Mission Accepted

If you’ve written and published your own book but don’t feel like you’re getting the sales and exposure you hoped for, hit play! This episode we have Angela McKenna, an author, International Impact Book Award winner, and marketer who knows what it takes to shine a light on Indie authors. She’s on a mission to prove that authors don’t need a big publishing house behind them to get a seat at the table. The way you get attention is simply different and you can turn being indie to your advantage. Angela’s experience shows that it can be done. Listen in to find out how.Website: www.omerapress.comInstagram: @omerapressBooks mentioned in this episode: - Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children: Eight Tales to Help Parents and Children Navigate Through Fear by Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer- The Case of Stolen Dreams by Angela McKenna- The Trifecta Presence Model by Angela McKenna (coming in September)

Most people don’t think they have a story to tell, but the truth is that they just don’t know how to tell their stories. This episode’s guest, Creativity Coach, writer and author, Cynthia Gregory, is on a mission to change that. She helps people recognize their “secret sauce,” drawing out meaningful stories of love, struggle, and triumph, and using them to create a more compassionate world. Her anthology, “Love Notes from the Soul”, evoked unexpected emotion and enthusiasm from both its readers and its authors. The project, going into its third edition is a testament to the power of storytelling. Listen in and discover why your story is more powerful than you think.Connect with Cynthia or buy Love Notes From the Soul at https://www.coachcynthiagregory.com/

If you watch American Horror Story, you’ll love this episode. Deb speaks with Emmy-nominated Actress Naomi Grossman, who plays fan-favourite Pepper in the series. As someone who took many years to “make it” in Hollywood, Grossman has plenty of wisdom for anyone who’s putting in the work and not seeing immediate results. Listen as she shares her unique alternative to a vision board, the critical role self-belief has played in her success and how she’s stayed committed to walking her own path to creative success. Naomi’s bodacious energy will have you fired up about your own future by the end of this conversation.Website: https://naomigrossman.net

In just a few months, today’s guest won’t be able to listen to this episode because she will no longer be able to hear at all. At 17, Ella Coonen discovered she had a hearing impediment and received special hearing aids that allowed her to fully experience the world of sound for the first time. That was immediately followed by the discovery that her hearing would soon disappear altogether. Both discoveries were the spark of inspiration for a documentary project that will leave audiences laughing, crying and everything in between. Listen as Ella and film producer David Kaye share with Deb their race against time to capture “The Sound Of A Bucket List”, an experience of a lifetime for Ella and a film to inspire the rest of us.Website: https://www.soundofabucketlist.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/soundofabucketlist/Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-sound-of-a-bucket-list-documentary-funding

Producer Jesse Norsworthy brings actresses and actors from his new TV show, “High Volume”, to the stage of Mission Accepted to tell all on how to flip the script about how to make a movie with an incredible cast and how energy between cast members matter. The cast shares how they beat the odds in this industry, how mindset matters, how magic can happen when it’s your time. Jesse is shooting the pilot episode, “Ink and Ice”, in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada, listen to hear the story- the impact - and the dream!Read about High Volume’s pilot episode, “Ink and Ice”: https://instagram.com/high.volume.tv

Ready to make 2026 your BEST business year IN HISTORY? Learn how a super achiever CREATES her success each year. It takes the same energy to do something that gives you middle of the road results vs. something that makes your DREAMS COME TRUE. If you want your dreams to come true this year, listen in as your host Deb Drummond shares her TOP PERFORMANCE ADVICE that guarantees results.Keywords: planning, accountability, goals, top performance, how do I speed up my success, memory, reverse engineer the year, discipline, changing direction, taking risks, self-directed mindset, get ready, fourth quarter planning, mentors, what should I look for in a mentor, what does success look like, vision board, mantra, rock the stage, rock the page, rock the screen, rock your lifeWebsite: https://debdrummond.com/top-performance-accountability/

Find out the 5 things every business owner MUST do to get to each new level of success. Your host Deb draws these secrets out of celebrity photographer/designer Rony Armas and photographer Alicia Lara. Both talk about the process of taking their careers to the next level with the opening of their new studio just outside of Los Angeles. With 20 years of experience as a photographer, Rony has built an enviable portfolio of Grammy and Emmy award winners, magazine covers, passion projects and more. With his new business partner Alicia, he is ready to level up! Listen in and discover the magic that happens when you take the kind of risks that launch businesses into the stratosphere. Website: https://rastudioanddesign.com/

“If you’re going to do something, go in with your whole heart.” That’s the advice from Hollywood actor Joe Cortese, who counts the Oscar-winning “Green Book” among his film credits. In this episode, Joe shares lessons he’s learned over his 4-decade career in film, theatre and fashion. These universal truths have given him a fulfilling life and career and they can guide anyone who’s on a mission. Listen in and learn from the wisdom of this accomplished actor, writer and producer.Find Joe on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0181288/Music mentioned in this episode: “The White Album” by the Beatles“Here’s Yianni” on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10730424/?ref_=fn_t_1