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How to be SUCCESSFULLY Self-Employed | Jeffrey Shaw Mar 16, 2021

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Today’s guest believes that creatives should NOT be put in a box and told to “niche down”, Say WHAT? We are joined by the incredible Jeffery Shaw who spent years as an extremely successful photographer and now helps others who are self-employed become widely successful by operating a “business with soul”.

Today we discuss why we should use a “filter of discernment” when going the unconventional path, why we should find our ‘area of expertise', and how to find belonging wherever we go by clarifying our unique value system. Make sure you connect with Jeffery at https://jeffreyshaw.com and order his book: www.theselfemployedlife.me

GIFT: www.selfemployedbundle.com

WHO IS JEFFERY?

How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success.

Jeffrey’s TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customers Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible.

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Why he is OPPOSED to creatives being told to “niche down”
Calming the inner critic and trusting that still small voice in the midst of FOMO
What should you do if your audience crosses various key demographics?

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Feeling Trapped in a Job to Full Time Creative Career | Rory Gardiner Mar 09, 2021

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“Do you feel trapped in what you are doing? Or does it fuel you in some way?”

Today we are joined by musician and comedian Rory Gardiner who went from being a software consultant to pursuing a career in the arts. He now advocates for being a “Balanced Artist” and today we dig into why creating intentional tension in your life will help your creative pursuits. Connect with Rory www.rorygardiner.com

TOPICS:

Abandoning complacency with balance
When should we abandon ship? And go all-in with our dream?
Intentionally creating adversity in our lives for creative inspiration
Not giving up on your dream even through failure

WHO IS RORY?

Rory Gardiner is an award-winning songwriter, comedian, TEDx speaker and content creator.

As a former Software consultant working on multi-million dollar government projects, he chose to abandon “complacency”, to create a name in the entertainment industry. A CCMA-nominated country artist, his songs have been placed in commercials starring Kevin Nealon, Arnold Palmer, Chris Bosh, and he’s shared the stage with recording artists like Keith Urban. He has worked with brands including Under Amour, and on TV shows like The Handmaids Tale.

As a comedian, he’s been featured on Funny or Die, Americas Funniest Videos, and SiriusXM. His humorous viral videos led him to speak on the TEDx stage about resilience. Using humor to overcome adversity. Now as host of the Balanced Artist Podcast, he helps creative individuals level up from amateur to pro, creating art around their lifestyle, not the other way around. Changing their perceptions of failure and reframing their creative careers as “Balanced Artists”

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Honor Your SPARK & Find VALUE in Your Gift w/Antonio Baldwin (Tony Talks) Mar 01, 2021

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There is a still small voice within all of us. Are we listening to it? Is there a spark inside of you to create something or pursue a certain path? Today we are joined by the creator of Tony Talks, Antonio Baldwin to talk about the unconventional path and finding the VALUE in your gifts.

Originally he wanted to be a pastor and then a therapist, but Antonio found another spark within him that he decided to trust and lean into. As a viral video creator, Tony uses his comedy writing skills and acting to bring joy to hundreds of thousands of people and “be a light”.

Today, we dig into staying dedicated to your craft in difficult times, the inner work of pursuing the creative path, and cultivating the right energy to “tap in” and find the purpose in your work. Connect with Tony: Www.IamTonyTalks.com

TOPICS:

Manifestation and trusting that still small voice
Being patient with the process and getting out of a funk
Dealing with the ups and downs of the creative path

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How Emotional Baggage Can Sabotage Your Goals | Yoga & Meditation Teacher: Adri Kyser Feb 22, 2021

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Are there things from your past, emotional trauma, or other unresolved issues that might be sabotaging your goals? Our guest this week, Yoga and Meditation teacher Adri Kyser believes that there could be. Today she shares her own journey of “healing from the inside out” and why she believes movement through yoga, is the best medicine.

We dig into beginner tips for meditation and how to overcome the resistance that we might face in doing the inner work. Connect with Adri & access The Sacred Movement Online Studio: https://innerbeautyyoga.com/online-studio

WHO IS ADRI?

Adri Kyser is an international holistic wellness expert who has spent the past 16 years helping highly-driven men and women get out their own way, utilize their unique skills, and build unstoppable confidence to succeed in life and business. Using her Enlightened Alchemy™ Method, she has helped over 4500 women worldwide achieve everything from reduced pain and stress to increased productivity and better health. Rather than drawing from only one modality, her extensive list of certifications (including NLP, Yoga, and Ayurveda) allow her to create a customized wellness experience for clients. As a brand ambassador, she has worked with Athleta and Larabar. When she’s not busy hosting retreats around the globe in exotic locations like Bali, Greece, and Peru, she’s being featured on iHeart Radio, Amazon Prime’s “The Focus”, Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine. She’s the co-author of the best-selling book “Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship''.

TOPICS:

How blocked emotions can manifest in our lives
How do we know something is "off” and there may be deeper-rooted issues?
Inspired action, creative flow, and hearing your instincts clearer

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ONLINE MEDIA, MENTAL HEALTH, & CREATING MORE (Dr. Kojo Sarfo) Feb 15, 2021

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I originally ran across Dr. Kojo on TikTok. He is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has built a huge following online talking about mental health. Although Dr. Kojo has spent years working in very intense mental-health situations, he is leading the way showing how to use viral videos and creative content to advocate for mental health and empower his audience through education.

Today we dig into how to use online media to spread messages you care about, why he is on a mission to bring mental health into the entertainment space, and how we can let go of self-judgment as creators and as he puts it, simply do.

Connect with Dr. Kojo: https://www.kojosarfo.com/

WHO IS DR. KOJO?

Dr. Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a Ghanaian-American Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and writer. He graduated from The University of West Alabama with his Associate’s Degree in Nursing and then obtained his Bachelor’s in Nursing from Western Governors University. He went on to obtain his Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree from Augusta University with a specialty in Psychiatry. He has three years of teaching experience as an adjunct faculty professor with the College of Nursing at his alma mater, Augusta University.

TOPICS:

Letting go of self-judgment when you are struggling with mental health
Making online content for “heavier” topics
Setting boundaries in your personal and professional life

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Being a Better Podcast Guest & Host (Jeremy Ryan Slate) Feb 08, 2021

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If you are interested in being more visible online you have probably heard that being a podcast guest is the way to go. Whether you are sharing about your service, art, or products, getting in front of new audiences is crucial if you want to grow your online brand.

But how do you get these opportunities? More importantly, how do you make the most out of the opportunities when they arise? Today we have podcaster and founder of Command Your Brand, Jeremy Slate on to share with us how we can be better podcast guests, and even better podcast hosts by rethinking the podcasting landscape. Connect with Jeremy: https://commandyourbrand.com/

WHO IS JEREMY? Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, Specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity, and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and #78 in the iTunes Top 100. He was named the #1 Podcast to Listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as being named a Top Influencer by Forbes.

After his success in podcasting, Jeremy Slate and his wife, Brielle Slate, founded Command Your Brand to help entrepreneurs get their message out by appearing as guests on podcasts.

TOPICS:

Why we need to rethink podcasting guesting as “marketing’
Coming back from a bad interview
Differentiating your voice in the podcasting space

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Releasing SHAME around MONEY and Looking at Your Business Finances (Melissa Houston) Feb 03, 2021

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Money is the most loaded topic, right? There is a lot of baggage that we sometimes bring into our relationship with money, but if we want to excel in our creative businesses well, ya know what we gotta do. It is time for us to look at those finances y’all!

Melissa Houston is a previous social worker, turned accountant who now works with business owners to get to the ROOT around their money mindset issues and finally see the financial success they want to see. Today we dig into all things money, budgeting, and getting to the core of our limiting beliefs.

Connect with Melissa:

WEBSITE: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.com/

PODCAST: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.com/think-like-a-cfo-podcast

The 4-Step Roadmap to Biz Finance Freedom: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/4-step-biz-finance-roadmap

WHO IS MELISSA?

Melissa Houston is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Business Finance Coach with over 20 years of business experience. Melissa is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and teaches them how to manage their business and personal finances with her signature framework programs. Melissa is the host of the Think Like a CFO podcast and is a regular contributor at Forbes.com.

TOPICS:

Why do we shy away from looking at our finances? What is at the ROOT of that?
Money mindset issues and self-sabotage
What do we spend too much money on? How do we budget with a fluctuation in our income?

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From Wall Street at 19 To BRANDING & Media (Danielle Sabrina) Feb 01, 2021

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As a teen mom of two little girls, our guest this week, Danielle Sabrina, became one of the youngest traders on Wall Street. Since then she has grown an award-winning PR firm, and is a “sought after brand and media strategist”. What got her there? A healthy mix of ambition AND spirituality. Today we dig into how to align yourself with your calling and the courage it takes to walk the unconventional path. Connect with Danielle: https://tribebuildermedia.com/

Conscious Language: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Language-Discovery-Upgrade-Operating/dp/0978929128

WHO IS DANIELLE?

Danielle Sabrina is a celebrity publicist and the founder of Tribe Builder Media, an award-winning boutique PR firm. Before founding her agency she started her career on Wall Street at just 19 years old becoming one of the youngest traders in the industry. Known for her media and brand strategy, her results-oriented reputation through the years has gained the trust of many high-profile CEOs, professional athletes, and celebrities making her one of the most sought-after brand and media strategists. Additionally, she was named Female Entrepreneur of the Year, CIO's Top 20 Female Entrepreneur to follow, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s expert contributor.

TOPICS:

How her spiritual journey guided her to a different industry
Identifying “what’s next” for you
Ambitious and Spiritual- Can we be both?

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The Blind Bio-Hacker (Victor Mifsud) Jan 25, 2021

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Can we HACK into the body’s innate ability to heal itself? Today’s guest Victor Mifsud, also known as the “Blind Bio-Hacker” believes that we can. He is a citizen scientist and documentary filmmaker who is on a mission to not only heal his vision but help others discover an inner journey and path to optimal health. Connect with Victor: https://www.myneuroplasticadventure.com/

REGISTER FOR VISION OPTIMIZATION SUMMIT: http://visionoptimizationsummit.com/

WHO IS VICTOR?

Victor Mifsud is an optimal health/holistic vision coach, citizen scientist, motivational speaker, and documentary filmmaker. He has mentored cutting-edge doctors and scientists who are using modern science and ancient wisdom in equal measure to achieve optimal health and spiritual fulfillment. He also happens to be blind.

TOPICS:

What is biohacking? Neuroplasticity?
Understanding the inner work’s role in science
Patience and trusting the process with gradual change

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CREATING Better Products that Sell (Jeremy Parker) Jan 21, 2021

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Are you considering launching a product or service but hesitating to go all in? How do you REALLY build something profitable? Our guest this week, Jeremy Parker, co-founder of Swag.com, advises us today to “launch quicker” and “listen better”.

Jeremy started off in filmmaking and was deeply interested in branding and marketing. He ended up winning a film festival but had a gut check where he had to be honest about two questions..

Am I good enough?

Do I really love this?

He went on to start his first few companies one of which cleared 10 million last year (during a pandemic) and today he shares with us how he and his partner were able to identify what would work in their business THROUGH action and listening. Make sure you connect with Jeremy: https://swag.com/

WHO IS JEREMY?

Jeremy Parker is co-founder/CEO of Swag.com, top eCommerce platform for purchasing promo materials people actually want to keep. Swag warehouse products until customers would like to have them delivered to remote clients and employees, en masse or individually. It's fun shopping that takes no time at all with the benefits of bulk discounts and the convenience of zero storage needs. Swag.com did $365k in business year one, and have more than doubled each year. In 2020, Swag had its biggest month while the rest of the industry was down by 50% and more. They're #218 on Inc.com's top 500 and have grown 2000% over three years.

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