The Resilient Author with Kary Youman

Send us a text What does it take to live and lead with the right mindset? In this episode, I sit down with Eric Goodman, best-selling author of What’s Your Mindset?, to explore how faith, love, leadership, and purpose shape the way we overcome life’s toughest challenges. From surviving a life-saving surgery at 15 to becoming CEO of one of Orange County’s most community-minded companies, Eric shares how a positive mindset transformed not just his business, but his life. We talk about: The mome...

Send us a text What does it really mean to lead with empathy—and why does it matter more now than ever? In this episode, I sit down with Melissa, author of The Empathic Leader, to explore how empathy is reshaping the future of leadership, productivity, and innovation. Drawing from her research, data, and personal experience, Melissa shares why empathy isn’t a “soft skill” but a strategic advantage in today’s organizations. She opens up about the moment that changed everything—walking away fro...

Send us a text When life took an unexpected turn, tea became both a grounding practice and a path forward for Nicole Wilson. As an award-winning tea writer and educator, Nicole has been sharing her love of the leaf since 2008 through her acclaimed site, TeaForMePlease.com — a trusted space for reviews, stories, and the rituals that make tea more than just a drink. In this conversation, Nicole opens up about the journey behind her book, The Tea Recipe Book, and what it was like to write under ...

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Tara Rose, author, intuitive healer, and spiritual teacher, to talk about her powerful journey of awakening through plant medicines like cannabis and ayahuasca. Tara opens up about the experiences that inspired her memoir Trust the Flow, sharing what it truly means to surrender, heal, and reconnect with your higher self. We also explore how storytelling becomes a tool for transformation — not just for the reader, but for the writer too. If...

Send us a textWhat does it take to turn a lifetime of challenges into a story that heals others?In this episode, I sit down with Liz, author of You’re Too Young to Understand, a powerful memoir about growing up with a mother living with schizophrenia and an immigrant father facing his own struggles. Liz shares the raw truth of her childhood, teenage years, and adulthood and how resilience, humor, and honesty helped her navigate it all.We talk about:The hidden challenges of caring for a parent with

Send us a textIn this episode of The Resilient Author Podcast, Kary sits down with Juan Battle, author of How I Turned My Pain into Purpose and founder of the faith-based movement Believe By Battle.Juan’s journey began in New Jersey, where he endured years of pain, hardship, and even incarceration. But instead of letting those experiences define him, Juan chose transformation. After moving to Florida, he found the space to heal, reconnect with his faith, and discover his purpose. Out of that

Send us a text Your story matters and this podcast is here to remind you of the resilience it takes to bring it to life. In this opening episode, I share the story behind The Resilient Author Podcast and why it matters to me. From helping my late father finish his book to realizing the power of speaking over writing, I’ve seen that resilience is what carries authors through. This show is my way of honoring that truth and creating a space for authors to share both the challenges and the breakt...