Are we as creatives being paid for our time? Or for our expertise? I would argue that we are still not paid for the value we bring…
“I’m too old to be a mentee”
Whenever someone tells me for whatever reason (usually their age), “I don’t need a mentee” what I hear is: “I’m done learning.”
Ep185: | Building a Fulfilling Career Across Multiple Mediums (Without Getting Pigeonholed) | with Stephanie Filo, ACE
This is a wide ranging conversation appealing to anyone looking to make a career transition, find purpose and fulfillment in life, and wanting better strategies for choosing the right projects to match both your lifestyle needs and your creative needs.
Ep184: Networking (the Right Way), Mentorship, and Connecting with ‘Experts’ | with Troy Takaki, ACE
If you struggle with building your network, finding a mentor, and reaching out to strangers you admire, this conversation will help you take your networking game to the next level so you can connect with any industry ‘expert’ in the biz.
Ep183: Pushing Yourself to Your Limits (When Quitting isn’t an Option) | with Evan Perperis
Whether it’s simply getting into better physical shape so you have more mental & creative energy to kick ass at your job or training for your very first Spartan Race or Tough Mudder, the advice Evan shares in our conversation today is invaluable to anyone trying to level up their fitness goals, their career, or their entire life.
Ep182: Staying True to Your Core Values (When Hollywood Tries to Steal Your Soul) | with Sean Corvelle
If you have ever felt stuck or you’re unsure of the right path for you, get ready to be inspired and motivated to take just one small step towards forward progress today. Whether you have run an obstacle course race or not (or if you could honestly care less about mud runs), the lessons Sean shares in this conversation apply to every aspect of life.
Embracing this one thing will completely change your life
I’m not a big fan of absolutes, friend, and I try to avoid hyperbole as much as possible. Know that when I say that “Embracing this one thing will COMPLETELY change your life,” I wholeheartedly believe it.
So what is this magical thing that when embraced has the power to completely transform lives, you ask?
Discomfort.
On overcoming massive adversity and facing our inner “retard”
I don’t think it’s any secret that I admire those who have achieved amazing goals. But you know what I admire even more? I admire people who have overcome tremendous adversity and succeeded despite their less-than-ideal circumstances.
Ep181: Overcoming a Dark Past (and Managing the Voices In Your Head) to Become Successful In Hollywood | with Christopher Titus
If you struggle to succeed due to the voices in your head or a dark past that overshadows your present, this episode will flip your mindset and give you a whole new perspective on how to approach your life.
Ep180: What Is a “Men’s Group?” & Why “Men’s Work” is Beneficial for Both Men & Women | with Traver Boehm
Whether you self-identify as a man, or if you simply have men in your life, this episode will help you better understand what it means to be a “man” in today’s society (and spoiler alert: It includes having real emotions and being able to express them honestly).
Self-help? Ummmmm…no thank you.
I’ll be the first to admit, there’s a lot of baggage that comes with the term “Self-help.” Having spent the last 15+ years immersed in this world – first as a student and now as a coach (but still ALWAYS a student) – I’ve seen the best and worst that the “self-help” industry has to offer.
Ep179: Navigating The ‘Messy Middle’ of Life & Career Transitions | with Melissa Costello
My conversation with Melissa Costello is centered around the feelings of doubt, confusion, and uncertainty that come with major transitions (imposter syndrome, anyone?). We discuss the tools, habits, strategies, and most importantly the mindsets we can use on ourselves to make sure we’re staying aligned to our values and true to our deeper why’s.
“I’m a total fraud” (and someone is going to expose me for who I really am)
Imposter Syndrome Is Real. No matter how great our accomplishments, we more often focus on the negative. In fact we’re wired that way as a species.
Ep178: How to Manage An Identity Crisis (Especially When You Know You’re Meant For Something More) | with Erica Wernick
This conversation dares you (and me!) to test your beliefs about who you are and what you do beyond your job. Erica challenges me on my own beliefs about what the success path for creative professionals really looks like and questions whether it can truly be distilled into simple action steps.
How to confidently set boundaries [+ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!]
While everyone’s circumstances, goals, and definitions of what is meaningful to them will no doubt differ wildly, there is one constant that applies universally:
If you want to fill your life with meaningful moments, you must be willing to set boundaries.
