Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Meg Chestnut

Introduction

Meg Chestnut is a wife, mother, and talented illustrator, best known for her work in the children’s book, JJ Learns Jiu Jitsu. In this episode, Meg shares how she got started illustrating for the book, and the importance of learning jiu jitsu for herself before diving into the project with Matt. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood while dedicating time to her craft, and opens up about her ongoing journey to adopt a child. She also gives valuable insights into the process of self-publishing, offering advice to aspiring authors and illustrators.

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Highlights From The Episode

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Starting as an Illustrator or Author for Children’s Books
Time: [00:00:48]
Introduction to Meg Chesnut and JJ Learns Jujutsu
Time: [00:01:09]
Catching Up After a Busy Weekend
Time: [00:02:19]
Meg’s Journey to Becoming an Illustrator
Time: [00:03:43]
Meg’s First House and Pregnancy Story
Time: [00:06:15]
Transitioning to Illustration and Children’s Blog
Time: [00:09:50]
The Process of Creating JJ Learns Jujutsu
Time: [00:18:00]
Adding Easter Eggs and Cameos in the Book
Time: [00:27:09]
Tips for Aspiring Children’s Book Illustrators
Time: [00:30:53]
Meg’s Adoption Journey and Moving to South Carolina

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