The Creative Journey and Solo Writing: Kristin reflects on the transition from co-authoring the dystopian Badlands series to the "very scary" but rewarding experience of writing her first solo romance, One Last Summer.

The Power of Dialogue: Kristin shares that writing dialogue is her greatest strength, noting that sharp, authentic character interactions are what truly separate great stories from mediocre ones.

Navigating Creative Conflict: The duo discusses how to manage disagreements during the writing process, with Kristin emphasising the importance of taking one's ego out of the equation to determine what best serves the story.

The Reality of Miscommunication: They explore why "miscommunication" is such a vital trope in fiction, arguing that it reflects the biggest real-world hurdle in human relationships.

Personal Inspiration and Quirks: Kristin reveals how a fourth-grade teacher ignited her love for writing and she shares fun personal details, from being a twin to her "overactive imagination" and full holiday decorating habits.

Sneak Peek: Kristin shares something very exciting in the show - a 'first look'...

LINKS

The Badlands Series - https://amzn.eu/d/hSDLakt

One Last Summer - https://amzn.eu/d/hw1VvOi

Worth Waiting For - https://amzn.eu/d/aXqhmEh

Kristin Keppler - https://www.kristinkeppler.com/

LINKS

Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn

Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer

Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you.

Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email.

Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

I’m curious - once you’ve listened to the show, let me know if you'd like me to narrate the whole book for audible?

Purchase your copy of You Already Have the Answer here

LINKS

Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn

Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer

Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you.

Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email.

Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

This is one of my favourite shows and Mila is one of my favourite authors.

Topics covered in the show:

• Mila's latest book, Reverence
• Being authentically you
• How Milena McKay came to be
• How purpose and meaning plays a huge role in storytelling
• How to build an author brand and the importance of writing the stories you want to write

LINKS TO MILENA McKAY

Website

Milena McKay Patreon Account

Reverence New Book Release

Other Authors referred to in the show: Lee Winter, Roslyn Sinclair, Clare Ashton, Anna Burke, Virginia Black, Ann McCann and Kris Bryant

LINKS

Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn

Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer

Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you.

Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email.

Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Topics covered in the show:

• How Junior Achievement Worldwide helps young people develop entrepreneurial skills
• Modern Achievement - a new approach to timeless lessons for aspiring leaders
• The importance of community
• The importance of paying it forward
• The importance of kindness and language

LINKS TO ASHEESH ADVANI

Website

LinkedIn

Pre-Order Modern Achievement on Amazon

LINKS

Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn

Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer

Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you.

Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email.

Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Topics covered in the show:

• What can silence look like?
• What assumptions might we have about the value of our voice?
• How can we support others who find it difficult to speak up?
• How to recognise when you might be silencing others.
• How leaders can create a more welcoming environment.

LINKS TO ELAINE AND ARTICLES / BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Website

LinkedIn

Unlearning Silence on Amazon

A quiet Person's Guide by Pete Mosley

Self-Silencing Is Making Women Sick by Maytal Eyal

LINKS

Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn

Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer

Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you.

Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email.

Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Topics covered in the show:

• Back Up's mission and values including embracing challenge
• The importance of mindset to help us overcome things
• Kindness - how to be more aware of others around you
• Abigail's drive to achieve change including her experience as a child carer and a Superintendent in the Met Police
• The importance and power of community
• Self-care tips and tools

LINKS

Back Up Trust Website

Back Up Trust in LinkedIn

Sophie Elwes Podcast - A life Less Ordinary

LINKS

Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn

Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer

Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you.

Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email.

Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Whether you're a coach already or you are interested in either becoming a coach or finding a coach, then this is the conversation for you.

Topics covered in the show:

• The benefits of being a co-founder and the peaks and troughs of business
• The importance of community
• Emotions coaching and others
• Somatics and listening to our bodies
• The importance of Mental Health awareness

Connect with Jo at LinkedIn, The Coaching Crowd FB group, In Good Company

Jo is the Co-CEO of In Good Company, an Award Winning (EMCC Global Coach Practitioner 2020) Master Accredited Coach and Coach Trainer.

LINKS

Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn

Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer

Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you.

Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email.

Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Topics covered in the show:

1. Overcoming doubt
2. Finding your authentic self, so your clients can find you
3. Giving yourself permission to do want you want
4. Public speaking tips; how self-doubt can be heard in your voice
5. Audiobook narration tips

Books referenced in the show:

A Girl with a Knife by Alina Rubin - Ana's latest audiobook

Hearing Red by Nicole Maser - Natalie's recent read

Ana Clements has worked professionally in the voice industry for 10 years. A stage actress and bilingual talent, she brings an abundance of character voices to her British and Spanish audiobook narration.

Website

LinkedIn

Instagram

LINKS

Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn

Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer

Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you.

Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email.

Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here