Deb Rudell - Author of Grit & Grace: The Transformation of a Ship & a Soul
In this captivating episode, Jeniffer and Chad Thompson welcome Deborah Rudell, a college professor and author, who shares her remarkable journey of transformation in her memoir, Grit and Grace: The Transformation of a Ship and Soul. Join us as Deborah recounts her experiences building a sailboat, navigating the tumultuous waters of life, and exploring her spiritual path. Discover how two intertwined narratives—her physical journey at sea and her spiritual awakening—come together in a profound exploration of grit, grace, and self-discovery.
Creators and Guests

Host
Jeniffer Thompson
Writer. Reader. Interviewer. Cohost of The Premise Podcast. I help authors build brands + websites. Cofounder of the San Diego Writers Festival. Chicken-mama.

Guest
Deb Rudell
Deborah Rudell lives in San Diego where she is a college professor and participates in her city’s vibrant writing community. She is a graduate of Hay House Writer’s Workshop and the Certificate in Memoir Writing Program at San Diego Writers, Ink. She lives with her black cat in a tiny house built in 1906 by a retired sea captain, who carved a sailing ship into the front door. Grit & Grace: The Transformation of a Ship & a Soul is her first book.
