127 – Why Your Why Matters: The Birth of a Book with the Author Midwife
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Have you ever felt stuck in your creative journey? Tune in to hear Anita Henderson discuss the parallels between writing a book and giving birth. Discover how to push through doubt and revisions to create something meaningful. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to turn their ideas into a tangible Legacy.
“You have to trust yourself, trust your gut, and become your own best advisor.” – Anita Henderson
In this episode, host Catryn Becker sits down with Anita Henderson, the founder and president of The Right Image Consulting, to discuss the profound journey of writing and publishing a book. Anita, known as the “author’s midwife,” guides professionals through the intricate process of turning their stories into published works. The discussion centers around the importance of understanding your “why,” and how this small yet powerful word influences the creative process.
Anita shares her insights on the challenges many face when writing, particularly the underestimated role of revisions and the necessity of having a clear strategy. She compares the book-writing journey to the experience of pregnancy and childbirth, emphasizing the emotional highs and lows that come with bringing a book to life. Through her work, Anita not only helps authors realize their dreams but also fulfills her personal passion for Travel, illustrating how aligning your work with your personal “why” can lead to a fulfilling and balanced life.
Connect with Catryn Becker
- Website: https://optimizewe.com
- Email: Catryn@OptimizeWe.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrynbecker/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheGoodBadAndUglyOfBusiness?si=2KYT_qpi6eOwEOQT
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relax_with_catryn
Connect with Anita Henderson
- Website: https://writeyourlife.net/
- Free gift: https://writeyourlife.net/minimalist/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitarhenderson/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitatheauthorsmidwife/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzt7iZLzARDJtglPi_IUArg
- Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961801205
About Catryn Becker
Catryn Becker is a keynote speaker, international best-selling author, two-time Guinness World Record holder, and respected podcast host. As the founder of Optimize We, Catryn Becker oversees the design and implementation of comprehensive wellness programs including retreats for successful women and their teams.
Catryn challenges limiting stereotypes and encourages a re-evaluation of societal norms. Normal means average, and her clients are anything but average! She believes in thinking differently and empowering others to do the same. A key concept she champions is “pregret”—the idea that failing to learn from past regrets keeps us stuck in the present and prevents us from achieving our future potential. Through her holistic approach, which integrates cosmic elements and business strategies, Catryn has guided her clients from heartbreak to marriage, loneliness to family, scarcity to prosperity, and disease to freedom.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, a Master of Science in Environmental Systems Management from Southern Methodist University, and an MBA in Strategy and Innovation from SDA Bocconi School of Management. Catryn has certifications in Life Coaching, Aromatherapy, Feng Shui, and Digital Marketing.
About Anita Henderson
Anita Henderson is known as The Author’s Midwife. She is the Founder and President of The Write Image Consulting, and chief author coach and book publishing strategist with Write Your Life, where she guides corporate executives and entrepreneurs to write, publish, and leverage their memoir, inspirational story, or instructional book to reach their goals.
Her superpower is helping with the structure, story, and strategy of book publishing. As a coach, she pushes her clients with tough love and honest critique when needed, and she provides the accountability and expertise to become a bestselling and award-winning author.
She is an award-winning and bestselling author and ghostwriter, a sought-after editor, a lifelong book nerd, and an avid traveler. Her memoir, Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur: Lessons from My Journey to Work Less, Earn More, and Play More, is her ninth book and chronicles her quarter-century as a business owner and the valuable lessons she learned along the way.
She lives near Atlanta, Georgia and travels the world, sometimes working, sometimes not, but always enjoying the freedoms she has earned through her entrepreneurial experiences.
