I got to reconnect with my old friend and former fellow performer Tim Ehrenberg to talk about his unexpected career pivot from performing to the world of books, author interviews, and literary events. After moving to Nantucket, Tim found new opportunities through his connection with bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, eventually helping create the podcast Books, Beach and Beyond. He shares what it's like interviewing some of the biggest names in entertainment and literature, including Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Garner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ann Patchett, and Barbara Kingsolver. From appearing as a character in a bestselling novel to making an appearance on the Today Show, Tim's story is a reminder that the skills we develop in one season of life can open doors in another.
Key Topics Covered:
How our shared backgrounds in performing shaped our confidence, creativity, and willingness to take career risks
Tim's move to Nantucket and how his relationship with author Elin Hilderbrand led to Books, Beach and Beyond
Behind the scenes of producing an author-interview podcast and conversations with high-profile guests like Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Garner, and Sarah Jessica Parker
How Tim and his husband became characters in Elin Hilderbrand's novel Five Star Weekend, along with Tim's experience on the Today Show
Tim's work with the Nantucket Book Foundation and Book Festival, plus his favorite book recommendations, local bookstores, restaurants, breweries, and beaches
