<![CDATA[Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press]]>Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press is a podcast exploring the human experience through storytelling, creativity, publishing, and personal transformation.

Hosted by the team behind Gatekeeper Press, each episode features honest conversations with authors, creators, entrepreneurs, and industry voices sharing the real journeys behind their work and lives. From independent publishing and creative breakthroughs to the moments that shape who we become, this is a space for authentic dialogue without the noise.

Whether you're an author, creative, or simply navigating your own path, Real Talk invites you into meaningful conversations centered around the stories, challenges, and experiences that connect us all.

Real conversations. Real people. Real journeys. This is Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press, where authors are family.

]]>www.gatekeeperpress.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:01:57 GMTTue, 19 May 2026 18:40:39 GMT60Gatekeeper Press<p><b>Real Talk with </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gatekeeperpress.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank"><b>Gatekeeper Press</b></a> is a podcast exploring the human experience through storytelling, creativity, publishing, and personal transformation.<br /></p><p>Hosted by the team behind Gatekeeper Press, each episode features honest conversations with authors, creators, entrepreneurs, and industry voices sharing the real journeys behind their work and lives. From independent publishing and creative breakthroughs to the moments that shape who we become, this is a space for authentic dialogue without the noise.<br /></p><p>Whether you're an author, creative, or simply navigating your own path, Real Talk invites you into meaningful conversations centered around the stories, challenges, and experiences that connect us all.<br /><br />Real conversations. Real people. Real journeys. This is Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press, where authors are family.</p>episodicGatekeeper Pressljavier@gatekeeperpress.comno<![CDATA[Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press | Shaun Zetlin | Ep. 2]]>Welcome to another episode of Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press, an interview series exploring the lives, inspirations, and publishing journeys of the remarkable authors behind today’s independent books.

In this episode, Luis Javier sits down with Shaun Zetlin, author, master personal trainer, and creator of Emotional Fitness. Together, they explore the powerful connection between emotional and physical well-being, the experiences that shaped Shaun’s work, and why lasting transformation begins with understanding the whole person.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The story behind Emotional Fitness
• The connection between emotional and physical health
• Turning personal experience into purpose
• Why self-awareness matters in personal growth
• Building strength from the inside out
• What Shaun hopes readers carry with them beyond the book

Whether you’re an author, reader, or someone interested in personal growth and well-being, this conversation explores what it means to strengthen not only the body, but the person within it.

Subscribe to the Gatekeeper Press YouTube channel for more conversations with inspiring authors, publishing experts, and industry leaders.

Learn more about Gatekeeper Press:
gatekeeperpress.com

Learn more about Shaun Zetlin:
zetlinfitness.com

]]>3633505a-6717-4031-9eaf-bd36ddeed75eWed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to another episode of <i>Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press</i>, an interview series exploring the lives, inspirations, and publishing journeys of the remarkable authors behind today’s independent books.<br /></p><p>In this episode, Luis Javier sits down with <i>Shaun Zetlin</i>, author, master personal trainer, and creator of <i>Emotional Fitness</i>. Together, they explore the powerful connection between emotional and physical well-being, the experiences that shaped Shaun’s work, and why lasting transformation begins with understanding the whole person.<br /></p><p><b>IN THIS EPISODE:</b></p><p>• The story behind <i>Emotional Fitness</i><br />• The connection between emotional and physical health<br />• Turning personal experience into purpose<br />• Why self-awareness matters in personal growth<br />• Building strength from the inside out<br />• What Shaun hopes readers carry with them beyond the book<br /></p><p>Whether you’re an author, reader, or someone interested in personal growth and well-being, this conversation explores what it means to strengthen not only the body, but the person within it.<br /></p><p><b>Subscribe to the Gatekeeper Press YouTube channel for more conversations with inspiring authors, publishing experts, and industry leaders.</b><br /></p><p>Learn more about Gatekeeper Press:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://gatekeeperpress.com" target="_blank">gatekeeperpress.com</a></p><p>Learn more about Shaun Zetlin:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://zetlinfitness.com" target="_blank">zetlinfitness.com</a></p>no00:24:0312Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press | Shaun Zetlin | Ep. 2full<![CDATA[Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press | Dhayana Alejandrina | Ep. 1]]>Every book begins with a story. Every author has one too.

Welcome to the premiere episode of Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press, a new interview series exploring the lives, inspirations, and publishing journeys of the remarkable authors behind today's independent books.

In this episode, Luis Javier sits down with Dhayana Alejandrina, poet, author, founder of The Creative Writing Hour, and recipient of the 2026 Gatekeeper Press Publishing Journeys Grant. Together, they explore the inspiration behind Creative Stillness, the importance of creative community, and why some of our greatest transformations begin when we stop trying to create alone.

In this episode:

• The story behind Creative Stillness
• Why creative community matters
• Identity, healing, and the writing life
• Building meaningful relationships with readers
• Overcoming fear and trusting your creative voice
• What every aspiring author should know before publishing

Whether you're an author, reader, or someone passionate about creativity and storytelling, this conversation offers timeless insights into the human experience behind every book.

Subscribe to the Gatekeeper Press YouTube channel for more conversations with inspiring authors, publishing experts, and industry leaders.

📚 Learn more about Gatekeeper Press: https://gatekeeperpress.com
✨ Learn More about Dhyana: https://dhayana-alejandrina.square.site/the-cwh

]]>eb5bf9dc-91c7-4108-b5c7-9642cedd3703Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:43:21 GMT<p><b>Every book begins with a story. Every author has one too.</b><br /></p><p>Welcome to the premiere episode of <b>Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press</b>, a new interview series exploring the lives, inspirations, and publishing journeys of the remarkable authors behind today's independent books.<br /></p><p>In this episode, Luis Javier sits down with <b>Dhayana Alejandrina</b>, poet, author, founder of <b>The Creative Writing Hour</b>, and recipient of the <b>2026 Gatekeeper Press Publishing Journeys Grant</b>. Together, they explore the inspiration behind <i>Creative Stillness</i>, the importance of creative community, and why some of our greatest transformations begin when we stop trying to create alone.</p><h3>In this episode:</h3><p>• The story behind <i>Creative Stillness</i><br />• Why creative community matters<br />• Identity, healing, and the writing life<br />• Building meaningful relationships with readers<br />• Overcoming fear and trusting your creative voice<br />• What every aspiring author should know before publishing<br /></p><p>Whether you're an author, reader, or someone passionate about creativity and storytelling, this conversation offers timeless insights into the human experience behind every book.<br /></p><p><b>Subscribe to the Gatekeeper Press YouTube channel for more conversations with inspiring authors, publishing experts, and industry leaders.</b><br /></p><p>📚 Learn more about Gatekeeper Press: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gatekeeperpress.com" target="_blank">https://gatekeeperpress.com</a><br />✨ Learn More about Dhyana: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dhayana-alejandrina.square.site/the-cwh" target="_blank">https://dhayana-alejandrina.square.site/the-cwh</a></p>no00:31:271Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press | Dhayana Alejandrina | Ep. 1full