In this episode of The Story Cure, I sit down with Suzanne Leydecker to talk about her memoir, A Woman on Top: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love and Money, and the experiences that inspired it.

Suzanne chose to self-publish because she wanted to tell her story in her own words. She shares what it was like to write honestly about family, relationships, inheritance, and the complicated ways money can affect our lives.

We also get into the nuts and bolts of publishing. Suzanne explains how many times she edited her book, what she learned from producing her audiobook, and why the work doesn't stop when a manuscript becomes a published book.

Our conversation goes beyond publishing, too. Suzanne talks about setting boundaries, learning to say no, taking responsibility for our choices, and recognizing the patterns that show up in our relationships.

She's now working on a second book inspired by her real-life romance in Morocco, a relationship that has brought unexpected adventures and a whole new collection of stories to write about.

As we discuss throughout the episode, writing your story can be valuable for reasons beyond book sales. It can help you look back at your experiences, recognize what you've learned, and decide what you want to share with others.

If you've been thinking about writing a memoir, self-publishing, or turning your own experiences into a book, I hope you'll enjoy this conversation with Suzanne.

Find Suzanne online at SuzanneLeydecker.com and on social media under her name.

Listen to the full episode of The Story Cure here on Buzzsprout.