The Story Cure

MeiMei Fox
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Are you an aspiring bestselling author and thought leader, a children's book writer, filmmaker, novelist, memoirist or poet? The Story Cure is for you!  Our channel provides expert writing and publishing insights from 2x New York Times Bestselling Author, decade-long Forbes contributor, TEDx Speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Your Bestselling Book & The Story Cure Press MeiMei Fox and her guests, all of whom are expert storytellers themselves.Join us. Let us help you navigate the Wild West of Publishing today, from conversations with literary agents and PR experts to self-published authors who have met with success, to folks who have pursued podcasts, film and other strategies to share their stories. Harness the ancient power of storytelling to find empowerment in your own narrative and make a positive impact on the world. 

  1. 4d ago

    Peter Medgyesi on AI Employees, Author Businesses, and Scaling Your Impact Without Losing Authenticity

    How can authors and coaches use AI to grow their businesses without losing their authentic voice? In this episode of The Story Cure, I talk with Peter Medgyesi, founder of Impact Creators, about AI employees and the opportunities they create for authors, coaches, and expert-led businesses. Peter has been interested in technology since he was a child, building his first website at eleven. After thirteen years as an entrepreneur, including running a recruitment company, he began exploring how AI could help businesses operate more efficiently. Today, he builds AI employees that understand a business's methods, expertise, clients, and workflows. These systems can help with repetitive tasks such as responding to inquiries, preparing proposals, organizing information, and following up with clients. We explore how authors can use the knowledge captured in their books as the foundation for interactive digital products and personalized experiences. We also discuss why generic AI content often falls short, and why preserving your intellectual property and authentic voice matters. In this episode, we cover: What AI employees are and how they workHow AI can support authors beyond the book itselfTurning book frameworks into interactive digital productsUsing AI to manage recurring business tasksWhy good data and organized workflows matterAvoiding generic AI-generated contentKeeping human judgment and authenticity at the centerThe future of work, human connection, and AIPeter shares an important lesson from building his own AI systems: if your information is scattered and your processes aren't clear, AI can create more mess much faster. The foundation of a good system still comes from understanding your own business. We also talk about the role of human connection in an increasingly automated world, and why Peter believes people should focus on the work that requires human judgment, trust, and creativity.

  2. Oct 27

    Terry Cumes on Special Guests, Writing Through the Pandemic, and Finally Publishing His Book

    What does it take to turn a book idea into a finished, published book? For Terry Cumes, the journey involved a year of dedicated writing, several more years of figuring out the next steps, and learning when to ask for help. In this episode of The Story Cure, I talk with Terry, author of Special Guests, about the people, experiences, and unexpected stories that inspired his book. Terry helps run a wellness center in Peru's Sacred Valley, where travelers arrive for wellness, spirituality, cultural experiences, and time in the Andes. Over the years, those guests have provided plenty of memorable stories. Terry began writing during the pandemic, when the center's rooms were empty and he finally had the time to focus on a book he'd wanted to write for years. He shares how he built a writing routine, why taking notes is so important, and what happened when he finished his manuscript but didn't know how to move forward. We also discuss choosing a specific period of life to write about, handling sensitive topics with honesty and balance, and the value of getting support with editing, book design, publishing, and promotion. In this episode: Building a consistent writing routineCapturing stories before the details disappearGetting unstuck after finishing a manuscriptFinding the right support throughout the publishing processWriting honestly about complicated experiencesBringing a book to life through art and thoughtful designLessons Terry learned from publishing Special GuestsTerry's story is a reminder that finishing a book is a major accomplishment, but it's not the end of the journey. Sometimes the next step is simply recognizing where you need help and finding the right people to move forward with.

  3. Oct 19

    Suzanne Leydecker on Love, Money, Memoir & the Power of Writing Your Story

    In this episode of The Story Cure, I sit down with Suzanne Leydecker to talk about her memoir, A Woman on Top: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love and Money, and the experiences that inspired it. Suzanne chose to self-publish because she wanted to tell her story in her own words. She shares what it was like to write honestly about family, relationships, inheritance, and the complicated ways money can affect our lives. We also get into the nuts and bolts of publishing. Suzanne explains how many times she edited her book, what she learned from producing her audiobook, and why the work doesn't stop when a manuscript becomes a published book. Our conversation goes beyond publishing, too. Suzanne talks about setting boundaries, learning to say no, taking responsibility for our choices, and recognizing the patterns that show up in our relationships. She's now working on a second book inspired by her real-life romance in Morocco, a relationship that has brought unexpected adventures and a whole new collection of stories to write about. As we discuss throughout the episode, writing your story can be valuable for reasons beyond book sales. It can help you look back at your experiences, recognize what you've learned, and decide what you want to share with others. If you've been thinking about writing a memoir, self-publishing, or turning your own experiences into a book, I hope you'll enjoy this conversation with Suzanne. Find Suzanne online at SuzanneLeydecker.com and on social media under her name. Listen to the full episode of The Story Cure here on Buzzsprout.

  4. Oct 12

    John Infortunio on Writing, Rejection, Self-Publishing & the Author Journey

    Every author's journey is different. For John Infortunio, writing his first novel took 15 years. In this episode of The Story Cure, I talk with John, an author and educator, about how he became a writer, the experiences behind his novels, and what it takes to keep going when the publishing journey gets difficult. John shares how his parents and teachers encouraged his love of reading and writing, how his mother helped him see the potential in an early short story, and how that story eventually became Destroyed by the Events of the Day. We also discuss his more recent novel, Today Was Tomorrow, which explores memory, identity, family, and Alzheimer's. John talks about drawing on personal experiences to explore complicated emotions and the ways ordinary people respond when life takes an unexpected turn. We get into the practical realities of being an author, too: self-publishing, retaining creative control, approaching publishers and literary agents, dealing with rejection, and navigating the growing role of AI in writing. If you're working on a book or trying to find your way through the publishing process, this conversation is a reminder that your journey doesn't have to look like anyone else's. In this episode: How John's love of writing beganWhy his first novel took 15 yearsThe personal themes behind Today Was TomorrowFacing the fear of putting your work into the worldSelf-publishing and creative freedomRejection, persistence, and finding the right publishing opportunityJohn's perspective on AI and the future of writingListen to the full conversation and join us on The Story Cure as we explore what it really means to be an author.

  5. Oct 2

    Courtney Murtha on Writing a Book, AI & Hot Girls Don't Work

    What does writing a book have to do with using AI? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this conversation, I sit down with Courtney Murtha, founder of Hot Girls Don't Work, to talk about writing, creativity, entrepreneurship, AI, and the importance of doing the work that only you can do. Courtney shares her experience writing her book and how the process helped her recognize the core themes running through her story. She also talks openly about how profoundly healing the experience was for her. Then we get into one of the most interesting connections between books and AI: context. A book can contain your experiences, knowledge, ideas, beliefs, stories, and voice in a structured body of work. Courtney explains why that makes it such a powerful source of context for AI, and why the goal shouldn't be to have AI replace your creative work. Instead, the idea is to use AI to handle more of the work around your expertise so you can spend more time actually thinking, creating, and doing the work you're uniquely good at. Courtney also shares the story behind Hot Girls Don't Work, how she developed the course, what she learned from her first cohorts, and why she's changing the way she teaches AI to entrepreneurs. The next cohort begins October 14th, and I'm joining Courtney for it. If you'd like to join us, learn more here: https://www.hotgirlsdontwork.com/

  6. Oct 1

    Laura Malin & MeiMei Fox on Storytelling, Audience Building & Book Adaptation

    What can happen when you stop thinking of your book as the final destination? In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Malin to talk about the many directions a book or idea can take, from podcasts and social media to film and television. Laura shares her experience working in the adaptation space and explains why authors should think about the “middle steps” between a book and a screen adaptation. We talk about audience building, finding comparable stories, momentum, nostalgia, and the importance of having an audience that genuinely cares about your work. Then I take some time to share practical storytelling techniques authors can use in their own books. We talk about specificity, dialogue, using the five senses, authenticity, conflict, the “mystery box,” ambiguity, ticking clocks, research, visuals, audiobooks, and expert interviews. It’s a conversation about both sides of the book journey: how to make the story itself stronger and how to think about where that story could go next.

  7. Sep 24

    Laura Malin on Storytelling, Book Adaptations, and Reaching More Readers

    A great story can take you places you never expected. But how do you make people care enough to keep reading? In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Malin to talk about storytelling, intellectual property, and the possibilities for authors who want their work to reach beyond the page. Laura shares how stories can evolve into different formats, from books and podcasts to film and television. She also explains why building an audience matters and how authors can begin developing their ideas without waiting for permission from traditional gatekeepers. I share some of my favorite storytelling techniques for writers, including how to create conflict, build suspense, use a mystery box, and give readers a reason to keep turning the pages. We also get into writing compelling opening chapters, incorporating research and expert interviews, and making nonfiction more engaging. Whether you're writing your first book or thinking about what your published work could become, there's plenty to take away from this conversation. In this episode: How a book can grow into other formats, including film and televisionWhy building an audience around your work mattersUsing conflict and suspense to keep readers interestedThe mystery box technique and the power of a strong openingHow to make research and nonfiction more engagingFinding the story within your own experiencesListen to the full episode and start thinking about where your story could go next.

  8. Sep 15

    Stop Chasing Algorithms: Why Every Author Needs an Email Newsletter | Yrmis Barroeta

    How many people could you reach by name if your book launched tomorrow? That’s where my conversation with Yrmis Barroeta begins. Yrmis shares her approach to building email newsletters and why authors shouldn't depend entirely on social media to reach their audience. We talk about building an audience you actually own, growing a newsletter organically, the role of trust and consistency, using Substack, pre-selling books through email, and why you don't need to email your audience every day to stay connected. We also talk about how authors can think about newsletters differently, including how fiction writers can use email to serialize their stories and build readership before a book is even published. If you've been wondering whether you really need an email newsletter, or where to even begin building one, this conversation will give you a much clearer picture. Stop chasing the algorithm. Start building relationships with people you can reach by name.

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Are you an aspiring bestselling author and thought leader, a children's book writer, filmmaker, novelist, memoirist or poet? The Story Cure is for you!  Our channel provides expert writing and publishing insights from 2x New York Times Bestselling Author, decade-long Forbes contributor, TEDx Speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Your Bestselling Book & The Story Cure Press MeiMei Fox and her guests, all of whom are expert storytellers themselves.Join us. Let us help you navigate the Wild West of Publishing today, from conversations with literary agents and PR experts to self-published authors who have met with success, to folks who have pursued podcasts, film and other strategies to share their stories. Harness the ancient power of storytelling to find empowerment in your own narrative and make a positive impact on the world. 

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  • Creator
    MeiMei Fox
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Story Cure
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