<p>#285: What does it take to fully step into your creative calling?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Tia Williams to explore her career journey from beauty editor to full-time novelist, proving that sometimes, there isn’t a single pivot—just a path you’ve always been walking.</p><p><br></p><p>Tia shares how her love for romance fiction shaped her storytelling, why taking risks is key to success, and how writing her own love story helped her discover her true voice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We Also Talk About…</strong></p><ul><li>Tia’s career experiences as a beauty editor and full-time fiction author.</li><li>What it takes to get your book adapted for film.</li><li>How to spark inspiration when you’re in a creative rut.</li><li>How to turn your messy first draft into something amazing.</li><li>How to create systems to support your creativity.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Get your tickets to our <a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/balanced-black-girl-lucky-edition-new-york-new-york-04-03-2025/event/0000626AD071378E" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">April 3 live show in NYC</a>.</li><li>Get your tickets to our <a href="https://www.unionstagepresents.com/shows/balanced-black-girl-lucky-edition/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">April 5 live show in Washington DC</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiawilliamswrites/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Tia on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4i9c2D9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">7 Days in June</a> by Tia Williams</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/42buNjI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Perfect Find</a> by Tia Williams</li><li>Check out the paperback version of<a href="https://amzn.to/4iiwYYn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> A Love Song for Ricki Wilde</a></li><li>Preorder Tia’s new young adult novel,<a href="https://amzn.to/4iWRcqn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Audre & Bash are Just Friends</a></li><li>Check out my new brand<a href="http://spaciousrituals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spacious Rituals</a> and get your virtual planner for 2025!</li><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Keep in touch with She’s So Lucky:</strong></p><ul><li>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shessoluckypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @shessoluckypod</a></li><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @lesalfred</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @shessoluckypod</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p><ul><li>Quince | Get quiet luxury without luxury prices at Quince. Go to<a href="http://quince.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> quince.com/balancedles</a> for free shipping and 365-day return on your next order.</li><li>LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to<a href="http://drinklmnt.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> drinkLMNT.com/balancedles</a> to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.</li><li>Nutrafol | | Get stronger, healthier hair with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to<a href="http://nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> nutrafol.com</a> and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.</li><li>NOCD | NOCD offers accessible OCD treatment. Go to<a href="http://nocd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> nocd.com</a> and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.</em></p><p><br></p><p> Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>