Let’s just put it out there, up front. The temptation to begin this interview with “Nobody doesn’t like Saralee…” is almost insurmountable. While no doubt author/speaker Saralee Rosenberg has heard that song before, it happens to be the truth—less a thousand calories. A visit to Saralee’s website tells us about her writing success, a colorful array of accomplishments, ranging from New York Times essayist to being a guest on Oprah.

Saralee is also my Girlfriend’s Book Club blog-mate, and one of my favorite author friends. Recently, I had a chance to catch up with Saralee—an uncommon soul, to say the least.  Read on to learn more about Saralee’s ability to reach out and reach beyond.