Recent Episodes and Interviews
Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing
Tips for World Building in Fantasy Fiction 05-10-2024
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites master storyteller David Sovine, writing as Louis Sauvain, to join her in revealing strategies and tips to create fantasy books and market them. He views his writing and books as a relief and escape from the breaking news of everyday life. He's the author of the Amazon bestselling College of Sorcerers trilogy and is currently rolling out the Tower of Cin trilogy with his latest book, Book 4: Thaddeous and the Ancient One to be followed this Fall by Thaddeous and the Emperor. Your takeaways include: • Strategies to develop world building. • What exactly is “world building”? • How does pure fiction fantasy cross over historical happenings? • Creation of characters and conflicts. • Why a buddy or sidekick enhances the storyline. • How characters can guide your writing. • Inclusion of maps … should you? And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Harvesting Happiness
Getting It On: Sexual Expression at Any Age & Stage of Life with Dr. Justin Garcia
From the blush of first loves to the seasoned affections of later years, intimacy adapts to our changing bodies, shifting priorities, and the various life stages we traverse. Whether it's rediscovering a partner in a long-term relationship or embracing new experiences, sexual expression should be free of judgment and have no expiration date.
To expose how to foster a fulfilling sexual life at any age, by oneself or with a partner, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the Executive Director of The Kinsey Institute and award-winning researcher and educator, Dr. Justin Garcia about the joys of sexual expression.
Justin delves into statistical insights from the Kinsey Institute concerning the impact of COVID on sexual behaviors, highlights pivotal discoveries from the 'Sex After Sixty' collaborative study by the Kinsey Institute and Cosmopolitan magazine, discusses emerging trends in sexuality, and explores the relationship between happiness and intimacy.
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Success Profiles Radio
Scott Duffy Discusses Raising Capital For Your Business And His AI Mavericks Mastermind
Scott Duffy was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, bestselling author, Founder of the AI Mavericks mastermind, and is one of the few people who have worked with both Tony Robbins and Richard Branson. We talked about how to know if you are sitting on a billion-dollar idea, what stops people from becoming millionaires, mistakes entrepreneurs make early in their company's growth, and how to know if you should raise venture capital vs bootstrapping. In addition, we discussed getting a loan vs giving up equity on your company, do's and don'ts for finding investors, and how subscription model businesses are more valuable to buyers of your business. Finally, we discussed his AI Mavericks mastermind community, how to get started, and the biggest questions and fears people have about AI. You can listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. You can also hear it at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts (toginet.com)
Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing
Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest 05-02-2024
BIG Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest ... In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites her podcast producer Ben Horlander to join her in revealing strategies and tips to find podcasts and be on podcasts to increase bookings, credibility, build influence, and sell books. You will get strategies and tips to implement BEFORE any interview starts and WHAT you need to understand. Tips on how to PREP for our interview; the MUST HAVES for every interview; and how to handle REMOTE and IN-STUDIO interviews. Your takeaways include: -Cheat sheet tips to prep you before any interview -5 tips on how to prep for any interview -8 tips to ask a producer or host before the mic is officially turned on -6 things you want to include when you are “live” whether being taped or actually live. -10 must do things when you are doing REMOTE interviews -5 things to do when doing IN-STUDIO interviews -Why you should implement a Ready, Set, AIM, then FIRE approach And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In Your Head with Leigh Richardson
Episode 227: The 10 Harmonies for Mental Fitness with Justin Noppe and Dr. Leigh Richardson
Dr. Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Radio speaks with Justin Noppe, mental fitness coach, to talk about The 10 Harmonies (a mental fitness framework), how every physical fitness aspect has a mental fitness equivalent, the importance of emotions in performance and productivity, and the role of challenges in our feelings of fulfillment. Dr. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com and https://www.leigherichardson.com/. She also owns and operates The Brain Performance Center, a brain and mental health clinic located in Dallas, Texas that can be reached at 214-329-9017. This show is also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
Harvesting Happiness
Constant Cravings: Contemporary Solutions for Addiction Management with Dr. Joshua Lee
Humans are driven to seek pleasure and avoid pain. It is a tendency deeply embedded in our biological makeup. However, there are times when this pursuit can lead to excess. Due to societal stigma, many individuals delay seeking help until their quest for pleasure turns into a source of pain and their lives begin to unravel.
To explore the driving force behind constant cravings and the contemporary solutions that can turn lives around, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with primary care physician and professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Dr. Joshua Lee.
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