Action Takers Author

Action Takers Publishing

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

Episodes

  1. Jul 16

    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
  2. Jun 29

    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
  3. Apr 2

    The Silent Grief of Navigating Life After Miscarriage with Ada Malave

    Grief isn’t always visible. And sometimes, it isn’t acknowledged at all.In this powerful conversation, Sally interviews Ada Malave, contributing author in 20 Shades of Grief, about her chapter “The Silent Grief: Navigating Life After Miscarriage.”Ada courageously shares her experience with miscarriage and the often unspoken pain that follows. Miscarriage grief is real. It is layered with silence, misunderstanding, and unacknowledged sorrow. In this interview, we discuss:• Why miscarriage grief is often overlooked• The emotions that surface during pregnancy loss• How silence can deepen the pain• The power of simply being present for someone grieving• Healing practices that support emotional recovery• Finding serenity after the stormAda is a transformational grief coach, Master NLP practitioner, author, speaker, yoga instructor, and founder of the Facebook community Serenity After the Storm. She supports individuals navigating loss, identity shifts, empty nesting, divorce, job loss, and more.✨ You are not alone.✨ Your grief matters.✨ Healing is possible.📖 Get your copy of 20 Shades of Grief here:Visit https://actiontakerspublishing.com/books🔗 Connect with Ada Malave:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ada-malave-1792b5210/If this conversation encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who may need it today. 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

    The Silent Grief of Navigating Life After Miscarriage with Ada Malave
  4. Apr 2

    Powerful insights about Grief and how it shapes our lives with Suzanne Jabour

    In this episode of Action Takers Authors, Sally Larkin Green is joined by Suzanne Jabour, co-author of the book 20 Shades of Grief. Suzanne, a certified grief educator and transformational coach, shares powerful insights about grief and how it shapes our lives. She brings personal experience and deep compassion to the conversation as she explores the realities of loss, what people in grief wish others understood, and how we can show up for one another with empathy and presence.Whether you’re navigating your own loss or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical wisdom, comfort, and encouragement.📌 What you’ll hear in this video• Suzanne’s personal reflections on grief• What people in grief really need• How to support someone who is grieving• Compassionate ways to talk about loss• Moving forward with empathy and resilienceConnect with Suzanne: suzanne@alivedexperience.com💬 Join the conversation in the comments. If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who may need it.grief support, grief healing, coping with loss, grief journey, grief education, supporting someone in grief, loss of a loved one, emotional healing, bereavement support, grief coach, transformational healing, navigating grief, dealing with death, grief awareness, mental health support, how to help someone grieving, life after loss, grief conversation, grief encouragement, healing after loss***If this conversation inspires you and you’ve ever thought about sharing your own story…We’d love to explore that with you.If you're interested in being part of one of our collaborative book projects, visit:https://actiontakerspublishing.com/booksYour story matters. And someone out there needs it. 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

    Powerful insights about Grief and how it shapes our lives with Suzanne Jabour
  5. Mar 28

    The Neuroscience behind our responses to trauma and stress with Jennifer Irwin

    In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Jennifer Irwin, an executive HR leader and co-author in the upcoming book LeadHERShip: Inspiring Women Leading With Purpose.Jennifer courageously shares her personal experiences with workplace sexual harassment and the emotional impact it had on her life and career. Through her journey, she began to explore the neuroscience behind our responses to trauma and stress, discovering how our brains react in moments when our voices feel silenced.In this interview, Jennifer explains how understanding the science behind those reactions can help women reclaim their voice, confidence, and power of choice when responding to difficult situations.This conversation is honest, insightful, and deeply empowering for anyone who has ever felt unheard, dismissed, or unsure how to respond in challenging moments.Jennifer’s story is one of awareness, growth, and leadership.She is a contributing author in the upcoming book:LeadHERShip: Inspiring Women Leading With PurposeAn Action Takers Publishing collaboration book releasing April 2026.📚 Stay connected with the Action Takers author community for more inspiring conversations with powerful women who are sharing their stories and stepping into leadership.Visit: ActionTakersPublishing.com/books #LeadHERShip #ActionTakersPublishing #WomenInLeadership #AuthorInterview #WomenSupportingWomen #LeadershipStories #ActionTakersAuthorsConnect with Jennifer at: Jessica@IgniteResults.netVisit: https://www.igniteresults.net 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

    The Neuroscience behind our responses to trauma and stress with Jennifer Irwin

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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