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May 1, 2023 • 31 mins

🎉 Get ready for another amazing episode of the Create a Life You Love podcast! 🎉

This week, Chantal and Guin sit down with Maria Dismondy, a publisher, author, and speaker who founded Cardinal Rule Press, a children's publishing company that produces diverse picture books for classrooms and families worldwide. 📚

In this episode, Maria shares her inspiring story of leaving her job as an elementary school teacher to start her own publishing company and make a difference in the world through literature.

You'll discover: 📚 The different publishing paths for writers, including self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional publishing 📚 The importance of having a good story that represents today's child for a successful book 📚 Tips on preparing for speaking engagements and building a digital footprint to connect with your audience

📚Advice on staying motivated and finding joy in life through the concept of ikigai 

 

Be sure to connect with Maria Dismondy at:

👉 Website: www.cardinalrulepress.com

👉 Email: maria@cardinalrulepress.com

👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariadismondybooks/ 

 

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Apply today for the Create a Life You Love Membership to connect with other purpose-driven coaches and make an impact in the world!

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Enjoy the journey, 

Chantal & Guin✨

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