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Kelly Matthews is a Reiki practitioner, mother, wife, and lover of all things spiritual. She is the host of the podcast Enlighten & Elevate with Kelly where she explores topics such as spirituality, holistic healing modalities, and metaphysics. Kelly and Laura had a conversation about how Elvis used his voice to elevate his life and how we can do the same. As Elvis said, "You've gotta follow that dream wherever it may lead." We all have something powerful to share that can elevate and help others. Laura will be leading a writer's retreat in Memphis with visits to historic Graceland (the Elvis residence) and the music destination Beale Street. Learn more and sign up at https://www.powershour.biz/writers-retreat-in-memphis 6 - Month Psychic Training Program - Starts July 27 at noon pacific time In this 6-month course, participants will gain incredible insights and tools to use their own intuition and psychic abilities for themselves and others. The training program will consist of 2 psychic training calls a month, 1-2 monthly group coaching calls, course materials, audio and video call recordings, and a private Facebook and online community with the rest of the course participants. Learn more and sign up at www.healingpowers.net/services To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

Ken was 29 when he first “retired” to welcome his newborn daughter into the world. At the time, he thought he was “done” with work. He had owned a successful consultant and accounting business, so successful it had allowed him to close up shop and spend his days with the apple of his eye. Little did he realize his “second” career, impacting millions by helping them heal their relationship with money, was about to begin. He has authored numerous books on happiness and prosperity. Visit https://kenhonda.com/ to get your free 8-step guide to prosperity and happiness, and to explore his other books and resources. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

Trissa Tismal-Capili teaches entrepreneurs simple steps on how to optimize performance, boost productivity and skyrocket profits without stress, overwhelm and anxiety. She's on a mission to help business leaders enjoy true success in all life areas--work, money, health, home, and relationships...to live happy, abundant and free! She has been a certified professional coach and speaker for over 12 years, helping solo-entrepreneurs, coaching multi-million dollar business owners and advising billionaires. From hanging out with multi-millionaires and people from all walks of life at an early age, she was able to study what it takes to be successful very closely and discover that indeed anyone can be, do and have everything. Trissa graduated Magna Cum Laude in Psychology, attended The Coaches Training Institute to refine her coaching strategies and techniques, gained her designation as a Certified Professional Coactive Coach, and got accredited by the International Coach Federation. And as if that's not enough, she also got trained in Hypnosis and NLP; and earned the designation of Certified Money Marketing & Soul Coach as well as Certified Advanced Life Transformed Coach. She loves interviewing world leaders in business and success, including top New York Times Bestselling Authors. She continues to receive close mentorship from the topmost experts in the field of success, money, marketing, mindset, spirituality, and publishing. Learn more at www.bosstransforms.com and connect with her on socials @trissatc. You can pre-order Trissa's upcoming book Your True Power at www.yourtruepowerbook.com Looking for help on your writing and publishing journey? Laura will be developing a course this summer just for you, complete with marketing resources, guest teachers, templates, and more! If you're interested in joining the interest list, send an email to bookings@laurapowers.net. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

Laura gives an update on her writing and publishing activities which include the release of her new book, Rock Your Podcast. If you haven't read it yet, look for the link below! Laura then discusses some insights she has gained to help you with your next best-seller. Rock Your Podcast: How to Launch, Grow, and Monetize Your Show https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Your-Podcast-Launch-Monetize/dp/B08PJWKWCG Laura's 9-week podcasting course starts on January 28! It is a 9-week online and interactive course that includes detailed online modules and templates, 9 live group coaching calls, an interactive Facebook group, plus 1 bonus 45-minute private coaching session and Laura’s Marketing Course ($500 value and), and a built-in launch team for your podcast! The content is designed to help you launch, grow, and create recurring income from your show. In addition to tons of valuable content created by Laura, there will be many guest experts and teachers sharing their knowledge and experience on getting sponsors, growing your audience, creating engaged and supportive fans, monetization strategies, and more! This course is great for those wanting to start a podcast, beginning podcasters, and those wanting to monetize. Learn more and sign up at https://www.powershour.biz/podcast-course To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

Debra Eckerling is the host of Write On Online where she works with individuals and small businesses to strategize, set goals and follow through with their plan to transform lives and careers. Learn more at http://thedebmethod.com/ and find her book Your Goal Guide at http://yourgoalguidebook.com/ https://writeononline.com. @thedebmethod @writeononline https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeononline/ Twitter: @goalchat You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

Justine Bylo fulfills her passion for getting independent authors' and publishers' books into the world as IngramSpark’s Author Acquisitions Manager. She’s dedicated to innovating cutting edge services to help IngramSpark authors and publishers grow their businesses and expand their flourishing platforms. When you self-publish with IngramSpark, you are plugged into the publishing industry’s largest global book distribution network, including access to over 40,000 stores, distributors, and libraries. Learn more at https://www.ingramspark.com/ and follow them on Twitter @IngramSpark. For a free setup for your book, use the code INGRAMSPARK2020. Join Laura in a 14-weeks to Bestseller Program with Laura Petersen (How to Grow Your Podcast Brand and Business with Compelling Copy) and Allison Melody (Food Heals) by emailing bookings@laurapowers.net. You can also ask Laura for the free webinar with Allison. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

Dr. Jeff O'Driscoll, MD, lives to help souls heal. He recently stepped away from practicing medicine to pursue consulting and to write. His recent books include a novel, Who Buried Achilles?, a series of children's books about Muck the Duck and friends, and his award-winning memoir, Not Yet, focusing on his spiritual encounters in the emergency department. Learn more at https://www.jeffodriscoll.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

Amanda Brown, founder of Homepreneur, has mastered working from home over the past 20 years. In the past year, she has written two books, Homepreneur: How to Overcome the Challenges of running a Home-based Business and The Homepreneur Marketing Guide:33 Tactics for Growing your Business which you can download free. She has also created the Business Focus Academy which is a library of business skills modules and lessons and fortnightly live online workshops as well as several stand alone courses to help you run an efficient business. Learn more at https://www.homepreneur.co/, join the Homepreneur group on Facebook, and find Amanda on Twitter @amanda_brown. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

Mary Bermingham, author of DUST, is co-founder of Burren Nature Sanctuary in Kinvara where over 30,000 people visit the fairy woodland every year. We discussed tips and challenges for releasing your first illustrated children’s book. In 'DUST' find out what the fairies from Cloonasee (Meadow of the Fairies) get up to! With over 100 colour illustrations by illustrator and artist Anne Forde. Join the fabulously bossy Queen Maeve, the cranky King Dagda, the sprightly Zarara and all the other fairies from the Hazel Woodland at Cloonasee on a hilarious, heroic journey to Princess Moppet’s castle. Can they complete their quest before the full moon to regain their magic powers? Buckle up and join the fairies on a thrilling ride down the underground river to save the magic! Learn more about the book at http://fairystory.ie/ and visit The Burren's site at https://www.burrennaturesanctuary.ie/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

Craig Tuch has always been a writer at heart, but only started thinking about it as a career once he got into his late 30s. After spending years within the writing community and leaving a well paying desk job to work full time on his craft, he started to identify some of the difficulties that self-published and independent authors had in promoting, marketing and improving their books. He started Hidden Gems as a way to help that community, and provide services to authors that let them spend more time writing books and less time worrying about all of the other stuff. Learn more at https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

With a unique skill set programmed to stay out in front of rapid change, Chris Krimitsos – as a speaker, as a business leader, and as a source for growth – is empowering audiences toward better opportunities for succeeding in business in the 21st century. He is the author of Start Ugly, a timeless tale about change and innovation, told through the entertaining parable of Gregory Sharp. He is CCO of Podfest Expo, a community of people who are interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. Find the book at www.juststartugly.com and learn more about the expo at www.podfestexpo.com. Visit https://chriskrimitsos.com/ to learn more about Chris. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

Laura gives a wrap-up of her experience at Mipcom in Cannes, France, including some of the highlights, latest technological innovations, and tips on how to get the most out of your experience at the film festival. Learn more about the festival at https://www.mipcom.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44. Other festivals mentioned in this episode: NATPE in Miami https://www.natpe.com/miami/ Series Mania in Lille https://seriesmania.com/en MipTV in Cannes https://www.miptv.com/ L.A. Screenings http://lascreenings.org/LASI2019.html/ Serie Series in Fontainbleau http://www.serieseries.fr/en/ Discop in Tanzania https://www.discop.com/ Edinburgh TV Festival https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/edinburgh-international-film-festival Les Rendez-vous in Biarritz https://www.tvfrance-intl.com/fr/home.html AFM in Santa Monica https://americanfilmmarket.com/ Asia TV Forum https://www.asiatvforum.com/

Ben is the founder of the Seattle Film Summit which empowers regional artists to develop innovative methods of storytelling, funding and distribution to shape a new, socially responsible film culture for the Pacific Northwest. Writers, directors, producers and actors have the opportunity to meet distributors, acquisition executives, talent agents, attorneys, festival directors and others who provide services to the motion picture industry – to learn from and connect with them. The Seattle Film Summit’s premier event is a 2-day-long series of interactive, educational panels and workshops focused on connecting our local industry to L.A., New York and the world. The industry professionals who organize the Seattle Film Summit volunteer thousands of combined hours to making it happen, out of the belief that coming together and pooling our resources provides the keys to solving the issues we face. The upcoming summit is November 17-19, 2019. Learn more at www.seattlefilmsummit.com To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

Azul, CEO of Authors Who Lead and world-renowned leader, is an international speaker and host of the Born to Write podcast. He is a contributor to Thrive Global, Addicted to Success and The Good Men Project and is the bestselling author of The Art of Apprenticeship. Azul has been featured on Smart Passive Income Podcast and has spoken at Podcast Movement, Digital Nomad Conference among many others. Learn more at www.tinyurl.com/authorswholead and www.coachazul.com. Find Azul on social media @azulterronez. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

Max Timm is the director of Community Outreach at the International Sceenwriter’s Association. A Wisconsin native and Columbia College Chicago grad, Max was brought on to the ISA team after six years as the Director of Development at Writers Boot Camp. His primary focus with the ISA is "writer-first", and spearheads the mission of bringing ISA writers closer to the ISA Industry Professionals. With a concentration on creative customer service and support, Max is playing a hands-on role of helping writers bridge the gaps in their careers. In addition to being a consultant, screenwriting instructor, and creative executive, Max is also a screenwriter and author, having signed a three-book publishing deal for his LA Book Festival-winning fantasy, THE WISHKEEPER. The first book released in June of 2016, with the following two set to release in 2017 and 2018. A Young Adult adventure about a rebellious fairy with broken wings, THE WISHKEEPER has received praise from all ages including critical acclaim from The Midwest Book Review and the well-established, Kirkus Book Review. Learn more about Max and his book at www.wishkeeperbook.com. The International Screenwriter’s Association has a plethora of resources for aspiring screenwriters such as advice, mentors, classes, contests, and feedback. Learn more at https://www.networkisa.org/ Twitter: @iMaxTimm To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44. Find her marketing course How To Build Your Business and Your Brand at https://www.powershour.biz/services and https://www.healingpowers.net/services.

Mark was inspired to chase his entrepreneurial dream in the 3rd grade, selling drawings to classmates. Creating books and inspiring others has always been his passion. Mark’s ability to produce quality illustrations at a fast pace and dedication to mentor others has made MWA, Inc. both successful and unique. In the past decade, his authors have won over 50 book awards and he continues to create new, successful products annually. Mark contributes his talents and time to the community locally and internationally. He promotes reading and writing via public speaking engagements, book signings, and participation in book events. He has been recognized through the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts, KACo (KY Assoc. of Counties), FAPA Board, SCBWI, IBPA, Readers’ Favorite Illustration Awards Judge, and international book awards. He also volunteers his talents to the Kids Need to Read annual calendar and donates books to various organizations. Learn more at https://mwa.company/ and https://readersfavorite.com/ or on social media @markwayneadams. The pricing for Reader's Favorite is $99 for one category and $65 for additional categories. Submit a review of Laura’s podcast to bookings@laurapowers.net in the month of August to be entered to win a prize that includes two books by Pilar Alessandra and Laura’s marketing course. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

Tara Alemany defies a simple definition. She is a multi-award winning author of seven books. She is also a speaker, business consultant and publisher, as well as a serial entrepreneur. Although she’s started many businesses during her career, her favorite by far is Emerald Lake Books, which she co-owns with her best friend, Mark Gerber. This hybrid publishing company provides a unique blend of business coaching with publishing to help its authors succeed, whether it’s their first book or their fiftieth! Emerald Lake Books specializes in working with positive people who have an engaging, exciting or entertaining message to share with the world. Using a unique goal-oriented approach to publishing, Tara combines her business and publishing knowledge to help her authors set and attain goals for their readers, their brands and their books. Tara’s latest book, Publish with Purpose, reveals the unique process developed by Emerald Lake Books to help their authors set and attain their own goals. In addition to publishing, consulting, writing and speaking, Tara serves on the Board of Directors for a Christian writers’ critique group, acting as both president and chaplain of the group. In her spare time, she is a winemaker, a military Mom to 2 young adults (one of each), step-Mom to 1 lovable mutt and is owned by a black cat. www.emeraldlakebooks.com tara@emeraldlakebooks.com To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

Tony is the bestselling creator of the Mind Capture book series. His NEW book, Trailblazers: Leadership Lessons from 12 Pioneers Who Beat the Odds & Influenced Millions, releases worldwide on 9/4/18 with Morgan James Publishing. He is also an in-demand keynote speaker, strategic business coach, and global event promoter. His work has been featured in various media outlets ranging from Bottom Line Magazine, The Detroit Free Press, the FOX TV network, ABC, to CNN Radio, NPR and Entrepreneur Magazine Radio. http://mindcapturegroup.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Isaac Marion grew up in small towns around the Pacific Northwest, pursuing careers in writing, painting, and music until one of these finally sparked with the publication of his debut novel in 2010. WARM BODIES become a New York Times Bestseller, inspired a major film, and was translated into 25 languages. He spent the next eight years writing the rest of the story over the course of four books, now concluded with THE LIVING. He lives and writes on Orcas Island and plays music in Seattle with the band, Thing Quartet. Learn more at www.isaacmarion.com or find him on social media. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44. Looking to take your podcast or business to the next level? Check out Laura’s marketing course on www.powershour.biz as well as www.healingpowers.net.

Lea Woodford is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the SmartFem Media Group, a full-service digital marketing and advertising company. SmartFem was created as a direct result of Lea’s many years as a publicist, columnist and Radio & T.V. personality. Utilizing her extensive experience as a business consultant and entrepreneur, Lea’s vision to make a difference in the lives of women led her to create a magazine that bridges the online community with the local community. Possessing a fabulous ability for connecting people due to her extensive network (and often referred to as “The Connector”), Lea harnessed her passion for working with young professionals and today she ensures that SmartFem Magazine helps create opportunities for interns and graduates from ASU’s Walter Cronkite School. Learn more at https://www.smartfem.com/ and https://www.smartfemnetwork.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartFem Twitter: https://twitter.com/smartfemmagazin Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/smartfem/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartfem/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44. Check out her interview on the Ron Burgundy podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychic-interview/id1449766796?i=1000433624292