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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69. One year later: What I learned from publishing my first book, with Amy Lafko

69. One year later: What I learned from publishing my first book, with Amy Lafko

Meet Amy Lafko, a client who has seen great success—both with her book and her business—after the publication of her best-selling book, People First: A Proven Method for an Exceptional Healthcare Prac...

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68. How to get a nonfiction book deal, with traditional publishing expert Meghan Stevenson

68. How to get a nonfiction book deal, with traditional publishing expert Meghan Stevenson

As an expert in traditional publishing, Meghan Stevenson helps clients get the book deal of their dreams. She helps entrepreneurs and experts become published authors and has helped her clients earn m...

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67. Determining your publishing path with Jane Friedman (replay)

67. Determining your publishing path with Jane Friedman (replay)

I’m pleased to welcome one of the foremost publishing experts, Jane Friedman. Jane has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporti...

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66. How to deliver a phenomenal virtual keynote—and recover from business disaster with Misty Megia (replay)

66. How to deliver a phenomenal virtual keynote—and recover from business disaster with Misty Megia (replay)

Misty Megia is a creative producer extraordinaire who has helped craft and produce keynotes on some of the biggest stages in the world. After leaving her high-profile Fortune 500 position on February ...

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65. You, author: the nonfiction book-writing process (replay)

65. You, author: the nonfiction book-writing process (replay)

This podcast episode is a recording of past webinar I did on the book-writing process. This training replay covers an overview of the book-writing process, including the why behind a book (so importan...

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64. Building a thought leadership platform as an author with Naren Aryal (replay)

64. Building a thought leadership platform as an author with Naren Aryal (replay)

Growing your influence and impact as an author requires more than just writing a book people want to read. You need to show up with passion, purpose, and consistency to develop a solid author platform...

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63. How to develop a 7-figure money mindset with Octavia Conner

63. How to develop a 7-figure money mindset with Octavia Conner

Money. It’s one of the biggest sources of stress entrepreneurs face. This week, Octavia Conner, founder and CEO of Say Yes to Profits, shares some of her top strategies to go from financial distress t...

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62. How to run a profitable, scalable consulting business with Michael Zipursky

62. How to run a profitable, scalable consulting business with Michael Zipursky

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