How Tanya Sam Grew a 10K+ Book Club and Started a Publishing Company for Women’s Stories l 🎙

In this episode of the Founders Talk Podcast, Tanya Sam shares her incredible journey from building a 10K+ member book club to launching a publishing company focused on amplifying women’s voices. Tanya opens up about her entrepreneurial path, the importance of community, and her mission to support diverse voices in publishing. If you’re a female entrepreneur, book lover, or looking for inspiration to grow your own community, this episode is for you!Timestamps:0:15 - Intro1:25 - Reading Growing Up3:02 - Toronto & Cultural Upbringing5:05 - Being a Founder with a lot of talents5:50 - Tanya Time Book Club6:40 - On Community7:45 - Selecting books for the Book Club8:40 - Process of Hosting Book Club14:18 - Traveling Book Clubs16:50 - Ghana & London Book Club Trip21:20 - Tips for Building a Successful Book Club22:10 - Starting a Publishing Company (Elizabeth & Minnie)28:03 - Publishing Fundamentals30:15 - Author Submissions to Elizabeth & Minnie Process33:28 - On Marketing Books37:30 - The Connection Between Book Clubs & Being a Publisher39:01 - Author Deals & Advances41:30 - Book-to-Screen Adaptations44:02 - Books Are IP44:58 - AI in Book Publishing48:40 - Last, Now, Next Books50:20 - Best Page-Turner51:55 - Rapid-Fire Book Questions56:20 - Legacy Tanya Wants to Leave Behind57:00 - Founder's Toolkit57:35 - Book Club's Toolkit58:10 - Upcoming Events for TanyaFollow Tanya Sam on Social Media:Books Tanya Mentions:Nancy Drew seriesLittle MysteriesThe Fabulous Four by Enid BlytonSweet Valley High by Francine PascalBabysitters Club seriesJudy Blume booksSky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campell (Last Book)The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji(Current)Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray  (Current)The Alchemist (Current)We Are Not Like Them by Christina Pride & Jo Piazza (Book Club Pick)Gary Janette AutobiographyNightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie  (Audiobook)Authors Tanya Mentions:Judy BlumeTia WilliamsPeace Adzo Medie Kimberly BellV.E. SchwabOctavia ButlerAlice WalkerNikki GiovanniOprah WinfreyInstagram: @itstanyasamTwitter: @itstanyasamWebsite: tanyasam.comThis Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!