433: Inside the Book Launch That Nearly Broke Me (But Made Me a New York Times Bestseller) With Hal & Olivia

May 28, 2025

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The moment you decide to create something meaningful… you’ll be initiated by it.

If writing a book is on your heart or you're in the thick of birthing any big vision, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Monica is joined by her husband Hal and her right-hand hype woman Olivia to DISH ALL on the breakdowns, breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes moves that got Becoming HER to New York Times Bestseller… all whilst she was 7.5 months pregnant and running a 7-figure company. 🤯

Let’s just say—if you're building something that asks more of you than you thought you could give, this one’s for you.

INSIDE THE EPISODE:

🌶️ Why Monica refused to let traditional publishing dilute her message—and how she protected her voice every step of the way

🌶️ Hal’s spicy no-BS feedback that challenged Monica’s ego (and ultimately made the book better)

🌶️ The myth of the “self-made woman” and how real success is built through team, trust, and letting people support you

🌶️ A raw breakdown of publishing deals, advances, royalties, and why most authors make less than you think

🌶️ The meltdown moments, tantrums, and full-out cries on the toilet that didn’t make the Instagram grid 😅

🌶️ What it actually takes to become a NYT Bestselling Author (hint: it’s not just about selling books)

🌶️ Why Monica hired a media coach—and how it radically shifted her presence on TV, radio, and podcasts

🌶️ The secret to building authority in the age of AI, short-form content, and audience burnout

🌶️ How getting pregnant before the book launch became the ultimate spiritual surrender

🌶️ Why 8+ years of nervous system work, embodied leadership, and brand depth created a book launch that worked

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As Mentioned In The Episode —

⇢ Order the BOOK — Becoming HER: https://www.becomingherbook.com/

⇢ Listen to the deep dive story of how the book itself came to be — Episode 420: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/podcast/420-the-full-tell-all-of-my-new-book-and-becoming-an-author?_pos=1&_psq=book&_ss=e&_v=1.0

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⇢ Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth

⇢ Full, SEARCHABLE Podcast Directory: https://monicayateshealth.com/blogs/feminine-as-f-ck-podcast/podcast-directory

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