Twenty years in the making, "The Translator's Daughter" is Grace Loh Prasad's poignant and deeply personal memoir–and in this episode she reveals the real story behind sharing her own story! From pursuing her passion for writing through an M.F.A. program, to the path of publishing her book, Grace shares how her lauded memoir took shape and how others can also tap into the stories they hold inside. . Whether you're a writer, reader, or simply ready to tune into your inner voice, Grace's wisdom will surely inspire you.

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Episode highlights:

[00:00] Introduction

[2:38] Grace discusses the 20+ year journey of writing The Translator's Daughter

[12:46] A glimpse into Grace’s writing practice

[17:38] How the solitude of writing retreats help Grace’s writing process

[20:31] Writing from a place of love and courageous transparency

[27:20] How Grace balances her time with a full time job to make space for writing

[33:00] Grace talks getting published - without an agent

[36:04] Grace shares her tip to rock it

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Links from this episode:

More info on Grace Loh Prasad and The Translator’s Daughter: https://www.translatorsdaughter.com/

Purchase The Translator’s Daughter here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-translator-s-daughter-a-memoir-grace-loh-prasad/20584707?ean=9780814258972

Mad Creek Press: https://ohiostatepress.org/madcreek.html

Machete books: https://ohiostatepress.org/books/series/machete.html

Anil Prasad: https://www.innerviews.org/about

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CEO. Mom. Wife. Champion of other women in business. 1SEO Digital Agency’s Chief Executive Officer CJ Stasik balances many roles like a boss, but–by her own admission–it has taken time to find her formula for work-life integration. In this revealing and energizing episode, CJ shares her incredible journey to the C-Suite and how she has climbed the business ladder with confidence even in male-dominated fields.

Whether you’re an aspiring CEO, or simply want to optimize your daily routine, hearing from CJ is a jolt of inspiration to help you raise your voice and rock it both professionally and personally.
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Episode highlights:

[5:19] CJ Stasik shares her inspiring journey from growing up on a farm to running a technology company

[22:00] CJ Stasik reflects on overcoming obstacles on the way to becoming CEO

[31:24] How CJ Stasik uses music and micro-goals to get in the zone

[39:18] How CJ Stasik gets the most out of every day by integrating work and self-care into her life

[45:57] CJ Stasik shares her one tip to rock it
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Links from this episode:

Learn how 1SEO Digital Agency can help your business grow: https://1seo.com/she-rocked-it/

Check out CJ’s inspiring platform She Handles It: https://shehandlesit.com/
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More about 1SEO Digital Agency:

1SEO is all about helping businesses grow with smart marketing and modern branding strategies. They can help your business reach more customers and stand out online.

1SEO covers all the bases when it comes to digital marketing – from SEO and Google Ads to web design and social media. Plus, they’re a Google Premier Partner and a Yelp Advertising Partner, which means they have the expertise and trusted tools to really help your business grow.

What's even better is that 1SEO is led by a fantastic team of women, with their CEO, CJ Stasik, at the forefront. They’re passionate about supporting businesses and empowering women in leadership, just like She Rocked It! To find out more, head over to https://1seo.com/she-rocked-it/

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Don’t miss this insightful and hysterical interview with Nicole Cohen, author of the internationally bestselling book, “Improv at Work: What the Business World Can Learn from Improvisational Comedy.” A longtime multi-hyphenate, Nicole studied both biomedical engineering and theater at Northwestern University in Chicago, a city renowned for its comedy scene. Today, she’s a rockstar managing director at one of the largest global consulting and technology firms–and unapologetically brings her whole self to work.

In this episode, Nicole shares how she brings comedy into corporate; balances a demanding job with her own writing, wellbeing, and family life; and raises her voice as a creative, courageous woman in the workplace. Whether you’re looking to rock it in business or bring more curiosity into your day-to-day life, Nicole is sure to inspire with both wit and wisdom.

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Episode highlights:

[1:03 ] Nicole offers a glimpse into her multidisciplinary background and how she discovered the value of improv at work

[4:14] How Nicole learned to embrace her true personality and shine as a leader at work

[8:08] How improv rules can be transformative in business relationships

[18:02 ] Why the huge crowd at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women was so receptive to Nicole’s improv at work session

[21:06] The improv rule Nicole wishes everyone knew

[24:45] Karen and Nicole discuss the importance, and the difficulty, of raising their voices in male-dominated professional spaces

[26:21] How Nicole made time to write her debut bestselling book, while holding down a high-powered, full-time job

[32:00] How Nicole balances her career, relationships, and personal wellness

[36:30] Nicole shares her one tip to rock it

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Links from this episode:


Pennsylvania Conference for Women: https://www.paconferenceforwomen.org/

Nicole’s book, “Improv at Work: What the Business World Can Learn from Improvisational Comedy”: https://www.amazon.com/Improv-Work-Business-Improvisational-Comedy/dp/1956642978

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If you’d like to join us for future podcast recordings and other empowering live events, head over to our website and subscribe to our email list! https://sherockedit.com/