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Authors Who Lead – Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders

If you want to know how bestselling authors find the time to write their books, the methods they use to be productive and how they find their ideas you will love this podcast. Writing coach Azul Terronez shares interviews with clients such as Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income, Jon Vroman, of the Front Row Factor, and Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom, Jadah Sellner of Simple Green Smoothies. Learn from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. Want to get behind-the-scenes insights about how first-time authors overcame their fears and found the courage to write? Are you curious about how successful bestselling authors write or learn how to publish and market a book? Have you thought, “I’d like to write a book,” but I don’t know where to start? I explore authors’ journeys, how they craft their stories, become published, and share their art of writing books with the world. You are meant to write the book now and be inspired by those who have done it.

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Evan Thomas Song Writer, Rapper & Musician Oct 31, 2019

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Evan Thomas, known professionally as 'TX2', is an American rapper and producer from Fort Collins, Colorado. Evan is 19 years old and is now studying music business at the University of Miami. Today, he talks about writing lyrics, creating music, mentorship, and just putting it out there.

What We Discuss with Evan Thomas:

How he began writing music
The biggest problem most musicians have
Overcoming writer’s block
Writing for yourself and not for anyone else
How much of his music was influenced by his hometown
The writing process and the power of journaling
Putting restraints in the process to bring something unique
Finding mentors and asking questions
Balancing creation and output
The biggest blessing as a writer

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Rebecca Dekker - Babies are Not Pizzas Oct 24, 2019

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Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN, is the author of Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered. Aside from being an amazing mother of three, Rebecca has built a strong reputation in maternal and infant health circles for her pioneering work as the founder of Evidence-Based Birth.®

What We Discuss with Rebecca Dekker:

The impetus behind her advocacy for evidence-based birth
Looking at the warning signs during labor and birth
Cultural remnants of the "twilight sleep" era still seen in hospitals today
How to advocate for yourself to avoid a traumatic birth experience
Ways to prepare yourself when your baby is on the way
How your partner can take part and use your voice
The importance of finding the "golden ticket" to a successful and safe birth
How she came up with the title Babies Are Not Pizzas
The book writing process and the grace of receiving feedback

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Scott Volker Take Action Oct 17, 2019

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Scott Voelker is the author of The Take Action Effect: Proven Steps to Build a Future-Proof Business & Create Your Ultimate Freedom. He’s also helped thousands of people all over the world with his podcast The Amazing Seller, and is one of the leading influencers in the field of e-commerce, helping other entrepreneurs build their own 6 and 7 figure brands.

What We Discuss with Scott Voelker:

The birth of The Amazing Seller podcast
The concept behind The Take Action Effect
How to take action when you feel frozen
Self-sabotaging behaviors and how to overcome them
His book writing process and capitalizing around his strengths
How to find a person you can trust
The biggest thing thats hold a person back
The importance of having big dreams
Creating the bond before the payoff

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Walid Azami - From Teacher Credential drop out to Celebrity Photographer – 070 Oct 10, 2019

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Walid Azami dropped out of his teaching credential program and pursued his career in the creative space, particularly in the field of photography. Included in his photography portfolio are celebrities such as Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Ricky Martin, Maria Carey, Madonna, and more. His music video work includes Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, and his video for Tamar Braxton received a Video of the Year nomination.

Walid is the creative director for growing brands. He is a public speaker. He teaches online courses to photographers globally and gives daily business advice via an assortment of online avenues.

What We Discuss with Walid Azami:

Why he decided to drop out of his teaching credential program
How he got down the photography path
His internship experience with Madonna
The power of asking for opportunities
Using people vs.utilizing people and relationships
How to overcome the fear of getting things started
The importance of listening to your instincts
Going on tour with Usher as a photographer

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Diane Mulcahy the Gig Economy - 069 Oct 03, 2019

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Diane Mulcahy is the author of The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off, and Financing the Life You Want. A keynote speaker, Diane has been known to speak in multiple platforms and appeared~ in CNN, Forbes, Huffington Post, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Oprah.com among others.

What We Discuss with Diane Mulcahy:

What is the gig economy?
There's no such thing as job security!
Having an "exit" strategy (even if you currently have a job)
The concept of inbound connecting
Some great strategies in getting started with writing
Skillsets to thrive in the gig economy
Using fear to power through your transformation
Why you need to take some time off between gigs
The power of experimentation to finally live the life that you really want
Diane’s writing process and picking the right agent

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Paul Emerich – France Reclaiming Personalized Learning – 068 Sep 26, 2019

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Paul Emerich France is a National Board Certified Teacher and the author of the book, Reclaiming Personalized Learning. Today, we talk about this idea of bringing back personalized learning, finding a sense of belonging, embracing vulnerability, and making your voice heard and your story known to others.

What We Discuss with Paul Emerich France:

How he got into teaching and why he has stayed over the years
Remembering a good teacher and their effect on you
Why he decided to teach elementary kids
The challenges he encountered as an openly gay teacher
Why reclaim personalized learning and what it's really all about
Helping teachers reconnect with their real purpose
Making your voice and story known to others
Having a strong back and soft front
Paul's writing and editing process
The importance of vulnerability and why content alone is not enough
The power of assessment which is a vulnerable choice to make as a teacher

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Jennifer Brown Inclusion: Diversity In the New Workplace: The Will to Change Sep 19, 2019

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Jennifer Brown is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of The Will To Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion.

What We Discuss with Jennifer Brown:

How she dealt with the downplaying of a known stigmatized identity
Ways people cover themselves against exclusion in terms of race, gender, etc.
What "inclusion" means and the four stages of the diversity continuum
How to find a topic for your book and how to time it
The power of testing your title and subtitle that translate to your audience
Some challenges in writing Jenny's book
How you can stay motivated in marketing your book
Making peace with feeling like an outsider being part of an LGBT community
The shift of inclusion in terms of leadership roles
Changing the narrative around “privilege”
How you can leverage your book to grow your authority

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Dr. Jennifer Pieratt Keeps It Real with PBL – 066 Sep 12, 2019

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Dr. Jennifer Pieratt is the founder of CraftED, a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum. She's the author of Keep It Real with PBL. Today, she shares her story about how she got into project-based learning, the power of leveraging your book to grow your business, and why it’s important to keep it real.

What We Discuss with Dr. Jennifer Pieratt:

What is Project-Based Learning?
The impetus behind her transition from teaching kids to supporting adults
The writing and publishing process of her book
The benefits of going to a traditional publisher
Jenny's book marketing strategy
How you can get to your target audience
Going into her own personal writing retreat to get her book done
Her greatest challenge in writing her book
Leveraging her book in growing her business
The power of branding yourself and staying relevant
Why self-publishing is a great learning experience

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Angela Marshall – The Story and Life of an Ex-NFL Wife – 065 Sep 05, 2019

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Angela Marshall, also known as “Author Stone,” is the author of Reality to Rags to Riches: The Story and Life of an Ex-NFL Wife. She is a motivational speaker, a columnist, and a creative writing consultant. Today, she talks about her leap from emptiness to a purpose-filled life.

What We Discuss with Angela Marshall:

How she dealt with bullying and name-calling as she was growing up
Having to hide her pregnancy and the challenges that came along
From a normal life to living an NFL lifestyle
Struggling with her personal issues and feeling the emptiness
Having "disconnects" in her life that she can't even remember certain points in her life
Living a luxurious lifestyle but losing her sense of purpose up to the point of almost committing suicide
Life after her marriage with her kids leaping from one life to another
Slowly developing her backbones as she began to figure her life out
Living vicariously through yourself and not having to live for other people
Reconciling with her mom whom she had abandonment issues with

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Matthew Simpson – Spirituality, Psychedelic Medicines and Overcoming Trauma – 064 Aug 29, 2019

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Matthew Simpson is the author of the book, Worth The Fight: Acting for a Better World, A Guide to Spirituality, Psychedelic Medicines and Overcoming Trauma. It’s a memoir with the hope of inspiring people to take action. Today, Matthew talks about the challenges in writing his book, the message behind his memoir, helping veterans overcome trauma, and finding flow into your life.

What We Discuss with Matthew Simpson:

Why he decided to write a memoir of his struggles and challenges
Selling his business and attending the Ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica
Healing our war veterans and helping them find peace and awareness
How to identify what to include in your book
Challenges in writing the book
Finding flow into your life

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