One of our biggest intentions with this show is to offer you real life expanders who challenge many of our socially accepted narratives. And in that context, none are pervasive quite like the image of the starving artist. That’s why we’re thrilled to share Maxi McCoy with you.
She so powerfully exemplifies what it looks like to create a career as a creative that’s not only lucrative but wildly fulfilling, rich and dynamic. She’s made a name for herself not only with her debut book and public speaking, but also supporting other thought leaders with pitching their book proposals to the biggest publishing houses in the world and serving as their ghostwriters.
Her story is one of remaining curious, embracing new opportunities, being steadfast amidst change and leaning into the twists and turns and sliding doors moments.
We talk about:
How she navigated losing a portion of her revenue when the pandemic stopped her ability to speak on stage
What she learned from her experience writing and promoting her debut book, You Are Not Lost.
Stepping into deeper emotional intelligence and mastery
Getting clear what ‘enough’ means and looks like
Embracing change and how the past plays a role in that
Shifting our relationship with uncertainty
Making big bold life and career moves without it needing to make sense to anyone else
How writing a book can support your business and be a leveraged way to scale
How to write a book proposal
The different levels of book deals and the key things to keep in mind
Creating safety in your nervous system as a creative
Juggling big money jobs with the space to work on your own creative pursuits.
Allowing yourself to evolve and try new things on for size
Navigating rates and advocating for yourself in an old industry with very set pricing structures
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