Time To Shine Today

Fearless Creation: Own Your Story, Own Your Power 🚀✍️ TTST Interview with Best Selling Author Rhonda Parker Taylor

• Scott Ferguson/Rhonda Parker Taylor • Episode 466

Show Notes


Rhonda Parker Taylor is an American writer, entrepreneur, and academic researcher. 



QUOTE:   "Every character I create is a reflection of real life—whether it’s me, someone I’ve met, or an experience we’ve all lived through." 🎭🔍 - Rhonda Parker Taylor
 



Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:


  1. Own Your Story – Whether you're writing a book, building a business, or chasing a dream, do it for you first. Your voice matters—don’t let fear of judgment hold you back ✍️💡
  2. Your Life Shapes Your Success – Everything you've been through—good and bad—has made you who you are. Use your experiences as fuel to create, lead, and inspire 🎯🌟
  3. Make Your Work a Full Experience – Engage all the senses—sight, sound, smell, touch, emotion. The more immersive your work, the more powerful your impact 👀🎨
  4. Never Dim Your Own Light – Stay true to your calling, no matter what others think. The world needs your unique brilliance. Shine unapologetically 🌟💖
  5. Self-Expression is Self-Healing – Writing, speaking, or creating helps you process emotions and make sense of life. Find your outlet and let it set you free 🎭💬
    Master Your Craft by Knowing the Details – Whether you’re writing a book or leading a team, deeply understand the people, places, and emotions involved. Excellence is in the details 🔍📚
  6. You Attract What You Focus On – Whether it’s in writing, business, or life, what you consistently think about often becomes your reality. Be intentional with your focus 🧠🔮


🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹

[00:02:45] - Overcoming Fear of Writing
 "One page a day, and it's done in a year."

[00:05:50] - Characters Reflect Real Life
 "Every character in my book has a piece of me."

[00:08:40] - Navigating Life’s Purpose
 "We can always find reasons not to walk into our own purpose."

[00:17:30] - Breaking Through Writer’s Block
 "Set the mood with music or move to another scene."

[00:26:20] - Don’t Let Others Dim Your Light
 "Live the life that you choose, not what others expect."


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