You always remember your first.
Nope, we’re not talking about sex AGAIN this week. Ha!
I’m talking about the first time you dive into something creative. When you take a big, bold risk. When you put your heart and mind on the line. When you say YES to your potential. 
For me, when I launched the Book Proposal Blueprint group program two years ago–I honestly had zero expectations. It was a pandemic pivot to meet people where they were in that moment. It was also a way to give them (and me) community.
This week on Bound + Determined, we’re talking about first books and first leaps. AND, speaking of firsts, this week’s guest was a member of my first Book Proposal Blueprint cohort, and she was also the first of the cohort to get a significant book deal. She holds a special place in my heart.
And wouldn’t you know it, talking about potential is her jam!
Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, speaker and author. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire.
She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda’s first book, Unbottled Potential, is currently under contract with Avery, a division of Penguin Random House.
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In this episode we discuss:
- What Amanda learned about herself in the book writing process
- Why potential was the biggest takeaway of her sober journey
- Moving from book proposal to manuscript writing
- Advice to writers and creatives looking to unleash their potential
- Agent and Publisher meetings + experiences
- Second-guessing yourself as a writer
If you’re curious about a first-time author’s journey and how to increase your potential as a creative, and otherwise–tune in!
Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda’s first book, Unbottled Potential, is currently under contract with Avery, a division of Penguin Random House. In this episode Richelle and Amanda explore how her alcohol-free journey led to her changing the game in her career and book writing process.
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