What if the real measure of success is not the numbers, the lists, or the applause, but the moment your work truly helps one person?

In this episode of Kind of a Big Book Deal, host Meghan Stevenson sits down with sex and relationship coach Caitlin V to explore what it really takes to turn years of lived experience, research, and repetition into a powerful book. Caitlin shares her journey from academia to coaching to YouTube fame, and why writing a book was never about money, influence, or status. It was about access.

Together, they unpack why books still matter in a world of short-form content, how traditional publishing creates credibility and longevity, and why timeless ideas always outlast trends. Caitlin also opens up about rejection, imposter syndrome, and the quiet faith required to keep going when doors keep closing. A major theme throughout the conversation is the power of reps. Real expertise is built slowly, through mistakes, testing ideas in the real world, and showing up again and again.

For entrepreneurs, creators, and experts dreaming of a book, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and a grounded reminder: meaningful work compounds over time, and impact starts with serving one person well.

Caitlin V. is a renowned sex and relationship coach specializing in helping men overcome erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, and premature ejaculation. A former sexual health researcher and policy analyst, she skyrocketed to internet fame after a viral video on female pleasure. Today, she works with clients worldwide to resolve mismatched libidos, enhance sexual confidence, and create more satisfying intimate experiences.

Blending personal experience with evidence-based science, Caitlin is on a mission to foster a sex-positive world where pleasure is prioritized. With millions of views on YouTube and nearly a million subscribers, she has become a leading voice in the field. Her expertise is now reaching an even wider audience with her upcoming TV show, Good Sex, premiering on Discovery+ and Max.

Learn more at caitlinvneal.com or youtube.com/caitlinv.

Find Caitlin V on social
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Order Caitlin V’s new book, Harder Better Longer Stronger at https://caitlinvneal.com/hbls.

Episode Highlights:
(1:21) Caitlin’s path from researcher to global coach
(3:47) How YouTube success turned into a book idea
(7:27) Why books allow deeper, more lasting ideas
(10:02) Accessibility, education, & mission over money
(15:54) Paying with time or paying with leverage
(29:24) Rejection, resilience, and finding one true “yes”
(42:59) Timeless content vs chasing trends
(50:15) Why reps, mistakes, and patience build real authority
(56:20) Outro

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Traditional publishing expert Meghan Stevenson blasts open the gates of the “Big 5”—Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and Macmillan—to share what every entrepreneur and expert needs to know about landing a book deal.

In episodes released every Monday, Meghan shares wisdom and stories from 20+ years in publishing as well as interviews with authors, literary agents, and editors. She also answers questions from listeners like you.

Whether you are an experienced entrepreneur with an empire, or are just starting out—this podcast will help you understand what you need to do in order to turn your dream of being a bestselling author into real life.