Linda Hamilton

If you’re anything like me, then you’re not immune to the widespread recent interest in Mormon culture (anybody else love The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?) . Enter Linda Hamilton, an ex-Mormon and the author of The Fourth Wife , a deliciously chilling, historical gothic horror with a feminist slant where a young Mormon woman is haunted by a malevolent presence in the decrepit Salt Lake City mansion she shares with her new husband and his other wives. Join us as we discuss how history and personal experience can inspire horror, religious trauma in horror, gothic novels, and how to manage the writing life. Linda Hamilton is an author and historian who is currently completing her Master’s in history at Sam Houston State University with a thesis on Mormon women in polygamy. Her debut novel The Fourth Wife (publishing March 31, 2026) is rooted in the real lives of women from her own family history and religious heritage. Connect with Linda: https://www.readlindahamilton.com Find Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindahamiltonwriter/?hl=en Connect with Viggy: https://viggyhampton.com Purchase A Veritable Household Pet along with Viggy’s other books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B082DC79CG/allbooks?ingress=0&lp_context_query=viggy+parr+hampton&visitId=de1e27e5-1287-480a-b6e5-8e57fcd3f214&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=d71bd3f1-0606-455c-b57f-3eb3635a30d1 Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay and Apple Keep up with Horror Humor Hunger: - Instagram : @horrorhumorhungerpodcast - Viggy's Instagram : @viggyparrhampton - Twitter : @HHHPodwithViggy - Sign up for Viggy's monthly newsletter at www.viggyhampton.com

In this episode of Demon Toast , King Loke welcomes author Linda Hamilton to discuss her haunting new novel, The Fourth Wife . Set in 1880s Utah, the book peels back the veil on Mormon polygamy, reimagining it through a gothic horror lens. Together, they explore how Linda’s own experiences with religious trauma informed the story’s dark beauty and emotional depth. The conversation moves through the tangled intersections of faith, power, and womanhood, touching on the roles imposed by the church, the cost of devotion, and the quiet rebellion of art. Music, a recurring motif in The Fourth Wife , becomes a symbol of women’s yearning and sacrifice. The episode closes with a look at Linda’s creative process, her hopes for the novel’s release, and what lies ahead in her work. Deathwishpoetry.com Linda's Website: Historical Fiction | Read Linda Hamilton Follow Linda on Instagram! Instagram

Though Section 89 of the Doctrine & Covenants describes itself as a "principle with promise," "to be sent by greeting, not by commandment or constraint," contemporary Church leadership has elevated some of its prohibitions to the level of requirement for temple worship. Other suggestions this section contains seem to be completely ignored. To complicate things, current medical research hasn't always supported the specific tenets that have been designated "commandments." No wonder lots of Latter-day Saints have lots of feelings about the Word of Wisdom and its application in our daily lives and choices! In Episode 244, Cynthia and Susan are joined by historian Linda Hamilton for a conversation unpacking it all. What do you think about the Word of Wisdom? What aspects of it feel relevant to your faith life? What are the narratives of women we find in its history and practice? And what parts of Word of Wisdom lore actually hold up to historical scrutiny?

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Linda Hamilton, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and longtime CPA, shares practical strategies for business owners preparing for a future exit, emphasizing the importance of readiness, clean financials, and documented systems. Key Takeaways: Exit Planning is About Optionality, Not Just Selling Many business owners avoid thinking about exits too early, but Linda argues that preparing early builds resilience and optionality, not just a path to sell. The Cost of Not Preparing Citing a 30% valuation gap between male and female founders, Linda underscores how lack of preparation—especially around clean books, contracts, and succession—can significantly impact sale outcomes. Readiness vs. Attractiveness Linda encourages using assessments to evaluate both how attractive your business is to a buyer and how ready you are to exit. She shares a story of a founder nearly derailing a deal by not securing key employee agreements. Key Indicators of Exit-Readiness - Critical elements include: Clean, audited financials Signed client/vendor contracts Repeatable and documented systems Cash flow visibility and control over AR/AP Transferability & Systemology As a certified systemologist, Linda highlights the importance of mapping your customer journey and operational systems to ensure the business can run without you—critical for buyer confidence and deal value. Building a Support Team Successful exits rely on coordinated advisors: CPAs, attorneys, brokers, and wealth advisors. A SIPA-certified exit planner often acts as the “quarterback” to align everyone's efforts with the owner’s goals. Timing & Purpose Timing an exit is personal. Many owners regret selling too soon because they lack a post-exit purpose. Linda encourages planning for life after the sale as part of the overall exit strategy. Empowering Female Founders Linda advocates for financial fluency and readiness assessments to help women negotiate from a position of strength. Confidence comes from awareness—knowing your numbers, your risks, and your value. Final Advice: Linda wishes she had done her own business readiness assessments earlier in her career, highlighting how early preparation can influence smarter long-term decisions. -- Linda Hamilton is a CPA and CEPA, (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) who is passionate about helping women business owners achieve financial fluency to grow, profit & scale. Linda founded Grow Profit Scale™, a coaching and mastermind program designed to empower women entrepreneurs with financial fluency, profit amplification, and scalable business strategies. In addition to Grow Profit Scale, Linda is also the founder of Linda A. Hamilton CPA LLC, where Linda and her team provide accounting, tax, and strategic financial planning services. With over 35 years as a CPA, CGMA, CEPA, and SYSTEMologist®, she has helped countless business owners develop strong financial systems, improve profitability, and plan for successful exits. Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindahamiltoncpa/ Websites: https://www.growprofitscale.com/ - https://www.lahcpas.com/ -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Linda Hamilton explains, "I spent my whole life believing that spirituality was in big things. Visions from heaven, angels, signs. We always say in Mormonism, don't wait for a sign. You won't get a sign; you won't get a miracle. We say that...and then we go up in testimony meeting and talk about some sign we received." She describes having spent much of her youth wondering how to get things like signs, or a surefire testimony. "And now," she says, "I've really embraced [that] spirituality is small things. It's yoga, it's going for a walk, it's my cats, it's going to a Taylor Swift concert and feeling in communion with thousands of women." In Episode 219, Linda joins Susan and Cynthia for a conversation about where she's been, what she's learned, and how her experiences inform the path she's walking now.

Our celebration of Bryan Cranston’s nice birthday continues with a tennis match gone wrong, Linda Hamilton with a frank & vivid illustration of the state of mental health in the mid-1980s, and in the middle of it all? Mystery writer and reluctant true-crime aficionado Jessica Fletcher. It’s one of his three appearances on Murder, She Wrote. Can she solve the mystery before another car blows?

is an award-winning CPA and the visionary founder of . With her extensive financial expertise, Linda helps business owners create comprehensive growth plans focusing on strategic hiring, effective scaling, and successful business exits. Listen in as she shares practical insights to empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. Join us on the third Wednesday of each month on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on your favorite podcast app, including , , , and . For podcast updates straight to your inbox, visit . See you next month! Helpful Links: Linda Hamilton: Linda A Hamilton CPA LLC: Grow Profit Scale™: Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®: Glen Eagle: WBENC: WPO: Disclaimer: Glen Eagle does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement.

Linda Hamilton is an award-winning CPA and the visionary founder of Grow, Profit, Scale . With her extensive financial expertise, Linda helps business owners create comprehensive growth plans focusing on strategic hiring, effective scaling, and successful business exits. Listen in as she shares practical insights to empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. Join us on the third Wednesday of each month on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on your favorite podcast app, including Libsyn, Soundcloud , Podbean, Spotify , Apple Podcasts , and YouTube . For podcast updates straight to your inbox, visit https://bit.ly/33WGlZA . See you next month! Helpful Links: Linda Hamilton: Link Linda A Hamilton CPA LLC: Link Grow Profit Scale™: Link Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®: Link Glen Eagle: Link WBENC: Link WPO: Link Disclaimer: Glen Eagle does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement.

Canadian Taylor Swift fans are mad that she’s not bringing the ‘Eras Tour’ to Canada. Bebe Rexha is ok after being hit by a cell phone to the face. Items from Jay Z and Beyonce’s home go for sale online. Linda Hamilton joins ‘Stranger Thing’s cast. The BEST drunk speech by Vegas Golden Knights’ William Karlsson. Adele suffers from Jock Itch. Plus, amazing life advice from a 100 year old.

June 23, 1972, Title IX was passed as a law as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. The law prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or other education program that receives funding from the federal government. Over the next few months, North Florida Athletics will feature former and current student-athletes, staff and coaches, discussing their careers and the role that women's sports have played in their lives. In this edition, we with former UNF women's soccer head coach, Linda Hamilton (07-13) on her career as a student-athlete, professional soccer player and collegiate head coach. Currently the head coach at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, Hamilton was recently inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Having shared the pitch with other greats such as Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers and more, Hamilton helped pave the way for US Women's Soccer and the sports world as whole for women in the United States. Hamilton was a member of the first Women's World Cup in 1991 and was a four-time all-american in college among other achievements.