The Real Truth About Publishing, Education and Faith-Driven Missions | Deborah Franklin

On this episode of the Journey to Purpose Podcast, Deborah Franklin — CEO, educator, and accidental publisher — gives a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to get a book out into the world, and why helping others tell their stories has become her greatest mission.Deborah stumbled into publishing while searching for additional income streams, and discovered a calling: helping aspiring authors turn their dreams into published reality. With over 20 years in education and a publishing company running simultaneously, she brings a uniquely grounded perspective to the industry. She busts common myths about publishing, breaks down why marketing matters as much as writing, and shares her conviction that the best stories are honest, gritty, and real.Key TopicsHow Deborah entered publishing by accident — and why it became her purposeBalancing 20+ years in education with running a publishing companyThe biggest misconceptions aspiring authors have about the publishing industryWhy marketing and promotion are just as important as writing a great bookWhat makes a story truly powerful — and how to tell one honestlyAbout Deborah FranklinDeborah Franklin is the CEO of Deborah Franklin Publishing and a career educator with over two decades of experience in the classroom. She founded her publishing company to help aspiring authors navigate the industry and achieve their dream of becoming published — expanding the conversation about what a successful career can look like.Journey to Purpose is a personal transformation podcast featuring real conversations about mindset, trauma recovery, self-worth, spiritual awakening, resilience, and finding your life’s purpose. New episodes every week. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Of0Na1qWovS8Aw2X2FU8M 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippa.bagley/ 🌐 Website: https://philippabagley.com/ Subscribe and leave a review — it helps others find the show.About your hostPippa Bagley is a clinical hypnotherapist specialising in burnout and sleep, and the host of Journey to Purpose. Based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, she is passionate about helping people reconnect with what truly matters — and build lives and careers that feel genuinely sustainable. Pippa is also studying for an MSc in the Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health at King’s College London. Find out more at philippabagley.com