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Bold Story Press founder and publisher Emily Barrosse is a publishing industry veteran, former McGraw Hill Vice President and Editor in Chief, and advocate for women’s voices. She speaks about hybrid publishing, the changing publishing industry, women authors, entrepreneurship, and what writers need to know to successfully bring their books into the world.
The Dialogue Doctor Podcast
“Publishing with Emily Barrosse”
Emily joins host Jeff Elkins to answer listener questions on the realities of traditional and hybrid publishing, including how to tell a legitimate small press from one built to take advantage of authors.
Old Women Who Write Podcast
“Introducing Emily Barrosse”
Emily talks about the path from three decades in traditional publishing to founding Bold Story Press, and what led her to build a home specifically for women's stories.
Good Day Orange County
“Telling Stories That Matter”
Emily discusses why women's voices are underrepresented in publishing and what Bold Story Press does differently to bring their stories to market.
Good Day Orange County
“Bold Story Press Allows Women To Share Their Stories With The World”
A conversation on the mission behind Bold Story Press and how the hybrid model gives women authors more control over their own books.
Rock Paper Write Podcast
“Special Q&A with Emily Barrosse”
Emily answers audience questions live on what separates hybrid publishing from traditional and self-publishing, and how authors can evaluate their options.
Find out more about this podcast at:
https://kensingtonrowauthors.podbean.com/
Master Your Mind, Business, and Life with Lauren Smith Podcast
“Empowering Women: How to Write the Book of Your Dreams with Emily Barrosse”
Emily and host Lauren Smith talk through what it actually takes to move a book from idea to publication, and how to stay motivated through the parts that aren't glamorous.
Becoming Your Best Version with Maria Leonard Olsen Podcast
“A Conversation With Bold Story Press Founder, Emily Barrosse”
Emily joined host Maria Leonard Olsen to talk about Bold Story Press and helping women bring their stories into the world.
Listen on Maria's podcast page →
The Midlife Reinvention with Kavita Ahuja Podcast
“A Conversation With Bold Story Press Founder, Emily Barrosse”
Emily talks about building confidence as a habit, letting go of people-pleasing, and why the real skill in publishing, and in life, is learning to work around "no."
The Business of Publishing: A Workshop Bethesda Writer's Center March 18, 2026
Emily Barrosse shares an insider’s guide to the business of publishing, drawing on nearly four decades of experience in traditional and hybrid publishing. The workshop helps writers understand today’s publishing landscape, evaluate their publishing options, and make informed decisions about bringing their books to market.
Emily Barrosse is Founder and Publisher of Bold Story Press, a publishing house for women authors who want to share their stories with the world. She spent the first thirty-two years of her career in the publishing industry, where as Vice President and Editor in Chief at McGraw-Hill, she signed and published hundreds of best-selling books.
Emily believes that women are uniquely qualified to empower each other through sharing the stories of their experience. She knows the world will be a better place when we achieve better balance in our culture by increasing the numbers of women’s voices.