Welcome to the final episode of Season 2! I’m Lisa Even, and in this episode, we’re talking about something simple… but life-changing: the idea that you don’t have to wait for perfection to begin.
Inspired by a quote I saw recently—“Make it exist first, then make it better later”—this solo episode is a powerful reminder that starting messy is better than not starting at all. From podcasting to writing a book, building a business, or simply chasing down a joyful idea, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my own creative process and offer encouragement for you to do the same.
Whether it’s the podcast, my book Joy is My Job, or the dream of launching games and kits around joy (yes, that’s coming!), everything meaningful began with a simple decision: just start.
This episode is for you if:
Let this episode be your permission slip to move forward.
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Episode Minute By Minute:
01:00 – Welcome + Reflections on Season 2
05:00 – The quote that sparked today’s message: “Make it exist first…”
06:00 – My early podcasting journey and why it felt messy
07:00 – Big ideas that evolve: cell phones, coffee, and cordless vacuums
08:00 – What I’m building next: books, games, joy kits, and a new biweekly email
09:00 – How to handle fear of judgment and keep going anyway
10:00 – A sneak peek at Season 3—and a brand new podcast coming soon
11:00 – Final encouragement: What will YOU create?
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