Story Impact Podcast

Author Interview Series

Join me as I sit down with your favorite authors to talk about their creative journeys, what inspires them, and how their stories come to life. It’s a personal look at the magic behind the books we can’t put down.

Available in video on YouTube, and distributed in audio format to Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and iHeartRadio via Podbean.

Lisa Towles, Podcast Host

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The Story Impact Podcast didn't begin with a business plan—it began with a hunger for deeper connection. While consuming podcasts on the treadmill, I found myself craving the visual dimension of storytelling, the ability to witness not just the words but the presence behind them. With a YouTube channel already in motion, I launched what would become a two-year journey into the architecture of creative vision.

Forty interviews later, the series has evolved into a syndicated multimedia experience streaming on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify—a curated space where readers, writers, and cultural strategists converge in pursuit of insight, meaning, and transformative narrative.

My years navigating the marketing, PR, and communications landscape—combined with my own trajectory as a novelist—provide a dual-lens understanding of the author's journey. I've lived both sides of the equation: the solitary work of crafting story and the strategic discipline of building platform, reaching audience, and translating vision into market presence.

This podcast is the natural extension of that expertise. Each conversation explores the intersections of creativity, purpose, and professional strategy, revealing not only the stories authors write but the inner landscapes they traverse to reach the spark of creation. These are intimate dialogues about process, about the shadows and breakthroughs that fuel extraordinary work, inviting listeners into the crucible where art meets ambition.

Through every episode, one purpose remains constant: to support authors on their journey, equip them with the intelligence and tools to stand out in an increasingly complex literary marketplace, and empower them to build meaningful, sustainable careers as visionary storytellers.

Because stories don't just entertain—they hold the world together.

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Guest Author Appearances

Your name could be HERE too!

Watch them on YouTube

Screenshot of a virtual interview. On the left, guest author Stephen Huyler is smiling in a colorful room with artwork, books, and a book cover visible that reads "Transformed by India." On the right, host Lisa Towles has her hand on her face, wearing glasses, with framed certificates or artwork behind her. The top banner says "Welcome to STORY IMPACT."

Interview of author and photographer Dr. Stephen Huyler, about the meaning and purpose behind his new memoir, Tranformed by India. Watch the episode

Screenshot of an online event called 'Story Impact Series' discussing the book 'The Very Best of Care' by Julie Hatch. Two women are featured; on the left is author Julie Hatch with a poster of her book behind her, and on the right is host Lisa Towles wearing glasses and a pink top, speaking during the event. The event date is June 20, 2025.

A conversation with author Julie Hatch on her successful medical career, the healthcare industry, and her new medical thriller “The Very Best of Care”. Watch the episode

Screenshot of a virtual interview with Benjamim Bradley and Lisa Towles, titled "Welcome to STORY IMPACT". Benjamim Bradley, guest author, is smiling with a background of trees, while Lisa Towles, host, is in an indoor setting with framed pictures on the wall.

Interview with Author Benjamin Bradley about his successful new thriller What He Left Behind, his craft and process, and the inspiring work he’s doing in the world. Watch the episode

Screenshot of a virtual interview or webinar titled 'Welcome to STORY IMPACT' featuring two women. On the left is Winnie Tataw, author and publisher, smiling with long, wavy, gray hair. On the right, Lisa Towles, the host, resting her chin on her hand, wearing glasses with certificates or diplomas on the wall behind her. In the center, a book cover titled 'The Vipera's Bloodline Awakened' is displayed.

Interview of author and publisher Winnie Tataw, about her powerful books and her entrepreneurial vision as a contemporary publisher. Watch the episode

Screenshot of a virtual interview with guest author Beth Barany and host Lisa Towles. Beth Barany is holding a book titled "Into the Black." Both women are smiling and appear to be engaging in conversation.

Tune into this inspiring interview with award winning author and teacher, Beth Barany on writing, teaching, and thriving.. Watch the episode

Screenshot of an online video interview between guest author Jonathan Brown and host Lisa Towles, with a blue banner at the top saying "Welcome to STORY IMPACT" and blue captions identifying Jonathan Brown as the guest author and Lisa Towles as the host.

Award winning author Jonathan Brown is a powerhouse of motivation, productivity, and inspiration! Books, audiobook narration, and creativity. Watch the episode

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How to Send Me a Pitch

If you’re interested in being interviewed on the Story Impact Podcast to support your upcoming book launch, email me at lisamarietowles@gmail.com and tell me about your project.

Include:

  1. Contact information

  2. Book details

  3. Release date

  4. Genre

  5. Description

  6. Author bio, website, and social media links

I’ll try to reply within a week, but if you haven’t heard back feel free to nudge me.