Episode 102: Jenn T. Grace & Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea

Episode 102: Jenn T. Grace & Her Book, Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea

In this episode, Jenn -- an author, publisher, speaker, and strategist -- leads me through the milestones of her life that have lead to her latest book. She shares she has always had a passion for writing and as a kid always wanted to be Dear Abby. So what better way to combine those passions than providing guidance to others in the writing and publishing space?

Jenn's so good at what she does because she's invested in people's stories and is good at spotting the toxicity that can surround and consume people. She cuts out the bullshit in every aspect of life and work -- carrying out controlled burns in her own life and steering her author clients in the right direction to optimize how they want to share their stories.

Jenn is my first 3-peat guest (links below), and I love having her on because of the nature of her business -- books! -- and because of the urgency she understands of telling stories and sharing who we are.

She recognized that urgency and need in her own life, driven by her desire to feel seen and be heard. So many of us have that story to tell others. Our work and what we love to do in life stems from experiences. It's all happening for reasoning that's near and/or dear to our hearts. It's all a reflection of who we are and who we choose to be.

Regardless of whether you're an author or aspiring author or not, understanding your story and what lead to now provides benefits for what you want to accomplish. It's taking stock of your milestones and pitfalls, triumphs and heartaches. It all can serve you today. Even if you don't write a book, you can still explore your past to understand yourself.

How can others understand you if you don't understand yourself?

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Getting your reader into your ecosystem.
• Motivation is knowing your message is bigger than you.
• The power of a zig-zaggy path in life, career, and work.
• The temptations of (and the fault in) the shiny objects.
• The defining characteristic of curiosity.
• Leadership: Not a destination but a way of being.
• The power of doing the work and showing your clients what's possible.
• Lovingly using the phrase "shit-show."
• Providing epiphanies and Ah-Ha moments to others.
• The importance of your North Star.
• Words of the Year: "Fuckery" & "Experiment."

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Jenn is, With regard to what you want to share with others, how are you sharing and infusing your story into the process to enhance the lessons?

MENTIONED OR APPLICABLE BOOKS

• Books By Jenn T. Grace
• Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew by Emmanuel Acho & Noa Tishby
• Discover Your True North: Becoming An Authentic Leader by Bill George
• Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There by Tali Sharot & Cass R. Sunstein

MENTIONED OR APPLICABLE PAST EPISODES

• Episode 89: Hiba Khaled & Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Leading by Ronald A. Heifetz and Marty Linsky
• Episode 87: Alyssa Berthiaume (she/her) (returning guest from Episode 46) & Co-Author Bridgett McGowen, & Their Book, Do Not Write a Book...Until You Read This One: The Only Guide You Need to Pen, Publish, and Profit from Your Nonfiction Book
• Episode 82: Samantha Buckley-Hugessen & Her Book, Unstuck Yourself: The Guide To Designing A Life You Love
• Episode 5: Jenn T. Grace & Fascinate: How To Make Your Brand Impossible to Resist by Sally Hogshead
• Episode 4: Jenn T. Grace/Stephen Higgins & I Am Mine

ABOUT JENN

An award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist, Jenn is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience & marking their place in the publishing world. Publish Your Purpose is a certified B Corp social enterprise that meets the gold standard of socially and environmentally-friendly business practices.

Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing so their book strategically aligns with their business objectives. Whether it’s a business guide that shows the breadth of their expertise or an emotional memoir that takes readers deep into life’s challenges, she helps authors articulate their purpose and fulfill their mission.?

Jenn has published the books of almost 200 business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, and memoirists so more diverse stories can exist in the world and her authors can make a positive impact and achieve the recognition and success they deserve. she is the author of seven books, including, Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea. Jenn has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.

Jenn lives in Connecticut with her family and enjoys being outside with her son, kayaking, hiking, skiing, and admiring the birds and nature around her.

FIND JENN

• Website: https://www.publishyourpurpose.com
• LinkedIn:?https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/jenntgrace/
• Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JennTGrace & www.Twitter.com/PublishPurpose
• Facebook: www.Facebook.com/JennTGrace & https://www.facebook.com/publishyourpurpose
• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/JennTGrace & https://www.instagram.com/publishyourpurpose
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/publishyourpurpose
• Company Video: https://youtu.be/9xnwBQAvLI4?si=7MS_cNDoXF-7is04

YOUTUBE TIME STAMP

• 00:00 - The Book Leads - Jenn T. Grace
• 00:46 - Introduction & Bio
• 03:11 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?
• 05:36 - What kind of authors Jenn works with.
• 12:29- How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?
• 20:05- How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?
• 23:14 - What does leadership mean to you?
• 25:12 - A walkthrough of some of Jenn's books, including her latest book.
• 29:27- Can you provide a general overview of the book?
• 35:56- What fueled Jenn's drive for storytelling?
• 43:56- How Jenn enhanced her values and integrity, being selective in which authors she works with.
• 46:42- A book that has inspired Jenn recently.
• 55:30- What’s next for your writing?
• 01:03:03- What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

About The Book Leads

On?The Book Leads?podcast, I speak to specialists and experts across various industries and from varied backgrounds to learn about the book that made an impact and left an impression on their work, life, and leadership. In the course of my conversation I also learn about my guest's background, experience, and work they're carrying out today.?

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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About Me

I'm a?Leadership Performance Coach and Consultant?at Coach It Out, LLC (www.coachitout.com).?In addition to coaching, and as you can see above, I enjoy writing, podcasting, and speaking about leadership. Specifically, I work with clients to realize what they're all about when it comes to (1) new positions they've been hired or promoted into; and (2) rediscovering what they want out of their leadership, development, and career.

My signature talks include?Design Your Leadership! Nine Ways to Sharpen Your Leadership Brand In The Everyday, and?Platinum Networking: Designing A Unique Experience For Others In A World Of Disconnection.

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