Today is Equal Pay Day, a symbolic day dedicated to raising awareness about the gender pay gap, representing how far into the new year a woman must work to earn what a man earned in the previous year. In honor of this day, we are giving away 100 copies of our new book. We wrote Femme Led to serve as a playbook for the future and offer permission to others to lead as they are called to. "All women have permission to do this; however, we have to. There is no single right way to be a leader. This process proved that leadership can look like whatever the individual wants." -@Anna Dravland Enter the giveaway (valid in the USA only- their rules, not mine) #equalpayday Goodreads #bookgiveaway #femmeledbook @Dani Rosenblad James Can I share this with your writers?

When you step inside, we don’t just say, “Okay, go write your book.” 📖 We pull out the map. We look at your actual life — the work, the kids, the travels, the days when your brain feels like a squirrel on espresso. ☕️ And then we build your writing life around that. Here’s what we do: ✍️ We define your true weekly capacity (not the fantasy version of you who wakes up at 5am glowing). ✍️ We build writing blocks that fit into your real world.• We set a timeline that honors your ambition and your humanity. This is where the guilt dissolves. 🌬️ No more “I should be further.” No more random bursts of writing followed by silence. No more pretending you have 20 hours a week when you realistically have 4. We build a plan that matches you. That means to your rhythm, your season, your fire. If you want your book plan to finally feel aligned instead of overwhelming, comment TIME. ⏰

WEDNESDAY: FUND YOUR BOOK - Special Guest Session Have you ever wondered how to: 📚 sell your book 📚 find your audience 📚 raise money before it's been written 📚 connect with publishers ATTEND the Impact Mastermind: SPECIAL GUEST Meet Bethany Marshall- CEO of Publishizer, A crowd-funding platform for Authors Answer all the questions above & more MARK YOUR CALENDAR 📆 WEDNESDAY, Feb 18th 1-2PM (Eastern / GMT-5) 📆 Bethany has 15 years of book publishing & business experience; formerly the Publishing Director at Morgan James Publishing in NYC where she managed the release of 250 titles per year. These session are $99 each - BUT for BRAINZ members 🎁 TICKETS here for $8 🎁 FIND your ticket👇 📽️ Watch the overview video👇 ⁉️ Come with questions WHO'S COMING? [drop 'me' in the comments👇]

⁉️Did you miss the Publishing Expert session yesterday?❓ 🙏 Thank You for an Incredible Session with Lisa Umina -- Huge gratitude for sharing 24+ years of publishing wisdom with my community yesterday. ✨ If you missed the live session, access the replay here ✨ Wow—this was one of those conversations where every answer could’ve been a workshop on its own. A few BIG ideas that stood out: Mission > Messenger The most impactful books (and author platforms) aren’t about you—they’re about the message you’re amplifying and who it serves. Write a Series (Not Just a Book) Series = credibility, retention, and momentum. One book is a project. A series is a brand. Talk to a Publisher Sooner Than You Think Especially for children’s books—format, trim size, paper, illustrations, and costs matter before you create assets. Partnerships Beat Algorithms Awards, nonprofits, schools, media partnerships—these build lasting visibility beyond social media. Authors Are Entrepreneurs Books can lead to speaking, school programs, licensing, and paid curriculum—not just royalties. Social Media Strategy ≠ Multiple Accounts You don’t need separate platforms for every genre—clarity in your bio + content buckets can do the heavy lifting. Publishing Is Risk + Showing Up Opportunities only work if you show up for them (gym pass analogy was 🔥). Publishing Should Be FUN If it feels like misery, something in your model needs to shift. 🎥 If you missed the live call The replay is packed with tactical advice on: 📚 Children’s books & illustration workflow 📚 Marketing strategies that actually sell books 📚 How one autism-focused book became a global bestseller for 11+ years 📚 Monetization pathways beyond book sales 📚 School programs, speaking, licensing, and curriculum 👉 Go watch the replay. It’s worth it. 💬 Community Reflection For those who attended live:

Join TOMORROW What children’s & fiction authors get wrong about publishing (and what actually works) This Tuesday, I’m hosting my dear friend Lisa M. Umina, who has spent two decades inside the publishing industry guiding authors from manuscript to market. 📆Set your calendar—you won’t want to miss this.📆 She’ll share: - What publishers really look for in fiction & children’s books - Common mistakes authors make before submitting - How publishing can unlock speaking, brand authority, and income streams 💝 Normally $99. 🎁 A Free gift to our community. 🎁 📆 Feb 10 | 1–2 PM EST (GMT-5) ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR 📆 👇COMMENT: 🤗 💭 JOINING👇