Podcast appearances and mentions of allison trowbridge

I'd love to hear from you! Send me a text message here and let me know what you thought about the episode. :)Books can spark a movement. And while I am in the midst of writing my first book (coming out in September!), I immediately knew we had to do a podcast episode about this entire process. Allison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper Books, who are revolutionizing the hybrid publishing model while focusing on mission-driven authors. Get ready to be guided through the complexities of the publishing industry, from the financial risks traditional publishers take, to the entrepreneurial spirit required for successful self-publishing. Plus, Allison explains her pivot to hybrid publishing for balancing professional support and author control, making it ideal for niche books with meaningful audiences (I'll reveal why I chose this path over other options).If you're one of the 81% of people in the world who want to write a book and share your story, this episode offers a comprehensive overview of the financial aspects, marketing strategies, and the evolving landscape of book publishing.P.S. Don't forget to register for my Monthly Giving Summit coming up on Sept 5-6 from 1-4 pm ET - the ONLY virtual event designed to help nonprofits build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good. RSVP for FREE here!P.P.S. Join me for my Book Launch Tour at Kendra Scott stores in Atlanta, GA and Sarasota, FL! RSVP for Atlanta on September 7thRSVP for Sarasota on September 18thResources & LinksLearn more about Copper Books on their website or on Instagram. You can also connect with Alli on LinkedIn and Instagram. DM her to learn more about their Author Camp.Check out Squibler, a supercharged AI story writing software.Can we meet in Nashville? The 8th annual Raise fundraising conference, hosted by OneCause, will be held at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville, TN September 9-10, 2024. Use code MISSIONS200 to receive $200 off: https://bit.ly/4bNqihi Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

Welcome to the recap of our conversation with the author and CEO of Copper Books, Allison Trowbridge about why an author is also an entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss why this is the golden age of publishing, why it is easier than ever before for anyone to write a book, and more! We even delve into why being an author automatically makes you an entrepreneur before being reminded that writing a book is a calling. In the previous episode, Allison likened the three ways to publish a book to business moves, and today, we recap those. Finally, we talk about the importance of falling in love with the process, not just the highs. Thank you for listening!  

Authors are entrepreneurs! If you are an author of any kind or if you aspire to write a book someday, then this is the episode for you! Today we are joined by the incredible Allison Trowbridge, author and entrepreneur, to discuss her book, her company, and so much more! Tuning in, you'll hear all about what made Allison want to write a book, what it's about, how she got her start in the world of books before she even started writing, and more! If you are ready to be an author and sell your story to other people then you also have to be ready to be an entrepreneur and in this episode, our guest highlights what her company, Copper Books, does to help aspiring authors achieve their dreams. She even shares two key insights aspiring authors need to know before telling us about her favorite book. Finally, Allison gives us some advice about following dreams. To hear all this and even get a discount code for Copper Books' Accelerator Course, press play now! 

Have you ever been ghosted on a date? Imagine going through that hundreds of times, feeling like you're being punched in the gut, by multiple people over a long period of time; would you still keep going? Well, that's exactly what our guest today has been through… with her startup. I'm joined today by Allison Trowbridge, founder of Copper Books, the social app for book lovers where we talk about what it's like being a tech startup founder, fundraising rejection and the sheer grit it takes to build a tech company as a woman. Connect with Allison: Website: www.copperbooks.com Copper Instagram: www.instagram.com/copper.books Allie's Instagram: www.instagram.com/alliebridge Download Copper on the App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/copper-books/id1557778850 A book Allison recommends: Grit by Angela Duckworth Learn more about Daring Forward: http://www.daringforward.com/ Download my free Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder– Jedidiah Jenkins! You probably know Jed for his books ‘Like Streams to the Ocean: Notes on Ego, Love, and the Things That Make Us Who We Are' and ‘To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret'. In this conversation, you'll get to know Jed on an intimate level, very likely making you appreciate his written works even more. Jed and Allie's conversation is fun, inspiring, and deeply vulnerable. Jed dives into not only his writing process, but also how he thinks about the world and himself; he gets personal in a way that will have you calling up your own courage to walk through the world authentically! Jed talks about navigating imposter syndrome, what it's like to create a community around your work, and how you can write about the real people in your life in a way that doesn't destroy your relationships. Today's episode is for you if you're in the ‘mess' of the creative process and need some encouragement to keep going. The conversation is funny and heartwarming, while also being grounded, practical, and very helpful for writers in many moments. If you're an aspiring author out there wondering if your thoughts and words even matter– tune in. You'll learn a ton, and find the energy that you need to keep pursuing your own art.You can get your copies of Jed's books here, and you can follow Jed on social media at @jedidiahjenkins. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, chef, TV series judge, and producer– Candace Nelson! Candace's new book,  ‘Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion Into Profit' just launched into the world and it's not only going to help you turn your dreams into reality, but also, generate financial success in the process!If you can't tell from that bio line, Candace is a wildly successful, creative professional and multi-hyphenate, so just trust us– you're going to learn a lot from this episode. Candace and Allie dive into Candace's roller coaster ride of a career, including a call from Oprah and the amazing story of how Sprinkles (you know the cupcakes!) survived and thrived, against all odds. Candace also discusses how one can pivot professionally to follow passion, and some powerful ways to overcome imposter syndrome. Sweet Success is a practical guide that is full of everything you need to take the big leap into entrepreneurship! Candace even gets into why now, in the midst of a potential recession, might just be the best time to start your own business.Today's episode is for you if you're ready to pursue your passion and actually make some money doing it. Candace shares several practice tips, lots of encouragement, and some surprising stories that will fire you up. We can all use some words of wisdom and positive ‘peer pressure' to call up our own courage to take the next step… and you're going to get all of that and more in this conversation! You can get your copy of Candace's new book here, and you can follow Candace on social media at @candacenelson. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper Founder & CEO, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, producer, and professor– Reza Aslan! Reza's new book, ‘An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville' just launched into the world and it is a fascinating biography of a life that will have you saying, “I can't believe this is a true story!”In this episode, Reza breaks down what he found extraordinary enough about Howard Baskerville's life that as an author, Reza decided to devote years of his life to getting this story down in the form of a book– even though his original plan was to write it as a screenplay! Reza also reveals that he tells his creative writing students that there are only ‘2 genres' of writing… listen in to find out what they are. Reza dives into his researching process, why he believes this book is more important than ever, and how he sees history coming full circle in our current social and political moment.Today's episode is for you if you're a history buff ready to dive into an amazing biography, or an aspiring author looking to get into writing such a work! Reza is a masterful storyteller who helps us to remember how connected we are to each other, both through a historical lens and through the ways our stories are intertwined even now. This encouraging episode will definitely make you think, and we'd be willing to bet that you're going to learn something new! Plus, Reza considers this book the most personal book he's ever written; the powerful reasoning behind that sentiment will have you sitting down to write and make a major impact of your own.You can get your copy of Reza's new book here, and you can follow Reza on social media at @rezaaslan. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, entrepreneur, and investor– Nick Gray! Nick's new book, ‘The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings', just launched into the world, and it's here to make you an expert host!Nick is the founder of Museum Hack, and has hosted hundreds of 2-hour cocktail parties himself. He's distilled his extensive experience into a fun and practical how-to book that'll have you creating new connections and meaningful community in no time. Listen in on Nick's chat with Allison to hear about his publishing journey, the idea of ‘weak ties', and the formula to make hosting a habit– what Nick calls the M.V.P. Today's episode is for you if you're someone who wants to build community with authentic, fun, and low-stress methods. Nick shares a ton of practical tips and tricks to ensure that you can easily plan a great time, make sure that your guests have a great time, and actually have a great time yourself! This conversation is also great for any aspiring authors out there considering the self-publishing route! Nick's real-talk about the pros/cons and costs of self-publishing are super helpful in breaking down the realities of a process that can often feel overwhelming.You can get your copy of Nick's new book here, and you can follow Nick on social media at @nickgraynews. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Zibby is joined by the founder and CEO of Copper Books, Allison Trowbridge, to discuss her new company and her book, Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning. The two talk about the experiences Allison and her family went through that inspired her to write an epistolary memoir to a fictional friend and how her struggles have inspired her to make positive changes in the world. Allison also shares why she started Copper Books as a social media platform dedicated to authors and readers. Download it on the App Store today to find live events, book discussions, and so much more!Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dfOIY3Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3eV9exJSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author, speaker, and investor Fran Hauser joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, which is a guidebook to help readers feel their most successful.The two connect over both being investors in Copper Books, founded by Allison Trowbridge, they discuss some of their favorite sections in the guidebook, and Fran shares the real-life experience that inspired her to present them to others. She also walks Zibby through her illustrious career path and reveals why she took the chances she did on herself along the way. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KLps8EBookshop: https://bit.ly/3cPjx5ASubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the age of 22, Allison Trowbridge promised herself that she would write and publish a book. By the time she was 29 “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning” had been published. In this episode, we talked about the long and winding path to success and about slowing down, taking a few months off, going for walks and finding out who you are outside of work. We also talked about Allison's current project, “Copper,” a platform born out of her experience in publishing that helps people engage with books in a more personal way. Learn more about Allison and Copper here: copperbooks.com/about-us -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message

At the age of 22, Allison Trowbridge promised herself that she would write and publish a book. By the time she was 29 “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning” had been published.In this episode, we talked about the long and winding path to success and about slowing down, taking a few months off, going for walks and finding out who you are outside of work. We also talked about Allison's current project, “Copper,” a platform born out of her experience in publishing that helps people engage with books in a more personal way.Learn more about Allison and Copper here: copperbooks.com/about-us--Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with new author, chart-topping podcast host, photographer, and educator– Jenna Kutcher! Her new book ‘How Are You, Really? Living Your Truth One Answer At A Time' has launched into the world, and it's here to help you dive into your true feelings and create an authentic, full life that you love.In this conversation, Jenna dives into her writing and publishing process, which was a surprising journey in the first place– she'd previously sworn that she would never write a book! She also discusses the topics and feelings that her inner circle friends were expressing behind closed doors, and why no one seems to feel safe enough to have these deeper conversations. Jenna describes a sensation that she calls ‘the thinness of fullness', and details how the marketing of her book has differed from the writing of it. Spoiler alert: she's loved both aspects of the book launch process!Today's episode is for you if you've got a feeling that perhaps, you're not totally in touch with how you're really feeling… or at least, you're going through the motions and ready for some change. And, definitely tune in if you're another person who swears you'll never write a book, but maybe… somewhere deep down… you think you might change your mind about that! Jenna shares a ton of practical tips when it comes to writing and marketing your book, and the necessary work of truly getting in touch with yourself.You can get your copy of Jenna's new book here, and you can follow Jenna on social media at @jennakutcher. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, chart-topping podcast host, speaker, and business coach– Julie Solomon! Her new book ‘Get What You Want' has launched into the world, and it's the guidebook you need to… well… get what you want. Truly!Julie is such a champion for helping people shine– and this episode will have you motivated to really lean into your callings and serve people well. Julie walks through her professional journey that led to writing this book, and also the process of getting published itself– full of twists and turns over the last several years. We love ‘real talk' about the book industry, and this conversation is full of honest, practical tidbits. Today's episode is for you if you're an aspiring author considering writing a book about your expertise! And, this conversation is full of encouragement for anyone thinking about making a career pivot in general. Julie's story is so full of following opportunities and serving her community in new and creative ways– flexibility and adaptability to the max! Her journey from publicist, to blogger, to multi-million dollar business owner and author is just the inspiration you need to go after those big, wide-ranging dreams. And, she's not one to shy away from challenging others to get out of their own way… so listen in only if you're ready for some fire-under-the-tush!You can get your copy of Julie's new book here, and you can follow Julie on social media at @julssolomon. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with New York Times Bestselling Author, business educator, speaker, and CEO, Donald Miller! His new book ‘Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life' has launched into the world, and it's here to *literally* change your life. For the better!With ‘Hero on a Mission' and in this episode, Donald dives into what a victim mentality is– and how living with one is drastically reducing the quality of your life. Most importantly, Donald helps us understand how to recognize when we're falling prey to a victim mindset, and how to get out of that behavior! We all do it from time-to-time, but this episode is here to help you tap into the ‘hero' mindset that lives inside each of us, while avoiding those pesky victim and villain voices in our heads that often take the reins. We're all about that #MainCharacterEnergy, so let's learn how to harness it!Today's episode is for you if you want to live a life of meaning, fulfillment, self-awareness, and purpose. Donald doesn't shy away from the real pain that life presents all of us, but he encourages us to find the beauty in this existence, too. He helps us cultivate a balanced view of the things that happen to us, and then teaches us to use narrative techniques/themes to actually ‘plot out' a story that we love.You can get your copy of Donald's new book here, and you can follow Donald on social media at @donaldmiller. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, speaker, and podcast, Tim Schurrer! His new book ‘The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again' launched into the world this week, and it is a potent mixture of both challenge, comfort, and encouragement. Ever felt like you're chasing the spotlight in your professional life? This is the book for you.With ‘The Secret Society of Success', Tim offers rich storytelling and practical advice for how we can find true purpose in our work. He helps us understand how to set other people up to win, simultaneously taking some of the focus off of ourselves… and how that's the real secret sauce to finding meaning and fulfillment in life. Tim teaches us how to ‘be the guide, not the hero' and why that's so important. Tim also walks us through his journey from coming up with an idea for a book as an aspiring author, to launching that book into the world on this fine pub date! The writing process was actually fun for him (believe it or not) and he's here to tell you why and how. Today's episode is for you if you've ever been caught in the constant hustle to climb ‘to the top' but perhaps have felt unfulfilled by that journey. There is a better way, and Tim Schurrer is here to share the real secrets to finding success that actually feels good.You can get your copy of Tim's new book here, and you can follow Tim on social media at @timschurrer. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, award-winning entrepreneur, published scientist, and former Miss New York, Iman Oubou! Her new book ‘The Glass Ledge: How to Break Through Self-Sabotage, Embrace Your Power, and Create Your Success' launched into the world this week, and it is the practical, empowering guidebook that so many of us have been waiting for!With ‘The Glass Ledge', Iman offers her readers incredibly helpful tools that explore the 10 most common themes around which women tend to derail themselves– including issues around power, likability, authenticity, conflict, and more. Iman weaves in a ton of research and the stories of high-profile, successful women who have wisdom to share from their journeys of seeking both professional and personal fulfillment. In this conversation, Iman shares with Allison the challenges and triumphs of her self-work journey, and advice she'd give to anyone on their own self-work path.Today's episode is for you if you have big dreams and ambitions– but still sometimes get in your own way… like the rest of us! Listening in will help you to become friends with vulnerability as you seek self-awareness. This episode is full of reminders that we can all use as we pursue success, but also pursue a life of true authenticity. You can get your copy of Iman's new book here, and you can follow Iman on social media at @imanoubou. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! Today's episode is a special one, because Copper Books is officially launching into the world! The Copper app is now available in the iOS App Store and we hope that book lovers everywhere are rejoicing. In this episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, has a celebratory chat with Copper Community Manager, Alex Hudgens, as they talk about the Copper app and launch week. Allison describes the journey that building Copper has been, and what this huge moment feels like after so many years of the extreme highs and lows that come with running a startup! The duo discuss what they're most excited about when it comes to authors and readers finally onboarding onto the app and building the Copper community. And, Alex dives into her own professional journey– including how she landed at Copper after a decade in entertainment news, and what she loves most about the Copper platform. Alex will be hosting some episodes of Pub Date moving forward, so listen in and get to know the ‘Copper cheerleader' behind the upcoming interviews!You can download the Copper app here, and tell your book-loving friends! Of course, come follow Copper on social media at @copper.books. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with best-selling author, photographer, and podcaster, Mary Marantz! Her new book ‘Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots: Finding grace, freedom, and purpose in an overachieving world' launched into the world this week, and wow– what a helpful, inspiring, and peace-bringing new work.You may know Mary from her incredibly powerful first book, ‘Dirt'. But, listen in to learn even more about Mary's amazing journey of growing up in a trailer to everything she's achieved now– and most importantly, why ‘achievement' isn't even the point. Today's episode is for you if you identify as an overachiever! Listening in will have you feeling more relaxed and secure in your inherent worth, outside of your accomplishments– even as you continue to live out your purpose and chase big dreams. This episode is full of reminders that we can all use in this hustle-filled world!You can get your copy of Mary's new book here, and you can follow Mary on social media at @marymarantz. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with the Managing Director of Known Holdings, builder-capitalist and author, Nathalie Molina Niño as they discuss her book ‘Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs'Listen in to learn about Nathalie's amazing journey to becoming an entrepreneur as a woman born to immigrants.  After much research, Nathalie realized that women were starting business' at twice the rate of men in the United States and most of those were started by women of color.  It was at this point that Nathalie decided to write Leapfrog to reach those who felt underserved in business, books, studies and scenarios. Today's episode is for you if you find yourself an outlier wondering how to “Leapfrog” traditional norms to succeed as an entrepreneur!You can get your copy of Nathalie's new book here, and you can follow Nathalie on social media at @nathaliemolinanino. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, executive, lawyer, and speaker, Chinwe Esimai! Her new book ‘Brilliance Beyond Borders: Remarkable Women Leaders Share the Power of Immigrace' has launched into the world, and it is such a wealth of beautiful storytelling, wisdom, and inspiration.Listen in to learn more about how Chinwe defines ‘immigrace' and why it's such a vital element in so many women's stories. Chinwe speaks to both the encouraging and heartbreaking aspects of being part of an immigrant community, and the journey of immigrant women as they fight for their dreams in the U.S. She dives into how we break down big goals into daily habits, embrace possibility, and create the legacy we want to leave. Chinwe also describes how failure can actually be helpful, and talks about her own ‘reset' moments that have happened along the way as she climbed to the top of the corporate ladder.Today's episode is for you if you want to be inspired by the resilience, joy, and grit of women who are forging their own paths as immigrants. Chinwe is passionate about each and every one of us living our purpose in this world, and not settling for less– no matter what. Listening in will leave you motivated to honor your genius and live a purpose-filled life. This episode is full of reminders that we're really all in this together, and recognizing the gifts of others (and championing them!) only makes the world better for all of us.You can get your copy of Chinwe's new book here, and you can find Chinwe at chinweesimai.com and on social media at @chinweesimai. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with New York Times bestselling author and self-proclaimed ‘snack enthusiast', Shauna Niequist! Her new book ‘I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet' launched into the world this week, and it is overflowing with beautiful storytelling, wisdom, and curiosity around so many of the things that all of us are still ‘figuring out' about life.You may know Shauna from her works like ‘Present Over Perfect' or ‘Bread & Wine', or her delightful social media presence depicting her family's life in NYC and treasured time around the table! But, listen in to go even deeper into how Shauna has been processing the past few years, her writing process for this book, and what she'd like to tell the aspiring authors out there.Today's episode is for you if you're learning to find your footing during change. Listening in will have you feeling understood and perhaps relieved by the fact that, hey– we're all going through it in some way or another, and so much meaningful connection can come from that! Shauna dives into topics like how friendships change (and that's ok) and why writing truly matters. This episode is both inspiring and comforting– just the pep talk you need to feel creatively charged, even in uncertainty.You can get your copy of Shauna's new book here, and you can follow Shauna on social media at @sniequist. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with best-selling author, keynote speaker and startup investor, Fran Hauser.  Fran is passionate about helping women build fulfilling careers and successful businesses. Her writing, speaking and investing is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She is the best-selling author of TheMyth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Today's episode focuses on a cleanse for your career while focusing on finding happiness in your work. Fran discusses the work it takes to reach the career you want to seek as she explains some of the roads she has taken to arrive at the release of her new book.You can get your copy of Fran's new book here, and you can follow Fran on social media at @fran_hauser. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with New York Times Bestselling author, founder of Love Does, globally sought-after speaker, and self-proclaimed ‘Chief Balloon Inflator', Bob Goff. His new book ‘Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy' launched into the world this week, and it could prove to be the spark of clarity and inspiration many of us need in these uncertain days. You may know Bob from his previous best-sellers, like ‘Love Does' and ‘Everybody, Always'. But, listen in to learn more about all of the behind-the-scenes things Bob has been up to as he seeks to make big, positive change in the world!Today's episode will have you feeling more focused, and more dedicated to living out (or discovering!) your purpose. Plus, our hope is that Allison and Bob's conversation will put a smile on your face and make your week just a little bit brighter. You can get your copy of Bob's new book here, and you can follow Bob on social media at @bobgoff. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world. In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, publisher, podcaster, queen-of-all-things books, and mother of 4– Zibby Owens! You probably know Zibby from her wildly popular Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books podcast. But, do you know about all of the other fabulous things she's up to, including championing other authors through her own publishing house, Zibby's Books? Zibby joins this episode of Pub Date to discuss the upcoming launch of her memoir, Bookends, and her growing literary empire.Today's episode will have you feeling like you really can do it all, and actually have fun while you're doing it. Her openness about making it all work at work, while also maintaining a fulfilling life with her kids and partner, is inspiring. Ever feel like you're racing against the clock? Zibby gets it, and her heartfelt story about why she allows time to be a major motivator in her life is so relatable. Plus, you'll hear what Zibby loves about working with other authors, and she shares great tips for starting your platform! You can get your copy of Zibby's new book here, and you can follow Zibby on social media at @zibbyowens. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author and academic, Jessica Richie, to discuss the launch of Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals For A Life of Imperfection. Jessica published her new book alongside New York Times Bestselling Author, Kate Bowler. Kate is the author of No Cure For Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear). We have a feeling… that today's episode will hit you in the feels! After listening, you'll walk away feeling validated in the emotional journey that is being an author, and building your platform. Jessica empowers listeners that you are good enough– promise! And tune in, if for no other reason, to hear Jessica's story of Kate rolling a white board into her driveway during the pandemic to map out what would eventually become their book. You can get your copy of Jessica & Kate's new book here, and you can follow Jessica on social media at @jesstrichie. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, academic, and entrepreneur, Christian Busch, to discuss the launch of Connect the Dots: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck. Christian is an internationally known expert in the areas of innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and serendipity. Most of us could use a bit of luck after the past couple of years, and Connect the Dots proves to be the wisdom and hope that we all need.After listening to today's episode, you'll walk away knowing the science behind good luck, so that you're better able to create it for yourself. Christian offers us the knowledge needed to identify, act on, and share serendipity. He teaches us to use uncertainty as a pathway to more joyful, purposeful, and successful lives. Best of all, you'll hear about Christian's research and writing process with this book. Some tools and insights from his journey might be useful on your own! You can get your copy of Christian's new book here, and you can follow him on social media at @drchristianbusch. You can learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books– welcome, friends! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author Eve Rodsky on her Pub Date of Finding Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too Busy World. Eve's first book, Fair Play, is a New York Times Bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick. Her latest book serves as a practical guide for reclaiming (or discovering for the first time) the talents, interests, skills, and curiosities that often lie dormant beneath the too-busy grind of everyday life.Listening to today's episode will teach you how to gain more of what we need most, especially these days– space and time. Eve leads us step-by-step through the process of setting new personal goals, rediscovering interests, cultivating creativity, and living a life defined by more authenticity and joy.Most importantly, especially for aspiring authors, you'll learn from the process of Eve writing this book! You can get your copy of Finding Your Unicorn Space here, and you can follow Eve on social media at @everodsky. You can learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

My guest this week is Allison Trowbridge, founder and CEO of Copper, a disruptive social platform that connects book enthusiasts and readers directly with authors. Copper offers a unique, subscription-based model for authors and a community for like-minded individuals. Copper offers everything from a customized bookshelf, discussion guides, audio hosting, and so much more. It takes the reading experience to a whole new level. Allison is also an accomplished author in her own right. She published her book, “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning,” back in 2017 with Harper Collins while completing her MBA at Oxford's Business School. 5:27 – Allison 101 She had a very wild, winding journey before creating Copper. She comes from the non-profit world and anti-trafficking and ethical companies. What she's building now is the company that she wished had existed when she was launching her own book. 7:07 – Ethical brands Allison started as a volunteer for an anti-trafficking organization, Not For Sale, while she was in college and was then hired to work there. 14:18 – How she published her first book She published “Twenty-Two” through Harper Collins. She wrote the book after feeling like there was no guidance or leadership for that season of her life. How do you handle careers and friendships and relationships?  She wanted a mentor for those life experiences. When she feels like she really need something and it doesn't exist, she asks herself: “How do I help create it for those who are coming up behind me?” 21:27 – What is Copper? When she published her book, she realized she loved the publishing industry but realized there wasn't a lot of technology or innovation going on in the industry. She wanted a way to build a base of readers without doing a dance on Instagram to get followers. 28:11 – Her dreams for Copper Within five years, she wants to build the LinkedIn of the book world. A major goal is to help underserved and underrepresented voices get discovered and amplified and find their audience. She also wants to help audiences find each other. 32:00 – Get to know you Favorite genre? Business books and cozy mysteries Does she ever not finish books? All the time. FEATURED QUOTES I became really passionate about publishing and books as really a driver for social change and greater impact. Books can transform lives, quite literally. What I'm building now is the company that I wished had existed when I was launching my own book. When I feel like I really, really need something and it doesn't exist, I'm like, how do I help create it for those who are coming up behind me? CONNECT: https://copperbooks.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Two-Letters-Young-Searching-Meaning/dp/0718078160 ABOUT ALLISON TROWBRIDGE:  Allison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper, a disruptive social platform that connects book enthusiasts and readers directly with authors. As the publishing landscape continues to lean into book clubs and social media as the cornerstone of a book launch marketing campaign, Copper streamlines the process, offering a unique subscription-based model for authors, and a community of like-minded individuals who want to engage with the authors they love and other voracious readers. Offering features like a customized bookshelf, discussion guides, audio hosting, and more, Copper takes the reading experience to a new level. Allison is also the host of impact podcast, "Real Good Company" with Caitlin Crosby, founder & CEO of The Giving Keys where the two discuss and interview luminaries doing great things. An accomplished author in her own right, Allison published her book, “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning” in 2017 with HarperCollins while completing her MBA at Oxford's Said Business School. Prior to her work in the publishing industry, Allison worked within the global anti-slavery movement, leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns.

Allison Trowbridge is a tour de force.  She cares deeply about every single individual she encounters, but has also set her eyes on changing the world. Anyone who knows Allison watches in awe as she seemingly fearlessly finds a need or a void and takes it head on. From global slavery to story telling to launching a tech company to build community, you get the feeling that her story has only just begun.Join us as we talk about:Living without regretThe power of connection and communityWriting your storyPursuing ambitionStaying grounded If you needed a flame lit under you, you will love this conversation. Enjoy.About AllisonAllison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper, a platform connecting authors and readers in community around books (www.copperbooks.com). She published her first book, “Twenty-Two” in 2017 with HarperCollins / Thomas Nelson while completing her MBA at the University of Oxford. Allison fell in love with the publishing world after witnessing a handful of books ignite the global anti-slavery movement, where she worked for nearly a decade leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns—at The Freedom Fund, Not For Sale, and as a partner at an impact investment fund, Just Business.Social: @alliebridge  @copper.books 

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books. In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author Matthew Emerzain to dig into the process of publishing his recent book, You Matter— which launched during the pandemic. Matthew has been working as what Allie refers to as a ‘serial author' for many years, and he's up to so much more. Matthew is the CEO and founder of Every Monday Matters, and he's been featured on Oprah.com, The TODAY show, Fast Company, Thrive Global, Sunday Paper, and Hallmark TV.  After listening to today's episode, you'll be inspired to change the world through publishing. Matthew shares his inspirational story of becoming an author, in addition to starting a non-profit. You'll be especially glad you listened in, aspiring authors, as he shares so much insightful information and encouragement with us!Best of all, you'll learn from the process of Matthew writing his own book and launching it during a pandemic. Talk about a challenge! You can get your copy of Mathews's book here, and you can follow him on social media at @emerzain. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

If you're like me, then you want the story of your life to make a big splash- a meaningful impact in the world. The most important part of that, of course, is the way you live your life. The other part is how you reflect on the life that you're living. I try to do that through the stories I tell. If you want to make an impact with your words, then you're going to want to listen to today's new podcast episode and take a load of notes. Allison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper (https://copperbooks.com), a platform using curated content to help people gather in meaningful community. She's also the host of the "Pub Date" podcast, where she interviews authors launching their books to market and gets the story behind the story they are sharing with the world. Allison published her book, “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning” in 2017 with HarperCollins while completing her MBA at Oxford's Said Business School. She became obsessed with publishing after witnessing a handful of books ignite the global anti-slavery movement, where she worked for nearly a decade leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns. - Bob P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. Also on the episode: Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel Become a Certified Dream Big Coach There are people who are one coaching session away from radically changing the trajectory of their lives. We all dream about making a difference in other people's lives. Some of us are called to make a deliberate, focused impact through the work of coaching. It's what we're all wired for- to make a real difference. More than just the desire, though, affecting change in other people's lives is serious business, with core competencies and tools you can learn and implement. There are people close to you who... Feel like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience. Were hoping that it would've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't. Wondering if this life is as good as it gets. Who will intervene and guide them to a different reality? Become a Certified Dream Big Coach Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks December 6-8 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen. The recipe for success pairs Bob's expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will get...

If you're like me, then you want the story of your life to make a big splash- a meaningful impact in the world. The most important part of that, of course, is the way you live your life. The other part is how you reflect on the life that you're living. I try to do that through the stories I tell. If you want to make an impact with your words, then you're going to want to listen to today's new podcast episode and take a load of notes. Allison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper (https://copperbooks.com), a platform using curated content to help people gather in meaningful community. She's also the host of the "Pub Date" podcast, where she interviews authors launching their books to market and gets the story behind the story they are sharing with the world. Allison published her book, “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning” in 2017 with HarperCollins while completing her MBA at Oxford's Said Business School. She became obsessed with publishing after witnessing a handful of books ignite the global anti-slavery movement, where she worked for nearly a decade leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns. - Bob P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. Also on the episode: Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel Become a Certified Dream Big Coach There are people who are one coaching session away from radically changing the trajectory of their lives. We all dream about making a difference in other people's lives. Some of us are called to make a deliberate, focused impact through the work of coaching. It's what we're all wired for- to make a real difference. More than just the desire, though, affecting change in other people's lives is serious business, with core competencies and tools you can learn and implement. There are people close to you who... Feel like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience. Were hoping that it would've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't. Wondering if this life is as good as it gets. Who will intervene and guide them to a different reality? Become a Certified Dream Big Coach Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks December 6-8 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen. The recipe for success pairs Bob's expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will...

As the holiday week starts, I'm so happy to have my friend Allison Trowbridge in the studio, talking about books and reading and Copper Books! I know we love to talk books and reading (more coming before the end of the year) and Copper Books is such an awesome environment for readers like us! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Thistle Farms: Get 15% off your purchase at thistlefarms.org when you use the discount code THATSOUNDSFUN. That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour: We're coming to a city near you in February and March of 2022! Just go to anniefdowns.com/events for all the details and to get your tickets! Rothy's: Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Indeed: Get started with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first bottle of membership.

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books. In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author Joy Eggerichs Reed on her recent launch day of Get to The Publishing Punchline: A Fun (and Slightly Aggressive) 30 Day Guide to Get Your Book Ready for the World. Joy has been working with authors for many years, founded her own literary & speaking agency, and inspires audiences as a highly sought after speaker herself. After listening to today's episode, you'll walk away knowing how to actually get your book ready for publishing in just 30 days! Joy leads groups through the publishing process regularly, and offers attainable solutions to problems aspiring authors face everyday. Listen in as she shares insightful information so that you can get through the publishing process, too.Most importantly, you will hear about and learn from the process of Joy writing her own book. You can get your copy of Joy's book here, and you can follow her on social media at @joyeggerichs. You can learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow your host @alliebridge on instagram!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books. In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author Tina Wells on her launch day of The Zee Files: A Very Malibu Vacay. Tina is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. After listening to today's episode, you'll walk away knowing better how to write fiction and build relationships with merchants. Tina also offers us a guide to telling a story based around a central character in a specific location. Most importantly, you will hear about and learn from the process of Tina writing this book. You can get your copy of Tina's new book here, and you can follow her on social media at @tinawells_. You can learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow your host @alliebridge on all social media!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books. In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author Kirsten Powers on her launch day of Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts. Kirsten, for years, has been center stage of many of our nation's most searing political and cultural battles as a columnist, TV analyst, and one-time participant in the thunderdome of Twitter. After listening to today's episode, you'll walk away knowing better how to have a civil disagreement. Kirsten offers us a path to navigating the toxic division in our culture without compromising our convictions and emotional well-being.Most importantly, you will hear about and learn from the process of Kirsten writing this book. You can get your copy of Kirsten's new book here, and you can follow her on social media at @kirstenpowers. You can learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow your host @alliebridge on all social media!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books. In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author Hitha Palepu on her launch day of We're Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris. Hitha is a woman of multitudes—a feminist, a lifelong politics enthusiast, a daughter of immigrants, and a mother raising feminist sons. These multitudes spill into her multi-hyphenated career as an entrepreneur, investor, author, and speaker.After listening to today's episode, you'll be ready to embrace and act on your ambition, develop your unique voice and style, and find your own North Star to guide your decisions. Hitha also shares all about her longtime relationship with the Vice President and you'll be empowered to follow in Harris' footsteps. Most importantly, you will hear about and learn from the process of Hitha writing her second book. You can get your copy of Hitha's new book here, and you can follow her on social media at @hithapalepu. You can learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow your host @alliebridge on all social media!

Pub Date – Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books. Each episode, we interview an author launching their book to market and get the story behind the story they're sharing with the world. Writing a book is a magical, at times brutal, mystical experience. An author's heart and soul is in their book, and those soul-deep insights and a-ha moments are what we bring to you each week on this show.Pub Date is hosted by Allison Trowbridge. an author and the founder and CEO of Copper, a platform helping authors and readers build community around books.~Follow Copper Books:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/copper.books/Copper's Early Access Beta: https://form.typeform.com/to/NNH9X7GQ?typeform-source=l.instagram.com Website: https://meetcopper.com~Follow Allison Trowbridge: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliebridge/~Produced by Will Retherford of Citizens of Sound

Real Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We're so excited to welcome today's guest, Brett Hagler, the Co-founder and CEO of New Story, an innovative nonprofit that pioneers solutions to end global homelessness.Founded in 2015, New Story works to solve the problem behind homelessness through creative and innovative solutions to decrease the costs of homes. The organization got its start in Haiti and now works in El Salvador and Mexico. Since its inception, New Story has funded 2,300+ homes, built 30 communities and raised more than $25M.After college, Brett knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur as well as be a part of impact-oriented nonprofits. Right after college, at 22 years old, Brett started a for-profit, online ecommerce company. They partnered with two charities, Charity Water and Mission of Hope in Haiti, which is where he was first exposed to the issue of homelessness. After a trip to Haiti, Brett was moved to compassion to see the effects of poverty on families. When he couldn't find a nonprofit that was forward-thinking and moving forward with technology and innovation, Brett was inspired to start his own organization. New Story was launched to create a fresh perspective on the outdated model of charity. They focused on 3D printing as a form of innovative home design that could significantly decrease the cost of a house and the time to make it.In today's interview, Brett tells the story of how he and his team went through the famous startup accelerator, YCombinator. He shares how he and his New Story team have run the nonprofit as a business. He also offers advice on taking big risks and navigating the hard parts of launching a nonprofit.You can find out more about Brett and everything mentioned on today's show here. Also, you can find Brett on Twitter at @bretthagler and New Story at @newstorycharity. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

How do you make sense of the twists and turns of life when they don't seem to add up? Founder and CEO of Copper, Allison Trowbridge, knows a thing or two about leaning into (and finding meaning in) the different seasons of our life. She firmly believes that every new chapter leads us to exactly where we're supposed to be! In this interview with Miles and Lindsey, Allison shares how her past work in the anti-trafficking movement, experience as an author, and time spent at Oxford Said Business School led her to disrupt the publishing world and start a new kind of social platform! Allison's journey, both personally and professionally, is nothing short of inspiring! Join us for a conversation about innovation, leadership, self-exploration, and coming back from the brink of burnout.   Allison is the Founder and CEO of Copper, a disruptive social platform that connects book enthusiasts and readers directly with authors. To learn more and get early access to this new offering, click here. 

Real Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We're so excited to welcome today's guest, Brittney Kelly, the founder and designer behind Tribe Kelley, an ethical and sustainable clothing brand. She is also a mental health advocate.Tribe Kelley, which started with just three t-shirts and two pairs of bell bottoms, now sells women's and men's clothes online. They have two stores, a flagship store in Nashville and a second store in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and are about to open up their wholesale division. Brittney prioritized making Tribe Kelley an ethically conscious brand and manufacturing clothes in a moral and sustainable way. Brittney got her start in the business world on Etsy with her own shop called Wondertown, where she made custom hand-dyed t-shirts, purses and new jewelry out of broken and reclaimed, vintage jewelry. After graduating college, Brittney married Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line and she went directly onto a tour bus with a group of about 12 guys. Meanwhile, she was writing the blueprints to her own brand during her first year of marriage. She launched Tribe Kelley in 2014 on her one-year wedding anniversary. She knew she wanted to do something with fashion and make people feel good about what they put on with a give back initiative.In the early days of the brand, Brittney focused on keeping manufacturing as many of the brand's goods in the United States as possible. They develop and design every piece either in Nashville or Los Angeles to make sure their products are made ethically and in line with their morals. Tribe Kelley gives back with every clothing line launch. In 2020, they worked with a nonprofit called Home Street Home, which serves the homeless community in Nashville. They were able to donate $50,000 from the launch of their butter sweatpants. Today, Brittney tells the story of how her business has succeeded through adversity. She shares how to be taken seriously in the business world and how to get the wheels moving on a big dream. She also offers advice on carving out time for creativity, setting boundaries between work and her personal life and overcoming challenges as an ethical brand.You can find out more about Brittney and everything mentioned on today's show here. Also, you can find Brittney on Instagram at @brittneykelley and on Tribe Kelley @tribekelley. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Real Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We're so excited to welcome today's guest, Holly Hayes, an award-winning author, world-renowned recovery ministry expert, and founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a community of advocates bringing hope and healing to survivors of trafficking, violence, and addiction. Sanctuary Project is a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise that empowers and employs survivors in the jewelry design and creation business. One hundred percent of the sales go directly to providing more job opportunities and training to survivors. Hayes, a survivor of trauma herself, has always been an entrepreneur and hustler, even when she was in the darkest part of her life. A natural entrepreneur, she innately saw margin and opportunity to build business from a young age.Sanctuary Project was recently named Austin Woman Magazine's 2020 Women's Way Business Awards "Business to Watch - Under $3M." Their impact jewelry line can be seen both online and at several local and national boutiques and was picked up by Target.com in the Fall of 2020. An award-winning author of the book “From Basement to Sanctuary,” Hayes is passionate about helping others find "sanctuary" from trauma. She is also a coveted women's ministry and business leadership speaker and has spoken at conferences all over the globe about transformation from trauma.A full circle moment, Hayes uses her business prowess to bring good to the world. Today's podcast focuses on From a life of drugs to trafficking, to a career in real estate to starting her own company, Hayes'  journey taught her the skills and the pitfalls of running a company.Today, she speaks in the women's jail and shares her story to inspire them to harness their innate talents and skills for good.Hayes tells the story of the turning point of her story in 2001 and how she turned her life around. She shares business skills and leadership skills that she harnessed from her past experiences to create her business. She also offers advice for founders on how to determine how much equity to give investors and employees.You can find out more about Brant and everything mentioned on today's show here. Also, you can find Holly on Instagram @hollychristinehayes and on Facebook here. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Real Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. Today's guest has a prolific resume in the entrepreneurial and social enterprise worlds. Jessica Jackley is the founder and CEO of Alltruists, a monthly subscription box that provides at-home, kid-friendly volunteer and giving projects for the whole family. Prior to launching Kiva, in October of 2005, she co-founded Kiva, the world's first crowdfunding site for microenterprises that provides entrepreneurs with affordable capital to start or expand their business. In its first year, Kiva facilitated $500,000 in loans. Today, Kiva has facilitated more than $1.5 billion in loans worldwide. Jessica is also a cofounder and General Partner at Untapped Capital, an impact capital firm that invests in startups that are making a positive impact in the world. To top it all off, she harnessed her entrepreneur acumen into her own book. In “Clay Water Brick: Finding Inspiration from Entrepreneurs Who Do the Most with the Least,” Jessica shares lessons learned from successful businesses in the world's poorest countries and how to tap into the innate entrepreneurial spirit we all have for social change.A natural entrepreneur, Jessica grew up in the business of doing service. After founding Kiva, Jessica went back to business school at Stanford and was able to apply the lessons from class on how to operate a nonprofit like a business. She shares her journey of debunking and demystifying the myth of entrepreneurs and for-profit businesses versus nonprofits. After going through a divorce from her husband and the co-founder of Kiva, Jessica stepped down from the organization and set out to create something new. Through a process of resetting, she learned her identity was not wrapped up in one company or in what she does. After a three-year sabbatical, she spent a year writing case studies about female entrepreneurs. She later remarried and today the happy couple has four children.On today's podcast, Jessica discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and the art of combining problem solving and solution-finding with the life-giving and redemptive purpose of giving back. She shares how her journey as a mother inspired the idea behind Alltruists and creating kid-friendly volunteer projects at home. She also offers advice on using both your heart and head and how to do good in the world while utilizing business skills and entrepreneurial thinking.You can find out more about Jessica Jackley and everything mentioned on today's show here. Also, you can find Jessica on Twitter @jessicajackley. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Real Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest, Brant Menswar, a speaker, author, core values activist, and author of “Black Sheep.” The book was inspired by his son, Theo, who was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer at the age of 14. After 263 straight days in the hospital, the family was told to say their goodbyes. Unbeknownst to Brant, his brother posted a Youtube video pleading for help for Theo. The video went viral overnight, and doctors around the country reached out offering to help. They found a solution to an impossible situation, and Theo survived.After the jarring experience, Brant was motivated to live with more intention and to figure out his nonnegotiable values, aka his “Black Sheep Values” or the things that make him 100 percent, original, and unique. He went on a years-long journey of doing the work to figure out his “Flock of Five,” his nonnegotiable values that can be honored on a daily basis.Today, Brant’s values are clearly established and unchanging. His Flock of Five (plus an additional bonus value) include: hope, creativity, impact, empathy, family, and authenticity. Every decision he makes gets filtered through these six things. Previously, before finding his non-negotiables, Brant was speaking about 25 to 30 times a year. After he did the work to find his values and to live with intention, by July of 2019, Brant was speaking 70 times a year, his speaking fee tripled, and Washington Speakers’ Bureau named him one of the Top 10 Speakers in the country.On today’s podcast, we focus on values-driven leadership and how discovering our nonnegotiable values leads to success. Brant says that people who know their Black Sheep Values have a competitive edge in life versus those who don’t know their non-negotiables and are just winging it. Brant shares how to bring your values to work and how to create values-driven leadership and values-driven organizations. Without these “organizational Black Sheep Values,” a company’s success is based on pure luck or chance. He shares how connecting the head and the heart helps establish those values. Brant also explains how organizations have to be deliberate about how their values are going to be experienced and creating bridges between employees’ personal values and organizational values.You can find out more about Brant and everything mentioned on today’s show here. Also, you can find Brant on Instagram @brantmenswar and on Facebook here. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Ten, “Salt and Light” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

We’re continuing with Season 2 of Real Good Company! We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest Beth Collier. Beth is a Communication, Creativity, and Leadership Strategist based in London. She grew up in the United States in a small town in the Midwest. After 15 years of working in the workplace communications space for large corporations on three continents, she shifted to launch her own communications company that helps people improve their communications, creativity, and leadership skills.Lauren’s passion is to help people improve their communication skills and have the confidence and tools to communicate well, inspire others, and get their ideas across. She believes that learning the fundamentals of communication can change people’s lives. She also helps people learn creativity skills, which she defines as the things that make teams work well together and leaders more effective.Lauren’s journey to become a communications specialist started in her formative years as a curious kid. She loved to travel, meet new people, and learn about cultures. Her childhood dream was to move to sunny Los Angeles. At 20 years old, as a part of a university internship program, she moved to L.A. and was suddenly at NBC studios and on the Warner Brothers lot surrounded by celebrities. The following year, she moved to London to study abroad where her curiosity for diverse cultures and people was piqued. Her career first began in New Zealand where she learned to write speeches, internal communications, publications, and media management. There, she found a passion for communications. During the financial crisis, she moved back to London and while working at an investment bank there, she had an “Oprah ah-ha moment.” She realized her true passion was to help people communicate well and have the confidence to get their ideas across.On today’s podcast, Lauren shares the importance of communicating well, tips for communication in business, how to engage well on Zoom, how culture plays a role in how we communicate, and how storytelling aids in human connection. Lauren breaks down her effective communication strategy acronym “P.A.C.E.”: Purpose, Audience, Curiosity, and Empathy. Another acronym she stands by is to be an “A.C.E. communicator,” which is someone who is: Authentic, Clear, and Engaging. Lastly, she explains the pertinence of identifying the “why” or the purpose behind your communication and even shares her admiration for Taylor Swift's short, simple, and clear communication skills.You can find out more about Beth Collier and the communications advice mentioned on today’s show here. Also, you can find Beth on Instagram @beth.c.collier. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Nine, “The Discipleship Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

We’re continuing with the launch of Season 2 of Real Good Company! We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest Raan Parton, Creative Director and Co-founder of Apolis. Raan started Apolis 15 years ago with his brother, Shea Parton, with the mission of connecting small, developing supply chains to larger markets.  He and his wife, Lindsay Parton, lead Alchemy Works and have recently launched FREE MARKET_, a retail chamber of commerce, alongside business partner Paolo Carini.The word “apolis” means “man of no country” and, for the Apolis business model, this word has expanded to mean global citizen. Jokingly dubbed “Carmen San Diego’s clothing company,” today Apolis makes essentially every product you can imagine—glassware, fragrance, shoes, bags, tailoring, technical outerwear from Poland, cashmere in Nepal, handwoven scarves in India/Burma border. Raan created Apolis with the notion of not just wanting to be a spectator of different cultures and places but to be a participant. This required a fair trade relationship with supply chains. His desire was to not just be a tourist but to actually affect how consumers interface with different cultures.As a leader in the business-for-good space, Raan talks about the greatest responsibility of selling products and to be a social enterprise that creates something that people want. A feel good product that people don’t actually want won’t solve anything. While a lot of businesses-for-good focus on the narrative, the focus actually needs to be on how to supply the demand. Social enterprise is able to change the trajectory of a supply chain when they are focused on items that have the exponential possibility of scaling.Raan shares about the journey of creating a product that stands the test of time while focusing on the integrity of how it is produced. He delves into how Apolis has created a sustainable business model by not trying to do everything and sticking to their guns. He also shares about the process of creating sustainability over a decade and the financial and emotional investment that it requires.Today’s podcast focuses on refining supply chain efficacy, the importance of integris for a true business-for-good, tips for how to keep a business alive for a decade, creating inventory that has efficiency in the consumer product business, and how to maintain work/life balance.You can find out more about Apolis and Raan mentioned on today’s show here. Also, You can find Raan Parton on Instagram @raanparton. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Eight, “The Peacemaker Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Seven, “The Caesar Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Real Good Company! We are kicking off 2021 with Donald Miller talking with us about his new book, Business Made Simple. Donald Miller is the CEO of Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business. He is the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the bestseller Building a StoryBrand. He lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Elizabeth.In this episode, Don talks with our hosts about the practical and simple principles that make a business successful. He believes a business education should not cost tens of thousands of dollars.  If you’ve wondered about the characteristics you need to lead well, how to make yourself more valuable to your company, and have clear messaging this episode is for you. Also, you want to purchase your copy of Business Made Simple from wherever you buy books. You can read it all the way through or slowly go through 60 days of lessons and free video content. The book will transform you into somebody who has the practical skills to make and save yourself—and any organization—money.You can find out more on all Don mentions on today’s show at businessmadesimple.com. Also, You can find Donald Miller on Instagram and twitter @donaldmiller. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Six, “The Fear Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

There’s a myth that says it takes dozens of bad product ideas to uncover one good one. The problem is, that means you’re sending revenue down the drain. In Part Five of our seven part series, How Your Business is an Airplane, we’re focusing on the Wings of the airplane – or your Product. You don’t have to waste anymore time creating dead-end products. Do these two things and you'll knock your product ideas out of the park the first time.    --   Learn more about Allison Trowbridge how her company, Copper, can help you build meaningful community through book clubs by joining the waitlist at MeetCopper.com   Want to become a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Apply now at CertifiedBusinessCoach.com   Needing to hire a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Go to HireACoach.com   At Business Made Simple, we teach you everything you need to know to grow a business — BusinessMadeSimple.com

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Five, “The Power Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Four, “The Truth Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

im Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Three, “The Image Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Two, “The Neighbor Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. book.sojo.net

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter One, “What About Jesus?” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Reclaiming Jesus Now with Jim Wallis is a ten-episode podcast series on the themes of Jim Wallis' new book, Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. Wallis is joined by two voices from a rising generation of activists, William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, who seek to reconcile their own spiritual journeys with the spiritual and political crises we face today.Jim Wallis' new book, and the conversations in this podcast, are organized around eight urgent and provocative questions Jesus Christ asked or provoked while pursuing his call: The Neighbor QuestionThe Image QuestionThe Truth QuestionThe Power QuestionThe Fear QuestionThe Caesar QuestionThe Peacemaker QuestionThe Discipleship Question These questions confront all of us with an invitation and a choice. How will you respond?book.sojo.net

Welcome back to Season 2 of Real Good Company! During this unprecedented holiday season, we're continuing our three part-series on wellness: discussing why investing in our mental, physical, and emotional health can help us show up well for our work and our lives! On this week's episode, we're joined by prolific writer and journalist Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan helps us understand how to navigate relationships during a season of unprecedented division all around us. He challenges us to redefine what it means to win in a hard conversation -- from holiday dinners to Google Meets -- and to know when to set meaningful boundaries. What is our motivation going into conversations? How do we define success? This episode is a must-listen. You'll leave ready to take on conversations with the nearest and dearest in your life about the most challenging issues, with empathy and curiosity.Jonathan is an award-winning faith and culture writer who has published over 3,500 articles in outlets such as USA Today, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed and Christianity Today. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and The Week. His articles are viewed more than 2.5 million times each year. Jonathan has been interviewed by CNN, ABC World News, NPR, MSNBC, Fox News, and The New York Times and is author of several books including his newest book Learning to Speak God from Scratch. He was recently named one of 30 young leaders reshaping Christian leadership by Outreach magazine. Known for his ability to tackle difficult issues through both the written and spoken word, Jonathan has become a sought after speaker by universities, seminaries, churches and conferences on cultural and religious issues. He holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, NC) and a Master of Theology from Emory University Candler School of Theology (Atlanta, GA). He resides in Brooklyn, NY. You can find Jonathan Merritt on Instagram and twitter @Jonathan_merritt. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Allison Trowbridge, author and entrepreneur, is a woman full of goals and ambition. She has written books, argued with senators about the severity of human trafficking, studied at Oxford, traveled the world, and now she’s starting a company. The running thread? Good company along the way. As she dives into what it takes to write a book or pursue any creative project, her main advice remains: “Do something worth the journey.” Podcast: Real Good Company Book: Twenty Two meetcopper.cominstagram.com/MeetCopperinstagram.com/alliebridge

Listen to the final episode of our first season as hosts Allison and Caitlin recap their favorite moments. We’re so thankful to the real good company – you the listeners – for coming along with us on our journey to speak to entrepreneurs of all different backgrounds and to discuss the amazing work they do. Hear what’s in store for next season and in the meantime, catch up on episodes you missed from season one!Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

On this episode, we sit down with Allison Trowbridge who is an author, entrepreneur, and podcast host and discuss all the fun things that you come up against while building a brand and business. You know, like imposter syndrome, rejection, self-doubt and all those fun things. ;)She is the founder and CEO of Copper (www.meetcopper.com), a platform to help people gather in meaningful community through book clubs (launching summer 2020). She's also the host of a new podcast, "Real Good Company" with Caitlin Crosby, founder & CEO of The Giving Keys.Allison published her book, “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning” in 2017 with HarperCollins while completing her MBA at Oxford’s Said Business School. She became obsessed with publishing after witnessing a handful of books ignite the global anti-slavery movement, where she worked for nearly a decade leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns.

Julia Lipton, Founder of Awesome People Ventures and Awesome People List, chats with host Allison Trowbridge about how she got involved in the venture capital space, the origin of the Awesome People name and concept, and advice for entrepreneurs and job-seekers during COVID-19. Julia gives us a behind the scenes look at how her fund supports founders in health and wellness and the trends she’s seeing in the venture capital space. Though we’re in uncertain times in business, investing, and otherwise, Julia shares what gives her hope for the future and why she thinks we’ll come out of this pandemic stronger than ever. Subscribe to Julia’s weekly Awesome People list at AwesomePeopleList.substack.com and follow her on twitter @julialipton.Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

It’s Allison’s turn as interviewee in this episode as Caitlin asks Allison about her experience working in the non-profit space, her time at Oxford where she pursued her MBA, and how her company, Copper, evolved from an effort to disrupt the publishing industry to an entire social mission to help cure loneliness through book clubs. Allison shares why mentors have been a critical part of her journey as an entrepreneur, and her perspective on how technology can be used to ultimately make us more human and more deeply connected. Copper will launch this Spring! You can learn more about Copper’s mission by visiting MeetCopper.com or following @MeetCopper. Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!A big thank you to the sponsor of today's episode, EveryPlate! To learn more and sign up, visit EveryPlate.com. 

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Ten, “Salt and Light” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Nine, “The Discipleship Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Eight, “The Peacemaker Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Seven, “The Caesar Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Six, “The Fear Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

In this episode, we talk with ALLISON TROWBRIDGE, author of the book, Twenty-Two, and the Founder and CEO of Copper, a platform helping people gather in meaningful community through book clubs.THOUGHT #1When you don't know what to do, do the next right thingTHOUGHT #2Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. - John MaxwellCONNECT:Copper Website: www.meetcopper.comWebsite: www.AllisonTrowbridge.comInstagram: @alliebridgeBook: Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for MeaningBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:Bob Dylan - www.BobDylan.comDon Miller/Storybrand - http://www.thedonmillershow.comOxford University - http://www.ox.ac.ukNot For Sale - www.NotforSaleCampaign.orgJohn Maxwell - www.JohnMaxwell.comMichael Franti - www.MichaelFranti.comSteve "Nigel" Howarth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-howarth-b30402a/Tom Petty - www.TomPetty.comLockheed SR71 Blackbird - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_BlackbirdDon Yaeger - www.DonYaeger.comCoach John Wooden - www.CoachWooden.comHard Rock International – www.HardRock.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – www.RocknRollWithIt.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – www.CultureThatRocks.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – www.CannonballKidscancer.orgKeppler Speakers - www.KepplerSpeakers.comCertified Rock Star - www.CertifiedRockStar.comThoughts That Rock – www.ThoughtsThatRock.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – www.spectaclephoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - https://www.facebook.com/jtkeelALLISON TROWBRIDGE'S BIO:Allison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper, a platform helping people gather in meaningful community through book clubs.She published her first book, “Twenty-Two” in 2017 with HarperCollins / Thomas Nelson while completing her MBA at the University of Oxford.Allison fell in love with the publishing world after witnessing a handful of books ignite the global anti-slavery movement, where she worked for nearly ten years leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns—at The Freedom Fund, Not For Sale, and as a partner at an impact investment fund, Just Business.When not in a window seat searching for wifi, these days she's enjoying the weather in Los Angeles.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Five, “The Power Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Four, “The Truth Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus.

The Image QuestionJim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Three, “The Image Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. book.sojo.net

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter Two, “The Neighbor Question” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. book.sojo.net

Jim Wallis, in conversation with William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, explores the themes of Chapter One, “What About Jesus?” from his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. book.sojo.net

Reclaiming Jesus Now with Jim Wallis is a ten-episode podcast series on the themes of Jim Wallis’ new book, Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. Wallis is joined by two voices from a rising generation of activists, William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, who seek to reconcile their own spiritual journeys with the spiritual and political crises we face today.Jim Wallis’ new book, and the conversations in this podcast, are organized around eight urgent and provocative questions Jesus Christ asked or provoked while pursuing his call: The Neighbor QuestionThe Image QuestionThe Truth QuestionThe Power QuestionThe Fear QuestionThe Caesar QuestionThe Peacemaker QuestionThe Discipleship Question These questions confront all of us with an invitation and a choice. How will you respond?book.sojo.net

Allison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper Book Clubs, a book club platform and community based company. She published her book, “Twenty-Two” in 2017 with HarperCollins / Thomas Nelson while completing an MBA at the University of Oxford. Allison became obsessed with publishing after witnessing a handful of books ignite the global anti-slavery movement, where she worked for nearly ten years leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns—at The Freedom Fund, Not For Sale, and as a partner at an impact investment fund, Just Business.     For the full show notes,   theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/allie

We business leaders like to talk about our "core values," but all too often, those values don't actually show up in our products, services, and business practices. That's not the case at Brandless, an online retailer with a wholly different approach to how people shop for home essentials. They've built everything around core values like quality, community, and kindness. On today's episode, our guest correspondent Allison Trowbridge talks with Tina Sharkey, the co-founder of Brandless, about the practical ways we can build our businesses around our core values. Listen now! http://buildingastorybrand.com/126

It’s not a question of whether or not we’ll face adversity. It’s a question of how we’ll respond when we do. So today on the Building a StoryBrand podcast, we’re featuring interviews with two incredibly resilient people. First, Donald Miller sits down with Bonnie St. John, who despite having her right leg amputated as a child, became the first African-American to medal in Winter Olympic competition. Second, Allison Trowbridge talks with Jason Russell, who experienced worldwide acclaim with Invisible Children followed by a public mental breakdown. They help us understand what resilience looks like and why it matters. So if you’re facing a setback, listen to this episode for the inspiration you need to get back up. http://buildingastorybrand.com/118

If you lead a business, you’ve got a huge opportunity to add value to your product or service. Trouble is, most everybody overlooks it. On today’s episode of the Building a StoryBrand podcast, guest correspondent Allison Trowbridge talks with Gina Bianchini. She’s the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks and a pioneer in online community building. She’s helped countless businesses offer value in the form of a niche community where customers can share ideas and experiences. She’ll show you how, too -- and why it’s important as the Facebook backlash grows. If the customers you serve have a motivation to help each other, don’t miss this episode! http://buildingastorybrand.com/115

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York is on the podcast! Sarah Ferguson sat down with our correspondent, Allison Trowbridge, for an inspiring conversation about how we can all bring an entrepreneurial spirit to improve the lives of those around us. She’s winsome and full of wisdom -- and, having married the son of the Queen of England, she has found a way to use her considerable influence to be a voice for those in need. Don’t miss this uplifting episode! http://buildingastorybrand.com/113

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at how music artists and managers develop their brands in a rapidly changing landscape. In part one, guest correspondent Allison Trowbridge interviews Russell Redeaux, the manager for Snoop Dogg and many other fantastic artists. Then, in part two, Donald Miller sits down with musician Ben Rector. From balancing commercial success with artistry, to cultural diversity in our entertainment, to the way streaming works, to the backstory of global marketing campaigns, you’ll find this insider look at the music business fascinating.  http://buildingastorybrand.com/112

What is the “ideal” entrepreneur like? The answer may surprise you. Why? Because our assumptions about what it takes to run a business don’t really line up with what successful leaders actually do. Today on the Building a StoryBrand podcast, guest correspondent Allison Trowbridge talks to esteemed Oxford economic sociologist Marc Ventresca. He debunks 3 myths about entrepreneurship. Listen for an inspiring new outlook on how to lead your business well. http://buildingastorybrand.com/107

Ever wonder what it’s like in the film industry? What it’s really like? Today on the Building a StoryBrand podcast, we’re taking an insider tour of the movie business. Our guest correspondent Allison Trowbridge sat down with actor Kellan Lutz (of 'Hercules' and 'Twilight' fame) and top manager/producer Ryan Daly. Together, they give us a fascinating look at what it takes to succeed with integrity in a cutthroat industry. There are some surprising takeaways for other industries too, particularly if partnerships, clients, negotiation, or first impressions are a part of your job. http://buildingastorybrand.com/99

If you want to build a team where everyone feels supported, heard, and ready to tackle big challenges, then you want to listen to this episode of the Building a StoryBrand podcast. In it, we welcome our correspondent Allison Trowbridge as she talks with GiANT co-founder Steve Cockram. As a expert in both leadership and personality types, Steve walks us through the five different personalities (or “Voices”) you’ll find on every team and how to nurture each one. In Steve’s words, “You can’t outsource culture.” Build a better one by making sure everyone feels safe and supported to contribute their best. This episode will show you how. Give it a listen! http://buildingastorybrand.com/93

Impacting Your World || Allie Marie Smith interviews Allison Trowbridge, a social entrepreneur and author of the forthcoming book “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning.” Allison is passionate about empowering millennial women to impact their world. She has spent the past decade working against human trafficking and modern-day slavery, first at Not For Sale and presently with The Freedom Fund. Allison shares... Read More