Writers With Purpose

Stories shape people. People shape the world. On Writers With Purpose, host Melvese sits down with authors, poets, and storytellers who write with intention. Each episode uncovers the heart behind the book—the journey, the struggle, the calling—and delivers real insight on writing, publishing, and marketing. If you’re a reader hungry for meaning or a writer chasing purpose, this is where your next chapter begins.

Writers With Purpose is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Writers With Purpose, a society show with 67 episodes published.

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  Episode #68

  What Will Your Grandchildren Remember About You? | Linda Clifford & Janet Hinde | Writers With Purpose

  Sep 26, 202627 min

  What will your grandchildren remember about you long after you're gone? For Linda Clifford, that question became deeply personal following the death of her husband. Determined to leave her grandchildren a meaningful legacy, she enlisted the help of Janet Hinde, her friend of more than 50 years. Together, they created Tutu's Pearls, a beautifully illustrated collection of wisdom intended to inspire children and adults to live with more love, kindness, gratitude, and wonder. In this heartwarming episode of Writers With Purpose, Linda and Janet join Melvese to discuss the inspiration behind their book, the extraordinary friendship that helped them navigate grief, and the importance of passing life's most valuable lessons to future generations. You'll discover why choosing love over fear matters, how small moments can become everyday miracles, and why it's never too late to rediscover the magic of childhood. They also share the deeply personal messages they hope readers will carry with them throughout their lives. This isn't simply a conversation about writing a children's book. It's a conversation about living intentionally, loving generously, and creating a legacy that lasts. Listen, FOLLOW Writers With Purpose, and SHARE this episode with someone who believes that the greatest gifts in life aren't things.

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  Episode #67

  “What Do You Bring to the Table?” The Dating Red Flag You Need to Know | Writers With Purpose with Kiddada Grey

  Sep 22, 202642 min

  What happens when the relationship advice flooding podcasts and social media starts shaping the person sitting across from you on a date? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese welcomes author Kiddada Grey , co-author of Red Flags: Exposing the Manosphere and Protecting Your Heart , for a candid conversation about the manosphere, red-pill ideology, modern dating, relationships, and protecting your sense of self. Kiddada discusses the language and behaviors she believes women should recognize, including love bombing, pressure to prove their value, unhealthy expectations surrounding sex and gender roles, and relationship dynamics centered on control rather than partnership. The conversation also examines why people sometimes overlook warning signs when they want to be loved and what healthier alternatives can look like: communication, emotional maturity, self-reflection, respect, attentiveness, and genuine partnership. Whether you’re dating, married, raising children who will eventually navigate relationships of their own, or simply trying to understand the rapidly changing culture surrounding modern relationships, this episode offers plenty to think about. Follow Writers With Purpose on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it. Then ask yourself: Am I paying as much attention to the green flags as I am to the red ones?

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  Episode #66

  She Doesn’t Speak—But She Has a Voice: Julie Day | Writers With Purpose

  Sep 10, 202622 min

  What does it mean to give a character a voice when that character doesn't communicate through speech? Autistic author and advocate Julie Day joins Melvese on Writers With Purpose to discuss Fran and the Canine Chase , the fourth book in her Pet Rescuers children's series. Fran is a non-speaking autistic child who relies on her assistance dog, Barnaby, for companionship, confidence and support. When Barnaby is stolen, Fran must communicate in her own way and work with others to help bring him home. Julie discusses why she created a non-speaking autistic protagonist, how communication can extend beyond spoken language, the importance of assistance animals, and why authentic autism representation belongs in children's literature. She also shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic author and advocate, the development of the Pet Rescuers series and what she's learned about reaching readers through autism events and independent bookstores. Above all, Julie wants autistic children who encounter her stories to feel seen, heard, accepted, and celebrated . Listen to the full episode, FOLLOW Writers With Purpose and SHARE it with a parent, educator, librarian, autism advocate, or book lover who believes every child's voice deserves to be heard.

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  Episode #65

  Have You Lost Yourself Trying to Please Everyone Else? | Rev. Dr. Renita Allen-Dixon | Writers With Purpose

  Aug 29, 202622 min

  Have you ever stopped and asked yourself: Who am I when I’m not trying to meet everyone else’s expectations? Rev. Dr. Renita Allen-Dixon joins Melvese on Writers With Purpose to discuss her book, Finding Yourself , and the lifelong journey toward discovering and embracing your authentic identity. Dr. Dixon shares how our upbringing, relationships, past experiences, fears, and other people’s expectations can influence the people we become. She also opens up about recognizing people-pleasing in her own life and realizing that while she was working to make everyone else comfortable, she could neglect herself and hide parts of who she really was. This conversation explores self-reflection, journaling, buried dreams, faith, purpose, confronting painful experiences, and learning that your past does not have to dictate your future. Sometimes finding yourself isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about finally unlocking the parts of yourself you never gave permission to live. Listen to the full episode of Writers With Purpose , then purchase Finding Yourself by Rev. Dr. Renita Allen-Dixon. And if someone came to mind while you were listening, share this episode with them. It might be exactly the confirmation they need to start their own journey.

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  Episode #64

  They Said “Never Pay to Publish.” Melvese Says Think Again | Writers With Purpose

  Aug 29, 202624 min

  What happens when the guest can’t make it to Writers With Purpose? Melvese interviews Melvese. In this special unscripted episode, Writers With Purpose host Melvese steps into the guest chair as the founder of Written Words Publishing and she has plenty to say. She shares why she created Written Words Publishing, the problems she believes independent authors face, and why professionally produced books matter. She also challenges the blanket advice to “never pay to publish” and explains why authors should instead learn how to perform serious due diligence before trusting a company with their manuscript and money. Then the conversation gets personal. Melvese puts her vision on the record: build Written Words Publishing into one of the world’s leading publishing companies, help its authors prosper, become a New York Times bestselling author, and demonstrate what is possible for independent authors willing to believe in their vision AND put in the work. It’s candid. It’s funny. It’s faith-filled. And there is absolutely no filter. Listen to the full episode, FOLLOW Writers With Purpose and SHARE it with someone who has a story waiting to be written. For publishing, editing, formatting and ghostwriting services, or to discover your next great read, visit WrittenWordsPublishing.com.

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