Yavonne Butcher…
Speaking Topics:
Beauty in the Brokenness: Turning Moments of Brokenness into Gold
Stop Outsourcing Your Confidence: Reclaim Your Power
Curate Your Life From Vision: A Mindset Shift from Fixing to Living.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Being invited to participate and later become part of the leadership team of an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on three separate occasions was a life-changing experience for my husband and me.
Crazy short timelines taught me to plan well and think through processes. From communication to teamwork to allocating resources, I learned to execute quickly and effectively (even when things weren’t perfect).
Each Makeover had its own specific challenges. It was like a mini bootcamp for driving a multifaceted project to the finish line with excellence. It pushed me past what I thought was possible. and expanded my capacity to think on my feet. It was hard and exhausting, but well worth the ROI.
is an author, speaker, independent publisher, and founder of Fireside Publishing Group. She partners with thought leaders who are ready to transform their intellectual property into meaningful books that create lasting impact.
Five years ago, Yavonne's exploration into writing and self-publishing opened a transformative path of personal discovery, ultimately revealing her passion for crafting impactful nonfiction that serves and empowers.
Through Book Architect, she equips aspiring and established authors with the clarity, tools, and strategic insight needed to independently publish a polished professional book with confidence. She publishes not only her work but also others through Fireside Publishing Group.
Yavonne’s newest work, The ROI of Writing a Book, distills her expertise into a clear, strategic guide for entrepreneurs and business leaders. The book reveals how a well-crafted Showcase Book can accelerate trust, attract ideal clients, open doors to new opportunities, and strengthen a business’s overall brand. With practical insights and a focus on measurable value, Yavonne helps founders understand not just why to write a book—but how to create one that drives influence, impact, and long-term business growth.
When she isn’t writing or helping authors bring their books to life, Yavonne cherishes quiet coffee mornings with her husband, exploring nature with her pup, staying connected with her kids and grandkids, and celebrating the simple moments.
