Episodes

July 19, 2021

Myths and Truths about Promoting Your Book

In this episode we get a peek into the behind the scenes of book promotion. Rebecca will talk with experienced PR professional Roy Billington about the myths and truths about PR. They'll tell you what to truly focus on for success in bringing your book, expertise, and message forward to the media. You can find both Rebecca and Roy online via www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.
July 12, 2021

Anthologies as Audio Books with Book Narrator Judy Blue

All of us have a story tell! On the Author’s Journey, we love to help get those stories out to the world. This week’s episode is a special treat as Rebecca Hall Gruyter looks at the audio side of books with book narrator, Judy Blue. An Audiofile Award winner, Judy will talk about her role as a voice artist in narrating three of Rebecca’s anthologies to help bring them to life for listeners. You can find both Rebecca and Judy online via www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.
June 28, 2021

Exploring the Audio Book Space with Guest Expert Vaughn Fahie

On the Author’s Journey, we love to talk all things books and it is our passion to help you get your story out to the world. This week’s episode is a special treat as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with The Voice Brander, Vaughn Fahie. As an audio engineer, educator and author, Vaughn works with Rebecca’s audio team to help expand the impact of influencers through the power of their voice. Today’s show will primarily focus on the latest information/details about doing audio books in your own voice. ...
June 21, 2021

Running by Faith with Author Autry Denson

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with best-selling author Autry Denson about his journey to writing his book, Running by Faith: Two-Minute Devotionals with Eternal Impact . Autry will share about the challenges of integrating his faith into every aspect of life... and his heart to help others do the same! In this fast-paced, pressure-filled world, Christians everywhere are finding it harder than ever to carve out personal time with Jesus Christ. If family commitments and work deadlines aren...
June 14, 2021

Women of the World with Author Elle Ballard

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with best-selling author Elle Ballard about her journey to writing this anthology, Women of the World: Stories of Multicultural Women Authentically Overcoming Challenges. While putting this book together, Elle asked ladies to share their personal stories and lessons learned along the way with the purpose of educating our readers; some stories include historical moments and war escapes that became life-altering lessons. This book will help educate, inspire, a...
June 7, 2021

From Zero to 100 with Author Joseph Luckett

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with best-selling author Joseph Luckett about his journey to writing his book, Zero to 100: The Gold Standard of Global Networking. Zero to 100™ is a blueprint to efficient and measurable networking through relationship-building. It has received major endorsements from revered networking leaders including Ivan Misner of Business Network International. Participants in a research study of the book reported a 296% improvement in networking benefits over the cou...
May 24, 2021

The Courage of a Leader with Author Amy Riley

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with best-selling author, renowned speaker, and leadership development consultant Amy L. Riley about her the journey to writing her book, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results. In her book, Amy teaches leaders how to step up, inspire, engage, and get extraordinary results. As a leader in our world today, you’ve got opportunities, pressures, questions, and complexities coming at you from all directions. You have team me...
May 17, 2021

Fiercely Faithful with Author Elizabeth Clamon

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Elizabeth Clamon about her anthology, Fiercely Faithful: Be Inspired, Find True Purpose, and Live a Miraculous Life. Have you been discouraged? Wondering where God is in the midst of your storm? These fourteen authors have been there and chose to share their stories of when God was Fiercely Faithful. Everyone has difficulties, traumas, setbacks, and tragedies despite the difficult situations these authors found themselves in they chose to trust G...
May 10, 2021

Facing Life Head On with Author Carey Portell

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Carey Portell about her gripping book, Facing Life Head on: Healing with Courage, Gratitude, and Attitude. The book recounts Carey’s journey – one that is compelling, humbling, and gut-wrenchingly honest. No one ever plans on being hit head-on by a drunk driver, being in unbearable physical and emotional pain, nor scheduling the necessary four years of recovery into an already super-busy family life. Now living with long-term disabling injuries, ...
May 3, 2021

Fly! with Author Sheri Block Glantz

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Sheri Block Glantz about her book: Fly! Fly! beautifully portrays, through the adult's imaginings, the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. Composed in rhyme, and charmingly illustrated, it conveys a parent's steadfast encouragement of their child to reach for the stars. A world filled with possibilities awaits, so it is with unconditional love, and with hope that we have taught our youngsters resilience, humility, perseverance, gr...
April 26, 2021

Empowered Self-Care with Author Aeriol Ascher

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Aeriol Ascher about her book: Empowered Self-Care: Healing Body, Mind & Soul For a Better World. Imagine a world where happy people live together in peace and harmony. Imagine a world where your needs are met and your self-care is the number one focus in your life. Now, imagine that that time is sooner than you think! This powerful anthology births the possibility of this empowerment consciousness. This multi-faceted healing manual offers the col...
April 19, 2021

The Confident Patient with Authors Wendy Benson and Beth Myers

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with authors Wendy Benson and Elizabeth Myers about their book The Confident Patient: Successfully Navigate Your Healthcare Journey. Their international best-seller and award-winning book coaches patients and their families through the complex healthcare system by providing real life stories, sample questions and advice from medical professionals. It is the ultimate roadmap to guiding patients and their loved ones on who to connect with, what to ask, and how...
April 12, 2021

Break Free to Peace, Love, and Unity with Author Seema Giri

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Seema Giri about her anthology: Break Free to Peace, Love, and Unity. This compelling book is a compilation of unique and wonderful triumphs by everyday heroes from diverse backgrounds. The co-authors are entrepreneurs, humanitarians, mothers, daughters, fathers, husbands, neighbors, and friends. They are heart-centered leaders who believed that uniting together as one could make a bigger impact in the world to bring healing and loving-kindness i...
April 5, 2021

Now or Never with Author Karen Wright

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Karen Wright about her book: Now or Never: Shine, Baby, Shine!. In this powerful memoir Karen shares how she tragically lost her 18-year-old daughter. Through her grief, Karen realized she no longer knew who she was. She felt abandoned by God. She felt alone. She had no dreams, no desires of her own. Karen realized she had been living with the labels and expectations others had put upon her. Now her identity was completely shattered. Karen began ...
March 29, 2021

Outrageous Achievement with Author Leslie Zann

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Leslie Zann about her book: Outrageous Achievement: Tapping Into Your Limitless Potential To Create The Life You've Always Wanted. In it she asks, Why doesn't everyone accomplish their goals? Or go after their dreams? What holds some people back? Why are they stuck and unable to take the necessary action? Nine out of 10 times, the answer is fear. Outrageous Achievement is the secret to finding and tapping into your limitless potential. It is fill...
March 22, 2021

A New Life Awaits with Author Sheryl Glick

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Sheryl Glick about her book: A New Life Awaits: Spirit Guided Insights to Support Global Awakening. Her book helps you imagine a world of healthy, successful, joyful people where fear and negativity is eliminated and love reigns. Sheryl Glick’s stories and messages from Spirit show us that our challenges are not economic, political, or societal, just a spiritual disconnect from our true being or soul wisdom. Join Sheryl as she offers solutions to...
March 8, 2021

Soul's Journey with Author Sam Yau

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with poet, Sam Yau about his book: Soul’s Journey. His book is a collection of poems that help readers to discover their soul’s purpose, to heal life’s traumas, and to regain their wholeness. The readers would find inspirations and pathways in the spiritual experiences and insights elucidated by the poems. The spiritual values of “we are one” and “unity in diversity” collectively heal our planet and create a more compassionate and equitable world. The poems ...
March 1, 2021

Loving Failure with Debi Corrie

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author, Debi Corrie about her book: Loving Failure: Getting Control of Your Business Health. In her book, she exhorts successful business owners to look to the future, grab opportunities, and not look back. Debi uses lessons she learned from her own grandfather to help business owners understand the principle that cash is the key to any business's success. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourp...
Feb. 22, 2021

Invincible Success with Mark Steel

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author, Mark Steel about his book: Invincible Success: Sell with Confidence, Lead with Purpose, & Speak with Impact! In his book, Mark offers insights to help readers gain unique strategies acquired from years of experience and research and utilized by top sales teams and leaders to exceed their goals. He shares the sales and leadership secrets developed during a career at Microsoft, as well as insights from more than 90 leaders in top organizations and...
Feb. 15, 2021

Wish Sandwich with Jerry B. Bowden

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author, Jerry B. Bowden about his book: Wish Sandwich: A Black Man's Journey from Ghetto to Glory! In his book, Jerry retells adventures ranging from growing up in a Children’s Home in the Bronx, to escaping the violent streets of Brooklyn, to entering a war zone in Vietnam, to singing on stage with The Temptations. His engaging storytelling reminds us that life is like a wish sandwich. You are given a beginning and an end slice of life. What you choose...
Feb. 8, 2021

How to Train Your Superhero with Dr. RJ Jackson

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author, Dr. RJ Jackson about his book: How to Train Your Superhero. In his book, RJ simplifies abstract themes in order to make achieving true happiness possible, even for young readers. He helps young teens navigate deep topics by guiding the reader on a humorous and imaginative journey. While this book is geared towards younger readers, we can all benefit from learning how to train our superheroes! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyte...
Feb. 1, 2021

Driven to Serve with Jennifer Stowell

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author, Jennifer Stowell about her book: Driven to Serve. In her book, Jennifer intends to be a source of inspiration for aspiring law enforcement professionals and seasoned officers. But more importantly, for those not involved in law enforcement activities, her book is an absolute must-read to comprehend the importance of this vital segment of our lives. Get a glimpse into these public servants. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter a...
Jan. 25, 2021

Indulge in Mocktails with Carmell Pelly

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author, Carmell Pelly about her book: Indulge in Mocktails. In her book, Carmell takes readers through the process of exploring delicious signature mocktails for all seasons. You’ll indulge in a special section of nurturing botanical mocktails to support and balance your body. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Carmell can be found at http://carmell@carmellpelly.com...
Jan. 18, 2021

Big Souls Make Big Promises with Shauna Cuch

Join us as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author, Shauna Cuch about her book: Big Souls Make Big Promises: Reveal Hidden Personal & Family Dynamics to Unleash Your Purpose. Shauna shares a revolutionary approach to an ancient methodology of revealing the unconscious programming of our human experience. Science says we only know 10% of who we are. The other 90% may be the unconscious shadow creating the drama in our lives. We are blindsided daily by life coming at us, not realizing that our unco...