Appendix CAuthor Q&A

How did you two meet?

Erin: Well, we were introduced via a colleague. We hadn’t actually met in person until after we wrote the book. We were able to throw out the rule about needing to be in the same state as your coauthor.

Lara: In my quest to surround myself with women smarter than myself, I started a mastermind group for life coaches in 2009, and luckily we had a colleague in common who suggested Erin join the group. I was living in Ontario, Canada, at the time and feeling pretty isolated from my family and friends back in the States, so being able to connect with women like Erin, regardless of where we were all located, was a lifeline for me.

Describe your partnership.

E: It’s been an amazing partnership—almost too good ...

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