New York Times bestselling author and ghostwriter Michael Levin is a prolific ghostwriter, having written, edited, published, or consulted on more than 1,000 books. Levin’s own books have been published by Simon & Schuster, Random House, Penguin, and a variety of other top publishers. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, HuffPost, LA Times, Boston Globe, and many other top outlets. His ghostwriting clients include Boeing and Ford CEO Alan Mulally, Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, motivational speaker Zig Ziglar (he edited Zig’s last book), NFL legend Pat Summerall, and countless other leaders in business, sports, broadcasting, real estate, finance, insurance, and many other fields.

In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to harness your skills and experiences to build a successful business and become an influential voice in your field.

Michael and I discuss:

• Michael’s transition from corporate law to entrepreneurship [00:01:40]
• The realities of starting a business and the importance of sales [00:07:48]
• Overcoming the challenges of entrepreneurship and self-promotion [00:09:10]
• How to embrace and manage the inevitable changes and pivots [00:13:41]
• Strategies for networking and finding like-minded individuals [00:20:08]
• The role of content creation in establishing thought leadership [00:27:10]

Learn more about Michael at www.michaellevinwrites.com.

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April Roberts assists Gen X women in attaining greater abundance, love, spirituality, and alignment by embracing their femininity. As a high-achieving former attorney and financial advisor with degrees from Vanderbilt and Notre Dame, April comprehends the societal pressures that frequently result in burnout among women. She is the host of the Vixen Voice podcast, where she shares the narratives of Gen X women who have cast aside the conventional definition of success to follow their genuine passions.

In this episode of Smashing the Plateau, we dive into April’s transformation from a high-powered legal professional to a devoted entrepreneur and mentor for women forging new paths in life.

April and I discuss:

• April’s pivot from law to entrepreneurship and her insights on societal expectations for women [00:50]
• The intellectual fulfillment and soul-level dissatisfaction April experienced in her former roles [01:15]
• Identifying the call to engage in work that truly resonates with the spirit [04:25]
• April’s foray into financial advising and the unique entrepreneurial spirit inherited from her family [06:40]
• Responding to intuitive nudges and the third-time charm that redefined April’s career direction [09:10]
• Launching Vixen Gathering amidst the pandemic and the journey to double its recurring revenue [10:20]
• The five pillars of Vixen Gathering and the specific challenges Gen X women entrepreneurs face, especially around money mindset [15:10]
• The enriching community experience in group settings that April facilitates, fostering growth and accountability [20:40]

April Roberts extends her impact through her podcast, the Vixen Voice, a platform where she highlights stories of Gen X women who have broken free from the traditional mold to follow their heartfelt desires.

To learn more about April’s work and to connect with her, access the Vixen Core Values Worksheet Download at: https://www.vixengathering.com/core-values-worksheet.

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