Episodes

Boundaries. It's a concept that has become a buzzword in our culture but what are boundaries? Can they really help you professionally and personally? Today's guests are Jan and Jillian Yuhas - identical twin sisters who are boundary experts who work together and have co-authored a #1 international, bestselling book together. As they talk with Rebecca on today's show, they'll share the surprises along the way on their publishing journey AND their tips for fellow authors. They had some favorite mo...

Sometimes your writing journey takes a turn that surprises you. Today's guest is Skye Bellarmine, the author of the Breaking Solace trilogy. She talks with Rebecca about the process of writing a trilogy and how her book crossed over from fiction to self-help. She shares how to navigate surprises and encourages listeners to JUST START WRITING! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online! Sky...

So, you have a story burning within that you want to share. But, you wonder if you're a good enough writer. What if you could sit down with a successful writer and hear her tips and insights? In this episode, Rebecca talks with Hannah R. Lyon, the author of the bestselling The Freedom for Rhethos Series. She'll share her tips for writers and aspiring writers. She believes that it starts with owning your story and deciding to bring it forward. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyte...

Do you believe in the reality of miracles? On today's show, Rebecca will talk with author Wendy Beth Cozzens. Wendy's journey has a been a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of faith and believing. She shares her story through a compelling narrative. Living Blueprint is a practical guide for anyone wanting to experience authentic inner peace and joy-filled living. Wendy Beth shares about how she made a promise to bring it forward. That promise is what helped her commit, over...

On today's show, bestselling author Renee Hawkley shares how her passions became the fodder for her book. Passionate about her work as Mom and Grandma, Renee talks with Rebecca about how she started writing and how she hopes her writing will help others. As she reflects on her purpose, she has found that even in the hard/challenging times you can find joy. Her book was born as she listened to her own heart and followed the true source of her passions and interests. As always, you can find our ho...

Have you ever considered how to translate your work passions into a book series? A fiction series? Today's guest is bestselling author Karen Ann Bulluck. She talks with Rebecca about why she found fiction writing to be a powerful way to bring her messages forward. She shares an inside peek into how her stories comes forth. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Karen is also online at: https://daringtotranscend....

All the wisdom you will ever need all in one place!! That was part of Halla Ayla's vision as she crafted this book of collected wisdom.In developing her book, Halla went on her own journey. In today's interview, Halla talks with Rebecca about trusting the journey, overcoming challenges, and the importance of bringing your gifts to the world. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Halal is also online: https://ww...

Have you ever heard of Life Mapping? In today's episode, Rebecca talks with bestselling author Janet Schmidt about how to honor your life's journey and plan strategically through the important self-awareness tool of Life Mapping. Janet shares some of her own journey and the importance of discovering your gifts and sharing them out with others. She has learned the deep value of learning to love ourselves and others - which comes out in her book and in this beautiful episode. As always, you can fi...

Have you ever thought about a book collaboration? Today's guests are authors Lisa Levesque and Belle Walker. They talk with Rebecca about how collaborating allowed them to play to each other's strengths and create a unique approach by bringing a business book forward in the form of a novel. Their collaboration allowed them to use the power of story to share important business concepts to the reader. Listen in as they share about their experience - maybe it will inspire you to try something new i...

Sometimes you have a mission that burns so strongly on your heart that you MUST get it out. Today's guest is bestselling author Wendy Hooton and she shares why bringing awareness to Down Syndrome and those differently abled is so important to her. Her recent book launch has opened up so many opportunities for her to expand her reach on this important topic. She talked with Rebecca about facing her fears and still moving forward. In addition to their impacting conversation, you'll hear a beautifu...

In today's episode we get a peek behind the curtain of the journey of creating and leading an international bestselling collection of anthologies and launching an accompanying community! Today's guest is author, leader, and collaborator Jennifer Bardot, creator of GRIT. She'll talk with Rebecca about what GRIT stands for and offers a reminder that you are one of a kind....there is no one else like you. Do you believe that your gifts, wisdom, and insight matter? That you are important and needed?...

In today's episode, Rebecca talks with author Rob Eastman about how important it is to remember you are not alone in your journey - whether your book-writing journey or your life journey! Rob is living proof that you can get help on your journey - that you NEED help on your journey. Sometimes the greatest and most impactful thing you can share is the one that scares you the most....and yet that is the thing that can change the world!! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the...

Freedom! It is possible! In today's show, author Shirley Buck joins Rebecca and shares some of her journey. She tells the intimate details of knowing and honoring when it was time to bring her precious story forward. She also gives us a window into the support she built around herself to help her make her book a reality. If you listen intently you'll hear her tell one of her favorite moments of all in bringing her book forward and launching it. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruy...

Where are you in your author's journey? Do you believe that YOUR inspired story can change a person's life? The community? The world? In today's episode, Rebecca talks with Bridget Cook-Burch - Bridget is a New York Times & Wall Street Journal Best-selling author, a writing mentor, and a publisher of several best sellers. They talk about the importance of telling your story and how much stories have impacted Bridget personally - she has a deep love, honor and respect for the author's journey. Sh...

Have you ever wondered how your own challenges might bless someone else's journey? On today's show, Rebecca talks with Author Lindsey Coleman about about his journey, including some of the health challenges he HAS overcome and IS still overcoming to bring his powerful message forward. Lindsey gives an intimate peek into his favorite part of the book and his thoughts on what it was like to see his first book in person and sign it. It has has meant so much to him to bring this book forward and now...

In today’s episode, Rebecca talks with Bestselling Author Dr. Lori Leyden. Dr. Lori wrote her book Embodying Grace for the spiritual seeker who after years of study and practice, continues to feel stuck and unable to consistently navigate challenges from a place of trusting yourself and life. The writing process allowed her space to share her own observations and provide a heartmap and the tools to experience inner safety. When your own passion comes out on the pages of a book, it is a powerful ...

The writing journey is a powerful one. In today's episode, Rebecca talks with author Madison Frederick about the healing that occurred both in writing her book for herself AND in sharing it to the world to see the healing/impact it is having. Madison shares some great tips and advice around healing for authors looking to bring their book forward. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Madison is also online at: ...

In this episode, Rebecca talks with author Dr. Sharon Arrindell about how she started writing. Dr. Arrindell shares about the powerful momentum created with the bestselling launch. Her writing journey has evolved from writing letters to God from a place of broken and hurt to becoming and author to becoming a #1 International Best Selling author of multiple books including the most recent, Armored and Victorious. Tune in for her tips and encouragement for us to pick up a pen and start writing. As...

In this powerful episode, Rebecca talks with author Natasha McCoy about writing a memoir. They talk about overcoming and resilience in life - but also in bringing your story forward, Natasha gives a peek into what surprised her on her author's journey and what she discovered/learned along the way. Natasha's beautiful personal reading from her book was a moving reminder about the power of forgiveness...and that God is more than able to help if we ask. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hal...

Sometimes when we tell our story, it comes out in the form of Fantasy. Today's author, is International Best-Selling Author and creator of the Epic Rhethos Fantasy Trilogy Series, Hannah Lyon. She and Rebecca have an inspiring conversation where Hannah shares her great wisdom and tips about the importance of honoring your story. Only you can tell your story your way...nobody else can tell it your way. But however you tell it, it's so important to find a way to bring it forward. As always, you ca...

In today's peek-behind-the-author curtain, Rebecca talks with author Karen Ann Bulluck about how she discovered her fiction writing power, what it's like to create a trilogy series, and the importance of taking risks....as a reader, writer and in life's journey. Karen shares tips on how to bring your gifts forward and digs into the importance of following those nudges. It's an episode full of great tips to help you take risks and discover your true power!! As always, you can find our host, Rebec...

Do you have a book in you? Maybe that sounds a little daunting. What about a chapter? In today's episode, Rebecca talks with bestselling author Seema Giri about the importance of bringing your message forward and the power of participating in anthologies. We know it can be scary to tell your story but Seema believes that you need to find the fear and courage to bring your message forward. Your story is important and needed! Break Free to the Power of you and your message. As always, you can find...

Do you have a cause or a message you feel deeply passionate about? Do you wonder how to get the world's attention and share your message? Today's guests wrote The Hunger Crime, a thriller/action book, to share their message! Instead of a treatise or non-fiction account, Authors Trudy E. Bower and John B. Crisci shine a light on the very real problem of world hunger by writing a story full of adventure, intrigue, terror, romance, and betrayal. They take us into the heart of the problem of show us...

Living a resilient life is not just possible, it is a calling. Today's guest is author Kari Kelley and she knows this idea is more than just a sentiment. She is living proof that every person can be truly resilient. Listen in as she shares some of her story and how to tap into resilience. She'll also share from her book and how writing it was its own lesson in resilience for her. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractic...