Easy Peasy Books
Easy Peasy Books: From Author to Authority is the inspiring and practical podcast for business professionals looking to transform their expertise into published works. Hosted by Gillian Whitney, a Livestream & Author Brand Strategist and three-time published author, this show features weekly conversations with successful writers who've navigated the journey from expertise to influence. Gillian also interviews industry experts in writing, publishing, and marketing to provide valuable insights.
The podcast explores three key pillars: crafting your manuscript, navigating self-publishing in the digital age, and implementing marketing strategies to attract your target audience. Whether you're penning your first draft or seeking to leverage your published material, Easy Peasy Books offers simple strategies to turn your literary work into your ultimate business card, opening doors to new opportunities, speaking engagements, and more clients.
Join us as we make the path from author to authority as easy peasy as possible!
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045: Building Your Author Platform: A TEDx Speaker's Insider Guide with Shannon Malkin Daniels
Ever dreamed of that iconic red circle moment but thought TEDx speaking was reserved for the ultra-famous? Communication expert and TEDx speaker Shannon Malkin Daniels and I are here to shatter that myth! Known as a "communication nerd" and total "mic-dropper," Shannon reveals the insider secrets of landing your first TEDx talk – and why this platform is pure gold for building your author authority. We'll explore Shannon's step-by-step application strategy (spoiler: it's not about having connections!), why your "big idea" needs to fit the conference theme, and how one of her clients turned a TEDx talk into a million-view sensation.
Plus, Shannon shares her game-changing approach to speech preparation that ditches memorization for authentic storytelling – the same techniques that make compelling books! Whether you're an author looking to go from page to stage or someone with expertise ready to self-publish your way from stage to page, this conversation proves that TEDx speaking isn't just achievable – it's one of the most powerful ways to establish yourself as the go-to authority in your field.
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- Gillian Whitney: linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney
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