Writing a book isn’t just a creative goal. It’s a credibility move. In this episode of Workfluencer, bestselling author and leadership coach Hady Méndez breaks down the real process of turning lived experience into a book that builds professional authority. We go behind the scenes of writing Calladita No More. What stories made it in. What she intentionally left out. And how the act of writing forced clarity around voice, boundaries, and visibility at work. This conversation is for professionals who want to write a book without turning it into a personal overshare. And who want their ideas to translate into influence, not just attention. If you’re thinking about writing a book, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How Hady turned lived experience into a bestselling book The behind-the-scenes process of shaping raw stories into a clear message What she chose to leave out — and why restraint matters in personal storytelling How writing the book forced her to confront her own visibility gaps The role confidence and boundaries played during the writing process How content, authorship, and voice reinforce professional authority Why not every story belongs online, even when it’s true How creators can use long-form work to build credibility without oversharing RESOURCES MENTIONED: Buy Calladita No More: https://www.calladitanomore.com Get Rhona's Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZEviw CONNECT WITH US: Connect with Hady: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadymendez/ Connect with Rhona: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ Want to turn your team into creators? Visit workfluencermedia.com to learn how we help companies build video-first content systems that attract, engage, and retain talent. how to write a book, writing a book, book writing process, becoming an author, professional authority, thought leadership, personal branding, content creation, career growth, speaking up at work, leadership development, women in leadership, creators at work, building credibility, writing nonfiction, storytelling for professionals, content strategy, career visibility, author journey, workfluencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices