HP Podcast Backlog 2

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

Connect with Learnmore Jonasi: www.learnmorejonasi.com 

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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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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

Connect with Kitiya Palaskas: https://kitiyapalaskas.com/ 

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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

Connect with Kitiya Palaskas: https://kitiyapalaskas.com/ 

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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?

Connect with Julie Hoeflinger: https://www.tiktok.com/@jhoef78

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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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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.”

Connect with Travis Brown: www.socialboom.com 

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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?

Connect with Mark Sommerville: https://marksommerville.com/ 

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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)

Connect with Gavin Dees: www.gavindees.com 

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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 

Connect with Darlenne Helena: https://darlennehelena.com/ 

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