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In this episode of the PublishU Podcast, Matt Bird speaks with business HR executive Jo Bateman about the journey of writing, publishing and marketing her book. Jo Bateman also shares about how the Metopia mindset helped her fight through stage four cancer.

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In this episode of the PublishU Podcast, Matt Bird speaks with Author & Bible Storyteller Gill Taggart about how writing a book can help readers see familiar Bible stories through fresh eyes.

They discuss first-time authorship, book marketing, thought leadership and the compound effect of a book series.
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In this episode of the PublishU Podcast, Matt Bird speaks with healthcare consultant and author Janahan Famaratan about how writing a book can transform complex industry expertise into practical insights that educate, influence and create meaningful conversations.

They discuss healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, healthcare leadership, first-time authorship and how publishing a book can strengthen thought leadership within a rapidly evolving industry.

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In this episode of the PublishU Podcast, Matt Bird speaks with agricultural consultant and author Stefan Lutz about writing Hindsight Journey, a book inspired by more than 25 years of experience in international development across Africa, Europe and Latin America.

They discuss community-led development, sustainable agriculture, nonprofit leadership, collaboration, thought leadership and how writing a book helped Stefan transform decades of professional experience into practical lessons for creating lasting impact.

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In this episode of the PublishU Podcast, Matt Bird speaks with Community Governance Expert and author Paul Mengert about how writing a book can transform complex governance experience into a clear, practical framework that strengthens decision-making, improves accountability, and enables leaders to make consistent, defensible decisions that protect their communities.

They discuss first-time authorship, book marketing, thought leadership and the compound effect of a book series.

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In this episode of the PublishU Podcast, Matt Bird speaks with entrepreneur, Chair and author Gail Ganney about writing The Beauty in Unravelling, a deeply personal memoir inspired by a decade of life-changing experiences across three continents.

They discuss resilience, motherhood, personal growth, navigating adversity and how writing a book became a powerful journey of reflection, healing and self-discovery. Gail also shares why she wrote the book as a legacy for her children and grandchildren, and the lessons she hopes readers will take from her story.

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In this episode of the PublishU Podcast, Matt Bird speaks with entrepreneur and author Addy O about how writing a book can transform personal adversity into practical guidance for others.

They discuss high-conflict separation, mental resilience, creating boundaries, first-time authorship and how one book became the foundation for a wider book series designed to help people navigate difficult life transitions.

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Author John Hymus talks about his love for languages and adventure including hitch hiking to Macedonia and an overland adventure from UK to India. His book ’Take My Hand’ is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Lise Berggen Smidt talks about marriage and being honest to help not to hurt and the book she has written with her husband Frederik. Their book ‘Marriage - A Unique Friendship’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Louise Rogers talks about her career in retail, from Harrods to John Lewis led her to write in her retirement. Her book ‘Ultimately Lucinda’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Jonathan Olufowobi CEO of MIPAD: Most Influential People of African Descent talking about leadership lessons from world leaders. His book ‘Tips from the Top’ is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Sam Sherwin describes how a simple world-building project has turned into a trilogy of books. His book ‘DIM: The Son of the Riverwell’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Ian Lynam talks about when things in life aren’t quite what we hoped they would be. His third book, ‘Dealing with Disappointment’ is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Karen Lombard works with parents and children to help them navigate tough stuff and her she talks about our mind as a warehouse and the different boxes of thoughts we store there. Her book ‘The Warehouse of the Mind’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Lisa Tasker describes police force how she found hope in hopeless situations throughout her life. Her book ‘Moms Who Pray’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Marcella Jenoure talks about being a coach and mentor and her book about partner betrayal . Her book ‘Quietly Courageous’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Chris Cartwright describes sorting through his deceased father’s home and discovering a book manuscript about the Welsh Revivalist Steve Jefferies which had not been published - until now! The Revivalist written by Desomd Cartwright is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Connie Milchling speaks about how to find hope apparently hopeless situations. Her book ‘Encountering the God of Hope’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Michael Smith describes how the Bible can be as complex and conufusing as a 10,000-piece jigsaw puzzle and how he has written to help make sense of it. His book ‘Pieces to the Puzzle’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Chris Jones talks about his work as teacher, school leader and now adviser to schools. His first book in a series ‘The Perfect Timetable’ is available worldwide through Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Kate Solanki discusses being involved in community youth work for 25 years and how the challenges young people face have changed. Her book ‘Granny’s Wedding’ is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Sam, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Dawn Walker discusses life as a banker, mum and pastor and what she has learned about leading like a sheepdog and barking your way through, compared to leading like a shepherd and walking alongside people. Her book ‘From Sheepdog to Shepherd’ is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Dawn, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Leslie Newton discusses how churches can move from movements to machines to monuments and, finally, to museums.His book ‘Church Unbound’ is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Leslie, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Alexander Hoare discusses being in the 11th generation of the oldest family owned bank in the UK and lessons for life and leadership he is passing on His book ‘Impact Banker is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Alexander, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Aaron Anderson discusses how wicked problems in communities can be tackled by building relationships of trust and committing to work together. His book ‘Unlikely Good’ is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Aaron, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Ian Lynam discusses overthinking and how having a busy mind can rob us on being in the moment and fully enjoying the gift of life. His book ‘Overthinking’ is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Ian, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Jimmy Orr talks about how our instinct is always to do something. However, we benefit from pausing to take stock. His book “Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Jimmy, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Mandi Kaur talks about whether you find true love in another person or in yourself? Her book “Where the F*ck is Love” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Mandi, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Deve Persad talks about his connection with El Salvador and how he and others have worked with communities there to bring about positive change. His book “The Table Before Me” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Deve, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Martin Lee talks about his first in a series of children’s books inspired by the rural county of Northumberland in the UK. His book “Lambley the Last Lamb” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Martin, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author John Cressman talks about his working supporting and coaching boards, board chairs and executive leaders. His book “Seat at the Table” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Deve, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Vita Nivell discusses how women can lose themselves in the demands and responsibilities placed on them and how they can rediscover who they truly are. Her book “More Than A Woman” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Vita, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Rick Paynter talks about 40 years of leading a church in Melbourne, Australia, and some of the lessons he has learned that can help others. His book “More Than Just Church” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Rick, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Sam Sherwin discusses how drawing a simple map led to a novel with a message of light and hope. His book “Dim” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Sam, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Mark Holden talks about being stabbed by a stranger on the street and how it has changed his life. His book “Surviving a Stabbing” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Mark, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Dawn Walker talks about being a banking and the metaphor of clothes for living out faith in daily life. Her book “Wearing Jesus” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Dawn, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Paul Bulkeley talks about being a sailor and architect and also how business is the only lasting way to end poverty. His book “The BizMin Course” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Paul, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Margaret Wooding Jones talks about retirement and how she helps people be quiet, alone or in groups, so that they can hear God. Her book “Quiet” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Margaret, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Guy Wasko talks about how leaders are working and can work for greater collective impact. His book “Insights to Impact” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Guy, please visit www.PublishU.com

Author Cheryl Watson talks about being a mum and businesswoman and overcoming any way we might disqualify ourselves. Her book “Broken Yet Chosen” is available worldwide on Amazon. If you are interested in becoming an author like Cheryl, please visit www.PublishU.com