Stephanie L. Jones Unleashes the Power of Gratitude

Plus, She Gives You Some Indie Press Tips

EPISODE 54)

Author Stephanie L. Jones is our first guest to ever join us for the entire episode. We teach her some things. She teaches us some things. Then we make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.

She tells us about the power of gratitude and gives us some great indie publishing tips.

Then Emily makes a confession.

Stephanie has nine books out. (See links below.) She’s the personification of giving and the power of gratitude. She’s been an event speaker/keynote speaker for over 20 years, from small churches to the TedX Stage. In 2021, she launched the Giving Your Best Life Retreat at her home with four women. In 2024, she hosted a conference, with a friend, and 100 women attended! Now, Stephanie is launching this multi-day retreat called GIVING YOUR BEST LIFE “REST & RENEWAL” RETREAT.

As we mentioned above, Stephanie is a best-selling and award-winning author of nine books. She also hosts the Giving Your Best Life Podcast. Furthermore, she coaches women to breakup with burnout, step out in faith, and pursue the calling God laid on their heart. Stephanie celebrated 21-years of marriage to her husband Mike and they live in Northwest Indiana, outside of Chicago.

OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLE

Jon Meyers answers his front door and makes a connection to his past.

Emily notes that support is everywhere; plus, her husband has a birthday.

Stephanie L. Jones spoke on a panel at Calumet College.

Also, shout out to Sarah Vessely on a job well done.

YOU RESPOND!

Jeanice gives us a good review on our most recent webinar, which will be on sale sometime later this month.

#HEYJONMEYERS

Spelling bees.

WEEK TWELVE OF WHY IS THIS BABY CRYING?

Jon Meyers teaches Emily yet another reason her child might be crying. Actually the intention is to increase awareness of why other children have cried so that Emily can avoid these situations once her child is born.

CALL(S) TO ACTION

Stephanie wants you to write out 3-5 things for which you are grateful every day for a week.

THE FINAL ACT: LAYING OR LYING

What the Homograph?

LINKS

GUEST LINKS

STEPHANIE L. JONES’S WEBSITE: https://givingyourbestlife.com/

STEPHANIE L. JONES’S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQhdrYoAwvdxbz5ye6cwjQ

STEPHANIE L. JONES’S BOOKS: https://amzn.to/4jdkSzS

A link to Emily’s blog related to this episode’s confession:

https://emilybrookswriter.com/2025/03/31/ive-been-ungrateful-reframing-negative-thoughts-april-newsletter

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