New Day Ep 3 - The Novel you won't put down - If I Ruled the World by Amy DuBois Barnett

Today’s episode is a conversation with award-winning author and cultural trailblazer Amy DuBois Barnett about her debut novel, If I Ruled the World, and what it means for women to stop following other people’s playbooks and write their own rules instead. We dive into story, strategy, and real-life wisdom for women who aren’t waiting for permission; they’re creating the path. 👉 Grab your copy of If I Ruled the World: https://amzn.to/40fTWI8In This Episode • What inspired Amy to turn a powerful idea into this story• How If I Ruled the World reflects women creating new systems instead of fixing old ones• The rules women’ve been told to follow and how we’re rewriting them• How creativity, courage, and community intersect in leadership and in life• Practical takeaways for listeners ready to lead, build, or break ground Practical Activation StepsWrite your rule list: What “shoulds” are you retiring?Identify one area where you’ve followed someone else’s rule and replace it with yoursShare your rule with a friend or write it publicly (because owning it increases impact)Choose one action this week that aligns with your new ruleEpisode Affirmations I am authorized to shape my lifeMy rules reflect my truthI lead with intentionJournal Prompt What rule have I been living by that isn’t mine, and what would happen if I rewrote it? 👉 Grab your copy of If I Ruled the World: https://amzn.to/40fTWI8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-day-with-sybil-amuti--5408422/support.New Day with Sybil Amuti is brought to you by The Great Girlfriends - A media company dedicated to empowering women in community.Got a show idea? Want Sybil as a guest on your show? Want to advertise your business with us? Want to share episode feedback? Want to ask a question that's featured on the show? Email us - [email protected] sure to follow us on Instagram: @sybil_amuti | @newdaywithsybilamutiJoin The Great Girlfriends Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatGirlfriends