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Tyler Perry was quoted as saying, “There are a lot of people who have dreams, goals, and hopes, but there aren't a lot who get to see them realized.” What do you think is the difference between the people who have big dreams (and see them come to pass) versus those who don’t? Do you feel comfortable admitting and owning your big big dreams?

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“Ask yourself why more. About everything you do. ”

How do you produce a show that people WANT to listen to? Whether you are just starting off, or you have been putting out content for years, this week’s guest is going to blow your socks off.

Marion Abrams helped build Spartan's podcast from an audience of 0 to over 30 million views & downloads and is now a podcasting coach & consultant helping content creators CRAFT a show that is not only true to who they are...but also SERVES their audience.

 

Connect with Marion: http://www.madmotion.com/

 

WHO IS MARION?

Marion is a podcasting coach & consultant with deep experience in podcasting and content creation, she built Spartan's podcast from an audience of 0 to over 30 million views & downloads and has worked on a range of projects from social media advisor to a gubernatorial campaign, to creating the documentary film "Flood Bound", to directing TV ads for Vermont Lottery.  On her podcast "Grounded Content" she likes talking about what works, what drives customer actions, and where the lines are between persuasion and manipulation. Today Marion continues to work with Spartan and is a podcasting coach & consultant helping thought leaders, business leaders, and podcast hosts to design and elevate their podcast presence.  

 

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Structuring your show while being open to where a story takes you
• Improving your craft while allowing room for imperfection
• Being yourself, while being conscious of what serves others
• Understanding what makes a great host (and what doesn’t really matter)

 

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“It’s okay for a leader to not have all the answers. ”

Whether you have the official title of a “leader” or not, know that influence is leadership. Whether it is in the online space, dealing with clients, or raising this next generation of kiddos, our leadership journey is one that should always be growing and developing.

Today we are joined by a returning guest, John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) who is the author of  “Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into Action" as he shares with us his top lessons of leadership after leading THOUSANDS of soldiers at a time, and over 40 years of leadership experience. 

 

Connect with John Gronski: https://johngronski.com/

 

WHO IS JOHN GRONSKI?

John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) is CEO & Founder of Leader Grove LLC (www.LeaderGrove.com). He is the author of "The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love". John is a much sought-after speaker & leadership seminar facilitator.

John served for over 40 years in the Army on active duty & in the PA National Guard. Assignments included DCG USAREUR (ARNG), 37th Commanding General of the 28th Infantry Division, & Commander of 2nd BDE, 28ID in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-06). He also served in Lithuania from 2000 to 2001.

John holds a MBA from Penn State and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. John attended Alvernia University as a doctoral student in the corporate leadership program. He was certified as a Project Management Professional and holds a master certificate as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University.

John is a graduate of numerous military schools to include the U.S. Army War College, the Command and General Staff Course, the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Ranger School, & Airborne School. His military awards & decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (2nd award), Governor’s Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, & Basic Parachutist Badge.

Other achievements include the U of Scranton's Frank J. O'Hara Award for Government Service, the Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice, the Republic of Lithuania Medal of Merit & Order for Merits Knight’s Cross, the Washington Crossing Foundation Award, the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award, & the PA VFW Eagle Award.

John is a non-resident senior fellow for the Transatlantic Leadership Program with the Center for European Policy Analysis.

John's personal leadership philosophy is built upon character, competence, & resilience.

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Consistency in communication (even when we don’t know what to say)
• After acti

We have all been there. You are running after your dreams and the people around you either poke fun or are straight-up hateful. Not everyone in your life you can fully distance yourself from so how do we handle the outer critics that will inevitably try to keep you from the unconventional path?

Preston’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-cost-anonymity-podcast-exploring-cost-keeping/id1357105789

Preston’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/kprestonmoore/

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“At the core of belief is the deepest longings of the human heart.”

We are revisiting one of my favorite previous interviews with the author of The Shack, William Paul Young. Although this show is mostly about creativity and making a living doing what you love, one of the deeper issues underlying all the internal work we have to do as ambitious creatives, is addressing spiritual pain and how we view God. Paul’s work has really impacted my life and it’s an honor to get to share his message with you.

WHO IS WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG? 

Wm Paul Young, author of The Shack, Cross Roads, Eve, The Shack Reflections and Cross Roads Reflections, and Lies We Believe About God, was born a Canadian and raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea (now West Papua).  He suffered great loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his growing family in the Pacific Northwest.

Connect with Paul Young: http://wmpaulyoung.com/

 

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• How do we explore faith without ostracizing ourselves?
• How do you know you’ve experienced the True God?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Moving past hurt by religion & lies we believe about God
• Dealing with shame and the need to belong
• Overcoming the addiction of certainty 

 

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“If you doubt yourself, people will doubt you.”

Today we are revisiting an episode with Linda Raynier who is a wildly successful YouTuber teaching career strategy and communication skills to ambitious professionals.

I wanted to uproot this conversation from a couple of years ago because the principles Linda shares are GOLD to us as creatives because we have to sharpen the skill set of communication and owning our space in every room we walk into. Ready to break free from intimidation and OWN your gifts?

 

Connect with Linda: http://www.lindaraynier.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LindaRaynier

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• How do we get comfortable with who we are when surrounded by people who intimidate us?
• How do we start mastering our physical presence in addition to the words we say?
• What advice do you have for people who have invested in one career and now want to pursue something different without it all being a waste?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Communicating in a way that allows your strengths and talents to shine
• Self-awareness and how to focus on the person in front of you
• Storytelling and keeping a list of good stories to share

 

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Ever feel STUCK? You know something needs to change in your business or creative pursuits but you are unsure on how to “tap in”? Today we are sharing thoughts from our Unconventional Leaders community about how to innovate and get yo’ self unstuck. 

 

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“The fight is a part of the growth.”

How do we strive for excellence in our work without falling into the trap of perfection? How do we make space for creativity and trust the process all while dealing with the demands of work and life? Today we are connecting with my friend Bruce Pulver, who shares with us why he believes, right now, UR-ENUF.

 

Connect with Bruce: http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/

Instragam:https://www.instagram.com/above_the_chatter_bruce_pulver/

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcRcr8m_WPc

 

TOPICS:

• Pursuing creativity, while having a job and raising a family
• How do you know if something is an assignment?
• Detaching from outcome (trusting the process)
• Learning “enoughness” within yourself and addressing inadequacy
• Keeping promises to yourself in order to build confidence

 

WHO IS BRUCE?

Bruce Pulver is a highly sought-after international TEDx speaker and author. What started out as a single word of inspiration after a life-changing "BAM Moment" has grown to so much more… from writing an inspirational book, delivering an empowering TEDx and launching the massively successful “WORDshop” program that teaches high performing executives and organizations skills to maximize results by leveraging the power of their words.

Bruce is also a seasoned sales executive who has earned multiple sales performance awards and driven over $100M in new sales during his career. His best-selling book, “Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter: Powerful Words That Changed My Life Forever” is the foundation for his captivating keynotes and innovative “WORD-shop” programs. His woHis work delivers an immediate and lasting impact on the lives he touches. 

 

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“Be true to your craft. Work on your craft. Put it out and the money will come.”

A lot of people TALK about what they are going to create, very few follow through. What is the difference between dreaming of something and actually making it happen? Today we are talking with director, producer, and owner of  M3 Creative Michael Mueller about what it takes to go from hobbyist to pro in the creative space.

 

TOPICS:

• Making yourself valuable in your industry 
• Networking & finding the right people for your team
• Staying hopeful in the grind of day to day stuff
• Difference between high performance and those who quit
• Cultivating the right energy and attracting the right people
• How to pick what creative idea to pursue

 

Connect with Michael: https://www.m3creative.net/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-af-podcast/id1515796443

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscobarWorldwide

 

WHO IS MICHAEL?

Michael “Mad Mike” Mueller- husband, father, and entrepreneur - has established himself as a trendsetter in the media industry. Originally from Bay View, a highly unique and creative area in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Southside, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the summer of 2000 and in 2002 ventured into managing several indie recording artists. This path led him to teach himself the skills he is most known for today, video production, photography, graphic design, and web development.

 

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“You cannot please and create at the same time.”

Want to make bigger and bolder choices, but feel massive resistance when thinking about “putting yourself out there”? You know deep down that committed decisions and a more powerful resolve will cultivate a more dynamic energy in your work, but you are unsure how to get there.

Today we are joined by one of LA’s top acting coaches, Joseph Pearlman, who teaches us why the “secret sauce” is committing to your unique personality and making dangerous choices.

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

 

TOPICS:

• What is the difference between a choice and a dangerous choice?
• Honoring your personality and making things “your flavor”
• Dealing with criticism and standing up for yourself

 

WHO IS JOSEPH?

Joseph Pearlman is a celebrity acting coach and owner of Pearlman Acting Academy (PAA). Voted “Best Acting Studio & Coach” in L.A., Joseph helps actors launch their careers faster, guarantee audition wins, win series leads before they go to casting, and reach award level performances on set. PAA offers the most advanced next-level scene study and on-camera audition technique training in the industry for celebrity actors to beginners. From Hollywood via Zoom to anywhere in the world. 

Joseph 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, and Independent Spirit Awards.

Some of Joseph's clients include: Amazon Studios, Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions, Amy Adams, Zooey Deschanel, HBO, AMC, TED Talks, Iliza Shlesinger (NETFLIX, comedian), Sian Clifford (Emmy nominated for Fleabag), Eugene Simon (Game of Thrones), Julian Sands, Alex MacNicoll (Transparent), Skylar Grey (5-time Grammy nominee), Sherri Shepherd (30 Rock), and many others.

 

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