From Fired to Featured: A Fireside Chat with Author Michelle Thames

Sat Jan 24 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-06:00

Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience | Homewood

Thames Media Solutions
Publisher/HostThames Media Solutions
From Fired to Featured: A Fireside Chat with Author Michelle Thames
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An intimate fireside chat and book signing with author Michelle Thames, in conversation with Dr. Tenia.
About this Event

Join us for an intimate afternoon of conversation, storytelling, and community at Beyond the Book: A Literary Experience in Homewood, IL.

In this fireside chat, Michelle Thames—marketing strategist, podcast host, and author of From Fired to Featured—shares her powerful journey of turning a career setback into a new chapter of purpose, visibility, and impact.

Michelle will be interviewed by Dr. Tenia, founder of Beyond the Book and an author herself, for an honest and inspiring conversation about reinvention, personal branding, and the courage it takes to be seen in a new season of life and work.

This is not a sales presentation.
It’s a meaningful dialogue designed to leave you encouraged, reflective, and connected.


✨ What to Expect
  • An intimate fireside chat between Michelle Thames and Dr. Tenia
  • Real stories about career pivots, resilience, and visibility
  • A short visibility mini-chat with practical takeaways
  • Audience Q&A
  • Book signing and photos
  • Light refreshments and networking

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, January 24
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Location:
Beyond the Book: A Literary Experience
18063 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL 60430


💜 Who This Is For
  • Readers who love meaningful conversations and author events
  • Entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals navigating change
  • Anyone who’s experienced a setback and is ready for a new chapter
  • Supporters of local authors and community-centered spaces
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience, 18063 Dixie Highway, Homewood, United States

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