We are a community-driven book publisher, working with amazing business leaders to help them tell their unique story to the world.
Great leaders have unique perspectives to share. But traditional publishers are often too slow, too rigid, and too impersonal. We knew there must be a better way.
Ripples Media provides leaders—from founders to CMOs to non-profit directors—with an opportunity to share their voice. We work closely with each author to make publishing a book more fulfilling, providing one-on-one support during each stage of the process—writing, editing, design, and marketing. We help turn ideas on leadership, social impact, and self-discovery into award-winning titles, providing a unique platform for our writers.
Along the way, our unique community of fellow authors is also there to provide support, guidance, and encouragement.
Recent Award Winners
2025 Foreword INDIES Award Winner
Bonita T. Hampton Smith
Dear White Woman, Dear Black Woman
Women's Studies
2025 Goody Business Book Awards
Kathy Bremer (Headhunter Confidential ) - Winner, Business - Career Success
David Craig (Take Heart ) - Winner, Self-Help - Inspiration
Cynthia Currence (Beyond Checks & Halos ) - Winner, Business - Philanthropy
Jo Ann Herold (Future Purpose ) - Finalist, Business - Career Success
Monisha Longacre (Practical Productivity ) - Winner, Self-Help - Personal Success
2025 37th annual IBPA Book Award (formerly the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards)
Pregame Prayers & Tailgate Tales
Charlie English
Sports & Recreation
"Ripples Media helped fulfill my lifelong dream to publish a book. It has opened so many doors and I’ve been able to share my story through speaking and consulting."
—Jo Ann Herold, author of Living on a Smile and Future Purpose
Why We're Different
We’re an Independent Publisher, with a uniquely vibrant, highly engaged author community.
Together, we open pathways between authors and with readers enabling unique ideas to form and perspectives to spread.
At Ripples Media, we provide the hands-on support you need via our full range of publishing services.
Author Platform
Personal Brand & Website
Storytelling & Thought Leadership Content
Author Marketing
"Publishing a book changed my life. I had 200 blog posts but no one was inviting me to speak on TV until I wrote a book."
—Adam Albrecht, author of What Does Your Fortune Cookie Say
Upcoming Author Projects
Ellen Donahue-Dalton, Healthcare Marketing Executive
Ellen Donahue-Dalton is a healthcare marketer and growth executive. After twenty-five years in the healthcare industry and taking on a caregiving role herself, she has learned how little guidance there is in the space. Her upcoming book, The First-Timer’s Guide to Caregiving bridges this gap with clear answers on the medical, insurance, financial, and legal decisions ahead and real stories from caregivers who have been there. Whether it’s a loved one's diagnosis or a sudden change in their health status, this book will give you the tools to confidently maneuver the often windy road of caregiving with strength, love, and empathy.
David Rollo, Agency Co-Founder & CEO
David Rollo has spent twenty-five years leading advertising agencies of all sizes, studying what makes people choose. His debut novel tackles this concept of choices—how the questions we choose to ask, and the answers we give shape the lives we lead. This modern parable follows a young man who has everything he is supposed to want, but can’t quite ignore the voice in his head saying he’s been asking the wrong questions.
Rae Ann Gruver, Speaker & Advocate
Rae Ann Gruver is devoted to educating and spreading awareness on the dangerous realities of hazing after suffering the greatest tragedy a parent can endure: the loss of a child.
Her upcoming memoir is an honest retelling of how one phone call split her family into a before, and an after. Through sharing Max’s story, Gruver tackles the complexities of grief, and her tireless efforts to eradicate hazing culture. She reminds us of the power of hope, the strength of family, and that advocacy can lead to real change.
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