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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast! In this episode, we’re kicking off Season 2 of the podcast with a solo episode because we need to talk. Amazing guests have joined us in Season 1 and we uncovered a lot about publishing, writing books, making money as an author, finding your voice, selling, and much more.

But in this new season, I want to have more 1:1 conversations with you. And we’re starting with the why behind The Rebel Maker Podcast and my own story in the publishing industry. Ready? Buckle up because you’re in for a treat.


In this episode:

• [02:00] How I got started in publishing
• [05:34] Why I started my company Rebel Queen
• [06:37] Why I started The Rebel Maker Podcast
• [09:09] What you’ll get in a Clarity Call with me

Resources & Links:
Review The Rebel Maker on Apple Podcasts.
Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“So, the goal for The Rebel Maker is for you guys to listen, find value in what's being said, find some sort of inspiration that you can take your next best step towards whatever that is writing your book, publishing your book, starting a business, I don't know... Whatever your next step is.”

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I have got AmyLee Westervelt with me today and we are talking about the masculine and feminine, creating your reality through manifestation, and finally removing your resistance to writing.

As a certified clinical hypnotherapist and master neuroenergetics practitioner, AmyLee pulls from her extensive knowledge to create powerful coaching experiences for each client. This is an episode I am specifically getting my three daughters to listen to because it is so damn good!

In this episode:

• [02:39] The definition of Erogetics
• [04:27] Creating your reality through manifestation
• [08:19] The relationship between the masculine and feminine
• [13:12] Practical tips to open yourself up to receiving from the masculine and the universe
• [17:01] Functioning from the feminine rather than the masculine
• [22:45] Making your writing desires a reality and removing your resistance to writing
• [28:38] Removing the negative charge around success
• [32:15] Maintaining a fountain of youth within yourself

Resources & Links:

Watch AmyLee’s five-day bootcamp - Discovering Erogetics

Check out AmyLee’s children’s book - The Colors Inside of Me

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“Through our dreams, through the things that we're trying to create for ourselves and in our lives, we're actually expanding the universe. So it behooves the universe to partner with us.”

Connect with AmyLee
Facebook: @Amyleewestervelt
Instagram: @theamyleewestervelt
Pinterest: @alwestervelt
Website: amyleewestervelt.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Send Marti a text message HERE!

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. This is one of my favorite episodes, (and I knew it was going to be even before we started recording) because I have Dawn Christian as my guest.

Dawn is an Oracle, Alchemist, and Metaphysical Advisor for women in life, business, and relationships. She has been supporting women to spiritual and material success since 2013 and enjoys the study of esotericism and deep psychology in her spare time.

We get deep! Dawn shares her wisdom on the concept of duality, creating through genius, unconscious programming, and so much more.

In this episode:

• [03:20] Inner healing through stillness
• [05:20] The concept of duality, shadow work, and embracing all aspects of yourself
• [11:34] Falling in love with who you are and how reality flows through you
• [15:08] Mimicked creation versus genius creation
• [18:57] The difference between discipline, motivation, and inspiration
• [23:43] Creating a routine of discipline
• [31:13] The unconscious mind and our unconscious programming 

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“Genius is when you are in a space that is as unique as you. Your genius doesn't look like anyone else's genius. It's just like your thumbprint. It's like your version of a snowflake. Nobody else has the same genius as you do.”

Connect with Dawn
Facebook: @dawnlchristian
Instagram: @dawnlchristian
Website: dawnlchristian.com
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast! In this episode, we meet Shannon Talbot, a corporate dropout, coach, speaker, and author. She shares her journey from deciding to leave the corporate world to founding her coaching and consulting business and fulfilling her dream of writing a book.

We talk openly about managing time and stress, her writing process, and finding strong personal motivators to prioritize yourself and do the things you know are good for you.

By telling her story, Shannon hopes to inspire women to rewrite theirs, overcome obstacles, and realize their full potential.

In this episode:

• [03:18] The impact of roles and titles on our perception of ourselves
• [10:14] The reality behind “I don’t have time”
• [14:26] Allowing yourself to change after a wake-up call
• [21:40] Deciding to start a business and write a book after leaving corporate
• [25:05] What the writing process looked like for Shannon
• [31:11] Finding beta readers and getting the right feedback for your book
• [34:10] Shannon’s least favorite part of writing the final draft
• [39:45] Finding your motivators and creating your non-negotiable habits

Resources & Links:
Boss Moms Facebook Group
Shannon’s Book, Breaking Free, comes out on Amazon on January 15th. Save the date!

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“I was like, who am I to write a book? [...] And sometimes all it takes is somebody to plant a seed and believe in you.”

Connect with Shannon Talbot
Linkedin: Shannon Talkbot, MBA
Instagram: @shannontalbot_coaching
Website: shannontalbot.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. Today’s guest is Elaine Turso and we are talking all about stepping into your confidence and leveling up your business.

Elaine is a Business Consultant who specializes in building a business around your values and customer experience, specifically focusing on behind-the-scenes systems, automations, launching big ideas, and marketing. This is her zone of genius and I love that she is doing this because it is so foreign and stressful to me.

We discuss setting boundaries, what a business bestie is and why you need one, charging for your services and so much more!

In this episode:

• [05:57] Stepping into your confidence and leveling up in your business
• [12:03] Setting boundaries and clear expectations
• [14:55] Charging appropriately for your services to prevent resentment
• [18:24] Elaine’s books and summits
• [20:59] Repurposing content and utilizing ChatGPT in your writing
• [25:00] Taking advantage of AI in your business
• [30:45] The sticky note method for writing a book
• [33:53] Why you need a business bestie
• [37:50] The cathartic process of writing a book

Resources & Links:

Find Elaine’s free ebook here and her other books here

Join Elaine’s Elevate Your Coaching Summit launching in January 2024

Elaine spoke about these two tools: Magai and Descript

Join the Polka Dot Powerhouse networking group

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“When we don't have those boundaries and we don't honor the boundaries, we breed resentment, and I don't want to face a life of resentment.”

Connect with Elaine
Facebook: @elainethebrainturso
Instagram: @elaineturso
Pinterest: @elaineturso
Website: elaineturso.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Send Marti a text message HERE!

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker Podcast. Today’s guest is Sarah Murphy and we are talking all about taking up space and being audacious in your business.

Sarah is an educator, clarity coach, and business strategist. She has a master's degree in business and has built multiple six-figure businesses. She consistently delivers unparalleled results for each of her clients through mentorship, education, and group coaching. The value, education, and wisdom she provides are just off the chain!

We discuss marrying work and play, creating a safe space for your creativity to thrive, embracing failure, and so much more. There is so much gold in this episode, you’re not going to want to miss it.

In this episode:

• [02:30] Sarah’s journey of “a million pivots”
• [10:16] Marrying work and play
• [18:12] Creating a safe space through failure
• [22:18] Personal growth through fiction reading
• [26.19] The major issue preventing people from becoming six-figure earners
• [32:57] The importance of following up with potential clients (even when you feel vulnerable)
• [37:18] Embracing failure as a necessary step toward success

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“My zone of genius is never taking myself so seriously that I feel beholden to a path.”
“When we can get ourselves to a place of physiological and psychological, emotional and mental safety, the world is a stage. And it's all play. And there's really very little danger involved with most of what we do.”
“If you don't feel safe on a daily basis you're probably not very creative, which to your author listeners, that's a big deal. Because creativity is where a lot of writing comes from.”
“Attention is the currency of the 21st century. It's not money. Money is there, but money follows attention.”
“One thing anybody gets out of this podcast, it's the permission to be audacious. Be big, take up space, because that's the literal thing that's going to change your business career.”
“Failure is inevitable on the journey to success.”

Connect with Sarah
Instagram: @the.sarahmmurphy
LinkedIn: Sarah M. Murphy
Websites: audaciousinnovations.com and mobilebevpros.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website:

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Sensitive Content Warning: in this episode, we talk about difficult topics such as stillborn babies and infant loss. Please be mindful and gentle with yourself before hitting play.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. Today, I have Autumn Cohen as my guest. Autumn is the mother of two living daughters and a stillborn son born in March, 2020. Early 2023 she released a baby loss journal for parents like herself called In Memory Of You. And just in time for Christmas, she and her husband have written a children’s book for grief and loss called Eden and Ellie’s Christmas is Not the Same.

In this episode, we talked a lot about grief and infant loss. But we also discussed the book publishing process, how to know if a publisher is the right fit for you, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

In this episode:

• [03:50] Coping with the grief of a stillborn baby
• [06:39] The In Memory of You Journal
• [08:43] Involving your community in the writing process
• [09:59] Dealing with loss over the holidays
• [13:33] Navigating the publishing process and overcoming imposter syndrome
• [20:36] When to reach out to a publisher
• [25:59] How to know if a publisher is the right fit for you

Resources & Links:
Find Autumn’s books on her website
Receive a birthday card for your baby gone too soon here
Listen to Autumn’s full story of her stillborn son here

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“Imposter syndrome was big because I had never created anything like this. And this is something that is supposed to help people cope and heal.”

Connect with Autumn
Facebook: @babylossbook
Instagram: @inmemoryofyoubook
Website: inmemoryofyoubook.com and still-loved.org

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so stoked to have Maria Bryan as my guest today. Maria is a trauma-informed storytelling trainer. She helps nonprofit leaders tell powerful and impactful stories that resist harm and is a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place. And I could not agree more.

We talk about protecting yourself as an author when writing about your trauma, protecting your audience from being triggered by trauma in your writing, and using your story to create an impact.

In this episode:

• [03:11] Marias’s journey from studying print journalism to trauma-informed storytelling 
• [05:53] What is trauma-informed storytelling?
• [10:56] Trauma-informed writing
• [14:48] Self-care for authors – and reaching out to your support system when reliving trauma while writing
• [22:36] Writing trauma in a way that is not triggering to your readers
• [28:26] Using trauma as a marketing technique and what we can do instead
• [36:44] Are you really ready to tell your story?
• [38:32] Using a story to impact people for change

Resources & Links:

Keep an eye out for Maria’s podcast launching in January. Join the When Bearing Witness podcast waitlist: https://mariabryan.myflodesk.com/podcastwaitlist
Be the first to know about the virtual launch party, and when the first episodes are live!

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“We have to tell stories in order to make the world a better place. We have to, it's foundational. It’s the first step. It’s stories that change hearts and minds.”

Connect with Maria
LinkedIn: @mariabryancrtv
Instagram: @mariabryancrtv
Website: mariabryan.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so excited to have Marta Spirk with me today. I have fangirled over Marta for a hot minute and she is by far one of the most inspiring women I know.

Marta is a wife, a triplet mom, a recording artist, and a TEDx speaker. She's an author, and she's a visibility strategist. She empowers women entrepreneurs to be seen by standing out on social media, on stages, and on TV – so that they increase their visibility, credibility, and profit.

In this episode:

• [04:15] Marta’s background growing up as a Brazilian obsessed with American culture
• [09:11] Marta’s journey of self-discovery when she became pregnant with triplets
• [12:42] Determining your message and becoming more visible to make an impact in the world
• [19:42] The benefit of writing a book as a speaker and coach
• [25:45] How writing her book has opened doors for Marta
• [28:43] What is next for Marta

Resources & Links:

Read Marta’s books:
The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success
The Empowered Woman's Path: 21 Inspiring Stories of Success in Life and Business

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“Publishing my book was me making a commitment to my message.”

Connect with Marta
Facebook: @spirkmarta
Instagram: @martaspirk
Website: martaspirk.com
Podcast: The Empowered Women Podcast

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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Send Marti a text message HERE!

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so excited to have Jenn Henry with me today. Jenn is an ex-homeless, ex-IV drug addict, felon turned published author, speaker, coach, and six-figure business owner. She is proof that it doesn't matter where you come from, or where you start, it matters where you keep going.

Jenn shares her story of disconnection with us and explains how she managed to turn her life around and become a successful entrepreneur. We talk about boundaries, the art of saying no, belief systems, and so much more.

In this episode:

• [03:05] How getting arrested saved Jenn’s life
• [10:16] How your belief system influences your world
• [17:54] The shift in Jenn that allowed her to reconnect to herself after years of disconnection
• [30:39] Setting boundaries and putting yourself first
• [32:35] Jenn’s entrepreneurial journey
• [37:13] What Jenn would do differently for her next book
• [39:42] Building a community through book challenges

Resources & Links:

Read Resilience: A Different Kind of Strong by Jenn Henry
Join the 28 Day Resilience Book Challenge in January

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“I was able to start connecting to and building a relationship with that highest part of myself, actually tuning in, instead of praying to God that was outside of me. That is when I started to make a shift in my life. “

“I just know that when you need to hear it, the universe will absolutely speak to you any which way it can.”

Connect with Jenn
Instagram: @fitmindbodynspirit and @unleashingresilience
Website: lifestylerecoverysolutions.com and unleashingresilience.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

1. To suggest topics for the podcast or leave a comment, send Marti a text (link at the top of the show notes).
2. For questions that need an answer: book a clarity call here or send Marti an email at [email protected]
3. To be a guest on The Rebel Maker: fill out this form.

Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on?
Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.
Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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