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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157. Future authors: Answering your ITD questions

157. Future authors: Answering your ITD questions

In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing a bit about my post-vacation work life and answering your questions about my book-writing program, Idea-to-Draft (ITD). From how it works to the investment to ...

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156. [Replay] How Writing a Book Leads to Your Best Life, with Mike Green

156. [Replay] How Writing a Book Leads to Your Best Life, with Mike Green

Past client and published author Mike Green is living his dream life leading Alaskan leadership adventures. He says his life today in large part is a direct result of writing and publishing his book, ...

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155. [Replay] Behind the scenes: How I work with authors

155. [Replay] Behind the scenes: How I work with authors

A little while back, I hosted an author celebration and meetup for my clients and students. It was a beautiful celebration of the amazing authors I get to work with, and I left overflowing with gratit...

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154. Corporate burnout, with Regina Lawless and Misty Megia

154. Corporate burnout, with Regina Lawless and Misty Megia

Burnout is real, and it’s something a huge percentage of people will experience in their lives. In this week’s episode with former head of DEI at Instagram Regina Lawless and public speaking expert Mi...

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153. Uncover your hidden genius, with author Betsy Wills

153. Uncover your hidden genius, with author Betsy Wills

This week on the podcast, I’m excited to have a conversation about aptitudes and uncovering hidden genius with author and YouScience cofounder, Betsy Wills. I met Betsy years ago and was inspired by h...

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152. Ask Stacy: Business and writing tips

152. Ask Stacy: Business and writing tips

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m answering your questions on business and writing tips: What customer relationship management (CRM) do you use? I’m just finishing my book and have been approache...

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151. Portugal update: 5 years in

151. Portugal update: 5 years in

In this week’s episode, I share my update on life, work, and living in Portugal—five years in. It’s hard to believe we left the US six years ago, moving first to Thailand and then to our home in Port...

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150. The power of self-reinvention, with Patrick Buchanan

150. The power of self-reinvention, with Patrick Buchanan

Sometimes you meet people you automatically vibe with—and that’s how I felt when I met this week’s guest, Patrick Buchanan. In this episode, he shares his story as a Black, gay man in a lower-income f...

7 Aug 202444min

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