When you're going through the process of writing a book, there's nothing better than hearing from folks who have come before you. In this episode, Richelle shares some of the wisdom accomplished authors wish you knew about the book journey, and how they've navigated it.

This week on Bound + Determined, Richelle chats with Johanna Castillo, Senior Agent at Writers House Literary Agency. A seasoned professional in the publishing industry, Johanna was formerly Vice President & Executive Editor at Atria Books/Simon and Schuster and Editorial Director of Atria Español for nearly fifteen years.

Whether it’s feeling separate from the crowd, “not enough”, or a yearning for more fulfilling relationships— loneliness can be looked at through a clinical lens so we can find tools to work on it. This week, Richelle talks with Dr. Sylvia to get all the tips we need to feel less alone—especially during the holidays.

The holidays can be a sensitive season for folks--bringing up grief, loneliness and expectations. On this episode, Gina Moffa LCSW talks about how you can create an action plan for social engagements that will protect your heart and boundaries. She discusses how to have agency in your own grief. Richelle and Gina also discuss what lessons came up during the writing of her manuscript for Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go (August 2023).

In this episode, Richelle breaks down the 3 reasons to show up fully in your writing--even if it means going to the scary places. Vulnerability is a superpower for writers, so learn how to use yours to make the impact you desire with your book.

Writing a book is no easy feat. So many authors reach the end of their first book and swear they'll never do it again.  But, they usually do. Like childbirth, the more time passes, the more you forget the pain. This week on Bound + Determined Richelle chats with Ana Homayoun, founder of Silicon Valley-based Green Ivy Educational Consulting, on what she's learned writing four books, and how her process has changed.

The publishing process comes with a lot of avenues for investment. From editorial help, to extra support in your business, to promotional teams—there’s much to consider when it comes to your bank account, your budget and your book. In this episode, Richelle breaks down the primary investments on the book journey and what you can expect to pay.

In this episode, Richelle sits down with Tricia Huffman, founder of Your Joyologist and author of F the Shoulds, Do the Wants, to discuss how the "shoulds" can keep us from writing our books and how to move through them.

In this episode, Richelle sits down with Amber Mundinger and Tamara Deike, co-founders of Bring Music Home--the brand and project started in March of 2020 to document what was happening to live music venues, their owners and employees across the country, and globally, during the pandemic and moving into the future. They discuss self-publishing this powerful book in less than a year, and the impact a book can make in the lives of others.

Building a community online isn't easy. It takes time. And sometimes it takes a while to find your footing...deciding how much to show up...how much to share...finding your lane. In this episode Richelle sits down with Natalie Thomas, media and entertainment veteran and blogger to discuss how she built her strong and engaged community.

You've heard Richelle talk about the power of her framework for creating book proposals (shout out to the Book Proposal Blueprint Course--get on the waitlist for next round!), but did you know that we can actually structure the content of our book with a bit of a system? For those of you in the midst of organizing your outline (or desperately seeking some organization) this week's Bound + Determined episode is for you.

When we're left in the waiting--our uncertainty grows. Our stories kick in. Once an agent has submitted your proposal to a publisher--what the heck is happening during those weeks you're waiting for a response? On this episode, Richelle breaks down the internal publisher protocol and how your work is being assessed.

Rejection is an inevitable part of the creative process. Actually, it's an inevitable part of LIFE! Knowing how to process rejection so we can keep moving toward our goals is essential.  Join Richelle and therapist Kristen Boice as they uncover the new science on rejection and the tools to move you through it.

Creating a powerful subtitle is a bit of an art and a science. In this episode, Richelle walks you through what to consider when creating a stand-out subtitle that will attract the right readers to your book. She’ll also take you through a few examples in real-time so you can see all the components at play.

Karla Salinari is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who specializes in the plant-based lifestyle. She inspires others to reconnect with their favorite cultural dishes in a healthier way and her upcoming book, Abuela’s Plant Based Kitchen will be released in April 2023. Together Richelle and Karla discuss the publishing journey and how to make the entire process worth the wait.

Upasna Gautam is a Product Manager on the Digital News Platforms & Services team at CNN, where she works to optimize the content management technology that delivers breaking news to the world. She’s also working on her first book blending together her love for tech, mindfulness, systems and success. In this impactful episode of Bound and Determined Richelle and Upasna discuss how authors can strengthen their writer's muscle.

The journey to authorship can be full of many challenges and one of those is finding the right way to share your story in written form. In this episode of Bound and Determined Richelle Fredson breaks down her essential tips for any author to explore how to share their stories in a book. Get ready to take some notes because these tips will take your writing to the next level.

Get ready for direct advice from Richelle Fredson about how to get started on launching your platform. In this impactful episode of Bound and Determined Richelle will share her tips on creating a successful platform that will promote your upcoming book and brand. With over 20 years of experience, Richelle’s suggestions will be sure to change your game!

On this episode of Bound and Determined Richelle is joined by not one but two of her former clients. Graci Harkema and Vasavi Kumar. Graci is a multi-award winning, international diversity, equity & inclusion speaker and consultant.  Vasavi Kumar a licensed therapist, mindset coach and business strategist has helped thousands of women overcome major life obstacles to create new heights of success.  Together, both women share their current publishing journeys together and the impactful lessons they have learned.

Michelle Madrid is a life coach, high impact speaker, and author currently writing a new book titled Let Us Be Greater: Reframing the 8 Points of Pain Adoptees Have the Power to Overcome,. It will be released in 2023 through New World Library. After 12 years as a TV news anchor, with a #1 show and Emmy nomination to boot, she walked away from her news career to create real change in the lives of women and distill decades of life-experience into guiding women toward a life that electrifies them. In this episode Michelle shares with Richelle her powerful personal story and how she is creating change through the writing of her new book.

Author Dana Killion grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin, reading Nancy Drew and dreaming of living surrounded by tall buildings. One day, frustrated that her favorite authors weren't writing fast enough, a wild thought crossed her mind. "Maybe I could write a novel?" She’s written several novels including, Her first novel, Lies in High Places and her most recent, and Tell Me a Lie. Now, Dana is working on her first memoir, and shares with Richelle her creative process and how she’s navigated entering the world of memoir as a novelist.

Adriana Stimola is a Literary Agent representing adult non-fiction at the Stimola Literary Studio. Her focus is on cookbooks, wellness, spirituality and lifestyle, including oracle and tarot decks, memoir meets self-help and humor. She is always looking for books that nourish us and grow our cultural, social and emotional intelligence. In this conversation Richelle and Adriana discuss how to have a positive mindset, create the book you want and share it with the world. 

Allie Mason is an Instagram expert, researcher, and experienced copywriter and content producer having worked in government, journalism, wellness, radio and television production, and entrepreneurship for more than a decade.  She is also the CEO of Something Greater Social Media, which serves purpose-driven experts and celebrities with a mission to make the world a better place. In this episode Richelle and Allie discuss how to thrive on social media and make it work for you and your platform.

In today’s culture it’s so easy to feel like you’re constantly on the go. Setting boundaries with how we manage our time can feel challenging which can lead to toxic burnout. In this week’s episode of Bound and Determined, Richelle Fredson discusses the power of taking a pause. She breaks down the importance of evaluating for yourself if a pause is exactly what’s needed and how to go about it.

Jessica Baum is the owner and founder of the Be Self-full® Method and the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach.  She has an undergraduate degree from Fordham University and holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from South University. As a certified substance abuse specialist, her focus is chemical abuse, codependency, and anxiety.  Her book Anxiously Attached: Become More Secure in Life & Love was just released. In this impactful episode Jessica offers advice on how authors can accept support so their book and platform can soar.

Alejandra Ramos is a television host, TODAY Show contributor, chef, and writer. Alejandra’s joyful approach to food can be seen regularly on NBC’s TODAY Show, where she serves as a Contributor, and coming this Summer, as Host of the new PBS series, The Great American Recipe. In this refreshing episode, Alejandra shares with Richelle how she’s found both success and balance as a successful creator in the digital age.

Miranda VonFricken is a certified life & business coach and Founder of LinkedIn Growth Academy. She also creates and conducts workshops on self-leadership, personal branding, social selling, and her personal favorite… LinkedIn. Her mission is to help every professional get clear, aligned, and abundant by creating a life and brand that shines so bright it’s impossible to ignore. In this episode Miranda and Richelle discuss ways to utilize LinkedIn to elevate your business and professional network.

Actress Wendy Braun is well known for many roles including her on numerous seasons of the Netflix hit comedy series, Atypical. She’s also the CEO and founder of ActorInspiration.com, a resource that has been providing practical and empowering tools to help creatives transform their lives and careers for over a decade.  In this episode she discusses how she has overcome obstacles to create success on her own terms.

This week on Bound + Determined, Richelle Fredson is talking to you directly about the 3 Things You’re Not Doing in Your Writing, But Should. These are all the insider tips that she’s learned from working in the publishing industry for 20 years. Her goal is for you to have effective and powerful writing that both lights you up and reaches the readers in the way you intend. These important tips will lead you in the right direction!

As a two-time New York Times best-selling ghostwriter in health & wellness, Wyndham Wood has written numerous successful titles about trauma, addiction, mindset, meditation, women’s health, women’s empowerment, astrology, and more. She is especially passionate about using storytelling to convey complex information in ways that compel and inspire readers. In this episode Richelle and Wyndham explore the benefits of working with a ghostwriter and changing your relationship with the writing process. 

Laura Mazer is a literary agent specializing in adult nonfiction with a focus on women’s issues, intelligent pop culture, counterintuitive self-help, and books that take us on geeky deep dives into fascinating facets of everyday life. She adores history, biography, and celebrations of literary legacies, especially when they offer fresh stories about women. During this insightful episode of Bound and Determined Laura and Richelle discuss the many ways that an author can understand how to find their niche in the literary world.

Meryl Moss is the founder of the Meryl Moss Media Group, which helps authors turn their books into best sellers. She created BookTrib.com, a community that features emerging authors from many different genres and provides an array of marketing programs to support their growth. On top of this she recently started SmartWorks Collaborative, a new marketing initiative for business authors. Meryl shares essential ways for authors to gain media visibility in this episode of Bound and Determined.

In this episode of Bound and Determined, Richelle Fredson speaks directly from her years of experience in the publishing world to share the ways that she has found to remove the many obstacles that prevent authors from experiencing the success that they desire. Listening to this episode will help any new author get their ideas on the page and also successfully bring their book to the masses.

Brittany Penner is an Indigenous Métis writer and family physician. She was adopted at the end of the Sixties Scoop in Manitoba, Canada, and was raised in a large extended Mennonite family with over 30 Indigenous, adopted family members. Most of her writing focuses on the complex nature of identity. Brittany bravely shares her story and the process of writing her memoir during this conversation with Richelle.

Dina Scippa is the Founder and CEO of Enough Labs. As an  empowerment and confidence coach for women and girls, she runs an unapologetically feminist social platform as well as her podcast, Embracing Enough. Dina is also a recognized gender equality and women’s empowerment expert with over 17 years experience in power dynamics, social inclusion, intersectionality and privilege. In this impactful episode Dina shares the ways in which she’s actively changing the future for women and marginalized communities on a global level.

A psychotherapist for over 18 years, Gina Moffa, LCSW, has a private practice in NYC, where she specializes in the many faces of grief and loss. She also focuses on helping people to navigate uncertain, complicated life transitions. Most recently, she is working on a book, “Permission to Grieve: A modern guide to empowerment after loss”. Richelle and Gina discuss her breakthrough approach to this challenging topic and supportive ways to navigate it.

Paula Rizzo works with experts, authors, and entrepreneurs on how to position themselves for the media. As a best-selling author and Emmy-award winning television producer she has produced health, wellness, and lifestyle segments with a range of top experts, including Jillian Michaels, and Deepak Chopra. Her latest book “Listful Living: A list-making journey to a less stressed you” was recently released. Paula and Richelle discuss ways to navigate the world of media like a boss to promote your book.

Jannese Torres-Rodriguez is first-gen Latina, entrepreneur & business coach. Her journey into personal finance began when she started side hustling in 2013. Since then she’s become an avid investor, built multiple 6-figure businesses and achieved financial independence at age 35. She’s the creator and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, and the Yo Quiero Dinero platform. During this conversation she shares how she helps like minded Latinx change makers who are sharing their personal finance stories so they can take their money to the next level.

Get ready to learn the ultimate secrets to publishing success from two very respected Literary Agents. In this episode Richelle Fredson speaks with Jan Baumer and Steve Troha of Folio Literary Management. Both Jan and Steve have a consistent track record of working with some of the world’s most prominent and best-selling authors, and reveal their tips for mastering the book proposal process and finding the perfect publisher.

Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda’s first book, Unbottled Potential, is currently under contract with Avery, a division of Penguin Random House. In this episode Richelle and Amanda explore how her alcohol-free journey led to her changing the game in her career and book writing process.

Vanessa Marin is a sex therapist with 20 years of experience and Xander Marin is a self proclaimed “regular dude”. As a team they share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. On their podcast, “Pillow Talks” they discuss totally do-able sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories. During  this bold episode they discuss with Richelle their writing journey as a couple and changing lives with their relationship advice. This episode contains content and language that is graphic for some listeners.

Kristen Boice is a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a trained EMDR clinician. She’s passionate about inspiring us to get on the path of becoming more self-aware, and acknowledging who we most want to be. She specializes in improving self-worth, helping people create deeper emotional connections and healthier relationships, and heal trauma. This episode will help you understand how to break through your emotional blocks so you can write an impactful book.

Without knowing who you are and why you are the person to write the book you desire, you won’t be ready to begin the book proposal process. This week, Richelle Fredson asks three important questions to help you uncover your authentic self so you can write the book that you have always wanted. Get ready because this episode is a game changer.

Lily Womble is the founder of Date Brazen and with her unique coaching strategy she's helped hundreds of women around the world build a clear path to the best relationship of their lives by becoming their very own matchmakers along the way. She’s currently on a mission to infuse the dating space with her feminist, unconventional approach to relationships and self-care. Lily joins Richelle to share her journey as an author and tips to become more vulnerable on social media.

Karena Kilcoyne is an author and writer who teaches people to heal from past trauma and rise above their story. Through vivid, evocative, and transparent storytelling, she teaches others how to rise above their own stories and find true peace. In this episode Karena shares with Richelle how her personal journey has allowed her to teach others to how to free themselves from their past.

One of the biggest challenges of starting to write your book is writer’s block. On this brand new episode of Bound + Determined, Richelle Fredson brings you a handful of tips for this very issue. So if you’re struggling to keep momentum—or get the ball rolling at all—this episode is for you.

Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to unleash a new level of health. Her book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You will be out in January 2022. In this episode Karolina joins Richelle to share how to stand out in a trending literary genre.

As CEO of Amplify Publishing and Mascot Books, Naren Aryal advises authors, thought leaders, and organizations on the opportunities and challenges that exist in the evolving world of publishing. Today, Amplify Publishing is a leading nonfiction imprint specializing in “big ideas” from business and political leaders, and Mascot Books publishes hundreds of books across all genres. Be sure to check out this fascinating conversation about how to succeed with hybrid publishing.