In this episode, I join the hot seat as a guest on The Gary Vee Show, flipping the script to unpack the universal struggle of self-betrayal and the resilience it takes to rise above it. We get real about trusting your instincts, overcoming rejection, and stepping boldly into the unknown. Along the way, we break down the lessons from Never Play It Safe, challenge the limits of comfort zones, and embrace vulnerability as a strength.... read more ›
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In this episode, I sit down with Marc Champagne on Behind the Human Podcast to unpack the journey of chasing success versus finding fulfillment. We talk about stepping out of comfort zones, breaking free from societal expectations, and staying true to who you really are. I share lessons learned from building and selling CreativeLive, rewriting my book at the eleventh hour to make it authentic, and how pivotal moments—including a childhood comment and my grandfather's... read more ›
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Sep
25
"The world is going to tell you that sticking to the well-trodden path is the way to go. They’ll say it's safer, more secure, more sensible. But here’s the thing—they’re wrong. The well-trodden path is where dreams go to die. It’s where creative ambitions are snuffed out under the weight of conformity and expectation. And if you stay on that path too long, you start to forget what really makes you come alive. You start... read more ›
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Sep
02
Have you ever felt that gnawing sensation in your gut, telling you something isn't quite right? That voice whispering you're meant for more, even as you're ticking all the boxes of a "successful" life? I've been there. In fact, I was there just months ago, staring at the finished manuscript of my new book. By all accounts, it was a solid piece of work. But deep down, I knew it wasn't the book I needed... read more ›
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Jun
24
Imagine you’re gazing out at the vast expanse of possibility before you. On one side lies the safety of the familiar, and on the other, the allure of growth and the uncertainty that comes with chasing your dreams. What would you choose—honestly? It's a decision we’re faced with every day, in both big and small ways. Do we play it safe, sticking to the well-trodden path, or do we venture into uncharted territory, risking failure... read more ›
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May
27
It's incredibly easy to settle into the comfort of the familiar—the same routines, the usual habits, and the paths well-trodden. But somewhere in the back of your mind, isn't there a small voice urging you to shake things up, to take a risk, to venture into uncharted territory? Maybe you've experienced this feeling while watching someone fully immerse themselves in their craft on stage—whether through music, dance, or a bold stand-up routine. Isn't it absolutely... read more ›
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Feb
12
Think about it: if you only do what you usually do, you’ll never know what you’re truly capable of doing. This notion isn’t just about pushing boundaries for the sake of it; it’s about embracing the vastness of our potential. The Comfort Zone: A Creative Cul-de-Sac Our comfort zones are cozy, predictable spaces where routines live and risks are rare visitors. It’s human nature to gravitate towards comfort. But, in the realm of creativity, this... read more ›
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Jun
13
Reality is malleable. The world would have you believe that creativity is an indulgence. That instead, you should follow a more “practical” enough to invest your time and resources in. But these beliefs were invented by people trying to organize the world the way they saw it, not how it really was. “No Artist Tolerates Reality” Friedrich Nietzsche expressed a novel observation: "No artist tolerates reality." Throughout my life's journey, there have been countless instances... read more ›
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