This Book Was Her Alabaster Jar

Faith Looks Like Showing Up

💥 The book wasn't the beginning. It was the breakthrough. In this episode of Launching You with Sherry Ward, Michele Eich shares how a call to write turned into a ministry that now spans testimonies, a show, and changed lives. She didn't just publish a book—she built a platform that gives voice to the ones the world overlooks. And she did it by showing up, saying yes, and sharing her story—one powerful step at a time. 🎧 Listen in to hear how God launched her... through obedience, not perfection.

This Book Was Her Alabaster Jar

🩺 Three diagnoses. Zero explanations. One unshakable God. Mara was a mom doing everything right—until everything went wrong. Her sons battled symptoms that didn't make sense. Autism-like behaviors. Asthma attacks. Food allergies that could have turned fatal. But when the doctors gave her nothing to hold onto, she grabbed faith like a lifeline. This is the story of what happened when she stopped settling for survival and believed that healing was not just possible—it was promised. 🎧 If you've ever begged God for breakthrough and heard silence—this episode will remind you He's been moving the whole time.

From First Draft to Big Screen

🎬 From First Draft to Big Screen What if the life you're craving is one bold decision away? In this episode, Sherry sits down with author and filmmaker Johnathan Yanez, who left the safe path behind to chase a dream that wouldn't let him go. From sleeping in a tiny office to publishing over 100 books and launching his own production company, Johnathan gets real about the risks, rejections, and relentless hustle behind the scenes. 💡 How to take the leap—even when you're scared 📚 What it really takes to self-publish at scale 🎥 Why he made his own movie instead of waiting for Hollywood 🔥 If you're waiting for permission… this episode is your sign to go.

Washington D.C., Lupus, and the God Who Sends

🌟 Launch Through the Pain: Yvette Salinas' Story of Bold Faith & Big Impact What if the storm was never meant to stop you—but to send you? In this episode, Yvette Salinas reveals how chronic illness didn't confine her—it commissioned her. From advocating in Washington D.C. to running spiritual support groups in partnership with doctors, Yvette's life is a masterclass in faith-fueled perseverance. You'll learn: 📖 Why writing her book during a hospital stay was just the beginning 🏛️ What it felt like to stand before Congress as a lupus warrior 📢 How she's bringing scripture into the healthcare space 🌍 The big vision for translating her story to reach even more hearts 💬 Ready to be reminded that your life still has purpose—even in the middle of pain? This episode is calling your name.

The Power of One Talk

🎙️ The Power of One Talk | Episode 4 – Launching You Podcast with Sherry Ward What if ONE talk could open doors you never dreamed possible? In this episode, Sherry sits down with Aurora Gregory—speaker coach, author of Get Picked, and all-around powerhouse—to unpack the truth about the "signature speech" that can change everything. From overcoming the fear of public speaking to breaking down barriers of perfectionism, Aurora shares how authors can transform their written words into magnetic stage presence—without needing to be on a giant stage. You'll discover: ✨ The real reason your book and your voice belong on a stage 🎤 Why there's a stage for everyone—even if you're terrified to speak 🧠 How to break through mindset blocks and perfection traps 💡 The method behind creating a powerful "One Talk" that solves one problem and draws your audience in 📱 And yes—how a humble straw can change your stage game This is the episode that might just give you the push you've been waiting for. 👣 Ending Note: Your Voice is the Next Step in Your Author Journey. Will You Use It?