The Love Thief: From Creative Detours to Surrendering Control with Arielle Ford

She Talks Business

How A Self-Publishing Nightmare Turned Into A Hay House Book Deal

What if the breakthrough doesn’t come until you make space for it?

This week on She Talks Business, I’m welcoming back Arielle Ford, a bestselling author, love alchemist, and passionate guide for women ready to find love, keep love, and be love.

Arielle has helped thousands of people build deeply fulfilling relationships through her 11 bestselling books, workshops at places like Esalen and Omega, and decades of transformational storytelling. She’s the author of The Soulmate Secret, Wabi Sabi Love, and now her debut novel, The Love Thief—a spiritual romance thriller set in India that’s already being developed into a streaming series.

But this episode is about more than books. It’s about pivots, surrender, and starting something new at any age.

Arielle and I dig into her unexpected leap from nonfiction to fiction, the years-long creative journey, and how she stopped following a manifestation checklist and started following breadcrumbs from the universe instead.

If you’ve been clinging to something that’s no longer working—or if your next big idea is quietly tapping you on the shoulder—this episode is for you.

Get ready for mystical inspiration, creative leaps, and proof that when you trust your gut, incredible things unfold.

Special Pre-Order Bonuses for The Love Thief

Promo window: June 11–August 6 | Publication date: July 22

Arielle’s new novel is officially being released by Hay House—and she’s offering some incredible pre-order bonuses you won’t want to miss.

When you pre-order The Love Thief, you’ll get:

• A chance to win a 10-day tour of India for two, inspired by the novel (ends August 6)
• An exclusive Zoom event with Arielle and 3 top love experts: Evan Marc Katz, Carol Allen, and Ken Page—plus chances to win private sessions!
• Access to the Heart Healing Yoga Video Series with Seane Corn + 9 more renowned teachers to help you move through grief, heartbreak, anger, and more

Visit www.thelovethief.com to see all the amazing bonuses and enter to win.

What’s In This Episode

• The creative download that wouldn’t stop knocking
• Why she pivoted from nonfiction to fiction after 11 bestsellers
• How a business class ticket to India landed in her lap—and what she found there
• What to do when you're done, but scared to let go
• The real way manifestation works (hint: it’s not always vision boards)
• The role of karma, heartbreak, and trust in business and love
• Behind the scenes: how The Love Thief is being developed for a streaming series
• Her dream cast for the lead roles

What To Do Next

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