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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 55 MIN

Why Entrepreneurs, Experts, and Creators Hire Book Collaborators with Daphne Delvaux

from Kind Of A Big Book Deal · host Meghan Stevenson

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when years of hard-earned expertise finally become a book that can help thousands of people at once?In this episode, Meghan Stevenson talks with employment lawyer Daphne Delvaux about building a platform, landing a traditional book deal, and turning deep expertise into something practical, clear, and useful. Daphne shares how she grew her audience by speaking in a real voice, testing ideas online, and refusing to sound like everyone else. She also explains why her book, Moms in Labor, matters so much, especially for mothers trying to understand their rights at work.One of the biggest takeaways is that strong content does not come from sounding polished and safe. It comes from telling the truth in a way people can feel. This is a great listen for entrepreneurs, authors, and experts who want to grow their platform, share what they know, and build something that lasts.Daphne Delvaux, Esq. is an employment lawyer and trial attorney. She is the Founder of Delvaux Law, the nation’s first and only law firm devoted to mothers’ rights at work. She has been graced with the prestigious Outstanding Trial Lawyer award, elected by her peers.Daphne is also the creator of the Mamattorney, a platform on a mission to educate mothers on their rights at work and teach them how to advocate for their needs, including extended maternity leaves, financial benefits, telework, flexibility, more breaks, pumping protections, and more, all without sacrificing their career goals. As the only employment lawyer in the motherhood space, Daphne is routinely seen as THE expert on maternal rights.Daphne offers The Portal through Liberated Mother Society, a membership with attorney-drafted HR scripts plus 1:1 support.Her mission as a “love lawyer” is to protect the mother-baby bond, help mothers maximize time off, and confidently seek the accommodations they need. She reminds moms that their baby’s needs come first, and that motherhood is a superpower, not something to hide.Find Daphne on social https://www.instagram.com/themamattorney/https://www.facebook.com/themamattorneyFind Daphne’s “Bundle of Joy” freebie at https://www.themamattorney.com/book/.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(1:33) Meet Daphne and her book mission(4:38) Why she started posting online(7:35) How real content builds trust(14:24) Why she hired experts for the book(23:18) Publisher pushback and proving demand(30:24) Helping mothers and employers work better(40:15) Why books change your business model(49:01) Daphne’s advice for growing an audience(55:57) OutroHave a great idea for a book but don't know where to start? MeghanStevenson.com/quizTraditional publishing expert Meghan Stevenson blasts open the gates of the “Big 5”—Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and Macmillan—to share what every entrepreneur and expert needs to know about landing a book deal. In episodes released every Monday, Meghan shares wisdom and stories from 20+ years in publishing as well as interviews with authors, literary agents, and editors. She also answers questions from listeners like you. Whether you are an experienced entrepreneur with an empire, or are just starting out—this podcast will help you understand what you need to do in order to turn your dream of being a bestselling author into real life. 

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