Own Your Creativity

Welcome to the introduction to the 18-day series, "Women's Vision Fest Excerpts." Each day of the festival, you'll be introduced to a different speaker who was showcased in the August extravaganza of speakers in the healing, spirituality and empowerment fields. To participate in the contest for a seat in the group VIP Business Vision Session, join us at skool.com/actualizers You can also upgrade to get the entire library of talks for only $47, and for the first five people, you can get a 1-on-1 story coaching package with Elizabeth Johnston, story and self-actualization coach. To confirm your participation in the contest, register for free at this link: https://ownyourcreativity.thrivecart.com/womens-vision-fest-library-2024-oyc/ To purchase the VIP Upgrade for the Vision Fest Library, with over 100 talks, use this link (first 5 people to upgrade get a $1,000 1-on-1 story coaching package with Elizabeth. (Note: The Video Library Opens after the podcast encore series is over): https://ownyourcreativity.thrivecart.com/womens-vision-fest-library-link/  

On Day 17 of Empower Your Path, we're exploring morning rituals as a way to foster self-leadership. To join us for free and be eligible for prizes during the 30 days of Empower Your Path, click here. To leave a voicemail for Elizabeth with questions, suggestions or comments, click here.

On today's episode of Empower Your Path, we're exploring the power of images to create unique connections and reveal new perspectives about our self-leadership journey. To get the image mentioned today, sign up for free at bit.ly/selfleadership2024 To join us for free on the self-leadership journey, click here. To leave a voice mail for Elizabeth, click here.  

The topic of today's episode, Empower Your Path, Day 15, is STARDUST. To join us on the path for free and be eligible for prizes, sign up at this link. To leave a voicemail for Elizabeth Johnston with questions about self-actualization, creativity, or you have a suggestion for a guest on the show, or want to let Elizabeth know you're excited about the idea of a live, in-person podcast episode, click here.

Dive into today's self-leadership topic: WATER.  To join us for Empower Your Path: 30 days of self-leadership, click here. Once you sign up and complete the registration questions, you'll get an email with instructions on how to participate and be eligible for the prizes.  Got questions, guest suggestions, or want to let us know you're excited about the possibility of an in-person podcast episode? Leave your voicemail here.

On today's episode for Empower Your Path, Day 13, we're exploring the topic of ancestors as it relates to your self-leadership journey. To join us on the path and be eligible for prizes, sign up at this link and answer the questions to complete your registration.  To leave a question, comment, guest suggestion, or express your interest in attending a live, in-person podcast episode of Own Your Creativity, leave a voicemail here.

On today's episode, it's Day 12 of the Empower Your Path, 30-day self-leadership journey. The topic we're exploring today is curiosity, something we once had in abundance, but as we grew into adulthood, often lost. Yet, this is a crucial component of self-leadership and overall happiness. To join us for free on the self-leadership journey and be eligible for prizes, click here. To leave Elizabeth a voicemail with a question, guest suggestion, or to express your interest for an in-person podcast episode, click here.

On today's episode, it's Day 11 of the Empower Your Path, 30-day journey of leadership, and we're talking about the importance of art and beauty as it relates to self-leadership. To join us on the path and be eligible for prizes, click here. To send Elizabeth a message with your questions, guest suggestions, or to vote for an in-person podcast episode, click here.

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It's Day 9 of Empower Your Path, 30 days of self-leadership. To register for free and be eligible for prizes, sign up here.

On today's episode, we're talking about the importance of your body to your self-leadership journey.  To join us for Empower Your Path, click here to register for free. Once you do, you'll get an email with a link to get caught up. Got a questions, suggestion, or want to vote for an in-person podcast episode? Click here to send me a voicemail.

To join us on the path and be eligible for prizes, for free, go to bit.ly/selfleaderhsip2024 If you're excited about a live, in-person podcast episode of Own Your Creativity where you get to meet the guests and network with each other, let me know by leaving a message at bit.ly/speaktoelizabeth    

Welcome to Day 5 of Empower Your Path: 30 days of Self-Leadership Join us anytime during the month of April in 2024. Last day to join us is April 30th.

Welcome to Day 5 of Empower Your Path: 30 days of Self-Leadership Join us anytime during the month of April in 2024.

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Welcome to Day 3 of Empower Your Path: 30 days of self-leadership   Affirmation: "I trust my intuition to guide me towards the right path."   Inspiring Quote: "The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday." - Unknown   Daily Task: Write about a past challenge or setback and what you learned from it.  

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Join us for EMPOWER YOUR PATH: a 30-day journey of self-leadership, click here. When you click on the link above, it will take you to a short waitlist survey. Answer those few questions and then you're registered for the 30-day journey and are eligible for the prizes!

Welcome to our Podcast episode dedicated to exploring the fascinating concept of 'flow' - a state of deep contentment and absorption in activities that stimulates your creativity and fuels productivity. Your host, Elizabeth Johnston, a seasoned creativity and story coach, as well as a certified autobiography guide, will guide you on a transformative journey as she discusses her personal experiences and shares insights from the work of acclaimed psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Discover the extraordinary correlation between wealth, happiness, and this elusive state of 'flow', and learn the profound impact it has on your personal and business life. Understand how incorporating story into your business can serve as an appealing draw for the right clients. This podcast promises an enlightening conversation, which will encourage you to reassess conventional business models and reevaluate the role of happiness and 'flow' in realizing your goals. With her profound insights, bolstered with real-life anecdotes, inspiring research and intriguing activities, our host offers a compelling route to enhanced clarity, vision, and a deeper understanding of your life and business narrative. This is about unlocking your own path to elevated productivity, creativity, and overall satisfaction in your life and business journey. Finding Happiness in Work: Utilising 'Flow' for Increased Productivity and Satisfaction Dive into the unique methodology of tracking everyday activities and gauging the joy or dissatisfaction derived from each, a worthwhile tool for time management and augmenting daily contentment. You will discover the need to delegate tasks that hold you back and obstruct your ability to experience pleasure and achieve the flow state. The episode also provides valuable insights into societal structures that often result in unforeseen stress due to uneven task distribution, particularly within families and relationships. Understand the importance of reevaluating roles in order to attain happiness and abolish actions that foster contempt. Get acquainted with the role of social approval, and how doing things out of obligation rather than choice, primarily to appease others or save face, can lead to loss of personal satisfaction and 'flow'. The episode culminates with an invitation to the free Story Circle writing workshop, where participants can explore the power of writing about their lives and discovering personal narratives. The ultimate goal is to learn to consciously organize your life around activities and tasks that bring joy and keep you in the flow state. Don't let your days be overthrown by activities that dampen your spirit. Choose to live in a state of constant flow and make the most of each day. To join us for the next free writing workshop, click here for your invitation.  

In this engaging discussion, we delve into the rich world of The Skool platform and the Skool games. We explore one user's journey transitioning from a Facebook group to a school platform, discussing the reasons for the switch, the adjustment period, and the platform's many advantages. Learn how this platform fosters a lesser distracting environment and promotes meaningful connections in groups with specific interests. We also delve into the platform's diverse roles for participants and community organizers, emphasizing its various benefits. Drawing from our speaker's personal experience as a participant and organizer, you will learn why the Skool platform could be the ideal spot for your community building. Realize the myriad of opportunities that this platform offers in terms of activity participation and the creation of profitable connections. We further examine the exciting features school games offer. Experience a sneak peek into their structure and understand why they might be a beneficial tool for those eager to establish or be part of an active community. Our speaker shares a visual guide into these essential features, offering an effective tool to enhance your ventures or improve your personal and professional life. Join us as we dive deep into the wealth of resources available within this school community. Discover a plethora of tutorials, masterclasses, hidden secrets, and tips to build a thriving community. Learn how the school's leaderboard system fosters competitiveness, motivation, and excitement amongst members, proving to be an incredible tool for entrepreneurs or those looking to boost their personal development. We also explore the speaker's role in the online community, “Secrets of Success Affiliates”. Through her participation, she has unearthed the benefits of personal development and how sharing personal stories can spur growth. We delve into the workings of the community's leaderboard, and how engaging more within the community can unlock additional features, promoting healthy competition. Furthermore, we discuss the opportunity to continually build and improve the community through monthly games. Join our speaker as they extend an invitation to a free trial on skool.com, allowing you to firsthand experience the benefits of a structured online community. With a plethora of success stories and a strong community, start your journey to self-growth and success today.   Here's the link to Story & Creativity Coach Elizabeth Johnston's Story Lounge, a free community for those wanting to unearth their personal stories for personal and/or professional growth.   And here is the link to a 14-day free trial in skool for those who want to create their own community.

In this episode, your dependable story and creativity coach, Elizabeth Johnston, discusses the crucial role that storytelling plays in boosting your business. She pays particular attention to demonstrating that storytelling doesn't just enhance our personal and social lives but also has a profound effect on the perceived value of products and services, potentially increasing it by an astounding 2,706%, and in some cases, more. Elizabeth stresses the importance of authenticity and truth when using personal stories in your business. According to research that she cites, a hormonal change occurs when we listen to a story. This enhances our sense of connection, increases affinity towards a product or service, and ultimately influences how much we're willing to pay for it. To further underline the power of storytelling in business, Elizabeth introduces the upcoming Storytelling Superpowers MicroSummit that she is hosting. This five-day event involves various speakers and covers numerous compelling topics, including how to heal your writer's block and harness the power of storytelling in email marketing. While some parts of the summit will be pre-recorded, there will also be live sessions, and all parts will be recorded for future reference. Apart from providing you with valuable insights and knowledge, the summit also includes contests with attractive prizes, VIP access, and bonus features. Whether you're just starting out or trying to upscale your enterprise, this episode is a must-listen for business-savvy individuals interested in exploiting storytelling's massive potential to boost their business' perceived value. To get your free ticket to the summit, click here.  

Stories Make You Credible, and sometimes NOT sharing stories makes you less credible...   Today I'm talking about one of the limiting beliefs that some entrepreneurs suffer from when thinking about using personal stories in their business.   If you'd like to unearth your personal stories to use in your business, I have a free gift for you that will get you started. Send me an email to info [at] ownyourcreativity [dot] com to get access to this free course.

Today I'm talking about the Influential Entrepreneur's Summit where your growth in impact, influence and income begins! There are over 30 dynamic speakers, including me! I'll be talking about why it's important to have a bank of stories for your business.   To join us live at the summit, click here.

Today I'm going to be talking about people lacking in imagination and how this impacts your personal and professional life. This is inspired by the works of Elsie Lincoln Benedict, a pioneer in the personal development field from the early 1900s.   If you'd like to join the Elsie Lincoln Benedict book club that is starting November 6, 2023 where we will be delving into her book, How to Get Anything You Want, click here to join the Secrets of Success mastermind for a free, 30-day trial when you optin for the gift box of 3 boxes, and you only pay for the shipping.  

Today I'm unboxing the package that just arrived from Russell Brunson's Secret of Success personal development community.   If you'd like to try out the Secrets of Success community FREE for thirty days, use this link.   If you want to be an affiliate for this mastermind community and its products, click here. It's free!

In today's episode, I'm talking about the special time of year we're in now that gives us an opportunity to reframe and reconceptualize our past, and why you don't want to outsource this to AI. To get your free course for entrepreneurs wanting to use more of their own personal stories in their business, click here.

On today's live, I'm talking about the free course for entrepreneurs who want to unearth personal stories in their business. If you want to have access, click here.   This is my 17-day streak of showing up on social media . . .

Today I'm talking about The Story Lounge, a place where entrepreneurs (and writers) and come together for writing workshops and sharing sessions. It's $997 per year or $97/month, but you can get it free when you subscribe to Russell Brunson's personal development membership at bit.ly/oycgiftbox

Today, I'm taking you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Secrets of Success membership site. This is Day 13 of my 14-day sprint leading up to my birthday on the 28th. Exciting things are afoot. Stay tuned! If you want to get your free gift of the three Napoleon Hill books and get a 30-day trial of the Secrets of Success community and book club and mastermind all rolled up into one, click here.

In today's live, I'm talking about the beauty of nature, specifically trees. It's a well-known fact that spending time in nature has stress-reducing benefits -- something many an entrepreneur could easily use.   This is Day 12 of 14 leading up to my birthday on October 28th. I'm going live every day to talk about different things I consider important to the entrepreneurial journey.

In today's live, I'm talking about beauty and the entrepreneur. As a story and CREATIVITY coach, I advocate for bringing in more creativity into our daily lives and even into our businesses and how important art is to living our purpose.   This is Day 11 of 14 leading up to my birthday on October 28th. I'm going live every day to talk about different things I consider important to the entrepreneurial journey.   If you'd like to continue the conversation about beauty and the entrepreneur, join me on Facebook. Here is the link to the livestream I did on this topic.

In today's episode I'm talking about joint ventures, affiliates and being the bridge.   This is Day 10 of 14 leading up to my birthday on October 28th. I'm going live every day to talk about different things I consider important to the entrepreneurial journey.   Here are the links to things I mentioned in today's episode: Secrets of Success gift box of three Napoleon Hill books for FREE plus a 30-day trial of the membership community and more, click here. To become an affiliate of Secrets of Success, click here. To join the FREE networking events at Eventraptor, the online summit platform, click here create a free profile and get on their mailing list for the networking events. To get your own ThriveCart affiliate tracking system and checkout platform for a one-time life-time no-brainer price, click here.

Today I'm talking about Mindset & the Entrepreneur. This is Day 9 of my 14-day sprint leading up to my birthday on October 28th. Every day I'm going live to talk about things that I consider important to the entrepreneurial journey, our spirit, and our creativity in the process.   If you'd like to get a brand spanking new edition of Napoleon Hill's Think & Grow Rich along with two other of his previously unpublished manuscripts for FREE . . . then use this link and just pay for the shipping.   You'll get access to the book club for 30 days for free too! Woohoo! How awesome is that?

Today I'm talking about the importance of jumping in the puddles. This is Day 8 of my 14-day sprint leading up to my birthday on October 28th. Every day I'm going live to talk about things that I consider important to the entrepreneurial journey, our spirit, and our creativity in the process. If you want to join me on this personal development journey, and get your three Napoleon Hill books -- newly published -- for free! plus 30-days in the book club for free plus access Russell Brunson's private members' podcast episodes, click here.  Thanks for listening!

Today I'm talking about how important it is to "make them feel amazing," as speaker Bobby Umar puts it, and what this has to do with mindfulness.   This is Day 7 of my 14-day sprint to my birthday on October 28th. Each day I'm going live to talk about some aspect of the online entrepreneurial journey and the importance of nurturing your spirit and creativity along the way.   If you'd like to connect with me, reach out through LinkedIN or on Facebook.

In today's live I talk about why it's important to share your wisdom.   This is Day 6 of my 14-day sprint of going live everyday -- in celebration and leading up to my birthday on October 28th.   If you'd like to catch up on the previous episodes, check out my podcast, Own Your Creativity on podbean.com or anywhere else you love to listen to podcasts.   If you want to get your free Napoleon Hill gift box, go here.   You'll see Russell Brunson's 17-minute documentary first, and then you get a button to get your free gift - just pay shipping.  

Everyone can benefit from a morning ritual, and I might say, especially entrepreneurs. As part of my morning ritual, I include meditations. In this live, I'll share with you the top three people I listen to during my meditations. Today is Day 5 of 14 where I go live each day to talk about things that I think are important for entrepreneurs -- for their journey, for their creativity, and for their soul's purpose. This 14-day series is my birthday gift to myself as I celebrate my birthday on October 28th. Here are links to the three guided meditations I mentioned in this episode: Chakra Meditation by Dr. Joe Dispenza https://youtu.be/9xb0Ot0hyDM?feature=shared The Morning AH Meditation by Dr. Wayne Dyer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rff3NYUNRVE This is to Davidji's YT channel so you can choose the one that speaks to you today: https://www.youtube.com/@davidjimeditation Let me know if you listen to one of my suggested meditations and how it went for you. You can join my community on Facebook, too, by clicking here. Thanks for listening!    

On today's live, I'll be talking about how to connect with fellow entrepreneurs on a deeper level. It's through free events that I host on a regular basis where you can show up as yourself without any of the baggage of "what you do." This is UN-networking at its best!   Today is Day 4 of 14 where I go live each day to talk about things that I think are important for entrepreneurs -- for their journey, for their creativity, and for their soul's purpose. This 14-day series is my birthday gift to myself as I celebrate my birthday on October 28th.   Join me on this journey to fulfillment, achievement and success. Because it's the journey that is most important, not the destination.   If you'd like to join us at the OASIS Virtual Dinner Party, go here.   If you'd like to join us for the Story Circle, come to OASIS first, and you'll get the invitation link there.   If you're curious about Russell Brunson's new personal development program, go here for more information.  

You're listening to Own Your Creativity with Story Coach Elizabeth Johnston and this is part of a series of 14 episodes. From October 14 to 28, I'm going live everyday to celebrate my birthday by sharing my thoughts about what is important for the entrepreneurial journey as well as the importance of nurturing your creativity and reaffirming your spiritual or soul purpose on the entrepreneurial path. In today's episode, I talk about some of the inspirational topics Russell Brunson shared today related to his new personal development project, Secrets of Success. If you'd like to be an affiliate on my team and get over $4000 worth of free training and possibly create a recurring side-income that is going to support you in answering your soul purpose calling, click on this link now. The sooner you get registered, the sooner you get into our community and start soaring!

In this episode, I talk about the importance of creating a detailed weekly schedule and the other two tools you need to help organize your time for maximum efficiency, productive, and self-care.  

As a writer and professor, I've struggled with the concept of AI. I know it's the new wave of the future and there is little to stop it. But as other people's agendas make the adoption of AI pretty much inevitable, we can still be conscious and aware of its effect and limitations. In this episode, I talk about Nick Cave, the artistic process, and why online entrepreneurs need to own, honour, and cultivate their creativity -- if they are going to create a business that is in alignment with their vision and authentically create their Know, Like & Trust factor. If you want help in unearthing your personal stories to use in your business, join us for my one-day virtual retreat, Tell Your Stories, for visionary entrepreneurs. Find out more by clicking here.    

On today's episode I'm chatting with sales expert Connie Whitman about the role of story in your business. You'll also learn about the one-legged bird and what that has to do with business. If you want to know more about why story is essential to a thriving business, check out my freebie at bit.ly/5waysstory Until next time, own your creativity through story for personal and professional growth.

On today's episode I'm chatting with profit coach Regina Bergman about the role of story in your business. At some point in your business, you're going to want to give back. During our conversation, Regina shares how a story writing workshop helped her decide how she was  going to do that. To find out why story is essential to a thriving business, check out my freebie at bit.ly/5waysstory Until next time, own your creativity through story for personal and professional growth.

On today's episode I'm chatting with parent Lead coach Pascale Dube about the role of story in your business. Unearthing her personal stories helps Pascale realize who she really wanted to work with. Once that happened, she pivoted to what she really loved to do instead of what she thought she had to do. If you're curious about how story can benefit your personal and/or professional growth, go to https://bit.ly/storyoctober and download my short report.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Natalie Grignon, investment advisor and author, about the role of story in your business. Natalie shares how she realized she needed to translate the highly technical things she does into language easily understood by potential clients, and one of the best ways to do that, she found, was to share stories with people, because that is what they remember most, recounts Natalie.   If you're curious about the top five reasons your business needs you to share more of you, pick up my free report at bit.ly/storyoctober

On today's episode I'm chatting with Rapid Transformation Therapist Matt Travis about the role of story in your business. Matt estimates that he brought in an extra $100,000 into his business after he began using story strategically in his business. His whole premise is that people prefer doing business with people who they know, like, and trust. That trust starts with the willingness to be vulnerable and share your story. To connect with Matt, go to https://bit.ly/3DWKqgI If you're interested in hanging out with others who value the power of story, then I invite you to join my Facebook group, Visionaries Creating Impact.

On today's episode, I'm speaking with Allen Kares, Life Coach and Master Imagineer about how story has helped him in his business. Though Allen has been a coach for many years, it's only as he began to unearth his personal stories did he get the clarity and confidence to grow his business in a way that is alignment with who he is. To connect with Allen on IG, find Allen.Kares or go to his website: withinology.com Also discussed on today's episode is The Story Lounge: a warm and inviting community to unearth personal stories for personal and professional growth. If you're an entrepreneur wanting to use more personal story in your business, go here: bit.lystoryloungbiz. To attend a free writing workshop, click here to register. If you want to explore story for personal growth or enjoyment, go here: bit.ly/storylounge. To attend a free writing workshop, click here to register.  

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Surfing Your Edge Coach Kristine Goad about the importance of story in your business. I also discuss The Story Lounge. If you're an entrepreneur wanting to use more personal story in your business, go here: bit.lystoryloungbiz. If you want to explore story for personal growth or enjoyment, go here: bit.ly/storylounge To attend the free writing workshop on Friday, September 10th at 1 to 3pm Eastern, click here to register.  

In today's episode, I reveal a brand new program called The Story Lounge: a warm and inspiring community to unearth and share your personal stories to create your unique impact in the world. Entrepreneur link: ownyourcreativity.com/story-lounge-biz Writer link: ownyourcreativity.com/story-lounge

Known for her high-energy, passionate and enthusiastic approach to teaching and coaching, Connie Whitman helps ambitious business owners, leaders and sales teams build powerhouse organizations to achieve wildly outrageous goals. An international speaker, podcast host and influencer, Connie’s inspired teaching and transformational tools and content ensures business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams through enhanced internal and external communication skills while developing strong relationship-based cultures.  Connie is the CEO of Whitman & Associates, LLC www.whitmanassoc.com, for the past two-decades, and her signature 7-Step Sales Process, has helped thousands of sales people grow their business to high six-figure incomes. She is a trusted strategic partner, building lasting relationships with innovative business owners, thought leaders, and organizations worldwide. As a podcast host, she is thrilled to share inspiring content on her weekly, international podcast Enlightenment of Change - a free resource for professionals looking to fast track their careers. To take Connie's sales personality assessment, click on this link: https://whitmanassoc.vipmembervault.com/af/85942329/1025186 -------------------------------------- Fall in love with yourself by embracing your personal stories during the transformational memoir writing retreat happening August 21 to 23. During this fun and interactive weekend together, experts Cheri Merz and Elizabeth Johnston want to empower you with the tools to successfully write your memoir. They know that it’s hard to focus, to get organized, to know what to put in and what to leave out, and how to find the time to get your memoir written. They’ve got you covered on this and a whole lot more. To get the details and to register, go to bit.ly/rapidmemoir. 

On today's episode, I talk with Glory Ali, travel blogger, entrepreneur and money expert about the importance of carving out your niche in the marketplace. To find out more about Glory's upcoming event, use my affiliate link: wo861.isrefer.com/go/mbvt/elizabethjohnston   ------------- To join Cheri Merz and I at our online memoir writing retreat, go to bit.ly/rapidmemoir Any questions, reach out to us at info@ownyourcreativity.com