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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 29 MIN

From Hospital Bed to Bestselling Author: How to Rewrite Your Future with Katie Mehnert

from Beyond the Bestseller · host Kelly Schuknecht

In this episode of the Beyond the Bestseller podcast, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Katie Maynard, author of 'The Ask.' Katie shares her journey of writing the book, which was inspired by her personal health crisis and the realization of the importance of asking questions and being curious about life. The conversation delves into the writing process, the significance of collaboration, and the diverse stories included in the book that aim to inspire others to break free from their limitations. Katie emphasizes the need for community and support in the creative process and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors. In this episode, we discuss: How a life-threatening health crisis led to Katie's most important book yet. The power of "human-led AI" as a tool for organizing your thoughts and accelerating your writing process. Why every aspiring author needs a "book buddy" or coach to get across the finish line. Shifting from building someone else’s bottom line to defining your own "New World Order." Katie’s "BOSS" system for transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Purchase the book, The Ask: Break the Rules, Unleash Curiosity and Build the Future: https://amzn.to/42xivRW Connect with Katie Mehnert: https://katiemehnert.com Join the community of builders: https://www.thebeesuite.com/ Learn more about Eric Shapiro: https://katiemehnert.com If this episode resonated with you or someone you know, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with those who might need to hear Katie Mehnert's story. For more resources to help you write and market your book, visit kellyschuknecht.com.

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In this episode of the Beyond the Bestseller podcast, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Katie Maynard, author of ’The Ask.’ Katie shares her journey of writing the book, which was inspired by her personal health crisis and the realization of the importance of asking questions and being curious about life. The conversation delves into the writing process, the significance of collaboration, and the diverse stories included in the book that aim to inspire others to break free from their limitations. Katie emphasizes the need for community and support in the creative process and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors.

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