The Ties that Bind with Author Beth Pride

In this episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Tricia Addicks welcomes special guest Beth Pride, a writer from Lexington, Kentucky. Beth's husband's team, Godolphin, recently won the Kentucky Derby with their horse Sovereignty on May 3, 2025. In this episode, they discuss the challenges and strategies for balancing life and writing, especially for first-time authors. Beth shares her own journey of transitioning from a teaching career to becoming a full-time writer, emphasizing the importance of creating a structured writing schedule and being patient with the process. They also delve into Beth's personal life, including her serendipitous college experiences and her marriage to Dan, whose passion for horses led them to Lexington. The episode is rich with advice on pivoting gracefully in life and career, resonating deeply with anyone looking to make a meaningful change. Episode Highlights 01:32 Guest Introduction: Beth Pride 02:06 Beth's Kentucky Derby Experience 03:02 Life in Dubai 04:36 Beth's New Book: Back to Blue Holly 06:02 Sorority Rush Stories 18:39 Meeting Dan and Life Changes 23:47 Taking a Leap of Faith 25:05 Unexpected Connections 26:58 The Journey to Writing 32:38 Advice for Aspiring Authors 36:58 The Power of Patience 41:38 The Power of the Pivot 44:37 Final Thoughts and Farewell Beth's Info: 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bethpride.com/ 📘 Beth's Book on Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4kwmTaZ 📸 Follow Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Learn more about Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have questions or comments? Please send us an email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sororityrush #college #sorority #fallrush #greeklife #bamarush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices