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Producing the Build Your House of Wellness series has been such a rewarding experience and so far, we've explored topics ranging from sustainability to diversity and equity. For this episode, it's my turn in the hot seat!  Meander through this journey with me as I share how balance, connection to place, and finding my "zone" through a simple, thoughtful exercise have helped me begin building my house of wellness. Plus, I'll share an exciting update regarding my career and transition.   Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how for more information and to get in touch.

Cedric F. Brown, APR, has earned international recognition in communications for his work in diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy efforts. Cedric is a digital strategist with a decade of expertise in using analytics and research to develop socially impactful content and joins me as my guest for this episode of the podcast and continuation of the Build Your House of Wellness series.  Join us as we explore his "house" and discuss his hopes for self-expression and representation in the workplace, plus his valuable insights on campaigns from the Department of Education, Nike, and Ben & Jerry's.  Check out all of the impactful work Cedric is doing on his website: https://cedricfbrown.com, and follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how for more information and to get in touch.

In this episode, I kick off a new series called Build Your House of Wellness. In this series, I ask each guest one question: How are you building your house of wellness?   My first guest is the incredibly talented and very humble, Nicole DeNamur. She’s an innovative teacher, award-winning author, and advocate for healthy spaces, not to mention a sustainability professional and attorney. Join us as we explore her "house" and discuss the power of mentorship, language, and our responsibility to advocate for a healthier built environment.  Check out all of the impactful work Nicole is doing at www.sustainablestrategiespllc.com where you can also find links to her online educational programming, including her Sustainable Strategies School, her medium series, and social channels.   For more information and to participate in the Build Your House of Wellness series, visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how.  

In this episode, I share insights from youth activists about how we can support them in effecting change in the world. Knowing our role is the first step to taking action. Follow my twitter (www.twitter.com/jpaynebu) for more live tweets from #YTHLive and follow #YTHLive for more insights, quotes, and resources to help empower youth.  www.strategyforimpact.com

Grandma asks what you do for a living. How would you describe yourself without setting off her BS-meter?  Describing what we do for a living is often the first story we tell to strangers. In my latest podcast, I share how I accidentally discovered an emotional disconnect between my story and how boiling it down to its purest form ignited something deeper. www.strategyforimpact.com

Ever face a challenge, delay, or moment of uncertainty and the thought, “I don’t have time for this” pops into your head? This is a big one for me. In this episode, I share what it’s like for me (to at least try) to resist the urge to leap past important moments, and sit in the situation instead – as uncomfortable as that may be. www.strategyforimpact.com

I’ve noticed that when I respond from a neutral place, my conversations and time with others is much more fulfilling. Here’s what happens when I do and don’t respond from a neutral state. Maybe you can relate. www.StrategyForImpact.com

Re: communications and wanting to feel seen and heard. Also, wear a 😷. www.strategyforimpact.com

👣This Walk & Talk unpacks where we spend our time or too little of it on social media. Prioritizing our time on the right channels directly impacts our results. Answering this question helped me realize I was completely ignoring one of my most important channels (LinkedIn) and helped me refocus for better results. Let's see where your gaps are and fix them. This is the third hand-picked question from my Social Media Wellness Quiz which you can take right now to get your social media (what's that?) back on track. 10 simple questions on my website: 💪 www.StrategyForImpact.com - no downloads or emails. Just print it from my blog. 👌 Let's get going.

👣This Walk & Talk asks a simple question about authenticity. Check your ego. Let's get real for a minute. It's the second hand-picked question from my Social Media Wellness Quiz which you can take right now to get your social media (what's that?) back on track. 10 simple questions on my website: 💪 www.StrategyForImpact.com - no downloads or emails. Just print it from my blog. 👌 Let's get going.

👣This Walk & Talk kicks off a series of questions I have hand-picked from my Social Media Wellness Quiz. It’s like a checkup but for your social media content. 💪Listen here for a taste and take the full quiz at jwww.StrategyForImpact.com - no downloads or emails. Just print it from my blog. 👌

👉Today on Jessica Payne LIVE -- On Storytelling: How To Use & Choose The Best Platform - Maybe you're on two channels or 10, but are they the right ones? 🤷🏽‍♀️Are you giving your audience what they need where they need it and when? 🤔🤔 ✅✅Here are my tips for making sure social media works FOR and not AGAINST you. It all comes down to using and choosing the best platforms. 🙌 Connect with me at www.JessicaPayne.us and on my social media. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Donate to my podcast if so moved ;)

When success feels hollow, it's frustrating AF 🔥 It's easy to know you need to make changes when things aren't going well, but what about the opposite? What if your job is easy, relationship on cruise-control and things are well, pretty OK? That's nIn this episode of Jessica Payne LIVE, I walk you through how to recognize hollow success and what you can do to capture that energy and take control of your next most powerful decision. You can either ignore that voice or do something about it. A note on the direction of Jessica Payne LIVE going forward: If this feels a little different from past shows, you're right. I'm making powerful shifts in this show to center more around empowerment and storytelling, specifically how we can all speak our truth. We can no longer let others speak for us and it's time to get serious in our own decision-making. Feel me? Connect with me here or at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Donate to my podcast if so moved ;)

🔅Before You Speak: THINK - How to Create Powerful Authentic Storytelling for Social the Right Way (by answering YES to these five questions) 🚀❤️ Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind? **Here's where you can take my free Social Media Wellness Quiz: bit.ly/2BiCSJc 🚀❤️🔅 DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. For more information, visit JessicaPayne.us/affiliates.

If your social media isn't engaging like it used to, there's probably an emotional disconnect. Social media strategy has changed in the last six months and you may be falling into old traps and shortcuts that no longer serve you. In this episode of Jessica Payne LIVE: Learn how to use the power of emotion to be more authentic and less pushy and INSPIRE ACTION when marketing your brand. 🚀🌈❤️ **Here's where you can take my free Social Media Wellness Quiz: https://bit.ly/2BiCSJc 🚀❤️🔅 DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. For more information, visit JessicaPayne.us/affiliates.

I recently presented this step-by-step process at a conference to help non-profits and lean teams drive more engagement through social media. Anyone can use it and I think you'll find it helps speed up the strategy planning process and writing actual content. I suggest using it with my free workbook which you can find here (https://jessicapayne.us/5steps) but you can also use it independently. Enjoy! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel.

How To Find Your Niche and Deliver Powerful Social Media Content From YouTube to Facebook, niche content outperforms variety content. Watch the replay to learn what you need to know about finding your niche and creating social media content that propels your brand forward! This was inspired by the amazing Roberto Blake and his piece: "Variety Content on YouTube is Dead." READ IT. https://bit.ly/2tM4OOA DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. For more information, visit JessicaPayne.us/affiliates.

If you're stressed or overwhelmed, taking a step away from technology or social situations can really help. This Walk & Talk is a short exercise I invite you to put into regular practice when you feel a little off-balance or anxious. It helps me refocus especially given I work heavily in social media which can be both a toxic and rewarding place. Mental health is just as important as physical health, so don't be afraid to take a minute to center and come back strong! Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook and Instagram, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.StrategyForImpact.com

I just spent two days at YouTube where we discussed nothing but content. Content that converts, sells, gets views, clicks and subs. If you manage social media channels or are a con ✨What’s in: Thinking like a creator. 🚫What’s out: Thinking like a social media admin. Relying on one social media channel (like just Facebook) is also out. Don't worry if this makes you uncomfortable. Its about shifting your mindset and tweaking your strategy, feel me? I teach this strategy in Live Show Mastery which you can enroll in NOW - click here: http://jessicapayne.us/liveshow and use the coupon Code: GOLIVENOW for a discount. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. For more information, visit JessicaPayne.us/affiliates.

I just spent two days at YouTube where we discussed nothing but content. Content that converts, sells, gets views, clicks and subs. If you manage social media channels or are a con ✨What’s in: Thinking like a creator. 🚫What’s out: Thinking like a social media admin. Relying on one social media channel (like just Facebook) is also out. Don't worry if this makes you uncomfortable. Its about shifting your mindset and tweaking your strategy, feel me? I teach this strategy in Live Show Mastery which you can enroll in NOW - click here: http://jessicapayne.us/liveshow and use the coupon Code: GOLIVENOW for a discount. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. For more information, visit JessicaPayne.us/affiliates.