I met Wyman Meinzer, the State Photographer of Texas, nearly thirty years ago when I was writing magazine features and ad campaigns for Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine. Wyman was out in the field, chasing light across forgotten corners of the state with his camera. H...
From the newsroom to the boardroom, Kristi Piehl has built a career on the power of storytelling. As the founder and CEO of Media Minefield, she’s redefining PR and showing leaders how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and heart. In this episode, we sat down to talk about leadership in a cris...
When I attended GROW 2025 earlier this year, I realized something: for a few reasons, I needed to rebrand and relaunch my podcast. The decision wasn’t dramatic, but even a small shift like that came with a surprising number of moving parts. At the same event, I had the chance to reconnect with Sarah...
In the first episode of Writing & Influence under our new name, I sat down with Scott Ballard—a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and as many know him, “The Confidence Coach.” Scott’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose, and he’s helped everyone from CEOs to NFL players rediscover ...
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Building a brand isn’t just about having great products or services; it’s also about establishing trust and authority in your field. As competition increases across various industries, embracing thought leadership becomes critical for success. Through insi...
Q: Jeffrey, let’s start with your book, Cravable Obsessed: Journals of a Food Addicted Chef. What led you to share such a personal story?
Jeffrey Schlissel: It all started with a tragic catalyst. In 2018, when Chef Anthony Bourdain completed suicide, it shook me. He was someone we all admired—a cul...
In the latest episode of our podcast, I spoke with Sean Patton, an author and executive leadership coach whose words leave you inspired and introspective (in all the best ways). Some conversations stick with you long after they’re over, and this is one of those.
Sean challenges us to think bigger...
Don’t miss Elaine’s conversation about the power of collaboration with best-selling author J.D. Barker + a chance to plan your 2025 content with Elaine Acker and Catherine Brown.Â
Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 I hope your 2025 is already off to a fantastic start. At Cover-to-Cover Influence, we’re ba...
As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope you’re gearing up for a cozy and festive holiday! This time of year always nudges me to think about next year’s goals. For 2025, I’m shifting focus—not just on growing sales, but on building meaningful, lasting relationships with trusted referral partners.
If you’...
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I’m thrilled to have you here for the latest edition of the Cover-to-Cover Influence series—your one-stop source for actionable tips, resources, and a sprinkle of inspiration to help you ma...
Creating a Course is a lot like Publishing a Book
Publishing a book and developing an online course have a lot in common. Both can seem like daunting tasks, yet they offer immense rewards for those willing to take the plunge. Business leaders and entrepreneurs often struggle with the time and resou...
Publishing a book can open doors you never knew existed. For Catherine Brown, founder of the Good Humans Growth Network, writing her book How Good Humans Sell unlocked new, unexpected opportunities.
It all started with a story that resonated (sales doesn’t have to make you feel icky or sleezy!), an...
