Podcast Categories: Arts

In 2022, two authors debuted in the same genre, with the same publisher, in the same year. Yet each of their books, and subsequently each of their careers, went in very different directions. That pattern repeats itself throughout the industry, over and over. Why does this happen, and what does it mean?

In this Hugo-nominated podcast, we aim to answer those questions and many more, using collated experiences from ourselves, friends, colleagues, and a slew of industry professionals in an attempt to deconstruct what makes or breaks a book, along with how to build–and maintain!–an author career.

A podcast reading its way through the NYRB Classics, a series that resurrects fiction and nonfiction works worth remembering.

Claim Your Space will equip you to live the life of your choosing unapologetically and bravely. In short, it will help you claim your space. Each week host Eliza VanCort will have authentic and informative conversations that offer inspirational knowledge, important lessons, and practical tools you can use right now to make your life better.

Eliza will talk to inspirational subject matter experts who are scholars, mentors, artists, creators, politicians, therapists, teachers, activists, moms, entrepreneurs, actors, musicians, all of whom are brilliant badasses. You won’t be hearing stuffy interviews. We’ll have real, unfiltered talk with women who are devoted to offering critical resources which will empower you to make your life, and the world, better.

Eliza VanCort is an acclaimed speaker, #1 bestselling author, empowering mentor, rule breaker, rule maker, and unapologetic space claimer. She provides the necessary tools women need to rewrite the rules and take control of their stories. With a background in political science and the performing arts, Eliza is an in-demand consultant who gives keynotes and workshops on communication, career and workplace issues, and women’s empowerment. Her interdisciplinary background, intersectional approach, and vast, elite network of diverse experts provide quality guests that change lives in her new podcast, Claim Your Space. Eliza has developed a community of wonderful, kind, engaged, folks on social media, including a quarter of a million followers of TikTok.

Now is the time for women to stand tall, raise their voices, and claim their space because when women unite and inspire each other we are unstoppable. Take back control and own your power. Letting your fear dictate your actions can leave you stuck, unmoving, and stunted. Get inspired and break free. The key to courage is not being unafraid; it’s being terrified and doing what you need to do anyway. 

Find courage and empowerment with Claim Your Space! This podcast was created to support women who’ve faced the struggles imposed by society. The feminist movement has done great things, but it has also not taken an intersectional approach. It has left the needs of many women behind, particularly women of color. Eliza’s passion is to unite women across disciplines and differences for a better world. This show is an avenue to fulfill that mission and create positive change.

Each episode features personal anecdotes from Eliza plus expert insights, inspiring stories, and powerful strategies to embolden you in this journey. She has faced struggle and strife, trials and tribulations, and successes and achievements. Eliza shares it all in the hope of imparting lessons and providing inspiration to women who’ve been through similar experiences.

The podcast is inspired by Eliza’s #1 bestselling book, A Woman’s Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard. Episodes help women gain the knowledge and strength to be brave in their lives. Bravery is not the absence of fear but having the power to meet terror with action. It’s not letting being afraid write your story. It’s a jumping off point to better things. Claim Your Space is here to equip you with the knowledge to help move you into action. Through Eliza and various guest experts, you will find mentorship and inspiration. Tune in to each episode and take life lessons that resonate with your journey into empowerment.

This show combines Eliza’s story with powerful, inspiring subject matter experts in her community. She understands the feminist movement has sometimes played a role harming marginalized and oppressed people and wants to reclaim the word as one that addresses the needs of all. Her message will allow listeners to immediately to change themselves and the world.

Claim your space and start living the life of your choosing bravely and unapologetically. Join this powerful community and subscribe to the show, so you never miss a single eye-opening, life-changing episode.