The Spark

The Spark

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The Spark episodes

  • Why Motivation Won’t Save You (And What Actually Will)

    Motivation feels good—but it’s a scam. It spikes, it fades, and if you rely on it, your results will too.

    In this week’s Sunday Spark, we’re cutting through the hype and showing you what actually creates momentum that lasts.

    You’ll learn:

    Why motivation fails (and why your brain keeps chasing it anyway).

    How one entrepreneur swapped “hustle hype” for a simple daily system that doubled results.

    The corporate trap of paying for pep talks instead of building cultures that work.

    Your 3-part Anti-Motivation Toolkit to replace inspiration with identity, accountability, and systems.

    If you’re tired of waiting to “feel like it,” this is your blueprint to getting it done anyway.

    👉 Listen now and start building momentum that doesn’t depend on motivation.

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    9 min
  • Reinvention Rules: Why Playing It Safe Is Slowly Killing Your Career

    Reinvention isn’t a makeover. It’s a revolt.

    In this week’s Sunday Spark, we’re tearing down the myth that change is about new logos, new headshots, or incremental “improvements.” Real reinvention is messy, bold, and sometimes terrifying—but it’s also the only path to real growth.

    If your reinvention feels comfortable, you’re not doing it right.

    Let's build the next version of you at: https://www.faychapple.com/

    Produced by The City Media Group: https://thecitymediagroup.com/

    8 min
  • Productivity Dysphoria": How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Effective

    You're not burnt out; you're just busy on the wrong things. This episode is a tactical intervention for "Productivity Dysphoria"—the soul-crushing feeling of being ineffective despite being in constant motion. Learn how to stop rewarding "performative work" and start creating tangible, high-impact results that you can actually feel proud of.

    Proven tools, expert education, and unwavering support to help you thrive and succeed at https://www.faychapple.com

    Produced by The City Media Group: https://thecitymediagroup.com

    15 min
  • September is the New January: How to Harness "Back-to-Business" Energy for an Unstoppable Q4.

    Still waiting for January 1st to get serious about your goals? You're already behind. This episode delivers the tactical playbook on why the real professional new year starts now. Learn how to use the post-summer reset to plan a focused 90-day sprint and crush your most important goals before the holidays.

    Produced by The City Media Group: http://thecitymediagroup.com

    Connect with Fay at: https://www.faychapple.com

    12 min
  • The "Minimum Viable Action": How to Beta Test Your Next Chapter, Starting This Week

    That five-year plan for your new venture is a fantasy. This episode delivers a tactical playbook from the startup world to your life, teaching you how to design a "Minimum Viable Action." Learn how to stop planning and start beta testing your next chapter to get real-world data, de-risk your dream, and build momentum fast.

    Connect with Fay at: https://www.faychapple.com

    Produced by The City Media Group: http://thecitymediagroup.com

    9 min
  • Your Résumé is a Receipt. Your Legacy is the Business.

    That job title you're chasing? It's temporary. That Q3 report you lost sleep over? It's already forgotten. This week, we're having a brutally honest conversation about what truly lasts in our professional lives. Tune in to learn why focusing on your legacy of impact—not just your résumé of accomplishments—is the most powerful business strategy you'll ever implement.

    Connect with Fay: https://www.faychapple.com/

    Produced by City Media Group: thecitymediagroup.com

    10 min
  • Why More Options Make You Dumber—And How to Fix It

    That belief that "more choice is better"? It's a lie, and it's making you a less effective professional. This episode breaks down the science of "decision fatigue" and provides a ruthless, tactical playbook for eliminating the trivial choices that are killing your productivity and preserving your best brainpower for the decisions that actually move the needle.

    Connect with Fay at: https://www.faychapple.com

    Produced by The City Media Group: thecitymediagroup.com


    12 min
  • Stop Discounting Your Genius: How to Articulate, Price, and Own Your Value in the Marketplace

    That habit of downplaying your brilliance and apologizing for your expertise? It’s not humility—it's a massive discount on your genius, and it's costing you. This episode delivers the tactical playbook to help you articulate, price, and own your value in the marketplace without feeling like a jerk.

    Produced by The City Media Group: thecitymediagroup.com

    Connect with Fay: https://www.faychapple.com/


    10 min
  • Beyond "Let Them": The Radical Power of Saying "Let Me

    We've all learned to "Let Them," but what about you? This episode explores the powerful next step: turning permission inward. Discover how the simple phrase "Let Me" can be your personal key to silencing self-doubt, honoring your needs, and finally giving yourself permission to live a more authentic and peaceful life.

    Connect with Fay: faychapple.com

    Produced by City Media Group: http://thecitymediagroup.com/

    12 min

About The Spark

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The Spark is your no-fluff, weekly jolt of inspiration that says “buh-bye” to burnout and “hello” to living (and working) on your own terms. Tune in for witty, upbeat real talk on energizing your…