During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, forced so many to learn new things during quarantine. Many went through a number of emotions, trials, and tribulations. Seeking to do more for her friends, family and local community, Josie Collier began posting ideas to cope with staying indoors on social media (#IncredibleIndoorIdeas). Many of those ideas led t…

You've heard the quote that "the only constant in life is change." It's true that change is inevitable, but how intentional is the change that you're creating or experiencing in your life...or in your business? On today's episode, Tim Rhode, the recent bestselling author of Changing Lanes for Business: 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Problems, Accelerat…

A hard childhood. A devastating divorce. A desire to run. A passion for people. Caren Ware's focus to become FIT led her to run a marathon on every continent from Alaska to the Australian Outback, and from the Galapagos Islands to Antarctica! She even ran the Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Everest marathons! But Caren's life is about so much more than run…

In all the years I have known and worked with my friend, Todd Durkin, this is the very first time I've had the opportunity to sit down and interview him. While he was visiting here in Upstate New York recently, we had a chance to sit down and talk for a few minutes about everything having to do with books....from writing to publishing to marketing …

We are excited to have Heather Deffenbaugh back for a 2nd time on the show. She recently released her audiobook for From Ashes to Beauty, a book she published in 2022. And we invited her back to share more about that experience. It's also a great opportunity to talk more about her story, her journey since she published her book, and some of the exc…

How many times have you felt like you were drowning? Maybe it's because you're overwhelmed at work or maybe you're battling with personal struggles that are weighing you down. If you can relate to those moments in life, then you will enjoy the conversation I have in this episode with Lizzie Claesson. Lizzie is the Amazon best-selling author of From…

Everyone loves a good story, and that is exactly what you're going to hear today. On this episode, I interview Adam Clark. He is the recent bestselling author of A Magical Ride: A Story About Overcoming Adversity. Inspired by his interest in books by authors like Jon Gordon, Adam decided to write his own parable. His book is a heartwarming story th…

This interview is a long time coming! Today, you will meet Tim Walther, the recent bestselling author of All In Adventure Stories. However, I first met Tim about 4 years ago when our friend, Rick Ivone, introduced us so that we could begin working together to write and publish this book. And now the book is done and available on Amazon (see the lin…

If you've been following U.S.A. gymnastics at any point over the past 20-25 years, then you will know my guest today. Chellsie Memmel is one of the most accomplished gymnasts in our country, winning medals in national and world competitions. And she has now written a best-selling book about the lessons she learned along the way. We talk about the b…

Today Francisco Gonzalez, author of The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste, joins us from Guatemala to share more about his recent bestselling book. The book is a compilation of interviews Francisco has conducted with entrepreneurs from all over the country. As we talk, he shares many stories of the creativity and inventiveness of entrepre…

Today I am interviewing one of my close friends, Lizzie Merritt. She is the bestselling author of You are a Miracle: How to Lose Weight and Love Your Body Too. As you will hear in this episode, Lizzie has a wonderful way of telling stories and creating visuals to make her points, and her book is full of real-life examples and tools that we can all …

Dr. Paul Wichansky was born with cerebral palsy and a hearing loss. Some people might consider these challenges that cannot be overcome, but Dr. Paul is the opposite. In his recent bestselling book, "Yes I Can! Lessons Learned From A Life Less Ordinary," he shares stories about times when people initially thought differently of him, and then were s…

At age seven, Luka, a perfectly healthy and active young boy, suddenly turned ill. After undergoing many tests, he was diagnosed with an incurable, inoperable brain tumor. For four and a half years, he fought with the utmost courage, optimism, and unwavering faith to beat this cancerous tumor. On today’s episode, we talk with Luka’s mom, CarolAnn B…

This is a very special episode because our guest, Colleen Dulieu, was one of my childhood friends. We were in the same class in 2nd grade when she had a terrible accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. It was a pivotal moment in her life, and it led her on a completely new and unexpected path. In our conversation she shares the story of …

Today's guest is Heather Deffenbaugh, the bestselling author of From Ashes to Beauty. In her compelling and inspiring memoir, Heather bares her soul as she takes us through her awe-inspiring life journey of how she survived a tumultuous childhood riddled with neglect, abandonment, and abuse, and overcame insurmountable odds. Her incredible story of…

Are you a growth-minded woman who is feeling unfulfilled, unhappy and stuck? Do you find yourself searching to fill the void of knowing who you truly are? Then you will enjoy the conversation I have with our guest today. Deanna Herrin is the best-selling author of Unbecoming: A Journey to Finding HER. Her book gives you the tools to unlock the trap…

In 2020, we gathered 9 teenagers together to write a book about their experience during the quarantine. Their book, QuaranTEEN: Our New Normal, became an Amazon bestseller in August 2020. Since then, it has continued to be one of Scriptor's bestselling books. Today, I invite you to listen in as we interview those same 9 teenagers TWO YEARS later. I…

Burnout is real. It happens when we wear too many hats and become overwhelmed by everything. In today's episode, bestselling author, Alejandra Marques Mendez, shares her story of burnout and how that led to her new book, From Burned Out to Unstoppable. Listen in to hear tips on how to stop living for the hustle, release burnout and start living the…

If you are tired of hurting and have an inability to enjoy the things you used to... If you are open to a holistic, natural approach to pain relief… If you are curious about how you can relieve your pain… And if you are ready to make a commitment to your well-being… Then you are going to enjoy this episode. Today, Jacqueline Gikow joins me to for a…

Matthew Maniscalco, the bestselling author of #Blessed as you choose to be, joins me in this episode to share a quick glimpse at his life. He has an inspiring story that begins as a simple American dream that leads us through a lifetime of overcoming obstacles, keeping your eye on the prize and never losing hope. Matt describes the love he has in h…

If you or someone you love are suffering from chronic, even debilitating pain, and you desperately want to find a solution, a way to stop the pain so that life can—somehow—return to normal, or at least close to normal, then you will want to listen to this episode where I interview Dr. Vince Catteruccia, bestselling author of Damned by the Diagnosis…

In the episode, we feature Jenna Mango, the recent bestselling author of Choose to R1SE. Choose to R1SE is a book about fighting to be the best possible version of yourself and striving to get 1% better every single day in all aspects of life. Jenna Mango has been consistently tested from a young age. Her life takes a turn in high school, and she h…

On today’s show I am talking with Catherine Owens, bestselling author of Shine On You Crazy Diamond…Even When Your Crown Gets Heavy! It is a deep conversation that moves from why she wrote the book to what happened as she worked through the vulnerability that comes with writing your own story. Her experience is real and is something so many authors…

Today’s episode features bestselling author, Katie Shugars. In our conversation, we discuss her recently published book, Living My Better Life: Finding Freedom in Healing. Over the last two years, she found herself sitting in front of a therapist talking about her life. While she documented key takeaways of nearly every therapy session, she had no …

Do you hope your children will enter a good college, obtain a U.S. Service Academy appointment, or become responsible, civic-minded community leaders? It is never too soon to think about how to prepare them to meet these goals. Filled with practical advice, examples and resources, this episode with Roxanne Wing provides many ideas to help parents n…

David Pohorence is a first-time author and is excited to share his message and stories in Why Not Me? Having been told many times in his life that he wasn’t capable, David defied those predictions and went on to achieve more than anyone thought he could. In this episode, he shares stories about the people and experiences that taught him his valuabl…

In today’s episode we meet Clayton Apgar and Billy Clark, two of the most sought-after career experts in the world and recent Amazon bestselling authors of The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job. In our conversation, they share their philosophy that discovering your professional identity is the key to finding a career that is a good fit for you. Th…

In today’s episode, we talk with Kirk Lawrence, the bestselling author of Zero’s Heroes, the 1981 true story of when personal trainer Kirk Lawrence was hired by San Francisco 49ers tight end, Charle Young. Their backgrounds were like night and day, but for six months their training became legendary in the Niners organization. Charle’s results inclu…

In today’s episode, we talk with Julie Boden Schmidt, the bestselling author of a new children’s book titled Woody’s Leap of Faith. Julie spent much of her career in health care, but always dreamed about writing a book. A great mystery fan, she assumed if she ever pursued that dream, it would be, of course, a mystery. Then, one day while working in…

On today’s episode, my guest is Annie Levitt, the author and illustrator of First Day at Halsey Hollow Farm.Her book is a beautiful children’s story about a horse named Captain arriving at his new home, and the beginning of his friendship with his new owner. Along the way, they experience some important life lessons and Annie shares some of those w…

Today I am joined by Liam Cuddy, the bestselling author of The Getaway People. In his first novel, Liam tackles some profound themes like love, spirituality, cult behavior, good vs. evil and so much more. And we discuss all of that in this episode. We also carry the conversation into what it takes to write a novel and some of the unique aspects of …

Ghosts aren’t scary, but they are real. In today’s episode we talk with Michelle Paulson, the bestselling author of Faithful. Throughout our conversation, she shares her journey of authenticity and spiritual mediumship. Even though Michelle has been visited by spirits since she was three years old, she didn’t start to accept her gifts until her lat…

Today’s episode features Olympic gold medalist, Laura Wilkinson. Besides sharing some of the backstory to winning Olympic gold, she discusses what it takes to be a mom of 4 and a world-class athlete. She shares her ideas on creating a winning mindset and being your best, no matter what obstacles are in your way. Her bestselling book, Life at 10 Met…

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In today's episode, we speak with Grace Lambert, the bestselling author of How Did I Not Know About This? Becoming Pain Free Through Posture Therapy. Posture therapy helps people of all ages and abilities get themselves out of chronic pain, restore physical function and/or improve their balance or athletic performance. Grace didn't think enough peo…

In this episode, Coach Sara Doell shares her new bestselling book, Your Future Self Will Thank You: A Book for You. By Me. About You. (told through stories about me). Her wit and wisdom are apparent as she explains how she came to share her personal journey through this book. You will enjoy a mix of serious and difficult stories as well as levity, …

Let’s face it…being a mom is really, really hard. If you can relate, then you’re going to enjoy today’s episode where Tanya Pershin, the bestselling author of “MOM”ing: It’s Not All Sparkles and Tutus, shares lessons she’s learned as she’s traveled along her “Mom”ing journey. Tanya has a mission to let every mom out there know that she is not alone…

When you watch reality TV (The Bachelor, Survivor, American Ninja Warrior), do you ever wonder who those people are? Where do they come from? How do they get on the show? And what does it really take to WIN? If so, then you're in for a treat! On this episode, we interview Jill May, the winner of NBC's STRONG. She is a recent bestselling author of t…

Jacqueline Gikow is a movement coach and rehab specialist, health & wellness coach. The owner of Audacious Living NYC, her holistic, health and wellness practice, she focuses on pain relief through better movement. In managing pain from her own injuries and health challenges, she is empathetic to others in pain. Jacqueline supports your determinati…

On today's episode I interview Esta McIntyre, bestselling author of Fitness for Women Who Love to Eat and Hate to Move. She shares her story in an interview that is light-hearted and also thought-provoking. To find out more about Esta, you can check out her website at myhealthstudio.com or follow her on FB or IG. Today Esta McIntyre owns My Health …

Even the best, most loving parents have self-doubts sometimes as they worry about their kids and their future. In this episode, Jackie Michel, psychotherapist, executive coach and grandmother, shares her experience and provides tools on how to raise children who are confident, caring and resourceful adults.…

Imagine facing not just one life threatening event, but two. In this episode, we talk with Chrissy Lomax, bestselling author of Another Interruption, who experienced two 'interruptions' in her life. She shares her story and discusses what she learned from her experiences.Av Scriptor Publishing

Is it better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all? In this episode, you will hear a story that will make you think deeply about that question. Larry Indiviglia, the bestselling author of 126 Days, 11 Minutes: Our Love Story, joins us to discuss the book and to share one of the most poignant love stories you've ever heard. You can …

We all have a unique way of writing. We string letters together in a way that is authentic, and we are individually linked to our own handwritten signature. In many ways, our penmanship represents how we live, and our scribbles lend a voice to our stories. In this episode, Chris Simning shares his own "scribbles" and story with us. For more informa…

Nine teenagers came together during quarantine and wrote a book. On today's podcast, they share their experience and talk about what it meant to them to become bestselling authors. Listen in to hear more.Av Scriptor Publishing

Bestselling author, Grant Gamble, joins us on this episode to discuss his new book, The Affinity Principle. Our conversation takes us from growing up in Australia along his journey to becoming a mindful business coach in the United States. Along the way, he shares his formula for helping businesses succeed. You can find out more about Grant at gran…

If you enjoy a good story, then listen to this podcast. The life that Secily Wilson has led is nothing short of remarkable. From the moment she dropped Steve Harvey to his knees on Family Feud when she said "the P word" to the on-air stroke she suffered while broadcasting the evening news, Secily Wilson has done it all. And in this podcast, she sha…

On today's episode I interview Esta McIntyre, bestselling author of Fitness for Women Who Love to Eat and Hate to Move. She shares her story in an interview that is light-hearted and also thought-provoking. To find out more about Esta, you can check out her website at myhealthstudio.com or follow her on FB or IG.…

One is so simple, and it's all you need to get started. This week's message encourages you to focus on just ONE.Av Scriptor Publishing

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