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Pick My Brain: How do I record an audiobook?

You can either record the audiobook yourself or hire a professional narrator and sound engineer. 🎙️

If you choose to self-record, you'll need the right equipment and editing skills. Here’s a tip: try reaching out to your local radio station to see if they rent out studio space during off-hours, or connect with a university sound engineering student who might be eager to work with you for hands-on experience! 🎧✨

For more, visit my Pick my Brain page!

Ever wondered how to turn your writing into a sustainable income and build a product spectrum that fuels your passion? 💭📚

In the “Show Me the Money!” module of my 7 Week Author Course, we dive into transforming your book into more than just a product. It’s about thinking beyond sales, focusing on the impact you’re making. We explore the investment required for growth, harness your inner power, and find your creative flow. Plus, you’ll learn the Conscious Unconscious Creation Technique to supercharge your success.

Imagine creating abundance while bringing your bigger vision to life. Let’s unlock the potential of your writing together! 🚀✨

Rufus, my beautiful and cheeky Siberian Husky 😍💙✨️ Rest in Peace, sweet boy. 🌈 Williamswood, Nova Scotia, Canada

A typesetter isn’t just someone who formats text—they’re the artists behind a book's interior, making sure it looks polished and is a pleasure to read. 📚 A well-typeset book adds that professional touch that can be the game-changer for getting your book into bookstores.
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At DBI, we include expert typesetting in all our publishing packages. If your manuscript is ready to go, why not take the next step?

Book a manuscript assessment with us today and let’s bring your book to life! ✨

In our 7-week author coaching journey, Module 2 is where your vision takes flight. We’ll transform your writing into a powerful force, breaking through self-sabotage and unlocking the entrepreneurial spirit within you.
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This is your moment to craft a story that not only inspires others but also empowers you to thrive.
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Your words have the power to change the world—let’s make it happen! 🚀

Taking care of dogs 🐶 as I traveled the world allowed me to meet some incredible people and care for beautiful souls like Buddie and Bailey 🐾.

Taking them to the woods 🌲 helped me brainstorm ideas for my business and books 📚, while beach outings were even more magical, letting my ocean soul 🌊 reconnect with itself. On, in, or by the ocean, my soul is happy 😊.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?

📚✨ An editor is essential for polishing your manuscript and making it shine! The cost can vary based on your writing quality, the type of editing you need (developmental, structural, copy, or line), and how extensive the edits are.
Expect to invest anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand pounds for a top-notch editor. 💸✍️

And don’t forget—after editing comes proofreading to perfect those final details!

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬? 🤔
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Royalties can vary quite a bit depending on factors like book format, sales channels, and your contract. Generally, authors earn between 5% and 15% of the book's retail price. Sometimes, you might even get a lump sum for a test period. Some publishers offer a 50:50 split on income from sales, but always check how they define "income."
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But here at DBI, we do things differently! 🎉✨ We don’t buy your manuscript—meaning all the royalties from your book are YOURS to keep! 💰 So you can potentially earn as much as you like. Ready to see your hard work pay off? 📈🚀
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https://dawnbates.com/pick-my-brain/

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One Woman’s Journey Back to Self 🌊

Ever felt like you were drowning in a sea of despair, barely catching your breath while the world seemed to move around you?

That’s where I was—a place where love felt more like a trap than a refuge. My journey through toxic, narcissistic love and unimaginable pain is a testament to resilience and strength.

From being gaslit and nearly killed to enduring trauma, my story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even when it feels like the darkness will never end.

Discover how I fought my way back to self-love and empowerment. Moana is the first of nine true stories written as fiction—sometimes reality is just too raw to fully capture.

Ready to dive into my inspiring healing journey?

🔗 https://dawnbates.com/moana/

How do you choose a lawyer? Or an architect? How about an accountant or personal chef? When selecting a therapist or personal trainer, do you want to hear all their insecurities or know their entire backstory? Or do you just want proof they can deliver results?
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This is a debate my friend and I often have. I believe in old-school honesty in business—showing what you do, how you help, and delivering with integrity. No lies, no manipulation, just a proven track record and social proof.
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In today's world, there's pressure to expose weaknesses for validation. But we all have challenges—we just dress them differently.
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Recently, someone felt inadequate around me, thinking they couldn't lead a new endeavor of mine. It's odd—I see everyone as equal. I focus on my work, aiming to make and enjoyable and successful.
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Books have been my solace, offering knowledge and adventure since childhood. I'm a geek who loves delving into complex topics.
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The more I learn, the more I earn, and the more I can help others. Life is simple: be honest, kind, and do excellent work at a fair price.
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If you're seeking an , , , or who values integrity and results, send me a DM. Let's get your book from idea to readers— , just excellent work.
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Time for bed with a good book and tea!

A couple of months ago, I fired my Finance Director, a friend of over 20 years. The reasons were clear: he refused to believe in my vision, mocked my ideas, and doubted my ability to grow the business.
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Last week, I met with a Finance Coach who told me my track record and vision were impressive and totally achievable. She highlighted grants, loans, and investors eager to support my and help more people through my .
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Not once did she mock, doubt, or belittle me. With a 92% success rate, I hired her.
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People ask why I’m ruthless about removing people from my life. The answer is simple: I evolve quickly, have firm boundaries, and won’t tolerate excuses or bullying.
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I still love debating with friends, but sometimes the distance grows so vast that the only way forward is to part ways—for the sake of our happiness and self-respect.
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My journey has taught me that some people, especially friends and family, will feel so inadequate around who we become that they’ll try to sabotage us. I don’t have time for jealousy, spite, or excuses. There’s work to be done and people to help.
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With my new and deadlines set, it’s time to take Dawn Bates International to the next level! I’ve built this business, traveled the world, and invested in my education and team for nine years, all on a cash basis—while paying off £50k in legal fees and debts from the Scotland Saga in 2015! If I can do that, I can do anything. And so can you!
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Being an author doesn’t mean scraping by or relying on royalties alone. If you want to , , and build a successful business without excuses or fear, DM me.
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With a new manuscript assessment secured and a new and deal agreed yesterday, I only have space for one more slot starting 1st August. Next availability is September.
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For those not ready to go 1:1, invest in my . ✨️Remember, never hire a coach who doesn’t have their own coach✨️ Without a coach, our results, effectiveness, and abilities are drastically reduced. I ALWAYS have a coach.
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Ciao for now!

How far would you go to challenge the government?⁣⁣
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Would you give up after the first obstacle, or keep pushing forward? How would you know when to quit, and how willing would you be to take your fight public?⁣⁣
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This past Friday, I took a major step: I completed the application to sue the government for negligence and incompetence.⁣⁣
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The process involved painstakingly reading through case materials, selecting key paragraphs and clauses, and organising dates, evidence, and documentation. It was time-consuming, but it’s all for a cause far greater than myself.⁣⁣
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I’m fighting for all those affected by the trauma of r**e who don’t receive the support they need because their injuries aren’t visibly severe enough. This battle highlights a systemic failure among professionals—doctors, police, lawyers, and support agencies—who are supposed to advocate on our behalf.⁣⁣
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I’m also writing a book to share this journey and provide others with the strength, knowledge, and support they need. It’s already underway, with the title set and the first chapters completed.⁣⁣
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I know that few are willing to transform their pain into power, and many publishers exploit powerful stories for their gain. That’s not my approach. I stand for honesty, integrity, and respect.⁣⁣
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As someone who turns pain into power through writing, I’m dedicated to each manuscript as if it were my own. My passion for the Oxford Comma, psychological design, and the nuances of various laws ensures that every project is handled with the utmost care and expertise.⁣⁣
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If you're ready to take a stand and transform your story, I'm here to support you. Let’s make a powerful difference together.⁣⁣
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🌟 The Potent Power of Menopause: A Culturally Diverse Perspective on Feminine Transformation 🌟

Brace yourself for an open, honest, and humorous anthology that redefines the way we think about menopause. Written by 10 incredible women and 1 insightful man from diverse cultures, this book delves into the real-life stories, expert advice, and powerful transformations that are too often misunderstood and silenced.

For generations, menopause has been shrouded in myths, whispered about in shame, and dismissed by society. But not anymore.

Within these pages, you'll laugh, relate, and discover a new perspective on a natural phase of life that deserves to be celebrated, not feared.

Break the silence. Embrace the change. Join the conversation.

How many of you have attended a training event, been so impressed with the speaker, bought their book at the 'back of the room', then got home and started reading it,

Only to get to around page 14 and already want to throw the towel in?

Or you've seen those in your community rave about a particular book and person, seen the engagement and thought, "this person must be great! I'll buy their book."

Then have the wonderful book fairy deliver it to your door, or have those lovely folks who work in bookstores hand you said book,

To then open up the pages and be disappointed not only in the presentation of the word document it was so clearly created in,

But have sentences unfinished, punctuation missing and more typos than you can muster after a few bottles of wine? 🥴

Yeah, me too!

Just 6 months ago I did a manuscript assessment of an already published book, and holy cannoli was it a painful read! What should have taken me just a week to read and review, took me over a month!

Yep, it was THAT bad!

This morning, I opened up another book by a billionaire business man, which is co-authored with another chap, and endorsed by someone whom I really respect, and attempted to give it another read.

The lack of typesetting has put me off previously, because it is just insulting to the reader that this big shot who brags about how much money he has couldn't be ar$Ed to produce a quality book.

By page 9, I am almost about to give up, but said to myself, "Don't give up Dawn, there must be gold in this book otherwise 'X' person wouldn't have recommended it."

By page 14, I was done.

Ends of sentences missed, more spelling mistakes than a dyslexic on an acid trip, and I'm still pi$$Ed off about the lack of typesetting.

Plus, the book is only designed for.. well, I'm not actually sure who it was written for to be honest!

And we all know how I like to be honest! 😉

And don't even get me started on the book cover! 🤦‍♀️

Being an author coach, developmental editor and publisher can be as much of a curse as it is a pleasure, and it is part of the reason why I offer manuscript assessments.

Not only do you save $1000s on editing fees, but you also save $1000s on fees, , and fees.

You'll also prevent yourself from getting bad of your books and people giving up reading them by page 14!

If you have a which hasn't been through a , or had a strategic and of the contents,

And you want someone who is a complete , who is willing to be honest with you rather than blow smoke up your backside,

Then make sure you send me a DM with details on your book, including the stage of publication (or results of an existing published book) and I'll let you know the next steps.

In the meantime, I'm off to work on the final chapters of Slave Alone by Nathan Bryan

Ciao for now, and enjoy your day! ✨️

"The US may have shootings, but Britain has just as many stabbings"
A comment a colleague who'd worked on the Obama presidential campaign shared with me this weekend.
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With 20% of homicides in North America resulting from (74% as a result of fi****ms),
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And 46% of homicide in England and Wales, not including Scotland, this could be alarming, but given that England and Wales does not permit fi****ms,
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And the kitchen knife is a lot more accessible, especially during cases,
It is no wonder we have more stabbings than shootings.
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Killing someone with a knife requires more personal responsibility due to the proximity to the victim,
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Whereas shooting someone gives the killer making the kill more palatable and easier to deal with.
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The thing that is NOT being addressed by governments, and quite actively being ignored and dismissed, whilst placating the public with band aids and lip service,
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Is the underlying issues of all homicides.
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Killing someone, or oneself, isn't a new thing, and with increased , loss of personal autonomy and opportunities due a lack of , profits over people, ill health and the increase in alcohol and drug consumption (which serve to numb the pain and depression of life itself),
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It is no longer enough for us all to blame the weapon of choice.
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We have to start taking responsibility for our interactions, making our homes, neighbourhoods and places of work a nurturing, kind and joyful place to be.
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Coming back to Britain I was shocked at how quiet neighbourhoods are, and not just because I am used to communities eating, dancing and talking together in the streets after work,
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But because very few people are enjoying their own back gardens, which more often than not have been paved over to make way for a 2nd, 3rd and 4th car.
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I've noticed do not engage with their children much anymore, choosing to stick a device in front of said children so they can give more attention to the world in their own device than their own child.
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Employers in Britain, myself included, look overseas for team members because of the ever increasing nonchalant, expectant and easily offended snowflakes that just can't be ar$Ed to do the job or do it well enough.
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(Then they moan about the foreigners stealing all the jobs, benefits - and the women!)
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With a lack of pride in oneself, in one's home and , relying on the councils and schools to do the job of educating, homemaking and caregiving to our own families, things need to change,
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Otherwise we are going to see more disillusioned youth taking their frustrations, fears and anger out on those around them, such as the children murdered in Stockport yesterday.
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We can't say, "we're all connected", "it takes a community to raise children" when we don't live by those philosophies.
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It's time to become better humans, better neighbours, and parents, because the depths of is killing us.

Having an address where you live is dangerous...
Especially if you are an avid reader and book lover!

I've only been 'home' in my new apartment for 13 days and already books have started magically appearing 😉

Such as this one; a book I have been wanting to read for sometime now, especially after having read Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez.

It is also not coincidence that this book has arrived when I getting clear on the next 2 clients I want to work with.

Writing a book like this not only takes an incredible amount of research and citations, but it also requires me to have my client's back when it comes to the legalities involved in making such claims.

To write a book such as this takes courage, confidence and a resilience that very few people have, it is why many don't write an exposé,

Choosing to write something safe such as a business processes book or a 'How to Guide' to following the masses.

My 1:1 clients are prepared to put the records straight, are willing to go to the places others won't,

And present a different view of history - even if it is through fiction, such as Umberto Nardolicci is doing with his War of Fear Trilogy.

Sharing your insider story about
🔥questionable workplace practices
🔥social issues & injustices
🔥medical negligence & malpractice
🔥prison time as a guard or as an inmate
🔥government corruption
🔥educational abuse & neglect
🔥scientific research manipulation

are all the kinds of topics I would love to support folks with,

Not to mention geeking out and bringing LIVED EXPERIENCE of
✨️cultural diversity
✨️linguistics
✨️anthropology
✨️theology
✨️trauma
✨️political corruption

to everything
✅️non-fiction
✅️historical fiction
✅️adult fantasy
✅️biographical
✅️thesis led

So if you have a story worthy of my fire on the spine of your book & want to work with me for 6-18 months bringing your book to the market, then send me a DM!

Before I start ordering more books and end up reading those instead of helping you to develop yours!

Friday Bridge is a glimpse behind the veil into Islam untainted by cultural influence from the lived experience of a woman who navigated life between East and West, White and Brown, hedonism and piety.

Navigating the cultural landscape of Britain, racial divides, Islamophobia, as well as prejudices within the various Islamic communities, I take you on an insightful journey of a faith unfolding and what it means to be a successful, educated businesswoman, who chooses the most hated religion in the world.

Running throughout the story is the hedonistic rave and drug culture of Britain in the 90s. From illegal raves to club nights, euphoric highs and immense lows as friends die, and fall by the wayside – especially when the terror attacks of 9/11 and the 7/7 bombings take place.

From random police checks, fighting for social justice, religious freedom, peaceful integration and doing my best to understand what it means to be British; this book brings together the hidden meaning of ‘British values’ over the last thirty years of modern Britain.

It is the reality of a white English girl who fell in love with a ‘bloody foreigner’.

This is a book which is guaranteed to make you stop and analyse everything you think you know about multicultural Britain, and reflect on your own interactions with neighbours, colleagues and strangers.

With brilliantly funny anecdotes, tear jerking moments and a heart worn on my sleeve, you’re guaranteed a great read.

When folks used typewriters there were very few authors.
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Now, it seems one of the most desirable things people have to have is the title of author.
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At a luncheon in London last week I was asked what I do for a living. Following my cheeky answer, I answered, "I'm a writer, and ".
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The answer I got, "Isn't everyone these days!" and whilst it made me laugh, it also made me roll my eyes and say, "Sadly, yes"
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Why did I answer sadly, especially when I coach authors and publish other people's books?
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Well, because isn't done these days with a deep love of , storytelling or creating a .
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It is done from a need to be heard, to be seen as 'someone', for ego purposes and because a business or coach said too.
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I turn down a LOT of people when it comes to working with me on a 1:1 basis, and those who choose to take part in my soon get to realise whether being an author is really for them.
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When I speak with potential clients, one of the first questions I ask is, "How many books do you read?" followed by, "What genre do you enjoy the most?" and then, "Why do you want to write this book?".
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These three questions tell me a LOT about the person and how good they will be in their chosen genre. It also tells me whether they are my kind of person or not.
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As I go through the process of selecting my next 2 1:1 clients, I am realising just how little many 'wanna be' authors actually read.
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They're not interested in the art or craft of .
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They do not have a love of literature.
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They own very few books and have no desire to promote their book once it is published.
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For me, that's akin to saying you want a child but have no interest in becoming a great parent or spending time with your child,
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And we're all seeing the disastrous results of uninterested, lazy and egotistical .
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Literature is powerful. It has the power to change and enhance someone's life, to heal both the writer and the reader, as well as communities and nations.
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So unless you are willing to honour the process of writing, to write for a meaningful purpose, and have a love and respect for , then I'm not the coach and for you.
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For all those with a burning desire to write, who have a love of Literature (with a big L not a little l) and a great story to share, then send me a DM and let's see if we are a fit to working together.
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Areas of literature I'm interested in:
✨️ Social & Cultural issues
✨️ Historical Fiction
✨️ Adult Fantasy & Erotica
✨️ Exposé & Criminology
✨️ Anthropology & Sociology
✨️ Memoirs & Biographies
✨️ Parenting & Education
✨️ Activism & Advocacy
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You have to be
✅️ coachable
✅️ fun to work with
✅️ love geeking out
✅️ meet 2x a month for 45-90 mins
✅️ able to invest 4-figures pm x 10 mths
✅️ willing & able to put the hours in
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If this is you, then let's chat!

How often do you get to a point in your life and take a moment to get present on where you are?
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Always rushing to the next mtg, to the next social, to the next level of success,
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And completely forgetting that where you are now is probably something you thought about becoming and being a few years ago.
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Unpacking our lives is a powerful exercise.
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Last week as I unpacked boxes of books and journals I'd kept whilst 'off gallivanting' around the world, I took a moment to read a few pages and the goals and checklists I'd written down.
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And, honestly, I had to give myself a proper talking too.
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Why?
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Because I got present to just how much I have achieved, experienced and LIVED!
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🏄‍♀️Surfing down waterfalls in Brazil
⛵️Riding 20m waves down in the rolling 50s of the Southern Atlantic
🤿Snorkeling in the 3 largest coral reefs in the world
📚21 published books
🌎44 countries visited
💬7 languages learnt with enough fluency in 4 of them to debate politics and order food, getting by in the other 3.
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💙And then there's all the people who I've sponsored, supported, coached and helped see their own magnificência!
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Now I'm back in Britain there's a lot to be done, to become and to experience, rather than the having, like enjoying these swans on my daily dog walks.
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Life as a free spirit travelling the world with just 33kg taught me a lot about the baggage we carry emotionally when we fill our life with possessions,
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And how when we hang on to people, places and things, we become stagnant, depressed and trapped by our own (or others) perceptions of our success.
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Whether you work with me to write your story to either publish or as a journey of transformation and alchemy is your choice,
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Just remember if you do choose me as your coach, you'll get a a perspective of life through the lens of someone who has lived and worked in the slums of the world and the highest levels of society.
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I've faced my own mortality a number of times in different ways, including being smashed against the hull of a boat in a storm before being hauled back on board without my front teeth 😱
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Truly enjoying life starts by letting go of ego, of letting go of who you think you are for yourself and others and by acknowledging the perceived limitations you've created in your own mind as to why you cannot do something.
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If you want to know what's truly possible for you and your life, then book an introductory call with me using this link https://whatspossible.youcanbook.me/
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Because take it from someone who has smashed stereotypes, broken the rules and burnt the boxes of conformity,
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Life is SO much better when you design it on purpose rather than just letting it happen to you whilst you run your business, take care of the kids and being swept up in the societal norms.
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Starting over takes courage, not doing what is expected of you also takes courage, so step into your courage and let's see what magic and mayhem awaits you! 😉✨️
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𝐴𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑈𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑇𝑉 𝑠𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑠, 𝐷𝑎𝑤𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑡. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡. 𝐴𝑛 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑗𝑜𝑦𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏𝑢𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒. 𝐷𝑎𝑤𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑣𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑒’𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 20 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑦𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑠.
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𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑢𝑝 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝐻𝑜𝑠𝑛𝑖 𝑀𝑢𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑘. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐸𝑔𝑦𝑝𝑡 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑜𝑢𝑡, 𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑠, 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑦 𝑏𝑟𝑢𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦, 7𝑝𝑚 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑤𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑜ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑖’𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑏𝑦 𝑎 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑦 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑝, 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐴𝑏𝑑𝑒𝑙 𝐹𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑎ℎ 𝐸𝑙-𝑆𝑖𝑠𝑖.
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Dive into a world of intrigue and adventure as Dawn and her family live through it. Join the heartship, the fear and the joy of living in Egypt during this turbulent time.
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I do believe the smile on my face says it all! 😃
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Now in my new home with my fur baby girl, Chewy, who is helping out with client coaching calls! 🥰
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Waking up to the sound of the seagulls, smelling the salt sea air... hmmmmm....
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Blissed out! 😊✨️✨️✨️
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Now to unpack about another half a dozen boxes of books 📚📚📚
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And find a pair of my favourite sparkly stilettos... ✨️ 👠
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And remember, if you are wanting to create a powerful author career, or build your author side hustle, then head on over to my website using the link in my bio!⁣
Caio for now! 😃
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Oh, how this statement his me! 🔥
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With a 9 month client going AWOL, along with the fees he was 'on his way to the bank to pay',
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Leaving me worried about his wellbeing more than the loss of income,
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And the birthday offer DBI ran at the beginning of the month not going as well as we'd hoped, This has been a challenging month to say the least!
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Paying 4 months rent up front, a 25% deposit because of the back in 2015,
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The wages of my team, freelancer fees and all the systems in place to operate my business, I've been pushed to my limits.
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As entrepreneurs scaling and growing our business we get stretched in every way.
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But there's always that fire in our soul burning, driving us onwards, whilst pushing our creativity and capacity to the maximum,
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🔥Which then becomes our new normal🔥
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Becoming an was a powerful realisation for me because I knew what it took to write a profound manuscript, fund the production, and marketing of the books.
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Many who don't have the expertise, experience or knowhow on how to start a business, monetise or grow it.
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And many publishers you'll come across haven't written a book.
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I'm not the cheapest on the market or wish to be.
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I don't do cheap.
I know my worth and my value.
And I have lived experience and expertise that is second to none in the industry.
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This week I'm recording the final chapters of , the 2nd book in the duology,
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3 manuscripts, developing cover art with my clients and designer, moving home, attending a luncheon in London with the fabulous Thomas Power and Penny Power OBE,
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And working on the behind the scenes scaling activities for my business with my incredible team,
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For those of you who want to know how I get so much done, and still get time to dance with the dogs and travel so much,
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It's time to invest in the so you too can craft your very own successful vision and author life.
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It won't be the same as mine, and nor should it be.
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Create your rather than happenstance,
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Using the .
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I know it works!
I'm living proof it works.
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So, what are you waiting for?
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INVEST IN YOURSELF NOW!