Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis

Join the FREE writing challenge here.⁠ How it works: ⁠sign up at this link⁠ , then join me LIVE online every day next week on LinkedIn, May 27–31. Each day, I’ll be doing a short training and giving you homework to complete, including a daily worksheet and writing prompt. Plan about 30–60 minutes each day to complete both the training and work. Because of this challenge, participants have: launche...

Join the FREE writing challenge here. How it works: sign up at this link , then join me LIVE online every day next week on LinkedIn, May 27–31. Each day, I’ll be doing a short training and giving you homework to complete, including a daily worksheet and writing prompt. Plan about 30–60 minutes each day to complete both the training and work. Because of this challenge, participants have: launched e...

I’ve been a loud voice in publishing about the future of AI—and today, I’m taking that conversation a step further. In this powerful discussion with diversity, equity, and inclusion leader Manpreet Dhillon, we discuss the intersection between inclusion and AI and dig deeply into inherent bias and how AI is silencing our voices. We also explore her work nurturing authentic, human-centered workplace...

I’ve been on a personal journey to understand the gut and how it impacts overall health, including the brain and chronic disease. And wow—it’s a fascinating area of study! This week, I’m excited to welcome a guest to share more about this important area of wellness. Greer McGuinness, MS, RD, CDN, CLT, DTSP, CMH, is a registered dietitian, certified detox specialist, certified master herbalist, and...

It’s no secret that the publishing industry is riddled with inequity. Basically every stage is white: authors to staff at publishing houses to marketing campaigns targeting white readers, the system is not designed to amplify marginalized voices. That’s why I’m grateful for this week’s conversation with Rebekah Borucki, founder and president of Row House. Along with sharing her personal story, we...

A key part of my entrepreneurial journey has been uncovering a simple truth: I am almost always my own biggest roadblock. Not my skills, because I can learn. Not my connections, because I am highly connected. But my mindset. This week, I speak with Amira Alvarez, founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman and host of The Unstoppable Woman podcast. She shares how she achieved a fivefold income increa...

This week’s guest is a dear friend and someone who has had a profound impact on my life. Laura Tully is a fashion stylist who speaks with power and heart, and by the end of this episode, she’ll have you convinced that personal style can be a profound part of personal growth. Laura has worked in the fashion industry for the last twenty-plus years. As a style expert, she lives in the creative inters...

For years, I have been talking about building a community for authors. And for years, I felt like I didn’t have the time or bandwidth to make it a reality. In this episode, I share behind the scenes on the new community for authors, the Author Influence Circle , and how I got past my recovering perfectionism to finally launch this community. I get vulnerable sharing the ways I have held myself bac...

A few months ago, I saw author Alex O’Brien on stage at Web Summit. Not only did she give excellent answers to questions on writing, AI, and beyond at Web Summit, but she also beautifully represented how I hope every author shows up when they talk about their work: with confidence, passion, and a genuine care to make a difference in this world. Alex is a science writer and professional poker playe...

When I first set out to grow my business a few years ago, I knew I had a knowledge gap. I needed to understand how to transition from a solopreneur, service-based business (ghostwriting and book coaching) into a business that could serve more people. Today, I have a small team and big plans to continue to serve our community, including my new Author Influence Circle . In this episode, I detail how...

I talk a lot on this podcast about location freedom. Financial wellness is part of the location independence equation, and if you’re a parent, your financial life may include paying for college. With two kids myself, I’m especially excited to welcome this week’s guest. Jeannie Burlowski is a past client and full-time academic strategist, podcast host, and speaker for students ages 12–26, their par...

I talk regularly about all the help I have in my life and work, and how outsourcing is how I “do it all” without really doing it all. That’s why I’m so excited this week to share all about how to outsource—specifically with a marketing virtual assistant (VA). In this week’s episode, I talk with guest Kirsten Graham about how to work with a trained marketing VA who takes care of video/audio editing...

Disciplined habits are the cornerstone to my life. In this week’s solo episode, I explore how the mindset and habits I’ve honed and taught my clients and students for more than a decade lead to success. Specifically, I cover how to: Overcome obstacles to goal achievement, even if the challenges feel insurmountable Develop a mindset of self-belief, worthiness, abundance, and potential Make incremen...

If you’ve been part of my community for any length of time, you know that health and wellness are a massive part of my life. So when I met this week’s guest, Kisha Stewart, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Kisha is a wife, mother of three, nurse, heart attack survivor, and a national advocate for heart health dedicated to improving the quality of cardiovascular health care for everyone. Si...

I love hearing from you about topics you’re interested in. So in this week’s solo episode, I address a very interesting question from a listener: I do have a question that I’ve been thinking about when I see your posts and wondered how you approach your research for the books you write. I’m curious as to how research factors into the process for you. I would love to hear your thoughts and experien...

Branding can feel overwhelming, especially for authors who are new to this whole “personal branding” thing. That’s why I’m so excited this week to welcome Taja Dockendorf, founder and creative director of Pulp + Wire a 100-percent female-founded and run creative agency. Taja has consulted, created, and grown hundreds of brands while fostering a culture around growth and intuitive leadership for he...

This week, it’s a joy to share my conversation with the wonderful Dr. Luissa Kiprono, who went from a refugee from former Communist Romania to one of the most sought-after medical specialists in maternal-fetal medicine—and wrote a book about it. Her mission is helping women heal, both physically and spiritually, through her own story and vulnerability. It was an honor supporting Luissa as her book...

Happy book birthday to my wonderful client, Regina Lawless! I’m so excited to share our conversation during the publication week of her new book,  Do You: A Journey of Success, Loss, and Learning to Live a More MeaningFULL Life . Regina Lawless helps high-achieving women of color find purpose beyond their paycheck in order to experience more bliss in their lives and sustainable success at work and...

When you hear the word “equity,” most of us will think of gender, race, and ethnicity. But oftentimes, disabilities are left out of the conversation—and that needs to change. That’s why I’m thrilled to welcome this week’s podcast guest, Heather Markham, a woman on a mission to show businesses how to make their space warm, welcoming, and accessible to the more than 1 billion persons with a disabili...

Nearly every author I meet wants to be traditionally published. But the path to get a book deal can feel darn near impossible. Not only do you have to create a book proposal, which is a massive project in and of itself, but you then need to pitch agents. Where is an aspiring author to start? Well, Richelle Fredson is here to help in this week’s episode. As a book proposal coach and publishing cons...

It’s mid-January, the period where momentum around New Year’s resolutions start to wane. In fact, statistics show that only 8 percent of people achieve the goals they set at the start of the year. In this week’s episode, I share my thoughts around achieving big goals and practical strategies to be part of the 8 percent. I detail my secrets for how I’ve built a mid-six-figure business, moved abroad...

I have to say: wow! I had a wonderful time connecting with you. Thank you for bringing energy, questions, and fun to our time together. I hope you gained new insights and practical strategies to finish your book in 2024—and make the impact you’re meant to on this world. As I shared during the training, I am a book coach and author educator who has spent my entire life developing my expertise in wr...

This week, I’m joined by Catherine Fishman, who has been a part of my team since before we moved to Thailand. She’s been an integral support as I’ve grown from solopreneur to a small global team. In this episode, Catherine and I talk about: How my work has shifted over the years—from book editor to ghostwriter to coaching to programs Where we niche in author support How a book supports our clients...

Oh, hey, podcast listeners—I’m back this week with a solo episode. I don’t do these enough, thanks to the many wonderful guests I have the honor of speaking with on the pod. This week, I’m reflecting on all the things 2023. To guide this episode, I’m drawing on a team meeting we had recently, where we talked through big wins, challenges, and even our theme song for the year and what type of car th...

On the pod this week, I’m excited to share a thoughtful conversation about book writing, business, and growing beyond the book. I’m joined by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks, cofounders of Journey Sixty6, an editorial services company and independent publisher for the family business community. In this episode, we cover: How a book integrates into overall marketing strategy A client case study that i...