Azul Terronez

TEDx talks have become a powerful platform for authors, but getting on that red dot is not as simple as applying. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Azul Terronez sits down with Alexia Vernon, known as the Moxie Maven, and her daughter Kaia Vernon-Oliveira to explore what makes a TEDx talk truly impactful and […]

When I first started the Authors Who Lead™ podcast eight years ago, I did it with a single intention in mind: I wanted to interview Dr. Gay Hendricks. After reading The Big Leap, I sat in meditation with my husband, Steve, and set a clear, simple goal—start a podcast and, one day, bring Gay on

You’re a coach, entrepreneur, or leader with a powerful message—and you know a book could expand your influence and open doors. So why does starting still feel impossible? In this solo episode, I talk about why brilliant, experienced leaders get stuck and why your book isn’t a side project. You’ll learn the mindset shift needed

In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I talk with novelist Carla Malden about her newest book Playback — a story woven with time travel, memory, nostalgia, and finding your voice. Carla shares how her creativity evolved across screenwriting, memoir, and fiction, and opens up about lessons learned while co-writing her father Carl Malden’s autobiography.

  In a world where everything online disappears in 24 hours, why are books still the thing we remember? I recently sat down with Rob Walling — a serial entrepreneur who has started six companies, bootstrapped five of them, and written multiple bestselling books, including Start Small, Stay Small and The SaaS Playbook. What struck

Writing a book is often seen as a solo pursuit, but as I share on the Authors Who Lead podcast, turning your manuscript into a compelling book is very much a team effort. The editor–author relationship is at the heart of that transformation. Learning how to work with editors isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for any

Dr. Shannon Irvine’s Journey to Authorship   In this episode of the Authors Who Lead podcast, I welcome Dr. Shannon Irvine, an accomplished neuropsychologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the SINC Neurocoach Models. This riveting conversation peels back the curtain on Dr. Shannon’s journey from idea gestation to book launch, giving us an inside look at

Is Your Big Idea a Book or Just a Blog Post? with Azul Terronez   Writing a book is a dream for many, but not every idea deserves 200 pages. In this solo episode of Authors Who Lead, I unpack one of the most common questions I hear from aspiring authors: How do I know

Amy Cerny Vasterling on Returning to Your True Self   What does it really mean to be yourself in a world that rewards conformity and disconnection? In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I sit down with Amy Cerny Vasterling—a public speaker, author, and intuitive—to discuss her powerful new book and what it means to

How to Stop Overthinking and Actually Write Your Book with Azul Terronez   If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book but find yourself stuck in “prep mode,” you’re not alone. In this solo episode of Authors Who Lead, I delve into the real mindset blocks that prevent aspiring authors from taking that crucial first