Podcasts about brilliant books

Re-release: Originally aired on 3 Nov 2023. Nikki Turner, from the Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, joins us to discuss early literacy, emphasizing storytelling, music, and physical development as key to learning. The discussion highlights the importance of rich language exposure and a holistic teaching approach.Episode LinksBook your Place on Early Excellence TrainingVisit the Early Excellence StudioListen to our Podcast Episode on Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers

2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 92Nicky Turner, from the Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, joins us in our new Early Excellence studio as we explore the vital importance of supporting early literacy and phonics skills effectively.Book your Place on Early Excellence TrainingVisit our New Early Excellence StudioListen to our Podcast Episode on Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers

OK Annabel is still OOO, so Emilie has roped in a friend of the pod, the marvellous Esther Coren to help. Esther has her own podcast, Giles Coren Has No Idea and a Substack called The Spike and she also gives excellent book recommendations. Given we're all feeling mad, bad and dangerous to know (not in a swashbuckling-Byronic-way but in a teetering on The-Brink-kind-of-way) perhaps books can soothe us tiny bit: little umbrellas for the mind. We talk about The Paleo Life by Clare Foges (out June 6), Quint by Robert Lautner, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (May 14), One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, The Egg & I by Betty MacDonald (out of print, but will be on World of Books, which, incidentally, is the preloved Amazon), Hugo Rifkind's Rabbits (also June 6), and In Memoriam by Alice Winn. Plus there's a cameo from Esther's cat Iris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 1865: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Bethanne Patrick, the book critic of the LA Times, about 8 brilliant books to give as gifts this XmasBethanne Patrick maintains a storied place in the publishing industry as a critic and as @TheBookMaven on Twitter, where she created the popular #FridayReads and regularly comments on books and literary ideas to over 200,000 followers. Her work appears frequently in the Los Angeles Times as well as in The Washington Post, NPR Books, and Literary Hub. She sits on the board of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and has served on the board of the National Book Critics Circle. She is the host of the Missing Pages podcast.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

Nicky Turner, from the Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, joins us in our new Early Excellence studio as we explore the vital importance of supporting early literacy and phonics skills effectively.Book your Place on Early Excellence TrainingVisit our New Early Excellence StudioListen to our Podcast Episode on Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: travel reading and two great bookish podcast episodes Current Reads: buzzy books, sci-fi, and plenty of murder Deep Dive: book covers that enhanced our reading experience The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Season 5, Episode 17 1:34 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:57 - Kaytee's noise canceling headphones 4:32 - Episode 126 of Sarah's Bookshelves Live 5:26 - Planet Money: The E-Book Wars 6:52 - Current Reads 7:17 - A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga (Kaytee) 8:21 - The Martian by Andy Weir 8:25 - The Martian; Classroom Edition by Andy Weir 9:15 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murderbot #1) 10:25 - Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 15:55 - The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull (Kaytee) 17:48 - Brilliant Books  18:26 - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell 18:57 - The Harbor by Katrine Engberg (Meredith) 20:11 - The Tenant by Katrine Engberg 20:12 - The Butterfly House by Katrine Engberg 22:36 - The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 23:38 - Thank You for LIstening by Julia Whelan (Kaytee) 26:53 - Episode 81 of Sarah's Bookshelves Live w/Julia Whelan 26:53 - Episode 340 of What Should I Read Next w/Julia Whelan 27:17 - The Family Game by Catherine Steadman (Meredith) 29:19 - Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman 30:00 - A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny (Three Pines #4) 31:32 - The Nest by Cynthis D'aprix Sweeney 31:33 - The Heirs by Susan Reiger  32:20 - Book Covers that Enhanced Our Reading Experience 32:59 - The Family Game by Catherine Steadman 34:40 - Winterhouse by Ben Guterson 36:09 - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 37:18 - White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson 39:02 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 39:22 - Matrix by Lauren Groff 40:47 - How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu 41:54 - Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Elliott Arnold  42:54 - An Immense World by Ed Yong 43:53 - Blackwell's UK 44:39 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish for suggestions on perfect holiday romance reading. (Kaytee) Email Kaytee at currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com or DM her at @notesonbookmarks with your holiday romances!  I wish those who enjoy it would sink into puzzles and audiobooks this season. (Meredith) 47:00 - HH Holmes Murde Castle Puzzle 47:06 - The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Children's books provide us with wonderfully rich opportunities to nurture and provoke imaginative writing ideas. In this week's episode, Andy and Llewella share some fantastic children's books for inspiring young writers. Browse our 3-5 Yrs Book Resource Collection Find Out More About Our Let's Explore Language and Communication Training Explore Our It's More than Reading and Writing Training

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading as a gauge and a library cookbook Current Reads: books we've been guarding like precious gems Deep Dive: reading the world - why and how The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes over our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 2:00 - Season 5: Episode 2 2:04 - Brilliant Books 3:07 - Bookish Moment of the Week 3:57 - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 7:28 - Modern Lunch by Allison Day 8:54 - Current Reads 9:14 - Orange for the Sunsets by Tina Athaide (Roxanna) 16:20 - Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop by Danyel Smith (Kaytee) 16:51 - Season 4: Episode 29 16:54 - The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah Jones 17:21 - Cafe Con Libros 18:07 - Black Girl Songbook Podcast 20:25 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 20:57 - Check Please! By Ngozi Ukazu (Roxanna) 26:41 - Jubilee by Margaret Walker (Kaytee)  27:17 - Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 28:58 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 29:00 - The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers 29:38 - Kindred by Octavia Butler 31:34 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 31:46 - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield (Roxanna) 36:48 - Packing for Mars by Mary Roach 37:55 - Hola Papi by John Paul Brammer (Kaytee) 38:05 - Tiny Beautiful Things (Dear Sugar) by Cheryl Strayed 40:41 - Deep Dive: Reading the World 40:56 - Currently Reading Patreon (access to the reading log and much more!) 50:41 - Canada Reads 52:14 - The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy 52:45 - Lallan Sweets by Srishti Chaudhary  55:00 - BookRiot 55:09 - Get Booked Podcast 55:42 - Strong Sense of Place Podcast 55:59 - The Next Chapter 56:33 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish I had a book with maps that explains the history and events of each place. (Roxanna) 59:15 - The History of the World Map by Map by DK and The Smithsonian Institute  I wish I could keep better track of books coming to the screen. (Kaytee) 1:01:25 - The Sandman by Neil Gaiman (vol.1) 1:01:33 - Stardust by Neil Gaiman 1:01:35 - Coraline by Neil Gaiman 1:01:36 - American Gods by Neil Gaiman 1:01:38 - Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 1:01:41 - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading to a new generation and an online event Current Reads: six books we read over the summer that we want you know to about Deep Dive: slow but steady reading, what works in this format and where do we fit it in? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes over our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:38 - Bookish Moment of the Week 2:45 - Stanley's Library by William Bee  3:54 - @teenybookshelf on Instagram 4:36 - Fabled Bookshop 6:24 - Current Reads 7:09 - American Predator by Maureen Callahan (Meredith) 12:47 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara 13:00 - The Amityville Horror Jay Anson 13:32 - The Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Kaytee) 13:40 - Brilliant Books 13:40 - Brilliant Books Monthly 14:21 - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 16:21 - Circe by Madeline Miller 16:22 - Lobizona by Romina Garber Russell 16:41 - Scorpica by G.R. McCallister 18:08 - The Search by Nora Roberts (Meredith) 23:14 - The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake (Kaytee) 23:33 - Libro FM ALC program 25:10 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 25:23 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 25:44 - The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (pre-order) 26:13 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldtree 27:00 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher (Meredith) 33:06 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 33:45 - Upgrade by Blake Crouch (Kaytee) 36:57 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 37:00 - Recursion by Blake Crouch 37:15 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 38:17 - Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson 39:17 - Deep Dive: The Slowest and the Steadiest 39:21 - @Marys_bookish_musings on Instagram 41:26 - Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 41:34 - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 41:48 - Daughters of Africa by Margaret Busby (Amazon link)  41:49 - The New Daughters of Africa by Margaret Busby 42:22 - Les Miserables by Victor Hugo 42:49 - Roots by Alex Haley 45:34 - The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili  45:45 - Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 45:48 - Piranesi by Suzanna Clarke 48:11 - It by Stephen King 48:13 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 48:37 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher 48:56 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish I could implement a family reading time in the evenings. (Kaytee) I wish everyone could experience what we experience with the Indie Press List (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Adrian Tchaikovsky is the multi-award winning bestselling author of sci-fi and fantasy books such as the Children of Time series, Shadows of the Apt series and much more. He primarily explores deep themes, such as artificial intelligence and alien awareness within epic galactic and fantastical settings. He has a deep interest in the animal world specifically insects from his studies in Zoology and has a particular penchant for spiders. We loved chatting with Adrian for our first ever live episode in front of an audience at the Cymera Festival back in June. We talked about how persistence helped him break into his dream job of writing, why he is such a detailed planner (normally!) and deep dive into his worldbuilding and writing techniques.Links:Buy Adrian's books now!Visit Adrian's websiteFollow Adrian on TwitterPage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter: @ukPageOneFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ukPageOneFollow us on Instagram: @ukPageOne See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Today's guest is both an avid leisure reader and a professional word nerd.Gary Robinaugh has always been fascinated with the role language plays in our lives. His career studying Aphasia—a language disorder caused by a specific type of brain damage—explores the relationship between thought, language, and communication, and he's equally fascinated by these themes outside of the office.Gary grew up in a reading home with a heavy helping of science fiction, a genre he still enjoys for its unique ability to ask “what if?", but he also loves reading outside of this genre. Today, he's looking for some titles that will help him explore new ideas and fresh perspectives.Anne gives Gary some recommendations that speak directly to what he's looking for, as well as some suggestions that might just surprise him.To see the full list of titles discussed today, or to leave your own suggestions for Gary, visit our show notes page at whatshoulditreadnextpodcast.com/327.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Juan had a topsy turvy week. He was absolutely disgusted by the VeeFriend's apparel but made up for it by reading a fantastic book.In Episode #287 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the boring crap that NFT projects create as merch, Juan's business idea #386, the ethics of designing your own clothes, my trilingual Zoom event, why I am cutting Duolingo some slack, the excellent books of 'Homo Deus' & 'The Idiot', my mum's sad story of bluey, the reason I hate waste and why we need your ideas/feedback to help market ourselves.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Shitty NFT apparel(3:37) - Fast fashion ethics(6:26) - Duolingo events(11:03) - Changing my tune(16:23) - Finding a good book(22:31) - Why my car was doomed from Day 1(29:06) - Buy something to last(31:09) - Help us market ourselves!Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/

Céire and Fia swim the Irish sea to bring you Episode 2 of KidCast! Many thanks to this week's cast: HOST: Fia Walsh (Age 8) NEWS: Kate & Diarmuid Donelon (Age 11) AROUND THE WORLD: Lara & Amelie Caffrey (Age 9 & 7) MYSTERY SOUNDS: Bobby Vavasseur (Age 6) BRILLIANT BOOKS REVIEW: Siobhan De Lint (Age 9) DID YOU KNOW: Dramarama Academy of Performing Arts Cork (Sebastian Graham, Cian O'Regan, Kate O'Sullivan, Sam Allen, Hugo Allen, Milly Mulcahy, Jessica Mulcahy, Beth Geary Age 8-11) TAOISEACH: Micheál Martin

In today's episode Sam & Mikey return from their brief hiatus (with improved sound!) to discuss peeping toms, bread people, good reads and aliens with breasts (there's also health things in there), they also answered your fitness questions!(01:28)Birds,books,gambling and covid shopping addictions.(16:23)Food Is Not Medicine.(21:16)Question Time. (21:42)Is there an alternative to chin ups if you're scared of heights?(23:18)What are your thoughts on plastic/modification surgery?(27:25)How do I stop myself falling into a binge?(30:24)OutroIF YOU LIKE OUR MESSAGE PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW!                               Things & People MentionedOpening NumberDes'ree- You Gotta BeThings MentionedFood Isn't Medicine-Joshua WolrichWebsitewellbasicallypod.comFollow us @wellbasicallypodcast, @wellbasicallymikey, and @wellbasicallysam 

I am a book-a-holic. A book nerd. Book-lover. You get it. I love the books, allll the books. On todays episode I share with you three of my favourite books for creative entrepreneurs. Business, creativity, work-flow, these books are inspiring and I am sure you will find a few that you will want to add straight away to your must-read list. These are the kind of books that have post-it notes in them, pages folded over, and often stay out on my desk rather than living on the bookshelf. **Want to get a copy of my Absolutely Brilliant Books for Creative Entrepreneurs? I've complied a guide of 24 Must-read books. Download your copy here: GET THE GUIDEIN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:+ Why I think reading is so important for moving forward with your creative business+ Three books that I read over the last 12 months and LOVESUBSCRIBE / LEAVE A REVIEWHave you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I'd recommend you do it now so you don't miss an episode. The line-up for the coming year looks amazing and without subscribing you'll likely miss out on them. Subscribe on itunes here. Want to share a little love for the Podcast? That would certainly make my day. Please leave a review on itunes. These reviews help other makers and creative folks find and connect with the podcast plus they are just wonderful for me to read. Click here to review, then select Ratings and Reviews, and then select Write a Review and share what you love about the podcast. Thank you SO much. Mentioned in this episode:Micheal HyattMe & Orla PodcastDesign Sponge

I am a book-a-holic. A book nerd. Book-lover. You get it. I love the books, allll the books. On todays episode I share with you three of my favourite books for creative entrepreneurs. Business, creativity, work-flow, these books are inspiring and I am sure you will find a few that you will want to add straight away to your must-read list. These are the kind of books that have post-it notes in them, pages folded over, and often stay out on my desk rather than living on the bookshelf. **Want to get a copy of my Absolutely Brilliant Books for Creative Entrepreneurs? I’ve complied a guide of 24 Must-read books. Download your copy here: GET THE GUIDEIN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:+ Why I think reading is so important for moving forward with your creative business+ Three books that I read over the last 12 months and LOVESUBSCRIBE / LEAVE A REVIEWHave you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I’d recommend you do it now so you don’t miss an episode. The line-up for the coming year looks amazing and without subscribing you’ll likely miss out on them. Subscribe on itunes here. Want to share a little love for the Podcast? That would certainly make my day. Please leave a review on itunes. These reviews help other makers and creative folks find and connect with the podcast plus they are just wonderful for me to read. Click here to review, then select Ratings and Reviews, and then select Write a Review and share what you love about the podcast. Thank you SO much. Mentioned in this episode:Micheal HyattMe & Orla PodcastDesign Sponge

Here's a first in 330 episodes: a birdsong soundtrack. Lovely backdrop for a chat about books and publishing with Stefan Tobler of And Other Stories.Known worldwide for publishing some of the best contemporary fiction and non-fiction, And Other Stories aims to help people discover adventurous and inspiring writing – and make the publishing industry look less like "posh freemasonry."It connects brilliant authors, both emerging talent and established voices, with readers through a book subscription model, and is now one of the major publishers of literary fiction in translation. Some of the books it publishes have made me laugh out loud, or reel after a gut-punch, or shiver. Invigorating writing which gets under your skin.Stefan discusses:Favourite books (what an unfair question from me)Why And Other Stories made Sheffield its homeInclusivity and representation in the publishing industryDevelopments in publishing such as Bookshop.org through which you can support local book storesWhy print books are thrivingThe "ones that got away" – books Stefan wishes he had publishedHow audiobooks and self-publishing fit into the publishing ecosystemEmbedding values into the business model – And Other Stories is a social enterpriseAnd, of course, much more.I was engrossed so I hope you'll enjoy this interview with Stefan. Key links mentioned:And Other Stories – website | twitter | list of favourite reads from 2020 on Bookshop.org | Rachel Genn's What You Could Have Won | Haroldo Conti's Southeaster Sheffield book shops La Biblioteka and Rhyme and ReasonAlso on the show, a quick round-up of some of the social enterprise-related announcements from the Budget this week.Timings:0 - 41:40 Stefan Tobler41:40 Budget round-up: Social Investment Tax Relief and the Community Ownership Fund

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Mandy Rodriguez, Owner-Operator of DJ MandyMixes, on professional women taking charge of their financial health and wellness, while doing what they love!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Jennifer Barnes, CEO of Optima Office, Inc., on best practices and strategies to run and build your company during these turbulent times, touching on SBA PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loan considerations.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Leading the Way, as she has a conversation with Jen Conkey, CEO and Co-Founder of LeadHership, as they discuss some HOT topics in business and in life! Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

EPISODE 151I Today’s guest is Jodie Brandt, senior bookseller at Brilliant Books, an independent bookstore in Traverse City, Michigan. Jodie shares some ideas on how to approach Brilliant Books or another bookstore as an author. You can find more information on what Brilliant Books is looking for in authors who would like to do a…

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Becky Launder, Direct Sales Leader and Trainer with myConsultantTraining.com, on how to market your book for your business and brand. Learn more about Becky's new book, 52 Tips: Build a Thriving Direct Sales Business. Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Shelly Harrison, CEO & Founder of Luminary Leaders, on how authors can gain a platform to share their gifts and talents.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Rashim Mogha, Founder of eWOW (empowered Women of the World), on how to use Alexa to promote your book.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Penny Sansevieri, CEO of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., on how to market your book for your business and brand.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Mary Wilding, Author, Mother, and Career Missionary, on a woman's strength in adversity.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Kathy David, President and CEO of IT TechPros, Inc., on what leadership look like in 2018.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Alicia Dunams, Founder of Bestseller in a Weekend and The Book Funnel, on how to write a book for your business and brand.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Barbara Adams Berg, Author, Speaker, and Psychotherapist, on what is ring shui and how it can lower your stress.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Rosa Coletto, Owner and Functional Aging Specialist at Full Circle Fitness, on fitness for adults over the age of 50.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Pattie Vargas, Principal of The Vargas Group, on how resilience is your super power!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Mindy Nettifee, Director of Free Delivery, on how to write in your authentic voice by accessing your unconscious mind.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with author Cherie Kephart, on what inspired her to write about her illness and how writing played a part in her healing.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Briana Riggins on turning your fear into action.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Michelle Bergquist, CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence, on the surprising things men think women should do to advance in business.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Jessica Yaffa, President of NoSilence NoViolence, on how she responded to domestic violence.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with May Gibbs, Mom, Attorney, and Author of Open Windows: A Story of Postpartum Anxiety and Depression, on why she chose to write about her diagnosis and treatment of one form of perinatal mood disorders.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Ginni Gordon, author of If Not Now, When?: The Retirement Guide You've Been Waiting For, on practical ways to make retirement the best time of your life.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with Eve Gumpel, Writer Extraordinaire of Good Writing Matters, on three big reasons why every writer needs an editor.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

This week, we have something special — and a little different. We know from research that reading aloud is one of the best ways to turn kids into lifelong readers, and over the past 40 plus episodes, we’ve asked A LOT of talented authors to read aloud from their work. Today, we’ve stitched our picture book read-alouds together into one short episode that’s perfect for your 3- to 8-year-old! We’ll also hear from Tara Welty, editor-in-chief of Scholastic Teacher, about their 50 Brilliant Books for Summer List. Additional Resources: More information about The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!  Listen to our episode with Carmen Agra Deedy, author of The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! More information about Happy Dreamer  Listen to our episode with Peter H. Reynolds, author of Happy Dreamer More information about The Princess and the Pony Listen to our episode with Kate Beaton, author of The Princess and the Pony Learn more about A Poem for Peter by Andrea Davis Pinkney More information about Julia Donaldson and Zog and the Flying Doctors Scholastic Teacher's 50 Brilliant Books for Summer See more data around the importance of reading aloud Guests: Tara Welty is the Editor-in-Chief of Scholastic Teacher. Tara is also Vice President, group Editorial Director and Editor of Scholastic ART magazine and Teacher Resources at Scholastic.  Special Thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Chris Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

Join us today on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Amy Mewborn, author of The Great Escape.  Amy believes that business can be profitable AND fun. With 20+ years of finance and marketing experience, Amy creates programs designed to help people make more money in less time, through online programs, business automation, and digital marketing strategies. Amy will help you develop strategies to systematize your business and increase profits. She teaches you to work smarter not harder. So, if you are ready to take your business to the next level, you've come to the right place. Access technology to Automate your business and Accelerate your profits!

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Laura Dewey, Personal and Executive Coach at Laura Dewey Coaching. Laura is the author of Shine Your Light…Illuminate Your Love – 12 Steps to Attracting The Relationships Of Your Dreams. Laura shares her essential tools for life and leadership. It is a powerful combination so join us to learn more about the tools of emotional intelligence, inner wisdom and experiential learning that can help propel your business to greater success! Laura and Bethany will discuss her book Shine Your Light…Illuminate Your Love.  Laura’s book is a personal story that can translate into a process that businesswomen can use to strengthen their relationships. Bethany will delve into the process of writing a book from a deeply personal perspective. Laura broke glass ceilings by becoming the first female general manager, multi-unit leader, then partner of a leading restaurant company. Laura created effective training and operations systems, growing the company from six regional restaurants to 145, nationwide. Laura received her Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology, I left restaurants and went on to found Laura Dewey Coaching, LLC, serving businesses and individuals; specializing in the skills of emotional intelligence.  Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Lesia Cartelli, Founder & CEO of Angel Faces. Lesia is the author of Heart of Fire: An intimate journey of pain, love and healing. Lesia and Bethany discuss her book Heart of Fire.  Lesia wrote Heart of Fire to demonstrate how to discover blessings and gifts within any type of challenge. Heart of Fire delivers hope and inspiration to those who are struggling with pain, emotional or physical. Lesia has transformed her pain into a life of passion and purpose. Lesia was recently named a top 4 final nominee for the 2017 San Diego Women of Influence Awards! Lesia Cartelli founded Angel Faces, a unique national nonprofit organization. Angel Faces provides healing retreats and ongoing support that inspires adolescent girls and young women with burn/trauma injuries to achieve their optimum potential and develop meaningful relationships for them, their families, and their communities. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Carol Soloway, Author of “Sex Happens.” Today we chat with Carol on her novel “Sex Happens.” In this stay-up-all-night portrait of a contemporary family, Alexandra’s bittersweet journey of love, loss, and sexuality leads her to a miraculous discovery of self and power. SEX HAPPENS explores the very essence of all we value as women—marriage, motherhood, sex—and what we’ll do for each. Carol was a final nominee for the 2017 San Diego Women of Influence Awards, Author of Influence! Carol’s former career was a chiropractor. Carol Soloway is a qualified medical examiner with the state of California and is debuting her first novel, Sex Happens. She is a motivating and inspiring speaker who appears on national stages. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Rich Gaines, Owner of Legacy Legal, Inc. Rich is the author of “The Magic Of Money: 21 Action Strategies To Make Money Work For You (Mind Money Strategy)” Rich and Bethany discuss his book “The Magic Of Money: 21 Action Strategies To Make Money Work For You (Mind Money Strategy)” Rich talks about retaining and growing your wealth. Rich believes financial planning should be designed so that you can fulfill your lifestyle wants and needs. Rich knew that working with the tax law to benefit people in protecting and preserving their wealth for generations was his passion.  Positively building up a person's future while maximizing tax savings and protecting that wealth has been his mission ever since.  To further his career Rich pursued and received a Master of Laws in Taxation from Denver University School of Law.  Rich worked for a national CPA firm and then spent several years with prestigious law firms before establishing a private practice in Carlsbad California. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Aired Sunday, 2 April 2017, 4:00 PM ET Brilliant Books by Benjamin Creme: Exploring the Legacy Starting with The Reappearance of the Christ and the Masters of Wisdom in 1980, British author Benjamin Creme produced 16 books directly under the guidance of his Master, a senior member of the Spiritual Hierarchy working directly with Maitreya, the World Teacher for the Aquarian Age. With brilliant logic and simplicity, these books provide a unique and profound understanding on a multitude of topics. Skim the Table of Content or open any book to any page: long-time reader Maureen Perron joins host Diana Gold Holland to discuss what makes these books so very special. Four are available as free downloads on: www.share-international.org About Share On The Air Radio Share on the Air’s mission is to provide heart-felt conversations that inspire listeners to get the whole story on www.Share-International.org and share “views behind the news” that they will hear nowhere else. It features an inspiring line-up of guests and co-workers representing a range of experience as well as leaders working on implementing the priorities of Maitreya, the World Teacher. Listen in and send your comments and suggestions to our producers at: producers@shareontheairradio.org  Please share the link to the program, “like” and “follow” us on Facebook and Twitter, and watch our website for upcoming shows: https://www.facebook.com/ShareOnTheAirRadio https://twitter.com/shareontheair http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/share-on-the-air-radio

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Lori Chavez-Wysocki, District Manager at Jack In the Box. Lori is the author of “Don't Stay Stuck!: Eliminate Your Excuses and Gain the Confidence to Achieve Your Dreams.” Lori and Bethany discuss her book “Don't Stay Stuck!: Eliminate Your Excuses and Gain the Confidence to Achieve Your Dreams.”  Lori wants all professionals to understand that they don't need to stay stuck. Lori shares her passion for helping develop yourself into strong performers and leaders in the workplace! Lori is a strong believer in self-education and life-long learning. Lori is on a mission to encourage you to see beyond your personal struggles.  Lori wants you to understand that you have the power to motivate yourself and “bloom where you are planted.” Lori is a popular mentor, educator and sought after motivational speaker. Lori moves her audiences to action to eliminate excuses, and strategically accomplish their goals and wildest dreams. She is a top leader for Jack in the Box. She has earned the coveted Circle of Excellence award for Jack in the Box Restaurants six times. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Elizabeth McCormick, Motivational Leadership and Success Speaker, Author and Former US Army Black Hawk Pilot. Elizabeth is the author of The P.I.LO.T Method - The 5 Elemental Truths To Leading Yourself In Life and the Soar 2 Success series of Success Tips books. Elizabeth and Bethany discuss her book The P.I.LO.T Method - The 5 Elemental Truths To Leading Yourself In Life! Elizabeth shares how your story and experiences provide you the opportunity to take command of your leadership and soar to success! Our guest has been seen on ABC, FOX, CBS, NBC, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.  She is a #1 best-selling author, with more than 12 published books, traveling the globe as a professional speaker.  In 2011, Elizabeth was awarded the Congressional Veteran Commendation. She flew command and control, air assault, rappelling, and top-secret intelligence missions, and also transported high level government VIPs including the Secretary of Defense. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Sonya Shelton, Founder of Executive Leadership Consulting. Sonya is the author of You're an Executive, But Are You a Leader? Sonya and Bethany discuss her book You're an Executive, But Are You a Leader?  Sonya talks about how an executive needs to become and be seen as the leader in an organization.  Sonya Shelton founded Executive Leadership Consulting from her passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization's success. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Melissa Hart Woods, co-owner of Franchise Prosperity Institute. Melissa is the co-author of “Secrets of Franchise Success: The Formula for Becoming and Staying a Top Producing Franchisee”. Have you ever thought about owning a business and think opening a franchise might be your road to entrepreneurship? Listen in as Melissa shares a few secrets to franchise success! Melissa started her first company in the late eighties, she went on to develop a successful franchise of a children's gym called JW Tumbles, with over forty locations worldwide. She continued on to develop and facilitate franchisee-training programs, sales processes, and ongoing support systems, including comprehensive operating manuals. Melissa Woods has co-authored “Secrets of Franchise Success: The Formula for Becoming and Staying a Top Producing Franchisee”, a book based on extensive research and experience that went into the field of developing successful franchises; along with franchisee development specialist Marc Camras, PhD. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Amy Lisewski, Founder & Artistic Director at Finest City Improv. Amy is the author of Relax, We're All Just Making This Stuff Up! Using the tools of improvisation to cultivate more courage and joy in your life. Amy and Bethany chat about improvisation and how it can make you happier! Amy will share why she wanted to write this book and why she hopes it will encourage you to learn improvisation. We will ask Amy about her writing and publishing journey. How did she translate learning and practicing improv techniques into a book? Listen in and put some courage and joy in your life! Amy Lisewski is the founder and artistic director of Finest City Improv. She has over twenty-five years of experience in business and the arts. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory and has trained with dozens of top improv teachers from all over the country. She travels the country as a Vistage speaker to demonstrate how leaders can use the principles of improvisation to improve their leadership skills. She loves the stage and seems to find one wherever she is. She is also a foster mother and an avid sailor, taking risks at home and at sea. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Lindi Stoler, President of Stoler Media & Books. Have you dreamed about getting your book or story picked up by a top-tier publisher? If so, you won't want to miss this show. Lindi Stoler will be giving it to us straight, telling us what it takes, what type of individual it is right for, and what are publishers looking for right now. Lindi Stoler has had a full-service media and marketing company since 1980. Her services include strategizing people's careers to the next level, getting people sizable book deals with the biggest name publishers, teaching people how to write and format a book in best-seller style, how to do media appearances effectively, and creating all print marketing materials.   Some of the people she has worked with include Michael Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Tony Robbins, James Brolin, Linda Gray and many doctors, attorneys, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and many others. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today on Women Lead Radio, as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Karen Dietz, CEO of Just Story It. Karen Dietz is the author of “Business Storytelling for Dummies” and an expert on storytelling. She was recruited by publisher John Wiley to write her book and in this radio show, she will be pulling back the curtain and giving us the story on traditional publishing. Karen is a master storyteller and champions bringing business storytelling into core competence for every leader. Her clients include Walt Disney Imagineering, The North Face, Chase Manhattan Bank, Avery Dennison, Thrivent Financial, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Just In Time for Foster Youth, and Princess Cruises. Come hear Karen's publishing story. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today on Women Lead Radio, as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Felena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub and author of Flight Club: Rebel, Reinvent and Thrive: How to Launch Your Dream Business Felena Hanson's newest book Flight Club is a call to rebel, reinvent, and thrive! The book shares the journey of women who "leaned out" of corporate to launch their dream business. Felena, shares her personal story and rise to entrepreneurship. The book also features the journeys of and advice from six other courageous female entrepreneurs. The show will give you a glimpse into Felena's journey, both as an entrepreneur as well as an author. She'll dish on what it really takes to get a book done, especially as a busy entrepreneur. Felena is the founder of Hera Hub, a shared, flexible work and meeting space (coworking) where entrepreneurial women can create and collaborate in a professional, productive, spa-like environment. The platform provides its members with connections to other business experts, access to educational workshops, and visibility within the community... thus giving them the support they need to be prosperous.  Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Join us today for Women Lead Radio, as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books interviews Liz Goodgold, Founder of REDfire Branding. Writing a book cements your expertise; it builds your visibility and your business. If you are one of the 85% of experts who wants to write a book, tune in to hear Liz Goodgold dish the dirt on what it takes to write your book...AND build your brand. With 3 books to her credit, Liz understands the pain of solitary confinement when it comes to writing.  Most importantly, she brings her branding expertise to the book world to ensure messages are on time…and on target.      Liz Goodgold is the former business book editor for Times Mirror books and sales rep for Macmillan Publishing, Liz knows how to deliver books that build brand visibility, credibility, and profitability. With 3 books to her credit, Liz understands the pain of solitary confinement when it comes to writing.  Most importantly, she brings her branding expertise to the book world to ensure messages are on time…and on target.  Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business.

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Deanna Potter, a petite powerhouse and Founder of Potter Coaching & Consulting. With nearly 20 years of experience in both the corporate and entrepreneurial “sandboxes” she will be sharing her experience, techniques, and philosophy on how to become an author and produce a powerful book that will leverage your approach to success in business. From Distress to Success is the remarkable story of Deanna Potter and her 44-month fight for survival.  She shares her journey and the 3 Key Choices that you must make to move swiftly from a place of despair to a place of determination and achievement.  No matter whether you're struggling professionally or personally, these key strategies will ensure high performance each and every day. Regardless of what has you “stuck” Deanna will show you how to break through and achieve great success toward your most challenging goals.  In addition, she will be diving deep into what it takes to write, publish, and use a book to leverage your success in business. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business.

Join us on Women Lead Radio, as Bethany Kelly, host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books interviews Melody A. Kramer, Attorney at Legal Greenhouse. We'll be discussing her newly released book “Why Lawyers Suck! Hacking The Legal System, Part 1”. You'll get the inside scoop on why lawyers do what they do and discover some helpful hacks—practical tricks you can use to avoid the frustrations and timewasters of lawsuits and keep lawyers from ruining your life. She'll also reveal a little about her publishing journey, what it was like, what surprised her and her best tip for an aspiring author. Melody is a veteran trial lawyer, speaker, author and established innovator in the legal industry. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business.

The message and teachings stayed with me long after I’d finished the book which is one of my definitions of a ‘good book’