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You've published your book. Congratulations! But if you think your journey ends there, think again. Publishing isn't just the destination—it's a powerful springboard that can open doors you never even imagined. A book can serve as a credibility tool that transforms how people see you. It can lead to speaking engagements, new partnerships, consulting gigs, and countless connections with readers and peers. Your book is more than just pages; it's a key that can unlock opportunities you never thought possible. That's why I guide authors to stay open to the unexpected. Whether it's a chance conversation with a reader that sparks a business deal, an invitation to speak at a major conference, or connections that catapult you to new levels, your book can become a game-changer for your career and business. If you're ready to make the most of these opportunities, schedule a complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session with me at www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. Together, we'll explore how to amplify the impact of your book and connect with your ideal audience. Now, before we dive into today's insightful panel, here's a word from our sponsor. Joining us today are three authors who will share the surprising ways their books have transformed their lives and businesses. Jenn T. Grace is the author of “Publish Your Purpose: A Step-By-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea.” She is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, a hybrid publisher for authors who are thought leaders, experts in their fields, and visionaries paving the way to social change. She's also one of the Biz Book Publishing Hub Premier Partners. Kim Groshek wrote, “Scammed: The Unseen Truths of Modern Life” which unveils the hidden systems of control shaping our lives and empowers readers to reclaim their autonomy, question entrenched narratives, and drive meaningful change. Please join me in welcoming Jenn and Kim. In this episode, we discuss the following: Beyond the Book: Understand that publishing a book isn't the end—it's just the beginning. Explore how a book can be a credibility tool that opens doors to speaking engagements, consulting gigs, and invaluable connections. Building Bridges: Discover the power of networking and how every reader interaction could lead to unexpected business deals, speaking invitations, or connections that elevate your career. Sharing Wisdom: Hear how our guests, who've authored multiple books, strategically leverage their publications to enhance their personal and professional journeys. Practical Strategies: Get expert insights on the different marketing approaches for books and why knowing your target audience is key to successful book promotion and business growth. Links for Jenn T. Grace LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. www.PublishYourPurpose.com “Publish Your Purpose: A Step-By-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea” 9 Questions to Ask a Publisher Links for Kim Groshek LinkedIn www.kimgroshek.com SoundBits podcast “Scammed: The Unseen Truths of Modern Life” Find all of Kim's books here. Books mentioned in this episode: “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Sinek Robbie's Resources Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaign for business authors: www.BizKindlePromo.com Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the Schmooze Podcast: Leadership | Strategic Networking | Relationship Building
Today's guest is a trailblazer in the publishing world, dedicated to giving a voice to those often excluded from traditional publishing. As the founder of a hybrid publishing company, she specializes in helping diverse authors—particularly those from underrepresented groups—bring their non-fiction stories to life. Her company, Publish Your Purpose, is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned B Corporation committed to publishing impactful books that resonate deeply with both the author and the audience. Through her work, she's empowered nearly 200 authors to share their unique stories, whether they are business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, or memoirists. With a background in strategy and publishing, she helps authors align their books with their broader business objectives, ensuring that their work not only reaches its audience but also propels them forward in their careers. She is also the author of seven books, including “Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea,” and has been featured in top publications like Forbes, The Huffington Post, and CNBC. Please join me in welcoming Jenn T. Grace. In this episode, we discuss:
I recently had the pleasure of hosting the inaugural episode of my rebranded podcast, Scaling Expertise, with a remarkable guest, Jenn T. Grace, the passionate force behind Publish Your Purpose. We had an in-depth conversation about scaling her business, hybrid publishing, and the transformative power of AI.Here are three key takeaways from our chat:
On the Schmooze Podcast: Leadership | Strategic Networking | Relationship Building
Every author knows that navigating the journey of writing, publishing, and marketing their first business book is filled with uncertainties. Some of those uncertainties go away when writing a second, third, or fourth book, but it's still quite challenging to write a book that truly impacts the author's business revenue. Today's panel will explore the authentic experience of being a business author and provide valuable tips for easing the journey. We'll learn from one another and discover how a supportive author community can make all the difference. These authors were part of one of my Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaigns, where business authors lowered the price of their Kindle books to just 99 cents each. Our collaborative efforts helped many books reach the Top 10 in their categories, with 30% achieving #1 Best Seller status. If you wrote a book and want to join a future Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaign, join the waitlist at www.BizKindlePromo.com. Before we dive into today's panel, here is a quick word from our sponsor. Let's hear from our fantastic panelists and gain valuable insights into writing, publishing, and marketing your business book. Jenn T. Grace is the author of “Publish Your Purpose: A Step-By-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea.” She is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, a hybrid publisher for authors that are thought leaders, experts in their fields, and visionaries paving the way to social change. She's also one of the Biz Book Publishing Hub Founding Partners. Joanne Telser-Frere wrote “33 Ways Not To Screw Up Teaching Adults To Read” for instructors, especially for instructors transitioning from grammar school settings. Ron Rael wrote “Leadership: The Key Ingredient to a Great Budget: 13 1/2 Breakthrough Tactics for Doing it Right,” which offers essential strategies and insights for financial leaders to enhance their budgeting processes and drive organizational success through effective leadership and financial management. Please join me in welcoming Jenn, Joanne, and Ron. In this episode, we discuss:
Episode 102: Jenn T. Grace & Her Book, Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea ABOUT JENN An award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist, Jenn is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience & marking their place in the publishing world. Publish Your Purpose is a certified B Corp social enterprise that meets the gold standard of socially and environmentally-friendly business practices. Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing so their book strategically aligns with their business objectives. Whether it's a business guide that shows the breadth of their expertise or an emotional memoir that takes readers deep into life's challenges, she helps authors articulate their purpose and fulfill their mission. Jenn has published the books of almost 200 business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, and memoirists so more diverse stories can exist in the world and her authors can make a positive impact and achieve the recognition and success they deserve. she is the author of seven books, including, Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea. Jenn has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS Getting your reader into your ecosystem. Motivation is knowing your message is bigger than you. The power of a zig-zaggy path in life, career, and work. The temptations of (and the fault in) the shiny objects. The defining characteristic of curiosity. Leadership: Not a destination but a way of being. The power of doing the work and showing your clients what's possible. Lovingly using the phrase "shit-show." Providing epiphanies and Ah-Ha moments to others. The importance of your North Star. Words of the Year: "Fuckery" & "Experiment." The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Jenn is, With regard to what you want to share with others, how are you sharing and infusing your story into the process to enhance the lessons? FIND JENN Website: http://www.publishyourpurpose.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenntgrace/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JennTGrace & www.Twitter.com/PublishPurpose Facebook: www.Facebook.com/JennTGrace & https://www.facebook.com/publishyourpurpose Instagram: www.Instagram.com/JennTGrace & https://www.instagram.com/publishyourpurpose YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/publishyourpurpose Company Video: https://youtu.be/9xnwBQAvLI4?si=7MS_cNDoXF-7is04 LnkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-102-jenn-grace-publish-your-purpose-guide-big-john-m--yyy9e/?trackingId=oL7AP2M2Tz%2BuSJDX1ye9OA%3D%3D VIDEO TIME STAMP 00:00 - The Book Leads - Jenn T. Grace 00:42 - Introduction & Bio 03:07 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work? 05:33 - What kind of authors Jenn works with. 12:25 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now? 20:01 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child? 23:11 - What does leadership mean to you? 25:08 - A walkthrough of some of Jenn's books, including her latest book. 29:23 - Can you provide a general overview of the book 35:52 - What fueled Jenn's drive for storytelling? 43:52 - How Jenn enhanced her values and integrity, being selective in which authors she works with. 46:38 - A book that has inspired Jenn recently. 55:26 - What's next for your writing? 01:02:59 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.) This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. Check out why! Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes: Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts Read About The Book Leads – Blog Post For more great content, subscribe to my newsletter Last Week's Leadership Lessons, if you haven't already!
The Will To Change: Uncovering True Stories of Diversity & Inclusion
Mark McBride-Wright, author of "The Safe Leader" and Founder & CEO of EqualEngineers, joins Jennifer, Jenn T. Grace of Publish Your Purpose, and Eduardo Placer of Fearless Communicators to discuss the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the engineering and STEM fields. Mark shares his journey of writing the book, the support he received from Jennifer, Jenn and Eduardo along the way, and his mission to change the culture in engineering to one where everyone can feel safe to bring their whole authentic selves to work. The group explores how creating psychological safety is key to making progress on DEI goals and reducing the unacceptably high rates of suicide and mental health struggles prevalent in the engineering industry today. Mark's work provides a new vocabulary and framework for tackling these challenges and has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach DEI across all industries.
In this episode, Jenn Grace, Founder of Publish Your Purpose, assumes the hosting duties, engaging in a dynamic interview with Julina on launching her book, Money Confident Girls. They address the journey of the writing process and the insights toward fostering financial empowerment for girls.Show Highlights:The inspiration to write a book (3:12)Why the focus on women for the podcast and girls for the book (5:17)The experiences that led Julina to a career in finance (7:54)What shaped Julina's money mindset (11:10)Messages at a young age that shape the money mindset (14:14)How to encourage girls to be more financially inclusive (17:29)Who the book is appropriate for (19:08)Why the book targets parents/guardians (19:54)Strategies around money relevant to children (20:37)Advise on investing (22:53)Allowance (27:25)Tools for parents (27:56)To Order Money Confident Girls:https://www.amazon.com/Money-Confident-Girls-Financially-Children/dp/B0CRWZ8YQ8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30OTOAAQQEGX5&keywords=money+confident+girls&qid=1706802320&sprefix=money+confident+girls%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1Connect with Julina Ogilvie:Website- principlewealthpartners.com/teamEmail- jogilvie@principlewealthpartners.comYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTISXBl6sK8JsJn0ZhmQfkAFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/principlewealthpartnersLinkedIn- @julinaogilvieThe information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. The statements and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the author. PWP cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any statements or data. For current PWP information, please visit the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with PWP's CRD #290180
Join founder Jenn Grace on "Publish Your Purpose" as we dissect authorship's core challenges: common hesitations, prevalent mistakes, and the pivotal role of mindset. Uncover the secrets to effective writing processes, the significance of thorough editing, and the diverse spectrum of publishing options available. Show Highlights: The most common hesitancies of authors (10:49) Common mistakes authors make (13:00) The importance of the mindset (16:46) The target reader (21:12) Suggestions for creating a writing process (23:54) The importance of the editing process (26:54) Options of how to publish (29:44) Usage of AI (35:15) Questions to ask a publisher (37:48) The success of Publish Your Purpose (40:33)Connect with Julina Ogilvie:Website- principlewealthpartners.com/teamEmail- jogilvie@principlewealthpartners.comYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTISXBl6sK8JsJn0ZhmQfkAFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/principlewealthpartnersLinkedIn- @julinaogilvieThe information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. The statements and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the author. PWP cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any statements or data. For current PWP information, please visit the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with PWP's CRD #290180
In this episode of "5 Minute Advice for Authors," we're joined by Jenn T. Grace, author of "Publish Your Purpose." As the author of 7 books and the owner of an innovative publishing house, Jenn brings her perspective on navigating the complex journey of book writing and publishing by emphasizing the need to have the right support system in place and outlining the need for three key roles: a strategist, a therapist, and a cheerleader. She shares her insights on how these roles can provide the necessary encouragement, strategy, and emotional support to persevere through the challenges of writing a book. Jenn also shares about the importance of preparing for the unexpected, and suggests adopting a proactive approach to help authors anticipate and navigate potential obstacles, ensuring steady progress towards completing their book. Never afraid to share vulnerably, Jenn also recounts her favorite moments about creating her audiobooks, providing a glimpse into the lighter side of the production process.Learn more about the best podcasts for authors, and how to become a thought leader worth listening to at http://5MinuteAdviceforAuthors.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for more wisdom: Twin Flames Studios
Jenn T. Grace who runs Publish Your Purpose, a hybrid book publishing company. Our focus is elevating and amplifying entrepreneurs, business owners, and speakers who are seeking to get their message out into the world in a more impactful wayHere's where to find more:https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:703138849…___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself
. Jenn T. Grace is an award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist. Jenn is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience & marking their place in the publishing world. Her most recent book is titled Publish Your Purpose, A Step-by Step Guide To Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea. Publish Your Purpose Midge Noble is the host of the GAY with GOD! podcast, an online resiliency coach, speaker and author of two children's books and her memoir titled Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story. Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story **** THANK YOU for writing a review!/ Here is your FREE eBook link**** In today's episode, Jenn interviews Midge about her Gay with God memoir, delving into the emotional parts of her story and the overall experience of the writing process. We talk about Chapter 18, Broken Trusts and how that chapter was almost too emotional to relive. Midge's why has always been to save the life of any person who feels suicidal as they try to reconcile their faith and their sexuality. Midge emphasizes that she is not here to convert anyone but to let everyone know that she found her way back to the God of her understanding and invites others who want the same to know they are beloved by God and they too can be in relationship with the God of their understanding. Connect with Jenn www.LinkedIn.com/in/JennTGrace Instagram Facebook Connect with Midge Complimentary Session, FREE, yep, Totally Free! Website GAY with GOD! on Apple/ Thanks for leaving a review! BE a GUEST on the GAY with GOD! podcast!
In today's episode, I chat with Jenn T. Grace, an award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and publishing strategist. She's the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience, and otherwise marking their place in the publishing world. Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing. Whether it's a business guide that shows the breadth of their expertise, or an emotionally vulnerable memoir that takes readers deep into life's challenges, she helps authors articulate their purpose and fulfill their mission. Publish Your Purpose is a certified B Corp social enterprise that meets the gold standard of socially and environmentally-friendly business practices.Together we touched on a number of important topics, from helping first-time authors find their voice, to the best advice for gaining media recognition. We chatted about how Jenn, and more broadly, her organization, incorporates sustainability and ethical considerations into their publishing process. And how, in turn, they inspire authors to create a meaningful impact through their literary works.It was a really fun discussion, and I hope you enjoy our conversation, as much as I did recording it.Jenn T. GraceAn award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist, Jenn T. Grace is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, and finding an eager audience & marking their place in the publishing world. Publish Your Purpose is a certified B Corp social enterprise that meets the gold standard of socially and environmentally-friendly business practices.Jenn has published the books of over 100 business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, and memoirists so more diverse stories can exist in the world and her authors can make a positive impact and achieve the recognition and success they deserve. She is the author of six books, including her memoir, House on Fire. Jenn has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message.LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter
Writing and publishing a book is a time-consuming, laborious and courageous process. It involves much more than writing, editing, proofreading, and uploading a manuscript. First-time authors quickly realize that there is much to learn and navigate within the publishing industry. To teach us more about just what it takes to publish a book, we're joined by book publisher, Jenn T. Grace of Publish Your Purpose. Jenn is an award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist. She founded Publish Your Purpose, an acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience, and marking their place in the publishing world. “Make sure that your purpose is what everything is centered around because there are so many points in the process where it's very easy to give up.” -Jenn T. Grace Key points in Jenn's story that are highlighted in this episode: How having an “I can figure this out” attitude and taking advantage of strategic opportunities led her from corporate work to book publishing How to bring the most value to the world by having a clear why and a clear purpose in your work Understanding key questions and goals for authors when deciding how to publish their work and what publishing direction they should take Like a lot of us, Jenn started in the corporate world right out of college, working for an insurance company. But within a month of working there, she experienced homophobia in the workplace, and that led her to start a consulting company to help other companies market to the LGBTQ community in a sincere and authentic way and ultimately writing four books on LGBTQ marketing and communication. From her experience in publishing her own books, a series of events and a bombardment of “How did you do this?” led her to create a course to teach authors how to get their books published, and eventually to start her own publishing company. Jenn is currently actively involved with the HAYVN community and as a fan of the programming around sustainability, she admires the measures HAYVN has taken to achieve its level of sustainability and receive certified B Corp status (just as she has)! . Connect with Jenn T. Grace: Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Publish Your Purpose Connect with Nancy: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
An award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist, Jenn T. Grace is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience & marking their place in the publishing world. Publish Your Purpose is a certified B Corp social enterprise that meets the gold standard of socially and environmentally-friendly business practices. Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing so their book strategically aligns with their business objectives. Whether it's a business guide that shows the breadth of their expertise or an emotional memoir that takes readers deep into life's challenges, she helps authors articulate their purpose and fulfill their mission. Jenn has published the books of almost 200 business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, and memoirists so more diverse stories can exist in the world and her authors can make a positive impact and achieve the recognition and success they deserve. She is the author of seven books, including, Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea. Jenn has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Jenn lives in Connecticut with her family and enjoys being outside with her son, kayaking, hiking, skiing, and admiring the birds and nature around her. In this episode we discussed: what it means to “publish your purpose” how her childhood dream to be a “dear Abby” led her to becoming an owner of a publishing company the important role of mindset in both writing and publishing a book the power in having cheerleaders in your corner as an author and why that is important how to handle feeling like you must always be flawless in every area of life and work Connect with Jenn T Grace: http://www.publishyourpurpose.com LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/JennTGrace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishyourpurpose Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode! You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: robin@purpose-based.com Go to: https://www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course" Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: https://www.robinlowens.com/ Talk to you soon! Episode edited by Podcast Manager - LJS Creative Services https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
94. Jenn T. Grace - Multiply Your Impact “What if I can be the catalyst behind hundreds of authors getting their thought leadership and their message and their purpose on a stage, how greater of a legacy and impact can I leave behind?” — Jenn T. Grace Guest Bio: An award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist, Jenn T. Grace is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience & marking their place in the publishing world. Publish Your Purpose is a certified B Corp social enterprise that meets the gold standard of socially and environmentally friendly business practices. Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing so their book strategically aligns with their business objectives. Whether it's a business guide that shows the breadth of their expertise or an emotional memoir that takes readers deep into life's challenges, she helps authors articulate their purpose and fulfill their mission. Jenn has published the books of nearly 100+ business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, and memoirists so more diverse stories can exist in the world and her authors can make a positive impact and achieve the recognition and success they deserve. She is the author of six books, including her memoir, House on Fire. Jenn has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Jenn lives in Connecticut with her family and enjoys being outside with her son, kayaking, and admiring the birds and nature around her. You can read more about Jenn's journey of becoming a book publisher here. Favorite Quote: "Ask for forgiveness, not permission." — Grace Hopper R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Share your experiences to help others along the way. Recognize others – offer a compliment, acknowledge something positive, make a connection. Ask for forgiveness, not permission. Generosity is not just seeing what needs to be done, it's doing what needs to be done. Resources: Jenn T. Grace on LinkedIn (ln/jenntgrace) Jenn T. Grace on Instagram (@jenntgrace) Jenn T. Grace on Twitter (@jenntgrace) JennTGrace.com Publish Your Purpose - Jenn T. Grace Publish Your Purpose - Resources Publish Your Purpose - Publisher Questions Books Written by Jenn T. Grace HuffPost Article on Jenn T. Grace Fearless Communicators - Jenn T. Grace Consciousness Leaders - Jenn T. Grace Reach Or Miss Podcast Episode with Jenn T. Grace The Author's Corner - Jenn T. Grace Bridge Between Network Diversity Index quiz Coming Next: Episode 95: Building Bridges Generous Leadership Coaching Tips with Shannon Cassidy, R.O.G. Host and CEO Bridge Between, Inc. Credits: Jenn T. Grace, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Award Winning Author and Publish Your Purpose Founder. Jenn is a hybrid publisher of non-fiction books who's mission it is to help striving authors make their difference. Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing so their book strategically aligns with their business objectives. We cover the ins and outs of the process, as well as some to-market Amazon strategies to help make the most of your launch! Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: TheHowtoEntrepreneur.com Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Today's Sponsors: JavaPresse Coffee Company - #1 Rated Coffee Grinder on Amazon (Free Grinder in Link) SANESolution - Harvard Medical endorsed body & mind health framework American Dream U - Transitioning veteran professionals
The Inclusive Language Handbook: A Guide to Better Communication and Transformational Leadership, by Jackie Ferguson and Roxanne BellamyWhen Jenn T Grace was giving keynotes or providing consulting work, she always led with her queer identity. She had even branded herself as The Professional Lesbian and wrote four books around LGBTQ+ specific topics. But one day she felt like it was an albatross around her neck, and she was so much more than what she was known for. So she took a step back and realized that she didn't have to be the one leading the charge all the time - she could have a much greater impact by helping others share their stories.Jenn T Grace is the founder and CEO of Publish Your Purpose, and the author of six books including her recent memoir, House on Fire: Finding Resilience, Hope, and Purpose in the Ashes.Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence. DEI Navigator offers access to our award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy.
When Jenn T Grace was giving keynotes or providing consulting work, she always led with her queer identity. She had even branded herself as The Professional Lesbian and wrote four books around LGBTQ+ specific topics. But one day she felt like it was an albatross around her neck, and she was so much more than what she was known for. So she took a step back and realized that she didn't have to be the one leading the charge all the time - she could have a much greater impact by helping others share their stories.Jenn T Grace is the founder and CEO of Publish Your Purpose, and the author of six books including her recent memoir, House on Fire: Finding Resilience, Hope, and Purpose in the Ashes.Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.
The blank page is only one of many hurdles writers have to overcome. But how can we ensure that we have the proper mindsets and techniques to tackle these inevitable roadblocks? This week, Jenn T. Grace joins the podcast to talk about getting over the biggest roadblocks—both in our personal lives and as writers—that get in the way of our writing hopes and dreams. Jenn is the CEO of Publish Your Purpose, which combines both the benefits of traditional publishing and self publishing to help thought leaders get their books published. On the pod, Jenn details the biggest obstacles she sees when working with aspiring writers, and ties them to her own process of writing her memoir House on Fire. She also discusses the importance of a support system and reveals the three people writers need to have throughout their journey.
"In so many ways I have seen people downplay certain aspects of their identity. When in reality, they should be really, really kind of doubling down on being more of who they are." –– Jenn T. GraceDespite decades of advocacy for diversity in publishing, a quick Google search for the top non-fiction authors inevitably turns up a list of white men. This matters, for lots of reasons. If we want people to be transformed by books, they have to see themselves in those books. Which means that we're not connecting with a vast majority of the world. Plus, by not publishing work by under-represented writers, we're missing out on all the wisdom and expertise they have to share, stuff that only they know.Nobody knows this better than Jenn T. Grace. As an author, speaker, founder and CEO of Publish Your Purpose, Jenn has a fierce commitment to bringing voice to the invisible stories that free people from their isolation. She's published six books of her own, including her memoir “House on Fire” and coached hundreds of authors to help them bring their stories into the light. In this episode, Jenn shares key insights from her publishing journey. We talk about why it's important for authors (and the rest of us) to get raw and real when we share our stories. We explore the one-to-one connection authors must create with their readers. And we talk about the need for more diversity in publishing – something she's trying to change through her work."It tends to be either women or LGBTQ people or people with disabilities or people of color, people who are coming from some marginalized standpoint that go and enter into the publishing space, and just don't feel seen. And if you want to share your story, speak your truth, impact people, you have to be working with a partner that helps you feel seen and heard. And there's just not a lot of that still in the publishing space. And so our focus is very much on those voices that are often excluded from those traditional publishing settings.Jenn also has some great tips for authors who are just starting out, and those who want to take their work to the next level. Find out more about her and her journey here.
Jenn T. Grace, M.S., Founder & CEO of Publish Your Purpose An award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist, Jenn T. Grace is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience & marking their place in the publishing world. Publish Your Purpose is a certified B Corp social enterprise that meets the gold standard of socially and environmentally-friendly business practices. Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing so their book strategically aligns with their business objectives. Whether it's a business guide that shows the breadth of their expertise or an emotional memoir that takes readers deep into life's challenges, she helps authors articulate their purpose and fulfill their mission. Jenn has published the books of nearly 100 business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, and memoirists so more diverse stories can exist in the world and her authors can make a positive impact and achieve the recognition and success they deserve. She is the author of six books, including her memoir, House on Fire. Jenn has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Jenn lives in Connecticut with her family and enjoys being outside with her son, kayaking, and admiring the birds and nature around her. Connect with Jenn Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JennTGrace & www.Twitter.com/PublishPurpose Facebook: www.Facebook.com/JennTGrace & www.Facebook.com/PublishYourPurposePress Instagram: www.Instagram.com/JennTGrace & https://www.instagram.com/publishyourpurpose LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/JennTGrace & https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishyourpurpose
With everything evolving, the publishing industry is bound to adapt to a more welcoming environment for new and aspiring authors. Jenn T. Grace is back with Robin Colucci to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the publishing industry. Jenn is an award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist. Heading her company, Publish Your Purpose, Jenn gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, and marking their place in the publishing world. She also shares how she leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing their books.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Author's Corner Community today:http://robincolucci.com/LinkedInInstagramFacebook
Jenn has worked as an LGBTQ+ business strategist in consulting spaces for almost 15 years. She passionately believes the more raw and real we can be—the deeper the connections we can experience. This drives her fierce commitment to bring voice to the invisible stories that free people from their isolation. She is the Founder of Publish Your Purpose, a publishing company that teaches aspiring authors how to write and publish their books. Jenn has written 6 books and published over 70 of others. You can find Jenn T. Grace on her website, Publish Your Purpose Press, on Instagram @publishyourpurpose and @jenntgrace, on Facebook, and on Twitter @publishpress. You can also find her latest book, House on Fire, on Amazon. This episode is sponsored by CoachSnap, an all-in-one online platform to help build your coaching business. Want to be more Fearless? Website: Fearlessfemale.com Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/fearlessfemalemovement Twitter: @FearlessFemale9 Instagram: @fearlessfemalepodcast and @paolarosser Tiktok: @paola.rosser Youtube: Fearless Female Channel
An award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist, Jenn T. Grace is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the Hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience & CREATING their place in the publishing world. She is the author of six books, including her memoir, House on Fire. Jenn and Lisa Marie discuss the importance of authors sharing their story authentically.
If you're currently writing a book, or you're planning to write one, you'll understand the complexities involved with writing, editing, designing, publishing, and marketing your book. You may have thought about getting the help of a book publishing coach or consultant to help guide you through the process. Jenn T. Grace can help: as Founder and CEO of Publish Your Purpose, she and her team help aspiring authors turn their dreams into published pages that have an impact on the world. Jenn joined me recently for a Writing Masterclass, where she shared some of her best tips for writing, editing, and marketing your first book. In our conversation, Jenn covered a lot of ground, from techniques to help you gain clarity around your target reader, to fighting imposter syndrome and staying true to your authentic voice, to building an audience of potential readers even before you've published your book. To learn more about Jenn and how she helps authors, visit her website at publishyourpurposepress.com. This is a free excerpt from a longer Writing Masterclass, which you can find on Write With Impact Academy here (subscription required). Sign-up for lots of free content to help you become a better writer at Write With Impact Academy here.
Jenn T. Grace is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, a hybrid publishing company that helps first-time authors get their books written and finds them an eager audience. Jenn takes us through the first steps of writing non-fiction and memoir, the essential elements of a book proposal, and how to make your books stand out from the crowd. You can discover more about Publish Your Purpose here… https://publishyourpurposepress.com/
Jenn T. Grace is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, a hybrid publishing company that helps first-time authors get their books written and finds them an eager audience. Jenn takes us through the first steps of writing non-fiction and memoir, the essential elements of a book proposal, and how to make your books stand out from the crowd. You […] The post EP343: Deep Dive — Non-Fiction and Memoir with Jenn T Grace appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.
Getting a book deal can be very exciting, but don't let all the thrill cloud your judgments. Sometimes, they could do you more harm than good. Helping first-time authors navigate the publishing world, Robin Colucci sits down with the founder of Publish Your Purpose, Jenn T. Grace. Publish Your Purpose is an acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience, and making their place in the publishing world. In this episode, Jenn goes into great detail on some of the warning signs you need to contemplate before signing on the dotted line with publishers. She breaks down the nine crucial questions you need to ask to ensure that what you're getting into won't turn out to negatively affect you, be that financially or your intellectual property. Join Jenn as she guides you into the intricacies of book publishing in this valuable conversation. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Author's Corner Community today:http://robincolucci.com/LinkedInInstagramFacebook
I ordered this book based on my conversation with Jenn, who is the Founder & CEO of Publish Your Purpose. There's such a disconnect that exists when it comes to the effort of marketing and branding. We tend to reflect ONLY what we think people want to see – which, granted, is very important in order to demonstrate value – but most times we end up forgoing and limiting our uniqueness, authenticity, and what's at the core of who we really are. In this episode, Jenn breaks down what she learned in the book as well as how she recognized and applied the lessons both in herself and with her clients, helping to elevate how they show up in the work they do. The book emphasizes that we all have different attributes and skills which make up our archetype, but they can all work for us – as long as we're aware of them. Publish Your Purpose Press: https://publishyourpurposepress.com/ Information on Jenn's Upcoming Author's Lab which begins on August 15th: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jenntgrace_check-out-what-well-be-covering-during-our-activity-6830838203919007744-2ZsW
In this episode, I interview Jenn T. Grace, a Certified B Corp, Founder and CEO of Publish Your Purpose, and Assistant Principal at the Oliver Ellsworth School in Windsor Stephen Higgins about the I Am Me book. I Am Me is a compilation of stories written by students ages 3-8 and represents the diversity of the Windsor community. Through their stories the students bring us into their lives, sharing their fears, values, and their family's cultural stories and rituals. Please consider supporting this great #community project! I Am Mine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1951591763/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_X2WGE9QR3176NW5D143V?fbclid=IwAR2OTmAXnPlUSZ7uKSm55C-hM_qTEQCM9Li2wfI69rtVgegJkutP5GEz7kU Publish Your Purpose Press: https://publishyourpurposepress.com/ Information on Jenn's Upcoming Author's Lab which begins on August 15th: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jenntgrace_check-out-what-well-be-covering-during-our-activity-6830838203919007744-2ZsW
Jenn T. Grace, M.S., Founder & CEO of Publish Your Purpose. Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized business strategist, speaker, and award-winning author. She has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Jenn passionately believes the more raw and real we can be—the deeper the connections we can experience. This drives her fierce commitment to bring voice to the invisible stories that free people from their isolation. She is committed to giving underrepresented voices power and a stage to share their stories, speak their truth, and impact their communities. She is the Founder of Publish Your Purpose and In addition to publishing 70+ books that share the stories of others, Jenn has written six, including her memoir, House on Fire. A marathon runner, animal lover, and novice birder. She lives in Connecticut with her family. Most passionate about I feel like my passion always lies in helping people tell their stories. And how I do that is by helping people publish their books—primarily nonfiction books and memories. What I'm really passionate about, as of late, is making a difference within the larger publishing space and context surrounding the predatory practices of many publishers out there, who are essentially taking advantage of first-time authors. Jenn's career and story I was a consultant. My background is in marketing, so that's certainly a unique angle that we bring to the publishing process. We really have a strong focus on the marketing side. I wrote my first book in 2013. I started it probably at the end of 2011, beginning of 2012. I self-published it, and I made every possible mistake. It was not a good-quality product. I wrote a second book, and I learned from all of my mistakes on the first one. And then I wrote a third book. By the time I was in between my second and third books, everyone I knew kept asking me, “How did you know how to hire an editor? How did you know how to lay out the book?” I kept getting all of these questions: “How did you do this? How did you do that?” The process of having one-on-one conversations with people and then teaching people in smaller groups how to get their books published eventually led me to found a full-blown publishing company in 2015. Best advice for entrepreneurs The best thing that I would recommend is to track your data. The only way that we can really scale and increase that impact is if we really truly know the very core of whom we're serving. The more clear you can be on whom you're serving, and the more you track that, the more robust it becomes, and the easier it makes your marketing for purposes of finding more of that same person. The biggest, most critical failure with customers I think, in a lot of ways, it's ego. I had this kind of ego that was telling me, “You can't switch focuses, you can't switch your business, you're known for doing this consulting work, and you've worked for a decade to build your reputation in that specific consulting area.” I think if I had listened to my intuition, listened to my gut and my instincts, I would have started the publishing business even faster, or perhaps more confidently, rather than fighting it like an internal battle with myself that no one actually saw on the surface. Biggest success with customers One of the things that I was completely hell-bent on achieving was to get national recognition for our chamber of commerce. I had such laser focus. This is a really good example of how I do this in my business. I had laser focus on winning the Chamber of the Year award on a national level in the U.S. Jenn's recommendation of a tool Google Suite. Boomerang. It helps you remember who you were supposed to be following up with. Jenn's one key success factor I would say, if I had to define it for myself (and probably everybody around me would say), it's my level of organization. A default function for me is just being exceptionally organized....
Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized business strategist, speaker, and author. Guided by the mantra, "Change happens in business," Jenn believes social change happens first in the workplace before spilling over into mainstream society. She has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Jenn passionately believes the more […] The post Jenn T. Grace with Publish Your Purpose Press appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
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Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized business strategist, speaker and author specializing in the LGBTQ market. Passionate about helping people share their stories of adversity, Jenn is the Founder of Publish Your Purpose Press. Guided by the mantra, “change happens in business,” Jenn believes social change happens first in the workplace before spilling over into mainstream society. She is an Amazon Best Selling author and has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Hartford Courant, and on CNBC.
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Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized business strategist, speaker and author specializing in the LGBTQ market. Passionate about helping people share their stories of adversity, Jenn is the Founder of Publish Your Purpose Press. Guided by the mantra, “change happens in business,” Jenn believes social change happens first in the workplace before spilling over into mainstream society. She is an Amazon Best Selling author and has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Hartford Courant, and on CNBC.