Bound & Determined

In this episode of Bound and Determined, Richelle Fredson speaks directly from her years of experience in the publishing world to share the ways that she has found to remove the many obstacles that prevent authors from experiencing the success that they desire. Listening to this episode will help any new author get their ideas on the page and also successfully bring their book to the masses.

Brittany Penner is an Indigenous Métis writer and family physician. She was adopted at the end of the Sixties Scoop in Manitoba, Canada, and was raised in a large extended Mennonite family with over 30 Indigenous, adopted family members. Most of her writing focuses on the complex nature of identity. Brittany bravely shares her story and the process of writing her memoir during this conversation with Richelle.

Dina Scippa is the Founder and CEO of Enough Labs. As an empowerment and confidence coach for women and girls, she runs an unapologetically feminist social platform as well as her podcast, Embracing Enough. Dina is also a recognized gender equality and women's empowerment expert with over 17 years experience in power dynamics, social inclusion, intersectionality and privilege. In this impactful episode Dina shares the ways in which she's actively changing the future for women and marginalized communities on a global level.

A psychotherapist for over 18 years, Gina Moffa, LCSW, has a private practice in NYC, where she specializes in the many faces of grief and loss. She also focuses on helping people to navigate uncertain, complicated life transitions. Most recently, she is working on a book, "Permission to Grieve: A modern guide to empowerment after loss". Richelle and Gina discuss her breakthrough approach to this challenging topic and supportive ways to navigate it.

Paula Rizzo works with experts, authors, and entrepreneurs on how to position themselves for the media. As a best-selling author and Emmy-award winning television producer she has produced health, wellness, and lifestyle segments with a range of top experts, including Jillian Michaels, and Deepak Chopra. Her latest book "Listful Living: A list-making journey to a less stressed you" was recently released. Paula and Richelle discuss ways to navigate the world of media like a boss to promote your book.

Jannese Torres-Rodriguez is first-gen Latina, entrepreneur & business coach. Her journey into personal finance began when she started side hustling in 2013. Since then she's become an avid investor, built multiple 6-figure businesses and achieved financial independence at age 35. She's the creator and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, and the Yo Quiero Dinero platform. During this conversation she shares how she helps like minded Latinx change makers who are sharing their personal finance stories so they can take their money to the next level.

Get ready to learn the ultimate secrets to publishing success from two very respected Literary Agents. In this episode Richelle Fredson speaks with Jan Baumer and Steve Troha of Folio Literary Management. Both Jan and Steve have a consistent track record of working with some of the world's most prominent and best-selling authors, and reveal their tips for mastering the book proposal process and finding the perfect publisher.

Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda's first book, Unbottled Potential, is currently under contract with Avery, a division of Penguin Random House. In this episode Richelle and Amanda explore how her alcohol-free journey led to her changing the game in her career and book writing process.

Vanessa Marin is a sex therapist with 20 years of experience and Xander Marin is a self proclaimed "regular dude". As a team they share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. On their podcast, "Pillow Talks" they discuss totally do-able sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories. During this bold episode they discuss with Richelle their writing journey as a couple and changing lives with their relationship advice. This episode contains content and language that is graphic for some listeners.

Kristen Boice is a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a trained EMDR clinician. She's passionate about inspiring us to get on the path of becoming more self-aware, and acknowledging who we most want to be. She specializes in improving self-worth, helping people create deeper emotional connections and healthier relationships, and heal trauma. This episode will help you understand how to break through your emotional blocks so you can write an impactful book.