You’re Gonna Be Great!

You’re Gonna Be Great!

By M.E. EvansSociety & Culture
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You’re Gonna Be Great! episodes

  • You're Gonna Be Great! | What Happens When the Life You Built No Longer Fits? | Chule Gobodo

    We've all been in the in-between, and we'll all be there again.

    So what happens when you realize the life you've built is no longer the life you're meant to live? How do you navigate those changes? Will everything be okay, even when it feels like you're falling apart?

    In this episode of You're Gonna Be Great! I sit down with one of my good friends, artist, filmmaker, and storyteller Chule Gobodo, for an honest conversation about identity, becoming, grief, and the courage to evolve.

    We first met nearly years ago as graduate students living together in Italy, both trying to figure out what we wanted to do with our lives. Since then, Chule has built an extraordinary creative career in South Africa, co-founding Brainbow Productions, championing inclusive storytelling, and becoming a powerful voice for self-love through her work as The Love Activist.

    But when she made the difficult decision to walk away from the company she spent fifteen years building, she found herself in a question so many people eventually face: Who am I when the thing I've built no longer defines me?

    Together, we chat about:

    • Growing up in South Africa during the transition out of apartheid

    • The unexpected freedom of living abroad and reinventing yourself

    • Creativity, identity, and why artists often live between worlds

    • Building and ultimately letting go of Brainbow Productions

    • The grief of ending a chapter you've loved

    • Why failure isn't the opposite of success, but part of becoming

    • Ubuntu, self-love, and finding your way back to yourself

    • Motherhood, perimenopause, and navigating multiple life transitions at once

    This is a conversation about liminal spaces, the messy middle, and learning that rebuilding isn't failure. Sometimes it's the bravest thing you'll ever do.

    If you're standing at the edge of a new chapter, wondering whether you have what it takes to start over, this episode is for you.


    1 hr 40 min
  • The Bookish Spotlight: Bookstagrammer Sarah Lockwood Talks Planning Content, Going Viral, and Monetizing Booktok
    Sarah Lockwood, aka, @SarahTheBookFairy has gained popularity on both Booktok and Bookstagram with her girls-girl, sleepover vibe content. She's a swiftie with a love of fantasy books and a knack for posting engaging videos that sometimes go incredibly viral. She's gone from 0 to tens of thousands of followers in just a few months. In this episode of YGBG Books! she shares all things bookish content creation from how she gets her ideas, how she executes four to six videos per day, and how she's started to make money on Booktok. There's no gatekeeping here. If you're a content creator or a bookstagrammer, this is the episode for you.
    1 hr
  • Sarah J Maas Universe Theories & Predictions: The Origin of Amren, CC3 Mate Predictions, Hunt’s Fate, And More!
    If you're a fan of the works of Sarah J. Maas, then you've probably seen the endless conspiracy theories and projections peppering Booktok and bookstagram.
    Who in the cauldron is Az's mate? What's going to happen to Hunt? What will happen in the next CC book with Bryce and the ACOTAR cast? Where the hell (or hel) did Amren come from and was she once a Valg assassin? How does TOG tie into all of this? Is Rhysand the hottest man in all three universes? 
    If you've wondered any of these things yourself, this episode is for you and your bookish friends. Get some snacks, sit down together, and weigh in on our theories and predictions. Let us know if you agree or disagree @ youre_gonna_be_great on Instagram.
    43 min
  • Wingspans: Sex, Relationships, & Shadow Kinks in The Maas Universe
    Fans of Sarah J. Maas, this is the episode you've all been waiting for.
    It's all spice, all episode, as I chat with sisters Nicole and Jenny (or as y'all might know her on bookstagram, Aelin God Killer), about all things sex and relationships in the Maas universe. 
    Wingspans. F*ck, Marry, Kill, And Shadow Kinks. It's all here. 
    Pour yourself a drink and tune in for a very (spicy) good time.
    48 min
  • Playing Tamlin: What It Was Like For Henry Kramer to Bring The ”PTSD Prince” To Life
    Tamlin. Hero turned villain in the ACOTAR series. 
    Meet the man who brought our least favorite character to life. You've probably heard his voice all over booktok and bookstagram. The low rumbling of the beloved prince turned epic douche. 
    Henry Kramer plays the voice of Tamlin in the graphic audio ACOTAR books. We chatted about what it was like to get the part, to find out you're no longer playing the hero and the insanity of being a part of something as absolutely massive as the ACOTAR series.
    34 min
  • Books, Gowns, And Crowns: An Incredible Bookish Weekend Of Dreams & Debauchery
    Join me and Chyna Johnston on a literary adventure! Chyna shares her ridiculously fun experience at the Tampa Florida Books, Gowns, And Crowns Ball. 
    What is the BGAC Ball? Imagine a bookish Ball, hosted by your favorite authors and featuring a spectacular cosplay contest. As you enter the ballroom, you'll be immersed in a world of book nerds, authors, voice actors, bookish creators, and booktok influencers. Everyone dressed as your favorite fantasy characters from your favorite books. The excitement is palpable as you meet fellow book lovers and share your favorite reads and experiences. And don't forget the swag bag filled with goodies!
    For those who might want to attend next year in Seattle, tune in to learn what to expect during your weekend of hilarious debauchery. So mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable night of literary fun.--
    34 min
  • What We Want In A Book Boyfriend: Exploring The World of Duality in Female Sexual Desire
    In this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of female sexuality and explore why women are so attracted to male fantasy characters. We take a closer look at popular male fantasy romance characters and how they all have this irresistible character type. From Rhysand of ACOTAR to Casteel of From Blood And Ash, Garrett of The Witcher, and even K-Pop stars, we analyze what makes these characters so captivating and what impact they have on our understanding of romance. Join us as we uncover the secrets of duality and its role in shaping our deepest desires.
    20 min
  • Is Post-Concert Depression Real?
    Is post-concert/ post-vacation depression a real thing? Turns out, yes. And luckily there are a few ways to prevent it. 
    With Coachella wrapping up, Agust D and Taylor Swift out touring, and, of course, the Stray Kids finishing their world tour, it could not be more timely. If you just returned from a concert or a trip and are feeling down, don't despair! You're not alone, it's totally common, and I've got some hot tips to help.
    24 min
  • Masks And Our Many Parts: ACOTAR, Internal Family Systems, And K-Pop
    All of us behave a little bit differently at times. Are we pretending, performing, or are we made up of many different parts that we reveal when it makes the most sense socially? How weird would it be if we were the same all the time?
    Sarah J. Maas in her ACOTAR books uses the term ”mask” to describe Rhysand’s shift into different personas from the feared night lord to the sweetest man on earth.
    In this episode, we discuss masks, our many selves, Internal Family Systems, ACOTAR, and The Stray Kids. Like most YGBG episodes, it’s part mental health and wellness, part trending pop culture, and part storytime. Enjoy!
    30 min
  • How To Build Resilience And Grit: Throne of Glass Series By SJM
    A healthy dose of resilience and grit can help folks overcome impossible struggles and work tirelessly toward their dreams. Luckily, we aren’t born with a finite amount of either and can increase it throughout our lifetime if we know how to cultivate it. 
    In this episode, we chat about Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas and how despite suffering unspeakable traumas, each character is able to dust off their fighting leathers and charge toward victory.
    Like most YGBG episodes, this one is part mental health and wellness, part trending pop culture (booktok and Throne of Glass), and part TMI storytime.
    *spoilers*
    39 min

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You're Gonna Be Great! is a podcast about making sense of life, womanhood, and everything in between.