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In this heart-opening episode, Brenda Winkle interviews Michele Bender—celebrity ghostwriter, essayist, and writing coach—to talk about the healing power of writing, rejection resilience, and how sharing your story can change lives (yours included). Michelle's journey is a testament to saying "Yes to You," highlighting the healing power of writing and the importance of intuition. They discuss the intricacies of publishing, resilience in the face of rejection, and the joy of helping others tell their stories. This episode is an invitation to explore the expansive possibilities of personal growth and creative expression.

You’ll hear:

How Michele broke into The New York Times with a personal story about dog parks (!)

Why rejection tolerance is a superpower—and how to build it

What it’s really like ghostwriting for celebrities and bestselling experts

Simple ways to start writing your story—even if you’re not sure anyone cares

How writing—even in 7-minute sprints—can become your most potent healing ritual

Whether you dream of publishing a book or just need a safe outlet for your thoughts, this episode will spark your courage, melt perfectionism, and remind you why your voice matters.

Michele Bender has been an award-winning freelance writer for more than 25 years. She co-authors and ghostwrites book proposals and books for high-profile experts and celebrities. This entails being a thought partner and value creator who helps come up with book structure, strategy, and content. Many of these books have become best-sellers and most have five stars on Amazon. Michele has also written articles for national publications including The New York Times and almost every top magazine including Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Marie Claire, and In Style, among many others.

Website: Michelebender.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbender878/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelebenderwriter/ 

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