This Sunday's Sermon is a case for starting before you're ready. In the episode I speak most specifically about creative projects, using my first book as an example. Truly, this can apply to anything though. Something I say a lot is that we're never ready - which also means that we're always ready. Readiness is something I believe people put a little too much weight on. If there is a spark, a desire, something you know you must do, be, create, taste, experience, or even just try (sorry Yoda, I believe in trying, deal with it!)...I say go for it. We just never know what's on the other side of giving things a shot. Enjoy the episode and let me know what one thing is that you've been not doing that you just might move forward on after listening!! xo, E

EP216: On Starting Before You're Ready: Sunday Sermon #18

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Today's guest Nagham Wehbe is a research analyst, an artist and a human rights advocate. The truth that's having the biggest impact on her life right now? Being present. In the interview we talked about the play she wrote and produced --Confessions of an Arab Woman which was adapted from Joumana Haddad's book, I Killed Scheherazade: Confessions of an Angry Arab Woman. It was the first play she ever wrote, let alone produced and it was a wild success. We talked about the trust that went into a project like that, as well as the support, collaboration, and balancing such a huge undertaking with a full time job. We also geeked out on how her passion for theater and background in science intersect and what happened for the people who participated in the play. I love love loved hearing about Nagham's stories and experiences. Enjoy and share! About Nagham Wehbe: Nagham is an artist and human rights advocate. Her recent production was the hit play Confessions of an Arab Woman adapted from the award winning memoir of Joumana Haddad. She is in training to become a certified Emotional intelligence and leadership life coach and finishing her Communication Management Masters Degree at USC. She teaches folk dance and cultural theater, hosts network events and workshops, and is the director of the Arab Film Festivals in L.A.. She is a big believer in collaborations and action as a way of making a difference wether it is organizing an event or putting on a play.

EP248: Confessions of an Arab Woman with Nagham Wehbe

Kathleen Shannon's big truth in today's episode is, "We're all connected," and we explored it through a number of delicious threads: -Meditation -Motherhood -Branding and being who you are -Creative processes She also let me grill her about the time when she created a website and did branding for Brené Brown...this is a fun one, enjoy! About Kathleen Shannon: Kathleen Shannon is a creative director, podcaster, speaker, author, and mentor. As the co-founder of Braid Creative and co-host of the Being Boss podcast she has helped thousands of creative entrepreneurs from all over the world authentically brand and position themselves as creative experts, cultivate confidence in their business, and blend more of who they are into the work they do. When she’s not working she’s traveling the world, cooking a great meal, or cuddling on the couch with her husband and their 3 year old son, Fox.  

EP247: Being Boss with Kathleen Shannon

Life has been dishing up lots of clear signs to me lately that there are places where I need to take a step back and highly reevaluate things before moving forward. It's an invitation into higher refinement of what we do around here and I'm happy to oblige. That said this will be the last Sunday Sermon for a while. Have a listen for a bit more detail into what's been going on, why I'm listening, and what's brewing for the future.

EP246: Taking A Break: Sunday Sermon #31

When you hear the truth today's guest dropped, I think many of you will get goosebumps just like I did, "I am no longer willing to be coerced." I have known Karen Christensen for many years now, and every time we connect, I feel like I've been missing out during all the time that's passed since the last time. This woman is so wise, creative, thoughtful, perceptive and caring. We expanded on her truth and talked about: -The discipline of having a practice -How she catches and changes her own triggers -The difference between standards and expectations -Why her and her husband, who are both professional photographers don't take many photos when they travel -Skills versus creative process -How excellence is different from perfection -and so much more. I want to listen to this one three more times myself - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! About Karen Christensen: Leading transformational talks, mentorship mastermind programs, planning retreats and the Dreamcatchers District Podcast — for ambitious, creative, entrepreneurial women — Karen Christensen has earned press and praise on and off camera as an actress, photographer, filmmaker, and speaker; with work seen on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, The Ellen Show, Good Morning America, Showtime and more. A Certified Energy Leadership Master Practitioner and Mentor Business Coach, Karen now specializes in Creative Direction, Peak Performance, and Mindfulness to help you remember who you are, what you want, and why you started. Speaking has taken Karen from SXSW in Austin, TX to the International Ocean’s Film Festival in Germany, with invite-only events throughout Los Angeles.  

EP245: Catching Dreams and Fully Living Your Life with Karen Christensen

This was a super fun episode for me - you'll have to let me know how you like it - nothing planned or scripted. Just riffed on evolving into running two separate companies now, using my voice, dating as a social experiment, practicing deep compassion and acceptance for all kinds of humans, exploring different types of diversity and asking a lot of "Why" around contribution, creation, content, and social media. Life is so awesome, tragic, weird and miraculous. Enjoy the riff!

EP216: On Starting Before You're Ready: Sunday Sermon #18

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