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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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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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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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