Vivianne Winters Israel
Vivianne raised her daughter on her own from the age of 13 months. She worked more than one job and operated home-office businesses, including a small publishing company—before the era of cell phones and Google.
Her first book, Tender Moments: Diary of a First-time Mother received an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, in the category of nonfiction literature. A passion project, containing the first year of a journal written to her daughter; kept from shortly before birth to age one; a gift of memory of her early days and Vivianne’s feelings of becoming, and being, a Mom.
Vivianne’s subsequent books were technical business titles teaching online marketing strategies and tactics for small businesses. As years progressed, through her cancer treatments, business demands on top of her nursing career became too consuming. It was time to refer-out her clients to other providers and close the marketing and publishing businesses.
Fast-forward ten years: now Vivianne writes books for children: first, a series of compelling adventure and mystery stories across international settings, for older children (aged 8 - 12); to be followed by an adventure/mystery series for young adults (aged 13 -17). First-inspired when moved by the welcoming and kindness of so many people she encountered during her first international travels, even when traveling alone, where she did not speak the language.
Her inspiration forged into a soul-driven calling, several months into the Covid lockdown and after receiving a layoff notice. The financial, economic and global logistic hurdles brought about through the pandemic were straining society itself. The unfolding social impact could prove even more profound.
“What of our children? Their fears; their distresses? Can we diminish the negative effects? How can we dissuade an early loss of the natural open heart and curiosity of young children — a loss of childhood wonder?” A thought grabbed Vivianne by the heart. Storytelling! Storytelling has captured the minds and hearts of we humans for eons. Children, especially, love stories. The children’s adventure/mystery books she wanted to write stories with a kid’s eye-view of other countries, cultures, and regional peoples could contribute!
Through the experiences of diverse contemporary peer characters with real-life issues, she’d pen stories to organically support children’s ability to navigate today’s increased social/emotional challenges and encourage positive character traits through the characters’ transformative experiences.
This could be a contribution toward prolonging childhood wonder. Vivianne decided to not seek another nursing position, or any position. She retired from being an employee and returned to writing and publishing; committed to publishing books children will want to read and share with their friends. Books of a caliber teachers, educators, and librarians would want their charges read; that parents and grandparents would want for their family.
Upcoming Appearances/Events
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December 13, 2024 7:00pm - 7:30pm |
Venue: WHEN Story Premiere & Watch Party on YouTube |
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Notes: Video Podcast Interview about Vivianne's WHEN Story "Nurturing Empowerment and Wonder" for the inaugural event for WHEN Stories. Immediately followed by premiere of the recording from the stage presentation at The Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts on Nov. 12, 2024. [URL TBD] | ||||||||
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March 31, 2025 6:00am |
Venue: Book Launch |
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Notes: WHEN Stories: Book Launch Q1 2025. Every one of us has faced moments that changed our lives forever. Moments of triumph, heartbreak, discovery, and transformation. Your journey is unique, and your story holds the power to inspire, heal, and ignite change in others. | ||||||||
Recent Appearances/Events
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November 12, 2024 9:00am - |
Venue: WHEN Stories - LIVE Stage Event |
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Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Fond du lac, WI |
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Notes: Introducing WHEN Stories: "A blend between TEDx and Chicken Soup for the Soul".Every one of us has faced moments that changed our lives forever. Moments of triumph, heartbreak, discovery, and transformation. Your journey is unique, and your story holds the power to inspire, heal, and ignite change in others. | ||||||||
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August 9, 2024 9:00am - |
Venue: YouTube Channel Interview |
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Notes: Mardi Winder-Adams - Divorce Coach For Women: Tune in as Vivianne introduces us to powerful self-care techniques like poly sync audio technology and paraliminal recordings, and provides actionable advice on how to make these practices second nature. Whether you're facing the stresses of divorce, parenting, or any life challenge, Vivianne’s insights on tools such as the HoloSync; method could be the key to staying centered and resilient. This episode promises to be an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to transform their approach to self-care and emerge stronger from life's difficult transitions. | ||||||||
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August 7, 2024 6:00am - |
Venue: Podcast Interview |
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Online |
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Notes: Authentically Elisa Podcast - Part 3 of a 3-Part Expert Series What advice do you have for people wanting show up as their authentic self in their everyday life? | ||||||||
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July 19, 2024 6:00am - |
Venue: Podcast Interview |
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Onlline |
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Notes: Bringing Education Home Podcast - Episode #83: Resilience in Crisis: Vivainne Winters Israel's Journey of Self-Care and Survival. | ||||||||
Date:
July 3, 2024 6:00am - |
Venue: Podcast Interview |
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Online |
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Notes: Authentically Elisa Podcast - Episode #19: Part 2 of a 3-Part Expert Series | ||||||||
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June 5, 2024 6:00am - |
Venue: Podcast Interview |
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Online |
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Notes: Authentically Elisa Podcast - Episode #15: Part 1 of a 3-Part Expert Series | ||||||||
Date:
May 29, 2024 1:30pm - |
Venue: Positive Shifts Virtual Summit |
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Onlline |
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Notes: A human potential / personal development summit to help those interested in personal growth, personal development, healing, spirituality and transformation. Experts speak on a variety of topics such as: personal development, healing modalities, meditation, spirituality, mediumship, and Intuitive development. | ||||||||
Date:
May 16, 2024 9:00am - |
Venue: Life by Design Virtual Summit |
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Online |
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Notes: May 13-19. A 7-Day Virtual Summit highlighting recently released compilation book "Life by Design: How to Create Leverage, Legacy, and Lifestyle". The final installment of the Life by Design Anthologies. Each day, three of the contributing authors will be highlighted by either an interview or delivering a talk. Vivianne will deliver her Signature Talk: Empowered to Move Through Life Crises and Enhance Everyday Life. | ||||||||
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April 19, 2024 6:00am - |
Venue: Book Launch |
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Notes: Launch date for the Anthology. "Life by Design: How to Create Leverage, Legacy, and Lifestyle". Vivianne's chapter is named "Empowered to Move Through Crises and Enhance Everyday Life". Link will be posted once Date/Time finalized. | ||||||||
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April 17, 2024 6:00am - |
Venue: Podcast Interview |
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Online |
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Notes: Truth, Lies, and Alzheimers Podcast - Episode #3: Vivianne shares the many challenges she faced after her mother’s dementia diagnosis in the hopes that it can help others who are in the same situation learn from her experience. Some of the highlights of their interview include: * challenges she faced with her mother after the dementia diagnosis * changes witnessed with her mother’s changing brain as she progressed through her disease. * Why “Joining Their Reality” really is the best approach to lost memories and false beliefs. * advise to others based on the most valuable lessons she learned. URL https://truth-lies-alzheimers.captivate.fm/episode/an-interview-with-vivianne-israel-rn-sharing-her-compelling-alzheimers-story | ||||||||
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April 5, 2024 6:00am - |
Venue: Podcast Interview |
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Online |
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Notes: Deepak Saini Show Episode #32: "Navigating Life's Challenges with Vivianne Winters Israel" YouTube: https://youtu.be/2D-h7u8Lduk | ||||||||
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February 7, 2024 6:00am - |
Venue: Podcast Interview |
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Online |
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Notes: Stories That Heal Podcast: Empowering Kids; Navigating Post-Pandemic Challenges - Dive into the world of Adventure Annie with author Vivianne Winters Israel. Discover how her upcoming series guides children through post-pandemic challenges with diverse characters and transformative journeys. Tune in for an uplifting episode. | ||||||||