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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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46:48

How to Be Braver Sharing Your Story | Terry Rice

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/06/10

Terry Rice is a keynote speaker, author, and coach for high performers and teams, specializing in storytelling for influence, impact, and income. He had a major breakthrough in his work when he learned to lean into the dark side of his story instead of shying away from it. In this conversation, Terry opens up about the power of storytelling, how to know when to share your truth, and how to transform pain into impact.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS

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13:30

Tips on Increasing Imagination | Feat. Matthew Luhn &...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/06/05

Today we’re revisiting two conversations, one with Matthew Lunn from Pixar and another with Todd Herman, author of The Alter Ego Effect, to explore how we can develop our imagination.TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How Matthew Luhn’s parents nurtured his imaginationWhat happens in our brain when we are in a state of playThe power of letting go of outcomes to unleash your best ideas.PREVIOUS INTERVIEWS MENTIONED:Matthew Luhn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-65jOrpPlA&t=852sTodd Herman:

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51:02

Using Physical Energy in Storytelling | Mike Ganino

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/06/03

Powerful storytelling is not just about what you choose to say, but HOW you say it. Mike Ganino, the secret weapon behind some of your favorite professional speakers, joins us today to walk us through how to use our physical bodies to tell parts of the story that words alone never could.Mike shares what it takes to go from a “good” speaker to a great one, how to use your quirks as strengths, and why we have far more choices in how we show up, not only on stage but in the world, than we often

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54:44

Leaving Security and Going ALL IN as a Creative |...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/05/22

If you feel a deep calling but are absolutely terrified to switch careers, this is for you.Mark Shiiba was working on nuclear reactors aboard an aircraft carrier when he made the bold decision to leave the Navy and share his music with the world. I discovered him on Season 26 of The Voice, fell in love with his music, and immediately noted his old soul. I had to bring him on to talk about all things spirituality, creativity, and what it means to make the bold, friggin' choice to lean all the way

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06:02

Creativity: The New Church

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/05/15

Can you rediscover a relationship with God through your creative work? Maybe even find a community of people who are truly tapped in? After leaving the church, I discovered a deeper level of faith and connection through the creative process…and I want to share that with you, especially if you’ve been feeling a little lost when it comes to connecting with God outside the institution.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:The connection between

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55:09

Reconstructing Faith (Christians who Don't Suck) |...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/05/13

Reconstructing your faith can be tricky. It can take years to unravel what was indoctrinated into you and it can be scary leaning back into the Christian world when the God that the American church follows isn’t the God you know.Meet Jeremy Alder. His online series Christians Who Don’t Suck is completely blowing up. As an ex-evangelical, homeschooled preacher, he’s now sharing unconventional messages of hope in some unlikely places. Jeremy joins us to talk about the tension between faith and doubt,

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08:34

Confession: I Was Offended By This

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/05/08

Worried about offending others? Conditioned to be offended yourself? I’ve got a story, a confession, and a few challenging thoughts. The truth doesn’t need protection…it doesn’t flinch when questioned.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Why suppression creates explosive reactionsThe link between control and fearHow staying curious can actually strengthen your faithCONNECT WITH HEATHER:Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/askFollow

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51:20

Weirdness as a Superpower | James Victore

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/05/06

The thing that made you weird as a kid makes you great today. James Victore, graphic designer, art educator, and in-demand speaker on creativity joins us to flip the script on what society calls “weird” and walk us through how to leverage what sets us apart as our greatest creative gift. So let me ask you… What made you weird as a kid?WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Leveraging your weird (even if it used to get you in trouble)Dealing with

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05:08

Can you REALLY make a difference in your work?

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/05/03

If you have ever asked yourself as a creator, “Is anyone even listening?” This is for you.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:A personal story when I almost quitCreating to express vs. creating to be heardChasing attention vs. creating for connectionCONNECT WITH HEATHER:Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/askFollow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Access Full Show Notes Here:

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56:27

Discipline is Hurting your Goals | Craig Ballantyne

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/04/29

Today you're going to learn why discipline might be the reason you're failing at your goals. Craig Ballantyne, known as the world's most disciplined man, is here to tell us the truth—and it's not what you would expect. We're pulling back the curtain on the dark side of discipline, the side that no one in the multi-million dollar self-help industry wants to admit.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How to know if you’re pushing yourself for the

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15:43

I lost my daughter (When good people do nothing)

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/04/24

In today’s episode, I’m sharing an embarrassing story and what a horrible experience taught me about humanity and our role as creators.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyCONNECT WITH HEATHER:Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/askFollow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/92

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52:53

AI, Humanity, & What No One is Saying | Tony Berardo

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/04/22

Content is changing…but are we losing our soul in the process? Tony Berardo, founder of a content agency and host of the podcast Humanity and Hashtags, joins us to explore how to keep content meaningful, how user-generated media is evolving, and why AI might actually force us to become more human.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:The shift from influencer content to soul-led storytellingWhat makes UGC (User Generated Content) work (and when it

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53:57

What’s Really Affecting Your Energy and Focus? |...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/04/16

Gabrielle Reyes is known as the Singing Vegan Chef. Her videos are fun, her voice is soulful, and her message? Unapologetically rooted in joy, healing, and spirit. But what’s really going on behind the music and colorful meals?In this episode, Gabrielle shares her journey from battling disordered eating to discovering the power of food, God, and creativity. From the moment she started singing about “coco peanut butter balls,” it was clear: her work isn’t just about recipes—it’s about waking people

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48:36

Multiple passions? Here's how to make them work...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/04/08

Today you're going to learn how to take all of your passions, the things that you love and create a cohesive, badass brand. Ace Anderson has done this not just for himself, but dozens of other creatives, including his wife who now performs as a singing vegan chef. Ace says that order for all of this to work though, there's something you have to stay ready for…WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyTOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How to combine multiple creative passions into one

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06:17

Young People CAN'T Focus? Think Again.

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/04/02

Why are we telling young people they can’t focus? What if there’s something else to blame?WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyIN THIS EPISODE:Why blaming short attention spans is a cop-out for bad contentWhat longer-form trends reveal about real human desireHow creators can stop chasing hacks and start creating from truthCONNECT WITH HEATHER:Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/askFollow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Access Full

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58:10

Brand Deals for Creators (Deep Dive) | Justin Moore

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/04/01

Have you dismissed the possibility of getting sponsors or brand deals because your brand is “too small”?Think again.Even if you don’t have a massive following, you can be making money.Today I connected with Justin Moore, founder of Creator Wizard. As a sponsorship coach, he’s helped creators generate over $5 million in brand deals.In his book Sponsor Magnet, Justin breaks down why brands sometimes pay smaller creators more than bigger ones, the biggest mistakes creators make when pitching to brands,

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08:36

Anti-Hero in Storytelling

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/03/29

Today, we’re talking about how embracing your flaws can build more connection and why audiences root harder for the anti-hero.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:Why you might not want to paint yourself in the best lightThe anti-hero framework and how to use it in your own storyHow to share vulnerability without oversharingEPISODES MENTIONED:Attention Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs | with Adam Ivy | Episode 42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOuNxNhepKI&t=7sThe Storytelling Process: Deep Dive

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57:38

Creatives: Get more DONE by thinking like a Producer ...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/03/25

Creativity and business can often feel like two opposing forces, one requires flow and emotion, while the other demands strategy and structure. But to move forward with your creative work, you have to think like a producer.Today, I connected with Tara Mewis, the President of Honey Cut Studios, a creative agency known for its innovative storytelling. Tara has written, filmed, and produced content for nearly 20 years. In this conversation, she shares how she’s learned to balance creative vision with

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10:12

This is Killing Your Social Media Content

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/03/20

WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyToday, we’re talking about why outsourcing your content might be destroying it.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:The biggest mistake business owners make when outsourcing contentHow top creators stay involved in their content (and why it matters)A practical way to balance authenticity and delegation in your businessEPISODES MENTIONED:Nicky Saunders – Why overthinking kills creativity and how to simplify your content strategy.Will Reynolds

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51:22

AFRAID TO TAKE RISKS? TRY THIS | Ty Allan Jackson

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/03/18

How many times would you let the world tell you no before you gave up on your dream? After submitting his manuscript to 147 agents and being rejected 147 times, today's guest not only learned how to publish his books himself but also sold 300,000 of them.In this episode, I sit down with Ty Allan Jackson, an award-winning children's author, literacy advocate, and dynamic speaker who has dedicated his life to inspiring young readers and educating adults on the transformative power of literacy. Ty's

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