Is best selling author on your bucket list?

Meet Michelle Fishering, an expert in authorship and publishing with a mission to amplify impactful ideas. Along with host, Amy Lynn Durham, Michelle emphasizes the significance of creating content that resonates and encourages your audience rather than chasing bestseller lists.

Learn about the pitfalls of focusing on bestseller lists, particularly the manipulations surrounding the Wall Street Journal and New York Times listings. Michelle advocates for perennial sales and creating meaningful, transformational content instead.

You'll receive practical advice on self-publishing and seeking independent publishers, along with tips on avoiding cutting corners on essential aspects like editing and proofreading.

Additionally, you'll hear about the publishing industry's lack of transparency, the importance of educating authors about their options, and the significance of maintaining your book’s relevance over time.

This episode provides valuable guidance for both aspiring and experienced authors from a book industry expert.

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In this enlightening episode host Amy Lynn Durham welcomes Bill Kirst, a thought leader and creator of the podcast "Coffee and Change." to dive deep into the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence.

The conversation begins with a reflection on the profound impact of poetry and human awareness, emphasizing slow progress and creativity that AI cannot replicate.

The dialogue shifts to the intricacies of integrating AI responsibly into daily life. Bill recites his evocative poem "We Fight the Autofill," highlighting the struggle to maintain individuality amidst technological dominance.

With poignant reflections on loneliness in AI interactions and the ethical implications, this episode is an essential listen for anyone navigating the crossroads of human emotion and artificial intelligence.

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Host Amy Lynn Durham welcomes visionary guest Amy Woodall, the force behind Conscious Habit and High Vibe Tribe retreats. Together, they explore transformative frameworks for improving consciousness and taking radical responsibility over controllable aspects of life.

Learn about a unique framework centered on awareness, presence, ownership, the subtraction of the ego's story, and the addition of love to enhance conscious behavior.

Uncover insights into the spiritual intelligence necessary for distinguishing between the ego and the higher self.

Amy categorizes common ego manifestations, such as the achiever, approval seeker, martyr, and perfectionist, and explains how these can either hinder or harmonize with one's highest self. She delves into the concept of "owning your 50," promoting self-awareness and accountability rather than blaming external factors for challenges.

Amy shares her inspiration for women-only retreats aimed at healing feminine energy, creating intentional leadership, and fostering quantum leadership within organizations.

Gain valuable strategies for seeking mentorship and sponsorship with confidence and clarity

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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Becky Morrison, Coach, Author, and Speaker - Untangle Happiness.

Today we talk about finding happiness and purpose. Becky shares insights from her work as a happiness coach, discussing how focusing on daily meaning and gratitude can increase happiness more than external factors.

She emphasizes aligning daily actions with personal values as a way to potentially discover one's purpose over time. Becky also provides perspective on building self-awareness and connecting with one's inner voice, especially for younger generations bombarded with external influences.

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Key Discussion Points:

• Happiness determined by daily actions, not circumstances

• Finding meaning in everyday tasks over focusing on goals

• Discovering purpose through self-reflection and values alignment

• Managing energy sources that fuel or drain happiness

• Developing self-awareness by listening to inner voice

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Evan Duby, Founder and General Partner of GoEx Venture Capital Investing. Evan shares insights from his diverse career path and discusses the future of AI, money, andS6. Ep. 13 - AI & Financial Empowerment with Evan Duby real estate. He offers advice on investing and building wealth early, even with small amounts. Evan also explores how to future-proof your career against changes from AI by focusing on relationship-building and empowering your team. Listeners learn practical tips for financial management and leadership lessons for unleashing innovation.

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Key Discussion Points:

• Explanation of hedge funds and venture capital

• Women in finance and possible reasons for underrepresentation

• Starting to invest and build wealth, even with small amounts

• Importance of compound interest and investing early

• Impact of AI on the real estate industry and job security

• Using AI to find deeper meaning and impact social good

• Developing relationships and networks for career longevity

• Leadership lessons around empowering teams and letting go of control

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Mark McFatridge, the Founder and CEO of Quade, a peer group for high-performing CEOs. Mark shares his experience of feeling isolated as a CEO and how joining a local YPO chapter changed his life. He discusses founding Quade to provide a supportive community for other CEOs and business owners. Mark emphasizes empowering leaders to be authentic and make decisions with empathy, awareness of others, and a focus on long-term impact. Listeners learn about Quade's mission and how embracing authenticity can benefit individuals and their organizations.

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Key Discussion Points:

• Leadership experience and founding Quade

• Burden of CEO responsibilities and decision-making

• Amy's leadership journey embracing feminine energy

• Embracing authenticity and overcoming conformity

• Discovering one's true self and wearing masks

• Empowering conscious decision-making and positive change

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Jasmine Bellamy, Love 101 Ministries- Founder & Spiritual Director as we discuss leading with love in the workplace. Jasmine shares her personal journey of transforming her life through the practice of love before helping others do the same. She discusses cultivating love through daily self-reflection and how this has helped her transform her leadership approach and company culture. Jasmine emphasizes practicing qualities like openness, curiosity and accountability to bring out the best in others and achieve thriving results.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• Cultivating love through daily self-reflection

• Applying love fundamentals like openness and curiosity

• Transforming leadership approach and company culture

• Incorporating spirituality into the workplace

• Recognizing colleagues' achievements with compassion

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Karen White, Leadership Coach and Owner of Turn Two Coaching, as we discuss the challenges faced by new people managers and how to address them. Karen discusses how new managers' past strengths may not work in their new role and shares Linda Hill's perspective on early management experiences shaping future leadership. Karen also emphasizes the importance of developing self-awareness using techniques like Positive Intelligence to improve mindset and leadership approach.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• New manager role challenges and past strengths

• Early experiences shape future leadership styles

• Self-awareness improves using tools like Positive Intelligence

• Adapting to "I am enough" allowing overcoming fear creatively

• Embracing challenges and recognizing collective team achievements