Gina Romero’s Welcome Home book wins third award

Gina Romero’s bestselling Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking, From the Heart earned its third award Aug. 2 at an Advanced Writers and Speakers Association conference in St. Louis. The recognition comes as Romero expands Welcome Home by Gina into television, podcasting, education and lifestyle products aimed at Christian women.

Why it matters: - The third award gives Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking, From the Heart fresh momentum as Gina Romero grows the book into a broader Christian lifestyle and media brand. - The win underscores demand for practical, faith-based content focused on homemaking, family life and hospitality. - Romero’s brand now spans books, television, podcasting, speaking, online education and product development.

What happened: - Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking, From the Heart received its third award on Aug. 2 at the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association conference in St. Louis. - Romero accepted the honor during a weekend focused on connecting with Christian authors, speakers and publishing professionals. - Romero also spoke at the Christian Product Expo during the conference. - Her presentation focused on “Going Beyond the Book and Building a Brand Around Your Calling.”

The details: - Romero told authors to think beyond publishing and consider how a message can become a ministry, business or lifestyle brand. - Romero said, “Writing the book is just the beginning.” - Romero said the message in many Christian books can serve people in ways that extend beyond the page. - Welcome Home by Gina includes books, television, podcasting, speaking, online education and The Welcome Home Table™ product line. - Romero hosts Welcome Home with Gina on the GoodVue Television Network. - The television program focuses on homemaking, family life and biblical principles for creating homes filled with peace, joy and beauty. - Romero also hosts the Welcome Home by Gina podcast. - Romero founded The Welcome Home Collective™, an online educational community for homemaking skills. - Romero was interviewed for both radio and television during the St. Louis conference. - Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking, From the Heart is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. - More information is available on the brand’s website. - Romero is also active on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

Between the lines: - The award is part of a larger effort to turn a single book into a multi-platform audience and revenue engine. - Romero’s message tracks with a broader Christian media trend that blends publishing, speaking and digital content into one brand identity. - Her emphasis on homemaking also taps into a countercultural pitch: slowing down, prioritizing family and building intentional home life in a hurried culture.

What's next: - Romero is continuing to expand Welcome Home by Gina into new publishing, television and lifestyle categories. - Romero’s public appearances and media interviews suggest the brand will keep reaching beyond book buyers to audiences across Christian media and family-focused platforms. - The Welcome Home message will remain centered on helping Christian women create homes shaped by faith, beauty and connection.

The bottom line: - The third award marks a book milestone, but the bigger story is Gina Romero’s move from author to platform builder.