Lynn "Elikqitie" is an author, podcast producer, and ghostwriter. Lynn shares her journey from being a teacher to pursuing her passion for writing and helping others bring their book ideas to life. She discusses the misconceptions new writers often have and offers valuable advice on self-publishing and finding the right title for your book. In this episode, she shares best practices on how to write a book in 100 days or less.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

- To be an author, you don’t need formal training

- Why you should wait to title your back after you finished writing it

- Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing and which you should choose

- How to set up a writing environment and habit to get you to write hundreds of words per day

Companion Guide - Write Your Book in 100 Days or Less

Where to Find Lynn Smargis:

Website - Write For You

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourwritingcoachpodcast/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnsmargis/

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TRIGGER WARNING - exploitation, domestic violence, sexual abuse, 

In this powerful and enlightening episode, we dive deep into the haunting realities of human trafficking with guest Amanda Blackwood, a survivor and advocate for change.

Brace yourself for triggering content as we shed light on this important issue that often goes unnoticed.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

- Understanding Human Trafficking: Human trafficking is not limited to transportation or financial gain. It's the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals for labor or sex acts. Let's dispel misconceptions and raise awareness.

- How to recognize signs of someone in a situation to help support the survivors.

- Healing and Recovery: Amanda's journey from victim to survivor highlights the importance of therapy, inner work, and community support. We must promote resources like the new 988 helpline in the US, connecting survivors to therapists and organizations that provide safe accommodations.

Join us as we navigate this difficult conversation, aiming to educate, inspire compassion, and encourage action against human trafficking.

Companion Guide - Growth From Darkness Podcast

Where to Find Amanda:

Website - Growth From Darkness

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/detailedpieces/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/authoramandablackwood/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmandaBlackwoodSurvivor

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In this episode, we dive into the key strategies and insights shared by guest James Allen, founder of Profit Your Knowledge. James is an expert in passive income and course creation, having helped countless coaches and creators generate their first online income.

He advises listeners to learn from admired experts and implement their teachings to gain experience and authenticity in their own content-creation journey. James discusses his step-by-step approach to building an online business, including finding an idea and target audience, creating evergreen content on platforms like YouTube and blogs, developing a lead magnet to solve a specific problem, building a digital product, and creating a sales funnel with an automatic email sequence.

He also touches on pricing strategies and how to reach a monthly income of $500 or more. 

Companion Guide: 5-Step Action Guide to Earn Your First $500/mo in Online Passive Income

Where to find James Allen:

YouTube -  Profit Your Knowledge

Website - Profit Your Knowledge

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In this episode of Tabletop CEOs, we sit down with Melinda Satterlee, founder of Marathon Wealth Management, to talk about all things money. Melinda's entrepreneurial journey began in her mid-50s when she noticed that her female friends felt judged and ignored when talking about money.

She found her purpose in helping women achieve financial empowerment through nonjudgmental conversations and sound advice. In this conversation, we dive deep into money mindset, entrepreneurship, and the power of vulnerability in money conversations with women. Whether you're a midlife entrepreneur looking for inspiration or someone who wants to shift their money mindset for a better financial future, this episode is for you.

Companion Guide - 10 BEST QUESTIONS TO ASK A FINANCIAL ADVISOR BEFORE AND AFTER HIRING THEM

Where to find Melinda Satterlee:

LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-satterlee-597469161/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marathonwealthmanagement/

Website - https://www.marathonwealthmgt.com/

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Email - podcast@annmarietamrowski.com

In this episode, we interview Ed Conley, a retired disaster response expert, who shares his journey, which led him to work for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for almost 30 years.

Ed Conley talks about how passion and taking opportunities that pop up are essential when pursuing a fulfilling career. He also highlights the importance of forming strong relationships in the disaster response business as it is the foundation for successful emergency management. 

The key takeaway that Ed teaches us is how you can still be a leader during a crisis by accepting principles from his book, Promote the Dog Sitter: And Other Principles for Leading During Disasters.

Companion Guide - Promote the Dog Sitter: And Other Principles for Leading During Disasters

Where to find Ed Conley:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-conley-45731a8/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.conley.311

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Email - podcast@annmarietamrowski.com

Valery, CEO of The Podcast Planners, and her team are helping business coaches, service providers, and course creators with the launch and management of their dream podcast. Besides these services, Val is teaching virtual assistants how to get started as a Podcast Manager and make consistent income regardless of where they are in the world.

In this episode, Valery shares her journey from graphic design to podcast management. We also discuss the trend for 2023, moving towards YouTube, and how podcasters can plan a strategy for creating content specifically for the platform. Valery shares insights from working with business owners and coaches at different stages of their businesses, and how she came up with a new offer for high-achieving business owners who want to launch their podcasts quickly.

Companion Guide Link - How to Offer Podcast Management as a Service

Where to find Valery:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastplanners/

Website: The Podcast Planners

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Email - podcast@annmarietamrowski.com

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Ashley Looker is an Empowerment Coach, Mindfulness Teacher and Journal Expert with 10+ years of coaching experience who teaches ambitious over-achieving humans how to slow down and align with their Soul Purpose so they can step out of overwhelm and busyness and into their joy.

In this episode, our guest Ashley shares her CEO journey and how learning to slow down helped her overcome burnout. She also talks about the power of journaling as a tool for productivity and mental clarity. Whether you're an entrepreneur juggling multiple jobs, or simply looking to streamline your daily tasks, this episode will provide practical tips for using journaling to increase focus and reduce stress.

Companion Guide: Soul-Centered Values Workbook

Where to Find Ashley:

Website: https://www.uniqueholistichappiness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylooker/

Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/ashleylooker/home

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Have you ever heard of gray area drinking? It's a term that is becoming increasingly prevalent in conversations about alcohol consumption and addiction.

In this podcast episode, we speak with Kari Schwear, a life coach and expert on this topic, who shares her own experience with quitting drinking and starting a business to help others. Kari explains the definition of gray area drinking, why it's a choice rather than a necessity for those in this category, and why it's important to recognize and address this behavior. 

Kari Schwear is an Executive Lifestyle Coach and Certified GiANT Worldwide guide, specializing in leadership transformation and development. As a former gray area drinker, Kari founded GrayTonic & the Question the Drink movement in 2018 after her own experience of “living in the gray” led her to the service of others. Her zone of genius is in habit creation, communication, and intentional living. Kari also co-authored the book, The Successful Mind, Tools for Living a Purposeful, Productive, and Happy Life, and is on her second anthology titled, Limitless, due out this Fall, 2023.

Resources Mentioned:

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

Alcohol Explained by William Porter

Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking by Meg Geisewite

Free Guide: 10 Ways to Stay Centered in Stressful Times

Course (use coupon code TABLETOPCEO for $30 off): Question the Drink for 30

Where to find Kari:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karischwear/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gray_tonic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graytonic

Website: https://www.graytonic.com/

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Email - podcast@annmarietamrowski.com

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