Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about accountability and following through on personal and professional goals, particularly when it comes to writing a book. I share how to increase your success in goal achievement by a massive 95%, and delve into the significance of calendaring and habit formation. I also walk through options to drive accountability to support your success, and how to cultivate a future-focused success mindset.

If you have a big goal you want to make happen, don’t miss this episode.

Show notes:

• Learn more about my Idea-to-Draft Accelerator and Author Mentorship program here.

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• Instagram @stacyennis
• Facebook @stacyenniscreative
• LinkedIn
• YouTube @stacyennisauthor

To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

What can I say but: wow. I had a wonderful conversation with four fabulous authors last week on LinkedIn—and I’m sharing that conversation with you. Join authors Hady Méndez, Dr. Luissa Kiprono, Joel Pérez, and Kevin Hutchinson as they share about how their books are creating an impact in the world.

This is a powerful listen for anyone who has ever considered writing a book. We focus on the why behind their books, and how they are making an impact through authorhood. You’ll get to hear from real authors about how they showed up, put in the work, and dug deeply to achieve their dream of authorhood, and are now creating positive change in the world.

Going it alone is hard—and often leads to countless beautiful books in digital drawers, waiting to see the sunlight. These authors organized both support and community around them to make their dream happen.

Show notes:

• Learn more about my Idea-to-Draft Accelerator and Author Mentorship program here.
• Learn about Hady Méndez
• Learn about Dr. Luissa Kiprono 
• Learn about Joel Pérez
• Learn about Kevin Hutchinson

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• Instagram @stacyennis
• Facebook @stacyenniscreative
• LinkedIn
• YouTube @stacyennisauthor

To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing a bit about my post-vacation work life and answering your questions about my book-writing program, Idea-to-Draft (ITD). From how it works to the investment to how much 1:1 time you’ll get with me, I break it all down so you understand the core elements of the program.
It’s one of my shorter episodes to date but packed with information you’ll want to know if you have a goal of writing a nonfiction book.

Show notes:

• Learn more about my Idea-to-Draft Accelerator and Author Mentorship program here.
• Learn more about the Author Influence Circle community here.
• Book a call here.

Follow me on:

• Instagram @stacyennis
• Facebook @stacyenniscreative
• LinkedIn
• YouTube @stacyennisauthor

To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

Disciplined habits are the cornerstone to my life. In this week’s solo replay episode, I explore how the mindset and habits I’ve honed and taught my clients and students for more than a decade lead to success. Specifically, I cover how to:

• Overcome obstacles to goal achievement, even if the challenges feel insurmountable
• Develop a mindset of self-belief, worthiness, abundance, and potential
• Make incremental progress toward big goals—and achieve them!
• Create the necessary habits and behaviors to support your success in all areas of your life
• Build self-trust by honoring commitments you make to yourself

This is one from the heart. I hope you enjoy it. And if the episode adds value to your life, I’d be deeply grateful if you would rate and review the show.

Show notes:

• Learn more and apply to Idea-to-Draft here. 

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To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

This week on Beyond Better, I talk with client—and soon-to-be published author—Hady Méndez. I’ve had the honor of guiding Hady through my six-month program, Idea-to-Draft. As I’ve gotten to know her in the program, I knew I had to share her insights with you.
In this episode, we talk about her personal story of freedom and empowerment. She shares about key themes in her book, including using your voice, championing yourself, celebrating your successes, fostering community, and practicing self-care. And of course, we talk about her author journey, and she shares how she maintained momentum during the six months of our program to not only finish her first draft but also complete editing and sign with a publisher, plus begin organizing her marketing team.

Hady Méndez is a New York-based best-selling author, Latina speaker, and ERG coach. She is the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC, a company that is transforming the professional experiences of underestimated professionals by providing them with the skills to rise and thrive in the corporate world or in whatever path they choose. I can’t wait for you to meet her in this episode!

Show notes:

• Free Masterclass: Grow Your Business by Writing Your Book

Learn more about Hady:

• LinkedIn
• Substack Hady Unfiltered
• Website

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• Instagram @stacyennis
• Facebook @stacyenniscreative
• LinkedIn
• YouTube @stacyennisauthor

To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

In this solo episode, I discuss the transformative power of writing a book and how to accomplish your goal of becoming an author. Along with sharing my personal experience of how authorhood has affected my life, I show you how author status can unlock opportunities for personal and business growth.

There are lots of programs out there that offer a “quick write” solution, but I advocate instead for a deep engagement in the writing process to foster meaningful insights and a transformational experience. If you would like to identify and develop your catalyst book, check out my , complete with an ideation process and road map.

Don’t miss this opportunity to step boldly into your purpose.

Show notes:

• Free Masterclass: Grow Your Business by Writing Your Book

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• Instagram @stacyennis
• Facebook @stacyenniscreative
• LinkedIn
• YouTube @stacyennisauthor

To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

I love this week’s interview on Beyond Better with guest, Nina Sossamon-Pogue. We had a real, raw conversation about resilience and mental health, drawing from Nina’s remarkable journey through elite athletics, television news, and corporate leadership.

After leaving home at age thirteen to train as a gymnast, she became a USA Gymnastics team member and later an SEC athlete at LSU, until an injury ended her gymnastics career. This injury was a catalyst for a twenty-year career as an Emmy-winning journalist and news anchor.

Nina later transitioned into tech and corporate leadership, playing an integral role in a successful IPO. Today, she is a sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host who helps individuals and organizations thrive through challenges and change to reach new levels of success.

This was such an honest, valuable conversation. Don’t miss it.

Show notes:

• Nina's workshop
• Grow Your Business by Writing a Book Masterclass

Follow Nina on:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• This Seriously Sucks podcast
• Instagram @nina_sp.eaks
• Facebook

Follow me on:

• Instagram @stacyennis
• Facebook @stacyenniscreative
• LinkedIn
• YouTube @stacyennisauthor

To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

I love getting to talk shop with other publishing pros, and book proposal coach Richelle Fredson is one of my very favorite in the industry.

In this episode of Beyond Better, we discuss how great books are formed at the intersection of strategy and creativity and explore the magic of the book-writing process. Pairing Richelle’s expertise in crafting winning proposals that land dream book deals with my expertise in the book-writing process from idea to draft, we share practical tips to marry strategy and creativity in your author journey.

This conversation originally aired as a LinkedIn Live, and it was so good I had to share it with you on the podcast too. If you’re an aspiring author, don’t miss this episode!

Follow Richelle on:

• Instagram @richellefredson
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Website
• Podcast: Bound + Determined

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• Instagram @stacyennis
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To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

In today’s episode of Beyond Better, I’m joined by client Dr. Amanda Hanson, a leading voice in the world of psychology among women. Known as the Midlife Muse on social media, Dr. Hanson’s spiritual approach to aging has reached hundreds of millions of women worldwide.

Many of us look at aging as something to fight against—something we don’t want to accept, let alone embrace. Yet when Dr. Hanson reached midlife, she made a bold choice to see aging as a spiritual experience.

In this episode, we discuss how women can choose a beautiful path, one that sheds past beliefs and anchors into a new way of being a woman. She shares about the concept of being “magnetic” and how to show up with true presence and authenticity. We also talk about her journey of writing her book and how the deep introspection she invested throughout the process created a book that is sure to fuel the spiritual aging movement.

Dr. Amanda Hanson’s unique approach merges clinical psychology with ancient holistic practices. Her powerful debut book, Muse: The Magnetism of Women Who Stop Abandoning Themselves, will be released in March 2025.

Follow Dr. Amanda Hanson on:

• Website
• Instagram @midlife.muse
• TikTok @midlifemuse
• YouTube @midlifemuse
• LinkedIn

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• Instagram @stacyennis
• Facebook @stacyenniscreative
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To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

One of the first questions people ask me when they learn I live in Portugal is whether I speak Portuguese. That’s why I’m thrilled to share my conversation on Beyond Better with Anita da Silva, a certified teacher with nineteen years of experience and founder of “Portuguese with Anita,” one of the biggest communities of Portuguese learners that boasts 100,000 students on its social media platforms.

Along with sharing about my language-learning journey, we discuss the impact of learning the local language and how it affects one’s experience as an expat. Anita shares about what motivated her to support expats in Portugal.

People often underestimate what it’s like to navigate life in an area that speaks a different language. And Portuguese is tough to learn! We discuss how language shapes one’s understanding of culture and opens a door to experiencing life abroad more fully.

Anita also offers tips for those relocating to a country like Portugal when they don’t speak the language:

• Digital tools and platforms to make relocation easier
• Benefits of a coach or language teacher
• What happiness in a new country can look like

If you’re considering location independence, this episode gives valuable tips and insights on how to approach a new language when living as an expat.

Follow Anita on:

• Website
• Instagram @portuguesewithanita
• YouTube @PortuguesewithAnita
• Join her newsletter

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• Instagram @stacyennis
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To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.