What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Once Upon A Leader?
I spent years using children’s books to teach and inspire leadership skills in my teams. I received great feedback from my teams and from other leaders who wanted to know more about this method of leadership. This is definitely a passion project for me. I am working on Book 2 in the series now.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Once Upon A Leader, what would they be?
“A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman. It opens with imagination and builds into shared belief. That arc mirrors Once Upon A Leader perfectly. It starts with one person seeing differently—Vision. It grows into inviting others in—Influence. It risks being misunderstood—Integrity. It keeps building anyway—Adaptability. And emotionally, it feels like reclaiming something we forgot we knew. This song says: What if we built it differently? What if we believed again? That’s not corporate. That’s culture-shifting.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I read in many genres, but I really do like the business leadership genre for reading and writing!
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Story Business by Gavin McMahon.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The introduction, because it was where I could begin to paint the picture this book would bring to life.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
My puppy sleeps on a small table next to me so I can pat her throughout my day.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Build what lasts and helps others. Lead with heart. Choose impact over urgency.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
People don’t follow titles. They follow leaders who help them belong.
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