The Published Pearl with Dr. Carolyn Wiley

Are you tired of the diet rollercoaster? Ken Kleinberg, founder of Mastery Weight Loss, unpacks the hidden truths behind the diet industry that keeps you trapped in a cycle of failure. With over 65 pounds lost and maintained for seven years, Ken reveals how he broke free from the yo-yo dieting trap and transformed his health journey into a sustainable lifestyle.   In this episode, Dr. Ca...

It's launch day for Crowned in Beauty — and we're marking it with the story behind the book. Everyone knows Esther for one line: "for such a time as this." Almost no one talks about the 12 months before it — a beauty regimen she didn't choose, that prepared her not to lead her people, but for the chance to. In this episode, Michelle Rose — beauty strategist and host of Making Life Beautiful Again...

Unlock the hidden potential of LinkedIn for your Christian business with Sandy Zeisler, a LinkedIn strategist who’s been transforming connections into clients for over 15 years. In this enlightening discussion with host Dr. Carolyn Wiley, discover why overlooking your LinkedIn presence could mean missing out on your ideal audience.   Sandy shares her journey from the corporate world to b...

Most of the time on this podcast we talk strategy — writing, publishing, growing a business. But none of that matters if it's built on shaky spiritual ground. Today Dr. Carolyn Wiley sits down with Kathy, founder of Watered by the Word, to talk about the foundation everything else has to be built on: a real, day-in-day-out relationship with Jesus. Kathy equips Christian women to grow in spiritual...

What if the messy, chaotic process of writing a book could be your secret weapon? Join Dr. Carolyn Wiley as she pulls back the curtain on her unique approach to crafting her upcoming book, *Authority Unlocked*, designed specifically for Christian entrepreneurs ready to showcase their expertise. This episode invites you into the clarity stage of writing—a step most authors overlook—where real trans...

From Launch Day to Sales System: Turning Your Book Into a Lead-Qualifying Machine with Jeanette Peterson You finished your book. It's live. You celebrated. And now... what? In this episode of The Published Pearl, Dr. Carolyn Wiley sits down with Jeanette Peterson — prophetic strategist, Air Force veteran, and former military cybersecurity and corporate operations leader who now equips spirit-led w...

On March 4th, 2021, Jessica Ellington's life split into a before and after. In a single morning, she lost her husband Matt and her two children, Evangeline and Lincoln, in a car accident. This episode is the conversation behind her new memoir, From We to Me: Let Me Paint You My Story — and it holds grief and joy in the same breath, exactly like her life does. We talk about the turquoise Bible foun...

In this conversation, Dr. Carolyn Wiley interviews Danette Kirshner about her book 'Root Bound: Breaking Free from Safe Christianity to Grow Where God Plants You.' They explore the metaphor of being 'root bound' in faith, the journey of writing the book, the concept of safe Christianity, the costs of obedience, personal stories of uprooting and replanting, and the importance of community and actio...

Writing your book was never the hard part. Six months of staring at a blank page, seventeen outline rearrangements, chapter one deleted and rewritten three times — none of that is the hard part. The hard part is what happens after: convincing a total stranger who owes you nothing to stop, buy, read, and tell someone else. That's the conversation this episode is built around. JD Barker spent 20+ ye...

Erica Kingsbury, author of the Juniper Creek series (Girl in the Barn, Road Home, Uprooted) and Not Alone: God's Presence on the Path of the Special Needs Mom On July 2nd, Erica Kingsbury did something most authors never attempt — she released three books at once. Two of them hit #1 New Release in their categories on launch day. In this episode, Erica and Carolyn pull back the curtain on how a sum...

This one is personal. Stacy Dodd walked into my life over ten years ago during one of my darkest seasons — and through a small group he and his wife Stephanie opened their home to, I met my husband Bryan. So when I tell you this episode means something to me, I mean it all the way down. But this conversation isn't really about me. It's about what God does when someone finally stops running. Stacy...

What's the difference between authors who land national media and authors who stay invisible? It's not talent — it's PR. In this episode, USC-trained publicist Jasmine Bloemhof (aka Jazz) pulls back the curtain on what real PR looks like for authors, why you don't need a massive national stage to see results, and how her BLOOM Method™ takes experts from invisible to undeniable. Jasmine has secured...

In this episode, Alyssa Avant shares her 19 years of experience supporting authors as a virtual assistant, emphasizing the importance of building an online platform early, effective content repurposing, and strategic marketing for book success. ✨ Subscribe for more Spirit-led strategies on writing, publishing, and building your legacy. Join Christian Writers Arise: 90-Day Book Accelerator and fin...

Unlock the profound power of wisdom rooted in the Mississippi Delta and discover how faith, poetry, and storytelling can transform your life—starting today. When Billy Howell—better known as Chilly Billy—and his wife Madge introduce their groundbreaking book, Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads, they reveal a spiritual blueprint designed to deepen your understanding, ignite your creativity, an...

As a CEO, you know that reading can be a game-changer. But not just any reading—it's about reading with purpose. Many people read for fun, but CEOs read for a competitive advantage worth billions. In this blog post, I’ll share the 10 books that can install a CEO’s mindset, building the strategic thinking necessary to lead effectively. This isn’t just a reading list; it’s a blueprint for success. D...

Stop choosing sides in publishing! There's a game-changing approach that could elevate your book's impact. In today's episode, I dive deep into a hybrid model that empowers authors to keep their voice while getting professional support. Traditional vs. self-publishing? It’s not about picking a side anymore. It’s about positioning your book to truly resonate with readers. Most authors feel stuck be...

If you’ve been stuck before chapter one, overwhelmed halfway through writing, or worried your book will not connect with readers, this teaching is for you. In this video, Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, publishing strategist for Christian CEOs and founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing, walks you through the clarity every author must have before writing another page. Most writers think their message wil...

Your book doesn’t fail because of bad writing. It fails because your digital brand is fragmented. In this video, I explain why scattered online branding quietly sabotages personal development books—and how aligning your digital presence builds credibility, trust, and momentum before your book ever launches. Most authors think promoting a personal development book requires complicated funnels, paid...

Grab your favorite cup of coffee (or stash of chocolate—no judgment!), because today on The Published Pearl Podcast, I sit down with Terri Hitt—founder of Terri Hitt Co., creator of the Set-Apart Collective, and author of the forthcoming Rose & Pearl Publishing release The Good Mom Trap: Break the Lie That Good Parenting Creates Godly Kids (available December 2, 2025). In this powerful convers...

Dive into the deep South where secrets simmer, shadows whisper…and a thriller called The Fruit takes center stage. 🍑🔥 In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Wiley sits down with author Troy Day, pulling back the curtain on the twisted genius behind his Southern Gothic page-turner. This isn’t your average book chat — it’s a behind-the-scenes reveal of how a story gets under your skin and refuses to leave....

Last week I said something that made some of y’all mad at me… and honestly? I understand why. I challenged you that the reason you haven’t written your book isn’t because you don’t have time. And you came back with, “Carolyn… I’m leading a team. I’m serving clients. I’m raising kids. I’m involved at church. I’m holding the whole world together with a Starbucks cup and the power of Jesus.” Friend....

In his new bestselling memoir, Pat shares about his story of loss, hope, and how to keep going when it seems all is lost. Coach Camp joins Dr. Carolyn Wiley for an inspiring visit to the Senatobia Volunteer Fire Department, celebrating true local heroes. They introduce **Patrick Hardison**, a remarkable **firefighter** whose journey of resilience after suffering **severe burns** led to a groundbre...

Did you ever carry something so heavy that silence feels safer? In this episode of The Published Pearl, I’m joined by Brittany Poppe (pronounced “Poppy”) — Christian Abortion Recovery Coach, pro-life speaker, and host of the globally ranked top 2% podcast Abortion Recovery for Christian Women. Brittany shares her story with honesty and tenderness: growing up with faith, losing her dad young, falli...

In today’s conversation, I’m dismantling 9 myths that keep powerful Christian leaders from writing their signature book — including: • “I need more time.” • “I need a bigger platform.” • “Traditional publishing is the only valid path.” • “What if people criticize me?” • “Books don’t actually grow a business.” And the real reason most Christian CEOs delay writing their book. If you are building a K...

Most Christian authors don’t quit writing because they lack talent… they quit because they don’t understand grit. Today, High-Performance Coach Linzie Hermsmeyer breaks down the habits, mindset shifts, and practical systems that help writers actually finish their book without burning out. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ✔ Build sustainable writing habits ✔ Develop real grit instead of waitin...