I travel and people. Exploring this beautiful planet will never get old.
READER, RUNNER, INFLEXIBLE YOGI
My background includes ghostwriting for a Nobel Prize winner in medicine and leading as executive editor of Sam’s Club’s Healthy Living Made Simple, a publication that reaches around 11 million readers. I’ve trained leaders from Starbucks, The Boeing Company, Intuit, and more. My coauthored book, Growing Influence, stood cover-to-cover on best-selling lists next to books Brené Brown and Stephen Covey. I’m also a TEDx speaker and have a master’s in writing and editing and a bachelor’s in writing.
Today, I live in Portugal with my stay-at-home-dad husband and two kids. We do life our way, and we’re loving every minute of it.
I’ve contributed to 100+ books throughout 15 years in business and impacted hundreds of thousands of people through my work.
I’ve been obsessed with writing and books since second grade. Today, I’m living my dream helping aspiring authors realize theirs.
As a child, I learned the power of writing and reading as a tool of influence, and knew my life path would somehow converge with the written word. Fast forward a few decades, and I’ve now been in business for 15 years, during which I lived on 4 continents, worked with hundreds of impact-makers, and had two incredible kids. In all that time, my vision never faltered: I knew I was meant to help people share their ideas through writing.
I’m Stacy Ennis, a book coach, best-selling author, and speaker on a mission to help you clarify your ideas and harness your unique story to make an impact.
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Favorite reads: the little prince, the house on mango street, All the light we cannot see.
Experiences like hiking Ta Kou Mountain to see the reclining Buddha in Mui Ne, Vietnam; being robbed at gunpoint in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; tobogganing down the Great Wall of China; and most recently, taking in the charm of Portugal with its cliffs and beaches and cobblestone roads, all shape who I am and how I work. Spending time in different cultures has helped me develop an openness and desire to understand varied viewpoints, allowing me to connect authentically with people across the globe.
Outside of doing meaningful work I love, I’m a lifelong runner, aspiring polyglot, and avid traveler. Most importantly, though, I’m a mama to two awesome kids and a wife to a supportive cyclist husband who grocery shops, cooks, and cares for the kids. We’ve flip-flopped typical American life on its head, and we love our location independent life.
Originally from Idaho, I’ve spent much of my adult life exploring the world, including living in the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Thailand, and my current home of Portugal.
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THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE HAPPEN
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THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE excellence HAPPEN
Ghostwriter, editor, coach
Robin Bethel
Robin Bethel is a ghostwriter, editor, and book coach who brings an intuitive sense of story and structure, a deep regard for language and flow, and a desire to create books of meaning. After spending much of her life immersed in books and story, she now loves helping others realize their own vision. Robin specializes in memoir and books centered on themes of transformation, leadership, and spirituality. She lives in Boise, Idaho, with her son, endless books, and an abiding love of life.
MArketing assistant
Rita Domingues
Rita is a graphic designer who is passionate about the creative process. She uses her creativity as Stacy's social media manager and marketing assistant. In her free time you can find her soaking up the sun and exploring her home country of Portugal.
Operations manager
Andrew Dare
Andrew is an operations manager, driving efficiency and supporting the team in reaching new heights. With a strong educational technology background, he brings a strategic mindset and a passion for helping others succeed. When he's not optimizing operations, Andrew enjoys exploring his hometown of Cape Town, South Africa, with his rescue dog, Finn.
Personal & executive assistant
Kate Barbosa
Kate is a personal and executive assistant who believes that with good planning, it is possible to create time to enjoy every moment in life. She draws from her 13 years of experience in hospitality and her time as a psychology student to facilitate work/life balance in Stacy's schedule. Katiane lives in Albufeira where she enjoys taking long walks on the beach with her mother and her dog. She is passionate about different cultures, traveling, and world cuisine.
Kim Foster is a writer and editor who loves helping authors draw out the right words for their message while navigating the nuances of language. Kim’s clients include business owners, thought leaders, professors, and industry professionals, many of whom are first-time authors and new to sharing their ideas with the world. She is an expert in various genres of nonfiction, including business, self-help, faith-based, memoir, academic works, and journal articles. Kim enjoys working in her garden and loves spending time with her husband (a teacher and fellow word nerd) as they solve the world’s problems over a strong cup of coffee.
writer, editor
Kim Foster
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Katie King
Katie has over 15 years of experience within the fields of sustainability and community building. Though she lives now in Portugal where she is raising her two boys, Katie has lived abroad for many years after finishing her first degree in the US where she was born and raised. A passionate believer in the power of human connection and the synergies that can be created when good people are brought together, Katie is here to support the Authors Influence Circle to help us thrive as a community. Alongside this work, Katie is also a social entrepreneur running a small business in the Algarve, promoting circularity through children’s clothing and toys, along with community building amongst mothers in the area.
We're honored to work with people who trust us with their big ideas, compelling stories, and niche expertise.
Founders, C-level executives, business and nonprofit leaders, influencers, consultants, coaches, speakers, and everyday extraordinary people.
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I’m an expert in helping leaders uncover their stories, clarify their ideas, write powerful books, and use their voices to make an impact. Book a call, and we’ll explore how I can help you achieve your dream of authorhood.
