Jas is a best-selling author, book coach, and resilience speaker who specialises in stories that change lives. Growing up in a small country town, Jas first fell in love with the power of literature as a young girl, and would often disappear into the world of writing to escape from the family violence in her home. It was here that she made a promise to one day find a way to support other survivors and victims of domestic violence; and in 2016, she fulfilled that promise by co-founding Brisbane’s first permanent domestic violence memorial.

Endorsed by names like Kevin Hines and Lifeline, Jas has been featured across major media outlets including ABC and Authority Magazine, and in 2021, was named as one of Yahoo Finance’s top 10 book coaches to watch. She believes that everyone has a story with the power to inspire, impact, and change lives.

In this episode Jas and I discuss:

• Why good storytelling is so important to successfully conveying your message.
• Common misconceptions about memoir and create a shared vocabulary.
• Her advice for writing about difficult memories and the importance of self-care.

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

About Jas Rawlinson

Jas Rawlinson is a best-selling author, book coach and resilience speaker who specialises in stories that change lives. Growing up in a small country town, Jas first fell in love with the power of literature as a young girl, and would often disappear into the world of writing to escape from the family violence in her home. It was here that she made a promise to one day find a way to support other survivors and victims of domestic violence; and in 2016, she fulfilled that promise by co-founding Brisbane’s first permanent domestic violence memorial.

Endorsed by names like Kevin Hines and Lifeline, Jas has been featured across major media outlets including ABC and Authority Magazine, and in 2021, was named as one of Yahoo Finance’s top 10 book coaches to watch. She believes that everyone has a story with the power to inspire, impact, and change lives.

You can find Jas on her website or follow her on Instagram and Goodreads.

Reasons to Live: One More Day, Every Day, Volume 3

A young girl, groomed into the sex industry…

A champion water skier, placed into a coma and left with permanent disability after a freak accident…

An educated, established woman living ‘The American Dream,’ yet struggling with a secret addiction…

And one theme that connects them all: resilience, and a determination to not just survive but to also thrive.

Described as life changing, “unputdownable,” and refreshingly relatable, Reasons to Live: One More Day, Every Day is more than a collection of stories; it’s a movement that has inspired and changed the lives of thousands worldwide. 

A must-read book for anyone searching for hope, purpose, and reasons to live one more day, every day.

You can pre-order your copy of this book book on her website.

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