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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 25 MIN

When a Story Becomes a Movement: Shawnee Baker and Bailey’s Wish

from Finish the Damn Book Podcast · host Susie Schaefer

International bestselling author Shawnee Baker shares how writing her daughter Bailey’s story became both healing and purposeful—fueling a movement for college safety, healthcare proxies, and the creation of Bailey’s Wish Foundation. Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.Topics include: • Writing and revision tips • Publishing and self-publishing guidance • Book marketing and platform-building • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middleMany episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.Ready to move your book forward? https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

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International bestselling author Shawnee Baker shares how writing her daughter Bailey’s story became both healing and purposeful—fueling a movement for college safety, healthcare proxies, and the creation of Bailey’s Wish Foundation. Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write. Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishin...

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