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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141. Dear White Leader, with Joel Pérez

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Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 5

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Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 4

Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 4

Join the FREE writing challenge here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ How it works: ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up at this link⁠⁠⁠⁠, then join me LIVE online every day next week on LinkedIn, May 27–31. Each day, I’ll be doing a short training and ...

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Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 3

Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 3

Join the FREE writing challenge here.⁠⁠⁠ How it works: ⁠⁠⁠sign up at this link⁠⁠⁠, then join me LIVE online every day next week on LinkedIn, May 27–31. Each day, I’ll be doing a short training and giv...

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Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 2

Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 2

Join the FREE writing challenge here.⁠⁠ How it works: ⁠⁠sign up at this link⁠⁠, then join me LIVE online every day next week on LinkedIn, May 27–31. Each day, I’ll be doing a short training and giving...

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Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 1

Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge: Day 1

Join the FREE writing challenge here.⁠ How it works: ⁠sign up at this link⁠, then join me LIVE online every day next week on LinkedIn, May 27–31. Each day, I’ll be doing a short training and giving yo...

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Bonus | 5-Day Writing Challenge

Join the FREE writing challenge here. How it works: sign up at this link, then join me LIVE online every day next week on LinkedIn, May 27–31. Each day, I’ll be doing a short training and giving you h...

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140. How AI is silencing your voice, with Manpreet Dhillon

140. How AI is silencing your voice, with Manpreet Dhillon

I’ve been a loud voice in publishing about the future of AI—and today, I’m taking that conversation a step further. In this powerful discussion with diversity, equity, and inclusion leader Manpreet Dh...

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