In this episode of the AmandaFest podcast, host Amanda welcomes Jade Zaroff—an impact artist, producer, and founder of the nonprofit Entertainment for Change. Amanda and Jade dive deep into personal development, discussing how to integrate play and joy with intentionality in both career and personal relationships. Jade shares her unique upbringing as a theater kid, never eating meat, and home birthed, which shaped her path toward using art to foster social change. 

The conversation highlights the importance of following one's highest excitement, the balance of multiple career paths, and the power of defining oneself through empowering language. Jade also emphasizes the significance of curiosity, alignment, and staying true to one's passions while navigating the noise and expectations of modern life. Tune in for an inspiring dialogue aimed at uplifting and empowering listeners to take aligned action towards their dream lives.

00:00 Introduction and Mission Statement

00:18 Meet Jade Zaroff: Impact Artist and Entrepreneur

00:52 Grounding Exercise

03:27 Reconnecting with Old Friends

05:59 Defining an Impact Artist

13:52 Daily Life and Career Balance

17:53 Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges

23:15 The Importance of Alignment in Your Work

23:59 Navigating Career Changes and Finding Clarity

25:35 Balancing Passion and Practicality

26:08 The Realities of Pursuing Acting and Entrepreneurship

27:36 Managing Expectations and Emotional Well-being

34:54 The Power of Gratitude and Positive Reflections

40:40 Embracing Playfulness and Joy in Adulthood

45:34 Final Thoughts and Staying Curious

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Jade Zaroff is an “impact artist”, producer, creative entrepreneur and young change maker. Her passion and purpose is to leverage entertainment and art, as both a creative producer and voice over/on-camera talent, as a vehicle for impact. Jade is the Founder of Entertainment for Change™ (EFC) — a nonprofit that provides a platform that educates and empowers a community of young Impact Artists™. 

As an artist, she produced and acted in an award-winning web comedy called “Jade and Jaded," won an Anthem Award (via the Webby Awards) for an original song about climate action, and records meditations on Insight Timer as a passion project. Jade has been featured as a young leader in publications such as Authority Magazine, THRIVE Global, Real Leaders Magazine, Gladys Magazine and Green Living Magazine.

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