Episode 799 | Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show\
What if your book could do more than sit on a shelf?
In this powerful 2026 Season 1 finale of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, we’re diving into how authors, entrepreneurs, and experts can transform their books into income-generating programs, partnerships, and purpose-driven impact.
Our guest, Dr. Jasmine “Dr. Jaz” Zapata, MD, MPH, shares how she turned her book into:
- National tours
- Youth empowerment programs
- Strategic partnerships with schools and organizations
- Multi-stream revenue opportunities
And guess what? You can do the same.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✔ Why your book is NOT the end goal—but the beginning
✔ The mindset shift every author must make to generate income
✔ How to turn your book into a framework (courses, camps, curriculum)
✔ Real examples of turning books into national programs
✔ How to approach organizations for paid partnerships
✔ The “Triple P Method” for writing and scaling your book
✔ How collaboration authors can leverage group opportunities
🔑 Key Takeaways & Quotes
“Your book is not just a product—it’s a solution to someone’s problem.”
“You didn’t just write a book—you created a framework.”
“Take every chapter and turn it into a session, a workshop, or a program.”
“There are organizations looking for solutions—not just speakers.”
🎯 Call to Action
Alright, here’s your next move:
👉 Write down your 7-step framework today
Then ask:
- Where can I teach this?
- Who needs this?
- How can I monetize this?
About the Guest:
Dr. Jasmine “Dr. Jaz” Zapata, MD, MPH, is an award-winning author, double board-certified physician (Pediatrics + Public Health/Preventive Medicine), and founder of Motivational M.D. Publishing. Her books and youth empowerment curricula have partnered with schools, nonprofits, and youth-serving organizations across the U.S. and internationally, including a 14-city national tour and multiple youth mental health and empowerment movements. A highly sought-after public health strategist, Dr. Jaz has consulted and advised on large-scale community wellness initiatives totaling over $1B in funding. She has helped 300+ authors write and self-publish books using her signature Triple P Bookwriting Method™ to not only grow their businesses and increase revenue, but make a huge COMMUNITY impact as well. Her ultimate mission is to “Heal, Uplift, and Inspire.”
To connect with Dr. Jasmine “Dr. Jaz” Zapata, MD, MPH:
https://www.facebook.com/motivationalmdpublishing
https://www.instagram.com/motivationalmdpublishing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasminezapata/
📚 Bonus: Sponsor Spotlight
This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:
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🚀 The Strategy: Turn Your Book into Revenue
Here’s the simple breakdown shared in the episode:
1. Identify the Problem You Solve
Your book must clearly answer:
👉 Who do I help?
👉 What problem do I solve?
2. Create Your 7-Step Framework
Those steps become:
- Book chapters
- Course modules
- Workshop sessions
- Speaking topics
3. Package Your Expertise
Turn your book into:
- Paid speaking engagements
- Workshops & academies
- Camps & retreats
- Organizational partnerships
4. Pitch Decision-Makers
Target:
- Schools
- Nonprofits
- Corporations
- Government agencies
Position your work as a solution, not just a book.






