What We Can Learn From Horses With Christy Cashman
Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration
Corinna Bellizzi
5 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 28 August 2024
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
Human has a deep connection not just to their fellow human beings, but also with nature as a whole and across different species. Christy Cashman explores our relationship with animals in her debut novel, The Truth About Horses. Sitting down with Corinna Bellizzi, she discusses her coming-of-age story about a young woman facing life’s unexpected challenges. Christy also shares about her non-profit organization mentoring young creatives in nurturing their artistic expression, shaping inspired individuals who know how to navigate the worlds of arts and entertainment properly.
About Guest:
Christy Cashman is an author and mother with a diverse background in film, encompassing producing, acting, and screenplay writing—a journey that inspired her debut novel. Alongside her literary pursuits, she actively engages in various organizations, serving on the boards of the Associates of the Boston Public Library and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and supports numerous charitable endeavors, including Raising A Reader.
Her debut novel, “The Truth About Horses,” released in August 2023, has garnered heartfelt acclaim from readers, literary circles, and the equestrian community alike. Additionally, Christy has authored two children’s books: “The Not-So-Average Monkey of Kilkea Castle” and “Petri’s Next Things,” both inspired by the true story of a heroic monkey who resided in that historic Irish castle.
In 2021, Christy established YouthINK, a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing and mentoring young creatives, bridging them with industry experts to foster mentorship, inspiration and artistic expression. Originating in Ireland, YouthINK made its U.S. debut in August of 2023 in Boston with the immersive workshop “Decisions We Make—Macbeth.” Furthermore, she launched YOUthink Creative Wellness Retreats in 2024, providing guests with a spiritual, creative, and physical sanctuary while supporting YouthINK’s teen mentorship programs.
As the second youngest of ten children, Christy’s upbringing in North Carolina sparked her lifelong passion for horses. When not immersed in writing or leading YouthINK workshops and YOUthink retreats, she can be found riding horses throughout New England and Ireland. Alongside her husband, Jay, and their two sons, Jay Michael and Quinn, along with their beloved trio of dogs and six horses, they divide their time between Boston, Ireland, and Cape Cod.
Currently, Christy’s working on her second novel, “Beulah,” and her third children’s book, “The Cat Named Peanut Shrimp Cookie Fry Muffin Who Lives on Staniel Cay.
Guest Website: https://christycashman.com
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| 0:00.0 | I wondered if this was particularly close to a reality that you lived or what might have inspired you to keep to put this story this way in this book. |
| 0:09.6 | I wanted Reese to be always trying to return to the life that she had when her mother was still alive. |
| 0:17.9 | And part of that life was the horse trusted treasure. And I think it's |
| 0:23.5 | always great in a story to have a character wanting something and not just wanting something, |
| 0:30.3 | but you see them actively trying to find it, you know, when she's searching online. I just think |
| 0:37.1 | that brings more depth to the character. |
| 0:39.9 | It makes the story, I think, readable and engaging to see what the character is doing |
| 0:45.8 | to try to get what they're yearning for, even if it might not be something good for them. |
| 0:52.0 | Welcome to Care More Be Better, |
| 0:56.2 | a podcast for people like you who care about the social impact |
| 0:58.2 | of conscious companies and everyday heroes. |
| 1:01.5 | Hear inspiring stories |
| 1:02.8 | from those who put people in planet |
| 1:04.5 | before profit and personal gain. |
| 1:06.8 | You'll learn how you can make a difference, |
| 1:08.7 | vote with your dollars, |
| 1:09.9 | and get involved today. Here's your |
| 1:12.1 | host, Karina Belizzi. Hello and welcome to another interview episode of Care More, Be Better. |
| 1:20.7 | Are you a nature lover? Perhaps you're someone who grew up in the wilds of our world. Maybe you |
| 1:26.1 | were even close to farm animals. Perhaps you |
| 1:28.6 | even had horses. Today I'm inviting you to think about how you integrate with nature and how |
| 1:33.8 | you tackle life's many challenges as we explore a coming-of-age story with Christy Cashman. |
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