Episodios

  • Why Simon Fanshawe Believes Embracing Difference (Not Conformity) Creates Real Change
    Jun 29 2025

    In this thought-provoking episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Simon Fanshawe, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, pioneering LGBTQ+ activist, co-founder of Stonewall, and author of "The Power of Difference." Simon challenges conventional diversity and inclusion approaches, advocating for collaboration through differences rather than enforcing conformity.

    Key Tips You'll Discover:

    • Research-Driven Writing: How to conduct extensive background research and question the provenance of evidence before formulating arguments
    • Historical Context Strategy: Beginning chapters with historical stories to explore modern implications and engage readers
    • Avoiding "I Think" Overuse: Presenting ideas for readers to engage with rather than stating personal opinions repeatedly
    • The Power of Outside Perspectives: Why having others read drafts is crucial for challenging author assumptions and broadening accessibility
    • Natural Humor Integration: Incorporating wit organically rather than forcing comedy into serious topics
    • Argument Formulation: Creating dialectic experiences where readers encounter competing viewpoints

    Simon shares his journey from stand-up comedian to diversity consultant, revealing how his experience building broad coalitions around equality (rather than demanding agreement) shaped his writing approach. He discusses writing during COVID-19 lockdowns, the "vibe shift" he sees in DEI approaches, and his concerns about orthodoxies that treat group experiences as too homogeneous.

    Whether you're writing about complex social issues, looking to challenge conventional thinking in your field, or seeking to create more nuanced arguments in your work, Simon's approach offers valuable insights for authors tackling difficult topics.

    Featured Book: "The Power of Difference"

    https://www.amazon.com/Power-Difference-Complexities-Diversity-Inclusion-ebook/dp/B0954T3J9G

    Coming Next: A potential book on recreating tolerance and exchange of ideas in society

    Perfect for authors who want to write about challenging topics while inviting genuine engagement and dialogue!

    #SimonFanshawe #ThePowerOfDifference #AuthorsOnMission #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI #BookWriting #LGBTQ #Stonewall #SocialJustice #AuthorLife #WritingProcess #DiversityConsulting #InclusionStrategy #BookPublishing #AuthorSuccess #SocialChange #WritingTips #AuthorPlatform #CriticalThinking #SocietalChange

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    54 m
  • How Michelle Prince Turned 15 Years of Ideas Into an Amazon Bestseller in Just 4 Months
    Jun 27 2025

    In this inspiring episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Michelle Prince, a seasoned HR professional with 30+ years of corporate experience, who transformed her long-held dream into reality with her Amazon bestselling book "Creating Your Encore Career."

    Discover how Michelle went from carrying a book idea for 15 years to becoming a published Amazon bestseller in just 4 months, and why she chose Authors on Mission to make it happen.

    Key insights you'll learn:

    • How to turn decades of professional experience into a compelling book
    • The step-by-step framework for creating meaningful career transitions after 50
    • Why encore careers should be driven by passion, not just finances
    • How to overcome age-related misconceptions in today's job market
    • The complete publishing process from outline to bestseller status
    • Why getting the right support team can compress years of struggle into months of success

    Michelle shares her honest experience working with Authors on Mission, from the comprehensive editing support to handling all the technical aspects of publishing, and how the team delivered on their promise to make her book an Amazon bestseller.

    If you're sitting on a book idea that could help others and transform your own business, this episode will show you exactly how to make it happen.

    📚 Check out Michelle's book: "Creating Your Encore Career" - Available on Amazon

    https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Your-Encore-Career-Prosperity-ebook/dp/B0D8R1V7LR

    #AuthorsOnMission #BookWriting #EncoreCareer #CareerTransition #AmazonBestseller

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  • How to Lead and Follow Simultaneously: The Liminal Space Every Manager Must Master
    Jun 26 2025

    Join host Danielle Hutchinson on the Authors on Mission podcast as she sits down with Dr. Chris Fuzie, a leadership expert with 25+ years of public sector experience spanning law enforcement, education, and organizational consulting.

    In this compelling conversation, Dr. Fuzie shares insights from his Amazon bestselling book "Liminal Space," exploring the challenging dual role of leading and following simultaneously in today's organizations.

    Key Tips You'll Learn:

    ✨ How to navigate the "liminal space" where you must both lead your team and follow upper management

    ✨ Why separating behavior from the person is crucial when addressing performance issues

    ✨ The power of giving people grace to make mistakes and learn rather than defaulting to punishment

    ✨ How to apply mathematical models (tessellations) to understand and predict organizational behavior

    ✨ Why understanding followership theory is just as important as leadership skills

    Dr. Fuzie also shares his journey from struggling with narrative writing to becoming an Amazon bestseller, revealing how the right publishing partnership can transform your message and reach.

    Whether you're a manager feeling pulled in multiple directions, a consultant looking to deepen your leadership expertise, or an aspiring author ready to share your knowledge with the world, this episode offers practical frameworks you can implement immediately.

    Ready to write your own leadership book?

    🌐 Visit: www.authorsonmission.com

    📧 Contact us at: hello@authorsonmission.com

    📅 Ready to transform your expertise into a book? Schedule your consultation:

    https://calendly.com/authorsonmission/dfy?month=2024-11

    #Leadership #Followership #Management #AuthorsOnMission #BookWriting #OrganizationalBehavior

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  • Why Brett Owens Left Engineering to Write About Dividends (And How He Made Complex Finance Simple)
    Jun 22 2025

    In this insightful episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Brett Owens, Chief Investment Strategist at Contrarian Outlook and author of "How to Retire on Dividends." Brett shares his fascinating journey from disliking the corporate engineering world to becoming a successful financial writer who makes complex investing concepts accessible to everyday readers.

    Key Tips You'll Discover:

    • The Engineer's Writing Advantage: How problem-solving mindsets translate into finding the right words and breaking down complex concepts
    • Conversational Finance Writing: Using relatable language like "bummer" instead of formal jargon to connect with readers
    • Content Repurposing Strategy: How to transform popular newsletter and blog content into comprehensive book material
    • Making Technical Content "Evergreen": Balancing specific examples with timeless principles that remain relevant
    • Visual Enhancement Techniques: Using charts, callouts, and graphics to make dense financial information skimmable
    • Protecting Your Content: Real-world experience dealing with online copycats and intellectual property theft

    Brett reveals his transition from engineering to financial writing in the mid-2000s, his approach to writing as if explaining to one specific reader, and the challenges of self-publishing 10,000 hardcopies. He also shares practical advice on making technical expertise accessible, dealing with content thieves, and the surprising success of his e-book and audiobook sales.

    Whether you're a technical professional looking to transition into writing, or an expert wanting to make complex topics understandable, Brett's engineering-meets-finance approach offers valuable lessons for any author.

    Featured Book: "How to Retire on Dividends"

    https://www.amazon.com/How-Retire-Dividends-Principal-Intact-ebook/dp/B07W7346P3?ref_=ast_author_mpb

    Free Resource: Download a free chapter at howtoretireondividends.com

    Perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to transform technical expertise into engaging, accessible content!

    #BrettOwens #DividendInvesting #AuthorsOnMission #FinancialWriting #TechnicalWriting #BookWriting #EngineerAuthor #InvestmentStrategy #SelfPublishing #AuthorLife #FinancialEducation #BookMarketing #WritingTips

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    56 m
  • How Ken 'Spanky' Moskowitz Wrote 100,000+ Ads and Multiple Books Across Every Genre
    Jun 20 2025

    In this dynamic episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with creative powerhouse Ken "Spanky" Moskowitz, a master copywriter who's penned over 100,000 ads and successfully authored books across wildly different genres - from business growth to baking cookbooks to upcoming CIA fiction!

    Ken shares his incredible journey from radio to becoming a creative director for major brands like M&M Mars, and reveals how his advertising expertise translates into diverse book writing success.

    Key Tips You'll Discover:

    • The "Capture Everything" Method: Why you should write down ALL ideas, no matter how "silly" they seem
    • The 2,000 Words-a-Day Goal: An achievable daily target that creates steady progress without overwhelm
    • Anti-Perfectionism Strategy: Focus on getting ideas out first, refine later - don't let perfectionism kill your momentum
    • Multi-Genre Mastery: How to successfully write across completely different topics you're passionate about
    • AI-Powered Research: Using tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT to streamline research and organization
    • Voice Memo Technique: Capturing stream-of-consciousness thoughts when inspiration strikes

    From his business book "Jab Till It Hurts" to his ADD-friendly cookbook "Breadtime Stories," Ken proves you don't need to limit yourself to one genre. He's even writing about his rectal cancer experience to help other patients and crafting a CIA spy novel inspired by his favorite TV shows!

    Whether you're struggling with writer's block, wondering if you can write outside your "niche," or looking for practical systems to boost your writing productivity, Ken's unconventional approach will inspire you to embrace your diverse interests and turn them into published works.

    Featured Books: "Jab Till It Hurts" and "Breadtime Stories"

    🔗 Grab Nick’s book here:

    https://www.amazon.com/Jab-Till-Hurts-Following-Vaynerchuks-ebook/dp/B07JGKJNGG

    Upcoming: Cancer experience memoir and CIA fiction novel

    Get ready to break free from writing limitations and discover the joy of multi-genre authorship!

    #KenMoskowitz #SpankyMoskowitz #AuthorsOnMission #MultiGenreWriting #Copywriting #BookWriting #AuthorLife #WritingTips #AdZombies #BusinessBooks #Cookbooks #FictionWriting #WritingProcess #AuthorSuccess #CreativeWriting

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    55 m
  • How Guitze Messina Transformed His Book Into a Business Growth Engine with Angel Writing
    Jun 17 2025

    In this powerful episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Guitze Messina to reveal why return on investment should be your #1 priority when choosing a ghostwriter—not the price tag.

    Discover the game-changing difference between traditional ghostwriting and Authors on Mission's revolutionary "Angel Writing" approach, featuring a comprehensive team strategy designed to guarantee bestseller results.

    Key insights you'll learn:

    • Why ROI trumps cost every single time in book writing
    • The critical difference between ghostwriting and "Angel Writing"
    • How a comprehensive team approach beats solo writers
    • The guaranteed bestseller strategy that actually works
    • Why your book should be treated as a business growth tool, not just content

    If you're ready to write a book that doesn't just tell your story but transforms your business, this episode is your blueprint.

    📚 Check out Guitze's book: MONEYCALL: The Proactive Method for Recurring prospecting

    #AuthorsOnMission #BookWriting #BusinessGrowth #Ghostwriting #AngelWriting

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    47 m
  • How Dr. Elizabeth Keating's 13 Essential Questions Can Preserve Your Family's Stories Before It's Too Late
    Jun 12 2025

    Host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Keating, author of "The Essential Questions," to explore the profound impact of asking the right questions to preserve family histories and create deeper intergenerational connections.

    In this heartfelt episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, Dr. Keating shares how personal loss inspired her to develop an anthropological approach to family interviews, helping others avoid the regret of never truly knowing their loved ones' stories.

    Key Tips You'll Learn:

    ✨ The 13 essential questions that unlock rich family stories and memories

    ✨ How to start conversations with simple warm-up questions before diving deeper

    ✨ Why asking about childhood homes and surroundings reveals extraordinary insights

    ✨ The anthropological techniques that help relatives share sensory, detailed recollections

    ✨ How these conversations combat loneliness and strengthen family bonds across generations

    ✨ Simple daily writing habits that can transform your storytelling abilities

    Whether you're looking to connect with aging relatives, preserve family legacy, or simply create more meaningful conversations, Dr. Keating's approach proves that the right questions can unlock a lifetime of stories waiting to be shared.

    🎧 Don't wait until it's too late – start these conversations today and discover the extraordinary stories hiding in ordinary family moments!

    #AuthorsOnMission #ElizabethKeating #TheEssentialQuestions #FamilyHistory #IntergenerationalConnections #FamilyStories #Legacy #Anthropology #FamilyInterview #Podcast #PreservingMemories #FamilyBonds #Storytelling #BookPublishing

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    35 m
  • How Nick Mornard Built His Empire Using the "1% Push" Philosophy
    Jun 11 2025

    Host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Nick Mornard, author of "Mindset is My Degree," to explore his incredible journey from Belgian basketball courts to building a thriving luxury travel agency that grew 390% in its second year.

    In this inspiring episode of Authors on Mission podcast, Nick shares how he moved to the US at 33 with big dreams, overcame language barriers, and developed his powerful "1% Push" philosophy that's now captivating keynote audiences worldwide.

    Key Tips You'll Learn:

    ✨ The "1% Push" method: How making tiny daily improvements compounds into massive success

    ✨ Why writing a book opened doors Nick never expected and provided instant credibility

    ✨ How to leverage your unique experiences into profitable business opportunities

    ✨ The mindset shifts that turn obstacles into stepping stones

    ✨ Why starting over in a new country can be your greatest advantage

    Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, considering writing your own book, or looking to transform your mindset for success, Nick's story proves that with the right philosophy and persistent action, anything is possible.

    🎧 Don't miss this episode filled with actionable insights and real-world strategies for building your own empire, one percent at a time!

    #AuthorsOnMission #NickMornard #MindsetIsMyDegree #1PercentPush #EntrepreneurLife #BookPublishing #LuxuryTravel #MindsetMatters #SuccessStory #Podcast #KeynoteSpeaker #BelgianEntrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #Ghostwriting #TravelAgency

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    30 m