If you love to read books, chances are you love to talk about them too. But have you ever wondered about whether your favorite celebrities or public figures love to read as well? If you might share a favorite book or preferred genre with them? Well, I sure have! So, I’m on a mission to find book lovers (book nerds, if you will!) in unexpected places. In this interview series, I’ll be talking with people you recognize but don’t necessarily associate with books — musicians, actors and actresses, athletes, and more. We will be discussing all of their current projects you want to hear about, of course, but we will also be digging into their unique reading and writing lives!
In this interview I chat with Alexi Pappas, a professional runner who has competed in the Olympics, a writer-filmmaker-actress, and now the author of her very own memoir Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas. Listen below to learn what a “bravey” is, hear Alexi discuss the wide range of life experiences she shares in her book, get a hint at a new television project she is working on, and much more!
- 0:55 – What Alexi was up to in 2020 and her experiences throughout the pandemic
- 9:25 – Alexi discusses Bravey and what inspired her to write a memoir
- 13:12 – Alexi shares the importance of talking about mental health in her book
- 18:20 – Alexi defines what a “bravey” is and discusses the power of words/reframing
- 27:48 – Alexi’s reading interests and writing experiences
- 37:57 – Alexi gives advice on working toward your dreams
You can listen through Spotify below or on any platform where podcasts are available!
Books and authors mentioned:
- Wild Nights!: Stories About the Last Days of Poe, Dickinson, Twain, James, and Hemingway by Joyce Carol Oates
- Tina Fey
- Mindy Kaling
Where to find Alexi Pappas on social media:
- Instagram: @alexipappas
- Twitter: @alexipappas
