In Her Words

In this episode, Jess shares five powerful strategies to grow your audience before your book even hits the shelves. Whether you’re a first-time author or seasoned writer, building momentum early will…

Jess returns to the podcast after a brief pause since April, and she’s excited to reconnect with her listeners. She explains the reason behind the silence: she’s been focused on writing her book, How…

In this final episode, Jess shares a heartfelt farewell—for now. While we won’t be recording new episodes due to time constraints and exciting new projects on the horizon, you can always connect with…

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of writing retreats for memoirists. From uninterrupted deep work sessions to expert feedback and a supportive community, we break down how retreat…

This week’s guest is Delia Sullivan, a writer, yoga instructor, and leader of monthly women’s connection circles in Alexandria, Virginia. In these gatherings, women of all ages explore meaningful top…

Jess touches on the emotional aspects of sharing one's story, as well as the power and empowerment comes from taking our stories back. If you're contemplating sharing your story, consider the positiv…

In her memoir Invisible to Invincible: How to Create a Work Culture Where Everyone Feels Like a Superhero, Ruth Hetland shares her quest for a healthy work culture, drawing on the wisdom gained throu…

Join us for a conversation with Sarah DeBlock, author and founder of Soma Yoga Healing Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Sarah's new memoir, The Year of Sarah: From Heartbroken to Happy and the Long Di…

This week, Jess introduces the In Her Words Collection: a masterclass in memoir writing with a bestselling book as the final product.

Become a bestselling author with our self-scheduled writing projec…

Becky Ellis shares insights from writing her memoir as well as her extensive experience in the publishing industry. Becky is a Timberwolf Pup and her story confronts the silence surrounding the gener…

It is HARD to get your book into bookstores for a number of reasons, and this week Jess is here to walk you through some of them:

1. Bookstores Prioritize Large Publishers

2. Distribution Barriers

3. Li…

This week Jess offers a reminder of what is possible, even when you feel powerless or paralyzed. Consider why writing your memoir manifesto is its own powerful form of activism. Your voice and your s…

Krista Clive-Smith talks through her own career journey from a professional organizer to a personal branding expert to visionary founder of Merack Publishing. As Krista wrote her first book, she saw …

Sometimes people don't show up for you, and it can be really disappointing, especially when you value the relationship. Jess offers some advice for when someone doesn't show up during your book launc…

The countdown is ON for our upcoming book launch! Deserts to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood will be available for purchase on Saturday, January 25th. This week Jess shares a helpful list …

Happy New Year from Soul Speak Press! Jess shares some thoughts and plans for 2025, including new business "experiments" and opportunities for writers to join our community. 

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Becky Ellis shares insights from writing her memoir as well as her extensive experience in the publishing industry. Becky is a Timberwolf Pup and her story confronts the silence surrounding the gener…

Tune in this week for a candid conversation with Loren Buchanan, Director of Marketing at Soul Speak Press. Jess and Loren discuss the complexities of marketing a book, beyond just sales numbers, and…

Our guest this week is Brenda Daly, author of ""I Got Up: A Mother's Story of Grief, Resilience, and Unending Love." Brenda is a Certified Grief Therapist and LCSW with over 40 years of experience in…

Jess speaks with Sue Muraida, writing teacher and author of several books including the 2023 memoir Going Back for Me. Sue talks about the joy and satisfaction that comes with finishing a manuscript,…