Sue Kennedy is the owner and founder of Author Academy. She helps people tell their stories through writing books. Sue believes that writing a book can be a healing and empowering process, whether it's a business book or a personal story. She has helped various professionals, including builders, coaches, counselors, and those in the health and well-being industry, write books to establish themselves as experts in their fields.    Through her coaching program, Sue takes clients through a five-step process, helping them outline, write, edit, and publish their books. She also incorporates art therapy into her coaching to facilitate healing and unblocking creative energy. Sue believes that writing a book can elevate a person's credibility and authority in their industry. She encourages anyone who has a story to tell or wants to take their business to the next level to consider writing a book.    Matt welcomes Sue in this episode to discuss the power of storytelling and how writing a book can transform lives. From business owners looking to establish themselves as authorities in their field to individuals seeking healing and personal growth, Sue shares her expertise on helping people tell their stories and become published authors. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that spans continents and explores the incredible connections made through the written word.   Connect with Sue Kennedy Website: https://www.authoracademy.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthoracademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theauthoracademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authoracademy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authoracademy Follow the BriteVibe podcast Instagram: @britevibesonly Facebook: @BriteVibe TikTok: @britevibe YouTube: @BriteVibe     00:03:45 Empower people to share stories. 00:08:47 Writing books helps personal and professional growth. 00:13:25 Writing a book brings credibility. 00:16:18 Writing a book can be healing and transformative. 00:24:43 Writing a book can elevate your business.