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How to Follow Your Creative Calling with Tia Williams


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#285: What does it take to fully step into your creative calling?


In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Tia Williams to explore her career journey from beauty editor to full-time novelist, proving that sometimes, there isn’t a single pivot—just a path you’ve always been walking.


Tia shares how her love for romance fiction shaped her storytelling, why taking risks is key to success, and how writing her own love story helped her discover her true voice.


We Also Talk About…

  • Tia’s career experiences as a beauty editor and full-time fiction author.
  • What it takes to get your book adapted for film.
  • How to spark inspiration when you’re in a creative rut.
  • How to turn your messy first draft into something amazing.
  • How to create systems to support your creativity.


Resources:

  • Get your tickets to our April 3 live show in NYC.
  • Get your tickets to our April 5 live show in Washington DC.
  • Follow Tia on Instagram
  • 7 Days in June by Tia Williams
  • The Perfect Find by Tia Williams
  • Check out the paperback version of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
  • Preorder Tia’s new young adult novel, Audre & Bash are Just Friends
  • Check out my new brand Spacious Rituals and get your virtual planner for 2025!
  • Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les


Keep in touch with She’s So Lucky:

  • Watch on YouTube @shessoluckypod
  • Follow on IG: @lesalfred @shessoluckypod
  • Follow on TikTok @balancedles


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