Bare Naked Bravery: How To Be Creatively Courageous - Stories Of Raw Valor, Inspired Entrepreneurship, And Exposed Ambition

It sucks to feel like we're in that rut or locked down into a way of living that doesn't fit anymore. It sucks even worse to get stuck with a situation like an illness or a total life overhaul that we didn't necessarily choose into. So what do we do about it? Michelle Lewis of Visibility Vixen joins us today to talk all about visibility, fear, and what to do when our world feels painfully small.She's got a pretty great story which overlaps similarities in my own story in some really wonderful ways. Michelle is such a joy to spend time with, I know you'll love this conversation.Let's jump on in!Brave Take-AwaysOkay, so as we discussed your Brave Take-Away from today's show is to separate yourself a little, go a coffee shop, library, park, wherever and write out 50 strengths in yourself. Even if you think it's a small strength and not worth writing down, put it on the page. Use it as an exercise to begin seeing a new vision of possibility.We'd love to hear all about your favorite parts of today's Bare Naked Bra

Jonas Koffler is a kindhearted, badass, author whose life is the perfect definition of what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, in a non douchey kind of way. You are really really going to enjoy today's conversation.Jonas, Neil Patel, and Patrick Vlaskovits all co-authored their New York Times bestselling book "Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum"Today we talk about this new definition of "Hustle" the four different kinds of luck, and 4 various directional movements within this new definition of Hustle.I'm not going to give you any more spoilers, except to say that Jonas generously provided us with a really Brave Take-away which you can get in the shownotes below.Brave Take-AwaysOkay, so beyond the Bare Naked Bravery Adult Coloring Book, your Brave Take-Away from today's show is...Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and MomentumBy Neil Patel, Patrick Vlaskovits, Jonas KofflerKeep in Touch with Jonas Kofflerhttp://JonasKoffler.comhttps://twitter.co

Every portrait I've seen done by Danielle is full of so much message. I don't know how she does it, but somehow she uses her camera lens to drop the veil. It's no surprise that her workshops have a similar affect on the women who partake in them. Danielle is a co-found of Amulet Magazine."I have to be honest. I'm feeling a little raw and scattered today."That's how my conversation with Danielle Cohen started. And if I know one thing about being brave, it's that you *have* to start where you're at. So that's where we start today's episode with the brilliant photographer, matriarch, mom of 4, and creative powerhouse that is Danielle Cohen.Brave Take-AwaysOkay, so beyond the Bare Naked Bravery Adult Coloring Book, your Brave Take-Away from today's show is this awesome little set of cards to put on your mirror to remind yourself of these important questions Danielle Cohen and I discussed today.We'd love to hear all about your favorite parts of today's Bare Naked Bravery. You can find Danielle Cohen and myself on

You guys. Bridgette Mayer is here on the podcast today. If you're not in the visual art scene then she might not be on your radar. That is until today.To say Bridgette had a rough early childhood is an extreme understatement. She is a product of the New Jersey foster care system and has some horrifying stories to share about what that was like. Fortunately for her (and us) she was adopted by a wonderful family who helped to completely change the way her life has unfolded. In today's episode she and I talk about the role fear has played in her success. We talk about the importance of our decisions and attitude. She tells us a little about why her industry frustrated her and how she has strived to create a new version of it for herself and the artists she represents. We also get to talking about the myth and reality of "The Starving Artist" and how our mindset and asking the right questions play a role in how we can begin to do things uniquely. And if you're an artist (visual, musical, or otherwise) you'll want

Trigger Warning...Before we get into the show today, I want to make a special note that this episode has a myriad of triggers inside it. If you're listening to this with your kiddos, be prepared to have a serious conversation afterwards. Not only does it contain subject matter that isn't for all ages, but even as an adult I needed to take the rest of the afternoon off after stopping the recording.So please take this as a reminder to care for yourself and the people around you. Period, but especially as you listen to Marie's story.Marie Schaeller is an author from eastern Pennsylvania hoping to raise awareness of child sexual abuse in our communities and what we can do about it. Her first book is titled "Breaking the Chains of Silence" and is just one facet of these efforts to advocate for victims of this tragedy which unfortunately occurs in every community. In her own community, Marie has assisted in attempts to get the Pennsylvania House Bill 1947 passed. This bill would stop allowing predators to get a "ti

If you've been following my latest journey via email or Instagram, you'll know that am not in the Pacific Northwest, like I have been for the past 10 years. I am currently in Atlanta, GA on a several month-long sabbatical. I'm here taking care of my grandfather, spending time with my Southern branch of family, and finishing up my long-awaited and upcoming book and album. This is why on Saturday, January 21st I found myself walking the streets of Downtown Atlanta with about 63,000 other people. We were all participating in the Women's March. Over 600 cities around the world held similar marches spanning in numbers from tens of people to just under one million people. The final tally of numbers are still rolling in as I'm recording this.If you're a long-time listener of the show, you'll know that sometimes I publish bonus episodes alongside our weekly interview episodes. I like to call these bonus episodes "Peep Shows" because they're a peep behind the curtain of the kind of bravery I'm personally encountering

Today we get to talk with Thomas O'Grady. We start out today's conversation with a short story of the moment our guest broke Russian/Chinese Code. Thomas is a scholar and a supremely excellent mathematician. Now, before you roll your eyes and tell me how much you hate to do math and don't understand it, let me just tell you that Dr. O'Grady, explains it all so beautifully and in a way that anchors the math in so much meaning.Today we talk about making changes in your life, setting expectations for yourself, and how to continue to adjust your goals as you attain them. Thomas shares stories about his experience as a Soviet Intelligence Operative, his determination during his education, and his fear of public speaking. His advice for public speaking? Don't go to Toastmasters. Several weeks ago, we published our conversation with violinist Hal Grossman where he and I talked all about stage fright and performance anxiety. This conversation with Thomas O'Grady is a perfect follow up, especially for those of us who

If you've been following my latest journey via email or Instagram, you'll know that am not in the Pacific Northwest, like I have been for the past 10 years. I am currently in Atlanta, GA on a several month-long sabbatical. I'm here taking care of my grandfather, spending time with my Southern branch of family, and finishing up my long-awaited and upcoming book and album. This is why on Saturday, January 21st I found myself walking the streets of Downtown Atlanta with about 63,000 other people. We were all participating in the Women's March. Over 600 cities around the world held similar marches spanning in numbers from tens of people to just under one million people. The final tally of numbers are still rolling in as I'm recording this.If you're a long-time listener of the show, you'll know that sometimes I publish bonus episodes alongside our weekly interview episodes. I like to call these bonus episodes "Peep Shows" because they're a peep behind the curtain of the kind of bravery I'm personally encountering

So it's the beginning of the year. and every year we have this uproar in New Year's Resolutions. Also, every year we have an official "Ditch Day" on January 17th. The statistics are kind of depressing, because it's estimated that only 8% of New Year's Resolutions are kept. Which brings us to why our lovely guest is joining us today...Today my super rad friend Erin Pearson is here to talk about why we don't do what we want to do. Erin Pearson is a fellow singer-songwriter, a fellow music teacher, and also a fellow writer. Not only that but she's a visual artist and jewelry artist. She is the definition of creative entrepreneur. and I am so proud to introduce you to her, her work, and this conversation.Erin and I would love to hear all about your favorite parts of today's Bare Naked Bravery. You can find Erin Pearson and myself on facebook, twitter, instagram, and more. Go ahead and tag us so we can cheer you on and see what you're up to.Keep in Touchwww.erinpearson.comwww.eepmusic.comTwitter: @eepmusicInstagra