What do Sarah Josepha Hale, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, and the power of persistence have in common? They’re all part of the stories shared by Marlene Wagman-Geller, bestselling author of Women Who Launch and 12 other inspiring books. In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, Marlene shares her journey from aspiring fiction writer to celebrated non-fiction author, highlighting the resilience and grit it takes to make big dreams a reality.

We explore:

• How Marlene overcame rejections to publish 13 books, including Women Who Launch and A Room of Their Own.
• Stories of iconic women who’ve shaped history and launched remarkable enterprises against all odds.
• Why persistence and a “never give up” attitude are the keys to success, no matter your starting point.
• Advice for women juggling careers, writing dreams, and everyday responsibilities.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to write a book or follow a passion project while balancing a busy life, this conversation will leave you inspired to take the leap!

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Explore Marlene’s books (affiliate links):
  • Women Who Launch: https://amzn.to/3OtFq9P
  • A Room of Their Own: https://amzn.to/4g74vDc
  • Royal Women: https://amzn.to/4iaXO4U
  • Behind Every Great Man: https://amzn.to/3OuMnrs
  • And the Rest is History: https://amzn.to/4994n3W
  • Once Again to Zelda: https://amzn.to/3VamRv8
  • Eureka!: https://amzn.to/3CK7xzd
  • Women’s Home Museums of the Northeast: https://amzn.to/4eL3ZKg
  • Women of Means: https://amzn.to/4fJFXAI
  • Fabulous Female Firsts: https://amzn.to/3COYEEv
  • Unabashed Women: https://amzn.to/417MjVZ
  • Great Second Acts: https://amzn.to/4ibA2FZ
  • Still I Rise: https://amzn.to/41cn9FT
• Visit Marlene’s website for advice on writing, publishing, and query letters: https://www.marlenewagmangeller.com/.
• Learn more about the Author Power Circle for women writers: https://kellyschuknecht.com/author-power-circle/.

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