High Frequency Leadership with Samantha Warren 307. When Success Feels Like Sh*t: How to Reclaim Your Joy & Creative Power ft. Shawna Poliziani
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Ever build something you were amazing at, something that brought you success and recognition, only to find yourself... f*cking hating it? You are not alone. In this incredibly raw and relatable episode of Let's Get Weird, Sam is joined by the creative powerhouse and graphic designer, Shawna Poliziani, to talk about the messy, disorienting, and ultimately liberating process of a full-blown identity shift. They both get real about the burnout that comes from forced creation and the courage it takes to abandon a successful identity that no longer lights you up.
This conversation is a must-listen for any artist, creative, or entrepreneur who feels trapped by their own success. Shawna introduces her game-changing concept of "Creation vs. Making," explaining why play and experimentation are the secret sauce to magnetic work, while just "making" content can lead to resentment. They explore how to clear your vessel to become a better channel for divine ideas, turn childhood sensitivity into your greatest superpower, and the non-negotiable importance of your physical health and body as a leader in the spotlight. From ultramarathon metaphors for business to getting real about body dysmorphia, this episode is the permission slip you need to evolve, reclaim your joy, and build a life that’s a true work of art.
💅 HERE’S THE DEETS:
01:04 The Universal Pain of Transition: Dying and Being Reborn
02:23 Shawna's Identity Shift: Hating Her Successful 12-Year Graphic Design Career
04:05 The Artist's Burnout: The Harm of Pressuring Artists to Create 24/7
08:26 Shawna's Powerful Concept: The Difference Between "Creation" (Play) vs. "Making" (Instructions)
10:40 You Are a Channel for the Divine: Receiving Ideas vs. Forcing Them
15:27 Clear Your Vessel: How Unhealed "Gunk" Blocks Your Creative Flow
18:13 Shawna's Purpose Reveal: Your Gift is Bringing JOY to People
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