Shaun Blanks On Stage and Our Big Future Plan

Shaun and Rachael Reynolds, hosts of 'What Was I Made For?', kick off their latest episode with a casual and humorous introduction, reminding listeners that they aim to inspire but aren't licensed therapists. They dive into the hectic preparations for an upcoming dance show, emphasizing the hard work and dedication of their students and teachers. Sean humorously discusses his nervousness and sweaty palms due to the volume of behind-the-scenes work still required.The discussion then veers into the ever-present struggles faced by creatives, including the constant sense of never being fully satisfied with one's work. They share experiences about the iterative nature of creative projects, using examples from famous music producers like Diplo and Charlie Puth, as well as their personal stories. The couple takes a light-hearted moment to discuss their drink choices for the day, adding a personal touch to the episode.In a significant announcement, Shaun and Rachael share their plan to take a break from the podcast over the summer. They intend to use this time to improve the podcast, book more guests, and create engaging content for the next season. They humorously acknowledge Rachel's tendency to start new projects and discuss their ambition of merging their professional talents to create a more comprehensive creative space for their dance school and podcast.The episode also features listener interactions, answering questions from their audience. They delve into episodes of stage fright and performance blunders, sharing personal stories to highlight that even experienced performers face challenges. Sean recounts a particularly embarrassing moment at VidCon, which serves as both a humorous anecdote and a lesson in pushing past one’s comfort zone.The couple wraps up the episode by discussing their lack of social media engagement and their plans to improve it over the summer. They also address the occasional awkwardness in podcasting, especially when ending interviews. Ultimately, they look forward to returning with fresh content and renewed energy in September. The episode is a blend of humor, personal reflections, and insights into the challenges and joys of creative work. Don’t miss out on exclusive content and updates by following us on:Instagram: @whatwasimadeforpod TikTok: @whatwasimadeforpodYouTube: @whatwasimadeforpodSend us your thoughts and questions at [email protected] by: Shaun & Rachael ReynoldsMusic by: Black Prez & Shaun Reynolds© What Was I Made For? is a Reynolds Studios Inc. Production00:00 Welcome to 'What Was I Made For?'00:45 Podcast Banter and Multitasking01:52 Discussing the Upcoming Show04:15 Creative Struggles and Perfectionism11:38 Summer Break and Future Plans13:11 Listener Questions and Dreams for the Dance School16:55 Awkward Endings and Podcast Etiquette19:30 Handling Stage Fright and Blunders22:24 A Cringe-Worthy Performance at VidCon25:10 Lessons Learned from On-Stage Mistakes27:21 Wrapping Up and Looking AheadMentioned in this episode:This episode is sponsored by EVO by Audient. Click here for more information: https://evo.audio