Episodes

Bringing a book forward is a passion project! It's more than just words on a page - it is a process of knowing your mission, tapping into your why, and then trusting it to bring your book powerfully forward. In this episode, Rebecca talks with bestselling author Carlo Treviso about tips to help you bring those things forward that matter most to you. They also talk about family history and story and even things like cover design. Carlo even shares some of the emotions in releasing your book into ...

Do you count life as a gift? Even on the hard days? What about when it is time to say goodbye to someone you love? In today's episode, Rebecca talks with Meg Mindell and Camilla Taft Hicks about their passion to tell the story of a life well lived. Finishing a book that Martha Henderson started before her own death, Meg and Camilla talk with Rebecca about the power of bringing your legacy forward and giving the gift of your message. They also get real as they talk about the need for perseverance...

Bringing your message forward is a gift in and of itself. Especially when you're passionate about it. It is a kind of wealth is beyond money! Today's guest, Ethan King, marvels at all the opportunities and doors that have opened to him as a result of bringing his book forward. As he talks with Rebecca, his encouragement is that bringing your message forth DOES matter. It's worth it! Get the word out in advance so that you leverage your message and reach even more people! As always, you can find ...

Collaboration can bring about our best work! The co-authors of an anthology share about their process and the their steps to bring forward their important expertise and work. The book on work-life balance is the 21st in the The Refractive Thinker series. Dr. Cheryl Lentz, Dr. Gail Ade, Dr. Betsy Macht, and Dr. Kasthuri Henry share about their process in this podcast conversation with Rebecca. Listen in as they share advice around bringing your message/words/content forward. Don't let the fear an...

There are many reasons we feel called to write! When we focus our development on our desired outcomes, we gain the skills and support we need to reach our writing goals! In this episode, Rebecca talks with international bestselling author, retreat/workshop leader, and Reiki energy healer, Shelby Kottemann about learning to trust your journey as you share your heart message. As you trust your journey and bring your soul's message forward, you'll let go of what holds you back. Trust yourself and j...

Authors and entrepreneurs Martha Hanlon and Chris Williams have shown us how to step into our #1 duty as business owners and executives. In this episode they talk with Rebecca and share 3 top tips to bringing your book forward. They will also talk about tips to shift from business ownership to leadership and the importance of bringing expert support in on your journey. Their most recent book, Rise Up, Leader!, unpacks these ideas in greater depth in three critical areas: your ability to Lead You...

Sometimes our words get stuck and we struggle to find our purpose let alone share about it. Today's guest is Jennifer Hough, a bestselling author who shares how to get untuck in writing and bringing your book and message forward. As she talks with Rebecca, she'll also share great tips on what she learned along the way as she brought her book forward and offer advice to help authors bring their own message forward. You'll be inspired and empowered to share your journey!! As always, you can find o...

Do you ever wonder if your book can make a difference? Do you have a purpose and a mission that is dying to get out on the pages of your book? Join us as Rebecca talks with Dr. RJ Jackson - a man who seeks to make a difference for those he is called to help with his writing. With each sentence, Dr. RJ is choosing to lean in and impact ...make a difference. In this peek into the inner world of bringing a book forward, Dr. RJ will share why he chose the cover he selected and how he found the stren...

How can you bring your book forward to serve more people? What are some of the keys to a successful book? While there is no absolute formula, we can definitely find some common threads to help you succeed. In this episode, Rebecca talks with Entrepreneur Maureen Ryan-Blake - whose passion is lifting others up and helping them succeed. They talked about how important visibility is for your message - increasing your visibility helps you reach and serve more people. If they don't know about you and...

In today's PACKED episode, Rebecca talked with Content Marketing Expert Melanie Herschorn about book brand strategy. They went deep into content creation with Melanie's four pillars to building content from your book - they covered everything from where to start with organizing your book content to when to ask for help and how to expand your influence on line consistently and strategically. Melanie even offered some little known perspective about lead magnet gifts - what they should and shouldn'...

Today's guest is Jean Walters - Jean has now published six books and is a master at getting into the flow of writing and bringing that transformational information forward in an impactful way. She and Rebecca talk about tips for tapping into YOUR flow, the importance and timeliness of bringing it forward now, and how to create room for more to come through in your life and work. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice...

As an author, your most important task is to find clarity as you bring your own message forward - you story is waiting to be told! But there are also other important aspects to publishing your book - pesky details like book titles, cover designs, and even fonts. Did you know that fonts have feelings too? Tune into this episode where seasoned storyteller Cathy Davis joins Rebecca for an inside peek at book writing and Cathy's latest endeavor, Clarity out of Chaos. As always, you can find our host...

Writing is a process full of twists and turns and highs and lows. Learning to tame your inner critic and lean into that process is a key to successful writing. In today's podcast, Rebecca talks with bestselling author Shelby Kottemann about the inner workings of that process so that YOU can unleash YOUR writing. Listen in as they talk about creating balance for the reader, tapping into your purpose and mission as a writer, capturing inspiration for your writing process, and drawing boundaries ar...

We all know that READING is important. That it gives us information and often sparks transformation in the one doing the reading. But have you ever considered the transformative power of the process for the WRITER? Rebecca and her guest, bestselling author Seema Giri, spend this episode talking about how writing your story and sharing your message is truly an empowering process for the author themselves. Both Rebecca and Seema speak from experience as they have brought forth many books! Telling ...

Discover how the power of WHY can help you bring your message forward. Rebecca talks with #1 International Best Selling Author Daniel Ginzburg about the ways a deep understanding of your own motives and goals makes all the difference in bringing your message forward to the world. Do you know your why? As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Daniel is also online at: https://hsmovement.com. His book, The Other Sid...

Having a message of your own and bringing it into a book is a little like creating a living, breathing thing! You start with a plan and focus for the content of the book but you also allow that content to evolve and fine tune. Bestselling author Michael LaVista joins us for this episode where we talk about that process and his road to success with his most recent book. Michael also shares some creative content ideas like interviewing your ideal readers and embracing the less is more reality. As ...

In many ways the bravest thing you'll ever do is to ask for help! But do you believe you are truly WORTHY of being surrounded by the best kinds of people for support and encouragement along the way? You are! In this episode Julia Harriet shares her book journey as a means to help promote empowerment and healing - to give women across the globe permission to follow their heart's desire, to not become victims of circumstances, and to stand tall and proud as builders of their dreams. As always, you...

Sometimes the best stories are born out of own passions and experiences. Have you ever thought about how your passions tell a story? In this episode, get a peek into how author Adria Concannon brought her heart, message and mission together in her #1 International Best Selling Book. Her passion about literature, heritage, history, and social and cultural settings come through as she talks with Rebecca about her bilingual book on the importance of community and connections. As always, you can fin...

We all have a story and a message to share. And it matters… everytime we put it out there, it matters. In this episode, International Bestselling Author Sophie Roumeas shares about her book, her journey to putting it out into the world, and the value of following your inner guidance. Listen in as she encourages all of us to just do it. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Sophie is also online at: www.sophiero...

In this episode we get to hear more of Rebecca's own journey from stepping into telling her own story to empowering others to find their voice and do the same. She also shares a Little Known Leveraging Technique to position you and your content, expand your reach, and grow your impact.As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with best-selling co-author Dr. Kasthuri Henry and Marc Hoberman about their journey in co-writing writing their book, The Resiliency Playbook. The'll talk about this book that aims to be your practical hands-on guide to a self-discovery journey. It helps its readers to first identify their limitations and then expand upon them to intentionally thrive. The only constant in life is change. Without resiliency, navigating the speed and volume of change would be...

In this week's episode, you can listen in as we discover what an award-winning, in-demand publisher has to say about bringing your book and message forward powerfully. Rebecca talked with author and publisher, Cathy Davis, about how publishing really works, what to think about in writing your book, and considerations for marketing your book. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Find Cathy online at https://dav...

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with best-selling author Jeff Drew about his journey to writing his book, Living Up to Your Eulogy. Living Up to Your Eulogy is an outstanding collection of uplifting and inspirational stories and quotations that can change your life. Through the book’s three sections, Advice to Live By, Acts of Kindness and Lives Well Lived, it motivates you to ask yourself, “Am I living the kind of life I want to live? What kind of legacy will I be leaving? Jeff and his co...

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with best-selling author Donny Ingram about his journey to writing his book, Real Freedom: Kingdom Principles that lead to a life of Joy, Fulfillment, Eternal Success and a Legacy of Love. Donny will share a powerful message - Real Freedom is a tribute to Donny’s late wife Charlotte. He along with his sons and their wives took what they believe to be 7 of the most important principles in God’s Word and explained the principle and used Charlotte’s life to sho...