Special Edition: About the Person Behind the Mic, Elise Gaston Chand

Elise’s guest on today’s Because of Horses is… herself! Today is May 18th, her birthday, so it’s the perfect time to “interview” herself and respond to listener emails! Elise answers frequently asked questions such as, “Why did you decide to do a podcast?” “How exactly do podcasts work?” and “How do you select guests?” She talks all about her early childhood adventures riding horses, about her horse of a lifetime, and up to her current experiences and involvement with horses. Summarizing Because of Horses in a nutshell, Elise talks about how it came into being, why she decided on the podcast format to help materialize her dream, all of the people that helped make this possible for her, and the guests who have told their inspirational stories on the podcast. Tune in to the week’s episode to hear more about the person behind the mic — Elise!   Topics of Discussion: [:48] About this week’s episode! [1:21] About Elise’s earliest memories about loving horses and about her first lessons in riding. [5:20] Some of Elise’s early adventures with her dogs and horse as a young girl. [8:00] Elise’s teenage highlights from the Shenandoah Valley Pony Club. [9:33] Elise’s experiences at Caveland Farm in Boyce, Virginia. [12:14] Elise’s college experience and the retirement of Whipper Snapper, and the beginning of her journalism career on Capitol Hill — then Human Resources. [16:08] The story of how Elise came to purchase her next horse — and her next horse, and her next horse! [18:53] How Elise’s Andalusian stallion, Novelisto, became a movie star. [19:55] About the people and motivational clarity that sparked Elise’s inspiration to begin her podcast, Because of Horses. [26:55] What Elise sets out to accomplish with Because of Horses, and about the types of guests she features. [31:25] Looking back and reflecting on previous episodes of Because of Horses. [33:32] Why Elise chose the podcast format to make her ideas come to life. [34:14] What sets Because of Horses apart from other horse podcasts. [36:53] Some of the exciting guests Elise is looking forward to interviewing in future episodes. [37:44] How Elise selects and finds future guests for the podcast. [39:28] So, what is a podcast? [41:25] About the production behind the podcast. [42:29] How long it takes to produce one episode and the process behind it. [46:36] Want to get the word out about an upcoming horse-related event? Email [email protected] and it may be included on the events calendar at BecauseofHorses.com — it’s free! [46:46] More behind-the-scenes info on the production effort that goes into creating each week's Because of Horses podcast! [51:11] Travel plans coming up for Elise.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to [email protected].   Mentioned in this Episode: Breyer Horses Shenandoah Valley Pony Club Caveland Farm Baylor Scott & White Health Yum! Brands Mary Kay A Parent's Guide to Riding Lessons: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive with a Horse-Loving Kid, by Elise Gaston Chand Mayo Clinic Pediatric Rehabilitation Ben Masters The Plaidcast Dr. Niobe Thompson Equest Podfly Rev Because of Horses Facebook Page Because of Horses Facebook Group Royal Ascot Andalusian World Cup   Past Episodes and Guests Mentioned: Alan Day Kiki and Don Teague Jessie Haas Charles Hilton Templeton Thompson and Sam Gay Brandi Lyons Stacy Westfall Christoph Hess Al Dunning Donna Barton Brothers Wendy Williams   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email [email protected] to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: ● Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! ● Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM