31: The Right Season to Write | A Conversation with Miranda Trudeau

What does it really look like to write a book while running businesses, raising children, and managing everyday life?In this episode, Mikaela sits down with author, marketer, and entrepreneur Miranda Trudeau to talk about the honest realities of writing and launching a book. Miranda shares how she knew it was finally the right season to write her second book, No Place I'd Rather Be, the systems that helped her make progress in small pockets of time, and what it took to successfully launch the book to bestseller status.Together, they discuss balancing motherhood and creativity, overcoming imposter syndrome, building a launch strategy that feels authentic, and why defining success before you write can change everything.Whether you're still dreaming about writing your first book or preparing to launch your next one, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start taking the next step.In this episode, you'll learn: How to know if it's the right season to write a book  The difference between "sprint" writers and "marathon" writers  How to create time for writing in a busy life  What a successful book launch actually looks like  Why marketing starts long before launch day  How to define success for your book beyond sales  Why your unique perspective matters—even in a crowded market If you've been waiting for a sign to write the book, this might be it.