Ep 10: What Are My Core Values? Destiny, Excitement, and FOMO Marketing: Wake-Up Call in Your Business
Release Date: 06/16/2024
Master Writing Fiction Using Goodreads as a Writing Tool. Writing Tips w/ Sienna Krieg
The Wake Up Call Podcast
-Are you using Goodreads? -How do you use Goodreads? -Do you use to it learn from the reviewers on what to work on to improve your fiction writing? - Do you know what a KPI is? These things and more are covered in this fun new Own Your Greatness Episode with my 19-year-old niece Sienna Krieg. We each had a different process that we mentioned of using Goodreads as a writing tip tool. Here is Sienna's process: 1. Picked a book she hasn't read 2. Read a 5 star review 3. Read a 1 or 2 star review Sienna is looking for a book to read and also learning about writing. Here is...
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Writing Tips- Good Fiction Books. The Secretary by Renee Knight and The Life Impossible by Matt Haig w/ Co-Host Sienna Krieg
The Wake Up Call Podcast
-What makes a good fiction book? -One that you can't put down? -You want to read more from the author? Learning what makes a good fiction book is important as far as writing tips and being able to implement those concepts into your book or book series. In this episode of Own Your Greatness YouTube (Wake-Up Call Podcast)- my niece Sienna Krieg and I discuss our thoughts and writing tips on what makes a good fiction book. In that discuss two books- The Secretary by Renee Knight and The Life Impossible by Matt Haig (spoiler! we both loved the books we read). Thank you for listening! Sienna...
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Writing Advice CLICHES- The Good and The Bad w/ Sienna Krieg
The Wake Up Call Podcast
Do you find yourself reading books that have too many cliches? Or are you a writer and curious if all cliches are necessarily bad to use? What are some other writing tips that may help you think about as you are writing your book? And more. Thanks for joining my niece Sienna Krieg and I on this video/podcast deep dive into Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley and Heaven Breaker by Sara Wolf to demonstrate some aspects of cliches. This video series on Writing Tips and How to Write a Book Series is layering in a special guest who used to podcast with my Circa 2021-2022 on The Good Karma Success...
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WRITING TIPS, Using Your Intuition, Goals and Focus
The Wake Up Call Podcast
How focused are you on your goals? Are you overwhelmed by all the writing tips and videos out there? Are you using your intuition to help guide you to how you can best achieve your goals as a writer or something else? Do you understand what you intuition is? How to know the difference? Do you ask The Universe for help? Packed solo podcast. ****And yes, by mistake, I said 2,000 words a minute vs. day. LOL! You can tell I am a Gen X and had to take typing in High School. The incredible book I mention and recommend is First Pages of Best Sellers by C.S. Lakin. Below is my Amazon...
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BEST WRITING TIPS in Conjunction with Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses w/ Sienna Krieg
The Wake Up Call Podcast
—How do you think about transitions between chapters so your reader is hooked and can't book your book down? —What makes a bestselling book series? —What tropes and inspiration are used in A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas? —What makes A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas so popular? And more. Thanks for joining my niece Sienna Krieg and I on this video/podcast deep dive into A Court of Thorns and Roses to demonstrate some aspects of what makes a great fantasy book and fantasy book series. This video series on Writing Tips and How to Write a Book Series is layering in...
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Writing Process Ideas (Tips) to Develop Your Writing Style—Following Your Intuition
The Wake Up Call Podcast
What is your writing process? As a freelance writer? author? blogger? Do you have a writing process? Have you ever doubted your writing process? How do you manage or view time in regards to your writing process? This and more is covered in this video/podcast about developing and using your own unique writing process. I also share some other ideas in case you wish to try another type of process or adapt. Following your intuition in your writing process is the best way at the end of the day. My website is Media page has the links I mention. 1:1 coaching/mentoring options on the Work...
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WRITING TIPS- Show Don't Tell, Character Development, Circe by Madeline Miller
The Wake Up Call Podcast
—What is "Show Don't Tell" in the world of writing? —How do you use Show Don't Tell to write the best character descriptions? —What are some tips to help you write great character descriptions? And more. This YouTube/podcast about Top Writing Tips to help you write a book is full of insight from my niece Sienna Krieg who is a Freshman at DePauw University and majoring in Communications. Here is Sienna's Medium.com link: We both love and refer to Circe by Madeline Miller. Sienna also shares her thoughts and reads from The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski and The Cove by Ron...
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Best Tips to Help You Find and Use Your Voice- Writing, Speaking, Social Media
The Wake Up Call Podcast
What are some tips to help you find your voice? What does it mean to use your voice? How can you own your voice? What are some examples of voice? How important is voice in relation to AI and a sea of content? Finding your voice, having confidence to use your voice, own your voice and stay the course is a journey. This video shares several examples- client examples, Circe from Madeline Miller, President Trump vs. Kamala Harris, and more! The most important thing to understand is balance- and that is the journey. Please refer to this awesome video I mentioned for deeper dive on character...
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Avoid These 3 Common Writing Mistakes With These Top Tips
The Wake Up Call Podcast
Looking for writing tips because you feel stuck? Wishing to become a bestselling author and are getting in your own way? Making excuses that you don't have enough time to write? This video is designed to offer practical insights and actionable advice to help writers overcome common obstacles and improve their craft through personal experience and learned strategies. In this writing tip video, I share three main tips (and three sub tips) that can help you move through your challenges with writing and gain success. Tip 1 is about "Silly Notions": Common misconceptions writers may have, how...
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Book Cover Tips and Insights, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros w/ Sienna Krieg
The Wake Up Call Podcast
—Are you writing a book and have yet to land on a cover that captivates your target audience? —Do you judge a book by its cover? —Do you decide what books to buy by its cover? —Do you use Goodreads or Amazon to make a book buying or book reading decision? —Have your read Fourth Wing or Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros? Did you decide to read it because Fourth Wing and Iron Flame have cool and intriguing book covers? This podcast/video series on Writing Tips and How to Write a Book Series is layering in a special guest who used to podcast with my Circa 2021-2022 on The Good Karma Success...
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It's easy to get swept up in someone else's excitement and the box of what worked for them vs. what you are truly excited about and what your destiny is.
Personal Development questions to ask yourself for clarity and direction are:
—What are my core values?
—What do I want?
—What inspires me?
—What am I good at?
This episode of The Wake-Up Call Podcast explores this narrative, FOMO Marketing in conjunction with a lesson learned (mistake) we (my husband Ryan Van Fleet and I) made in our sportfishing business many years ago—Good Karma Sportfishing and Coaching.
We got caught up in trying to emulate strategies that we thought would lead to higher visibility and success. However, these approaches didn't align with our true passion and strengths. It was a costly lesson but an invaluable one that taught us the importance of staying true to our core values and what genuinely excites us. By shifting our focus back to our authentic selves, we found a more fulfilling path that not only resonated with us but also attracted the right kind of clients for our business. This journey underscores the significance of self-awareness and intentionality in any venture you undertake.
So, if you're feeling disoriented by the myriad of marketing tactics out there, take a moment to reflect on your core values and your unique strengths. What truly excites you? What kind of impact do you want to make? Staying aligned with these answers will guide you toward a path that feels not only successful but also deeply satisfying.
Ultimately, the essence of our story is about alignment. Aligning your business strategies with your core values and passions isn't just a lofty ideal—it's a practical guide to sustainable success. When you pursue what genuinely excites you and tap into your unique strengths, your work becomes more than just a job; it transforms into an extension of who you are. This alignment attracts opportunities that are a good fit and fosters a work environment where you can thrive.
Furthermore, this journey also enhances resilience. When you're rooted in your core values, you’re more equipped to navigate setbacks and challenges, as your motivation comes from a deeper, more enduring source. In retrospect, our experience with the sportfishing business was not just a lesson in marketing but a profound reminder of the power of authenticity.
As you embark or continue on your own entrepreneurial path, remember to periodically reassess and realign with your core values. The marketplace is ever-changing, but grounding your strategies in what truly matters to you will provide clarity and direction. Embrace the continuous evolution of your business as a journey in discovering and expressing your true self.
Thank you for listening!
Melinda Van Fleet is an Intuitive Energetic Business and Leadership Growth Mentor/Coach/Consultant who helps her clients with what they can't see, so they can experience results fast. She helps her clients by teaching, guiding, supporting and empowering so they can grow their business.
Melinda and her husband, Capt. Ryan (Good Karma Sportfishing & Coaching), moved to The FL Keys in 2009 after they were both laid off at the same time.
Melinda, on her 3.5 life, has an unparalleled story of dreaming big, manifestation, and a lot of hard work.
In addition to her coaching business, and being The Wizard Behind the Curtain for Good Karma Sportfishing & Coaching, she is an energy practitioner, Human Design coach, professional speaker, host of The Wake Up Call Podcast, The Success Codes Podcast, freelance writer, 2x best-selling author.
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