Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change.

Today we’re joined by the inspiring Amber Byers—award-winning author, editor, writing coach, and founder of Tadpole Press. Amber brings a unique perspective to the world of publishing and storytelling. In this episode, we’ll explore Amber’s journey as a writer and entrepreneur, the mission behind Tadpole Press, and the exciting collaboration with Compassiviste Publishing.

ABOUT GUEST:

Amber Byers is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press, where she serves as head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international writing contest celebrating creativity and community.

She blogs regularly at Living a Life Imagined, which is dedicated to positivity and authenticity as a creative. Amber’s published works include The Magic Door Origin Story, which is a sci-fi story inspired by her childhood, and Sophie and Spot, which won a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category from Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards in 2019.

Above all, Amber is an artist and entrepreneur. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Washington, a Juris Doctor in law from the University of Arizona, and a passion for diversifying literature.

Amber’s work is informed by her identity as an agender and biracial person. She is proud to be a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and would love to tell you the story of how she got her Indian name of Nijgan Bamsid Manidog (Friend Who Walks with Spirits).

Amber started reading at the age of three and is still in love with the power and beauty of language. She especially relishes words that surprise, delight, and encourage us to support and inspire one another.​​

Currently living in Colorado, USA, she has also lived in Mexico, China, London, and Thailand.

KEY NOTES:

- The Power of Concise Storytelling: The Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest - Amplifying Diverse Voices: Why Authenticity in Publishing Matters - Bridging Communities: Encouraging Innovation through Diverse Ideas - The Power of Collective Action

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Episode Trailer 02:15 - Intro 03:25 - What is The Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest 11:12 - Ten Word Story Example 15:24 - How Can One Line Say it All 19:08 - What Inspired Amber? 22:59 - Reclaiming Creativity as a Collective Act of Connection and Care 28:07 - Why does Tadpole Matters? 34:44 - Tadpole’s Vision for Inclusive, Free, and Fearless Storytelling 41:45 - Beyond Personal Wealth: Using Resources for the Greater Good 52:41 - The Power of Collective Action Over Wealth 01:02:13 - How Compassiviste Publishing Selects Its Impactful Partners 01:12:50 - How to Encourage Innovation through Diverse Ideas 01:17:15 - Embracing the Creative Flow and Letting Go of Efficiency 01:27:12 - Outro

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

100-Word Writing Contest: https://www.tadpolepress.com/100-word-writing-contest TadPole Press Website: https://www.tadpolepress.com/ Amber's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-byers-tadpole-press/ Amber's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07L4B5YJ7

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