From Tragedy to Triumph - Dante & the Magic Lomi Stick

Support Damien Patterson by pre-ordering his book on Kickstarter today while the campaign is still live: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/damascinus/dante-and-the-magic-lomi-stick?ref=8hi5kf

Dive into the inspiring world of Philly and Friends with our latest episode featuring Vese Aghoghovbia's insightful consulting session. 🌟

Visit Vese's website: ⁠https://phillyandfriends.com⁠

📚 Starting with a Vision
Discover the vibrant educational brand, Philly and Friends.

🎨 From Books to Boundless Creativity
Explore the expansion of Philly and Friends beyond books into a realm of affirmation cards, dolls, and puzzles, all meticulously crafted to instill confidence and inclusivity in children.

💡 Values Redefined: From Profit to Purpose
Witness the transformation as motherhood redirects Vese's focus towards nurturing inclusive communities and fostering kindness, shifting from corporate ambitions to social missions.

🤝 Mentorship and Guidance
How Vese pays it forward by mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing invaluable insights and strategies for navigating the world of diversity-centric businesses.

🌟 Advice for the Next Generation
Uncover Vese's pearls of wisdom for child-focused entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of niche audience connection and collaborative learning for accelerated success.

🚀 Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Growth
Join us as we delve into the hurdles Vese faced while balancing awareness, funding limitations, and the ever-evolving landscape of purpose-driven branding.

Vese Aghoghovbia is the founder of Philly & Friends, an award-winning children's lifestyle and educational toy brand. She is also the author of the award-winning children's book 'Who Do I See in the Mirror?' As an entrepreneur, she's been recognised among the Top 100 Entrepreneurs to Watch in the UK by Natwest & The Telegraph. In 2021, she earned the Consumer & Luxury Rising Star of the Year award from the Black British Business Awards and secured The Breakthrough Fund by The Break Social, IFundWomen & Vista ReferHer UK Grant.

Connect with Vese:

Website: https://phillyandfriends.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phillynfriends

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phillynfriends

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veseaghoghovbia/

Ingrid Seymour is a USA Today bestselling author of over fifty novels. She writes new adult fiction in a variety of genres, including fantasy romance, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, sci-fi, and high fantasy—all with badass heroines and irresistible heroes. In this podcast, we discussed:

Visit Ingrid's limited-edition Kickstarter that is live now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ingridseymour/healer-of-kingdoms-collectors-edition?ref=dcw7v6

Read Ingrid's books and join her newsletter: ⁠https://ingridseymour.com/⁠

Connect with Ingrid Seymour on social media:

Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/Ingrid_Seymour⁠

Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid_seymour⁠

TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@ingridseymour⁠

Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/IngridSeymourAuthor

YouTube:  @IngridSeymour 

Read the transcript of this podcast: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GQnzfx0M_MaG7o0vsLpmGR4PtFw12lPx_JhAWLS4v74/edit?usp=sharing

Questions? Contact Lisa Ferland at [email protected]

SelfPub Conference 2023 - all on mindset for indie authors: https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/

I love Bob Baker's affirmations - they've helped me stay centered: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2h5dkU6stcyzAXjMcgb1fe

Do you want a printing and distribution option beyond the print-on-demand model? Dan at the Porchlight Book Company wants to expand their expertise and services in the traditional publishing industry to indie authors.

Contact Dan Brouchoud

Website: https://porchlightbooks.com/

Writing, editing, publishing, and marketing all require planting seeds for months or years before seeing the results. In this episode, I discuss how when writers allow themselves the grace of time and relieve the pressure on results, they fuel their creativity and can create better stories.

Mila Johansen is a public speaker, writing, publishing, and public speaker coach. She has developed "The Short Book" concept giving people all over the world permission to write their "short book" first. She is the best-selling author of nine books, including, "From Cowgirl to Congress: Journey of a Suffragist on the Front Lines", a first-person account from Jessie Haver Butler, Mila’s grandmother who put together the Pulitzer School of Journalism, was the first woman lobbyist in D.C. and taught public speaking to Eleanor Roosevelt.

Mila works with all types of authors and walks them through the writing and publishing process with a great accountability schedule.

Gift: 5 Easy Steps to start your book. https://milajohansen.influencersoft.com/5steps

A very special way to work with Mila: https://milajohansen.influencersoft.com/VIP-LaserCoaching

Connect with Mila here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/johansenmila

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pentopublished/

Learn more about Katie's latest book release on Kickstarter here before it ends September 20th.

Katherine Lockwood, a special education teacher and therapist, opened up about her remarkable journey as an author of children's books. Fueled by her daughter's rare diagnosis of Mobius Syndrome in 2020, Katie embarked on a mission to create meaningful stories that resonate with children and families facing similar challenges.

Drawing from her personal experience as a mother to a child with a rare condition, she describes the emotional rollercoaster her family went through while coming to terms with the diagnosis. This journey of acceptance and understanding became the foundation of her storytelling.

Ouch! Oops! and Oh No! is a series of children's books that tackles the pervasive issue of bullying in early elementary school. This innovative project delves into the perspectives of all parties involved: the victim, the bully, and the bystander. By delving into the emotional landscapes of these roles, Katie aims to bolster social-emotional intelligence and instill positive behavior patterns in children.

Visit Katie's Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/whymemama/ouch-oops-oh-no

Website: https://www.acorncottagepress.com/#/

I spent all weekend with traditionally published authors and literary agents at the 2023 Stockholm Writers Festival and they all had a lot to say about the current state of traditional publishing.

If you want to view my slides from my presentation "Using Kickstarter to Fund Your Book" click here to download: https://lisaferland.com/swf2023/

Any other writers festivals that you recommend? Let me know! [email protected]

Collaborations or sponsorships can improve your reach, marketing, and bring resources to your book's Kickstarter campaign in many different ways, but it's not always easy (or quick).

Recently, I partnered with Reedsy to publish a free crowdfunding course for authors -- you can enroll in that here: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/courses/publishing/crowdfunding-for-authors/

Collaborations require a LOT of follow-up on behalf of the creator and may take a lot longer to come to fruition than you originally anticipate, so stay flexible, patient, and persevere!

Transcript available here

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