When Purpose Meets the Pen – How Two Visionary Authors Are Building a Movement Through Storytelling
Written by Dr. Michael Copeland, CEO/Owner/Author
Dr. Michael Copeland is an educator, author, and consultant who empowers individuals and communities through storytelling, leadership, and purpose-driven work. He is the founder of Copeland Consults LLC and a 15-time Award-Winning author.
Every powerful movement begins with a story, one that tests us, shapes us, and ultimately becomes a beacon for others. For Schwartzen Precil and Dr. Michael Copeland, storytelling is far more than an art form, it is a calling rooted in purpose, healing, and generational impact. Together, these two visionary authors have joined forces in the publishing game to help others transform lived experiences into lasting legacy.
Both men share a fundamental belief: writing a book does more than share ideas, it establishes authority, expands influence, and ignites transformation far beyond the page.
Schwartzen Precil, an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and 2025 Author of the Year Finalist, embodies the power of story in its most authentic form. As a former foster youth who rose through adversity to become a national resilience coach and publisher, Precil’s journey reframes hardship as strength. Through seven published books, a monthly webinar series, and leadership work with educators, youth, and families, he demonstrates that storytelling can heal, inspire, and mobilize communities. His publishing company, Be Your Own Publisher, was created to help others do the same, turning real-life experiences into a written legacy.
Dr. Michael Copeland, a seasoned leadership consultant and multi-award-winning author, complements that mission with strategic insight and purpose-driven guidance. Copeland teaches that a book positions a voice as a trusted leader long before readers ever meet the author. “Your story has the power to reach people you will never meet,” he often says. “It inhabits rooms long after your voice is gone, offering guidance, encouragement, and connection.” His work helps aspiring authors understand that publishing is not just about a book, it’s about building influence that lasts.
At the intersection of Precil’s grit-driven journey and Copeland’s leadership expertise lies a shared conviction: stories build trust and catalyze change.
Together, they equip authors to move beyond writing in isolation and instead build community, clarity, and confidence. Precil’s focus on resilience and emotional intelligence shows how narrative can shape education and community development, while Copeland’s leadership framework reveals how authors can position themselves as authorities in their fields. Their partnership teaches that books are both mirrors and maps reflecting personal truth while guiding others toward growth.
Whether inspiring a struggling reader, equipping a leader, or transforming a community through coaching and curriculum, the ripple effect of the written word is undeniable. As Precil reminds audiences, “Your story doesn’t just impact one reader, it moves through families, schools, and generations.”
This is why Dr. Copeland and Schwartzen Precil continue to join forces, creating spaces where authors are empowered to write boldly, publish strategically, and build legacy intentionally. Their work is proof that writing is more than publishing, it is a purpose in motion.
Join the movement. Their next Author Legacy & Publishing Webinar takes place:
February 25th, 7:00 PM (Virtual)
Register here.
If you’ve been carrying a story that deserves to be told, this is your invitation to turn purpose into print and legacy into action.
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Dr. Michael Copeland, CEO/Owner/Author
Dr. Michael Copeland is an educator, author, and leadership consultant dedicated to empowering individuals through storytelling, mentorship, and purpose-driven work. Drawing from lived experience in education and community advocacy, he helps others transform adversity into impact. He is the founder of Copeland Consults LLC and the author of several books. Dr. Copeland’s work centers on leadership, resilience, faith, and social responsibility. His mission is to elevate voices, strengthen communities, and help others build lasting legacies through education and storytelling.
