HP Podcast Backlog 2

Closing this Chapter- Thank you.

Heather Parady — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

New Show: https://www.heatherparady.com/comingsoonshow

Intro to Subconscious Money Beliefs (Danya Douglas Hunt)

Heather Parady — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you are someone who grew up with the wrong mindset about money, and although you consciously know that, have been desperately trying to figure out how to unlearn all the incorrect information and release the negative energy surrounding money, this episode is for you.

Today, I connected with Danya Douglas Hunt, a Mindset Performance Coach who draws on her experience as a former Olympic Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach to help visionaries get out of their own way, breakthrough income and impact plateaus.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/153

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Applying athletic mindset principles to our money mindset
Understanding the subconscious mind's influence on thoughts and actions
Going deeper than surface-level affirmations when reprogramming our thoughts

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Danya Douglas Hunt: www.danyadouglashunt.com

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Money Stories & Taking CONTROL of our Finances (Danielle Hayden)

Heather Parady — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Do you know your numbers? Are you comfortable with your financial situation? Look, it's OKAY if the answer is no. Today, we're going to discuss how you can get yourself on the right track and feel confident talking about money.

I connected with Danielle Hayden, a reformed corporate CFO (Chief Financial Officer), who now works with entrepreneurs to get their finances in order. She walks us through the basics of business finances and how to develop the right money mindset no matter where you are starting from.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/152

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

The three numbers every Creative Entrepreneur needs to look at
Looking at data unemotionally (and overcoming unhealthy money stories)
What happens when you screw up your finances?

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Danielle Hayden: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/

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Oprah Does THIS Before Meetings (Intention)

Heather Parady — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you want to maximize your productivity and be a better leader, this quick tip from Oprah will be game-changing.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/151

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Building a SOBER Online Community (Brad Mcleod)

Heather Parady — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you're curious about sobriety, you have to hear this guy's story.

Today, I connected with Brad McLeod, the creator of Sober Motivation, a social media and podcast platform that motivates and inspires others by showcasing recovery guests and their stories.

He shares with us a remarkable story of his own healing journey and what it's been like as a creator to build a thriving community of over 1 MILLION people on the path to recovery. Whether you're sober-curious or a creator wanting to impact lives through your own story, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/150

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

The journey back to self and developing deep self-acceptance.
Why using his own voice and story “changed everything” on his platform
Measuring impact online (and how to stay focused on what matters)

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Brad Mcleod: https://www.sobermotivationmedia.com/

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Make Better CONTENT by Doing This (Opinions)

Heather Parady — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, we are discussing how to enrich your content with your opinions and experiences, and why, if there is no cost, there is no real value.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/149

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Talia Jacqueline episode: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/142

An Introvert's Guide to Being a Better Communicator (Ty Hoesgen)

Heather Parady — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Want to be a better communicator? What if you grew up shy or introverted? Is it still possible for you to "take the mic" with absolute confidence? Absolutely.

Today, I connected with Ty Hoesgen, a communication coach, speaker, and #1 best-selling author. He overcame shyness and transformed his life by mastering communication. He shares with us several tactical tools and mindset strategies to improve our speaking skills and enhance our presence.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/148

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

A 4-step process for managing energy and improving your communication
A communication hack on managing nonverbal behavior online.
What to do when you DON'T communicate the way you should have

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Ty Hoesgen: https://www.advancedgrowthinstitute.com/home

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

This will Improve Your Content (Questions)

Heather Parady — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500

This episode is centered around a quote I read in 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being' by Rick Rubin. To enhance our content and art, we may need to release it before it is fully ready.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/147

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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The Creative Act: https://amzn.to/45qGpyA

Developing a LIT-UP Personal Brand (Ramon Ray)

Heather Parady — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Is your personal brand lit up? Are you fully shining through it and confident in what God placed you on this earth to do? Buckle up, friends.

I connected with Ramon Ray, a small business expert, in-demand motivational speaker, and event host. The words of wisdom he's about to share with you today regarding personal branding cuts through the BS and gets to the heart of our purpose on this earth.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/146

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How has he been able to find favor with influential people?
Why we are unashamed of getting in the spotlight (even when we are “servant leaders”)
Building Community around your brand (and setting strong boundaries)

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Ramon Ray: https://www.ramonray.com/ and https://zoneofgenius.com/

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

A HORRIBLE Analogy: Wet Diapers & Your Calling (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Are you demanding too much of your work too soon? Where is the line between moving the needle forward and pushing something beyond its maturity state? Well, here is a gross analogy…

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/145

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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Managing Energy: For Introverted Content Creators (Kyrus Keenan Westcott)

Heather Parady — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How do you manage your energy as a content creator? What about if you are naturally introverted? How do you keep yourself from burning out?

Today I connected with Kyrus Keenan Westcott, the “neuro-spicy humorist” who has built a massive platform around humor and normalizing mental health. He has a wealth of knowledge for content creators, specifically those of us who consider themselves introverts.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/144

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Understanding yourself as a creator: What fills your cup?
Being a creator isn’t a solo thing – it’s collaborative
Getting into the state of ideation and creation

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

The Project: https://www.heatherparady.com/theproject

Connect with KY: https://thevibewithky.com/

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Disappointed? Tired of LOSING? Do this. (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500

What is it about some people that they seem to win EVERYTHING? How do we "get back into the game" when we have faced so much disappointment? I got the answer to this from an unexpected place this week...and it came from a Catan game.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/NUMBER

The Project: https://www.heatherparady.com/theproject

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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How Anger will Help You Make a BIGGER Impact (Talia Jacqueline)

Heather Parady — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

As heart-centered, mission-driven folks, passion is something we have. However, sometimes we don’t lean enough into our passion when talking about our work. Whether it is fear of coming across too aggressively or maybe we were conditioned to be a little more reserved, we often suffer the consequences of not being open about... well, what makes us pissed off.

Today I connected with Talia Jacqueline, a business psychology expert, and the founder of Visceral Communication where she helps business owners and their teams bring words to life and bring life to their companies. When I asked her about becoming a better communicator when talking about my work, she said, “Well, what makes you angry?”

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/142

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Using anger as a catalyst in business communication
How to identify your passion (when maybe you have buried it for so long)
How to use anger in a healthy way that points to passion

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Talia Jacqueline: https://visceralco.com/

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

I Got Kicked Off a Tyler Perry Movie (This is What Happened)

Heather Parady — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Today I am sharing a story about a time I was kicked out of a scene for a Tyler Perry film. Sometimes the greatest gifts are wrapped up in disappointment and as a creative, we have to continually “look up” from our frustration and see what God is trying to show us.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/141

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Non-Sexy AI Hacks that will Actually Help Your Business (Ross Fledderjohn)

Heather Parady — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the flood of new AI tools and are unsure which ones to immediately use and which ones to skip? You might be surprised to learn that focusing on non-sexy AI might be the key to boosting your creative business.

In this episode, I connected with Ross Fledderjohn, also known as "EcomRoss" on IG and Youtube. He's a tech-savvy entrepreneur with impressive expertise in website development and AI. His message today? Well, it's a bit unconventional for an AI enthusiast.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/140

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to research AI without getting distracted
Knowing which tools to use and which ones to skip
Why we shouldn’t be worried about the future of AI

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Ross Fledderjohn: https://ecomross.info/

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Want to be a Podcast Guest? Do these 4 things (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Are you a creative struggling to pitch yourself to podcast shows, only to be met with silence or rejection? Buckle up, y'all –today we are revealing the four must-know tips that can turn a mediocre pitch into a powerful connection.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/139

Connect with Jeremy Ryan Slate: https://commandyourbrand.com/

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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Share Your Story More Effectively by Doing This (Kinsey Ray)

Heather Parady — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

You know you need to share your story to reach more people, connect with your audience, and make the impact that you want to make. But is it interesting enough? Will people get bored hearing it over and over? How do you confidently embrace and share your story?

Today, I connected with Kinsey Ray, the dynamic Mermaid Queen and Mrs. Utah International. She's not only established a thriving multi-million-dollar sales organization, but has also overcome personal battles with self-harm, using her experience to inspire others. Kinsey shares with us how we can overcome self-doubt, embrace vulnerability, and harness the power of our own story.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/138

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Overcoming the fear of sharing your story (Will people think I'm just looking for attention? Is my story good enough?)
Identifying the right parts of your story to share publicly.
How do you tell the same story over and over and keep it fresh?

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Kinsey Ray: Kinseyray.com

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Not Happy with Your Progress? Listen to This (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Not where you want to be in your creative endeavors? Not feeling like you're making as big of a dent in this world as you want? My friend, I have a couple of things to share with you that will prove you're further along than you think.

The New 40: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wy1z4TIN0MgO9mp2v5KYU?si=c001c9de33e445bc

Nick’s Episode: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/136

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/137

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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How to Tactically Step into Your Calling (Nick Cavuoto)

Heather Parady — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you're like me, "calling" is always top of mind. You know you're here to do meaningful work, but sometimes, through life's crazy twists and turns, it can be easy to lose our footing and feel misplaced on that road to our calling. Today's guest specializes in connecting business with spirit and says he is here to "help people who are up to something," because "You can't do epic sh*t with basic people."

I connected with Nick Cavuoto, a well-known Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with 15 years of experience in the marketing industry, successfully managing millions of dollars in products for Fortune 500 Brands, Inc 5000 Companies, and unicorn startups.

But what sets Nick apart is his unique approach that merges spirituality and business, viewing his work as a form of ministry. In this episode, we dive into Nick's wisdom on finding purpose, navigating challenges, and how to Tactically Step into Your Calling.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/136

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How do we become the most effective in our work?
What are you truly here to do? To deliver?
Balancing the spiritual and the practical

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Nick Cavuoto: www.nickcavuoto.com

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Discouraged? Listen to This (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

You know you are called to do great things–but that doesn’t mean every day you feel lit up. Today I wanted to just pour some love on ya. Stay the course, my friend.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/135

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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This AI Tool will Save You Hours Writing (Jim Carter)

Heather Parady — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Wanna creatively use technology without feeling like you're CHEATING? Curious about how it can save you time while maintaining a human touch for your brand? I've got your back, friend.

Today, I connected with Jim Carter, an AI Specialist who will guide us on how to enjoy our lives more while harnessing the power of AI.

In this conversation, we are digging into using Chat GPT as your writing coach, other ways you can use AI in your business, and why (as Jim says) “Simple shifts in your mindset around technology add dividends in your life.”

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/134

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Why the days of agencies might be gone forever
Where should you add AI? (Hint: It's where you should be GREEDY)
Detailed walk-through of Heather’s AI copy-writing process

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Jim Carter: jimcarter.me

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

These Sexy Systems will Save You Time (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

You know what could be a real game changer for your creative business? Systems. Believe it or not, setting up solid systems can seriously streamline your tasks, supercharge your efficiency, and give you a lot more free time for the fun part - being creative!

Today we are going over a few concepts from the book 'The E-Myth' and developing a “franchise prototype” could lead to some serious scalability and consistency in your work.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/133

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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Can Alcohol Really Cause This!? (Gillian Tietz)

Heather Parady — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

I've never had this conversation before on the show. As I am getting older and more focused on my well-being and the quality of my work, I cannot avoid the topic of alcohol.

If you are asking yourself, “Great Heather, but what does this have to do with my creativity or my business?”

Friend, it has everything to do with it.

Today, we are talking with Gillian Tietz, host of the Sober Powered podcast, about her personal journey, expertise in biochemistry, and what happens in your brain when you drink alcohol

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/132

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How alcohol initially slows down brain activity for relaxation but leads to increased anxiety and depression as the brain rebounds.
Why you can't "change the way you drink."
The science behind alcohol's grip and unlocking the power to change.

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Gillian Tietz: https://www.soberpowered.com/

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Create Opportunity: Entrepreneurial Strategy for Creatives (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

We all know that exceptionally talented person who isn't utilizing their gift. They claim they aspire to be X... yet they've made no effort to navigate the BUSINESS side of their craft.

In today's episode, we are diving into the importance of working ON your business (not just in it) and striking a balance between the roles of artist and entrepreneur.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/131

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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AI Automations for Your Creative Business (Anthony Lee)

Heather Parady — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

As creatives, we can look at AI in two ways. One, we can feel threatened, freaked out, and worry about the need for human beings, or two, we can decide to run ahead and make our corner of the world better because of this tool.

I mean, I guess there is a third option where we can use AI and still be slightly scared of it (I’m not going to lie, that's me) but let's just ignore that one😜.

The COOL thing about it, regardless of where you stand, is it can give us TIME back to be more creative. Yes, AI can help us be more creative. And I am not talking about it being creative FOR us, rather, it can systemize things that take our time, so we can have more time to do what lights us up.

Today I had on the incredible Anthony Lee, an A.I. Marketer Guy with a passion for designing A.I.-powered business automations, developing A.I. software solutions for Amazon sellers, and creating frameworks for behavioral marketing. With his expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence, Anthony is at the forefront of cutting-edge marketing strategies that drive results. Buckle in y’all. 🔥

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/130

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Integration of AI for more human-like interactions
Automating social media posts using AI
Trusting AI technology and its limitations

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Anthony Lee: www.aiplusautomation.com

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Letting GO of Energy Suckers (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Today, we are talking about preserving your energy, aligning with the right people, and no matter how much you love them and wish them the best, letting go of energy suckers.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/129

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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Don’t Take Yourself TOO SERIOUSLY (Joe Atang)

Heather Parady — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Do you take yourself too seriously? Does that hold you back from making the kind of impact you want to make? Listen, if you are ready to make a difference and put more good into the world, I have someone I want you to meet.

Today, I sat down with Joe Atang, the founder of the 'Hi (Help Inspyre) Brand.' Joe is on a mission to use his message, platforms, and brands to inspire positive change. He is using a simple gesture to make a profound impact, and today we discuss how to let go of fear, embrace connection, and adopt a light-hearted and passionate approach to life.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/128

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Not taking oneself too seriously
The significance of listening, understanding, and adding value to others
Leaving a lasting legacy

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Joe Atang: https://helpinspyre.com/

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Why Your Videos Aren’t Seen (Ryan Snaadt)

Heather Parady — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Are you are posting and posting but wondering why your videos aren't getting the visibility they deserve? Our guest today, videographer and marketing strategist, Ryan Snaadt reveals expert tips to captivate your audience and boost video impact.

In this conversation, we dig into intentional content creation, striking a balance between attention-grabbing and engaging videos, harnessing the power of storytelling and authenticity, and understanding user behavior on various platforms.

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE

Intentional content creation and addressing audience needs
Short form vs. long-form content
Using searchability and keywords for increased visibility

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/127

Ryan’s Business Process Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJF2Nc46g6o&t=633s

Connect with Ryan: https://www.ryansnaadt.com/

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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Promote Your Work without Being a Sleeze (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

🤔 Do you need to promote your work but worry you'll come across as sleazy?

As a creative, I've always struggled with self-promotion. If you're like me, not a natural-born salesperson, this may have held you back from creating opportunities for yourself.

In this episode, I'll share a small yet powerful shift that has opened doors and attracted opportunities in my business. Our words have energy, and by speaking more about what we want in our lives, we can manifest incredible outcomes.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/126

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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Finding Time for Your Creative Project (Listener Question)

Heather Parady — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A listener sent in a question about finding time for her creative work. Do you ever struggle with that? I decided to reach out to the previous guest, Sam Bennett, to play her this question and get her input.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/125

Listen to Sam’s Previous interview here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/124

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Sam Bennett: http://www.TheRealSamBennett.com

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How to be Productive as a Creative (Sam Bennett)

Heather Parady — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

As a creative how can you increase your productivity and move your project across the finish line? If you struggle finding the time to pour yourself into your creative work like you want to…this episode is for you.

I connected with Sam Bennett, creativity-productivity specialist and author of the bestselling, “Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day”. Bennett's method provides structure for creative work, which creates freedom.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/124

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Balancing time when you have multiple creative projects
Working on creative projects while also balancing other responsibilities
Staying accountable and motivated to complete projects when there are no external deadlines

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Sam Bennett: https://www.therealsambennett.com/

Real Life Planner: https://therealsambennett.com/real-life-planner/

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Entrepreneurship, Comedy Clubs, & Asking Better Questions (Scott Edwards)

Heather Parady — Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week believes that asking the right people the right questions led to his tremendous success in building comedy clubs. Scott Edwards joins us to share his insights on building a chain of comedy clubs and collaborating with legends like Bob Saget, Seinfeld, and Dana Carvey.

In this conversation, Scott breaks down the process of building meaningful relationships and establishing a sustainable business while navigating various professional connections. We also explore how to seize opportunities and cultivate a distinctive reputation that sets you apart in your industry.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/123

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

When it comes to advice, how do you decide which to take?
Handling tough conversations while protecting the business
What qualities or approaches make the greatest comedians stand out in their work?
How have you applied your experience running comedy clubs to hosting podcasts?
How to approach a person in authority to build a relationship without being a bother

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Scott Edwards: www.scottscomedystuff.com

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Organizing Your Content (Justin Keller)

Heather Parady — Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you're a creator, you probably have an abundance of content. The challenge lies in managing the overwhelming amount and finding a system that allows for a smooth flow without feeling suffocated.

Today, my friend Justin Keller, Founder of Circlefifty Creative and host of the Fight For Brilliance Podcast, joins us to address a listener's question on this topic. Justin provides valuable insights on organizing your content and shares a philosophy that can alleviate the stress associated with content creation.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/122

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Exploring the six creative types and their content creation approaches
Transitioning from a scattered content approach to a strategic and focused one
Adopting a "no rush" mindset in content creation, emphasizing quality over quantity and reducing stress

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

Connect with Justin Keller: https://www.fightforbrilliance.com

Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

3 Reasons Why FINISHING Matters (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Having trouble finishing things? Ever wonder if it even matters? In this episode, we are going to give you three reasons why finishing the project at your hand MATTERS regardless of the project's success or outcome.

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/121

Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask

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Remove Emotion, Package Your Content, & Win on Youtube (Jesús Ramirez)

Heather Parady — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Looking to enhance your content? Whether it's your YouTube channel or any other platform, our guest today, Jesús Ramirez, a Graphic Artist & Instructor, emphasizes the importance of packaging.

Today we dig into being emotionally detached from your work and consistently delivering high-quality content. Jesús also provides valuable insights on interpreting data and leveraging analytics to optimize your content creation.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/120

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Delivering high-quality content by continuously refining and improving without emotional attachment.
Analyzing video analytics to make data-driven decisions for content improvement.
Monitor key metrics: click-through rate, retention rate, and first 30-second retention to track audience engagement.

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Starting a Speaking Career (Ernesto Verdugo)

Heather Parady — Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Are you interested in becoming a public speaker? One of our listeners participating in our 111-Day Creative Project Challenge recently reached out with a question about creating a speaker reel to attract more opportunities.

I connected with Ernesto Verdugo, a professional speaker and event organizer with over 30 years of experience, having worked with individuals in over 120 nationalities and 57 countries, making him a true global expert in the field.

I asked him to share insights on crafting a compelling speaker reel and kick-starting a successful speaking career. This was a literal deep dive and will make you rethink everything you know about the speaking industry.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Speaking Reels vs. “Positioning Reels"
Why “One-Pagers” are old school
Being “validated” and focusing on platforms that index in Google

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Finding Time for Your Creative Work (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Feel like you don’t have enough TIME to dedicate to your creative work? Today, we're diggin’ into the guilt and anxiety that often comes with prioritizing your passion projects over other responsibilities. We'll also discuss embracing the feeling of being "behind" and making our creativity a priority in our busy lives."

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/118

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How to Start a YouTube Channel for Beginners (Brenden Kumarasamy)

Heather Parady — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How do you start a YouTube channel? What should you consider before beginning? This was a question from a listener, and we decided to bring in someone who is in the YouTube trenches to break down everything he knows about YouTube.

Brenden Kumarasamy is a Public Speaking Coach & CEO of MasterTalk, where he helps leaders communicate their ideas to the world. In this conversation, Brenden shares his own experience, including how he promotes his channel, as well as practical tips for beginners on how to create long-form videos using QIT (Questions, Insights, and Titles).

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

What is the best way to get started with creating content?
How can you promote your content and get it out to others?
What is the best software for video editing for beginners?
What are realistic expectations for viewer growth?
How often should you post content and what is the best length for it?
How does monetization of YouTube work?

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Directing, Writing Scripts & Loyalty to the Character (Mark W. Travis)

Heather Parady — Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Today we are taking a DEEP DIVE into directing, writing scripts, and being loyal to characters in our stories. Our guest is Mark W. Travis, Director and CEO of Travis International Film Institute and an internationally recognized film directing authority with over 40 years of experience.

In today's conversation, Mark discusses with us the significance of character-driven stories and how to use the “interrogation process” to find the characters voice. Whether you are a writer, director, or actor you will learn a lot from Mark’s approach to character loyalty and authentic storytelling.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

As a writer you don’t always want to remove the ego- instead rely on it
Using the “interrogation process” to access the character
Autobiographical storytelling
The danger of assumption and going “back to the original impulse."

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Think SMALL (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Have a big dream? The BEST way to inch towards that big dream is to think SMALL. This is why...

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Getting in the Right Rooms & Making Your Own Luck (Esteban Serrano)

Heather Parady — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you know that there is greatness inside of you and you have a creative calling, but maybe find it difficult to get into the right rooms or create your own opportunities—this conversation is for YOU.

Today I connected with Esteban Serrano, a seasoned music television producer/director with 20 years experience, who has worked on iconic shows like TRL and MTV Raps and presented Hip Hop to audiences in new and innovative ways. He is now working to shed light on the positive influence that Hip-Hop culture can have on society with his debut book "The 10 Dad Commandments, Fatherhood Through a Hip Hop Lens".

Esteban literally knocked on the right doors, made the right connections, and built his creative career through GRIT and a deep knowing that he was called to be in the rooms he desired to be in. In this conversation, he shares with us about knowing the value that you add, understanding the gravity of the moment, and why there is no better path than the one that God has for you.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Greatness is achieved through a relentless pursuit, work ethic, and building relationships (it’s not just about talent) and it takes time to attain.
Being a light in dark rooms & standing firm on principles
Finding favor with decision makers and adding real value by understanding their needs
Why it is crucial to understand the gravity of the moment and act accordingly.

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The Writing Process & Self-Publishing (Karl Beckstrand)

Heather Parady — Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

For the writers in the room, this one's for you! I connected with Karl Beckstrand, a bilingual author and illustrator, who has published (so far) TWENTY-SEVEN books and helps others unlock their writing skills.

In this conversation, we discuss common mistakes made by newbie writers, why you should never stop marketing your work, and what he learned after his publisher passed away on the day his book went to print.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Understanding the main idea of your book and the editing process
Writing a conclusion that leaves readers satisfied & creating empathy for your characters
When you have too many ideas, how do you choose where to start?
What is the most significant obstacle that prevents writers from publishing their work?

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The Project: Story from Me & a Challenge to You (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Today, I have a quick story to share with you about a project I once was involved in. I also would like to invite you to a free challenge over the summer where we can collectively FINISH our creative projects.

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Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/112

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On Marketing: Make Your Work Memorable (Casey Cavaliere)

Heather Parady — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

If you are working really hard on your craft, but struggle with marketing it once you deliver it out into the world, this episode is for you.

Casey Cavaliere is a producer, songwriter, artist coach, and has been in a band called The Wonder Years for two decades. He started coaching musicians after they finished recording and asked for help with releasing and promoting their music.

In this conversation, we dig into how to make your work memorable by finding sticky stories, hidden talents, and going against the grain.

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Interrupting the status quo in your genre
Developing a unique brand by zeroing in on one key sticking point
Tapping into your OTHER skillsets to SUPERCHARGE marketing

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/111

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Cultivating Wild Ideas (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Do you dive deep enough into an idea without overediting yourself or being too practical?

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Create a Clear Vision (Lisa Guillot)

Heather Parady — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In today’s episode, we are joined by Lisa Guillot - a mindset coach, personal brand expert, and author of "Find Your Clear Vision". Lisa shares valuable insights on how to identify your true desires, pursue your "unrealistic" dreams, and overcome self-doubt.

She also provides practical advice on navigating the messy middle of creative work and staying committed to your goals. Whether you're looking to finish a creative project or discover your life’s purpose, Lisa's tips and strategies will inspire you to take more action and develop a clearer vision.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Figuring out what you really want
What if what you want feels far fetched?
Navigating the “messy middle” of your creative work

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Better Videos with Better Stories (Michael Neelsen)

Heather Parady — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Today, we are exploring how to improve our videos through storytelling. Our guest is Michael Neelsen, the Co-founder and Director of Story First Media. Michael shares his insights on why starting with obstacles is crucial when developing a story, and we dive into the questions you should ask yourself when beginning a story idea.

Michael provides valuable tips on how to develop characters in your story and how to conclude a story that doesn't have an obvious solution. Lastly, Michael ends the conversation with words of encouragement for creatives, emphasizing that there is a huge market for storytellers, even in the midst of AI.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

The science of storytelling and how the brain filters information based on story
Why we should start first with obstacles when developing a story
What questions should we ask ourself when beginning a story idea?
How to develop characters in your story (even if it's your brand)
How do you conclude a story that doesn’t have an obvious solution?
When is it time to stop developing a story and share it with the world?

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3 Things to do with an Idea (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Ever had an idea for something and you were not too sure what to do with it next? In today’s episode we discuss three things you can do with an idea to see if it’s worth pursuing.

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My Dad

Heather Parady — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This conversation is unlike any I have shared before. I sat down with my dad and had an incredibly honest conversation with him about his life and some stuff I didn't really know about him. And with his permission, I'm sharing it with you.

Now, I know it's a bit weird because at face value this doesn't have anything to do with our usual topics around creativity or making a living as a creator. But I'm sharing it with you for three reasons.

First of all, this conversation was really meaningful to me, and I think it could be for you too. If you have a chance to interview a parent or someone you love, just record it. It doesn't have to be something crazy, but having an audio or video version of this kind of conversation that you can keep forever is really cool.

Secondly, I feel like my dad's story needs to be heard. He's been through some pretty incredible experiences, and I don't know anyone else in my life who has gone through what he has. And if I have a platform, I just want to give him a voice.

Lastly, I wanted to be vulnerable with you because, let's be real, family and the way we grew up shapes us in ways we might not even realize

I want to thank my dad for being so cool and willing to share this stuff with a whole bunch of strangers because he didn't have to. So, thank you, Dad. I love you.

And with that, I want to introduce you to my father, Tommy Worsham.

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Connect Better with Others by Doing This (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Want to connect with your audience on a deeper level? While listening to a Puddle of Mudd song I realized I needed to do this one thing…

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Strategies for Overcoming Perfectionism (Emmanuel Mendez)

Heather Parady — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you struggle with perfectionism to a point that it limits you from putting your work out into the world, this episode is for you.

I connected with Emmanuel Mendez, a mindset coach who shares with us a few practices and techniques that will help you take action despite your own insecurities.

In this conversation, we dig into the root cause of perfectionism, who we SHOULD be comparing ourselves to (no, we aren’t going to say 'you from yesterday'), and E will share a few questions to ask ourselves when we are crippling ourselves with our own self-criticism.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to overcome our own self-doubt and insecurities
How to stop comparing ourself to others
He walks me through an exercise of overcoming my own self doubt

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/104

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How to be MAGNETIC & Attract Opportunities (Christine Horn)

Heather Parady — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Want to be more magnetic? Attract more opportunities to yourself? Why do some people just seem to have 'it'? Is there a way to become more vibrant and connect with others with more ease?

I connected with Christine Horn, a professional working actress of 20 years, also known as the “Booking Magnet”. Christine has used the power of magnetism to land over 70 roles as an actress and teaches hundreds of her students how to attract more opportunities for themselves.

In this conversation, we dig into how to rewire our thoughts and beliefs to align with our desired reality, the common misconceptions about what it means to be magnetic, and how to attract more of what we want into our lives.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

What are the qualities of being magnetic?
What can we do to attract more opportunities to us?
Dealing with rejection in a healthy way

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/103

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How Scrolling can BOOST Confidence (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Can scrolling BOOST confidence!?

The comparison game is real- but everyone who is great (truly great-not a one off viral thing) has invested YEARS into their work. YEARS.

Put your head down. Stay the course.

One day I wanna scroll back to YOUR beginning🤟🏼

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Sell Your Creative Work to Businesses (Trent Erwin)

Heather Parady — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Just because you are phenomenal at what you do, a master at your creative work does not mean you know how to sell that work, land more gigs, and grow your creative business.

How do you take your creativity to the market and get paid well for it? That’s what we are talking about today. Our guest is Trent Erwin, owner, and director of Erwin Media where he helps his clients create engaging visuals to grow their organizations.

In this conversation, we dig into how to communicate the value of your creative work, negotiate with decision-makers, and how to prove your creative ROI.

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Cultivating new business and why you need to remember every person you meet.
Pre-production workflow and why starting with the end in mind is vital in storytelling
What he has implemented into his business after studying salesmen
How do you communicate the ROI of creativity with advancing tech?

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/101

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Spiritual Healing to Unleash Creativity (Joy Brooker)

Heather Parady — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In order to walk in our calling we need to walk through our healing. Today’s guest I found through her viral videos on TikTok where she delivers hilarious “singing telegrams” to complete strangers. I wanted to hear her story and learn more about her work but was pleasantly surprised when the conversation turned completely spiritual. As she said, “The spiritual aspect of creativity is of the utmost importance.’

Joy Brooker is a singer, songwriter, comedian, and creator of multiple viral social media accounts that showcase her popular singing telegrams. In this conversation, we hear Joy’s story of growing up in a sheltered environment, healing from spiritual trauma, and rediscovering her voice and calling in an unconventional way.

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Finding your calling again after deconstruction
Embracing reckless creativity (while still taking action)
Finding your own unconventional way to express your talent

Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/100

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The Opposite Way (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

I asked someone the other day about their recent massive growth. They said something along the lines of “I went the opposite way”. That’s what we are going to talk about today. I have three questions for you about going the opposite way and how we can make a big splash with the work that is in our hands.

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Mastering Creative Discipline: A Guide for Creatives (Nasimeh B.E.)

Heather Parady — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

If the concept of discipline feels suffocating- this episode is for you. We will be discussing discipline and structure, specifically for those who prefer a life of creative expression.

Nasimeh B.E. is an illustrator & wordsmith based in NYC. Her work has been seen in Buzzfeed, UpWorthy, The Rumpus, and all over the streets of New York. When I asked her what has been game-changing in her business she told me discipline.

Now, if you usually squirm at being told you need to be “disciplined” and you feel like it's a punishment- lean into the way Nesimeh is able to translate its power in her own life while still honoring the muse.

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to tactically reel in creative bursts to make progress in your goals
Game-changing disciplines to implement into your creative business
Becoming a more courageous version of yourself

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Trust the Process: How this Engineer got her Film on HBO Max (Destiny Macon)

Heather Parady — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Does it feel like it will take forever to get your creative project off the ground? Are you at the point of giving up or wonder if it will ever happen for you?

In this episode, I connected with Destiny Macon, engineer turned film maker who walks us through her journey of developing her film Talk Black from idea to getting it on HBO Max.

Destiny Macon's unique perspective of being a black woman, a mother, an ex-engineer, and a filmmaker working outside of Hollywood will inspire you to get started no matter where you are in life and pursue your passion relentlessly.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Approaching your work from a place of possibility
How time is sometimes a GOOD thing
Finding your unique voice and having the courage to lean into it.
Constructive brainstorming and how to filter through feedback

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How to Get Better RESULTS with Better Questions (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Frustrated with your results? Maybe we need to ask better questions. Today we are discussing how to ask questions that activate the pre-frontal cortex of our brains instead of asking emotional questions that only give emotional results.

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Memorize Easier & Be More Charismatic (Josh McCartney)

Heather Parady — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Do you struggle with memorizing lines, parts of your speech, or maybe your nerves are so shot on stage that you stumble over words despite the fact that you spent HOURS going over the material?

In this conversation you will hear from Josh McCartney, a public speaking and memory coach who walks us through a couple of simple memorization techniques and a few things we can do to build charisma and better connect with those around us.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Creating a memory palace, A dot point system, and why all memories aren't created equally
What do you do when your memory has failed you and you go absolutely BLANK
A couple of tips for building charisma and why “energy is generous”

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Village Boy to GLOBAL Fan Base (Learnmore Jonasi)

Heather Parady — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If your dreams feel far far away. I need you to listen to this. You are about to hear a story that is not only going to inspire you but also gives tactical things you can do today to reach over and bring that wild dream of yours just a bit closer

I connected with Learnmore Jonasi, Multi-Award Winning African Comedian who started his comedy journey in a village in Zimbabwe, through multiple counties in Africa, all the way to winning National Awards including the People’s Choice Award winner in Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight competition.

In this conversation, you will hear Learnmore’s strategy for getting on more and bigger stages, his mindset around tremendous work ethic, and why you always need to be doubting yourself.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Not getting crushed in the midst of rejection
What he has learned working with hundreds of decision-makers
Outgrowing mentors and finding “your people”
Developing a point of view and why doubting yourself is GOOD

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New Normal (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Wanna put yourself out there more? Feel awkward though because literally no one in your immediate circle does what you want to do? Do you feel abnormal? In today's episode I share with you ONE thing that has radically changed my life while going the unbeaten path.

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Mental Wellbeing & Running Craft Studio (Kitiya Palaskas)

Heather Parady — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

If you have ever wondered what it feels like to run a full-time creative business while following your dreams and passions, you are about to find out. Instead of spending 30 minutes talking about all the perks of being your own creative boss (which trust me, there are many) instead you are going to hear a super honest conversation about mental well-being.

I connected with Kitiya Palaskas, a Craft-Based Designer in Australia whose studio for over 13 years has been (among many things) crafting for global brands like Lego, Adidas, Disney, etc.

Kit is one of the most down-to-earth and honest people I have talked to in my years of podcasting, and I'm so grateful that with every question I had in regards to marketing, niching down, or the realities of running a successful creative studio, she always brought the conversation back to mental health. Enjoy.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Why specializing might not be right for everyone
Getting your first few gigs (and networking the right way)
Being strategic with your energy when you are balancing multiple things
Creative wellbeing and putting your mental health first always

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Neuroplasticity and Creativity (Julie Hoeflinger)

Heather Parady — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Ever been jealous of a super “creative” person? Maybe you feel like you are “kinda” creative but wish you could come up with awesome ideas as good as (fill in the blank person).

I have some good news for you. Research is showing that our brains are wayyyy more malleable than what was previously thought. And guess what? Creativity is something you can develop, no matter how old you are.

I ran across a content creator on TikTok who is in London getting her masters in Science Communication. Her name is Julie Hoeflinger and she brilliantly shares content about the latest research in neuroscience- but in a way that is easy to understand. I saw a series she did on creativity and just had to have her on to explain scientifically why creativity is not an innate gift, but a skill that can be developed through practice and reinforced by our brain's neuroplasticity (don’t worry we will explain that too).

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Daily habits that will increase your creativity
What research has found to be the biggest predictor of creative potential
As society is our creativity fading?
Why in the world, don’t we take more advantage of what our brain can do?

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The Muse & The Practice

Heather Parady — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500

How do we honor “The Muse” and have a strong practice? How do we balance masculine energy (moving the needle) with feminine energy (going with the flow?) Here are a few of my thoughts. Find me over on Instagram @heatherparady and let me know what you thought about this episode.

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Side Hustles for Creatives (Travis Brown)

Heather Parady — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Wanna make a few extra hundred bucks a month? Maybe relieve some of the financial pressure you are putting on your main business or creative pursuit? Don’t overlook the power of a side hustle y’all.

Today we have Travis Brown, a 3x award-winning marketer, 10k creator, podcaster, multiple business owner who inspires new creators to dominate their social. Side note, he calls himself the “Side Hustle King”

In this conversation, we dig into why the unsexy work might be the most profitable, how to let go of the mentality that your income needs to come from one source, and which side hustles will stand the test of time.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Developing multiple income streams and embracing unsexy work
How to identify side hustle opportunities
Timeless side hustles that will stand the test of time
And why “Boring businesses win all the time.”

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Making ENTERTAINING Video Content (Mark Sommerville)

Heather Parady — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Wanna level up your videos? Tell better stories and really capture your audience?

Today I connected with Mark Sommerville, the former Creative Director for one of the biggest creators in the world (Zach King). With over 5B Views and counting, clients with over 125M Followers, Mark now helps creators and brands with creative direction, feedback, and creative process optimization.

In this conversation, we dig into how to make your videos more engaging, why some creators gain massive traction and others do not, and how rapid output for a concentrated amount of time might help your video content take off.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to make your videos more entertaining and engaging
Mark walks me through one of my ideas and how he would map it out as a video
The key to getting more comfortable and confident on camera
Outside of tactics- what separates great creators from those who never see traction?

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Putting Jesus in Your Content (Gavin Dees)

Heather Parady — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

This episode is a little different yall. We are talking with content creator Gavin Dees who has built a loyal community online of over 1.5 million followers through his situational humor about pop culture and current events. But as of late he has been talking about something else…Jesus.

In this conversation you will hear a very honest discussion about Christianity, new agism, spiritual callings, and why Gavin believes that we should never “compartmentalize parts of ourselves for the algorithm”.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Having the courage to not compartmentalize parts of yourself for the algorithm
What was lacking in “New Ageism” for Gavin and what he found instead
Stepping into your spiritual calling (and not being afraid of showing that side of yourself in your content)

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Higher Level Content Creation (Darlenne Helena)

Heather Parady — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

We are fed the same message about content creation over and over. Be consistent, use a hook in your videos, post at this time of day. Yada yada.

What moves the needle are not these tactics alone. The reason people to hit subscribe, comment below, or tell a friend about your work is the heart, conviction, and SOUL you bring to your work. That’s the scary part, right?

I connected with Darlenne Helena, CEO of Helena Media, content creator with over a quarter million followers online, and someone I would say has some fire in her bones. In this conversation you will hear how to tap into your VOICE through your content and make a true difference in your work.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Humanizing your content and not limiting yourself to one topic
What is “fast food” style content?
Why creators need to “Address the elephant in the room”
Why hooks in your videos aren’t enough
How to tap into higher level content BEYOND tactical stuff

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Moving Past Rejection (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Why do we discount ourselves before giving others a chance to? It is self-sabotage to control rejection by first rejecting ourselves- we know this- but how do we move past it?

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AI, NFTs, & the End of the World (Ty Greenfield)

Heather Parady — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Are NFTs still a thing? What is going on with this AI craze? How will emerging tech effect our work as creators?

Listen y'all we are about to go down a quick rabbit hole talking about some pretty wild stuff (but don't worry we will emerge and go back to our regular scheduled programing).

In this episode, I connected with Ty Greenfield, a Web3 Consultant and the creator of NFT and Chill Podcast, to discuss the future of Web3 and why as creators we need to be mindful with not only what we make, but how we make it.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

What is the future of Web3?
Where is the intersection between Web3 and AI?
How can we mindfully use AI as creators?
Brief discussion about the end of the world:)

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Simplify Big Ideas for More Influence (Michael Boorman w/ Wisdom Made Easy)

Heather Parady — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you want to reach people- you have to meet them where they are at. Even if YOU are super passionate about x-topic it doesn’t mean that you will be able to engage others and onboard them into your cause.

So how do you take BIG ideas and simplify them?

How do you know when you are being too confusing giving TOO much information?

Today I connected with Michael J Boorman, the founder of Wisdom Made easy where he is helping 90,000 people get wiser by sharing wisdom in a way that is easy to understand. In today's episode, he will teach you how to catch people's attention and simplify big ideas in an engaging and effective manner.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to strip a message to its bare bones so your audience “gets it”
What should you ask yourself in order to KNOW if you have simplified your idea enough?
How simplifying information into a visual form makes it more accessible

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Are You Ready for Your “Big Break”? (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Are you looking for your “big break”? Praying to get bigger opportunities in your life? My agent told us something the other day that was later confirmed by a football game I was watching.

What am I talking about? Everyone wants a big break. But are we prepared and ready to meet the weight of opportunity?

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Stand OUT by Promoting Unity (Deke Copenhaver)

Heather Parady — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Is it possible for your creative work to STAND OUT without being divisive? The common advice in brand building is to be controversial and it seems as though that those who are ruffling the most feathers are the ones making all the waves.

Today we are talking with Deke Copenhaver an author, consultant, host of the Change Makers podcast, former major in Augusta, Georgia, and a founding partner with Starts with Us a nonprofit movement to overcome extreme political and cultural division in America.

In this conversation, we dig into how Starts with Us is proving that “empathy is marketable” and how we as creators can learn not only how to diffuse tense situations around us, but actually stand out in our work by promoting unity.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Diffusing heated conversations
Promoting unity even in the midst of difficult topics
How creators can make a difference through their work

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Deke Copenhaver: https://deke-copenhaver.com/
Starts with Us: https://www.startswith.us/
Episode with Tony McAleer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32k92BVhqcHCXUhlLd5Uex?si=f0JnXKbeRe-_L0SQZlZKww

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Playright’s Advice on GREAT Content (Jack Canfora)

Heather Parady — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you are a content creator, you have to study storytelling. You may not be writing novels, but we have an opportunity to not only create better work but connect deeper with our audience by studying the greatest form of communication– story.

What better person to ask about creating better strories than an award winning playright with over 25 yeas of experience of writing? Today I connected with Jack Canfora, the Artistic Director of the online theater company New Normal Rep.

In this conversation, we dig into his writing process, not being attached to lines we love, putting ourselves in our audiences shoes, and being confident enough to put our work consistently out there. Check out Jack’s latest project, Step 9, a free audio play available on all podcasting platforms.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Understanding what is important to the story and “removing all the good lines”
Looking at the world around you for inspiration and creating through a lens of empathy
Developing thick skin and looking for honest feedback

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Step 9: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-reps-play-date/id1619647549

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Embody Your Future Self (Fidget Friday)

Heather Parady — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Before you see any of the stuff that you are believing for- you have to embody another version of yourself. In today’s episode I have a little challenge for you (and I) to drag our future selves into our present and start operating as the man and woman we are called to be.

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Energetically Lit Up in your Video Content (Junaid Ahmed)

Heather Parady — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Get nervous on camera? Perhaps you know that you could do a lot more for your brand by putting that pretty face of yours in front of a video but you are flat terrified to speak into your phone, let alone but it on the internet. However being confident on camera IS a skillset that you can learn.

In today’s episode, I connected with Junaid Ahmed, the “Home Studio Architect” who has been creating videos for the past three decades. He helps others by bringing out their amazing personalities and getting camera-ready. In this conversation, we dig into getting comfortable on camera and being lit up with meaningful stories that is sure to move anyone watching.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How do you know your message is clear and concise enough?
How can you connect with your audience and tell better stories?
Why you may get a “sign from God” when its time to tell a story

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Harnessing Micro-Moments for Growth

Heather Parady — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

It’s easier to identify the big pivotal moments in our lives that we have the opportunity to level up. But life is made up of much smaller micro moments…are we paying attention?

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Recruiting Others to Help Your Dream

Heather Parady — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If you are a mover and shaker with a big dream, it is likely that you get a lot of unsolicited advice about how you should do ‘XYZ’. Usually, that advice comes from people who aren’t doing much themselves– right? In today’s Fidget Friday episode, I share with you an idea on how you can respond to these people AND actually recruit people to help you fulfill your dream.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Dealing with criticism or unsolicited advice
Letting go of control and letting people help you
Moving past the need to make everyone happy

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Building a Business in Entertainment (Joel Byars)

Heather Parady — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

If you are interested in storytelling and the entertainment industry, you might wanna put on your entrepreneurial hat. The game has changed y’all.

I connected with Joel Byars, an award-winning comedian, podcaster, and dare I say “entrepreneurial comedian” to talk about building a business in the entertainment space.

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In this conversation we dig into:

How to differentiate yourself in your industry
Creating income on the side to take the pressure off your art
Taking ownership of your career and treating your art like a business

Mentioned in the show:

Hot Breath: https://www.youtube.com/@HotBreathPod
Joel’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoelByarsComedy
Episode with Barry: https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/barry-katz-comedy-masterclass
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Being Unique When Everything Has Been Done

Heather Parady — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Do you ever get discouraged realizing that literally everything has been done already? We are told all the time to be “unique” and differentiate ourselves but how do you practically do that when there is “nothing new under the sun”?

I want to give you a peek behind the curtain today with my journey finding my “voice” and tell you about how after MONTHS of looking for the answer- I found it in an unlikely place- the subtitles of an Amazon movie.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to be different when everything is the same
The spiritual awakening I had watching a movie’s subtitles
Finding purpose in what you do (especially when you don’t feel special)

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Finding Leveled Up Friends (Intentional Circle)

Heather Parady — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Is it time to change your circle of friends? In this quick episode, we discuss creating an “intentional circle” of people who will not only walk with you but PROPEL you toward your goals.

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Consistency Alone Doesn’t Work (Try This Instead)

Heather Parady — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Do you struggle with consistency? Maybe you struggle to maintain a daily practice, or perhaps you have gone through the motions “consistently” but are not seeing results. This quick episode will present an alternative to the consistent message that will help you not only start seeing results but enjoy “The Practice” more of being creative.

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Why consistency may not be enough and what we need to do instead
How to actually know if you are getting better
Mindset shifts to go from hobbyist to professional

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How To Tell A Better Story (Even If Your Life Is Boring)

Heather Parady — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Are you interested in telling better stories but are worried that your life is too boring to captivate an audience? NOPE! Today I share with you on philosophical idea and one tactical tip that I learned from the book StoryWorthy that will help you be a better story teller (no matter how boring your life may seem).

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to find the storyworthy moments in your day
Identifying the change in your story (what really moves listeners)
How to begin your stories for the most impact

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Leveraging Your Disadvantage

Heather Parady — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Have you ever created a running list of your inadequacies? Are there several things about your path that you know is not working in your favor? Maybe things you cannot control? In this episode, I share a quick thought I wanted to share with you about a new way to look at these disadvantages.

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Creating Traction in Your Project (Danny Miranda)

Heather Parady — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Wonder if you will ever see traction in your creative endeavors? Are you working your booty off and wondering when things will “pop” for you? Trust me we have all been there. There is someone I think of though when I think of the word “traction”.

Danny Miranda is a podcaster who is building one of the biggest podcasts in the world by documenting his journey of reaching 1 million plays per month. His show currently ranks in the top 1% of podcasts in the world.

Today he shares with us:

Why “who you practice today is who you will eventually become”
The 1 thing he writes every day to build traction in his show
how to work really hard to gain traction but from a place of JOY and being emotionally lit up

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Sell Your Talent with WILD Confidence (James Victore)

Heather Parady — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

If you wanna make a living doing what you love, you have to get comfortable saying, “Hey look at what I made. Isn’t it awesome?”

James Victore is a renowned graphic designer, artist, and author. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, He is known for his commitment to authenticity and for encouraging others to embrace their creativity and find their own voice in their work. He has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. As well as founding his own design studio in 1990, James taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Trust me he has the BEST no-BS approach to this whole professional creative world.

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In this episode we cover:

How to confidently SHARE with other people about your talent
How to put more of yourself into your work
How to NOT compromise your creativity for the sake of dollar bills.

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Improve Your Creativity with This

Heather Parady — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Do you struggle with the balance of wanting to be proud of your work before you put it out into the world but also wanting to be consistent? We live in an interesting time where as creatives we are pressured to constantly produce but then it can feel like our work gets watered down.

There has to be a balance right?

Today I share a thought about producing work NOT for response, but to improve our baseline. When we produce work simply for attention, it is difficult to get better. If we focus on being consistent so that we CAN be better, that’s where the magic happens.

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Focusing on improvement without being stuck in perfectionism
Being consistent AND making work you are proud of
Not overthinking your work and producing for the right reasons

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Visual Creative Business (Hannah Wilson)

Heather Parady — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It sounds super sexy to talk about running your own business, following your dreams, and doing art for a living but here is the dillio y'all-- there are sacrifices that need to be made. Maybe you need to live with a relative for a while, maybe you need to not go out so much with friends and work on your craft, or maybe you need to make less for a bit until you can get your business off the ground.

If you are looking for a no-BS conversation about building a creative business from the ground up you are going to love this conversation I had with Hannah Wilson. Hannah is an artist and designer based in the UK, and has built a following of 100k on Instagram and 10k on Twitter, in 10 months purely by sharing visuals. And for good reason.

Her work is simple, and direct, and speaks to the heart of what a lot of us as professional creatives struggle with. I had her on to talk about how she is building her creative career, the realities of following your passion, and trusting your instincts when you go the unbeaten path.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Taking your work seriously and why she is reluctant to refer to herself as an “over achiever”
Recognizing your value and trusting your opinion
Get better or market? The balance between getting better at your craft and selling yourself

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Michael Kutcher (on Overcoming in Obstacles)

Heather Parady — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Today we are hearing the story of Michael Kutcher. I wanted to start the year off with this conversation because what Michael shares here gets to the heart of what many of us struggle with.

Michael says that the first obstacle that he had to face was being born. After many complications at birth, being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy before hitting kindergarten, and being told he had only a few weeks to live at the age of 13, this man has been through a few things. BUT…

He says there is even a purpose in all of this. Now as an advocate, author, and public speaker, Michael has shared his story on Capital Hill, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the National Institute of Health. In this conversation, we dig into how to shift your perspective and shift any obstacle into an opportunity.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to shift your perspective and see obstacles as opportunities
How do you really find purpose through pain?
The decision to use his platform to be a voice for others

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Creating OPPORTUNITIES Through Connections (Christopher McDonald)

Heather Parady — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Who you know is everything. You have heard that, we believe it, and yet so many of us don’t take the time to really invest in relationships. Building genuine connections is Christopher McDonald’s specialty. On paper he is what they call, in the entertainment space, a “talent booker” but between you and me…he is simply a BOSS at loving people and bridging relationships.

At an early age, he knew he had a gift with people and figured out a way to make a living building relationships. Now as a talent booker for Impact Theory, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and leveraging a bunch of other side hustles where relationships are at the heart, Christopher generously shares his journey with us and his philosophy around building a career in a creative industry by keeping people at the center.

In this conversation you will hear about “finding the void” so you can “break into” your industry, how his career improved after the “magical year of no”, and the two lessons his mom gave him before she passed that shaped his career and approach to life moving forward.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How saying “no” improved his career and created MORE opportunities for him
Figuring out a way to turn soft skills into a marketable skillset
Leveraging relationships in the right way, and keeping people at the center

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Should You Rebrand or Start Over?

Heather Parady — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We had a question this week from a podcaster about whether she should rebrand her podcast or start over. As creative, big picture people, we often have many ideas- how do you know when you should start a new project or rebrand the one you have?

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Building MOMENTUM as a Performer (Joseph Pearlman)

Heather Parady — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Do you ever notice how some people just seem to have opportunities DRAWN to them? However, building momentum in your creative career may be easier than it sounds. Our guest this week is a returning guest, celebrity acting coach, Joseph Pearlman. When I asked him about how to build momentum on stage (and heck, in life) he advised that “You can't effort your way through it.”

If you are a storyteller, and performer, and want to make a living making things- you will love Joseph’s passion to help creatives find the “connection to something other” and live life “emotionally lit up”.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

The difference between being “good” and being “great”
How to open the door to more opportunities
How to “surrender” AND take bold action

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Are You a "Professional" Creative?

Heather Parady — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

When do you dare to call yourself a professional creative? Is it when you make your living off your work? Get your first check? When do you have the audacity to claim the “professional” title? Today we had a question from a listener that has crossed every artist's mind…when is this NOT just a hobby?

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Reels & Disrupting Systems (Kate Buck Jr.)

Heather Parady — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sometimes ya gotta learn the rules in order to disrupt them. Right now the “rules” on social media is that creators have to lean into short-form videos and reels in order to get noticed and build their brand. Is there no other way?

In today’s conversation, you will hear from Kate Buck Jr., the Founder and CEO of Social Media Pro, who has trained more than 35k people on social media marketing… and guess what?

She believes there is something deeper going on with us as a society, and we need to think about the bigger picture when establishing our marketing plan. The insights she shares will help your social media game, land you more romantic dates, and make you rethink calling yourself a banana.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Why you need to learn the rules before you disrupt them
How to land more dates using marketing tactics
Reels, the future of social, and how it is affecting us spirituality
Do we HAVE to be entertaining to “make it” on social media?
Reconciling our spiritual word with social media

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Innovate to Grow Your Creative Business (Tony Berardo)

Heather Parady — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

As creators we know we should be collaborating more and intentionally innovating in our industries. However, there isn’t much information out there on how to approach these two things, until today.

Tony Berardo is an Entrepreneur, host of @theberardopodcast, and Co-Founder of @meetcutebox. He joins us to share the practical ways to innovate as a creator and the questions we need to ask ourselves before collaborating. But before all of that though…Tony helps me get out of a bad mood.

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Tony’s YT video about being fired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYeJVsTJG2Y

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

What questions should you ask before you collab with someone?
How to “innovate” as a creative
Testing ideas and letting them go
When do you know you should stop being a creator?
Balancing creating for others and creating for yourself

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UNSEXY TRUTH Behind the Photos

Heather Parady — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500

I want to share with you about three photos I posted recently. They looked awesome…but there is an unsexy truth behind them that you deserve to know.

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Seth Godin (on Being Creative)

Heather Parady — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Today we have on the legend, Seth Godin to discuss the realities of being a professional creative and how to make a difference with your creative work.

Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 20 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). His book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. The latest book is The Practice, and creatives everywhere have made it a bestseller.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Hobbies vs. being a professional
How to connect and build trust online
Setting up boundaries and why authenticity is “a trap”

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Making Content More Engaging (Sarah Panus)

Heather Parady — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

If you are using content marketing to bring brand recognition to your creative work-and you wonder if it is actually working- today’s episode is for YOU.

I connected with Sarah Panus, a brand storytelling strategist, host of Marketing With Empathy, and owner of Kindred Speak consulting. She uses the power of empathy+data infused storytelling to improve content marketing. Yes, you heard that right–empathy and data.

In this conversation, we dig into how to use “cognitive empathy” in marketing, three storytelling pillars for your content marketing strategy, and why “You are way more interesting than you give yourself credit for.”

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to use “cognitive empathy in marketing”
Three storytelling pillars for your content marketing strategy
Why “You are way more interesting than you give yourself credit for.”
Using nostalgia and “empathy filters” in marketing
How to mine stories for your marketing

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What the HELL Heather?

Heather Parady — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A listener asked me recently what the vision was here. As I share it, I want to address those of you who are going through a pivot in your own journey.

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Brandon Farbstein (on Empathy)

Heather Parady — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Brandon Farbstein inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and innovating your own solution.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Why empathy is the key to unlocking our inner greatness.
Being deliberate online and with who we spend time with
Getting comfortable in our own skin and developing empathy for ourselves.

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Building a Comedy Career (Katherine Blanford)

Heather Parady — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Katherine Blanford is an Atlanta-based comedian who recently made her television debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. She has opened for many top-notchers including Jeff Foxworthy, David Spade, and Ron White. In this conversation, we talk about how she has built her career as a performer and gets better and better at her craft.

FROM THIS EPISODE:

When did she get serious about comedy?
“Impossible has a skillset”--What skill did she have to develop to get to where she is?
Resilience as an artist and detaching from the outcome
The business side of performing and her advice for anyone just starting out.
Coming up with ideas & getting out of the rut of “I don't know what to say”

Connect with Katherine Blanford: www.katherineblanford.com

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Better Performance on Stage (Joseph Pearlman)

Heather Parady — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

When you think about being a better performer, whether that is speaking on a stage, acting, or maybe even telling stories in the breakroom, there might be a temptation to think that performance is something outside of you. Maybe you think you need to deny your personality and step into someone else…

What if I told you that the secret to being a better performer was actually committing to your unique personality? That's what our guest Joseph Pearlman, teaches. As one of LA’s top acting coaches, he collaborates with Amazon Studios weekly to help bring their film and TV performances to award level. Joseph also coaches presenters for all the major award ceremonies, including the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes, etc. So he knows what he is talking about.

In this conversation, you will learn not only how to be a more dynamic performer but also how to get over all the internal junk that keeps us from leaning into who we truly are.

Connect with Joseph Pearlman: https://www.josephpearlman.com/

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Making “dangerous choices” to improve performance
Honoring your personality and bringing “your flavor” to the stage
Dealing with criticism and standing up for yourself

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Secret Sauce to Manifesting (Kute Blackson)

Heather Parady — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Is “surrendering” weak? I am sure you are like me, you have a lot of big goals, and dreams, and you pride yourself on being ambitious. When a spiritual teacher starts talking about “surrender”, you might feel a lot of resistance. Culturally our narrative around the term has been painted as a weakness like we are giving up.

However, what if our resistance around surrendering…IS the thing that is keeping everything we desire, everything we need, further away? What if surrender IS the magic that we are waiting for?

Our guest this week, Kute Blackson, a transformational speaker, and best-selling author, invites us “into a new paradigm of surrender” which he says is “the most powerful thing you can do”.

In this conversation you will learn, the true definition of surrender, why is it key to unlocking everything you desire, and how to align all that incredible ambition (yes, its a great thing!) with your soul's calling.

Connect with Kute Blackson: www.kuteblackson.com
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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Surrendering when things don't go according to plan
Surrendering doesn’t always feel good- what do we do then?
What about when you don't hear anything? And you don’t know how to surrender?
Resistance, control, and letting go of fear

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Makin’ Art No Matter What (Beth Pickens)

Heather Parady — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Beth Pickens went to school to be a therapist but decided to go the unconventional path and create her own job title. She is passionate about fanning the flame within artists to “safeguard” their creative practice, grow their businesses...and make their art (no matter what)

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How do we know when we are ready to go “all in'' with our art?
Safeguarding your creative practice (finding the time, etc)
Going for the ask and building your creative business

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Entrepreneurship is a Spiritual Journey (Sagi Shrieber)

Heather Parady — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest, Sagi Shrieber says that if you mix spirituality with hard work, you will be “dangerous”.

Sagi is the Founder and CEO of Contrast and Commit First. He is also the creator of the Affirmations app (which I use every day). He helps entrepreneurs focus on their spiritual growth so they can create the RIGHT kind of impact in this world. Today we are digging into ALL things spirituality and how no spiritual practice will get us away from “the hard work”.

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Affirmations App: http://affirmations.co/

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Changing your inner chatter and belief systems
How to use neuroplasticity and “create miracles”
Sagi’s 10-minute meditation practice
Affirmation lists and changing your feelings
Using a mix of spirituality and hard work to “be dangerous”

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Get UNSTUCK & have better IDEAS

Heather Parady — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Ever feel stuck and completely uninspired? Today we are talking about how to cultivate better ideas and get back to your creative work.

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Jack Canfield (on a Healthy Thought Life)

Heather Parady — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Today’s episode is a special one. I had the honor of connecting with Jack Canfield to talk about how to move past fear, take control of unhealthy thoughts, and lean into the success he believes we are all capable of.

Connect with Jack Canfield: https://jackcanfield.com/

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Overcoming the negative stigma around success and wealth
Jack’s view on spirituality and why every entrepreneur should practice the “hour of power”
Unconscious limiting beliefs and how to overcome fear
Risking Rejection and the “9 no’s” exercise
Why we should become an “ask-hole”

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Point of View in Your Creative Work (Kathy Klotz-Guest)

Heather Parady — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

If you are an aspiring storyteller or performer, or maybe just want to flex your creative muscle a little more, I am sure the advice to “develop a strong point of view” has graced your ears more than a few times. In order to really make interesting work, it needs to be embedded in truth.

However, what do we get beat out of us as kids? (Hint: our voice, our opinions, and expressing them). Especially if you are a woman.

Our guest this week, Kathy Klotz-Guest is a speaker, author, comedian...and a recovered tech exec. She spent her career “doing tech in the day, comedy at night.” She loved her time on stage because it was a place she could experiment, be honest, and tell all the “truths” she was living.

In this conversation, we dig into how to develop your voice and have the courage to express your point of view. Specifically, we discuss this within the context of being a woman when there is pressure to present yourself in one conventional way. Kathy says, “I hate to see funny women settle for less than who they are.”

Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/046

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Connect With Kathy Klotz-Guest: https://www.keepingithuman.com

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Uncovering your voice (if it's been a while since you used it)
Being a funny woman (who is respected) in the workplace
Bringing more TRUTH into your brand

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Human Design & Creative Business (Erin Claire Jones)

Heather Parady — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We are REVISITING Human Design today with the amazing Erin Claire Jones who is going to share with us what our “energetic blueprint” can tell us about the way we move in this world, our creativity and flow, and even how we can best work and eat!

Out of all the self-discovery assessments, there is SOMETHING about Human Design that is gaining massive popularity. Why? After listening to this conversation you will understand how this information can dig into the unique parts of yourself and help you feel more free and alive. As Erin so beautifully says, “You will likely find the most alignment, flow, and success in your life the moment you accept your uniqueness.”

Connect with Erin Claire Jones: https://erinclairejones.com/

Access full show notes here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/045

ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Understanding our “energetic blueprint”
Operating and OWNING your uniqueness
Shadow and wisdom sides of our “types”
What human design can teach us about our eating habits and fitness

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Aligned Values & Creative Business (Mark Pasternack)

Heather Parady — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

As creatives, we want to be successful, right? But that word can feel like a never-ending pursuit. When you get a little further along in your life, maybe with a family and “grown-up responsibilities” it can be difficult trying to figure out how to strike a balance between your work, your family, and this never-ending pursuit of “success”.

Today I sat down with my friend Mark Pasternack, a filmmaker, who is passionate about building financially sustainable businesses and helping families work well together. We discussed setting goals that are aligned with the lifestyle you want, making space to be a HUMAN (we have to be reminded about that sometimes don't we?), and how to find a community of like-hearted people who will better you every step of the way. Hope this conversation encourages you that there is no one path to success. We define it. We are creators, aren’t we?

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Building a creative business that doesn’t run you.
Systems and processes to balance work and family
Challenging what we are told “success” means

CONNECT WITH MARK PASTERNACK:

www.markpasternack.com
https://thepasternacks.com/
"How To Price Your Services”: https://www.ambitiousfilmmaker.com/

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Alignment in Your Work (Misty Tripoli)

Heather Parady — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Is there something more in you that you feel like has not been tapped into or fully owned yet? Is there a side of yourself that you want to explore but you are afraid to really own that part of yourself?

Misty Tripoli is the founder of The World GROOVE, a movement that has inspired millions of people to dance their hearts out and reclaim their authenticity through physical movement and self-reflection. She joins us today to help us TAP BACK IN and own who we truly are and what we were called to do.

Connect with Misty: https://theworldgroovemovement.com/

Access full show notes here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/043

ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask

TOPICS:

How to find (and own) the core of who you are
Developing a practice to return to your authentic self
Commanding prayers & fear-restricted movement (why are we terrified to move our bodies?)

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Self Acceptance (Joél Casanova)

Heather Parady — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

It always comes back down to us, doesn't it? When we look at most external issues and dig deep enough we see that the solution is often found within. Building communities, getting better at our craft, and feeling more confident in our presentations (the list goes on) is an invitation to address something internal.

Sucks. But y'all know it's the truth.

Our guest this week, Joél Casanova is a dance instructor and founder of Beathunter where he helps people reconnect with themselves through dance and tap into a fully expressed version of themselves. I met him in the lobby of a hotel in Kentucky. We will tell that story.

In this conversation we discuss stretching our comfort zones, loving our unfiltered selves, and giving our gifts over to a higher Being.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

How to be more confident by reconnecting to YOUR BODY
Turning a cold room into a connected community
How conviction is the key to connection
Getting over how you LOOK and feeling secure with you

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Website: http://www.beathunterdance.com/

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Sam Jones (On Creative Curiosity)

Heather Parady — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Sam Jones is an acclaimed photographer and director whose seminal portraits of President Obama, Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Bob Dylan, Kristin Stewart, Robert Downey Jr, Amy Adams, Jack Nicholson, and many others have appeared on the covers of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, Time, Entertainment Weekly and Men’s Journal.

Jones is also an acclaimed director, creating numerous national commercials for Skype, Sonos, Canon, Target, Dove and many others. Jones’ is a sought-after music video director who won MTV’s music video of the year for Foo Fighters “Walk.” He has directed videos for Mumford and Sons, Tom Petty John Mayer, and many others.

In 2013 he launched Off Camera with Sam Jones on Directv’s Audience Network. Off Camera is an hour-long show created out of his passion for long-form conversational interviews. Jones shares his conversations with the artists, actors, and musicians who fascinate and inspire him most. Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Silverman, Dave Grohl, Laura Dern, Tony Hawk, Matt Damon and Will Ferrell have all appeared on the show.

Variety called Jones “one of the few intelligent filmmakers destined for serious artistic success,” and Rolling Stone named I Am Trying To Break Your Heart the fifth best rock film of all time. (Abbreviated Bio taken from https://www.samjonespictures.com/)

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QUESTIONS ASKED:

How do you move a project forward without being attached to an outcome?
How did you make the leap from hobby to career?
How were you able to make connections as an outsider?
Have you seen patterns recurring through your interviews?

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Connect with Sam: https://www.samjonespictures.com/

Watch Off Camera: https://offcamera.com/

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Ambitous Creatives (Ana Grajales & Pablo Azar)

Heather Parady — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guests this week, Ana Grajales and Pablo Azar are actors, artists, and the founders of Toonymania. When I asked them about what it took to build a community around their creative work they used two words, commitment, and dedication.

In today’s conversation, we will talk about the tactical and philosophical approaches to making a living doing creative work and going the unconventional path.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

The artist cannot be separated from the business aspect
Building community around your art
Moving the ball forward with your creative work
How to better connect with people and create opportunities

CONNECT WITH ANA GRAJALES AND PABLO AZAR:

Website: www.toonymania.com
Fine Art https://www.srtoony.com/
Toonymania Online Store https://shoptoonymania.com/

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How to CREATE Confidence (Heather Monahan)

Heather Parady — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Today’s THROWBACK episode is with confidence expert, Heather Monahan. In this conversation, Heather shares with us how we can step into our power and overcome insecurity.

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FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

How to CREATE confidence and overcome shame
Using affirmations to build confidence/the importance of representation
Leaning into fear and “going all in”.

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3 Ways to Increase Engagement in your Community (Sam Kamani)

Heather Parady — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Today we are digging into THREE things that can increase engagement in your online community. Our guest is Sam Kamani who is a best-selling author, keynote speaker & founder, who just so happens to love…games.

What does that have to do with building community? Well, quite a bit.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Product/Market Fit- Are we creating a leaky bucket?
Why engagement should be “the north star”
3 concepts of gamification for your community
Why rewards are dangerous in communities

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Website: https://samkamani.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkamani/

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Cathy Heller (On Overcoming Imposter Syndrome)

Heather Parady — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Cathy Heller, believes that we can create an environment for others to feel safe, and it starts with giving ourselves the freedom to be who we are. Cathy encourages us to continue showing up and searching for what we’re here to do even when it seems like life is telling us to quit.

Cathy Heller is the host of the wildly popular podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job which has reached over 40 Million Downloads.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Living a life without regret
Feeling like you don’t deserve to be happy
Moral obligation to pursue purpose
Partnership with a Higher Power
The best thing you can do for your business

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Website: https://www.cathyheller.com/

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Improve ENGAGEMENT with Humor (Andrew Tarvin)

Heather Parady — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Want to improve engagement within your community? Want to motivate people on your team better? Heck…want to motivate YOURSELF more? Have you ever considered that being funnier might help? Hang in with me for a sec…

Our guest this week, Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works. A former commuter engineer turned comedian, Andrew works with organizations to help them be more effective using…you guessed it, humor.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/036
ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask
Making the World Better with Gamification (referenced in the show): https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/yukaichou

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Why does humor MATTER in developing your career?
The 7 ways to express humor
Getting comfortable with putting yourself “out there”
When is it appropriate to use humor?

CONNECT WITH ANDREW TARVIN:

Website: https://www.humorthatworks.com
Take the Quiz: https://humor.me/community

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Creative Content and Coming Up with Ideas (Drew Talbert)

Heather Parady — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Drew Talbert has always been a performer. Like most of us, he pursued a more conventional path and "stable" career but the arts were always calling to him. Fortunately for us, he listened to that call.

I discovered him originally on TikTok, where his sketch comedy (as of this writing) has grown a thriving community to over 2 MILLION people. In this throwback episode from 2020, Drew shares with us the realities of going after your "impossible" dreams and fighting for what you really want in life.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Letting go of the narrative that it is "too late"
How critical feedback is key to better content
Developing better instincts and finding inspiration
Letting go of judgment and unblocking creative flow
Getting comfortable in the grey area and making bold choices

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewtalbert/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew_talbert
Website: https://www.bistrohuddy.com/

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How to be Funnier in Your Content (Rory Gardiner)

Heather Parady — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

How can I be funnier? That's what I asked my friend, comedian, and musician Rory Gardiner. But it's not just about being funnier, it's about acknowledging the craft of our creative work, making space to sharpen our tools, and having reverence for THE practice.

Because yeah, we love our creative work, but if we want to make a living at it, if we want to build communities around it, get eyeballs on our movies, scripts, art, whatever, we have to work at it.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Identifying your point of view and dealing with rejection
Mind Mapping to find creative ideas
Testing your work and delivering with confidence

CONNECT WITH RORY: https://rorygardiner.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusic

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Being YOU on Camera (Virginia Kerr)

Heather Parady — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Struggle being yourself on camera? Worried about what other people will think of you? Want to use your story, or bring more life to your work…but not sure how?

Our guest this week, Virginia Kerr has been in the TV and video industry for more than 20 years. Four TV newsrooms, hundreds of videos, blogs, and podcasts later, she became a top leader in an award-winning network marketing company. She says she is an “Alabama-raised video strategist, content creator, educator, podcaster, and introvert who plays an extrovert on camera. and I’m doing it all from my laundry room!”

Today we are digging into bringing YOURSELF to the camera, connecting better with your digital community, and having more fun in the process.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/033

CONNECT WITH VIRGINIA: https://thisisvirginiakerr.com/

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

Being yourself and sharing stories on video
Recognizing the causes of pain and the process of inner healing
Tips for letting go of self-criticism

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CONFIDENCE on Camera (Brett Hoebel)

Heather Parady — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Brett Hoebel is the founder of Sweat With Soul and former celebrity trainer on NBC’s Biggest Loser. His tip on building a digital community? Well, it’s being comfortable, confident, and authentic on camera. He says, “People want to follow, learn from and invest in YOU. A picture May speak a 1000 words, but video speaks a Billion.”

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Tactical tips for building confidence on camera
Using story to be seen as confident (and not cocky!)
Paying attention to your nonverbals
Keeping your word to yourself

CONNECT WITH BRETT HOEBEL:

Personal Website: bretthoebel.com
Fitness Program:20minutebody.com
Positive Workout Clothes: https://sweatwithsoul.com/

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Build Business WITHOUT the Hustle (Graham Cochrane)

Heather Parady — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Do you have to be online ALL the time to build community? Do we have to sacrifice several years of relationships and health in order to reach the level of success that we want to see? Is that simply the trade-off that we have to expect?

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Social media addiction and how that’s affecting our businesses.
How to set boundaries in your work even when you aren’t at the level of success that you want to be.
How to use Parkinson’s law to get more done.

Resource Mentioned:

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How to Create SUPER Fans (Nathan Dohse)

Heather Parady — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

As a creative, as an artist, do you really NEED to build an “online community”? You just need fans of your work…right?

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Does going viral MATTER? When would it?
Do creatives NEED community? Or Fans?
How do we engage passive “fans” into “superfans”
Why you might not HAVE to be engaged online all the time

CONNECT WITH NATHAN DOHSE:

Website: zeroto60byagd.com/workshop
Discord: https://discord.gg/5aSCdKT9sQ

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Promote Your Work by Reminding People

Heather Parady — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Want to build a community around your work? It might come down to something really small that is very very powerful. In today’s episode, I share with you a clip from a few years ago where a photographer gave me an incredible community-building tip (that I didn’t even realize she was giving me)...

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DAOs and Community (Jacob Martin)

Heather Parady — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Jacob Martin is an NFT attorney, is fascinated with “DAOs” (Decentralized autonomous organizations) and says that when we build a community we need to…pay attention to the “less active”.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Why activity does NOT equal “community”
Understanding TRUE decentralization and DAO communities
Why creating less might be BETTER for building community

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Website: https://2punkscapital.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenftattorney
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-martin-3a807695/

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Lead Better with Etiquette (Jacqueline Baker)

Heather Parady — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Modern ETIQUETTE? Does it REALLY matter at social gatherings? What does any of this have to do with community building? Actually, more than you may think…

Our guest this week, Jacqueline Baker, is a speaker, author, leadership consultant, and advisor known for her unique approach to modern etiquette and leadership. Today she teaches us that the “small things” actually make a big, big difference.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

The tie between leadership and etiquette
How to use dinner parties to teach leadership
“People tend to learn more in social settings because their guard is down.”

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Website: https://jacquelinembaker.com/
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Those Three People (a Tribute)

Heather Parady — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

This episode wasn't in the content calendar. It’s a little heavy, but it needs to be said.

I’ve been criticized before that I put too much emphasis on the “human/heart” stuff and not enough on tactical/linear approaches that “move the needle forward.” And I get it.

As community builders, we want to grow. We have big dreams and want to help a lot of people. There is nothing wrong with that.

But when we don't keep the main thing TRULY the main thing, stuff like this happens.

So I won't apologize or back off these issues. Yeah, next week this email might be about some cool tactical way to onboard community members or an interesting way to engage with your Facebook group.

But the day we stop talking about the human side of community building is the day we don’t deserve to talk about it.

Love you guys & I’ll say it again and again,

The work you do matters.

-Heather

Creating a Narrative for your Community (Quentin Allums)

Heather Parady — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Quentin Allums uses experiments to help creators & entrepreneurs earn more and get more out of their content. When asked about building community he said, “Narrative has the power to exponentially grow something”.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Brand anchors: What are they and do you need one?
What does he wish MORE creators would do to build community?
How do we create a JOURNEY for our community? Where are we going?
Why do we “owe ourselves” to pivot?

CONNECT WITH QUENTIN:

Website: https://www.quentinallums.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/sJtgtbAPBU
Social Experiments: https://www.quentinallums.com/experiment
Why You Need a Brand Anchor
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-you-need-brand-anchor-quentin-allums/

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Community and Gamification (Yu-kai Chou)

Heather Parady — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week,Yu-kai Chou, is often referred to as a gamification guru. He is the creator of Octalysis Framework and is now the co-founder of Metablox NFT.

Digging into his work, his passion for gamification, and seeing how he is implementing its principles in his new project, I am seeing that gamification is a powerful tool for community builders to not only help improve engagement in their communities but MOST importantly…make this world a better place.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Ethics in gamification and IMPROVING humanity
Understanding human motivation
Having a higher meaning in your community

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Overcoming Conflict in Your Community (Hesha Abrams)

Heather Parady — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Who LOVES conflict? NOT ME. But here is the deal friends, if you are leading a community you have signed yourself UP for some conflict resolution. Sound fun? It's not. But it doesn’t have to be crazy difficult. There are some tools that we can learn as builders that will help us.

Our guest this week has “worked in the trenches of human conflict” as an internationally renowned attorney mediator Hesha Abrams is no stranger to INSENSE conflict and has become a master of defusing anger.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/023

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

When there is conflict in your group- what do you do?
Healthy ways to “grab back power” and stay “neutral” in conflict
Dealing with conflict specifically ONLINE (when you can't see nonverbals/tone of voice)
Using great questions to resolve conflict

CONNECT WITH HESHA:

Website: https://www.holdingthecalm.com/
Buy her book: https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Calm-Resolving-Conflict-Diffusing/dp/1523001933/ref=sr_1_1
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Branding your Community (Shayna Bryan)

Heather Parady — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week says that in order to build community we need to create an environment that people TRUST. What is one POWERFUL way to build trust? Have a consistent BRAND.

Our guest this week, Shayna Bryan is a branding strategist and Chief Creative Officer of Band of Mothers Media. She explained “consistent branding” to me in a way that I had never thought about before, …its thoughtfulness.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Finding the common thread in your community
How to string in “consistency throughout your brand”
Creating community around fans? How do we do that?

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Website: www.shaynabcreative.com
Moms on Mushrooms:https://www.momsonmushrooms.com/

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Creating EPIC Experiences for Your Community (Carolene Méli)

Heather Parady — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We have all been to great events, gatherings, and seen the magic of a well-put-together show (hello, Coldplay concerts). Are these amazing experiences just luck? Nope. There is an industry of “experience strategists” and today we are going to find out exactly what it takes to be the mastermind behind epic experiences.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Creating an epic “Experience” (even within a group of strangers)
How do we keep a group’s attention and keep them engaged?
Creating “defining moments” & spicing up boring “transition” times

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DAOs & Decentralization (Maxwell Lyman)

Heather Parady — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

WHY is “community” so important in “Web3”? In order to wrap our heads around what is going on with the blockchain, it is important for us to take a moment and learn about DAOs. That’s right y’all…We are putting our learning pants on and digging into Decentalrized Automoumous Organizations…

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Why is “community” so important in Web3?
DAOs (and Decentralization)for Newbies
Governance tokens and how is “power” decentralized?

CONNECT WITH MAX:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crypto__Jesus_
Solon Finance: https://www.solon.finance/

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Onboarding Senior Citizens into Web3 (Sandra Abrams)

Heather Parady — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Do you have an older family member or friend who is SUPER wary of Web3? Our guest this week, Sandra Abrams is on a mission to “onboard senior citizens in Web3”. Yes, you read that right. She says, “We don't want to be left out of society this time.”

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Tips on defusing fear around technology
How to engage with an older demographic when talking about tech
How to better your engagement by “going where they are”

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Onboard60
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandraonboard60

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How to Promote your Community

Heather Parady — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

What is the BEST way to promote your community? This answer might shock you. My friend…in about 5 minutes I am going to share why this is the WRONG question to be asking.

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DEFI, staking, & Discord Communities (Jaylissa Lea)

Heather Parady — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

What in the WORLD is “DEFI”? Word on the street is that some people are building “passive income” in DEFI with “staking”. Today we are breaking down these terms for a little WEB3 newbie lesson.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

A simple overview of DEFI
How people are making passive income “Staking”
Building engagement on Discord through Storytelling

CONNECT WITH JAYLISSA LEA:

Website: https://www.jaylissa.com/
Unlimited Leverage: https://unlimitedleverage.com/

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NFTs & Memberships (Christopher Carfi)

Heather Parady — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Should you add NFTs to your membership site? What are the pros? Cons? Are they even necessary?

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Our guest this week, is Christopher Carfi from Unlock Protocol which helps communities build time-bound NFTs to their membership sites. I had MANY questions about this process as I am considering using NFTs in my membership as well.

TOPICS:

How NFTs can improve memberships
How Unlock Protocol is helping the “non-techy” creators
How to make communities more valuable by understanding motivation

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Website: https://unlock-protocol.com/

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NFT Platforms for Creatives (D’Kleine)

Heather Parady — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

There are a ton of platforms for creatives to get into the NFT game, but which one should you choose? WHICH marketplace do you sell your NFTs on?

What shocked me about the conversation, is that I was asking the WRONG questions when looking at NFT marketplaces....What our guest Darren Kleine (D’Kleine) shared blew my mind.

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CONNECT WITH DKLEINE (PODCAST AND ART): https://linktr.ee/DKleine

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Understanding Shared Contracts (ERC-1155 vs ERC-721)
High-level things to consider when picking a platform to mint
How to build community as an artist using social and direct messaging
Using education to build community

LINKS MENTIONED:

Rarible: https://rarible.com/
Super Rare https://www.superrare.com/
OpenSea: https://opensea.io/
Known Origin: https://knownorigin.io/
Makers Place: https://makersplace.com/
Immutable Trash: Crypto Art Revisits Arguments on Censorship and Meaning
https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2020/03/24/immutable-trash-crypto-art-censorship-meaning
https://www.manifold.xyz/
https://foundation.app/

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Creator Coins vs. NFTs (Joseph Jaffe)

Heather Parady — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

What are “creator coins”? How are they different from NFTs? And which one should you be using as a creator? Today we are talking about all things utility and how to better connect with your community in Web3.

Our guest this week, Joseph Jaffe, is a five-time author, talk show host and founder of the Alpha Collective. On a personal note, a super cool dude. He runs a show called Joseph Jaffee is not famous (which is hilarious) and is doing some innovative things for his community using “creator coins.”

Even if “NFTs' ' and “Creator coins” seem overwhelming and foreign to you I encourage you to lean in and listen to what Joseph has to share because it will open your mind to all the creative ways to bring value to your community.

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Claim the Airdrop of $JAFFE coin here: https://www.getbonfire.xyz/jaffe/drop/f2fc7e2b-637f-40ae-80b0-f1c0c75ce214

TOPICS:

What are creator coins?
What utility do creator coins provide?
What should creators consider when deciding between a creator coin vs an NFT?

CONNECT WITH Joseph Jaffe

www.rally.io/creator/JAFFE
www.youtube.com/josephjaffeisnotfamous
www.josephjaffe.com
www.bit.ly/notfamousdiscord (not famous discord)
www.alphacollective.xyz

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Building Community on TikTok (Austin Armstrong)

Heather Parady — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Can you build COMMUNITY on TikTok? Yes, it is a “Web2” platform BUT these are the platforms many of us are still using to reach people, connect and build communities. I have been curious though, can you really build a community (not an audience) on THIS platform?

Our guest this week, Austin Armstrong is an SEO and social media marketing NINJA specializing in, you guessed it, TikTok. He says, “Abso-LUTELY” you can build a community on TikTok and he shares with us exactly how.

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TOPICS:

Using live streams & video responses to build community
Pocket communities on TikTok
Building confidence being on video
Business opportunities on TikTok

CONNECT WITH AUSTIN

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@socialtypro
Podcast: https://businesstokpodcast.com/

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Network Like a BOSS (Andy Storch)

Heather Parady — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Andy Storch, is literally a super-connector. No really, he is phenomenal at connecting with people and building relationships. What does this have to do with community building? Um, everything.

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TOPICS:

Why are businesses shifting into Community Building in Web3?
Paid communities vs. free
How to balance building relationships, work, taking care of yourself, etc.
How to remember people's names

CONNECT WITH ANDY STORCH:

Website: https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/
Book: https://amzn.to/3b2Zqjo
Podcasts: https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/podcast/
NFT Journey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-nft-journey/id1596156196

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Growing Paid Memberships (Tony Whatley)

Heather Parady — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Tony Whatley, known as the “Side Hustle Millionaire”, has successfully built multiple online communities. He doesn’t believe that everyone should have one though and shares with us what we need to consider before starting to build one ourselves.

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TOPICS:

How he has built communities with 10s of thousands of ENGAGED community members
How to determine if you a REALLY providing value to your community
What happens if you are doing "all the things" and it's still not working?
Using IRL events and experiences to strengthen communities

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Finding Belonging in Technology (Cat Moore)

Heather Parady — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Cat Moore, is the very FIRST “Director of Belonging” in Higher Education serving now at the University of Southern California. She eats, sleeps, and breathes the topic of belonging.

Cat shares with us today why as community builders we need to STOP putting “Belonging” into a category and understand that it is already INFUSED into every aspect of our lives. The question is HOW are we facilitating belonging in the experiences that we create?

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TOPICS:

Balancing ambition, moving the needle, and also slowing down for "the one"
Facilitating group conversations that include as many people as possible.
How does belonging "change over time?"
Creating EXPERIENCES of belonging

CONNECT WITH CAT MOORE: https://cat-moore.com/

RESOURCES SHE MENTIONED:

Quilt App: https://www.instagram.com/wearequilt/?hl=en
Mighty Networks: https://www.mightynetworks.com/
Dr. Quincy Gideon: https://www.quinceegideon.com/
Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World: https://amzn.to/3xsEFFm

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Dark Art and Loyal Communities (Shawn Coss)

Heather Parady — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Shawn Coss, is the co-owner and artist behind the massively successful brand, Any Means Necessary. He and his partner Mikey have built a HUGE following and loyal community around “dark art” and mental health.

I met Shawn a few weeks before this recording. He was super humble and you would have never known just by talking to him that they had built a multi-million dollar brand in a SUPER difficult industry. But the coolest thing about our conversation, and what caught my attention, was how he talked about his community.

In today’s episode, Shawn shares how he was able to connect his art with the right audience, be vulnerable about his own story and experience with mental health, and how he is able to focus on his art while still fostering community.

Shawn is super cool and down to earth. Grateful I randomly met him at a conference and got to introduce him to our community of builders.

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TOPICS:

Advice for artists who want to build community around their work
Balancing marketing & community building while still focusing on your art
Being vulnerable with your community and creating an open culture

CONNECT WITH SHAWN CROSS

Website: https://anymeansnecessary.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnCoss
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawncoss/

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Heart-Centered Communities (Ryan Hartley)

Heather Parady — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Ryan Hartley, is the community leader and Chief Heart Officer for Always Better than Yesterday which “exists to help develop heart centered leaders, teams, organizations and communities.” On a personal note, he is a good friend and one of the first people I thought of when I created this show.

Why? Well, you will hear from today’s conversation that Ryan’s approach to building community is a bit, what should we say..? Unconventional.

If you feel overwhelmed with all the ‘tactics” to grow your community, and feel like there are a hundred things that you “should” be doing, this episode is for you. Ryan’s approach to building community is ALL about leading with the heart, and if you heard how his community talks about him, you will know that his method works.

Today's conversation is all about true connection, bettering our communication with our communities, and stretching our mindset of what “leading with love” actually looks like.

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TOPICS:

How show that you ‘genuinely care” about people in a digital landscape
How to communicate your values in your community
Creating a framework to better serve your community
Why he doesn’t have “rules” in his community

CONNECT WITH RYAN HARTLEY:

Website: https://abty.co.uk/
Podcast: https://abty.co.uk/podcast
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY

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Community in Membership Sites (Andrea Ehrhardt)

Heather Parady — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Andrea Ehrhardt is a brilliant muralist, NFTartist, and community builder for other creatives who want to make a full-time living doing what they love.

I met her on my first Web3 show, NFTs for Newbies, and fell in love with her energy and unapologetic style of sharing her art with the world and helping other creatives understand the BUSINESS side of their art.

Today we dig into the REALITY that building communities are a long game but there are small things that you can do to keep the value of your group high, the community members more engaged, and fun ways to use NFTs as a part of your business plan.

Andrea is super cool, very knowledgeable, and crazy talented. Make sure you connect with her at the links below and check out her work!

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TOPICS:

Different ways to approach marketing your membership
Finding leaders in your community and giving them a voice
Using NFTs to give access to your membership site
Using challenges to build community

CONNECT WITH ANDREA EHRHARDT:

Website: https://artbyandreae.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/artbyandreaehrhardt/
OpenSea: https://opensea.io/ArtbyAndreaEhrhardt
Podcast: https://www.artistacademy.co/artist-academy-podcast

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Community for NFT Projects (Ty Greenfield)

Heather Parady — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Ty Greenfield (The Mayor) is one of the best community builders that I personally know. I met him when I was hosting the NFT for Newbies podcast. He came on our show then and did a wonderful job talking about building community for a project called Based Fish Mafia.

Ty is one of those people that if his name gets brought up people go, “Oh! What a great guy!” and there is a reason for it. The same reason people like him is the same reason he is great at building community, he focuses on each individual person in front of him and will spend his TIME helping them, no strings attached.

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TOPICS:

Why are founders are leaning into community over traditional marketing tactics
Why IRL events are HUGE for NFT projects
The role of education in building community
Is there a value of community outside of its monetary gain in NFT projects?
Small things you can do to build your project's community
The role of PATIENCE in building community

CONNECT WITH TY GREENFIELD:

NFT& Chill: https://linktr.ee/NFTandChillPodcast

Follow TY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaverickMedia15

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Creating Safe Communities (Naked Pastor David Hayward)

Heather Parady — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, David Hayward (the Naked Pastor) is a deconstruction cartoonist who creates “Art that provokes honest conversations about life and spirituality.” If you asked me though, he is a thought leader who is literally saving people’s lives and giving them hope. No…really.

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TOPICS:

How to tactically keep our communities SAFE
Balancing FREEDOM and Moderation
Tips on how to publicly moderate trolls
How to keep your heart from getting bitter (when dealing with hate)
Tips for new community builders (building values)
How to personally deal with criticism

CONNECT WITH DAVID HAYWARD:

Website: https://nakedpastor.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nakedpastor/
Order his new book: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Like-This-David-Hayward/dp/1506484727/

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How to Build a FB Community (Danno Hanfling)

Heather Parady — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:15:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Danno Hanfling started off as a street promoter for a nightclub, was so good at it that they made him the marketing director, but then he decided to branch off on his own and build a digital community.

Grub ‘n Chill is what he describes as a living, breathing ‘ecosystem’ in which he is able to give his supporters a voice, and facilitate conversations that help the group naturally grow.

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TOPICS:

How to give voice to your community members and “help them shine”
How he used “leverage” and “praise” to build his community
Letting go of EGO and getting your mind off numbers
How to foster ENGAGEMENT when you are just starting off.
How to take time OFF while still taking care of your community.

CONNECT WITH DANNO:

Personal FB Account: https://www.facebook.com/dahanfling
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/914535975248478

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Building CONFIDENCE as a Community Leader (Dr. Kinga Mnich)

Heather Parady — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Dr. Kinga Mnich is an international social psychologist, educator, and speaker specializing in emotions, positive psychology, and gender. She is here to help us as community builders…well, build OUR own confidence.

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TOPICS:

How to increase confidence (especially when you don’t FEEL it)
The 4 pillars of “The Confidence Model”
Being confident in uncharted waters (like in Web3!)
How to humanize the virtual space through “community confidence”
Why we should focus on having integrity vs. being authentic

CONNECT WITH DR. KINGA MNICH:

Website: https://kingamnich.com
The Ziva Way Bookazine:https://kingamnich.com/the-ziva-way-bookazine/

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Using Video to Build Online Community (Mark Robinson)

Heather Parady — Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week Mark Robinson says that human CONNECTION is the KEY to building community in Web3. How do we better connect though …digitally?

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TOPICS:

What does “Community” look like in a digital landscape?
What worked in Web2 that isn’t working in Web3?
How to use POAPS to build community
What is the downside of NOT embracing this new tech?
How is building community different in Web3 vs. Web2?

CONNECT WITH MARK ROBINSON:

Website: https://www.brandtegic.co/
Follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/markarobinson_
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KIsH06CIl8WKKtTdkKIZK
NFT Seattle: https://www.nftseattle.io/

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Building Community in Web3 (Brian Fanzo)

Heather Parady — Thu, 26 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist, Web 3.0 keynote speaker, and the HOST of The first DAILY NFT Podcast where he is minting an NFT every day for a year. Yeah, you read that right.

But most of us know him as simply as Fanzo. I ran across him last year when I first started learning about NFTs and after hearing him on a Twitter Space, I knew I wanted to join his thriving community of hundreds of thousands of people, not just because he knew a TON about advances in tech, but his genuineness was next to none.

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TOPICS:

“Community Building is the future of business”…how come?
Why is Community building in Web 3 “More Complex”?
Why leaders need to “get out of the way” and let the community have a voice
How to empower your community to onboard new members
Difference between Community Managers and Moderators
How do you bring new people into your community and still keep the right vibe?
One of the BIGGEST mistakes that community builders make

CONNECT WITH BRIAN FANZO:

Website: https://www.nft365podcast.com/
Follow Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iSocialFanz
Brian’s episode on Community Building: https://www.nft365podcast.com/are-the-complexities-of-community-building-in-web-3-0-too-difficult-to-scale-episode-186/
Sound Clip by https://twitter.com/niknowicki

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