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Unconventional Leaders

If you feel like the misfit, the one who thinks differently, or the one who never quite fit the mold, this show is here to help you take the parts of your story you once felt unsure about and turn them into your greatest advantage.

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01:17:07

How to Tell Your Personal Story (Like a Pro) Irene’s...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/12/17

If you struggle with telling your story—whether it’s fear of being judged or labeled, or maybe exposing others that you love—this episode is for you. Today, I connected with Irene from Irene’s Entropy, a musician and content creator. She’s built a big ol’ community around her journey of leaving Mormonism and rebuilding her life and career after leaving literally everything behind and having to start all over.Although her story is complex, she has mastered a way to communicate it through her music

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10:02

How to Get Your Creative Work Seen (Feat. Jay...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/12/10

In today’s episode, we are answering a question from Conner: “How do you get your creative work ‘out there’?” I had a few thoughts and then brought in my friend Jay, who is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, to help answer this question.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyPrevious Interview with Jay:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnKyZ92DXWo&t=1sConnect with Jay:https://www.instagram.com/jayworsley/CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Ask Heather a Question:

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48:16

Healthy Relationships for Ambitious People | Stefanos...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/12/05

If you are ambitious, it can sometimes be challenging to relate to others who don’t share that ambition. You may also wonder how to maintain healthy relationships when you choose to work more than the average person.In this episode, I sat down with Stefanos Sifandos, a relationships expert with an extensive background in psychology, philosophy, and ecology, to explore the delicate dance between ambition and connection. In this conversation, you’ll hear why Stefanos believes that "most people's

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10:46

How to Balance Consistency and Creativity as a Creator

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/11/26

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced lately as a creator is finding the balance between “being consistent” and not putting out something I don’t fully believe in. How do we stay professional and "show up," as Seth Godin says, while keeping our work honest and meaningful?TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Understanding why you're creating and who it’s for.Accepting that inspiration doesn’t come on demand—and that’s normal.Using structure and deadlines to create space for creativity.Reusing ideas in fresh,

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57:39

How ClickUp Generates Millions of Views with their...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/11/20

You might think content from a project management company would be dry, right? Think again.Today I sat down with Chris Cunningham, a founding member of ClickUp and the head of their social media marketing, to explore their unconventional approach to content creation. Believe it or not, ClickUp isn’t just making business content—they’re breaking all the rules by taking inspiration from comedy and entertainment (think Saturday Night Live) while still delivering value to their audience.Chris shared how

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13:50

UNCONVENTIONAL Marketing Advice | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/11/15

Jimmy asked for marketing advice, and I gave a couple of answers he might not have expected.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/episodes/63

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51:22

Emotions in Storytelling and Making a Career in...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/11/12

There isn’t a straightforward career path for creatives. You’re often figuring it out on your own and facing resistance. When is it "too lofty" of a dream? Where’s the line between "This isn’t for me" and just needing patience?Today, I connected with Jay Worsley, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, here to share what it took to build a career (and life) telling stories. In this conversation, he shares his decision-making process and why he "says no as much as he can" (and sometimes says yes for reasons

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11:07

When Friends & Family Criticize Your Dreams | The...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/11/01

Today, I'm answering a question from William about what to do when friends and family are critical of your dreams.Clips Mentioned:Dan Martell TikTok Clip: https://www.tiktok.com/@money.secretx/video/7424834138139659538?_t=8qgENScavut&_r=1Lewis Howes with Jen Sincero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FV7YCDfp5A&t=42sWATCH Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyCONNECT WITH HEATHER:Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/askFollow Heather on IG:

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49:49

How to Make More Money with Your Art...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/10/29

The conversation around money and art is a tricky one. What do you do when folks aren't buying your work? How much should you really be charging? And why do so many people feel uncomfortable even talking about this?Today, we have with us Amie McNee, 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.In this episode, you’ll hear why Amie

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06:00

A Weird Way To Handle Internet Hate (The Solo)

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/10/25

Negative comments. Some folks advise that you “just shouldn’t look at them.” What if there was another trick?ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/59Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/askFollow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/WATCH Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady

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01:00:57

The Creative Process of Actor Eric Petersen

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/10/22

Eric Petersen is an American actor, singer, and comedian – most recently known for his leading role as Kevin in Kevin Can F**k Himself. You may have also seen him in Kirstie, Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory, and even Broadway plays like School of Rock, Shrek, and Escape to Margaritaville. He also co-hosts one of the biggest Christmas podcasts – The Christmas Countdown Show.In this conversation, we dig into how to keep the magic of the creative spirit alive while navigating the business side,

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06:49

3 Best Storytelling Books for Creatives (The Solo...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/10/19

Brandi asked, 'What are the three best books on tactical storytelling?' I share them here, along with examples of what they taught me.Books Mentioned:Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks: https://amzn.to/4877Gs6The Best Story Wins by Matthew Luhn: https://amzn.to/4dMxHxQOn Writing by Stephen King: https://amzn.to/3XZ7g2dSave the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4dGHQMI Episodes Mentioned:Matthew Dicks: •HowtobeaBetterStoryteller|@mat... Matthew Luhn: •HowtoTellBetterStories|Pixar’s... Rob Bell:

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01:06:55

How to Overcome Performance Anxiety | Will Reynolds

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/10/15

You may have worked hard to get the opportunity in front of you—whether it’s landing a speaking gig, getting cast in an independent film, or finally gathering the courage to post content online for the first time. Even though you genuinely want it, your body may be in full freak-out mode.In today’s conversation, I sat down with Will Reynolds—an actor, writer, composer, and seasoned performer who has written songs for Central Park on Apple TV and Disney. We talked about why Will believes overcoming

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07:40

The Solo Episode (You Are Too Old) | Episode 55

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/10/10

Someone sent me an email the other day. The bottom of it said, “Sometimes I worry that I am too old to do X”.My response? You are too old.Here is why.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/55Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/askFollow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/WATCH Episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady

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14:45

The Solo Episode (Fighting Apathy)

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/10/03

Today’s episode is a solo one. Let’s talk about Apathy.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/54Ask Heather a Question: https://www.heatherparady.com/askFollow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/WATCH Episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady

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01:11:55

Rediscover Your Worth & Build Resilience | Joshua Dixon

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/09/26

Joshua Dixon is the founder of Admire Wear, a platform that explores issues around mental health and helps its community rediscover their self-worth. After surviving a life-threatening pit bull attack as a little boy, Joshua is on a mission to help others overcome deep struggles and find purpose in pain. In this conversation, you will hear how, as a grown man, Joshua has conceptualized what happened to him and used his story to impact the lives of tens of thousands of people.Please support his work

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56:03

How to Tell Better Stories | TV Writer, Michael Jamin

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/09/17

Michael Jamin is a veteran TV writer and showrunner with over 20 years in the industry, known for his work on shows like Just Shoot Me, King of the Hill, and Beavis and Butt-Head. Michael is also the author of the bestselling collection of personal essays, A Paper Orchestra, which he tours as a one-man show.In our conversation, we explored how to draw inspiration from small, relatable moments and the significance of writing through the lens of character. Michael shared valuable insights on the

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53:29

A Former Journalist’s Insights on Storytelling |...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/09/10

Today, I connected with Cindy Zaweski, an award-winning journalist, storyteller, and content strategist. With over 15 years of experience in journalism, she left her job as an executive editor and content director for a luxury magazine in New York to open her own boutique content marketing agency.Since then, she has built a loyal online community of over 80,000 people. She helps founders connect their expertise and passions through authentic storytelling—get this—all while rejecting conventional

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47:39

Content Strategy & Storytelling for Professionals |...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/09/03

Dr. David Hindin is a trauma and critical care surgeon at Stanford University who is... obsessed with storytelling.You heard me right—a surgeon who tells stories. In addition to serving as the Associate Chair of Innovation and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, and the Assistant Director of Stanford’s Biodesign Faculty Fellowship, he also developed a storytelling course at Stanford to help physicians and engineers enhance their communication skills, blending his passion for medicine with

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01:14:11

Storytelling on Social (That Breaks the Mold) | Neal...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2024/08/29

If you look up the name “Neal Foard” on social media, you will see a man standing in front of a black background telling stories. No flashy edits, no animations or jump cuts. It’s just him, the camera, and while staring straight into the screen, delivering powerful, personal stories.Guess what? It’s working.As an award-winning advertising and marketing creative professional with over three decades of experience, Neal has crafted successful campaigns for global brands such as Budweiser, Lexus, and

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