The Creative Impostor

Did you remember your favorite podcasters this holiday season?

Don't worry! I've got some easy, inexpensive gift ideas for you that you can give ALL YEAR LONG!

TL;DL (too long; didn't listen)

1. Leave a review in Apple Podcasts.
2. Subscribe to the show in your favorite app or follow on Spotify.
3. Share a favorite episode with a friend.
4. Interact with the host, however they want you to (i.e. voice feedback, email, Instagram, survey… podcasters are very skilled at telling you want they want!)
5. Follow on social media. I'm @andreaklunder on Insta and on LinkedIn.
6. Buy stuff from their merch store for yourself or other people.
7. Support on Patreon. I'm 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 January 1st, 2020.

More details in the show notes at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/089

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Episode 088. "I learned that it's not about me, and the minute I make it about me, I sabotage myself. The minute I remember that it' s not about me, I go -- all the walls go away." ~Charlotte Elea, on her book writing process

Charlotte Elea is no stranger to The Creative Impostor. I've featured her twice, episode 034: Step into your power with tarot and episode 085: Devote yourself to the spark within you.

And I just can't get enough!

Her new book To Be Worthy is available right now.

The subtitle is The Radical Realization That You Get to Be YOU and I think that her writing and self-publishing process is very much about that exact thing.

This conversation about that process and about letting her book have her own personality and journey was recorded via Facebook Live inside The Creative Impostor Facebook Group, which I invite you to join at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb.

IF you would like to have more FB live conversations like this one with past or future Creative Impostor guests, please let me know. I only want to do it if you want to come!

ALSO...

You're invited to celebrate 100 episodes with me in 2020.

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 January 1st, 2020.

I know, I know, if you are not already a podcaster, recording your voice for public consumption may feel terrifying. Let me assure you that since you are a part of The Creative Impostor community, your story is going to be relevant to other listeners in this community. If you share genuinely and authentically you will get nothing but love and knowing head nods back.

Also sharing your insights, wins, fears, major failures, resilience, discoveries can be SO liberating and affirming. (truthfully, this is one of the main reasons I podcast.)

And if you really want to contribute but you still feel too uncomfortable, you can always ask me to read or play your story anonymously.

Of course if you want to shout your website, blog, etsy shop, podcast etc from the rooftops, include where we can find you so I can shout it from the rooftops!

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Get the full show notes: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/088

I'm going to be offering my Podcast Launch course with additional insights through my premium private podcast feed Podcast Envy Craft & Culture behind the scenes, available exclusively via Patreon for $5 per month starting in 2020.

That's at thecreativeimpostor.com/craftandculture. Join at the $5/month level OR upgrade to VIP at $29/month to get even more access to my brain on a monthly office hours video chat.

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 087. "And during the whole experience, I thought I SHOULD make an audio journal, document what I was going through, but the few times I tried to record, I either sobbed or I just sat there staring at the time code counting up the seconds of my not knowing what to say." ~Andrea Klunder

It's my birthday week! I don't know about you, but birthdays are always a time of reflection for me — what has this past year meant for me and what lies ahead.

It's also a time to celebrate myself! And I am not above asking YOU for a gift. That's right — and it will not cost you a thing, nor do you need my mailing address.

What I would love more than anything is a story, an anecdote, a short acknowledgment that all the labor and love (and work) I put into producing this show means something to someone other than me!

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 January 1st, 2020.

This is to help me celebrate 100 episodes which is coming up this spring!!!

I know, I know, if you are not already a podcaster, recording your voice for public consumption may feel terrifying. Let me assure you that since you are a part of The Creative Impostor community, your story is going to be relevant to other listeners in this community. If you share genuinely and authentically you will get nothing but love and knowing head nods back.

Also sharing your insights, wins, fears, major failures, resilience, discoveries can be SO liberating and affirming. (truthfully, this is one of the main reasons I podcast.)

And if you really want to contribute but you still feel too uncomfortable, you can always ask me to read or play your story anonymously.

Of course if you want to shout your website, blog, etsy shop, podcast etc from the rooftops, include where we can find you!

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Now, if there's anything I've learned from teaching podcasting to high school students, it's that sometimes it's best to lead by example.

So I picked a few of MY favorite titles and have some stories for you.

Ready?

Get the full show notes: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/087

Free class in Chicago @ Next Door Saturday 12/14 @1pm. Details & RSVP at http://www.nextdoorchicago.com

Free webinar from my preferred podcast hosting company Libsyn Wednesday December 4th — you can attend live or sign up and then get the replay. http://www.libsyn.com

Once you are ready to create your hosting account, your first month is free when you use my promo code: envy (named for my show about podcasting, Podcast Envy.)

I'm going to be offering my Podcast Launch course with additional insights through my premium private podcast feed Podcast Envy Craft & Culture behind the scenes, available exclusively via Patreon for $5 per month starting in 2020. That's at the creativeimpostor.com/craftandculture. Join at the $5/month level OR upgrade to VIP at $29/month to get even more access to my brain on a monthly webinar.

Wherever you are in your story, I hope you'll join me in celebrating 100 episodes of The Creative Impostor by contributing. I appreciate you and you never know who needs to hear exactly what you have to say.

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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You know I love trying new things! So here's a new thing... this bonus episode is being give to you outside of my usual publishing schedule, and it's shorter than usual.

And that's because I'm inviting YOU to try something new.

I'm experimenting with The Creative Impostor Online Media Club inside my private Facebook Group.

A few weeks ago we heard from Monica Rivera about the process of creating and giving her recent TEDx Talk about loneliness. You can hear the edited version in episode 086.

Now... Monday 11/18/19, we are hosting Charlotte Elea, author of the new book To Be Worthy via Facebook Live inside the group. And you're going to hear a short excerpt of that book that I have intuitively selected just for you in this bonus episode!

To join the media club, join the Facebook Group for free: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb

Send me your questions for Charlotte EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT LIVE. You can email me: [email protected] or post them in the group.

If you DO join us live, even better! I'll be monitoring questions for Charlotte and we'll ask them.

Questions could be about the content of her book, worthiness and the wounds that keep us from it, or the process of writing, crowdfunding and self-publishing.

GET CHARLOTTE'S BOOK -- it's super affordable in Kindle version (just $3.99 at this time on Amazon), give it a read over the weekend, send me your questions, and then come chat with us Monday at 1:00pm CST.

To Be Worthy

Website http://www.bigbeautifulbreakthrough.com/

1. Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts.
2. Send me a true story for episode 100 based on one of THESE previous episode titles.
3. Join the Online Media Club in The Creative Impostor Facebook Group.

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 086. "The talk is called The Flip Side of Loneliness. It addresses my cure for loneliness which, in a nutshell, I believe is an inside job." ~Monica Rivera

Do not be fooled by the length of this show! Brilliant things come in small packages or, in this case, short episodes. In fact, it's perfect timing especially if you're considering doing something crazy-brave. Like give a TEDx talk.

Her insights are about more than just what's going through one's head as they take the TEDx stage. Did I mention that Monica got up in front of a roomful of (mostly) strangers to talk about her experiences with bone-deep loneliness?

And yet… when you hear her explain the why and the how of her TEDx Talk, you're listening to someone who had total conviction in her message.

One of my favorite quotes from Monica is humble yourself to know that what you don't know is really important. She's speaking of the entire experience, that whiteknuckle ride from speaker application to stage. And we're all going to have to humble ourselves to things we just don't know. What we learn about life in the process - about loneliness, about grief, about stepping outside our comfort zones - just might make an excellent TEDx topic.

Want to watch Monica Rivera's TEDx Talk? Yes, you do!

YouTube

Listen to Monica's podcast

YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!

Get the full show notes: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/086

This conversation was recorded live in The Creative Impostor Facebook Group as part of our Online Media Club. Join for free!

Next up in the group! November 18th we are chatting with Charlotte Eléa about her new book To Be Worthy.

Send me a short true story about your experience in your creative life or work inspired by one of THESE previous episode titles.

Type it or record your voice and send me an audio file to [email protected] with subject line: Episode 100.

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

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Episode 085. "I've discovered that the most powerful way for me to use my voice is in sharing my story and sharing my breakthrough." ~Charlotte Elea

Charlotte Eléa's voice has changed. No, not in that Peter-Brady-hits-puberty kind of way (look it up). Since we last spoke waaaay back on episode 34, the intuitive guide has shifted her attention from dream interpretation (utilizing the tarot deck for analysis) to helping women achieve their big, beautiful breakthrough moments.

Maybe changed isn't accurate. She's still a guide and healer. But pivot seems too cubicle-bound and corporate a word to use in her presence. How do I effectively communicate her belief that we're all worthy of being heard, healed, and transformed?

Thankfully, I can leave that up to Charlotte herself.

With the rebranding of her business and the writing of her first book To Be Worthy, she says she's answered a calling to serve in a way that's more integrated but no less authentic than her previous project.

There's some much gratitude for the journey in Charlotte's voice and I guess that hasn't changed since the last time I interviewed her. She's just as authentic in spirit and purpose now as she was in episode 34.

Instead, I'll say that Charlotte Eléa's voice has emerged -- from a place of her own struggles with unworthiness.

It's informed -- by the lessons she learned while nurturing Dream Intuition.

It's adapted -- to new methods of sharing her message.

It's evolved -- to become a powerful tool, both in print and online.

And it's a joy to catch up with her to find out how she's using her voice these days.

Full Show Notes & Reference Links: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/085

To Be Worthy

Charlotte will be LIVE in The Creative Impostor FB Group for our Online Media Club 11/18 @ 1pm CST. Send your questions!

Website http://www.bigbeautifulbreakthrough.com/

On Patreon

1. Leave a review in Apple Podcasts.
2. Send me a true story for episode 100 based on one of THESE previous episode titles.
3. Join the Online Media Club in The Creative Impostor Facebook Group. Monica Rivera of You Wanna Do What?! podcast will be with us 10/28 @ 2pm CST answering questions about her TEDx Talk "The Flipside of Loneliness."

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

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Episode 084. "Take a deep breath (it's going to be okay), and go for it because the other option is to not do it and going back to that physical sensation that you get in your body when you think about... not getting your voice out there... how does that feel physically?... Usually, that gut instinct is going to let you know." ~Clara Harris

Head over to Clara Harris' website and, right away, you'll notice one thing: this self-described creative entrepreneur has run out of room to describe herself. Seriously, the navigation bar atop her site is filled to bursting:

Actor. Acting Teacher. Yogi. Photographer. Writer. Producer.

And that's only part of her story! Mother, avid cook, podcaster… I know Clara as a fellow speaker at She Podcasts Live in Atlanta where we both appear in the session entitled Fall In Love With Your Own Voice.

When the topic of conversation is voice, chances are you'll wind up talking about much more than modulation, posture, and breathwork -- although Clara and I do touch on all those elements in this episode.

Spoiler alert: if you're breathing right now, there's a good chance you're doing it wrong.

Clara walks us through a few of the breathing practices she teaches her coaching clients. She also gives us a pep talk for getting over ourselves because everyone cringes the first (or thousandth) time they hear their voice played back (including me).

Whether you prefer pep-talk or tough love, Clara serves both in equal measure in an effort to encourage everyone to do the thing -- whatever that thing might be.

So, sit up straight, take a deep breath, and listen in.

Full Show Notes & Reference Links: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/084

Connect with Clara:

Website

Instagram

YouTube

Podcasts: Yoga with Clara and Swamp Witch Studio

Are you podcasting? (I know SOME of this community is doing it!) Get access to my secret podcast "Craft & Culture BTS with Podcast Envy"

1. Share YOUR EXPERIENCE being a listener of The Creative Impostor. This will help me create episode 100!!!! You can write it or record a voice memo on your phone (or fancy recording software). Email me at [email protected]. Here is the list of episode titles -- choose one as your prompt!
2. Join The Creative Impostor Facebook Community. We create social support for content creators with inspiring prompts, opportunities for you to share your work and more.

Email or Voice 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 083. "So, all these things I learned from acting: rehearsing, relentlessly planning, thinking of your audience, inhabiting the character, bringing energy to the room… Those are all critical." ~Rob Biesenbach

Quick! How do you introduce yourself (your business, your big idea, your creative project) to the world?

Cue the impostor! If you've just broken into a cold sweat, I understand. This is one of those questions that can trigger even the most accomplished person, causing them to retreat behind ineffectual language and timid gestures.

Why is it difficult for some to claim their voice?

Probably because voice is more than just the noises we make. Voice is emotion and content; it's the literal and the figurative.

Rob Biesenbach has worked voice from every angle. As an actor, a corporate trainer, a speaker, and an author, he's crafted strategies that help people communicate and connect.

I imagine some of you asking, "But Andrea, I'm a tax attorney (or a dog walker or a digital illustrator, or a…). What do I need to know about voice other than when to turn it up or how to dial it down?"

Well, that takes us back to the question up top.

FULL SHOW NOTES: thecreativeimpostor.com/083

"I think one of the most important things in our professional and personal development is getting to a place in your life where you know your strengths and you know your weaknesses so you're not apologetic about either." ~Rob Biesenbach

WHERE TO FIND ROB BIESENBACH

Website

LinkedIn

Twitter

YouTube

I will be co-facilitating a workshop on how to fall in love with the sound of your voice. I'd love to see you there -- get your ticket.*

*This is an affiliate link, meaning when you buy your ticket, I'll get a little thank you commission from the organizers. Thank you!

Are you podcasting? (I know SOME of this community is doing it!) Get access to my secret podcast "Craft & Culture BTS with Podcast Envy"

1. Send me an email. Share YOUR EXPERIENCE being a listener of The Creative Impostor. This will help me create episode 100!!!! You can write it or record a voice memo on your phone and attach it to the email.
2. Join The Creative Impostor Facebook Community. We create social support for content creators with inspiring prompts, opportunities for you to share your work and more.
3. Join me September 13, 2019 for the Chicago Creative Happy Hour!

My favorite hashtags #thecreativeimpostor #creativewomen #podcastenvy

Email or Voice 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 082. "There is a vulnerability that comes with the voice because it is a natural expression… of who we are. The sound of my voice carries with it the story of my life." ~Davin Youngs

Honestly? I shouldn't even write show notes for this one. I mean, this episode is about voice. How we use it. How we experience it. Where it comes from.

How do you summarize it with words?

Davin Youngs does a great job distilling voice down to its essence. He's a singer, teacher, and sound guide with profound observations about human vocalization that reverberate in the body and in life. He's made a career helping people overcome deeply-rooted fears that block them from living fully in their voice.

If you've guessed that there's a lot more than music theory being taught in one of his workshops, you're right.

And whether it's learning to use your voice or uncovering your authentic selves, Davin's all about committing to the practice because that's where the magic happens.

We become stronger when we're heard and we become more compassionate when we listen.

My advice to you? Listen in… then burst into spontaneous sound!

FULL SHOW NOTES: thecreativeimpostor.com/082

I will be co-facilitating a workshop on how to fall in love with the sound of your voice. I'd love to see you there -- get your ticket.*

*This is an affiliate link, meaning when you buy your ticket, I'll get a little thank you commission from the organizers. Thank you!

Are you podcasting? (I know SOME of this community is doing it!) Get access to my secret podcast "Craft & Culture BTS with Podcast Envy"

Event details here inside The Creative Impostor: Chicago Women's Collective meetup. Add your name to the waitlist and then message me andrea [at] thecreativeimpostor.com and let me know you heard about it on the show!

1. Send me an email. Share YOUR EXPERIENCE being a listener of The Creative Impostor. This will help me create episode 100!!!! You can write it or record a voice memo on your phone and attach it to the email.
2. Join The Creative Impostor Facebook Community. We create social support for content creators with inspiring prompts, opportunities for you to share your work and more.
3. Join me September 13, 2019 for the Chicago Creative Happy Hour!

My favorite hashtags #thecreativeimpostor #creativewomen #podcastenvy

Email or Voice 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.

"One of the things that I hear from clients and potential clients and podcasting community members is that a lot of people really don't like the sound of their own voice." ~Andrea Klunder, episode 081.

Lately I've honestly been feeling a little bit apathetic. I've had a hard time connecting with things that I love, things that inspire me, things that energize me, things that bring me joy.

And so I am genuinely happy (finally) to be exploring this series with you and I'm curious:

How do you feel about your own voice?

Is it a tool that you feel like you have command over? Is it something that feels vulnerable?

Do you enjoy speaking or presenting? Does it make you feel nervous?

Do you never really think about your voice? It's just a thing that comes out of you when you need to use it?

What questions do you have about voice?

Would you like to learn about ways that you can become more comfortable or more skillful with using your voice?

One of the things that I hear from clients and potential clients and podcasting community members is that a lot of people really don't like the sound of their own voice, or they don't feel confident using their voice, or they worry that their voice just isn't compelling enough.

Why are we in a position where so many people feel vulnerable and uncomfortable with using one of the most powerful tools that you have for connection for influence for sharing experiences and for making an impact?

Email me your thoughts, questions, fears, desires around voice: Andrea [at] thecreativeimpostor.com.

This can be written out in text or you can record a voice memo on your phone or fancy microphone and send me the recording I can play on the show.

Get the full show notes at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/081

1. Send me an email. You can write it or record a voice memo on your phone and attach it to the email.
2. Join The Creative Impostor Facebook Community. We create social support for content creators with inspiring prompts, opportunities for you to share your work and more.

My favorite hashtags #thecreativeimpostor #creativewomen #podcastenvy

Email or Voice 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.

An invitation to join me at She Podcasts Live October 2019.

Do you feel like you want to get some more podcasting insight tools resources information connections from the female perspective?

She Podcasts Live is the conference for you!

Atlanta, Georgia, October 11 through 13 2019

I will be co-facilitating a workshop on how to use YOUR VOICE.

I'd love to see you there -- get your ticket.*

*This is an affiliate link, meaning when you buy your ticket, I'll get a little thank you commission from the organizers. Thank you!

An Invitation to a behind-the-scenes insight into the craft & culture of podcasting.

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Become part of an intimate community of podcasting colleagues who all want to make an impact, shift culture and all the while, reap the deep rewards of podcasting of ourselves.

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