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Unconventional Leaders — 163 episodes

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1

She Almost Died… Then Came Back With a New Purpose | Jesi Stracham

2

Dark Work | Anthony Trucks

3

Finding Hope (When the World Feels Dark) | Shannan Martin

4

Deep Conversations with Comedian Joe Zimmerman

5

You Did Everything Right… So Why Are You Still Struggling? | Patrick Murphy

6

Rethinking the Christian Response to LGBTQ+ People | Brian Nietzel

7

True Crime to Healing: Collier Landry on Storytelling and Trauma

8

Everything You Need Is NOW | Kyle Cease

9

Evolving Into Who You’re Meant to Become | Bishop Kevin Foreman

10

Weakness as the Key to Greatness | Jon Giganti

11

Building an Online Community | Lucas Bean

12

Christian Pastor: Women should not be afraid of PLEASURE | Pastor Kimberly Bulgin

13

The Skeptic Pastor | Jeremy Steele

14

Should You Have An Alter Ego? | The Solo Episode

15

Professional Storyteller: How to tell Authentic Stories | Ron Chapman

16

Stop Undermining Yourself | The Solo Episode

17

Your Work Deserves a Life: Learning to Share Without Fear | Keith Giles & Matthew J. Distefano

18

How To Show Up Daily On Video (Without Burning Out) | George Sidiropoulos

19

Exercises To Make You A Better Storyteller

20

4 Story EDITING Tips (From Experts)

21

Becoming A Pixar Writer | Matthew Luhn

22

Make What You Want to FREAKIN' MAKE | The Solo Episode

23

Question Everything (& Still Stand for Something) | Glenn Lundy

24

A Powerful Reframe for Your Fear of Being Seen | The Solo Episode

25

Should Creators CLONE Themselves? | Jim Carter III

26

3 Best Books for Content Creators | The Solo Episode

27

Package Your Expertise so People Actually Listen | Mike Roderick

28

Feel Stuck? Try This | The Solo Episode

29

How to Enter a FLOW State | Steven Puri

30

The Obstacle is the Freakin' Way | The Solo Episode

31

How to use SLOW Storytelling | Meg Hood (Meg’s Tea Room)

32

A Story About a Girl Who KICKED My Butt | The Solo Episode

33

Why You Have to Lose Everything to Find Yourself (Dark Night of the Soul) | Jaxon Phoenix

34

Not Getting Traction? Try This | The Solo Episode

35

From Basement Bars to Big Dog Tour: The Energy of Authenticity | Comedian Soo Ra

36

Imposter Syndrome Reframe | The Solo Episode

37

How to Create in Chaos | The Solo Episode

38

Do You Have What It Takes? | The Solo Episode

39

Learnmore Jonasi On America's Got Talent, Witchcraft, & Touring

40

Struggling with Promoting Yourself? Listen to This | The Solo Episode

41

How Early Birdz FILLED their First Event | Noro Kocharyan

42

Give Yourself Permission To Evolve | The Solo Episode

43

The Storytelling Blueprint for Viral Videos | Jenny Hoyos

44

From Weapon to Healing: Better Ways to Read the Bible | Zach W. Lambert

45

Strengthen Your Spiritual Life with THIS | Alex Portillo

46

How to Pick the Right Story to Tell

47

How do I Reconstruct Faith? The Story of Ray Edwards

48

Best Ways to Begin a Story (Advice from Experts)

49

How to Partner with Creativity (Lessons from a World Traveler) | Fredrik Haren

50

Use LISTENING to be a Better Storyteller

51

Is Hell Even Biblical? Brian Recker on Queer-Affirming, Fear-Free Faith | Brian Recker

52

Make Stories Better Using Weakness

53

Storytelling Expert: Science of Emotions and Backstory | Lisa Cron

54

I Cussed Out an Angel

55

Christian Rock Star to LGBTQ Advocate: Trey Pearson on Rediscovering His Calling After Deconstruction

56

Discovering Your Calling (It's Not Where You Think)

57

Reconstructing Through Creativity | Michael Gungor

58

How Suffering Unlocks Purpose | Voice Contestant: Lauren-Michael Sellers

59

STORYTELLING TIP: The Hidden Power of UNHEALED Stories | Renee Frojo

60

Niche Down is BAD Advice | Amie McNee

61

How to Be Braver Sharing Your Story | Terry Rice

62

Tips on Increasing Imagination | Feat. Matthew Luhn & Todd Herman

63

Using Physical Energy in Storytelling | Mike Ganino

64

Leaving Security and Going ALL IN as a Creative | Mark Shiiba

65

Creativity: The New Church

66

Reconstructing Faith (Christians who Don't Suck) | Jeremy Alder

67

Confession: I Was Offended By This

68

Weirdness as a Superpower | James Victore

69

Can you REALLY make a difference in your work?

70

Discipline is Hurting your Goals | Craig Ballantyne

71

I lost my daughter (When good people do nothing)

72

AI, Humanity, & What No One is Saying | Tony Berardo

73

What’s Really Affecting Your Energy and Focus? | Singing Vegan Chef, Gabrielle Reyes

74

Multiple passions? Here's how to make them work together | Ace Anderson

75

Young People CAN'T Focus? Think Again.

76

Brand Deals for Creators (Deep Dive) | Justin Moore

77

Anti-Hero in Storytelling

78

Creatives: Get more DONE by thinking like a Producer | Tara Mewis

79

This is Killing Your Social Media Content

80

AFRAID TO TAKE RISKS? TRY THIS | Ty Allan Jackson

81

Limits I Use in My Instagram Reels (Listener Question)

82

Blow Your Business Up with YOUTUBE | Ken Pozek

83

How to Stop Feeling Self-Conscious Sharing Your Art | Feat. Garrain Jones & Reward Sibanda

84

You Can Have Two Careers! Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs | Natasha Pearl Hansen

85

How to Beat Overwhelm (Secrets from Creative Professionals) | Brendan Kane, George Sidiropoulos, Adam Rose

86

Celebrity Interviewer: How to Ask Better Questions, Be Yourself, and Have Fun | Jenelle Riley

87

Top 3 Ways to Feel More Confident Sharing Content Feat. Todd Herman, Shira Lazar, René Rodriguez

88

Shadow Work and Creativity | Rivky Gross

89

How to Simplify a Big Story (Without Losing Its Impact)

90

Introverted Creatives: How to Win in Business | Margaret Soraya

91

3 Storytelling Myths DEBUNKED by Experts | Episode 72

92

How to Make More SPACE in Your Life for Creativity & Impact | Tyler Moore (Tidy Dad)

93

How to Tell a Story in 60 Seconds (Without Losing Impact) | The Solo Episode

94

Feel Behind? Listen to This | The Solo Episode

95

How to Tell Your Personal Story (Like a Pro) Irene’s Entropy

96

How to Get Your Creative Work Seen (Feat. Jay Worsley) | The Solo Episode

97

Healthy Relationships for Ambitious People | Stefanos Sifandos

98

How to Balance Consistency and Creativity as a Creator

99

How ClickUp Generates Millions of Views with their Short-Form Videos | Chris Cunningham

100

UNCONVENTIONAL Marketing Advice | The Solo Episode

101

Emotions in Storytelling and Making a Career in Filmmaking | Jay Worsley

102

When Friends & Family Criticize Your Dreams | The Solo Episode

103

How to Make More Money with Your Art (Unapologetically) | Amie Mcnee (@InspiredToWrite)

104

Strange Technique Dealing with Negative Comments | The Solo Episode

105

The Creative Process of Actor Eric Petersen

106

3 Best Storytelling Books for Creatives | The Solo Episode

107

How to Overcome Performance Anxiety | Will Reynolds

108

Are You Are Too Old to Pursue This? | The Solo Episode

109

Introducing: The Solo Episode (Fighting Apathy)

110

Rediscover Your Worth & Build Resilience | Joshua Dixon

111

How to Tell Better Stories | TV Writer, Michael Jamin

112

A Former Journalist’s Insights on Storytelling | Cyndi Zaweski

113

Content Strategy & Storytelling for Professionals | The Storytelling Surgeon, David Hindin

114

How to Tell Better Stories on Social Media | Neal Foard

115

Unconventional Marketing for Your Art | Alejo Porras

116

Confidence and Being YOU is Key to Growth | Elisabeth Wykert

117

Creators Who Get PAID, TikTok Shop, and Opportunities to Monetize | Susan George

118

Subconscious Defenses Affecting Creators | Rivky Gross

119

Conventional Entertainment Career to Content Creator | Tyler Tometich

120

Increase Your Content’s Engagement Through Sequencing | Rain Bennett

121

Attention Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs | Adam Ivy

122

Cultivating the CALLING of a Communicator | Reward Sibanda

123

How to Communicate from a Place of Vibrational Truth | Garrain Jones

124

Storytelling Tips for Personal Brands | Sun Yi

125

How this Man Uses Storytelling on IG to Build His Furniture Business

126

Make Better Short From Videos by Doing THIS | Bea Chu

127

How Somatic Healing May Unlock Your Creativity | Rachel Gibler

128

Why Your Content Sucks (And What Actions You Should Take) | Kent King

129

Why the Ego is the Key to Your Success | Jamie Gruber

130

How to Leverage Self-Reliance to Create Opportunities, Communicate Effectively, and Build Your Personal Brand | Maha Abouelenein

131

The Storytelling Process: Deep Dive with Screenwriter & Director Steven Bernstein

132

Inside Look at a Full-Time Viral Content Creator | Antonio “Tony Talks” Baldwin

133

THROWBACK: Honor Your SPARK & Find VALUE in Your Gift | Antonio “Tony Talks” Baldwin

134

From Ministry to Entrepreneurship (Honest Conversation about Healing and Faith) | Kary Oberbrunner | Igniting Souls

135

Creating Entertaining Business Content | Tony Whatley

136

Overcoming BURNOUT and Finding the HEART of the Story | Documentary Filmmaker Carlos Andrés Cuervo

137

Developing a Clear Vision for Your Creative Career with Hot Breath Comedian, Joel Byars

138

4 Steps to Developing Your Best Ideas with the Founder of The Onion | Scott Dikkers

139

Creative Boredom, Ideation Process, and Throwing Caution to the Wind with 2x Emmy-winning Director Eric Anderson

140

The Creative Process of Adam Rose

141

Burn the Ships, Change Your Environment, Be More Creative | J. Vladimir

142

Improve Your Service-Based Business with THIS | Dr. Michael Sonick

143

How to be a Better Storyteller | Matthew Dicks | Author of Storyworthy

144

How to Make Your Content WORK | Nicky Saunders

145

What Does It REALLY Take to Get in Shape? (Not What You Think) | Pernilla Stryker

146

Staying Rooted in Faith (Even Through Your Doubt) | Elec Simon

147

Gaining TRACTION as an Artist and Building Your Music Career | Chad Lawson

148

Alter Egos, High Performance, and the MYTH of Authenticity | Todd Herman

149

Is UNFORGIVENESS Affecting Your Success? | Amy Lacey

150

Able Heart: Recreating Yourself and Building NEW Dreams

151

Youtube Expert on Staying GROUNDED While Growing an Online Following | Sean Cannell

152

How to Produce Better Content as a One-Man Show | George Sidiropoulos

153

How to Captivate an Audience & Be More Confident | René Rodriguez

154

How to Create Boundaries after Religion | Travis Chappell

155

Improve Your Short Form Video by Doing This | Brendan Kane

156

Learn More While You Read by Doing This | Nick Hutchison

157

Makin’ BANGERS on Social Media | Whiskey Biz

158

How to Integrate Media and Mental Health | Shira Lazar

159

Rob Bell on Writing, Creativity, and Spaceships

160

How to Tell Better Stories | Pixar’s Matthew Luhn

161

Why Do Things Get Harder Before They Get Easier? | Adeyemi Adeyosoye

162

Meaning in the Making | Sean Tucker

163

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