

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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Nov 15, 2021 • 39min
29. Finding Wonder in the Creative Process GUEST: Jeffrey Davis
Jeffrey Davis is an author, team culture consultant, educator, and CEO of Tracking Wonder Consultancy. For over 25 years, he's inspired thousands of change-makers, leaders, and creatives to unlock their best ideas through the pursuit of curiosity, innovation, and wonder. Jeffrey just published his new book, Tracking Wonder with Sounds True. Together Jeffrey and Richelle unpack the concept of wonder and how it impacts our lives.

Nov 8, 2021 • 47min
28. Making Your Own Rules for Your Book Journey GUEST: Tara Stiles
Tara Stiles is a global yoga, movement and wellness expert, author and founder of Stråla Yoga. Named "Yoga Rebel" by the New York Times, Tara brings a revolutionary approach to yoga, meditation, exercise and nutrition. Through her six books- including her newest, "Clean Mind, Clean Body" - and both in person and online classes, Tara offers important guidance to help us truly be our best selves. Richelle and Tara discuss ways to create your own rules for your body among many other topics.

Nov 1, 2021 • 47min
27. Demystifying Hybrid Publishing GUEST: Jesse Finkelstein
Jesse Finkelstein is co-founder and principal at Page Two, an innovative publishing company that helps experts publish game-changing books. She also serves on the board of Creative BC, an organization devoted to supporting the growth of cultural industries. Jesse and Richelle have an educational conversation about understanding the world of hybrid publishing.

Oct 25, 2021 • 49min
26. How to Unfollow Your Passion Guest: Terri Trespicio
Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor, Her TEDx talk, "Stop Searching for Your Passion," has surpassed 7 million views. Today she works with writers, speakers, and professionals to land their critical message and share it across platforms. Her book, Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You, will be published in December 2021. Terri and Richelle have a powerful conversation about understanding our relationship with passion.

Oct 18, 2021 • 41min
25. Writing "Greedy" with Jen Winston GUEST: Jen Winston
Jen Winston is a writer, creative director, and bisexual. Jen runs a monthly newsletter called The Bi Monthly, and their first essay collection — GREEDY: Notes From A Bisexual Who Wants Too Much — was recently released with Atria Books. Jen's work bridges the intersection of sex, politics, and technology, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and more. Jen is passionate about unlearning and creating work that helps others do the same.

Aug 30, 2021 • 49min
24. Breaking Barriers in Books and Beyond Guest: Farnoosh Torabi
Farnoosh Torabi is one of America's leading personal finance authorities. As Contributing Editor to Oprah Magazine and NextAdvisor, host of a primetime series for CNBC and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money, Farnoosh has become our favorite go-to money expert. Her upcoming book A Healthy State of Panic will be released in 2023. Farnoosh shares her bold story about breaking into the world of publishing and how she made her mark.

Aug 23, 2021 • 47min
23. The Freedom of Choice in Your Publishing Journey Guest: Aimee Raupp
Aimee Raupp, is a renowned women's health & wellness expert and the best-selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, Body Belief and The Egg Quality Diet which was just released. A licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York, Aimee is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products. Aimee shares with Richelle how to find freedom to make your own choices while publishing your book.

Aug 16, 2021 • 55min
22. Maintaining Your Passion as an Author GUEST: Kyle Gray
Kyle Gray is an international speaker and bestselling author of 8 books including the much loved 'Angel Prayers' and his most recent release Divine Masters, Ancient Wisdom: Activations to Connect with Universal Spiritual Guides . Kyle's books and cards have been translated into many languages and currently have over 60 international publishing deals allowing this work to reach far and wide across the globe. In this episode Kyle shares his skill of maintaining his drive and passion as an author throughout his impressive career as an author and an intuitive.

Aug 9, 2021 • 43min
21. How to be Needy in All the Best Ways Guest: Mara Glatzel
Mara Glatzel is an intuitive coach, writer, and host of the Needy podcast who helps perfectionists and people-pleasers stop abandoning themselves and start reclaiming their humanity, through embracing their needs and honoring their natural energy cycles. In this episode Mara shares with Richelle her mastery in self-care skills while learning to live a more authentic life.

Aug 2, 2021 • 56min
20. Striking a Balance with Literary Agent Stephanie Tade
Stephanie Tade is the President and Principal Agent at The Stephanie Tade Literary Agency. Motivated by an earnest desire to work with books that will benefit individuals and communities, globally-- She has been fortunate to represent and help to build many NYT bestselling authors, In this impactful episode Stephanie shares with Richelle how she has created a way to find a balance between her professional and personal life during her successful career.


