Episode 439

Why Conscious Authors Feel Called to Write, Roundtable with Carina Marshall, Will Cady, Wendy Bjork, Tammy Young, Jill Amy  Sager

Published on: 12th October, 2026

What changes when you’re not simply writing a book — but creating from a place of consciousness?

In this special roundtable episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, host Mark Stinson brings together five authors whose work is rooted in spirituality, intuition, personal growth, holistic wellness, energy healing, and the search for deeper meaning.

These are conscious authors — creators asking not only, “What do I want to say?” but also, “What am I being called to say?” and “How can this work serve someone beyond myself?”

Around the virtual table are:

Jill Amy Sager — Author of the multi-award-winning Guidance from the Universe: Hopeful Messages for Everyday Challenges. A longtime Tarot reader, intuitive guide, public speaker, and former percussionist, Jill explores the intersection of intuitive guidance and the craftsmanship required to shape those insights into a book.

Website: https://jillamysager.com/

Carina Marshall — Vibrational transformation coach, meditation teacher, and author of Discover & Use Your Greatest Superpower: Metaphysics, Spirituality, & Bubblegum! Carina shares metaphysical concepts and practical tools designed to help readers embrace self-empowerment and “vibrational living.”

Website: https://unlimitedself.us/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-p-marshall-51a61025b/

Tammy Young — Psychic medium, Reiki master, and spiritual advisor whose journey took her from electrical engineering at Motorola to mediumship and energy healing following profound personal loss. Tammy brings a unique perspective on technology, intuition, Spirit, grief, and transformation.

Website: https://www.tammyyoungmedium.com/

Wendy Bjork — Founder of Hearts of Wellness, international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, speaker, and creator of the 30 Days to Take Charge of Your Wellness guidebook. Drawing from more than three decades of living with Multiple Sclerosis, Wendy helps women navigate a holistic path toward becoming rooted, resilient, and radiant.

Website: https://heartsofwellness.com/

Resources: https://heartsofwellness.com/Library

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybjork/

Will Cady — Multimedia artist, cultural strategist, musician, mystic, and author of Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics. From his work with Reddit’s KarmaLab to his HEAL MVMNT initiative, Will explores the intersections of creativity, culture, technology, healing, and ancient wisdom.

Website: https://willcady.com/

In this roundtable:

INSPIRATION — Where does meaningful creative work really begin? The authors explore intuition, lived experience, research, spiritual insight, and the challenge of translating something deeply felt into words another person can use.

DEDICATION — Inspiration may start the work, but what keeps us going after inspiration leaves? The group talks about creative endurance, uncertainty, editing, publishing, and staying committed when the work becomes difficult.

COLLABORATION — One name may appear on the cover, but books are rarely solitary creations. The authors recognize the editors, teachers, readers, designers, publishers, communities, and other collaborators who make the work stronger.

PROMOTION — How do conscious authors build an audience without feeling like they’re commercializing something sacred? The conversation explores community building, podcasts, speaking, social media, partnerships, and shifting the mindset from “Look at me” to “This might help you.”

HUMAN CREATIVITY IN THE AGE OF AI — When creative work is rooted in intuition, consciousness, grief, healing, spirituality, and human experience, where does artificial intelligence belong?

The group considers what AI can support — and what technology can never substitute for — leading to one of the central questions of the episode:

What part of your creative process will you refuse to outsource?

Finally, each author shares one practice, question, ritual, or action listeners can use this week to bring more meaning, intention, and consciousness to their own creative work.

Because conscious creativity may ultimately be about something bigger than publishing a book.

It’s about turning experience into meaning.

Turning insight into something useful.

Staying with an idea long enough to give it form.

And having the courage to put it into the world and say:

“Maybe this can help someone else.”

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Your World of Creativity
Catalyst of Inspiration, Stories, and Tools to Get Your Work Out Into the World
On YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson introduces you to some of the world’s leading creative talent from publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more.

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