Episode 2

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27th Mar 2025

Driving Through Life's Curves: Lessons from Speedy Phoebe

In this episode of Wine, Whiskey, and Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryanne Siddiq, author of Speedy Phoebe. Ryanne's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience and creativity that can emerge in the face of adversity. From being a financial professional to navigating the challenges of COVID-19 as a stay-at-home mom, Ryanne’s journey is filled with personal triumphs and struggles. We dive deep into her experience during the pandemic, where the pressures of distance learning and health battles led to the creation of Speedy Phoebe, a children's book inspired by Ryanne’s own life and her beloved Porsche Cayman. Through this book, she encourages young readers to persevere and be kind to themselves, no matter the chaos they face. Ryanne shares how dealing with debilitating hand tremors and fatigue led her to celebrate the small victories of daily life, like simply getting out of bed. She emphasizes how life’s imperfections should be embraced, as they often lead to unexpected breakthroughs. In addition to writing, Ryanne's passion for keynote speaking shines through as she talks about empowering audiences to tackle life's challenges with the same spirit and resilience she applies to navigating a racetrack. Her message is clear: embrace your journey, honor your mess, and trust the process. 

This episode is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and finding the magic in the mess of life. Join us as we toast to self-kindness, perseverance, and storytelling that paves the way for others. 

Key Takeaways:
  • Life is messy, and embracing imperfections can lead to personal breakthroughs.
  • Small victories are worth celebrating, even during tough times.
  • Sharing our stories can inspire and help others navigate their own challenges.
  • The importance of kindness toward oneself throughout the journey of life.
So grab your glass and join us for this inspiring conversation with Ryanne!
Links:
  • Grab Speedy Phoebe - https://www.amazon.com/Speedy-Phoebe-Carson-Elementary-Story/dp/B0CS2VHR6L
  • Follow Ryanne - @ryannesiddiq_author
  • Follow Michelle - @michelleaburke
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Wine, Whiskey & Life
Because sometimes you're raising a glass to cheers and other times to drown your sorrows.
This podcast is for the ones who’ve lived too much to pretend, felt too deeply to fake it and are sick of faking it and still show up scarred, sacred, and sipping something strong.

Hosted by Michelle A. Burke an author, speaker, and the no-BS voice behind Hot Mess Magic, Wine, Whiskey & Life is where real talk flows like a good pour. No filters. No fluff. Just raw, rebellious conversations about the moments that break us, make us, and everything in between.

We go there: into the unraveling, the rebuilding, the identity crises, the quiet grief, the messy healing, and the unexpected joy that comes from not giving up on yourself.

Sometimes it’s deep. Sometimes it’s funny. Sometimes it’s a punch to the gut with a shot of truth on the side.

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Michelle Burke

Michelle Burke is an author, speaker, and no-BS truth-teller who’s lived through enough reinventions to know that life doesn’t come with a script. Known for her raw honesty, dark wit and unapologetic depth, she brings decades of experience, resilience, and realness to everything she touches. Whether on stage, on the page, or behind the mic, Michelle shows up scarred, sacred, and ready to burn the façade to the ground one conversation at a time.