Why do so many authors feel frustrated, invisible, or exhausted after publishing a book?

In this week’s episode of the Finally Seen™ podcast, we sit down with Alexa Bigwarfe, USA Today bestselling author and founder of Write Publish Sell, for an honest conversation about why so many authors struggle and what it actually takes to build publishing success differently.

From collaborative bestsellers and realistic sales expectations to motherhood, health, visibility, and building teams that support real life, this episode pulls back the curtain on the publishing industry. If you are an author, creative, or thought leader who wants impact, income, and longevity without hustle culture, this conversation will help you rethink what success really looks like.

In This Episode:

• Turning passion into a publishing business
• What it really takes to become a bestselling author
• Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and redefining success
• The hidden cost of hustle culture and health wake-up calls
• Why most authors struggle financially
• Books, AI, and the future of creative work
• Visibility, promotion, and building genuine community
• Advice for women ready to stop hiding and be seen

This episode is sponsored by:

Bobelo (Use code ChrissyBernal15% at checkout to get 15% off!)

Bio:

Alexa Bigwarfe is a USA Today best-selling author, publishing coach, and founder of Write|Publish|Sell. She helps women and underrepresented voices publish professional books, build platforms, and grow businesses around their expertise. As the creator of the Women in Publishing Summit, Alexa brings together thousands of authors and publishing professionals each year to learn, connect, and amplify diverse voices in publishing. Whether guiding authors through powerful book launches or helping them turn their stories into tools for impact, Alexa is passionate about helping women use their words to inspire change. She also writes romantic comedies under the pen name Lexi Haddock.

Website:

https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/

https://writepublishsell.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/writepublishsell/

https://www.instagram.com/alexabigwarfe/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexabigwarfe/

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