The Doing Scary Things Podcast

Today Katie is joined by very special cohost, Meg Kissack, to tell you all about a book club we're launching over on the Couragemakers' Podcast!  Meg is the founder of The Rebel Rousers and host of Couragemakers AND The Daily Pep. She was also a past guest on Doing Scary Things & you can listen to that episode HERE! In addition to the book club, Katie & Meg are launching a six months group coaching experience, centered around the themes of Big Magic and with lots of 1:1 time to bring what's inside of you to life, once and for all. Spots for that are extremely limited, so sign up as soon as possible HERE to reserve your spot! And lastly, tag us in a story about this episode on Instagram or shoot Katie an email at Katie@katiesnyder.com to be entered into a giveaway of the book Big Magic. We will be choosing one winner from the US and one from the UK later this week. Thanks for tuning in & as always, we look forward to seeing the magic you are going to create!

We made it to the end of 2020! Today we review the first two seasons of the podcast, as well as the good, bad, and ugly of this year for us. If you've never tuned in here before, this is the place to start!  "Your dreams don't have to die when you go into survival mode." ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!  

Visual artist Josie Lewis joins us today to share what happened after she experienced tragedy, lost motivation, and then found flow.  She shares how the act of pulling out her watercolors and painting shapes and rainbows changed her life and how the internet found her the very first time she posted a time lapse online. Billions of views later, she has found her people and inspired countless people to find flow for themselves.  She describes in detail how Flow helps quiet our inner critic and why it's okay that being an internet sensation means dealing with trolls, too. She explains that you have to throw a few elbows to make space for yourself and your mental health and to overcome artistic resistance. We also dive in to what it takes to find OUR people online. Connect with Josie & download her free 21 day course for free HERE!!!! ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!

Thanks for joining us today for a minisode with Katie all about what to do when you're feeling grumpy. Because, guess what, no matter how successful you get in life, you are always going to have grumpy days. Shame tells us we should work more, be more grateful, or not need to take breaks. But, in reality, we are multi-faceted humans who are all dealing with a lot on any given day and when our minds and bodies tell us we need a break, we should listen. The truth is that you get to create whatever kind of life you want, and it doesn't have to look like any one else's life! This episode reminds us to spend our days in ways that have and add value to our lives. And, remember, if you are stuck in a rut or just needing help brainstorming your next move in life or business, you can schedule a free consult call with Katie by clicking HERE.    ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!  

Meet Taylor Hughes, magician and comedian extraordinaire! Six years ago, Taylor left his job in youth ministry and realized that he, along with his wife and two young daughters, had about "6 weeks left until we have nothing." Faced with this challenge before him, he decided to "go for it". Now, he walks us through his current life, where every day is a hustle and a job interview, and what it's really like to be a performer! He also explains the freedom he has found through vulnerability, the danger that comes from comparison, and his advice to newcomers on how to get gigs. We also get to hear about his incredible podcast "About to Break", the new magic special he recently filmed, chasing wonder & why it's important, and why he's scared every single day. Be sure to connect with Taylor online on his website & on Instagram. ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!  

Mary Hyatt is someone everyone needs to know! She is a life and mindset coach, born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee who works with female entrepreneurs, helping them find a balance between masculine and feminine energy and helping them get turned back on for life. She hosts the amazing Living Fully Alive podcast that we highly recommend! Mary shares her story from 8 years ago of finding herself in a place of "what happened". It was an awakening moment and it's from this place that she is able to help clients from a place of non-judgement and empathy. She talks with us about the importance of feeling difficult emotions and how to remember the tools that you have during difficult times like the recent Nashville tornadoes and the current COVID-19 pandemic, such as mindfulness practices, meditation, prayer, centering yoga and more. She describes the compassionate energy we should have for ourselves during this time when we are all working our way through the stages of grief, and the importance of giving yourself grace! She reminds us that we are fully resourceful, we can pivot in business to figure this out, there is light at the end of the tunnel and that love always wins. "People survive, adapt, and evolve! We get through hard things. We got this!" Mary is launching a new membership site soon, so be sure to connect with her and check it out! ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!  

Mary Caroline Russell is an entertainment photographer who started shooting with disposable cameras ten years ago while living in a small Texas town. Now she travels the world with musicians on tours. She shares with us how she built this career without knowing it was even an option, how she got her start back in those myspace days, and why handling each job with care makes a difference. We discuss why knowing your gear well is better than having all the gear, what tour life and being around people 24/7 is really like, and the importance of having community and surrounding yourself with people who will tell you the truth. MC describes the trickiness that is having creativity as a profession and what it's really been like as a female in the industry. Lastly, she gets really honest about taking things one day at a time as a freelancer and how to trust your gut and core values, even when there are well-intentioned naysayers. See her work & buy a polaroid HERE! ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!  

Welcome! Today on the pod, Anna shares her thoughts about the practice of gratitude. She recorded this minis ode before the current chaos of our world struck, however we think it's especially relevant today! She discusses the importance of gratitude when all is going well AND when it isn't, and that it can make your present situation more rewarding and provide a necessary, helpful perspective. Anna gives us a practical list of things we can be grateful for each day. It can be so helpful to acknowledge what we DO have going for us, and while gratitude does not nullify a problem, it helps us move forward healthily, and is a tool to navigate challenges and relationships in your life. We hope you'll join us in adding gratitude to your daily life! ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg   Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com   Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings   Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!      

Today we have the distinct honor of celebrating our 50TH EPISODE with Dr. Jerome Lubbe, the ONLY board certified functional neurologist in Atlanta.  Dr. Jerome specializes in complex, unresolved cases, and in general, teaches people how to use and strengthen their brain. Additionally, he is the author of Whole-Identity: A Brain-Based Enneagram Model for (W)holistic Human Thriving. Dr. Jerome gets really vulnerable with us about why he became a doctor after being a patient for 20 years and suffering debilitating migraines during that time and still today. He shares that his goal is to help find everyone some sort of improvement in their pain. We talk about how to remain hopeful, even when in terrible pain, and we ask him to explain in detail how our brains deal with fear. We discuss the difference in self-care and self-help, and, OF COURSE, we get his fascinating take on his own interpretation of the Enneagram and why none of us are just ONE type. Connect with Dr. Jerome online HERE & on Instagram ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!  

Today we talk with performance coach, show doctor, & host whisperer, Bill Cakmis. Bill has worked with some HUGE celebrities, athletes, politicians, & people from all walks of life and shares a few of their stories here. Bill tells us all about his varied career - being on stage since age 6 - and how he grew his business to be THE person who people call when they need a problem solved. We talk a lot about the importance of trying things even if you might fail and why failing at things is a necessary part of the process. Bill shares that failure does not define us and shouldn't make us afraid to live our lives. He also wisely says, "It takes as long as it takes," and shares that of all the people he's ever worked with, none of them accomplished what they initially set out to, even though they eventually did find success. (Things don't go according to plans, but sometimes they go better.) Lastly, we discuss the importance of having gratitude every day, especially for having the opportunity to try different things out, and what he calls that pesky fear voice in his head. To buy Bill's books, simply search 'Cakmis' on Amazon.   ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg   Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com   Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings   Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!    

Today we have the great pleasure of talking with Audrey Hall - who started taking photos in 1991 and since then has created a full career including being an artist, commercial photographer, and now the scariest thing yet for her, music. After experiencing severe burnout and losing "my passion for what I do", Audrey pursued "a path of joy", trying many different new things. Music was the thing that stuck. She talks with us about how scary it is to be a beginner at something after having proficiency in another craft.  She shares a hilarious story about how even her friend and neighbor Jeff Bridges gets nervous, but, in his words, "the experience makes it all worth it." Audrey smartly shares that, "It's okay to be afraid," and explains how nerve is a great tool to keep you present and paying attention. We discuss how, as a culture, we are encouraged to specialize and master ONE thing, but as Audrey points out - "people have depth." She describes the journey she's been on with creating music and asking herself, "How can I be most authentically me? And how do I put that into the world?" We also discuss masculine vs feminine energy and not indulging the culture of "busy", and Audrey gives great advice to any one looking to transition out of their 9-5. Audrey advises surrounding yourself with people better than you and says, "Making art is one of the bravest things you can do." If you love this episode, will you please take a second to rate and review the podcast? ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg   Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com   Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings   Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!

Today we are talking about the scary, sensitive topic that is mental health. Mental health convos are thankfully becoming more common! Mental health is a human experience and can include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. Whether you've had a formal diagnosis or not there is a spectrum of functioning to inform treatment. Anxiety can be helpful & normal and we discuss the differences between stress & anxiety. Depression is also a very common experience. We chat about how conjuring up creativity can add to the stress & pressure we put on ourselves. We provide a few helpful tips for improving mental health and stress the importance of being relentless in the search of the right professional to help you personally on your journey. We also discuss how to find a supportive community if you don't already have one. "It's a lot less scary when we can face it together." YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg   Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com   Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings   Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!    

Today we are talking with Makaila Borgerson about both her brilliant career creating art and her experience with her own mental health diagnosis. She bravely shares that, though this is a part of her, it does not define her. She shares what this journey has been like for her & how she has learned more about herself from creating her art. We also talk about a ton of different concepts in this episode. Namely: -Taking care of yourself & being kind to yourself, even (& especially) when you don't have it all together! -When it's hard to talk about & share your art -Digging deeper into life & paying attention to who your real friends are -Being scared -Not liking your current or past work, but knowing you can't get to your next & better work without creating it first -Processing life & emotions and the "tortured artist" scenario -Sharing your heart through your work is so vulnerable! -Comparing yourself & creating from your true self // doing what's truest for you. -Makaila's amazing life's work of creating maps of places from her life -What happens when you take the foot off of a sewing machine  -You don't always have to sell your art. -Taking a break & then starting to create again. -Working with only what you already have. -Not stopping when things get uncomfortable: When we get stick, we're probably resisting something. ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg   Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com   Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings   Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!

Today we are talking with Melisa Celikel, owner of Make Sht Happen, LLC about how she left her 15 year corporate career working for Fortune 500 companies to creating a career she didn't want for herself, to once again pivoting and finally creating a job she loves!  We ask her about being a first generation US Citizen, as well as what it was like to become an entrepreneur with no prior experience and without her parents' understanding. Melisa tells us all about her organizational work with her clients and how it has everything to do with Mindset. She also explains the journey of figuring out that even though she is highly analytical, that she is also creative and when she couldn't find a "creative group" for people like her, she created her own in order to find her tribe. We discuss our shared disdain for all of those "5 steps to success" plans out there and she shares how she walks her clients through strategic planning to get them to where they want to be. Melisa shares the bravery it took to go back to a 9-5 job on her own terms and how damaging it can be to imagine what others will think of you. Lastly, she shares with us that "Action cures fear," so you should take the messy action and live with no regrets! Connect with Melisa at Let's Get You Organized and on Instagram. ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg   Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com   Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings   Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!  

Today, Anna is flying solo for our first ever minisode! She is sharing with us: -How to be aware and familiar with your internal world -How to see yourself in relation to yourself, others, and/or a higher power -The Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Physical parts of ourselves & how each part contains wisdom that can teach us things like fresh perspective, encouragement, and how to be more connected to humanity. -The more we know ourselves - the more we can empathize with others. -Why your internal world is a comfort zone within us that we can take with ourselves anywhere we go. -How to survive more easily outside of our comfort zones, bringing courage, awareness, and renewal with us wherever we go! -How to be internally comfortable & how to tend to your internal world and some affirmations to help with this. ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!

Dr. Matt Smith has a revolutionary approach to health, healing and maximizing human potential. We loved getting to chat with him about what kind of services he offers his clients and what it's been like opening his own business. Along with his wife, Dr. Monica Smith, the Dr.'s own Rev Center for Optimal Living in Chattanooga, TN. He is a chiropractor by license but has a very different approach than what you typically think of from a chiropractic office. Dr. Matt's focus is really on the nervous system and helping people overcome chronic stresses and challenges that have been built up in their body that are preventing them from living their absolute best life.   Dr. Matt tells the story of how he and his wife came to learn their unique method and what that journey has been like up to this point, including really understanding the nervous system, the bio energetics of the body, how our nervous system processes life experiences, and how they get trapped in our body. He goes on to explain that as we begin to integrate and process those things built up within our body, we can express higher levels of health, well being and vitality. And then learning to be more adaptable, more resilient to the future stresses and challenges that come our way and moving through those things faster.    Dr. Matt not only works with nervous system health, but also with personal growth and development, learning about energy and quantum physics, vibration, and tone energy. We also discuss how this entire world and universe is actually made up in a whole different paradigm of understanding, and how cultivating hope for people can sometimes make the biggest difference.   This was an absolutely fascinating talk and one that has transformed our personal lives in a big way. Send us a note to let us know what you think of this episode!   Connect with Dr. Matt and Dr. Monica online at www.revoptimalliving.com and on Instagram and Facebook. Dr. Monica's toxin free living page can be found HERE! ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!

Welcome back! Today we are talking about some feedback that came straight from our Doing Scary Things Together group on Facebook, and we're discussing what it actually takes to punch through emotional and financial barriers to get to where we want to be.  We talk about how to create a new normal for yourself in the new year and how to finally get rid of all those terrible self-limiting beliefs we all hold. Anna makes a confession about her feelings regarding morning routines and Katie offers listeners of the podcast a BIG DISCOUNT off her coaching sessions.  Buckle up, there's lots of heartiness in this one!   ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie!

Welcome to Our Year In Review! You know we'd never to do anything "half way", so in addition to talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly that was 2019, we also talk about the process of transitioning from one career to another, and we both have some pretty big announcements to make! We also discuss: -End of year reflection when you didn't reach some of your goals -Adjusting your own timelines & expectations -Setting goals is good! But checks & balances are needed. -Removing self-limiting beliefs & the stipulations we put on ourselves. ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!    

Today we're chatting with Christian Paschall.  For the last several years, Christian has been country music superstar Maren Morris' drummer. He tells us all about what it was like to achieve goals he had set for himself (like Playing late night shows, to name a big one!) We talk about the calculated risk that came from leaving his former band, Crowder. Christian has lots to say about knowing when and when not to Pivot and being all the way in on whatever you're doing, including why you shouldn't have a back uP Plan.  We also chatted about: -Figuring out what's next after reaching your goals -Not being afraid of what People might say or judge you for -Starting something new and being bad before you get better -The wisdom of FORREST GUMP -Instagram -Guarding your HAVE TO     ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!    

Today, Anna + Katie do their scariest thing to date by releasing their Album, Whisper.  Join us today as we chat about why we decided to name it Whisper, why fear played a part in this process for us, and why we're excited to keep making music in the future!  We'll also tell a fun pumpkin foam Starbucks story (because, 'tis the season) and introduce our brand new Facebook Group AND private facebook discussion group. You'll definitely want to join us (and other listeners there), because we have a feeling some magic is about to start happening through these very Personal connections. Be the first to buy our album in its originally intended form by clicking HERE. Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!  

Today we chat with musician, producer, and songwriter Josiah Prince. Josiah has toured with Disciple for 7 years and has his own studio in Nashville called The Ranch.    We chat in depth about the "unpredictable and unstable" life of being on the road while having a wife, daughter, and beta fish. We talk about his love of organization and how it relates to songwriting and producing, how and why he moved to Nashville without anything going on, and how he learned to produce music.   We also discuss positivity, mental health, how to monetize what you're created to do, and why social media is a necessity and not an option.   Josiah also tells us about the very big difference between Reactive and Proactive Inspiration and the new Disciple Album (Love Letter Kill Shot) that came out September 13th.   "Songwriting is like gambling because you usually lose."   Connect with Josiah on Instagram & Facebook.   Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Today we speak with Deeann Rieves - a mixed media, abstract artist who has an intricate process that includes painting, stitching, and working with collage. We were so encouraged hearing the stories of how her high school and college teachers, as well as her parents and grandparents were a huge source of support and encouragement to her, especially in the beginning when she wasn't sure if she would ever make a living with art. We discuss the ways her art has changed over the years, how she created a studio practice and the self discipline that takes!, and why it's helpful to set your own deadlines! Deeann is an amazing example of DOING THE THING and giving it a try first before pursuing a backup plan, and she shares what happened when her worst fear finally happened. Deeann's work is amazing and you can see it online at www.deeannrieves.com and on Instagram HERE. Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!  

Today we talk with full time fitness professional, personal trainer, and owner of the BRAND NEW Cycle Haus Nashville cycling studio, Natalie Qayed. We discuss her dream of ten years of opening the studio and how she knew she wanted to teach spin from her very first class.  Natalie tells us all about the process of opening this business, from finding the perfect location to securing a loan, and taking on 100% of the risk herself. She explains why it's okay not to celebrate everything all the time, and why NO's are okay. We also chat about her biggest, scariest dreams and what ultimately motivates her more than anything. "Everybody has a different definition of hard." Connect with Natalie on Instagram at Cycle Haus Nashville!!! Connect with Meena on Instagram HERE! Check out the beautiful Russell Hotel Here & Here! ------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Today, on our very first "quad episode", we talk with Jill and Kate: musical duo, singer-songwriters, podcasters, Ted Talk alumni, and aspiring authors. Together, we discuss what it's been like for them to clarify their message and to make sure they're saying something meaningful. We hear about their story of selling everything they owned (well, almost everything!) and taking a year off to "walk about". We discuss what they personally did when life was not going the way they thought it would and they give listeners lots of advice for getting unstuck! We hear about how their song, "Nashville" came about, as well as getting a first listen to their latest song, "Just Kiss Me." And, of course, we asked them what is scaring them now?? We LOVED this convo and, as always, we want to hear from you about what steps you're taking towards your goals! Join our brand new Facebook Group to have deeper discussions with us and fellow listeners each week! Find it here! ---Doing Scary Things Together--- Watch Jill and Kate's Ted Talk & connect with them online HERE. Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Welcome to our first 3 part episode! 1. We RECAP our busy summer including work, transition, and tragedy. 2. We RELEASE our new Jasper and Jade song called Good Man! 3. We announce we are RETURNING with Season Two in Two Weeks! Season Two is going to be even better than the first and we have lots of great things in store, starting with guests (musical duo) Jill and Kate! Connect with us and other listeners on our brand new Doing Scary Things facebook Page! We also now have all of our past episodes on Youtube, if you prefer to stream them HERE. It would help us tremendously if you'd take a minute to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!  "It's easier to be brave when you're not alone." Amy Poehler "Let's be not alone together." Katie Snyder   (Strings in Good Man written and performed by Corey Justin Horn at The Reef Studio. Good Man produced by Josiah Prince at The Ranch.)    Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/  www.doingscarythings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Welcome! Today we are talking about what it means to have non-negotiables in your life and how to get rid of excuses so that you can do your scary things!    We discuss:   -How Time & Money, People's Opinions, Norms, & Ideals affect this equation -What to do when your life doesn't look the way you thought it would at your current age -Why life is NOT just a game of MASH -How to choose what is most important to you! -How to not just imagine other people's expectations of us, but how to actually realize the truth -How to NOT spend your time working towards things you don't actually care about -Making sacrifices/exchanges UNTIL the success comes -Shifting gears/changing priorities/choosing yourself! -Taking back our TIME to get to where you want to be -Being okay with being a beginner -Allowing yourself to change your mind and your life   *Listen through the end to receive a little summer homework! We are taking a short break to work on our own scary things! Take this opportunity to catch up on listening or re-listening to our past episodes and we will back with Season Two soon!*     -------------   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Today's episode is all about the release of our 5th song under the band name Jasper and Jade - Wave Goodbye. Together, we talk all about the meaning (and person) behind the song and why it's especially bitter sweet to release it now. If you like sad songs, ocean analogies, have ever lost a love too soon, or just want to hear about what the recording process was like, this episode is for you! We hope you enjoy!  Wave Goodbye was produced at The Ranch in Nashville, TN with Josiah Prince. --------   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Today we speak with Tony Sutherland: father, husband, speaker, leader, author, and worship pastor. Tony focuses on guiding leaders to lead with authenticity and is no stranger to being passionate about several areas of life. Together, we discuss: -Why the world wants you to do only one thing! -Why you should follow your heart any way -How he launched his own vision 15 years ago, before anyone was calling him asking him to do it -How he made things happen on his own -What to do when "that feeling" won't go away -Starting when YOU know you're ready - not because external factors are saying you're ready -Taking risks for the things you're created to do & learning along the way -Working with restrictions and making our own deadlines -Procrastination because of fear -What success really looks like! -Opportunity comes when we're already moving -What to do when things don't go as planned -Daring and failing -Learning from every situation -Recognizing you matter -Setting expectations for ourselves -Not living in the land of "If only I'd.." -Learning from Thomas Edison's example -Using comparison as a learning experience and motivator -The power of positive self talk -His new book: Leaderslips: Learning & Leading Through Failure -Failure is unavoidable - no matter how cautious you are! -What has my failure taught me?   Connect with Tony online on: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook --------   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings@jasperandjade.music@thekatiesnyder@annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Today we talk with the phenomenal Anna Hedges about the difference between safety and comfortability, overcoming survivor mode, and why we really do all need each other. Anna is a wedding, portrait, and social media content photographer in northeast Tennessee. Together we talk about: -Birth Order  -Why Self-Sufficiency is a Lie -Survival Strategies from Childhood -Fear of Rejection & More -Relational Healing -How to Accept & Believe Compliments -Having Corrective Emotional Experiences -Learning to be more Intuitive in Life & Photography -The hardest part of any photographer's job -Creating from a place of Empathy -Why nothing is certain in life & the fact that you can get comfortable with that truth -Miserable comfort zones -Safety and what does that even mean -Interdependency & support systems -Understanding where your fears are stemming from -Vulnerability with Friends -Living alone & making choices for yourself -The hardships of having no limitations -Finding your people -Learning how to celebrate other people -Why differences create empathy -Greater risk = Greater reward "If it feels terrifying & vulnerable, you're probably doing it right." ----- Connect with Anna on Instagram!  Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with best selling author Allison Fallon.   Allison writes books, helps people "write books, and believes that a regular writing practice can help change your life."   She is a best-selling author, public speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, which helps people write books, especially those who wouldn't call themselves a writer.   She helps people clarify what they want to write about and has witnessed physical and tangible changes when you write every day.    We discuss the Imposter Syndrome Epidemic and tells the story of a NY Times bestselling author not feeling qualified.   Allison shares fascinating info regarding right brain and left brain info - for instance: why you can't write and edit at the same time and why grammar does not equal good writing!   She explains how writing can help you process your own personal story and pain and help you uncover unconscious thoughts and emotions to change your outcome.   She also tells us a little about both of her published books "Packing Light" and "Indestructible" and is giving three lucky listeners their own copies of Indestructible! (Listen to find out how to win!)   And, lastly, she tells us all about a new program called "Prepare to Publish" in which she helps aspiring authors create a book proposal.   Connect with Allison & sign up for the waiting list for her new course HERE!   -------------     Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

Today we talk with Evanda Estes, a wife and mom of a 2 year old who started a non-profit organization without pryor knowledge of how to do so. Her organization, Revelator International, started in 2016 and now takes care of 10 boys in Haiti.   She tells us all about the journey of always knowing she wanted to do missional work and how the idea and need for Revelator came about.   How she fully immersed herself in the culture, including learning the language and originally trying to meet organizations to help. She tells us how impractical a lot of US mission trips are and why they don't always have the local people's best interests at heart.   Hear about what came from the first time she witnessed corruption of other organization's first hand and why just throwing money at a problem doesn't help.   She tells us what it's like to ask for money when you feel uncomfortable doing so and how attitude and approach are so vital in non-profit work.   Hear the amazing stories of how she's changing these 10 boys lives in every way imaginable including reuniting them with family members and teaching them how to dream!   We asked her about traveling to a third world country by herself and while pregnant, and why she insisted she wouldn't let becoming a mom change this part of a life. We bet you'll never guess how many times her two year old has been to Haiti so far!!!   Evanda has a lot of amazing words of wisdom about what to do when you feel overwhelmed and how to keep going in those times.   "Go today and do it."   --------   Learn more about Revelator International! Website Facebook Page! ----- Instagram     Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

This week, we had the honor of interviewing internal medicine physician, Dr. Wenners Ballard III.  Dr. Ballard tells us all about the 12 years of school and residency it has taken to become a doctor, and the doubt he endured to finish, even though a lot of people on his path gave up.  He tells us what it was like to pursue a Masters Degree in Cancer while his own dad and grandmother struggled with the disease and why he decided to pursue medicine in the first place. He explains why the practice of medicine is considered an art and how his creative needs are met both in and out of this field.  Together, we discuss ideas around balance and doing things for yourself vs for others. He tells us what it's like to work in a field where 40% of your patients die sooner than you expect and what both the hardest and most rewarding parts of his job are. Dr. Ballard tells us why he thinks being an artist is courageous and what he, deep down, fears the absolute most. And, shockingly, he tells us about the person who tried to talk him out of pursuing this career path.   "On the other side of your fear, is something beautiful."  ----- Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!  

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Today we have the wonderful pleasure of talking with comedian Haylie Montgomery. A former flight attendant and current dyslexia tutor, Haylie has recently decided to have a go at breaking into the intensely scary world of comedy. Together, we discuss: -Being silly and funny vs. being a comic & why she doesn't want to be seen as silly -Why comedy is tricky and what she wants her jokes to say to the audience -The process of beginning and what her first experience was like -Why comedy is an unconventional ministry for her -How it took booking her first gig to finally write her first bit -The stress of telling jokes to strangers -How to deal with haters and to not be discouraged by people who just don't get it (clarifying her audience) -Why it's harder to tell "clean" jokes -Believing in yourself when you aren't getting external validation -Comedic timing explained -Being a female comic in a "boys club" -Shout out to Andrew Stanley who helped her get her start -What it's like to fight for spots  -Navigating this interesting culture -The pushback she's received when people aren't used to "bold women"  -Why she gives herself full permission always. -Why worrying about others is crippling -Why you need to know who you are before you do anything scary -The vulnerability and bravery it takes to tell a joke again, even after it bombs -Why she strives to talk about women in a way that challenges thinking but doesn't isolate the men or lose an entire group of people -Why she likes Jim Gaffigan & Angelina Johnson -Why clean comics have to work harder -Her personal responsibility to not trigger people and to free people up to walk away lighter -How she shares freedom with people through comedy and encourages her fellow comics -How she strives to tell the truth without any fear! -Determination to keep going and why you should give yourself permission, always   "I have nothing to prove and no one to fear here."   ----- Connect with Haylie through Email at haylie.montgomery1@gmail.com or on Instagram! Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!  

Hi friends! Today we check-in to our own messy middle process with an inspiring update (because that's what we do here). We discuss: -Social Media does not show EVERYTHING -You are not alone in doing your scary thing! -The non-glamorous parts of chasing your dreams -Why it's not fun to operate out of the "bare minimum" and why learning to rest is a non-negotioable -Why it's important to keep being consistent, even when you don't feel seen -Inclusivity and why we're seeking a community, not an audience -Learn what our worst idea to date has been! -What almost ALL of our guests have said when we asked them to be on the pod! -Why death forces us to look at life differently -How can I do things that will bring me joy and that will allow me to be proud of what I do with my life -What to do when resistance hits (UGH) -Why mindset is everything -Why adjusting your own timeline is okay and sometimes necessary -Sometimes change and the things outside of your control lead to good things! -Why deadlines can be helpful -Leveraging your experience -Why Life (Like Us) is Dynamic    "Nobody's getting out of here alive." ------- Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

  Today we talk with Jessica Stewart about becoming self-employed, juggling multiple endeavors at once, turning 30, and becoming more self aware!    Jessica is a book keeper and for fun she makes and sells macrame, sings, and has a hiking group called Fat & Outdoorsy.   We talk about:   -Forcing herself to set a deadline to start even though she's scared   -The fear of success and leadership!   -Questioning herself   -The difference in feeling equipped and qualified   -Starting before you're an expert!   -Making time for creativity   -Prioritizing tasks and paying the bills while self-employed   -Learning boundaries and balance   -When sweatpants are our WHY   -The rose colored glasses of a dream   -Turning 30!     -Finding a community   -Why she wants to help others be less stressed about accounting   "No one has it all together."       --   Connect with Jessica on Instagram or at Mint & Moxie   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Tweet at us!

Today we have the absolute pleasure of interviewing Nick Zobrist, who is a TRIPLE THREAT: Singer, Actor, & Dancer and who recently landed his dream job of dancing on a Disney Cruise Ship. We discuss:  -How he moved to NYC after years of dreaming about it -Why he believes in Law of Attraction -Learning the NYC subway system & other scary things! -Did he really book his first audition ever?!? -What the Disney audition was like -Why he started studying dance in COLLEGE, even though he had to take classes with 6 year olds! -Why he never thought he fit in as a child and how that got him to where he is now -Why fear is relevant and what he's scared of currently -Why he's eternally grateful to Lady Gaga "Whoever you are is totally okay to be."   --   Connect with Nick @itsnickzobrist   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Tweet at us!

This week, we release our 4th single as Jasper and Jade. Hear Daydream Masterpiece here first, as well as the story behind the song. We discuss: *Why we chose to release our songs individually. *The story of the artwork and why it delayed the release of the song. *The process of writing this song & how it was different from the others. *Why the song may not be about what you think. *Why we're not going to tell you the artist that influenced this song the most. *How we approach splitting up vocals as a duo & why.      As always, we mention our producer and co-writer of this song, Josiah Prince. We loved recording at The Ranch! ---   Stream our music here!   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Twitter: @katiesnyder     Anna Packer has a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from Harding University, as well as a master of science degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. She has periodically taught undergraduate psychology courses and worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice setting since 2013. She is an avid songwriter, singer, and dramatist.     Katie Snyder has a bachelor of science degree in Psychology and Photography from Milligan College. She has owned and operated her own wedding and portrait photography business since 2003. She is in the process of publishing her first book and is extremely passionate about encouraging others to pursue their passions.

Today we chat with Eric Stoff - a husband, father, and musician who is about to embark on an epic journey - living life full time on the road in an RV with his wife and two young babies. Together we discuss: -Learning how to rest on purpose -The process of producing his latest album at home -Why it's so hard for him to admit he's a musician -How he's figured out a way to do music even though never saw it as a realistic way to raise a family -The process of renovating an RV to live in full time with his family -Why him & his wife decided the road was the best place for them to live -Does any of this scare him? -How he has calculated the risks of this endeavor and the safety and health of his family -How to see past barriers -His experience with postpartum depression -The story behind his song "Til Death Do Us Part' -Why the fear of the unknown is on both sides of the coin!   "We're trying to not plan too much, because we know as soon as we plan, it's going to be thrown out the window."   Connect with Eric online! Instagram: @ericjstoff Music Website   ---   Stream our music here!   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Twitter: @katiesnyder     Anna Packer has a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from Harding University, as well as a master of science degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. She has periodically taught undergraduate psychology courses and worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice setting since 2013. She is an avid songwriter, singer, and dramatist.     Katie Snyder has a bachelor of science degree in Psychology and Photography from Milligan College. She has owned and operated her own wedding and portrait photography business since 2003. She is in the process of publishing her first book and is extremely passionate about encouraging others to pursue their passions.  

Today's episode came from a listener question, "How do you choose a direction or focus when you're torn between multiple things? I love a lot of things and want to know how to do everything?" First, let us clarify: You can have more than one passion, only one, and your passions can also change - these are all okay and valid! Today we will define passion, what that word actually means and why it actually has everything to do with your identity. Have you forgotten or gotten deterred or discouraged from pursuing your passion?  This episode is for people with too many passions to narrow and/or those who don't feel particularly passionate towards anything! We discuss: -Helpful questions to ask yourself as you try to figure it out.  -How to narrow down and distinguish multiple interests to figure out what you are truly passionate about -Why someone else cannot tell you what your passion is. -The unexplainable things vs the reasons -What all of this has to do with Marie Kondo and The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up Remember, you get to choose how to spend your time on this earth! What's going to bring you the most joy? "If you think of passion as a luxury... it will be. If you think of it as a necessity - that changes everything."    ---   Stream our music here!   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Twitter: @katiesnyder     Anna Packer has a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from Harding University, as well as a master of science degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. She has periodically taught undergraduate psychology courses and worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice setting since 2013. She is an avid songwriter, singer, and dramatist.     Katie Snyder has a bachelor of science degree in Psychology and Photography from Milligan College. She has owned and operated her own wedding and portrait photography business since 2003. She is in the process of publishing her first book and is extremely passionate about encouraging others to pursue their passions.  

Today we talk with the one and only, Meg Kissack. Meg is host of the Couragemakers Podcast and creator of That Hummingbird Life, an online community offering 100+ practical and rebel-rousing posts about creativity, courage and dream-chasing, and what it means to show up in the world and own, live and share your story. She's also a life coach and has almost a decade of experience in project development, community development, activism and campaigns.   "I think the messy middle for me has been perseverance and I think that can be the scariest thing."   Together, we discuss:   -How she found her amazing tribe -How she figured out how to explain what she does to others -When she doesn't share freely with others about her soul's work -Why she created a podcast talking to "real" women -How she figured out how to not "dull her shine" -Why it's necessary to "take her own medicine" sometimes -Why life isn't actually linear -What writing means to her and how she uses it to encourages others -What is multi-passionism and why is it so important?! -What is the most valuable thing you can give people? -Why she doesn't believe in self-help gurus or 10 step programs -Why creativity is contagious -The problem with social media -Why courage & creativity go hand in hand. -Why the idea of living fearlessly is just a myth & why you shouldn't worry about things that haven't happened yet! "We all surprise ourselves when we do scary things!"   ---   Stream our music here!   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Twitter: @katiesnyder     Anna Packer has a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from Harding University, as well as a master of science degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. She has periodically taught undergraduate psychology courses and worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice setting since 2013. She is an avid songwriter, singer, and dramatist.     Katie Snyder has a bachelor of science degree in Psychology and Photography from Milligan College. She has owned and operated her own wedding and portrait photography business since 2003. She is in the process of publishing her first book and is extremely passionate about encouraging others to pursue their passions.  

Today we discuss the scary question: Is there really room for everyone in my career field? Why do some people and industries feel exclusive? Is this needed and/or helpful? Topics discussed: -It's impossible to judge people's capabilities  -Benchmarks & other judgements are only helpful when being applied to ourselves. -Why people are threatened when they see other people pursuing something similar to their path (but in a different way) & where these feelings come from -What exclusivity is and where it comes from -The advice Katie gives to those just starting out in photography -Why we should help & encourage others -What you can learn from a beginner in your field -Is comparison helpful and when? -Reconnecting with your sense of security: remembering your why, re-affirming yourself, and valuing your own journey -Healthy competition "Someone else's success doesn't de-value my own journey." --- Stream our music here! Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Twitter: @katiesnyder   Anna Packer has a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from Harding University, as well as a master of science degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. She has periodically taught undergraduate psychology courses and worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice setting since 2013. She is an avid songwriter, singer, and dramatist.   Katie Snyder has a bachelor of science degree in Psychology and Photography from Milligan College. She has owned and operated her own wedding and portrait photography business since 2003. She is in the process of publishing her first book and is extremely passionate about encouraging others to pursue their passions.

Today we chat with author & ted talk speaker Hannah Brencher. Hannah discusses the benchmarks of calling yourself a writer and how the not knowing is tied to insecurities and what-ifs in her experience. "What if I'm not good at the thing I love more than anything in this world?" She describes the importance of having an internal confidence and knowing that "that's why you're here and that's why you're doing the thing and if you didn't do it tomorrow, nobody else's heart would be broken, but your own heart would be broken and that should be enough." We also discuss: -How she deals with getting 1 star reviews and where she believes most of them come from. -The fact that you can't please everyone and why that's okay. -How she dealt with a "Hannah Brencher Sucks" blog and other criticisms and the good that has come from responding to them in kindness. -The pitfalls of the "power of anonymity" of the internet -The importance of not looking to others for validation and yet feeling like your work is important -Self-promotion and why it matters if you are your authentic self -Why she moved across the country because of a friend from Twitter and why it wasn't easy -Thoughts on becoming addicted to what it feels like to be seen by and applauded by other people -Why you have to decide what you're made of and what's worth fighting for -"What do I do when the momentum slows down, because it will -Why consistency and creating content (even when we don't feel like it) matters -Why discipline is important & how it led to her becoming passionate about writing -Why she does not believe in writer's block -Why perfection is crippling, irrelevant, and a waste of time. -How to be patient when things "might not work out" -The importance of instilling hope in other people -Why you shouldn't put up "phantom barriers" or make fear based decisions       Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. She is the author of "Come Matter Here" and "If You Find This Letter." Named as one of the White House's “Women Working to Do Good” and a spokesperson for the United States Postal Service, Hannah founded The World Needs More Love Letters in 2011. The global community has grown to over 20,000 individuals across six continents, fifty-three countries, all fifty states, and is established on over sixty-three college campuses. Hannah has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Oprah, Glamour, USATODAY.com, Chicago Tribune, and dozens of other publications. Hannah graduated from Assumption College in 2010 with a double major in Sociology and English, with a concentration in Writing and Mass Communications. She calls Atlanta, Georgia her home.  Connect with her at www.hannahbrenchercreative.com - buy your own Saint Joseph statue here. :)   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Twitter: @katiesnyder

In this very special end of the year episode, Anna + Katie discuss how to finally make the changes in your life that you've been longing for. They discuss how they went from being very busy business owners to song writers. They talk about how they took their first step of giving themselves one day and what has happened for them since.   Topics discussed: -Feeling selfish & impractical but "ferociously" protecting that time -Ignoring the guilt -Why this is self-care -What to do if you don't think you have the time to start -When you're at your capacity & how to find your margins -Why Actionable Steps are different than a 10 step program & why they will look different for everyone -Why your passions are important enough to sacrifice for and what that might look like -Why 5 minutes still matters -Creative "problem solving" ways to find more time in your life -Tracking social media/screen time & tips for taking back that time! -How would you help a friend if they were in the same kind of trouble as you?   "Your steps might be different than ours, but you have to take the first one."   We also added an extended blooper reel to this episode just for fun!   Katie read "The Journey" by Mary Oliver. Original Music created just for us by Dan Snyder.   Let us know what you think of this episode by contacting us through the links below!   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Twitter: @katiesnyder

This week, we talk with divorced, cat-dad, & single father of two, Justin Farrey. We discuss the ways he creatively raises his sons, including organizing and executing "Bike Adventure Pizza Crawls". Justin tells us why he decided to go back to school in his late twenties to become an RN, even though he had no scientific background and wasn't a good student and why "failure was not an option." He also discusses what he learned during his 9 years at a call center job he didn't enjoy. He originally states that he's not sure he's creative and then disagrees with himself. We discuss the many ways medical professionals have to use creative problem solving every day and how he deals with the risk of medical error. We compare/contrast those risks with those of a self-employed artist. We discuss the ways he has used his natural gifting/interests in his career and why he has vowed to always provide a teaching environment in his nursing career. Find out what the scariest thing he can imagine is & why he wants to challenge himself more in the future.  "It is doable. There is a way." Let us know what you think of this episode by contacting us through the links below!   Connect with Justin on Instagram: @JustinFarrey Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Twitter: @katiesnyder

This week, Anna + Katie release their 3rd single, Close, under the band name Jasper + Jade. They discuss in detail why this was the song that brought them together and, as Anna says, "the original scary thing." They share the process of how this song evolved from a very beginner garage band demo to a professional recording with Josiah Prince at The Ranch in Nashville. Anna shares the "devastating" circumstances that provided the meaning behind the song and how going through that situation and writing about the process sealed the deal that "I have to do this - period." They explain to listeners that "if we can start - you can start" and discuss why escaping the vulnerability requires you to equally escape the reward also. The girls discuss a few of the many shapes Close took before the recording process and give credit to the plentiful Josiah-raz-a-ma-taz that was added in that process. If you get nothing else out of this episode, Anna + Katie want you to know that "We didn't think we could do it. But we did. And we believe you can, too!" Close was produced at The Ranch in Nashville, TN with Josiah Prince. Strings by Corey Justin Horn at The Reef Studio Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Twitter: @katiesnyder

Today, we speak with Anna's younger sister, Mary J. Austin. MJ is an undergraduate student at Harding University studying Communication Sciences & Disorders with hopes of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist. She is also the volunteer coordinator at a non-profit and wearer of many other hats.   A few topics covered include:   -What it's like to be a part of a generation that has yet to be named/labeled!   -We myth bust a few of the common stereotypes of Millenials and discuss why everything actually is not their fault!   -We discuss what it was like to grow up always having access to internet... (or did she?) and the positivities that have come from that easy accessibility    -MJ explains the thought process behind knowing that she might not actually end up doing what she's studying in college as a career and why that's okay, as well as the benefits she's experiencing from learning interpersonal skills & how to talk to people!   -Together, we discuss how things automatically get less "scary" after you do them the first time! And what it looks like to do things even though they're scary aka tolerating discomfort. MJ reminds us that, "I can be uncomfortable and enjoy it at the same time."    -Katie shares some thoughts about what "enjoying the journey" means to her and Anna chimes in with disclosing something she's gotten really, really good at over the years. (Hint: It's probably not what you think!)   -MJ shares a recent example of how she's used her creativity with a task she felt "completely unqualified" for.   -We discuss what it's like to have perfectionism tendencies and some practical strategies for overcoming that. During this segment, we reference the Enneagram, which is (in Katie's opinion), the holy grail of Personality Tests. Contact us to discuss further. We'd love to.   -MJ discusses using creativity in the midst of her busiest season of life yet and what the benefits of creativity really are to her, leading to our first official argument for creativity on the show.   -We discuss what that elusive J really stands for and what songs have or have not been written about her famous name.   -MJ leaves us with this incredible word of wisdom: "Don't let the fear of the unknown freeze you in your tracks." (and a few other great train metaphors)   Let us know what you think of this episode by contacting us through the links below!   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Twitter: @katiesnyder

Matt Keller is a senior vice president of innovation and intrepreneur at a rapidly growing company. He's also an entrepreneur, Inventor, urban homesteader, husband, and dad. Today, he chats with Anna & Katie about the way he uses his creativity to start and lead businesses and his family.   Learn Why Matt Believes:  -Entrepreneurs are borderline psychopaths  -We're all driven by different things on different days -There's different challenges to being both a full time and/or a part time entrepreneur  -Some people don't want to claim creativity because of fear -You shouldn't fight the momentum around you, even if it's not the way you originally thought things would work out -You should never short change your responsibilities because you're pursuing opportunities -Creativity works best within limits -Not everyone is your customer & that's okay -You should listen to all criticism -You should find mentors who have done what you're doing before & ask for help -You will probably fail the first time you try something   People/Resources Mentioned by Matt: 10% Entrepreneur by Patrick McGinnis Brett Trapp, Creator of Blue Babies Pink The Element by Ken Robinson AVYD   On today's episode, Matt discusses in great detail why he likes new ideas, solving problems, and creating things from nothing. He explains that his ideal outlet is creating solutions & value propositions.   He chats candidly about his previous “failed” project.   He chats about what it's like to have a different medium of creativity while being married to a multi-passionate artist & musician, Blaine Watson Keller.   He also shares how he and his wife have (re-)pioneered his dream living situation after initially giving up on that dream when he was 16 & explains a little about the responsibilities that have come with that.   Matt tells how he balances being an entrepreneur with being an employee at the same time & why the first makes him a better employee.   He tells us all about his fascinating new invention and start-up company AVYD.    If you've ever wondered if you have what it takes to juggle many plates, start and/or lead companies, or how to live in a creative way, we think you'll enjoy our convo with Matt Keller.   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Twitter: @katiesnyder

On today's special episode, Anna + Katie have a very real and honest talk with Katie's husband, Dan Snyder. Dan has been a working musician for 12 years and fronts alternative rock band PAPER LIGHTS.    From his years of driving an armored car to the decision to take a chance pursuing music, Dan and Katie tell the behind the scenes version of the steps that led them to where they are today in the first interview they've ever done together.    Although they make a slightly wrong comment about Atlanta's current minimum wage, they explain what made giving up their secure jobs an "easy decision" and what they held as their safety net during that first year. Anna accurately assesses the "relativity of their risk".   Dan discusses the biggest challenges he's faced in his 12 years in the music industry, including why he finds it hard to set goals and discussing the ever mysterious gate keeper.    Dan and Katie explain a few of the responsibilities that come with being an independent artist and dispel a few common myths typically believed of musicians.   Dan discusses the ambitious endeavor PAPER LIGHTS achieved in the making of their most recent album Everything is Sound (HINT: It includes visiting 13 National Parks) and the difference between supporting other artists as a backing musician vs fronting a band.   He explains why singing in front of people is "the most vulnerable thing he could ever imagine" and the stages of fear he has personally experienced with this process, leading Anna to tell the story of the time he "saved her life" during a country music soundcheck.   Dan and Katie discuss some of their experiences revolving around the House Concert resurgence and Dan shares the stories behind two of PAPER LIGHTS' newest songs, Release The Bear and Simple.    We hope you love this week's episode!   PAPER LIGHTS have won GMA, IMEA, and Academia Music Awards this year. Their music has been featured on MTV, ESPN, NPR, CBS and for brands like Coca Cola, Boeing, Chicfila, and Outdoor Magazine. Their latest album is called Everything is Sound and includes sounds recorded from 13 National Parks across the US.   Also mentioned:   Jeremy Griffith    Josh Stewart   Shane Cole   Connect with Dan / PAPER LIGHTS online: www.paperlightsmusic.com Instagram: @paperlights Images from the National Parks Tour: #rudolphtheredadventurevan Twitter: @thepaperlights Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepaperlights/ Stream PAPER LIGHTS on Spotify   Connect with us! www.doingscarythings.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Twitter: @katiesnyder   Listen to our music!(Click here to stream on spotify)

This week, Anna + Katie discuss a listener question from Daniel which is, "How do you encourage and support the people in your life who are using their creativity?" Here's their list:   1. Acknowledge their effort. (Say something nice) 2. Be a good listener (Ask them a question about it!) 3. Express interest with no negativity. 4. Bilndly encourage (them to think/spend more time on it) 5. Use your own creativity  6. Give them room to experiment (& fail) 7. Encourage their interest & the things they are naturally good at. (And tell them they can do it!) 8. Encourage them to work hard (Ask if you can hold them accountable) 9. Tell them you believe in them. 10. Actually believe in them.   In this episode, Anna + Katie candidly discuss the reality that while every human is creative, not everyone is living in the vulnerable space of using their creativity daily. A + K believe that you are qualified and you have permission to do whatever you'd like to do with your life and say, "When you're doing scary things.. the tiniest amount of encouragement can go so far." Katie goes on to clarify that it "might be scary to start, it might be scary to talk about, or it might be scary to keep going," but this is the work you must do in your life!   They discuss the ways all humans desire to be seen, heard, & known and talk about what it means to give your friends room to fail. Katie works towards debunking the myth of "the best" and together they clarify that you don't have to be good at something the day you start! "People are capable of so much."     Connect with us! www.doingscarythings.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Twitter: @katiesnyder   Listen to our music!(Click here to stream on spotify)

Anna + Katie release their second single under the band name Jasper + Jade. This one's quite different from the first and they discuss in intricate detail every step of the recording process with producer Josiah Prince, lead guitarist for the rock band Disciple. They discuss what it was like meeting and working with him for the first time at his Nashville studio, The Ranch, and also what it was like working along side his beautiful dog, Asher. Find out which band inspired this song the most and why it's really like two songs in one. Anna + Katie detail the process and emotion, as well as the interesting process, that went into writing the lyrics of the song and the metaphor that Deathbed represents. Hear them describe what they were picturing when they were envisioning the build on the end of the song and why Katie should never, ever be in a screamo band. Hear the single here first and then go buy/stream it wherever you get your music.   Deathbed was produced at The Ranch in Nashville, TN with Josiah Prince.   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Twitter: @katiesnyder