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In Her Words

Jessica Buchanan

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A podcast for women who are ready speak their truth, write their stories, and inspire the world with memoir writing. This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, NYT Bestselling author, inspirations speaker, kidnapping survivor, and founder of Soul Speak Press. We are here educate and inspire all women who feel compelled to tell their stories and who also need community and support along that journey into the publishing world.
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This podcast series gives readers of books published by Soul Speak Press a deeper insight into the amazing authors that brought their experiences to the page and hopes to inspire it’s audience to a place of transformational healing. This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, NYT bestselling author, founder of Soul Speak Press, speaker, and survivor. The books discussed here are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes&Nobles, or any online book retailer. For more information on Soul Speak P ...
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Build a brand, make an impact and have fun with social media! The Social Sunshine Podcast focuses on social media marketing education and the stories of great social media creators. Learn how to stand out on social media from social media expert and host, Britney Crosson, owner of Fun Love Media and founder of Social Success, and her talented guests.
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In “Marketing #Unfiltered," you don’t just learn awesome stuff to help you figure out marketing, you get the BTS scoop of building a business — the hilarious, the traumatic, and the “omg thank god I’m not the only one.” Hi! ✋🏻 I’m Sophia Parra and I’m a social media strategist for coaches. For years I ran an agency where I helped multiple six figure and seven figure coaches create content and strategies that build their following and drive traffic to their offers. My guests and I swap biz ho ...
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That Worked

Callan Harrington

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Host Callan Harrington breaks down the careers of top founders and executives, pulling out the key items that led to their success. These are actual career transitions, mistakes, insights, breakthroughs, and general advice that can be immediately implemented.
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In American cities, good transit is scarce — but it shouldn't be. We can dramatically expand access to fast, frequent, reliable transit, making cities greener, safer, and more just. In each episode of High Frequency, an interview series hosted by TransitCenter’s Kapish Singla, you’ll hear from the advocates, experts, and public officials working to improve American transit.
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In the spirit of the holiday, I felt called to reshare this episode. This story STILL gives me chills one year later. —-- Jessica Buchanan is an American woman from Ohio who was kidnapped on October 25th, 2011. She was abducted by Somali parities and held for ransom for 93 days before Seal Team 6 rescued her on January 5th, 2012. This is a story ab…
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Send us a Text Message. #263: This social media feature is a game changer. If you haven’t been using it, get on board! Replying to comments with a video is an excellent way to show your credibility and likeability. It will also help increase visibility and engagement. Plus, it’s a fun way to interact with your social media followers. Host, Britney …
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Luke Buchanan is the Co-Founder of Redi Health. Redi eliminates the confusion and complexity of the health journey through unparalleled access and support. Prior to founding Redi Health, Luke was the Director of Pharma Account Management at CoverMyMeds. He joined CoverMyMeds before its acquisition by McKesson and helped continue to scale the team p…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Emily Howard, Founder and President at Cheetah Strategy. Join them as they discuss: Emily’s background in marketing and advertising The four phases of Emily’s strategic planning approach The importance of execution and regular check-ins The impact o…
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Send us a Text Message. #262: Memes increase engagement and visibility on social media. They are highly shareable content, which is exactly what the algorithm loves. But it’s not just a fave of algorithms. People love them too. Fun Love Media Director of Design, Megan Colwell, is a meme queen. And she’s sharing all of the details you need to know a…
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Derek and Jessica Crain are the Founders of Mindful Therapy Group and Mindful Support Services. When they first founded Mindful Therapy Group, they had a vision of uniting like-minded mental healthcare specialists to serve with compassion, experience, and a fresh outlook on mental wellness. They now serve more than 1000 independent clinicians and h…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Pete Sena, Founder of Digital Surgeons. Join them as they discuss: Understanding the customer's pain points Finding transformative solutions The 10-80-10 formula Brand strategy and storytelling Building processes, systems, and teams that can execute…
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Send us a Text Message. #261: Short form video is the most popular type of social media content right now. And if you want to grow, you should be using it regularly. Britney shares her top tips for creating high-quality video content that grabs attention in this session she presented for Social Media Day Houston 2024. Learn how to integrate your st…
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Interview with anthology author Angelique Velez contributing the chapter titled "For The Love of Beauty" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Angelique Velez, can quite literally say "love raised me, lipstick saved me". Makeup artist and founder of Breakups to Makeup, Velez used her own persona…
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In this episode of That Worked, host Callan Harrington and co-host Sullivan Finlay, a writer, comedian, and content creator, explore the importance of personal branding, consistency in content creation, and the value of in-person interactions. Sullivan shares his journey from accounting to full-time comedian, while Callan provides insights on conte…
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Anyone who’s getting ready to launch, take notes! Lacey is on to talk about launching, more specifically: Launching with a webinar (even though she’s helped clients launch in all kinds of ways). We discussed things like: ➡️How has launching shifted during this challenging, economic time ➡️Her go-to launch tech stack ➡️The bare minimum you must do t…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Lonnie Buchanan, the CEO at Obvious Architecture. Join them as they discuss: How Lonnie's company helps organizations excel in technology Ensuring equal access to healthcare through innovative solutions The impact of AI, telehealth, and new vaccines…
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Send us a Text Message. This is going to be HUGE. Britney predicts that small businesses will be building mini media empires in the next five years as a way to blast content about their brand across the internet so that the business, the business owner, and the leaders in the business can benefit. It’s like having your own television programming. W…
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Travis is the Co-founder and CRO of Vouch. Vouch is the insurance company for the technology industry. Since 2019, Vouch has underwritten billions in risk on behalf of over 4,000 clients, backed by A-rated reinsurers and $165M from Ribbit, YC, Redpoint, and others. Previously, he helped Nationwide Insurance launch Nationwide Ventures before joining…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Jessica Pettitt, a speaker, consultant, and author. Join them as they discuss: The power of humor in promoting reflection How to balance humility and ego Jessica’s personal journey towards sobriety Insights into being a business owner Tools and tips…
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Send us a Text Message. #259: How do performing arts organizations make their brands stand out on social media? Social Media Manager & Strategist, Dr. Trevor Boffone, answers this question in his new book, TikTok Broadway, and in this episode of Social Sunshine. Trevor is sharing 3 specific, actionable tips with Britney that any performing arts org…
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Justin Ihnken is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enorra_. Enorra_ is revolutionizing finance by developing SaaS tools that eliminate complexity and accelerate data-driven decisions using machine learning and AI. Their mission is to enhance competitiveness in financial trade, focusing on data analytics, marketplace solutions, and ESG banking. Prior to Co-…
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Grab a notebook, ‘cause you’ll want to take notes. Ashley is a launch strategist for some of the biggest coaching brands on the internet. We discussed things like: ➡️Why are launch conversions taking such a dip in 2024 and what should we do about it? ➡️What are the 7 + 8 figure brands that are killing it doing differently? ➡️With all her experience…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Carla Bisong, founder of Bisong Art Gallery. Join them as they discuss: Carla’s journey from finance to becoming an art dealer and gallery owner Challenges faced as a woman in a male-dominated field Giving back to the community The impact of technol…
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Send us a Text Message. #258: Listen for detailed instructions on how to use b-roll that you can easily capture on our smartphone and turn it into videos that increase your brand’s visibility exponentially! Host, Britney Crosson, uses these tactics and methods in the work they do at her agency, Fun Love Media, and in her own personal brand. If you …
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You've heard her name dropped in a few episodes, but it's time to introduce the Marketing Director here at Soul Speak Press, Loren Buchanan. Loren has worked with Jessica in a handful of capacities, but in this specific role, she has been able to partner with Jessica to see the vision of Soul Speak Press come to life. Loren talks about her favorite…
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Ali Schwanke is the Founder and CEO of Simple Strat. Simple Strat is a marketing and sales firm that helps you get more out of HubSpot. From CRM strategy and setup to marketing automation and content creation, their services are tailored to fuel customer acquisition and retention. Simple Strat is also a HubSpot Diamond Solutions Partner and the hos…
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This one is JAM PACKED with mic drop moments. If you are looking to collapse timelines and scale your income by … a lot … this is a great episode to listen to. We cover things like: ➡️Every change or shift she made to hit 7 figures: From messaging, to pricing, to mindset, to team management systems ➡️How she has a 7 figure business even with 500 pe…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Delita Martin, an artist and the owner of Black Box Press Studio. Join them as they discuss: Building a thriving career in the arts The importance of focus Delita’s community-oriented approach Delita’s career journey Advice for aspiring artists and …
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Send us a Text Message. #257: Get the most out of your video content shoots by following the tips that Britney shares in this episode. She’s explaining how her team at Fun Love Media handles client content shoots and how she handles her own. There are multiple ways to get more bang for your buck when you’re capturing content so that you end up with…
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Jessica answers your questions from Instagram about being a memoir writer and showing up on social media! Should you build your brand or personal social media platform? How to move past paralysis by analysis on social media? When to start talking about your story and how to share "your little truths?" What's the deal with BookTok? We will do this p…
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Wil Schroter is the founder and CEO of Startups.com, the world's largest startup platform. They help over one million startup companies find customers, funding, mentors, and world-class education. Before founding Startups.com, Wil founded multiple successful startups like Swapalease.com and Fundable.com. He also founded Blue Diesel at the age of 19…
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Gabrielle is an embodied entrepreneur coach. She teaches brave, spiritual, female entrepreneurs how to triple their income while honoring their shadow and not spiritually bypassing or falling back into the unhealthy masculine. In this episode we cover: ➡️What is REALLY causing our money glass ceiling? ➡️What is something that women who make 7 figur…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Michelle Morris, the owner of Southern Cadence Cuisine. Join them as they discuss: The importance of time blocking and scheduling Building a team of complementary skills The need for a visionary mindset Michelle’s journey as an entrepreneur Balancin…
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Send us a Text Message. #256: People need to see you and your business over and over again for your organic social media content to be the most effective. Britney Crosson explains exactly why visibility in your brand matters on social media and gives specific examples of how it works. Not only will increased visibility on social media support incre…
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We get it. The publishing industry information and options are confusing and overwhelming. Here at Soul Speak Press we field a lot of questions about the publishing industry and differences in the all the publishing paths available to authors now. In this episode, Jessica offers a quick overview of the main 5 pathways for getting your memoir publis…
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Andy Jenks is a General Partner at Drive Capital, a Columbus-based venture capital firm focused on investing in world-class technology companies outside of Silicon Valley. Before Drive, Andy was a 3-time founder at Formation Data Systems, Discovery Mining, and Infinite Research. Both Discovery Mining and Infinite Research were successfully acquired…
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Hayley is traveling the world thanks to her freedom based business (in fact, as we record this, she’s been on 6 flights in 5 days and is headed back to Tulum for 2 months. Pretty far away for a gal from Wales!) In this episode we talk about: ➡️A super cool low-lift offer that only consists of Voxer / Telegram support. All her boundaries, what she p…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Tad Horsley, the owner and Master Electrician at US Power Pros. Join them as they explore: Approaches to hiring and training employees The need for a positive work environment The value of seeking advice from experienced professionals Challenges fac…
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Send us a Text Message. #255: She survived being held hostage for 93 days in Somalia and is now sharing her story on social media to encourage others to share their stories too. Jessica Buchanan is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Humanitarian, Speaker and Survivor. On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as th…
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Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we dive into the captivating world of authors and their stories! Our mission is to provide writers and aspiring authors with a realistic view of the publishing industry. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Alyssa Ages as our guest. Alyssa is a journalist and the author of Secrets of Giants: A Jo…
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Matthew Achak is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Non-Linear Venture Partners, where he consults and invests in early-stage start-ups. Prior to Non-Linear Venture Partners, Matt Co-Founded FCR, the leading provider of outsourced live agent support services for tech companies. FCR was acquired by TTEC in 2019. In this episode, you’ll learn: Th…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Paul Pavlou, the Dean of the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. Join them as they explore: The impact of technology on academia Skills necessary for success in the changing landscape of business and education Strategies for…
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Send us a Text Message. #254: So, you wanna make more money in your business? Social Media can help make that happen. But it may not work the way you think it does. After 14 years of managing social media for businesses, Britney Crosson has learned a lot about the role that social media plays in the money making process. She’s sharing exactly what …
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Social media is a powerful tool for memoir authors. While it might feel overwhelming at first, it's an important way to get your story out there, build your brand, and grow your audience. In this episode, Jessica discusses her own journey with social media, specifically Instagram, and the changes she made when she decided that this was going to be …
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Ayden Syal is the Co-Founder and CEO of MOGL, a leading athlete influencer marketplace and NIL software provider that streamlines partnerships between brands and athlete influencers. Prior to starting MOGL, Ayden worked at Morgan Stanley, Lexington Partners, and IHS Markit (now S&P Global). Ayden has been named to the Sports Business Journal New Vo…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Tony Martignetti, founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching. Join them as they explore: The power of the fulfillment mindset How to connect with your future self The significance of meaningful connections in the digital worl…
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Send us a Text Message. #253: He’s been seen and heard by millions, with his music going viral on social media time and time again. Chandler Matkins is the man behind the famous lyric, “Don’t ask me how I did it. I just did it. It was hard.” He’s sharing his music story and how social media has changed the game for music artists forever. Follow Cha…
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How do you evaluate if it's time to change your strategy to get your book published? Can you find a book agent? How long have you been sending out your proposal? Is your story well-positioned for the current times? How important is social media for getting a book deal? Jessica answers all these questions and more. In this episode, Jessica delves in…
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Tim Robinson is the CEO of AgencyBloc. AgencyBloc is the leading Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the health, benefits, and senior insurance space. Prior to AgencyBloc, Tim was the COO of WorkWave, COO of FMG Suite, and COO of Cii. All of those companies are private equity portfolio companies. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to conduct…
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In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Dr. Mario McCoy, Founder and CEO of the fashion brand Incomparable. Join them as they explore: - The story behind the Incomparable brand and its commitment to sustainability - Conducting thorough market research and product development processes - V…
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Send us a Text Message. #252: What went into the entire Social Success 2024 weekend? Britney is sharing all of the details to help give you ideas for your own event or team retreat, or even to give you a peek at what it’s like to attend this amazing social media marketing and content creation conference. Social Success 2024 in Austin was a SUCCESS!…
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It’s been awhile since I invited you to be a FLY ON THE WALL of one of our problem solving coaching calls. Today we have 2 coaches: Heidi + Eleni Heidi: is a business coach for wedding professionals, she helps them book more weddings & have more freedom & time off. She just had a high ticket launch that didn't go to plan. She thought it might be to…
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This week's episode is all about our Anthology Projects here at Soul Speak Press! Jessica discusses where she came up with the anthology series name "Deserts to Mountaintops" and why we LOVE having a bestselling book that compiles multiple women's voices instead of just one person's voice. Jessica details 5 reasons why you should consider writing a…
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Rick Fox is the Chief Revenue Officer of Brightway Insurance. Brightway is one of the largest insurance distribution companies in the U.S., with over 300 franchises in 32 states. Prior to joining Brightway, Rick was the Head of Agency Sales at Vertafore, a leading insurance software company, and previously served as the President of Agency Revoluti…
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