Unconventional Leaders

Hey there. It's been 10 months since we ended this show. We are on a new adventure now. Will you join me? New Podcast: Exploring the stories of YOUR favorite Creatives: The Heather Parady Podcast: https://www.heatherparady.com/podcast itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heather-parady/id1626135996 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lL1fU2bLCgQrthWTbsBQM?si=f816928c3a134408&nd=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message

Final Episode of Unconventional Leaders. Love you. -Heather --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message

Marvin Flavien I am a Video Marketing Strategist. Owner of MK Flav Video and I help service-based entrepreneurs and coaches connect with their audience online and use video to grow their business. Connect with Marvin: https://www.mkflavvideo.com/ 10 Video Content Ideas to get comfortable on camera and leads Free Training: https://mkflavvideo.com/videocontent  FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Being afraid of video: getting comfortable on camera Finding the story in your work (even when YOU feel like your day to day is “boring”) What he wishes more clients would make content about Getting to the core of what you want to do & attracting the right clients Customer retention and maintaining relationships long term CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046 YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/heatherparady TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherpara

Her global performances engage our connectedness in the service of well-being for everyone. Krystelle stands against divisiveness and chooses to be a part of the solution by actively participating in the creation of new patterns, advocating, and acting for justice and dialogue between individuals recognizing each other’s humanity and diversity. Connect with Krystelle: https://www.instagram.com/thekrystelle/ CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046 YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/heatherparady TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message

The M3 Original Documentary Crack Baby is the incredible story of the true survival of a woman named Nyree D. Watkins, who was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Imagine having every odd stacked up against you before you were even born and yet still found a way out of all of the bad, all of the negativity, and all of the heartache. Growing up she attended 12 different schools during her childhood and moved around to several family members' homes. No matter how unstable & tough life got for her, she always found the strength to persevere. Nyree is a single mother of four little girls and after serving in the military, she decided to serve her children and her purpose. Nyree moved to Georgia to create a stable, happy life for herself and her children. Nyree has found purpose in sharing her story so others won't feel alone in their story. Connect with Nyree: https://www.meetnyree.com/ FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Finding HOPE and rewriting your story Finding God and building your spiritual journey Navigatin

Community & belonging...These are two VERY important topics if you are trying to build something online that is meaningful and makes a difference in this world. Today we are digging in DEEP to what it looks like as leaders who are going against the grain to better understand our human need to BELOG and create an environment that celebrates the individuals among us. Connect with Cat: https://cat-moore.com/ FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Identifying loneliness and the conditions of belonging As leaders and business owners, how do we build a culture of belonging? Understanding our own need for belonging as leaders (are we aware of how we are interacting with our communities?) How to celebrate differences without allowing differences to separate us Belonging WITHIN ourselves first  and getting comfy in our skin CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6

As leaders in the online space, how can we passionately share what we believe in while still holding space to be teachable? How can we communicate in an emotionally charged conversation that is understood and makes a real difference? This is the kind of conversation we need to be having...and today we are digging in... Connect with Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayeliseblount/ Connect with Jenna: https://connectingrainbows.org/ + https://www.instagram.com/genajaffe/ ---- WORKSHOP: https://www.heatherparady.com/workshop Use code "Podcast" for 25 dollars off ---- FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Saying things in an emotionally charged situation  where people can hear it The decision to listen to someone without taking offense How to be PASSIONATE AND TEACHABLE Saying (and hearing) hard things in a constructive manner Leading a community when there are a bunch of questions you don’t know the answers to CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday

Today we are digging into the subconscious beliefs that are shaping our behavior and learn how we can create better routines and habits to support the type of person we want to become.  Connect with Ian: https://ianinguanez.com/ FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Subconscious beliefs that are affecting our behaviors (and how to move past them) How to use curiosity to correct unhealthy habits Tapping into the power of choice and making change LESS DIFFICULT CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046 YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/heatherparady TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message

Do you want to grow your visibility online but are afraid to be “seen”? Here are a few thoughts for you. Rob Bell Episode Mentioned: https://robbell.podbean.com/e/fantasy-death-and-the-internet/ CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046 YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/heatherparady TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message

What does it take to completely turn your life around and make actual progress in a very competitive field? How do we dig in deep when things get hard- and not give up on what we worked so hard for? Our guest this week, Kelly young Silva said that she was able to completely turn her life around and is now doing work that she absolutely loves. Kelly is the owner of Words In Motion Acting studios and was the Line-Producer of Hunting Souls (coming in 2022). Today she shares with us how to “dig in deep” and stay the course in a creative field. FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Balancing multiple passions and making progress in your goals Digging in deep and finding GRIT within you when things get hard Connect with Kelly and Follow Hunting Souls: Free Acting Audit Class (zoom) http://wmatlantaactingclasses.com/ Hunting Souls IG: https://www.instagram.com/huntingsouls.movie/ Hunting Souls FB: https://www.instagram.com/diegosilvaace/ CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidget

Ever thought about making a film or are curious about what it takes to be in the industry? Wondering if you have what it takes or what skills you need to develop in order to make a living telling stories? This week we are talking with Diego Silva Acevedo, a filmmaker born in Colombia with over twelve years as a filmmaker, visual effects artist, cinematographer, director, and writer. Diego is the recipient of numerous awards including five Southeast Emmy Awards and his most recent film, Hunting Souls, will be out in just a few short months. FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: The actual process of writing a film (and making it) Execution (even in imperfect conditions) Connect with Diego and Follow Hunting Souls: Diego’s Hunting Souls: https://www.instagram.com/diegosilvaace/ Hunting Souls IG: https://www.instagram.com/huntingsouls.movie/ Hunting Souls FB: https://www.instagram.com/diegosilvaace/ CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday INSTAGRAM: https://www.

As a leader how do you build a sense of connection and belonging when you lead a community that is diverse and has many differing opinions? How do you tend to your personal relationships and make sure that your heart does not become callus when there are so many issues pulling at you in different directions? Today’s guest, Deke Copenhaver served the city of Augusta as its mayor for nine years. He is now passionate about helping other leaders connect better with those that they serve and make real change through their leadership. Connect with Deke: https://deke-copenhaver.com/   FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: What does connection require of us as leaders? How do you stay emotionally stable while leading so many people? Boundaries, relationships, and self-care for leaders   WHO IS DEKE COPENHAVER? When Deke Copenhaver took over as mayor of his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, the city’s politics were broken and riven along racial lines. Half of the city commissioners were white, half were African American. Neither group

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t know what to focus on? How can you intentionally make the complex simple and not fall into the trap of inaction? Today we hear from Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea about why focusing on THREE things at a time will help us beat overwhelm.   FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: “Uncommitted conversation” and being intentional with communication How spirituality gets “stuck” in you if you are not focused on fitness Why are we crippled with overwhelm? How can we make the complex simple?   WHO IS THOM SHEA? Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal’s Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses.   CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidge

If your goal is to connect with more people in order to grow your business- this episode is FOR YOU. We want to get our work out into the world,  so “who you know” is super important (we cannot grow alone) however HOW you show up is just as important. Imagine being in front of the people you want to lock arms with but you are not in the right energetic state. Today we are with Gregg Clunis from Tiny Leaps Big Changes and Rich Cardona from Leadership Locker to get into the mindset of two super high-achieving people (who have personally really helped me level up) to discover their thought processes in networking and how they are able to “full show up” and make the most out of each interaction.   FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Energy management and intentional networking Weaving habits and routines into the “conference life” Meeting people in the “right” way and playing the long game   SUBSCRIBE TO: Leadership Locker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-locker/id1478567809 Tiny Leaps Big Changes: https

"Don’t make excuses- look for solutions." If there is one thing that comes up almost more than ANYTHING with creatives I work with...it is the topic of clarity. When you are a multifaceted creative the thought of putting yourself in a box or in a corner can sound unappealing. However, as our guest this week Nathan Holritz shares, becoming crystal clear on who you serve and how you serve them will help you be less busy, have better relationships, and heck...just have more fun.    FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Gaining clarity and simplifying our brand position Finding a variation of your passion that serves a market How clarity can help you be less busy, more successful, and enjoy your work   MENTIONED ON SHOW: Connect with Nathan Holritz: https://www.nathanholritz.com/ Show Notes and Previous Interview: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/nathanholritz   WHO IS NATHAN? Nathan Holritz is an entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, TN. Formerly a wedding photographer for over a decade, Nathan is the founder and CEO at photog

“Brands often want to be all things to all people- Your best success is going to be to create something that is your own path.” How do you stand out in a SEA full of people who are doing what you are doing? Jeremy Slagle says it starts with STORY. So before you start making a logo and deciding what your branding colors are going to be, you need to go to the farmer’s market, pull out a notebook and ask some deep questions. Say what? Yup. Today you are going to learn a few practices that will help your small business have a bangin’ brand.    FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Before you make your logo-- DO THIS! Incorporating YOUR STORY while still making our client/audience the focus Best way to get AUTHENTIC feedback from your target audience (and what questions to ask!) What are things you can do to separate your brand from the “next guy”   MENTIONED ON SHOW: Connect with Jeremy Slagle: https://www.slagledesign.com/ Show Notes and Previous Interview: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/jeremyslagle Book Mentioned: Capi

“We need to give ourselves permission to be who we are called to be.” You know you need to focus on higher-level tasks in order to take yourself to the next level, but perhaps you feel crippled by limiting beliefs and negative thoughts. Today we are digging into the tool of hypnosis and seeing how it can help you on your unconventional journey.   Connect with Renee: www.reneebowencoaching.com   WHO IS RENE? Renee helps creative entrepreneurs run heart-centered businesses, make more money, and find clarity on their purpose so they can live a more intentional life. A photographer for many years, Renee has helped hundreds of creatives scale their businesses through a holistic coaching method.  Renee is certified in NLP Life Coaching, Neuro-encoding, and Hypnosis. These methods, along with her BA in Psychology and her background as a Massage Therapist, help her individualize her coaching even within a group setting. Renee has been married to her actor husband for 21 years and they have three grown kids together -

“Ask yourself why more. About everything you do. ” How do you produce a show that people WANT to listen to? Whether you are just starting off, or you have been putting out content for years, this week’s guest is going to blow your socks off. Marion Abrams helped build Spartan's podcast from an audience of 0 to over 30 million views & downloads and is now a podcasting coach & consultant helping content creators CRAFT a show that is not only true to who they are...but also SERVES their audience.   Connect with Marion: http://www.madmotion.com/   WHO IS MARION? Marion is a podcasting coach & consultant with deep experience in podcasting and content creation, she built Spartan's podcast from an audience of 0 to over 30 million views & downloads and has worked on a range of projects from social media advisor to a gubernatorial campaign, to creating the documentary film "Flood Bound", to directing TV ads for Vermont Lottery.  On her podcast "Grounded Content" she likes talking about what works, what

“It’s okay for a leader to not have all the answers. ” Whether you have the official title of a “leader” or not, know that influence is leadership. Whether it is in the online space, dealing with clients, or raising this next generation of kiddos, our leadership journey is one that should always be growing and developing. Today we are joined by a returning guest, John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) who is the author of  “Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into Action" as he shares with us his top lessons of leadership after leading THOUSANDS of soldiers at a time, and over 40 years of leadership experience.    Connect with John Gronski: https://johngronski.com/   WHO IS JOHN GRONSKI? John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) is CEO & Founder of Leader Grove LLC (www.LeaderGrove.com). He is the author of "The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love". John is a much sought-after speaker & leadership seminar facilitator. John served for over 40 years in t

“At the core of belief is the deepest longings of the human heart.” We are revisiting one of my favorite previous interviews with the author of The Shack, William Paul Young. Although this show is mostly about creativity and making a living doing what you love, one of the deeper issues underlying all the internal work we have to do as ambitious creatives, is addressing spiritual pain and how we view God. Paul’s work has really impacted my life and it’s an honor to get to share his message with you. WHO IS WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG?  Wm Paul Young, author of The Shack, Cross Roads, Eve, The Shack Reflections and Cross Roads Reflections, and Lies We Believe About God, was born a Canadian and raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea (now West Papua).  He suffered great loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his growing family in the Pacific Northwest. Connect with Paul Young: http://wmpaulyoung.com/   QUESTIONS