Book 101 Review

In its sixth season, Book 101 Review welcomes Alex Boylan, an Emmy-nominated television host, producer, and entrepreneur whose journey from reality TV champion to educational content innovator is both strategic and inspiring. Best known for winning The Amazing Race, Alex transformed public visibility into purposeful storytelling. His career demonstrates how media platforms can evolve from entertainment to impact-driven education. As the creator and host of The College Tour on Amazon Prime, he bridges students, universities, and global audiences through authentic campus narratives. This episode explores how vision, persistence, and brand alignment turn opportunity into legacy.

Book 101 Review, in its sixth season, features Teresa Rodriguez—publisher, storyteller, and founder of Liberté Press—as a special guest. In this conversation, we explore the evolving landscape of independent publishing, the responsibility of amplifying diverse voices, and the craft of shaping narratives that endure beyond the page. Teresa shares insights from guiding authors from manuscript to marketplace, revealing how editorial vision, cultural awareness, and entrepreneurial courage intersect in today’s book industry. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how stories are curated, championed, and brought into the world with purpose. This episode offers a rare look behind the curtain at the people who help literature find its readers.

Book 101 Review, in its sixth season, features Jim Nesbitt, an award-winning author whose work is celebrated for its grit, authenticity, and powerful sense of place. In this episode, the conversation dives into the craft of storytelling, the discipline behind sustaining a writing life, and the real-world experiences that shape unforgettable characters. Listeners will hear how voice, persistence, and emotional truth combine to create fiction that resonates long after the final page. Jim also shares reflections on the publishing journey, lessons learned from the industry, and guidance for aspiring writers seeking to sharpen their narrative edge. This installment offers inspiration, practical wisdom, and a masterclass in commitment to the written word.

Book 101 Review, in its sixth season, features Dave Eltringham, Oregon personal injury attorney and founder of ELG Injury Lawyers, as a guest. In this conversation, we explore the experience, discipline, and client-first philosophy that shape his work in and out of the courtroom, along with the broader lessons leadership can teach readers and professionals alike.

Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, welcomes Laura Buchwald, an accomplished author and the voice behind the podcast People Who Do Things. In this episode, we dive into her creative journey, the discipline of storytelling, and what it means to build meaningful conversations that spotlight people making an impact. Laura shares insights from both sides of the microphone—how hosting shapes empathy, how writing sharpens perspective, and how curiosity fuels connection. It’s an energizing dialogue for listeners who love books, creators, and the craft of amplifying human stories.