

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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Jun 27, 2022 • 57min
56. Social Media Success Tips from an Industry Expert GUEST: Allie Mason
Allie Mason is an Instagram expert, researcher, and experienced copywriter and content producer having worked in government, journalism, wellness, radio and television production, and entrepreneurship for more than a decade. She is also the CEO of Something Greater Social Media, which serves purpose-driven experts and celebrities with a mission to make the world a better place. In this episode Richelle and Allie discuss how to thrive on social media and make it work for you and your platform.

Jun 20, 2022 • 9min
55. Permission to Pause
In today's culture it's so easy to feel like you're constantly on the go. Setting boundaries with how we manage our time can feel challenging which can lead to toxic burnout. In this week's episode of Bound and Determined, Richelle Fredson discusses the power of taking a pause. She breaks down the importance of evaluating for yourself if a pause is exactly what's needed and how to go about it.

Jun 13, 2022 • 45min
54. Surrendering to Support During the Book Process GUEST: Jessica Baum
Jessica Baum is the owner and founder of the Be Self-full® Method and the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach. She has an undergraduate degree from Fordham University and holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from South University. As a certified substance abuse specialist, her focus is chemical abuse, codependency, and anxiety. Her book Anxiously Attached: Become More Secure in Life & Love was just released. In this impactful episode Jessica offers advice on how authors can accept support so their book and platform can soar.

Jun 6, 2022 • 41min
53. Savoring Life Online and Off GUEST: Alejandra Ramos
Alejandra Ramos is a television host, TODAY Show contributor, chef, and writer. Alejandra's joyful approach to food can be seen regularly on NBC's TODAY Show, where she serves as a Contributor, and coming this Summer, as Host of the new PBS series, The Great American Recipe. In this refreshing episode, Alejandra shares with Richelle how she's found both success and balance as a successful creator in the digital age.

May 30, 2022 • 53min
52. Changing The Game of Your Business with LinkedIn GUEST: Miranda Von Fricken
Miranda VonFricken is a certified life & business coach and Founder of LinkedIn Growth Academy. She also creates and conducts workshops on self-leadership, personal branding, social selling, and her personal favorite… LinkedIn. Her mission is to help every professional get clear, aligned, and abundant by creating a life and brand that shines so bright it's impossible to ignore. In this episode Miranda and Richelle discuss ways to utilize LinkedIn to elevate your business and professional network.

May 23, 2022 • 43min
51. Finding Your Greatest Creative Breakthroughs GUEST: Wendy Braun
Actress Wendy Braun is well known for many roles including her on numerous seasons of the Netflix hit comedy series, Atypical. She's also the CEO and founder of ActorInspiration.com, a resource that has been providing practical and empowering tools to help creatives transform their lives and careers for over a decade. In this episode she discusses how she has overcome obstacles to create success on her own terms.

May 16, 2022 • 13min
50. 3 Things You're NOT Doing in Your Writing, But Should…
This week on Bound + Determined, Richelle Fredson is talking to you directly about the 3 Things You're Not Doing in Your Writing, But Should. These are all the insider tips that she's learned from working in the publishing industry for 20 years. Her goal is for you to have effective and powerful writing that both lights you up and reaches the readers in the way you intend. These important tips will lead you in the right direction!

May 9, 2022 • 46min
49. Secrets From a Best-selling Ghostwriter GUEST: Wyndham Wood
As a two-time New York Times best-selling ghostwriter in health & wellness, Wyndham Wood has written numerous successful titles about trauma, addiction, mindset, meditation, women's health, women's empowerment, astrology, and more. She is especially passionate about using storytelling to convey complex information in ways that compel and inspire readers. In this episode Richelle and Wyndham explore the benefits of working with a ghostwriter and changing your relationship with the writing process.

May 2, 2022 • 46min
48. Nailing Your Book Niche with Literary Agent Laura Mazer
Laura Mazer is a literary agent specializing in adult nonfiction with a focus on women's issues, intelligent pop culture, counterintuitive self-help, and books that take us on geeky deep dives into fascinating facets of everyday life. She adores history, biography, and celebrations of literary legacies, especially when they offer fresh stories about women. During this insightful episode of Bound and Determined Laura and Richelle discuss the many ways that an author can understand how to find their niche in the literary world.

Apr 11, 2022 • 42min
47. Essential Media Visibility for Emerging Authors GUEST: Meryl Moss
Meryl Moss is the founder of the Meryl Moss Media Group, which helps authors turn their books into best sellers. She created BookTrib.com, a community that features emerging authors from many different genres and provides an array of marketing programs to support their growth. On top of this she recently started SmartWorks Collaborative, a new marketing initiative for business authors. Meryl shares essential ways for authors to gain media visibility in this episode of Bound and Determined.


