Episodes 149
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (92)
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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An Intimate and Unfiltered Conversation on Books, Brands and Business. Each week Richelle dives into an unabashedly truthful conversation with authors, publishers and thought leaders to reveal a behind-the-scenes look at the business of books and what it means to be an author today.

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149. You're Not Alone in Feeling Lonely with Dr Sylvia Kalicinski

Mar 16, 2026 51m

In a world where we're overly connected to technology, which should, in theory, make community stronger, we are actually the loneliest we've ever been. Dr. Sylvia was a Book Proposal Blueprint…

148. You Can Grow On Your Own with Pia Silva

Mar 02, 2026 39m

What if the path to ease and freedom is not scaling up, but scaling down? Fewer clients. No costly employees. No content treadmill. This is the conversation I'm having with Pia Silva this week on…

147. Trusting Life's Pivots with Paul Lubicz

Feb 02, 2026 46m

The world is changing all around us at rapid pace. We have to think on our feet now more than ever. And for those of you reading this, alongside that rollercoaster life is also a creative passion. A…

146. The Consistency Code with Courtney Townley

Dec 01, 2025 51m

Mid-podcast interview with Courtney Townley, my guest this week, a comment she said stopped me in my tracks. "I moved from discipline to devotion." She was talking to me about how she reframed the…

145. Creativity Doesn't Need Comparison

Nov 17, 2025 9m

After a wonderful lunch with a former client last week, sharing stories and delicious Italian food, I was reminded how damaging comparison can be in the creative process. What does it look like to…

144. Embracing the Field of Play with Mike Kim

Nov 10, 2025 49m

This week on Bound & Determined, we're breaking down the process of book and brand creation and how you can write a book even if you don't deem yourself a writer. My favorite quote from the…

143. When Going Off Track Lands You On Purpose with Jenna Zaffino

Oct 20, 2025 43m

Have you ever been working on a big project that spawns lots of little project ideas? This recently happened to me while looking for a new bed for my son. It turned into an entire room remodel and…

142. Editors & Collaborators: Making Books Better with Hannah Robinson

Oct 06, 2025 1h 1m

This week on Bound + Determined, I'm beyond thrilled to introduce you to my editor and book collaborator, Hannah Robinson. She has been an integral part in helping me make Do the Thing all that I…

141. A New Position on Sex with Dr. Juliana Hauser

Sep 29, 2025 1h 1m

You know that ol' Salt-N-Pepa classic "Let's Talk About Sex"? It begs the question…have we, ever? Do we really understand our own sexuality? This week on Bound + Determined, I'm chatting with…

140. End Emotional Outsourcing with Beatriz Victoria Albina

Sep 22, 2025 1h 1m

What happens when you put two Leo Queens in a room–well, this week's podcast for one. But mostly, you get a lot of laughs, massive helpings of honesty, and loads of hard-earned wisdom. This week on…

139. Get Signed with Literary Agent Lucinda Halpern

Jun 30, 2025 52m

When it comes to publishing, I like to explain the process as a little bit of science and a little bit of magic. We can do ALL THE THINGS, and follow all the "rules", and still have to hand that work…

138. Talking about your "down there" with Dr. Sara Reardon

Jun 09, 2025 43m

This week on Bound + Determined, we're chatting pelvic floor health with Dr. Sara Reardon, aka The Vagina Whisperer! This episode is full of laughs AND love–because when it comes to peeing when you…

137. Where Creativity and Strategy Intersect with Stacy Ennis

May 12, 2025 48m

You know that feeling when you meet a new friend and it's an instant love match? Friendship love at first sight? That's how I felt when I met Stacy Ennis. A few years ag0, we met at Farnoosh Torabi's…

136. Behind the Scenes of My Book: The Book Deal

Apr 28, 2025 19m

This week on Bound and Determined, I'm sharing how my own book deal came to be, the process of getting it to the right idea that lit me up, and all that I'm learning about myself along the way. This…

135. Starting Your Online Business with Sam Vander Wielen

Apr 14, 2025 49m

This week on Bound + Determined, Sam Vander Wielen joins me and we dig into what business owners may be missing, what's working right now, and how to really build a business that sustains you through…

134. Make Better Decisions with Abby Davisson

Apr 07, 2025 41m

Life is made up of billions of tiny decisions. The poor decisions can lead to a lifetime of laughter. Maybe it's the bad perm you got as a teenager, or the tattoo of a dolphin eating a cheeseburger.…

133. Easing Life's Most Difficult Transition with Suzanne O'Brien, RN

Mar 17, 2025 37m

This week on the Bound + Determined pod, I'm sitting down with Suzanne to discuss her book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life, which includes incredible…

132. The Benefits of Simplicity & Gentle Living with Courtney Carver

Feb 17, 2025 50m

In this week's episode of Bound + Determined, I'm chatting with Courtney about what felt different about creating her third book, how the idea of Gentle came to her (you may relate!), and how chronic…

131. Diving Deeper into 2025 Platform Changes

Feb 10, 2025 14m

In this episode of Bound and Determined, I'm diving deeper into a conversation that really resonated with last week's newsletter—how I'm balancing social media alongside other platform channels…

S2 130. Going From Writer to Author with Literary Agent Cherise Fisher GUEST: Cherise Fisher

Jan 13, 2025 48m

This week, we have our first new Bound + Determined episode of 2025, and it's not to be missed! I sat down with literary agent Cherise Fisher to unpack this incredible and sometimes maddening process…

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