29. Emily Crookston: Rebel Ghostwriter with A Cause

It is such a joy when I have the opportunity to connect with an author who’s words I’m bringing to life via the audiobook. And it’s even better when the content is values aligned for me AND I get to share the conversation with you!Unwritten by Emily Crookston is a no nonsense guide for business owners who know they have a book in them but can never manage to put aside the time to make it happen. And the audiobook, narrated by me, is out now, too.Whether you consider yourself a business owner with a framework to share or not, this episode will help you keep taking action - whatever your creative endeavor.So, put down your syllabi and grab your oracle cards—it’s Emily Crookston, the rebel ghostwriter with yogic energy and a cause. Unwritten rules, cold plunges, and that fearless leap from academia into the wild world of thought leadership. Overthinking gets the boot, intuition takes the wheel… Whether you’re curious about ghostwriting, facing a creative crossroads, or wondering where human creativity fits in the age of AI, this conversation is for you. Emily shares candidly about ditching academia, facing imposter syndrome, and how yoga, cold plunges, and a sense of play helped her quiet her inner critic and finally leap into entrepreneurship.Links:Curious about whether writing a book is the right move for you? Get Emily Crookston's Unwritten: The Thought Leader’s Guide to Not Overthinking Your Business BookIn Print: https://www.amazon.com/Unwritten-Thought-Leaders-Overthinking-Business-ebook/dp/B0DFYT7XWR/or In Audio: https://www.amazon.com/Unwritten-Thought-Leaders-Overthinking-Business/dp/B0DK7Z87WFTo receive Emily’s Free Gift Sign-up for the Pocket Ph.D Newsletter by visiting her website! https://www.thepocketphd.com/Connect with Emily On LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookston/Begin or expand your audiobook narration journey via my free class - Narrate Your Way To Abundance https://audiobookadventure.com/class/The Global Actor Podcast is brought to you in large part by sustaining contributions from our amazing Patreon Supporters; Thank you, thank you! Special Shoutout to Creative Powerhouses: Darcey Rhoads, Drumsinger Michelle, Helene McCardle, Lori Holt, Maria Makis, Patrick Tokarz, Philip Estrin, Rachael Warren-Allen, Roodley Dorleans, and Shelley Philips who are supporting at our highest level. Thank you, we are so grateful for you! Grow in community with us! If you’re listening to this and want to go deeper into the podcast content and explore behind-the-scenes adventures, we’d love to invite you to our patreon! Our next Celebration & Intentions event happens Friday, April 3, 2026. Join us at https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheGlobalActor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.