Grit and Tenacity: Women Transforming Leadership in Business and Community with Cathy Derksen

Beyond the Bestseller

What if you could step into authorship, expand your visibility, and join a global movement one chapter at a time? Cathy Derksen is doing just that. As the curator of Grit and Tenacity and 17 other anthologies, she’s helping women around the world share their stories of growth, reinvention, and leadership.

In this episode, Cathy shares how she transitioned from a traditional career to creating her own publishing model that elevates midlife women through storytelling and community. We dive into the power of anthologies, the confidence and credibility that come with being a published author, and how this work is changing the narrative of what’s possible in the second half of life.

We dive into:

• Why anthologies are a powerful and accessible path to authorship
• How Cathy selects themes and builds global book communities
• The role authorship plays in building visibility and opening doors for speakers
• How Inspired Tenacity supports women in their 50s and 60s to pursue what’s next

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Grit and Tenacity on Amazon - https://amzn.to/45zOpA7
• Check out Cathy’s projects, books, retreats, and free downloads - https://www.inspiredtenacity.com/
• Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyderksen/
• Join the Author Power Circle - https://kellyschuknecht.com/author-power-circle/

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