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Unconventional LeadersThe Storytelling Blueprint for Viral Videos | Jenny HoyosJenny Hoyos built 10 million YouTube subscribers by age 20, not through luck, but by mastering storytelling craft. She's a content strategist who studies story structure and viral mechanics to create videos that consistently engage millions of viewers.In this episode, Jenny reveals her storytelling secrets: the B-storyline technique for short-form content, how to create memorable characters for your brand, and why conflict drives engagement.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:The B-storyline technique for short-form contentCreating memorable characters for your personal brandFinding conflict and themes in e...
2025-09-0250 minUnconventional LeadersFrom Weapon to Healing: Better Ways to Read the Bible | Zach W. LambertAt 13, Zach W. Lambert was kicked out of youth group for asking too many questions. Years later, the church he leads was removed from its denomination for fully embracing LGBTQ+ inclusion.Instead of walking away, Zach doubled down. He continues to pastor Restore Austin Church and co-founded the Post-Evangelical Collective …a growing movement reimagining what faith can look like when empathy, equity, and honesty lead the way.In this conversation, Zach opens up about leading in a skeptical world, finding your way back to Scripture when it’s been weaponized, and the vision behind his new...
2025-08-2655 minUnconventional LeadersNiche Down is BAD Advice | Amie McNeeIn this episode, we have with us Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite), the author of We Need Your Art and the voice behind the wildly popular community, Inspired to Write, where she helps her global audience of creatives dismantle limiting narratives and start taking their work seriously.CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/ask Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/103Mentioned in this episode:Try Kajabi for FREE for 30 DaysJoin Here: https://www.he...
2025-06-1205 minUnconventional LeadersTop 3 Ways to Feel More Confident Sharing Content Feat. Todd Herman, Shira Lazar, René RodriguezPutting yourself out there—sharing your content, your ideas, your voice—can feel terrifying.Over the past several years, I’ve interviewed over 1,000 people across different shows, and when it comes to confidence, three conversations stand out the most.Each of these ideas is unique, but my hope is that one of them will be exactly what you need to push past fear and take action on what you know you're called to do.🎥 WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: youtube.com/heatherparadyEPISODES MENTIONED:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBcAws9Bysshttps...
2025-02-1807 minUnconventional LeadersUNCONVENTIONAL Marketing Advice | The Solo EpisodeJimmy asked for marketing advice, and I gave a couple of answers he might not have expected.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/ask Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access full show notes here: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/63Mentioned in this episode:Try Kajabi for FREE for 30 DaysJoin Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/kajabiTry Kajabi for 30 Days
2024-11-1515 min
Headsmack: Conversations with MisfitsHeather Parady / Creator. Fractional COO. Viral Content CreatorCreative Limits: How Restriction Fuels Innovation in Content CreationIn this insightful episode, Heather Parady, former mental health therapist turned trailblazing online entrepreneur, dives deep into the essence of creative transformation and the power of embracing one’s inner misfit.Heather discusses her transition from therapy to entrepreneurship, revealing how overcoming personal and professional obstacles fueled her journey to empower unconventional leaders.Discover the compelling story of how Heather leverages her unique perspective to help others scale their impact in the digital world.Episode Highlights:Unconventional Jo...
2024-05-0454 min
HP Podcast Backlog 2This AI Tool will Save You Hours Writing (Jim Carter)Wanna creatively use technology without feeling like you're CHEATING? Curious about how it can save you time while maintaining a human touch for your brand? I've got your back, friend.Today, I connected with Jim Carter, an AI Specialist who will guide us on how to enjoy our lives more while harnessing the power of AI.In this conversation, we are digging into using Chat GPT as your writing coach, other ways you can use AI in your business, and why (as Jim says) “Simple shifts in your mindset around technology add dividends in your li...
2023-07-1844 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Can Alcohol Really Cause This!? (Gillian Tietz)I've never had this conversation before on the show. As I am getting older and more focused on my well-being and the quality of my work, I cannot avoid the topic of alcohol.If you are asking yourself, “Great Heather, but what does this have to do with my creativity or my business?”Friend, it has everything to do with it.Today, we are talking with Gillian Tietz, host of the Sober Powered podcast, about her personal journey, expertise in biochemistry, and what happens in your brain when you drink alcoholACCE...
2023-07-1135 minHP Podcast Backlog 2The Opposite Way (Fidget Friday)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.heatherparady.com/askSign up for the Product Photography Workshop: https://www.heatherparady.com/photographyworkshopCONNECT WITH US!...
2023-03-2407 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Trust the Process: How this Engineer got her Film on HBO Max (Destiny Macon)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 woman, a mother, an ex-engineer, and a filmmaker working outside of Hollywood will inspire you to get started no matter where you a...
2023-03-2030 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Memorize Easier & Be More Charismatic (Josh McCartney)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 better connect with those around us. ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/095ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/a...
2023-03-1523 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Village Boy to GLOBAL Fan Base (Learnmore Jonasi)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 closerI connected with Learnmore Jonasi, Multi-Award Winning African Comedian who started his comedy journey in a village in Zimbabwe, through multiple counties in Africa, all the way to winning National Awards including the People’s Choice Award winner in Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight comp...
2023-03-1333 minHP Podcast Backlog 2New Normal (Fidget Friday)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/093ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askSign up for the Product Photography Workshop: https://www.heatherparady.com/photographyworkshopCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https...
2023-03-1007 min
HP Podcast Backlog 2Mental Wellbeing & Running Craft Studio (Kitiya Palaskas)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-Based Designer in Australia whose studio for over 13 years has been (among many things) crafting for global brands like Lego, Adidas, Disney, etc.Kit is one of the...
2023-03-0831 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Mental Wellbeing w/ Craft-Based Designer Kitiya PalaskasIf 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-Based Designer in Australia whose studio for over 13 years has been (among many things) crafting for global brands like Lego, Adidas, Disney, etc.Kit is one of the...
2023-03-0831 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Mental Wellbeing & Running Craft Studio (Kitiya Palaskas)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-Based Designer in Australia whose studio for over 13 years has been (among many things) crafting for global brands like Lego, Adidas, Disney, etc.Kit is one of the...
2023-03-0831 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Neuroplasticity and Creativity (Julie Hoeflinger)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 across a content creator on TikTok who is in London getting her masters in Science Communication. Her name is Julie Hoeflinger and she brillian...
2023-03-0618 minHP Podcast Backlog 2The Muse & The PracticeHow 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/090ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askSign up for the Product Photography Workshop: https://www.heatherparady.com/photographyworkshopCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on I...
2023-03-0507 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Side Hustles for Creatives (Travis Brown)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 Hustle King”In this conversation, we dig into why the unsexy work might be the most profitable, how to let go of the mentality that your income needs to come f...
2023-03-0234 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Making ENTERTAINING Video Content (Mark Sommerville)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 conversation, we dig into how to make your videos more engaging, why some creators gain massive traction and others do not, and how rapid output for a concentrated amount of time might help your v...
2023-02-2839 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Putting Jesus in Your Content (Gavin Dees)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, and why Gavin believes that we should never “compartmentalize parts of ourselves for the algorithm”.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/087ASK A QUESTION: www.heathe...
2023-02-2248 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Higher Level Content Creation (Darlenne Helena)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 Helena, CEO of Helena Media, content creator with over a quarter million followers online, and someone I would say has some fire in...
2023-02-2044 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Moving Past Rejection (Fidget Friday)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/085Michael’s Episode: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/083ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askConfidence Episodes:https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/003https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/032https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/039https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/068 CONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/hea...
2023-02-1709 minHP Podcast Backlog 2AI, NFTs, & the End of the World (Ty Greenfield)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 Podcast, to discuss the future of Web3 and why as creators we need to be mindful with not only what we make, but h...
2023-02-1524 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Simplify Big Ideas for More Influence (Michael Boorman w/ Wisdom Made Easy)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 Wisdom Made easy where he is helping 90,000 people get wiser by sharing wisdom in a way that is eas...
2023-02-1328 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Are You Ready for Your “Big Break”? (Fidget Friday)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/082ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heath...
2023-02-1007 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Stand OUT by Promoting Unity (Deke Copenhaver)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 Starts with Us a nonprofit movement to overcome extreme political and cultural division in America. In this conversation, we dig into how Starts with Us is p...
2023-02-0820 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Playright’s Advice on GREAT Content (Jack Canfora)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 Jack Canfora, the Artistic Director of the online theater company New Normal Rep.In this conversation, we dig into his writing process, not being attached to lines we lo...
2023-02-0636 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Embody Your Future Self (Fidget Friday)Before you see any of the stuff that you are believing for- you have to embody another version of yourself. In today’s episode I have a little challenge for you (and I) to drag our future selves into our present and start operating as the man and woman we are called to be.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/079ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Tw...
2023-02-0305 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Energetically Lit Up in your Video Content (Junaid Ahmed)Get nervous on camera? Perhaps you know that you could do a lot more for your brand by putting that pretty face of yours in front of a video but you are flat terrified to speak into your phone, let alone but it on the internet. However being confident on camera IS a skillset that you can learn. In today’s episode, I connected with Junaid Ahmed, the “Home Studio Architect” who has been creating videos for the past three decades. He helps others by bringing out their amazing personalities and getting camera-ready. In this conversation, we dig int...
2023-02-0119 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Harnessing Micro-Moments for GrowthIt’s easier to identify the big pivotal moments in our lives that we have the opportunity to level up. But life is made up of much smaller micro moments…are we paying attention? Access Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/077ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askWill Smith’s book: https://amzn.to/3Rf86E6 CONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on TikTok: https...
2023-01-3006 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Recruiting Others to Help Your DreamIf you are a mover and shaker with a big dream, it is likely that you get a lot of unsolicited advice about how you should do ‘XYZ’. Usually, that advice comes from people who aren’t doing much themselves– right? In today’s Fidget Friday episode, I share with you an idea on how you can respond to these people AND actually recruit people to help you fulfill your dream.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/076ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Dealing wi...
2023-01-2709 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Building a Business in Entertainment (Joel Byars)If you are interested in storytelling and the entertainment industry, you might wanna put on your entrepreneurial hat. The game has changed y’all. I connected with Joel Byars, an award-winning comedian, podcaster, and dare I say “entrepreneurial comedian” to talk about building a business in the entertainment space.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/075ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askIn this conversation we dig into:How to differentiate yourself in your industryCreating income on the side to take the pressure off your artTaking ownersh...
2023-01-2632 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Being Unique When Everything Has Been DoneDo you ever get discouraged realizing that literally everything has been done already? We are told all the time to be “unique” and differentiate ourselves but how do you practically do that when there is “nothing new under the sun”? I want to give you a peek behind the curtain today with my journey finding my “voice” and tell you about how after MONTHS of looking for the answer- I found it in an unlikely place- the subtitles of an Amazon movie.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/074ASK A QUESTION: w...
2023-01-2308 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Finding Leveled Up Friends (Intentional Circle)Is it time to change your circle of friends? In this quick episode, we discuss creating an “intentional circle” of people who will not only walk with you but PROPEL you toward your goals.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/073ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?
2023-01-2005 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Consistency Alone Doesn’t Work (Try This Instead)Do you struggle with consistency? Maybe you struggle to maintain a daily practice, or perhaps you have gone through the motions “consistently” but are not seeing results. This quick episode will present an alternative to the consistent message that will help you not only start seeing results but enjoy “The Practice” more of being creative.TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Why consistency may not be enough and what we need to do insteadHow to actually know if you are getting better Mindset shifts to go from hobbyist to professionalBuy Seth Godin’s Book “The Practice”: ht...
2023-01-1810 minHP Podcast Backlog 2How To Tell A Better Story (Even If Your Life Is Boring)Are you interested in telling better stories but are worried that your life is too boring to captivate an audience? NOPE! Today I share with you on philosophical idea and one tactical tip that I learned from the book StoryWorthy that will help you be a better story teller (no matter how boring your life may seem).ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/071ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askHeather’s TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady/video/7132545115113114926StoryWorthy: https://amzn.to/3IQLqYBTO...
2023-01-1609 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Leveraging Your DisadvantageHave you ever created a running list of your inadequacies? Are there several things about your path that you know is not working in your favor? Maybe things you cannot control? In this episode, I share a quick thought I wanted to share with you about a new way to look at these disadvantages.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/070ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Tw...
2023-01-1305 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Sell Your Talent with WILD Confidence (James Victore)If you wanna make a living doing what you love, you have to get comfortable saying, “Hey look at what I made. Isn’t it awesome?”James Victore is a renowned graphic designer, artist, and author. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, He is known for his commitment to authenticity and for encouraging others to embrace their creativity and find their own voice in their work. He has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. As well as founding his own design studio in 1990, James taught at the Sc...
2023-01-0924 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Improve Your Creativity with ThisDo you struggle with the balance of wanting to be proud of your work before you put it out into the world but also wanting to be consistent? We live in an interesting time where as creatives we are pressured to constantly produce but then it can feel like our work gets watered down.There has to be a balance right?Today I share a thought about producing work NOT for response, but to improve our baseline. When we produce work simply for attention, it is difficult to get better. If we focus on being...
2023-01-0605 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Visual Creative Business (Hannah Wilson)It sounds super sexy to talk about running your own business, following your dreams, and doing art for a living but here is the dillio y'all-- there are sacrifices that need to be made. Maybe you need to live with a relative for a while, maybe you need to not go out so much with friends and work on your craft, or maybe you need to make less for a bit until you can get your business off the ground.If you are looking for a no-BS conversation about building a creative business from the ground up...
2023-01-0436 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Michael Kutcher (on Overcoming in Obstacles)Today we are hearing the story of Michael Kutcher. I wanted to start the year off with this conversation because what Michael shares here gets to the heart of what many of us struggle with. Michael says that the first obstacle that he had to face was being born. After many complications at birth, being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy before hitting kindergarten, and being told he had only a few weeks to live at the age of 13, this man has been through a few things. BUT…He says there is even a purpose in all of...
2023-01-0239 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Working hard in a mentally healthy way (Lil’Bits)In this quick episode, I connected with my friend comedian, and writer, Shay Dominguez to talk about working on your craft from a HEALTHY place vs. working hard to prove something and fill a void. Shay is the creator of @garyandmaryig. You can connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/shaydjokes/Full Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/074 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Taking your work seriously and approaching it with more curiosityHow to break through limiting beliefsOperating from a place of LIFE and excitement vs. shame and comparison CONNECT WITH U...
2022-12-3009 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Quick mindset kick-in-the-butt for aspiring professionals (Lil’Bits)This is a quick chat with my acting coach about the mindset you have to have to switch from amateur to professional creative. Kelly is an acting coach and the host of The Kelly Talk Show in Atlanta. Connect with her at: https://www.instagram.com/kellytalkshow/Full Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/073 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Taking your work seriously and leveling upBecoming a professional and how to view competitionImpatience and when we will finally see tractionCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather o...
2022-12-2908 minHP Podcast Backlog 2How artists can find corporate work (Lil’Bits)If you are a creative you are not limited in the ways you can monetize your art. In this quick clip, you will hear from a muralist who travels full-time painting and tells us how he is able to land great-paying corporate gigs. Full Show Notes and Video: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/072 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How to land corporate jobs as a creativeNetworking, Thumbtack, and proactively finding more gigsWhat are the biggest blocks that keep creatives from going full time?Connect with Rich: https://www.instagram.com/rich.marks/...
2022-12-2814 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Preventing BURNOUT (Lil’Bits)As a creative how do you prevent burnout? What is the difference between needing routine breaks and being on the verge of exhaustion? Today we are talking about the warning signs of burnout and why creatives need to get really serious about their non-serious work. Full Show Notes and Video: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/071 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:What is the difference between burnout vs. just needing a break?What causes burnout? What can we do to avoid it?Taking your non-serious work seriouslyConnect with Elaine: https://www.instagram.com/_el...
2022-12-2710 minHP Podcast Backlog 2How to be confident and CLEAR in your message (Lil’Bits)If you are just starting off in your creative business venture- we have three tips that will greatly help you save time and heartache. You need to be creative in what you offer, clear with your message, and confident in your delivery. This is a short clip from my conversation with Elroy Byam a consultant at @Metanarra where he helps businesses tailor more effective messages to their audience.Full Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/070TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How to figure out what you uniquely bring to the marketplaceKnowing what you are...
2022-12-2609 minHP Podcast Backlog 2How to get more CLIENTS in your CREATIVE business (Lil’Bits)Do you need to find more leads for your creative business? Want to travel with your camera and find opportunities to make money doing what you love? Te'Shawn Crenshaw is a cinematographer and works with brands who want to connect with their audience through storytelling. He is able to find incredible opportunities with three simple practices which he shares with us here. Full Show Notes and Video: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/069TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How to find work out of stateSelling and having convention in your productThe difference between an intrapreneur an e...
2022-12-2116 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Why Online Community? (Lil’Bits)Why does building an online community even matter? Why is everyone talking about it and Is it even possible? We have talked a lot on the show about building an online community but you still may wonder exactly what that means and WHY it matters so much. Today we have a short clip from Dan Candler, an artist in London, and hear about why he is building a community for creatives both in person and online and why it matters so much. Full Show Notes and Video: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/068TOPICS FROM THIS E...
2022-12-2011 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Will AI steal creative jobs? (Lil’Bits)If you work in a creative industry and are worried about whether your skillset will be in demand in the future, this conversation is for you. I connected with my friend Marion Abrams who has been in film production for 30 years- she has some incredible wisdom (and good news) for anyone working in creative industries. Full Show Notes and Video: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/067TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Discovering the essential parts of creativity that cannot be automated “What makes you valuable now is more human.”Rethinking what value means and identifying your goal“W...
2022-12-1913 minHP Podcast Backlog 2When you feel stuck + finding identity (Lil’Bits)If you are going through a season where you feel creatively stuck or maybe you are trying to navigate changes in your career as an artist- we have a few ideas that will (hopefully) encourage you- that what you seeking might be closer than you think.Full Show Notes and Video: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/066TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Why identity is more important than strategyGoing deeper with one topic before “moving on” to the next thingFinding what is different about you and managing your outputConnect with Nathan Dohse: https://www...
2022-12-1317 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Leveraging STRESS as a creative (Lil’Bits)Can stress actually be a catalyst for GREAT content? We hope this Lil’Bit of content will encourage and stretch you by reframing the role of stress in your creative work.Full Show Notes and Video: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/065TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:What does “stress = great content” mean?Intentionally USING stress (instead if it controlling you)Why your best work might come out when you are stressedShould we self-imposed stress to be more creative?Connect with Tony Berardo: https://theberardo.com/ Previous Episode with Tony: https://www.heatherpa...
2022-12-1210 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Creating OPPORTUNITIES Through Connections (Christopher McDonald)Who you know is everything. You have heard that, we believe it, and yet so many of us don’t take the time to really invest in relationships. Building genuine connections is Christopher McDonald’s specialty. On paper he is what they call, in the entertainment space, a “talent booker” but between you and me…he is simply a BOSS at loving people and bridging relationships.At an early age, he knew he had a gift with people and figured out a way to make a living building relationships. Now as a talent booker for Impact Theory, The Kelly...
2022-12-0653 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Should You Rebrand or Start Over?We had a question this week from a podcaster about whether she should rebrand her podcast or start over. As creative, big picture people, we often have many ideas- how do you know when you should start a new project or rebrand the one you have?Want to ask a question in a future episode? Send Heather a message here: https://www.heatherparady.com/askACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/063ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askConnect with Camille: https://camillediaz.com/ CONNECT...
2022-12-0211 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Building MOMENTUM as a Performer (Joseph Pearlman)Do you ever notice how some people just seem to have opportunities DRAWN to them? However, building momentum in your creative career may be easier than it sounds. Our guest this week is a returning guest, celebrity acting coach, Joseph Pearlman. When I asked him about how to build momentum on stage (and heck, in life) he advised that “You can't effort your way through it.”If you are a storyteller, and performer, and want to make a living making things- you will love Joseph’s passion to help creatives find the “connection to something other” and live life...
2022-11-2941 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Are You a "Professional" Creative?When do you dare to call yourself a professional creative? Is it when you make your living off your work? Get your first check? When do you have the audacity to claim the “professional” title? Today we had a question from a listener that has crossed every artist's mind…when is this NOT just a hobby?ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/061ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heathe...
2022-11-2509 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Reels & Disrupting Systems (Kate Buck Jr.)Sometimes ya gotta learn the rules in order to disrupt them. Right now the “rules” on social media is that creators have to lean into short-form videos and reels in order to get noticed and build their brand. Is there no other way?In today’s conversation, you will hear from Kate Buck Jr., the Founder and CEO of Social Media Pro, who has trained more than 35k people on social media marketing… and guess what? She believes there is something deeper going on with us as a society, and we need to think about the bigge...
2022-11-2337 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Innovate to Grow Your Creative Business (Tony Berardo)As creators we know we should be collaborating more and intentionally innovating in our industries. However, there isn’t much information out there on how to approach these two things, until today.Tony Berardo is an Entrepreneur, host of @theberardopodcast, and Co-Founder of @meetcutebox. He joins us to share the practical ways to innovate as a creator and the questions we need to ask ourselves before collaborating. But before all of that though…Tony helps me get out of a bad mood. Connect with Tony Berardo: https://theberardo.com/ Tony’s YT video about be...
2022-11-2134 minHP Podcast Backlog 2UNSEXY TRUTH Behind the PhotosI want to share with you about three photos I posted recently. They looked awesome…but there is an unsexy truth behind them that you deserve to know.Join our email list: https://www.heatherparady.com/emailACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/058ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask CONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?
2022-11-1813 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Seth Godin (on Being Creative)Today we have on the legend, Seth Godin to discuss the realities of being a professional creative and how to make a difference with your creative work.Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 20 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). His book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. The latest book is The Practice, and creatives everywhere have...
2022-11-1716 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Making Content More Engaging (Sarah Panus)If you are using content marketing to bring brand recognition to your creative work-and you wonder if it is actually working- today’s episode is for YOU.I connected with Sarah Panus, a brand storytelling strategist, host of Marketing With Empathy, and owner of Kindred Speak consulting. She uses the power of empathy+data infused storytelling to improve content marketing. Yes, you heard that right–empathy and data.In this conversation, we dig into how to use “cognitive empathy” in marketing, three storytelling pillars for your content marketing strategy, and why “You are way more interestin...
2022-11-1530 minHP Podcast Backlog 2What the HELL Heather?A listener asked me recently what the vision was here. As I share it, I want to address those of you who are going through a pivot in your own journey.Sign up for our Friday notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/emailASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?Music Cred: AShamaluevMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISCA3...
2022-11-1117 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Brandon Farbstein (on Empathy)Brandon Farbstein inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and innovating your own solution. Connect with Brandon Farbstien: https://brandonfarbstein.com/ Access full show notes here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/054ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Why empathy is the key to unlocking our inner greatness. Being deliberate online and with who we spend time withGetting comfortable in our own skin and developing empathy for ourselves.CONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/hea...
2022-11-1027 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Building a Comedy Career (Katherine Blanford)Our guest this week, Katherine Blanford is an Atlanta-based comedian who recently made her television debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. She has opened for many top-notchers including Jeff Foxworthy, David Spade, and Ron White. In this conversation, we talk about how she has built her career as a performer and gets better and better at her craft.FROM THIS EPISODE:When did she get serious about comedy?“Impossible has a skillset”--What skill did she have to develop to get to where she is?Resilience as an artist and detaching from the outcomeThe busi...
2022-11-0827 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Better Performance on Stage (Joseph Pearlman)When you think about being a better performer, whether that is speaking on a stage, acting, or maybe even telling stories in the breakroom, there might be a temptation to think that performance is something outside of you. Maybe you think you need to deny your personality and step into someone else…What if I told you that the secret to being a better performer was actually committing to your unique personality? That's what our guest Joseph Pearlman, teaches. As one of LA’s top acting coaches, he collaborates with Amazon Studios weekly to help bring their film...
2022-11-0326 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Secret Sauce to Manifesting (Kute Blackson)Is “surrendering” weak? I am sure you are like me, you have a lot of big goals, and dreams, and you pride yourself on being ambitious. When a spiritual teacher starts talking about “surrender”, you might feel a lot of resistance. Culturally our narrative around the term has been painted as a weakness like we are giving up.However, what if our resistance around surrendering…IS the thing that is keeping everything we desire, everything we need, further away? What if surrender IS the magic that we are waiting for?Our guest this week, Kute Blackson...
2022-11-0132 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Makin’ Art No Matter What (Beth Pickens)Our guest this week, Beth Pickens went to school to be a therapist but decided to go the unconventional path and create her own job title. She is passionate about fanning the flame within artists to “safeguard” their creative practice, grow their businesses...and make their art (no matter what)Connect with Beth Pickens: https://www.bethpickens.com/Access full show notes here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/050ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How do we know when we are ready to go “all in'' wi...
2022-10-2727 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Entrepreneurship is a Spiritual Journey (Sagi Shrieber)Our guest, Sagi Shrieber says that if you mix spirituality with hard work, you will be “dangerous”.Sagi is the Founder and CEO of Contrast and Commit First. He is also the creator of the Affirmations app (which I use every day). He helps entrepreneurs focus on their spiritual growth so they can create the RIGHT kind of impact in this world. Today we are digging into ALL things spirituality and how no spiritual practice will get us away from “the hard work”.Connect with Sagi Shrieber: https://sagishrieber.com/ Affirmations App: http://affirmati...
2022-10-2537 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Get UNSTUCK & have better IDEASEver feel stuck and completely uninspired? Today we are talking about how to cultivate better ideas and get back to your creative work. Access full show notes here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/048ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?Music Cred: AShamaluevMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISCA3u0nQ-Cxk-hI07g78A
2022-10-2114 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Jack Canfield (on a Healthy Thought Life)Today’s episode is a special one. I had the honor of connecting with Jack Canfield to talk about how to move past fear, take control of unhealthy thoughts, and lean into the success he believes we are all capable of.Connect with Jack Canfield: https://jackcanfield.com/ Access full show notes here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/047ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Overcoming the negative stigma around success and wealthJack’s view on spirituality and why every entrepreneur should practice the “hour of power”U...
2022-10-2034 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Human Design & Creative Business (Erin Claire Jones)We are REVISITING Human Design today with the amazing Erin Claire Jones who is going to share with us what our “energetic blueprint” can tell us about the way we move in this world, our creativity and flow, and even how we can best work and eat! Out of all the self-discovery assessments, there is SOMETHING about Human Design that is gaining massive popularity. Why? After listening to this conversation you will understand how this information can dig into the unique parts of yourself and help you feel more free and alive. As Erin so beautifully says, “You wil...
2022-10-1324 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Alignment in Your Work (Misty Tripoli)Is there something more in you that you feel like has not been tapped into or fully owned yet? Is there a side of yourself that you want to explore but you are afraid to really own that part of yourself?Misty Tripoli is the founder of The World GROOVE, a movement that has inspired millions of people to dance their hearts out and reclaim their authenticity through physical movement and self-reflection. She joins us today to help us TAP BACK IN and own who we truly are and what we were called to do....
2022-10-0636 min
HP Podcast Backlog 1Update Y'allHey there. It's been 10 months since we ended this show. We are on a new adventure now. Will you join me?
New Podcast: Exploring the stories of YOUR favorite Creatives:
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2022-09-2801 minHP Podcast Backlog 2How to CREATE Confidence (Heather Monahan)Today’s THROWBACK episode is with confidence expert, Heather Monahan. In this conversation, Heather shares with us how we can step into our power and overcome insecurity.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/039ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askFROM TODAY’S EPISODE:How to CREATE confidence and overcome shameUsing affirmations to build confidence/the importance of representation Leaning into fear and “going all in”.CONNECT WITH HEATHER: www.heathermonahan.comCONNECT WITH US!Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:htt...
2022-09-2221 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Creator Coins vs. NFTs (Joseph Jaffe)What are “creator coins”? How are they different from NFTs? And which one should you be using as a creator? Today we are talking about all things utility and how to better connect with your community in Web3.Our guest this week, Joseph Jaffe, is a five-time author, talk show host and founder of the Alpha Collective. On a personal note, a super cool dude. He runs a show called Joseph Jaffee is not famous (which is hilarious) and is doing some innovative things for his community using “creator coins.”Even if “NFTs' ' and “Creator coin...
2022-06-2932 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Building Community on TikTok (Austin Armstrong)Can you build COMMUNITY on TikTok? Yes, it is a “Web2” platform BUT these are the platforms many of us are still using to reach people, connect and build communities. I have been curious though, can you really build a community (not an audience) on THIS platform?Our guest this week, Austin Armstrong is an SEO and social media marketing NINJA specializing in, you guessed it, TikTok. He says, “Abso-LUTELY” you can build a community on TikTok and he shares with us exactly how.ACCESS SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/013ASK A QUESTION: www.heat...
2022-06-2721 min
HP Podcast Backlog 2Can You DELEGATE Community Building? (SOLO)Can you “delegate” someone to build your community? Have you THOUGHT about that? Community managers and strategists have their place but…where do YOU fit into the equation? Community Builders Membership: https://www.heatherparady.com/membershipCONNECT WITH US!Discord: https://discord.gg/R62Hq3rtS2Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5AYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherparadyLogo Design by: http://www.werbal.net/* Dis...
2022-06-2409 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Network Like a BOSS (Andy Storch)Our guest this week, Andy Storch, is literally a super-connector. No really, he is phenomenal at connecting with people and building relationships. What does this have to do with community building? Um, everything.ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS:Why are businesses shifting into Community Building in Web3?Paid communities vs. freeHow to balance building relationships, work, taking care of yourself, etc.How to remember people's namesCONNECT WITH ANDY STORCH:Website: https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/Book: https://amzn.to/3b2ZqjoPodcasts: https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/podcast/NFT Journey: https://podcasts...
2022-06-2229 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Growing Paid Memberships (Tony Whatley)Our guest this week, Tony Whatley, known as the “Side Hustle Millionaire”, has successfully built multiple online communities. He doesn’t believe that everyone should have one though and shares with us what we need to consider before starting to build one ourselves.ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS:How he has built communities with 10s of thousands of ENGAGED community membersHow to determine if you a REALLY providing value to your communityWhat happens if you are doing "all the things" and it's still not working?Using IRL events and experiences to streng...
2022-06-2035 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Finding Belonging in Technology (Cat Moore)Our guest this week, Cat Moore, is the very FIRST “Director of Belonging” in Higher Education serving now at the University of Southern California. She eats, sleeps, and breathes the topic of belonging.Cat shares with us today why as community builders we need to STOP putting “Belonging” into a category and understand that it is already INFUSED into every aspect of our lives. The question is HOW are we facilitating belonging in the experiences that we create?ASK A QUESTION: www.heatherparady.com/ask TOPICS:Balancing ambition, moving the needle, and also slow...
2022-06-1733 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Dark Art and Loyal Communities (Shawn Coss)Our guest this week, Shawn Coss, is the co-owner and artist behind the massively successful brand, Any Means Necessary. He and his partner Mikey have built a HUGE following and loyal community around “dark art” and mental health.I met Shawn a few weeks before this recording. He was super humble and you would have never known just by talking to him that they had built a multi-million dollar brand in a SUPER difficult industry. But the coolest thing about our conversation, and what caught my attention, was how he talked about his community.In toda...
2022-06-1526 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Heart-Centered Communities (Ryan Hartley)Our guest this week, Ryan Hartley, is the community leader and Chief Heart Officer for Always Better than Yesterday which “exists to help develop heart centered leaders, teams, organizations and communities.” On a personal note, he is a good friend and one of the first people I thought of when I created this show.Why? Well, you will hear from today’s conversation that Ryan’s approach to building community is a bit, what should we say..? Unconventional.If you feel overwhelmed with all the ‘tactics” to grow your community, and feel like there are a hundred th...
2022-06-1317 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Community in Membership Sites (Andrea Ehrhardt)Our guest this week, Andrea Ehrhardt is a brilliant muralist, NFTartist, and community builder for other creatives who want to make a full-time living doing what they love. I met her on my first Web3 show, NFTs for Newbies, and fell in love with her energy and unapologetic style of sharing her art with the world and helping other creatives understand the BUSINESS side of their art.Today we dig into the REALITY that building communities are a long game but there are small things that you can do to keep the value of your g...
2022-06-1020 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Community for NFT Projects (Ty Greenfield)Our guest this week, Ty Greenfield (The Mayor) is one of the best community builders that I personally know. I met him when I was hosting the NFT for Newbies podcast. He came on our show then and did a wonderful job talking about building community for a project called Based Fish Mafia.Ty is one of those people that if his name gets brought up people go, “Oh! What a great guy!” and there is a reason for it. The same reason people like him is the same reason he is great at building community, he focu...
2022-06-0814 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Creating Safe Communities (Naked Pastor David Hayward)Our guest this week, David Hayward (the Naked Pastor) is a deconstruction cartoonist who creates “Art that provokes honest conversations about life and spirituality.” If you asked me though, he is a thought leader who is literally saving people’s lives and giving them hope. No…really.Ask a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask TOPICS:How to tactically keep our communities SAFEBalancing FREEDOM and ModerationTips on how to publicly moderate trolls How to keep your heart from getting bitter (when dealing with hate)Tips for new community builders (building values)How to personally deal with crit...
2022-06-0621 minHP Podcast Backlog 2How to Build a FB Community (Danno Hanfling)Our guest this week, Danno Hanfling started off as a street promoter for a nightclub, was so good at it that they made him the marketing director, but then he decided to branch off on his own and build a digital community.Grub ‘n Chill is what he describes as a living, breathing ‘ecosystem’ in which he is able to give his supporters a voice, and facilitate conversations that help the group naturally grow. Ask a Question: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS:How to give voice to your community members and “help them shine”...
2022-06-0320 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Building CONFIDENCE as a Community Leader (Dr. Kinga Mnich)Our guest this week, Dr. Kinga Mnich is an international social psychologist, educator, and speaker specializing in emotions, positive psychology, and gender. She is here to help us as community builders…well, build OUR own confidence.Ask a Question: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS:How to increase confidence (especially when you don’t FEEL it)The 4 pillars of “The Confidence Model”Being confident in uncharted waters (like in Web3!)How to humanize the virtual space through “community confidence”Why we should focus on having integrity vs. being authenticCONNECT WITH DR. KINGA MNICH: W...
2022-06-0121 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Using Video to Build Online Community (Mark Robinson)Our guest this week Mark Robinson says that human CONNECTION is the KEY to building community in Web3. How do we better connect though …digitally?Ask a Question: www.heatherparady.com/askTOPICS:What does “Community” look like in a digital landscape?What worked in Web2 that isn’t working in Web3?How to use POAPS to build communityWhat is the downside of NOT embracing this new tech?How is building community different in Web3 vs. Web2?CONNECT WITH MARK ROBINSON: Website: https://www.brandtegic.co/Follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com...
2022-05-3017 minHP Podcast Backlog 2Building Community in Web3 (Brian Fanzo)Our guest this week, Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist, Web 3.0 keynote speaker, and the HOST of The first DAILY NFT Podcast where he is minting an NFT every day for a year. Yeah, you read that right.But most of us know him as simply as Fanzo. I ran across him last year when I first started learning about NFTs and after hearing him on a Twitter Space, I knew I wanted to join his thriving community of hundreds of thousands of people, not just because he knew a TON about advances in tech, but his...
2022-05-2623 min
NFTs for NewbiesNFT Q&A #2: Whitelist, Taxes, and More! With Heather and RichIn today’s episode, Heather and Rich answer more questions from the Newbies! From topics like whitelists, what is a “floor price”, and even talk about taxes on NFTs, explained by special guest Brad Barrett! Let’s dive in…Get our NFT Lingo sheet here: www.nfts4newbies.comLink to our other episodes:E23: Crash Course in Some NFT LingoE12 - 13: Taxes and NFTS with Brad Barrett Part 1 and Part 2Get the NFTs Simplified Course for only $19 through our Newbies Link HERE! Questions? Comments? Join our community on Discord!You ca...
2021-12-1416 minNFTs for NewbiesStar Trek is Creating a Living NFT!Star Trek is going beyond the stars in the NFT community! In today’s episode, Heather Parady and Rich Cardona discuss how the sci-fi franchise is coming up with a new NFT that can possibly contain an actual living organism! Sounds crazy? It really does. Tell us what you think! Get the NFTs Simplified Course for only $19 through our Newbies Link HERE! Questions? Comments? Join our community on Discord!You can also follow Web 3 and NFTs for Newbies on social HERE * Disclaimer* This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We ar...
2021-12-1110 minNFTs for NewbiesYour Twitter Profile Picture Can Now Be An NFT?!In this episode, Heather Parady and Rich Cardona talk about how Twitter is coming up with an extension where you can make an NFT your profile picture and even have it verified! Tell us what you think! RESOURCE: https://twitter.com/TheSmarmyBum/status/1443259893411049475 Get the NFTs Simplified Course for only $19 through our Newbies Link HERE! Questions? Comments? Join our community on Discord!You can also follow Web 3 and NFTs for Newbies on social HERE * Disclaimer* This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not giving financial or in...
2021-12-0409 minNFTs for NewbiesThe NFL is giving away NFTsThe NFL is on the NFT train! In this episode, Heather Parady and Rich Cardona discuss the New York Jets (and the NFL's) announcement of providing commemorative NFTs with tickets holders. Tell us what you think!RESOURCES:https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-nfl-offering-limited-edition-nftshttps://nfl.live-nfts.com/exploreGet the NFTs Simplified Course for only $19 through our Newbies Link HERE! Questions? Comments? Join our community on Discord!You can also follow Web 3 and NFTs for Newbies on social HERE * Disclaimer* This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We...
2021-11-2710 minNFTs for NewbiesNFT Q&A #1: How to Avoid Scams and Purchase the Right Wallet with Heather and RichIn today’s episode, Heather and Rich answer some questions sent to us by our very own NFT newbies. Let’s dive in...Listen to our previous episodes:Scams in NFT Community with Greg Fisher | What is a Crypto Wallet?Get the NFTs Simplified Course for only $19 through our Newbies Link HERE! Questions? Comments? Join our community on Discord!You can also follow Web 3 and NFTs for Newbies on social HERE * Disclaimer* This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not giving financial or investment advice
2021-11-0918 min
Bones To BulkThe Truth About Fitness with Heather ParadyToday we are talking with the one and only Heather Parady about her fitness journey, the good, the bad, and the hard to pronounce. Grab your free meal plan at www.bonestobulk.com
2020-05-0711 min
HP Podcast Backlog 1How to CREATE Confidence (Heather Monahan)Today we are talking with confidence expert, Heather Monahan about how we can step into our power and overcome insecurity. Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, TedX speaker and founder of Boss In Heels. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017 and Thri...
2020-04-2925 min
HP Podcast Backlog 1Starting Small Creating Greater Impact (Chris Marlow)From Today’s Episode: How starting out small can make the greatest impact. Stepping into your calling by utilizing the resources you already have. How creating a strong community can help you achieve your goals. How to implement past experience in your current position. ** EMPOWER A FAMILY TO START A BUSINESS** https://helponenow.org/heather-parady/ --- Podcast Host Newsletter: https://www.heatherparady.com/POD Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
2019-11-1931 min
HP Podcast Backlog 1How to get press for your business with Heather DeSantisHave you ever wondered why your business isn’t growing the way you want it to? Maybe you have the best business plan and you’re putting the time in daily but you’re still not getting the results you want. Or maybe your business feels stagnant. You’re not losing your loyal customers but you’re not attracting new customers either. You might even have something stirring in your heart but you feel intimidated by the word “business”. Well, what if I told you that once you focus on a few key resources, your business would actually flour...
2019-01-2822 min
HP Podcast Backlog 1How To Claim Your Happiness Despite Depression with Shane BreslinThis week we spoke with Shane Breslin, a digital communications consultant based in Ireland. Shane shares with us about his struggle with depression and how a series of events led him on a path to discovering happiness. He talks about the power of small choices, why authentic conversations are the best drug, and how everything changed when he started taking his health seriously. This episode is a powerful one for those who have struggled with mental illness or for those simply wanting to be more present and authentic in their work. You can check out Shane’s TE...
2018-10-3131 min
HP Podcast Backlog 1How to Network and Land Your Dream Job with Meral ArikShe has worked for one of Mark Cuban’s companies, became a founding team member for a tech startup, and created a successful tribe of female entrepreneurs. This was all by the age of twenty-three. This week we are talking with Meral Arik and dig into the topics of networking, building a tribe, and developing a personal brand. You can connect with Meral at hellochava.com were she is offering listeners 6 free months of Hello Chava Pro- just use code "PARADY" when you sign up. Also, check out her growing tribe at doersociety.com and follow her on...
2018-08-2932 min