
Hey changemakers,
Today on the show, Jas Rawlinson chats with speaker and mental health advocate Jeff Johnston about his book, 'This One's For You: An Inspirational Journey Through Addiction, Death, and Meaning’).
Note: Please be advised that this conversation will discuss Jeff's story of losing his son Seth to fentanyl poisoning, and his wife Prudence to alcoholism.
In today’s conversation Jeff and Jas speak about:
How Jeff found the resilience and strength to keep living after the loss of his son Seth to drug addiction
Why ‘being defined’ by your trauma isn’t bad, and the distinction between ignoring your pain and living a fully expressed life alongside your grief
The impact on young people who experience sibling bereavement
Connect with Jeff at:
http://www.brightyourlife.com/
www.livingundeterred.com
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PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
Oct 11, 2023
51 min

Hey changemaker,
In today's episode, Jas Rawlinson dives into the drama around Britney Spears' highly-anticipated memoir being released during her divorce, and talks about:
What to do if you've already approved your book for printing, and then need to change something in the manuscript (eg. 'Oh no, I'm no longer with my partner and they're a big part of the book!')
Why changing your book after print isn't the end of the world, and how to use these changes to draw in a new audience & even re-sell to existing readers
What you can learn from Britney Spears, and multi-millionaires like Denise Duffield Thomas, who have launched a book and then found that something was outdated
If you enjoy today's episode, tag Jas online and share a snippet from this interview.
PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
Sep 14, 2023
13 min

Hey changemaker,
Today, Jas Rawlinson is joined by best-selling author and award-winning emotional intelligence coach, Stephanie Pinto.
In today's episode, Jas and Steph speak about:
The inspiration behind her book 'From Chaos to Connection - how parenting with emotional intelligence raises kind, confident, resilient kids.'
What emotional intelligence looks and feels like - and Steph's judgment-free advice on how to replace outdated methods of parenting (such as bribes, threats and punishments) with kindness, empathy and compassionate discipline.
The cringiest book covers we've ever seen (and how to avoid having one!)
And lots more
Connect and work with Steph at: https://www.stephaniepinto.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids
PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
Aug 30, 2023
51 min

Hey changemaker, in today's episode Jas Rawlinson is joined by Graci Harkema - International Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Speaker, and Best-Selling Author of 'Rising: From a mud-hut to the boardroom - and back again.'
Listen in to hear:
Graci’s incredible story of being born into poverty in a mud hut in the Congo, and the miraculous way that she came to the USA
How it took Graci 5 years to write 1 chapter - and what helped her finally finish her memoir 'Rising'
Graci’s advice to writers who feel what they’ve written is no longer relevant, due to taking years to write their first draft
What the audiobook recording process is like, and how long it takes
Writing and recording a book with dyslexia, and the unexpected way that Graci’s book got picked up for publishing
Connect with Graci at www.graciharkema.com or
@thegraciharkema
PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
Aug 16, 2023
36 min

Hey changemaker,
Today on the podcast, Jas Rawlinson is joined by best-selling author, musician, activist and self-confessed 'troublemaker,' Simon Tam.
Tam is best known as the founder and bassist of The Slants, the world's first and only all-Asian American dance rock band, and is the founder of The Slants Foundation - an organization dedicated to providing scholarships and mentorship to artist-activists of color.
In this episode, Jas and Simon discuss:
The music that inspired Simon's life, leading him to co-found 'The Slants'
Tam's 10-year battle with the Supreme Court, who deemed his band name 'racist' and offensive, and how conservatives and democrats came together with 'dictionary experts' to help The Slants trademark their name
The inspiration behind his book 'Slanted', and creative ideas for launching your book so that you *actually* sell copies
Find out more about Simon at:
www.simontam.org
www.theslants.org
PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
Aug 2, 2023
44 min

Hey changemaker,
In today's episode of Authors of Impact, Jas Rawlinson chats with Joanna Walden, author of The Inside Hustle: A Mystical Misfit’s Travel Adventure Into The Unknown.
Key moments:
- What inspired Joanna to leave her corporate job of 15 years & seek a life of travel, adventure, and spirituality
- Unbelievable true stories, like the moment Joanna found herself sitting in a dark field with an old shaman, searching for aliens and spaceships
- The challenge many highly successful women face with constantly 'searching for more,' and how to 'come home' to yourself by understanding who you truly are
- How naivety can be an advantage when it comes to transforming your life
Connect with Joanna at
Joanna Walden | A Visionary Transformation Specialist
IG: www.instagram.com/iamjoannawalden
PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
Jul 25, 2023
51 min

Have you ever thought of crowdfunding your book?
It's not something that's talked about that often, but personally, I think it should be - because it's a great way to bring your book dreams to reality, particularly if you're on a tight budget.
In today's episode of 'Authors of Impact,' I share:
My crowdfunding journey, and how it kickstarted my career
Why you shouldn't feel ashamed of using crowdfunding (either for book coaching or to produce your book)
How it can help you build a passionate community of supporters
Which platform I used
And what you MUST do in order to incentivize people to donate (including what led to me receiving a $1000 sponsorship)
PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
Jul 6, 2023
13 min

Hey Changemaker, in today's episode of Authors of Impact, Jas Rawlinson answers some of the most common questions she gets asked when it come to book writing.
Some of the juicy details that Jas dives into:
Q: "Have you had anyone come after you for talking honestly about your life experiences and traumas?"
Q: "I want to make my book inclusive to everyone - how do I best do this? (And should I?)"
Q: "Do I have to ask permission to include people's conversations or quotes in my book?"
PS. When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
Jun 15, 2023
26 min

Hey changemaker,
In today's episode, Jas Rawlinson sits down with 'Pleasurepreneur', Exercise Physiologist and author, Regan Figg, to talk about her new book 'A Mother's Pleasure: A modern guide to redefining motherhood.'
In this episode, Jas and Regan discuss:
Regan's journey from perinatal depression to pleasurepreneur
The importance of integrating pleasure into our lives - and non-sex examples of what daily doses of pleasure can look like
The creative process behind 'A mother’s pleasure’
And her message to women who are feeling burned out, and ‘just don’t know what they want’ in life
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
May 31, 2023
1 hr

Hey changemaker,
In this episode, Jas Rawlinson chats with impact-maker Sarah McDugal.
Sarah McDugal is an author, speaker, abuse recovery coach, and co-founder of Wilderness to WILD and the TraumaMAMAs mobile app – both of which provide evidence-based, trauma-effective resources for women after abuse. She creates courses, community, and coaching for women recovering from deceptive sexual trauma, coercive control, and intimate terrorism. Her passion is helping mamas heal and rebuild healthy solo-parent families while they protect their children from further harm, and navigate the family court system after escaping abuse. Sarah’s tools and resources guide women ‘out of the wilderness of abuse, into a wild, thriving, peaceful post-trauma life.’
In today's episode, we talk about:
What betrayal trauma is, and Sarah's personal experience of leaving an abusive relationship with a christian pastor, and rediscovering her identity
How writing her first book 'One Face' helped save her life
Sarah's message to women and victim-survivors who are experiencing betrayal trauma
Connect with Sarah or access the resources she shared in this episode:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahmcdugal
WILD: www.wildernesstowild.com
TraumaMAMAs App: http://traumamamas.app/links
Support Groups: https://www.wildernesstowild.com/wild-support-groups
Books: https://www.wildernesstowild.com/wild-books
PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:
[FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching
May 18, 2023
55 min
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