Hey changemaker, in today's episode Jas Rawlinson is joined by Graci Harkema - International Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Speaker, and Best-Selling Author of 'Rising: From a mud-hut to the boardroom - and back again.'

Listen in to hear:

• Graci’s incredible story of being born into poverty in a mud hut in the Congo, and the miraculous way that she came to the USA
• How it took Graci 5 years to write 1 chapter - and what helped her finally finish her memoir 'Rising'
• Graci’s advice to writers who feel what they’ve written is no longer relevant, due to taking years to write their first draft
• What the audiobook recording process is like, and how long it takes 
• Writing and recording a book with dyslexia, and the unexpected way that Graci’s book got picked up for publishing 

Connect with Graci at www.graciharkema.com or @thegraciharkema

PS. Do you know that you have a story within that could change lives, but you’re not sure where to start, or how to navigate the publishing process?

When you’re ready, here are 4 ways that Jas Rawlinson can support you:

1. [FREE] Download the ‘14 Steps to Becoming a Published Author’ checklist: www.jasrawlinson.com/authorchecklist
2. Grab a copy of Jas Rawlinson’s new book: The Stories We Carry - www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
3. Enroll in her signature course: Write, Publish, Market Your Memoir Like a Pro - www.jasrawlinson.com/writingcourse
4. Work with Jas 1:1 in her best-selling program: Authors of Impact - www.jasrawlinson.com/bookcoaching