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Ready to get the story behind the story? Get up close and personal to the world’s top authors, including Amazon, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and New York Times Bestsellers, as they share the real scoop behind writing a book and the power of the personal story. Join Alicia Dunams, founder of Bestseller in a Weekend, as she hosts Authoring Life, the show that delivers perspective and possibility from the pages of real life.
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- 3 weeks ago16 min
Unleashed With Amber Swenor
Many of us try to contain certain parts of ourselves to become likable to others. We try to compartmentalize each of our identities, thinking they can never coexist with the rest. Our guest in this episode learned how doing this is costing her more than she thought it would. So she began unleashing all of who she is, connecting to her authentic self, and reaping the freedoms and success in her business and life. Alicia Dunams interviews Amber Swenor, the founder and brand strategist of Soul Seed Strategy, about her book, Unleashed: A Been-There, Rocked-That Guide to Radical Authenticity in Life and Business, and her book writing process. Sharing the lessons within, Amber highlights the importance of being who you are and how this will attract the right people who can help you achieve your goals. If you are a heart-centered, rebel spirit and visionary leader, then you might not want to miss out on this conversation!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/
- May 6, 202616 min
Just What The Doctor Ordered With Dr. Lamia Katbi
People should start being more curious about their health and wellness. Living a happy life is more than just having a good diet and exercise. Just What The Doctor Ordered: The Five Pillars of Optimal Health is the culmination of Dr. Lamia Katbi’s personal and professional life. Dr. Katbi details how she discovered the path to lifelong change after her own struggles and what led her to long-term change. Dr. Katbi details what happened when she became a victim of what is now known as “job burnout,” a term now more commonplace since the pandemic. Moreover, this “burnout affects many of us, no matter our professions, pandemic or not. In Just What The Doctor Ordered: The Five Pillars of Optimal Health, Dr. Katbi details how practicing the five pillars of optimal health reversed the burnout and brought about real change in her and how you, too, can practice the five pillars of optimal health every day. Join Alicia Dunams as she talks to Dr. Lamia Katbi about her book and why emotional health is so important in someone’s every day life. Get her book and start living the five pillars today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/
- Apr 29, 202620 min
Validation Is For Parking - Reclaim Confidence With Nicole Kalil
They say confidence is key. But how can you harness something you don’t fully understand? Let in-demand speaker, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the This Is Woman’s Work Podcast, Nicole Kalil enlighten you as she tells us what confidence is all about and how it hinders us from performing our best and attaining our goals. She shares highlights from her upcoming book Validation Is for Parking and the five key confidence derailers and their antidotes to help us overcome our insecurities and be able to step up, bring ourselves out there, and take on whatever challenges may come. So ask yourself, if you had more confidence, what decisions would you make? What risks would you take? What dreams would you chase? Tune in to find out more about how you can build internal trust, reclaim confidence and live your purpose. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/
- Apr 22, 202629 min
Antisexist With Lynn Schmidt
Sexism is real, and it is happening around us every day. When we look at the news, it's there. When we go to work, it's there. It might even be happening in our homes. Women need to speak up right now. Whether they're getting sexually assaulted or being cat-called, women need to speak up. Join Alicia Dunams as she talks to award-winning author, speaker, leadership coach, and women’s rights advocate Lynn Schmidt. Listen in as Lynn talks about her latest book, Antisexist. Learn how she is helping men and women voice their personal experiences with sexism. Find out why people need to be aware and acknowledge that they might be sexist. Join the fight against sexism today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/
- Apr 15, 202635 min
The 60 Seconds Fix With Dr. Regalena Melrose
Have you ever been stressed waiting in line for something? Did you ever wish you could destress in just a short amount of time? Well, now it’s possible to destress in 60 seconds or less. The 60 Seconds Fix is the newest book by Dr. Regalena Melrose. It is her response to people who want quicker and easier solutions to their stressful lives. When stressed, there might be no time to see your therapist, which is why Dr. Regalena Melrose has the right tools for you. Join Alicia Dunams as she talks to this stress and trauma specialist about her book. Learn how your body works under stress and what you can do to alleviate that. Understand that you can’t fix anything in less than 60 seconds, but all it takes is 60 seconds every day to bring your body back into balance.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/
- Apr 1, 202632 min
For She Who Grieves: The Transformative Power Of Grief With Holly Mcllwain And Amy Hooper Hanna
Grief is a profoundly painful and difficult experience everyone must go through; but how do we transform that feeling into something that can help us grow wiser and more resilient? In this episode, we explore good grief with Holly McIlwain and Amy Hooper Hanna, the co-authors of For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope. We dive deep into their book, which explores the effects of grief and the transformative power it holds. Holly and Amy share their personal experiences and how they found resilience in the face of grief. They discuss the inspiration behind writing the book and the process of collecting stories from various individuals who have navigated grief in their own unique ways. Throughout the conversation, Holly and Amy highlight the importance of embracing grief, feeling the emotions associated with it, and finding hope and healing through action. Join us as we explore the depths of grief and discover the wisdom and hope that lies within its embrace.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/
- Mar 25, 202628 min
The Palace Of Light: A Journey Of Ascension With Lisa Marie McCardle
Within the Palace of Light, discover the sacred journey of ascension, where the threads of human evolution interweave with cosmic forces. Today, we have a truly remarkable guest joining us: Lisa McCardle. In addition to being a bestselling author worldwide, Lisa is an award-winning speaker, quantum healer, transformational life coach, and spiritual teacher, and also channels guidance from a source of light. In this episode, Lisa dives into her latest masterpiece, Palace of Light. This incredible book serves as an inspirational yet practical guide, leading readers on a transformative journey of ascension. Lisa divulges her creative process behind the book, its five main pillars of light, and her ambition to bestow enlightenment that can guide one's journey toward elevated awareness and spiritual development. Prepare to be captivated by Lisa's enchanting storytelling and the profound impact of her book. Tune in now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/
- Mar 18, 202618 min
Invisible Wealth With Jennifer Wines
All of us aspire to manage our financial future, and that means defining our wealth goals. When we become clear on our wealth goals and create a specific plan to achieve them, our likelihood of succeeding will increase. Today, wealth management advisor and entrepreneur Jennifer Wines joins us to talk about her new book, Invisible Wealth: 5 Principles for Redefining Personal Wealth in the New Paradigm, where she takes us on an insightful exploration into reimagining and redefining wealth. Tune in and learn how to use the personal wealth algorithm to identify your values and wealth goals, optimize your most valuable asset, which is your time, and how technology can support your wealth and wellbeing. It’s time to reimagine and redefine what wealth means to you, so don’t miss this episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/
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Ready to get the story behind the story? Get up close and personal to the world’s top authors, including Amazon, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and New York Times Bestsellers, as they share the real scoop behind writing a book and the power of the personal story. Join Alicia Dunams, founder of Bestseller in a Weekend, as she hosts Authoring Life, the show that delivers perspective and possibility from the pages of real life.
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