174 | Grace on the Page: Turning Jargon into Connection (and Joy) with Venchele Saint Dic

📝 Episode Summary

In this episode, Rodric sits down with Venchele Saint Dic, founder of Pathway Coach Writing, to talk about how to turn jargon-heavy ideas into clear, human writing—without burning out in the process.

Venchele combines her background in public health with her work as a writing coach, ghostwriter, and editor to help entrepreneurs, experts, and organizations use writing as a branding strategy. She focuses on translating complex “industry lingo” into language people can actually understand and feel.

They dig into why simple, eighth-grade-level writing wins (even with experts), how wellness can and should be built into the writing process, and why AI can be a helpful tool—but will never replace the human heart behind the words.

You’ll also hear how Venchele got into the business, why she believes not every idea will be your idea to carry, and why you should keep trying new ventures until you find the thing that truly lights you up.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn

•Why simple writing is powerful

Why writing at an 8th-grade level doesn’t “dumb things down”—it opens your message up to more people (including experts).

•How Venchele translates jargon into connection

How she helps clients convert complex industry language into relatable, clear, and emotionally resonant content.

•The writing–wellness connection

How she integrates health and wellness into the writing process so it feels like a grounded practice, not a draining chore.

•The real work behind writing (even with AI)

Why AI can help you get started—but still needs human review, context, and heart to truly land.

•Ghostwriting, editing, and AI review

How Venchele works as a ghostwriter, line editor, market researcher, and AI-content reviewer for her clients.

•Why representation matters in the writing industry

The importance of seeing more women—and especially women who look like her—leading in writing and branding spaces.

•What to do when a business idea “fails”

Why it doesn’t mean you failed; it just means you haven’t found your idea yet. Try the next one.

•The value of guest podcasting

How guesting gives her a “mini TEDx” platform to share ideas, practice public speaking, and grow her business.

⏱️ Highlights & Timestamps

[00:00] If one business idea doesn’t work…try the next

Venchele opens with a powerful reminder: a failed idea isn’t a failed life. Keep experimenting until you find what truly drives you.

[00:20] Welcome to Million Dollar Flip Flops

Rodric sets the stage and welcomes listeners into another conversation about freedom, business, and intentional living.

[00:45] Who is Venchele Saint Dic and what is Pathway Coach Writing?

Venchele shares how she helps businesses and individuals use writing as a branding strategy—turning dense jargon into content people actually understand and relate to.

[01:30] Writing at an 8th-grade level (and why experts secretly love it)

They talk about the “8th-grade rule” from writing greats like Hormozi & co., and why even experts are quietly wishing someone would “crack the code” in simpler language.

[02:10] How she actually helps clients “dumb it down”

Venchele explains how her public health background trained her to translate data into actionable insights—and now into messaging for businesses.

[03:00] Integrating wellness into writing

She describes treating wellness like infrastructure: it informs timelines, decision-making, communication, and how clients experience...