In the Podcast Interview titled "Women with Vision," host Tam Luck introduces Yobe Chu, an entrepreneur and literacy advocate with a diverse background in education and publishing, and founder of bookandauthor.com. They discuss vital entrepreneurship lessons, emphasizing the importance of dedication, clarity of vision, and the value of mentorship while also reflecting on Yobe’s experiences after exiting multiple businesses. The conversation moves to Yobe’s platform, designed to connect authors with educational institutions, highlighting its role in enriching children's literacy through meaningful reading experiences. They explore the evolution of literacy in the digital age, including virtual author visits and the balance between traditional and digital reading. Yobei outlines exciting upcoming projects such as free virtual author visits for schools and participation in a local children's book fair. The meeting concludes with action items for Yobei to prepare for the Gold House Venture Fellowship and for listeners to engage with bookandauthor.com and join the Women with Vision community.
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📚 Women with Vision Podcast Introduction (00:01 - 02:39)
Tam Luck introduces the Women with Vision podcast
Guest: Yobe Chu, entrepreneur and literacy advocate
Yobe's background: education, publishing, consulting
Founder of bookandauthor.com
🚀 Entrepreneurship Lessons (02:44 - 04:45)
Yobe shares lessons from exiting multiple businesses
Importance of dedication, clear vision, and exit planning
Building a great team and having mentors
📖 Book and Author Platform (04:50 - 07:59)
Inspiration behind bookandauthor.com
Connecting authors with schools and institutions
Bridging gap between publishing and education industries
🌟 Impact on Literacy (09:00 - 11:27)
Creating meaningful reading experiences for children
Developing love for reading and literacy skills
Platform features: author profiles, calendars, pricing, reviews
🔗 Connecting Authors and Schools (11:27 - 15:22)
bookandauthor.com facilitates author visits to schools
Platform offers in-person and virtual author visits
Positive feedback from schools and teachers
Characteristics of great children's books: relatable characters, good illustrations, timelessness
📱 Future of Literacy and Technology (17:56 - 20:05)
Evolution of literacy with digital media
Virtual author visits and e-books
Balancing traditional and digital reading experiences
🎯 Upcoming Projects (20:07 - 22:19)
Free virtual author visits for schools
In-person author and librarian meet and greet
Local children's book fair
Acceptance into Gold House Venture Fellowship Program
Action items
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Yobe Chu
Prepare for 14-week program at Gold House Venture Fellowship in New York City (20:23)
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Check out bookandauthor.com for information on booking authors for schools and museums (21:27)
Join the Women with Vision community for opportunities to grow business and connect with thought leaders (21:57)
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