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Was It Chance?

Was It Chance?

Von: Alan Seales Heather Vickery & Broadway Podcast Network
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 People talk about manifestation as a thing that you can just think into existence. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. When it comes to making your creative dreams come true, what really matters is putting yourself in a position to thoughtfully and intelligently take advantage of the opportunities presented to you. And sometimes these opportunities show up in very unexpected ways. We’re Heather Vickery and Alan Seales, two perfect strangers who met by chance and embraced opportunity! Listen in as we chat with other successful people about the risks they took, and continue taking, to put themselves on a path to creative success. WAS IT CHANCE? The podcast about embracing opportunity and taking intentional risks for your creative life.Alan Seales, Heather Vickery & Broadway Podcast Network Hygiene & gesundes Leben Kunst Persönliche Entwicklung Persönlicher Erfolg Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit Unterhaltung & Darstellende Künste
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  • #104 - 2025 End of Year Reflection

    #104 - 2025 End of Year Reflection
    Dec 31 2025
    In this special year-end wrap-up episode, hosts Heather Vickery and Alan Seales kick 2025 out the door the only way they know how: with candid reflection, sharp banter, and a deep appreciation for creative risk. From standout guests and unforgettable conversations to personal highs, hard-won lessons, and the realities of building meaningful work in the middle of busy, complicated lives, Heather and Alan look back on what made this year weird, wonderful, and unexpectedly transformative. They revisit favorite moments from the show, reflect on growth both on and off the mic, unpack what it means to stay curious in a fast-moving creative landscape, and share what they’re carrying forward into 2026. It’s less a recap and more an honest conversation about momentum, friendship, resilience, and why saying yes to opportunity still matters—especially when you’re tired, unsure, or figuring it out in real time. Consider this an inside look at the conversations behind the podcast, the lessons that stuck, and the intentions shaping what comes next. Connect With Us: 📩 Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wasitchancepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Follow Was It Chance? on your favorite podcast platform 📱 Connect with us on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ✨ More about Heather at her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to her Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and more⁠⁠ Visit Heather's Bookshop Visit The Reading Well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 Min.
  • #103 - Kay A Oliver: Leaving Hollywood Without Leaving Storytelling

    #103 - Kay A Oliver: Leaving Hollywood Without Leaving Storytelling
    Dec 16 2025
    Award-winning author and Hollywood veteran Kay A. Oliver joins Was It Chance to unpack a career shaped by creative persistence, hard-earned reinvention, and the courage to walk away from systems that no longer fit. With more than three decades in Hollywood—spanning writing, production, consumer products, and studio work—Kay shares what it really takes to survive (and stay sane) in an industry driven by power, timing, and compromise. After being laid off during a breast cancer diagnosis, Kay made a pivotal decision: stop waiting for permission and start telling stories on her own terms. That choice led her to novel writing, where her work has earned more than 30 literary awards and sparked interest from streaming platforms for adaptation. In this episode, Kay breaks down the creative and business realities of Hollywood, the difference between writing for screen versus page, why failure is a prerequisite for success, and how trusting yourself can be the biggest creative risk of all. This conversation is candid, sharp, and deeply grounded in lived experience—proof that sometimes the most important “chance” is deciding not to play by someone else’s rules. Connect With Us: 📩 Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wasitchancepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Follow Was It Chance? on your favorite podcast platform 📱 Connect with us on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ✨ More about Heather at her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to her Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and more⁠⁠ EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Failure is not the opposite of success; it is an essential part of any meaningful creative path. Creative rejection can be a redirection that leads to work with greater autonomy and impact. Surviving a personal crisis can permanently change how risk is evaluated and embraced. Writing for Hollywood and writing novels require fundamentally different creative and business mindsets. Strong female characters were never unmarketable; they were simply unsupported by the system. Self-publishing can be a deliberate, empowering strategy rather than a compromise. Protecting creative rights is a necessary business practice for long-term sustainability. Letting go of control in adaptation can preserve both perspective and creative freedom. Thorough research is what allows fiction to feel emotionally and intellectually authentic. The most resilient creative careers are built by trusting personal conviction over external validation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 9 Min.
  • #102 - John DeDakis: Interviewing Hitchcock, Writing Thrillers, and Facing Failure

    #102 - John DeDakis: Interviewing Hitchcock, Writing Thrillers, and Facing Failure
    Dec 10 2025
    We sit down with award-winning novelist and former CNN senior copy editor John DeDakis—a storyteller whose life and career have been shaped by remarkable twists of fate. From navigating the Vietnam War draft and interviewing Alfred Hitchcock as a 20-something Army broadcaster, to decades in journalism at the White House and inside CNN’s The Situation Room, John’s journey reflects both serendipity and relentless creative drive. John shares how grief, politics, and lived experience have informed his Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense series, why he chose a young female protagonist, and how real-world events inevitably find their way into his fiction. He also opens up about failure, fear, courage, and the healing power of writing—offering tangible wisdom for creatives, writers, and anyone navigating major life transitions. Connect With Us: 📩 Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wasitchancepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Follow Was It Chance? on your favorite podcast platform 📱 Connect with us on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ✨ More about Heather at her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to her Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and more⁠⁠ Connect with John: Website: johndedakis.com Books, classes, editing services, and upcoming events are all available through his site. Follow John for updates on new novels, writing workshops, and podcast appearances. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Serendipity shaped John’s entire career, from being drafted during the Vietnam War to discovering journalism and interviewing Alfred Hitchcock at age 23. A long journalism career—including decades at CNN and years working directly on The Situation Room—taught John discipline, story structure, and the power of truth. Writing fiction began as a creative outlet from the emotional toll of newsroom life; it later became a second career and a vehicle for processing grief. His Lark Chadwick series emerged from deep listening and curiosity, especially about women’s lived experiences, with early beta readers helping him get the character right. John believes failure is a critical teacher. His jazz-drummer “crash and burn” moment became a foundational lesson in courage and confidence. Real-world events inevitably influence his writing, including themes of political tension, power, and personal autonomy. Writing—whether journaling or storytelling—can be a profound tool for healing from all forms of grief and loss. Creativity often requires making it up as you go; characters and stories evolve when you allow space for uncertainty and intuition. Career reinvention is possible at any stage of life when you stay curious, open, and willing to take intentional risks. Listening—to others, to mentors, to the world—is one of the most powerful tools any creator can cultivate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 Min.
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