I'm Making Moves

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  • Ep: 43 Owning Your Space as a Multi-Passionate Woman

    If you’ve ever been told to “pick one thing,” this video is for you.

    In this episode, I talk about owning your space as a multi-passionate woman, why integration matters more than limitation, and how to stop apologizing for your range.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ Why being multi-passionate isn’t unfocused
    ✅ How integration creates clarity
    ✅ Why boundaries protect your energy
    ✅ How to own your space without shrinking

    If you’ve felt pressure to simplify who you are, this conversation will affirm you.
    💬 Share in the comments: What passions are you integrating right now?
    🔔 Subscribe for conversations on identity, leadership, and confidence.

    📌 Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @LeighaTPorter
    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    8 min
  • Ep: 42 From Student to Leader: Mentoring and Why It’s Necessary

    We often celebrate being “self-made”—but no one grows alone.

    In this video, I reflect on mentorship, why being a student is a posture, and why leadership comes with the responsibility to pour into others.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ Why mentorship shortens the learning curve
    ✅ How humility prepares you for leadership
    ✅ The difference between visibility and stewardship
    ✅ Why legacy lives through people

    If you care about growth and impact, this conversation matters.
    💬 Share in the comments: Who has mentored you along the way?
    🔔 Subscribe for leadership rooted in legacy.

    📌 Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @LeighaTPorter
    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    10 min
  • Ep: 41 What’s in My Bag: Director Edition

    This might look like a casual video—but everything in my bag is intentional.

    In this video, I share what I carry with me as a director and creative leader, and how preparation supports clarity, confidence, and sustainability.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ Why preparation is a form of leadership
    ✅ The tools that help me stay grounded
    ✅ How organization reduces decision fatigue
    ✅ Why caring for your body supports your work

    If you lead or create, this is a reminder that presence starts before you arrive.
    💬 Share in the comments: What’s one item you never leave home without?
    🔔 Subscribe for behind-the-scenes leadership insights.

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    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    12 min
  • Ep: 40 The Power of Niche: Why You Don’t Need to Be for Everybody

    Trying to be for everyone often leads to burnout and confusion.

    In this video, I talk about the power of niche—why clarity matters more than reach, and how focusing on the intersection of art and business has shaped my work.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ Why being “for everybody” dilutes impact
    ✅ How niche creates freedom, not limitation
    ✅ The difference between clarity and shrinking
    ✅ Why depth builds stronger community

    If you’ve struggled with positioning or identity, this conversation will help.
    💬 Share in the comments: What do you want to be known for?
    🔔 Subscribe for clarity-driven creative leadership.

    📌 Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @LeighaTPorter
    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    9 min
  • Ep: 39 Building a Million-Dollar Mindset (Without the Million Yet)

    A million-dollar mindset isn’t about money—it’s about how you think long before the money arrives.

    In this video, I share the mindset shifts that support long-term wealth, discipline, and freedom—without rushing the process.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ Why wealth starts with long-term thinking
    ✅ Ownership over appearance and applause
    ✅ The role of patience and discipline
    ✅ Why money is a tool, not the goal

    If you’re building toward financial freedom, this perspective will ground you.
    💬 Share in the comments: What does wealth really mean to you?
    🔔 Subscribe for conversations on creative wealth and leadership.



    12 min
  • Ep: 38 Why Rest Is a Radical Act (Especially for Black Women Creatives)

    Rest is often treated like something you earn—but for Black women creatives, rest is resistance.

    In this video, I talk about why rest feels uncomfortable, where that pressure comes from, and how reclaiming rest is essential for longevity and leadership.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ The cultural roots of overperformance
    ✅ Why rest triggers guilt for so many women
    ✅ How rest protects creativity and clarity
    ✅ Why choosing rest is a radical act

    If you’ve been taught to push through exhaustion, this conversation is for you.
    💬 Share in the comments: What does rest look like for you right now?
    🔔 Subscribe for conversations on rest, leadership, and sustainability.

    📌 Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @LeighaTPorter
    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    16 min
  • Ep: 37 How to Balance Multiple Projects Without Losing Your Mind

    Managing multiple projects doesn’t have to feel chaotic—but it does require clarity.

    In this video, I share how I balance multiple roles and responsibilities without burning out, by working in seasons instead of doing everything at once.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ Why multitasking actually creates overwhelm
    ✅ How working in seasons brings clarity
    ✅ Why systems reduce mental load
    ✅ How boundaries become a leadership strategy

    If you’re juggling a lot and feeling scattered, this will help you reset.
    💬 Share in the comments: What project needs your focus this season?
    🔔 Subscribe for tools that support clarity and balance.

    📌 Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @LeighaTPorter
    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    8 min
  • Ep: 36 Creative Burnout Is Real—Here’s How I Recover

    Burnout isn’t weakness. It’s information.

    In this video, I talk honestly about creative burnout—how it shows up, why it happens, and what recovery actually looks like beyond just “taking a break.”

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ The signs of creative burnout that often get ignored
    ✅ Why creatives burn out emotionally, not just physically
    ✅ The boundaries I’ve set to protect my energy
    ✅ How recovery requires adjustment, not quitting

    If you’ve been feeling drained or disconnected from your work, this video will help you reframe what you’re experiencing.
    💬 Share in the comments: What’s been draining your energy lately?
    🔔 Subscribe for sustainable creative leadership.

    📌 Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @LeighaTPorter
    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    10 min
  • Ep: 35 Building a Brand Rooted in Community

    A lot of brands focus on visibility—but visibility without connection doesn’t last.

    In this video, I talk about what it really means to build a brand rooted in community, and why relationships—not reach—create sustainability.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ The difference between an audience and a community
    ✅ Why accountability makes people uncomfortable
    ✅ How trust becomes your strongest currency
    ✅ Why community-built brands last longer

    If you want your work to endure, not just trend, this conversation is for you.
    💬 Share in the comments: What does community mean to you?
    🔔 Subscribe for intentional brand-building and leadership.

    📌 Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @LeighaTPorter
    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    13 min
  • Ep: 34 What the Arts Can Teach Other Industries

    The arts are often treated like an “extra.” But in reality, they’re some of the best leadership training environments that exist.

    In this video, I share what other industries can learn from the arts—and why creativity, collaboration, and adaptability are essential skills, not luxuries.

    We’ll talk about:
    ✅ How artists learn collaboration without ego
    ✅ Why adaptability is built into creative work
    ✅ What emotional intelligence looks like in practice
    ✅ How process creates stronger leaders than perfection

    If you work in leadership, business, or education, this perspective may shift how you see creativity.
    💬 Share in the comments: Where do you see creativity missing in leadership spaces?
    🔔 Subscribe for conversations at the intersection of art and leadership.

    📌 Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @LeighaTPorter
    🌍 Learn more about my work: leighatporter.com



    15 min

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Welcome to I'm Making Moves podcast. Join Leigha T. Porter for talks about all things all things Culture, Community, And Creativity--focusing on Entrepreneurship, Education, Life, and Navigating…