In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Amelia Forczak—founder of Pithy Wordsmithery and New York Times bestselling ghostwriter—to explore the power of books, balance, and building a business rooted in passion.

From helping CEOs and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life in published form, to creating a company that offers full publishing support, Amelia has built a career around storytelling and transformation. She shares her journey from journalism and marketing to running her own firm, and what writing 17 books has taught her about clarity, systems, and resilience.

Amelia also opens up about work-life balance as a founder, prioritizing family, and why entrepreneurship gave her the freedom to live on her own terms. Whether you’re a founder, author, or leader searching for impact, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Amelia turned ghostwriting into a thriving business
• Why books remain powerful tools for entrepreneurs and leaders
• The truth about balance vs. “ebb and flow” in founder life
• How systems and processes make scaling possible
• Family, health, and travel as pillars of a meaningful life

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & thanks to sponsor

00:32 – Meet Amelia Forczak & Pithy Wordsmithery

00:59 – From journalism to ghostwriting bestsellers

02:56 – Why family shaped Amelia’s path

03:50 – Health, CrossFit, and redefining strength

05:39 – Travel, new experiences, and balance

06:55 – What balance really looks like for a founder

08:57 – Pivotal moments in building her business

09:32 – Why systems are key to scaling

11:20 – How AI is changing writing & publishing

14:08 – Where to find Amelia

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Learn more about Pithy Words Mithery:

pithywordsithery.com

Connect with Amelia:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliaforczak/

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/leogestetner

Website

leogestetner.com/leo

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