Secrets from a Career Author and How to Handle Discouragement 

“We are always aware of how someone else has arrived, but we don’t know where they’ve been and the journey they’ve been on.” -Ruth Chou Simons

Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons joins Alli and Lisa for a candid conversation all about her creative journey. Ruth shares how her creative work started with her small business, Gracelaced, the pivots she has had to make along the way, and how she handles discouragement even now as a bestselling author.

If you’ve ever struggled with disappointment in how an idea turned out or need encouragement to stay with it, this is one conversation you will not want to miss. 

Listen in to learn more:

(00:03) Writing, Speaking, Creating

(08:02) Lessons Learned in Publishing Success

(14:52) Struggles of a Career Author

(20:32) Navigating Existential Crisis and Audience Building

(26:47) Authentic Social Media Strategies

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Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/