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Success Beyond the Backyard
An Amazon #1 Bestseller — Seven authors. One vital conversation about what success really means.
“Most success literature is written for people on their way up. We wrote this for those looking at what comes next.”
Media Inquiries & Press Kit
We invite members of the press to request interviews, review copies, excerpts, photography, and author availability. We prioritize journalist and producer inquiries and strive to respond within one business day.
Contact Information
- Contact: Evan Shelan, Co-Author
- Email: Ev********@***il.com
- Location: Pleasanton, California
About the Book
Success Beyond the Backyard is a collaborative work by seven accomplished authors with diverse backgrounds in finance, technology, law, business, education, and public service.
The book tackles the question most success literature avoids: What does meaningful achievement look like once the conventional milestones—career, income, recognition—are behind you?
Drawing on decades of experience, the authors offer a rare perspective. They treat obstacles as opportunities and frame success not as a destination, but as a lifelong practice. Since its launch, the book has reached #1 in its Amazon category, finding a dedicated readership among professionals, educators, and civic leaders reimagining their next chapter.
The Authors
Our co-authors believe that success is best understood collaboratively, not in isolation.
- Evan Shelan: Wharton Fellow, FinTech entrepreneur.
- Tim Lambirth: Expert in resilience and professional reinvention.
- Sharon Sacks: Accomplished leader in business and community development.
- Ted Fong: Focuses on perseverance and defining professional identity.
- Lutz Henckels: Career expert in technology and entrepreneurship.
- Barry Mew: Perspective on leadership and navigating life transitions.
- Milton Louie: Deep dive into values, service, and long-term thinking.
Full biographies and high-resolution author photography available upon request.
Suggested Interview Topics
Our authors are available individually or as a group to discuss a wide range of subjects, including:
- Redefining Success: Navigating the second half of life and career.
- The Collaborative Process: How seven authors built a single, coherent narrative.
- Cross-Industry Lessons: Turning obstacles into opportunities (Finance, Tech, Law, Military).
- Intergenerational Mentorship: What gets passed down and how.
- Leadership & Civic Duty: Lessons from Silicon Valley, Wharton, and Rotary service.
- Long-Term Thinking: Managing priorities in an age of short-term incentives.
We are happy to tailor topics to your audience or specific segment needs.
Available Formats
- Broadcast: Remote or in-studio interviews (Podcast, Radio, Television).
- Print/Digital: Profiles, Q&As, and contributed op-eds.
- Speaking: Keynotes, conference appearances, and panel discussions.
- Community: Virtual or in-person book club appearances.
Quick Facts
| Title | Success Beyond the Backyard |
| Authors | E. Shelan, T. Lambirth, S. Sacks, T. Fong, L. Henckels, B. Mew, M. Louie |
| Publisher | Archway Publishing |
| Genre | Business / Personal Development / Memoir |
| Distinction | Amazon #1 Recent Bestseller |
| Available Formats | Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook |
| Website | successbeyondthebackyard.com |
Notable Endorsements
The book is endorsed by a distinguished group of business and academic leaders, including:
- Robert Crandall, Former Chairman & CEO, American Airlines
- Professor Emeritus Jerry “Yoram” Wind, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- Floyd Kvamme, Partner Emeritus, Kleiner Perkins
- Vice Admiral Herman Shelanski, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
For high-resolution cover art, review copies, or pre-approved excerpts, please contact Evan Shelan at Ev********@***il.com.
