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It Just Takes One brings the stories of published authors to life. Scriptor Publishing interviews Olympic athletes, celebrities, and regular people who have written their own books with a little help along the way. Listen to hear how one person, one experience, or even one book can change your life!
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Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
On today's episode, you will meet Kelly Young and Emily Stapleton, bestselling authors of the book Start Before You're Ready. When two people come together to create something, it turns out even more special.
Do you want to start something new but are having trouble getting started? Listening to this conversation would be a great place to start! Sometimes, you must begin your journey before all the pieces are in place. It’s about having the courage to start, even when you don’t feel entirely ready and sometimes having someone working beside you can help you create something extra special.
This book invites you to listen to the subtle whispers of the universe and harness them to take steps that move you closer to where you want to be. Whether it's a new career, a healthier lifestyle, or a more fulfilling relationship, the change begins with your mindset. Through inspiring narratives and practical advice, Kelly shows you how to overcome obstacles and take actionable steps toward your dreams.
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Kelly Young is the founder and owner of Kelly’s Bootcamp (KBC). She has years of experience and is well respected in the fitness industry. She has created a local community of members that goes far beyond a group of people working out together. She encourages members of her community to seek lifelong, cumulative change, to take one step and then another toward their goals.
Kelly has some incredible life experiences dating back to her childhood and family relationships. She’s overcome many obstacles in her lifetime, learning and growing each step of the way.
Through her experiences during the early years of her life and the experiences of running a fitness community, Kelly has developed a vast arsenal of knowledge and advice. This book is her quest to share it. It’s her avenue to help even more people beyond her local community
http://www.kellysbootcamp.net
Instagram: http://instagram@kellys_bootcamp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kellysbootcamp
Podcast https://startbeforeyoureready.transistor.fm/
Emily Stapleton is a freelance writer who helps entrepreneurs, businesses, and non-profits communicate with their clients and customers.
You can connect with Emily on LinkedIn or by emailing her at emilystapletonwrites@gmail.com
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
- Focusing on the things that challenge us to go deeper.
- Maximizing and cherishing the time we have now and the opportunities to press on.
- Giving energy to the things, people or places that move us. Refuting the opposite.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
You've been told incessantly to move more but when your couch looks so inviting, how do you literally get going?
That question is one of many that my guest will answer on today's episode. Laura Dow is the bestselling author of Mind Your Movement: Six Essential Physical And Mental Tools To Stay Active As You Age.
If you're someone who knows you need to move more, but you struggle to stay consistent or to find purpose in what you're doing, then you're going to enjoy this episode. Laura provides some simple tips on how to keep moving to bring out the best in your life.
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Laura V. Dow has worked with older adults for more than twenty years providing fitness training and yoga instruction in a variety of fitness settings including commercial health clubs, yoga studios, and Stiff to Fit, specifically to address how to stay active as we age. Mind Your Movement is a continuation of her work, offering easily understood, actionable tips to help readers add movement to their lives. Ms. Dow lives in Northern Virginia.
Follow Laura at:
Website: StiffToFit.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-dow-1269783/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stifftofit9409
Click here to purchase her book on Amazon.
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Callista Eckert is an incredibly unique person. Not only is she the recent Amazon best-selling author of a book titled, The Halfling, but she is also currently in medical school and was a former Division 1 soccer player! I always enjoy meeting with people who have a combination of skills, and we talk quite a bit about that in this episode.
If you like a good story, listen in.
If you enjoy reading fantasy novels, listen in.
If you would like to learn more about the writing process, listen in.
And if you want to learn more about the book, check out this summary and then go and get your copy!
Darkness rises, and the halfling girl Aisling may be the key to the survival of the world itself. Raised as an assassin, death and torment molded her into the monster she has become. Secrets claw their way up from her past, mixing with the secrets and betrayals of her companions, as she is forced to journey into the elven lands. To find the peace she has been searching for, Aisling must first make sense of the powers running through her blood before her world is burned to the ground. Or she may be the one that burns it to ash.
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Callista Eckert is a future doctor, fantasy fiction writer, and lover of all things dogs and hiking. Her obsession with books began at a young age, staying up past her bedtime to finish just one more chapter. The Halfling began as an idea when she was a teenager and grew until she couldn’t help but to write it down.
Not willing to pick only one career path, Callista played Division 1 soccer in college while earning an English degree and taking all her pre-med requirements. She is currently finishing up her last year of medical school while traveling across the country with her dog, Anubis.
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You can purchase Callista's book on Amazon.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Today's episode is a profound conversation with George Peterson, bestselling author of Thrive: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things that are Holding You Back. George is a meditation expert and addiction specialist who has created a framework for meditation called M.E.D.I. (Meditation, Effortlessly, Expect Your Mind to Wander, Detach, Integrate). In our conversation you will learn more about his meditation technique. And you will also find out how his incredible story brought him the opportunity to serve as he now teaches meditation, hosts retreats and presents all over the world.
I know you're going to enjoy George's story and you will learn from his teaching as welI. So, I invite you to sit back and enjoy our conversation.
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George S. Peterson has over a decade of experience teaching meditation and working in the addiction recovery field. He is also the co-founder of Nourish Mindful Events, a company that hosts retreats and pop-ups, providing a space for people to nourish their mind, body, and soul. George travels the world with Nourish, giving talks on meditation, spirituality, and sobriety and hosting Meditation and Breathwork retreats. George writes two daily email newsletters, The Daily Medi Newsletter and The "Good News" Letter. Today, he has shared his knowledge of meditation and inspiration with tens of thousands of people worldwide.
You can follow George at georgespeterson.com.
You can purchase his book, Thrive: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things that are Holding You Back, on Amazon here.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Are the ghosts of your past haunting your future?
Today's episode is an intriguing conversation with Amazon bestselling author, Troy Fontana, and he provides some insight into what to do if the answer to that question is "yes"!
After surviving a harrowing near-death experience, a painful divorce, and the collapse of a thriving business, Troy unearthed life-altering insights. Today, as a celebrated speaker and coach, he empowers people across the globe with these battle-tested strategies.
I know you will enjoy Troy's magnetic energy and his belief that the scars you bear are not just reminders of the past, but beacons leading you to your greatest strength.
Enjoy this episode as Troy shares his story, and the methods he has created to challenge the status quo and encourages all of us to live fearlessly.
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Known for his gritty, no-holds-barred style, Troy believes the scars you bear are not just reminders of the past, but beacons leading you to your greatest strengths. Through his explosive keynotes, inspiring workshops, and transformative coaching sessions, he creates a radical space where individuals can embrace healing, growth, and unlock their raw personal potential. Troy's methods challenge the status quo and encourage everyone to step into their power and live fearlessly. He blends tough-lived experiences with over two decades of delivering shocking results. Additionally, Troy holds a master's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and is a seasoned entrepreneur.
You can follow Troy at:
Website: troyfontana.co
IG: @troy.fontana
FB: @troyfontana
You can purchase his book, Scars: Secrets to Master Your Mind and Turn Your Pain, Trauma and Loss into a Superpower on Amazon by clicking here.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Yvette Salva is one of the kindest and most courageous women I know, and it was a pleasure to work on her book with her. She has an incredible story, not just because of all the experiences she had, but because of her strength, resilience, and compassion.
In her memoir, Booze, Blow, and Pancake, she boldly confronts the stigma surrounding addiction. From the depths of homelessness to the heights of entrepreneurship, Yvette’s life journey is a testament to her resilience and determination. In these pages, she shares openly and honestly about her experiences and the hard-earned lessons she learned along the way. Her authenticity and vulnerability light the way for others to break free from the shackles of addiction as well. Ultimately, her story serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how dire the circumstances may seem, there is always hope.
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Yvette Salva is the owner of Yvette Salva Fitness, a personal training studio for women in New Jersey. She is also a certified Todd Durkin IMPACT Life-Coach who empowers women in midlife to get "unstuck" and reclaim their awesomeness.
Her biggest achievement of all is raising her two children, Mary Rose and Stephen.
Follow Yvette:
FB: @YvetteSalvaFitness
IG: @YvetteSalvaFitness
And CLICK HERE to purchase her book in Amazon.
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
In this episode, I dive into a very personal and enlightening conversation with Sara Doell, recent bestselling author of Next Time Leave Me on the Floor: My Journey from Drunk AF to Sober AF. Being tired of waking up with hangovers, regret, shame and fuzzy memories of being mean to her wife, she decided to give up alcohol for one year and see what would happen. At the time, it felt like an insurmountable feat yet she woke up on January 1st, 2022 and committed to 365 days of not drinking alcohol. It took a few short months for her to walk away from that goal. Instead she decided to change her path and remove alcohol from her life for good.
In her book, Sara reflects on how alcohol became her kryptonite, why she decided to quit drinking and then travels a winding road through her first two years of sobriety. And in this episode, we discuss all of that...and then some! This conversation is a thought-provoking discussion that I think you will enjoy!
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Sara Doell is a CLCC-certified Life Coach, Division I collegiate golf coach, lifetime member of the LPGA, and an Amazon best-selling author of Your Future Self Will Thank You. She grew up in Rochester, New York, attended Penn State University, and played on scholarship for the golf team. After stints in Charlotte, North Carolina and Brooklyn, New York, she found her way to the West Coast. She lives in San Francisco with her wife, Caitlin, and their mini dachshund, Mr. Harvey Milk. This is her second book.
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Click this link to purchase the book on Amazon.
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview I did with Anna Meredith. Her husband, Adam, checked into the hospital on September 5th, 2023 for routine procedures. Just two days later she received a call that she never expected.
“I’m so sorry, Mrs. Meredith…it appears your husband has had a stroke, and he has passed away.”
In this true story of Adam’s call to Heaven and back, he and Anna recall their experiences from opposite sides of eternity.
As Anna processes the biggest heartbreak in her life, Adam wrestles with his greatest questions about his faith and trust in God. In sixty unresponsive minutes, Adam finds his belief and faith have turned to knowledge, and he will never be the same again.
There is a profound message in this conversation, and I know you'll enjoy it. So sit back and listen in as Anna Meredith shares her story!
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Adam Provost Meredith was a devout man of faith, dedicated family man, brilliant entrepreneur, and loyal friend. He had an endless vault of talents and passions which he selflessly shared, particularly in his leadership role at Celebrate Recovery ministry.
Adam began his education at the University of Colorado, earning his undergrad in Political Science and Economics. In 1999, after earning his MBA/MSF in International Business from Boston College, Adam began his banking career at Eastern Bank. Soon after, his passion for cars inspired him to co-found the automotive distributor TJM Motorsport in Concord, NH. He also held a passion for flying which landed him a job as a senior lender at Santander's Aircraft Lending Group in Manchester, NH. He was then recruited by Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 2013 to form a new member services group as President of AOPA Finance, where he helped it grow to the largest aircraft financing broker in the nation. He proudly represented AOPA as a board member of National Aircraft Finance Association for two terms from 2015 -2021.
Adam was a man dedicated to his family, including his wife, Anna Irena Meredith, and his sons, Donald Provost (15), and Karl Herbst (14). He was a beacon of faith, family, ambition, courage, love, and resilience, and his gentle personality continues to resonate within the hearts of everyone he encountered.
On December 11, 2023, he peacefully returned to his Maker after a fierce three-year battle with cancer.
Love God, live in the moment, have no regrets, and do not be afraid to follow your dreams.
This is the legacy Adam Provost Meredith is forever leaving behind.
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Gone for 60 Minutes: How My Near Death Experience Took Me From Believing to Knowing is available now on Amazon.
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Without a doubt, this is one of the most emotional interviews we've ever done on this podcast. In fact, it is such a powerful episode that we decided to break it into 2 Parts so that you can let the story and the message really sink in.
In this episode -- Part 1 -- you start to hear the story of Adam Meredith. You will learn about the beautiful life he created with his wife, Anna, and his two sons, and the deep love and connection they all had. You are gong to hear about his passions and hobbies in life, and how he was a man of faith. You will also learn how the family handled the news when he was diagnosed with cancer.
This episode sets the stage for the Part 2 where you will hear about Adam's near death experience and the message he was told to come back and share.
Listen to this one first so you get to know the Adam and learn about his family and his life. It will make you even more interested to listen to Part 2 which is coming soon.
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Adam Provost Meredith was a devout man of faith, dedicated family man, brilliant entrepreneur, and loyal friend. He had an endless vault of talents and passions which he selflessly shared, particularly in his leadership role at Celebrate Recovery ministry.
Adam began his education at the University of Colorado, earning his undergrad in Political Science and Economics. In 1999, after earning his MBA/MSF in International Business from Boston College, Adam began his banking career at Eastern Bank. Soon after, his passion for cars inspired him to co-found the automotive distributor TJM Motorsport in Concord, NH. He also held a passion for flying which landed him a job as a senior lender at Santander's Aircraft Lending Group in Manchester, NH. He was then recruited by Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 2013 to form a new member services group as President of AOPA Finance, where he helped it grow to the largest aircraft financing broker in the nation. He proudly represented AOPA as a board member of National Aircraft Finance Association for two terms from 2015 -2021.
Adam was a man dedicated to his family, including his wife, Anna Irena Meredith, and his sons, Donald Provost (15), and Karl Herbst (14). He was a beacon of faith, family, ambition, courage, love, and resilience, and his gentle personality continues to resonate within the hearts of everyone he encountered.
On December 11, 2023, he peacefully returned to his Maker after a fierce three-year battle with cancer.
Love God, live in the moment, have no regrets, and do not be afraid to follow your dreams.
This is the legacy Adam Provost Meredith is forever leaving behind.
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Click here to order the book, Gone for 60 Minutes.