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Have an idea for a book but not sure where to start? In this episode of TLC Connections, we sit down with Amy Lynch, founder of Fernling Creative, to unpack the world of ghostwriting and book development. Amy shares how her team helps subject matter experts—like therapists, educators, healthcare professionals, and business leaders—turn their insights into high-quality nonfiction books. From book coaching to publishing and bundling content for social platforms, Amy offers practical advice for anyone considering authorship.

Whether you’re looking to publish for influence, legacy, or business development, this episode offers a clear roadmap from concept to completion.

Helpful Links:

• Fernling Creative – Amy’s ghostwriting and publishing firm
• Amy Lynch on LinkedIn
• Journeys with June Book Series – A TLC project developed in partnership with Fernling Creative

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Amy Lynch is the founder and principal writer at Fernling Creative, a boutique ghostwriting and publishing firm that specializes in helping high-level professionals turn their expertise into polished, publication-ready books. With a background in education and creative writing, Amy and her team guide clients from the earliest stages of ideation through to editing, design, and publishing. She has worked with CEOs, psychologists, TED Talk speakers, and healthcare executives to shape nonfiction narratives that are both insightful and impactful.

SPONSORS:

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.

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In this episode of TLC Connections, JC Jones, school counselor and outpatient therapist, reflects on his path into education and mental health, and the moments that most shaped his approach to supporting students.

Drawing from his dual roles in schools and private practice, JC shares how relationships built on consistency, presence, and belief can make all the difference for students navigating trauma, self-doubt, or difficult circumstances. Whether he is helping teens reframe their choices or guiding families through a crisis, JC emphasizes that support, not punishment, is what young people need most.

This episode is a powerful look at how empathy, patience, and perspective can lead to real change in the lives of young people.

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JC Jones, M.Ed., LAPC is a school-based counselor and success coach serving students in Norristown Area School District. His work goes beyond the counseling room, connecting with students through movement, mentorship, and community-building. JC is passionate about helping young people develop emotional skills, academic goals, and life pathways. In addition to his work in schools, JC provides outpatient counseling for adults and teens at TLC Wellness, offering creative approaches like walk-and-talk therapy and values-based coaching. His background in fitness, leadership, and education gives him a unique lens on what today’s students truly need to thrive.

EPISODE LINKS:

Psychology Today Profile: JC Jones

Dr. Jonathan Haidt – The Anxious Generation

Leonard Sax – The Collapse of Parenting

SPONSORS:

TLC Wellness is dedicated to serving individuals of all ages and addressing a diverse spectrum of mental health needs. Our mission is to provide compassionate and effective therapy services tailored to each person’s unique circumstances, and to promote healing, resilience, and holistic well-being within the community. By utilizing proven modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy tools, and family systems/relational models, TLC Wellness strives to empower individuals on their journey toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.

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Fran Dunphy may be best known as one of Philadelphia’s most respected college basketball coaches, but his legacy stretches far beyond the hardwood. In this episode, Dunphy shares how his upbringing shaped a lifelong commitment to leadership and service.

From helping young athletes develop as people, to championing causes like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Coaches vs. Cancer, Dunphy reflects on what it truly means to lead, to give, and to show up for others. He opens up about hard lessons, second chances, and why even the smallest gestures can say the most about who we are.

It’s a conversation with humor, heart, and the kind of wisdom only a life of service can bring.

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Fran Dunphy is one of the most respected figures in Philadelphia basketball history, known as much for his leadership and service as for his decades of success on the court. A proud La Salle University alum, Dunphy played both basketball and baseball during his college years before returning to his alma mater as head men’s basketball coach from 1989 to 1994.

He went on to make history as the first person ever to serve as head coach at both the University of Pennsylvania (1989–2006) and Temple University (2006–2019), compiling over 580 career wins and leading his teams to numerous NCAA tournament appearances. Dunphy is widely admired for his no-nonsense coaching style, emphasis on academics, and deep commitment to his players' personal growth.

Beyond basketball, Fran Dunphy is a longtime volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters and a founding force behind the Philadelphia chapter of Coaches vs. Cancer—raising millions for cancer research and community support. His life and career are rooted in a simple philosophy: serve others, show up, and do the right thing.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Fran and Big Brothers Big Sisters: CBS News – Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Fran and Coaches vs Cancer: Main Line Media News – Coaches vs. Cancer

SPONSORS:

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.