Gimme 5 Book Review Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Recommendations & Writing Inspiration

About Gimme 5 Book Review Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Recommendations & Writing Inspiration

Gimme 5 Book Review Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Recommendations & Writing Inspiration Welcome to the "Gimme 5 – Book Review & Author Interview Podcast," your go-to destination for discovering new books, meeting inspiring authors, and exploring the stories behind the stories. Hosted by Elizabeth O’Carroll—world traveler, retired rehabilitation counselor, author, and educator—this podcast highlights meaningful conversations with writers from around the world. Each episode features engaging book reviews and authentic author interviews, including curated content from Elizabeth’s YouTube channel, designed to give authors greater visibility and connection with readers. This podcast is built on a simple mission: pay it forward. There are no fees, no sponsorships, and no affiliate promotions—just genuine support for authors and their work. All featured authors have granted permission for their content, images, and illustrations to be shared. Whether you're a reader searching for your next great book, a writer looking for inspiration, or someone who loves storytelling, this podcast brings you closer to the creative minds shaping today’s literary world. 📚 New episodes feature: * Book reviews across genres * Author interviews and personal journeys * Writing insights and creative inspiration * Curated highlights from YouTube interviews If you believe in supporting authors, sharing stories, and discovering meaningful books—this podcast is for you. This podcast is created to support and promote authors. All interviews and materials are shared with permission. No paid promotions, sponsorships, or affiliate partnerships are involved.

Publisher

Elizabeth O'Carroll

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Mar 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   AI for Non-Technical People: Save Hours in Word, Excel & Outlook with Gemma Coles

   Feeling overwhelmed by AI? Think everyone else at work is somehow miles ahead of you? 😯😯 In this episode of "Gimme 5 Book Reviews & Author Interviews," host Elli O'Carroll sits down with Microsoft Office and AI Specialist Gemma Coles, founder of Smart Skills Academy and published author. 📚📝 Gemma has spent over a decade delivering practical training for the UK Government, the NHS, and corporate organizations, helping everyday professionals build real, jargon-free tech confidence. 🌟Plus, in 2025, she was ranked in the top 3% of ChatGPT users worldwide! We dive deep into her essential new book, "AI FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS: Using Microsoft Office Copilot to Save Time, Boost Productivity, and Automate Work Fast". ✨ In this interview, we cover: ✅ Why most "AI for beginners" guides overcomplicate things—and what to ignore ✅ The key difference between web ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook ✅ Gemma’s simple formula for writing "smart prompts" that deliver immediate, high-quality results ✅ How to go from a blank page to a polished report or presentation in minutes ✅ Overcoming "AI guilt" and using tools to automate repetitive admin fast. ⚡ The Gimme 5 Rapid-Fire Round!* If you want to stop second-guessing yourself and start using AI with total confidence, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and leave a comment below! 🔗 OFFICIAL LINKS & RESOURCES 📖 Get "AI FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS" on Amazon: 🛒 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1234567 Check out Gemma's training at Smart Skills Academy— 🌐 Visit Smart Skills Academy: 📝 https://www.smartskillsacademy.com 💼 Connect with Gemma Coles on LinkedIn ⚡ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below: ⚡ Share the #1 Microsoft app you can't wait to use Copilot in." Until next time, keep it simple, work smart, and we'll see you in the next episode!" #GemmaColes, #AIForBusyProfessionals, #Gimme5BookReviews, #ElliOCarroll, #authorinterview, #microsoftcopilot, #microsoft365, #aiprompting, #CopilotForBeginners, #ExcelAI, #OutlookAI, #PowerPointCopilot, #SmartSkillsAcademy, #productivityhacks, #aiintheworkplace, #booktube, #BookTok, #workplaceautomation , #officeproductivity , #NoJargonAI, #author

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business! The CEO Shift—Jay Adewole #businessgrowth

   How to Build a Company That Scales WITHOUT You! (Clarity, Systems & Scale) 🌟🌟 FREE GIFT-RESOURCES FROM JAY--🎁🎁 (Free Gifts for Your Audience—thank you for listening!) 👇👇👇 https://winnerscirclewithjay.com/free-gifts 👔Are you an entrepreneur whose business has grown, but your personal freedom and time haven't grown with it? In this episode of *Gimme 5 Book Reviews & Author Interviews*, host Elli O'Carroll sits down with two-time award-winning business coach, Harvard alumnus, Managing Partner at Point of View Consulting, and host of The Winners Circle Podcast, Olanrewaju "Jay" Adewole. Jay is the author of The CEO Shift: How Leaders Move Beyond Hustle and Build Companies That Grow Without Depending on Them and Purpose-Driven Disruption: How Purpose, Identity & Alignment Transform Your Leadership and Life. We dive deep into his signature C.S.S. Framework—Clarity, Systems, and Scale—to explore how founders can move from an "Operator" doing all the work to an "Architect" building a business designed to thrive on its own. ✨ In this interview, we cover: ✅  The "Hustle Ceiling" and why founder-dependence halts long-term business growth ✅ Transitioning your identity from Operator to Architect ✅  How *Purpose-Driven Disruption* aligns identity, systems, and strategy from the inside out ✅ Delegating real authority without sacrificing your core standards ✅  Using AI to boost productivity without losing strategic control ✅  Actionable steps to extract institutional knowledge and set up 90-day operating rhythms ⚡ The Gimme 5 Rapid-Fire Round! If you are ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business and scale with clarity and structure, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and join the conversation! 🔗 OFFICIAL LINKS & RESOURCES 🌐 Visit Jay's Official Website: https://www.winnerscirclewithjay.com 📖 Learn more about Point of View Consulting: https://www.winnerscirclewithjay.com/media 🎧 Listen to *The Winners Circle Podcast*: https://open.spotify.com/show/1M6leDxirpQnUDD3XU9ORS ▶️ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@winnerscirclewithjay 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elladewole --- #JayAdewole, #TheCEOShift, #PurposeDrivenDisruption, #Gimme5BookReviews, #ElliOCarroll, #AuthorInterview, #businessgrowth , #ClaritySystemsScale, #TheWinnersCircle, #PointOfViewConsulting, #BusinessSystems, #FounderDependence, #LeadershipTransformation, #ScalingABusiness, #Entrepreneurship, #ExecutiveCoaching, #booktube , #booktok , #BusinessStrategy, #OperationalExcellence

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   5 "Incurable" Diagnoses to 15 Years Well: Why Healing Isn't Your Job with Baba Sam #healingjourney

   What if your exhaustion isn't a sign that you're failing, but the natural result of fighting a war that can't be won with sheer force?  🎯🎯🏹🏹 In this deeply transformative episode of Gimme 5 Book Reviews & Author Interviews, host Elli O'Carroll sits down with author, spiritual teacher, and founder of the Inner Healer School, Baba Sam (Sam J. Shelley). For 38 years, Sam was locked in severe illness—carrying five "permanent" diagnoses (bipolar disorder, chronic migraines, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and multiple sclerosis) while relying on a cane, a walker, and 13 daily medications. 🏥⚕🩺💊💉 Then, he made a radical shift: he stopped taking his panicked mind as a source of truth. Fourteen months later, the diagnoses were gone, and he has lived completely free of daily medications for over 15 years. 👩⚕️🌿🌿 We dive into his new book, "Healing Isn't Your Job: How to Put Down the Fight, Quiet the Mind, and Let the Healer Within Lead."  📚📑 ✨ In this interview, we explore: ✔Why "trying harder" and hyper-managing your symptoms keeps your body in fight-or-flight ✔The difference between true surrender and "giving up" ✔Dr. Gabor Maté’s 10-word summary of Baba Sam’s transformation ✔The 5 Depths of Head Trash (and why surface-level "positive thinking" fails) ✔Real Healing vs. "Performance Healing" ✔The Seven Minutes to Heal daily non-doing practice and The Mental Shower ritual ⚡ The Gimme 5 Rapid-Fire Round! 📃📃If you are living with chronic illness, burnout, or health anxiety, this conversation is a gentle permission slip to set the heavy armor down. Hit SUBSCRIBE and share your biggest takeaway in the comments! 🔗 OFFICIAL LINKS & RESOURCES 📖 Get Healing Isn't Your Job on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798192398616 🌐 Visit Baba Sam’s Official Website: https://beyondheadtrash.com 🏫 Join for FREE! 🌿Inner Healer School Community: 🌿 https://www.skool.com/inner-healer-school/about?ref=e74a232a95d14426b017c8762cb8b33a Inner Healer School on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BabaSamShelley ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` #HealingIsntYourJob, #BabaSam, #Gimme5BookReviews, #ElliOCarroll, #authorinterview, #ChronicIllnessRecovery, #MultipleSclerosis, #NervousSystemRegulation, #GaborMate, #InnerHealerSchool, #HeadTrash, #MindBodyHealing, #HolisticHealth, #OvercomingAnxiety, #SomaticHealing, #BookTube, #BookTok, #SpiritualAwakening, #NervousSystemReset, #healingjourney

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