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A series of blogs by  Shanna Forrestall of Forrestall Consulting. 

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If you can't breathe, I can't breathe.
If you can't breathe, I can't breathe.

“Just like the #metoo movement triggered me because of past trauma, the #icantbreathe movement did as well. Being a survivor of sexual, emotional, physical and spiritual abuse I somewhat understand what that feels like - not being able to breathe. And, with all of the discord churning in our country, it reminded me once again that our focus should always be on love, compassion, empathy and recognizing how much more we are ALIKE than we are DIFFERENT.

We are intertwined.

When one of us can’t breathe well, none of us breathe well.”

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Shanna Forrestallblack lives matter, i cant breathe, shanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, advocacy, ally, end mass incarceration
Butterfly Kisses are coming soon!
Butterfly Kisses are coming soon!

We are in an unprecedented season of change, and so many people I know are dealing with anxiety and uncertainty about the future. We moved up the release dates on our soothing bedtime stories for children, but we’re also adding some peaceful meditations to help adults chill as well.

I’m proud to announce that I am also partnering with MY CALM WORLD to release this series, and the first one - Butterfly Kisses for the Mind - will be available very soon.

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MeditationsShanna Forrestallshanna forrestall, meditations, butterfly kisses, self love, strength, support, self care, recovery
Marcie Lou Was An Artist
Marcie Lou Was An Artist

Author Shanna Forrestall discusses her new bedtime story - MARCIE LOU WAS AN ARTIST. “Each of the children’s bedtime stories I’ve written has a personal meaning, and Marcie Lou is no exception. This story brought up quite a few emotions as I was writing. These voices, the voices of encouragement, inspiration and support for “art for art’s sake” are the voices I wish I’d heard as a young girl.”

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Children's StoriesShanna Forrestallshanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, childrens book, bedtime stories, mo, jeff gold
Sing Yourself to Sleep
Sing Yourself to Sleep

Sometimes in life you find your “purpose” in a project, and this little project has done that for me.

I am a storyteller, but after releasing my 1st children’s book WHY THE GIRL BECAME A CAT (proceeds help to raise funds to mentor and hire young people on the spectrum), I received a call from a trusted friend who asked if I would be interested in writing additional children’s stories for an LP of bedtime stories to soothe young children… and of course, I answered with a resounding YES!

SING YOURSELF TO SLEEP was the story that summed it all up perfectly and helped me to realize WHY this work is so important to me. In writing and performing these stories I am able to say all of the things I wish had been said to me when I was a young girl growing up in South Louisiana.

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Non Profit, Children's StoriesShanna Forrestallshanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, storytelling, childrens book, why the girl became a cat
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 24 - "Speaking with Spirit"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 24 - "Speaking with Spirit"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 24 features special guest Dana Boisseau, a spiritual medium based in New Orleans, LA about "Speaking with Spirit". Follow Dana on FB at @dana.boisseau. Follow Shanna on IG at @shannafromla or FB at @shannaforrestall.

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Not Just Small TalkShanna ForrestallOld 77 Hotel & Chandleryspiritual, inspiration, shanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Dana Boisseau, spiritual medium, readings, knowledge
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 23 - "Fashion Week Finesse"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 23 - "Fashion Week Finesse"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 23 features special guest Tracee Dundas, a fashion stylist, style icon and the founder of New Orleans Fashion week talking about "Fashion Week Finesse".

Follow Shanna on IG at @shannafromla. Follow Tracee on IG at @fashionablyyoursnola and @nolafashionweek. http://www.neworleansfashionweek.com.

This interview was shot at the beautiful Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans, LA. https://old77hotel.com

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Not Just Small TalkShanna ForrestallOld 77 Hotel & Chandleryshanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Fashion Week, fashion, fashion designers, fashionista, creative
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 22 - "French Quarter Art"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 22 - "French Quarter Art"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 22 features special guest Danny Delancey talking with Shanna about "French Quarter Art".

Danny Delancey is a recognized professional artist who paints daily on Royal Street in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Learn more about his current series on IG or FB at @delanceyart.

This interview was shot at the beautiful Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans, LA. https://old77hotel.com

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Not Just Small TalkShanna ForrestallOld 77 Hotel & ChandleryNew Orleans, Louisiana, shanna from louisiana, shanna forrestall, artist, French Quarter, painter, fine art
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 21 - "Taking Control of the Narrative"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 21 - "Taking Control of the Narrative"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 21 features special guest transgender actress Sophie Marie White talking about "Taking Control of the Narrative."

Sophie Marie White is a native of South Louisiana. She is married with three kids. She draws from her varied experiences as an actress, filmmaker, Director of Photography, Chiropractor, EMT, firefighter, race car driver, and boxing promoter to inspire her writing. She has been seen on television shows such as "Chicago Med" and "Tell Me Your Secrets" and in movies such as We All Think We’re Special and Hummingbird.

Learn more about Sophie at http://www.sophiemariewhite.com. This interview was shot at the beautiful Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans, LA. https://old77hotel.com

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Not Just Small TalkShanna Forrestallshanna from louisiana, shanna forrestall, sophie marie white, transgender, lgb, love in action, self love, self care, actress
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 20 - "Visions of Voice-over"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 20 - "Visions of Voice-over"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 20 features special guest voice-over artist and coach Marc Preston talking "Visions of Voice over" . http://www.forrestallconsulting.com Marc has spent over 25 years as a successful voice-over talent in radio, film and TV. He is heard by millions of people around the world daily. He is also a professional coach for aspiring voice-over talent. Learn more about Marc and his work at http://www.marcpreston.com

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Not Just Small TalkShanna ForrestallOld 77 Hotel & Chandleryvoiceover, artist, creative, coach, New Orleans, Louisiana, voice actor, actor, shanna from louisiana, shanna forrestall
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 18 - "How To Tell Stories with Technology"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 18 - "How To Tell Stories with Technology"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 18 features special guest Jason Buch talking about "How to Tell Stories with Technology".

Jason D. Buch is a writer and filmmaker who has been making movies based in Louisiana for the last 12 years. He is a graduate of the University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop, earning his MFA in 2008. He also holds a B.S. In Computer Science from the University of South Florida and worked for AT&T and IBM, before pursuing screenwriting. Drawing on a background as a software developer, Jason’s work explores the merging of technology and narrative as in his interactive video app So You’re Dating a Vampire. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University and a principal with Neutral Ground Films.

http://www.neutralgroundfilms.com

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Not Just Small TalkShanna ForrestallNew Orleans, independent, filmmaking, film, shanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, Louisiana, story, storytelling, screenwriter, director, producer
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 16 - "Sweat + Yoga = Success"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 16 - "Sweat + Yoga = Success"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 16 features special guest Ajax Jackson, the owner of Magnolia Yoga in New Orleans, talking with us about how - "Sweat + Yoga = Success".

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Not Just Small TalkShanna ForrestallOld 77 Hotel & Chandleryhealth restoration, healthy, healing, yoga, hot yoga, yogi, restorative, recovery, New Orleans, Louisiana, shanna from louisiana, shanna forrestall, woman owned business, minority owned business
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 15 - "The Stories That Matter Most"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 15 - "The Stories That Matter Most"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 15 features special guest Steve Esteb talking about - "The Stories That Matter Most". Steve is an award-winning filmmaker that has worked as a Hollywood screenwriter and directed features, commercials, music videos, documentaries and is also a professor at Loyola University New Orleans teaching film and screenwriting.

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Not Just Small TalkShanna ForrestallOld 77 Hotel & Chandleryshanna forrestall, filmmaking, family, loss of a loved one, loss of a family member, lgbtq, forrestall consulting, steve esteb, steven esteb, Louisiana
We Can Hear U
We Can Hear U

The idea for We Can Hear You was to provide a group of "friends" with a sacred space and some bright colored body paints to "express" something they have had trouble putting into words. Being a filmmaker, I knew this could create an opportunity for stunning visuals that might inspire others as well.

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Musings, We Can Hear UShanna Forrestallwe can hear u, shanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, lgbtq, chronic pain, sexual trauma, recovery, interactive art, los angeles, womens city club, louisiana
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 12 - "Living a Life of Longevity"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 12 - "Living a Life of Longevity"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 12 features special guest 91 year old Dr. Gus Reynolds of the Alternative Health & Wellness Center in Edgemont, AR. http://www.forrestallconsulting.com Dr. Gus has a lifetime of studying health and nutrition, and is a certified physician, nutritionist, and member of the Medical Advisory Board. He shares tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle that improves longevity. http://www.artelco.com

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Not Just Small TalkShanna Forrestallshanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, forrestall consulting, healthy, health, longevity, wellness, preventative care, healing, alternative medicine, arkansas, ozark mountains, disease prevention, health restoration, life extension, anti aging
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 11 - "The State of Inclusion in Hiring"
Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 11 - "The State of Inclusion in Hiring"

Not Just Small Talk w/ Shanna Forrestall - Episode 11 features special guest Trent Wunstel talking about - "The State of Inclusion in Hiring". http://www.forrestallconsulting.com

Trent is the VP of Data Analytics and Strategy with Goodwill Mo-Kan. He is passionate about inclusion in hiring and in equipping, mentoring and hiring individuals with "divers-abilities."

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Not Just Small TalkShanna Forrestallinclusion, hiring, diversabilities, trent wunstel, shanna forrestall, shanna from louisiana, goodwill, good business