HP Podcast Backlog 2

If you struggle with perfectionism to a point that it limits you from putting your work out into the world, this episode is for you. I connected with Emmanuel Mendez, a mindset coach who shares with us a few practices and techniques that will help you take action despite your own insecurities. In this conversation, we dig into the root cause of perfectionism, who we SHOULD be comparing ourselves t...

Want to be more magnetic? Attract more opportunities to yourself? Why do some people just seem to have 'it'? Is there a way to become more vibrant and connect with others with more ease? I connected with Christine Horn, a professional working actress of 20 years, also known as the “Booking Magnet”. Christine has used the power of magnetism to land over 70 roles as an actress and teaches hundreds o...

Can scrolling BOOST confidence!?  The comparison game is real- but everyone who is great (truly great-not a one off viral thing) has invested YEARS into their work. YEARS. Put your head down. Stay the course.  One day I wanna scroll back to YOUR beginning🤟🏼 ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/102 Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask   Follo...

Just because you are phenomenal at what you do, a master at your creative work does not mean you know how to sell that work, land more gigs, and grow your creative business. How do you take your creativity to the market and get paid well for it? That’s what we are talking about today. Our guest is Trent Erwin , owner, and director of Erwin Media where he helps his clients create engaging visuals t...

In order to walk in our calling we need to walk through our healing. Today’s guest I found through her viral videos on TikTok where she delivers hilarious “singing telegrams” to complete strangers. I wanted to hear her story and learn more about her work but was pleasantly surprised when the conversation turned completely spiritual. As she said, “The spiritual aspect of creativity is of the utmost...

I asked someone the other day about their recent massive growth. They said something along the lines of “I went the opposite way”. That’s what we are going to talk about today. I have three questions for you about going the opposite way and how we can make a big splash with the work that is in our hands. ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/099   ASK A QUESTION: www...

If the concept of discipline feels suffocating- this episode is for you. We will be discussing discipline and structure, specifically for those who prefer a life of creative expression. Nasimeh B.E. is an illustrator & wordsmith based in NYC. Her work has been seen in Buzzfeed, UpWorthy, The Rumpus, and all over the streets of New York. When I asked her what has been game-changing in her busin...

Does it feel like it will take forever to get your creative project off the ground? Are you at the point of giving up or wonder if it will ever happen for you? In this episode, I connected with Destiny Macon , engineer turned film maker who walks us through her journey of developing her film Talk Black from idea to getting it on HBO Max.  Destiny Macon's unique perspective of being a black wo...

Frustrated with your results? Maybe we need to ask better questions. Today we are discussing how to ask questions that activate the pre-frontal cortex of our brains instead of asking emotional questions that only give emotional results. ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/096   ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask Sign up for the Product Photography Workshop:...

Do you struggle with memorizing lines, parts of your speech, or maybe your nerves are so shot on stage that you stumble over words despite the fact that you spent HOURS going over the material? In this conversation you will hear from Josh McCartney , a public speaking and memory coach who walks us through a couple of simple memorization techniques and a few things we can do to build charisma and b...

If your dreams feel far far away. I need you to listen to this. You are about to hear a story that is not only going to inspire you but also gives tactical things you can do today to reach over and bring that wild dream of yours just a bit closer I connected with Learnmore Jonasi , Multi-Award Winning African Comedian who started his comedy journey in a village in Zimbabwe, through multiple counti...

Wanna put yourself out there more? Feel awkward though because literally no one in your immediate circle does what you want to do? Do you feel abnormal? In today's episode I share with you ONE thing that has radically changed my life while going the unbeaten path. ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/093 ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask Sign up for the Product P...

If you have ever wondered what it feels like to run a full-time creative business while following your dreams and passions, you are about to find out. Instead of spending 30 minutes talking about all the perks of being your own creative boss (which trust me, there are many) instead you are going to hear a super honest conversation about mental well-being. I connected with Kitiya Palaskas , a Craft...

Ever been jealous of a super “creative” person? Maybe you feel like you are “kinda” creative but wish you could come up with awesome ideas as good as (fill in the blank person). I have some good news for you. Research is showing that our brains are wayyyy more malleable than what was previously thought. And guess what? Creativity is something you can develop, no matter how old you are. I ran acros...

How do we honor “The Muse” and have a strong practice? How do we balance masculine energy (moving the needle) with feminine energy (going with the flow?) Here are a few of my thoughts. Find me over on Instagram @heatherparady and let me know what you thought about this episode. ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/090 ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask Sign up for...

Wanna make a few extra hundred bucks a month? Maybe relieve some of the financial pressure you are putting on your main business or creative pursuit? Don’t overlook the power of a side hustle y’all.  Today we have Travis Brown , a 3x award-winning marketer, 10k creator, podcaster, multiple business owner who inspires new creators to dominate their social. Side note, he calls himself the “Side...

Wanna level up your videos? Tell better stories and really capture your audience?  Today I connected with Mark Sommerville , the former Creative Director for one of the biggest creators in the world (Zach King). With over 5B Views and counting, clients with over 125M Followers, Mark now helps creators and brands with creative direction, feedback, and creative process optimization. In this con...

This episode is a little different yall. We are talking with content creator Gavin Dees who has built a loyal community online of over 1.5 million followers through his situational humor about pop culture and current events. But as of late he has been talking about something else…Jesus. In this conversation you will hear a very honest discussion about Christianity, new agism, spiritual callings, a...

We are fed the same message about content creation over and over. Be consistent, use a hook in your videos, post at this time of day. Yada yada. What moves the needle are not these tactics alone. The reason people to hit subscribe, comment below, or tell a friend about your work is the heart, conviction, and SOUL you bring to your work. That’s the scary part, right? I connected with Darlenne Helen...

Why do we discount ourselves before giving others a chance to? It is self-sabotage to control rejection by first rejecting ourselves- we know this- but how do we move past it? ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/085 Michael’s Episode: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/083 ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask Confidence Episodes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/...

Are NFTs still a thing? What is going on with this AI craze? How will emerging tech effect our work as creators? Listen y'all we are about to go down a quick rabbit hole talking about some pretty wild stuff (but don't worry we will emerge and go back to our regular scheduled programing).  In this episode, I connected with Ty Greenfield , a Web3 Consultant and the creator of NFT and Chill Podc...

If you want to reach people- you have to meet them where they are at. Even if YOU are super passionate about x-topic it doesn’t mean that you will be able to engage others and onboard them into your cause. So how do you take BIG ideas and simplify them? How do you know when you are being too confusing giving TOO much information?  Today I connected with Michael J Boorman , the founder of Wisd...

Are you looking for your “big break”? Praying to get bigger opportunities in your life? My agent told us something the other day that was later confirmed by a football game I was watching. What am I talking about? Everyone wants a big break. But are we prepared and ready to meet the weight of opportunity?  ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/082 ASK A QUESTION: www...

Is it possible for your creative work to STAND OUT without being divisive? The common advice in brand building is to be controversial and it seems as though that those who are ruffling the most feathers are the ones making all the waves. Today we are talking with Deke Copenhaver an author, consultant, host of the Change Makers podcast, former major in Augusta, Georgia, and a founding partner with...

If you are a content creator, you have to study storytelling. You may not be writing novels, but we have an opportunity to not only create better work but connect deeper with our audience by studying the greatest form of communication– story. What better person to ask about creating better strories than an award winning playright with over 25 yeas of experience of writing? Today I connected with J...