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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I have the great Ashlee Sang with me and we’re talking about the power of having an outside perspective to reflect back to us what was obvious and we just couldn’t see on our own – and the 4 different ways to use messaging and thought leadership to write a book.

    Ashlee Sang consults conscious and caring business owners so they can grow their impact and their revenue. Through Ashley Sang Consulting and as a host of the Purpose and Progress Podcast, she equips entrepreneurs to take confident, meaningful action in alignment with their values.

    In this episode:

    [03:19] How Ashlee played a part at the beginning of the Rebel Maker Podcast[05:06] From the nonprofit sector to the world of entrepreneurship[10:47] Growing your business beyond the 5th year[13:09] Brand Messaging VIP Day[15:01] What a Brand Messaging Guide includes[17:26] Personal values and brand values[19:38] 2 ways to use messaging and thought leadership to write a book[23:18] Lived experience and how to build fans[26:21] The attraction and repulsion paradigm[23:18] 2 more ways to use messaging and thought leadership to write your book


    Resources & Links:
    Check out Ashlee Sang’s podcast: Purpose & Progress.


    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “We are all just too close to it. I am the biggest advocate of outside perspective, whether it is a conversation like this, a formal consultant or coach, a mastermind, a life partner, it does not matter. We are so close to our own thoughts and feelings that it is so helpful to have it reflected back to us.”

    Connect with Ashlee
    Facebook: @ashleesangconsulting
    Instagram: @ashleesangconsulting
    Podcast: Purpose & Progress
    Website: ashleesang.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about writing coaches.

    There’s an abundance of writing coaches out there and it can be difficult to discover who to work with. I’ve talked to people who have hired writing coaches that ended up not being a good fit for them.

    So, I feel like it's time that we shed some light on how to determine what makes a good writing coach for YOU.

    In this episode:

    [02:41] A ghostwriter versus a writing coach[03:50] A writing coach to help you be a better writer[04:53] A writing coach who’s more of an accountability coach[05:50] How I help you as a writing coach[08:56] Interview your potential writing coach[10:52] A writing coach versus an agent


    Resources & Links:
    For more information about publishing catch up on:
    Episode 1: How Do Things Work in The Publishing Industry? With Industry Veteran Kiki Ringer
    Episode 4: The Truth About Traditional Book Deals & "Best Sellers" with Kristen Laidig
    Episode 6: Practical Lessons for Publishing Your First Book with Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon
    Episode 15: Navigating The Book Publishing Process And Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Autumn Cohen
    Episode 21: Lifting The Fog Off Of Publishing, One Episode at A Time with The Rebel Maker Podcast
    Episode 23: Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing? All You Need To Know To Decide Which One Is Best For You

    Personal Facebook: @marti.statler

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “Be weary of writing coaches who tell you that they can get you a traditional book deal [...] a writing coach is different from an agent.”

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I have empowered CPA Dawn Scott with me and we talk about taxes, yes, but also so much more.

    Dawn Scott has spent almost 20 years helping entrepreneurs streamline their businesses and get comfortable with the accounting and tax side of their businesses.

    If you are an author looking to sell your books and wondering about the tax implications of it, make sure to tune in to this episode so you’re equipped to sell your books without worry.

    In this episode:

    [02:03] Meet Dawn and what makes her different from your average CPA[09:17] Transitioning from athlete to accountant[13:42] Meeting people where they’re at and building a safe place[20:16] Sales Tax 101 for authors selling their books[28:51] Using a Single-Member LLC versus your Social Security Number[31:32] Online Sales Tax 101[33:41] Personal Tax Returns as an author[41:50] How to find a CPA that’s right for you


    Resources & Links:
    Check out Dawn’s insanely cost-efficient online course Empowered Taxes: Tax Basics for Entrepreneurs.

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “A lot of times, I'm one of the only people they can talk to about it candidly. And I take that as a really big responsibility.” - Dawn Scott

    Connect with Dawn
    Facebook: @theempoweredcpa
    Instagram: @TheEmpoweredCPA
    Podcast: The Empowered CPA
    Website: theempoweredcpa.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m talking about one of the favorite things I do at Rebel Queen: publishing children’s books.

    There has been so much coming up lately as it pertains to children's books. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about this topic, so I decided to do a podcast episode on it.

    Listen in because we're going to spill the tea on children’s books and I’ll give you a high-level overview of what you need to do to get your children's book written, edited, and published.

    In this episode:

    [02:10] Where my love of reading comes from[05:09] Writing and editing your manuscript[08:07] Before finding an illustrator[12:08] Hiring an illustrator for your children’s book[17:11] Now you need a cover[17:47] Layout and formatting of a children’s book


    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “There is something to be said about hiring an illustrator and allowing them some creative freedom. But you still need to give them direction because this is your book.”

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Kenzie Groh with me today and we are talking about the secret sauce and some really important things that can change your life with her practical advice.

    Kenzie Groh is a passionate and transformational women's life and mindset coach. With a unique blend of subconscious mind work, breathwork facilitation, and clinical hypnotherapy, Kenzie guides women on a powerful journey of self-discovery and empowerment, helping them unleash their inner powerhouse and create a life they truly desire.

    Tune in to learn more about topics such as limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, somatic work, the stories we tell ourselves, and NLP.

    In this episode:

    [06:27] Kenzie’s journey from corporate life to life and mindset coach[08:49] Why women don’t show up for themselves[11:11] How to recognize your limiting beliefs[13:02] What to do for the New Year instead of setting goals[16:56] Understanding what somatic work is[21:44] Self-sabotaging and why it shows up[24:30] How to reframe the stories we tell ourselves[30:04] Understanding what Neuro Linguistic Programming is[31:59] Practical advice for authors and aspiring authors to get their books done


    Resources & Links:
    Make sure to check out Kenzie’s freebie New Year Intention Setting Workbook.

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “I always ask people, would you talk to your daughter the way you talk to yourself? Would you ever go to your daughter and say, You can't do this? You're not good enough? Why would you ever think that you could get up on that stage and talk? Nobody wants to listen to you.”

    Connect with Kenzie Groh
    Instagram: @kenzgroh
    Website: kenzgrohcoaching.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m answering the questions I always get from authors when they’re writing a story that includes another individual or that, at some point in their book, are writing about another individual.

    We’re going to dive into defamation of character, rights of publicity, the importance of having a lawyer to back you up, and whatever you need to protect yourself.

    If it’s up to me, this will NOT be the reason that stops you from writing your book.

    In this episode:

    [02:02] Some of the concerns authors have when writing a story and including somebody else[03:43] 2 laws you should take into consideration when writing a book[05:54] Real-life example of a defamation of character lawsuit[07:19] How you can protect yourself when writing about someone else in your book[09:26] How much detail should go into your story? How do you go about changing those details to keep those characters anonymous? [11:55] Working with an editor when writing that personal story


    Resources & Links:
    If you need help with the legal side of this, call my lawyer at johnston-legal.com
    Email Marti at [email protected]

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “That which we go through is for naught if we don't utilize what we have learned and utilize those life lessons to help shorten somebody else's learning curve.”

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. In today’s episode, I have with me my business bestie of 16+ years and one of the bravest people I know, LauraAura.

    Laura is a vibrant speaker, coach, author-in-the-making, and host of The Gutsy Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast, and all-around visionary. She is an Alignment Coach for driven women, guiding them to learn how to honor their energy and truly listen to what they want instead of what they’ve been taught they should.

    She’ll be the first person to push you out of your comfort zone and the last to hug you as you head to the next level of your life. And that’s what she brings to the table today.

    Get ready for an episode that’s real and raw, that goes really deep, really fast, but that also might just get you to finally start prioritizing what you really want and need.

    In this episode:

    [03:02] Laura’s entrepreneurial journey and what she learned[06:29] Putting yourself last and no longer doing that[10:46] What if you started with you first? Be selfish[14:05] Leaning into a new temporary discomfort[16:15] Identifying what’s no longer serving you and letting go of it[24:55] Navigating “What will they say?” and standing up for yourself[29:08] How Laura is manifesting the book she’s about to write[31:20] The importance of creating the capacity to do what you really want[36:53] Laura’s experience writing Brandstarter, her first book [39:38] How Laura is going to do things differently this time around[43:48] Let it be easy, let the hard end[46:30] The story of the Aura Building


    Resources & Links:

    I mentioned Kenzie Groh’s episode as the previous episode, but before you go looking for it, I want to let you know that it still hasn’t aired but it’s coming up soon on the podcast.

    Catch up on Episode 10 Are You Procrastinating? Maybe It's Time to Meet Your Vision-Self with Laura McKenna.

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:

    “At this point, I am the only one stopping me. And [...] I work primarily with women, a lot of female entrepreneurs, the #1 thing that stops women from moving forward is themselves.”

    Connect with LauraAura
    Instagram: @thatlauraaura
    Facebook: @thatlauraaura
    TikTok: @thatlauraaura
    Podcast: The Gutsy Podcast
    Website: lauraaura.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode we are picking up where we left off in the last solo episode and continue talking about traditional book publishing and self-publishing.
    If you decide that traditional publishing is for you, today I walk you through the first steps to getting a publisher: creating a book proposal and finding an agent.
    However, if you actually listened to everything and you’re either not ready for a traditional contract and what you want is to write your book, then I’m sharing with you the 4 things I tell my writers.

    In this episode:

    [02:09] Going the traditional route: here’s all the parts of a book proposal[07:40] Tips on how to find an agent once the proposal is done[09:46] Getting the book out of you #1: write like you talk[12:09] Getting the book out of you #2: tips for the first draft[15:34] Getting the book out of you #3: the second draft and sending it to the editor[18:17] Getting the book out of you #4: polarize your audience[20:31] An exercise to have a sense of what the book you’re creating will look like


    Resources & Links:
    Catch up on Episode 23 Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing? All You Need To Know To Decide Which One Is Best For You.
    Email Marti at [email protected]

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “Write to where you feel safe. Safe in your body. Safe and the story. By the way, if you are writing something that's triggering, please make sure you have some sort of a support person, make sure you're staying grounded.”

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. I have Karin Freeland with me today and we are talking about going through a midlife awakening, dropping out of corporate to pursue what fulfills you, and self-publishing two books.

    After over 15 years in the corporate environment, Karin Freeland left to “Grab Life by the Dreams” and become an author and life coach. Today, she is an award-winning author of two books and a certified Life Reinvention Coach focused on helping professional women transform their lives, overcome fears, and achieve their dreams without sacrificing time with family and friends, their health, or self-care.

    Tune in for a conversation that goes deep really quickly and shows the realness behind reinventing oneself.

    In this episode:

    [03:38] Karin’s “Oh, Shit!” moment when she experienced loss in the family[07:34] Midlife awakening versus midlife crisis[08:45] The spark that ignites: starting to write a memoir[13:42] Ditching the golden handcuffs[18:06] How Karin figured out her coaching business[25:09] How publishing two books has unexpectedly fulfilled her[29:50] Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself[34:00] Marketing the first book and the sales she saw [39:09] How having the first book helped the second book sales[40:27] Books open doors that are not normally opened for you


    Resources & Links:

    Check out Karin’s first book The Ins and Outs of My Vagina: A Penetrating Memoir.

    Go to Karin’s campaign to raise money for the Alliance for Period Supplies here.

    Check out Karin’s latest book Grab Life by the Dreams.

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:

    “Not wanting to seem ungrateful is not reason enough to stay in an unfulfilling situation.”

    Connect with Karin Freeland
    Facebook: @KarinFreelandLifeCoaching
    Instagram: @karinfreeland
    Podcast: Rock Your Reinvention
    Website: karinfreeland.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast and welcome to the second solo episode of the podcast. I promised to have more 1:1 conversations with you and I’m delivering. Today we’re going to talk about the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing.

    There are so many different publishing models out there that it’s hard to decide which one is for you. That’s why today I’m sharing a few things you need to know so you can make an informed decision about how you want to publish your book.

    In this episode:

    [02:18] The traditional model: the first publishing company I worked with[05:19] The advance and how it works[06:28] Royalties and how much money you can make from the sales of your book[08:39] Marketing and building your audience[10:22] Intellectual Property Rights and what it means to sign them away[15:21] How Rebel Queen publishes books and what makes us different[18:30] What it looks like to work with Marti


    Resources & Links:
    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.
    Review The Rebel Maker on Apple Podcasts.

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “I am for you. I am for your success. And I am for that which you think is best for you.”

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. Today’s guest is one of my best friends, Kate Wilburn, and we are talking about family, healing generational trauma, creating new legacies, finding gratitude, and kickstarting change for others.

    Kate is a CEO by day and a mompreneur by night. She’s got her hands full running several companies, but nothing compares to the joy of watching her family grow and thrive. Beyond the boardrooms and business deals, her real passion lies in creating a legacy of love and purpose – and she is forever dedicated to making a difference one family at a time.

    The ripple effects of what Kate is building will be vast and deep. Dive into this episode with us to discover what this change she’s kickstarting is all about.

    In this episode:

    [03:35] Leveraging AI to help you write versus having it write for you[06:09] Helping families empower their family legacies[07:52] The idea of a golden mom and a golden family as models[09:51] Everyone needs a kickstarter for change and healing[15:36] Coping with this very intense season while still finding gratitude[20:16] You are not the only one going through a hard time[23:10] Our soul and mindset directly affect our bodies[28:36] Compassionate journaling and releasing what’s keeping you stuck[36:08] Kate’s kickstarter teachings are making waves


    Resources & Links:
    Want AI help with your marketing and sales? Check out this most amazing tool: brainbay.io.
    Find some free tools, courses, and info about Kate and her teachings at legacydevelopmentgroup.org.

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “Every one of us needs that kickstarter, whatever it may be. If the kickstarter is a relationship that we can model ourselves after, it could even be a trauma that happens to us that helps us realize ‘You know what? I don't want to perpetuate this any longer. I need to pivot. I want to stop this cycle. I want to heal my family lineage. I want my children's children to have greater opportunities than what I had. How do I do that?’”

    Connect with Kate Wilburn
    Facebook: @katy.wilburn.2
    Instagram: @mobbossmom
    Website: neoscdg.com
    Email: [email protected]

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast! In this episode, we’re kicking off Season 2 of the podcast with a solo episode because we need to talk. Amazing guests have joined us in Season 1 and we uncovered a lot about publishing, writing books, making money as an author, finding your voice, selling, and much more.

    But in this new season, I want to have more 1:1 conversations with you. And we’re starting with the why behind The Rebel Maker Podcast and my own story in the publishing industry. Ready? Buckle up because you’re in for a treat.


    In this episode:

    [02:00] How I got started in publishing[05:34] Why I started my company Rebel Queen[06:37] Why I started The Rebel Maker Podcast[09:09] What you’ll get in a Clarity Call with me



    Resources & Links:
    Review The Rebel Maker on Apple Podcasts.
    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “So, the goal for The Rebel Maker is for you guys to listen, find value in what's being said, find some sort of inspiration that you can take your next best step towards whatever that is writing your book, publishing your book, starting a business, I don't know... Whatever your next step is.”

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co



    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I have got AmyLee Westervelt with me today and we are talking about the masculine and feminine, creating your reality through manifestation, and finally removing your resistance to writing.

    As a certified clinical hypnotherapist and master neuroenergetics practitioner, AmyLee pulls from her extensive knowledge to create powerful coaching experiences for each client. This is an episode I am specifically getting my three daughters to listen to because it is so damn good!

    In this episode:

    [02:39] The definition of Erogetics[04:27] Creating your reality through manifestation[08:19] The relationship between the masculine and feminine[13:12] Practical tips to open yourself up to receiving from the masculine and the universe[17:01] Functioning from the feminine rather than the masculine[22:45] Making your writing desires a reality and removing your resistance to writing[28:38] Removing the negative charge around success[32:15] Maintaining a fountain of youth within yourself


    Resources & Links:

    Watch AmyLee’s five-day bootcamp - Discovering Erogetics

    Check out AmyLee’s children’s book - The Colors Inside of Me

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:

    “Through our dreams, through the things that we're trying to create for ourselves and in our lives, we're actually expanding the universe. So it behooves the universe to partner with us.”

    Connect with AmyLee
    Facebook: @Amyleewestervelt
    Instagram: @theamyleewestervelt
    Pinterest: @alwestervelt
    Website: amyleewestervelt.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. This is one of my favorite episodes, (and I knew it was going to be even before we started recording) because I have Dawn Christian as my guest.

    Dawn is an Oracle, Alchemist, and Metaphysical Advisor for women in life, business, and relationships. She has been supporting women to spiritual and material success since 2013 and enjoys the study of esotericism and deep psychology in her spare time.

    We get deep! Dawn shares her wisdom on the concept of duality, creating through genius, unconscious programming, and so much more.

    In this episode:

    [03:20] Inner healing through stillness[05:20] The concept of duality, shadow work, and embracing all aspects of yourself[11:34] Falling in love with who you are and how reality flows through you[15:08] Mimicked creation versus genius creation[18:57] The difference between discipline, motivation, and inspiration[23:43] Creating a routine of discipline[31:13] The unconscious mind and our unconscious programming


    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “Genius is when you are in a space that is as unique as you. Your genius doesn't look like anyone else's genius. It's just like your thumbprint. It's like your version of a snowflake. Nobody else has the same genius as you do.”

    Connect with Dawn
    Facebook: @dawnlchristian
    Instagram: @dawnlchristian
    Website: dawnlchristian.com
    Email: [email protected]

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast! In this episode, we meet Shannon Talbot, a corporate dropout, coach, speaker, and author. She shares her journey from deciding to leave the corporate world to founding her coaching and consulting business and fulfilling her dream of writing a book.

    We talk openly about managing time and stress, her writing process, and finding strong personal motivators to prioritize yourself and do the things you know are good for you.

    By telling her story, Shannon hopes to inspire women to rewrite theirs, overcome obstacles, and realize their full potential.

    In this episode:

    [03:18] The impact of roles and titles on our perception of ourselves[10:14] The reality behind “I don’t have time”[14:26] Allowing yourself to change after a wake-up call[21:40] Deciding to start a business and write a book after leaving corporate[25:05] What the writing process looked like for Shannon[31:11] Finding beta readers and getting the right feedback for your book[34:10] Shannon’s least favorite part of writing the final draft[39:45] Finding your motivators and creating your non-negotiable habits


    Resources & Links:
    Boss Moms Facebook Group
    Shannon’s Book, Breaking Free, comes out on Amazon on January 15th. Save the date!

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “I was like, who am I to write a book? [...] And sometimes all it takes is somebody to plant a seed and believe in you.”

    Connect with Shannon Talbot
    Linkedin: Shannon Talkbot, MBA
    Instagram: @shannontalbot_coaching
    Website: shannontalbot.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

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    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. Today’s guest is Elaine Turso and we are talking all about stepping into your confidence and leveling up your business.

    Elaine is a Business Consultant who specializes in building a business around your values and customer experience, specifically focusing on behind-the-scenes systems, automations, launching big ideas, and marketing. This is her zone of genius and I love that she is doing this because it is so foreign and stressful to me.

    We discuss setting boundaries, what a business bestie is and why you need one, charging for your services and so much more!

    In this episode:

    [05:57] Stepping into your confidence and leveling up in your business[12:03] Setting boundaries and clear expectations[14:55] Charging appropriately for your services to prevent resentment[18:24] Elaine’s books and summits[20:59] Repurposing content and utilizing ChatGPT in your writing[25:00] Taking advantage of AI in your business[30:45] The sticky note method for writing a book[33:53] Why you need a business bestie[37:50] The cathartic process of writing a book


    Resources & Links:

    Find Elaine’s free ebook here and her other books here

    Join Elaine’s Elevate Your Coaching Summit launching in January 2024

    Elaine spoke about these two tools: Magai and Descript

    Join the Polka Dot Powerhouse networking group


    Noteworthy quote from this episode:

    “When we don't have those boundaries and we don't honor the boundaries, we breed resentment, and I don't want to face a life of resentment.”


    Connect with Elaine
    Facebook: @elainethebrainturso
    Instagram: @elaineturso
    Pinterest: @elaineturso
    Website: elaineturso.com


    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

  • Send Marti a text message HERE!

    Welcome back to the Rebel Maker Podcast. Today’s guest is Sarah Murphy and we are talking all about taking up space and being audacious in your business.

    Sarah is an educator, clarity coach, and business strategist. She has a master's degree in business and has built multiple six-figure businesses. She consistently delivers unparalleled results for each of her clients through mentorship, education, and group coaching. The value, education, and wisdom she provides are just off the chain!

    We discuss marrying work and play, creating a safe space for your creativity to thrive, embracing failure, and so much more. There is so much gold in this episode, you’re not going to want to miss it.

    In this episode:

    [02:30] Sarah’s journey of “a million pivots”[10:16] Marrying work and play[18:12] Creating a safe space through failure[22:18] Personal growth through fiction reading[26.19] The major issue preventing people from becoming six-figure earners[32:57] The importance of following up with potential clients (even when you feel vulnerable)[37:18] Embracing failure as a necessary step toward success


    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “My zone of genius is never taking myself so seriously that I feel beholden to a path.”
    “When we can get ourselves to a place of physiological and psychological, emotional and mental safety, the world is a stage. And it's all play. And there's really very little danger involved with most of what we do.”
    “If you don't feel safe on a daily basis you're probably not very creative, which to your author listeners, that's a big deal. Because creativity is where a lot of writing comes from.”
    “Attention is the currency of the 21st century. It's not money. Money is there, but money follows attention.”
    “One thing anybody gets out of this podcast, it's the permission to be audacious. Be big, take up space, because that's the literal thing that's going to change your business career.”
    “Failure is inevitable on the journey to success.”

    Connect with Sarah
    Instagram: @the.sarahmmurphy
    LinkedIn: Sarah M. Murphy
    Websites: audaciousinnovations.com and mobilebevpros.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

  • Send Marti a text message HERE!

    Sensitive Content Warning: in this episode, we talk about difficult topics such as stillborn babies and infant loss. Please be mindful and gentle with yourself before hitting play.

    Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. Today, I have Autumn Cohen as my guest. Autumn is the mother of two living daughters and a stillborn son born in March, 2020. Early 2023 she released a baby loss journal for parents like herself called In Memory Of You. And just in time for Christmas, she and her husband have written a children’s book for grief and loss called Eden and Ellie’s Christmas is Not the Same.

    In this episode, we talked a lot about grief and infant loss. But we also discussed the book publishing process, how to know if a publisher is the right fit for you, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

    In this episode:

    [03:50] Coping with the grief of a stillborn baby[06:39] The In Memory of You Journal[08:43] Involving your community in the writing process[09:59] Dealing with loss over the holidays[13:33] Navigating the publishing process and overcoming imposter syndrome[20:36] When to reach out to a publisher[25:59] How to know if a publisher is the right fit for you


    Resources & Links:
    Find Autumn’s books on her website
    Receive a birthday card for your baby gone too soon here
    Listen to Autumn’s full story of her stillborn son here


    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “Imposter syndrome was big because I had never created anything like this. And this is something that is supposed to help people cope and heal.”

    Connect with Autumn
    Facebook: @babylossbook
    Instagram: @inmemoryofyoubook
    Website: inmemoryofyoubook.com and still-loved.org

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

  • Send Marti a text message HERE!

    Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so stoked to have Maria Bryan as my guest today. Maria is a trauma-informed storytelling trainer. She helps nonprofit leaders tell powerful and impactful stories that resist harm and is a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place. And I could not agree more.

    We talk about protecting yourself as an author when writing about your trauma, protecting your audience from being triggered by trauma in your writing, and using your story to create an impact.

    In this episode:

    [03:11] Marias’s journey from studying print journalism to trauma-informed storytelling [05:53] What is trauma-informed storytelling?[10:56] Trauma-informed writing[14:48] Self-care for authors – and reaching out to your support system when reliving trauma while writing[22:36] Writing trauma in a way that is not triggering to your readers[28:26] Using trauma as a marketing technique and what we can do instead[36:44] Are you really ready to tell your story?[38:32] Using a story to impact people for change


    Resources & Links:

    Keep an eye out for Maria’s podcast launching in January. Join the When Bearing Witness podcast waitlist: https://mariabryan.myflodesk.com/podcastwaitlist
    Be the first to know about the virtual launch party, and when the first episodes are live!

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:

    “We have to tell stories in order to make the world a better place. We have to, it's foundational. It’s the first step. It’s stories that change hearts and minds.”

    Connect with Maria
    LinkedIn: @mariabryancrtv
    Instagram: @mariabryancrtv
    Website: mariabryan.com

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

  • Send Marti a text message HERE!

    Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so excited to have Marta Spirk with me today. I have fangirled over Marta for a hot minute and she is by far one of the most inspiring women I know.

    Marta is a wife, a triplet mom, a recording artist, and a TEDx speaker. She's an author, and she's a visibility strategist. She empowers women entrepreneurs to be seen by standing out on social media, on stages, and on TV – so that they increase their visibility, credibility, and profit.

    In this episode:

    [04:15] Marta’s background growing up as a Brazilian obsessed with American culture[09:11] Marta’s journey of self-discovery when she became pregnant with triplets[12:42] Determining your message and becoming more visible to make an impact in the world[19:42] The benefit of writing a book as a speaker and coach[25:45] How writing her book has opened doors for Marta[28:43] What is next for Marta


    Resources & Links:

    Read Marta’s books:
    The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success
    The Empowered Woman's Path: 21 Inspiring Stories of Success in Life and Business

    Noteworthy quote from this episode:
    “Publishing my book was me making a commitment to my message.”

    Connect with Marta
    Facebook: @spirkmarta
    Instagram: @martaspirk
    Website: martaspirk.com
    Podcast: The Empowered Women Podcast

    Connect with Marti
    Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
    Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
    Website: rebelqueen.co

    Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage.

    Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today.

    Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.