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Writing Stories That Last: A Conversation with Susan Wiggs 2025 authors podcast podcast-guest susan-wiggs writing-and-influence Jul 02, 2025

When bestselling author Susan Wiggs joined me for a conversation, it felt like catching up with an old friend—because it was. We met years (and years) ago while both nurturing our storytelling dreams, and since then, Susan has gone on to write over 50 novels that have touched millions of readers aro...

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From the Kitchen to the Stage: Jeffrey Schlissel’s Mission to Normalize Mental Health Conversations 2025 authors covertocoverinfluence jeffrey schlissel jeffreyschlissel podcast guest podcast guests q&a Jan 31, 2025

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...

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Kickstart 2025 with Action, Resources, and Inspiration 2025 authors covertocoverinfluence podcast guests Jan 02, 2025

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. 

Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 I hope your 2025 is already off to a fantastic start. At Cover-to-Cover Influence, we’re ba...

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How Catherine Brown Grew Her Business with a Book: How Good Humans Sell 2024 authors catherine brown covertocover covertocoverinfuence how good humans sell podcast podcast guest Oct 10, 2024

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...

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