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Netflix Paid This Fantasy Author Millions, Aurora Winter Reveals How It Really Works
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Episode Summary: Neuroscientist-turned-publishing mogul Aurora Winter shares her radical midlife reinvention, moving from "safe and boring" to creative powerhouse at 50+. She reveals the brain science behind feeling stuck, her exact formula for helping authors make $250K per speech, and why your story might be worth millions.
ποΈ About This Episode
What happens when a successful neuroscientist decides that "playing it safe" is slowly killing her creativity? Aurora Winter's story will challenge everything you think you know about age, reinvention, and what's possible in the second half of life.
In this raw and revealing conversation, Aurora shares:
- Why she abandoned her comfortable life in Canada for the creative chaos of Los Angeles
- The neuroscience behind feeling "dead inside" (and how to fix it)
- Her exact system for turning anyone's story into a 7-figure business
- How authors really make money (hint: it's not book sales)
π Guest: Aurora Winter
Background:
- Neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and publishing expert
- Founder of Same Page Publishing and Strategic Basics
- Author of award-winning fantasy trilogy "Magic, Mystery & the Multiverse"
- Former film/TV producer with background from Banff Media Festival
- Has helped clients raise 7-8 figures through strategic messaging
Current Focus:
- Helping experts turn their stories into million-dollar messages
- Breaking down business insights from current events on YouTube
- Launching Book 3 of her fantasy series (August 8th)
The last 6-12 months have been about rejecting a dangerous internal narrative: "It's too late." Aurora reveals how she caught herself living like her life was ending instead of embracing the possibility that her best creative years were still ahead.
π§ The Neuroscience of Feeling Stuck
Two Types of "Dead Inside" Feelings:
1. Overwhelm & Poor Expectations Management
- Having 200 items on your to-do list, completing 20, and feeling like a failure
- Solution: Put 3 things on your list, complete 20, feel like a superhero
- The importance of deep focus blocks (Aurora uses 90-minute creative sessions)
2. Disconnection from Purpose
- Working without connecting to the bigger "why"
- Moving tasks from A to B without understanding the impact
- Solution: Reconnect with your creative calling
Aurora's Breakthrough Question:
"If I'm a little gear in the universe, what is the most valuable use of Aurora? How can I make the world a better place?"
Her Answer: Help people who are already making a difference make an even bigger difference through better communication.
π The Great Reinvention: Canada to LA
The Safe Choice vs. The Creative Choice
- Canada: Great healthcare, family support, rural safety
- Los Angeles: Creative energy, collaborative opportunities, her son's encouragement
The Mindset Shift
- From: "I've reached the top of my mountain, it's all downhill from here"
- To: "What if I have another 30-50 years? How would I live differently?"
Result: Feeling younger, happier, and more creative than she had in years.
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