From Self-Discovery to 11 Published Books: Cori Wamsley on Writing with Purpose

In this inspiring Season 2, Episode 8 of The Growth Lab Podcast, Luba Patlakh-Kaplun welcomes Cori Wamsley - award-winning author of the Soul Sisterhood series, CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing, and writing coach dedicated to helping authors turn their stories into reality.Cori has written 11 books filled with enchanting women's fiction, woven with themes of self-discovery, history, adventure, and falling in love. Her work has earned multiple prestigious awards, including The BookFest Award for excellence in fiction for Good in Theory (2025), and The Author Zone Awards for Braving the Shore (2023) and The Treasures We Seek (2024).But Cori's story isn't just about writing books - it's about building a publishing company, coaching other writers, and balancing the creative side of authorship with the entrepreneurial demands of running a business. As CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing, she helps authors navigate the publishing world while continuing to create her own magic on the page.Join us for this conversation about the creative process, the challenges of self-publishing, what it takes to write 11 books while running a company, how to balance art and business, and why women's stories—especially stories of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience—matter now more than ever.Whether you're an aspiring author, a creative entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves a beautifully crafted story, this episode will remind you that your passion can become your purpose—and your business.CONNECT WITH CORI WAMSLEY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coriwamsley_author/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coriwamsleyauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cori.smithwamsley/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cori-wamsley/Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thegrowthlabpodcast