Lauren Darnell's guest appearances

Lauren Darnell

A Hungry Society

The Heidi Thorne Show

We'll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality

Von Diaz

Yemi Amu

Ayanna Pressley

David Thomas

Asha Gomez

Chris Himmel

Julia Turshen

Daniel Patterson

Leah Chase

JJ Johnson

Mashama Bailey

Katie Button

Tunde Wey

Lazarus Lynch

Hadley Douglas

OwlTail

I interviewed author, Lauren Darnell (@tryhardwriter on Instagram and TikTok), about her recent successful Kickstarter campaign for self publishing her children's picture book, The Day It Rained Iguanas. If you've been thinking about doing this for your next book, watch this before you launch! YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/r0Cwlp_PMBI Timestamped show notes for YouTube (click timestamp to view segment): 0:20 Welcoming author Lauren Darnell to the show 1:36 Lauren Darnell's writing and publishing experience 2:35 Lauren's crowdfunding campaign and why she choose to self publish that way 2:57 Challenges of writing children's picture books 4:51 Why Lauren chose self publishing and Kickstarter 7:27 Tips for crowdfunding with Kickstarter 11:53 Evaluating your author platform and fan base 13:41 Planning a timeline for Kickstarter 17:12 Handling Kickstarter campaign logistics, taxes, shipping, etc. 22:16 Challenges of working with educational and children's markets 26:00 Lessons Lauren learned from the campaign 26:35 How did the coronavirus pandemic impact campaign launch? 30:07 How to reach Lauren Darnell Want to know more about Lauren and her books?* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LaurenDarnellAuthorpage* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tryhardwriter/* TikTok (@tryhardwriter)

I interviewed author, Lauren Darnell (@tryhardwriter on Instagram and TikTok), about her recent successful Kickstarter campaign for self publishing her children's picture book, The Day It Rained Iguanas. If you've been thinking about doing this for your next book, watch this before you launch! YouTube Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/r0Cwlp_PMBI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/r0Cwlp_PMBI</a> Timestamped show notes for YouTube (click timestamp to view segment): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=20s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:20</a> Welcoming author Lauren Darnell to the show <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=96s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:36</a> Lauren Darnell's writing and publishing experience <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=155s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:35</a> Lauren's crowdfunding campaign and why she choose to self publish that way <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=177s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:57</a> Challenges of writing children's picture books <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=291s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:51</a> Why Lauren chose self publishing and Kickstarter <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=447s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7:27</a> Tips for crowdfunding with Kickstarter <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=713s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:53</a> Evaluating your author platform and fan base <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=821s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">13:41</a> Planning a timeline for Kickstarter <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=1032s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:12</a> Handling Kickstarter campaign logistics, taxes, shipping, etc. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=1336s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22:16</a> Challenges of working with educational and children's markets <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=1560s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26:00</a> Lessons Lauren learned from the campaign <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=1595s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26:35</a> How did the coronavirus pandemic impact campaign launch? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Cwlp_PMBI&amp;t=1807s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:07</a> How to reach Lauren Darnell Want to know more about Lauren and her books? * Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaurenDarnellAuthorpage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/LaurenDarnellAuthorpage</a> * Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tryhardwriter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tryhardwriter/</a> * TikTok (@tryhardwriter)

Crowdfunding a Self Published Book Interview with Lauren Darnell | Episode 144

On this week's episode of We'll be Right Back, we are joined by Lauren Darnell, Executive Director of Made in New Orleans (MiNO). Lauren talks about the challenges of running a non-profit during a pandemic, MiNO's new Covid-19 assistance fund, and how they continue their mission of supporting and investing in people in new, exciting ways.    Check out MiNO for great Covid-19 resources, as well as opportunities to help folks out: https://minofoundation.org/covid19-resources // https://minofoundation.org/donate Follow them on IG: https://instagram.com/mino_neworleans/    Every episode we like to mention an amazing group or individual contributing to the relief effort. Today, we’d like to highlight and encourage you all to check out Chef’s Brigade. Chef’s Brigade is a collection of New Orleans restaurants, chefs, and servers feeding healthcare workers and first responders while financially supporting independent restaurants, culinary talent, and service industry in the community. For more information, head to chefsbrigadenola.org!    My House Events has some fantastic resources for business owners, chefs, and more: https://myhouseevents.com/covid-19-resources We have been working with the amazing news outlet, Uptown Messenger! Check them out today at https://uptownmessenger.com/ for quality, local journalism.    Follow us on twitter (twitter.com/rightbackNOLA) for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike.  You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, Anchor, TuneIn, YouTube, virtually anywhere podcasts are found!    This podcast is produced by: Barrie Schwartz of My House Events: https://www.myhousesocial.com/ Elizabeth Tilton of Oyster Sunday: https://www.oystersunday.com/ Greg Tilton JR: http://gregtilton.com and https://filmindepth.com    Today's edit was done by Eric Rice. Eric is an amazing field mixer for film and television and a post-production wizard who can make your audio sing (if that's what you want!) Check him out at ersoundworks.com!    Our show's music is provided by the one and only Serisu. Want to hear nothing but certified bangers? Check out Serisu on Band Camp (https://serisu.bandcamp.com/) and Spotify! (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zkweFnArfnPc8eX0XNMAw) Our show's logo was designed by Eugenie McLellan. Like what you see? Check out her work at https://eugeniemclellan.com/ and give her a holler! She's amazing to work with and you'll love the results. 

On this week's episode of We'll be Right Back, we are joined by Lauren Darnell, Executive Director of Made in New Orleans (MiNO). Lauren talks about the challenges of running a non-profit during a pandemic, MiNO's new Covid-19 assistance fund, and how they continue their mission of supporting and investing in people in new, exciting ways.  Check out MiNO for great Covid-19 resources, as well as opportunities to help folks out: <a href="https://minofoundation.org/covid19-resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://minofoundation.org/covid19-resources</a> // <a href="https://minofoundation.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://minofoundation.org/donate</a> Follow them on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mino_neworleans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/mino_neworleans/</a> Every episode we like to mention an amazing group or individual contributing to the relief effort. Today, we’d like to highlight and encourage you all to check out <a href="http://chefsbrigadenola.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chef’s Brigade</a>. Chef’s Brigade is a collection of New Orleans restaurants, chefs, and servers feeding healthcare workers and first responders while financially supporting independent restaurants, culinary talent, and service industry in the community. For more information, head to <a href="https://rightbacknola.libsyn.com/Chef%E2%80%99s%20Brigade%20is%20a%20collection%20of%20New%20Orleans%20restaurants,%20chefs,%20and%20servers%20feeding%20healthcare%20workers%20and%20first%20responders%20while%20financially%20supporting%20our%20independent%20restaurants,%20culinary%20talent,%20and%20service%20industry." rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">chefsbrigadenola.org</a>!  My House Events has some fantastic resources for business owners, chefs, and more: <a href="https://myhouseevents.com/covid-19-resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myhouseevents.com/covid-19-resources</a> We have been working with the amazing news outlet, <a href="https://uptownmessenger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uptown Messenger!</a> Check them out today at <a href="https://uptownmessenger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uptownmessenger.com/</a> for quality, local journalism.  Follow us on <a href="https://rightbacknola.libsyn.com/twitter.com/rightbacknola" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> (<a href="http://twitter.com/rightbackNOLA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/rightbackNOLA</a>) for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike.  You can find the show on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-be-right-back-the-future-of-hospitality/id1504727399%20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4M89sWYlFnbpOarmX4ijAW?si=Qw7yRbF0SDeYZT1JUV_33Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/well-be-right-back-the-future-of-hospitality" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpmpyz44ga5vwa4j2t7gp5syaa?t=Well_be_Right_Back_The_Future_of_Hospitality" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://anchor.fm/rightbacknola/episodes/Ep--1-Radical-Transparency-ft--Barrie-Schwartz-of-My-House-Events-ec6upi" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Anchor</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Well-be-Right-Back-The-Future-of-Hospitality-p1309321/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFrPgsmxoF7Q7n_SfX5Eig" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, virtually anywhere podcasts are found!  This podcast is produced by: Barrie Schwartz of My House Events: <a href="https://www.myhousesocial.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.myhousesocial.com/</a> Elizabeth Tilton of Oyster Sunday: <a href="https://www.oystersunday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oystersunday.com/</a> Greg Tilton JR: <a href="https://gregtilton.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://gregtilton.com</a> and <a href="https://filmindepth.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmindepth.com</a> Today's edit was done by Eric Rice. Eric is an amazing field mixer for film and television and a post-production wizard who can make your audio sing (if that's what you want!) Check him out at <a href="https://ersoundworks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ersoundworks.com</a>!  Our show's music is provided by the one and only Serisu. Want to hear nothing but certified bangers? Check out Serisu on Band Camp (<a href="https://serisu.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://serisu.bandcamp.com/</a>) and Spotify! (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zkweFnArfnPc8eX0XNMAw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zkweFnArfnPc8eX0XNMAw</a>) Our show's logo was designed by Eugenie McLellan. Like what you see? Check out her work at <a href="https://eugeniemclellan.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://eugeniemclellan.com/</a> and give her a holler! She's amazing to work with and you'll love the results.

"Whose story isn't being told?" ft. Lauren Darnell of Made in New Orleans

Lauren Darnell is the executive director of the Made in New Orleans Foundation, an organization dedicated to changing young people’s lives through culinary arts. A proud native of New Orleans and graduate University of New Orleans, where she studied anthropology and women’s studies, Lauren focuses on supporting young women and men who exhibit a passion for cooking and are determined to make a difference in their communities and greater New Orleans. On the show we talk about the New Orleans dining scene and the chefs that her organization works with. Learn more about Made in New Orleans at minofoundation.org A Hungry Society is powered by Simplecast.

Lauren Darnell is the executive director of the <a href="http://www.minofoundation.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Made in New Orleans</a> Foundation, an organization dedicated to changing young people’s lives through culinary arts. A proud native of New Orleans and graduate University of New Orleans, where she studied anthropology and women’s studies, Lauren focuses on supporting young women and men who exhibit a passion for cooking and are determined to make a difference in their communities and greater New Orleans. On the show we talk about the New Orleans dining scene and the chefs that her organization works with. Learn more about Made in New Orleans at <a href="http://minofoundation.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">minofoundation.org</a> A Hungry Society is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 55: Lauren Darnell of Made in New Orleans on Supporting the Next Generation of Chefs