Welcome to Indie Author Chat, the podcast designed to help you explore the ideas and insights behind today’s most thoughtful nonfiction books. Join host Laura Finch for engaging conversations with independent authors as they share the wisdom and inspiration behind their books—each title carefully curated by Weaving Influence Press.

In this episode, Laura talks with Ronit Ziv-Krieger, editor of The Art and Practice of Living Wondrously. The book was created by Momentum, a global organization engaging 25,000 mothers in 40 countries to foster stronger families and communities. The Art and Practice of Living Wondrously is based on surveys of 10,000 mothers to identify the most meaningful topics about life, family, and health. The book features wisdom from the Jewish tradition, applied to contemporary life, and includes contributions from various experts and storytellers. It aims to foster resilience, combat anti-Semitism, and promote meaningful relationships.

During the episode, you’ll learn:

• About Momentum’s goals to break down feelings of isolation and loneliness by fostering global relationships among mothers.
• How to apply Jewish wisdom to contemporary issues like friendships, parenting, and mental health.
• The importance of finding wonder in everyday life and shifting from survival mode to gratitude.
• The value of maintaining hope and strength in the face of challenges.
• How to combat anti-Semitism by fostering a strong, meaningful Jewish identity.

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Welcome to Indie Author Chat, the podcast designed to help you explore the ideas and insights behind today’s most thoughtful nonfiction books. Join host Laura Finch for engaging conversations with independent authors as they share the wisdom and inspiration behind their books—each title carefully curated by Weaving Influence Press.

In this episode, Laura talks with Jobert E. Abueva about the concepts behind his new book, The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention. Inspired by the Roman god Janus, who represents dual perspectives and transitions, his book guides individuals, families, and teams in reaching sustainable goals by reflecting on past experiences and setting realistic, SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives. Abueva highlights how understanding our limitations and learning from the past can empower us to plan better for the future.

During the episode, you’ll learn:

• Why it’s important to set realistic and sustainable goals using the SMART model (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and to understand your own limitations before setting resolutions.
• How to ponder the past and understand your current situation before setting goals.
• Why having Janus's dual perspective of past and future is relevant to modern goal-setting.
• How to balance the challenges of working long hours and prioritize self-care and reflection.
• How taking time to understand your well-being helps you to avoid personal burnout.
• How The Janus Plan provides a shared language for problem-solving and annual planning.

Don’t forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.

Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter to connect with Becky Robinson and learn about upcoming book launches.

Consider joining Team Buzz Builder, our book review team that supports most of our client launches. When you sign up for a launch, you’ll receive a complimentary copy (digital or print) in exchange for your commitment to post an early review.

Welcome to Indie Author Chat, the podcast designed to help you explore the ideas and insights behind today’s most thoughtful nonfiction books. Join host Laura Finch for engaging conversations with independent authors as they share the wisdom and inspiration behind their books—each title carefully curated by Weaving Influence Press.

In this episode, Laura talks with David Alsop about the concepts behind his new book, Making HR Matter: What CEOs Want and How to Deliver It, coauthored with Ted Forbes. As the very first title from Weaving Influence Press, Making HR Matter is an excellent example of how indie authors and hybrid publishers can collaborate to create something special. David shares concepts directly from the book about how to make HR matter, while also reflecting on the experience of writing with a coauthor and what he hopes readers will gain from reading it.

During the episode, you’ll learn:

• About the primary audience for Making HR Matter and who David and Ted wrote it for.
• Why there is a negative perception around HR and the history of it.
• How HR can be a value creator for a company.
• About the four essentials of RelevantHR, which are a key component of the book.
• The meaning behind being “mentored by your enemy.”
• The possibilities that unfold when executives, managers, and HR professionals unite around a shared path forward.
• What it was like for David to write Making HR Matter with a coauthor and how they tackled the author experience together.
• The number one thing David wants listeners and readers to know about Making HR Matter.

Don’t forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.

Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter to connect with Becky Robinson and learn about upcoming book launches.

Consider joining Team Buzz Builder, our book review team that supports most of our client launches. When you sign up for a launch, you’ll receive a complimentary copy (digital or print) in exchange for your commitment to post an early review.