All Things Authorpreneur

Episode Summary

Explore the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with Sandy Rosenthal, founder of Levees.org, and discover how her investigative team exposed the Army Corps of Engineers' role in the levee breach disaster. Sandy's experience inspired her podcast, "Beat the Big Guys," where she coaches a national audience on tackling challenges in their communities.

Guest

Sandy Rosenthal

Author, Founder

levees.org

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• How one can make an impact despite facing enormous challenges.
• What it's like to deal with the positive and the negative backlash after an exposé.
• How to make the most of being both an expert and an author.

Book

Words Whispered in Water; Why the Levees Broke in Hurricane Katrina

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

You got to get out of the clouds, and reach out. Show your physical presence.

Favorite Book

The End of Nature by Bill McKibben

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Discover Caterina Rando's journey and expertise, including her bestselling books, "Learn to Think Differently" and "The ABCs of Public Speaking." Explore the impact of her Thriving Women in Business Center in San Francisco, a hub for workshops, and the Thriving Women in Business Giving initiative, raising funds for women and girls' education and entrepreneurship training.

Guest

Caterina Rando

Thriving Women in Business

caterinarando.com

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• Why authoring a book makes you stand out compared to those without.
• Why it is important that the book you are selling be in line with your message.
• Why having a book isn't the same as having a business.

Book

ABCs of Speaking: Your Building Blocks to Speaking Success

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Caterina's Quick Links

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

Determination is what is takes to be a thriving entrepreneur.

Favorite Book

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

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Meet Kristi H. Sullivan, a powerhouse in Human Design and Self-Care! As the lead author of the best-selling Amazon book, "Stop Overworking & Start Overflowing," Kristi guides spiritually-minded women to transform their lives using Human Design.

Guest

Kristi H. Sullivan

Human Design Expert and Author

kristihsullivan.com

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• What is Human Design, and how does it connect to taking care of yourself?
• Why does understanding your design help you find happiness and contentment?
• Understanding how you are uniquely designed is important.

Book

Stop Overworking and Start Overflowing: 25 Ways to Transform Your Life Using Human Design

Free Gift

Join the Facebook Group

Kristi's Human Design & Self Care Community

facebook.com/groups/kristihsullivan

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

Find your Human Design. Make selfcare as a part of your business strategy and know that even the formula for selfcare has to be yours that's unique.

Favorite Book

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Tent-20th-Anniversary-Novel/dp/0312427298

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia

https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419

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Meet Laura Templeton, the force behind 30 Second Success! With 25+ years in marketing, Laura is more than a Speaker, Author, and Chief Instigator; she's your friend and business confidant. Known for making everyday talks interesting, she's an expert in AI-powered impactful branding. Join us on Authorpreneur for eye-opening insights!

Guest

Laura Templeton

Chief Instigator

30SecondSuccess.com

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• Why is it important to understand and use AI as a tool.
• How to overcome the fear of AI-powered tools in your business.
• What strategies to use for AI to communicate your brand effectively.

Book

Stand In Your Brand: Harness the Power of AI for Brand Success, Efficiency, and Client Attraction

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

Have a marketing plan that can be implemented easily.

Favorite Book

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P

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Dive into the world of audiobooks with Mary Catherine Jones, the authority in the realm of spoken words! As the owner and executive producer of Voice Over Vermont, LLC, Mary is dedicated to capturing the essence of every story through audio. Her insatiable curiosity is the driving force behind her work. Join us for an episode that explores the magic of audiobooks and the passion Mary brings to every spoken word project.

Guest

Mary Catherine Jones

Owner, Executive Producer

Voice Over Vermont, LLC

voiceoververmont.com

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• Why Audiobooks are better and why does it matter.
• Why is it important to use Audiobooks to make books more visible and, as a result, sell more copies.
• What informative organizations that authors need to know in order to publish or promote their books effectively.

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

Being a good entrepreneur means always remaining open, be flexible to change, and hire the help that you need.

Favorite Book

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

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A mentor to people who stutter globally, and now an author Larry Stein, stuttered for 50 years, then worked through his speech to become a public speaker. Learn about Larry's journey and what made the difference for him.

Guest

Larry Stein

Stein On Stuttering

steinonstuttering.com

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• How someone can overcome physical flaws and ways to get the better of it. Why acknowledging deficiencies can hasten progress in improving one self. Why consistency can be big factor in overcoming shortcomings.

Book

Free To Speak: My Journey from Stuttering to Public Speaking

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

Change is possible, and you can change your life.

Favorite Book

God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Episode Summary

Dean Anderson celebrated ten years of sobriety in 2023 with his book FINDING MYSELF SOBER. This enlightening discussion covers the impact of his sobriety on his life, his family, and his business relationships.

Guest

Dean Anderson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-s-anderson/

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

· What Dean began to focus on with clients in sobriety

· How his sobriety impacted his work-life

· Why he thinks this book will serve anyone who isn't fully comfortable with a traditional 12-step program

Book

Finding Myself Sober

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

it is so much better to do business with people that we really know, trust, and love.

Favorite Book

To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

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Connie Jo Miller's love of books and words started when she was just a wee lass traveling the world. She began her official word collection at just 10 years old and it continues to this day. Join us as we discuss a love of words, how her book was born, and why she hopes your children will read this and future Words of Whimsy books!

Guest

Connie Jo Miller

ConnieJoMiller.com

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• Connie Jo's first favorite word
• The word she didn't like as a young girl
• How she tracks her favorite words today

Book

Betty Bartholomew and the Vanishing Begonias: Words of Whimsy: Book One

NOT YET AVAILABLE

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

Surround yourself with others who are seasoned or experienced that are in the same or similar position to you, and learn from them.

Favorite Book

A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

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Nate Kelly aka @podcastnate shares what made him start his own podcast and why he wants to help others make the leap into the world of audio story sharing as well. Join him as we celebrate the launch of his new book and a course that will help others build their podcast dreams.

Guest

Nate Kelly

PodcastNate.com

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• Why examining the problems you can solve for your audience is a key starting point.
• How podcasts allow you into others' thoughts in a unique way.
• The effect starting a podcast could have upon the success of your authorship.

Book

The Podcast Revolution: A Simple Framework for Launching and Monetizing Your Podcast, Igniting Your Influence and Dominating Your Niche

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

Focus on your drive to help another person.

Favorite Book

The One Minute Manager by Dr. Kenneth Blanchard and Dr. Spencer Johnson

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Delve into an inspiring journey with Karen Roy, a Canadian author, leadership expert, and the visionary behind Author FastTrack. Explore her transformation from corporate "scatterbrain" to a pioneering entrepreneur, fueled by risk-taking and boundless curiosity. Karen's insights, featured in Yahoo Finance, LA Weekly, and GOSS magazine, highlight the potential of curiosity as your ultimate superpower for personal and professional growth. She's also a co-author of "Leadership: It's Not Just for Leaders."

Guest

Karen Roy

Book Coaching Academy

bookcoachingacademy.com

Highlights

In this episode you will learn:

• Author Fast Track empowers entrepreneurs and coaches to make the most of reusable content, all while working towards a specific goal. It's about harnessing the potential of your ideas for your benefit.
• How to set your book apart? Looking at different perspectives and truly comprehending your target audience. And building foundation of expertise for a distinct and influential piece of writing.
• After your book is published and marketed, what other factors should you consider and concentrate your efforts on?

Book

Leadership It is Not Just for Leaders

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The Busy Entrepreneur Book Writing Formula

5 Proven Strategies To Steal More Time

Book Writing Formula Guidebook

Recommendation for Every Entrepreneur

Find your tribe of entrepreneurs that you like to run with. And a robust support system to help you along the way.

Favorite Book

The Bible

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