Read The Damn Book

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac explores the concept of storytelling and the importance of sharing our personal experiences. Michelle discusses the complexities of sharing one's story, the challenges of deciding what to include and exclude, and the potential impact these stories can have on others. She also shares tidbits from her own life and encourages listeners to...

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, the first Peruvian woman to climb Mount Everest and the author of In the Shadow of the Mountain. Silvia's life story is a journey of courage, resilience, and healing. Throughout the conversation, she shares her insights on dreaming with intention, the importance of faith, and the transformative powe...

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac shares her reasons for writing her book How to Get on Podcasts. Michelle opens up about her love for books, her desire to help others share their stories, and her ambition to set industry standards for podcast guesting. She encourages listeners to show up authentically, share their truth, and make a difference in the world one voice at...

In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac delves into the importance of pitching oneself rather than the product, service, or book. She emphasizes the power of stories and the need for authenticity in gaining attention and resonating with audiences. Michelle shares insightful tips and experiences on effectively pitching oneself. She also offers a peek into her upcoming boo...

In this episode of My Simplified Life, Suzy Gigante, the Senior Community Manager at Virgin Unite, shares her journey from growing up in a single-parent immigrant household in New York City to working for high-profile nonprofit organizations like the Clinton Foundation and Virgin Unite. The conversation reveals Suzy's passion for making a difference, her commitment to her work, and how her persona...

Author Emma Grey shares her personal journey from grief to love, which inspired her beautiful novel, "The Last Love Note." The episode is a deep dive into Emma's unique writing process, the inception of her book, and her experience with the publishing industry. Emma's story is a testament to the power of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of storytelling. What we’re talking about The i...

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Jane Friedman, a seasoned expert in the publishing industry. They delve into Jane's rich 25-year career, her views on traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing, and the transformative role of AI in the industry. Jane shares her experiences of AI's impact, both the exciting potential and the disturbing inaccuracies, as well as...

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a clinical psychotherapist specializing in trauma and grief. Meghan shares her journey of grief and trauma following the sudden death of her mother, which led her to seek professional help and eventually write her book, End of the Hour. The episode explores Meghan's experiences in a trauma-based facili...

In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of supporting authors, especially as they navigate the process of publishing their books. She shares her personal experience as an author and offers practical ways to show your support and help boost their success. What she’s talking about Share and recommend the author's book Write a review on platforms li...

In this episode of the My Simplified Life Podcast, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Lynne Golodner, a publisher, author, and book coach. They discuss Lynne's journey to becoming a publisher and her latest novel, Woman of Valor, which tells the story of a woman who converts to Orthodox Judaism. The conversation explores the challenges and choices the protagonist faces and provides insights into Or...

Mary Carroll Moore is the author of the newly released novel A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue . The book tells the story of two estranged sisters who are forced to reunite under perilous circumstances and become heroes in their own right. What we’re talking about Pursuing your passions can lead to unexpected and fulfilling life paths. Even in the world of thrillers, character development, and...

In this milestone episode, host Michelle Glogovac reflects on the journey of the My Simplified Life podcast and the power of using one's voice to create change. She discusses the importance of authenticity, standing up for what is right, and the impact of speaking out for those who don't have a voice. Michelle shares personal experiences, from discussing difficult topics with her children to addre...

In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac provides an update on her upcoming book launch and the challenges she has faced along the way. She shares her experiences with changes in her publishing team, the editing process, obtaining endorsements, and planning for the book launch. Despite the obstacles, Michelle remains determined to make her book successful and help others...

Author Brittany Means discusses her memoir "Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways," which covers Brittany's difficult childhood, the abuse she endured, and her journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Brittany shares how writing has been a form of processing and healing for her and hopes her story can inspire others. What we’re talking about Writing can be a powerful tool for processing a...

In this episode of the My Simplified Life podcast, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Natalie MacLean, a drinks journalist and author of the book "Wine Witch on Fire." They discuss Natalie's personal journey with wine, her struggles with divorce and online mobbing, and her insights on the perception of wine drinking for women. Natalie shares her experiences and offers valuable lessons on finding ba...

Sarah Vogel, an attorney, and advocate who fought for family farmers in North Dakota during the 1980s farm depression, shares her experiences and insights into the importance of public policy, who we elect to office, and the mistreatment of Native American farmers and ranchers. What we’re talking about Public policy matters, and who you elect matters Family farming is closely connected to democrac...

Travis Albritton, CEO and founder of Honest Podcasts, shares his journey from rocket scientist to podcast producer. He discusses the challenges of starting a podcast, making money through podcasting, and the importance of being true to oneself. What we’re talking about Pivoting is easier in the beginning: The audience tends to be smaller, so experimenting and trying different things is easier in t...

Ashley Louise, co-founder of Ladies Get Paid, shares how women can negotiate higher salaries, promotions, and prices for their services. Ashley also shares her journey from working in tech startups to becoming an entrepreneur and co-founding Ladies Get Paid. She discusses the wage disparity between men and women and how men can be allies to support women in achieving pay equity. What we’re talking...

Patty Lin, a former screenwriter on hit TV shows like "Friends" and "Breaking Bad," shares her experiences in the entertainment industry, including the mistreatment she endured and how she eventually left the industry to write her memoir, "End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood." What we’re talking about The entertainment industry can be a toxic and abusive work environment, with many individu...

In this episode, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of having a mindset focused on providing value to listeners and guests rather than solely on personal gain. She shares her thoughts on a pitch from a podcast host who asked, "what's in it for me?" in response to a client pitch, and explains the benefits hosts can gain from having guests on their show. What we’re talking about A podca...

This week Michelle deep dives into how podcast interviews can make a real change in the world.  Whether it’s as simple as brightening someone’s day because they no longer feel alone in their struggle or creating awareness of an issue on a much bigger scale such as the criminal justice system.  Podcasts can be a vehicle for spreading your message, explaining the why behind that message, and getting...

This week Michelle reflects on a year since her near-death experience and what it has taught her, what she is doing differently, and how she is putting herself first to live a life that makes her feel happy and fulfilled.  Join us this week as Michelle talks about how sometimes you just need to take a pause and think about what it is that is stressing you out and decide if it’s worth it. It’s not...

This week we are celebrating a Happy Pub Day! with the amazing author of four books, Michelle Wildgen. Michelle’s latest book, Wine People, which is out today is about ambition, friendship, and of course wine, and when they work together and when they work against each other. The book includes two of our Michelle’s favorites things, wine and people, and although you don’t have to drink wine, or kn...

This week Michelle is joined by Genevieve Wheeler, author of the hugely successful book, Adelaide. Genevieve’s book touches on mental health, romance, grief, love, relationships, trauma, friendships, and so much more.  This is a book that is relatable, heartbreaking, beautiful and thought provoking all at once, and we are so excited for you to hear how this story came about from Genevieve herself....

Get ready to have your day brightened! Today’s episode is all about happiness and our guest is Jessica Weiss, the happiness expert.  Now you may be rolling your eyes at that, but trust us, every tip and tool Jessica offers is realistic and makes complete sense when you think about it, and there’s so much to this topic that you may not have even thought about.  Career happiness, friendship happines...