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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180. Developing resilience as a high achiever, with Nina Sossamon-Pogue

180. Developing resilience as a high achiever, with Nina Sossamon-Pogue

I love this week’s interview on Beyond Better with guest, Nina Sossamon-Pogue. We had a real, raw conversation about resilience and mental health, drawing from Nina’s remarkable journey through elite ...

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179. The magic behind a great book, with Richelle Fredson

179. The magic behind a great book, with Richelle Fredson

I love getting to talk shop with other publishing pros, and book proposal coach Richelle Fredson is one of my very favorite in the industry.In this episode of Beyond Better, we discuss how great books...

5 Mar 202548min

178. The spirituality of aging, with the Midlife Muse, Dr. Amanda Hanson

178. The spirituality of aging, with the Midlife Muse, Dr. Amanda Hanson

In today’s episode of Beyond Better, I’m joined by client Dr. Amanda Hanson, a leading voice in the world of psychology among women. Known as the Midlife Muse on social media, Dr. Hanson’s spiritual a...

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177. Learning Portuguese and Living Abroad, with Anita da Silva

177. Learning Portuguese and Living Abroad, with Anita da Silva

One of the first questions people ask me when they learn I live in Portugal is whether I speak Portuguese. That’s why I’m thrilled to share my conversation on Beyond Better with Anita da Silva, a cert...

19 Feb 202550min

176. Why your book is needed now more than ever

176. Why your book is needed now more than ever

There have been a lot of changes happening in my beloved home country. And over the past weeks, I’ve had countless conversations with aspiring authors who are uncertain about the future and how their ...

12 Feb 202534min

175. Storytelling to rewrite beliefs and change behaviors, with Christina Blacken

175. Storytelling to rewrite beliefs and change behaviors, with Christina Blacken

Christina’s personal story is as powerful as her professional journey. She grew up as an outsider in Utah—one of the few Black, female, liberal individuals in a predominantly white, conservative, and ...

5 Feb 202554min

174. Your time to rise, with author Arivee Vargas

174. Your time to rise, with author Arivee Vargas

In this episode of Beyond Better, I talk with client and published author (!) Arivee Vargas to explore her journey of professional reinvention. Arivee shares how she transitioned from a high-achieving...

29 Jan 202553min

173. Co-authoring a book and becoming coachable, with authors Jacquelyn Lane + Scott Osman

173. Co-authoring a book and becoming coachable, with authors Jacquelyn Lane + Scott Osman

This week on Beyond Better, I welcome Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization cofounded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016, designed to amplify the collective impact of the ...

22 Jan 202540min

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