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On this podcast, Lynda Sunshine West or Sally Larkin Green sit down with authors who have taken action to share their stories with the world. We talk about their journeys, their breakthroughs, and what it really takes to go from “someday” to published. You'll also hear the stories in the Author's own voice, reading chapters they wrote in one of our collaborative books. Because this isn’t just about writing a book. It’s about living a story worth telling. actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

  1. 1 Oct

    When Your Body Tells You It’s Time for a Change

    What happens when doing more, trying harder, and pushing through stops working? In this episode of the Action Takers Author Podcast, Sally Green sits down with Marlies Hazelaar, co-author of the #1 international bestselling book Inspired Metamorphosis and author of the chapter “The Weight of Becoming: How My Body Led Me Back to Myself.” After 30 years in corporate environments, Marlies knew what it meant to perform at a high level. But years of travel, stress, packed schedules, and putting herself last began taking a toll. She tried working harder to fix it, even squeezing workouts into already exhausting days, until she realized that doing more wasn’t the answer. That realization became the beginning of her own metamorphosis. Marlies shares how changing the way she approached nutrition and her overall well-being helped her reconnect with herself, eventually inspiring her to study nutrition, leave her corporate career, and build a business helping other high-performing professionals care for their health and energy. Sally and Marlies also talk about what it means to listen to your body, why transformation isn’t always about trying harder, and how sharing your personal story can open doors you never expected. And Marlies wasn’t someone who always dreamed of becoming an author. When the opportunity to contribute to Inspired Metamorphosis appeared at exactly the right time, she simply gave it a “full body yes.” In this conversation:• Recognizing when pushing harder isn’t working• Reconnecting with yourself after years of putting everything else first• The connection between nutrition, energy, and overall well-being• Marlies’ journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur• Why she said yes to sharing her story• How becoming an author can create connection, credibility, and new possibilities 📖 Inspired Metamorphosis brings together stories of transformation from authors around the world. Connect with Marlies: w-lb.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

    When Your Body Tells You It’s Time for a Change

  2. 7 Sept

    Finding Me: Beyond the Roles We Carry

    Women can spend years being who everyone else needs them to be. A daughter. A wife. A mother. A friend. Those roles matter, but somewhere along the way, we can lose sight of the woman underneath them. In this episode of Action Takers Author, Sally Larkin Green talks with Dima Ghazi, one of the co-authors of Inspired Metamorphosis, launching September 29. In her chapter, “Finding Me,” Dima shares what it took to move beyond the cultural expectations and familiar patterns that kept her feeling stuck. We talk about the courage it takes to listen to that quiet voice telling you there is more, why wanting more doesn’t mean loving your family any less, and how finding yourself can help you show up more fully for the people you love. If you’ve ever wondered who you are outside of all the roles you carry, this conversation is for you. Learn more about the book at: ActionTakersPublishing.com/inspiredConnect with Dima at: Email: demagazi@gmail.comConnect with Sally: http://findsally.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

    Finding Me: Beyond the Roles We Carry

  3. 16 Jul

    The Weight of Unfinished Dreams

    What happens when you wake up one day and realize the life you imagined never happened? In this inspiring conversation, Sally Larkin Green sits down with healthcare executive, scientist, and author Anisha Wharton, one of the co-authors of No One Said It Would Be Easy, to talk about unfinished dreams, burnout, grief, and finding purpose in the second half of life. Anisha shares her deeply personal story of navigating career success while grieving dreams that never came to pass, including the loss of motherhood due to endometriosis. Together, Sally and Anisha explore what so many women experience but rarely talk about: putting everyone else first, losing sight of themselves, and wondering if it’s too late to pursue the life they truly want. This conversation is a reminder that while we can’t change the past, we can choose what comes next. In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why so many women suppress their own dreams while caring for everyone else• The hidden grief of becoming someone different than you imagined• How burnout can become an invitation to rediscover yourself• The power of taking a “quiet inventory” of your life• Practical encouragement for creating a future filled with purpose and intention If you’ve ever wondered, “What about my dreams?” this conversation is for you. 📖 Learn more about No One Said It Would Be Easy and order your copy:https://actiontakerspublishing.com/easy Connect with Anisha Wharton:LinkedIn: Anisha Wharton ☕ If this conversation encouraged you, you’ll also love Sally’s upcoming memoir, I Am Enough: My Cup Overflows. Through honest stories of faith, burnout, caregiving, and learning to stop pouring from an empty cup, Sally invites women to rediscover their worth and live from a place of overflow instead of exhaustion. Learn more and pre-order your copy at Enough.FindSally.com Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, and women who are courageously sharing their stories to encourage others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

    The Weight of Unfinished Dreams

  4. 29 Jun

    The Importance of Documenting Your Legacy Before It’s Too Late

    In this episode of Action Takers Authors, Sally Larkin Green interviews Zoe Martin, documentary filmmaker and contributing author in the upcoming Leadership: Inspiring Women Leading with Purpose book. Get the book here: ActionTakersPublishing.com/leadhershipZoe shares the deeply personal story behind her pivot from portrait photography to documenting legacy through film. After walking through her sister’s battle with breast cancer, Zoe felt called to help families preserve what matters most. Not just photographs, but voices. Expressions. Stories. The moments that would otherwise be lost.This conversation explores leadership, legacy, and the powerful responsibility of documenting life before it’s too late.Zoe also shares about her chapter in Leadership, which serves as a prelude to her upcoming full-length book on documenting family histories and personal stories.📌 In this episode you’ll hear:• How Zoe’s sister’s journey changed the direction of her business• The difference between photographs and filmed legacy• Why documenting your story should start now, not at a diagnosis• Practical ways families can begin capturing their stories• The power of written and visual storytelling working togetherWhether you are a writer, a parent, a leader, or someone who values family history, this conversation will inspire you to take action.If you're interested in being part of one of our collaborative book projects, visit:https://actiontakerspublishing.com/booksYour story matters. Someone in the future will be grateful you told it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

    The Importance of Documenting Your Legacy Before It’s Too Late

  5. 4 Jun

    Grit, Grace, and the Story You Were Afraid to Tell

    What if the hardest chapter of your life turned out to be the most important one to share? In this episode, Sally sits down with Linda Fisk, founder of LeadHership Global, who spent years minimizing her own story until she realized it was exactly what other women needed to hear. From an unexpected Type 1 diabetes diagnosis to becoming a multi-book author and community builder, Linda talks about what it really means to lead with grit and grace, and why your story deserves to be told unapologetically. If you have ever thought your story was not big enough or important enough, this one is for you.Connect with Linda Fisk at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafisk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

    Grit, Grace, and the Story You Were Afraid to Tell

  6. 12 May

    What does LeadHerShip look like?

    In this conversation, I sat down with Raul West, co-author of the book LeadHERship, Inspiring Women Leading with Purpose, and she did not hold back. Raul talks about what it means to lead from the inside out, why so many women do not see themselves as leaders, and what it looks like to keep moving when you cannot see the whole path ahead. If you have ever thought you were too late, not qualified enough, or still waiting until you feel ready — this one is for you. Because here is what Raul wants you to know: you are already leading. Someone is watching how you handle hard things. Someone is learning from how you keep going. You do not need a title. You do not need a perfect plan. Your experiences, your struggles, your wins — all of it qualifies you. This is the kind of leadership conversation we do not have enough of. The honest kind. The quiet kind. The kind that starts long before anyone gives you permission. Hit play. You are going to want to hear this. Topics covered in this episode: * What leadership really means beyond titles and positions * How to lead through uncertainty when the path is not clear * What to say to the woman who does not see herself as a leader * Why your story qualifies you more than you think This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

    What does LeadHerShip look like?

  7. 5 May

    From Vision Boards to Times Square: Janet Tanguay’s Hammock Way of Life

    In this inspiring episode of Action Takers Authors, Sally sits down with Janet Tanguay, author of Hammock Way of Life, to talk about dreams, fear, entrepreneurship, and the power of taking action. Janet shares how a manuscript she started during the pandemic turned into a unique book that blends memoir, business lessons, humor, and journaling. She opens up about her journey through collaboration books, the publishing process, and the surreal experience of seeing her book featured on a Times Square billboard. You’ll also hear Janet’s unforgettable childhood story about fear, a mysterious paper bag, and the lesson that still shapes the way she approaches life and business today. Through her work with vision boards, corporate workshops, and certified vision board coaches, Janet helps people manifest dreams faster and create a life they actually want to live. This conversation is full of humor, heart, business wisdom, and encouragement for anyone who has a dream sitting quietly on their computer, in their heart, or on a vision board waiting to come alive. Learn more about Janet and her work at hammockwayoflife.com or connect with her as Jazzy Jan on LinkedIn. Get full access to ☕️ Refill My Cup at refillmycup.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

    From Vision Boards to Times Square: Janet Tanguay’s Hammock Way of Life

  8. 2 Apr

    My Painfully Beautiful Life with Alicia Williams Hodges

    In this heartfelt conversation, author Alicia Williams Hodges shares the story behind her powerful chapter in the book 20 Shades of Grief, titled “My Painfully Beautiful Life.”Alicia opens up about her personal journey through grief and loss, and how even in the deepest pain, moments of beauty, strength, and hope can still be found. Her story is a reminder that while grief changes us, it can also shape a life filled with meaning, compassion, and purpose.If you or someone you know is navigating grief, Alicia’s message offers encouragement and the reminder that you are not alone.📖 Get the book 20 Shades of Grief on Amazon:https://a.co/d/08J856NR🤝 Connect with Alicia Williams Hodges:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-hodges-43490397/ Get full access to ☕️ Refill My Cup at refillmycup.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

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On this podcast, Lynda Sunshine West or Sally Larkin Green sit down with authors who have taken action to share their stories with the world. We talk about their journeys, their breakthroughs, and what it really takes to go from “someday” to published. You'll also hear the stories in the Author's own voice, reading chapters they wrote in one of our collaborative books. Because this isn’t just about writing a book. It’s about living a story worth telling. actiontakerspublishing.substack.com

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