Meet the Author with Allison Trowbridge

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder– Jedidiah Jenkins! You probably know Jed for his books ‘Like Streams to the Ocean: Notes on Ego, Love, and the Things That Make Us Who We Are’ and ‘To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret’. In this conversation, you’ll get to know Jed on an intimate level, very likely making you appreciate his written works even more. 

Jed and Allie’s conversation is fun, inspiring, and deeply vulnerable. Jed dives into not only his writing process, but also how he thinks about the world and himself; he gets personal in a way that will have you calling up your own courage to walk through the world authentically! Jed talks about navigating imposter syndrome, what it’s like to create a community around your work, and how you can write about the real people in your life in a way that doesn’t destroy your relationships. 

Today’s episode is for you if you’re in the ‘mess’ of the creative process and need some encouragement to keep going. The conversation is funny and heartwarming, while also being grounded, practical, and very helpful for writers in many moments. If you’re an aspiring author out there wondering if your thoughts and words even matter– tune in. You’ll learn a ton, and find the energy that you need to keep pursuing your own art.

You can get your copies of Jed’s books here, and you can follow Jed on social media at @jedidiahjenkins. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, chef, TV series judge, and producer– Candace Nelson! Candace’s new book,  ‘Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion Into Profit’ just launched into the world and it’s not only going to help you turn your dreams into reality, but also, generate financial success in the process!

If you can’t tell from that bio line, Candace is a wildly successful, creative professional and multi-hyphenate, so just trust us– you’re going to learn a lot from this episode. Candace and Allie dive into Candace’s roller coaster ride of a career, including a call from Oprah and the amazing story of how Sprinkles (you know the cupcakes!) survived and thrived, against all odds. Candace also discusses how one can pivot professionally to follow passion, and some powerful ways to overcome imposter syndrome. Sweet Success is a practical guide that is full of everything you need to take the big leap into entrepreneurship! Candace even gets into why now, in the midst of a potential recession, might just be the best time to start your own business.

Today’s episode is for you if you’re ready to pursue your passion and actually make some money doing it. Candace shares several practice tips, lots of encouragement, and some surprising stories that will fire you up. We can all use some words of wisdom and positive ‘peer pressure’ to call up our own courage to take the next step… and you’re going to get all of that and more in this conversation! 

You can get your copy of Candace’s new book here, and you can follow Candace on social media at @candacenelson. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper Director of Communications, Alex Hudgens, sits down with our first graphic novel creators on the show– Ryan Silbert and Luke Lieberman! Buckle up, because you’re in for a fun ride. From the mind of legendary comics creator Stan Lee, the architect of the Marvel Universe, comes Alliances: Orphans, a brand-new original graphic novel set in the New York Times best-selling Alliances universe, co-written by Lee with Luke Lieberman (Red Sonja) and Ryan Silbert (The Coldest Case). 

Orphans is a fast-paced adventure, and a moving story of found-family that explodes onto the page through brilliant images and the sharp, smart writing that we’ve grown accustomed to when it comes to the Marvel universe. Listen in to hear Luke and Ryan talk about the writing process when there are multiple collaborators, working with Stan Lee, and how to find the best creative partners for your project. This dynamic duo also dives into the work ethic required to become an ‘overnight success’ and how that notion has played out in their careers.

Today’s episode is certainly for you if you’re an aspiring graphic novelist, but there are so many nuggets of wisdom in this conversation for any aspiring author! Marvel fans will enjoy hearing about working with the legendary Stan Lee, especially since Luke and Ryan give us an insider’s peek into his creative process. This conversation will also inspire and encourage you to get into community as you create, and remind you that you’re never alone.

You can get your copy of Ryan and Luke’s new book here, and you can connect with Luke and Ryan @alliancesuniverse on Instagram. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper Founder & CEO, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, producer, and professor– Reza Aslan! Reza’s new book, ‘An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville’ just launched into the world and it is a fascinating biography of a life that will have you saying, “I can’t believe this is a true story!”

In this episode, Reza breaks down what he found extraordinary enough about Howard Baskerville’s life that as an author, Reza decided to devote years of his life to getting this story down in the form of a book– even though his original plan was to write it as a screenplay! Reza also reveals that he tells his creative writing students that there are only ‘2 genres’ of writing… listen in to find out what they are. Reza dives into his researching process, why he believes this book is more important than ever, and how he sees history coming full circle in our current social and political moment.

Today’s episode is for you if you’re a history buff ready to dive into an amazing biography, or an aspiring author looking to get into writing such a work! Reza is a masterful storyteller who helps us to remember how connected we are to each other, both through a historical lens and through the ways our stories are intertwined even now. This encouraging episode will definitely make you think, and we’d be willing to bet that you’re going to learn something new! Plus, Reza considers this book the most personal book he’s ever written; the powerful reasoning behind that sentiment will have you sitting down to write and make a major impact of your own.

You can get your copy of Reza’s new book here, and you can follow Reza on social media at @rezaaslan. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper’s Director of Communications, Alex Hudgens, sits down with author and Senior Media & Tech Correspondent for CNBC– Julia Boorstin! Julia’s new book, ‘When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them’, just launched into the world, and it’s here to teach us a thing or two about the importance of empowering women and what the data tells us about women in leadership. 

In this fast and fun episode, Julia dives into her journey as a first time author and what the publishing process has been like for her. She gets into the nitty gritty about how important editing was in the writing process– including her challenge of trimming down 120 interviews she conducted to only include 60 of them in the final copy. Julia also discusses the importance of incorporating research and data into your writing to better illustrate your points, and she shares some of the character traits that have been considered ‘weaknesses’ in the past that are actually strengths for leaders. 

Today’s episode is for you if you’re an aspiring author looking for wisdom from an author currently launching her first book! Julia tells us what she wishes she’d know at the outset of the writing process, and her best advice for authors on the journey. She also reveals what she found most surprising about the process of publishing her first book, what she’d like to tell all of the young women in the world, and more. This episode is so encouraging!

You can get your copy of Julia’s new book here, and you can follow Julia on social media at @juliaboorstin. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, entrepreneur, and investor– Nick Gray! Nick’s new book, ‘The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings’, just launched into the world, and it’s here to make you an expert host!

Nick is the founder of Museum Hack, and has hosted hundreds of 2-hour cocktail parties himself. He’s distilled his extensive experience into a fun and practical how-to book that’ll have you creating new connections and meaningful community in no time. Listen in on Nick’s chat with Allison to hear about his publishing journey, the idea of ‘weak ties’, and the formula to make hosting a habit– what Nick calls the M.V.P. 

Today’s episode is for you if you’re someone who wants to build community with authentic, fun, and low-stress methods. Nick shares a ton of practical tips and tricks to ensure that you can easily plan a great time, make sure that your guests have a great time, and actually have a great time yourself! This conversation is also great for any aspiring authors out there considering the self-publishing route! Nick’s real-talk about the pros/cons and costs of self-publishing are super helpful in breaking down the realities of a process that can often feel overwhelming.

You can get your copy of Nick’s new book here, and you can follow Nick on social media at @nickgraynews. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper Director of Communications, Alex Hudgens, sits down with author, speaker, former Wisconsin Governor and Senator– Marty Schreiber! His new book, ‘My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver’ has launched into the world as both a beautifully bittersweet love story, and a practical guidebook for caregivers.

In this conversation, Marty shares heartfelt and actionable advice for anyone out there who has an Alzheimer’s patient in their life or community. He explains how Alzheimer’s isn’t a ‘chicken casserole disease’ and how not only the patient, but also the caregivers, need loving and specific support as they navigate this often lonely, difficult journey. Marty discusses the idea of ‘therapeutic fibbing’ and how family and friends can learn to enter in and adapt to the new world of a loved one battling Alzheimer’s. Marty also describes the unique publishing process that led to ‘My Two Elaines’; it’s a story of perseverance and the ability of an important message to take root and grow, no matter what.

Today’s episode is for you if you’re a caregiver, or simply someone who wants to be more supportive of both the caregivers and Alzheimer’s patients in your community. This is a disease that has to be tackled together, and Marty’s practical and empathetic advice is so helpful for all of us who want to do more in the fight. Marty also shares stories from his journey of becoming an author, full of highs, lows, and surprising coincidences that don’t seem like coincidences at all. Listen in if you’re looking for real ways to get involved with Alzheimer’s care, but also, if you’re looking for encouragement through a story of courage and compassion.

You can get your copy of Marty’s new book here, and you can connect with Marty and learn more at mytwoelaines.com. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper Director of Communications, Alex Hudgens, sits down with new author, attorney, radio host, and creator– Kiara Imani! Her new memoir, ‘Therapy Isn’t Just For White People’, is launching into the world, and it’s here as a vulnerable, moving, often-joyful set of essays that provide so much perspective and heart. Reading Kiara’s new book is a journey; you’ll laugh, you might shed a tear, you’ll feel anger and so many other emotions… and most certainly, you’ll learn.

In this conversation, Kiara discusses the process of writing and publishing her first book, though this was her second book deal– highlighting the highs and lows of her author journey! She also dives into why therapy and mental health were topics that she felt called to write about, especially as a Black author. Kiara gets into topics like overachievement, being a multihyphenate in her career, what surprised her about writing this book, and more. 

Today’s episode is for you if you’re a Black woman in America looking to feel really seen, or anyone else looking to gain empathy, insight, and understanding through someone’s else’s storytelling and life experience. Kiara also provides us with valuable advice about the writing process, especially for fellow first-time authors. Listen in if you’re considering writing a book of your own, or you’re somewhere along the journey already!

You can get your copy of Kiara’s new book here, and you can follow Kiara on social media at @kiaraimaniwill. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with new author, chart-topping podcast host, photographer, and educator– Jenna Kutcher! Her new book ‘How Are You, Really? Living Your Truth One Answer At A Time’ has launched into the world, and it’s here to help you dive into your true feelings and create an authentic, full life that you love.

In this conversation, Jenna dives into her writing and publishing process, which was a surprising journey in the first place– she’d previously sworn that she would never write a book! She also discusses the topics and feelings that her inner circle friends were expressing behind closed doors, and why no one seems to feel safe enough to have these deeper conversations. Jenna describes a sensation that she calls ‘the thinness of fullness’, and details how the marketing of her book has differed from the writing of it. Spoiler alert: she’s loved both aspects of the book launch process!

Today’s episode is for you if you’ve got a feeling that perhaps, you’re not totally in touch with how you’re really feeling… or at least, you’re going through the motions and ready for some change. And, definitely tune in if you’re another person who swears you’ll never write a book, but maybe… somewhere deep down… you think you might change your mind about that! Jenna shares a ton of practical tips when it comes to writing and marketing your book, and the necessary work of truly getting in touch with yourself.

You can get your copy of Jenna’s new book here, and you can follow Jenna on social media at @jennakutcher. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper Director of Communications, Alex Hudgens, sits down with author and comedian– Dustin Nickerson! His new book ‘How To Be Married (To Melissa): A Hilarious Guide to a Happier, One-of-a-Kind Marriage’ has launched into the world, and it’s the funny, heartwarming, practical relationship help that so many of us have been looking for!
Through stories of his specific, one-of-a-kind marriage to Melissa, Dustin shares relationship ‘advice’ with the world in a refreshing, show-not-tell, non-advice kind of way. The reality is, relationships are all unique; Dustin’s idea that one size does not fit all when it comes to advice around family, finances, faith, and more is demonstrated in his commitment to just telling his family’s story, and letting the reader glean anything helpful on their own. Through reading the ins and outs of Dustin and Melissa’s relationship, you just might improve your own.

This episode is for you if you’re looking for a refreshing take on marriage/relationship books, or if you’re looking for a laugh! Dustin’s humor will make your day, and his down-to-earth attitude about relationships will probably have you saying, “This guy gets it.” Dustin shares his journey of becoming an author, diving into his career journey overall– including the highs and lows of making a living as a stand-up comedian. So if you’re an aspiring author, an aspiring comedian, or perhaps both– this is the episode for you.

You can get your copy of Dustin’s new book here, and you can follow Dustin on social media at @dustinnickerson. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!