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No to Normal Danielle Renee
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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Welcome to the podcast that gives you permission to say no. No to boring. No to putting off your dreams. No to a job you hate. No to old habits that no longer serve you. No to imposter syndrome. No to normal.
I’m your host, Danielle Renee, and I’ve spent the past 10 years trying new jobs, starting my own businesses, and moving across the country all in an attempt to build a life that doesn’t give the Sunday Scaries (if you know, you know). With this show, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ventures, like when I converted a school bus into a mobile gift shop, and when I discovered the wonderful world of seasonal work by googling “jobs that pay your rent.”
I’ll also have weekly interviews with creatives, industry-disruptors, and adventurous souls who said “no” to the normal 9-5 life, and are defining happiness and success on their own terms. Basically, I started a podcast so I’d have an excuse to chat with some of the coolest humans I’ve ever met, and I’m excited to invite you along for the ride!
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39 - How I Landed my First 4-figure UGC Deal
The average price for a piece of UGC content is $212… but that’s not really enough to support yourself as a full-time creator, right? That’s where those 4-figure and recurring deals come in so handy! In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 4 things that I did to land my first $1,000 UGC deal, so you can do the same (even if you’re a new creator!)
Want personalized advice to help you on your UGC journey? Book a 60-minute “Ask Me Anything” session.Is it pricing that’s tripping you up? Or trying to figure out what brands to pitch? Maybe you have questions about putting your portfolio together. Don’t worry, we can cover all of that and more with this session.
Plus, each call comes with 14 days of free audio + text message follow-up to help support you as you implement the advice.
Ready to book your first 4-figure deal? Sign-up for a call here: UGC Booking Website -
38 - Do affirmations work? Yes, but you may be doing them wrong.
If you’re interested in the personal development space like me, you’ve likely heard about the power of positive affirmations. Maybe you’ve even tried them out yourself, journaling or saying them when you first wake up.
“I am confidence. I am capable. I am abundant. I am successful.”
And while there is evidence to support that affirmations can be a healthy addition to your daily routine and effective in helping you develop a growth mindset, it’s not as simple as writing out these 3-word sentences.
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Marlynn Wei, MD about the science of affirmations, how to get the most out of the practice, and why affirmations have potentially not worked for you in the past.
Follow Dr. Wei on Instagram: Instagram (@marlynnweimd)
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37 - Ditch the Walmart parking lot: Fun & safe RV camping sites with Harvest Hosts
The number of people traveling and living in RVs/vans has grown a lot these past couple of years, but where are you supposed to park? RV parks and campgrounds that can cost more than $100 a night? Walmart parking lots? Free land out in the woods with no cell signal or people around?
While all of these options have pros and cons, there are a couple of other options out there that are giving RVers an affordable place to stay while also providing amazing, 1-of-a-kind experiences.
On today’s episode I’m talking with Carrie Price, the Director of Brand Marketing at Harvest Hosts about how the platform helps travelers enjoy their time on the road, and why it’s an especially good options for solo travelers.
Learn more here: Unique RV Camping at Farms, Wineries, Breweries, & More with Harvest Hosts -
36 - Finding Focus When You Have Too Many Ideas
If you’re a multi-passionate entrepreneur or creative, it can be so hard to decide on which idea to follow! When you’re constantly dreaming up new ideas and projects, how are you supposed to figure out which one is worth doing? And if you have multiple things you want to chase after, how do you make time for all of them in your day-to-day?
In this episode, I’m sharing the BEST question to ask yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed with possibilities to help you narrow your focus and actually start moving in the right direction!
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35 - How to Build (& Monetize!) a Community with Substack
Are the peak days of blogging long gone? Based on the growing popularity of Substack, it seems like written content is actually thriving more than ever!
Substack is a way for writers and content creators to easily share newsletters with their readers, without all of the complicated & expensive tech that comes from normal email marketing platforms.
On today’s episode, Karen Cherry talks about how she grew her Substack from zero to $18k and how you can do the same thing! Regardless of your niche or experience writing, this episode will show you that there IS a place for you to build your community on Substack.
Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
Get more Substack tips from Karen: PubStack Success | Karen Cherry | Substack -
34 - The Mindset Shift You Need if You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind
“You’re not working hard enough. You’re not committed enough. Everyone else is doing better than you.” If this sounds like your internal monologue, then this episode is for you!
Trust me, I know what it’s like to be your own toughest critic, but I think I’ve finally cracked the code on giving yourself grace and accepting where you’re at in your journey, even if it’s not as far along as you would like.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new, simple strategy for reframing your negative thoughts that you can apply to work & personal issues alike.
If you enjoy today’s episode, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and hit that 5-star rating, so other listeners can find the show!
Follow along with the show at: Instagram (@notonormalpod)
Customer Reviews
Inspirational and Fun
Danielle is a natural interviewer and the folks she finds to chat with have such unique and interesting experiences. I leave every episode suddenly wanting to deep dive into new opportunities or reminiscing about somewhat similar experiences. Can’t wait to keep listening every week ♥️
We needed this!
I am so excited about this podcast. It’s so easy to conform to what is “normal” and what we are “supposed” to do. Knowing so many other people are paving their own path and doing it successfully is honestly so comforting. Love where this has started and am so excited to see where it goes.
A must listen!
Well done Danielle! Always cheering you on! Subscribing and adding this to my rotation