How to Get Paid to Tell Stories in Time of Resistance with Anna Malaika Tubbs

From Stanford Grad to Paid Storyteller: The Thought Leadership Blueprint for Resistance with Anna Malaika TubbsWhat does it really take to build a career around storytelling and public speaking—especially when the world needs your voice most? Anna Malaika Tubbs, award-winning author of "The Three Mothers" and "Erased," breaks down the exact roadmap from validating your "crazy" dream to leveraging your platform as a tool for change in times of division and crisis.IN THIS EPISODE:Why your vision of getting paid to write books and speak isn't crazy—and the mindset shift that makes it possibleThe #1 thing Anna wishes she'd started sooner to accelerate her thought leadership careerHow social media has become more important than your traditional resume—especially for breaking into TV and filmWhy this moment requires you to speak up—and how to find your role in the fightHow to study legacies of resistance when you're feeling hopeless—and why learning from those who stood up before gives you clarity and actionable toolsWhat makes a true leader right now: The ability to call out BS, maintain clarity amid distractions, and equip others for the battleWhy this isn't the worst we've ever been through—and how historical perspective grounds you for actionWhy documenting your journey creates opportunities and helps others find their pathThe storytelling identity framework: Moving from private impact to public platformYour expertise as resistance: Building a thought leadership career that offers an alternative in times of division🔗 CONNECT with Anna Malaika Tubbs:Instagram: @annamalaikatubbsWebsite: annamalaikatubbs.comBooks: The Three Mothers and ErasedCHAPTERS:51:47 From Stanford Grad to Paid Storyteller: The Career Path No One Maps Out52:08 Validating Your "Crazy" Dream: Yes, You Can Get Paid to Tell Stories52:32 The Social Media Mistake: What I Wish I'd Started Sooner53:03 Your Platform Is Your Resume: How Followers Unlock TV and Film Opportunities47:51 Documenting Your Journey: Why Capturing Moments Creates Career Opportunities25:40 This Moment Is Not Unprecedented—But Your Response Might Be26:01 Legacies of Resistance: How to Study Those Who Stood Up Before You26:24 Finding Your Role in the Fight: Clarity, Strategy, and Actionable Tools27:00 True Leadership Now: Calling Out BS and Equipping Others for Battle📧 JOIN -  Expect fresh newsletters every week or so, where I share bare truths, storytelling tips and plenty of F-bombs.Ready to turn your ideas into influence? APPLY for 1:1 coaching to transform your voice into your greatest asset.