When asked that fateful question, "What do you do?" we lead with our day jobs. WHY? There's so much more to you than what you do to make money, and there's more to your day job than just your job title. Whether you're introducing yourself to describe your career or your passion project, Ken Schneck is here to help you craft a killer elevator pitch to get to the heart of your story in four sentences or less.  Find out more about Ken at kenschneck.com, and check out the elevator pitch resource he mentioned at tinyurl.com/elevatorpitchplease!  And RUN, DO NOT WALK, to sign up for The Spark, The Buckeye Flame's newsletter, to get the latest in queer Ohio news. https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography. 

We aren't learning how to stop hustling so we can be more productive in different ways or fit new things into the space left behind — we're doing it so we can actually, sustainably, do LESS. This episode is all about how to maintain the space you've created as you've unlearned the hustle, featuring a homework assignment to schedule yourself some rest and examine the thoughts that come up when you do so.  We also hear from Ash Powers, a client of mine who had to give up a really big goal — xer bachelor's degree — because of shifting priorities when COVID hit in 2020. Xe shares the story of deciding to quit school and allow the rest of life (being a parent, being creative, enjoying life) to take up the space it deserved. Also, Ash is a very colorful speaker and there are five bloopers at the end of this episode I hope you enjoy!  You can find Ash on Instagram @WitchyWatercolors, on TikTok @MassivePainInTheDeck, on Patreon @LovingSeaTarot (https://www.patreon.com/LovingSeaTarot) and SOON at ashesgrimoire.com.  As always thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography.  Take the Creative Block Quiz to discover your top block and get tips to break through it at bit.ly/CreativeBlockQuiz

The Belief: We must strive for perfection for our own self growth, so we burn out from trying to be and do everything that is expected of us. The Reality: Billionaires and industries profit off your doubts, fears, and insecurities and you can STOP giving in to their messaging and manipulations. It is an act of resistance to be your amazing self regardless of what other people think is normal or appropriate. In this episode we're tackling what it means to perform perfection and presentation in all aspects of life — home, work, even the grocery store.  This episode has a very special guest, my friend Sarah, who shares her story of anxiety and panic in the face of going back to the office. Not because of mask protocols or work stress, but because of her belief that she would need to spend hundreds of dollars on looking "professional" again (until she realized she didn't).  Check out Jodi-Ann Burey's TEDx Talk, "The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work" here: https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_ann_burey_the_myth_of_bringing_your_full_authentic_self_to_work/ Join the Run Like Hell Toward Happy Community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltowardhappy Thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography! 

Quitting has a bad reputation, but it's a great skill to be able to walk away from things that no longer serve you. Whether it's quitting a job, quitting being a people pleaser, or simply unfollowing accounts on social media that make you feel bad, learning when to quit is an invaluable asset in your toolbox. This episode is all about why and how to call it quits — featuring an interview with JD Dharmasurya of the Our Front Porch podcast about her long and storied history of all the hobbies, projects, and businesses she's quit.  Check out JD's podcast group on Facebook to be notified when the season starts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265620908999666 Join the Run Like Hell Toward Happy Community to win awesome prizes and join a community of creatives: facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltowardhappy Take the next step in your Run Like Hell Toward Happy journey with something awesome I made for you at runlikehelltowardhappy.com/offer  Thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography! 

"Normal" is a red flag — it's code for the white, cis heteronormative, capitalist, ableist patriarchy in power. And this season of Run Like Hell Toward Happy is here to help you break up with normal and wake up to your wild, free, creative, freaky self in all your glorious magnificence. We are on a mission (you too, if you're listening!) to show the world what is possible when you let go of normal and breathe life into all the unique parts of yourself. Each time you step outside the box and put yourself first, it creates a ripple effect and models that possibility for every single person around you. The revolution begins now!  Please subscribe and review on iTunes or Castbox, and rate five stars on Spotify to help others find the show.  Join us in the Run Like Hell Toward Happy Community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltowardhappy Thanks to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography! 

Season four is coming soon!  Welcome to Run Like Hell Toward Happy SEASON FOUR, the podcast for overwhelmed creatives to stop hustling and finally create balance between work, life, play, and rest to work toward their dreams. This season is all about breaking the rules you’ve been taught about success, productivity, and your value to say NO THANKS to the status quo and finally design life on YOUR terms. I’m Caitlin Liz Fisher, a creativity coach, author, and creator of Passion Pacers, a program for creatives like you to learn how to STOP the hustle mentality and embrace their passions in a sustainable way. I’ve spent the last four years recovering from burnout, stepping fully into my power as a creator, and I have the absolute privilege to help others do the same. Each time in my life that I’ve felt the pull to walk away from something, it was because I finally heard the way my intuition was saying “NO.” Over time, I learned to listen to that voice in advance, when I could hear it say “Yes.” Now I’m teaching YOU how to do the same. In this season, you will learn how to work through all the bullshit you’ve learned from our hustle obsessed culture that stops you from going for your dreams. You know, deep down, what you want to do — so we’re going to find the confidence, boundaries, and balance to do it, without hustling and burning out. I am here to stop the status quo of “what we’re supposed to do” and fight back against hustle culture by embracing the power of creativity, rest, and what happens when people absolutely believe in themselves. This season will take you on a journey from unlearning the way it’s always been taught, teaching you to reframe your self-concept, and helping you embrace your inner creative. You’ll be hearing from real people just like you to see these shifts in action. If you’re ready to stop hustling and join this revolution against the status quo, make sure you hit that subscribe button to be the first to know when Season 4 starts! In the meantime, find me on Facebook in the Run Like Hell Toward Happy Community, where creative people just like you are already breaking the rules. Facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltowardhappy  Thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography!

Your creative goals should be achievable and actionable, but most of us set lofty, dreamy goals without thinking about the consistency that they truly require. This finale episode of the F*ck New Years Resolutions series helps you set realistic creative goals that feel good, and STOPS the cycle of shame when you don't fulfill meet those big expectations.  Also, I've made you a workbook to make your action plan for your goals! Check it out and catch up on any other New Years Resolution episodes you may have missed at runlikehelltowardhappy.com/fnyr! Thanks to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography! 

Hi there! You might think weight loss goals will help you be healthier — that is actually, factually false. This episode breaks down the silent, sneaky impact of diet culture and the lies we believe as pure fact. BMI is bullshit, diets never work, and "obesity" is not unhealthy. No matter what you think you know about weight and body goals, you'll learn something new in this one.  Catch up on all the F*ck New Years Resolution shows at runlikehelltowardhappy.com/fnyr! Thanks to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography! Come hang out with us in the Run Like Hell Toward Happy Community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltowardhappy. 

Money is such a sticky subject! Our goals and resolutions around money tend to have morality lurking right behind them, suggesting that we're better people if we do XYZ with our funds. Not true!  This episode unpacks several New Years Resolutions around personal finance including paying off debt, getting a higher paying job, and cutting out "frivolous" spending. Just like we learned last week, it's important to examine the motivations behind the goal in order to create a sustainable action plan that's in line with your long term vision and isn't just an arbitrary New Year goal post.  Catch up on all the F*ck New Years Resolution shows at runlikehelltowardhappy.com/fnyr! Check out this episode and then come talk about it in the Run Like Hell Toward Happy Community on Facebook. Facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltowardhappy.  Also mentioned in the show: Episode 25, 7 Money Mindset Shifts — this episode helps unpack common money mindsets to shift your thinking into something way more inviting to that good good cash flow!  Thanks to Leave Nelson B for the use of his amazing music and to Jen Hearn for photography! See you next time. 

Are you a productivity resolution maker? Do you start each year with a fresh planner only to abandon it before the spring? Do you feel bad about yourself when your plan to bullet journal or learn the Pomodoro method goes awry?  This episode will help you say NO THANKS to the sneaky shame spiral of popular productivity resolutions and embrace a plan for truly achieving a goal that aligns with your long-term vision.  You'll learn four steps for setting a realistic goal: 1) Identify the REASON for the goal. 2) Set small 90 day goals. 3) Find an accountability method to check in. 4) Regularly assess and evaluate your progress.  This is only the beginning! This four part series on New Years Resolutions will allow you to reframe the most popular (and infamous) resolutions. Catch up on the entire series at runlikehelltowardhappy.com/fnyr. Check us out in the Community on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltoward happy.  Thanks to Leave Nelson B for my intro/outro music and Jen Hearn for photography!