Summary:Every author faces it eventually—the moment when your audience just isn’t engaging like they used to. Don’t panic! This episode breaks down why audience engagement naturally shifts and what you can do to branch out to new readers. From BookFunnel bundles and newsletter swaps, to guest podcasting, influencer outreach, and testing paid ads, Rebecca shares practical and budget-friendly strategies to help you expand your bubble and revive your book sales.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why audience engagement dips (and why it’s normal)
  How to collaborate with other authors using BookFunnel and newsletter swaps
  Simple ways to get on podcasts and grow your reach
  Why influencers and bloggers can help you connect with new readers
  How to test paid ads on a small budget to find new fans

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  Chapters

  00:00 Understanding Audience Engagement Fluctuations

  04:18 Strategies for Re-engaging Your Audience

  07:11 Expanding Your Reach Through Collaborations

  10:26 Testing Paid Advertising for Growth

  
  

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✨ Episode Summary: In this empowering and refreshingly honest episode, Rebecca shares her top 10 real-life systems that help her stay focused, organized, and mostly sane—even through the brain fog of ADHD, menopause, and mom life.

This episode is based on her free summit presentation The Brain Fog Fix (BFF)—and yes, it's all about turning your brain fog from a frazzled frenemy into your Brain’s Functional Friend.

💬 Expect laughter, honesty, practical takeaways, and permission to do things your way. Whether your brain’s been buffering since 2020 or you’re just looking for low-pressure systems that actually work, this one’s for you.

💛 If this episode helped you feel seen, supported, or slightly more in control of your foggy brain—leave a review or share it with a friend who needs to hear it!

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why syncing all your tech (and yes, even your Kindle) can save your brain
  

• The magic of Google Calendar + family access for reducing chaos
  How paper planners still win (especially when they're erasable!)
  Rebecca’s signature 3-3-3 Simplicity Planning Framework
  How she uses Siri, Alexa, and her Apple Watch as backup brains
  What goes into her essential Google Keep & Notes lists
  The power of accountability buddies and co-working
  Why exercise actually helps with brain fog—and how she does it in real life
  Quick-start tips for meditation (even if you're not “woo”)
  Why scheduling fun and rest is non-negotiable for clarity & calm
  

• 💥 Plus: a bonus “tip 10.5” that changed everything—therapy, journaling, and emotional self-awareness.

  📎 Resources + Freebies Mentioned:
  🔗 Printable worksheet & checklist: https://mailchi.mp/c459a942264b/bffpodcast

  
  

  ✨ Connect with Rebecca:

  Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠

  Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠

  Need Amazon A+ Content help? Check out our mini-course HERE: https://payhip.com/b/85YOE

  Email us: info@authorsallies.com

  ⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks.

  Would you like to apply to be a guest on the show? Go here to fill out the application. https://forms.gle/p7aNuDbLd49t1EPz5

  
  

  💛 If this episode helped you feel seen, supported, or slightly more in control of your foggy brain—leave a review or share it with a friend who needs to hear it!

  
  

  Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE.

  I often recommend products and services that I use or that have been recommended to me by people we trust. I only suggest items that I have personally used and love. In many cases an affiliate link accompanies these recommendations, (including Amazon -except for my products which are mine and not affiliate links) which provides me with a referral commission should you click through and make a purchase. This is always at no additional cost to you.

  
  

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Patrice M. Miller, a woman who embodies resilience, wisdom, and the kind of quiet strength that changes lives. Patrice is the author of Quiet Strength From Within—a book (and companion journal) that guides readers through healing, self-discovery, and renewal—as well as a real estate investing guide based on 25+ years of hands-on experience.

We dive into Patrice’s journey from corporate leadership to coaching and writing, how personal health challenges reshaped her path, and the strategies she uses to help others reset, refocus, and rise. Patrice’s approach blends heart-centered listening with actionable steps, making her guidance powerful for both life transitions and real estate goals.

Whether you’re an author, entrepreneur, or aspiring real estate investor, you’ll walk away from this conversation with clarity exercises, practical insights, and encouragement to take that next step forward.

• How Patrice turned personal trials into Quiet Strength From Within and a coaching framework that changes lives
  Why journaling and “brain dumps” are key tools for reducing overwhelm and gaining clarity
  

• Patrice’s journey of writing and self-publishing her books (and what she learned along the way)
  

00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Strength

07:07 Health Challenges and Personal Growth

14:57 Practical Exercises for Clarity and Control

22:08 Balancing Listening and Action in Coaching

29:32 Mindset and Real Estate Investing

34:50 The Writing Journey: From Ideas to Publication

Get Patrice’s books on Amazon or through her directly:

Quiet Strength from Within book.

Quiet Strength from Within Journal

The Legacy Blueprint book

Download the Clarity Starter Kit (free workbook) → https://payhip.com/b/XOD7pConnect with Patrice on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube: https://linktr.ee/withpatrice

Authors’ Allies⁠⁠ RoundTable⁠⁠ can be found on our⁠ ⁠website.⁠⁠

Ebook: Did you download your FREE copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ HERE: https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook

Email us: info@authorsallies.com

⁠⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks.

Would you like to apply to be a guest on the show? Go here to fill out the application. https://forms.gle/p7aNuDbLd49t1EPz5

Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE.

I often recommend products and services that I use or that have been recommended to me by people we trust. I only suggest items that I have personally used and love. In many cases an affiliate link accompanies these recommendations, (including Amazon -except for my products which are mine and not affiliate links) which provides me with a referral commission should you click through and make a purchase. This is always at no additional cost to you.