Leaving Social Media and Sacred Attention with Amelia Hruby

Jamila Reddy is a writer, meditation guide, ex-entrepreneur, and dear friend.In this episode, we talk about:What it means to be a writerThe capacity it takes to self-publishStepping away from entrepreneurshipSelf-promotion vs self-expressionThe marketing work required to keep a business afloatThe joys (and horrors) of working for othersPaywalls as a way of gathering communityHealthy distraction and self-care that doesn’t feel like laborNew definitions of success Mentioned in the episode:Creative Ideation PortalJamila’s websiteJamila’s newsletter Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s episode is about the long journey of cultivating consistency in our creative practices.I talk about: the magic of giving up, how to find the right pace, minimum viable actions, tools for building momentum, and places to share your work.This one’s for you if you’ve been circling something important that wants to be released into the world. Or if you’re excited about integrating daily or weekly practices, so they can support your long-term projects.Tune in then get the Into the Broadcast Map, and join me in The Long Arc this weekend.Mentioned in the episode:Into the Broadcast MapCreative Ideation PortalSign up for The Long Arc on 10/4 Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

Let me take you behind the scenes of mapping fall in my business.You’ll learn the three essential parts of a practice-based earning ecosystem. Plus, I share exactly how I plan my launch calendars to support my financial and energetic needs.Tune in for clarity, camaraderie, and creative cartography.Mentioned in the episode:Creative Ideation PortalAmelia Hruby & Nic AntoinetteSign up for The Long Arc on 10/4Join the joyful waitlists for: Pollinating Your Projects - happening in NovemberOffline Practice - happening in DecemberLandscapes - ongoingQuilt Class - returning in November?Use my link for 50% off your first year of Flodesk Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

Today we complete our mini series going over the free Creative Ideation Portal - a guide to help you vision your projects and share them with the world.Tune in to days one and two first. Then join me for today’s conversation about why the world needs your art and how to share it (even if you feel scared).If you’re listening when this comes out, join me and Amelia Hruby at the FREE COMMON SHAPES PARTY on Saturday, September 20th (aka tomorrow!). RSVP here.Mentioned in the episode:Creative Ideation PortalCody’s WorldAmelia Hruby Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

Today we continue our mini series going over the free Creative Ideation Portal - a guide to help you vision your projects and share them with the world.Tune in to ‘Day 1 : Our Many Visions’ first. Then join me for today’s exploration of how to make progress (even when you don’t want to work).And if you’re listening when this comes out, join me and Amelia Hruby at the FREE COMMON SHAPES PARTY on Saturday, September 20th. RSVP here.Mentioned in the episode:Creative Ideation PortalCody’s WorldAmelia Hruby Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to a new season of Common Shapes!We’re beginning with a mini series going over the free Creative Ideation Portal - a guide to help you vision your projects and share them with the world.Tune in for daily episodes.Day One : Our Many Visions Day Two : Moving the Needle Forward Day Three : Art as ServiceThen join me and Amelia Hruby at the FREE COMMON SHAPES PARTY on Saturday, September 20th. RSVP here.Mentioned in the episode:Creative Ideation PortalCody’s WorldOff the Grid & Amelia’s bookJess HerreraNicole CloutierLaurel Schwulst Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

Dear Listener Thank you for tuning into Common Shapes and my conversation with AmeliaDon't forget to grab the free Creative Ideation Portal : Your three day guide to visioning your projectsMore from Amelia:Amelia's Website Softer Sounds WebsiteOff the Grid podcast on Apple + Spotify + everywhere else you listen Download the free Leaving Social Media Toolkit  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a five star rating on Spotify Thank you to : Softer Sounds Studio for podcast editing Saltbreaker for our music Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo for our art  Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

Dear Listener,Thank you for tuning in to Common Shapes todayI am teaching Mapping Your Creative Business this weekend Saturday January 18 and Sunday January 19 (8 spots left at time of publishing episode) You can become a free or paid subscriber to my weekly newsletter here - Also it now has a CLASSIFIEDS section where you can buy an ad :) It has been so fun and beautiful to see people's businesses get little boosts Grab the free Creative Ideation Portal to vision your projects and bring them into the world I mention the artist Kening Zhu Join Landscapes : A writing group for all genres Book a 1:1 Creative Advising SessionThank you for supporting the show by sharing this episode on social media, in your newsletter, or texting it to a friend. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts or give us five stars on Spotify Podcast editing : Softer Sounds Studio Music : Saltbreaker Art : Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo  Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

Dear Listener Thank you so much for tuning in to my conversation with Brandi Cheyenne Harper Don't forget to grab the free Creative Ideation Portal : Your three day guide to visioning your projects For more of Brandi's work : Website Knitting is a Love Language Newsletter Knitting for Radical Self Care Book Brandi on InstagramLandscapes : A writing group for all genres, where Brandi hosts the monthly BIPOC writers circle. The whole group meets every Tue/Thu 11-1 EST and this Sunday January 12 Jacqueline Suskin is our guest teacher Mapping Your Creative Business Jan 18 + 19 : A year ahead planning retreat on zoom to support you in visioning each quarter of the year, designing your weeks, and dreaming up your offeringsTo support Common Shapes consider becoming a paid subscriber of my weekly newsletter Thank you to everyone who makes this show possible : Softer Sounds Studio for editing + support Saltbreaker for our music and Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo for our art  Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode I bring us through both the process of creating a new suite of business offerings as well as presenting to you my very own.I bring you through how I invented these and where I started and how I worked back from that space. A little glimpse inside of my brain.But first : Make sure you download the free Creative Ideation Portal : A three day guide for visioning and planning your own work. Thanks to Softer Sounds, Saltbreaker, and Jess Herrera for their help making this podcast. If you'd like to support the show, please become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody's World. Get full access to Monday Monday at codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe