How Do You Care For You When Your Work Requires Emotional Labor? with DEI Professional Zahida Sherman

Delanie Fischer is sharing a solution to a common trap entrepreneurs get stuck in around their offerings, 2 reasons why you might be overcomplicating your business, and how to make some shifts that result in more peace, and profit. If you feel burnt out, or pulled in too many directions —and want to break this cycle, consider trying this 1 thing. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is joined by body-centered collage artist, who donates a portion of all sales to survivors of sexual assault, Tatum Elizabeth. Tatum shares about the creative process behind this work, how the concept evolved, favorite tips and tools as an artist, and the reality of balancing chronic illness with the pursuit of creative endeavors. This episode will inspire you to start, or make, something — without the self-criticism, and be open to where it may take you.Plus:+ The 2 Keys To Sustainable Motivation + Prioritizing Ethical Sourcing In Your Creative Process + How To Relieve Sense of Urgency As An Artist You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is chatting with licensed therapist and HSP Coach, Lauren LaSalle. Lauren shares how she decided on a niche in her field, why she wanted to transition into coaching after being a full-time therapist, and how she's found her happy medium with her workload and schedule. If you've been feeling stuck in your business, or career, this may inspire what you do next!You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is joined by singer-songwriter, musical engineer, and the artist behind the latest Self-Helpless Podcast theme song, Te’Jani. Not only does Te’Jani share awesome tips for those who want to ease into the music industry, or create music for fun, but he also gives us a peek into his own creative process, how he combats perfectionism, and the lessons he's learned around authenticity. Don’t consider yourself an artist, but get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking? Don’t miss this episode!Plus:+ Te’Jani Gives Us An Impromptu Music Lesson+ The Power of 1 (And How To Put Yourself Out There)+ Advice For Artists Who Live In Small TownsYou can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is chatting with her friend, Jennifer Kempin, about sales, pricing, and not feeling gross about either in your business. They’re answering 2 subscriber-submitted questions —one about how to feel more comfortable around selling in general, as well as raising rates of a product or service, and the other addresses the variety of opinions you receive as a business owner, entrepreneur, or artist, and a great way to filter those so they don’t derail you. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is joined by Jamie Feinberg, who lived in an RV with her husband, Ross, for 5 years and traveled throughout the United States. Jamie’s sharing tons of tips for how to prep and plan for this kind of lifestyle — including what to do about things like mail and internet while living on the road, the variety of jobs they had, fun memberships to get, and more! Even if you’re not considering RV / van / bus / tiny home living for yourself, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for navigating change and adventure, ridding yourself of all-or-nothing thinking, the many ways you can bring dreams to fruition, and how to infuse more creativity, spaciousness, and play into your life.Plus:+ 2 Experiments That Jamie And Ross Did Before Hitting The Road+ How To Decide What Clothing And Items To Take With You Vs. What To Leave Behind+ A Literal Dream That Changed Everything For ThemYou can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is chatting with Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and Founder of Kickstart Accounting, where she helps business owners with bookkeeping, financial analysis, and education. Danielle is sharing the #1 tip for keeping your finances organized as a new business owner, or entrepreneur, and the shocking impact that our mindset has on our relationship with money. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is joined by Zahida Sherman, a diversity and inclusion professional who is the inaugural director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Southern California Institute of Architecture, a lecturer of anti-racism for The School of Drama at Yale University, and founder of the DEI consultancy, Z Crown Consulting. Zahida shares how she stays organized while balancing a variety of responsibilities, the feelings she navigates doing this work, and how she cares for herself in seasons of heaviness and overwhelm. This guidance, and peek behind the curtain, that Zahida offers is great for people who work in (or are interested in working in) DEI, service providers who facilitate transformative experiences, and those who are in a field that requires a significant amount of emotional labor — be it education, caregiving, advocacy, and others.Plus:+ The #1 Boundary Zahida Set Around Her Work+ The First Steps Zahida Took To Start Her Consultancy (Plus 3 Tips For Facilitating Transformation)+ The 2 Lists That Help Her In Tough TimesYou can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is chatting with her friend, Kris Hillberg, about minimalism -- the biggest misconception about this lifestyle, the surprising ripple effect it can have, 2 simple ways to start if you want to try it out, and a tip for creatives who are struggling with overwhelm. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is joined by writer, nomad, and the creator of the series, Lore and Lust, Karla Nikole. Karla shares what inspired her first book, tips for self-publishing, the messiness of career transitions and ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship, how her work got into a major bookstore chain (without living on social media), not being for everyone and handling criticism around your work, and the comparison trap that stifles creatives. Plus:+ The OTHER Way To Get What You Want + How Social Media Can Work For You (Even If You Aren’t On It!) + Releasing Expectations And Enjoying The Process You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.