Bound & Determined

Adriana Stimola is a Literary Agent representing adult non-fiction at the Stimola Literary Studio. Her focus is on cookbooks, wellness, spirituality and lifestyle, including oracle and tarot decks, memoir meets self-help and humor.  She is always looking for books that nourish us and grow our cultural, social and emotional intelligence. In this conversation Richelle and Adriana discuss how to have...

Allie Mason is an Instagram expert, researcher, and experienced copywriter and content producer having worked in government, journalism, wellness, radio and television production, and entrepreneurship for more than a decade.  She is also the CEO of Something Greater Social Media, which serves purpose-driven experts and celebrities with a mission to make the world a better place. In this episode Ri...

In today's culture it's so easy to feel like you're constantly on the go. Setting boundaries with how we manage our time can feel challenging which can lead to toxic burnout. In this week's episode of Bound and Determined, Richelle Fredson discusses the power of taking a pause. She breaks down the importance of evaluating for yourself if a pause is exactly what's needed and how to go about it.

Jessica Baum is the owner and founder of the Be Self-full® Method and the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach.  She has an undergraduate degree from Fordham University and holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from South University. As a certified substance abuse specialist, her focus is chemical abuse, codependency, and anxiety.  Her book Anxiously Attached: Become More Secure in L...

Alejandra Ramos is a television host, TODAY Show contributor, chef, and writer. Alejandra's joyful approach to food can be seen regularly on NBC's TODAY Show, where she serves as a Contributor, and coming this Summer, as Host of the new PBS series, The Great American Recipe. In this refreshing episode, Alejandra shares with Richelle how she's found both success and balance as a successful creator...

Miranda VonFricken is a certified life & business coach and Founder of LinkedIn Growth Academy. She also creates and conducts workshops on self-leadership, personal branding, social selling, and her personal favorite… LinkedIn. Her mission is to help every professional get clear, aligned, and abundant by creating a life and brand that shines so bright it's impossible to ignore. In this episode Mir...

Actress Wendy Braun is well known for many roles including her on numerous seasons of the Netflix hit comedy series, Atypical. She's also the CEO and founder of ActorInspiration.com, a resource that has been providing practical and empowering tools to help creatives transform their lives and careers for over a decade.  In this episode she discusses how she has overcome obstacles to create success...

This week on Bound + Determined, Richelle Fredson is talking to you directly about the 3 Things You're Not Doing in Your Writing, But Should. These are all the insider tips that she's learned from working in the publishing industry for 20 years. Her goal is for you to have effective and powerful writing that both lights you up and reaches the readers in the way you intend. These important tips wil...

As a two-time New York Times best-selling ghostwriter in health & wellness, Wyndham Wood has written numerous successful titles about trauma, addiction, mindset, meditation, women's health, women's empowerment, astrology, and more. She is especially passionate about using storytelling to convey complex information in ways that compel and inspire readers. In this episode Richelle and Wyndham explor...

Laura Mazer is a literary agent specializing in adult nonfiction with a focus on women's issues, intelligent pop culture, counterintuitive self-help, and books that take us on geeky deep dives into fascinating facets of everyday life. She adores history, biography, and celebrations of literary legacies, especially when they offer fresh stories about women. During this insightful episode of Bound a...

Meryl Moss is the founder of the Meryl Moss Media Group, which helps authors turn their books into best sellers. She created BookTrib.com, a community that features emerging authors from many different genres and provides an array of marketing programs to support their growth. On top of this she recently started SmartWorks Collaborative, a new marketing initiative for business authors. Meryl share...

In this episode of Bound and Determined, Richelle Fredson speaks directly from her years of experience in the publishing world to share the ways that she has found to remove the many obstacles that prevent authors from experiencing the success that they desire. Listening to this episode will help any new author get their ideas on the page and also successfully bring their book to the masses.

Brittany Penner is an Indigenous Métis writer and family physician. She was adopted at the end of the Sixties Scoop in Manitoba, Canada, and was raised in a large extended Mennonite family with over 30 Indigenous, adopted family members. Most of her writing focuses on the complex nature of identity. Brittany bravely shares her story and the process of writing her memoir during this conversation wi...

Dina Scippa is the Founder and CEO of Enough Labs. As an  empowerment and confidence coach for women and girls, she runs an unapologetically feminist social platform as well as her podcast, Embracing Enough. Dina is also a recognized gender equality and women's empowerment expert with over 17 years experience in power dynamics, social inclusion, intersectionality and privilege. In this impactful e...

A psychotherapist for over 18 years, Gina Moffa, LCSW, has a private practice in NYC, where she specializes in the many faces of grief and loss. She also focuses on helping people to navigate uncertain, complicated life transitions. Most recently, she is working on a book, " Permission to Grieve: A modern guide to empowerment after loss" . Richelle and Gina discuss her breakthrough approach to thi...

Paula Rizzo works with experts, authors, and entrepreneurs on how to position themselves for the media. As a best-selling author and Emmy-award winning television producer she has produced health, wellness, and lifestyle segments with a range of top experts, including Jillian Michaels, and Deepak Chopra. Her latest book "Listful Living: A list-making journey to a less stressed you" was recently re...

Jannese Torres-Rodriguez is first-gen Latina, entrepreneur & business coach. Her journey into personal finance began when she started side hustling in 2013. Since then she's become an avid investor, built multiple 6-figure businesses and achieved financial independence at age 35. She's the creator and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast , and the Yo Quiero Dinero platform. During this conversatio...

Get ready to learn the ultimate secrets to publishing success from two very respected Literary Agents. In this episode Richelle Fredson speaks with Jan Baumer and Steve Troha of Folio Literary Management. Both Jan and Steve have a consistent track record of working with some of the world's most prominent and best-selling authors, and reveal their tips for mastering the book proposal process and fi...

Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, speaker and author living , working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety....

Vanessa Marin is a sex therapist with 20 years of experience and Xander Marin is a self proclaimed "regular dude". As a team they share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. On their podcast, "Pillow Talks" they discuss totally do-able sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories. During  this bold episode the...

Kristen Boice is a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a trained EMDR clinician. She's passionate about inspiring us to get on the path of becoming more self-aware, and acknowledging who we most want to be. She specializes in improving self-worth, helping people create deeper emotional connections and healthier relationships, and heal trauma. This episode will help you understand ho...

Without knowing who you are and why you are the person to write the book you desire, you won't be ready to begin the book proposal process. This week, Richelle Fredson asks three important questions to help you uncover your authentic self so you can write the book that you have always wanted. Get ready because this episode is a game changer.

Lily Womble is the founder of Date Brazen and with her unique coaching strategy she's helped hundreds of women around the world build a clear path to the best relationship of their lives by becoming their very own matchmakers along the way. She's currently on a mission to infuse the dating space with her feminist, unconventional approach to relationships and self-care. Lily joins Richelle to share...

Karena Kilcoyne is an author and writer who teaches people to heal from past trauma and rise above their story. Through vivid, evocative, and transparent storytelling, she teaches others how to rise above their own stories and find true peace. In this episode Karena shares with Richelle how her personal journey has allowed her to teach others to how to free themselves from their past.

One of the biggest challenges of starting to write your book is writer's block. On this brand new episode of Bound + Determined, Richelle Fredson brings you a handful of tips for this very issue. So if you're struggling to keep momentum—or get the ball rolling at all—this episode is for you.