Unconventional Leaders Heather Parady

Today, I connected with Kary Oberbrunner, former pastor and now a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and the founder of Igniting Souls Publishing Company. In this episode, we do a deep dive into healing from spiritual and emotional scars, and finding your unconventional calling.
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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Finding your calling after ministryHow to share your story (when it might affect others)Breaking free from bitterness from religion
Connect with Kary Oberbrunner: https://ignitingsouls.com/
Easy IP: https://www.easyip.today/
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Today, I connected with the founder of 365 Driven, Tony Whatley. As a successful entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, Tony is breaking the mold in content creation within his industry. Whether it's adding sketch comedy or documenting his journey to skateboarding after age 50, he is paving the way for what it looks like to make an impact and leave a legacy while still integrating it all into our creativity.
ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/28 
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
How do you merge motivational business content with humorous, entertaining content?Shifting your identity from your current self vs. your ideal selfHow do you deal with embarrassment or hesitation?
Join us in Costa Rica: https://365driven.com/advance7/ 
Connect with Tony Whatley: linkedin.com/in/tonywhatley or 365Driven.com
Listen to our previous interview: https://tinyurl.com/yc2yyt9n
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Today, I connected with Carlos Cuervo, a cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, and photojournalist. In this conversation, we dig into how to navigate burnout as creatives, how boundaries can help our creativity grow further, and how, despite not feeling like a leader, the fact that you’re effectively communicating your message may already make you one.
ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/27 
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Reframing “Rest” (For Those Who Feel like They Should be Hustling)Find the Heart of the Story: 5 Questions to AskDetaching from Expectations in RelationshipsLessons from History: Is Creativity Leadership? 
Connect with Carlos Cuervo: http://carloscuervo.com/ 
‘Jump Start Your Brain’ by Doug Hall: https://amzn.to/4cOnEJk 
Follow Carlos on IG: ​​https://www.instagram.com/andrescuervo/
Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask 
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Today, I connected with Joel Byars, stand-up comedian and the founder and host of Hot Breath Comedy Network. In this conversation, we discussed navigating ambition as a creative and developing a clear vision for your career.
ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/26 
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
How do you stay grounded while trying to build a career in comedy?How do you detach from the ambitious/work-centered life and allow yourself to be human and have fun?Going back to your goals and determining if you are on the right path
Connect with Joel Byars: https://www.instagram.com/joelbyarscomedy/ 
‘Be Useful’ by Arnold Schwarzenegger: https://amzn.to/3vyL6cS 
‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ by Dr. Robert Glover: https://amzn.to/3PKz1YO 
Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask 
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In this episode, I talk with Scott Dikkers, a comedy writer and the founder of The Onion, where he served as their owner and editor-in-chief for 30 years. Today, Scott shares his 4-step process for coming up with the BEST ideas, why feedback groups are the missing ingredient for most creatives, and why "being boring is good".
ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/25 
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
The tension between letting ideas simmer and needing to produceThe importance of cultivating "bad ideas"Cultivating community as an introverted, workaholic creative
Connect with Scott Dikkers: https://scottdikkers.com/ 
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Today, I connected with two-time Emmy-winning Director Eric Anderson to discuss how to develop our ideas and foster creativity, the process of bringing our ideas to life, the differences between big-scale productions and being a content creator, and why sometimes you should just throw caution to the wind (because playing it safe can get kinda boring).
ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/24 
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Differentiating between a dry spell vs “I shouldn't be doing this”Is there a spiritual element to creativity?Why boredom is something we should aspire to
Connect with Eric Anderson: https://www.esanderson.com/ 
Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask 
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