Owning Your Story, Becoming a Bestselling Author, and Creating Ripple Impact

Описание: In this inspiring episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspire Tenacity, international speaker, 23-time number one bestselling author, and publisher who helps midlife women step into visibility, legacy, and impact through books, retreats, and community.

Together, they explore the power of storytelling, overcoming self-doubt, and why your story matters more than you think.

🌱 Meet Little Cathy

Cathy shares how moving frequently as a child shaped her resilience, adaptability, and curiosity. Growing up constantly starting over helped her develop the ability to connect quickly and see opportunity in change.

Her lifelong curiosity—especially about living things—led her first into a career in biology. But over time, that same curiosity and love for people evolved into something deeper: helping women discover, own, and share their personal stories.

📖 Why Your Story Matters

One of the most common beliefs Cathy hears from women is:

Nobody wants to hear my story. I haven’t done anything important.

Cathy challenges this mindset directly. Through conversation and guided reflection, she helps women uncover the turning points, lessons, and growth moments that make their experiences powerful and relatable.

Even if someone’s journey looks different from yours, the courage, resilience, and perspective within it can inspire transformation.

As Pearl shares through her own story—especially the legacy project honoring her late son—stories create ripple effects far beyond what we may ever see.

📚 Becoming a Bestselling Author

Cathy specializes in collaborative anthology books, bringing together 20 authors around inspiring themes such as:

Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities

Embrace Courage

Ripple Effect of Impact

By publishing in a multi-author book, women gain:

Expanded visibility

Shared marketing power

Built-in community support

The bestselling author title

Confidence to later publish solo projects

Cathy explains that becoming a bestselling author is not just about writing—it involves editing, formatting, marketing, Amazon optimization, launch strategy, and coordination. Having an experienced publisher helps navigate those moving pieces and avoid costly mistakes.

🌊 The Ripple Effect of Storytelling

Pearl and Cathy reflect on how one conversation, one book, or one shared experience can impact someone years later.

Your story may:

Encourage someone during a difficult season

Help someone feel less alone

Give someone courage to take a next step

Create community where there was isolation

Stories do not expire. They continue to reach people long after they are written or recorded.

🌸 Self-Care and Thinking for Yourself

The conversation closes with a reflection on personal growth and intentional living.

Pearl shares her word for the year: Streamline—focusing on simplifying systems in both business and home life to avoid burnout.

Cathy emphasizes trusting her intuition and building a business aligned with her own imagination and values rather than following someone else’s blueprint.

Both agree that self-care includes:

Protecting your time

Recognizing your accomplishments

Choosing alignment over pressure

Thinking for yourself

🐾 Cathy’s Favorite Self-Care Practice

For Cathy, self-care is simple and grounding: walking her dog.

Getting outside, breathing fresh air, and pausing from work creates space for clarity and gratitude.

She also practices reflecting on progress instead of focusing only on unmet goals.

🔗 Connect With Cathy Derksen

Website:
www.inspiretenacity.com

Cathy is also active on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

If you feel called to share your story, explore collaborative book projects, or build your legacy through writing, Cathy invites you to start the conversation.

🔗 Connect With Pearl

Website:
www.wsliving.com

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🗣️ Episode Quotes

Nobody wants to hear my story is one of the biggest myths women believe.

Your story has more impact than you will ever know.

You can create ripple effects that last years beyond this moment.

You do not have to follow someone else’s blueprint to build something meaningful.

Stop holding your story inside. Someone needs to hear it.

You are not promised tomorrow. Share your legacy today.






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Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay
true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.