The Book Coach Chronicles

In this episode, we're talking to Suzanne Yatim Aslam, a former actress and Miss Arab USA turned author of the Amazon bestseller 'Post Pardon Me', who shares her experiences with postpartum depression, societal expectations of motherhood, and how she used her emotions as a fuel for creativity.Whether experiencing the challenges of new motherhood or seeking to channel creativity into writing, this episode offers insights into the transformative power of authenticity, support systems, and knowing your audience.Suzanne is a former actress and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Her dark comedy Post Pardon Me is now an Amazon best seller and a Reader's Favorite with 5 stars. She is on a mission to help mamas feel supported in one of the most confusing times of their lives.Suzanne's Website: SuzanneYatimAslam.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyatimaslam/Book: On AmazonWork With HollyHi I’m Holly. Book Coach for World-Changers. If you’re going to change the world with your book, fiction or nonfiction, I can help you do it. Change more lives & create a sustainable business! Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.hollyostrout.comInstagram: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking to Melanie Moore, a leading vision board expert and coach from the UK, who introduces Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or 'tapping' as a transformative method for achieving personal goals, overcoming life's crossroads, and manifesting abundance....Whether experiencing a life crossroad or seeking to realize a big vision, this episode offers insights into the transformative power of intention, mindset, and tapping.Melanie Moore is the UK’s leading Vision Board expert and award winning coach. She inspires her clients to tap into their Big Vision, and gives them the mindset tools to change the trajectory of their lives.She helps people at a crossroads in their life to get clear on their Big Vision, then to commit to this vision by taking bold action towards their goals and creating their dream life.She is the host of the weekly show Tapping With Mel and the creator of Transformational Neural Technique ® - a unique process that clears the past which then clears the path so that lasting transformation can happen.Melanie is on a mission to help millions of people to dream bigger, think bigger and act bigger.Melanie's Website: www.melaniemoore.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/iammelaniemoore/https://www.youtube.com/melaniemooreeftWork With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking to Ally Berthiaume who shares her wealth of knowledge on memoir writing and tips including, "It's never too late to go after the dream, but the bravest part is to begin."If you ever considered writing a memoir to further your business success, that can help bring in new leads and sales, then don't miss this episode.Alyssa Berthiaume is an award-winning author, international book coach and ghostwriter, and speaker. She holds an M.F.A. in creative writing and is the Founder of The Write Place, Right Time. Berthiaume believes that books have the ability to heal and the more healed we are, the more healed our planet is. When she says, "Write the book that will light up your world and ours", she imagines a world where people are united; they dared to share the stories that have shaped them and in that sharing, they've come to realize we are more the same than we are different.Ally's Website: https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/https://www.facebook.com/thewriteplacerighttimehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ayberthiaume/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_EJJ-u-iS_V1VNHAt4xmJgWork With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking to Melanie Herschorn who shares her wealth of knowledge on book marketing and shares tips on how to share your message to make a big impact with your book. If you ever considered writing a book to further your business success, that can help bring in new leads and sales, then don't miss this episode.Melanie Herschorn wants to make your book and brand shine. As a nonfiction and children's book marketing strategist for authors, coaches, consultants, and speakers worldwide, she’s on a mission to support and empower her clients to build a business with their book as the foundation and to help them share their message with the world. Using her unique combination of entrepreneurship, award-winning journalism and PR experience, Melanie guides her clients to create brand awareness, sell books, and position themselves as subject matter experts so they can make a big impact with their book. She also loves to provide book marketing tips and interview authors on her Youtube show, AUTHORity Marketing LIVE!Melanie's Website: https://vipbookmarketing.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-herschorn/https://www.instagram.com/vipbookmarketing/https://www.facebook.com/vipbookmarketingLink to Melanie's Book!Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking to Jack Ori who shares his insights and experiences working with other neurodiverse writers and shares his tips on how to work with your brain not against it.If you ever find yourself struggling with overwhelm and hyperfocus, that impact your creative flow, or identify as neurodiverse, then don't miss this episode.Jack Ori wrote his first story when he was six years old, using an old typewriter his grandmother donated to him. He is a Licensed Master Social Worker, author, and advocate for trauma survivors and transgender youth. Jack loves showing other neurodiverse authors that they CAN write books and guiding them to get their stories finished and out into the world. His debut novel, Reinventing Hannah (April 2020), has helped readers feel less alone while dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault.Jack's Website: https://authorjackori.com/work-with-me/https://www.facebook.com/CoachAndAuthorJackOrihttps://www.instagram.com/AuthorJackOrihttps://www.facebook.com/groups/neurodiversewriterslab — Facebook Group (free)Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking to Geraldine Crane who shares her spiritual guidance on applying the SERENE Way to self love, healing mother wounds, and creating inner peace.If you ever find yourself struggling with self love and past wounds, that impact your creative life and trusting your own judgement, then don't miss this episode.Geraldine is a Serene Spiritual Empowerment Guide helping women, rebuild their self-worth, after a difficult or harmful relationship with their mother. Using Serene Spiritual Hypnotherapy and coaching Geraldine reconnects them to their inner wisdom and inner power, whilst also enabling them to feel the love of their Spirit Guides, so they can embrace their magnificence and start having happier, healthier relationships in all areas of their lives.Geraldine's Website: https://linktr.ee/geraldinecranehttps://www.facebook.com/GeraldineECrane/https://www.instagram.com/geraldinecrane_serene/https://www.tiktok.com/@geraldinecraneSupport the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking to Reneau Peurifoy, who, with over 20 years of experience in marriage and family therapy, shares wisdom on the 7 core emotions that we share with our pets, the 3 most important emotional factors that impact personal happiness, and practical approaches for quieting destructive emotional triggers and negative core response patterns.If you ever find yourself in that anxiety downward spiral, that impacts your work and creative life, then don't miss this episode.Reneau Peurifoy was in private practice for twenty years as a marriage and family therapist specializing in anxiety disorders before becoming a teacher at a local college. He has written four books. The most recent that has just been released is “Why You Feel the Way You Do.”Reneau's Website: www.whyemotions.comhttps://www.facebook.com/reneau.peurifoyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/reneau-peurifoy-73a20b12/Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, I'm talking with Heidi Marke, the Gentle Rebel Coach and host of the Overwhelm is Optional podcast. She shares so much wisdom on how to choose to overcome overwhelm. And one of my favorite quotes from the conversation has already changed my own life:"This is the root of all of our anxieties, that we are just not letting ourselves take the space that we need to take. Metaphorically, physically, literally, all of those ways."Heidi Marke, The Gentle Rebel Coach, speaker, author and host of the Overwhelm is Optional podcast, helps you gently rebel against the nonsense that life has to be hard, that success requires sacrificing your ability to feel well, laugh easily, think clearly and have time and energy to enjoy the very things that success is supposed to give you.Her book, Overwhelm is Optional was published in 2022.Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.

In this episode, I've got 5 tips for shifting from late summer's chaotic energy to fall's smoother, more flowy energy. After that, we're talking to yoga therapist and ayurvedaist Niya Bijaj on how you can use yoga therapy to bring more flow, creativity, and LESS burnout to your autumn.Niya Bajaj is an internationally accredited yoga therapist and narrative based medicine facilitator who helps exhausted women eliminate fatigue, manage their weight, and nourish themselves so they can stay focused and present to create the impact they want in the world.  She collaborates with changemakers from all walks of life to design accessible, purposeful, nourishing wellbeing practices that take yoga beyond asana so they can be in better relationship with their body, breath and mind to influence healthier and more sustainable relationships with the world around them. Connect with NiyaLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niyabajaINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/holisticyogatherapist/WEBSITE: https://www.holisticyogatherapy.ca/Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.

In this episode, we're finally entering the final season of the year: The FLOW Season! We're talking the AUTUMN EQUINOX and all the FLOW energy that comes with it. Autumn is the season when all of the things we've been building and working on throughout the year finally come to fruition. The equinox is technically Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at 2:50 AM, but since I'll be sleeping, it's tonight for me.It's harvest season, and that doesn't mean PSL. It means completion of all your big projects. If you've felt like you've been struggling all year because things felt hard during summer, you're not alone, and you're not a failure. This is your season to finally FLOW."Fall is time for flow, and that's when we just get into that flow season, that flow state really, really easily. It's a time when we can accomplish things and really put the final touches on a project and it is also the culmination of a whole year's worth of dreaming, magic, growing, and doing."Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking about growth mindset and self-awareness. What is growth mindset? How can you apply it to yourself and your business? We've got some tips on using growth mindset to get that book written, too! And then we dive into a conversation with Jamie Milam on self-awareness. Jamie's life took a determined turn at 15 when she faced independence and battled drug addiction. Discovering motherhood at 19, she embraced the pressure to create a better life for herself and her child. From humble beginnings, Jamie's problem-solving skills led to three successful businesses. Her true liberation, however, came from self-awareness, enabling her to navigate challenges with unwavering calm and align her strategies authentically. As an alignment coach, she empowers female entrepreneurs to break free from pressure, find peace, and align their strategies with their genuine aspirations.Connect with JamieWebsiteInstagramJamie's free self-awareness guideSupport the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking archetypes and how you can use them to find more creativity. We've got just a couple of weeks left of summer 2023 before we move into fall's Flow Season of creativity and productivity bursts. I'm talking to friend and fellow author + coach, Lewis Jorstad on creative archetypes, burnout, and how to plan a book series.Lewis Jorstad is an author and developmental editor who helps indie authors (and soon-to-be authors) master their craft and find their readers over at The Novel Smithy. When he isn't busy coaching students or writing books of his own, you can find him playing old Gameboy games and baking far too many homemade bagels.Lewis's Website: www.thenovelsmithy.comSupport the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today! Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, we're talking thunderstorms. There's some really cool research on how weather affects our creativity and focus and we're going to dive into harnessing those late summer storms to focus on all the ideas you've come up with this summer.Links"Weather and Behaviour" — British Psychological Society, 2018Blue Skies, Distractions Arise: How Weather Affects Productivity — Harvard Business School, 2012Rainmakers: why bad weather means good productivity — PubMed, 2014Thunderstorms FAQ — NOAA National Severe Storms LaboratoryShould you listen to music to focus better when you write? — Books & AlchemySupport the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, I'm sharing 7 ways you can embrace the energy of late summer to move forward with your projects and bring balance to your daily life. It's a good reminder for remembering that we're still in summer here in the northern hem, even if we're all sick of the heat by now, and that we still have summer energy to work with. Get the most out of these few weeks of summer!Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, I'm chatting with sobriety coach Sarah Williamson, and y'all... I almost wish I was joking when I tell you how much of a difference deciding I no longer wanted to be "a drinker" has had on my creativity, energy, and mental health.If you're looking for the missing piece to what's holding back your creativity, that extra glass of wine just may be it. Sarah has spent the last 12 years coaching and mentoring people who've struggled with their addictions and mental health, she feels that choosing to change your relationship with alcohol before you hit rock bottom is a powerful and positive choice to make.She is passionate about spreading the message that our lives can be joyful and fun on the other side of our drinking careers and there's no need to feel lonely, stressed or bored on this journey. Sarah is a coach, trainer, public speaker, writer, podcaster and published author.Connect with Sarahwww.drinklesslivebetter.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drinklesslivebetter/https://www.facebook.com/sarahwilliamson.drinklesslivebetterhttps://drinklesslivebetter.captivate.fm/listenSupport the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

In this episode, I'm sharing WHY this podcast is called The Dream Season. We talk about the Dream Season, the Magic Season, the Grow Season, and the Flow Season. I'm also talking about what energy each season brings to our creative work, and how we can better embrace it to be MORE creative with LESS burnout. I'm sick of hustle culture, and you know you are, too. This is a better way.Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara

Our very first episode of the inaugural season of The Dream Season! I'm so excited to get this show started. We're going to learn a lot together and make this our season for easy creativity.Support the ShowLeave a review and get 4 free guided visualizations. Just send a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send you the audio visualizations. It’s honestly the nicest thing you can do for me today.Work With HollyI guide women and feminine-aligned entrepreneurs who believe in the magic of the universe to share their wisdom & gifts by writing & publishing a life-changing book, so they can change more lives & create a sustainable business without burning themselves out. Are you ready to change lives, starting with your own? Click here to book a free call to chat about how I can help you make your book dreams a reality. No weird/gross sales pitches, just authentic conversations and honest recommendations.You can also grab my free Writing Ritual Tracker here and start creating a more sustainable and enjoyable writing practice today!Let’s ConnectWebsite: www.booksandalchemy.comInstagram: @hollyostaraTikTok: @hollyostara