@travelnottoescape Today I'm welcoming onto the PolyTools Creator Spotlight. Geleen Antonio who is a Mental Health and Travel Expert, Podcast Host and Producer, Event Host and Workshop Facilitator, speaker, and Founder of @travelnottoescape and @speakeraccelerator Summary: In this conversation, Dustin Miller interviews Geleen Antonio, a mental health and travel expert, about her journey into content creation, the impact of travel on personal growth, and the importance of networking and community building. Geleen shares her experiences with downsizing, minimalism, and the transition from content creation to podcasting. They discuss the nuances of brand deals, the path to TEDx speaking, and the role of curators in content creation. Geleen also reveals her future goal of becoming a best-selling author. In this engaging conversation, Dustin and Geleen explore the journey of becoming a speaker, the challenges of pitching, and the importance of collaboration in content creation. They discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, the role of technology in enhancing presentations, and the tools that facilitate effective content creation. Geleen shares her future projects, including a speaker accelerator program and mental health endeavors. Links: https://speakeraccelerator.substack.com/ https://www.travelnottoescape.com/ https://tedx-accelerator-a24774c.gamma.site/ https://substack.com/@travelnottoescape https://www.linkedin.com/in/geleenantonio/ https://www.ted.com/profiles/50292303 https://www.instagram.com/travelnottoescape/ https://www.instagram.com/geleenonthego/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuOURkvkOCJEpxFrnUEupCg https://www.threads.com/@geleenonthego https://geleen-antonio-1wbt2qi.gamma.site/ https://tntesolutions.framer.website/ Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lffw72vrurtYtnhY9nuRh?si=X2cpJ8Y2TtuwfJL02xttFw&pi=J6pZ5kwkQIisr&nd=1&dlsi=67c5e7b7d6bf4b00 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Jelene Antonio 02:44 The Journey to Content Creation 05:31 The Impact of Travel on Personal Growth 08:32 Downsizing and Minimalism in Travel 11:15 Navigating Brand Deals and Content Creation 14:03 The Shift to Podcasting and Storytelling 17:09 Building a Speaker Profile and Networking 19:44 Curating Content and Community Engagement 22:38 The Future of Travel Not to Escape 29:39 Building a Speaker Community 34:50 Navigating TED and TEDx Opportunities 40:40 The Art of Pitching and Networking 46:20 Exploring Content Creation and Speaking 54:55 Refining Your Message Through Repetition 57:43 The Future of Smart Glasses 58:53 Essential Tools for Content Creation 01:02:00 Navigating Podcasting and Video Editing Tools 01:05:42 Optimizing Content Distribution and Hosting 01:09:03 Sustainable Content Creation Strategies 01:17:39 Upcoming Projects and Initiatives ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Affiliates: Videos Repurposed with Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=729b77 Podcast Hosted with Transistor: https://transistor.fm/?via=polyinnovator Social Posts Automated with Nuelink: http://nuelink.com/?via=dustin ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My PolyInnovator website: https://polyinnovator.space Keywords: mental health, travel, content creation, podcasting, speaking, brand deals, minimalism, TEDx, networking, personal growth, speaking, podcasting, content creation, mental health, branding, pitching, technology, tools, automation, travel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit polytools.substack.com