The Book Midwives Who Birthed My Book (And Changed How Women Write)

Send us Fan MailWhat if writing your book was never meant to be a solo act?In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Dr. Shana Hartman and Dr. Cindy Urbanski—the "book midwives" behind The Manage Her book and founders of Synergy Publishing Group—about why writing is an embodied act, how to honor your unique creative process, and the messy magic of birthing a book in community.Shana and Cindy share:- The question that anchors every manuscript: "What absolutely has to be in this book?"- Why women write differently—and how to honor your process (even if it means talking your book into your phone)- The story behind Synergy House, their retreat property where authors are cared for while they create- What Rebel Writers is and who it's for- Why you may have already written a book without realizing it- The emotional transformation from "I can't share this" to "This is what I do"- What to expect from their breakout session at The Manage Her ConferenceWhether you've been dreaming of writing a book for years or just felt the first tug—this episode will give you the permission, strategy, and spark you need.🔗 CONNECT WITH SHANA HARTMAN:Instagram: @synergypublishinggroupWebsite: https://shanahartman.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH CINDY URBANSKI:Instagram: @cindy_d_urbanskiLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cindy_d_urbanski🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageherFull show notes: themanageher.com———The Manage Her® Podcast — hosted by Aimee Rickabus. Honest conversations on leadership, financial empowerment, motherhood, wellness, and career reinvention for ambitious women.🎧 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-her/id1809208475Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03FuFRyzkaWhZkk5yxFePJAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/91c217a5-4245-4b83-8d15-8edfdde06884/the-manage-her📲 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER®:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageherTikTok: @themanageherYouTube: @themanageherLinkedIn: @themanageher💗 If this episode resonated, follow the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.© 2026 The Manage Her®. All rights reserved.