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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92. Portugal update: Is this our forever home?

92. Portugal update: Is this our forever home?

In this week’s podcast episode, I share an update on our life here and what we’re thinking through as the kids get older. I talk through some of the cons of living in the Algarve and the pros of the l...

31 Touko 202343min

91. The Secret to Sustainable Self-Employment with Jeffrey Shaw

91. The Secret to Sustainable Self-Employment with Jeffrey Shaw

Jeffrey is often described as an advocate for self-employed business owners. His journey began with selling eggs door-to-door at fourteen years old to becoming one of the most sought-after portrait ph...

24 Touko 202349min

90. What to do when you hit rock bottom with Amy Mangueira

90. What to do when you hit rock bottom with Amy Mangueira

Amy Mangueira experienced the full range of life’s wild ride, all the way to rock bottom, when she hit such extreme burnout that she permanently lost hearing in her left ear. On the pod this week, we ...

17 Touko 202338min

89. How to create an influential author platform (replay)

89. How to create an influential author platform (replay)

Looking to build a platform to establish yourself as a thought leader? I've got you covered. This week's solo episode dives deeply into both the experience of building one (mine) and nine practical st...

3 Touko 202336min

88. Finding the courage to write a book and live abroad, with Jovelle Fernandez

88. Finding the courage to write a book and live abroad, with Jovelle Fernandez

Jovelle Fernandez is the author of The Expat. She’s also an obstetrician gynecologist with a subspecialty in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and oncology, as well as a multi-award-winning and...

26 Huhti 202342min

87. Ask Stacy: How do I clarify my book idea?

87. Ask Stacy: How do I clarify my book idea?

This week, I’m answering some of my guests’ latest questions about the book-writing process. From refining and clarifying your book idea to how to properly cite others’ work, this episode is highly pr...

19 Huhti 202331min

86. How to live your dream life abroad, with Vanessa Menchaca-Wachtmeister

86. How to live your dream life abroad, with Vanessa Menchaca-Wachtmeister

In this episode, we talk through how to transplant your career—essentially, how to do the same thing you’re doing now, but in another area. We discuss practical steps to move abroad, how to set expect...

12 Huhti 202341min

85. How to visually outline your book with Plottr

85. How to visually outline your book with Plottr

In this podcast episode, I speak with Plottr’s founder, Cameron Sutter, and education lead, Troy Lambert, about their powerful outlining software. I am a planner. I build a vision, strategy, and tacti...

5 Huhti 202338min

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