Episode
Nobody Ever Misses Their Chance at Life
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- Firewall with Bradley Tusk
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- 3046
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Summary
When Zibby Owens, author of the forthcoming Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot , was at her lowest point, she started taking baby steps toward what would turn into a bustling mini-empire, built in and around the publishing business. Bradley talks to Zibby about how it all came together. On starting from nothing: "I recorded a podcast into my phone sitting on the edge of my bed. And was like, I'm not even going to tell anyone I'm doing this." On her publishing thesis: "I wanted to make every author a lead title. We want to put the resources behind each one ... I didn't want to be a printer. I wanted to be a partner." On her new book: "It is intended to be the same as going to coffee with a good friend." On owning a bookstore: " "I feel like I've created a community center that also sells books." On what it all means: "I felt like I missed my chance in life. And I've realized that nobody ever misses their chance at life... you may feel incredibly stuck, but you have the power to find yourself." This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio. Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: [email protected] . Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack .