Are you an artist or writer? Do campfires spark creativity and relaxation? Here is 15 minutes of campfire background noise to help focus on your creative projects!

Audio edits from Pixabay: Night noises - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/coronavirus-night-19734/

Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Success Palette"! Today, I have an enlightening conversation with Mimi Langley, LinkedIn audio coach and co-creator of the "Coffee Social" podcast. In this episode, we dig into the evolving landscape of LinkedIn as a social audio platform, particularly for creatives.

Despite initially finding LinkedIn’s corporate image intimidating, Mimi now champions it as a creator-friendly space that offers robust networking opportunities, community building, and professional growth. We explore LinkedIn’s variety of content options, from video and posts to social audio, and discuss strategies for optimizing engagement and finding the right connections.

Mimi shares her experiences and practical tips on overcoming the fears associated with social audio, particularly for introverts, and emphasizes the importance of consistency and transparency in building a personal brand. We also discuss the benefits of diversifying your network, the SEO advantages of LinkedIn, and the profound impact of social audio on forming deep, authentic connections.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, author, or simply curious about leveraging LinkedIn for social audio, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice to help you navigate and thrive on this versatile platform. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us for a deep dive into LinkedIn's world of possibilities with Mimi Langley!

Timestamps: 

00:00 Networking on LinkedIn offers vast opportunities.

05:33 Public speaking helps build confidence and communication.

07:15 Bubbly but nervous: Clubhouse helped connect moms.

10:28 LinkedIn boosts SEO; appears on Google top.

17:07 Enjoying LinkedIn for content, networking, and posts.

21:02 Teaching social audio by hosting impactful events.

23:38 Engage with others through comments, search, groups.

26:37 Teaching LinkedIn audio hosting and tech strategies.

31:36 Social audio transformed relationships, opportunities, and connections.

34:16 Show examples of artists using social audio.

38:33 Give LinkedIn 90 days; optimize your profile.

39:55 Find Mimi Langley on multiple social platforms.

Connect on Instagram!

Mimi: Instagram.com/mimilangley_

Soda (host): instagram.com/sodakhanart

The Success Palette: Instagram.com/thesuccesspalette

Have you heard of "brand storytelling"? Let's discuss how it can help you get better at promoting your creative business online through powerful storytelling techniques!

Welcome back to another episode of The Success Palette!

I'm your host, Soda, and today, we have the incredible Jonathan Howard joining us. Jonathan is an Instagram Reels coach and the owner of Success on Social. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the art of promoting your work by sharing your unique story, whether it’s through visual arts, music, writing, or podcasting.

Jonathan opens up about his journey, including a life-altering event that led him to discover the power of storytelling. He shares invaluable tips on developing a signature style for your social media presence, crafting compelling short-form videos, and making your audience feel included.

We also have a special guest, Paula from Talk Shit with P, who joins the conversation and brings her own brand of insightful and entertaining questions. Whether you’re an artist, content creator, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to help you stand out and connect with your audience. Tune in and discover how to make your story matter!

00:00 Grab attention quickly, deliver story, call-to-action.

03:58 Sharing your story can change the world.

06:50 Your story impacts and inspires others. Share.

10:11 Embrace and repeat your unique personal traits.

15:45 Share emotional experiences; engage through storytelling.

19:24 Edit rambles for concise, engaging storytelling.

21:57 Use cliffhangers and series numbering for engagement.

24:50 Explore unique storytelling with Success Palette podcast.

Instagram: 

Jonathan - https://www.instagram.com/jonathanrhoward

The Success Palette - https://www.instagram.com/thesuccesspalette

Soda (Host) - https://www.instagram.com/sodakhanart

WE ARE BACK! And talking about youtube success with Charente Carr. When interviewing Charente 2 months ago she had just hit 100,000 subscribers and is now close to half a million. Charente shares her journey, starting from her early days on YouTube in 2011, overcoming personal challenges, and reigniting her channel during the pandemic to honor her late sister. She talks about the strategies she used, including working with a mentor and utilizing various technologies to streamline her content creation process.

Throughout the episode, Charente offers invaluable advice on building a supportive community, leveraging AI tools for content optimization, and maintaining motivation through affirmations and positive reinforcement. Her story is a testament to perseverance, creativity, and the power of a supportive community.

Charente’s Website: www.CharenteCarr.com

Soda & Charente Livestream episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/Zd93oMOYtno?si=JpVaBggt_B-SJkbF

The Success Palette Website: www.thesuccesspalette.com 

How can improv can help ignite your creativity, build confidence, and assist in making decisions and generating ideas? Let’s discuss on this episode of The Success Palette with special guest  Linda, a confidence coach with over a decade of experience in improv.

Linda shares her journey from a shy introvert in the finance world to a confident storyteller on stage. Learn how the principles of improv, such as the "Yes, And" technique, can be applied to both creative projects and life challenges.

Linda also offers valuable tips on overcoming creative blocks, the importance of brainstorming, and how to find local or online improv opportunities. Whether you're a writer, artist, musician, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you harness the power of improv and boost your creative confidence.

Does your partner support your art business or passion project? On this episode of the 'Success Palette' podcast, we go into the challenges of pursuing creative careers amidst criticism or discontentment from your significant others. Join us and our guest, Dr. Jackie Black, a relationship coach with over 36 years of experience, as she unravels the 'you, me, we' principle and other communication strategies that foster respect, esteem, and defuse potential relationship damage.

We unpack dialogues regarding money and investments in relationships, offering strategies to handle these often stressful discussions. We emphasize the benefits of early dialogue and dispel misconceptions about relationships being solely love-driven. Discover the value of strategy and framework in fostering healthy relationships.

Additionally, we touch on the issue of self-worth in relationships and the significance of equal value in contributions, regardless of the form. Our discussion explores the changing dynamics of relationships in different generations, highlights the importance of co-creating a relationship as peers, and offers insights on handling money effectively.

Our episode's last segment explores entrepreneurship and its intersection with personal relationships. We shed light on navigating relationships with non-entrepreneurial partners, emphasizing the importance of shared vision, caring, security, and truth. Listen to Dr. Jackie's insights about personal and relational growth, overcoming failures, and the importance of appreciation and physical touch in relationships.

Dr. Jackie Website: https://www.drjackieblack.com

The Success Palette website: https://www.thesuccesspalette.com

Sponsored by Women Into Networking: https://www.wincommunity.org

Did you know there are grants that might be able to fund your passion project or business?  Special guest Ernise Cummings, is an expert in hunting for grants for creatives. This episode explains the unknown opportunities of funding your dreams in the creative field, guiding you through the complex maze of the grant application process.

Ernise provides a detailed exploration of resources like grants.gov and discusses how local establishments, such as libraries and museums, can become funding sources. She delves into the significance of proposals involving local communities and the impact this can have on a successful grant application.

A key focus in this episode is the vast number of resources like SCORE, a non-profit organization under the Small Business Association, that offers free mentorship to help secure funding. It further elaborates how the site can be used effectively and encourages budding entrepreneurs to connect with industry mentors.

The importance of being yourself when applying for grants is also discussed while emphasizing the value of asking why your grant application was rejected and converting this into a learning experience. Hiring a grant writer and their advantages and disadvantages are also intricately covered in this episode.

The episode concludes by discussing other funding alternatives to grants like pitch, state funding, endowments and even running your own fundraising campaign. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-belief, preparation, persistence, and resilience on the path to achieving entrepreneurial success.

Ernise Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/secretmiraclesinc/

Free Grant Mentorship: https://www.score.org

The Success Palette: https://www.thesuccesspalette.com

Sponsored by Women Into Networking: https://www.wincommunity.org

Continuing your craft after the loss of a loved one can be paralyzing. Nicole Clark shares her gut-wrenching journey of dealing with her child, Emberly's, untimely demise. Nicole bravely digs into her struggles and victories, demonstrating a drastic change in her view of grief, transforming it into a phenomenal source of power and creativity.

Embarking on her journey with her book "The 10-Minute Refresh for Moms", Nicole illuminates her process of channeling mourning into writing as a therapeutic method, connecting with her inner self. Despite suffering a colossal loss, she was able to establish a profound posthumous connection with her daughter, inspiring her to write her second book; a collection of heavenly dialogues with Emberly.

You can hear more about Emberly in this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mama-jac/id1665364702?i=1000622591543

Nicole unravels the horrifying reality of her worst fears coming to life, followed by the lifting sensation of prioritizing love over blame. She believes in creatively expressing grief as a key part of her healing journey. Through unimaginable loss, Nicole presents an insurmountable blend of vulnerability and resilience.

Her powerful message of wholeheartedly living life, expressing oneself creatively, and converting grief into personal growth serves as an uplifting message for all listeners. Accompany us on this heart-stirring episode as our special guest shares her exceptional journey of grief, transformation, eventual spiritual awakening, and essence of self-discovery.

The conversation uncovers the path to remembrance and transformation, highlighting the importance of understanding and appreciating diversity, inviting change, and uncovering inner peace. Nicole shares her struggles with leaving religion, revealing the void it may create in one's life and the ongoing battle to address it in a healthy manner.

Drawing into personal development and self-love, she establishes the importance of life, questions the concept of external validation, and illustrates how to value one's existence within life's grand design. As the episode concludes, she encapsulates the spirit of her transformation through the symbolic representation of a blue butterfly and her daughter Emberly, illuminating the path to spiritual rebirth.

Captivating listeners in her gripping narration, Nicole shares her spiritual and creative awakening sparked by the divine symbol of a blue butterfly during the pain of personal loss. She emphasizes the transformative power of grief and urges listeners in similar situations to channel their emotions into creative outlets and recognize their inherent power.

Nichole’s Info: https://linktr.ee/nicholebclark

The Success Palette info: https://www.thesuccesspalette.com

Suicide Hotline Info: https://988lifeline.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  Call or Text 988 (United States)

Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741741

Women Into Networking: https://wincommunity.org

As creatives, anxiety can often take over our lives and throttle us from reaching our goals. In this episode of “The Success Palette”, life coach Megan DeVito goes into the possible relationship between creativity and anxiety. Megan, who specializes in managing anxiety, shares her own journeys and gives valuable insights into the symptomatic understanding of anxiety, particularly as it impacts creatives. She also covers the pervasive cycle of "what if" thinking inciting anxiety and shares practical strategies to break free from the cycle, emphasizing the importance of understanding and recognizing anxiety symptoms as the first step to handle them.

This episode also discusses the connection between basic needs, financial instability, mindfulness, and increased anxiety levels. Leveraging Megan's years of experience as an anxiety coach, the episode goes deep into the distinction between therapy and life coaching, highlighting different approaches to different anxiety levels and conditions. Megan shares her holistic coaching approach for managing daily anxious moments and even guides in using therapy for dealing with past traumas.

Merging her expertise for creative individuals, Megan sheds light on the use of journaling as a tool to manage anxious thoughts, explaining how it can control brain activity. She encourages anyone dealing with self-harming thoughts to seek immediate professional help. The episode concludes with Megan inviting for further discussions on anxiety management strategies.

Megan’s Website: https://www.megandevito.com

More Than Anxiety Podcast: https://morethananxiety.buzzsprout.com/ 

The Success Palette Website: https://www.TheSuccessPalette.com

Suicide Hotline Info: https://988lifeline.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  Call or Text 988 (United States)

Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741741

Women Into Networking: https://wincommunity.org

Surviving hate comments as a creative can be tough. In this episode of The Success Palette, author Liz Bullard helps explain the emotional impact of negative online comments on creatives. We explore our personal experiences, offering practical advice on how to process and utilize criticism constructively, while maintaining our unique voice and passion.

We discuss the reasons why some individuals target our negativity towards creators, often emanating from personal insecurities or envy.The importance of distinguishing between beneficial and detrimental feedback, guiding listeners on how to consciously filter criticisms and use them as tools for growth, instead of allowing them to diminish one's creative message is of high importance.

Liz gives strategies to manage hurtful comments, like establishing boundaries, selectively engaging with feedback, and harnessing the power of positive affirmations. She shares tips for newbies on managing criticism and nurturing self-esteem, transforming a potentially traumatic experience into a catalyst for personal and creative growth.

The conversation goes into the relationship between self-esteem and creative outputs. It sheds light on the necessity of understanding one's creative process, the fundamental role of self-validation, and the influence of external validation. Our guest highlights the essence of self-awareness and intuition in managing critiques, making this episode a must-listen for every creative individual.

Lastly, the discussion goes towards the importance of creative communities, their role in sharing common struggles and their crucial contribution to personal growth. For apprehensive creators or those traumatized by past experiences, Liz lends invaluable advice on combating negative self-talk and setting personal goals.

Liz's links: https://sleek.bio/lizbullardwrites

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Safe Art Communities (Discord) 

Loish Patreon Discord ($5 USD min): https://www.patreon.com/loish?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan 

The Studio Lounge (free and paid options) : https://discord.gg/the-studio-lounge

Draw From Life (Free): https://discord.gg/m5vkXk8K