Publishing has changed dramatically, and for most people, that’s a gift - not a loss.

In this episode, we unpack how self-publishing and Amazon KDP have reshaped the book industry and removed many of the barriers that used to keep meaningful books hidden.

We talk honestly about fear, overwhelm, and the myth that “anyone can publish now, so does it even matter?” If publishing feels intimidating or risky, this conversation brings some honest relief.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How the publishing industry has shifted from gatekeeping to access
• Why self-publishing isn’t second-rate (it’s strategic)
• What still makes a book meaningful in a crowded market
• Why Amazon KDP lowers risk without lowering impact

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• This Week's Free Action Guide: The Calm Publishing Reality Check
• The Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

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So many people want to write a book — and quietly carry the disappointment of never doing it.

In this episode, we talk about why that desire matters, why finishing is often harder than starting, and why writing a book is about growth, clarity, and courage — not ego.

We explore what keeps people stuck and why “someday” so often turns into never. This is a permission-giving conversation for anyone who’s ever wondered if they really should write a book.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why wanting to write a book is reason enough
• The emotional cost of never finishing something that matters
• How writing supports confidence and personal growth
• Why finishing — not perfection — is the real win

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• This Week's Free Action Guide: The First Book Permission Check
• The Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: www.smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

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What if the opposite of hard isn’t easy—but soft? In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to live and work softly in a world that constantly tells us business, selling, and creativity have to be hard.

Not soft as in vague or wobbly - but soft as in grounded, steady, and kind to ourselves while we do meaningful work. This is a conversation about pressure, language, and the quiet ways we make things harder than they need to be.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why hard work comes naturally to us - and how “soft” offers a better way to the same goal
• How pressure and self-criticism sneak into our work without us noticing
• Simple language shifts that help interrupt shame spirals
• What it looks like to hold work, selling, and creativity with care instead of force
• Why approaching ideas (like writing a book) with curiosity can open doors instead of shutting us down

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• This Week's Free Action Guide: Soft, Not Smaller: A Language & Pressure Reset
• The Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: www.smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

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