Beestie Besties with J & Lo
Beestie Besties with J & Lo is a monthly menagerie of updates, author interviews, visits with our pals, inspiring tales of best friends taking big leaps, and more; a delightful blend of nonsense and nonfiction. Jess Neiding (J) is the CFO and chief editor and nonsense maker of Wildebeest Publishing Company, while Laura Thorne (Lo) is the CEO and nonfiction queen — together they make an unstoppable pair who giggle and cry their way through any of life and business’s challenges, as any besties should. Tune in for the latest in self and indie-publishing, fun chats and excerpts from books published in the Wildebeest Publishing HERD, educational snippets from our industry expert friends, and other random visits from everyone from our mothers to other Beestie Besties.
Beestie Besties with J & Lo
Latest Episodes
E11 - Embracing Change, Breaking Generational Cycles, & Becoming Your Own Life’s Cheerleader
Real change starts with the stories we are willing to face, the support we build around ourselves, and the choices we make next. This week, Jess and Laura welcome Chantala Davis for a conversation about resilience, community, and turning person...
E10 - Reviews Demystified, Bob Marley Coffee Dates, & the Truth About Getting Your Book Noticed
Whether you're publishing your first book or your fifth, understanding the world of book reviews can help your book reach more readers. This week, Jess and Laura welcome their first industry guest, Joe Walters, for an inside look at what every ...
E9 - Neurodiverse Representation, the Adirondacks, & Traditional vs. Self-Publishing for Kids' Books
Laura and Jess welcome author Kim Adams to talk about Bella and Nash: Our First Camping Trip, her chapter book inspired by her years working with nonverbal students and communication devices, plus her family's deep ties to the Ad...
E8 - Family Secrets, Finding Your People, & What it Takes to Keep Promoting Your Book after Publication
What does it really take to keep promoting your book after publication?In Episode 8 of Beestie Besties with J & Lo, J and Lo welcome two author friends who are showing up, learning as they go, and doing the work of building real mom...
E7 – Spring Growth, Smart Book Promotion, & Taking the Leap
Spring Growth & Smart Publishing: Taking the LeapIs your book idea still hibernating? It is time to shake off the winter chill and get moving. In this episode, Laura and Jess are talking all things growth, from scaling your business ...