Success Your Own Way
Welcome to SUCCESS YOUR OWN WAY
The podcast about how real people define and redefine success throughout their careers.
Hosted by Tina Schuricht and Yifat Rogers, this show features candid conversations with guests who’ve made intentional choices, navigated change, and built lives aligned with their values.
Their guests share their stories as well as strategies and tactics that helped them along the way.
Tina is a certified coach and former corporate leader who supports professionals in making confident, values-driven decisions.
Yifat is a consultant with a background in food science and engineering, helping people solve complex problems with a practical, no-nonsense approach.
Each episode offers inspiration and actionable insights for anyone rethinking what success looks like in their life, and how to get there.
We publish an episode every other week on Wednesdays
Success Your Own Way
Heavy Machinery to Space Wizardry: William C. Tracy’s Journey from Machines to Magic
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In this episode of Success Your Own Way, hosts Tina and Yifat welcome William C. Tracy. William’s journey is anything but linear: after 17 years designing and operating heavy machinery, he pivoted to follow his passion for writing and publishing, founding Space Wizard Science Fantasy in 2021. With over 15 books authored, 60+ published titles, and even a role-playing game to his name, William shares his story of evolving success, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Listen in as William discusses the unexpected path from engineering to indie publishing as well as how he defines success today—moving from financial security to uplifting underrepresented voices in fiction. William shares the courage and calculations behind leaving a stable corporate job for creative entrepreneurship and the power of community and mentorship in indie publishing and beyond. He discusses the ongoing challenge of balancing growth with doing meaningful work you love and why bringing your whole self (and your outside passions) to work can inspire others.
William also shares practical advice for those dreaming of a career pivot, building a business, or just wanting to inject more joy into their current roles. Whether you’re an aspiring author, entrepreneur, or anyone on a journey to define success on your own terms, this conversation will leave you inspired to take the next step—no matter how unconventional.
Find out more about William and his work at spacewizardsciencefantasy.com, and follow his journey for updates on upcoming books, campaigns, and creative adventures.
Tune in, get inspired, and start forging your own path to success—your own way!
