

Bound & Determined
Richelle Fredson
An Intimate and Unfiltered Conversation on Books, Brands and Business. Each week Richelle dives into an unabashedly truthful conversation with authors, publishers and thought leaders to reveal a behind-the-scenes look at the business of books and what it means to be an author today.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 29min
113. Investing in Yourself (and your book) GUEST: Jannese Torres
 I'm sitting down with my former client Jannese Torres, host of the award-winning podcast Yo Quiero Dinero and author of the upcoming book Financially Lit. We chat about how aligned partners seamlessly moved her through the process, how she never had to "convince" anyone her idea or story was worthy, what it was like to go from proposal to manuscript (including adding a whole new chapter on love and money as she navigated a divorce during book writing), and so much more. 

Apr 8, 2024 • 47min
112. Getting Real About Writing GUEST: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
 Don't miss this conversation with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong where we break down the anxieties of publishing a book, what still surprises her, how she decides what to write next, and her thoughts on the bestseller list. 

Mar 18, 2024 • 10min
111. What Your Platform Has The Potential to Be: A Pep Talk
 This week on Bound + Determined, I'm giving you a pep talk on what your platform has the potential to be if you just begin… 

Mar 4, 2024 • 10min
110. Rethinking Bestseller
 Becoming a bestseller is a wonderful accomplishment, but for many who seek to see their books on shelves, it's not the end-all-be-all, and for a vast majority, it's a goal that can be more harmful than good. 

Feb 12, 2024 • 53min
109. The Power of Book Coaching Support GUEST: Stacy Ennis
 Stacy is a bestselling author, coach, and speaker on a mission to help leaders clarify their ideas and harness their unique story to make an impact. Along with being the founder of Nonfiction Book School, an accelerated author program, her background includes ghostwriting for a Nobel Prize winner in medicine and leading as executive editor of Sam's Club's Healthy Living Made Simple, a publication that reached around 11 million readers.  Her best-selling book, co-written with Ron Price, is Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact. She's also the host of Beyond Better, a podcast that explores how to create a business and life you love. In this episode, we dive deep into our experience of working with authors on both book proposals and manuscripts, what we wish more writers knew, and some things about publishing that drive us nuts. You'll also hear about how Stacy runs a location independent business and is raising her family in Portugal! 

Jan 22, 2024 • 32min
108. The ROI of Time in Business & Books GUEST: Frenchie Ferenczi
 This week on the Bound + Determined podcast I'm talking with Frenchie Ferenczi, a business strategist and advisor for overwhelmed (but seriously ambitious) experts and creatives. She helps online business owners do the right work at the right time so they can stay on the path to consistent revenue growth. From having sold out launches to spending more time with their kids, she empowers her clients to achieve their biggest business goals without falling victim to the business grind. In this episode we talk about: -some of the easy mistakes business owners make -determining the right time to add a big project (like a book!) -her method for discovering where to put your time and energy -intentional marketing -and so much more… If you are looking for revenue growth (and more presence in your life) in 2024, don't miss this episode! 

Jan 15, 2024 • 42min
107. Embracing the Art of Writing GUEST: Suzanne Kingsbury
 This week on the Bound + Determined pod, we're talking all about the art of creating a book, with my favorite person to sink into conversation with about craft–Suzanne Kingsbury.   

Dec 18, 2023 • 11min
106. Staying Connected to Your Book Vision During the Holidays
 If you are looking for a quick pep talk (it's only 10 minutes), packed with tools on how to navigate this sensitive time, AND still feel energized with your book projects–I hope you'll tune in. 

Dec 11, 2023 • 48min
105. Is Hybrid Publishing Right For You? GUEST: Maggie Langrick
 Where once, your only options were to traditionally publish or self-publish, we now have a third option which, depending on your goals, could be a great pathway to explore! The rise in hybrid publishing has opened doors for folks who may desire a process that fits their time, creative and business needs But who is this process right for? In this week's podcast I chat with Maggie Langrick, CEO and Publisher of Wonderwell Press. 

Nov 27, 2023 • 37min
104. Understanding and Addressing Imposter Syndrome GUEST: Kristen Boice
 Richelle sits down with therapist, Kristen Boice, to discuss where imposter syndrome is rooted and how we can navigate it, so we can continue chasing our book dreams. 


