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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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01:05:55

True Crime to Healing: Collier Landry on Storytelling...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/02/24

At just 12 years old, Collier Landry testified against his father in one of Ohio’s most publicized trials following the murder of his mother. His film A Murder in Mansfield became part of his healing and opened conversations about the lasting impact of violence on families, communities, and survivors.In this conversation, we explore authenticity in storytelling, the tension between public curiosity and personal truth, and how creative expression can transform pain into meaning. Collier reflects on

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01:12:02

Everything You Need Is NOW | Kyle Cease

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/02/18

Kyle Cease had the sold-out shows, the Comedy Central specials, and the external success… but knew something was missing. Instead of doubling down on performance, he walked away from chasing more and began doing deeper work…work that would eventually shift the entire direction of his life.Today, Kyle has worked with over 15,000 people around the world, helping them dissolve fear, release old wounds, and reconnect with presence. Through his events, teachings, and transformational work, he guides

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54:50

Evolving Into Who You’re Meant to Become | Bishop...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/02/10

To reach the “next level” in our lives, we often have to break generational patterns, become beginners again, and learn how to make decisions from a place of certainty (not permission).This week, we’re joined by Bishop Kevin Foreman, known as “The People’s Bishop”. A pastor, entrepreneur, and mentor, he lives at the intersection of faith, leadership, and personal transformation.In this conversation, he shares brutally honest, practical, and spiritual insights on what it really takes to evolve into

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48:15

Weakness as the Key to Greatness | Jon Giganti

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/02/03

What if the thing you have been trying to hide is the exact thing that gives you work power?In this episode, I sit down with Jon Giganti, executive coach, speaker, and author of With Intention. Jon gets honest about what held him back, from athletics and family chaos to depression and numbing, and the long road back to presence and purpose.Together, we unpack a tension I know many of you feel, the desire to make real impact while being afraid of sounding self promotional, salesy, or spiritually

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01:00:26

Building an Online Community | Lucas Bean

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/01/29

Building an online community isn’t about platforms or posting more…it’s about intention. In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur and Community Market Fit author Lucas Bean to break down what actually turns an audience into a real community, including the three essentials every strong community needs.We unpack what people get wrong about online communities, what modern creators can learn from ancient societies, and why “community market fit” often matters more than product-market fit. We also

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57:19

Christian Pastor: Women should not be afraid of...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/01/22

Pastor Kimberly Bulgin is the author of The Sisters Stay Dropping Gems and the founder of The House of Women. She helps faith-filled women unlearn harmful theology so they can reclaim their bodies, desires, and agency…without shame.In this episode, we talk about sensuality as a God-given gift and how to rebuild a spiritual life rooted in freedom instead of fear. From modesty culture, to pleasure and holiness, Pastor Kim offers a deeply honest and liberating reframe for women who love God (and as a

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52:33

The Skeptic Pastor | Jeremy Steele

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/01/20

Jeremy Steele helps people healing from religious trauma find spiritual beliefs and practices that actually work for them. A deep skeptic and ordained pastor, he leads an online community offering spiritual care to people who may never walk back into a church building, yet still crave meaning, purpose, and transcendence.In this episode, Jeremy unpacks what it means to be a “practitioner of Christianity,” how to deconstruct without burning your soul to the ground, and why the very parts of you that

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15:29

Should You Have An Alter Ego? | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/01/16

If you’ve set the same goals over and over and still feel stuck, this is for you. In this episode, we explore why your results start with your identity, not your systems, and how creating an alter ego can help you access a bolder, more capable version of yourself. Because sometimes the person you need to become is already inside you, you just need a doorway to step into them.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyEPISODES MENTIONED:How to Be Braver Sharing Your Story | Terry

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59:01

Professional Storyteller: How to tell Authentic...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/01/13

Ron Chapman is a professional storyteller, novelist, and longtime guide for deep inner work. With nearly 40 years of sobriety, Ron has spent his life helping people navigate hard truths…through story, spirituality, and presence rather than performance.In this conversation, we talk about what it actually means to tell authentic stories—not polished or performative, but honest stories that respect the audience and the weight of the material. From wrestling with God, to trauma and recovery, to knowing

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08:28

Stop Undermining Yourself | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/01/08

If you’ve ever caught yourself shrinking your gifts or holding back because it feels “humble,” this is for you. In this episode, we talk about why undermining your work isn’t holiness — it’s disconnection from the very gift you were meant to bring into the world — and what it really looks like to let yourself be seen and valued.TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:The hidden ways we weaken our own power through false humilityWhy being willing to be seen is part of your callingReclaiming the worth of your work

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59:55

Your Work Deserves a Life: Learning to Share Without...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2026/01/06

Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano are authors, publishers, and co-owners of Quoir, a media company dedicated to publishing bold, thoughtful work from people navigating faith, doubt, and deconstruction.Keith is a former pastor turned full-time writer. Matthew describes himself as a “working-class theologian.” Together, they write (and publish) at the intersection of spirituality, culture, justice, and storytelling, helping creatives give language to ideas that don’t fit neatly into inherited

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52:39

How To Show Up Daily On Video (Without Burning Out) |...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/12/04

George Sidiropoulos helps creators show up on video in a way that's simple, sustainable, and fun. A former musician, he discovered video's power when Instagram guitar clips led to real opportunities…long before he had a big audience. Now he teaches people how to use video to grow their business without turning their life into a production studio.In this episode, George shares how video reshaped his life, why we overcomplicate content, and how to treat consistency as a systems problem, not a

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07:21

Exercises To Make You A Better Storyteller

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/11/28

Here are three practical storytelling exercises pulled from three brilliant creators: one to help you dig deeper, one to get more specific, and one to capture story-worthy moments from everyday life.Quick tips, super usable, and honestly… they might change how you tell your next story.WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyEPISODES MENTIONED:The Storytelling Blueprint for Viral Videos | Jenny Hoyos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkLL7xDjLF0Storytelling Tips for Personal

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09:20

4 Story EDITING Tips (From Experts)

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/11/21

I sat down with four master storytellers and uncovered a simple truth: if the edit is difficult, the input needs to be a bigger priority.TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Write before you record Script with intention but edit with instinctMake each piece of content about one clear point Edit till it hurtsEPISODES MENTIONED

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10:54

Becoming A Pixar Writer | Matthew Luhn

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/11/18

Before Matthew Luhn became one of Pixar’s storytellers (with credits on Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., Toy Story, Up, and more) he nearly lost the opportunity altogether. After leaving The Simpsons at 19 to join a then-unknown studio called Pixar, he was laid off, moved back home, worked temp jobs, and spent a year-and-a-half fighting to get back in.In this episode, Matthew shares the real story behind making a dream happen: the uncertainty, the restarts, and the creative persistence required to build

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06:24

Make What You Want to FREAKIN' MAKE | The Solo Episode

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/11/15

If you’ve ever caught yourself asking, “What should I make? What will work?” — this is for you. Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped creating from curiosity and started creating for approval. In this episode, we talk about what it means to return to that raw, honest place... to stop chasing trends and start trusting your own instincts again. Because the world doesn’t need another copy. It needs you.TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:The danger of creating from “what works” instead of what’s realHow

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54:28

Question Everything (& Still Stand for Something) |...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/11/11

Glenn Lundy and I shouldn’t be friends. He’s a Republican who trains and consults sales leaders in automotive; I’m a creative who cried in bed the day Trump was inaugurated. We sit on opposite sides of almost everything…and we’re still great friends.I asked Glenn to give a behind-the-scenes look at how we keep a real friendship in a divided world and to wrestle with the hardest question facing communicators today: How do you stand firmly in your beliefs while staying open to people who think

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12:29

A Powerful Reframe for Your Fear of Being Seen | The...

Unconventional Leaders ·

2025/11/07

If you’ve ever worried that sharing your voice is “selfish” or ego-driven, this is for you. Today, we explore how your story, your perspective, and your courage to speak might be the lifeline someone else needs. Because access to new ideas can change an entire life — and your voice may be the bridge someone has been praying for.TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Why using your voice isn’t ego — it’s generosityThe power of exposure and how other creators changed my lifeWhat happens when you stop hiding and

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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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