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Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leadersFamily Stories to Fiction | Azul Terronez & Steve VannoySend us a textWhen the world slowed during the pandemic, Steve Vannoy and I found an unexpected gift in that stillness. We began recording stories from his father, Smokey Vannoy—vivid tales of a bygone West Virginia filled with cinder-bottom towns, red-light districts, and river adventures. What started as a collection of oral history soon grew into something more—a shared book project, born from legacy and love.Adventures in Cinder Bottom became more than a family story. It turned into a vibrant retelling of time, place, and identity. In this episode of Authors Who...2025-07-0429 min

Read The Damn BookGone Missing with Steve Vannoy & Azul TerronezIn this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews authors Azul Terronez and Steve Vannoy about their book Gone Missing, the first in a historical fiction series. The conversation delves into the personal stories that inspired the book, the importance of empathy in storytelling, and the rich history of the Appalachian community depicted in their work. The authors share their writing process, the significance of family narratives, and how they aim to humanize characters often misunderstood in society. The episode highlights the impact of Ruby Bridges and the importance of celebrating community and friendship. What...2025-02-1135 min

C-Suite Sales & Marketing PerspectivesMyth or Truth: Never Make a B2B Cold Call💡 Mike Vannoy, CMO at Asure Software, talks about the contentious topic of B2B cold calling, weaving through concepts of customer experience, content strategy, and the integration of marketing efforts with sales to foster long-term business growth. Mike also sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of how traditional and modern sales tactics coexist and complement each other.💡“I don't like the binary nature of never making a cold call because it assumes there's something magical on the other side of that coin that works. However, the other side of that coin is a massive continuum of countles...2024-11-1936 min

The Shane Sams Show123: How To Write a Book (w/ Azul Terronez and Steve Vannoy)If you're an author or aspiring author, you need to listen to this! Azul Terronez and Steve Vannoy join us on the show to talk about how to write a book! My book Earn More Live More is coming out soon, and the writing process was NOT EASY. Thankfully, I had Azul and Steve from Authors Who Lead to help me through the process! We talk about: The Essence of Writing a Book Overcoming Resistance Authenticity vs. Ghostwriting Personal Growth Through Writing We go through some tips for writing, including:...2024-06-031h 01

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leadersAdventures in Cinder Bottom Series Begins | Steve Vannoy & Azul TerronezSend us a textCreating a novel is more than just writing words on a page; it's about capturing the essence of stories, memories, and emotions to create a living, breathing world. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Steve and I provide an intimate look into the making of their first collaborative fiction book, "Gone Missing," the debut novel in the Cinderbottom series. Inspired by Steve's late father's rich storytelling and life experiences, we delve into the origin, process, and emotional journey of bringing this unique project to life.Timestamp:00:00 Excited to...2024-05-2420 min

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leadersCelebrating 300 EpisodesSend us a textAs co-hosts of the “Authors Who Lead” podcast, Steve Vannoy and I are thrilled to announce our 300th episode. It’s been an incredible journey of inspiring conversations with visionary authors and leaders, and we’re filled with gratitude for the insights shared, the stories that moved us, and the community we’ve built together.In this special episode, we reflect on our path, from the initial inspiration drawn from Gay Hendricks’s The Big Leap to the evolution of our podcast. We explore what it truly means to transition from your zone of...2024-03-2140 min

Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for TalentHow to Build a Legendary Brand with Former Chick-fil-A CMO Steve Robinson - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - #21How to Build a Legendary Brand with Former Chick-fil-A CMO Steve RobinsonWe'll explore:What is a Brand? What is it Not?The 3 Outcomes of a Great BrandHiring the Right PeopleLessons learned from the "$2-Million-Dollar Mistake"LegacyHost: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at AsureExpert Panelist: Steve Robinson, former CMO of Chick-fil-A and author 2024-01-1657 min

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leadersHow to Get Unstuck When Writing with Steve Vannoy and Azul TerronezSend us a textHave you ever felt stuck while writing? Whether it’s a blog, essay, short story, or novel, sometimes we just feel stuck and can’t move forward. Steve Vannoy and I are here today to talk about how you can get unstuck and step back into your writing genius this year. On today’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” we talk honestly about why I felt stuck writing the third book in our fiction series and the ways I’m fixing it. We also discuss what it means to write fiction with purpose...2022-12-2340 min

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leadersAzul Terronez & Steve Vannoy | The Perfect Time to Write a NovelThe concept for a three-book fiction series came about during FaceTime visits with our parents in West Virginia. We always kept in touch this way even as we traveled around the world, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, we talked more frequently. Steve Vannoy, my husband and partner in “Authors Who Lead,” says of those conversations, “It always seemed like my dad would want to tell a story.” We felt like we could honor his stories and his storytelling by writing a series of fiction books memorializing his life and the place he grew up in. If you hav...2022-07-0843 min

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders211: Perfect Time to Write a Novel with Steve Vannoy and Azul TerronezSend us a textThe concept for a three-book fiction series came about during FaceTime visits with our parents in West Virginia. We always kept in touch this way even as we traveled around the world, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, we talked more frequently. Steve Vannoy, my husband and partner in “Authors Who Lead,” says of those conversations, “It always seemed like my dad would want to tell a story.” We felt like we could honor his stories and his storytelling by writing a series of fiction books memorializing his life and the place he grew u...2022-07-0643 min

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders193: Writing Fiction as Co-Authors with Steve VannoySend us a textOn this episode of “Author’s Who Lead,” Azul and Steve give the inside scoop of what it was like to finish that novel with a co-author, lessons they've learned along the way, and what’s next. This is part two where Steve and I talk about our journey co-writing a fiction book. If you haven’t already heard part one, Episode 186 (https://bit.ly/AWL186) of “Author’s Who Lead,” you should go back and listen to the start of our fiction journey.Want to become a published author? Visit us a...2022-02-1746 min

Authors Who Lead193: “Writing Fiction as Coauthors” with Steve VannoyIt’s Never Too Late to Fulfill Your Dreams “And I can sense the joy that you’re having. The mistakes don’t matter. It’s the ideas and the concepts that you’re bringing into the book. Your flare. You know it’s got your uniqueness.” —Steve Vannoy What happens when two guys who run a successful business helping nonfiction … 193: “Writing Fiction as Coauthors” with Steve Vannoy Read More »2022-02-1700 min

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders186: How to turn your TEDX into a book? With Azul TerronezSend us a text On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” Azul shows up feeling like an impostor. He feels like it's so easy for him to be behind this microphone and interview others and tell you all what to do. But today he’s going to be interviewed by Steve Vannoy. Steve is going to ask Azul about the current books that he’s been working on and to kind of uncover what happens behind the scenes with him. He’s an author and the one you hear from on this podcast, but you don't...2021-12-3022 min

5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins and Dan Iten5LQ Episode 478: Steve CarterIn this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Chandler Vannoy are joined by Steve Carter. Carter is pastor, speaker, author, podcast host and the former lead teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. He hosts the Craft & Character podcast, a sports podcast called The Home Team, and his latest book, The Thing Beneath the Thing, is now available. They discuss how people respond when they are triggered by past pain and why sanctification really matters. BEST QUOTES "If I say something I shouldn't say or I do not follow through on a commitment, I can't...2021-10-1532 min

Conversations with the Not-So-Famous AchieversSteve Vannoy, The 10 Greatest Gifts Project Steve’s Nebraska farming roots are deep. He still gets giddy when it rains. And when it hails, he doesn’t worry about his car, he worries about the wheat. Over the 50 years of his career, he’s held many positions, Divisional Sales Manager for Rockmount Research and Alloys. VP of Marketing and Sales for Nemdaco. He’s also founded many companies including Vannoy Talent, Verus Global, and The 10 Greatest Gifts Project. These companies have given him nearly five decades of in-depth experience in selecting, training, certifying, and coaching successful presenters, and well as in building solid, suc...2021-09-0848 min

Conversations w/Not So Famous AchieversSteve Vannoy, The 10 Greatest Gifts ProjectSteve’s Nebraska farming roots are deep. He still gets giddy when it rains. And when it hails, he doesn’t worry about his car, he worries about the wheat. Over the 50 years of his career, he’s held many positions, Divisional Sales Manager for Rockmount Research and Alloys. VP of Marketing and Sales for Nemdaco. He’s also founded many companies including Vannoy Talent, Verus Global, and The 10 Greatest Gifts Project. These companies have given him nearly five decades of in-depth experience in selecting, training, certifying, and coaching successful presenters, and well as in building solid, successful organizations. Steven...2021-09-0848 min

Low Hanging FruitYELLOW STEVEHot dog this convo was spicy! Always a blast hanging with Yellow Steve. He is one of the most innovative beat makers and rap artists in Jacksonville and it was a pleasure discussing his latest release, Suspended Animation, talking about how much introspection influences his work, the writing and producing process, and rapping over 7/4! Check out his work! Rock n Rollllll!!!2020-09-1449 min

The Inspiration Place099: So You Want to Write a Book? | With Azul Terronez and Steve VannoyIf you ever wanted to write a memoir or a book about how to paint or anything else for that matter, then this episode is for you! In this podcast, you will discover... The very first thing you need to do before you begin writing a book Why most would-be-authors never get published The 3 publishing pathways and how to know which one is for you For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/99 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party...2020-07-2145 min

Unseen LeadershipUnseen Leadership Episode 36: Steve Green on Seeing Business as MinistryIn this episode of the Unseen Leadership podcast, Chandler Vannoy is joined by Steve Green who is the President of Hobby Lobby, founder of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, and author of many books including his latest This Beautiful Book which just recently released. During their conversation, they discuss how to build a strong organization, how to lead relationally, and how to see your business as a ministry. QUOTES FROM EPISODE 36: “You lose teaching opportunities when you just do the job yourself.” “No one learns more than the teacher.” “My job is making sure I have good people and...2020-05-0632 min

Soul and StoriesRestart - 014A year ago, I gave myself permission to pause everything when my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. I stopped my podcast for many months. Now, I am back and want to help raise vibrations all around. So much Love and Light to you! 2020-04-0313 min

Unseen LeadershipUnseen Leadership Episode 19: Ed Newton on Slowing Down Your LeadershipIn this episode of the Unseen Leadership podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Josh Hunter are joined by Ed Newton who is the Senior Pastor at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, which is a diverse congregation with about 27,000 members. During their conversation, they discuss how to focus on relational equity, slow down in your leadership, and deal with criticism. QUOTES FROM EPISODE 19: “Leadership is more than a title, it is an assignment, and that assignment changes.” “One of the biggest mistakes for me was trying to go too fast, too soon.” “One of the challenges of a leader is taking what is so...2019-10-0247 min

Soul and StoriesMel Bridger - Rising - 013Mel Bridger became internationally recognized for her success in the Salsa dance industry in her twenties at venues around the world. Her energy and drive commanded a big following. She felt tremendous pressure feeling like she always had to prove herself to people and put on a certain persona. Behind the mask of success, happiness and confidence was Mel’s secret feeling of not being good enough. Years later those feelings worsened as Mel suffered from depression and anxiety that she kept hidden away from everyone around her. I met Mel in 2017 in London while seated at a table across from...2019-02-141h 09

Soul and StoriesDeclutter Your Home and Let Go to Spark Joy - 012In this episode, I reflect on how downsizing our possessions helped us to upgrade our lives. Our experience moving to China seemed impossible when we first started the process of decluttering and letting go of stuff we had accumulated throughout our lives. It turned out to be quite liberating and such a freeing experience as it opened up space for us to spark more Joy into our lives. Imagine that you’ve just been told you need to pack up your house to move to a new home. Just the thought of packing and moving is quite daunting for most of us...2019-01-2321 min

Soul and StoriesAzul Terronez - How I Met My Husband - 011Azul Terronez is an incredible husband, a wonderful father and my best friend. He lights up my life and many others who have the gift of knowing him. We met just over eleven years ago and have shared a journey and passionate pursuit to live in more alignment with our truth and inspire others to do the same. In recent years, we became business partners in our efforts to help authors find their unique messages, tap into their creativity and overcome resistance to write and publish their books. I am beyond words with excitement to...2019-01-151h 16

The Shifting Perceptions Podcast by Jay Alders - Inspiration For Creative LifestylesAzul Terronez: Becoming the Author of Your Life's Story -017Leave us a Review How does a “straight” father of two who's also a school principal in Texas with a 401K and life all set, end up moving to California, come out as a gay man, find the love of his life in a coming out support group, do a Ted Talk with over a million views, become a world-renowned Author, public speaker, Podcaster and Book Coach? Shifts…major freaking shifts! Azul Terronez is humble and filled with life experience. His phenomenal story will keep you captivated and if you are debating a major life shift, th...2019-01-101h 15

Soul and StoriesEnlightened Connections - 010The New Year is here and there’s so much talk about setting intentions, setting goals for ourselves and moving onward and upward. Yes, it’s true that we only have the present moment and there is no turning back. Yet, we hope for a brighter tomorrow. In this episode, I take some time to reflect about where I am on my journey and a big lesson I learned that helped me to get here. I found myself reflecting back to 18 years ago in the days when my favorite TV show, Sex and the City, was...2019-01-0813 min

Soul and StoriesThe Time to Create Magic is Now with Dawn Sinclair and Bahia Makhoul - 009 Who are you? It’s a common question and often leads to common answers linked to careers, roles and other circumstantial descriptions that help us set ourselves apart from others. Think about your answer to this question carefully. Who are you? What if you strip away all the labels, role expectations and conditions attached to your answer? Who would you be left with? Who are you? The answer is simple yet deeply intricate. Have you ever considered that we are all equal? That we are all connected? My guests today for this beautiful conversation are Dawn Sinclair and Bahia Mackoul. They help o...2019-01-011h 13

Soul and StoriesKoes Bong - The Best Gift of All is Self-Love - 008Koes Bong was born and raised in Indonesia until he moved to the US for college in 2000. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Lindsay, and their two children. In this episode, Koes shares what it was like being unemployed after years of working in the software industry. Being highly educated and highly skilled had given him a false sense of security when his pursuit to land another job left him empty-handed for many months. Doorway after doorway failed to open and after more than 100 rejections from job interviews he began to reevaluate the meaning of success for his...2018-12-2548 min

Soul and StoriesBecky Lindstrom - It’s Time for a New Perspective - 007On a recent trip back to my hometown, I was reminded of my love-hate relationship with the place where I grew up. I attribute most of my negative viewpoint to the widespread homophobia I faced there as a deeply repressed gay kid, the closed-mindedness and traditional beliefs. I never felt I could be my authentic self under the cultural and societal pressures and chose to stay hidden for many years. Return visits always seem to stir up these old feelings for me. This time, my trip home was different. I went with a strong intention and chose to see myself and...2018-12-181h 12

Soul and StoriesKathe Crawford Part 2: Living with an Open Heart - 006This episode really took me by surprise. It wasn’t how I planned it to be and it was definitely not an accident that Kathe Crawford showed up to talk with me at this particular moment in my journey. Please note: This is Part 2 of my continued conversation with Kathe Crawford. You are exactly where you are supposed to be on your own path to living in divine alignment with your truest self. Recap from Part 1: While there were some unexpected turns, I have no doubts our conversation landed exactly where it...2018-12-1145 min

Soul and StoriesKathe Crawford Part 1: Tapping into Your Truth - 005This episode really took me by surprise. It wasn’t how I planned it to be and it was definitely not an accident that Kathe Crawford showed up to talk with me at this particular moment in my journey. I was having a tough day before we started our conversation. I just couldn’t shake it off and pull myself together. I almost canceled, last-minute. I am so glad I just leaned into my fear and pressed onward to do the show. I feel so close and connected to Kathe. She is a sacred soul sister. Her voice is like a hug th...2018-12-1142 min

Soul and StoriesMegan Katarina is the “Big Magic” in Nashville - 004Have you ever had to let go of someone or something in order to save yourself from drowning? Well, Megan Katarina has done just that and has poured every vulnerable truth of her pain and her story into her latest album, Being Crazy Ain’t for the Weak. In this episode, Megan and I look into the true meaning behind her songs and the stories in her journey to create this moving and inspiring album. Unlike many music artists in Nashville, and especially at 22 years old, Megan brings so much creative depth, raw emotion and truth into her...2018-12-041h 00

Soul and StoriesBreaking Out of the Box with Elaine Montilla - 003In general, you may think that belonging to a minority group can make things difficult for you in life. Imagine the challenges and obstacles a young woman who moved to the United States at the age of 16 and spoke no English would have faced to transition successfully into her new home. Then, imagine what she would have faced, as a member of multiple minority groups, to eventually earn several business and technology certifications, two Associate Degrees, a Bachelor’s Degree, and a Master’s and become an executive and Chief Information Officer for a large university system in New York...2018-11-2749 min

Soul and StoriesMeet Melissa Press - Author of Lost in Perfection - 002Melissa Press is an author, adventurer, runner (although no longer from life), and single mom. She has discovered the most valuable life lessons have come from times of struggle. In the past decade she has overcome multiple miscarriages, an affair, divorce and losing her father. At times the pain felt overwhelming and she lived the day simply to survive; but Melissa was determined to not let these devastating events define her. This was not how her story was going to end. She is the founder of TRUlifewellness.com and Life Club. Brené Brown stated it perfectly, “Connection is wh...2018-11-1740 min

Soul and StoriesMy Soul and Story - 001Have you ever felt like you're stuck living in a life that doesn't match up with the life you had envisioned? Are you afraid to do anything about it to change your story? I was stuck in a story I started creating at a young age. I wanted to belong and succeed in life so I kept making small choices that snowballed into bigger ones and creating a life that didn't align with my soul. At 32 years old, the universe opened a door and got my attention. I decided to take the leap and change my story...2018-11-1727 min

Soul and StoriesIntroduction to Soul and Stories - 000Welcome to Soul and Stories with Steve Vannoy! This is a show where you'll be inspired by interviews with diverse guests who are seeking whole-hearted lives. Discover life's potential when you set intentions and take action to align with your soul's purpose. Together, we'll get energized and raise our vibration on the journey to live authentically in flow with our higher purpose.2018-11-1707 min

The Small Moves Podcast064 – If you love someone, let them go to Argentina!, w/ Azul Terronez and Steve Vannoy“Comfort is the enemy of great. You get comfortable and good, which is different from being full and joyful and amazing.” -Azul Terronez In this episode of the show, Jason chats with return guest, Azul Terronez with his husband, Steve Vannoy. For those that have been with me since the early days, you’ll remember that Azul was the guest in episode 10 of the show where we discussed his business of coaching people through the process of authoring a book. During that conversation, it came up that Azul and his family travel around the globe, full-time, childre...2018-05-311h 29