As they say in LOTR, “the world is changed.” 2020 has been fraught with uncertainty and challenge. The way we lived and worked has been altered forever, and the world will look different as this crisis fades out. But it isn’t all bad. The challenges present new opportunities to those of us who want to build an audience and make a living online. Instead of being a victim of 2020, you can make the new paradigm work for you instead.   In this episode I discuss:

• Making a niche show vs. following your interests even if you don’t have a cohesive theme
• Doing work that feels good will sustain you in the long term
• The importance of accepting the current situation instead of resisting it
• Gandalf the Grey’s advice on dealing with tough times
• Some hugely successful companies began during a recession
• The future landscape is prime for podcasts and online shows to thrive
• Ways you can take advantage of the recent push into the virtual world

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Whether you are launching a business or a podcast, you’re going to be tempted to “sell out”—to sacrifice the purity of your vision in order to make a buck. The choice is especially challenging when you’re a creative. When should you be the artist and when should you be strategic? I’ll explain how I figured this out for myself and how you can make the right choice.    In this episode I discuss:

• Why selling out is especially tempting in the Post-COVID world
• The folly of doing the work we think we “should” do, and how this decision leads to burnout
• Being strategic vs. purposeful
• Why it is important to connect with your ideal audience
• The importance of trusting yourself

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Can you really live your dream? Can you build a business and a life around your creativity and your talents? It’s not easy, but it’s possible. I believe that you can. At the end of the day, what other choice do you have, really?    In this episode I discuss:

• Who this show is for
• What having a dream really means
• How you are like the X-men
• Why you are a closeted communicator

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Welcome to Into the Spotlight! In this teaser, I give you a delicious sampler of what to expect in future episodes.   You have the talent but you’ve hidden it for a long time—from yourself and the world. You’re ready to reconnect with this part of yourself, but after all this time there’s massive resistance. It feels like you’re backstage about to perform in front of a packed house but you’re not ready. At least you THINK you’re not. It’s about having the courage to go out into the stage (or behind the microphone, or in front of the camera) and be who you were meant to be. To step out there for all to see. Because once you do, everything starts to change. A life you never thought possible becomes real.   Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or whatever podcast app you choose.