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April 16, 2025 51 mins

In this episode of Shobukai Shift, Mary engages in a heartfelt conversation with Deborah Zelazny, a writer and content creator. They explore their long-standing friendship, the challenges of teenage years, the impact of influential teachers, and the journey of self-discovery through writing and blogging. Deborah shares her experiences of navigating career changes, the importance of authenticity in content creation, and offers advice for aspiring writers. The discussion culminates in reflections on personal growth, the significance of kindness, and the power of following one's dreams. Warning: this episode may result in your dusting off that unfinished novel!


Takeaways:

💡Embrace continuous personal evolution and be willing to reinvent yourself

💡Support and encouragement are crucial in pursuing creative dreams

💡Authenticity matters more than external metrics of success

💡Creative pursuits often emerge from periods of personal challenge or grief

💡It's never too late to pursue your passions 

💡Friendship can shape our identities and experiences.

💡Influential teachers can have a lasting impact on our lives.

💡Career choices often require sacrifices and adjustments.

💡Evolving as a content creator is essential for growth.

💡Writing is a journey that requires perseverance and self-belief.

 

Compelling Quotes:

🎤"To make a leap and do something outside the box is challenging"

🎤"What's the point of that gift that was given to you if you don't do anything with it?"

🎤"Stick to the authenticity... that's going to bring you the success and joy that you're really looking for"

 

Show Links:

🌸Beyond Jersey Momma 🌸

🐦‍⬛Jersey Momma Media🐦‍⬛

🔥Key of the Darkhouse book 🔥

💜Unlovable (The Smiths) 💜

  

Keywords:

✅creative writing ✅personal transformation ✅author journey ✅content creation ✅creative inspiration ✅career evolution ✅authentic storytelling ✅midlife creativity ✅writing process ✅personal growth

 

#CreativeJourney #AuthorLife #PersonalGrowth #CreativeInspiration #MidlifeCreativity #Authenticity #WritingCommunity #CareerEvolution #StorytellingJourney #CreativeDreams

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub. Mixing Engineer: Dylan Yauch

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