{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 47: Tell Your Story, Build Your Brand: Book Writing Tips for Women Entrepreneurs with Heather Hays","description":"*How to Write Your Book &amp;amp; Build a Business | Heather Hays on Entrepreneurship, Self-Publishing &amp;amp; Storytelling* In this inspiring interview, entrepreneur and author *Heather Hays* shares her powerful journey of building a business while writing her book. She opens up about the *real challenges of entrepreneurship*, the importance of *self-care*, and what it truly means to *invest in yourself*. Heather breaks down:  How to get started with *self-publishing*&amp;nbsp; The *Micro Book Method* that simplifies the writing process Why sharing your story matters more than ever&amp;nbsp; The truth about *hybrid publishing*&amp;nbsp; How to build strong *client relationships*&amp;nbsp; Lessons every woman entrepreneur should know  Whether you're dreaming of writing a book, launching a business, or stepping fully into your next chapter, this episode is packed with real talk, encouragement, and tools to help you make bold moves. &amp;nbsp;*Chapters* 00:00 The Decision to Write a Book 02:57 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 06:06 Lessons from Business Challenges 09:10 The Importance of Self-Care and Investment 12:07 Navigating Client Relationships 15:00 The Role of Support in Business 17:47 Learning from Mistakes and Feedback 20:58 The Power of Storytelling in Business 25:04 The Journey to Writing a Book 32:13 Understanding the Publishing Process 38:12 Creating a Journal and Self-Publishing 43:54 Lessons from Entrepreneurship and Authenticity 47:01 Empowering Women to Write Their Stories --- \u2728 *JOIN THE COMMUNITY + FOLLOW US:* \ud83d\udcf2 Heather Hays: [@heatherhhays](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/heatherhhays\/) \ud83d\udcf2 Host: [@mapuanareed](https:\/\/instagram.com\/mapuanareed) \ud83d\udcf2 Podcast IG: [@mapuanareedshow](https:\/\/instagram.com\/mapuanareedshow) \ud83c\udf10 Website + course info: [www.mapuanareed.com](https:\/\/www.mapuanareed.com) \ud83c\udfa7 Listen to *The Mapuana Reed Show* wherever you get your podcasts! \ud83d\udece\ufe0f Don\u2019t forget to *subscribe*, like, and drop a comment to let us know your biggest takeaway. ","author_name":"The Mapuana Reed Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mapuanareed.com\/mrspodcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36459745\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187985310"}