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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83. How to finish what you start, with NYT best-selling ghostwriter Tim Vandehey

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82. How to set yourself up as an expert, with Misty Megia

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Not only is Misty a dear friend, but she’s also a lighthouse for women around the world. We recently hosted a conversation live on LinkedIn that ended up being so powerful I had to share it again on m...

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81. Growing confidence and traveling the world, with author and entrepreneur May Lam Rocco

81. Growing confidence and traveling the world, with author and entrepreneur May Lam Rocco

This week, I’m joined by parenting and confidence coach, May Lam Rocco. May is an author, entrepreneur, businesswoman, and former Nonfiction Book School student who recently released her memoir, Confi...

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78. How to make it as a writer with Mindy McGinnis

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