Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.

In our ninth episode of series four, Nick sits down with Albert Jamae, the author of self-help book Shaping Tomorrow’s Man.

WARNING: this book and podcast contains topics of mental health, self harm, domestic violence and fertility issues, listener and reader discretion is strongly advised. If this is something that affects you or your loved ones, help is available.

Shaping Tomorrow’s Man Podcast: https://albertjamae.com.au/podcast 

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BOOKS: 

Debut:

Shaping Tomorrow's Man / Albert Jamae: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jR51Mv 

Additional books mentioned:

When Men Cry / Nick Wasiliev: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/1nNdg 

The Secret of Secrets / Dan Brown: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kqjX9 

The Resilience Project / Hugh van Cuylenburg: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/enQROD 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Albert Jamae

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 4.9

Episode Number: #67

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Hawkeye Publishing

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