When I started my business as a side hustle in 2009, I dreamed of becoming my own boss someday. I know what it’s like to look to people who are doing the thing and wonder, how the heck did they get there? In this episode, Melinda Emerson, known as America’s #1 small business expert, shares her advice for anyone looking to start or grow a small business. She also shares hard-won insights from twenty-two years in business in her new book, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded, recently released from Simon and Schuster. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming your own boss, don’t miss this content-rich discussion!

Learn more and order Melinda’s new book at www.becomeyourownbossbook.com. Follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to break the 9-to-5 and run a business completely of your design? Kate Peterson, author-illustrator of the newly released travel journal, Around the World and Back Again, did just that. In this episode, she shares how she journeyed from unhappy, full-time employee to landing a coveted book deal with Penguin Random House; overcame fear and self-doubt to pitch her next book; and embraced adventure and travel. We also discuss how travel influences and supports creativity, and the power of intentional discomfort. Kate is insightful, smart, and an inspiration to every daydreaming creative out there.

Learn more and order Kate’s new book: https://www.katepeterson.art/. Follow her on Instagram @katepetersonart.

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In this episode, I answer your wonderful questions, gathered from a recent survey sent to my email list. They include: How do you make time to create and write? Aside from growing your business, what work-related topics are you interested in (my answer goes beyond work!)? Can you dig into how to build an audience?

As always, I aim to provide valuable, meaningful content in this episode to support your growth and success.

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Laura Tully loves people and fashion. When she realized she could merge the two as a style expert, her world became a hefty dose of happy. She built her company on a simple philosophy: great style is for everyone. She shows individuals how they can look and feel fantastic in what they wear by building an intentional wardrobe. She shows organizations how they can create a cohesive team image that merges each team member’s individuality with the company’s brand and culture.

In this episode replay, Laura shares how she built a thriving wardrobe styling business. We talk about the importance of wardrobe style and how it can impact your mindset and actions; closet edits and other steps you can take to cultivate more intentional style; and how to craft your story and look good doing it. Laura is fun, inspiring, and full of wisdom—don’t miss this episode!

Laura’s favorite places to shop mentioned in the episode are: Shopbop, Net-A-Porter, & Other Stories, and Club Monaco.

Learn more about Laura at http://www.lauratully.co and follow her on Instagram @lauratully.co.

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This episode is a must-listen for authors at any stage of the publishing journey, even if you’re in the writing process. Stephanie Chandler is an author, publishing industry expert, and the founder of Nonfiction Authors Association (NFAA). We discuss her phenomenal journey from corporate America to bookstore owner to NFAA founder, including some of the wins and hardships along the way. She shares her advice for new authors and book-marketing advice to support your success, including the power of a solid author platform and specific niche.

Stephanie Chandler is the author of several books including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan. She is also CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association, a vibrant educational community for writers, and the Nonfiction Writers Conference, twice-yearly events conducted entirely online since 2010. A frequent speaker at business events and on the radio, she has been featured in Entrepreneur, BusinessWeek, The Writer, Writer’s Digest, and Wired magazine.

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In this episode, I talk with copyright and intellectual property attorney and novelist Brad Frazer. We cover his professional journey (which is fascinating!), the basics of copyright and intellectual property for writers, what constitutes “fair use” and when to attribute a source, and at what point an author needs to retain an attorney for their book. There are so many gems in this episode, and a big one is this: copyright is a noun not a verb. Curious to learn more? Listen in!

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In this episode, I get vulnerable as I answer listener questions and offer my thoughts on topics related to parenting, books, and living abroad. Questions include:

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In this replay from 2020, I get to do one of my favorite things: answer your questions! Questions include:

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In this replay from 2019, Ron Price joins me to talk about our book, Growing Influence, and how to regain control, take advantage of collaboration, and avoid draining your energy with concern. This episode is full of leadership gems.

In this replay from 2019, I talk about how growing up in Idaho, I dreamt of going to NYC like my favorite character in The Baby-Sitters Club, Stacey. But life turned out a little wilder, and now I’m living in my third developing country with my husband and two small children. With this most recent move, I was surprised by how deeply entrenched I was in the American Way. This episode explores the mindset of location independence and what I was most surprised by after our recent move to Thailand.

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