54. Dishes and Digressing: A Life Update

57. Hire the Damn Nanny (Because Doing It Alone Is Keeping You Stuck)

If you’ve been trying to do everything on your own… this is your wake-up call. In this episode, I’m sharing what hiring a nanny taught me about burnout, support, and why so many people never finish their book. Because it’s not about time—it’s about trying to do it alone. If you’ve had a book on your heart, this will hit. Inside: * Why doing it all yourself is keeping you stuck * The real reason most people don’t finish their book * The identity shift that actually gets it done Apply for Book Baddies (closes April 3): https://heymeganreed.com/bbm [https://heymeganreed.com/bbm]

56. The Lie That’s Keeping You From Becoming an Author

In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest beliefs I hear from women who want to write a book and what they ACTUALLY mean. We’re talking about why that belief keeps so many women from claiming the author identity—and why your lived experience, voice, and perspective might be exactly what someone else needs. If you’ve been minimizing your story or waiting for it to feel more legitimate, this episode is your reminder: your story does not need to look a certain way to matter. Want help writing and publishing your book? Book Baddies opens in April for coaches, creators, and entrepreneurs ready to finally get their book out into the world in less than a year. Apply now: https://heymeganreed.com/bbm [https://heymeganreed.com/bbm]

55. How I Made More Than $50K From My Book in Less Than 3 Years

Can you actually make money from writing a book? In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how my book generated over $50,000 in less than three years and breaking down the real ways authors can create income before and after they hit publish. If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, creative, or thought leader who has been thinking about writing a book, this episode will show you how a book can become one of the most powerful authority and revenue tools in your business. Inside this episode: * How my book made over $50K in under three years * The different ways authors make money from their books * Why writing a book builds authority and credibility * How a book can lead to speaking, clients, and new opportunities * What most aspiring authors misunderstand about publishing Whether you're thinking about writing your first book, self-publishing, or becoming a bestselling author, this episode will help you understand what’s actually possible when you leverage your book the right way. Want help writing and publishing your book? My mastermind Book Baddies opens again in April for coaches, creators, and entrepreneurs who are ready to finally write, publish, and leverage the book that’s been on their heart. Apply here: https://heymeganreed.com/bbm [https://heymeganreed.com/bbm] Other Show links: Take the Confidence Blindspot Quiz [https://www.heymeganreed.com/quiz]

54. Dishes and Digressing: A Life Update

Today, we're unpacking what the past few weeks have looked like—moving to a new city, hitting bestseller for a second time, and celebrating some massive wins inside my business. We're talking about: • The move and what it’s been like settling into a new place • My book F*ck Fear hitting bestseller (still feels dope AF) • My son crawling and teething at the same time (send help) • How I'm celebrating selling out Book Baddies • Celebrating one of my Book Baddies hitting bestseller Basically… it’s a real-time snapshot of life, business, plot twists, motherhood, and momentum all happening at once. Lock in, let's chat. All the links: APPLY FOR BOOK BADDIES: https://heymeganreed.com/bbm [https://heymeganreed.com/bbm] Grab the bestselling book F*ck Fear: https://heymeganreed.com/ff [https://heymeganreed.com/ff] Follow on Instagram: @heymeganreed [http://instagram.com/heymeganreed/]

53. How to Rewrite Your Life Without Burning It Down: The Goldie Effect with Michelle Hooey

What does it take to write and publish your first book? In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Hooey — the first published author from Book Baddies Mastermind — to talk about launching her debut memoir, The Goldie Effect. After her daughter Goldie’s birth led to a medically complex diagnosis, Michelle was forced into a season of uncertainty, resilience, and radical trust. That experience became both a memoir and a method: The 15-Minute Rewrite™, her framework for finding clarity and regulation without starting your life over. If you’ve been sitting on a book idea, this episode will show you what’s possible when you stop waiting and start writing. All the Links: Grab The Goldie Effect [https://www.amazon.com/Goldie-Effect-Rewrite-Without-Burning/dp/1067374108/]: https://www.amazon.com/Goldie-Effect-Rewrite-Without-Burning/dp/1067374108/ Connect with Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_hooey/ [https://www.instagram.com/michelle_hooey/] Book Baddies Mastermind: https://heymeganreed.com/bbm [https://heymeganreed.com/bbm]