Hi Reader,

I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with author Amy Bernstein for an incredibly comforting and practical conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating the book publishing world.

If you’ve ever felt stuck while writing, sharing your message, or stepping into a new creative season, you know how heavy self-doubt can feel. Amy is the author of seven books, including her unique illustrated title Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, and she brings so much wisdom to the table for aspiring authors and business owners alike.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why self-doubt is a natural part of the creative process and how to use it as fuel instead of a roadblock
• How to surround yourself with allies who support your growth rather than adversaries who encourage you to shrink
• The honest pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing
• How to evaluate your own temperament, tech skills, and goals to pick the publishing path that fits you best
• The power of persistence when pitching your manuscript to publishers

One of my favorite quotes from our conversation was: “We can never banish self doubt entirely, but we can learn to walk with our doubts.” Learning to embrace those uncomfortable feelings as part of the journey is so freeing!

Tune in here

🎧Listen on Podbean​

📺Watch on YouTube​

Curious to learn more about Amy? You can get her book Wrangling the Doubt Monster on Amazon and check out all of her work on her website.

Best,

Kelly

P.S. If you enjoy the episode, I’d love if you could leave a review and share it with someone who might need this conversation right now.