Best Of Authoring Life

Ever since Lee Chaix McDonough was a little child, she always wanted to write a book. When she was four years old, she wrote her first one she called The Book of Life about everything she had learned in her four years of life. Fast forward 3.5 decades, she finally came up with her first published one called, ACT on your Business: Braving the Storms of Entrepreneurship and Creating Success Through...

After experiencing workplace harassment on top of a bankruptcy, Wendy Petties decided that she did not want to not be in control of her life again. Thus was born Sexy Money, a system that helps women get the best out of life, love and work and inch closer to their dream life. Bringing in #SexyLife vibes to the show with Alicia Dunams, she retells her journey from being a harassment survivor to bei...

One thing that women of all age groups, races, backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientation seem to have in common is that they question themselves about what is wrong with them in a way that men never do.  Dr. Joanne Bagshaw’s  book,  The Feminist Handbook , highlights this issue and takes the spotlight off women, shining it on the patriarchy and the male-dominated system. On today’s podcast, D...

As women, it’s very easy to measure our worth against the standards and expectations of others, especially if we’re finding ourselves in a leadership position. We lead a life full of insecurity, of the anxiety that we might stumble and fall short of those expectations. We think of life as a journey towards something worthy. What we don’t realize is that worth has been riding with us all along. We...

It’s one thing to learn lessons from your own journey; it’s another to impart them to help others with theirs.  Michelle Reines , author, speaker, and ever-evolving badass leader, is doing the latter. Through her book,  From Bad to Badass Leader , she inspires people to become powerful leaders and impact others’ lives through her stories. She joins host Alicia Dunams to share some of them with us,...

Now that you’ve entered the world of adulthood, it is time to start writing your own story and create the life that you want for yourself. There is one problem, though. No thanks to the global pandemic, there is very little room for error in your search for career alignment and fulfillment in an economy that is still trying to find its footing. Consultant, speaker and author, Fred Stuvek Jr. talks...

As humans, we may pride ourselves as having achieved a lot over the millennia, but when it comes to women’s sexuality, we are in many ways still pretty much stuck to where we were 10,000 years ago. The topic of sex, especially when it concerns women’s sexual desires and fantasies, remains taboo, and it often hinders women from making the most out of their intimate relationships. How do we break aw...

Living a high-performance life isn’t as difficult as we like to make it appear. Sometimes, getting to the level of performance we wish for ourselves is as simple as sitting back and focusing on our health and happiness, which many people tend to forget about. Scott Welle is a motivational speaker and the author of Outperform the Norm . He joins Alicia Dunams to discuss the keys to living a high-pe...

There is a rampant of misinformation running wild out there, especially on social media, even now at a time when we all need accurate information the most. Avoid falling trap into these fake news and information by putting your critical thinking caps. Take the advice and wisdom of a journalist in this great episode. Alicia Dunams sits down with  Silva Harapetian —a motivational speaker, journalist...

It is awfully nice to be pursued instead of being the one doing the pursuing. Whether in relation to your dreams, business goals, or relationships with other people, getting pursued gets people to give back to you without you even asking for it.  Dr. Mark Goulston , a leadership consultant, podcast host, and bestselling author, joins Alicia Dunams on the show to talk about this. For Mark, one gets...

The current COVID-19 situation has made leadership even more crucial. Right now, leaders are under a microscope that shows how well or bad they are at responding to what is happening. As such, what is highlighted in the kind of leadership that we all need, and has been missing for some time, is an accountable one. In this episode, Alicia Dunams sits down with New York Times bestselling author of T...

Being an effective professional speaker is not just about polishing your voice or being well-versed in vocabulary. It is about finding your voice, staying true to it, and getting to know the people who are going to respond to it. Joining Alicia Dunams today is Robert Kennedy III , a professional speaker, life coach, and author who has just released his new book, Find Your Voice: 28 Secrets to Insp...

It takes a special kind of marketing to get yourself into a meeting with anyone you want. That is why it also takes an equally special guest to teach you how to do exactly just that. In this episode, Alicia Dunams invites  Stu Heinecke  over to share his tips and tricks on doing contact marketing. Stu is a bestselling business author, a Hall of Fame nominated marketer, and a Wall Street Journal ca...

The most empowering way for women to heal is to come out of victimization, speak out, take control of the narrative, and advocate for themselves. Author, speaker, and Self-Advocacy Coach™ Maria Mastrodicasa joins Alicia Dunams in the podcast to speak of self-advocacy and sharing your story with purpose. Maria shares her own struggle against sexual harassment and domestic abuse and how it has helpe...

Storytelling is a powerful way of delivering and expounding even the simplest message. Today, Alicia Dunams talks to Alicia Antonio , the author of Sometimes I Drift Away , the The Land Of Nod , and Sh*t I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was A Teenager . Alicia talks about her first book which is a picture book for adults and young adults who struggle with feeling “abnormal” due to their highly se...

Food, and the love for it, can be a double-edged sword. That’s one of the things that Hollan Hamid shares in this episode and her book, Good Food Gratitude Cookbook . Hollan’s perspective is that creating healthy food does not need to be difficult or complicated. She incorporated that mindset when she created her recipes. Getting into the vegan lifestyle was a no-brainer for her. It’s something th...

Ever wonder why there are days when everything just seems to go your way? It might have something to do with getting your life aligned. Bethany Londyn , the author of Get Aligned Now.: Free Your Mind Through Body Intelligence, the Path to Achieve Aligned Results , joins Alicia Dunams this episode to talk about how you can get life alignment by paying attention to your body. Bethany believes that e...

Staying healthy in a world where one is surrounded by all sorts of junk can be a daunting task at times, but it’s not an impossible task. With a bit of self-regulation, willpower and discipline, staying healthy won’t be such a huge issue, especially as you get older and your body begins to change. Alicia Dunams is joined by the author of The 5 Habits of Healthy People , Dr. Mark Chavez . Dr. Chave...

How can togetherness be encouraged during this pandemic? Alicia Dunams interviews leadership expert Mike Robbins on the show to take a closer look at this concept and share some strategies that promote connections. Having partnered with some of the top organizations in the world, Mike shows us how to lead with authenticity, trust, belongingness, and appreciation. Today, he shares some vital conten...

How can storytelling help improve your business revenue? Alicia Dunam’s guest, John Livesay , has the answer. John is a keynote speaker, pitch whisperer, and storytelling expert. The author of Better Selling Through Storytelling , John shares some concepts from his book including his inspiring story from being laid off from work to becoming salesperson of the year. He shares the four elements that...

It’s only common for people to associate cults with a stigma considering its history of brainwash violence. However, Braxton Amundson , realized how a cult could be used for success in the modern age. Braxton is the author of Let’s Start A Cult: The Power of Radical Belief . He gives his insight on how cults apply to the current society and why it’s currently a good thing. Having experienced grief...

Building resilience in life isn’t as easy as it sounds, but with the right support, it might actually be simpler than you think. The Resilient Leader , Christine Perakis ’ second book is about strategies you can use to navigate life and business. Christine joins Alicia Dunams to share a life changing event in Christine’s life that served as an inspiration for the book. They discuss how something a...

Shawn Antonio saw a common theme in those who’ve reached the pinnacle of success, which is sadness. This prompted him to write his book, Finding Your Fire Series: Be the Beast You Are , followed by Having Amazing Relationships merely three months later. The series is about unlearning all the bad conditioning and traumas that have gotten in the way of you being you. He discusses how finding your fr...

Before you can even think of sharing your story, you need to make sure you find your truth. It can sound challenging, but with a simple change in mindset, you’ll be able to see constant little changes happening around you. Media sensation and author of Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life , Garrain Jones , shares the lowest points in his life in detail and the encounter that ultimately shifted hi...