From Blank Page to TEDx Stage: Sara Connell on Becoming a Thought Leader
- Author
- Melanie Barr
- Published
- Tue 05 Aug 2025
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Sara Connell didn’t just write her way to success, but she turned her story into a movement. In today’s episode of She Built It® Podcast, Sara shares how she helps coaches, entrepreneurs, and changemakers become bestselling authors and TEDx speakers by owning their story and stepping into their brilliance.
We talk about the mindset behind visibility, why writing a book is still a powerful tool, and how to pitch yourself with purpose and impact. If you’ve ever wanted to turn your expertise into influence, Sara’s story will light the path.
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Sara Connell is a 5x Bestselling author and the founder of Thought Leader Academy where she helps coaches, experts and entrepreneurs scale impact + create 6-7 figures by becoming bestselling authors and in demand/TEDx speakers.
She has been featured on/in Oprah, The New York Times, Good Morning America, TODAY, Forbes, Entrepreneur and TEDx. Her books have been nominated for a National Book Award and Elle Magazine book of the year.
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