In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott MacMillan explores the value of stepping away from the daily grind, whether it’s to fully unplug, dive into deep work, or find a balance between the two. Inspired by the spotty Wi-Fi connection at the cottage, Scott shares actionable strategies for making the most of time away from your usual environment, and how to bring those benefits back home.  

ABOUT SCOTT:
Scott MacMillan serves as the Chief Strategist and Executive Publisher at Grammar Factory Publishing. While not a professional writer or editor by training, he brings over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and business leader, having held executive, operational, and management consulting positions with esteemed organizations including Boston Consulting Group, Rogers Communications, and Corus Entertainment. Upon transitioning to entrepreneurship, Scott has dedicated his expertise to strategic oversight, ensuring that authors’ books are closely aligned with, and actively contribute to, the growth objectives of their businesses. 

ABOUT GRAMMAR FACTORY:
Grammar Factory is a Canadian self-publishing company that helps business leaders and entrepreneurs write, publish, and market non-fiction books to boost their credibility and business results. Their expert team guides clients from idea to professionally published book, offering editorial services to ensure high-quality, compelling content. Serving clients globally, Grammar Factory focuses on transforming manuscripts into industry-leading books that attract clients and enhance brands, with a strong commitment to supporting authors throughout the publishing process.

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott MacMillan interviews Vinisha Rathod, founder of P3 Studio and author of The Briefcase Effect. Vinisha shares how her writing journey mirrored her personal branding sessions—starting with deep self-reflection and inviting her community to participate in decisions like the book’s title and cover. She discusses the challenges of writing, from multiple rounds of editing to letting go of ego, all to ensure the book would be practical and empowering for readers. Building in public kept her accountable and made the process collaborative and reader-focused.

With actionable advice and relatable stories, Vinisha’s mission is to help others find clarity and confidence, especially those facing tough challenges, so they can show up more boldly and authentically in their work and life.

SHOW LINKS
Are you interested in uncovering how you operate? reach out to Vinisha on https://thebriefcaseeffect.com/

GUEST BIO
Vinisha is the author of The Briefcase Effect and Managing Director and Founder of p3 Studio, specialising in helping businesses scale through people, partnerships, and purpose. With experience across corporate, government, and tech sectors in Australia, the UK, and the Middle East, she brings deep expertise in human behaviour and commercial strategy.

As someone that can see multiple sides and the impact of human behaviour on decision making, she collaborates with leaders to provide clarity and alignment. She is a vocal advocate for diversity across all ecosystems and raising awareness on the impact of domestic violence in the community. Through developing a strong personal brand, she is able to advocate changes needed in the industry.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/
Instagram: @vinii_shar
YouTube: youtube.com/@vinisha_rathod
TikTok: @vini.sha_p3studio  

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan interviews Hanna Boëthius and Dr. Verena Voelter about their experience co-authoring The Next Tango, a book that stands out for its truly collaborative approach. Rather than writing alone, Hanna and Verena teamed up as a patient advocate and physician, then extended the project by inviting additional contributors to holistically represent all five stakeholder groups in healthcare (patients, providers, pharma, payers, and policymakers. This diverse team brought together a comprehensive range of voices, resulting in a richer, more nuanced exploration of patient-centric, value-based healthcare.
 
The conversation highlights the unique benefits and challenges of co-authoring a book with many contributors. Hanna and Verena share how collaboration made the writing process less isolating, provided deeper insights, and ensured the final product resonated with a wider audience. They also offer practical advice for aspiring authors considering a team-based approach, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, shared vision, and support from both peers and professionals throughout the publishing journey.

SHOW LINKS  

Book Website: tangoforfive.com

Website: 5phealthcaresolutions.com  

Flagship event: 5phealthcaresolutions.com/index.php/5p-annual-flagship-event/    

GUEST BIOS  

Hanna:
Having lived almost her entire life with type 1 diabetes, Hanna has grown up with “the patient” as part of her persona. This has helped guide her life’s mission—to help others live a better and healthier life (with or without a chronic condition in tow), which she has realized through various degrees, certifications, projects, and positions as an expert patient voice.

Verena:
As a trained internist and oncologist, Dr Voelter has always seen her role at the
side of the patient. Since the publication of her first book, TangoForFive, she has participated in numerous conversations with interested readers and members of the 5P ecosystem on how to make this vision of cooperation a reality. Patients, fellow doctors, policymakers, and health insurers, as well as leaders from the pharmaceutical industry and life sciences, have supported her in breaking down silos and championing a TangoForFive as the holy grail to fix our ailing health systems.  

CONNECT WITH HANNA & VERENA  

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/5p-health-care-solutions    

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