
01:26:07Meredith McEvans from Grapevine.
01:26:09So nice to meet you.
01:26:10Miss McEvans, it's an honor.
01:26:12Thank you for coming.
01:26:13Oh, of course.
01:26:14I just talked to Janice and confirmed our dinner.
01:26:16If that still works, I'd love to discuss what's next for you.
01:26:20Yes.
01:26:21Can't wait to chat.
01:26:22Great.
01:26:28Well, whew.
01:26:34Amazing job up there, Sophie.
01:26:37Thank you so much.
01:26:38Oh, I mean, I knew you'd get through it, but that was beyond.
01:26:41The chemistry with Olivia, unreal.
01:26:44You think?
01:26:44Oh, it was fantastic.
01:26:45And the book deal's all but signed.
01:26:48Don't be surprised if Meredith draws up the contract over appetizers.
01:26:53Wow.
01:26:54And thanks again for letting me connect you with Daniel.
01:26:56Oh, thank you for the recommendation.
01:26:59I think it's safe to say it definitely helps.
01:27:02Oh, definitely.
01:27:03I couldn't get over his face when he was watching you up there just now.
01:27:06He looked so happy for you.
01:27:09Really?
01:27:10Mm-hmm.
01:27:12Is he still here?
01:27:13Mm-hmm.
01:27:16Right over there.
01:27:33You did it!
01:27:34Did I?
01:27:35You were incredible 20 out of 10.
01:27:39Listen, I'm sorry I didn't hear you out yesterday.
01:27:41I'm scared.
01:27:42Nah, I shouldn't have started anything without your permission.
01:27:44I was just...
01:27:46Inspired.
01:27:48Let's make the episode.
01:27:49Together.
01:27:51Are you sure?
01:27:52Really, it's fine if we just keep everything between us.
01:27:55I thought you said I had a story to share with the world.
01:27:58Wouldn't be very honest if I held back the messy parts, would it?
01:28:02I can't argue there.
01:28:04Good.
01:28:06Looking forward to our next project.
01:28:08I wonder what other fears we'll conquer along the way.
01:28:14Yeah, this is actually something I've been a little scared to do for a while now.
01:28:21You need to be shy.
01:28:22Hey!
01:28:23Bye!
01:28:24Bye!
01:28:25See you!
01:28:29Hmm!
01:28:36Bye!
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