Find Wes here: https://www.wesyen.com Here's a cool thread he wrote about his experience in the CTP One year ago, on the eve of his first day in coach training, we recorded a podcast ep. Now, we are back with the ONE YEAR LATER update! Some topics we covered, according to otter ai: Personal growth through coaching and writing Career and coaching clients Fear of change Coaching as a spiritual process Being a "clearing" for clients Breaking generational patterns Connecting with strangers Embracing...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 32 min
I brought on one of my favorite new friends... and yet another person who I saw online, recognized as MY PEOPLE, and then set about becoming friends with ◡̈ Will practices something called "Social Meditation" and we not only talk about it, but we actually do it live on the podcast... which was very vulnerable for both of us *sweating emoji* [below you'll find an AI generated list of topics we covered with time stamps!] Will's: Website Twitta Insta Embodied attunement and connection in online spa...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 46 min
I interviewed my husband (of 12 years) using questions sent in by my twitter pals ! There were some silly questions that you won't see in the list below because I don't wanna ruin them. Otherwise, if you wanna skip around, go for it by checking the timestamps below. If you wanna find my husband online, you can't. He only exists IRL and on this podcast ◡̈ I think he was wonderfully insightful, and incidentally, I recommend interviewing your spouse! I learned things I didn't know, and that's sayin...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Gabe Broussard goes by VividVoid on twitter, and he's someone I have felt a resonance with for a while. This was our very first conversation, and you get to be a fly on the wall for it. We talked a bunch about what it's like to have an audience who puts you on a pedestal and expects you to be superhuman, while, in reality... you're just a guy. Someone who has done a lot of personal growth and healing work, and also has plenty more to do... and part of that is sharing the process in public. Somet...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Kelly Wilde Miller is the author of Creative Dysregulation: Why Your Creativity is Chaotic and What to do About it , which is a book that SHE WROTE IN FIVE DAYS!!! We have a really fun story about how we met (spoiler: I spontaneously helped design her book cover) We had an amazing convo, and talked about creativity from many different angles. Enjoy! This episode is also available on YouTube for the visuals! https://youtu.be/enVnaGQsSpQ book: https://a.co/d/8OYgvKd website: https://www.kellywilde...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Simon Ohler is philosopher and coach, recently having an experience that many listeners of this podcast would call their worst nightmare: going viral and having lots of people say they disagree with you (and many worse things that that). We get into that about halfway through, but also delve into a lot of talk around upbringing, family dynamics, disagreeableness, radical honesty, the courage the be disliked, and more. You can find/hire him here: https://simonohler.com...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Caitlin Naramore is magic. A forever friend of mine, a spiritual bestie, a force unto herself. If you are someone who thinks you've missed the boat on releasing an album, this episode is for you. In fact, any creative output that you think you are "too late" for, get this episode in your ears NOW. Additionally... if you have been dismayed about making friends as an adult, this is also for you. Caitlin was my first on-purpose-chosen friend, and we tell out story in this episode. Check out Caitlin...
Feb 12, 2024•55 min
melinda chinen is a grief coach, supporting hordes of humans in processing the greatest grief of their lives. in this episode, she breaks down the 6 month process she takes clients through in her program, "rising." her approach is hopeful, magical, and deep. she is also a painter and poet! follow her insta and check out her site... https://www.melindachinencoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/melindachinen
Sep 12, 2023•57 min
wes yen is a brilliant writer, and at the time of this upload, is starting his first day in a year-long coach training. he will come back on in exactly one year to explore his progress and growth... but for now, we had an awesome convo that ranged all over, from relationships, to art, to fame, sex, you name it. my favorite part was when we both disclosed our fear of/aversion to extremely hot people LOL check his substack here https://yeswen.substack.com and his twitta https://twitter.com/wes_yen...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 34 min
adam quiney is one of my best friends, and someone i mention constantly on this podcast, so i figured it was time to have him on. below you'll find links to all the places he mentions, as well as an AI generated summary/list of topics we covered ◡̈ Linkedin Facebook AdamQuiney.com Transformational Leader Podcast Based on the transcript, some of the main topics covered in the podcast include: - Their friendship and how it started, including talking every week and how their conversations have evol...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 7
this is a stream on consciousness that you can listen to, watch, or read a transcript of here: https://michelleakin.substack.com/p/reclaiming-silliness ai summary: A soul-baring monologue about breaking free from the constraints of the past to live a bigger, bolder life, as the speaker reflects on letting go of limiting beliefs imposed by family, embracing risk and spontaneity, and finding balance between structure and freedom in work and relationships. The speaker shares personal stories and st...
Jul 31, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
rachel clifton is a delightful and adventurous lil fuck :D at the moment her twitter bio (linked here) says that she is a manthropologist & future queen of the world, offering performance coaching and shame-free antics. this is our first time talking voice to voice, and it will not be the last. this is your little taster/teaser. https://twitter.com/rachelclif
Jun 28, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 5
My very good friend, Laura Westman, joins the podcast today, to talk about her book, How To Be Creative In The Age Of Digital Noise. Available here Follow Laura on Instagram @Westygrammed If you want to watch more about MrBeast, I recommend this interview with Colin and Samir.
Mar 15, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Visa is a Beyonce type. Exceedingly talented, and in a category of his own. This almost 3 hour episode covers a ton of ground. I've attempted to catalogue all of the topics, but got halfway through and it started feeling unnecessary and tedious... that was when I stopped doing that! So, below please find links to follow Visa and get his book, a well as half of a list of the topics covered in this ep, along with timestamps. Oh, and then some more links! https://visakanv.com Timestamped Topics 5:0...
Jan 20, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Ming Chen, owner of A Shared Universe Podcast Studio, comes back on the show for season 2, and interviews Michelle about her departure from social media.
Mar 23, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Julie Soto writes amazing erotica, but that's just the tip (hehehe) of the creative iceberg. This woman is a FORCE of a writer, and it seems that whatever she does, she wins awards for it, and yes, there are awards for fanfiction. I became obsessed with her writing instantly upon starting a story, and insisted on becoming her real life friend. I'm so glad I did, because she is incredibly hilarious, kind, talented, and humble... SUCH a joy to be around, and thrilling to work with creatively! You ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 15
I have been asked by a number of people "do you think this is my bullshit" and while I would love to offer everyone some sort of patented system to be able to tell, I don't believe that that system can even exist. Instead, I talked about it for about 30 minutes, and came to some great clarity by the end.
Feb 24, 2021•30 min•Ep. 14
Corinne Fisher and I met in 2006 when we were little baby interns at Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and she has gone on to have one of the biggest podcasts in existence, for good reason. She is brilliant and hilarious. Corinne is also a working stand-up comedian and a hell of a good time to talk to. We got into a lot of topics on this podcast, including commitment to your own success as an artist, how to manage time, and getting in touch with what you ACTUALLY want.
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 13
This was a question asked by Jessica in the BUWYBS facebook group, and it was "liked" by so many members so quickly, that I knew I had to make an episode on it. Come join us in that group or leave a comment on the YouTube video for this episode if you'd like to submit a future question! facebook.com/groups/buwybs - youtube.com/michelleakin
Feb 01, 2021•25 min•Ep. 12
Suleika Jaouad is an Emmy award winning NYT columnist, TED Speaker, and writer, with her debut book, "Between Two Kingdoms" coming out on February 9th 2021. She is also a former 1:1 coaching client of mine, and it was beyond wonderful to reconnect and throw around ideas about writing and creativity. There are so many gems in this episode, it is not to be missed.
Jan 25, 2021•59 min•Ep. 11
This was a question submitted by a YouTube commented on my last solo podcast, and it's a juicy one to dig into. Are you spending too much time in contemplation as a way to avoid being in action? Perhaps you are the opposite, all action and no introspection. I dive into the nuances of this topic, as well as address a second question about how to turn off your analysis brain when it's literally what you do for a living. MichelleAkin.com for info on the live event!
Jan 19, 2021•16 min•Ep. 10
Mike Mulderrig and I go way back from our formative YouTube days, but he's been up to quite a lot since the last time we saw each other. This episode is filled with stories that caused me to spend most of it in tears from laughing. Mike is a hilarious and brilliant content creator, working across many platforms, and was also a cast member on Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club, which we discuss at length. If you want the dirt, this is your episode. We also delve into creative process, in the section wher...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 9
It's a question I get a lot, and something I think a lot of creative people struggle with. In this special solo episode, I address this topic head on, and give some actionable steps to take in order to move past it.
Jan 04, 2021•26 min•Ep. 8
J. Aaron Boykin has a speaking and singing voice that your ears will greatly enjoy. He is one of the most genuine and caring human beings I know, and a huge source of inspiration for me personally in my own songwriting journey. His acapella band, Duwendé, is about to drop their newest album that will redefine however you currently think of acapella. In this episode, we both share our music, and get deep into creative process, as well as taking a look at where he gets stuck in putting out his own...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 7
Laura Belgray is a copy expert, and also one of the funniest humans I know (this is saying a lot). If you've ever yearned to be cynical yet inspiring all at once, Belgray is for you. Her company is called Talking Shrimp, and her newsletter is one of the only ones I read (this is also saying a lot). We covered all kinds of topics surrounding creativity and writing in this one, and as usual, the interview went both ways, given that most of these episodes are really me catching up with old friends....
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 6
Erin Gardner is a baker and author of multiple baking books, her most recent of which is called "Procrastibaking: 100 Recipes for Getting Nothing Done in the Most Delicious Way Possible." She also happens to be a childhood family friend of mine, and this podcast is our first conversation as adults. Erin has gotten past quite a lot of BS in order to get where she is today, and this episode will absolutely inspire you to create and to go beyond where you want to stop.
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 5
Bernard Velasquez is an extraterrestrial. In this episode, we have our first real chat after being internet friends since the start of quarantine, and it gets DEEP. It's sort of like you are all listening in on our friend friend date, so we are sort of interviewing each other, but we end up sharing some amazing experiences with one another, and there is some divine intervention at work. Bernard's book "Soaring Bird" is available on Blurb. @authenticberns on tiktok, instagram, and twitter.
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 4
Visakan Veerasamy (Visa for short) has created an incredible community of friendly, ambitious nerds, who have insightful, kind discourse over the internet. In fact, he's created such a sense of connection and belonging, that his followers gather in person, in his name, to meet one another and make friends, start business ventures, or even find romantic partners. In this episode, he shares with me how he has turned his own fascination with life and how people work, into a thriving hub for his cre...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 3
Stella Santana is a recording artist, but you could simply call her an artist, because she is completely at the helm of her life, designing and creating it the way she wants it to go. We talk about the big issues within the music industry, the trouble with finding the right partners, romantic and musical, and her vision for her next album.
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 2
Ming Chen, owner of A Shared Universe Podcast Studio and former cast member on AMC's Comic Book Men, takes us through his story of building a fan website for the Kevin Smith film "Clerks" in 95, which was a labor of love that ended up launching an entire career.
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1
