Today’s guest is a trailblazer in the publishing world, dedicated to giving a voice to those often excluded from traditional publishing. As the founder of a hybrid publishing company, she specializes in helping diverse authors—particularly those from underrepresented groups—bring their non-fiction stories to life. Her company, Publish Your Purpose, is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned B Corporation committed to publishing impactful books that resonate deeply with both the author and the audience. Through her work, she’s empowered nearly 200 authors to share their unique stories, whether they are business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, or memoirists. With a background in strategy and publishing, she helps authors align their books with their broader business objectives, ensuring that their work not only reaches its audience but also propels them forward in their careers. She is also the author of seven books, including “Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea,” and has been featured in top publications like Forbes, The Huffington Post, and CNBC. Please join me in welcoming Jenn T. Grace. In this episode, we discuss: 📚 Career Transition: Jenn moved from consulting to publishing to overcome burnout and found fulfillment working with diverse authors and topics, which energizes her. 📚 Branding and Legacy: Known as "Professional Lesbian," Jenn created a significant online presence with 600 blog posts and numerous podcasts, leaving a long-lasting impact in the consulting space. 📚 Strategic Publishing: Jenn's marketing expertise naturally led her to guide authors through publishing, especially LGBT and nonfiction writers aiming to enhance their thought leadership. 📚 Empowering Authors: Her company, Publish Your Purpose, is an LGBT and women-owned B corporation, helping nearly 200 authors align their books with broader business goals. Links LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. www.publishyourpurpose.com Biz Book Pub Hub Partner “Publish Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea” Other Resources Listen to my episode with Allie Pleiter. Listen to my episode with Dorie Clark. Robbie’s Resources Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaign for business authors: www.BizKindlePromo.com Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Biz Book Pub Hub features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book. Tune in for frank conversations about the ups and downs of the author journey. Find out what common mistakes you can avoid and what resources you can use to ensure your effort leads to business growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
