143. Functional NLP and Becoming Zesty with Megan Blacksmith
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Release Date: 06/06/2024
160. Creative Freedom, Community, and Big Broadway Dreams with LaQuet Sharnell
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Creative Freedom, Community, and Big Broadway Dreams with LaQuet Sharnell Episode #160 Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast! In this episode, Nick Demos sits down with the inspiring LaQuet Sharnell for a heartfelt and energizing conversation about the winding, often unpredictable journey of the creative artist—and what it truly means to build a life rooted in authenticity, fearlessness, and community. LaQuet shares their evolution from an introspective, joke-telling five-year-old to a Broadway performer and fearless educator, opening up about the pivotal moments,...
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159. Creative Courage: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability with Mauricio Pita
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Creative Courage: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability with Mauricio Pita Episode #159 Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur! In today's episode, Nick is thrilled to introduce a truly inspiring guest, Mauricio, a talented filmmaker with whom he's shares an intrinsic connection that transcends the typical creative bond. Mauricio and Nick first crossed paths on the film festival circuit, and we've been kindred spirits ever since. In this conversation, Mauricio opens up about his journey from growing up in Venezuela to making waves in the film industry here in the U.S. He...
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158. Creativity, Collaboration, and Perseverance: A Life in Music with Kim Sherman
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Creativity, Collaboration, and Perseverance: A Life in Music with Kim Sherman Episode #158 Welcome to another insightful episode of The Creative Soulpreneur, where artistry meets entrepreneurship. Today, we're thrilled to introduce Kim Sherman, whose paths have intertwined through friendship, collaboration, and a shared passion for music. Nick and Kim reminisce about their initial meeting, a serendipitous artistic 'blind date' that blossomed into a fruitful partnership. They take us on a journey from Kim's theatrical childhood, inspired by her musician mother, to her perseverance...
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157. The Art of the Voice with Leslie Gordon
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
The Art of the Voice with Leslie Gordon Episode #157 In this episode of The Creative Soulpreneur, host Nick sits down with Leslie Gordon, a dynamic public speaker, coach, and linguist. Leslie, who will soon be stepping into her new role as the president of the National Speakers Association's Atlanta chapter, shares her inspiring journey from a Barbie-loving child who dreamed of being a dancer to a seasoned linguist passionate about the power of language and communication. They dive into her fascinating work, which includes accent and voice training, and discuss the...
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156. Story Mining for Your Business
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Story Mining for Your Business Episode #156 Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Creative Soulpreneur. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of story mining with our host Nick Demos, a storytelling and speaking coach specializing in helping speakers craft compelling narratives. Nick unravels the importance of a story bank – a collection of stage-worthy moments such as narratives, anecdotes, and case studies that entrepreneurs can tap into for elevating their business messaging and communication. We'll explore techniques for identifying stories...
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155. Understanding Authentic Branding with Julie Nemitz
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Understanding Authentic Branding with Julie Nemitz Episode #155 Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur. In today's episode, we reconnect with an extraordinary guest, Julie Nimitz. Julie's journey from a theater kid in Michigan, mentored by influential figures and inspired by a vibrant local theater scene, has taken her through a compelling career in corporate marketing. She merged her love for theater and her expertise in marketing to help small theaters amplify their stories in innovative ways. Now, Julie's entrepreneurial spirit and fearless nature have led her to work with...
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154. Cultivating Presence in Pivots with Ivana Polonijo and Theresa Conti
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Cultivating Presence in Pivots Episode #154 Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur podcast! On today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting an inspiring duo, Theresa and Ivana. Host Nick introduces us to this dynamic pair, who recently embarked on a powerful journey of personal and professional pivots. Discover how they initially met Nick at a financial services event and how it led them to unpack deep conversations about vulnerability, authenticity, and the multiple layers of pivoting in life. Theresa and Ivana dive into their own experiences, discussing how life's...
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153. Monetize Your Message
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Monetize Your Message Episode #153 In today's episode of "The Creative Soulpreneur," we're diving into the world of monetizing your message. Have you ever wondered if one powerful message could build your million-dollar business? Nick assures us it can and reveals seven—or maybe even more—ways to turn your expertise into multiple revenue streams. From identifying your unique core message to finding the right audience and navigating the dos and don'ts of pricing strategies, Nick offers a comprehensive guide to creating a thriving business. You'll learn how to avoid common...
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152. Get into Creative Flow
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
Creative Flow Episode # 152 Welcome to another episode of "The Creative Soulpreneur," where we dive deep into the heart of creativity and entrepreneurship. In today's episode titled "Get into Creative Flow," Nick opens up about transforming creative blocks into doorways for breakthroughs. After devoting nearly a decade to completing two documentaries, he found himself creatively spent and faced what seemed like insurmountable walls. But as he discovered, these blocks were not the end but signposts for growth. Join us as Nick shares practical techniques to move from creative...
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151. From Corporate Life to Creative Freedom with Elizabeth Armistead
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos
From Corporate Life to Creative Freedom with Elizabeth Armistead Episode #151 Welcome back to another inspiring episode of "The Creative Soulpreneur." Today, we dive into a heartfelt and transformative journey with an incredible guest, Elizabeth Armistead. Nick and Elizabeth shares their unique paths as creative beings navigating the challenges and triumphs of discovering their true selves. Nick recounts a serendipitous meeting with Elizabeth through a business network which blossomed into a profound friendship. Elizabeth, an innate creative, takes us on a reflective journey...
info_outlineFunctional NLP and becoming zesty with Megan Blacksmith
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Creative Soulpreneur! In today's show, our host Nick engages in a transformative conversation with the multi-talented Megan Blacksmith. As a holistic health coach, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, NLP trainer, and co-founder of Zesty and the Becoming Zesty podcast, Megan brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Together, they explore the profound need for personal space and time for processing emotions and experiences, a crucial practice for any creative and entrepreneurial journey.
Megan shares how integrating functional medicine into NLP has revolutionized her approach to emotional processing and coaching, emphasizing the physical body's role in our mental well-being. They also dive into understanding learning styles, compassionate coaching, and the dangers of manipulative practices in NLP.
The conversation uncovers the impact of limiting beliefs and nervous system reactions on business ventures, highlighting personal anecdotes of fear, stress, and physical tolls from launching events. Both Nick and Megan recount their battles with burnout and the importance of setting boundaries to sustain health and creativity.
Stay tuned for an episode brimming with insights on personal growth, emotional processing, and the transformative power of trusting oneself.
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Takeaways:
**Personal Growth Through NLP & Functional Medicine:** Megan emphasizes the integration of NLP with functional medicine practices to address both the mind and body, ensuring emotional processing is holistic and effective.
**Understanding & Overcoming Limiting Beliefs:** Common beliefs that hold us back, like feeling “too much” or unsafe in using our voice, can be reprogrammed. Megan shares how recognizing and addressing these beliefs are crucial steps toward unlocking our full potential.
**Importance of Self-Care & Boundaries:** Both Megan and Nick underscore the need to process emotions in real-time and set boundaries to avoid burnout. Trusting your body and setting compassionate boundaries can transform your approach to business and creative enterprises.
Megan Blacksmith is a holistic health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, speaker, NLP Trainer and mindset ninja. She is the co-founder of Zesty and the Becoming Zesty podcast. She trains coaches, practitioners and leaders with the tools for faster (inner) transformation without fighting themselves along the way through Functional NLP, a combination of the principles of NLP, functional medicine and compassionate coaching.
Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.