We're excited to be kicking off Season Two of the Author Central Podcast! What a better time to launch it then during Women's History Month and on the same week as International Women's Day! On this episode, The Power of Women, we are joined by two special guests: Minue Yoshida and Leonor Gil! These two inspiring and powerful authors shared their stories in the Today's Inspired Latina Book Series. We had a wonderful conversation all about their experiences in sharing their stories, stepping into their power professionally and personally, and most importantly they shared incredible and inspiring insight that we know will impact all of our listeners! 

Hello and Welcome to the Author Central Podcast by Fig Factor Media!

We’re so happy you’re here! We're your host Gaby Hernandez Franch and Samantha Ante and we're thrilled to be starting our podcast’s second season! We had a great time with our past guests and episodes and this new season we have so many new things in store! Join us! 

We had a fantastic interview with author Megan Dagnino, author of Witch’s Brew! Meg Dagnino is a mother, registered nurse, and recently a first time children’s book author.  We caught up with Meg and talked all about the inspiration of Witch’s Brew: best selling interactive experience and book that details a delicious Halloween “brew” that whole families can enjoy.  Meg also shared with us an inside look into her author journey, future plans for her book, and so much more.  Don’t miss this fabulous and brew-tiful interview! Visit Meg’s website at www.witchsbrewbook.com to learn more, get Witch's Brew merch, coloring sheets and to get your very own copy!

En este episodio inspirador, hablamos con Luis Medina, creador y dueño de UNO Productions. Nos cuenta del increíble libro: El Médico de los Pobres: Dr. José Gregorio Hernández: Recorrido Por Venezuela. Un libro ilustrado de un imaginario recorrido del Dr. José Gregorio Hernández por toda Venezuela, para motivar a los lectores a reafirmar aún más su fe en el Santo Patriota. Luis nos cuenta historias y relatos que forman parte de su propia vida y que son verdaderamente impactantes.  Tuvimos una conversación sumamente inspiradora. Pueden conseguir el libro en Amazon y conocer más de la beatificación de Dr. José Gregorio Hernández en https://doctorjosegregoriohernandez.com/. 

In this episode, we had an awesome talking to first time author Matthew Papuchis! Matthew is an award-winning corporate communications strategist and internal communications leader. In his new book, A Little Birdie Told Me…:A Journey to Find Hope, Happiness and the Wings to Fly, he shares anecdotes from his life and delights us with deep and insightful wisdom that anyone can apply in their career, life, family and more! Matt reveals how birdwatching, new found hobby that he discovered during the pandemic, inspired him to reflect on his life and ultimately led him to publish his first book! Who knew birds could be so inspiring? Be sure to pick up Matthew’s book in any version, paperback, hardcover, and ebook on Amazon! You’ll absolutely love it!

Want to know what it takes to be a Thriving Artist? In this episode we talk to entrepreneur, artist, and now author Erin Minckley! We catch up with Erin and talk all about her new book Artists Who Thrive: Building Resiliency, Relationships and Results! Erin shares incredible insight from her book and valuable nuggets that anyone can apply to live a more fulfilling and thriving life. Erin is also the owner of Relativity Textiles, a luxury wallpaper brand. Erin’s book, courses, and information on coaching with her is available on her website, profitableartist.org. You don't want to miss the chance to connect with her! 

Today is an extra special episode! We’re catching up with Maria Elena Alvarez Camps, Maria Laskowski, Lizbeth Alvarado and Ana Uribe-Ruiz from Latinas in Aviation! Not only are these incredible women pilots, air traffic controllers, administrators and more but they are also four incredible moms! This weekend we’re also celebrating Mother's Day so a special congratulations to them! Tune in to hear all about their experiences in writing their stories, being part of an incredible industry and their advice to other incredible Latinas! You can order the book Latinas in Aviation: Stories of Passion, Power, and Breaking Into the Aviation Industry on Amazon available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and in Spanish! You can also connect with Elena, Maria, Lizbeth, and Ana on LinkedIn.

We continue the Today’s Inspired Latina podcast series with Vol 8! In today’s episode we catch up with authors Lisba Romo, Leslie Regalado and Nancy Scovotti! They share with us all about their experience in being a part of the book and how important it is to be vulnerable and share their stories. We had a blast talking to these incredible accomplished Latinas! You can order the book on Amazon here and connect with Lisba, Leslie, and Nancy on their websites!