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214. Should I ever play for free Video Description This is one of those age-old questions that plague artists of all kinds. Should you ever play for free? Some of the ideas here have been cobbled together from personal experience, from podcasts, and from a book that on my iPod playlist, called Know Your Value; all of these are intended to make you aware of the implications, mindset, and, most impo...

213. Goals for 2022 Video Description As you might already know, we LOVED the idea of 19 Goals for 2019 (inspired by the Happier podcast) and, amazingly, it is STILL one of our top viewed videos on our YouTube channel. ( http://bit.ly/19for2019vid ) However, as the years are ticking upward, I can’t see the benefit of continuing to make that list longer and longer….🤷🏽‍♀️😳 In fact, as the years h...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it...

Ep 169 How to Grow a YouTube or Social Media Following (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description Inspired by Art Juice podcast ep 112, “Artists on Instagram: Tips and Strategies for Success” Accounts are further along than some and less than others. 1. Takes time 2. Do what you like (Don’t turn it into work.) 3. Personal versus business 4. Don’t depend on only one 5. Look at it as marketing (ma...

Ep157 Why use a planner (for D.I.Y. Rock Star planning)? As you might know, we have just unboxed our latest Plum Paper Planner (https://bit.ly/plumplannerunbox3). I am not going to lie; it was thrilling. But it made me wonder, realistically, what is the purpose of utilizing a planner for the D.I.Y. Rock Star? That is what we are exploring today. In our minds, there are a few really specific reason...

Ep 156 Lessons Learned in 2020 Video Description This year is probably going to be THE most memorable for anyone who is alive right now. It’s had its share of struggles, that’s for sure. But, as always, we like to figure out how to get the good out of EVERYTHING, so we have flipped this idea around and are asking what lessons have we learned from 2020? #lessons #adversity #2020 #diyrockstar #endof...

Ep 155 Musical Discovery 3 Christmas Edition Video Description Even though it’s 2020 and we’re in the middle of a pandemic, we are still heading into the holiday season. Not only is this the time to remind yourself of how blessed you are if you are alive and healthy, but it’s time to celebrate the season with music. We thought we’d share some more unusual choices for your holiday playlist. (Here i...

Ep 154 The Value of Refreshing Your Vision Board (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) We've refreshed our board three times now. (Check out more on vision boards: http://bit.ly/rockstarvision ) Why did we do it? Aren't our goals pretty much still the same? Here’s why you MIGHT want to take another look at your overall vision. #vision #visionboard #goals #diyrockstar #planning #prejippie #bloomingprejippie H...

Ep 170 4 Ways to Find Your Creative Identity (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description Maybe I see our mission—if we have one—as helping you all—and ourselves—stay tuned into who you truly are. We think knowing who you are is your Super Power and will help you lead a life of purpose and passion. Needless to say, my ears perk up every time there is a discussion of finding one’s creative self. Co...

Ep 171 Am I a procrastinator, but don’t know it? Video Description Here’s a quote—from one of my current new favorite podcasts, Creative Pep Talk (episode 294: https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/294 ). “You spend your life doing what you spend your days doing.”—Andy J. Pizza We know about the bills, the boss, and the kids, but think about the fact that creating something of value is your pas...

Ep 173 Why have a podcast (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star)? Video Description As D.I.Y. Rock Stars, we’ve got quite a lot to juggle already; why would you want to ADD podcasting to the pile? Here are AT LEAST 4 good reasons. 1. Helps build community around your message 2. Helps you showcase your personality 3. Helps deepen people's interest in whatever else you do 4. Helps you meet peers AND role models...

Ep 153 Why ugly is so pretty The power of grow on you tunes As far as we know, this term was coined by our good buddy, Marx Talley. It refers to songs that you really can’t stand initially, but that eventually end up being among your favorites. We’ve talked about this pretty recently, actually. But why do these songs have this twisted power over us? And don’t you REALLY want to know, because you w...

Ep 172 Quick Tips for Recording Your Song Video Description As studio owners and producers of all of our songs, sometimes it’s hard to narrow down our advice on recording your song. Here are some basic advice that will help anybody recording in any genre. Check out the episode to hear our 7 Quick Tips for Recording Your Song (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star). #recordingtips #studioadvice #diyrockstar #pr...

Ep 174 Doing inner/outer work is necessary to stay creative Video Description What does it take to remain receptive to your muse? That’s the question when seeking a long-term creativity. Here are some things to consider when we want to remain creative: Inspired by Creative Pep Talk Ep 312 "Do You Know Who You Are? Find Your Creative Identity Now" https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/312 Inner/...

Ep 175 Is there really such a thing as a great song? Video Description This is one of those age-old questions that concern ALL of us songwriters. Whether you’re writing for yourself and especially if you’re pitching your songs, you have to bloody ask yourself, “Is there really such a thing as a great song?” Here are a few things to consider. What do you think? How do YOU decide if a song is great?...

Ep 176 6 Tips for How to Podcast Better (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description This assumes that you are new to the idea of podcasting and it is a follow-up to our recent episode 173 Why should you have a podcast (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star)? (https://bit.ly/Ep173podcastvid). Listen to the episode for our advice. #podcastbetter #strategies #newpodcaster #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejipp...