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Can stories from the past change how we understand the world today? 📚 Discover how historical fiction brings forgotten history to life with author Larry F. Sommers on The Wisdom Trade!

Larry is the author of The Price of Passage: From Norway to America, From Slavery to Freedom, a powerful historical novel exploring Norwegian immigrants, fugitive slaves, and the struggle for freedom before the American Civil War. He also wrote Izzy Strikes Gold!, a coming-of-age story set in 1957, the year of Sputnik.

In this engaging conversation, Larry shares why historical fiction matters, how real-life family history inspires his storytelling, why authorship is a long game, and practical advice for aspiring writers who want to finish and publish their books.

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Want to publish a book? Discover the publishing myths every author needs to know!

Many writers dream of publishing a successful book, but unrealistic expectations can hold them back. In this episode of The Wisdom Trade, we welcome Terry Whalin, an experienced editor and author of more than 60 books, to reveal the truth about book publishing, author success, and what it really takes to get your book noticed.

Drawing from decades of publishing experience, Terry shares insights from his book, 10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed. Learn why authors shouldn't expect instant success, what you can control in the publishing process, and how to take practical steps toward reaching your readers.

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What if the biggest setback in your life becomes the reason you achieve something extraordinary?

From surviving cancer at a young age to becoming a CEO, startup investor, and innovation leader, Nikhil Vimal knows what it means to turn challenges into opportunities.

In this episode of The Wisdom Trade, host Troy Stuart welcomes Nikhil for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, artificial intelligence, and the courage to change direction.

Discover why successful leaders must embrace uncertainty, what businesses misunderstand about innovation, and how bold decisions can reshape careers and lives.

Drawing from his experience working with organizations including Microsoft, the NFL, and L'Oréal, Nikhil shares perspectives behind his upcoming book, The Essential Pivot.

🎙️ When life demands change, will you resist or reinvent?

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The conversation around AI often focuses on what technology can do. This one asks a different question: what will people need to become as the world of work keeps changing?

Arky Jones speaks with entrepreneur and author Brad Aman about opportunity, business, self-reliance, and the evolving idea of the American Dream. Brad looks back on building companies from humble beginnings and reflects on why curiosity, adaptability, initiative, and the willingness to learn may become even more important as AI changes how people work.

But the conversation does not stop at productivity. It also asks what should remain distinctly human—judgment, creativity, responsibility, and the ability to think for yourself even when powerful tools are available.

As AI becomes more capable, the challenge may not simply be learning how to use it. It may be learning how to use it without losing your own direction.

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