Lisa Robbin Young

[CREATIVE FREEDOM S8B1]

In Heart-Centered Business: Healing from toxic business culture so your small business can thrive, Sufi spiritual business teacher Mark Silver, M.Div. speaks to those who hate the toxic way business has developed, and want an approach to business that is as nourishing as it is powerful.

The effects of global business have brought devastation and injustice that no one wants. Instead, we yearn for beauty and real vibrancy in the world around us, and healthy heart-centered business must be part of the healing.

This book is a guide to doing business, your business, in a truly spirit-centered way. We need to, and can, realize the truth that, as Mark says, every act of business can be an act of love.

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[CREATIVE FREEDOM S8E3]

Let's talk about something we all know deep down: there's no one-size-fits-all approach to success in business. It's all about finding YOUR way and embracing your unique creative spirit (within legal boundaries, of course!). But hey, let's be real; carving out your own path can be a bit challenging, especially if you're a Fusion creative like me. No matter where you fall on the creative spectrum, if you're feeling a little lost on your journey to success, I've got you covered!

In this episode, I'm sharing five exercises that will bring clarity to your life and business. Trust me; they're game-changers! Tune in now to discover your path to success and get ready to unleash your creative freedom!

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Podcast Show Notes

In this episode, we are talking about:

  • How your values shape your success
  • Embracing your strengths makes you feel more successful
  • Two strengths assessment tools I use and recommend
  • Why knowing who your Raving Fans are is critical for success
  • How to identify your ideal customer for a more successful business
  • How to ignite a path to your dreams and desires
  • How a SWOT Analysis can help creative entrepreneurs be more successful

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[CREATIVE FREEDOM S8E2]

Ready to break free from the ordinary and tap into your magical potential?

In the latest episode of the Creative Freedom Show, we're diving deep into the world of Undervalued Unicorns - those extraordinary creatives who are making waves but still flying under the radar.

Does that sound like you? Then you might be an Undervalued Unicorn. Tune in to the podcast and learn how to EMBRACE your inner Unicorn and STOP being Undervalued.

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In this episode, we are talking about:

  • What IS an Undervalued Unicorn?
  • What makes a Unicorn Undervalued?
  • Signs you might be an Undervalued Unicorn
  • Lizzo was an Undervalued Unicorn, too!
  • How to embrace your inner Unicorn and STOP being undervalued

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[Creative Freedom S8 Promo]

Woo to the hoo! Creative Freedom Season 8 launches next week!... and we are kicking things off with the most frustrating yet important topic I could ever share with you! You don't want to miss it, so stay tuned!

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"About Damn Time" is a parody of "About Damn Time", originally recorded by Lizzo. Parody lyrics by Lisa Robbin Young.

[Creative Freedom S6E10]

Pivot! It was one of the biggest buzzwords of 2020, thanks to the pandemic that shall not be named putting a monkey wrench into EVERYONE’S plans!

Not to brag, but I’ve been pivoting since before it was cool. I’ve probably done the pivot 5 or 10 times in my nearly 30 years online. I mean, nothing lasts forever and the only constant is change, right?

Last episode I talked about how Taylor Swift pivoted to a new music genre...and she’s not the only one. Fine artist Henri Matisse and lots of companies have started down one path, decided it’s not working for them (or has stopped working for them), and turned to something new.

So yes, pivots are a thing, and they absolutely CAN be done successfully, but how do you know if it is, in fact, time to pivot? Listen in to find out today.

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Inside this episode, we're talking about:

  • How what started as a pivot became the Creative Freedom Incubator
  • How your definition of success shapes your need to pivot (or not)
  • How 3M actually started with a pivot
  • Henri Matisse’s famous pivot from free to paid
  • The Croatian “Princess of Pop” that made a pivot to meaningful music
  • John Deere’s principles led him to pivot

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[Creative Freedom S6E9]

In my hometown, there’s a concrete pump house situated between the train tracks and a T intersection by one of our high schools.

I’m pretty sure it’s a defunct building now because the hatch on the top has been painted shut for decades. You couldn’t get into it if you wanted to… although some folks have tried, and there are still a few citizens of the town who HAVE gone in there at some point in the past and lived to tell the tale. 

We call it “the rock” - and we called it that long before Dwayne Johnson started wrestling in the 90s. It was first painted by students of that high school - “SWP Oh yeah!” That was the start of over 50 years of community building - through vandalism.

We used to joke that the rock must have originally been only a few feet wide, but years of paint had made it ginormous. A few years back, several inches of paint actually peeled off the rock, revealing layers of work from years past. The rock is so popular, it has its own facebook page.

So the question of the day: How does a rock get its own facebook page? Tune in below to find out!

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Podcast Show Notes

Inside this episode, we're talking about:

  • How a rock (not The Rock) gets its own Facebook page
  • A lesson from Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga about Raving Fans
  • The “hierarchy of engagement” that can sell a million records
  • How seemingly “random” content can humanize your brand
  • How to create engagement even if your offer isn’t sexy
  • Why people become Raving Fans in the first place
  • How Ben and Jerry’s creates Raving Fans

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[Creative Freedom S6E8]

I LOVE me some thrift store shopping! If you have the patience and enjoy treasure hunts, you can come up with some fantastic finds!

As a kid though, I didn’t see the attraction. I grew up in a welfare family, so hand-me-downs constituted the bulk of my wardrobe - and I was the oldest girl, so I was handing them down again! To me, thrift stores were full of hand-me downs, and cheap-o, secondhand crap. Why would I want to be there?

But now? I actually enjoy browsing the shelves, looking for those hidden gems that will make my life better. Like I said, you just never know when you’ll find something that can change your life.

I’ve bought and used all kinds of second-hand treasures. Many of which I later donated again for someone else to enjoy.

Why am I prattling on about thrift stores on a business podcast? Because you can do the same thing with your content! You can uncover the hidden gems in your existing content by doing a treasure hunt of sorts and sharing those golden  nuggets with the world.

We call it content repurposing, and you can get a lot more mileage from one piece of long-form content if you do it.

Together we're going to walk you through how you can uncover the hidden gems in your existing content by doing a treasure hunt of sorts and sharing those golden  nuggets with the world.

Ready to get started? Listen in below!

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Podcast Show Notes

Inside this episode, we're talking about:

  • What thrift stores and content re-purposing have in common
  • What Gary Vee gets right about content marketing
  • What to repurpose when you create your next piece of content
  • How we repurpose our show content
  • Where to start repurposing with content you already have
  • How to repurpose both paid and free stuff
  • Repurposing other people’s stuff… sort of
  • You are NOT Gary Vee, so make it sustainable for yourself

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[Creative Freedom S6E7]

We're back with our first **official** episode of our Season 6 re-launch. Our bonus episode last week gave you the explanation for that.

Our earlier episodes of Season 6 laid the groundwork for what we’re talking about today: your content strategy. If you’ve missed those or you need a refresher, you may want to pop back to the beginning of Season 6 to see what you’ve missed. We’ve talked about how to make sure your content strategy is sustainable, and how to narrow in so you’re actually getting some visibility. This episode, we’re gonna teach you how to build out your strategy.

Listen in to the episode below to get started!

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Podcast Show Notes

Inside this episode, we're talking about:

  • The difference between Marketing Strategy and Content Strategy
  • Why consistency and frequency are NOT the same thing
  • Why your business goals play an important role in your content strategy
  • How our goals at Creative Freedom HQ drive our content marketing strategy
  • The importance of using the right mix of tactics in your content marketing strategy
  • The 3 kinds of content that help you sell
  • How people decide what to share with their audience
  • Progressive’s brilliant content marketing tactic

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[Creative Freedom S6EB1]

The Creative Freedom Show is back!

This time, I'm re-starting Season 6 with something special. A "bonus" episode that breaks down how 2021 went.

Tune in as I go through a month-by-month breakdown of the highlights of what happened last year both personally and professionally, and end the episode with insight around what the changes we are making at Creative Freedom HQ that were inspired by 2021's rollercoaster.

Check out the show to get started.

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Podcast Show Notes

Inside this episode, we're talking about:

  • How 2021 went over at Creative Freedom HQ
  • A month by month highlight reel
  • Changes you will see going into 2022

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[Creative Freedom S6E6]

Nickelback. That band everyone loves to hate. Well, thanks to a lot of stock video footage, their rock anthem is now a parody of what it takes to get more visibility in your creative business.

Want to remind your customers of your creative business and develop a sustainable marketing strategy? Check out Episode 6 of the Creative Freedom Show today.

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"How I'll Remind You" is a parody of "How You Remind You", originally recorded by Nickelback. Parody lyrics by Lisa Robbin Young.