Beyond the Bestseller
Episodes
Perimenopause in Your 40s: Why Doctors Get HRT Wrong with Lauren Tetenbaum
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, host Kelly Schuknecht speaks with Lauren Tetenbaum, author of 'Millennial Menopause.' They discuss the often...
Why Your Coaching Content Is Your Book (And How to Publish it FAST) with Kareen Aristide
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Beyond the Best Seller podcast, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Kareen Aristide, author of 'Dare to Rise'. They discuss Kareen...
Stop Waiting for Motivation! The Executive Roadmap to Long-Lasting Change with Hilda Fainsod
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Hilda Fainsod, author of 'Power Up: The Executive Roadmap to Transforming L...
How I Finally Wrote My Book Through Divine Guidance with Terri Murphy
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Terry Murphy, author of 'Journey to My Soul.' Terry shares her transformati...
Stop Trying to Write a Book: The Only Mindset Shift That Gets Your Manuscript Done
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Carla Ondrasik discusses the transition from merely trying to actually doing, emphasizing the importance of taking action to ach...
CANCER CURE COVER-UP? Winning the War on Cancer & The Beljanski Story
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Best Seller, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Sylvie Beljanski, author of 'Winning the War on Cancer.' Sylvie shares her...
How to Heal Deep Trauma and Break Perfectionism with Erica Bonham
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the things holding you back perfectionism, over-responsibility, and the pressure to achieve aren't character flaws, but rather trauma response...
The Secret to Memorable Presentations with Dr. Christie McMullen
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like your presentations or meetings aren’t landing the way you want? Dr. Christie McMullen shares how to make every interaction memorable ...
How to Use Your Book to Become a Thought Leader with Victoria Pelletier
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your online presence reflect who you really are? Executive and author Victoria Pelletier shares how to build a personal brand that attracts high-...
Trust Yourself Again with Emily Romero
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you second-guess everything from the small choices to the big ones? Therapist-turned-author Emily Romero says you’re not alone...
From Overwhelm to Alignment: How to Create a Life You Love
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the same tools CEOs use to run thriving companies could also help you design a more intentional, joy-filled life? That’s exactly what today’...
Turning Grief into Purpose with Julie Barth
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When life knocks you down, it can feel like the story is over. But what if it’s just the beginning of a new chapter? In this powerful and deeply mov...
The Purpose Myth: Finding Meaning Beyond the 9–5 with Charley Cramer
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the “dream job” isn’t where you’ll ever find your true purpose? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, Kelly Schuknecht sits down w...
From Communist Poland to the United Nations: Christine Sadry’s Unbelievable Journey
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the hardest years of your life weren’t wasted, but instead the foundation for your strength, resilience, and purpose? In today’s episode o...
Embracing Your Inner Fabulosity with Ally Dalsimer
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your imperfections were actually your superpower? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, Ally Dalsimer shares the story behind her book It’...
The Cost of Staying: Choosing Yourself in Career and Life with Kristen Chimack
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if staying in a job or relationship is costing you more than leaving ever would? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Kriste...
Harness the Power of Practical Manifestation with Victoria Gallagher
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if manifesting your dream life wasn’t about wishful thinking, but about applying real, practical tools every day? In this episode of Beyond the...
To Your Health: Breaking Free from All-or-Nothing Thinking with Esther Avant
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the problem isn’t that you don’t know what to do—it’s that you’ve been trying to do it all, all at once? In this episode of Beyond t...
Estranged: Understanding Female Friendships and When to Let Go with Susan Shapiro Barash
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the sting of a friendship that faded or blew up entirely and wondered what really happened? In this episode of Beyond the Bestselle...
Artpreneur: Building a Creative Business Without Relying on Social Media with Miriam Schulman
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really build a thriving business as an artist, without going viral on Instagram or dancing on TikTok? Miriam Schulman says yes, and in this ep...
Memories Matter: Writing Through Alzheimer’s and Honoring Caregivers with Dawn Wirtz
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the person you love begins to slip away and you still have something to say? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, Kelly intervi...
What Color Is Your Elephant: Embracing Inner Truth & Transformational Conversations with Joyce Kyles
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the elephant in the room is actually a mirror of what’s going on inside of you? In this episode, Kelly talks with author, speaker, and coach...
Start Your Second Act: Creating Fulfillment Beyond the 9 to 5 with Shannon Russell
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your second act could be the most fulfilling chapter of your life? In this episode, Kelly sits down with Shannon Russell, author of Start Your...
I See Your Genius: Turning Your Story into a Brand and Business with Shelby Jo Long
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the hardest chapter of your life could become the foundation of your next chapter? In this inspiring episode, Kelly talks with Shelby Jo Long,...
Breaking Boxes: Breaking Free from Expectations and Owning Your Life with Betsy Pepine
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the labels you carry are holding you back from the life you actually want? In this episode, Kelly sits down with Betsy Pepine, author of Break...
Succeeding as a Solopreneur: How to Launch, Grow, and Own Your Path with Liz Steblay
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if you could ditch the 9–5 and build a business on your own terms? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Liz Stebl...
Find Your Food Voice: Rejecting Diet Culture and Reclaiming Peace with Julie Duffy Dillon
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the problem isn’t your willpower, but the culture that profits from making you feel broken? In this empowering episode, Kelly talks with reg...
Truly Seen: Breaking Free from Perfectionism and Pressure with Tara Whitney
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you believed about success, body image, and being “the perfect woman” was actually holding you back? In this powerful episode, ...
Grit and Tenacity: Women Transforming Leadership in Business and Community with Cathy Derksen
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could step into authorship, expand your visibility, and join a global movement one chapter at a time? Cathy Derksen is doing just that. As...
Tax Debt Rule #1: There’s Always a Solution with Morgan Q. Anderson
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with tax debt can feel overwhelming, stressful, and even impossible—but what if there’s always a solution? In this episode of Beyond the B...
Flipping the Iceberg: Healing Yourself Before Saying "I Do" with Charisse Walker
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-openi...
Breaking Free: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse & Reclaiming Your Life with Mia J. Hanks
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to break free from a toxic relationship and rebuild your life? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Mia J. Hank...
Finish What You Start: Overcoming Procrastination & Self-Doubt with Alison Miller
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we struggle to follow through on big projects—even the ones that truly matter to us? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I chat with Al...
Wake Up, Change Up, Rise Up: Personal Growth & Gratitude with Lynn Lok-Payne
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you rebuild your life after unexpected loss and major life challenges? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Lynn Lok-Payne...
Do Hard Things: Finding Strength, Purpose, and Adventure with Teri M. Brown
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if stepping outside your comfort zone could change everything? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I chat with Teri M. Brown, author of 10 ...
Aftershocks: How Personal and Historical Tremors Shape Us with Nadia Owusu
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the stories of our past—both personal and historical—shape our lives more than we realize? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit...
Embracing Life as a “Keenager” with Corinne Auman
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I chat with Corinne Auman, author of Keenager...
Finding Faith, Healing, and Purpose Through Life’s Hardest Journeys with Gina Economopoulos
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode of Beyond the Bestseller, Kelly sits down with Gina Economopoulos, author of Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk: Fait...
Nice Girls Still Don’t Get the Corner Office with Dr. Lois Frankel
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some women struggle to reach leadership positions despite their talents? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I talk with Dr. Lois Frankel...
Transforming Trauma Into Freedom with Susan Gold
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn a painful past into a life of purpose and freedom? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Susan Gold, aut...
Get Out of Your Own Way: Breaking Barriers with Cassandra Crawley Mayo
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you holding yourself back from living your best life? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Cassandra Crawley Mayo, author of ...
Build Your Expertise, Elevate Your Business with Ann Carden
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn your expertise into a million-dollar business?In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I chat with Ann Carden, business c...
Train Your Head and Your Body Will Follow with Sandy Joy Weston
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create lasting change for your mind and body without making it overwhelming? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Sandy Joy Weston, h...
Little Giant: Designing a Life You Love with Marcia Heath
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you realize the life you’ve been living isn’t truly your own? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Marcia H...
America in Therapy: Healing a Nation Through Mental Health with Phyllis Leavitt
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can the principles of therapy help heal a nation? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Phyllis Leavitt, psychotherapist and author of Ameri...
Soulful Speaking: Finding Your Voice and Leading Authentically with Lauri Smith
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if finding your authentic voice could transform the way you lead, communicate, and connect? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lauri Smit...
People Stuff and Leadership for the Future with Zoë Routh
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to lead teams and organizations into the future? In this insightful conversation, I speak with Zoë Routh, leadership futurist, awar...
Art for Your Sanity: Unleashing Creativity and Joy with Susan Hensley
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if unlocking your creativity could bring you peace, clarity, and joy? In this episode, I sit down with Susan Hensley, author of Art for Your Sa...
Break Your Bullshit Box: Rewriting Your Narrative with Amber Fuhriman
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s holding you back from creating the life and career you truly want? In this candid and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Amber Fuhri...
Financial Secrets Revealed: Empowering Women with Amanda Cassar
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we take control of our finances, break generational patterns, and empower ourselves through financial knowledge? In today’s episode of Beyon...
From Broken to Brilliant: Embracing Resilience with Mary Fran Bontempo
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn life’s toughest challenges into opportunities for growth and brilliance? In this inspiring interview, I chat with Mary Fran Bontemp...
The Selfish Season: Redefining Midlife and Putting Yourself First with Jen Lawrence
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if midlife isn’t the end of an era but the start of something extraordinary? In this inspiring interview, I chat with Jen Lawrence, co-author ...
The Mentorship Edge: How Giving Back Shapes Our Lives with Deborah Heiser
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does mentorship really mean, and why is it essential for personal and professional growth? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down w...
The Words We Choose: The Power of Intentional Language with Terre Short
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do the words we choose shape our lives, relationships, and leadership? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Terre Short, auth...
Overcoming Awkward: Networking Tips for Introverts with Monica Parkin
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel out of place walking into a networking event or putting yourself out there professionally? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit d...
Emotional Magnetism: How to Connect and Communicate Better with Sandy Gerber
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What drives our decisions and helps us connect with others on a deeper level? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I chat with Sandy Gerber, auth...
Lifting Off: Lessons in Business, Empathy, and Selling Smart with Sharon B. Heaton
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build and sell a business with purpose? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Sharon B. Heaton, CEO of SB Li...
Embracing Your Clean Start with Amber Kliphouse
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn life’s challenges into opportunities for a fresh start? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Amber K...
Writing, Resilience, and Women Who Launch with Marlene Wagman-Geller
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do Sarah Josepha Hale, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, and the power of persistence have in common? They’re all part of the stories shared by Marle...
The Power of Saying No with Elisabeth Andrews
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if saying “no” could change your life? In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Elisabeth Andrews, author of 50 Ways to Sa...
Finding Your Fire with Cara Alwill
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode of Beyond the Bestseller, I sit down with Cara Alwill, bestselling author of Girl Code, Girl on Fire, and several other boo...
Welcome to Beyond the Bestseller: Inspiring Women Through Books, Careers, and Big Leaps
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode, host Kelly Schuknecht shares the vision behind Beyond the Bestseller. Kelly’s passion for supporting professional women and h...