Ep 9: What is Your Identity Outside of Producing?

You were not created to produce. You were created to exist—freely, thoroughly, and in the details of you.

In this rich and deeply personal episode, Dana Tenille Weekes invites us to pause the production line of life and answer a powerful call: the call to create. Not for performance, not for praise—but for freedom, for joy, and yourself.

Dana unpacks the difference between producing—something we do for others, often at our own expense—and creating, which centers and celebrates the very core of who we are. Through story, reflection, and challenge, she shifts the focus from output to self-liberation.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to The Rest of Us Podcast

00:51 – Inspiration for This Episode

01:59 – Creating vs. Producing

02:49 – National Poetry Month and Creativity

04:02 – The Importance of Creating

05:26 – Defining Producing and Its Impact

07:18 – The Exhaustion of Producing

09:40 – The Concept of Consumption

11:24 – The Power of Creating

13:18 – Identity Outside of Producing

14:33 – Generational Freedom and Expression

17:14 – The Call to Create Journey

17:55 – Practical Tips for Creating

26:35 – Reflection and Commitment
Daily reflection prompts to go deeper:

• How do I feel after creating for 10 minutes?
• What is this unlocking within me?
• When can I create next?

30:20 – Conclusion and Community Engagement
Dana encourages you to join the community on Instagram, share your journey, and reclaim your creativity on your terms.

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You are not just here to produce. You are here to be. To create. To rest.

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Until next time, rest, my friends.

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