221. Claiming your author’s voice and building community

221. Claiming your author’s voice and building community

In this powerful conversation, writer and literacy advocate Tamela Julia Gordon joins me to explore what she calls the “pour and be poured” model of community: an intentional approach to giving and receiving that replaces transactional relationships with mutual care and connection. Tamela shares her personal journey—from finding basic stability to building deep emotional bonds—and how proximity, place, and presence shape the communities we create.

We also dig into the publishing industry’s ongoing lack of diversity, what that means for whose stories get told, and how readers and writers alike can be part of lasting change. Tamela offers a candid look at the realities of life as an author—the emotional highs and lows of publishing—and why embracing the identity of “writer” requires commitment far beyond a single book.

This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own circles of support, the stories you uplift, and the ways you show up for others. Whether you’re seeking deeper connection, navigating your creative path, or simply trying to live more intentionally, Tamela’s insights offer both grounding and inspiration.

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108. Things I noticed in the US after 4 years abroad

108. Things I noticed in the US after 4 years abroad

In this solo episode, I share my reflections on my time abroad this summer. I spent the month of August in the US, mostly disconnected from work and present with my family and friends. I hadn’t taken ...

4 Loka 202336min

107. All about book publishing, with Karen McNally of Girl Friday Productions

107. All about book publishing, with Karen McNally of Girl Friday Productions

When you first enter the world of book writing and publishing, the options can feel overwhelming. That’s why I’m excited to welcome Karen McNally of Girl Friday Productions (GFP) to talk all things pu...

27 Syys 202339min

106. Writing for Hollywood, with children’s writer Katiedid Langrock

106. Writing for Hollywood, with children’s writer Katiedid Langrock

In this week’s episode, I get to pull back the curtain on the elusive world of writing for television and movies with my guest, Katiedid Langrock, and share some behind-the-scenes on what it’s like to...

20 Syys 202344min

105. Special Episode: Behind the Scenes with Our Amazing Team

105. Special Episode: Behind the Scenes with Our Amazing Team

For this first episode of season 5 (!), our team got to record in person! For the first time ever, three of us were in the same room—normally we work from the U.S. and Portugal. Our time together insp...

13 Syys 202352min

104. On writing and travel, with New York Times best-selling author AK Turner (replay)

104. On writing and travel, with New York Times best-selling author AK Turner (replay)

As part of my summer podcast replay series, I'm excited to share this week’s episode with my good friend Amanda Turner (writing as AK Turner). In this episode, she shares how her family travels two to...

30 Elo 202332min

103. Grit, grace, and writing a book as a high-level executive, with author David Morales (replay)

103. Grit, grace, and writing a book as a high-level executive, with author David Morales (replay)

As part of my summer podcast replay series, I'm excited to share this week’s episode with author David Morales. His book, American Familia: A Memoir of Perseverance, was released in February 2022 and ...

23 Elo 202341min

102. How to run a profitable, scalable consulting business, with Michael Zipursky (replay)

102. How to run a profitable, scalable consulting business, with Michael Zipursky (replay)

As part of my summer podcast replay series, I’m excited to share this week’s episode with Michael Zipursky, CEO of Consulting Success®, a consulting business that specializes in helping entrepreneuria...

16 Elo 202344min

101. Growing confidence, with author and entrepreneur May Lam Rocco (replay)

101. Growing confidence, with author and entrepreneur May Lam Rocco (replay)

As part of my summer podcast replay series, I’m sharing a replay of a powerful podcast episode with a past student, May Lam Rocco. May’s memoir, Confi-Dance: Memoirs of an Asian Businesswoman’s Journe...

9 Elo 202338min

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