ATW Creative Media

01/31/2022

What's that? Two birthdays in a row?

Yep. That's how we roll. Happy birthday, Sarah Connolly, Author!

01/30/2022

Please help us in wishing our co-founder, a very happy birthday!

01/29/2022

Personally, Sarah would like to itemize her crafting supplies on Ravelry, and knock out some of her needlework projects.

Professionally, we need to finish overhauling and updating all of our websites.

What projects are you on?

01/28/2022

This morning, Sarah has been bopping along to a song she hasn't heard in years. https://youtu.be/wH7iGZMxdRQ

Fair warning, it's quite the ear-worm. And, no, we aren't Rick-rolling you. ;)

01/27/2022

If this brings you nostalgia, you need to listen to The 90s Podcast, from https://www.becausemaybenetwork.com/

01/26/2022

It's hard to stay focused sometimes, especially when things are constantly changing around you. Here's a Ted Talk we love by Russell Wilson about keeping that focus when you're under pressure. https://bit.ly/3GS4Rfs

Athletes train their bodies to run faster, jump higher, throw farther -- so why don't they train their minds, too? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about the power of "neutral thinking," which helps him thrive under pressure (both on the field and off) -- and shows how you can use t...

01/25/2022

01/24/2022

01/23/2022

Let's play a game! Tell me which of these "facts" is a lie.

1. Sarah traveled to DC from Louisiana by herself at 16 to see Oasis, live.
2. John's never seen live, even though they are his fave band.
3. John and Sarah were married by a impersonator.

01/22/2022

What book are you reading, this weekend?

01/21/2022

5 random facts about ATW:

1. The name is from the saying "Against the World," which John & Sarah had inscribed on their wedding bands.
2. ATW started out as a publishing company for Sarah's books. It's grown to cover different types of media.
3. John is originally from Wales, UK.
4. There have been 215 episodes of content published across all of the network, to date.
5. The name "Because Maybe" comes from the Oasis song "Live Forever."

01/20/2022

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw

In these times, it's imperative that you approach your with the correct . When you start creating your reality, remember that you can accomplish anything, & the world NEEDS your creativity!

01/19/2022

Around ATW, mornings usually go like this:

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*caffeine
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*caffeine
*check
*find playlist for the day
*caffeine
*set
*play with cat (Sir Pepper)
*caffeine
*dive into

What is your ? Are we over caffeinated?

01/18/2022

Do you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Cone Health recently shared some tips on how to recognize SAD, and ways to cope.

You are not alone!

As the days get shorter and colder, the lack of sunlight can leave you feeling sad.

01/17/2022

Being based in the American South, sometimes we are a little sensitive to the cold. And, let's face it, anything under 60F is cold for us, lol.

We bundle up with layers and snuggle under blankets around the clock when comes. What about you?

01/16/2022

For today's blog, we are interviewing John from the Because Maybe Network about what got him started in podcasting, how the Gamer came about, and about some of his favorite episodes over the years. Check it out! https://bit.ly/33yEL2I

01/15/2022

If you prep your produce as soon as you get home (wash, separate, chop, etc.), you are less likely to forget about them.

Remember: crisper drawers are where good intentions usually go to die, lol.

01/14/2022

Is anyone else going to need some Tylenol and a cushion after banging their head all week? Just us?

01/13/2022

Part of evolving and hitting your goals is making sure your actions are in accord with the words you speak. In this blog, Sarah talks about the to keep those in balance, and how she's going to approach that this year.



https://bit.ly/3qerDrr

01/11/2022

1. Increase readership for books.
2. Increase listeners/viewers to BMN network.
3. Introduce merch lines for both BMN and authors.

These are our 3 biggest for #2022. What are yours?

01/10/2022

There was not enough caffeine, but there was indeed cake.

01/09/2022

Have any questions about book releases we have for the upcoming year? Want to know about the podcasting network? Ask us anything!

01/08/2022

Our 3 rules at ATW for 2022 are as follows:

1. Be kind to ourselves, and each other.
2. Be flexible.
3. Test our boundaries.

What are your rules for this year?

01/07/2022

This Friday, don't stress about the chips.

01/06/2022

For 2022, the theme of the year is "Evolution." We are working hard to learn and grow, and leave this year in a much more evolved form than we entered it.

What's your theme for 2022?

#2022

01/05/2022

"When nothing goes RIGHT, go LEFT." - Anonymous

01/04/2022

In 2022, one of the things we are looking forward to is . 2020 & 2021 taught us that firm goals in today's world aren't exactly healthy–but if one can focus on evolving & moving forward as best as they can, great things will happen!

What are your for #2022?

01/03/2022

In this blog post, Sarah talks about struggling, letting go, and trying to survive in a rapidly-changing world.

https://bit.ly/3E8hFNd

01/02/2022

Around the ATW offices we have some January babies. How many of you can commiserate?

01/01/2022

Today we are setting down some goals for 2022 here at ATW! What are your goals looking like? #2022