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.
Episodes
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Sep 11, 2023 • 43min
99. The New Blueprint for Student Success GUEST: Ana Homayoun
In this episode, Richelle chats with acclaimed author and education expert Ana Homayoun about why education needs a reframe and what parents and community leaders can be doing to support young minds. She also shares the process of her 4th book, Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission
Sep 4, 2023 • 41min
98. Learning to Live Fully GUEST: Catherine Duncan
What does it mean to be alive? Richelle digs into this question with integrative spiritual consultant Catherine Duncan. They discuss her new book Everyday Awakening, and her choice to hybrid publish.
Aug 28, 2023 • 41min
97. Honoring Our Lived Experience in Memoir GUEST: Sherry Sidoti
This week I'm talking to Sherry Sidoti, author of A Smoke and a Song, all about honoring our lived experience through memoir.
Aug 21, 2023 • 44min
96. Harnessing the Power of Choice on Your Publishing Path GUEST: Stef Ziev
In this episode, I sit down with Stef Ziev to chat about what's possible when we remember that the choice is ours!
Aug 7, 2023 • 44min
95. Answering Your Questions: Book Proposal Blueprint
Eager to get your book published and curious about my signature Book Proposal Blueprint comprehensive program? This episode gives answers to the most popular questions about the program.
Jul 24, 2023 • 44min
94. Inside the Mind of a Top Editor GUEST: Hannah Robinson
In this episode, I sat down with top publishing editor Hannah Robinson from GCP Balance/Hachette to get the WHOLE scoop that you need to know, NOW.
Jul 10, 2023 • 46min
93. Asking for Forewords, Endorsements and Blurbs Episode GUEST: Gina Moffa, LCSW
In this week's episode, Richelle sits down with Gina Moffa, LCSW, sought-after grief therapist and upcoming author of Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go, deep-diving into all the emotions and the reality of asking people for kind words.
Jun 19, 2023 • 35min
92. Redesigning Life GUEST: Sabrina Soto
In this inside-peek of an episode, Richelle sits down with HGTV star Sabrina Soto to discuss how she got started in television, and why her goal is to help women build a life they love. Sabrina is working on her second book, and shares her journey with us.
Jun 5, 2023 • 44min
91. Persistence & Fighting For Your Book Dream GUEST: Jessie Harrold
In this episode, Richelle sits down with Jessie Harrold, women's mentor and doula, about the persistence and years of effort it took to land her book deal. In this honest and transparent conversation they talk about strategy, cost, and all the twists+turns when it comes to getting your book published.
May 22, 2023 • 50min
90. Saying Tough Titties to the "Supposed To's": Laura Belgray
Richelle sits down with Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp, to chat about her new book Tough Titties. This episode will encourage you to release your inner rebel, embrace your late bloomer status, and get comfy disappointing people. Tune in to hear Laura's ride to authorship (bumps and all).
