Beyond the Bestseller

Beyond the Bestseller
Podcast Description
Beyond the Bestseller is a podcast for professional women, authors, and entrepreneurs who are ready to amplify their influence and impact. Join host Kelly Schuknecht as she dives into conversations with inspiring women who’ve written books to further their careers, build their brands, and share powerful messages. Each episode dives into real conversations, offering insights on writing, marketing, and using a book to open doors and spark new opportunities. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert advice, and the motivation to pursue your own big dreams. Go beyond the bestseller and discover what’s possible.
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The podcast explores themes like leadership, personal growth, resilience, and the insights gained from authorship. Episodes dive deep into topics such as how to navigate financial literacy, the power of mentorship, and the art of saying no, featuring examples from books like Financial Secrets Revealed and 50 Ways to Say No. Focus areas include practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and embracing personal and professional reinvention.

Beyond the Bestseller is a podcast for professional women, authors, and entrepreneurs who are ready to amplify their influence and impact. Join host Kelly Schuknecht as she dives into conversations with inspiring women who’ve written books to further their careers, build their brands, and share powerful messages. Each episode dives into real conversations, offering insights on writing, marketing, and using a book to open doors and spark new opportunities. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert advice, and the motivation to pursue your own big dreams. Go beyond the bestseller and discover what’s possible.
What if your marriage could be saved—or your heartache avoided—just by asking the right questions before walking down the aisle? In this eye-opening conversation, Charisse Walker, author of Flipping the Iceberg, shares how her own marriage and divorce inspired a powerful guide to healing, self-reflection, and deeper connection.
Charisse’s book helps readers identify the unresolved issues that might be hiding beneath the surface in a relationship—and within themselves. Whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or starting over, her message is clear: Do the inner work first, so you can build a stronger, more honest relationship with someone else.
We dive into:
How childhood trauma and birth order can shape your relationship patterns
Why self-awareness is the first step to a healthy partnership
What it means to “flip the iceberg” and how it changes how we see our partners
How writing the book became a healing journey for Charisse
Links & Resources Mentioned:
- Get Charisse’s book, Flipping the Iceberg – https://amzn.to/4joAW1q
- Visit Charisse’s website & request a free eBook copy of her workbook – https://www.charissewalker.com/
- Join the Author Power Circle – https://kellyschuknecht.com/author-power-circle/
If this episode resonated with you or someone you know, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with those who might need to hear Charisse’s story. For more resources to help you write and market your book, visit kellyschuknecht.com.

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