You Should Write A Book About That™

After the episode, The Bigger Message in the Book, was my highest rated and downloaded episode, I reserved another week’s time slot for more book mindset tips and tools. Dealing with Rejection, Distraction, and Justification. I have been writing for a long long time, in the movies, and also in books. I also have been helping storytellers find their voice for many decades (which makes me seem really old, but who’s counting…). 

In this recording, I address the three horsemen that stand in the way of writers successfully saying yes to their book journey: Rejection, Distraction, and Justification.  I pack a lot of psychological nuance into this episode as humans can exhaust themselves jumping through hoops to avoid what they are called to do.  It is truly astonishing how much resistance is prevalent with book writing contrasted by an equally voracious desire to become an author.  The polarity seems insurmountable but I can assure you, there are not only paths to least resistance, but solutions to get through the mud and on the broad highway to writer freedom!

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Stephanie Morimoto, owner and CEO of the brand Asutra, is an organic leader.  She was a customer of Asutra and passionate about the products when she discovered the company was for sale. She likes to invest in companies that she can shape and grow, and after a twelve year career helping educational non-profits raise $500 million, she saw a fantastic opportunity with Asutra. Tennis great Venus Williams also was in love with the magnesium products for pain and joined the company as a co-owner and Chief Brand Officer. 

Stephanie speaks with me on what it was like to raise funds in the education space, and her transition into business ownership. She reveals undiscussed barriers for women like the hurdle of selling a female-driven product to a male investor, or the lack of education for women on how to find funding.  

Stephanie attributes her entrepreneurial spirit to her grandfather who was incarcerated in WWII internment camps for Japanese Americans, then served in the National Guard. Her grandfather stood by the golden rule - treat people how you want to be treated.  She also credits her career to excellent mentorship which she pays forward. 

A self-care product company, Asutra focuses on women but find their products for relief from pain after exercise or sleep aids are for everyone.   Asutra has bigger and bolder plans in the works for 2021, so keep your eyes peeled. 

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Founder of FitChick Granola Tammy D’Onofrio gets real about what she had to pull herself out from under to become the face on her brand (which is sold in national supermarket chain Gelsons).  She first had to make the decision that she can longer feel like she was a loser, which can connect for many of us to that sense of not belonging in a family of origin.  She often finds when she tells her story, which includes sexual abuse, that so many women look to her strength to then share the secrets of their past.  She built the granola business with no money, with an idea that came from making her kids healthy snacks, while simultaneously calling in the love of her life (who by the way is hot and nine years younger). 

Women need to believe we can have it all, go for our dreams, even if in our darkest hours the past seems to be bumping up against our best efforts.  Tammy gives her time to women who want to start businesses and offers spectacular advice on how to go into 2021 with the world at your feet, not on your shoulders. 

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Kristen Noel created the popular and celebrated Best Self Magazine to connect mind, body and spirit as well as showcase thought leaders.  She had been on the fence about writing her memoir six years ago so instead she dove into knowing more about writing and editing as the creator of a magazine platform.  Next thing she knew, she had the gratifying job of cultivating so many amazing writers but not any time for her own book.  

She has had an incredible past, once making a quarter million dollars a year (in the 90s!) as a model, and having the authorities break down her door due to illegal trading activity by her ex husband. She went from this perfect life to everything she knew shattered.  She re-built which is what resilient women do, and today is contemplating that now may be finally her time… to write that book.

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Sonja Marie is proud of her work as an astrologer; so much so she wrote an astrological memoir called The Signs, interweaving life experiences in the music industry with a candid unfolding of what astrology means to us as a collective voice. It’s no surprise she would use words to express herself as millions have already appreciated her poetic prowess over the last twenty years as one of three writers featured on the multi-platinum soundtrack, Waiting To Exhale.  

Her down to earth approach to the ancient science of astrology has garnered many followers, including MC Lyte, Loni Love and Angelique Perrin, who selected Sonja as the resident astrologer of their radio show, Cafe Mocha Radio. ESSENCE Magazine also celebrates her insights as their monthly horoscope columnist for over 3 million subscribers. Sonja’s national television appearances include “The Steve Harvey Show” and “The Doctors”.  You can buy her book at https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-signs.

We are excited to have her on the show to talk astrology, writing and what 2021 has in store for us.

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Whenever you feel discomfort, Barbara Fonti, a pioneer with mental fitness, directs you to ask yourself,  what is the lie I am telling myself?  Once you label a fear as a lie, it loses its power and your negative thoughts can take a back seat to positivity. As part of a global collective focused on living life in peak performance, Barbara’s practice focuses on positive emotions versus negative, with a combination of psychology and neuroscience as well as the habits of successful people who are high level performers. 

If you don’t believe you are ready to do this work, Barbara would disagree.  You are simply using up too much energy in the negative spaces of fear.  If you simply want to achieve more (which is everyone), you are a candidate for mental fitness.  

Here are a few  amazing tips of successful people to help you with your mental fitness entering 2021:

1. If something doesn’t go the way you hope it goes, ask yourself what are three possible positive outcomes. 
2. Put together your goals. When you look back at what you have achieved one year later, you will be impressed with yourself. 
3. Most successful people are seeking to learn more and grow more.
4. Self care and self-reflection is non-negotiable.

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Reader Avatar?  Inciting Incidents?  Book themes? These terms may not ring a bell for you now, but they surely will when you are done going through Host and Book Coach to Best Sellers® Kim O’Hara’s special system and sauce to create the foundation necessary to write a best-selling book.  Get your fingers ready to type and take down what she shares because this information has incredible value and has proof in the results of her clients. 

If you have even an inkling of interest to write a book, and have tried classes, or going it on your own, Kim’s talk will teach you where to find the essential components of your story to weave together an inspiring, exciting and entertaining book.

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Imagine how it would feel to know you are part of the team that helps make Jane Fonda look as fabulous as she does in her 80s? Malin Svensson, a former nationally ranked runner with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, not only brings her work on strengthening the body and mind to age with confidence to Jane, but now is launching a new book Wake Up Your Body and Mind After 50!.  The book coincides with a fantastic affordable on-line platform to reach 50+ clients all over the world.  Malin was a book client of mine, and as she wrote about her program, I tested out all the descriptions of her work by doing the exercises.  I felt fantastic and was always pain free!  

As CEO & Founder of Nordic Body, Malin is your go-to expert when it comes to inspiring the 50+ crowd to live a fun, healthy and fulfilling life.  

Get inspired by what she shares here in the podcast and then go and buy Malin’s book hot off the presses!  https://nordicbody.com/wakeupbook

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Gerard Gibbons, President of SMB & US Marketing for UPS, has been with the company for thirty years, starting as a package car driver.   His mom, an Inglewood business owner, (who used UPS!) and step father were positive engaged role models which ensured he stayed on the right side of the tracks.  Gerard did not expect to ascend to the level he is at at UPS.  He had to pinch himself - a young skinny kid growing up in Inglewood - when he found himself in Sydney with Olympic athletes and C Suite executives as UPS was the Olympic sponsor.  He has great humility when he speaks about being voted one of the Most Powerful Executives in America by Black Enterprise Magazine.  

When I asked him what he would write a book about, he said finding a mentor, a sponsor and having a sense of curiosity about the business you are in.  He also emphasized the importance of networking and showing up.  You never know who you are going to meet who can have influence on your career, or the next big contract.

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Comedian, actress and best selling author Kerri Pomarolli is a woman of faith just like Jerry Seinfled is a Jewish comedian.  It makes it into her act, but she is also simply authentic on stage with whatever is going down in her life as a mom and in her love life.  Sticking it out as a female in the comedy world  - with appearances on the Tonight Show 29 times - wasn’t as hard as having to turn down deals where her value was being questioned.  She now tours on her own, and it is a little lonely and exhausting but she wouldn’t trade it for anything. She shares some darn funny touring and hotel stories including sleeping in “Tommy’s room” in the basement of an Ohio house. She is super grateful for a good bed, and of course, lots of laughs.

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