
Podcast
Podcast
How do you turn failure, burnout, and a bad hire into a brand-new purpose? Melanie Herschorn’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovering her voice.
Melanie is the Founder of Big Impact Books, a boutique publishing and marketing firm that helps professionals, attorneys, and entrepreneurs transform their expertise into bestselling books. From her early career in Hollywood PR to building her own clothing brand and later launching a publishing house, Melanie’s journey is proof that our most painful moments can lead to our most powerful work.
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, she shares her journey from being belittled in business to empowering others to share their voices — and how family, health, and creativity keep her grounded.
Melanie Herschorn is a publisher, book marketing strategist, and founder of Big Impact Books, where she helps attorneys, wealth advisors, and business owners transform their expertise into powerful books that build authority and make a lasting impact. With clients across the globe, her mission is simple — to help professionals step into their spotlight and share their message with confidence.
Melanie brings over 20 years of experience across media, PR, and entrepreneurship. Her career began as a celebrity publicist in Hollywood, followed by years as an award-winning journalist in radio, print, and television. She later launched her own clothing brand, gaining firsthand experience as an entrepreneur before finding her purpose in publishing and author marketing.
Armed with a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, where she graduated first in her class, Melanie combines strategic storytelling with deep media insight to help her clients not only publish their books but also build thought leadership platforms that amplify their reach and credibility.
Her firm, Big Impact Books, provides end-to-end publishing and marketing support for authors ready to grow their influence, attract ideal clients, and elevate their authority.
Originally from Canada, Melanie has lived on both U.S. coasts and now resides in Arizona with her husband, daughter, son, Cavalier King Charles Marty McDog, and Siberian cat Phoebe. Her new book, Lasting Legal Impact, is available now.
How do you turn failure, burnout, and a bad hire into a brand-new purpose? Melanie Herschorn’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovering her voice.
Melanie is the Founder of Big Impact Books, a boutique publishing and marketing firm that helps professionals, attorneys, and entrepreneurs transform their expertise into bestselling books. From her early career in Hollywood PR to building her own clothing brand and later launching a publishing house, Melanie’s journey is proof that our most painful moments can lead to our most powerful work.
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, she shares her journey from being belittled in business to empowering others to share their voices — and how family, health, and creativity keep her grounded.
• Early Career: From celebrity PR to journalism and radio.
• Big Challenge: Overcame a toxic work experience that nearly ended her entrepreneurial journey.
• Turning Point: Founded Big Impact Books to help experts share their stories authentically.
• Personal Growth: Found balance through family, spirituality, and creative expression.
• Business Success: Built a thriving publishing and marketing firm for thought leaders.
• Future Vision: Empower more entrepreneurs to own their voice and share their message with the world.
👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Melanie Herschorn
• Website: https://yourbigimpactbook.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-herschorn/
• Instagram: @bigimpactbooks
• Book: Lasting Legal Impact – https://a.co/d/iaR1kCl
• Book: Make a Big Impact with your Book – https://a.co/d/bawqiG1