Don’t Make Yourself Small: Reinventing Jane Eyre and Female Empowerment with Natasha Lester

Episode Synopsis:

In this empowering episode of Chapter Chat, host Jessica Foster sits down with bestselling author Natasha Lester to discuss her captivating new novel, The Chateau on Sunset, a stunning 1960s retelling of Jane Eyre.

Together, they dive deep into the power of female friendships, the strength of "the whisper network," and what it truly means to live unapologetically without making yourself small. Both Natasha and Jessica share candid, personal stories from their own lives about overcoming self-doubt and carving out their own paths. Tune in for a raw, inspiring conversation that will leave you energized to follow your dreams and stand tall.

Sit back, relax and enjoy Chapter Chat. Hosted by news anchor and avid reader Jessica Foster, Chapter Chat explores the inner workings of the literary world. Episodes will have a combination of best-selling author interviews and discussions of trending literary topics.

Whether you love to read a good book or aspire to write one, you'll find these discussions enjoyable. The Chapter Chat Podcast is an expansion of a WJHG/WECP-TV initiative to share the love of reading with the community. Chapter Chat was awarded the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters Service to America award in 2023.

The initiative began as a monthly book club that encouraged viewers to read along with a selected book and then meet up at the local library to discuss with the news team. Reporters and anchors also visit schools to read to children. The idea is that if children see the adults around them reading, they will learn to love it as well.