If you’ve got the hunger—the drive, the gumption, the stick-with-it-ness—to develop a great idea and plan your book, then you should do it. In this podcast, writers and industry experts Liz Morrow and Ariel Curry share insights and tools to plan and write your book, navigate the publishing industry, and bring your ideas to life. With interviews from bestselling authors, hungry authors just like you, and other publishing insiders, Hungry Authors is a place for all of us to get better and make ...
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Want to learn how to get booked and paid to speak — consistently? The Speaker Lab podcast features business tactics, speaking tips, and insider strategies from Grant Baldwin, The Speaker Lab coaches, and some of the world's most successful speakers. You'll learn how to find speaking gigs, build relationships in your industry, negotiate higher speaker fees, and grow your speaking business. Every week, this podcast will give you key insights and practical advice from speakers who have been the ...
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Biden Says You’re Garbage, Trump Rides in a Trash Truck, Kamala’s DC Rally | 10/30/24
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Joe Biden calls Trump supporters garbage and then denies it, Trump shows up to his campaign rally in a trash truck, Kamala gives her closing pitch, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/ynuWtIYBJMc For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.com…
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The Power of Purpose In Your Speaking Business with Jay Papasan
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“You just have to trust that it will work out if you do the right thing. Surround yourself with great people.” There’s no easy days when you’re an entrepreneur, but figuring out how you can divide and conquer for your business is really important. This week, Jay Papasan joins us to talk about how delegation is a powerful tool that frees you up to d…
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78. “I did that, so I can do this”: Building Self-Efficacy Through Mastery Experiences
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Here at Hungry Authors, we ask you to have a lot of “gumption.” It takes a lot of persistence, daring, and “confidence” to put your writing out into the world. But how do you get all of that gumption? Today, Liz and Ariel are starting a little series on building self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is a term championed by the late great Albert Bandura, who…
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New Stream, Who Dis? Trump on Rogan and at MSG, WaPo Burns Kamala | MC Live 10/27/24
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Matt breaks down the plan for the new stream, Trump appears on Joe Rogan's show and hosts a rally at Madison Square Garden, Kamala struggles to respond, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/3LdC7fA3woM For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.com…
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What To Do When Everything Goes Wrong with Jake Thompson
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"You have to think of it from a relational standpoint, first and foremost, before anything else. And just understand, sometimes things happen, but I never want a client to be upset about paying me. I always want them to pay me and think, man, we got way more than we paid." We talk a lot about the benefits of being a professional speaker, but there …
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77. Embracing the Gift in Spiritual Memoir with Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew
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Our writing is a gift – both to ourselves and others. That’s what Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew teaches, and we loved getting to explore these ideas in this week’s episode! In this wide-ranging conversation about spiritual memoir, we cover: Balancing marketability with honoring the complexity and authenticity of our experience The author’s “horseshoe” r…
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#435 | Blonde Quits the Show, What's Next, Your Calls
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Blonde has quit the show, and Matt breaks down what happened and what's coming next. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/4ILPRaN3nFg For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.comBy Matt Christiansen and Blonde
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Kamala on Fox News, Sydney Wilson Police Shooting, Kamala’s Plagiarism | M&B Midweek Show
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Kamala Harris gives an interview to Fox News, plagiarism is discovered in her 2009 book, the Sydney Wilson police shooting video is released, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/hGECVy2kdNM For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.com…
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76. Book Mapping in Fiction with Lauren Kay
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Nonfiction and fiction seem to exist in different worlds – but in this episode, we chat with fiction author and book coach Lauren Kay about all of the things they have in common! Like us, Lauren is a plotter, not a pantser, and she has built an incredible author community around her resources for fiction authors. She shares about: how and why she b…
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What If My Topic Is A New Idea? + How to Start Selling Workshops (Live Coaching W/ Erick)
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One of the coolest parts of TSL is watching our coaches work 1:1 with students and helping them find the clarity and confidence they need to take their speaking businesses to the next level. And today, you’re going to get to see that process in action. We're back with another live coaching episode with Erick Rheam! This week, Erick is helping two T…
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#434 | Kamala’s ‘Man Enough’ Ad, Walz Goes Cringe Hunting, Trump’s Op. Aurora
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A new political ad challenges men to be 'man enough' to vote Kamala, Tim Walz goes on a cringe hunt, Trump announces a new plan to deal with migrant gangs, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/jF4p_uCPx50 For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.com…
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Kamala’s Media Blitz, Milton’s Landfall, Goodbye to Matt’s Dog Bash | M&B Midweek Show
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Kamala makes a series of media appearances, Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida, Matt says goodbye to his dog Bash, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/IJL97Lklxnc For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.comBy Matt Christiansen and Blonde
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How To Say What Your Audience Can't Unhear with Tamsen Webster
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"Every time we make a decision, it is the conclusion of a story that we have built in our minds unconsciously about why that decision does or doesn't make sense." One of the most rewarding parts of being a professional speaker is the feeling of making a difference — the idea that the message you have to share can create real change with your audien…
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75. Lessons Learned from Atomic Habits with Blake Atwood
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If you’ve read Hungry Authors, then you know that we use James Clear’s Atomic Habits as a consistent example throughout the book, because it’s been one of the top selling books of the last decade and it so perfectly exemplifies many of the lessons we teach here. Well – today we have the honor of chatting with Blake Atwood, one of the editors who wo…
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#433 | FEMA Is the Real Victim, Trump Back in Butler, Kamala x Liz Cheney
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The FEMA administrator says 'misinformation' is making Hurricane Helene relief harder, Donald Trump returns to Butler, Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/BFOMvLvatR8 For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.com…
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VP Debate, Walz’ School Shooter Friends, Port Worker Strike w Frank/Quite Frankly | M&B Midweek Show
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Frank from Quite Frankly fills in for Blonde, and we talk the VP debate, Tim Walz' school shooter friends, the port worker strike, and much more. Find frank at https://www.quitefrankly.tv/ For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/k4_NPh019Xk For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.com…
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74. Believing in Your Idea with Jennifer Louden
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Jennifer Louden is a national bestselling author and writing coach who specializes in helping aspiring women writers claim their big ideas and put them into writing. In this episode, Jen helps us understand what makes a Big Idea “big” and how our ideas have to be shaped and honed with careful work and mining. Women especially often struggle to clai…
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7 Strategies You Need to Book More Paid Speaking Gigs with Dan Irvin
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"I think often we confuse strategy with activity, and we can get stuck in this kind of flywheel of just like, well, I feel busy, I look busy. I did a lot of things today, but what did I actually accomplish?" If you really want to build a successful speaking business, you have to follow the right processes — and be consistent in doing the little thi…
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Matt with Alison Morrow Discussing the Tenet Media Indictment
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Find Alison Morrow at https://alisonmorrow.locals.com/ Alison Morrow on X: https://x.com/AlisonMorrowTVBy Matt Christiansen and Blonde
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This episode is an absolute must-listen for those who want to write a must-read! Today, Liz & Ariel sit down (virtually) with AJ Harper to talk about how to design a book that engages readers from page one, leads them on an intuitive journey, and delivers a powerful transformation that’s even better than they imagined. The three of us share our bes…
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How to Book Paid Speaking Gigs Before Developing Your Talk with Erick Rheam
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"You can get rid of that limiting belief that you have to have a talk fully ready before you sell it." One of the hardest things for new and aspiring speakers is putting together a compelling talk. It's hard to move forward until you feel like everything is perfect — but what if you could sell your talk before it even exists? Your best marketing is…
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#432 | Kamala Will Shoot a Home Invader, Mark Robinson ‘Black Nazi’ Scandal
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Kamala Harris talks to Oprah about how she'll shoot a home intruder, North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson's old internet comments get exposed on CNN, the Secret Service details its failures in the first Trump assassination attempt, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/6BkcRRgs…
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Matt Smeared by ‘Disinfo’ Mary Poppins, Hillary Wants ‘Propaganda’ Criminalized | Matt & Blonde Midweek Show
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Nina Jankowicz, the 'disinformation' Mary Poppins lady, writes a hit piece on Matt, Hillary Clinton wants to criminalize posting 'Russian propaganda,' more information emerges on the attempted Trump assassin, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/ItnshqKh-VM For all things show-related: www.ma…
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How to Build Relationships to Grow Your Speaking Business with Mo Bunnell
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"Two things have to be true: one, you have to offer enough value so that they're paying attention. And two, you've got to communicate that value in a believable way, either through a third party or somebody they trust or you directly." It might be cliché, but it's still true: speaking is a relationships business. If you want to be a successful spea…
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72. The Art and Craft of Telling True Stories with Brendan O’Meara
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What exactly is “creative nonfiction”? Today we discuss this question with a writer who’s built his writing career on this sometimes debatable, somewhat elusive term: Brendan O’Meara, host of the Creative Nonfiction Podcast. Brendan says that “creative nonfiction” is a big umbrella, encompassing journalism, narrative nonfiction, personal essay, mem…
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#431 | 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt, Dad Wishes White Guy Killed His Kid
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Another would-be assassin tries to take out Trump at his golf course in Florida, Kamala gives her first unassisted interview, a dad in Springfield, Ohio wishes his son was killed by a white guy instead of a Haitian migrant, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/5tWlVYUdPrc For all things show-…
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Debate Breakdown, the Haitian Cat Feast | Matt & Blonde Wednesday Show
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face off in the much-anticipated debate, claims of Haitian migrants eating pets in Ohio go viral, and much more. For reference material, see the YouTube post of this episode: https://youtu.be/EF1TU5VQNc4 For all things show-related: www.mattchristiansenmedia.comBy Matt Christiansen and Blonde
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Live Coaching With Erick Rheam: How to Expand Your Niche + Overcome Imposter Syndrome
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This week, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what coaching can do for speakers. Erick Rheam is hosting live coaching sessions this week! These sessions feature TSL students and real problems that speakers face in their businesses. This episode features Molly Kennedy and Theresa Skaar. Molly focuses on shifting her demographics and findin…
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71. 10 Myths About Publishing with Terry Whalin
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A large part of what we do at Hungry Authors is help to set authors’ expectations around what it’s actually like to write and publish a book. That’s also what Terry Whalin does in his practical, candid book 10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed. In this episode, Terry shares the myths and misconceptions that many authors hold …
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