Authors & Espresso

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Authors & Espresso is where storytelling meets self-publishing. Hosted by author and legal coach Nadia Gilkes, this podcast brings you inspiring conversations with indie authors, practical tips for navigating the self-publishing journey, and insights to help you turn your writing dreams into reality. Whether you’re drafting your first manuscript, launching your latest book, or simply love discovering new voices, pull up a chair and join us for your weekly dose of creativity, community, and caffeine.


Episode Date
Face-to-Face Wins: Festival Table Strategies for Authors
May 26, 2026
Grief, Burnout, and the Pause Between Episodes
May 15, 2026
Live, Love, Give: Minerva Honkala’s 365-Day Devotional Journey
Apr 28, 2026
ISBNs Explained: Own Your Book’s Identity
Apr 20, 2026
Grace Over Grind: Autism Parenting, Advocacy, and Rest as Strategy
Apr 14, 2026
Inside Amazon’s AI Audiobook Beta: My Hands-On Test
Apr 08, 2026
From Page to Playback: How AI is Changing Audiobooks
Apr 07, 2026
Turning Experience into Impact: Love, Legacy & Writing Before Forever with Nadia Gilkes
Mar 31, 2026
You Had Me at No: How Boundaries Save Your Sanity
Mar 24, 2026
The Belonging Paradox: A Renaissance Woman’s Guide to Finding Your Place
Mar 10, 2026
When Book Covers Make You Cry: A Self-Publisher’s Cover Journey
Mar 03, 2026
Authors & Espresso: February Recap — Black Voices & Bold Stories
Feb 24, 2026
Greetings, Happy People: Leadership Lessons from Jesse Oakley, III
Feb 17, 2026
Get Un-FEC'd & Lead: How Human Connection Powers Lasting Change
Feb 10, 2026
Behind the Smile — Rhonda Green on Depression, Resilience & Healing
Feb 03, 2026
Lost at Sea, Found His Voice: Len Tran’s Journey to Freedom
Jan 27, 2026
Red Pen to Release: A Practical Editing Blueprint for Authors
Jan 20, 2026
From CNA to Boardroom: Leading with Heart in Healthcare
Jan 13, 2026
Year-End Rewind: Authors & Espresso — Highlights, Guests & Goals for 2026
Dec 31, 2025
Keeping Promises, Making Space: Verde Arzu’s Quest to Celebrate Black Queer Stories
Dec 23, 2025
The Benefit of the Ex: Finding Beauty in Breakups
Dec 12, 2025
Keys to the Journey: Coaching, College, and Career Readiness w/ Kala Gause
Dec 09, 2025
Coach: Mediator of Dreams, Destroyer of Generations — The Jerry “Bobo” Mason Story
Dec 05, 2025
From Reflection to Manifestation: A Mini Vision Board Guide
Dec 02, 2025
From Engineer to Eloquence: Diane Windingland’s Journey to Confident Speaking
Nov 25, 2025
Why the World Needs Your Story — Sheila Kennedy Festival Keynote
Nov 21, 2025
From Death to Birth: A Daughter’s Tribute and Journey
Nov 11, 2025
Change Your Scenery, Ignite Your Story
Nov 04, 2025
Unveiling Black History: Filling the Gaps in the American Education System
Oct 28, 2025
Love, Loss, and Legacy: Anthony K. Robinson’s Festival Flashback
Oct 24, 2025
Braces, Books, and Breakthroughs: Week 9 Podcast Recap
Oct 21, 2025
Breaking the Silence: Susan Johnson’s Bipolar Journey
Oct 17, 2025
Lessons from the Music Room: Cheryl Baker on Teaching, Writing, and Survival
Oct 14, 2025
Sumo Wrestlers and Supermodels: Rethinking Education for Black Children
Oct 10, 2025
Find the Time: How to Organize Your Day for Writing Success
Oct 07, 2025
HBCU Pride & A Father's Call: Dr. Shafeeq Ameen on Education and Healing
Oct 03, 2025
Eavesdrop, Connect, Capture: Quick Tips to Jumpstart Your Writing
Sep 30, 2025
Mia Thaw: The Future Whispers - Sci‑Fi for the Non‑Sci‑Fi Reader
Sep 26, 2025
From Pain to Publisher: Sheila Kennedy’s Self-Publishing Playbook
Sep 23, 2025
Rainbow Revisited: A Black Queer Love Story
Sep 19, 2025
Write What You Know: Kickstart Your Book Today
Sep 16, 2025
The Pain of a Man: Healing, Courage, and CPR
Sep 12, 2025
On This Rock — Church Secrets That Shake a Family
Sep 09, 2025
Qiana’s Braids: A Salon Story of Pride and Power
Sep 05, 2025
Tell Yourself Yes: The Indie-Publishing Journey
Sep 02, 2025
NaNoWriMo Is No Mo — But We Journey On
Aug 31, 2025
Authors & Espresso — Launch Episode: Celebrating an Authorversary
Aug 27, 2025