234: Empowering Writers: Mastering the Publishing Journey with Chidi Iwuchukwu
12/15/23 • 41 min
Guest: Chidi Iwuchukwu
Episode Name: Empowering Writers: Mastering the Publishing Journey with Chidi Iwuchukwu
Episode Number: 234
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About the guest
Chidi, a resilient individual with a Master's in International Political Economy, has overcome homelessness, won a wrongful dismissal suit, survived a kidnapping, and triumphed over cancer. As the first in his family to attend college, he's become a community leader in Canada and a bestselling author of "Coming to Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers." Recognized with nominations for the Star of Alberta Award and the Alberta Newcomer Champion Award, Chidi is a featured speaker on major networks like Fox, NBC, CBS, and ABC. His empowering keynotes and trainings have inspired audiences globally, earning trust from organizations such as Canadian embassies.
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In this engaging podcast episode, Massiel interviews Chidi Iwuchukwu, author of "Coming to Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers." Chidi shares valuable insights into the book publishing process, emphasizing the importance of professional editing, legal advice, and collaboration with a publishing team. He discusses the impact of a visually appealing book cover and underscores the significance of community support during the writing and publishing journey. Chidi encourages writers not to fear the writing process and stresses the continuous enrichment of knowledge through reading. The episode concludes with a powerful message about the transformative power of books and the importance of investing in self-development.
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Additional Resources
Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon
Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook
Massiel Email - [email protected]
Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites
Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast
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Follow Chidi
Chidi Iwuchukwu's Website - https://chidispeaks.com/
Chidi Iwuchukwu's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chidi-iwuchukwu-ma-52859714/
Chidi Iwuchukwu's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cciwuchukwu
Chidi Iwuchukwu's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chidiiwuchukwu/
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Guest: Chidi Iwuchukwu
Episode Name: Empowering Writers: Mastering the Publishing Journey with Chidi Iwuchukwu
Episode Number: 234
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About the guest
Chidi, a resilient individual with a Master's in International Political Economy, has overcome homelessness, won a wrongful dismissal suit, survived a kidnapping, and triumphed over cancer. As the first in his family to attend college, he's become a community leader in Canada and a bestselling author of "Coming to Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers." Recognized with nominations for the Star of Alberta Award and the Alberta Newcomer Champion Award, Chidi is a featured speaker on major networks like Fox, NBC, CBS, and ABC. His empowering keynotes and trainings have inspired audiences globally, earning trust from organizations such as Canadian embassies.
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In this engaging podcast episode, Massiel interviews Chidi Iwuchukwu, author of "Coming to Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers." Chidi shares valuable insights into the book publishing process, emphasizing the importance of professional editing, legal advice, and collaboration with a publishing team. He discusses the impact of a visually appealing book cover and underscores the significance of community support during the writing and publishing journey. Chidi encourages writers not to fear the writing process and stresses the continuous enrichment of knowledge through reading. The episode concludes with a powerful message about the transformative power of books and the importance of investing in self-development.
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Additional Resources
Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon
Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook
Massiel Email - [email protected]
Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites
Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list?
Check out Paula, the Ultimate VA! https://pearlzconsulting11.wixsite.com/pearlz-va-services
Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Follow Chidi
Chidi Iwuchukwu's Website - https://chidispeaks.com/
Chidi Iwuchukwu's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chidi-iwuchukwu-ma-52859714/
Chidi Iwuchukwu's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cciwuchukwu
Chidi Iwuchukwu's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chidiiwuchukwu/
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Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon
Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook
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Episode Name: Memoirs, DIY Publishing, and Embracing Joyful Writing with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
Episode Number: 235
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Additional Resources
Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon
Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook
Massiel's Email - [email protected]
Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites
Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast
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Follow Randi-Lee
Randi-Lee's website - https://www.rbwriting.ca/
Randi-Lee's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/randileebowslaugh/
Randi-Lee's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/randileebowslaugh/
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