152. Chasing the Passion Projects that Build a Career with Alan Light
Bound & Determined
Music has always been in the background of my life. That’s why I’m thrilled to share this week’s episode of the Bound & Determined pod! This week I’m chatting with Alan Light, an Emmy Award-winning music journalist, a bestselling author, and the co-host of the music news podcast “Sound Up! With Mark Goodman and Alan Light.” He’s also the former Editor-in-Chief of Spin and Vibe magazines, and a former Senior Writer at Rolling Stone. Alan is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Esquire, among other publications. His latest book is DON’T...
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151. The Platforms That Launch Books And Businesses with Lindsay Ratowsky
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You set out to write a book. You worked your tush off (and probably still are)...but somewhere along the way, without anyone warning you, you also became an entrepreneur. That’s the part nobody talks about when it comes to authorship. And it’s SUPER important to know what is ahead. You can nail your idea, land the agent, even get the deal — and still hit publication day and think: okay, now what? Who's actually going to buy this? How do I build an audience around it? How does this thing make me money beyond the advance? And all those answers come back to your...
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150. The smartest path to a book deal (and a book that sells) with Farnoosh Torabi
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I’m excited to bring you this episode—it’s a great overview of all the thoughts authors sit with before taking the plunge. After, frankly, an unplanned pause on the podcast in order to get my book out the door, I’m thrilled to say we’re back this week with a new episode! This one’s a bit different. My pal and co-host Farnoosh Torabi invited me on her award-winning pod So Money, for a collab conversation around books, AI in publishing, the ROI of books, and alllll the dirty details about THE LIST…you know the one. (Ahem, NYT, Ahem) I’m excited to bring this episode to you as...
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149. You’re Not Alone in Feeling Lonely with Dr Sylvia Kalicinski
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In a world where we’re overly connected to technology, which should, in theory, make community stronger, we are actually the loneliest we’ve ever been. Dr. Sylvia was a student of mine several years ago. About to leave a hospital therapeutic practice, she was in that “what’s next” moment we all find ourselves in at one point or another. So she began to listen. Listen deeply, for themes coming up in her patients. From youth to folks in their golden years, much of what her patients were struggling with could be reduced down to disconnection, abandonment and loneliness. And...
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148. You Can Grow On Your Own with Pia Silva
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What if the path to ease and freedom is not scaling up, but scaling down? Fewer clients. No costly employees. No content treadmill. This is the conversation I’m having with Pia Silva this week on Bound & Determined. She’s the founder of and is about to launch her second book, this week! Pia teaches boutique agencies, consultants, and coaches the No BS Business Model for multi-six figure revenue with freedom and ease and no employees. She's aTEDx speaker, host of The No BS Mastery Podcast, former Forbes contributor, and author of Badass Your Brand. Tune in to find out how to...
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147. Trusting Life’s Pivots with Paul Lubicz
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The world is changing all around us at rapid pace. We have to think on our feet now more than ever. And for those of you reading this, alongside that rollercoaster life is also a creative passion. A project you want to bring to life. If you’re ready to go deep, this week’s Bound & Determined podcast episode with Paul Lubicz is for you. Paul works with high-capacity founders, leaders, and creatives who are externally successful but internally overextended. For over two decades, Paul has worked at the intersection of performance, psychology, and lived experience—helping people...
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146. The Consistency Code with Courtney Townley
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Mid-podcast interview with Courtney Townley, my guest this week, a comment she said stopped me in my tracks. “I moved from discipline to devotion.” She was talking to me about how she reframed the times she showed up to write–moving from discipline (or something she HAD to do), to devotion (focusing on this incredible book that would serve her community). I absolutely love the distinction. Courtney, already known for her poignant reframes around women, midlife and wellness, made the point that women don't need another guru telling them to move their body, stress less and eat...
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145. Creativity Doesn’t Need Comparison
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After a wonderful lunch with a former client last week, sharing stories and delicious Italian food, I was reminded how damaging comparison can be in the creative process. What does it look like to move through your creative journey in alignment, self-trust and agency instead? That’s the conversation I’m bringing to the Bound+Determined pod this week–A quick, 10-minute pep talk for all creatives who are growing into something new.
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144. Embracing the Field of Play with Mike Kim
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This week on Bound & Determined, we’re breaking down the process of book and brand creation and how you can write a book even if you don’t deem yourself a writer. My favorite quote from the episode, and a concept we dive deep into, is when Mike shared: “All the good stuff reveals itself on the field of play.” Tune in to see what we mean! Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create impact with their ideas and get their message heard. Mike’s refreshing approach has made him a sought-after speaker, online educator, and...
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143. When Going Off Track Lands You On Purpose with Jenna Zaffino
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Have you ever been working on a big project that spawns lots of little project ideas? This recently happened to me while looking for a new bed for my son. It turned into an entire room remodel and started giving me ideas for changes to make in my own room and entryway, new organization for the kitchen, and more. I see it happen with books, too–working on the proposal, then deciding to start a Substack or a podcast. Creativity begets creativity. Recently, one of my Book Proposal Blueprint students reached out to let me know how much the program benefited her business with new products and...
info_outlineThe world is changing all around us at rapid pace. We have to think on our feet now more than ever. And for those of you reading this, alongside that rollercoaster life is also a creative passion. A project you want to bring to life.
If you’re ready to go deep, this week’s Bound & Determined podcast episode with Paul Lubicz is for you.
Paul works with high-capacity founders, leaders, and creatives who are externally successful but internally overextended.
For over two decades, Paul has worked at the intersection of performance, psychology, and lived experience—helping people identify where they’ve become the bottleneck in their own lives and remove the emotional and structural load that’s quietly eroding clarity, health, and decision-making.
He is the founder of Return to True Nature, a private mentorship and advisory practice where he works one-on-one and in small groups over extended periods, guiding clients through sustained behavioral change rather than insight alone.
Paul’s perspective has been shaped by decades of personal inquiry, leadership exposure, and deep observation of what actually works when pressure is high and stakes are real.
Today, he speaks and teaches on clarity, alignment, and responsibility—helping people stop managing appearances and start living with coherence, authority, and integrity.
I’m certain you’ll leave this episode with as many Aha’s as I did.