Why Writing a Book Is a Portal to Your Next Chapter With Nicola Humber

Why Writing a Book Is a Portal to Your Next Chapter With Nicola Humber

Author: Polly Lavarello April 24, 2026 Duration: 40:15

In this episode, I’m joined by Nicola Humber, author of Heal Your Inner Good Girl, UNBOUND, Unbound Writing and The Abundant Author Playbook.

Nicola is also the founder of The Unbound Press, a soul-led publishing imprint for unbound women, and host of The Unbound Writer’s Club podcast.

We talk about what it means to stop living by other people’s rules and start creating from a place that feels true. Nicola shares how leaving her ‘proper’ job in finance led her to retrain as a coach and hypnotherapist, and how that leap of faith shaped the work she now does helping women write the book their Unbound Self is calling them to write.

This is such a thoughtful conversation about creativity, identity and why writing a book can change far more than your business.

Highlights:

(02:09) - Nicola shares how The Unbound Press was born and what makes it different

(04:15) - What being unbound really means, and how writing can change your life

(09:57) - The moment Nicola realised publishing was part of her bigger path

(13:23) - Why rushing a book, or outsourcing it to AI, can miss the whole point

(22:03) - How becoming an abundant author changes the way you share your work

(37:11) - Why that nudge to write a book might be there for a reason

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Polly Lavarello, an evergreen marketing expert, hosts Make More Money without Selling Your Soul. This is for coaches, consultants, and online service providers who feel caught between the drive to grow their business and the need to maintain their personal integrity and wellbeing. Each episode explores that very tension, offering practical strategies for sustainable sales and marketing that don't rely on hype or pressure. You'll hear conversations that get into the real mechanics of attracting clients and generating revenue, all while prioritizing a balanced, ethical approach. Polly's guidance focuses on building a business that feels good to run, where financial success is aligned with your values. Tuning into this podcast means finding a reliable source for both tactical advice and mindful encouragement, designed for those who believe that ambition and authenticity aren't mutually exclusive. It’s about creating meaningful income without compromising the soul of your work.
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