Meet Your Publisher

Red uses her experience as a former comedienne, a marathoner, a mom, and a tired old grumpy lady to compulsively work towards getting herself and others from point A to point B as quickly and easily as possible. Inspired by a 30-year career, a very long run through Boston, and an overwhelming need to simplify her life, Red founded BelmontCityPress.com. Her first book solidified her as a go-to person in her industry, and with her follow-up series, Red literally "wrote the book" on marketing to succeed in business. In her latest literary labor of love, “The Power of Not Yet: Unleashing Your Potential One Rejection at a Time, “ Red has decidedly given her readers permission to establish credibility, brand their expertise, simplify their lives, & gain more business.  She has set her sights on sharing her journey, experience and expertise with you. 

With more than 250 classes, seminars, and speaking engagements to her credit, Red looks to help you grow to a six-figure income and create your own seven-figure business.  She has been featured in The Boston Globe, The Boston Examiner, Book Launch Express, Book Publishers Central, Bookstore Newswire, NBC, CW, AP News, FOX, ABC, and has had multiple publications hit #1 in the US and Canada. 

1. My son greeted me at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. If you have ever stepped off from a start line you know the #FinishLineIsForever, regardless of what time you drag your injured leg and fat ass across it. #LastOfficialRunner 

2. I spent 3 of my years in college performing stand-up. You can't laugh harder at me than I do. I am my own best audience.

3.EVERY SINGLE TIME I renew my CPR and First Aid certification, I need to use it within 48 hours. I once held a woman's face together when she got hit by a DIAPER TRUCK, spun around, and smashed her face on the curb. Another time I was caring for a man who was ejected from and crushed by his own truck on the highway. I saw him take his last breath. It haunts me. (Wear a seat belt, please...)

4. I use the word "literally" like a comma, a question, and an expression of emotion. I do the same with the "F" word as well, but that doesn't track in all circles so let's pretend I didn't mention that...Literally!

5. My favorite movie is Boondock Saints.  If you ever ask me what I want to be when I grow up, the answer is a lie. Just know I'm thinking about that movie in my head, silently. Is that too much? It seems dark? Is it too dark?

6. Professionally, I have been in sales for over 30 years. Personally, if I never had to leave my home or see another soul in person again, I would be just fine. 

7. I think life is one big game of Tetris and there is a perfect way for things to come together.

8. If my husband asks me what I'm watching on tv, I always respond "research" and wink. Side note: I only watch real-life crime shows.

9. The perfect room temperature is  62F in the summer and 68F in the winter. Change my mind (and don't touch my thermostat.)

10. I sometimes stop reading a (fiction) book short of the end, so I don't have to say goodbye to my new friends whose lives I have become completely invested in. Literally!

Do you have a podcast, an event, or a group and you are looking to book Red? Download her One Sheet at the top of this page and click the "Book Red" button to start a conversation about bringing Red to you.

For reference, her most requested topics include:

 The Power of Not Yet: Rejection is a Gift/Reframing 

The Safety Trap: Safety Vs. Happiness 

Circle Starts Here: Blame Vs Accountability 

Always Bet On Red: Conquer Imposter Syndrome

Just Going For a B+ : Strive For Excellence Not Perfection 

Model Behaviors and Trajectories: Their Middle Isn’t Your Start 

Become Crystal Clear : The 3 P’s of a Work Ethos 

Improv For Business:  It's not comedy, it's communication.

Workshops: 

Define Your Avatar  (Biz, Niche, Specialize & One Sheet)  

Perfect Your Pitch (Hook, Story, Offer & Signature Talk) 

CREDIT: Get Your Personal  Ducks In A Business Row

10 Questions to ask Red:

• What happened the summer of 2019 that changed your life personally & professionally?
• What is the easiest way to conquer Imposter Syndrome?
• What is your ACCESS Plan for self-confidence building?
• What two things do you wish everyone knew? 
• What is a “Not Yet” mindset and explain how “rejection is a gift.”
• How did you start and stop doing stand-up comedy?
• What does “The Circle Starts Here“ mean in relation to Blame Vs. Accountability.
• How does writing a book help to grow a business?
• If I’m not an “expert” how can I write a book?
• What is the difference between advertising and PR and how does it apply to your 12-step marketing plan for  your clients?

In 2019 I wrote my first book & even though it was over 30 years in the making, the 18 months it took to get it out of my head & onto paper seemed longer.  I struggled to form cohesive & clear paragraphs. I would have given anything to have someone read my mind & organize the chapters of my book.  Since then, I've come to find that we all have a story to tell, & thus Belmont City Press was born. So, if you need help writing a book, need help publishing a book, looking for a creative fundraiser, or you're looking to position yourself as the go-to expert in your industry...#TellUsAStory!