Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis

In this episode of Beyond Better, I talk with client and published author (!) Arivee Vargas to explore her journey of professional reinvention. Arivee shares how she transitioned from a high-achieving legal career to a purpose-driven role as a coach, navigating an identity crisis along the way. We dive into the challenges of redefining success, unlearning limiting beliefs, and embracing personal g...

This week on Beyond Better , I welcome Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization cofounded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016, designed to amplify the collective impact of the world’s most iconic leadership thinkers and executive coaches. This conversation was a pure delight. Scott and Jacquelyn share their company’s proprietary curation process of a relationship-first phi...

Do you have an explorer’s spirit when it comes to personal growth? I love that framing—it elicits a sense of curiosity and discovery, two qualities embodied by this week’s guest on Beyond Better , author Seline Shenoy.  In this conversation, we dive into the six core needs of The Nomadic Soul —the title of her book—and explore how visionaries like Maya Angelou, Walt Disney, and Jane Goodall embodi...

Have you ever wondered how best-selling authors and media icons write so many books? What is their process like? What marketing strategies do they use to get their book into readers’ hands? This week, I’m excited to welcome back Farnoosh Torabi, one of America’s leading personal finance authorities. In this candid discussion, she shares behind the scenes on her author journey writing four books ac...

Listen to a short and sweet message from me to you, sharing a holiday message and a sneak peek into the new year. I share a bit about what we’re working on for authors (so excited!) and what I’m looking forward to both in business and life here in Portugal. Show notes: FREE Live Webinar New Year, New Book: How to Finish Your Nonfiction Book in 2025 Author Influence Circle community   Follow me on:...

Along with supporting our team on all things words, and fixing all my typos in my newsletter every week, Kim is a masterful book editor and writer. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey in the field, including going back to university post-master’s in music to pursue editing and writing The types of editing needed for books (hint: there are four!) How she helps authors bring out the best in the...

This week’s guest is a dear friend of mine I connected with on a shared mission of entrepreneurship for social good. Vanita Badlani’s passion for vegetarianism and fashion led her to address a gap she found in the fashion industry—making high-quality products that were not only beautiful and vied for but were also cruelty-free and sustainable while being accessible. Join us as we discuss driving c...

As a child, my dream was to have a career in books—a desire most writers share. This week’s guest on Beyond Better , Dwight Garner, gets to live that dream every day as a book critic for The New York Times . In this delightful conversation, we talk about Garner’s latest book, The Upstairs Delicatessen . This smart, thoughtful book about reading and eating had me laughing out loud and reaching for...

Many people have an unrealistic idea of self-care as bubble baths and expensive shopping sprees. These can be quick fixes, but they aren’t what truly nourishes us. My conversation with Amber Wardell explores what healthy self-care is all about, which includes confronting self-limiting behaviors and beliefs, challenging our inner demons, and pushing past our comfort zone. Amber walks us through her...

Here’s part two answering your questions after my recent Katie Couric Media piece. In this episode, I answer a few more questions: What is the path to citizenship in Portugal? How did you end up in southern Portugal? ⁠⁠How did you decide where to move abroad? If you’ve ever considered moving abroad, don’t miss this week’s episode! Show notes: Katie Couric Media piece: I Moved Abroad — Now I Don’t...

After my recent Katie Couric Media piece, I received so many questions about life in Portugal—wow! In this episode, I answer a few of the questions: What advice can you offer for the process of moving? What is the schooling like there? What’s the best tax structure as a small business owner? Tune in next week for part 2 on taxes, citizenship, and how we picked where we live. Show notes: Katie Cour...

Bill Gates does a Think Week every year, and I do something similar: Dream Week. In this episode, I walk through my Dream Week plan and talk you through what I’m doing this year to dream and strategize for 2025. I also share some of the challenges I ran into with this year’s Dream Week, and my plans for later in the month, when I travel to London for another layer of thinking and planning for the...

The moment I met this week’s guest, Ingrid Hu Dahl, I knew we’d create something beautiful together. She was working on a memoir about identity, loss, and living her truth, and needed a coach to walk the author journey with her. Spoiler: it was me. Her beautifully written book comes out next year. In this episode, we discuss her story growing up mixed-race, including her rock background and curren...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about accountability and following through on personal and professional goals, particularly when it comes to writing a book. I share a stat on how to increase your success in goal achievement by a massive 95%, and delve into the significance of calendaring and habit formation. I also walk through options to drive accountability to support your success, and ho...

This week’s episode is a bit different than others I’ve published—and that’s exactly why I’m excited to share it with you. In it, I have a conversation with Mara Mureş, an artist traveler who left Portugal by bicycle in February 2024 and is currently in Pakistan. We talk about the logistics of traveling alone as a single female by bicycle, how she captures her experiences through art, and how she’...

Money. It’s on everyone’s mind but something people rarely have conversations about. This week, we’re changing that. We’re talking all about money with Samanda Morales, the founder and owner of WellFin360 LLC. Samanda shares her money story and early money challenges, including maxed-out credit and zero dollars in the bank—and how she overcame them to write a new money story. Today, she has built...

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve hosted one of these! On October 3, I hosted a live discussion on LinkedIn to talk about the journey of some wonderful authors I had the pleasure of guiding through their book-writing journey. I can’t wait to introduce you to five incredible future and published authors: Jacquelyn Wright , Ingrid Hu Dahl , Regina Lawless , Joe Pérez , and Mike Green . This was a fu...

In this episode, I share a replay of my recent master class on proven strategies to write a book, even when you’re busy. In fact, nearly every client I work with is incredibly busy! Many future authors are surprised to learn that my coaching isn’t just about the skill of book writing and accountability—it’s about lifestyle design too. An optimized schedule equals an optimized brain, which helps yo...

In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing a bit about my post-vacation work life and answering your questions about my book-writing program, Idea-to-Draft (ITD). From how it works to the investment to how much 1:1 time you’ll get with me, I break it all down so you understand the core elements of the program. It’s one of my shorter episodes to date but packed with information you’ll want to know if...

Past client and published author Mike Green is living his dream life leading Alaskan leadership adventures. He says his life today in large part is a direct result of writing and publishing his book, Wandermust: A Hero’s Journey to Seven Truths . In this week’s episode of Beyond Better , we talk about the ways publishing Mike’s book positively impacted his life, including helping him step into who...

A little while back, I hosted an author celebration and meetup for my clients and students. It was a beautiful celebration of the amazing authors I get to work with, and I left overflowing with gratitude. I had such a good time that I was inspired to record a podcast episode with a look behind the scenes at the work I do with authors. In this week’s replay episode, I share: A recap of the meetup (...

Burnout is real, and it’s something a huge percentage of people will experience in their lives. In this week’s episode with former head of DEI at Instagram Regina Lawless and public speaking expert Misty Megia, we dig into what burnout is, how to recognize it, and what to do about it. Regina is also a past client whose book is a wonderful read if you’re experiencing a big personal shift, including...

This week on the podcast, I’m excited to have a conversation about aptitudes and uncovering hidden genius with author and YouScience cofounder, Betsy Wills. I met Betsy years ago and was inspired by her passion for aptitudes and how they play into uncovering one’s genius and living a full life. I even took the aptitude assessment through YouScience, which helped me understand myself and my gifts b...

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m answering your questions on business and writing tips: What customer relationship management (CRM) do you use? I’m just finishing my book and have been approached by several publishers whose prices range from $1,000 to $10,000. Do you have a word of direction? I am looking to expand my writing portfolio and would appreciate some tips and resources if you have an...

In this week’s episode, I share my update on life, work, and living in Portugal—five years in. It’s hard to believe we left the US six years ago, moving first to Thailand and then to our home in Portugal’s Algarve. There have been ups and downs, and you might be curious: Is this our forever home? I’ll answer that question in this episode. I also detail the opportunities and challenges I face in bu...