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Sharon Nolfi's avatar

Great interview! It’s wonderful to see the woman behind “Beyond “💕 Jane, your warmth really does come through.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Thank you, Sharon! ❤️

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Anita Quayle's avatar

What a divine interview! Thank you Sarah and thank you Jane for all the work you do in helping to bring gentle, brilliant, caring and like minded people together. It’s truly wonderful!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

So happy you enjoyed it, Anita!

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Danni Levy's avatar

Loved this. And most of all, I love how you do what you do for love and passion. And to help others. Feeling in flow with what you do. Just beautiful. I feel this too. I want to feel in love with what I do and what I share. And what you said about being shy. Not social anxiety, but when the focus is on you. Same for me. It has held me back at times and it is definitely something that I work on. This desire to help others and connect with others pushes me forward. Thank you for sharing yourself in this way.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Oh, thank you for your kind words, Danni! They mean so much! And, yes, shyness can be so hard! Let's keep working on it!!

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Danni Levy's avatar

Yes, and maybe just keep a little bc I have found that a bit of shy keeps us humble. A quality that I love.

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Imola's avatar

Sorry I missed this live. What a delight to see the both of you!!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Thank you, Imola! I was thinking about you when we were talking about community on Substack! 🌸

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Imola's avatar

Oh, I am so honoured Jane! I certainly think of you as an example (and an inspiration!) for the best thing on Substack. I’ve been away for the past two weeks (doing à poetry retreat with Kim Addonizio in Umbria!) so slowly catching up on all the newsletters I adore and missed. 🤗

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Oooooh, how wonderful!! I’m so happy for you, Imola! 🌸

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Abigail Thomas's avatar

It was wonderful, just wonderful. Thank you both.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Oh my goodness, thank you, Abigail!

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B.K. (Kate) Jackson's avatar

Great to see you here, Jane!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Thanks, Kate!!

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Debbie Weil's avatar

can’t wait to watch!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I hope you enjoy it!

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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

I love both of you, Jane! You and Sarah are awesome humans.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Aw, thank you, Jeannie! You are also awesome!

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Lee Penman's avatar

I watched it live, great interview:)

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Thank you, Lee!

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Kelly Champagne's avatar

Loved it! May need to re-listen too!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Ooooh, thank you, Kelly! That means so much!

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Istiaq Mian's avatar

Loved hearing your voice Jane! Your passion clearly comes through.

I'll always remember what you said after you asked me to do the Beyond Questionnaire, when I asked "Why me? I'm a small publication" and you replied "I interview people who are interesting!" Thank you for helping writers regardless of their platform!

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