ZCS 046: Art, Imagination and Teaching w/ Holly Wren Spaulding

ZCS 046: Art, Imagination and Teaching w/ Holly Wren Spaulding

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur February 23, 2017 Duration: 42:45
Welcome to Episode 046 of The Zen Courses Show! My guest for this episode is the wonderful Holly Wren Spaulding poet, teacher, and activist. Holly has been a long time supporter of Zen Courses. I asked her to join us to share her online course journey, especially how she balances creating online programs with making art. Ready? **In This Episode, You'll Learn:** - Why it’s good to disconnect from the online world to create - What an immersive course / program looks like - Why Holly Wren uses a seasonal structure for her program - How she balances teaching online with her need to create art - How she transitioned her in-person teaching to an online business - Why pricing is something you have to test - How she teaches transformation through poetry in an online program **References and Tools Mentioned:** - [Poetry Immersion Program](https://www.hollywrenspaulding.com/poetry-immersion/) - Holly's upcoming course, [A Body of Work](https://www.hollywrenspaulding.com/a-body-of-work-poetry-manuscript-incubator-course/) **Thanks for Listening!** If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving an honest review for The Zen Courses Show on iTunes! Ratings and reviews boost ratings & help new listeners find the show. I read every review and I'd love to read yours. Click here to leave a review. And, finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. If you have an Android phone, you can subscribe on Stitcher. Lastly, I want to say THANK YOU to Holly for sharing her story with us on The Zen Courses Show!

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
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