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Join me on the Heart-Led Business Show as we dive into the inspiring journey of Alice Maria James — host of Read This! Authors Corner and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame.

After more than 30 years in the fashion industry, a sudden health challenge rerouted her path. Today, Alice is on a heartfelt mission to celebrate Black authors, amplify untold stories, and uplift voices the world needs to hear.
In this episode, Alice shares how she turned adversity into purpose, founded the Black Authors Hall of Fame, and uses storytelling, coaching, and her podcast to empower others.

✨ Her story shows what’s possible when you follow your heart and serve with purpose. 🎧 Tune in and discover how Alice is shaping a more inclusive, heart-led world through stories that matter.

📌Key Takeaways

• How a health crisis turned Alice from fashion to authorship—with the universe guiding her every step
• The Black Authors Hall of Fame: celebrating legacies that outlast awards
• Dyslexia, quirks, and color-coded spreadsheets as unexpected superpowers
• Championing Black inventors, authors, and unsung heroes
• Using coaching and podcasting to give voices the spotlight they deserve

📌About the Guest
Meet Alice Maria James, host of Read This! Authors Corner and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame. With 30+ years in fashion, Alice now champions Black authors, sharing their powerful stories that inspire culture and the next generation. Driven by her mission to amplify voices she never had access to growing up, she brings Black excellence in literature to the world.

📌Additional Resources

• Website : www.alice-maria.com | www.bahof.org
• Email: ontact@alice-maria.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alice-maria-james-a125459
• Podcast: Read This! Authors Corner- https://tinyurl.com/4x4h23nk
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@READTHIS_AC/featured
• GriotHub: Harlem Book Fair & Black Authors Hall of Fame: https://form.jotform.com/252445279486166

✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE: https://tinyurl.com/alice-maria-james to delve into our conversation.

Up Next: Step into the world of Mike Brcic, a 27-year entrepreneur and founder of Wayfinders, turning decades of experience into transformative journeys that help people build meaningful connections and live fully.

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What if putting people first could transform your business—and your life? ❤️ This week, I sit down with David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, to explore heart-led leadership and building a purpose-first business that leaves a legacy, not just a ledger.

🎧 Hear how David flipped frustration into innovation, built a hybrid publishing empire, and empowers authors to succeed on their own terms.

📌Key Takeaways
✅How a banker accidentally launched a publishing empire
✅The flaws in traditional publishing — and how David fixed them
✅Why authors should be treated like partners, not products
✅Using books to boost authority, credibility, and cash flow
✅Guerrilla marketing, termites, and why your garage isn’t a bookstore

📌About the Guest
David Hancock is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and founder of Morgan James Publishing, the pioneer of hybrid publishing. Recognized by NASDAQ, Publishers Weekly, and Fast Company for industry-changing innovation, David has authored over 20 books, helping authors and entrepreneurs create impact with purpose.

📌Additional Resources

✅Website : www.morganjamespublishing.com | https://davidlhancock.medium.com/

✅LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidlhancock

✅Facebook: ww.facebook.com/morganjames

✅Instagram: www.instagram.com/morganjamespub

✅X: https://x.com/morganjamespub

✅Pinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/morganjamespub/morgan-james-covers/

✅Books: Get your FREE copy of

🔖The Babylon Blueprint for Authors: Proven Strategies for Publishing, Promoting, and Profiting https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nebxozenll

🔖Performance Driven Giving: The Roadmap to Unleashing the Power of Generosity in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/ajzys75k

✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tinyurl.com/hlbs-david-hancock to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.

Up Next: Meet Alice Maria James—host of the Read This! Authors Corner podcast and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame. After 30+ years in fashion, she now champions Black voices in literature, celebrating the stories and brilliance that shape culture and inspire generations.

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Can you truly run a business with heart and still make a profit?
This week’s guest, Johnny Beirne, helps coaches and course creators turn ordinary presentations into captivating experiences that inspire action and convert with authenticity. In this heartfelt conversation, he shares what it really means to build a heart-led business, let go of guilt, and balance generosity with profitability.

Discover how small shifts in how you show up, speak, and serve can completely transform the way people connect with you and the way you lead.

🎧 Tune in now to listen to this inspiring episode and learn how to present, sell, and serve in a way that feels good for the soul and great for your business.

📌Key Takeaways

• The true meaning of a heart-led business
• How to use OBS and simple tech to create jaw-dropping webinars
• Why pattern interrupts are your secret weapon for keeping attention
• The emotional rollercoaster of course creation (and what to do when people ghost your content)
• Balancing generosity with profitability—without burning out or going broke

📌About the Guest
Johnny Beirne is the CEO of Digital Business Institute and author of "Say It Once. Sell It Often." He helps coaches, course creators, and experts transform their online presentations using his Presentation Transformation framework, enabling them to captivate audiences, inspire action, and convert more leads into loyal clients.

📌Additional Resources
✅Website: https://www.johnnybeirne.com | https://www.digitalbusinessinstitute.com
✅Email: johnny@johnnybeirne.com
✅LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnybeirne/
✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyBeirnedotcom
✅Book: Say it Once. Sell it Often https://sayitoncesellitoften.com/
✅30-minute Live Training: https://ww.johnnybeirne.com/event-calendar

✨ Explore the Dialogue: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/johnny-beirne

Up Next: David Hancock, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, founder of Morgan James Publishing, and a pioneer in hybrid publishing. Recognized by NASDAQ and Publishers Weekly for his innovation, David has written over 20 influential books, including The Babylon Blueprint and Guerrilla Marketing for Writers.

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