The Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable Businesses

The Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable Businesses

Welcome to The Rebel Maker Podcast! I’m Marti Statler, Rebel Queen, book publisher and strategist, serial entrepreneur, and podcast host. Here, we believe that books change lives, women run the world, and collectively, we have all the answers. This podcast is a rallying call for high-performing, ambitious women authors (and aspiring authors) like you with big visions and an even bigger will to lock arms and source all the tools we need to succeed in what you dream of doing – whether that is writing a book, starting a business, or getting paid well to do what you love most. Wanna learn more about writing books, publishing books (traditionally or independently), and actually making MONEY from books? You're in the right place. So, cheers friend! Here's to shortening the learning curve and chasing down those dreams like our livelihood depends on it – because it kind of does.

Episodes

February 20, 2025 48 mins

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Shaté Hayes with me today and we are talking about Shaté’s journey of storytelling, the tools to keep yourself grounded, what you need to craft impactful stories, and the lessons she learned from publishing her first two books.

Shaté Hayes is a certified business coach and creative career strategist who helps professionals and organizations tell their sto...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. Happy 2025! In this very special episode, I’m celebrating 50 episodes by reflecting on my podcast journey and looking forward to all the great things that are coming to The Rebel Maker™ and Rebel Queen.
Podcasting is one of my favorite parts of my job. So, thank you for being a part of this and allowing me to continue making rebels out of you.
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To listen to the full episode with Marta Spirk, go to episode 13 or click here


This is one of the best moments of episode 13 with Marta Spirk. In this conversation, Marti and Marta talk about how Marta decided writing a book was the right next step for her and how to get more visible your way.
According to Marta, “It’s only impossible until you do it.” So, tune in to discover how to get out ...

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To listen to the full episode with Jill Cooper, go to episode 3 or click here


This is one of the best moments of episode 3 with Jill Cooper. In this conversation, Marti and Jill cover ways authors can improve their book sales, including how they can sell much more by running Facebook Ads.

Tune in to learn Jill and Mal’s strategies for advertising your books effectively, and what may be keeping yo...

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To listen to the full episode with Autumn Cohen, go to episode 15 or click here

This is one of the best moments of episode 15 with Autumn Cohen. In this conversation, Marti and Autumn talk about the perfect time to find a publisher, how important reaching out to Marti was for Autumn, and finding the right publisher.

The importance of connecting with people who actually know what they’re doin...

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To listen to the full episode with Danielle Anderson, go to episode 5 or click here

This is one of the best moments of episode 5 with Danielle Anderson. In this conversation, Marti and Danielle are talking about why and when you should reach out to an editor, as well as all the different ways to edit a book and their roles in making a quality book.

Get acquainted with all the rounds of editing a good ...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into the valuable role of a book in a business, when you should start writing your book, how to craft a values-based message, and make sure it aligns with the business.
I’m sharing questions that will guide you in creating a values-based message for your website, which will be the basis for what you write in your book, your soc...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Samantha Pollack with me today and we are talking about a new marketing paradigm rooted in honesty, kindness, and slowing the fuck down—while making (and paying) sustainable wages as well as how you can be not just a writer but a copywriter too.
Samantha Pollack is a Positioning Strategist & Copywriter who creates powerful brand personalities and...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into a conversation that authors in publishing circles keep bringing up: “Should you pay or be paid to publish a book?”.
I’m going to keep it real and break down how authors get paid in traditional publishing and self-publishing. This way instead of going along with baseless declarations you may see out there, you get to choose...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Lynn Howard with me today and we are talking about books that change lives, what it’s like having the best business bestie, and how she and her partner are pumping out books like machines.
Lynn Howard is a seasoned Entrepreneurial Development Strategist with 25 years of battle-tested experience. Transforming businesses, sparking growth, and establish...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode, we’re tackling the chains that are holding you back from writing the book that’s in your heart and in your head.
Tune in for some practical tips and tools to help you get to the bottom of what is keeping you from writing so you can finally break free and start going a hundred miles an hour toward your finished book.

In this episode...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Louisa Havers with me today and we are talking about money blocks, slowing down and calming ourselves, and energetics so you can unlock your superpowers.

Louisa Havers is the Creator of The Helix Method, a Master Akashic Records teacher (Soul Journeys® Method), and a Business Mentor. She enables high achievers and coaches to unlock their superpowers, and ...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into what writing flow works for you.

For some people, if they carve out space in their calendar for writing and have a structure around it they can be very productive and write a lot. However, this just doesn’t work for others (like me) who only write when they have a clear mind and are inspired.

Which one are y...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Ber-Henda Williams with me today and we are talking about going through an important transformation, the importance of self-love, navigating your inner critics, how to know whether your book idea is good enough, and more.

Ber-Henda Williams lives according to her name’s Germanic-Greek origin, “The Bear Hearted Protector” of multiculturalism, art...

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Welcome back to a new season of The Rebel Maker Podcast.

Does this sound familiar? “I feel like I have so many books inside of me, and I just don't know where to start.” If so, you’re not the only one, as this is a conversation I often have with aspiring authors.

In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to navigate this situation, so that you can finally unlock your vo...

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To listen to the full episode with Trina Gunzel, go to episode 2 or click here!

This is one of the best moments of episode 2 with Trina Gunzel. In this conversation, Marti and Trina cover strategies for integrating challenges, courses, and consultative offers within a book to drive sales.

Practical advice for authors and entrepreneurs is shared, highlighting the importance of start...

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To listen to the full episode with Laura McKenna, go to episode 10 or click here!

This is one of the best moments of episode 10 with Laura McKenna. In this conversation, Marti and Laura discuss the concept of our 'vision self' and 'protection self' and how that ties back to procrastination.

Marty dives into how our inner voices shape our aspirations, fears, and ...

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To listen to the full episode with Tasha Christy, go to episode 9 or click here!

This is one of the best moments of episode 9 with Tasha Christy. In this conversation, Marti and Tasha discuss the financial aspects involved in self-publishing and the importance of early marketing when it comes to selling books.

They also highlight the necessity of building a platform and having clear...

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To listen to the full episode with Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer, go to episode 1 or click here!

This is one of the best moments of episode 1 with Kiki Ringer. In this conversation, Marti and Kiki discuss crucial considerations for authors before publishing, including defining end goals, understanding target audiences, and marketing strategies.

They emphasize the importance of staying true...

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I have the great Ashlee Sang with me and we’re talking about the power of having an outside perspective to reflect back to us what was obvious and we just couldn’t see on our own – and the 4 different ways to use messaging and thought leadership to write a book.

Ashlee Sang consults conscious and caring business owners so they can ...

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