I found my way to Jamie Martin’s beautiful blog, Steadymom.com, shortly after she launched it in December of 2008. As I followed along with her journey, I felt a connection with Jamie and the work she is doing — both in her home and in the world at large – and have enjoyed many inspiring e-mail exchanges with her over the past year.
It is my great pleasure to share my first exhale audio interview with Jamie Martin, author of Steady Days, creator of Steadymom.com, and mother of three beautiful little people.
The interview is about 45 minutes long so I divided it into two sections (aprox. 26 min. and aprox. 18 min.) in hopes of making it more convenient for you to listen to.
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jamie martin phone interview 1.30.10 : part one | part two
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Please keep in mind as you listen to this interview that this was my first time interviewing in this format. It is far from perfect. You’ll hear me awkwardly interrupt or talk over Jamie a few times (sorry Jamie!) and I most definitely need to find a way to get a better sound quality for future interviews. But I hope you will be able to look past the surface blemishes, because the content is rich and beautiful.
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Links to places and things discussed during our interview:
Moms Unplugged (Don’t waste time online)
Steady Moms’ 30-Minute Blog Challenge
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The Giveaway:
For a chance to win a signed copy of Jamie’s beautiful new book Steady Days, simply leave a comment here between now and Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 a.m. EST when I will close the comments and select a winner.
For a second chance to win, help spread the word about this interview and giveaway: Blog about it, tweet about it, link to it on facebook, e-mail your sister, tell your neighbor, share it with your playgroup. It’s all good!! Just be sure to come back here and leave a second comment telling us what you did to help spread the word.
Comments closed. I’ll be back later today to announce the winner!
Good Luck + thank you Jamie!
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I can’t wait to listen to this. Great idea to split in 2 pieces!
E, just listened to part one:: love it and LOVE the fact that you did an audio interview (I could listen, sip coffee, and fold laundry)…I so appreciate Jamie’s ideas about not wasting time online. With a macbook serving as my computer, I always seem to be moving it from room to room, popping online in “spare” moments that end up turning into minutes…I’m going to try storing it away in one (not so present) spot during the day…as of right. now.
The interview was great! I am glad to see that you and Jamie have both figured out ways to keep blogging and yet not let it consume your every waking hour. Technology is great – it is a wonderful tool that helps connect us with other like minded people so we know we are not alone but it can also be the reason that we don’t have time to connect with those living under the same roof, on the same street, our old friends and our extended family. I like the timer idea and turning the computer off during the day and at a certain time at night. If we worked for a boss that called us at all hours we would be angry that he/she was disturbing our family time and yet our computers and cell phones disturb our family time continually. Don’t get me wrong I love keeping in touch with friends and family through my computer and cell phone but I think it is time that I also set some limits on the use of this technology so that I have more time to interact with those around me. Thank you Erin and Jamie for the great interview!
I will listen to the interview. I would love to get the book! Thanks for both the interview and the giveaway!
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I keep seeing this book pop up on many places that I read. I would love to read it and glean more from her!! Thank you so for the interview. I also love that i can listen and get something done!!!
Looking forward to the interview… I am planning on purchasing this book soon! Thanks for this giveaway!
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What a great idea for a book. As mothers we do try to do it all and be it all to everyone. Balancing our time and energy is hard to do! I look forward to reading more. Thanks for this. :)
Thanks, Erin! Jamie’s book is a wondeful read! It was a treat listening to two of my favorite bloggers on this cold afternoon while I nursed my 6 day old and reflected that despite all the challenges, how lucky we all are to be mothers.
This looks like a great read! I’ll post about it on FB too.
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Oh…I would so love to win this book. It looks like a wonderfully helpful read!
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I have this book on my wish list. I love her blog. I aspire to be a more intentional mom.
Hon, don’t bother adding me to the giveaway, I’ve read the book (smile). Just thought I’d let you know I listened to part one while making pancakes for supper tonight. Lovely listening. I feel that I’ve learned so much in this last year – about creativity, photography, mothering – things that matter to me through the blogs I’ve found on-line. I got to the point where the challenge was, as you found, to reign that in a bit to focus on my OWN creativity, photgraphy and mothering instead of reading and posting about it. To actually do and live what I want and who I want to be. And remembering my blog is not me, it’s just a part of me. Anyway, that was all going through my mind while listening to your interview. So nice to hear both of your voices.
So well said, thanks!
Thanks for the interview and thanks for spreading the word about the book!
I really love what you are doing with audio!
So lovely to craft while listening, beautiful!
Thank you both : )
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I’ll be listening to this soon, thank you! And the book looks great, so thank you for the chance to win.
What a great audio interview…thanks for splitting it in two also…perfect for us Mommies who only get 15-20 minute breaks at a time! I already have a copy of Steady Days (LOVE it!), but this is my new favorite baby shower gift. I’d love to win a copy to give away.
just happened upon your site and got steadymom.com too. 2 for the price of 1 visit! going to listen the interview now but already thinking that this book is for me! Thanks!
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Loved listening to the interview while I stitched – would love to win the book too! :)
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I know what I will be doing during nap time today. Thankyou!
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Thank you for taking the time to do this. I really enjoyed the content – what blemishes?
I’ll go get my laundry and come back to listen.
Jamie Martin is the loveliest person I know. I’m so glad others are getting to meet her through Steady Mom and Steady Days.
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I just discovered Jamie’s blog and I have her book on my amazon wish list, it sounds great and I would love to win a copy of it! :) I will be coming back to listen to this interview later…. :)
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I am very curious about both the interview and the book. Maybe I’ll listen later tonight when I’m not supposed to be working ;)
Beautiful. Thanks for the listening opportunity. Best & warm wishes from Australia, Katie.
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Thank You to both of you.
I recently heard about this book it looks great! I can’t wait to hear the interview! Thanks Erin!
It’s exciting to try out new formats! I love the synergy of two thoughtful and insightful mothers.
I have been interested in this book since I linked to Steady Mom’s blog a few weeks ago. I would love to win a copy. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
audio…I can’t wait to listen to this – my son doesn’t think I should create any noise that might indicate my focus is not on him so it’ll be interesting to see when I do this. :)
I haven’t listened to it yet because I am on our laptop but can’t wait. I have only discovered Jamie’s site a few motnhs ago and all I can say is Wow. She is so full of wonderful encouragement and ideas and tips.
I haven’t yet bought her book but COMPLETELY WANT TO READ IT!
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I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a blog, but do not want it to consume me so *thank you* for the introduction to steadymom.com and for this interview. I love to listen while I sit and knit.
Hay 30 minute mom, I love the Steady Mom, she has changed my whole blogging thought process wit the 30 minute challenge. Thanks for the interview and have a great day!!!
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I really have appreciated Steady Mom’s perspective on mothering. It has been very encouraging. I look forward to listening to your interviews.
This looks so great! THanks for the chance!
Suzy
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How wonderful! I so need this book! Thanks for the chance to win it!
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I would love to read this book! Thanks for the opportunity to enter such a great giveaway. I have the kettle on ready to sit and listen to the interview now. :)
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thanks so much for doing this interview. it’s nice to hear the voice behind the book!
I would love to check out her book! Thanks Erin & Jamie!
erin i look forward to sitting and sewing maybe, while listening to this. yay. i am ready to be inspired!
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I’ve been dying to buy this book…I can’t wait to read it. I have the audio saved on the old Blackberry and can’t wait to listen to it after the kids have been asleep for a while…I want to be able to devote my full attention to it. I love Jamie’s blog and I’ve enjoyed reading all the great blog posts about the book. (Almost every blog I subscribe to has had a giveaway or some sort of mention of how fabulous it is.)
I’m REALLY excited to be able to crack open my own copy.
Would love a chance to win this book! Looks fabulous!
Sounds awesome!
I would love to win a copy!
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Hi,
I’ve got this book on my wishlist. Looking forward to the interview.
Thanks!
here’s my bid for a copy as well…
The book sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chance.
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