Learn how independent bookstores have managed to survive during the Covid crisis and how they are navigating their most important season – the holidays – this year. Also here’s how you can support indie bookstores no matter where you live – and look like a great gift-giver, too!

Having published several books, co-authors (and partners) Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower share their creative journey on how they went from self-publishing to their most recent book deal and also share what makes a good book publishing partner.

In this fun and insightful (and a bit technically challenged) conversation with take-no-BS, tell-it-like-it-is Carolyn Herfurth, we learn how she helps thought leaders to uplevel and play a bigger game in their businesses.

In this “Behind the Seens” interview you’ll hear from writer, author, speaker (and comedian) Terri Trespicio about how to get over yourself so your voice can be heard and your story can be told. Terri’s intensity and infectiousness will hook you in and help you see why and how you need to take some next bold steps in your writing and your life.

When I started sending my mostly monthly “Getting Connected” email newsletters – 6 years ago – I did it with the intention that I wanted to help people get better connected whether online or IRL (in real life). That is still my mission now more than ever – but it’s getting tricky – as we head into the seventh month of pandemic life. 

The publishing world is anything but straightforward these days and there are many routes for an author to get a book published. In a recent conversation with Jenn T. Grace, founder of Publish Your Purpose Press we discuss which publishing path is best for your next book.

Author and podcaster Kate Hanley shares how her podcast helped her find her voice, get a sponsor, and reach a wider audience.  In approaching her one-year anniversary, Kate Hanley generously shares some how-tos and benefits of podcasting that surprised her.

One of the best practices I’ve discovered during the pandemic is reaching out! It can be game changing for your network, your business, and clarity on your purpose. Huge gratitude to Molly Beck and Carly Valancy who have been fearlessly leading “Reach Out” parties since April. Check out their advice on what makes a great reach out in this fun video.

So . . .  we are in the third month of a global pandemic AND we’re nearly a month into a global anti-racism movement that hopefully won’t be just a moment. 

So much going on. So much to feel, contemplate and grieve. 

Are you like me and the idea of resolutions makes you a bit queasy – especially talking or thinking about them before January? Join the club – and celebrate that January is just a month like any other. If and when you are ready to make some plans for your new year, then take a look at some of my favorite resources and experts below.

Imagine the possibilities, then plan to make them happen.

Whether you are a resolute resolution maker, a pensive planner or an ambitious task master, most people treat the beginning of the new year as an opportunity to plan for big things.