Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis

In this replay from 2019, I talk about how growing up in Idaho, I dreamt of going to NYC like my favorite character in The Baby-Sitters Club, Stacey. But life turned out a little wilder, and now I’m living in my third developing country with my husband and two small children. With this most recent move, I was surprised by how deeply entrenched I was in the American Way. This episode explores the mindset of location independence and what I was most surprised by after our recent move to Thailand. Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

30 Apr 202125min

Many aspiring authors anchor to one thing early in the book-writing process—often before they’ve even written a word: potential book sales. They do the math: how many books will I have to sell to make back my investment (time and money)? But that’s a false equation, because the true ROI of a book isn’t as simple as calculating the number of books sold by your author royalty per book. In fact, the greatest benefits are harder to measure—but can equate to tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of opportunities. This week, I explore the true internal and external ROI of writing a book, including speaking engagements, media attention, a steady stream of inbound clients, new career opportunities, or stepping into your “next level” professionally—whatever that may be for you. If you’re ready to write your book and step into your purpose, join me in Nonfiction Book School! Applications close April 20, 2021: https://www.nonfictionbookschool.com/. Listen to past episodes with NBS students Lindsey Weigle and Mike Green. I love answering your questions! Send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

16 Apr 202115min

Over the past decade-plus in the industry, I’ve heard every reason for notwriting a book. And inevitably, those “reasons” are connected to myths—untrue beliefs that stop would-be authors before they even get started writing their books. In this episode, I bust five of those myths and explain why now, not later, is the time to write your book. This is a powerful episode that can help you get unstuck, so be sure to listen if you have even the slightest hint that writing a book might be in your future. The myths include: I need to wait to write a book until [insert career or life reason]. I need to set aside hours and hours every day to write a book. Publishing a book is too expensive. I need to make/save a certain amount of money before I get started. No one would even want to read what I have to write. You have to be a gifted writer to write a book. If you’re an aspiring author, I hope this episode encourages you. And if you know a friend who wants to write a book, consider sharing this episode. You might be the reason someone writes their book! Join the FREE 5-day writing challenge I’m hosting April 12–15: https://stacyennis.com/challenge/. Join the Nonfiction Book School waitlist: https://stacyennis.com/nbswaitlist. Get your free book ideation guide at https://stacyennis.com/bookidea/. Access your free book budget guide at https://stacyennislearn.com/budget/. I love answering your questions! Send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

2 Apr 202125min

In 2020, Mike Green's wife said to him, "You should write your book." Like so many of us, Mike was at home, shut off from normal life during the earlier days of COVID. Days later, he joined Nonfiction Book School, my program for aspiring authors. This week on the podcast, Mike Green shares his author story. As a leadership and communication advisor based in the Middle East, he has a lot to share in his book. He gets vulnerable and real, diving into both the good and hard parts of book writing. Learn more about Mike Green’s coaching at http://www.mwellandgreen.com/. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Join the waitlist at Nonfiction Book School: https://www.nonfictionbookschool.com/. Get your free book ideation guide at https://stacyennis.com/bookidea/. Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

19 Mar 202135min

The most asked question I get from aspiring authors: “Do you think my book idea is any good?” Answering this question requires a series of inquiries related to life and work vision, overall goals for publishing, and more. In this episode, I detail a four-step process to come up with a great book idea—plus provide a free guide to walk you through the process. Get your free book ideation guide at https://stacyennis.com/bookidea/. Join the waitlist at Nonfiction Book School: https://www.nonfictionbookschool.com/. Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

5 Mar 202128min

In this podcast episode, I connect with author and Nonfiction Book School student, Lindsey Weigle. Lindsey joined Nonfiction Book School last fall to finish writing her book, Enough Already. The first two-thirds of the book came easily, and while she was driven to complete the first draft of her book, she was stuck and unsure of how to write the last third of the draft. In this discussion, we talk about how she overcame some of the common challenges aspiring authors face, and Lindsey shares some words of wisdom she learned throughout her book writing journey. If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book—or need a little inspiration along your author journey—don’t miss this episode! Join the Nonfiction Book School waitlist at https://nonfictionbookschool.com/. Learn more about Lindsey and preorder her book, Enough Already, at https://www.bluewateradvisory.com/enough-already/, and connect with her on Linkedin or Facebook. Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

19 Feb 202135min

Laura Tully loves people and fashion. When she realized she could merge the two as a style expert, her world became a hefty dose of happy. She built her company on a simple philosophy: great style is for everyone. She shows individuals how they can look and feel fantastic in what they wear by building an intentional wardrobe. She shows organizations how they can create a cohesive team image that merges each team member’s individuality with the company’s brand and culture. In this episode, Laura shares how she built a thriving wardrobe styling business. We talk about the importance of wardrobe style and how it can impact your mindset and actions; closet edits and other steps you can take to cultivate more intentional style; and how to craft your story and look good doing it. Laura is fun, inspiring, and full of wisdom—don’t miss this episode! Laura’s favorite places to shop mentioned in the episode are: Shopbop, Net-A-Porter, & Other Stories, and Club Monaco. Learn more about Laura at http://www.lauratully.co and follow her on Instagram @lauratully.co. Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

5 Feb 202148min

In this episode, I share an update on life here in Portugal (hint: another lockdown), how I’m approaching 2021, and a message of hope for the year. Plus, I share about what’s in store for the year, including opening the doors to Nonfiction Book School. (Hooray!) Here’s to an amazing new year, and to building lives that are beyond better. Join my e-mail list at https://stacyennis.com/joinmylist/and get a love letter in your inbox every Friday. Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

22 Jan 202113min