In Her Words

This week, join Jess in conversation with Gila Pfeffer. Pfeffer is a fifteen year breast cancer previvor, survivor and prevention advocate. She is the author of the reluctantly inspirational memoir N…

This week we hear from Ellen Busch, author of (dis)Empowered. Busch opens up about overcoming stigma and low self-esteem after being diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. After escaping an abusive rela…

In a short episode this week, 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 yo…

Have you ever thought about curating your own anthology? Are you passionate about a specific subject or theme that you feel is underrepresented? In this week's podcast, learn how Soul Speak Press sup…

This week, Jess opens up about her personal experience with rejection, redirection, and moving forward in her journey as an author. Despite being a New York Times bestselling author, Jess faced chall…

This week, Jess chats with Ashley Bunting, Head of Publishing at Merack Publishing. Together, they explore the extensive work involved in transforming a manuscript into a polished, meticulously proof…

This week, Jess delves into the importance of building your author brand—what it means and why it matters. Author branding encompasses many aspects: your identity as a writer, the emotions you want t…

A common question that Jessica receives from prospective authors is, "When can I expect to recoup my investment?" While this question is impossible to answer without the help of a crystal ball, we do…

Jessica is back with Season 2 of the In Her Words Podcast! She kicks off Episode 1 with tales from her summer travels. More importantly, she dives into the difference between a Memoir and a Memoir Ma…

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, …

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 …

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 al…

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 p…

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 epi…

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…

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…

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 …

Let's talk all things Soul Speak Press! Jessica dives into the origins of Soul Speak Press, the relationship with our mother publishing house Merack, and her heart behind hybrid and professional publ…

Welcome to the first episode of In Her Words, a podcast for women who are ready speak their truth, write their stories, and inspire the world. In this episode, Jessica discusses her publishing journe…