Episode Description: You don't need to be ready. You just need to be real. In this episode, we're tackling the biggest lie you've been telling yourself about writing: that you need the "right time," the "right tools," or the "right qualifications." Spoiler alert—all you need is truth and a voice recorder. Learn why starting messy is actually the smartest strategy, and get your next voice prompt to capture what's already inside you.

In This Episode:

• The belief gap vs. the skill gap: what's really stopping you

• Why "perfect" is the enemy of "published"

• How to shift from "I'm not ready to write" to "I'm ready to speak my truth"

• Why messy drafts lead to powerful books

Today's Prompt: "What story keeps finding me, even when I try to ignore it?" Record for 5 minutes. No edits. No filters. Just flow.

Your Next Steps:

📌 Join the 5-Day Talk Your Book Challenge Experience this process live. Day 1 is all about ditching the false beliefs holding you back. 👉 https://talkyourbookchallenge.com

📞 Book a Coffee Chat Want to talk about working together on your book? Let's see if the 8-Week Certification or ghostwriting services are right for you. 👉 https://calendly.com/jori-the1andonlypublishing/coffee-chat

📚 Explore Our Publishing Services 👉 https://the1andonlypublishing.com

Connect With Me: Instagram: @jorioneale LinkedIn: Jori O'Neale Website: https://jorioneale.com

Resources Mentioned:

• Voice recording apps: Voice Memos (iPhone), Google Recorder (Android)

• Example client story: "Tanya" who waited 7 years to start

About Your Host: Jori O'Neale is the Chief Story Officer at The 1 and Only Publishing, a 11x published author, 2x bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. She's helped dozens of leaders, coaches, and creatives write their books using a voice-first methodology—no blank pages required.

Welcome to Talk Your Book! Over the next 10 episodes, I'm showing you how to bypass the blank page, ditch the doubt, and use your own voice to write the book that's been living in your spirit. This series is for people with too many ideas and not enough time, neurodivergent creatives who don't thrive in linear systems, and leaders with sermons, speeches, and sticky notes full of gold. You don't have to "be a writer" to write a book—you just need a system. Let's do this together.

In This Episode:

• Why you don't need to "be a writer" to write a book

• The 3 types of people this voice-first method works best for

• What we'll cover over the next 10 episodes

• Your first voice recording prompt: "What story keeps finding me, even when I try to ignore it?"

Your Next Steps:

📌 Join the 5-Day Talk Your Book Challenge Five days. One hour each day. Walk away with your book outline, reader promise, and the beginning of your manuscript. 👉 https://talkyourbookchallenge.com

📞 Book a Coffee Chat Ready to explore the 8-Week AI-Guided Ghostwriting Certification or discuss ghostwriting services? Let's talk about what your book needs. 👉 https://calendly.com/jori-the1andonlypublishing/coffee-chat

📚 Explore Our Publishing Services From manuscript development to book launches, we help authors bring their stories to life. 👉 https://the1andonlypublishing.com

Connect With Me: Instagram: @jorioneale LinkedIn: Jori O'Neale Website: https://jorioneale.com

About Your Host: Jori O'Neale is the Chief Story Officer at The 1 and Only Publishing, a 11x published author, 2x bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. She's helped dozens of leaders, coaches, and creatives write their books using a voice-first methodology—no blank pages required.

Decoding Dyslexia: Why the Education System Is Failing Our KidsIn this powerful episode of Thirty Minutes of Power, Russell Van Brocklen breaks down the truth about dyslexia, learning differences, and the systemic failures within today’s education system. This conversation challenges outdated teaching models and exposes why traditional classrooms often misunderstand—and underserve—neurodivergent students.Whether you’re a parent, educator, advocate, or someone personally affected by dyslexia, this episode will open your eyes to what’s really happening and what must change to support our kids effectively.🎓 In this episode, you’ll learn:What dyslexia really is (and what it isn’t)How schools often misdiagnose or overlook learning differencesWhy the current education system fails neurodivergent learnersWhat parents and educators can do to advocate for children👉 Watch now, subscribe for more transformational conversations, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.#DecodingDyslexia #EducationReform #Neurodiversity #LearningDifferences #ThirtyMinutesOfPower

Faith That Fights: Ending Spiritual Malnutrition | Featuring D’Wayne Louard 🔥What happens when faith stops being passive and starts fighting for transformation?In this powerful episode of Thirty Minutes of Power, D’Wayne Louard delivers a bold and timely message on ending spiritual malnutrition and reigniting a faith that fuels purpose, discipline, and impact. This conversation challenges surface-level belief and calls listeners into deeper spiritual alignment and action.If you’ve felt disconnected, depleted, or hungry for more—this episode will speak directly to your spirit.⚡ In this episode, you’ll learn:• What spiritual malnutrition really looks like• How faith becomes active, disciplined, and transformational• The role of spiritual nourishment in personal growth• Why this season requires stronger faith, not comfort✨ Press play and prepare to be challenged, encouraged, and empowered.👍 Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs spiritual fuel today.#FaithThatFights #SpiritualGrowth #ThirtyMinutesOfPower #DWayneLouard #FaithAndPurpose #SpiritualDiscipline

In this soul-stirring episode, we welcome Tanya Prince, author of Designed for Purpose: Discovering God’s Daily Direction. At age 40, Tanya’s world crumbled—divorce, career setbacks, and spiritual distance. But that crisis became the catalyst for rediscovering her faith and life purpose. Join us as we unpack how to hear God’s voice, navigate change, and live a life full of divine direction.

🔹 Topics Covered:

• What is purpose and where does it come from?

• How to hear God’s voice

• Can your purpose change over time?

• Spiritual growth vs personal development

• What to expect from a 4-week reflective journey

📘 Grab Tanya’s book: https://a.co/d/9vzJGPd
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In this powerful episode of Thirty Minutes of Power, Luis Noriega shares his journey from traditional sales to soulful, purpose-driven leadership. Discover how coaches can step into their authentic voice, attract aligned clients, and sell in a way that feels natural, ethical, and impactful.If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, or thought leader who wants to grow your business without losing your integrity, this conversation will challenge your mindset and elevate your mission.🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:• How to shift from pressure-based selling to purpose-driven service• What it really means to “sell with soul”• Strategies to build trust, visibility, and magnetic authority👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more empowering conversations.#SellWithSoul #CoachingBusiness #ThirtyMinutesOfPower #LuisNoriega #PurposeDrivenSales

In this powerful episode of Thirty Minutes of Power, we sit down with Mick Wienholt for a transformative conversation on moving from grief to grace, breaking free from cycles of emotional and spiritual paralysis, and stepping boldly into deliverance.Mick shares his deeply personal testimony of loss, healing, faith, and the unexpected encounters that led him from the brink of despair to a life fueled by purpose, clarity, and God’s redeeming power. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in grief, battling invisible battles, or longing for breakthrough—this episode is your invitation to hope.🔥 In This Episode We Explore:• Navigating grief and emotional trauma with honesty• How God meets us in the darkest moments• What deliverance looks like in everyday life• Embracing God’s grace when life feels unbearable• Practical steps to reclaiming your identity and power• Mick’s powerful journey from loss to restoration✨ Whether you’re searching for healing, looking to reignite your faith, or needing a reminder that God still delivers—this conversation will speak directly to your heart.👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.Be an empowered person, using your power to empower others.

What do protein powder, podcasting, and personal revival have in common? Joshua Palassis.In this fast-paced, faith-filled episode of Thirty Minutes of Power, Jori sits down with Joshua Palassis—a dynamic speaker, brand strategist, and host of The Connector—to explore what it really takes to build a God-honoring brand in a world obsessed with likes over legacy.From his early hustle days to launching books and podcasts, Josh shares the real journey: the failure, faith, and fire behind his mission to help thought leaders go from unseen to unstoppable. You'll get insider tips on LinkedIn strategy, podcast visibility, brand authority—and how to keep Christ at the center of it all.🎯 Key Takeaways:How to authentically build a Kingdom-minded brandWhy most brandless experts stay invisible—and how to break throughThe spiritual shift from “hustle culture” to purpose-driven visibilityBehind-the-scenes of launching The Connector podcastThe role of faith, failure, and brotherhood in real male revivalTools and tech Josh uses for personal branding (Lightspeed VT, Brand Alchemy, LinkedIn tactics)🌟 Connect with Joshua Palassis:📘 Book: Pursuing Truth and Finding Jesus: https://a.co/d/4JfK96f🎙️ Podcast: The Connector📲 Instagram: @joshuapalassis🔗 Brand Alchemy: https://calendly.com/brandalchemy-joshua-connect/brand-alchemy-intro-call✍🏽 Want to Write with Purpose?Join Jori O’Neale’s Live Writing Masterclass:🖊️ Your Story Matters — https://jorioneale.com/you-story-matters📚 Need a Manuscript Review?Submit your draft today for a FREE Manuscript Review from The 1 and Only Publishing:💻 https://manuscriptsubmission.the1andonlypublishing.com/home-page#JoshuaPalassis #BrandAlchemy #TheConnectorPodcast #ChristianBranding #FaithAndBusiness #PersonalBrand #LinkedInTips #MaleRevival #ChristianAuthor #PodcastGuest #ThoughtLeader #BuildYourBrand #JoriONeale #ThirtyMinutesOfPower