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Book Curious? The 7 Stages of Writing A Book
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I break down the 7 stages of writing a nonfiction book and share what I've learned from my own publishing journey. From developing a compelling book proposal and securing a publishing deal to writing, editing, launching, and marketing your book, I walk through the key steps every aspiring author should understand.
We also explore how a nonfiction book can do more than share your ideas. It can help grow your business, establish your authority, attract new opportunities, and strengthen your personal brand. Whether you're thinking about writing your first book or are already deep in the process, this episode offers practical insights into turning your expertise into a book that creates lasting impact.
Taxes for Humans Launch Party: Live Interview with Liz Kantner of the Success with Jewelry Podcast
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I dive into the heart of my new book, Taxes for Humans, a guide I wrote to demystify taxes for creatives, freelancers, and self-employed people. I open up about my own history with money shame and why understanding taxes is so much bigger than numbers on a return. Taxes reflect our culture, our values, and the systems we move through every day.
I share some of the behind-the-scenes, humor, and stories that shaped this book, and we talk about why real financial empowerment requires community, civic engagement, and a better approach to financial education. If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or alone in figuring out your finances, this conversation will help you feel seen, and give you tools to navigate taxes with confidence and clarity.
Taxes Are the Broccoli of Democracy, So Why Should You Care?
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I'm sharing my excitement about launching my book, Taxes for Humans. I wrote this book to make taxes simple and empowering, especially for freelancers, creatives, and historically underrepresented communities.
We dive into why understanding taxes isn’t just about saving money, it’s about knowing how our taxes fund essential services, support our communities, and strengthen democracy. I also break down practical tax tips for self-employed individuals and creatives so you can grow your business, maximize benefits, and make a positive impact.
Visuals, Context and Empathy: How I deliver the Best Tax Guide Through a Humanities-Educated Lens
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I share the story behind my new book, Taxes for Humans—a tax guide that blends my humanities and art background with clear, practical financial education. I break down why context matters in tax learning, how visuals and design make complex concepts easier to understand, and why emotional support and empathy are essential tools for navigating money.
You’ll hear how this book and its companion workbook help you feel grounded, empowered, and supported, not overwhelmed. My mission is simple: to build an empire of empathy through a tax guide that’s completely different.
If you’ve ever wished taxes felt more human, intuitive, and kind, this episode is your invitation in.
Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed
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In this episode of The Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on for a long time, my new book, Taxes for Humans. This book is for freelancers, artists, and self-employed folks who want to finally understand their taxes and take control of their money.
I talk about why tax education matters so much when you work for yourself, how complicated the self-employment system can be, and why I created a character called the Tax Dominatrix to make learning about taxes a lot more fun and less intimidating.
I also explain why pre-ordering the book is such a big deal. It helps make sure Taxes for Humans is available to everyone, including people who can’t afford traditional financial education programs.
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