Free online Relationship Summit
Free online Relationship Summit
Build the business.
Strengthen the marriage.
Thrive together.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST - Live on Zoom
Join Jim Hetherington and the contributing authors of Your Relationship Roadmap, Volume 2, for honest stories and practical strategies to strengthen your marriage, navigate business pressures, and build a shared future.
Practical ideas to help you:
Have better conversations under pressure.
Protect connection alongside business goals.
Choose an action you can practice together.
Save your FREE spot
Save your FREE spot
Celebrate the launch of Volume 2.
INSPIRING COUPLES THROUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP JOURNEY
WITH TIMELESS WISDOM AND INSIGHTS
Real Stories. Practical Wisdom. Stronger Relationships.
Every relationship has a story. Every new season brings opportunities to understand one another more deeply and grow together.
Welcome to Your Relationship Roadmap—a collection of voices, experiences, and insights to encourage meaningful conversations and more intentional relationships.
Explore both volumes, meet the people behind the chapters, and discover ideas you can put into practice in your own life.
INSPIRING COUPLES THROUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP JOURNEY
WITH TIMELESS WISDOM AND INSIGHTS
INSPIRING COUPLES THROUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP JOURNEY WITH TIMELESS WISDOM AND INSIGHTS
Volume 1: Wisdom for the Journey You Share
Relationships grow through the choices we make, the conversations we have, and the attention we give one another.
Your Relationship Roadmap, Volume 1 brings together contributors sharing perspectives and wisdom for couples journeying through life together.
Whether you are beginning a new chapter or reflecting on the relationship you have built, these pages invite you to pause, learn, and consider how you want to move forward together.
MEET THE VOLUME 1 AUTHORS
MEET THE VOLUME 1 AUTHORS
FOREWORD BY
JIM HETHERINGTON
Author Speaker Mentor
GORDON D. MELVILLE
Mindset Mentor, Executive Producer, Speaker, Author
LYNN CULLEY
Author & Life Celebration Specialist
HAZEL SHANKS Author, Speaker, Officiant, Marriage Coach
MR. KERON BROWN MRS. DAWN BROWN Authors & Digital Content Creators
DON CALLAHAN Author, Speaker Entrepreneur
LENORE C.FARRELL Author & Wedding Officiant
CALEB & ASHLEY ALLEN
Authors, Speakers, Relationship Coaches
BARBARA BILBOE Psychotherapist, Writer & Coach, Workshop Facilitator
MARLON MUELLER Investor, Speaker Author & Coach
JESSE CRUZ
DESIRE CRUZ
Speakers, Coaches
& Event Planners
MEET THE VOLUME 1 AUTHORS
MEET THE VOLUME 1 AUTHORS
FOREWORD BY
JIM HETHERINGTON
Author Speaker Mentor
GORDON D. MELVILLE
Mindset Mentor, Executive Producer, Speaker, Author
LYNN CULLEY
Author & Life Celebration Specialist
HAZEL SHANKS Author, Speaker, Officiant, Marriage Coach
MR. KERON BROWN MRS. DAWN BROWN Authors & Digital Content Creators
DON CALLAHAN Author, Speaker Entrepreneur
LENORE C.FARRELL Author & Wedding Officiant
CALEB & ASHLEY ALLEN
Authors, Speakers, Relationship Coaches
BARBARA BILBOE Psychotherapist, Writer & Coach, Workshop Facilitator
MARLON MUELLER Investor, Speaker Author & Coach
JESSE CRUZ
DESIRE CRUZ
Speakers, Coaches
& Event Planners
Volume 2: Build the Business. Strengthen the Marriage. Thrive Together.
Building a business takes vision, energy, and commitment. Keeping your marriage strong deserves that same intention.
Your Relationship Roadmap, Volume 2 brings together entrepreneurial couples and relationship experts who understand these pressures firsthand. Through honest stories and practical insights, they explore communication, shared responsibilities, changing seasons, and protecting your connection.
Whether you work side by side or support your spouse’s entrepreneurial journey, discover ways to pursue meaningful goals while caring for the relationship at the heart of it all.
MEET THE VOLUME 2 AUTHORS
MEET THE VOLUME 2 AUTHORS
FOREWORD BY
JIM & MARY HETHERINGTON
Authors, Relationship Mentors
PENNY HOPKINSON CEO & Founder, Manual Magic AI®
MEREDITH MACKAY & CRAIG BENNETT
Relationship Experts, Bestselling Authors of "The 200% Marriage"
JULIA GANDY
MDiv, BCTMB, HMCT, Inner Peace Coach, Author
MARGRET JONS Life Turnaround Specialist, Author, Speaker
DOUG AND ROSEMARY MELVILLE
Marriage & Spiritual Mentors, Authors
D'RCY & LAURA BROMLEY
Authors, Co-Founders - TheBizAutomater
WAYNE & ROSANNE PREVETT
Executive Life Celebration Coaches
CASPER AND CHERYL STOCKHAM
Love Builders
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS & TALISHA COLLINS Owner, Collins Digital Services and Child Protective Services Social Worker
JOSE & KATIE ESCOBAR
Founder & CEO
Wife & Mother
Get Your Copy. Connect With the Authors.
Purchase through Amazon or contact a contributing author to arrange a direct order.
For author purchases, ask about available copies and delivery options.
Behind every chapter is a person with experience, perspective, and something meaningful to share. Explore the author profiles to learn about their work and find their contact information.
We’re grateful to every contributor for sharing their voice and helping these books become a starting point for learning, connection, and growth.
Remember You Can Also Reach Out to an Author
to Order a Signed Copy Directly From Them.
Start With One Meaningful Conversation
You can begin putting these ideas into practice today.
Set aside ten minutes together. Put away distractions, take turns speaking, and listen with curiosity.
Ask one another:
- What is something I’ve done recently that helped you feel supported?
- Where are you feeling the most pressure right now?
- What is one small thing we could do this week to strengthen our connection?
Choose one action together and decide when you will follow through.
Reading can introduce a new idea. Practising it together gives that idea a place in your relationship.
Take Your Next Step With Jim Hetherington
Sometimes a meaningful insight opens the door to a bigger conversation.
If you would value support with your relationships, personal growth, or the demands of building a business, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
My coaching helps you clarify what matters, recognize what is getting in the way, and identify practical next steps toward your goals.
Let’s explore what moving forward could look like for you.
Could Your Story Help Someone Else?
The experiences you have lived and the lessons you have learned may hold something valuable for another person.
If you have thought about writing a book or sharing your expertise, I can help you clarify your message and explore your writing and publishing options.
Through Authority Building System and Elite Authors Club, I work with authors and experts to turn meaningful ideas into books and content that support their goals.
Let’s talk about the story you want to tell and the people you want to reach.
What Authors Say About Working With Jim.
Jim Hetherington
"I wanted to write but was unsure of where to begin until I worked with Jim."
Lynn
"This system and process was so helpful."
Hazel
"The biggest benefit working with Jim is his system helped me organize my thoughts and get them out"
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A Message from Jim Hetherington
Jim Hetherington
Mary and I have shared more than four decades of marriage while navigating family, business, and the changing seasons of life. We have learned that strong relationships require attention, honest conversations, shared values, and the willingness to keep growing together.
That is the heart behind Your Relationship Roadmap. These books bring together people who generously share their experiences, hard-earned wisdom, and practical ideas to help others.
My hope is that their stories encourage you to reflect, have meaningful conversations, and take intentional steps toward the relationship and future you want to build.
As an author, coach, and publisher, I am passionate about helping people turn insight into action. Through Authority Building System and Elite Authors Club, I help authors and experts clarify their message, develop their books, and explore ways their knowledge can support their business and serve others. My coaching also helps people gain clarity on their relationships, personal growth, and business goals.
Whether you are here to discover the books, connect with a contributor, explore coaching, or begin your own journey as an author, you are welcome here. Explore, learn, and choose one meaningful next step.
Jim Hetherington