For Women who Write

AI has quickly become one of the biggest conversations in the writing world. Some writers embrace it. Others want nothing to do with it. So where should it fit into the writing process? In this episode, I'm sharing my personal thoughts on AI as a book coach, editor, and writer. You'll hear why I believe your stories, experiences, and wisdom are the parts of your book that should never be...

In this episode of For Women Who Write , Mikaela challenges one of the most common beliefs aspiring authors hold: “I’m not a writer.” If you've ever felt like you aren't creative enough, talented enough, or qualified enough to write a book, this conversation is for you. Mikaela explores how limiting beliefs formed through past experiences, criticism, and self-doubt can keep women from pu...

What does it really look like to write a book while running businesses, raising children, and managing everyday life? In this episode, Mikaela sits down with author, marketer, and entrepreneur Miranda Trudeau to talk about the honest realities of writing and launching a book. Miranda shares how she knew it was finally the right season to write her second book, No Place I'd Rather Be , the sys...

In this episode of For Women Who Write , Mikaela answers one of the most important questions aspiring authors face: When should you hire a book coach or editor? Through a personal story about assembling furniture without following the instructions, Mikaela shares why having the right guidance from the beginning can save writers time, frustration, and unnecessary revisions. She explains the distinc...

In this solo episode of For Women Who Write Podcast, Mikaela tackles one of the biggest struggles aspiring authors face: figuring out what to write about. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to write a book, but I don’t know what my book should be about,” or “I have too many ideas and no clarity,” this episode will help you move past the mental block and finally gain direction. Drawing from both coach...

In this episode of For Women Who Write Podcast, Mikaela sits down with leadership coach and strategist Kristen to talk about the real behind-the-scenes journey of writing and publishing her first book, The Mama Bear Leader: How Human Centered Leadership Can Reimagine the Way We Work. From navigating self-doubt and stop-start momentum to finding clarity through structure, Kristen shares how she wen...

In this live coaching session, Mikaela sits down with nervous system coach and mom of two, Shena Black, to help her narrow down her book idea. This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the book-writing process as Mikaela coaches Shena through clarifying her book idea, identifying her message, narrowing her audience, and building a transformational framework designed to help overwhelmed mo...

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to write a book… but I don’t know what to write about,” this episode is for you. Today, Mikaela walks you through the powerful questions that help aspiring authors move past overwhelm, overthinking, and mental blocks so they can finally gain clarity on their book idea. Drawing from parenting psychology, coaching principles, and years of experience helping women writ...

Marketing can feel uncomfortable for so many writers. You finally finish the book . . . and then realize people actually need to know it exists. In this episode, Mikaela sits down with marketing strategist and publishing partner Miranda Trudeau to talk about what marketing really is—and what it isn’t. Together, they unpack: • Why marketing feels “icky” for so many women • The mindset shift that ch...

Have you ever felt called to write a Bible study or devotional but were not sure where to start or how they are different? In this episode, I break it all down for my faith-based writers. We dive into the key differences between devotionals and Bible studies, what readers expect from each, and how you can structure your content to truly impact lives. I walk you through how to create a clear transf...

If people keep telling you to write a book, this episode is for you. I’m joined by my client Lyndi Zavy, author of Cheerleading from Quicksand , to talk about what it actually looked like to take her message from scattered ideas into a finished book while she was still living it. We talk about burnout (or what she calls “quicksand”), writing in the middle of the process, and how her ideas went fro...

Brianna LaShell Rabb is a nonprofit coach, legacy strategist, and now a published, Amazon bestselling author of The Work That Outlives You . In this episode, Mikaela sits down with her very first podcast guest to talk about what the book-writing journey actually looked like from the inside. Brianna started her first nonprofit at 16. She's been in the sector for over a decade. And still, she h...

Before you write a single word, there's one step most aspiring authors skip. It's also the reason so many books never get finished.  This episode breaks down the five signs that tell you it's time to stop waiting and start outlining. From knowing your why to finding your unique angle in a crowded space, these are the markers that separate women who dream about writing a book from th...

If you have a podcast, there’s a good chance you’re already holding the foundation of a book. You just haven’t structured it yet. In this episode, we’re walking through what it actually looks like to take your podcast content and turn it into something more permanent. Something structured. Something you’d feel proud putting your name on. Because talking and writing are not the same. And that’s whe...

Let’s talk about something most writers completely miss. You start researching how to write a book and suddenly you’re flooded with advice on writing, publishing, marketing. But there’s a step that quietly gets skipped. And it’s usually the reason you feel stuck. In this episode, I’m walking you through why outlining isn’t optional, and why trying to “figure it out while you write” is what creates...

“Extraordinary results are directly determined by how narrow you can make your focus.” — Gary Keller There’s a point in business where doing more stops working. More ideas. More offers. More directions pulling at you. And instead of building momentum, you start to feel scattered. That’s where I found myself recently. In this episode, I’m sharing a decision I made that changes how I run my business...

What do you do when someone else has already written on your topic? Or worse—when it feels like everyone has? In this episode, we’re talking about the discouragement that can creep in when you realize your book idea isn’t “new.” Originality in nonfiction is rarely about inventing a brand-new subject. It’s about bringing structure, specificity, and a distinct angle to a shared conversation. If you’...

I’ve got a pet peeve. A real, “nails on a chalkboard” kind of pet peeve. When people call self-publishing “vanity publishing,” I about jump out of my skin. Only in the literary world do we call an artist taking agency… vanity. A musician bypassing a record label? We celebrate. A filmmaker ignoring a production studio? Indie and impressive. A writer choosing not to pitch agents and self-publishing?...

You do not need 20,000 followers to publish a book that sells. You need a message that resonates. In this episode, I’m breaking down the myth that platform size determines success—and why books gain traction when the message connects deeply with the right reader. If you’ve been thinking: “I should grow my audience first…”  “I’ll write the book when I have more followers…”  “What if no one buys it?...

Most aspiring authors think the first step to publishing a book is opening a blank document and starting Chapter One. It’s not. Before you write the book, you have to become the writer. In this episode, I’m breaking down the training season most authors need. Books aren’t written by bursts of inspiration. They’re built by feedback, discipline, and creative passion. That comes first through trainin...

One of the biggest fears authors face:  What if no one buys my book? In this episode, we unpack the launch that broke the internet: Alex Hormozi’s $100M Leads rollout—and how it shattered expectations for what a nonfiction book launch could look like. But here’s the thing: you don’t need millions of dollars or a publicity team to apply these principles. You’ll learn: How Hormozi made his book the...

Staring at a blank page? Roughly 85% of writers have felt the sting of writer’s block—but only 3% ever finish their book. In this episode, Mikaela shares why that happens, what writer’s block is really telling you, and how to stop letting it derail your calling. You’ll walk away with mindset shifts, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding of what to do when the blinking cursor makes you q...

Ever feel like you’re not a “real” writer because your words don’t come out perfect on the first try? Or because you're still figuring out your voice, your message, your thing ? In this episode, we’re throwing out the old rulebook about what it means to be a good writer—and looking instead at what actually moves people. From Cher’s epic comebacks, to Marvel’s billion-dollar storytelling formu...

Book coach or editor? Knowing the difference could save your book and your sanity. In this episode, we’re breaking down the key distinction between a book coach and an editor, and why when you bring them into your process matters. If you’ve been spinning your wheels, wondering if your message is strong enough, if your structure makes sense, or if you’re even “ready” for feedback . . . this convers...

I’m pulling back the curtain on my 2026 goals—from making publishing more financially accessible to creating new opportunities for first-time authors like you. If you’ve been sitting on a book idea (or three), now’s the time to get moving. 💡 Join me inside the Find Your Book Idea Workshop this January — a powerful teaching + coaching session to help you get clear on your message and start your bo...