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Episode #31: Our Favorite Books On Writing
In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp share some of their secrets (their favorite books on writing) with their listeners. Using their usual humorous and candid banter, the ladies do a delightful book report on some empowering resources for writers and...
How Overwhelmed Helped my Business
I met Kathi at Mount Hermon Writers Conference last year while attending the intensive, pre-conference Platform Clinic. At the end of the week, I left with aspirations as high as the redwood trees. In her printed materials for the clinic, she gave us pages to write...
Episode #30: A Step by Step Step Guide to Self Publishing with Mary DeMuth
Are you a writer that needs an encouraging shot in the arm? Wisdom from an experienced communicator? Some insight on self-publishing? This episode is for you! Established and popular author, Mary DeMuth (she has over 30 books!), joins hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi...
Susy Flory’s 5 Favorite Memoirs
Opening up a good memoir is starting a journey--like climbing into a waiting car for an road trip to an exotic, unknown destination while savoring every twist and turn in the road. Here's a list of my five favorite memoirs. What's your favorite memoir? Girl Meets God,...
Episode #129 When to Write a Memoir
Have you ever thought about writing your life's memoir? Do people tell you that your story would make a great book? In this episode, the popular topic of memoir is addressed by hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp and are joined by New York Times bestseller, Susy...
Book Launches: A Beginner’s Guide to a Successful Launch
We talked about all kinds of things related to book launches on the Communicator Academy podcast, didn’t we? But now you’re probably wondering, “Why have a book launch?” Or “How does a book launch work?” Or maybe you’re thinking, “I wrote the book. Let my publisher...
Episode #128- Insider Tips on Having a Successful Book Launch
Does the idea of a book launch seem completely daunting to you? In this episode, Kim Stewart, speaker and book launch team manager join hosts, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt to discuss building a book launch and how to simplify the process with your sanity intact....
Why Speak? Sharing Your Message Despite the Fears
As I paced the unknown bedroom, my nerves were a bundle of knots. I kept going over the notes for my talk, and my heart wondered, "Why? Why speak? I could do anything else." My tummy was upset. My brain was in overdrive, and I doubted if sleep would come, especially...
Episode 127: Sharing the Bad of One’s Life to Show the Goodness of God
When bad stuff happens to us... we write and speak about it! Many of our platforms have been born from coming through something, or many things, that were hard and being able to see the goodness of God throughout our journey. Their is a skill in talking about the...
Camera! Set! Action! Take your Message to a New Audience!
What a wonderful age to live in where your message can be broadcast through so many channels … Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and your personal website. Many of you are already using these platforms. Take your message to the big screen I want to encourage you to take...
Episode 26: Facebook Live: What, Why and How to Make it Work for You
In this practical episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp introduce the strategies of Facebook Live. It can be rather intimidating to jump on Facebook and start talking but it's a proven community builder. Kathi and Michele charge those interested in using this...
Interview With Amy Carroll, Part 3: Building a Platform with Heart
Join us for Part Three of our interview with Amy Carroll on building a successful platform. In this final portion of our interview, Amy and Cheri Gregory discuss building a platform with heart — the best things you can do, the worst mistakes you can make, and how...
Podcast Episode 25: How to Handle the Waiting
Waiting is often a painful enterprise. Watching others gain the success and platform you desire tests the strongest faith. Especially when you know God has given you a message to share. Wendy Pope, author known for life change through her in-depth Bible Studies and...
Interview with Amy Carroll, Part 2: Find Your Platform in Community
Join us for a second part to our interview with Amy Carroll on building a successful platform in part two - find your platform in community. Cheri: So, the secret to building a successful platform is becoming a speaker for Proverbs 31 or another major ministry. Right?...
Episode #24 To Self-publish or Not to Self-Publish
To Self-publish or Not to Self-Publish? That is the question! Fortunately, for those of us who are contemplating self-publishing, author and mentor, Sherri Johnson addresses the journey that is bringing one's work to our audience in written form. Hosts Kathi Lipp and...