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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 21 MIN

How Overcoming Childhood Challenges Sparked Steph Katzovi’s Journey to Becoming an Author

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

Children’s author and former corporate speechwriter Steph Katzovi shares the childhood experience that set her on the path to writing her popular Camp Hillside series. In this inspiring interview, Steph talks about being homesick at sleepaway camp, how that challenge shaped her personality, and how it became the creative spark for her debut book.Discover the role of confidence, resilience, and storytelling in navigating life’s defining moments, and hear Steph’s advice for kids and adults alike pursuing their dreams.✨ Learn more about Steph, her books, and insightful blogs: https://www.stephkatzovi.com🔗 Connect with Steph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-katzovicz-b7686750/#StephKatzovi #AuthorStory #Inspiration #CampHillside #OvercomingChallenges #ChildrensBooks #MakingOfMePodcast

Children’s author and former corporate speechwriter Steph Katzovi shares the childhood experience that set her on the path to writing her popular Camp Hillside series. In this inspiring interview, Steph talks about being homesick at sleepaway camp, how that challenge shaped her personality, and how it became the creative spark for her debut book.Discover the role of confidence, resilience, and storytelling in navigating life’s defining moments, and hear Steph’s advice for kids and adults alike pursuing their dreams.✨ Learn more about Steph, her books, and insightful blogs: https://www.stephkatzovi.com🔗 Connect with Steph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-katzovicz-b7686750/#StephKatzovi #AuthorStory #Inspiration #CampHillside #OvercomingChallenges #ChildrensBooks #MakingOfMePodcast

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