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Hi, I’m Kelly Schuknecht

I specialize in helping authors promote and market their books with proven strategies and personalized support. Whether you’re just starting or looking to boost your current sales, my services are designed to make your book stand out in a crowded market. From coaching to promotional campaigns, I offer the tools you need for success.

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The biggest lie we believe about our careers (and hard work)

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with executive leadership coach and author Maria Kyriakos for a deeply insightful conversation that completely hits home for anyone looking to step up their professional impact. Have you ever fallen into the trap of thinking, “If I just work hard enough, the right people will eventually notice the value I bring”? As Maria shared with me, that is one of the biggest fallacies we carry into our professional...

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Dr. Lakila Bowden, author of The Sho’nuff Principle: A High Achieving Woman’s Guide to Self-Care, Self-Promotion, and Self-Celebration, for an incredibly refreshing and vital conversation. Have you ever looked at your life or your business, ticked off all the boxes of success, but realized you don’t actually feel accomplished inside? As driven women, authors, and entrepreneurs, we are experts at...

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Jaclyn Strominger, co-author of Charting True North: The CEO’s Guide to Authentistic Leadership, for a fascinating conversation that left me looking at my own business operations through a totally new lens. Have you ever stopped to wonder if your team is truly aligned with your company’s core mission? Jaclyn shared a story about NASA where even the janitor knew his job was to “help put a man on the...

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Bernice McDonald, author of The Little Books of Courage series, for a deeply authentic and transformative conversation about what happens when we finally decide to stop letting other people define us. Have you ever found yourself worrying about what everyone else thinks, to the point where you tamp down your own unique gifts? Bernice shares her powerful journey of breaking free from lifelong...

Hi Reader, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how easy it is to get comfortable in situations that don’t actually make us happy. Before I started my own business, I was laid off from my corporate job. At the time it felt terrifying, but looking back, it was the exact push I needed to stop settling for being “miserable 40 hours a week”. If you’ve been feeling a nudge that there is something bigger meant for you, you are going to love my latest podcast guest. I sat down with Camille L....

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Marcy Axelrod, author of How We Choose to Show Up, for a conversation that honestly changed the trajectory of my entire day. Do you ever feel like you’re on a treadmill? You’re working hard, posting on social media, and trying to get that promotion or launch that book, but you feel burned out and hollow? Marcy explains that this “By Me” mode is actually a mechanical way of living that keeps us stuck...

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Katie Mehnert, author of The Ask: Break the Rules, Unleash Curiosity and Build the Future, for a conversation that really hit home for me. We’ve all had those moments where we feel “stuck”—whether it’s in a career that no longer fits or a writing project that just won’t come together. Katie’s wake-up call was a literal stay in the hospital that forced her to start asking the hard questions. In this...

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Dr. Lise Janelle, author of Conversations with the Heart and co-author of the upcoming book Unstuck with Jack Canfield, for a fascinating look at the mind. Have you ever felt like you’re “unlucky” in life or business? Dr. Lise explains that 90-95% of our actions are pre-programmed. If your subconscious thinks your goal is “unsafe,” it will trigger procrastination to protect you. In this episode, we...

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Analiza Quiroz Wolf, author of The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color’s Guide to Leadership, for a conversation that was both deeply personal and incredibly practical. Have you ever felt like you had to choose between your cultural identity and your professional ambition? Analiza shares her journey of navigating a traditional Filipino upbringing while climbing the ranks in the Air Force and the...

Hi Reader, I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Cheri Bergeron, author of Mission Motherhood, for a conversation that is as raw as it is inspiring. Have you ever gone through a season of life that felt so difficult you wondered if there was any purpose in it? Cheri spent ten years navigating infertility, IVF, and even a complex legal battle before finding her “mission” in helping other women become mothers. In this episode, we explore: How Cheri...