What if the reason your book hasn’t been written yet isn’t procrastination—but protection? That quiet nudge that keeps whispering write the book isn’t random. It’s an initiation. In this episode of the Communication Queens Podcast, Kimberly Spencer sits down with author, storyteller, and book doula Amy Vogel to explore what really happens when women stop waiting for permission and start telling the truth of their lives. Amy shares her nonlinear journey—from tech sales to ministry, from certainty to collapse, from faith systems to self-trust—and reveals why writing a book isn’t about having the answers. It’s about being brave enough to live inside the questions. Together, Kimberly and Amy unpack the duality every woman faces when she dares to be seen: too much vs. not enough, creator vs. critic, artist vs. entrepreneur. They explore why books are both sacred art and business assets, why imposter syndrome simply means you’ve entered a bigger room, and why the feeling you’re chasing matters more than bestseller status. This is a conversation about sovereignty, pleasure, power, and storytelling as reclamation. About why your story doesn’t need to be perfect—it needs to be alive. And why the act of writing doesn’t just change readers…it changes you. If you’ve ever felt the pull to write, speak, or share—but hesitated—this episode is your permission slip.   📚Grab the “Top Books of 2024 to Change Your Life,” the bestseller, multi-gold-medal award-winner, “Make Every Podcast Want You” by Kimberly Spencer. Available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42kllur    😎Discover how to get booked on the TOP 5% of podcasts to leverage podcast interviews for lead generation for your business owners, founders, podcasters, and authors. Book your $100K Profit from Guest Podcasting Planning Call here: https://www.communicationqueens.com/get-booked-on-the-top-podcasts Amy Vogel is an author, speaker, podcaster, and women’s book coach passionate about helping women reclaim their voices and share their stories with the world.   Connect with Amy Vogel Website: https://www.amywvogel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywvogel Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amywvogel Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/amywvogel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywvogel/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@amyWVOGEL Enjoy, sovereigns!   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your other favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why you don’t need clarity or confidence before writing your book—and how the act of writing creates both How to reframe imposter syndrome as proof that you’re stepping into a bigger room, not a sign you don’t belong Why women’s stories are inherently powerful and how storytelling becomes an act of sovereignty and leadership The real reason most women get stuck before publishing (hint: it’s not writer’s block—it’s protection) How to balance creativity and business so your book can be both sacred art and a strategic asset Why focusing on how you want to feel matters more than chasing metrics like bestseller status How pleasure, embodiment, and duality fuel creativity—and why reclaiming them is revolutionary for women What it actually takes to market a book authentically without selling your soul or shrinking your voice Why you don’t “have” the story before you start—and how you become the woman who can tell it through the process This episode isn’t just about writing a book.It’s about becoming the woman who no longer waits for permission to be seen. Quotes: “You don’t have enough when you start writing your story. You get the enough as you write it.” - Amy Vogel “Imposter syndrome just means you’re choosing to play in a bigger room.” - Amy Vogel “Our stories are what set us free—but we have to know them first.” - Amy Vogel Moments of Note: 00:00 – Write the Book That’s Been Calling You Why that persistent nudge to write your story won’t go away—and what it’s really asking of you. 02:37 – Meet Amy Vogel: Champion of Women’s Stories Amy’s journey from tech sales to ministry to authorship—and why women’s voices are revolutionary. 05:30 – When Life Implodes and Purpose Emerges How collapse, questioning faith, and losing certainty can become the birthplace of your true work. 07:45 – Living in the Question vs. Chasing the Answer Why clarity doesn’t come first—and how curiosity fuels creative leadership. 09:40 – Why Women Live Many Lives in One Lifetime The feminine cycle of death, rebirth, and reinvention—and how it shapes storytelling. 12:55 – You Don’t Have Enough Yet (And That’s the Point) Why you don’t start writing with confidence—you gain it through the process. 14:20 – Imposter Syndrome Means You’re Playing Bigger Reframing self-doubt as expansion, not inadequacy. 15:45 – The Creative Block That Isn’t Writer’s Block What’s really happening when authors feel “stuck” and how to move through it. 17:30 – The Role of the Guide in Storytelling and Success Why no powerful narrative—or business—happens without support. 19:45 – Books Are Art AND Business The truth about publishing, self-publishing, and why authors must own the business side. 22:10 – Why Sales Numbers Don’t Create Fulfillment Shifting from outcome obsession to impact-driven success. 24:05 – Manifestation, Feeling, and Feminine Metrics Why how you want to feel matters more than bestseller status. 25:55 – Writing One Book a Year: Is It Possible? How diversification, devotion, and process make sustainable publishing achievable. 28:40 – Self-Publishing, Autonomy, and Reclaiming Power Why owning your work is an act of sovereignty. 30:10 – Pleasure as a Creative and Cultural Revolution How enjoyment, desire, and embodiment fuel powerful storytelling. 32:00 – Being Seen Without Shrinking What it really means to let your work—and yourself—be visible. 33:45 – The Book Doula & Birthing Bold Stories Why writing a book is a rite of passage, not a productivity task. 35:20 – Where to Find Amy & Write in Community How to connect with Amy Vogel, her coaching, and the Look for the Yes anthology. 37:15 – Final Reflection: Your Story Saves Lives Why sharing your story creates ripples far beyond you.   Transcript: For a full episode transcript, it can be found here. 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