What does it take to transform a personal health journey into a bestselling cookbook?

Here to walk us down that path is Vasudha Viswanath, cookbook author and founder of the community-centered initiative "We Ate Well." After a career on Wall Street and a life-changing Prediabetes diagnosis, Vasudha shifted gears dramatically. She embraced her roots in vegetarian cooking but with a fresh, low-carb twist that flew in the face of traditional plant-based diets heavy in processed options.

In this episode, we dive into her challenges and wins in creating her cookbook, "The Vegetarian Reset," navigating the world of publishing, and building a thriving community around healthy eating. From the deep dives into recipe development and personal trials to marketing strategies and career pivots, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone looking to turn their passion into a tangible product.

Resources: Follow Vasudha: https://www.instagram.com/v8well/
Subscribe to Vasudha’s newsletter, V8Well: https://www.v8well.com/
Apply for Fran & Bethany’s BOOKBOUND Accelerator here.

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What does it take to transform a potent idea into a best-selling book?

In this episode of BOOKBOUND, we jump into the art of authorship with Marisa Meltzer, whose New York Times bestseller, "Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier”, provides an inside look at the rise of the beauty company Glossier and its founder, Emily Weiss.

Marisa shares her journey from initial concept to explosive publication. You’ll hear insights into her process—from passion project to book idea, to handling the pressures and unpredictability of the publishing world, to navigating promotional efforts. She shares her strategies for handling publicity, her decision-making in storytelling, and the dynamics of the publishing industry.

Marisa offers invaluable lessons for both budding and established writers alike. Tune in to uncover how personal obsessions can turn into compelling books that captivate readers and shape cultural conversations.

Resources:
Follow Marisa and check out her book: https://www.marisameltzer.com/
Apply for Fran & Bethany’s Fall 2024 BOOKBOUND Accelerator here.
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Have you ever felt paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection? You’re in good company.

L'Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist, experienced communications executive, motivational speaker, and author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect”. She joins us on the BOOKBOUND podcast to share her very relatable author journey.

In this very special episode with this very special writer, you’ll learn how L’Oreal harnessed all the pressures she’s felt on herself as a young black women in today's society into a successful career. You’ll learn how she has found hope in owning her fears and doubts, in both growing online community and her bookbound journey. Finally, she shares all the details on how she has battled imposter syndrome—by writing about it!

Tune in to discover how to turn your perfectionism around and turn the story you can’t stop telling into a book the world needs to read.

Resources: To connect with L’Oreal and check out her work, click here.
Apply for Fran & Bethany’s Fall 2024 BOOKBOUND Accelerator here.
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