Hi, I'm Eddie Rice. I understand your journey and can guide you.

Like many authors, when I wrote Toast: Short Speeches, Big Impact, I poured everything into the book itself—assuming that once it was finished, I’d figure out marketing later. But by the time I started pitching podcasts and building an audience, I was already behind. I had a great book, but no momentum.

That experience taught me a harsh truth: A book doesn’t sell itself. And by the time most authors realize that, it’s too late.

When I started working on Out of the Valley: From Invisible to In-Demand, I flipped my approach. Instead of waiting until after launch, I built an audience first. I stopped chasing algorithms and started forming real connections—with podcast hosts, readers, and fellow authors who actually cared.

But the biggest shift? Accountability.

For years, I treated my business like a side hustle, convinced I didn’t have enough time to make it my main focus. Hiring a coach forced me to step fully into my role as a publicity strategist and writer for authors. It pushed me to take my work seriously, show up consistently, and, most importantly, help others do the same.

That’s why I created Eloquent Mind—to help ambitious authors break through the noise. Whether you need the right words for a speech, a book that gets attention, or a podcast pitch that actually works, I provide the strategies that ensure your ideas don’t fade into obscurity.

Your story deserves to be heard. Let’s make sure the right people are listening.