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The Mindful Content Creator PodcastInspiration for Your March ContentWelcome back to our monthly content planning series focused on inspiring your content creation for the month ahead!In these episodes, I share an overall theme you can focus on in your content for the month. I outline what’s coming up in the month ahead—any holidays, astrological shifts, seasonal changes, the placement/movement of the moon, and anything else to be mindful of when creating.A full list of content prompts centered around the month's theme is available on the Substack post for this episode. There is also a link to submit anything you...2024-03-0616 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastInspiration for Your February ContentWelcome to our new monthly content planning series focused on inspiring your content creation for the month ahead!In these episodes, I will share what’s coming up in the month ahead—any holidays, astrological shifts, seasonal changes, the placement/movement of the moon, world or cultural events, etc. From these, I will highlight certain themes you can explore within your content as well as what to be mindful of when creating. For each of these content planning episodes, a full list of content prompts centered around one main theme will be available as part of t...2024-01-3120 min
The Mindful Content Creator Podcast6 Ways to Invest in Yourself as a Content Creator in 2024I’m kicking off the new year by highlighting a few ways that you can invest your time, money, and energy into yourself as a content creator in 2024. Investing in yourself doesn’t always have to involve spending a lot money or enrolling in expensive coaching programs or courses. There are a lot of ways you can support yourself as a content creator that don’t cost a ton of money and that show you’re serious about your own growth and expanding your impact.I also provide an update on the Mindful Content Creator Podcast...2024-01-1720 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 20: 6 Lessons I Learned as a Content Creator in 2023As we enter the final weeks of the year, I’m bringing season 1 of this podcast to a close and reflecting on everything I’ve learned in the process.I recently invited in some outside feedback on my Substack publications and podcasts, and I candidly share how this feedback made me feel, as well as what I intend to do with it. I also share my overall journey with content creation this year, including the best performing platforms for me, the worst performing platforms, and my favorite content creation tool.What did you learn as a co...2023-12-0624 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 19: The Pressure of Holiday ContentThe holiday season is creeping up on us, and every November, it seems like most of us content creators and small business owners end up in a big rush to get out special holiday content and promotions. We see everyone else around us doing it, and so we feel the pressure to “take advantage” of this time, too, even if it doesn’t really make sense for us and our business right now.So, is it worth it for you to rush out holiday offerings and content this year? I talk about my experience with holiday content pressu...2023-11-1407 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 18: How Feedback Holds You BackLast week we talked about common blocks to posting our regular content, but this week I want to talk about how to know if we should create and share original content around a bigger topic. This is when something greater is happening in the world around us that impacts more than just the people in our immediate circle, community, or industry.These might be heavy or emotionally-charged topics or even controversial ones. If we do choose to create, this makes it even more crucial for us to create mindfully.In this episode, I share several...2023-10-3115 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 17: Should I Share This?Last week we talked about common blocks to posting our regular content, but this week I want to talk about how to know if we should create and share original content around a bigger topic. This is when something greater is happening in the world around us that impacts more than just the people in our immediate circle, community, or industry.These might be heavy or emotionally-charged topics or even controversial ones. If we do choose to create, this makes it even more crucial for us to create mindfully.In this episode, I share several...2023-10-2413 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 16: 10 Reasons We Don't Create & Share Our ContentThis week I explore 10 common reasons we don’t create and share our content, even when we want to. These are the blocks that cause us to hesitate or think twice about putting ourselves out there, and while there’s no easy solution for all of them, being able to recognize them when they come up will be a huge help.And, to balance things out, I’m also sharing 10 reasons we DO ultimately create and share our content. Lean into these when you’re feeling discouraged!What are some reasons you stop short of creating...2023-10-1725 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 15: The Content Popularity ContestDoes playing the traditional content creator game feel a little like you’re a kid in school again, trying to break into the cool kids crowd?This week I’m talking about the feelings of rejection that sharing our content can bring up for us—especially when we are starting out and don’t have an audience yet, and especially on social media.I dive into how the system feels like a popularity contest, and how we’re all trained to follow the crowd or the most popular/successful influencer. I share a few questions we can ask...2023-10-1018 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 14: Breaking the Rules of Content CreationFollowing last week’s interview episode with Cassie Uhl, I felt inspired to talk about the traditional rules of content creation, and I wanted to give us all permission to break them. A lot of times these rules were created in a corporate environment, driven by the need to make money. But as mindful content creators, we’re here to do things differently, to be driven by our own creativity and desire to connect with our communities. To do this in a way that feels fully aligned and authentic, we have to loosen our grip on the rule...2023-10-0317 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 13: Letting Go of "Consistency" with Cassie UhlThis week, for my first interview episode, I welcome Cassie Uhl to the podcast. Cassie Uhl is one of the first people I followed in the spiritual space, and I've been a fan of her and her content ever since. Cassie and I talk about her unique journey as a content creator and how she came to recognize that her content creation process was no longer working for her. She shares openly about her desire to stop being extractive with her content and to show up differently, something she's been working on since letting go of the...2023-09-2654 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 12: Structured Creativity: A Path Through Too Many IdeasThe term "structured creativity" might sound like you're forcing something that should flow naturally, but hear me out! Putting some restraints on your creative process could help you move beyond an overwhelming list of ideas and decision fatigue.I recently learned about the term "decision fatigue," and I realized a lot of content creators, myself included, currently have or have had this problem. And the solution may very well be to put clear parameters and structure around our creative time (but in a way that is fully supportive of us, of course.)Join me as...2023-09-1919 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 11: Who Your Content Really Speaks ToIn this episode, I focus on who we’re talking to with our content, including the concept of our “ideal client,” and why that ideal client might actually be a past version of ourselves. I explore the benefit of creating with this past version of ourselves in mind, versus with an outside persona we invented. Have any reflections on this episode? Have you ever created with a past version of yourself in mind? I invite you to share your insights with me and the community over on Substack. Head to themindfulcontentcreator.substack.com. This is a p...2023-09-1107 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 10: The Problem with Problem-SolvingThis week I’m diving into a common content hook, which is identifying a “problem” a member of your community might have and how you solve it. I’m talking about the kind of posts we’ve all seen (or fell victim to) that are focused purely on selling versus helping. They paint a picture of a real or exaggerated problem you might be facing right now, getting you worked up or frustrated and wanting a solution ASAP, and then the solution they give you is to download or buy something from them, usually an expensive product, service, o...2023-09-0409 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 9: Create a Mindful Content PlanThis week’s episode is an extension of last week, but I’m diving more specifically into the content plan or strategy. A lot of us are used to following other formulas and outlines for these, and that can make them feel rather stale. I explore how you can create a content plan through a mindful lens, and create a plan that works for you. And no, it does not have to be written out in a pretty slide deck or PDF! Have any reflections on this episode or one your experience with creating content plans or stra...2023-08-2811 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 8: The Upsides and Downsides of a Content CalendarI’ve spent a lot of time in my career working on content calendars, mostly for companies and clients. I’m sharing my experience with content calendars in this episode and whether I really think everyone needs one. I also offer suggestions on how to make a content calendar or schedule work for you and your creation style.Have any reflections on this episode or want to share how you’ve used (or not used) content calendars in the past? I invite you to join the community over on Substack. Head to themindfulcontentcreator.substack.com. Th...2023-08-2110 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 7: Getting Inspired to CreateEven if we love to create, getting inspired to create can be the hardest part of the process. In this episode, I explore 10 possible sources of inspiration to help get you unstuck and get the ideas flowing so you can create mindfully (instead of just following the trends).Have any reflections on this episode or have other sources of inspiration that work well for you? Or want to sign up for FREE weekly content creation prompts? I invite you to join the community over on Substack. Head to themindfulcontentcreator.substack.com.I also mention my other podcast...2023-08-1412 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 6: Your Content Creation StyleWhat is your content creation style? In this week’s episode, we’ll explore what makes up your content creation style by breaking down the who, what, where, when, why, and how. Your style will be unique to you and is the best process for you to create mindfully.Have any reflections on this episode or on your style? Or want to sign up to receive weekly content creation prompts? I invite you to join the community over on Substack. Head to themindfulcontentcreator.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to d...2023-08-0914 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 5: Setting Intentions for Your ContentThis week is all about intention setting. Have you ever considered setting an intention for your content, before you create or before you share it? A big piece of mindful content creation is both creating and sharing intentionally and thoughtfully. Your intentions don’t have to be fancy or noble, just true to you.I offer seven possible questions you can ask yourself to help create an intention (and you can choose one or a few): Who am I speaking to, or who am I calling or inviting in? Who most needs to he...2023-07-3109 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 4: Discover Your "Why"This week we are diving deeper into your “why” or the greater message and story behind your content. This is what will keep you creating even when it gets difficult, even when you’re feeling down about the numbers. It is why you will ultimately stand out and have an impact.I talk a little first about what can derail us, or at least what has derailed me from my why in the past, and then I lead your through a visualization meditation to help you discover your why.Have any reflections you want to share...2023-07-2418 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 3: The Principles of Mindful Content CreationIn this episode, I outline some of the principles or pillars of mindful content creation, examining more deeply how your community experiences your content (and specifically how they experience content created mindfully). These principles are heavily influenced by my experience as a yoga teacher, and hence you’ll recognize some yogic philosophy, if you are familiar with that. This episode ends with a visualization exercise to help you see a member of your community interacting with your content.Did any of my reflections or observations resonate with you? Have you ever had a strong reaction to content th...2023-07-1716 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 2: The Mindful Content Creator ExperienceIn this episode, I continue with the basics of mindful content creation, exploring first what mindful content creation can look like for us as the creators, in comparison to what it might look like if we strictly follow outside rules or formulas. (If you found your way here via my Insight Timer course, this info will be familiar to you, though I have added more background and commentary since I have the space to do so in a podcast format.)This episode ends with a visualization exercise to help you see yourself creating from a mindful place....2023-07-0315 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastEP 1: The Mindful Content Creator JourneyA new journey begins! Welcome to the Mindful Content Creator Podcast.In this first episode, I share what mindful content creation means to me, what this podcast is and isn’t, and my personal journey to mindful content creation. I have a feeling we all have similar journeys that led us to this point, where we are tired of the usual “rules” and formulas. You are not alone. The fact that those methods didn’t work doesn’t mean that you don’t have something important to say. It doesn’t mean that you’re lazy or you didn’t try h...2023-06-2615 min
The Mindful Content Creator PodcastThe Mindful Content Creator TrailerWelcome to the Mindful Content Creator Podcast! Subscribe on Substack (mindfulcontentcreator.substack.com), where I'll be sharing the latest episodes plus weekly prompts to help you create content. This is also where our community lives. You can talk to me and other mindful content creators in the chat. Discuss your ideas and get inspiration whenever you need it.I invite you to join me on this journey to create mindfully. Thanks for being here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...2023-05-1601 min