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18 May Episode 32: What I learned performing in Kenya

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18 Apr Episode 31: How to Excel in your Career with the Producer of Girls Trip and Little, James Lopez

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11 Apr Episode 30: When is it OK to Quit?

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04 Apr Episode 29: How to Career Pivot with Chef, TV Personality, and App developer Aliya LeeKong

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9261830/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Armed with a prestigious MBA, Aliya was on track to be a successful banker on Wall Street when she decided to leave her coveted job and trained at the International Culinary Center. She now calls herself a Chef, Cookbook Author, Television Personality, Mother and (now!) App...

Do you struggle getting to work? Are you afraid to show your work to others? Do you believe your work is not good enough? This is creative anxiety. Also known as self-doubt. Or your inner critic. Today, I want to walk through some steps to help you quiet your inner critic so you can continue flexing your creative muscle in peace.

28 Mar Ep 28: How to Overcome Creative Anxiety

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9168809/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Do you struggle getting to work? Are you afraid to show your work to others? Do you believe your work is not good enough? This is creative anxiety. Also known as self-doubt. Or your inner critic. Today, I want to walk through some steps to...

21 Mar Episode 27: Brown Nation’s Abi Varghese – How to Pitch to Netflix

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9083690/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Abi Varghese recently launched his third TV comedy series - Metro Park. You may also know him as the writer and director of the popular Netflix series Brown Nation. Abi talks with us about writing a TV script, pitching to Netflix, and the process of...

14 Mar Episode 26: How to Promote Yourself

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8998508/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] No matter how long you've been pursuing your creative passion, it is important to promote yourself. In this episode, Shereen shares how she promotes herself to maximize her exposure which in turn leads to more opportunities. If you need advice on how to promote your...

07 Mar Episode 25 Chaunte Wayans: How to Turn Pain into Laughter

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8898041/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Chaunte Wayans is a comedian, writer and actress who proudly represents the new generation of Wayans' legacy making its mark in Hollywood. In this episode of CREATIVE BREAKTHROUGH, Chaunte opens up about her ordeal with alcohol, as well as other trials and tribulations she has faced...

14 Feb Episode 22: How to Soar with Shereen Kassam

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8630285/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Anyone can pursue a passion or a hobby, but how do you soar? On this week's episode I discuss how to take your passion project to the next level! We talk dealing with critics, asking for help, managing anxiety, and more! If you are serious...

31 Jan Episode 20: How to Overcome Fear

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8437877/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Fear stops many of us. It stops us from telling someone we love them. Or taking a new job in a new city. Or even taking the first step towards our new-found passion. Fear can debilitate us. It can give us an excuse. It's strong enough...