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Ep 67 Rewind: From Layoff to Leadership: How Dr. Rhonda Anderson Built a Six-Figure Thought Leadership Brand Brand

In this powerful conversation, Jasmine Womack sits down with Dr. Rhonda Anderson, Talent Development Strategist, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, and Author of The Influential Leader Blueprint. Note: This episode is being reuploaded from the Published and Paid podcast archives. After a sudden layoff, Dr. Anderson faced a pivotal decision: return to the job hunt or bet on herself. She chose to build from her expertise. Within a year, she wrote a transformational leadership book, strengthened her B2B brand, secured speaking engagements, and landed multiple six-figure corporate contracts. This episode is for professionals, coaches, consultants, speakers, and thought leaders who are ready to establish authority, clarify their niche, create consistent visibility, and monetize their expertise with more intention. In this episode, viewers will learn: → How Dr. Anderson moved from an unexpected career transition into full-time entrepreneurship → Why choosing one niche can strengthen credibility and confidence → How a high-quality thought leadership book can open B2B opportunities → Why content creation is essential for experts who want to be seen and trusted → How curriculum-based programs can create transformation and lead to high-value contracts → Why marketing requires consistency, patience, and strategic action → How accountability and community can accelerate growth in business Key Takeaways → Betting on yourself requires courage, but staying in the same place changes nothing. → Focusing on one niche helps build clarity, credibility, and authority. → A well-written thought leadership book can position an expert for speaking, consulting, and corporate opportunities. → Consistent content creation builds visibility and attracts aligned opportunities. → Curriculum-based programs help experts package transformation in a structured way. → Corporate clients value expertise, structure, and clear solutions. → Visibility creates momentum when experts are willing to show up and serve. → Success comes from taking action, not waiting for the perfect time. Memorable Quotes → “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson → “I didn’t want to be the entrepreneur who was all over the place. Master the one thing first.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson → “Subject matter experts put out content. You have to show up for people to consider you an expert.” - Jasmine Womack → “Just because you wrote the book doesn’t mean success will come. You have to put in the work.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson → “The best marketer wins, not always the most qualified person.” - Jasmine Womack → “Be bold enough to build your own table. Don’t wait for someone to tap you.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize [https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize]  • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply [https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply]  • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack]  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack [https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack]  • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack [https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack]  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/]  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack [https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack]  Connect with Dr. Rhonda Anderson Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drRhondaAnderson [https://linktr.ee/drRhondaAnderson]  Find links to her book, social channels, newsletter, and freebies. Grab Dr. Anderson’s Book The Influential Leader Blueprint: Action-Oriented Strategies to Enhance Your Leadership Capability and Drive Peak Performance: https://www.drrhondaanderson.com/tilbbook [https://www.drrhondaanderson.com/tilbbook]  Chapters 00:00 — Master One Thing Before Expanding 00:56 — Welcome To Published And Paid 01:25 — Meet Dr. Rhonda Anderson 03:28 — From Layoff To Talent Development Business 05:51 — Dr. Anderson’s Books And Leadership Expertise 07:43 — Choosing Entrepreneurship After A Layoff 10:05 — Finding The One Thing To Focus On 11:02 — Why The Book Became The Next Step 12:20 — Why Multi-Talented Experts Need Focus 13:53 — The Power Of Staying In One Lane 15:15 — Business Growth Takes Time 17:15 — Betting On Yourself During Uncertainty 20:40 — Why A Published Author Still Invested In Support 21:48 — Writing A Quality Book In Months, Not Years 23:25 — Using Content To Build Authority 25:31 — How Content Led To Corporate Contracts 27:20 — Book ROI, Bulk Sales, And Business Growth 30:10 — Turning A Book Into A Curriculum-Based Program 33:03 — Why Marketing Requires Commitment 35:11 — Showing Up Even When It Feels Uncomfortable 36:48 — The Right Book In The Right Hands 37:14 — What’s Next For Dr. Anderson 38:36 — The Value Of Group Coaching And Community 39:47 — Accountability Beyond The Program 40:54 — Connect With Dr. Rhonda Anderson 41:45 — Build Your Own Table And Create Opportunities

Episode 35 Rewind: 5 Powerful Changes I’m Making in 2025 for a Better Life and Business

In this unedited and heartfelt episode, Jasmine reflects on the milestones and challenges of 2024, including turning 40, family transitions, and professional developments. She candidly shares five significant changes she's implementing in 2025 to enhance both her personal life and business endeavors. You are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and consider purposeful changes for the new year. Key Takeaways: 1. Embracing Milestones: Turning 40 brought a deeper awareness of mortality and the importance of family. 2. Navigating Transitions: Managing family moves, children's education, and team restructuring presented significant challenges. 3. Prioritizing Personal Well-being: Recognizing the need for self-care and personal growth amidst professional responsibilities. 4. Setting Intentional Goals: Planning for meaningful celebrations and personal achievements in the coming year. 5. Encouragement for Listeners: Inspiring others to reflect on their past year and make purposeful changes for 2025. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: 1. The Power of Reflection: You will learn why reflecting on the past year is essential for personal and professional growth. The episode provides a framework for identifying what worked, what didn’t, and what changes to make moving forward. 2. Embracing Milestones and Life Transitions: Through Jasmine’s experience of turning 40 and navigating family and business transitions, you will understand the importance of celebrating milestones and managing change with intention. 3. How to Set Priorities for the New Year: Tips on how to evaluate commitments, set boundaries, and focus on what truly matters, both personally and professionally. 4. The Importance of Simplifying: How simplifying goals, tasks, and business strategies can lead to greater focus and impact, instead of spreading yourself too thin. 5. Practical Changes to Build a Better Year: The five specific changes discussed—focusing on family, setting boundaries, simplifying business, prioritizing health, and being intentional with time—and actionable steps you can adapt to your life to make 2025 more purposeful. This episode is not just a reflection—it’s a guide for anyone looking to start the year with clarity and focus. Book Recommendations Mentioned: Money for Couples by Ramit Sethi: https://a.co/d/8GR7cOx [https://a.co/d/8GR7cOx] Make Money Your Employee by Eric McGlothen: https://a.co/d/foF7N8e [https://a.co/d/foF7N8e] I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi: https://a.co/d/bWyohTz [https://a.co/d/bWyohTz] Be A Millionaire Next Year by Michael R. Berg: https://a.co/d/ji2dpNM [https://a.co/d/ji2dpNM] Live Wellthy by Dawn Dahlby: https://a.co/d/7Vz7lYt [https://a.co/d/7Vz7lYt] Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche: https://a.co/d/dcApn5X [https://a.co/d/dcApn5X] **These are affiliate links which will credit Jasmine for the recommendation** Quotes: 1. "Mortality became very real for me at 40 years old." 2. “It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing the right things.” 3. “This year taught me that everything doesn’t have to be perfect to work.” 4. “Family will always come first for me, no matter what.” 5. “Sometimes, you have to let go of the good to make room for the great.” 6. “2025 is about focus, boundaries, and showing up better for what matters.”   Links: • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize [https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize] • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply [https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply] • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack] • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack [https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack] • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack [https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack] • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/] • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack [https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack]

Episode 82: 7 Tools I Use to Make the Book Writing Process Easier

Writing a book does not have to take years when the right structure, tools, and writing process are in place. In Episode 82 of the Published and Paid Podcast - 7 Tools I Use to Make the Book Writing Process Easier! Jasmine breaks down the seven tools she uses to make the book-writing process easier, more organized, and more productive for experts, speakers, leaders, coaches, and consultants. In this episode, viewers will learn: → Why writing a quality book does not have to take years → How Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or Pages can help organize a full manuscript → Why chapters should be compiled into one continuous manuscript file → How calendar blocking helps protect writing time → Why dictation tools like Otter can help experts talk through their book content → How a microphone can improve transcription clarity → Why Jasmine’s Signature Book Blueprint helps clients organize their ideas strategically → How the Notes app can capture stories, examples, and ideas in real time → How AI tools can support research without replacing the author’s voice This episode is for coaches, authors, consultants, speakers, and leaders who are ready to stop overcomplicating the book-writing process and start using tools that support clarity, structure, and momentum. Takeaways: • Writing a book does not have to take years • A manuscript should be organized in one continuous file • Calendar blocking helps protect writing progress • Small writing windows still create momentum • Dictation can help experts move faster through content creation • Clear audio improves transcription quality • Strategic planning makes writing easier before the first draft begins • AI can support research, but it should not write the book Notable Quotes from Jasmine: • “Writing a book should not have to take years.” • “Any progress towards the project is progress made.” • “Do not write your chapters in separate files.” • “Editing as you write can slow your progress down.” • “Use qualified data and statistics to back up what you’re saying.” • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack 00:00 - Writing a Book Shouldn’t Take Years 00:45 - Welcome to Published and Paid 01:15 - 7 Tools Jasmine Uses to Make Writing Easier 01:29 - Jasmine’s Writing and Publishing Experience 03:09 - Helping Authors Go From Idea to Book 03:37 - Monetize Your Book Challenge Invitation 04:29 - Tools That Accelerate the Writing Process 04:47 - Why Books Do Not Need to Take Years 05:32 - Tool 1: Google Docs 06:33 - How to Organize a Manuscript 07:33 - Stop Writing Chapters in Separate Files 08:10 - Why Google Docs Helps With Cloud-Based Writing 08:54 - Tool 2: Calendar Blocking 09:48 - Why Writing Does Not Require a Retreat 10:17 - How to Schedule Writing Time 11:31 - Start Small With Writing Sessions 12:42 - Tool 3: Otter for Dictation 13:49 - Tool 4: Microphone for Better Transcription 14:20 - Tool 5: Signature Book Blueprint 15:27 - Tool 6: Notes App 16:15 - Tool 7: ChatGPT or AI for Research Support 17:38 - Why Experts Need Credible Sources 18:23 - Recap and Monetize Your Book Invitation #bookwriting #thoughtleadership #publishedandpaid

Episode 81: What a $20,000 VIP Day Taught Me About Speed, Strategy, and Scaling My Business

In Episode 81 of the Published and Paid Podcast, Jasmine breaks down what she learned from investing in a $20,000 VIP day and how one high-level room helped her rethink speed, strategy, pricing, refinement, and business growth. This episode is not just about the investment. It is about what happens when experts stop trying to figure everything out alone and allow qualified support, strategic feedback, and high-level environments to accelerate their next level. In this episode, Episode 81: What a $20,000 VIP Day Taught Me About Speed, Strategy, and Scaling My Business! viewers will learn: → Why high-level investments often buy speed, clarity, and sharper execution → How a VIP day can compress months of work into a focused experience → Why coaching works when the client is coachable and ready to implement → How relationships and expanded networks become part of the return → Why Jasmine realized she had been underpricing some of her premium offers → How VIP days can be strategy-based, service-based, or a combination of both → Why a thought leadership book can strengthen speaking, coaching, consulting, and events → Why removing complexity can help experts scale with more clarity This episode is for coaches, authors, consultants, speakers, and business owners who are ready to refine their offers, price with more authority, enter higher-level rooms, and build a business that reflects the value of their expertise. Takeaways: • High-level investments can accelerate growth • Coaching works when the client is coachable • VIP days are not just about time - they are about speed, access, and execution • Relationships and networks are part of the return • Premium offers require premium structure and positioning • Some offers need refinement, not reinvention • A thought leadership book can amplify the entire business ecosystem • Removing complexity creates more clarity and stronger conversion Notable Quotes from Jasmine: • “You’re not paying for the thing. You’re paying for speed.” • “Coaching is an accelerator when you allow it to be.” • “It’s not just about what you get. It’s also about the relationships that you build.” • “What you paid upfront is what you made up for in speed.” • “Sometimes what’s working needs to be refined, sharpened, but not changed.” • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack Chapters 00:00 - What a $20,000 VIP Day Taught Jasmine 00:36 - Welcome to Published and Paid 01:05 - Why Jasmine Invested in a VIP Day 02:45 - Being in a Room With 7-Figure Business Owners 03:57 - Why It Pays to Invest 05:27 - Paying for Speed, Not Just Strategy 07:38 - Why Coaching Accelerates Progress 09:30 - Coaching Works When You Are Coachable 11:49 - Relationships and Expanded Networks 14:19 - Looking Beyond the Upfront Cost 15:35 - Different Levels of VIP Days 17:25 - Realizing the Value of Premium Offers 20:37 - Strategy-Based vs Service-Based VIP Days 21:51 - Why the Book Still Comes First 25:13 - Kill the Complexity in Your Business 26:55 - Why Jasmine Would Do It Again 27:30 - Monetize Your Book Challenge Invitation #thoughtleadership #coachingbusiness #businessgrowth

Episode 80: AI for Authors and Coaches - The Future of the Writing & Coaching Industry

AI is changing the writing and coaching industries, but it should never replace an expert’s voice, judgment, creativity, or intellectual property. In Episode 80 of the Published and Paid Podcast, Jasmine breaks down how authors, coaches, consultants, speakers, and experts should think about AI in this current season. Jasmine explains where AI can be useful, where it becomes risky, and why thought leadership books and coaching frameworks still need to be rooted in human expertise. In this episode, AI for Authors and Coaches - The Future of the Writing & Coaching Industry, viewers will learn: → Why AI should support your expertise, not replace it → Why using AI to write an entire book can create ethical and credibility concerns → How AI hallucinations, fake sources, and generic outputs can damage trust → Where AI can help with brainstorming, outlining, research, editing, and marketing copy → Why human storytelling, nuance, discernment, and lived experience still matter → How coaches and consultants can use AI without losing their authority → Why the future of coaching may be hybrid, but still deeply human This episode is for experts who want to use AI strategically while protecting their voice, their intellectual property, their credibility, and their thought leadership brand. Takeaways: • AI is a tool, not a substitute for expertise • Your intellectual property is your competitive advantage • AI-generated content without a strategy can damage credibility • Human voice, nuance, and experience still matter • Ethical use of AI is critical in coaching and consulting • The future of business is hybrid, but still human-led • Experts who think critically will outperform those who rely blindly on AI Notable Quotes from Jasmine: • “AI should be used as a tool, not as a replacement.” • “Your book should be built on your intellectual property.” • “AI can accelerate the process, but it cannot replace your voice.” • “There are ethical concerns when AI is used to create client content.” • “The future may be hybrid, but transformation still requires people.” • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize  • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist  → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack             • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/  •  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack Chapters 00:00 - AI and the Future of Writing & Coaching 00:57 - Why This Conversation Matters Now 01:27 - AI as a Tool vs Replacement 02:57 - Jasmine’s Position on AI 05:14 - Risks of AI-Generated Content 06:21 - Protecting Your Intellectual Property 07:10 - Ethical Concerns in Coaching 07:58 - Where AI Can Support Your Work 09:23 - AI for Editing and Research 10:23 - AI for Marketing and Content 11:30 - Why Your Voice Still Matters 13:30 - The Future of Coaching (Hybrid Models) 15:24 - Human Connection vs Automation 17:31 - Final Thoughts on Using AI Wisely #ai  #coachingbusiness  #thoughtleadership