Your Creative Mind

Standing Up - New Stand-up Comedians Open Up About Their Process, Successes, and Challenges

Standing Up, Week 3
How to know if what you're doing will work.
Anthony Renda, Tom Fickle, and Brittany Raper join me to talk comedy, their process, stage fright, and the psychology of performing. Plus, Brittany and I talk about a vulnerable and sensitive topic. If you've ever felt a bias because of how you present yourself to others, you'll want to listen to her interview.
Anthony Renda
Anthony's YouTube Channel
Anthony's FB page
Tom Fickle
Instagram: @tomfickle
Brittany Raper
To learn more about Brittany Raper, her acting, stand-up and the Women Stand Up showcase, head to
www.brittanyraper.com
Instagram: @brittanyraper_
Instagram: Women Stand Up
Get tickets to the show, November 8, 2019
Tune back in for more as we prepare our sets, hearts, and minds for our student show on November 16, 2019, at the People's Improv Theater.

Standing Up Week 2 - Kyriaki Chonacas and Brittany Raper

Standing Up
The Journey to Becoming a Stand-Up Comedian Happens With The Help and Support of a Great New Community.
This week's Standing Up guests are Kyriaki Chonacas and Brittany Raper.
This multi-part episode series traces our origins and evolution into stand-up comedians. If you didn't already know, I decided to become a stand-up comic. So, I'm taking a class and going to open mic nights. 
The class has been terrific! And my wonderful classmates have agreed to share their stories too! We are chronicling our journey and the excitement, fear, and sheer creativity it takes to get up on stage and inspire people to laugh with stories from your soul.
If you have ever wanted to get up on stage for any reason, these multi-talented people will inspire you with their ideas, energy, and heart.
Kyriaki Chonacas
To learn more about Kyriaki Chonacas, her comedy, music, and other offerings, head to Chonacas.com
Instagram: @chonacas
The Sophisticated Psychos
 
Brittany Raper
To learn more about Brittany Raper, her acting, stand-up and the Women Stand Up showcase, head to
www.brittanyraper.com
Instagram: @brittanyraper_
Instagram: Women Stand Up
Tune back in for more as we prepare our sets, hearts, and minds for our student show on November 16, 2019, at the People's Improv Theater.

Standing Up

What It Takes To Walk The Path to Stand-up Comedy
In this week's episode, I continue to chronicle the journey to becoming a stand-up comedian. And I have help!
I've already mentioned that as part of this process, I decided to allow myself to suck. I'm keeping a Beginner's Mind (seems to be crucial for me to be able to stand up in front of people, connect with them, and try to make them laugh). 
But this week, I've asked some of my classmates to join me on the show. Each week and through the class show, I'll interview them to see how they're progressing. Miranda Roldan and Molly Bossardt join me to dig into mindset, courage, and what it takes to write a joke. 
You'll love hearing their take. Miranda is a working actor, and Molly is brand new to performing of any kind. Two different perspectives that will give you a ton of insights on what it takes to take on this new challenge and achieve such nerve-wracking goals.
Drop a comment and let these fab women know how wonderful they are!

Why You Should Do Things That Scare You

Three Key Benefits of Doing Something That Scares You.
If you feel like you're in a rut or need a creative jumpstart, listen to this episode. In it, I give three major benefits of doing things that challenge you.
What would you try? 

Birthday thoughts

Getting Started - The Three Things You Must Do To Create

I get it. You've got a ton to do. Every day. But somewhere in the back of your head, this tiny voice is saying, "But didn't you say you want to write a book/act in a play/learn the guitar?"
And as much as you try to ignore that little voice, it never hushes up. 
I've heard that little voice most of my life. I wasn't always an avowed creative. I used to think that rarified air belonged to other people. It took me years to figure out that the most important thing when you want to create something is to start.
This episode will take you through a "Start Creating" scenario. If you follow it, you'll start. And hey, you might even finish. Now wouldn't that be fab?
 
For the example in the episode, I used writing, but you can apply this to other creative outlets. And if you want to write that first book, grab the template pdf and use it to finally, finally begin!

Bestselling author JC Andrijeski joins me to talk writing and her sexy paranormal books

I'm thrilled to welcome Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, JC Andrijeski to the show. She's written more than 30 books (and numerous short stories) in the science fiction, paranormal, cyberpunk-like and urban fantasy genres. Many of her books are parts of series like the Quentin Black psychic detective books or the latest Nick Tanaka Vampire detective books. Her books are sexy, gritty, romantic, and often dystopian. In a word, I find her books pageturners. You want to know what happens next, and the sex and romance sizzle.
 
We talked about how she writes her compelling, romantic, and sexy books. And we talked about her path to becoming a full-time author. If you want to know the secrets to getting your life set up for becoming a full-time creative, check out this fantastic episode.
 
And if you've been dreaming of finally starting to write your book, grab the only workbook you need to get started. Start writing your book today!
 
Find JC on social media:
https://www.jcandrijeski.com/
 
JC Andrijeski Amazon author page
 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jcandrijeski
 
And remember, if you want to write your book, get the workbook that'll make it simple to start.
 

Overwhelmed with how much content you need to put out? Do this!

This is a terrific method of supercharging the amount and quality of your content. If you're feeling overwhelmed with how much you have to do, this technique will work like a charm.
Tag someone who needs to hear this. 
 
xox
Z

Honoring Today

Get Four Amazing Benefits When You Do This One Thing

Let's face it. We work - all the time. We run from one thing to the next. I don't know how we keep our heads straight at the best of times. And sometimes even the simplest stuff falls through the cracks. I felt that way a lot. And then I discovered this simple technique that gets my head straight. It supercharges my creativity. And it helps me get to know myself better every day.
Do you want to know the secret? I write in a journal. Every day. But I don't slog away in some rigid, "You must do it this way," sort of thing. It frees me to create. It helps me my manage my time. And it works. 
This week's podcast episode tackles things head-on. It shows you how you to start. You take one simple step. You eke out a bit of room in your day. And you get your stuff done.