Azul Terronez

The goal isn't to be perfect on the first try—it's to be honest in the moment. Whether you are a first-time author or a seasoned leader, learning to embrace imperfection is the key to authentic connection. Listen to the full conversation here: bit.ly/AWL381

Sage Hobbs shares her journey of relaunching her book, "Naked Communication," after a decade of silence from her inner critic. We discuss how to honor the person you were when you wrote your book while still celebrating the growth you’ve achieved since.

Have you ever looked back at your own writing and felt the "author’s cringe"? It’s an uncomfortable feeling, but it is actually a sign that you are evolving as a leader. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sage Hobbs to talk about why we outgrow our work. 🧵

If you’re shaping a book that feels complex or slow-moving, don’t rush it. Some work needs time. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/AWL380

Writing isn’t always inspired. It’s attentive. Stately. Humbling. That’s when the real clarity emerges.

Some books don’t arrive in a rush. They unfold slowly — over years. In my latest Authors Who Lead episode, I talk with Samantha Sweetwater about how True Human evolved from ideas into a manuscript through patience and honesty.

Azul talks about this honestly in the latest Authors Who Lead episode —why waiting costs more than fear, and how to take the first real step. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/AWL376

Fear doesn’t mean stop. Hard doesn’t mean wrong. That uncomfortable feeling? It’s the rite of passage into authorship.

For years, I treated my book like a side project. Something I’d work on after everything else was done. That was the real reason I stayed stuck.

From Authors Who Lead, Episode 375 Listen here: bit.ly/AWL375

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If this hit a nerve, you’ll love my free audio series: Born to Write, Scared to Start. It’s designed to shift the beliefs that have been holding you back.

If you’re a coach or leader, your book isn’t optional — it’s foundational. Most people don’t get stuck because they “don’t know how.” They get stuck because they believe: • “I don’t know where to start.” • “I’m not a real writer.” • “What if it’s not good enough?”

✨ We talk about: — How nostalgia shapes story — Characters that “take over” the narrative — Memoir vs. fiction vs. screenwriting — Showing up even when it’s hard 🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/AWL371 #AuthorsWhoLead #CarlaMalden #WritingLife #AuthorJourney

Despite being the daughter of Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden, Carla built her writing path through memoir, screenwriting, and fiction. What Hollywood gave her: a love for storytelling. What it didn’t: shortcuts. Every page still starts with doubt—and discipline.

🎙️ What’s it like to grow up in Hollywood—and still face the blank page like everyone else? In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Carla Malden shares the emotional and creative journey behind her latest novel, Playback. 🧵 A thread on voice, nostalgia & real writer’s work: