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It is International Podcast Day™  today,  September 30th! Yay! and we are so happy to celebrate this with you, dear podcasters since this is OUR DAY to spread the word of the power of sending our message across the globe through podcasts.  I am so grateful to have shared with you, 24 meaningful episodes. It is one of the best opportunities presented to me and I am blessed to have you with me on th...

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be the best. But what’s most valuable is knowing that you are capable of being the best, no matter what.  Even if you failed yesterday, missed an opportunity today or dread tomorrow, knowing you are already doing the work to be the best - can make a huge difference on how you view success. If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue thi...

In the last episode, we talked about how faking it until you make it is the worst piece of advice.  So in this episode, let’s talk about a more unpopular way of handling insecurities by facing in instead of pretension.  We’ll also tackle what is required to discover that unfair advantage that separates us from the rest. If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conve...

When you’re just starting out or doing something new for the very first time, naturally you won’t have such a high level of confidence in what you are doing. So whether it is hosting a podcast, taking in your first client, or having a new job, self-doubt is surely one of the things you’ll feel. So is faking it til you make it really the best advice to follow? If you want to chat more about this to...

Have you ever felt a time when you felt that you are not in your A game and you feel that nothing ever works out the way you wanted it to be? Emotions are most times one topic we seldom talk about with our kids and no wonder when they grow up as adults, they might encounter challenges in dealing with emotions.  Today we are going to talk about ways whenever you feel discouraged or frustrated with...

Admit it, we are all guilty of wanting control! Our society places value on staying in control and building our lives as if it was cover story ready. A life that is always organized, structured and planned.  It’s a popular practice that can leave you stressed and eventually depressed, take it from me I used to be too hard on myself because it’s hard to keep up with the standards that do not speak...

How much control do you have in your life? Can you imagine a day without it? Having control gives us a sense of comfort, confidence and security. This episode aims to remind you that losing control has could also lead us to a faster track towards success, purpose and happiness. If the idea of losing control scares you, listen on. If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue...

Last week we talked about how to identify toxic productivity and how it drains the joy out of our lives and makes us lose track of bigger why.  Today we are zooming in on how to deal with toxic productivity before it takes over our lives. If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you, over on the https://podcast-creators-society.circle.so/ (Podcast...

When is enough enough? Have you ever felt the pressure to keep on working and working. Because if you stop, you’d feel like a failure. When you are not doing anything, there’s discomfort, there’s fear and there’s shame. Today we are going to talk about the toxic productivity. If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you, over on the https://podcast...

Last episode we talked about possibilities and how most of us tend to kill a possibliy great idea prematurely.  Hopefully by now, as we see the potential and purpose of the ideas that pop in our minds, we can practice 3 ways to welcome more possibilities, more ideas, more inspiration into our creative lives. If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with...

Today, let’s talk about possibilities. Most times, we kill an idea prematurely. Labeling it as a stupid idea, not worth sharing or simply a ridiculus thought without even giving it a chance to become a possibility. If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you, over on the https://podcast-creators-society.circle.so/ (Podcast Creators Society Communi...

Last episode, I asked you to look into your biggest regret. And by doing so, you would identify what matters to you most. In this episode, we will talk about the top 4 common regrets of people and how it can help us focus on what truly matters. Link to the Survey: https://worldregretsurvey.com/ If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you, over on...

This episode talks about the value of regrets. In contrary to what most believe in, there is value in regrets. It is similar to a needle of a compass, directing us towards what truly matters for us. So podfriends, do you have any regrets? Exploring more about it can help identify what you value most. Listen as I share how I discovered mine. If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love t...

Whenever we feel that our creativity is at its all-time low, this three-letter word may be that one thing you need. When was the last time you simply did nothing but felt everything? When you have no word and are simply taken away in awe. This episode talks about the purpose of awe in our creative process and how it can be that one thing you have been looking for for so long. If you want to chat m...

What if your creative juices run low? Don’t you just hate it when this happens? It's even worse than starting on a blank page.  As creatives, we tend to run into this dilemma more than once in our lifetime.  It is like your mind just ran out or you might feel that you are simply running on fumes.  In this episode, we’ll talk about running low on creative juices and how George RR Martin humanizes s...

Many creative people are misunderstood, the irony here is, creative people often misunderstand themselves as well. Oftentimes, creatives are hard on themselves for not fitting in which then leads to creating a negative narrative making the creative process even more difficult. This episode aims to shed light on this common dilemma among creative people. If you want to chat more about this topic, I...

Many of us have a love-hate relationship with frustration. It happens just right after sparks of creativity or inspiration. On this episode we will talk about the role of frustration in the creative process. How it can be used as an opportunity to see clearly and to think creatively by properly reframing how we see frustration and by understanding our relationship with it. If you want to chat more...

In this episode, we’ll talk about the powerful relationship between chaos and creativity and how we can learn to embrace chaos as part of the creative process.  Chaos is part of creativity. Chaos breeds creativity. Chaos pushes us to have order in the messiness. But we must first go through the messiness phase. As we learn to dance with chaos, we are a step closer to our creative flow. If you want...

Creativity, Inspiration, and Well Being are part of creating content. In this day and age, content is king. And this creates a demand for churning content that is interesting, relevant and timely. Being podcasters, this demand may pose an unnecessary block in our creative flow. In this episode, we will talk about creativity and what happens every time we struggle with it. We’ll also touch on how s...

Do you know how powerful a story is? It has the power to inspire, transform and connect with many people in more ways than one. But the most powerful story of them all is just right under your nose. YOUR story is beautifully unique. The question is, when will you give yourself permission to share it. On this episode, we’ll talk about the power of YOUR story and how you can be able to share stories...

Let’s discover what AVON (and other big brands) can teach us about content creation. As content creators, how do you deal with the perpetually hungry content monster? Is there an ultimate solution on how to be a fountain of thoughts and ideas? How do long-lasting brands like Coca-Cola, Lego, and AVON maintain to be visible, and relevant, and serve as an authority in their respective industry? This...

Every creative work is an act of vulnerability. Instead of seeing our work as imperfect, it is better to see it as authentic - real! And when we are real, it is inevitable to make mistakes. Imperfections make our creation even more beautiful. In obsessing over perfection, we do more harm than good towards ourselves and how we view our work. Nothing will ever measure up and we damage our personal b...

It has to be perfect! How many takes do you need to make your podcast ‘good enough’ for you? As podcasters and content creators, there are many challenges along the way when we create our content. And the most prevalent one of all is PERFECTIONISM. Believe it or not, it is deeply rooted in our psyche and in this episode, we’ll be talking about dealing with creating content that seems to be ‘not go...

What do you feel when you see a blank page? Is it pressure or possibilities? As content creators, we might feel this every so often -the jitters of starting something new. When excitement and possibilities become overwhelming pressure - it will take a toll on one’s creative flow. And when it does, it will affect our professional and personal lives. In this episode, we will talk about how pressure...

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