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Main Talking PointsThe Creative Journey and Solo Writing: Kristin reflects on the transition from co-authoring the dystopian Badlands series to the "very scary" but rewarding experience of writing her first solo romance, One Last Summer. The Power of Dialogue: Kristin shares that writing dialogue is her greatest strength, noting that sharp, authentic character interactions are what truly separate great stories from mediocre ones. Navigating Creative Conflict: The duo discusses how to manage disagreements during the writing process, with Kristin emphasising the importance of taking one's ego out of the equation to determine what best serves the story. The Reality of Miscommunication: They explore why "miscommunication" is such a vital trope in fiction, arguing that it reflects the biggest real-world hurdle in human relationships. Personal Inspiration and Quirks: Kristin reveals how a fourth-grade teacher ignited her love for writing and she shares fun personal details, from being a twin to her "overactive imagination" and full holiday decorating habits. Sneak Peek: Kristin shares something very exciting in the show - a 'first look'... LINKS The Badlands Series - https://amzn.eu/d/hSDLakt One Last Summer - https://amzn.eu/d/hw1VvOi Worth Waiting For - https://amzn.eu/d/aXqhmEh Kristin Keppler - https://www.kristinkeppler.com/ LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

I’m curious - once you’ve listened to the show, let me know if you'd like me to narrate the whole book for audible? Purchase your copy of You Already Have the Answer here LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

This is one of my favourite shows and Mila is one of my favourite authors.  Topics covered in the show: Mila's latest book, ReverenceBeing authentically youHow Milena McKay came to beHow purpose and meaning plays a huge role in storytellingHow to build an author brand and the importance of writing the stories you want to writeLINKS TO MILENA McKAY Website Milena McKay Patreon Account Reverence New Book Release Other Authors referred to in the show: Lee Winter, Roslyn Sinclair, Clare Ashton, Anna Burke, Virginia Black, Ann McCann and Kris Bryant LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Topics covered in the show: How Junior Achievement Worldwide helps young people develop entrepreneurial skillsModern Achievement - a new approach to timeless lessons for aspiring leadersThe importance of communityThe importance of paying it forwardThe importance of kindness and languageLINKS TO ASHEESH ADVANI Website LinkedIn Pre-Order Modern Achievement on Amazon LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Topics covered in the show: What can silence look like?What assumptions might we have about the value of our voice?How can we support others who find it difficult to speak up?How to recognise when you might be silencing others.How leaders can create a more welcoming environment.LINKS TO ELAINE AND ARTICLES / BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Website LinkedIn Unlearning Silence on Amazon A quiet Person's Guide by Pete Mosley  Self-Silencing Is Making Women Sick by Maytal Eyal LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Topics covered in the show: Back Up's mission and values including embracing challengeThe importance of mindset to help us overcome thingsKindness - how to be more aware of others around youAbigail's drive to achieve change including her experience as a child carer and a Superintendent in the Met PoliceThe importance and power of communitySelf-care tips and toolsLINKS Back Up Trust Website Back Up Trust in LinkedIn Sophie Elwes Podcast - A life Less Ordinary LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Whether you're a coach already or you are interested in either becoming a coach or finding a coach, then this is the conversation for you. Topics covered in the show: The benefits of being a co-founder and the peaks and troughs of businessThe importance of communityEmotions coaching and othersSomatics and listening to our bodiesThe importance of Mental Health awareness  Connect with Jo at LinkedIn, The Coaching Crowd FB group, In Good Company Jo is the Co-CEO of In Good Company, an Award Winning (EMCC Global Coach Practitioner 2020) Master Accredited Coach and Coach Trainer.   LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Topics covered in the show: Overcoming doubtFinding your authentic self, so your clients can find youGiving yourself permission to do want you wantPublic speaking tips; how self-doubt can be heard in your voiceAudiobook narration tips  Books referenced in the show: A Girl with a Knife by Alina Rubin - Ana's latest audiobook Hearing Red by Nicole Maser - Natalie's recent read   Ana Clements has worked professionally in the voice industry for 10 years. A stage actress and bilingual talent, she brings an abundance of character voices to her British and Spanish audiobook narration.  Website LinkedIn Instagram LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

In todays episode, Natalie Miller-Snell is joined by Andrew Sewell, accredited coach and author of The Over Thinker's Guide to Life. In this show they discuss tips to help interrupt the over thinking cycle as well as a mini meditation. Natalie and Andrew explore how we can move from stuck to freedom by silencing our inner critic and moving our thinking from our mind. What is our inner conditioning saying to us and how can we tap into 'The Tingle'. Connect with Andrew by email at [email protected] or at his Website and on LinkedIn LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

In todays episode, Natalie Miller-Snell is joined by Natalie Dickson, co-founder of Stand Out Socks. There are currently only 5.1% of people with learning disabilities in paid employment. Stand Out Socks are on a mission to change that and provide opportunity and empower to folks with learning disabilities, directly creating jobs and making impact. Their socks are also a driving force to create awareness of Down Syndrome, where small ripples can make a huge wave. And if you're curious to know how to prepare for an episode of Dragon's Den - tune in for Natalie's experience. Connect with Stand Out Socks via Facebook, Instagram and on LinkedIn LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

This is the last episode of Seize the Day Season 4 and I am joined by my favourite Sapphic / LesFic Author, Lee Winter.  We fall down the metaphorical rabbit hole and discuss the importance of being seen, having curiosity {taking time to understand others}, cancel culture and forgiveness.  Lee also shares her favourite books from the last year, is EJ Noyes her favourite author and the challenge of choosing a pen name. Lee Winter is a former award winning journalist, sapphic / lesfic author extraordinaire and many times GCLS Goldie winner.   LEE'S BOOKS discussed on the show: The Fixer Chaos Agent Shattered My first podcast with Lee Lee Winter Online: Website, Twitter, Facebook   OTHER BOOKS DISCUSSED If I don't Ask by E J Noyes Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Strange Attractors by Ana K Wrenn     LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Leng Montgomery Online Twitter: https://twitter.com/lengmonty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lengmontgomery/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lengmonty/   Natalie Miller-Snell Online Join the GAP waitlist: https://nmscoaching.co.uk/gap-waitlist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmscoaching/ Facebook: Dare to Be You! Free Download: Self-Belief and Confidence Guide Website: https://nmscoaching.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-miller-snell/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nmscoaching Finding Your Purpose Programme: https://nmscoaching.co.uk/finding-your-purpose LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

References in the Show Atomic Habits - James Clear Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck GAP Waitlist Monday Quick Wins Email   Natalie Miller-Snell Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmscoaching/ Facebook: Dare to Be You! Free Download: Self-Belief and Confidence Guide Website: https://nmscoaching.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-miller-snell/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nmscoaching Finding Your Purpose Programme: https://nmscoaching.co.uk/finding-your-purpose   LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Nadia Nagamootoo Online Website: https://www.avenirconsultingservices.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-nagamootoo-she-her-98436613/ Podcast, The Coaching Inn: https://www.avenirconsultingservices.com/why-care-podcast-with-nadia-nagamootoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadianagamootoo/   Natalie Miller-Snell Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmscoaching/ Facebook: Dare to Be You! Free Download: Self-Belief and Confidence Guide Website: https://nmscoaching.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-miller-snell/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nmscoaching Finding Your Purpose Programme: https://nmscoaching.co.uk/finding-your-purpose LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here

Claire Pedrick Online Website: https://www.3dcoaching.com/claire-pedrick-mcc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairepedrick/ Podcast, The Coaching Inn: https://www.3dcoaching.com/the-coaching-inn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/3dclaire   Natalie Miller-Snell Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmscoaching/ Facebook: Dare to Be You! Free Download: Self-Belief and Confidence Guide Website: https://nmscoaching.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-miller-snell/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/nmscoaching Finding Your Purpose Programme: https://nmscoaching.co.uk/finding-your-purpose LINKS Connect with Natalie at Instagram or LinkedIn Order Natalie's debut book here: You Already Have the Answer Do you like journalling and are your wanting to create new habits? Your Morning Ritual is waiting and ready for you. Need some motivation on your Mondays - here's Natalie's Monday Quick Wins email. Wanting to develop your confidence - sign up for Natalie's Confidently You course here