The Twelfth House

In this reflective episode, Michelle candidly examines her 2023 regrets and resolutions using the regret minimization framework. She discusses costly website mishaps, key hiring decisions, and insights on optimizing meetings, delegation, and project timelines. Michelle also shares her honest experience of returning early from leave.

Offering valuable insights, she demonstrates how to learn from mistakes with empathy and apply these lessons proactively. With her signature wit, Michelle inspires listeners to replace regrets with resilience, prompting thoughtful self-reflection. Join us for a contemplative journey through the past, embracing an empowered vision for the future.

Key Takeaways:

• Utilizing the regret minimization framework prioritizes future perspectives and minimizes potential regrets when making insightful life decisions.


• Trusting your intuition over external pressures helps avoid common mistakes rooted in prioritizing others' opinions over personal judgment.


• Hiring exceptional talent, streamlining processes, and nurturing project growth can lead to significant achievements.


• Implementing short trial periods with contractors allows for assessing fit before making full commitments.


• Rethinking the role of meetings in fostering organizational culture and connectivity involves acknowledging that they aren't the primary means for building these aspects.
  

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Join Michelle in a raw, intimate dive into her evolving spiritual journey on the Twelfth House Plus podcast. Discover her revelations on the numbers 13 and 16 from her destiny chart, exploring the balance between transformative cycles and rebirth.

Michelle opens up about her newfound love for simplifying creativity through diverse writing tools, spotlighting a surprising favorite: the glass pen, sparking her ideas in unexpected ways.

In this candid chat, she decodes the secrets behind binge-worthy content, sharing five key factors that elevate any work, drawing from her own life experiences.

Prepare for "aha" moments as Michelle explores audience obsession, offering fresh insights into captivating messages and the essence of creative elevation. You won't resist hitting replay on this compelling discussion.

Key Takeaways:

Life is a spiritual, creative journey rich with valuable lessons waiting to be learned.

The Twelfth House podcast serves as a conduit to explore the mysteries and essence of life, seeking a deeper understanding of our world.

Delving into her numerology chart, Michelle reflects on the significance of numbers 13 and 16, uncovering their relevance in her personal journey of transformation and renewal.

Writing with a glass pen has ignited a newfound joy and creativity within Michelle, reshaping her approach to the creative process.

Five critical factors for crafting binge-worthy content: utilizing a compelling hook, reframing perspectives, maintaining a light tone, maximizing "epiphanies per minute," and leaving the audience craving more.

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⁠Creative Codex Podcast⁠ with ⁠MJDorian⁠

⁠The Enigma of Emily Dickinson (Part 1)⁠

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Join hosts Michelle and Katie as they dismantle the myth of the starving artist in this thought-provoking episode. Together, they challenge the notion that creativity must be linked to suffering, advocating instead for a mindset that encourages prolific output and financial stability.

Delve into the significance of day jobs in nurturing creativity, providing stability, income, and unexpected inspiration. The conversation highlights the innovative strategy of "Two for Them, One for Me," illustrating how artists like actors, photographers, and creatives balance commercial endeavors with personal passion projects to sustain their artistic careers.

Redefine conventional wisdom alongside Michelle and Katie, embracing a narrative that celebrates creative abundance without compromising artistic integrity. Tune in for an engaging discussion that reshapes the relationship between creativity and financial sustainability.

Key takeaways:

• Overcoming the starving artist mindset fosters prolific and productive creativity, promoting output over perfectionism.


• Having a steady income from a day job can enhance creativity by offering stability and resources to fuel artistic passions.


• Embracing the "two for them, one for me" model enables creatives to harmonize commercial work with personal projects, leveraging one to support the other.


• Recognizing the value in various creative mediums—both commercial and fine art—dispels snobbish attitudes and celebrates diverse expressions of artistry.


• Prioritizing sustained creative practice over perfectionism allows for greater growth and development over time, emphasizing the journey rather than singular "perfect" works.

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Welcome back to the cozy corner with Katie and Michelle! Get ready for a delightful dive into their latest obsessions, hobbies, and life updates. From quirky shoehorns to enchanting baby puffs, from elegant calligraphy to the comforting embrace of pumpkin beer, they spill the beans on their newest passions. Michelle dishes out tales of culinary prowess, crafting adventures, and the wild ride of motherhood with Rhodes, while Katie unravels self-care secrets and fascinating grandfatherly pursuits that have recently sparked her curiosity.

Join them as they navigate the weight of today's world events, finding solace in life's tiny treasures. Through it all, they champion the art of slowing down in our fast-paced reality, cherishing the profound joy of tactile moments. Ready for a feel-good journey? Tune in to these friends' conversation for a dose of life's ever-evolving lessons and plenty of heartwarming vibes.

Key Takeaways:

Pursuing real-life experiences through activities with family offers mental benefits.

Current events weigh heavily, but finding lightness in small joys makes contradiction bearable.

Slowing down through dedicated reading, writing and limiting digital time aids thinking.

Appreciating tactile pleasures and meaningful moments helps combat a fast pace.

Simple items like washi tape and baby puffs can provide quiet entertainment for children.

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Catch the second and a half installment of our captivating three-part series, 'Bonus Case Study George Saunders,' where we unravel the intriguing journey of acclaimed author George Saunders. Explore how his diverse career experiences, from technical writing to engineering, have profoundly shaped his approach to storytelling. Uncover the hidden connections between his past professions and his unique fiction writing style. Delve into the pivotal role teaching plays in Saunders' creative process and gain valuable insights into his philosophy that the writing life is an ongoing, ever-evolving journey, not just a destination.

Tune in for a captivating exploration of unexpected inspirations and the art of storytelling.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Non-writing jobs offer valuable insights and perspectives that enrich creative work.


• Technical writing constraints can be beneficial for fiction, shaping unique storytelling styles.


• Personal experiences are essential storytelling material, influencing narratives profoundly.


• Teaching sharpens writing skills, keeps one connected to research, and inspires continuous growth.


• Embracing the ongoing writing process over a defined endpoint fosters continuous artistic evolution and fulfillment.

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• George Saunders

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Welcome to part 2 of our mini-series, 'In Defense of the Day Job,' hosted by Katie Dalebout and Michelle Pellizzon. Challenge the belief that leaving your day job is necessary for pursuing creative dreams as they explore case studies of iconic artists like Andy Warhol, T.S. Eliot, and Frida Kahlo.

Discover how these artists balanced day jobs while pursuing their creative passions. Gain insights on reframing 'selling out,' managing energy between work and creativity, and using a day job as a launchpad for your artistic dreams. Tune in for inspiration on navigating creativity, entrepreneurship, and finding your flow in unexpected places.

Key takeaways:

• Rethinking the notion of "selling out" can transform how day jobs are perceived, recognizing their potential as enablers of creative endeavors.


• Balancing creative work and day jobs prioritizes energy management over time, crucial for sustaining productivity and creative flow.


• Day jobs serve as pillars offering stability, resources, and impetus to propel creative projects forward, acting as supportive foundations for artistic endeavors


• Not all creative work has to be monetized immediately—some projects are just for learning


• Unrelated jobs contribute diverse skills, experiences, and networks, enriching and expanding creative horizons by providing unique perspectives and opportunities

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• Elizabeth Gilbert


• Eat, Pray, Love


• Big Magic


• David Bowie

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Welcome to part one of our three-part series, 'Killing the Starving Artist Archetype.'

In this episode of the 12th House podcast, hosts Michelle Pellizzon and Katie Dalebout tackle the 'starving artist' myth head-on. They debunk its limiting influence on creatives striving for financial success from their passion. By unraveling the misconception of 'selling out,' they share inspiring stories of artists who've monetized their craft while staying true to their artistic integrity.

Exploring the impact of technology on our views of commercial success, Michelle and Katie offer fresh frameworks for creatives to blend their artistry with profitable ventures without compromising authenticity. This thought-provoking dialogue sparks insights to empower creatives in breaking free from self-imposed limitations and unlocking their true potential.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The 'starving artist' stereotype limits creative potential in monetizing one's talents.


• Waiting for ideal conditions stifles creativity—creating and sharing work matters more than perfection.


• Acknowledging the unglamorous yet authentic nature of the creative process is vital.


• Prioritizing authenticity over appearing 'cool' is crucial for genuine creative expression.


• Diverse platforms and opportunities today offer numerous ways to express creativity and reach audiences.

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• Deepak Chopra

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In this captivating episode, you'll be treated to Michelle Pellizzon's invaluable insights on crafting email newsletters that transform the dreaded task into a delightful endeavor. She delves into the art of establishing rituals and templates to effortlessly streamline your workflow, emphasizing the joyous aspects of newsletter creation, and embracing vulnerability as the secret to truly engaging content. Moreover, Michelle imparts wisdom on how to keep your motivation alive by keeping your goals in sight and implementing seasons or boundaries for the sustained success of your newsletter.

Tune in all the way to the end and unlock practical strategies that will not only convert your newsletter into a creative outlet but also ignite a generative practice that will leave you inspired and eager to get started.

Key takeaways:

Is email more intimate than social media?

The 5 C's of writing a newsletter: curiosity, community, content, consistency, and cashing in

What is the optimal frequency for sending newsletters?

Templating newsletters to save time and energy

Tips on how to make newsletters less miserable, including setting clear goals and focusing on the main purpose of selling products

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In this episode, Michelle sits down with astrologer and coach Jaz Borri to discuss astrology, entrepreneurship, and finding success on your own terms. Jaz offers insights into building a business with soul by focusing on impact over money and scaling through authenticity rather than conformity. She challenges traditional views of success and explains how to develop strategies uniquely suited to your individuality.

Michelle and Jaz debate the differences between coaching and consultancy, addressing authenticity, projections and empowering clients on their own paths.

Tune in to this episode and explore spirituality, human design and how to express your purpose through entrepreneurship while staying true to who you are.

Key Takeaways:

• Astrology can help uncover your soul's purpose and the gifts or challenges you're meant to experience.


• Entrepreneurship can be an expression of your soul and what energizes you, not just a career path.


• Success looks different for everyone and isn't defined by money or validation alone.


• Authentic self-expression and boundaries are important to avoid burnout and enablement.


• Human Design reveals how you're meant to experience and share your gifts.

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• The Multi-Hyphen Method by Emma Gannon

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We’re back for the third instalment of The Green Room, our series where we bring you behind the scenes, and tell you what we’re hyper-fixated on, curious about, and everything we crave talking about. It's loose, it’s fun, and if you listened to Good 4U, well, it's kind of like that.

Join Michelle and Katie as they explore the concept of archetypes that are easier to access in different locations. Michelle also shares her dream of turning her Wonder Valley property into a creative retreat where people can focus deeply on projects.

Come hang out in the 12th House Green Room to hear this thought-provoking conversation that provides insight on unlocking your full creative potential.

Key Takeaways:

How cities, nature, and desert unleash different parts of ourselves

The challenge of deep thinking for frequent travelers and digital nomads

Prestige makeup brands like Chanel compared to drugstore alternatives

How epilepsy sparked Michelle's love for New York City during her NYU dance school auditions

Eliminating distractions and cultivating support to achieve intense focus

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