What if your Family and Friends Don't Support Your Dreams (LIVE with Melanie Herschorn)
Business & Bubbly Podcast with Charity Majors
Release Date: 03/06/2025
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In this lively episode of Business & Bubbly, host Charity Majors sits down with the multitalented Melanie Herschorn. Together, they venture into uncharted territory—what do you do when those closest to you aren't your biggest cheerleaders? Whether it's pursuing the title of published author or aspiring speaker, the journey is filled with challenges, especially when family and friends don't embrace your vision.
Speaker Bio:
Melanie Herschorn is an accomplished author, publisher, and an expert in book marketing. Known for her dynamic speaking engagements and her knack for transforming manuscripts into best-selling books, Melanie brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to the table.
Episode Summary:
Prepare to explore the dynamic world where personal aspirations meet external expectations. Charity and Melanie dive deep into understanding how to navigate the pursuit of dreams without the support you might hope for from family and friends. With insights into overcoming external doubts and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs.
Discussion Points:
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Overcoming Lack of Support:
Strategies to stay motivated when family and friends are not supportive.
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Internal Motivation:
How self-support and belief in a higher power can drive you forward.
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Choosing Your Inner Circle:
The importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals.
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Facets of Identity:
Understanding different facets of yourself and shining in varied environments.
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Collaborative Publishing:
How joining a collaborative book can become a successful gateway to authoring more books.
Time Stamps:
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[00:03:30] Overcoming lack of support from family and friends.
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[00:06:48] The dilemma of pursuing big dreams and facing judgment or indifference.
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[00:12:21] Tips for maintaining motivation.
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[00:16:22] The concept of being a multi-faceted individual.
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[00:18:50] Collaborative book opportunities and the strategic move into publishing.
Episode Wrap-Up:
Ready to take your dreams off the back burner? Charity and Melanie provide you with the tools to move past unsupportive loved ones and into the embrace of those who resonate with your mission. Discover how changing your circle and joining collaborative endeavors can be the catalyst you need. Whether it's through speaking, writing, or networking, your aspirations deserve to be fulfilled.
Tune in to this empowering episode and learn more about Melanie's journey and how it can inspire yours. Stay until the end, and who knows? This could be the spark to ignite your transformative journey.
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