Lynne Golodner

Hi there! I’m Lynne Golodner, a former journalist and current author who created Your People LLC in 2007. I work with a team of talented freelancers who help me build messaging and strategy for purpose-driven clients.

I am a mother of four, lover of the written word, author of 9 books and an energetic entrepreneur who sees strategy and story as pieces of a puzzle that move us forward.

I keep a corduroy-covered journal from the 1980s behind my desk, reminding me why I do this work: because through word and story, I figure out what I believe, how to make sense of the world, and how to spot meaning in the mundane. That’s what I do for my clients, too.

This company has worked with a variety of clients over the years from yoga businesses to nonprofits to schools and universities. These days, we mostly work with authors and people in publishing, We begin with words, incorporate their “why,” and use personal inspiration to drive Marketing and  expand reach.

I’ve been an entrepreneur and a nationally-celebrated journalist, living in New York, Washington, D.C., and Detroit. I’ve written for magazines and newspapers about education, home, architecture, design and real estate, food, faith and family, and I am the author of nine books.

I speak widely on marketing, meaning and finding your voice, and teach writing through University of Detroit Mercy and WritingWorkshops.com and offer custom courses, including The Writers Community and the Author Brand Marketing Mastermind.

I was a 2020-21 member of the Forbes Agency Council and I’ve received awards for my innovative leadership in marketing and public relations. In 2019, I was recognized by MichBusiness as a Marketing & PR Prophet, and in 2018 Crain’s Detroit Business named me a Notable Woman in Marketing.

I also host the Make Meaning Podcast, which I launched in 2018 on my father’s 80th birthday. He was my first guest, too. Inspired by his lifelong leadership and our close relationship, I wanted to record his insights and stories and share them with others. My dad was an entrepreneur and my best advisor, and other guests have shared how they build meaningful lives. We now focus exclusively on authors, writers and people in publishing.

 A Fulbright Specialist from 2017-2020, I graduated from University of Michigan (BA, Communications/English) and Goddard College (MFA, Writing). In 2018, I completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Entrepreneurship Certification. I live with my husband and a rotating cast of my amazing grown children in Huntington Woods, Michigan.

Learn more about me at www.lynnegolodner.com

Contact Lynne

(248) 376-0406 | lynne@yourppl.com

Testimonials

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Vickie Thompson-Sandy, CEO, The Buckeye Ranch

“Lynne and I worked together for several years in Michigan. She brought that organization to a new level of recognition as an expert in their areas of focus. I would highly recommend working with Lynne and her team!”

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Lisa Diggs, Founder of the Buy Michigan Now campaign

“Lynne is that rare business professional who is as talented at what she does as she is conscientious about how she does it. She is a gifted writer, a creative thinker, and a caring individual. Lynne consistently uses her abilities to enhance the productivity and image of her clients, while also tending to the betterment of her community.” 

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Ronald Jasgur, President at Woodward Asset Capital

“I’d almost prefer not to tell anyone about the extraordinary results we’ve had working with Lynne for fear that too many people might find out what we already know…she’s the best at what she does. If you have the opportunity to work with her, don’t waste a minute thinking twice.”

Emily Barnes, Interim President, Cleary University

“Lynne is so amazing! She made my fire hydrant of a response sound like poetry. Lynne makes herself available early mornings, late nights, weekends, often without notice, to ensure we send the right message to those we serve. We cannot thank Lynne enough for her wisdom during this time of uncertainty.”

Articles by Lynne

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Learning Who My Real Friends Are Post October 7th

 The Times of Israel | 11/17/2023

Quibble.Lit

Still the Dandelions Come

45th Parallel | June 2023

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Only Living Bodies Bleed

Moment Magazine | May 2023

Quibble.Lit

Fleeting, Like the Dragonfly

Great Lakes Review | February 2023

Quibble.Lit

Luxury or Necessity

bioStories | January 2023

Quibble.Lit

It feels lonely to be Jewish

 The Detroit News Opinion | Dec 21, 2022

Quibble.Lit

Going To India

 Adelaide Literary Magazine | Dec 7, 2022

Quibble.Lit

Prom Dress

Quibble.Lit| October 3, 2022

Press

WDIV 10 8 23 Lynne Golodner interview about Scotia Road Books and Woman of Valor
WDIV | October 8, 2023

Lynne Golodner’s ‘Woman of Valor’ is a five-senses immersion into a rich world of Jewish faith and family life

readthespirit.com
Sept 18, 2023

Woman of Valor: Debut Novel and Publishing Venture by Lynne Golodner

Detroit Jewish News
Sept 18, 2023

Discussing the launch of her first novel, WOMAN OF VALOR
FOX 2 Detroit | Sept 19, 2023

Interview with Lynne Golodner

Diane Gottlieb | Dec 3, 2022

Author Q & A with Lynne Golodner

The Good Life Review | March 30, 2022

Podcasts

Transcript: Uncorking A Story
Authorpreneurs Unleashed | 11.26.23

Mastering Career Pivots & Branding

Transcript: Uncorking A Story
Uncorking A Story | 11.24.23

A Blank Canvas

The 3 Deliberate Decisions to Make Meaning in Midlife | 11.15.23 | Womens Midlife Network

Too Jewish | 11.12.23

Lynne Golodner, podcaster & author of "Woman of Valor"

Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt

Author, Coach, Marketing Entrepreneur & Podcaster

Authentically Raw with Jamie Berris

Woman of Valor with Lynne Golodner | 10.31.23

My Simplified Life

Woman of Valor | Oct 31, 2023

Exciting 2023 Debuts! | 10.27.23 | Best of Women’s Fiction

Choosing A Different Path When The One You’re On Isn’t Right for You

Living Your Sparked Second Half | Sep 8, 2023

Give Power to Author Voice by Confidently Drawing from Life

Author Express | 10.25.23

Helping Women Over 40 Publish Their Book

Beautiful Second Act

Ending 'Period Poverty' with Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth

by MichMash

Lynne Golodner on The Caretakers Podcast about being authentic

by: Rebecca Jefferys

Navigating Complex Feelings Around Pandemic Nostalgia

by Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Storytelling Marketing with Lynne Golodner

by Savvy Social Podcast

Setting Goals & Measuring Success

by The Book Marketing Action Podcast

The Power of Storytelling with Lynne Golodner

by The Grownup Millennial

How to build brand exposure by understanding your story

by The PR Maven

How Moms Can Have Meaningful Careers

by Merry Messy Moms

LinkedIn Live

Storytelling Marketing and Defining Your Brand Story

Communication Strategies During a Pandemic

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