Growing your influence and impact as an author requires more than just writing a book people want to read. You need to show up with passion, purpose, and consistency to develop a solid author platform that attracts an audience. In this episode, I talk with founder and CEO of Amplify Publishing and Mascot Books, Naren Aryal. Along with solid advice for growing a thought leadership platform as an author, Naren shares insider publisher secrets. If you’re an aspiring or published nonfiction author, don’t miss this informative (and fun!) episode.

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Learn more about Mascot Publishing: www.mascotbooks.com

Learn more about Amplify Publishing: www.amplifypublishing.com

Learn more about Real Clear Publishing: www.realclearpublishing.com

Be the first to know when doors open to Nonfiction Book School: www.nonfictionbookschool.com

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I’m joined this week by Caitlin Copple Masingill, founder of Full Swing PR. We talk all things location independence, business, courage . . . and even making money with a liquor license. Alongside her PR firm, she is cofounder of Electable Women, a community of women who want to run, win, and lead in local public office. If you’re looking for inspiration and practical advice on how to successfully strike out on your own and lead a location-independent lifestyle, don’t miss this episode!

This episode kicks off a brand new season and a new name for the podcast: Beyond Better. I share the story behind the name and how the concept of creating a life that is beyond better impacts every area of my life, including my relationships, work, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the pod and share it with a friend who wants to build a life that is beyond better too.

Download the life visioning guide mentioned in this episode: https://stacyennis.com/lifevisioningguide

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This week, I'm sharing an update on all things content-related, including Season 3 of this podcast and the StacyEnnis.com blog. Plus, I share a brief update on Nonfiction Book School. Keep listening for a special guest segment from my five-year-old son, Max.  

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This week, I share the backstory of Nonfiction Book School, my new, live book-writing program for aspiring authors. But it’s not just a 411 on the program—it’s a story. A tale about sticking with your dreams, even when your vision seems hard and far and maybe even overly aspirational. I hope this story inspires you to stick with your dreams too.

Write your book with me at Nonfiction Book School: http://nonfictionbookschool.com/

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I'm joined this week by “brand alchemists,” Justin Foster and Emily Soccorsy of Root + River. We talk about their novel approach to branding: starting on the inside with deep work, speaking truth as a brand, owning a conversation, and so much more. The three of us also get personal, sharing some of our own challenges as we shape our professional and personal brands. If you’ve ever wondered how the buzz word “authentic” looks in practice as a brand, don’t miss this episode. And be sure to get a copy of their latest book, Rooting Up: Essays on Modern Branding.

Learn more about Root + River: https://rootandriver.com/

Listen to their Being Marketers podcast: https://rootandriver.com/webcast

Join their Being Marketers community for marketing leaders: https://rootandriver.com/being-marketers/

Buy their book: https://www.amazon.com/Rooting-Up-Essays-Modern-Branding/dp/035979632X

Connect with Root + River on Instagram and Facebook. Follow @emilyatlarge and @fosterthinking on Instagram.

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This week, I'm reading my latest blog post about how I fell, and stayed, in love with writing. Read the post at https://stacyennis.com/writinglove.

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When watercolor artist and creative entrepreneur Brittany Sailors and her family got an opportunity to move to Hawaii from Idaho, they leapt at the chance. Within thirty days of accepting the offer, their party of five was in Maui and living a completely new, adventurous lifestyle. In this episode, Brittany also shares her journey as a watercolor artist, and the power of community in helping keep you anchored to your creative endeavor. If you want to be inspired and moved, I highly recommend listening to this episode!

Learn all about Brittany at https://www.brittanysailors.com/.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittany.sailors

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