Compressing my book into a 7½ minute TEDx talk forced me to find the single core message of what I teach. That point turned out to be a single chapter in my book, The Power of 16, and how the rest of the book supports teaching that mindset shift with money. The Money Conversation For The Next Generation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5LWABsP2_M Let me know what you think of this message after it's been distilled down. Have you been using your book to do talks?

All - just finished listening to Awaken Titans Podcast. Found that 2 of our alum, @Scott Yamamura and @Jeremy Shapiro have both been guests on that podcast. I enjoyed both shows and wish you both much success.

For any that have won awards or received other recognition, what sort of recognition was it, and what ways you have leveraged it? A big thanks to marketing guru, @Sarah Bean, for helping my book, Financial Epiphany, be recognized as winner of the Business, Money, Finance Book of the Year by the 2025 Independent Author Network awards. Onward fellow authors!

Still thinking about the terrific LIVE on Saturday.... BLs author, @Scott Yamamura spoke eloquently about messaging and how he has so effectively utilized it. (Great examples, Scott, thanks for sharing!) I'm reading (again b/c I love it so much) MADE TO STICK, by Chip and Dan Heath. It's all about the art of messaging. They breakdown stickiness into 6 categories: SIMPLE -- core and compact UNEXPECTED-- pattern interrupt CONCRETE -- specific data CREDIBILITY -- internal, external, and audience-driven EMOTION -- making people feel STORIES -- act as simulators for people to take action Or, the acronym: SUCCES The authors suggest that when we include as many of those elements as possible in our messaging (and, really, all areas of our marketing), that's when we make the most memorable and moving impression on our audience. I can't tell you how much fun this book is, and how it changed and upleveled (and does every time I reread it) my own creativity and approach to messaging, and marketing in general. Highly recommend it if you want an inspiring and informative read. (And if you've read it, let me know!)

Today, was a fantastic Author Showcase! I totally enjoyed every one of the authors. I especially found great value in Scott Y. discussing his book, Financial Epiphany. He encouraged and inspired me to continue my journey on publishing my non-fiction financial literacy book. I have already authored several financial literacy books for children. However, I feel compelled to address a book to the parents. After being on today's live, I am going to try to eliminate the distractions and get back to it. Thanks again Julie and Team for bringing us such valuable information.