Excelsior Journeys

Excelsior Journeys

The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success.

It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

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Excelsior Journeys
  • Taking My Writing to the Community

    George Sirois sits down with fellow author Laura E. Thompson. She has written several YA & New Adult novels under the pen name Laura LaBarge, and has moved into sci-fi & fantasy with her Elven Quest series, her Witches of Tradbeldam series, and more! And she accomplished this with the help of the...

  • My Message to Everybody: Dance!

    George Sirois sits down with filmmaker Dan Watt to discuss his latest project, the feature-length documentary "Everybody Dance." The two also talk about the various pivots he made in his career in entertainment, from dancing to stage managing to working with icons Carol Burnett & Bea Arthur, to f...

  • Ask Me Anything

    George Sirois goes solo by answering questions provided by different creatives on social media. He discusses his history with voice acting, what led him into audiobook narrating, the mysteries of time management, the future for the Once Upon a Podcast Network, and more!

  • Different Identities for Different Genres

    George Sirois sits down with the author now known as CE Foltz. After making herself known as an author in the YA/MG genres under the name Coral Elizabeth, she has taken the freedom afforded to the modern-day author and moved into adult science-fiction. Now with a new name and a fresh high-stakes ...

  • Use Your Voice to Launch Opportunities

    George Sirois sits down with fellow audiobook narrator Victoria Connolly. After working in retail for ten years, Victoria decided to stop putting her creative dreams on hold and leapt into the wonderful world of audiobook narrating. Through sheer talent and tenacity, she has built strong professi...

  • New Voices on Recycled Paper

    George Sirois sits down with fellow author Georgia Lininger, who not only made her creative passion a reality by publishing her own works, but also set out to provide the same kind of opportunity to other authors through her own Salus Publishing. And what is truly amazing about Georgia's work - o...

  • Many Ways to Tell a Story

    ** THE FOLLOWING EPISODE CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER EARS. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. **

    George Sirois sits down with fellow author Dr. Leanna Wolfe. With the recent launch of her non-fiction book "177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher," Leanna has ...

  • Glitter for Fellow Authors Everywhere

    Writing is, at its heart, a very solitary profession. No matter how the day unfolds, at some point the writer has to sit down by themselves and get the daily word count finished. Sometimes the words spill out onto the page very easily, most of the time it's agonizing just to put one sentence toge...

  • Unleash the Charisma Within

    George Sirois sits down with charisma expert Milena Dalinaros. With years in performance coaching and now with her first book in progress, Milena has made it her mission to help as many people as possible to unlock the charisma within themselves. By tapping into this energy that some don't even r...

  • Hollywood Can Be Anywhere

    George Sirois sits down with the filmmaking duo The Boylan Sisters. Since starting their own production company, Alexandra Boylan and Andrea Polnaszek have written & produced various films all around the country, and everywhere they've gone, they've been met with nothing but support, enthusiasm, ...

  • It's Okay for Introverts to Stay Introverted!

    George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster Stephanie Laffey. As co-host of the show Stay Introverted, Stephanie has made it a mission to let fellow introverts know that it's okay to not try to push yourself to get out there and act extroverted when you only want to do the exact opposite. This ...

  • Getting Into Voice Acting, Audiobook Narrating, and a Podcast Network

    This week, host & producer George Sirois takes the time to answer some questions about getting into voice acting and audiobook narrating, as well as advice on what to do and what not to do when starting a podcast. Also, if you have an idea for a podcast yourself, the Once Upon a Podcast Network w...

  • Moving Ever Upward

    George Sirois sits down with his friend & co-worker, voice artist Chris Woodworth. The two discuss getting to know each other through the 529 Club on the Clubhouse app, working together on Excelsior: The Audio Journey, the animation VO dubbing videos on social media that sparked a sensation and l...

  • Keep Making Life Interesting

    Starting out as an actress performing on stage in various theaters around the country, Catherine Butterfield took control over her career and started writing plays that she could star in, including a one-woman show. This led to many opportunities and connections that led to Catherine working on n...

  • One Stop Shop for Indie Authors

    A one-stop shop for everything an indie author needs for their books for over 20 years, 1106 provides formatting, cover design, interior design, eBook production, and even audiobook production that are at the same level of books launched by the top publishers in the country. And Michele DeFilippo...

  • Knocking Doors Down

    Reena Friedman Watts is the host & producer of “Better Call Daddy.” Reena has worked behind the scenes in television for years and has taken her experiences and expertise to the world of podcasting.

    And as 2024 begins, Reena has dedicated herself to kicking doors down and building a community o...

  • Awaken the Leader Within

    For years, Rabbi Ezra has been working with men, women, and children to help them unlock their own potential and be the leaders they want to be. And as we begin 2024, he is preparing a special leadership seminar that will be an ideal way to take your new year's resolutions and make them into a re...

  • Pinning Down Novels, Politics, and Entertainment

    This episode featured two veterans of both entertainment and sports entertainment: Dr. Chris Whaley and Mike McClaskey. Chris has been in the squared circle as a professional wrestler and now stands at the pulpit as a pastor at the First Baptist Church of Orlando. He combined his experiences into...

  • Advice from a Marketing Strategist

    With years of experience in publishing and with authors of various genres, Stephanie is the ideal person you want in your corner. She will push you in the right direction to promote your work and will get you started much sooner than you thought you should start. And as the conversation continued...