THE EMPOWERED WOMAN'S GUIDE TO INFLUENCE

The world needs women with more power, wealth, and influence!

This isn’t just a book project.

It’s a response to what’s happening right now.

Women are starting more businesses than ever. Building platforms, writing books, taking the stage. And yet the wealth, the influence, the rooms where real decisions get made are still controlled by the few. That is not an accident, it's not okay, and it will not change on its own.

The Empowered Woman's Guide to Influence book and collective experience exists to change that. Not theoretically. Practically. By bringing together a curated group of women entrepreneurs, each an expert in her own lane, and giving them a shared platform, a real strategy — and each other!

The centerpiece is a collaborative book that rallies us, launches us together, and gives every woman in it something tangible to stand behind.

And the book is the outward expression of something bigger: a movement and a room where serious women do serious work together.

“Having other women who align with that being in the room — oh my god, tsunami of impact.
When this book is released, it will be a handbook on how we forge this path forward, quite practically, in these different areas of life. And that’s what’s needed right now.”

EDI O. - VA AGENCY OWNER

You’re already doing meaningful work.

Now you’re ready for it to travel further.

You have the expertise, the point of view, and the mission.
You relish the idea of a room of women who take this moment as seriously as you do.
You see the bigger picture: the women who join this project don't just become co-authors, they become a collective!
You understand that the relationships built here - strategic and genuine - are the seeds of a larger movement.

This is not a book project with a community attached.

It's a movement with a book as the centerpiece!

The book gives every woman in it something to stand behind that's bigger than her own work. It's the rally point, the shared mission, the thing that makes the collaboration real rather than coincidental.

Your lane is yours alone. Once an area of expertise is filled, that seat is closed — which means the women in this room aren't competing, they're collaborating.

AND the book is the beginning, not the finish line. The women coming in now are shaping what this collective becomes. The relationships, the momentum, what gets built on the other side of launch is the architecture.

Everything you need to make the book work for you and your business.

YOUR PUBLISHED CHAPTER

Full publishing support through Brave Healer Publishing: writing guidance, editorial feedback, layout, media kit, and a coordinated bestseller launch. Estimated October 2026 publication date.

ONE-ON-ONE STRATEGY SESSION

Before you write a word, you’ll sit down with Melissa to map your customer journey, find the gaps, and get clear on exactly how the book fits into your business growth strategy. Every woman’s puzzle is different, and this call makes the book personal, not generic.

LEAD MAGNET DEVELOPMENT

Expert guidance to turn your chapter into a functional, polished lead magnet you can deploy immediately and promote through the post-launch series. You arrive at launch ready, not scrambling.

ACTIVE COLLABORATION MATCHMAKING

Melissa actively looks for win-win collaborations between collective members, based on real business context, not proximity. The goal is that every woman leaves with at least one meaningful collaboration that makes sense for her business.

POST-LAUNCH EXPERT SERIES

After launch, the collective runs a themed expert series where each author teaches her topic to a combined audience of all authors’ networks. You’re not just promoting to your own list, you’re getting in front of every other author’s audience too

MILESTONE CALLS

Structured touchpoints designed around the natural arc of the project: kickoff, mid-point strategy, pre-launch prep, and post-launch planning. Not optional meetups. Milestone moments with purpose.

The mission changes the conversation.

The conversation is the strategy!

One of the hardest things about being in a co-authored book is figuring out how to talk about it without it feeling like self-promotion. “Hey, I’m in this book” is an awkward pitch. Nobody wants to make it.

When your chapter is tied to a mission, self-promotion disappears. You're not pitching a product, you're championing something real, and showing how your expertise makes it possible.

That conversation works anywhere: a podcast, a networking event, a cold email, a speaking inquiry. Long after launch.

And when you show up for the other women in this collective, you're not doing them a favor. You're advancing something you're both invested in.

That's what makes it sustainable and exponential!

This project is intentionally curated.

Not everyone is the right fit.

RIGHT FIT

Expert in your lane: consultant, strategist, coach, advisor, educator

Serve women entrepreneurs in some capacity through your work

Building a platform around your ideas, not just your services

Genuinely called to the mission of women’s power and influence

Ready to collaborate, not just network

Want visibility that converts, not just credibility for its own sake

Can see the exponential ROI that comes from the right relationships and what this collective builds together beyond the launch

NOT THE RIGHT FIT

Looking only to add a credential without engaging the community

Not currently building a business around your expertise

Not drawn to the mission beyond the book

Not ready to invest in real collaboration

“Working with other people who have similar values, aligned purpose, and serve a similar client, but do different things — that is really an intentional strategy. The money is the outcome, it's not the intention.”

LINDSAY W. - FRACTIONAL HR EXPERT

The investment

The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Influence: Co-Author Investment

Investment (pay in full)

$2,500

OR 3 payments of...

$900

Collective Kick-off

May 27, 2026

Publication date

January 19, 2027

Things people ask...before they say YES!

ABOUT THE PROJECT

How is this different from other co-authored book projects I’ve heard about?

Most book projects end at publication. This one starts there. The strategy session, lead magnet development, collaboration matchmaking, and expert series are all designed to make sure the book actually does something for your business, not just your bio.

How much time does this take?

Plan for the one-on-one strategy session, two author writing support calls, time to draft and revise your chapter, four milestone group calls, and participation in the launch promotion. Spread across six months, it’s meaningful but manageable, and every hour you put in builds an asset you’ll use for years.

Can I do this if my audience is outside the US?

Yes. The project is fully virtual. Time zone differences are workable and we’ll be thoughtful about scheduling. The only consideration is whether a significant time difference would affect your ability to show up consistently for the group calls.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes. If you prefer a payment plan, you can make 3 installments of $900 each. Of course if you have extenuating circumstances, reach out to Melissa to talk through what works for your timing.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Do I need to be a professional writer to contribute?

Not at all. Whatever level writer you are, you’ll receive clear prompts, writing support, and expert editing to make sure your chapter shines, without stress. This is about sharing your voice, not being perfect on the page.

What if I don’t know what to write about?

You’ll get guidance to help clarify your message and connect it to your business and legacy. We’ll help you uncover the story only you can tell, the one that draws clients, partners, and media your way.

What happens if I can’t finish my book chapter?

You’ll have support every step of the way through guided writing sessions, editorial feedback, and writer support calls. This is a collaborative process, not a solo push. We’ve built in structure to help you follow through without overwhelm.

Will this book actually help me get visibility?

Yes. You’ll be part of a full PR and launch campaign through Brave Healer Publishing, with exposure to thousands of readers, podcast hosts, potential clients, and collaborators. And because you’re writing alongside other women who will also be sharing it, it’s a visibility amplifier.

Can I sell or use the book in my business afterward?

Absolutely. You’ll get a media kit, graphics, and as many copies as you want at cost to use in your business however you like. This book becomes a long-term asset for your brand and thought leadership.

When does the book launch?

The book is scheduled to launch January 19, 2027. Save the date!

ABOUT MELISSA

Melissa Henry

FOUNDER, HELLUVA BRAND™

Melissa Henry, founder of Helluva Brand™, is trusted by purpose-driven women entrepreneurs ready to become known as leaders in their space. With 17+ years as a business owner, she brings a rare mix of strategy, creativity, and intuition to help her clients clarify their positioning, elevate their presence, and attract aligned opportunities.

Melissa is deeply committed to expanding women’s wealth, visibility, and influence in the world, creating pathways for purpose-driven women to build legacy together.

Your voice belongs in this room.

And NOW is the time.

The women joining this project are here because they believe in the mission and want their work to be part of something that lasts.

If that’s you, let’s talk.

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