Ep. 58: How Authors Can Thrive Beyond the 9-5 with Marva Smith

How are you doing in the different areas of your life? Are you thriving holistically? Today the Thrive Queen, Marva Titley-Smith, from the British Virgin Islands shares her author journey and tips for authors to thrive beyond the 9-5. Marva is a Caribbean-based Management & Leadership Consultant, Work and Life Coach, an award-winning writer, and bestselling author. She is author of Time to Thrive: A Busy Woman’s Devotional and co-author of She Writes for Him: Black Voices of Wisdom. Yet, her favorite titles are daughter of God, wife to her husband of 18 years, and mom to two teens. At 42, she retired from a successful public service career and began an exciting journey of self-rediscovery. As a Certified Life Breakthrough Coach, Marva is passionate about equipping, inspiring, and empowering women to thrive beyond the nine to five so they can fully live with purpose and passion. Learn more about the Revamped Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy Membership Group 6-month program and other resources to win. Check the links in the show notes for more details. Contact Marva at: Website: MarvaSmith.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvatitleysmith/ Marva’s Book: Time to Thrive: A Busy Woman’s Devotional Resources to Win Segment A 2-Page Publishing Guide: 12 Basic Steps to Publish a Book from Start to Finish YouTube: Publishing Secrets 101 Masterclass The Publishing Skills Center – For freelancing publishing services New Book Releases Through the Tears I Rise: Turning Your Struggles into Stepping Stones by Lorraine J. Smith Politics and Football: Memoir of a Jamaican Schoolboy Footballer 1970-1980 by Dennis ‘Den Den’ Hutchinson The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble by C. Ruth Taylor - in celebration of my grandmother’s 87th birthday. Show Sponsor BambuSparks Publishing Services https://bambusparks.com/ Amazing Publishing Deals https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/ BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/ About the Host C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books for maximum impact and income. She enjoys teaching them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. Ruth is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy, an initiative from her book, “Authorpreneur Secret$.” Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com