7 Transformative Books Every Author Must Read

What if the secret to lasting success in your business had nothing to do with strategy, marketing, or hustle, and everything to do with relationship? In this episode, Jenna breaks down why the relationship you have with yourself and your business is the single most important foundation you can build. Using the analogy of a long-term romantic relationship, she explores what it really takes to stay committed, fall back in love, and keep showing up on the hard days.In This EpisodeWhy relationship is the #1 non-negotiable for a long and successful business careerThe dating analogy applied to your business: pre-dating, dating, and long-term commitmentHow to "re-date" your business when the passion fadesWhy failure is never really failure and what Jenna learned leaving her interior design degree halfway throughProtecting your foundation from outside opinions, bad reviews, and hard daysSimple, everyday ways to nurture your relationship with yourselfKey TakeawaysYour relationship to yourself is the foundation of everything. It is non-negotiable.Treat your business like a long-term relationship: show up, make effort, and keep the love alive.When things feel stale, go back to the beginning. Ask: Why did I fall in love with this? What's my mission?Nothing on the outside can break down what you've built internally. Only you have that power."When you have this strong foundation and relationship to yourself and to your business, you can do anything.""Be your own best friend. Take yourself out on dates. Have fun with this.""That relationship that you build to yourself and to your business is unbreakable."Loved this episode? Share it with a business bestie who needs to hear this today.Website: https://thedaringpress.com/

If you are ready to stop waiting and start writing, this message is for you.In this transmission, I speak about devotion what it really means to commit to your story, your words, and the Authoress within you. Not from force or discipline, but from a deep, soul-led devotion to what you know matters.Your story is alive inside you. She is asking to be written.In this video, you will learn:What devotion to your book actually looks likeHow to show up for your story every single dayWhy there is no such thing as writer's blockHow to write from co-creation, not pressureWhy your book needs you now, not one dayThere is no perfect first draft. There is only the next word. And you are ready.This is Day Three of The Authoress, a 3-day soul-led initiation for women ready to write their story. If you feel the pull, it is time. Say yes.Ready to go deeper? The Authoress Mastermind is now open. Six months devoted to writing your book. First cohort begins 9 March 2026.thedaringpress.com/the-authoress-mastermindSubscribe for more videos on writing, storytelling, author mindset and activating your voice.#writingabook #authormindset #storytelling #writersofyoutube #writingmotivation #theauthoress #devotion #bookmindset #soulledwriting #claimyourstoryWebsite: https://thedaringpress.com/

If you feel called to write a book, this message is for you.In this transmission, I speak about the spark behind your story, the power of lived experience, and how to begin writing your book from a place of truth and devotion.Your story is not random. It was given to you for a reason. Only you can write it.In this video, you will learn:How to start writing your bookWhy your story mattersThe mindset of an authorHow storytelling creates impactHow to overcome waiting and say yes to your bookWriting a book does not begin with perfection. It begins with honesty.This is Day One of The Authoress, a soul-led initiation for women ready to write their story.If you feel the pull, trust it. Your book begins with the first word.Subscribe for more videos on writing, storytelling, author mindset, and activating your voice.Website: https://thedaringpress.com/

If you feel called to write a book, this message is for you.In this transmission, I speak about the spark behind your story, the power of lived experience, and how to begin writing your book from a place of truth and devotion.Your story is not random. It was given to you for a reason. Only you can write it.In this video, you will learn:How to start writing your bookWhy your story mattersThe mindset of an authorHow storytelling creates impactHow to overcome waiting and say yes to your bookWriting a book does not begin with perfection. It begins with honesty.This is Day One of The Authoress, a soul-led initiation for women ready to write their story.If you feel the pull, trust it. Your book begins with the first word.Subscribe for more videos on writing, storytelling, author mindset, and activating your voice.Website: https://thedaringpress.com/

What if the power you’ve been chasing was never outside you? We dive into the I Am frequency and dismantle the myth that your worth must be proven with grades, titles, or five-star reviews. From the first line to the last, we challenge the habit of asking for permission and invite you to create from desire, not doubt.We share how to make from energy rather than from fear: speaking before you over-edit, writing before you over-study, acting before you crowdsource your confidence. Through vivid stories of authors who weathered rejection and musicians who kept releasing tracks until one finally caught fire, we reframe no as information rather than identity. The moment you stop tying your value to outcomes, your creative artery unclamps, momentum returns, and your work starts to resonate on its own terms.You’ll learn practical ways to anchor this stance: quick centring rituals before you create, release practices after you ship, and a clean boundary between metrics and self-worth. We talk about uniqueness as a living signature—your cadence, story, and synthesis and why audiences feel authenticity more than polish. Whether you’re an author, coach, founder, or artist, this is a call to move now, to publish the page, record the clip, pitch the idea, and trust the spark that brought you here.If this conversation moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a review so more people can find it. Website: https://thedaringpress.com/

What if the fastest way to expand your life and creative work is to trust yourself first? We dive into the bold idea that the only limit is you and explore how that lens reshapes decisions, strategy, and self-expression. Instead of chasing the next big tactic, we talk about listening for the full-body yes, delegating the draining bits, and letting your inner authority be the final vote.We share a practical way to build self-trust through monthly containers—simple themes that guide action and care. Think bestie vibes with yourself: small, generous choices that reinforce safety, clarity, and momentum. From navigating mentors and marketing trends to noticing when your body says no, we unpack how alignment becomes a skill you can feel, not just a slogan. Triggers and comparison get reframed as helpful signals; curiosity becomes the tool that loosens old stories and turns edges into growth.Creativity sits at the heart of this conversation. We introduce Story World, our living membership space where writers and storytellers share poems, voice notes, fiction, and personal stories without the pressure to edit. Open mic moments cultivate courage and community, helping your words land with real people in real time. We also walk through simple practices for processing sadness and anger so you can move emotion through the body and return to the question that unlocks momentum: what do I want?If you’re ready to claim your power, choose aligned strategies, and share your voice with confidence, this one’s for you. Press follow, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to tell us the one desire you’ll move on today.Check out Story World here www.thedaringpress.com/storyworld Website: https://thedaringpress.com/

You don’t need another list of goals to feel legitimate as a writer. You need a stronger bond with yourself. In this conversation, I share why I’m letting desire, not deadlines, lead my creative life and how that shift changes the way I write, market and choose who I work with. Instead of chasing the trendy funnel or the “proven” playbook, I walk through the felt process of noticing what lights you up and letting that energy set the pace for your work.We dig into the difference between goals and desires—goals feel rigid and external, desires feel like vision in motion and how to build a simple ritual to close the year with intention. Month by month, we look back on 2025 to celebrate the good, honour the hard and, most importantly, shed what no longer fits: people pleasing, hustle for the sake of it, and the heavy shoulds that flatten your spark. I share practical ways to translate desire into action, like protecting slow mornings, writing when the characters are loud, and choosing collaborators who feel like magic.Rejection gets a full reframe here. A no is not a verdict on your worth; it’s neutral data about timing, taste and context. When you cut the cord between reviews and identity, you free up momentum to write the next true page and find the readers who will love your voice. We close by rebuilding self-trust through tiny kept promises that prove you can lead yourself into 2026 with clarity and calm. If you’re ready to trade pressure for presence and let your energy lead, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a writer who needs permission to choose what lights them up.Website: https://thedaringpress.com/

When life starts to feel heavy, frantic, and strangely hollow, it’s not a sign to push harder. It’s a signal. We explore burnout as misalignment—what happens when our days are ruled by shoulds, constant reaction, and the stories we once believed about success. Instead of glorifying hustle, we slow down, cut the noise, and listen for what our inner compass has been whispering all along.Across this conversation, we unpack the “universe handbrake” moment when energy drops, motivation vanishes, and even simple tasks feel uphill. Rather than treating that as failure, we frame it as feedback. We cover practical steps to reset: disconnect from social media and opinions, make space for silence, and ask the cleanest question we know—What do I want? From there, we get specific about journaling prompts, visualising a day designed by desire, and translating that vision into one brave, concrete action. No grand overhaul required, just a daily practice of alignment that respects your season and your nervous system.We also speak to the fear of change, especially when identity and income are tied to an old path. You’ll hear how to build small pivots that add up, why joy is not frivolous in meaningful work, and how alignment fuels creativity, clarity, and genuine service. By the end, you’ll have a grounded method to move from burnout to resonance: imagine, write, choose, and repeat. If you’re feeling the end‑of‑year fatigue, take this as your gentle permission slip to reset and rewrite. Listen, reflect, and tell us: what will you say yes to this week?If this resonated, follow the show, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs a nudge back to themselves. Your words help more people find their way to alignment.Website: https://thedaringpress.com/

Rooms that once spiked your nerves can become places where your work shines, if you decide to belong before you arrive. This conversation dives into the inner pivot that turned a daunting Rare Melbourne 2025 signing into my most aligned, high-impact event yet, across connection, presence, and sales. By choosing the energy of “I am the one.”We unpack the real mechanics of that shift: catching comparison before it snowballs, moving from external validation to clean self-approval, and protecting the signal of a fresh idea so it doesn’t get cut by polling for permission. I share the practices that grounded me gratitude while packing pre-orders, mirror work, simple affirmations, and nervous system check-ins and how those choices changed my posture, my pace, and the way readers found me. Instead of scanning the room for proof, I stood in the work. The result was easeful conversations, aligned opportunities, and the strongest signing I’ve had to date.You’ll hear why creating from intuition beats trend-chasing, how to translate inner certainty into visible magnetism, and what integration looks like after a big event so you don’t crash. If you need evidence that mindset becomes matter, consider this your field note: you attract what you believe you already are. Ready to anchor it? Steal the journal prompts at the end and make one clean decision today without polling anyone. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a writer who needs a lift, and leave a quick review to help more creatives find these tools.Website: https://thedaringpress.com/

The screen said my profile was disabled and the floor dropped out. No warning, no human, no appeal link that worked. That single moment exposed just how much of my author business lived on borrowed land and how quickly a platform can rewrite your plans.I walk through the messy middle of what happened next: losing access to Facebook, the scramble to secure my page and readers group, and the mystery of whether ads were still billing against assets I could no longer see. The one thing that saved me was a quiet decision months earlier to add a backup admin. From there, we map the practical safeguards every creator should set up now: multiple admins across pages, groups, ad accounts and pixels; documented campaigns outside the platform; spend alerts; and separate profiles where allowed. If you run Facebook ads or host a community, these steps reduce risk and speed up recovery.The deeper lesson runs beyond checklists. Social platforms are brilliant for reach and discovery, but they are not a stable foundation. We talk about shifting the centre of gravity to owned channels: a fast, clear website; consistent email marketing with real value; and community spaces where member details are portable. I share simple ways to move readers from feeds to your home base with ethical lead magnets, clean onboarding sequences, and SEO-friendly content that compounds. We also confront the emotional side: panic, acceptance, and the resolve to rebuild better, with more control and less dependence on algorithms.If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the algorithm pulls the plug, or if your audience would still find you tomorrow, this conversation hands you a plan. Subscribe for more practical storytelling on authorship, platform strategy, and sustainable book marketing, leave a review to help more writers find us, and tell me: what will you secure first today?Website: https://thedaringpress.com/