Tales With Taylor

Date 07-15-2025

Episode 28:

Laura Bush

From Memoir to Movement: Helping Authors Change the World

In this enlightening episode of Tales with Taylor, meet Dr. Laura Bush, founder of Peacock Proud Press, a boutique publishing company that turns thought leaders into published authors with global impact. With over 35 years of experience teaching writing and a PhD in English from Arizona State University, Dr. Bush brings both academic rigor and heartfelt passion to the publishing world.

Listen to this Episode From memoirs to mission driven nonfiction

She empowers speakers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to share their stories and spark transformation through the power of words.

What You’ll Learn in Episode 28

↪ Why writing a book is the most powerful tool for thought leadership
↪ How to turn your life story into a compelling narrative
↪ What makes a nonfiction book “mission-driven”
↪ The book-writing and publishing process from idea to launch
↪ What it takes to inspire change through personal storytelling

Our Guest: Laura Bush

Laura is not only a publisher but also an author, speaker, and literary trailblazer. Her book, Faithful Transgressions in the American West, broke ground in the world of women’s autobiography and set the tone for her life's mission: helping others use their stories as a force for good.

Through her company Peacock Proud Press, she leads a team of professional ghostwriters, editors, designers, and publishing experts who help individuals bring high-quality, purpose-driven books into the world. Whether you're a corporate leader, coach, or memoirist, Dr. Laura helps you become an author who matters.