Kicking off 2025: Adulting Shenanigans with Author Cy Harold
Download MP3Join co-hosts Jen and DeJah from the 'Ramblings of a Restless Mind' podcast as they dive into the New Year - 2025 with a mix of reflections and resolutions. Featured guest, author, and multi-hyphenate Cy Harold, discusses his debut sci-fi novel, 'Law of Aurornova,' along with the trials of self-publishing.
They also navigate the challenges of adulting, the joy of vision boards, and some hilarious New Year anecdotes. Don’t miss their debate on whether a hot dog is a sandwich and other fun segments!
They also navigate the challenges of adulting, the joy of vision boards, and some hilarious New Year anecdotes. Don’t miss their debate on whether a hot dog is a sandwich and other fun segments!
00:00 Embracing Your Inner Child as an Adult
00:24 Reflecting on Adulthood and Responsibilities
01:23 New Beginnings in 2025
02:03 Introducing the Hosts and Special Guest
02:33 Holiday Adventures and Family Fun
03:01 The Glamping New Year's Eve Party
05:16 Welcoming the First Guest of 2025
09:27 The Journey of Becoming a Published Author
14:23 Character Art and Movie Adaptation Dreams
26:12 Setting Goals and Vision Boards for 2025
30:28 Vision Boards and Intentions for 2024
31:00 Protecting Your Peace
31:21 Career Changes and New Beginnings
32:50 Unsubscribing from Junk Mail
34:30 Travel Plans and Tattoos
35:47 Dry January and Health Goals
36:43 The Pros and Cons of Adulting
40:18 Debating the Hot Dog Sandwich Controversy
46:10 TikTok Rabbit Holes and Social Media Addiction
47:47 Reflections on Turning 40
50:29 Conclusion and Farewell
Creators and Guests
Host
Jen Bordeaux
Podcaster | Director of Admin & Engagement at Jackson Roofing LLC | Marketing | Business Development | Project Management | Client Experience Management | Client Intake/Relations | Podcast Producer
Guest
Cy Harold
Cy Harold (he/him) is an author whose writing is focused on highlighting diverse and multi-faceted characters within the science fiction, fantasy, and mystery genres. He is currently hard at work on his debut novel while occasionally allowing himself to get slightly distracted with a short story that comes to mind. When Cy is not writing, he is an analytics developer during the day and spends his nights chasing his children, binging Star Trek and other action/adventure shows, gaming, and drinking bourbon. He currently resides in the Research Triangle Park area in North Carolina, USA with his wife and children.
