Episode 6: Kandi Steiner- The Queen of Angst on Writing What Hurts (and Heals)

Episode 10: Brittany Bacinski on Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Brittany Bacinski , an author, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur, for an honest conversation about independence, identity, and redefining success on your own terms. Brittany shares her perspective on navigating love after heartbreak, questioning traditional expectations, and building a life rooted in authenticity rather than obligation. We explore creativity, self-trust, energy management, and what it looks like to move through change with clarity, confidence, and intention especially when you’re choosing a path that doesn’t look like everyone else’s. Mentioned in this episode: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brittanybacinski?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@brittanybacinski?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] @brittanybacinski About this podcast: Stephanie is a storyteller at heart, devoted to helping others feel seen through the power of honest conversation--she’s also a romance author who writes emotionally rich stories about healing, love, and the beauty of second chances. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/snapolitanowrites/] l ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@snapolitanowrites] l ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] To read Stephanie's novels and subscribe to her newsletter, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanienapolitano.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] or follow her ⁠⁠⁠⁠author profile⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Napolitano/author/B0DK5WV1JB?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0bebb4c5-d3af-4b59-9e2b-d0fbe1085df8] for updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5 stars and write a review!

Episode 9 w/ Literary Alexandra on Books, Identity, and Power of Presence

On this episode Stephanie sits down with Alexandra, a Greek-American entrepreneur, creative, and lifelong reader, for an honest conversation about how life experiences shape the stories we tell. We explore stepping back from pressure—both online and off along with how that space can lead to deeper authenticity, creativity, and connection. This episode touches on growth, boundaries, and the ongoing process of building a life that feels aligned, present, and truly your own--beyond labels and the book world. Mentioned in this episode: @literaryalexandra @⁠elevatecoffeechi⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/elevatecoffeechi/#] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/literaryalexandra?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] ⁠Tiktok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@literaryalexandra?lang=en] ⁠Coffee Shop⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/elevatecoffeechi/] About Storytelling with Stephanie: Stephanie is a storyteller at heart, devoted to helping others feel seen through the power of honest conversation--she’s also a romance author who writes emotionally rich stories about healing, love, and the beauty of second chances. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/snapolitanowrites/] l ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@snapolitanowrites] l ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] To read Stephanie's novels and subscribe to her newsletter, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanienapolitano.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] or follow her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠author profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Napolitano/author/B0DK5WV1JB?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0bebb4c5-d3af-4b59-9e2b-d0fbe1085df8] for updates!

Episode 8: Anne Malcom on Writing, Motherhood, & Mental Health

On this episode, Stephanie interviews Anne Malcolm, bestselling romance author of over 40 novels, for an honest conversation about motherhood, mental health, and writing through difficult seasons. Anne opens up about postpartum anxiety, health fears, and the pressure women face to "do it all", sharing how she turns personal pain into emotionally authentic romance that resonates deeply with readers. We explore writing as therapy, creative healing, intuition, sisterhood, and why embracing vulnerability is essential for writers, mothers, and anyone navigating overwhelm, identity shifts, and growth. Mentioned in this episode: Where to find Anne: ⁠Instagram⁠ [ https://www.instagram.com/anne.malcomauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] ⁠Website⁠ [https://annemalcomauthor.com/] ⁠Tiktok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@annemalcom?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] About Storytelling with Stephanie: Stephanie is a storyteller at heart, devoted to helping others feel seen through the power of honest conversation--she’s also a romance author who writes emotionally rich stories about healing, love, and the beauty of second chances. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/snapolitanowrites/] l ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@snapolitanowrites] l ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] To read Stephanie's novels and subscribe to her newsletter, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanienapolitano.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] or follow her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠author profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Napolitano/author/B0DK5WV1JB?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0bebb4c5-d3af-4b59-9e2b-d0fbe1085df8] for updates!

Episode 7: Karli Karandos on Hollywood to Healing

In this episode, Stephanie interviews writer Karli Karandos about the art of storytelling, authenticity, and personal growth. They explore embracing pain in the creative process, navigating the entertainment industry, and the rituals that inspire meaningful work. The conversation also touches on astrology, intuition, healing, and the power of words in shaping identity, ultimately emphasizing the ongoing ( and non-linear) journey of returning to oneself and finding grace in relationships. Mentioned in this episode: Where to find Karli Karandos: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/karlikarandos/?hl=en] Substack [https://karlikarandos.substack.com/] Website [https://karlikarandos.com/about] Stephanie is a storyteller at heart, devoted to helping others feel seen through the power of honest conversation--she’s also a romance author who writes emotionally rich stories about healing, love, and the beauty of second chances. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/snapolitanowrites/] l ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@snapolitanowrites] l ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] To read Stephanie's novels and subscribe to her newsletter, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠stephanienapolitano.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] or follow her ⁠⁠⁠⁠author profile⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Napolitano/author/B0DK5WV1JB?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0bebb4c5-d3af-4b59-9e2b-d0fbe1085df8] for updates!

Episode 6: Kandi Steiner- The Queen of Angst on Writing What Hurts (and Heals)

In this episode, Stephanie interviews Kandi Steiner, exploring the emotional depth and authenticity in writing, the challenges of self-publishing, and the pressures of reader expectations. They discuss the importance of consistency in a writing career, the healing power of storytelling, and the complexities of female protagonists. Steiner shares her journey through the ups and downs of the publishing world, emphasizing the significance of staying true to oneself and the transformative impact of parenthood on creativity. Mentioned in this episode: Where to find Kandi Steiner Instagram:   / kandisteiner   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTk1djVlT0FJbnhZWlZpZlo0emVmQjlvXzduQXxBQ3Jtc0traHZsTEpVczB5M09XYUV1VE5LUTZCLVY1RTZLQkRITTV3WlV5dE9WVXlqNXZncHV2YXpYSXI2am9ReGdza1NabHdYSVROU2xCb2hFVDhOSXVEUWcxVWU4bVZGZlVKVVJ0ODlYbXN4UTBNMUZNNVNZVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fkandisteiner&v=776c2QdiVvQ]Website: https://kandisteiner.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1aSlEtX0JHOVliZEl5WFY0NXhWOG0xeU0zUXxBQ3Jtc0trRllRcGM3aVJ4RVhqYkl3Y1lIdUN2VG9NdkNBSVRuYTFCV2J0dThDRTduWG1yVHpNMmp2Y2VXcFg1RXd6SkVEZDJvMkpsMUNTRDNKd1R3M3JCa1hjTHZlMTQ3eEMzbGRIY0FFQUZYWlJpbndnM21vTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fkandisteiner.com%2F&v=776c2QdiVvQ] Stephanie is a storyteller at heart, devoted to helping others feel seen through the power of honest conversation--she’s also a romance author who writes emotionally rich stories about healing, love, and the beauty of second chances. ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/snapolitanowrites/] l ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@snapolitanowrites] l ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] To read Stephanie's novels and subscribe to her newsletter, visit ⁠⁠⁠stephanienapolitano.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.stephanienapolitano.com/] or follow her ⁠⁠⁠author profile⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Napolitano/author/B0DK5WV1JB?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0bebb4c5-d3af-4b59-9e2b-d0fbe1085df8] for updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5 stars and write a review!