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Unconventional Leaders

Join Heather Parady each week for a spiritual and quirky take on storytelling. Each week: tactical tips, behind-the-scenes with creators, and reflections on how the stories we tell shape culture, humanity, and our spiritual lives.

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52:20

Should Creators CLONE Themselves? | Jim Carter III

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/11/05

Jim Carter III is an AI strategist to the world’s top creators, helping creators and thought leaders build digital clones…AI versions of themselves trained on their own words, teachings, and philosophies. He’s spent over two years demystifying AI through his weekly newsletter, making complex tech accessible to entrepreneurs who want to work smarter without losing their human touch.In this episode, Jim explains how digital clones actually work, why AI isn’t as scary as we think, and how technology

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06:06

3 Best Books for Content Creators | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/10/31

If you’re tired of chasing tactics and hacks, and you want to create from a deeper place — this is for you. In this episode, we explore books that don’t just teach you how to grow an audience… but how to stay rooted in your purpose as a creator. Because your work isn’t just content — it’s contribution, stewardship, and devotion to the ideas that choose you.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Books to help you build discipline and stay inspiredWhy

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42:21

Package Your Expertise so People Actually Listen |...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/10/27

You can be talented… and still be ignored.Mike Roderick helps creators and thought leaders package their ideas so people actually get it. A former Broadway producer turned thought-leadership consultant, Mike knows how to position your work so it truly gets seen.In this conversation, we explore what it really takes to have your work recognized…without shouting, performing, or pretending. You’ll learn how to package your message with integrity, build real relationships that open doors, and share your

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03:50

Feel Stuck? Try This | The Solo Episode

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2025/10/24

If you’ve been feeling stuck, unclear, or like you’re spinning your wheels — this is for you. What if feeling “stuck” isn’t a sign to push harder, but an invitation to go deeper? In this episode, we talk about why slowing down and sinking beneath the surface might be the most powerful way to move forward. Because truth, clarity, and direction don’t live out there somewhere — they live within you.TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Why “stuckness” is actually a call to go deeperThe illusion of speed and the

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54:42

How to Enter a FLOW State | Steven Puri

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/10/21

Steven Puri walked away from blockbuster films and high-level studio roles to follow a deeper calling: helping people make the work they were truly meant to create.After producing effects for Oscar-winners like Braveheart and running projects at Fox and DreamWorks, he saw how distraction had become the biggest thing standing between people and their most important work. So he founded The Sukha…a company built to help people reclaim their focus and actually finish what matters.In this episode, Steven

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03:49

The Obstacle is the Freakin' Way | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/10/17

If you’ve been wrestling with something that feels like a disadvantage — the thing that makes you feel behind, limited, or not enough — this is for you. What if the very thing you’ve been trying to hide or overcome is actually your greatest creative gift? What if your so-called “limitations” are divine boundaries designed to help you create something no one else can?TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How to reframe your disadvantage as creative fuelWhy limits can actually expand what’s possibleTurning what

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52:54

How to Use Slow Storytelling | Meg Hood (Meg’s Tea Room)

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/10/14

Meg Hood creates content that feels like a warm cup of tea in a chaotic digital world. As the voice behind Meg's Tea Room, she's built a community around slow storytelling, tenderness, and the courage to question everything she was taught. Her approach to content creation isn't about catching attention, it's about genuine connection.In this conversation, Meg reveals how slowing down became her strategy, why she strips away unnecessary intros to get straight to the heart, and how she creates space

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06:46

A Story About a Girl Who KICKED My Butt | The Solo...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/10/10

If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind, or that everyone’s zooming past you while you’re just trying to keep it together — this one’s for you.This is what happened in my very first half marathon… I went in super competitive, ready to crush it, and ended up getting schooled by a random girl in a black tank top. What started as a petty little race between us turned into one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about consistency and pacing myself — not just in running, but in life.TOPICS FROM

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55:14

The Dark Night of the Soul: WHAT'S THE POINT? | Jaxon...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/10/07

When Jaxon Phoenix lost his best friend and uncovered a shattering family secret, he found himself on the edge wondering if life was worth staying for. But what came after wasn’t just survival…it was rebirth.An author, handpan musician, and Christian humanist, Jaxon shows how the dark night of the soul can transform. In this conversation, Jaxon shares the panic attack that nearly ended everything, the small voice that kept him here, and how wrestling with God led to something more real than the

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10:42

Not Getting Traction? Try This | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/10/03

I know how discouraging it feels when you pour yourself into something, share it with your people, and then… nothing. No clicks, no support, no love. I’ve been there too. And honestly? It’s not always about the thing you made—it’s often about how you’re sharing it. In this episode, I talk about small shifts you can make (like showing up in the post yourself or reframing your ask) that can completely change the way people respond.But beyond the tactics, I want to talk about the heart work. Rejection

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48:34

Energy Attracts Energy | Soo Ra

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/30

When Soo Ra first stepped on stage in college, she wasn't trying to become a comedian…she was just the girl who loved to make people laugh. But twelve years later, she's built a comedy career that spans from basement bars to touring with Nate Jackson on his Big Dog Tour and creating viral content that gets millions of views.Soo Ra has learned that success in comedy isn't just about getting laughs…it's about building your own audience and staying authentic. From her adoption story to her OCD, she's

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06:45

Imposter Syndrome Reframe | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/26

Imposter syndrome. I’ve had it. I still get it. And honestly? At the end of the day, it’s kind of selfish. This isn’t one of those “you’re amazing, you’re good enough” pep talks. Let’s just be real with each other.The truth is, imposter syndrome often keeps us stuck. We see all the imperfections in our work and convince ourselves it isn’t good enough to share. But here’s the shift: what if people don’t need you to be perfect—they just need you to show up and give what you do have? Even if it’s

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09:38

How to Create in Chaos | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/23

I had a gut-punch moment a few weeks ago when everything went sideways and suddenly my podcast felt… pointless. I remember thinking, who needs content about creativity when the world feels like it’s falling apart? That kind of paralysis is real—we’ve all felt it.Whether you’re running a cupcake shop or putting out comedy sketches, it’s easy to wonder if people even need what you’re creating. But here’s what I realized: maybe they need it more than ever. Your mission isn’t something you abandon when

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06:58

Are Your READY for Your Act? | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/19

This episode shares Steven Pressfield’s powerful lesson on storytelling: the moment you decide to step into your calling—even with fear—you begin to transform. True change starts inside, not when everything outside feels ready.TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Breakthroughs come from an inner decision, not from waiting for the “right time.”Real transformation happens when you commit with conviction—the choice itself shapes you into who you need to be.CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Follow Heather on IG:

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47:45

Learnmore Jonasi On America's Got Talent, Witchcraft,...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/16

When Learnmore Jonasi used to travel by bus for hours just to get five minutes on stage, he had huge dreams of becoming a global comedian…and he was willing to put in the work to make it happen. After earning the golden buzzer on America's Got Talent, everything changed…He is now headlining comedy clubs across America, and mastering the technical side of building a comedy career that most people never see. But his success wasn't just about getting on TV…it was about turning a big break into more

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06:08

Struggle with Promoting Yourself | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/12

If you struggle with promoting yourself or your work, listen to this.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyCONNECT WITH HEATHER:Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/123

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50:05

How Early Birdz FILLED their First Event | Noro...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/09

Noro Kocharyan spent a decade building brands for Red Bull, Jameson, and Absolut Vodka, learning how global companies create consistency, culture, and authentic connection at scale. But when he launched his own creative studio, Moons, he discovered that most creators and small businesses struggle with the fundamentals that big brands master: how to package their vision, build real identity (not just image), and translate authentic energy into digital spaces.His approach comes to life in Early Birdz

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05:47

Give Yourself Permission To Evolve | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/05

If you feel like you're in a season where it's time to evolve and change, but you feel massive resistance, this is for you.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyCONNECT WITH HEATHER:Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/121

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50:11

The Storytelling Blueprint for Viral Videos | Jenny...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/09/02

Jenny 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:

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53:56

From Weapon to Healing: Better Ways to Read the Bible...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/08/26

At 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,

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