Her Best Chapter

What if the next chapter of your life could be the best one yet? Her Best Chapter is the podcast that sparks creativity, fuels ambition, and delivers the wisdom you need to take action. Hosted by Michelle Savage, founder of Sulit Press, this show features bestselling authors, innovative thinkers, and straight-talking thought leaders who share insights on the topics that matter most. Whether you're ready to write (or re-write your story), grow your business, or chase down your big-vision dream, each episode is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways. It's time to leap into your next best chapter.

Her Best Chapter is a education podcast hosted by Michelle Savage, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michelle Savage hosts Her Best Chapter, a education show with 53 episodes published.

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  Her Best Chapter

  Author Spotlight: Fire Up Your Creative Life with Kate Houlihan

  Aug 18, 202637 minS1

  In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Kate Houlihan – bestselling author, fire dancer, and live-stream producer – to discuss Kate's inspiring journey of integrating her analytical career in finance with her passionate creative pursuits like fire dancing and music. Kate is a due diligence expert and strategist with 20 years navigating the intersection of business and the arts who loves using her portfolio management skills to bring large scale artistic visions into reality. She reviews grants for The Mockingbird Foundation, which funds at-risk youth music education programs, and she collaborates on and off camera with Purple Bee, which is a livestream concert venue and production studio. Key topics: The challenge women face in being pigeonholed into a single identity in high-achieving careers Kate's transition from a strategic finance career to passionate fire dance and art projects The importance of listening to your body's signals and following your creative intuition How COVID prompted Kate to reconnect with her passion for fire dancing and art during lockdown Real story of Kate's accident with a fire skirt and her resilient recovery Creative problem-solving as a form of universal creativity applicable beyond art Building community and giving back through art and craft, including philanthropic projects The ongoing expansion of Kate's vision, from Burners to fire organ installations for burn survivors Links and Resources: Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way Connect with Kate: www.instagram.com/k8fuego www.linkedin.com/in/k8houlihan Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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  Author Spotlight: Feel Your Way Forward with Carrie Quintanilla

  Aug 11, 202642 minS1

  In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Carrie Quintanilla – two-time bestselling author and co-founder of ModOps Consulting – as she shares insights on blending strategic thinking with inner guidance, emphasizing vulnerability, trust, and collaboration. Carrie is a transformational leader known for blending operational rigor with intuitive insight to help teams navigate complexity, strengthen collaboration, and deliver meaningful results. Over a 30-year career, she has led complex operations in high-demand environments, earning a reputation for bringing clarity, momentum, and stability to challenging work. Her leadership approach combines strategic execution with a deep understanding of people, creating environments where teams can think creatively, communicate openly, and perform at their best. Today, Carrie is co-founder of ModOps Consulting, where she partners with business leaders to improve operational effectiveness, performance, and culture. She is an award-winning author and leadership development expert, recognized for her work in collaborative leadership, creative problem-solving, and helping teams navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence. Key topics: Carrie's personal journey balancing woo-woo concepts with corporate leadership and how inner guidance can influence business decisions. Why leaders are increasingly integrating intuition with data-driven strategies in a rapidly changing world Practical methods Carrie uses to develop and tune into her intuition, including the importance of silence, nature, and disconnection from technology. The role of emotional intelligence and critical thinking alongside AI and technological advancements. Signs that indicate an organization is thriving, such as open communication and collaborative culture. Lessons from personal hardships, like witnessing her mother's resilience, that foster confidence and optimism. Links and Resources: Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way Woo-Woo: Stories of Magic, Miracles & Infinite Possibilities Connect with Carrie: www.linkedin.com/in/carriequintanilla www.modopsconsulting.com Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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  Author Spotlight: Leadership After Loss with Diedra Brownell

  Jul 28, 202636 minS1

  In this heartfelt episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Diedra Brownell, bestselling Luminaries author and President of the Round Rock Fire Foundation, to discuss her inspiring story of transforming unimaginable grief into a movement of support for firefighters and their families. Her journey highlights the power of love, community, and small acts of kindness in healing and creating lasting impact. Diedra is the founding Executive Chair and President of the Round Rock Fire Foundation, a Texas-based nonprofit built from concept to operation to strengthen fire families and their communities. A firefighter spouse, mother, and former clinical mental health therapist, Diedra brings expertise in crisis response, family systems, and resilience to her leadership. Married to Assistant Chief Wylie Brownell, her work is grounded in the memory of their daughter Bailey and the support of their fire department family. Diedra established the foundation's governance structure and helps lead its annual fundraiser, the Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament. At the center of her work is the launch of the 1884 Fund, designed to provide support for firefighter families in crisis. Her leadership integrates operational design with a clear understanding of how trauma and stress affect first responder households, with a focus on building a replicable model for family integration and nonprofit governance nationwide. Key topics: The raw experience of grieving the loss of her daughter Bailey and how it shaped her purpose Building a nonprofit foundation to support firefighter families in perpetuity The importance of community, connection, and small acts in times of crisis Practical advice for coping with grief and supporting others through tough times Leadership lessons from the fire service about loyalty, longevity, and caring for well-being How listeners can support the bestselling book Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way Links and Resources: Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way www.roundrockfirefoundation.org https://www.facebook.com/roundrockfirefoundation/ www.instagram.com/roundrockfirefoundation Connect with Diedra: https://www.instagram.com/diedrabrownell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/diedrabrownell/ Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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  Author Spotlight: Paying It Forward with Loree Tamayo

  Jul 21, 202645 minS1

  In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Loree Tamayo – bestselling author of Luminaries and founder of Yesterday's Gone. Loree shares her powerful story of escaping domestic abuse, her journey of forgiveness, and how she turned her pain into purpose through her nonprofit. Loree is the owner of a lucrative healthcare consulting company. She is also an abuse survivor. After years of therapy, Loree rose above her abuse and trauma and discovered the path to true restoration beginning with her identity. Loree believes in paying forward what she has been blessed with. Her business success has made it possible to start a non-profit called Yesterday's Gone, a transitional housing program which helps women experiencing domestic violence, abuse, and trauma transition into living independently with strength and dignity. Key topics: Lori's personal experience with emotional and psychological abuse and how she recognized the signs The ongoing process of forgiveness and the concept of reforgiveness inspired by faith and mental health practices How helping others accelerates personal healing and adds purpose to pain Innovative therapies like advanced resolution technique for trauma recovery The critical role of community, mentorship, and simple acts of kindness in supporting survivors Practical steps for women leaving abusive relationships, including rebuilding independence and avoiding the cycle Challenges faced by survivors, such as handling trauma triggers, rebuilding self-trust, and making wise future choices Links and Resources: Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way Connect with Loree: YesterdaysGone.org Instagram Call 210-326-6662 to speak with Loree personally Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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  Author Spotlight: Leading Behind the Scenes with Sarah Talley

  Jul 14, 202644 minS1

  In this episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage sits down with Sarah Talley – bestselling author of Luminaries and founder of Next Step Connect – to discuss transforming support for first responder families. Through leadership, mental health, and community-building initiatives, Sarah promotes the importance of connection and practical tools for fostering resilience. Sarah Talley is the Founder of Next Step Connect LLC, which specializes in mindset, financial wellness, and lifestyle transformation for individuals and families in the first responder community. With over 15 years as an advisor and more than 20 years immersed in the fire service as a first responder spouse, she combines wellness, leadership, and personal development into practical strategies that create lasting change. Sarah also helps lead the Round Rock National Spouse Conference, advocating for stronger support systems for firefighters and their families. Alongside her husband, she champions conversations around identity, mental health, transition, and the long-term impact of the job on family life, helping departments take a more whole-family approach to wellness and leadership. Passionate about empowering women and fire families, Sarah speaks on growth, connection, resilience, and living with purpose both personally and professionally. Key topics: Celebrating the bestseller Luminaries and the tremendous impact of writing retreats Sarah's shift from writing her own book to joining a multi-author book project The significance of behind-the-scenes leadership and supporting roles The shift towards mental health awareness and holistic support in fire departments Building community and connection among first responder families Practical strategies for self-care and managing resilience The growth and impact of the spouses conference and community support initiatives Resources for non-fire first responder families and community support Links and Resources: Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way Neurolinguistics Programming (NLP) The Gottman Institute Connect with Sarah: Website: https://thenextstepconnects.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtalley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.nelson.3726 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextstep4real_sbtalley14/ Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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