Are you ready to make 2025 the year you finally step up your social media game? In this solo Life in Bold episode, I’m diving deep into the 3 traps that stop so many of us from posting as much as we should—and why those traps are holding you back from greatness.

⚡ Disclaimer: This isn’t about your work or stage performances. It’s about showing up authentically online, embracing the awkwardness, and discovering the freedom to create without overthinking.

Here’s what we’re tackling:

If you’re done letting fear, judgment, or perfectionism hold you back, this episode is your permission slip to post boldly, imperfectly, and unapologetically.

Let’s get you creating content that feels so you and makes 2025 your most visible, vibrant year yet.

It’s time to break free, get bold, and own your social media space. Let’s do this! 🎙️

Get ready for 20 non-stop minutes of laughter and bold moments from Life In Bold in 2024! This compilation features the funniest, most memorable highlights from the year, showcasing the comedic journey of boldness with incredible guests and outrageous moments. Whether it's bold advice, hilarious stories, or unexpected twists, this video has it all!

Join me, Ben Hawes, on a journey of boldness and self-discovery. After a quarter-life crisis at 29, I embarked on a mission to understand what it truly means to live life boldly.

Through candid conversations with inspiring guests and personal reflections, I explore the mindsets, habits and actions that allow people to courageously pursue their passions and create the life they want.

Get ready to be challenged, motivated and encouraged to live life in bold.

In today’s episode, I review one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my life and discuss what I hope to achieve and accomplish in 2025. 

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Life in Bold is hosted by NYC’s Ben Hawes, a musical comedian and podcaster. Life In Bold helps you embrace your dreams and take bold steps toward achieving them.

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In today’s episode (we made it to 60!!) I got to interview my very own life coach from Nashville’s The Happy Hour, which is a mental wellness studio focused on a variety of methodologies— they have therapy, life coaching, energy work, and so much more— and they recently launched a new app “The Daily Happy,” which is built to be your daily journey of self centering. 

Claire has helped me so much in the last 2 years with my creative projects and my life path, and has had a personal hand in helping me create the vision of this podcast! She helped build the Happy Hour up to what it is today, and if you’re in Nashville, go check it out! 

Check out the Daily Happy App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-daily-happy/id6502851494

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Today we have quite a treat with musician Kate Keller— I was so excited to interview Kate about her musical skills and authentic songwriting process — very bold and honest and I was thrilled to learn more about her process!

Kate is a 27 year old New York based singer and songwriter, and just released her new song, “How It Ends” which tells the story of the possibilities of how a relationship may or may not turn out. You can find Kate Keller on all music streaming platforms, YouTube, and at KateKellerMusic.com

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Welcome to Episode 58 of Life in Bold!

🎙️ Finding Boldness: Embracing Life's Transitions with Meg Chizek 🎙️

In this episode of Life in Bold, Ben sits down with comedian and former dancer Meg Chizek. From her one-woman show How to Give Up on Your Dreams to her transition from dance to comedy, Meg’s story is all about self-trust and following your intuition. Join us as we discuss life in your 30s, bold moves, and making the leap to embrace new dreams. 🌈✨

🔑 In this episode:

👀 Watch more to explore: If you’re feeling the pull to follow your dreams, this episode is for you! Don’t miss our conversation about letting go, finding your purpose, and what it truly means to live a life in bold.

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In this episode of Life in Bold, Ben sits down with Andrea Coleman, a New York-based comedian and storyteller known for her powerful solo show Three White Guys Named John. Andrea shares her journey from practicing law to embracing comedy, revealing how her legal career influences her humor and her life philosophy.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Valerie Ward for an in-depth conversation about her life, her journey with improv and comedy, and how she balances her corporate career with her creative passions. 

Valerie shared her unique experiences growing up in Texas, from her quirky fashion sense in high school to her early love of theater and improv. We explored how those formative years shaped her self-confidence and desire to express her creativity, even when faced with self-consciousness and the pressures of being seen as the "smart" kid.

As Valerie transitioned to college and then her career in marketing consulting, we discussed the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance and carving out time for her improv group and comedy pursuits. Her insights on the collaborative nature of the Austin improv scene versus the more competitive model in New York were fascinating.

I also opened up about my own experiences with comedy, marketing, and finding purpose beyond just "getting famous." Valerie's perspective on using comedy as a hobby versus a profession resonated with me, as I continue to navigate my own path in the creative world.

Overall, this conversation was a wonderful exploration of kindness, self-discovery, and the power of community - all through the lens of Valerie's inspiring story. I'm grateful to have had the chance to dive deeper into her life and creative passions, and I'm sure listeners will find her journey as inspiring as I do.

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