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By D Arlando Fortune
BARS from this episode:
2:43 What makes psychological drama thriller intriguing
6:36 How Katherine transitioned from an international correspondent and high-adrenaline news journalist to a relationship coach
10:17 How blogging about being a successful woman over the age of 40 with a drinking problem and an eating disorder became a mid-life mentoring practice
14:37 Why the fierce determination you use to help others succeed is all you need to transform your own life
18:00 The value in building a supportive environment
20:56 Create pockets of space in your life
24:11 How to become aware that you’re avoiding your feelings
26:48 Some writing tips for “writing for yourself”
33:08 Why you don’t need a traditional publisher to get your book onto national newspapers and broadcast
38:24 The switch from thinking, “I need this journalist to run my story” to “This journalist needs my story”
40:40 The 2 types of hooks to use when pitching a journalist
42:58 What to write in the first two sentences of your pitch email
“Just the fact that you’re an author isn’t going to get your story in the press. Your story will get your story in the press. And you’re an author will back it up and give you the credibility.”
44:00 4 tips for making your pitch clear and easy to understand
47:00 The first 5 steps of how to fall in love
49:00 How to plan and host a retreat for your business
51:08 How to use a Facebook group to host an online course
“You don’t need to aim for perfection to get started.”
1:01:00 Why you must “live your authentic life” if you want to find a happy relationship
1:09:17 Why it’s time for you to “come home to yourself” if you’re ready to become who you are meant to be
“Make friends with your feelings. They’re going to catch up with you sooner or later.”
– Katherine Baldwin
Books mentioned:
How to Fall in Love – A 10-Step Journey to the Heart
The Girl Before
Where the Crawdads Sing
Fav quote:
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell
Links mentioned:
Insta: @katherine.baldwin
Twitter: @from40withlove
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