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Episode 099. "And, of course, we know that futurizing is literally a recipe for anxiety. So, whenever we start wondering what we're going to do, and we're facing so many unknown variables, it's an impossible task, right? So we're setting ourselves up for constant agitation. The cure for that, of course, is to continue to come back into the present moment." ~Ellen Katz

Leaving this episode here, in the productivity-hack and to-do list-free zone.

How are you feeling? No, really. In between Zoom happy hours and virtual house parties, how much time have you taken to check in - with yourself? If the thought of sitting with all those feels makes you hyperventilate, you're not alone.

That's why Ellen Katz, MS MFT, is back, to help us get emotionally sober. How? By gently talking us through why we're (rightly) feeling anxious and what we can do to coexist with our emotions in the time of COVID-19 and beyond.

Take this opportunity to return to the present moment. Yeah, you've heard the expression before and, for good reason. It's wisdom passed down for millennia, a mantra in many forms found throughout the world's religions and spiritual practices.

And, for some of us, it's ridiculously tricky to access when we need it most. Like now, when the world is bombarding our brains with discrepancies. People in masks. Too many people not in masks! No traffic noise. Too much traffic noise! The constant drip-drip-drip of disparities between what is normal and what has become the new normal is enough to trigger an overproduction of cortisol and other stress hormones.

Admitting vulnerability calms our nervous system down enough to more clearly assess our situation and access solutions to ease our stress. Humans are built to solve problems but we're all feeling less capable right now. That's ok!

We are, collectively, resilient beings.

Not perfect. Not immune. Resilient. Ellen urges us to lean into that resilience by turning down the volume on our need to futurize all the problems. You only control your actions, your responses. Your inner wise person wants you to know that, in this moment, you are safe. Your feelings are valid and you can thrive alongside them in this new normal.

Get the full show notes at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/099.

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Let's talk one on one. I've opened a limited number of complimentary consultations in my schedule. Book a time for your virtual podcasting tea date at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/teafor20

If you're already podcasting and need a deep dive into your responsive content strategy for your show and community, book an hour "in the lab" with me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/inthelab.

It's the Zoom you actually won't dread!

If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and missing some human connection, I am currently hosting twice weekly complimentary online meetups.

They last about 40min on Tuesdays and Fridays and they are just a way for us to see and hear each other, check in, set ONE priority for the day and feel part of a collective. Get the details on Facebook by joining The Creative Impostor Group: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb

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Episode 098. "It is not the time to NOT send out that newsletter. It's not the time to take a break on Facebook Lives. This is the time to jump on and have live Q and A because it is about just reaching out... To be able to respond very quickly to couples and what they need because it's not only about the message, but how you respond to it." ~Ivy Summer

Wedding planners are specialists at the art of pivoting. Sure, the timing for a venue to cancel or a cake maker to bail isn't always great but a seasoned planner generally has an ace up their sleeve ready to save the big day.

At least that's the narrative played out in every 90s romcoms ever made about the industry - way back before shelter-in-place and social distancing reshaped in a hurry how, when, and if couples get married.

Ivy Summer is a certified wedding planner and a former digital nomad who now runs her global empire from northern Greece.

Like most of us, she's questioning how she can be of service to her clients while maintaining her own safety. Unlike many of us, Ivy already had a plan in the works. Her suggestions for managing a business during these unprecedented times and caring for your tribe are a mix of energetic optimism and forthright honesty.

While she's hyper-focused on her clients right now - some of whom have lost venue deposits, others who have had to put off their big day for a year - Ivy is well aware that her mental health and the safety of her family are equally important.

Connection remains her go-to coping strategy. Checking in with her followers via Instagram and hosting Facebook Q & A sessions keep the business running. Maintaining lines of communication with family and friends back home keeps her sane.

Get the full show notes and connect with Ivy Summer (including Plan Your Wedding Like a Pro course for just $50 for a limited time with promo code: COVID192020) at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/098.

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Let's talk one on one. I've opened a limited number of complimentary consultations in my schedule. Book a time for your virtual podcasting tea date at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/teafor20

If you're already podcasting and need a deep dive into your responsive content strategy for your show and community, book an hour "in the lab" with me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/inthelab.

It's the Zoom you actually won't dread!

If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and missing some human connection, I am currently hosting twice weekly complimentary online meetups.

They last about 40min on Tuesdays and Fridays and they are just a way for us to see and hear each other, check in, set ONE priority for the day and feel part of a collective. Get the details on Facebook by joining The Creative Impostor Group: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb

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Episode 097. "It's just interesting to me that you're suddenly seeing more in the media about the concept of gig economy...It's just like, man, if you talk to artists and musicians we know the gig economy. That's been a standard, that's our lives. We've lived that since the dawn of time...If they'd only talk to us, we could have told them how bad it's gonna be, how vulnerable everyone would be." ~Michele Thomas

Good enough. That phrase has been playing on a loop lately. Maybe you've asked yourself the following questions about good enough:

How much of that unpolished content is good enough to share now?

How much social media posting is good enough to remind followers that you're there to help, but not overwhelm them (or you)?

Whose contribution to society is good enough to earn them a decent living wage or housing stability or healthcare?

Didn't think we'd go deep, huh? That's ok. This pandemic has laid bare myriad imbalances and forced many of us to reconsider the answers to weightier questions:

Why is the only route to security through a traditional payrolled job?

Why aren't the services or art that gig workers provide deemed good enough to earn them in place in the national conversation about income equality and similar protections?

Michele Thomas is a Chicago-based jazz singer and voice teacher who knows what it means to gig. It was artists, after all, who created the original gig economy long before mobile apps co-opted the idea. Up until last month, Michele was busy hustling that gig life when her calendar suddenly fell apart thanks to the Coronavirus outbreak here in the US. The subsequent weeks have been a mixed bag of worry, optimism, introspective creative projects, and...worry.

Beyond the logistics of where to perform now and how to deliver that sound, jazz musicians like Michele are grappling with how these emergency methods might forever change the genre itself.

Without the hustle to keep her busy, Michele's had time to reflect on how much of her art and her happiness relies on her audience. She's also protective of that connection, deeply concerned about how gig workers and traditional employees fair after the pandemic.

She hopes all the time spent sheltering in place consuming art and unable to support our local services will lead to a collective reckoning about who and what constitutes good enough.

I PROMISE it's not as heavy as it sounds!

This conversation is full of light, love and laughter. Listen to the end -- you'll be renewed.

Get the full show notes and connect with Michele Thomas (AND GET HER MUSIC) at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/097.

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"I Know Because You Told Me So" used with permission by Michele Thomas Music.

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Let's talk one on one. I've opened a limited number of complimentary consultations in my schedule. Book a time for your virtual podcasting tea date at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/teafor20

If you're already podcasting and need a deep dive into your responsive content strategy for your show and community, book an hour "in the lab" with me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/inthelab.

Here's how…

1. Go to thecreativeimpostor.com/titlelist.
2. Pick one of the episode titles listed there that resonates with you — it could be because you listened to that episode and it pinged something for you — or maybe you didn't even listen to the episode, it's just the phrase that holds some meaning.
3. Write (200-300 words) or record audio (2-3min) -ish of a short story about how that phrase, idea, episode either influenced you or has shown up for you in your creative life or work. You don't need to do any editing. Even just a voice memo on your phone will be great.
4. Email it to me [email protected] ASAP! (last call)

It's the Zoom you actually won't dread!

If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and missing some human connection, I am currently hosting twice weekly complimentary online meetups.

They last about 40min on Tuesdays and Fridays and they are just a way for us to see and hear each other, check in, set ONE priority for the day and feel part of a collective. Get the details on Facebook by joining The Creative Impostor Group: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb

Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder

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Episode 096. "I feel like it's easier for some of my clients to come closer to their audience and say, 'Hey, this is hard for me to. I don't have all the answers. I'm not dealing with this in the perfect way. Let's figure it out together.'" ~Noel Bosco

Add motives and messaging to the list of daily concerns that have gone haywire lately. My mental capacity is running near empty just trying to regulate my sleep pattern, my eating regimen, my emotional wellbeing… How about you?

If you're a full-fledged business owner, content creator, or someone maintaining a side hustle, how do you position your content now in these "uncertain times"*?

*Ugh! I strongly dislike using that term! If anyone has come across better phrasing, please share! For now, we're just gonna go with it.

Noel Bosco is a copywriter working with B2B clients and non-profits. Her pragmatic advice is a solid reminder for any creative struggling to manage their message in the midst of crisis: put your audience first and raise the curtain on some of your own vulnerability.

This is a unique time to be sure and most audiences are hungry for stability. Conversely, they're overwhelmingly willing to forgive you for stumbling over that initial Zoom attempt or an inaugural Instagram Live (and the good news here is that you'll only get better!)

Triple points are also given to anyone thrown into a WFH situation with a spouse or roommate suddenly in residence 24/7. Or a child in tow. Or a cat who's suddenly discovered your laptop keyboard is the perfect place for naps.

Leave capitalizing on the situation to faceless big-name players desperate to sell you insurance or a home alarm system. Instead, Noel suggests finding ways to be of service to your audience.

Major crises are bound to test relationships. But, as Noel points out, the language of marketing and copywriting is always shifting, the core principles - making and nurturing connections - don't, even in uncertain times**.

**Seriously, help me.

Get the full show notes and connect with Noel Bosco at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/096.

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Let's talk one on one. I've opened a limited number of complimentary consultations in my schedule. Book a time for your virtual podcasting tea date at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/teafor20

If you're already podcasting and need a deep dive into your responsive content strategy for your show and community, book an hour "in the lab" with me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/inthelab.

Here's how…

1. Go to thecreativeimpostor.com/titlelist.
2. Pick one of the episode titles listed there that resonates with you — it could be because you listened to that episode and it pinged something for you — or maybe you didn't even listen to the episode, it's just the phrase that holds some meaning.
3. Write (200-300 words) or record audio (2-3min) -ish of a short story about how that phrase, idea, episode either influenced you or has shown up for you in your creative life or work. You don't need to do any editing. Even just a voice memo on your phone will be great.
4. Email it to me [email protected] ASAP!

If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and missing some human connection, I am currently hosting, and I don't know for how long, twice weekly complimentary online co-working meetups. They last about 40min on Tuesdays and Fridays and they are just a way for us to see and hear each other, check in, set ONE priority for the day and feel part of a collective. Get the details on Facebook by joining The Creative Impostor Group: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb

Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder

Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener.

Mentioned in this episode:

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Episode 095. "I always say to people that energy follows intention. So when you pray for someone or you have a good thought for someone, you send out that prayer, you send out that thought. We know that when we do that collectively and we're connected, there's so much good that can happen." ~Tina Conroy

Time for a bit of the obvious: stress and anxiety are two of life's constants. From minor aggravations to major worldwide meltdowns, what we lean on - physically, mentally, and emotionally - brings us comfort and, with any luck, relief.

But what happens when your normal path to calm is blocked? How do you start a home practice? What do you do to supplement therapeutic work that normally takes place in an office or studio?

Tina Conroy E-RYT, RMT is a modern healer who knows her way around the technical side of mind-body support. As host of The Intuitive Woman podcast, she explores the innate wisdom of the conscious and subconscious mind via solo episodes and chats with guests.

As Director of Energy Healing and Reiki Master at The Center For Integrative Medicine in New York, she teaches yoga and oversees the reiki certification program.

Offering so much virtual service in a time of great anxiety can come with real consequences if not managed correctly, compassionately.

For someone whose work and spirit thrive on connection, I love that Tina's multi-platform approach to healing is a model for a new normal and a relief to anyone searching for virtual support.

Get the full show notes including all things Tina Conroy at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/095.

Join me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/craftandculture

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Let's talk one on one. I've opened a limited number of complimentary consultations in my schedule. Book a time for your virtual podcasting tea date at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/teafor20

If you're already podcasting and need a deep dive into your responsive content strategy for your show and community, book an hour "in the lab" with me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/inthelab.

Here's how…

1. Go to thecreativeimpostor.com/titlelist.
2. Pick one of the episode titles listed there that resonates with you — it could be because you listened to that episode and it pinged something for you — or maybe you didn't even listen to the episode, it's just the phrase that holds some meaning.
3. Write (200-300 words) or record audio (2-3min) -ish of a short story about how that phrase, idea, episode either influenced you or has shown up for you in your creative life or work. You don't need to do any editing. Even just a voice memo on your phone will be great.
4. Email it to me [email protected] ASAP!

If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and missing some human connection, I am currently hosting, and I don't know for how long, twice weekly complimentary online co-working meetups. They last about 40min on Tuesdays and Fridays and they are just a way for us to see and hear each other, check in, set ONE priority for the day and feel part of a collective. Get the details on Facebook by joining The Creative Impostor Group: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb

Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder

Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener.

Mentioned in this episode:

Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!

Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 094. "It's okay to modify things. It doesn't need to always be business as usual. In fact, I would recommend to people, if you're really worried about how to show up, how to sell, how to market right now, just be giving... Be a giver." ~Sami Gardner

Life in the time of a pandemic. Whether you're brainstorming a complete personal website rebrand or nesting under a pile of bread-baking cookbooks, one thing is certain in these uncertain times: the world of work has been radically altered.

How do creatives greet these changes? Where do they find new opportunities? Who can they turn to for help?

Sami Gardner is a digital nomad, podcast host, and career specialist for the gig economy. With her guidance, thousands of professionals have developed their networks, reinvented their revenue streams, and generally recession-proofed their careers.

With the current crisis grounding Sami to her family's home in Tucscon, AZ, she's taken the forced time-out to assess all aspects of her business before the next challenge hits - namely, a virus-prompted recession. She shares some pro-tips with The Creative Impostor that you can put into practice today, tomorrow, or whenever you've recouped enough stamina to look ahead.

Sami balances maximizing this odd downtime with a version of self-care that fits her personality. Boxed wine and video games help her recharge.

The bottom line is, while this isn't the perfect time to reinvent a business, it's the time we've been given. How can you make the most of it and stay sane in the process?

If you need to take time out before you answer for a bubble bath or your favorite video game, that's okay, too.

Get the full show notes including all things Sami Gardner (including vampire fiction!) at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/094.

Join me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/craftandculture

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Let's talk one on one. I've opened a limited number of complimentary consultations in my schedule. Book a time for your virtual podcasting tea date at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/teafor20

Here's how…

1. Go to thecreativeimpostor.com/titlelist.
2. Pick one of the episode titles listed there that resonates with you — it could be because you listened to that episode and it pinged something for you — or maybe you didn't even listen to the episode, it's just the phrase that holds some meaning.
3. Write (200-300 words) or record audio (2-3min) -ish of a short story about how that phrase, idea, episode either influenced you or has shown up for you in your creative life or work. You don't need to do any editing. Even just a voice memo on your phone will be great.
4. Email it to me [email protected] ASAP!

If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and missing some human connection, I am currently hosting, and I don't know for how long, twice weekly complimentary online co-working meetups. They last about 40min on Tuesdays and Fridays and they are just a way for us to see and hear each other, check in, set ONE priority for the day and feel part of a collective. Get the details on Facebook by joining The Creative Impostor Group: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb

Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder

Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener.

Mentioned in this episode:

Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!

Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 093. "If you think you need to move to a city to access the creative buzz, I think you're looking at the situation through the wrong lens... Geographically there's a revolution happening like across the world... and it's happening in every city every basement, like every street corner, every crusty little studio. It's a global revolution that's happening right now." ~Lucas Spivey

Are you currently stuck inside, furiously learning the steps to the coronavirus shuffle? Join the club. The world-wide lockdown is forcing freelancers and creatives to pivot on regularly-scheduled content or scrap their trusty playbook altogether.

So, what does a Creative Impostor do when the entire planet is forced into time out?

She goes for a spin* in a souped-up, decommissioned ambulance with Lucas Spivey of Culture Hustlers and records a podcast about the future of art and, more importantly, getting paid for said art.

*Full disclosure: She did NOT go for a spin during the quarantine! This episode was recorded about a year ago (yes, I know!) But the message, the spirit, the HOPE is full-on what creatives need to hear right now; a feel-good episode for when things don't feel so good.

Lucas is a BFA MBA who's traveled to all 50 states (yes, even Hawaii) in his mobile incubator, capturing wisdom and stories from the country's hardworking, often unsung, creators. It's life-on-the-road as PhD. Seriously, he scrapped the formal experience of post-graduate school for a sometimes-sleeps-in-a-van existence. That multifunction studio on wheels van life coupled with his traditional educational forms the foundation for his virtual coaching program.

So why this episode and why now? Because Lucas's enthusiasm for creators and the creative process is contagious (too soon in the midst of a pandemic?)And, his key pieces of advice have the power to shift the way you do and deliver your art.

That may be a hard sell when we've been told to practice social distancing, when scoring a roll of toilet paper and coordinating a family check-in call are the new self-care rituals. But the shelter in place orders will eventually lift. When it does, maybe you'll have found fresh inspiration and designed a new normal way of creating.

Get the full show notes including all things Lucas Spivey and Culture Hustlers at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/093.

Join me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/craftandculture

Here's how…

1. Go to thecreativeimpostor.com/titlelist.
2. Pick one of the episode titles listed there that resonates with you — it could be because you listened to that episode and it pinged something for you — or maybe you didn't even listen to the episode, it's just the phrase that holds some meaning.
3. Write (200-300 words) or record audio (2-3min) -ish of a short story about how that phrase, idea, episode either influenced you or has shown up for you in your creative life or work. You don't need to do any editing. Even just a voice memo on your phone will be great.
4. Email it to me [email protected] ASAP!

Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder

Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener.

Episode 092. "Think of it [voice] as symbolic of many things about our central identity, let's say, and not really even symbolic but literally, how do we express ourselves day-to-day about who we are the most? I guess what I'm trying to say is that working on your voice can [be] a whole life-changing experience." ~Wendy Parman

What do an opera soprano, a university lecturer, and a podcaster have in common? They're all vocal professionals! In fact, according to performer and voice teacher Wendy Parman, you're probably a vocal professional.

Think about that for a moment: anyone who leans heavily on their voice, either to create art or do their job is a pro. Salesperson or singer. Teacher or actor.

With that in mind, why are so many of us trying to muscle our voice into places it just doesn't want (or need) to go? If you're doing so because you don't feel like you deserve the right to occupy your space, listen up! You should fill your corner of the world to capacity.

On your own vocal merits.

Wendy's teaching and performing style is a refreshing take in the often harsh, anonymous world of online critiques - those knee-jerk, uninformed responses that inevitably land in YouTube comments, podcast reviews, and post-show Twitter feeds. Side note: if you've posted that kind of analysis in the past, Wendy's insight will give you pause before you do so again. She'll also arm you with deeper insight into why conditioning the uniqueness out of our voices (or anyone else's) is a recipe for inauthenticity.

Unpacking that for a moment, Wendy cautions her clients against their desire to sound like someone else. That's a common fallback position for anyone not yet in command of their power, this belief that forcing Adele's dark, dramatic tones onto their own will make them more listenable, more successful.

Listenability doesn't stem from mimicry.

I hear you thinking, "But Andrea, isn't there a fine line between listenability (or castability if you're a performer) and standing on principle for my unique sound?" Glad you asked! Vocal styles (like Paris fashions) go in and out of favor. From flourishes to fry, there's always a current "it" sound. But if that's not your sound, don't force it! Wendy suggests learning how to harness control and foster good technique - think breathwork, warmups, and new-to-me cool-down exercises.

Once you learn how sound is made, you'll get comfortable with what your voice has to say.

Get the full show notes including all things Wendy Parman at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/092

March 6-8, 2020. Orlando, FL.

I'll be there with lots and lots of very kind very fun very pod-loving' people who not only welcoming but passionate and knowledgable about the BOTH the craft and culture of podcasting.

Sunday morning, I'll be offering an interactive session called Let Your Voice Shine! — practice fining more freedom and flexibility with your BEST piece of podcasting gear.

Join me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/craftandculture

Here's how…

1. Go to thecreativeimpostor.com/titlelist.
2. Pick one of the episode titles listed there that resonates with you — it could be because you listened to that episode and it pinged something for you — or maybe you didn't even listen to the episode, it's just the phrase that holds some meaning.
3. Write (200-300 words) or record audio (2-3min) -ish of a short story about how that phrase, idea, episode either influenced you or has shown up for you in your creative life or work. You don't need to do any editing. Even just a voice memo on your phone will be great.
4. Email it to me [email protected] by March 1, 2020.

Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder

Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener.

Mentioned in this episode:

Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!

Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 091. "So, that work all the time productivity approach, it is very much embedded in our culture and our society. But it's not really how our nervous system is going to operate and be healthy. So, what can we do about that?" ~Brooke Seiz

OK. I'm asking you to take a leap of faith with me in this episode. Don't worry, it's more an easy skip rather than a broad jump over shark-infested waters.

Creative imposter syndrome begins in the gut.

Wut? The gut??

Yes.

I've got back-up on this one. Brooke Seiz, a board-certified functional nutrition practitioner, believes that an unhealthy gut not only affects our physical health but also taxes our mental well-being.

Symptoms of a gut imbalance manifest in complex ailments – think leaky gut, chronic fatigue, adrenal dysfunction, IBS. Even low-grade instances of these diseases have the power to curtail our natural affinity toward play and exploration, self-expression and (managed) risk. The result is a diminished ability to work and create to our fullest potential and truest nature, the happy, healthy opposite of an imposter.

Whew. That's a lot to digest (I couldn't resist!)

Like, what even IS functional nutrition?

Brooke's expertise and background in the arts come in handy when we're defining functional nutrition and discussing big concepts like the parasympathetic nervous system or the microbiome.

But Brooke isn't advocating for nutritional change only. Play is a natural component of healing, that child-like desire to engage in an activity with no structured outcome other than to have fun.

There's a lot to learn from Brooke's personal story of thwarted play, crippling stomach issues, and the realization that her authentic self was physically and emotionally impacted by her gut health.

The biggest take-away from our discussion is this: there really is something to our gut feelings and butterflies in the stomach and queasy tummies. When and how we choose to listen to these warnings could mean the difference between the impostor and our happy, healthy authentic selves.

Get the full show notes including all things Brooke Seiz at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/091

I have a FREE pass to give away!

March 6-8, 2020. Orlando, FL.

I'll be there with lots and lots of very kind very fun very pod-loving' people who not only welcoming but passionate and knowledgable about the BOTH the craft and culture of podcasting.

Sunday morning, I'll be offering an interactive session called Let Your Voice Shine! — practice fining more freedom and flexibility with your BEST piece of podcasting gear.

To enter the giveaway for the complimentary pass, please make a short audio recording (1-3 min-ish – you can even just make a voice memo on your phone) including:

1. your name
2. the name of your show if you have one (and if you haven't launched yet, what you are thinking your show might be about)
3. one surprising or delightful benefit, win or ROI you have experienced from podcasting (if you haven't launched yet, one you are hoping for or betting on)
4. one challenge, opportunity for growth or next big step you are facing with your podcasting journey

Email your recording to me: [email protected]

Subject line: Podfest Pass

Deadline: whenever the pass is claimed or the conference is sold out

Here's how…

1. Go to thecreativeimpostor.com/titlelist.
2. Pick one of the episode titles listed there that resonates with you — it could be because you listened to that episode and it pinged something for you — or maybe you didn't even listen to the episode, it's just the phrase that holds some meaning.
3. Write (200-300 words) or record audio (2-3min) -ish of a short story about how that phrase, idea, episode either influenced you or has shown up for you in your creative life or work. You don't need to do any editing. Even just a voice memo on your phone will be great.
4. Email it to me [email protected] by March 1, 2020.

Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder

Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener.

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Episode 090. "Don't podcast for results. Podcast because you're making something you believe in and make it about that. Make it about the art of what you're doing. Make it about something you believe that you want to put into the world and don't worry about feedback." ~Lisa Orkin, creator of Project WooWoo

I'm calling it: my conversation with Lisa Orkin - voiceover actor, podcast host, writer, speaker (the list goes on and on) - is the best Creative Impostor episode of 2020 so far!

I mean, it's got everything! A Back to the Future kind of open in which Lisa and I experiment with mental time travel. Humorous name-dropping. Life advice you can put into practice woven throughout.

Tension! Drama! Comedy! (all the elements of selling a compelling story, by the way)

Oh, and Lisa tosses in an anecdote about auditioning for work only to have the producers lament that they'd prefer her father (famed voiceover actor Dick Orkin) for the role… if only he weren't dead. Talk about an imposter syndrome pile-on!

See. I told you: best episode of 2020 so far.

But beyond the comedy (did I mention that Lisa's a veteran improv performer as well?), what stands out to me about this episode is its optimism. Lisa has faith in her ability not only to craft and tell her story (or, in her case, stories), she has faith that someone wants to listen.

And, after nurturing many projects simply for her own enjoyment, she truly does believe that, by doing something you love long enough, you'll find your people and they'll find you.

If that sentiment sounds too optimistic for you, then you need this show now more than ever. It is, after all, the best show of 2020 so far.

P.S. If you've never listened to Project WooWoo, I recommend the episode with Madame Zoltair (it's my favorite!)

Get the full show notes including all things Lisa Orkin at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/090

I have a FREE pass to give away!

March 6-8, 2020. Orlando, FL.

I'll be there with lots and lots of very kind very fun very pod-loving' people who not only welcoming but passionate and knowledgable about the BOTH the craft and culture of podcasting.

Sunday morning, I'll be offering an interactive session called Let Your Voice Shine! — practice fining more freedom and flexibility with your BEST piece of podcasting gear.

To enter the giveaway for the complimentary pass, please make a short audio recording (1-3 min-ish – you can even just make a voice memo on your phone) including:

1. your name
2. the name of your show if you have one (and if you haven't launched yet, what you are thinking your show might be about)
3. one surprising or delightful benefit, win or ROI you have experienced from podcasting (if you haven't launched yet, one you are hoping for or betting on)
4. one challenge, opportunity for growth or next big step you are facing with your podcasting journey

Email your recording to me: [email protected]

Subject line: Podfest Pass

Deadline: 1/20/2020 (midnight, your time zone)

Here's how…

1. Go to thecreativeimpostor.com/titlelist.
2. Pick one of the episode titles listed there that resonates with you — it could be because you listened to that episode and it pinged something for you — or maybe you didn't even listen to the episode, it's just the phrase that holds some meaning.
3. Write (200-300 words) or record audio (2-3min) -ish of a short story about how that phrase, idea, episode either influenced you or has shown up for you in your creative life or work. You don't need to do any editing. Even just a voice memo on your phone will be great.
4. Email it to me [email protected] by March 1, 2020.

Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder

Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener.

Mentioned in this episode:

Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!

Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.