In this episode of the Authors Impact Hub Podcast, Juanita Woodson welcomes author, publisher, and entrepreneur Paula Banks for a powerful conversation on building a sustainable author brand.

Paula introduces her "Build First" framework, explaining why authors should focus on creating a strong foundation before prioritizing promotion. Together, they discuss audience targeting, author positioning, website strategy, email marketing, automation, and building systems that support long-term growth.

If you're an aspiring author, self-published writer, or entrepreneur looking to create lasting impact, this episode offers practical steps to help you build smarter, not harder.

Key Takeaways:
• Build your foundation before your promotion.
• Know exactly who your audience is.
• Create systems that save time and increase consistency.
• Invest in your business strategically.
• Focus on building relationships, not just selling books.

Guest: Paula Banks
Website: https://paulaybanks.com
Instagram: @authorpaulabanks

Hosted by Juanita Woodson

Your story matters. Your voice matters. Your impact matters.

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Join host Juanita Woodson on the Authors Impact Hub Podcast as she sits down with author Victoria Richardson to talk about her journey from early writing to publishing her poetry book Dark Honey.

This is a conversation about more than writing—it’s about healing, transformation, and using your voice with intention. Victoria shares the heart behind Dark Honey, how her faith shapes her creativity, and what it takes to build a platform that truly supports other authors.

If you’ve been navigating your own author journey or trying to find your authentic voice, this episode will remind you why your story matters—and why you need to keep showing up.

• How Victoria turned her personal journey into powerful poetry
• The meaning behind Dark Honey and its message of healing
• The role of faith in creativity and storytelling
• How to build and grow an author platform with purpose
• Overcoming fear in visibility, speaking, and self-promotion

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Facebook: https://facebook.com/victoria.richardson
YouTube: https://youtube.com/livingvictoriously

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In this powerful episode of the Authors Impact Hub Podcast, Juanita Woodson sits down with husband-and-wife authors Markus and Sherita Turner to talk about their book Faithful Who Promised—a deeply personal testimony of faith, endurance, and breakthrough.

After 16 years of waiting, heartbreak, and unwavering belief, the Turners share their journey of trusting God through one of the most difficult seasons of their marriage—the desire to have a child. Through pain, prayer, and persistence, they discovered what it truly means to use your faith, not just talk about it.

This conversation goes beyond the pages of their book. It’s about what happens when you choose to believe God anyway… when the promise feels delayed, when the answer hasn’t come, and when giving up feels easier than holding on.

If you’re in a season of waiting, this episode will remind you:
Your faith still works. Your promise still stands. And God is still faithful.

👉 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The real story behind Faithful Who Promised
• How faith sustained them through 16 years of waiting
• What it looks like to trust God when nothing makes sense
• Practical ways to strengthen your faith starting today
• Why your testimony matters and who it’s meant to impact

🎧 Tune in, be encouraged, and don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to keep believing.

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