Alexis Martinez

Today's guest is Eden Alexis Martinez (They/Them). We talk about artistic expression, self-acceptance,  and the impact that our self-belief has on the art we make that the results we crate in the world.   About Eden: Eden is a filmmaker with over 10 years of experience working as a director, creative producer, and editor, focusing on documentaries and narratives. Their human-first approach and cine-docu aesthetic puts characters at the forefront, revealing emotional nuance that connects with viewers. They have worked on projects for clients such as Vogue, Discovery+, HGTV, The 9/11 Memorial &amp; Museum, and Verizon.When they're not working (ha!), you can find them hiking with their dog Osita, practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or in a Brooklyn, Kitchen debating Jurassic Park’s rightful place as a seminal classic piece of cinematic history.Where to find Eden:Check out Eden's Website Follow on Instagram Where to find me: Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

Today's guest is Eden Alexis Martinez (They/Them). We talk about artistic expression, self-acceptance,  and the impact that our self-belief has on the art we make that the results we crate in the world.    About Eden: Eden is a filmmaker with over 10 years of experience working as a director, creative producer, and editor, focusing on documentaries and narratives. Their human-first approach and cine-docu aesthetic puts characters at the forefront, revealing emotional nuance that connects with viewers. They have worked on projects for clients such as Vogue, Discovery+, HGTV, The 9/11 Memorial &amp; Museum, and Verizon. When they're not working (ha!), you can find them hiking with their dog Osita, practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or in a Brooklyn, Kitchen debating Jurassic Park’s rightful place as a seminal classic piece of cinematic history. Where to find Eden: Check out Eden's <a href="http://www.edenmartinez.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edenmart11/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> Where to find me: Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Artistic expression, Self-acceptance, and Self-belief with Eden Alexis Martinez 

We all want to be inclusive as possible, but when It comes to our businesses as creative entrepreneurs, we need to decide what will be excluded. We do this so that we can protect our most important asset, ourselves. When we have limited time and energy, it’s important to get clear on who we serve and how we serve them. This week I am sharing the process I am going through to do just that. I will walk you through the exercises that have helped me to create boundaries around my messaging, my calendar, and who gets access to me and when. Where to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

We all want to be inclusive as possible, but when It comes to our businesses as creative entrepreneurs, we need to decide what will be excluded. We do this so that we can protect our most important asset, ourselves. When we have limited time and energy, it’s important to get clear on who we serve and how we serve them. This week I am sharing the process I am going through to do just that. I will walk you through the exercises that have helped me to create boundaries around my messaging, my calendar, and who gets access to me and when. Where to find me:  Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Are you being exclusive enough? 

Melanie Childers

As creatives, we often shy away from the business end of things because we have been conditioned to believe that we have to sell in ways that frankly aren’t all that authentic for us. That model has been distinctly male and white and hinged on the premise that if we just pushed ourselves out there onto people enough, we can be successful. Well, that is not the vibe I want, and it’s definitely not the vibe of my friend Melanie Childers. We sit down for an amazing exploration of how slipping into ease in our businesses has helped us grow while doing less and feeling more aligned with ourselves and our clients. About Melanie: Melanie Childers is a feminist business coach and F-bomb enthusiast. She's fucking up hustle culture and helping feminist entrepreneurs grow multiple 6-figure businesses that feel energizing so they can give back in big ways without burning out.Where to find her: Web: melaniechilders.comIG: @melaniechilderscoachingWhere to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

As creatives, we often shy away from the business end of things because we have been conditioned to believe that we have to sell in ways that frankly aren’t all that authentic for us. That model has been distinctly male and white and hinged on the premise that if we just pushed ourselves out there onto people enough, we can be successful. Well, that is not the vibe I want, and it’s definitely not the vibe of my friend Melanie Childers. We sit down for an amazing exploration of how slipping into ease in our businesses has helped us grow while doing less and feeling more aligned with ourselves and our clients.  About Melanie:  Melanie Childers is a feminist business coach and F-bomb enthusiast. She's fucking up hustle culture and helping feminist entrepreneurs grow multiple 6-figure businesses that feel energizing so they can give back in big ways without burning out.Where to find her: Web: <a href="http://www.melaniechilders.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">melaniechilders.com</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melaniechilderscoaching/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melaniechilderscoaching</a> Where to find me:  Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Letting Business Be Easy with Melanie Childers 

A lot of us are hustling especially as creatives. But what are we actually hustling for? What is it we are really after? I think that many of us are trying to earn something other than money. This week I am unpacking an interesting thought that flew out of my brain that I need to earn happiness.  I examine how this thought probably stems from growing up queer and the impact that has had on my ability to validate my desire. I then shift the focus to how it is affecting the way I go after the things I want now.  Join me on this journey of self-discovery. Check out the interview I did with Felecia Broccolo and Stacey Luckey Where to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

A lot of us are hustling especially as creatives. But what are we actually hustling for? What is it we are really after? I think that many of us are trying to earn something other than money. This week I am unpacking an interesting thought that flew out of my brain that I need to earn happiness.  I examine how this thought probably stems from growing up queer and the impact that has had on my ability to validate my desire. I then shift the focus to how it is affecting the way I go after the things I want now.  Join me on this journey of self-discovery. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-were-you-made-for-with-chris-hale/id1609807136?i=1000569509534" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out </a>the interview I did with Felecia Broccolo and Stacey Luckey Where to find me:  Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

What do you think you need to earn other than money? 

One thing we will all need to do as creatives is to sell our work. Whether it is physical art, a course, book, or coaching services. And this can be a big roadblock for many of us. I want to offer that this is because we are often sold to from a place that does not feel good. Marketing often focuses on the places we think we are flawed to sell us things to fix those flaws.  But we do not have to use these tactics. We can believe our clients are one hundred percent worthy and whole. This is so important to do because then we don't hang our own worthiness on whether or not they buy. All of this helps us be more equipped to handle rejection.        Where to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

One thing we will all need to do as creatives is to sell our work. Whether it is physical art, a course, book, or coaching services. And this can be a big roadblock for many of us. I want to offer that this is because we are often sold to from a place that does not feel good. Marketing often focuses on the places we think we are flawed to sell us things to fix those flaws.  But we do not have to use these tactics. We can believe our clients are one hundred percent worthy and whole. This is so important to do because then we don't hang our own worthiness on whether or not they buy. All of this helps us be more equipped to handle rejection.         Where to find me:  Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Worthiness, selling, and handling rejection. 

What does it look like for us to show up for ourselves in the moment we are in? This is a question that I want us all to be thinking about right now because it can be tempting to jump into action, but first, we need to address the tough emotions that are coming up. We need to take time to grieve. We need to take time to build up the resilience that is going to sustain us for the fight. In this episode, I walk you through some of the ways you can show up for yourself, have your own back, and learn how to process emotion more effectively. Where to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

What does it look like for us to show up for ourselves in the moment we are in? This is a question that I want us all to be thinking about right now because it can be tempting to jump into action, but first, we need to address the tough emotions that are coming up. We need to take time to grieve. We need to take time to build up the resilience that is going to sustain us for the fight. In this episode, I walk you through some of the ways you can show up for yourself, have your own back, and learn how to process emotion more effectively. Where to find me:  Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Holding Space For Ourselves 

As humans we resist uncertainty, but it is one of the only things in life we can be certain of. That we cannot with any real accuracy what any outcome will be. We will not know until it happens. And yet we spend so much time making up stories to soothe the anxiety we feel from not knowing. This episode is a re-release from my former podcast, The Dance Coach Podcast, that centers on the collective unease we felt during the 2020 Presidential election Here. I dive in on the basic framework that I use to help my clients with their thougtwork and offer some additional tips on how to show up for yourself right now so that you can continue to show up for your community moving forward.      Where to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

As humans we resist uncertainty, but it is one of the only things in life we can be certain of. That we cannot with any real accuracy what any outcome will be. We will not know until it happens. And yet we spend so much time making up stories to soothe the anxiety we feel from not knowing. This episode is a re-release from my former podcast, The Dance Coach Podcast, that centers on the collective unease we felt during the 2020 Presidential election Here. I dive in on the basic framework that I use to help my clients with their thougtwork and offer some additional tips on how to show up for yourself right now so that you can continue to show up for your community moving forward.       Where to find me:  Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Bonus: Facing Uncertainty 

Whether you are a coach, consultant, or a creative putting yourself out in the world your relationship with yourself is the thing that impacts all other relationships. This week I am taking you through three of my tools to enhance that relationship. They also happen to be skills that are necessary if you are in a role where guiding others is a part of your position. You will learn how to drop into genuine curiosity to create awareness for you and your client. From there we move into radical acceptance of the world and yourself. Not resisting what is and arguing with the past are very freeing and create some space for you to discover Radical self-love. Tara Branch - Radical acceptance. LinkSonya Renee Taylor - The body is not an apology. Link Where to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

Whether you are a coach, consultant, or a creative putting yourself out in the world your relationship with yourself is the thing that impacts all other relationships. This week I am taking you through three of my tools to enhance that relationship. They also happen to be skills that are necessary if you are in a role where guiding others is a part of your position. You will learn how to drop into genuine curiosity to create awareness for you and your client. From there we move into radical acceptance of the world and yourself. Not resisting what is and arguing with the past are very freeing and create some space for you to discover Radical self-love. Tara Branch - Radical acceptance.<a href="https://www.tarabrach.com/books/radical-acceptance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Link</a> Sonya Renee Taylor - The body is not an apology. <a href="https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/the-body-is-not-an-apology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link </a> Where to find me:  Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Awareness, Self-acceptance, and Radical self-love

Jonathan Herzog

In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Herzog. Jonathan is a Harvard trained founder, Life Coach, and host of The Gay Man's Life Coach podcast. Jonathan helps high-achieving gay professionals who have gone to therapy, want to feel better, and get exactly what they want in life. We talk about coaching and therapy and finding radical self-love.You can learn more about Jonathan on Instagram. Where to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Herzog. Jonathan is a Harvard trained founder, Life Coach, and host of The Gay Man's Life Coach podcast. Jonathan helps high-achieving gay professionals who have gone to therapy, want to feel better, and get exactly what they want in life. We talk about coaching and therapy and finding radical self-love. You can learn more about Jonathan on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegaymanslifecoach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegaymanslifecoach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Where to find me:  Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Coaching and Therapy with Jonathan Herzog 

In today’s episode, I talk about how to cultivate a sense of belonging by learning to have your own back no matter what. Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

In today’s episode, I talk about how to cultivate a sense of belonging by learning to have your own back no matter what. Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Having Your Own Back To Cultivate Belonging 

The only podcast that helps Q+ folx crate the impact they want to have on the world by dismantling internalized oppressive thought systems and rewiring their brain using coaching, spirituality, and a lot of cursing.

This week's episode was inspired by a quote from Alexander Leon that speaks to how queer people come to understand and form our identities. In a tweet from 2020, Leon wrote, " Queer people don't grow up as ourselves, we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimize humiliation &amp; prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts of ourselves are truly us &amp; which parts we've created to protect us."    I think that this can have a profound effect on us, our work, and the way we choose to show up in the world. One of the results of this can be people-pleasing. People-pleasing can be a way to construct an illusion of safety in our lives but also keeps us from finding our true voice. In this episode, you will learn some of the ways I have scrutinized my own thoughts about myself and how it helps me to continue showing up in service to my community.       Link to Aleander's tweet. Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

This week's episode was inspired by a quote from Alexander Leon that speaks to how queer people come to understand and form our identities. In a tweet from 2020, Leon wrote, " Queer people don't grow up as ourselves, we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimize humiliation &amp; prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts of ourselves are truly us &amp; which parts we've created to protect us."    I think that this can have a profound effect on us, our work, and the way we choose to show up in the world. One of the results of this can be people-pleasing. People-pleasing can be a way to construct an illusion of safety in our lives but also keeps us from finding our true voice. In this episode, you will learn some of the ways I have scrutinized my own thoughts about myself and how it helps me to continue showing up in service to my community.        <a href="https://twitter.com/alexand_erleon/status/1214459404575100928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1214459404575100928%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fradio%2Ftapestry%2Fout-of-the-closet-and-down-the-aisle-1.5456305%2Fqueer-people-don-t-grow-up-as-ourselves-activist-s-viral-tweet-inspires-others-searching-for-identity-1.5456340" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a> to Aleander's tweet. Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Queer identity, people-pleasing, and finding your voice

In this episode, I am talking about the power of leaning into your limitations. We spend so much time trying to fix our flaws, and we are doing ourselves a disservice. I share some examples of how I have done this, and also how to play to our strengths so that we can create with more ease. Episode 30 The Dance Coach Podcast Are you a starving artist? Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

In this episode, I am talking about the power of leaning into your limitations. We spend so much time trying to fix our flaws, and we are doing ourselves a disservice. I share some examples of how I have done this, and also how to play to our strengths so that we can create with more ease. Episode 30 The Dance Coach Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dance-coach-podcast/id1492975183?i=1000492497255" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are you a starving artist? </a> Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Going all in on your limitations. 

In this episode, I am discussing the impact that positive queer representation can have through the lens of my emotional reaction to the Netflix show Heartstopper, which is adapted from the graphic novels of Alice Oseman. Queer representation in the mainstream media has grown so much since I was the age of the charters in this tale. But what came up for me watching this was very unexpected. I am going to share with you how I worked through the emotions and also all of the reasons why I think this show can be an example for all of us on the importance of sharing our queer creations with the world. Connect with me on Instagram Check out my websiteSign up for a free consult.

In this episode, I am discussing the impact that positive queer representation can have through the lens of my emotional reaction to the Netflix show Heartstopper, which is adapted from the graphic novels of Alice Oseman. Queer representation in the mainstream media has grown so much since I was the age of the charters in this tale. But what came up for me watching this was very unexpected. I am going to share with you how I worked through the emotions and also all of the reasons why I think this show can be an example for all of us on the importance of sharing our queer creations with the world. Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a free consult.

Heartstopper, Heartache, and Positive Queer Representation

In this episode, I am diving into the main reason a lot of queer creatives are not taking action to get their work out in the world regardless of whether they are trying to make a profit or not. Things we cover: Societal messaging that permeates our brains and process. The rules of our craft that we have not examined.Perfectionism   and imposter syndrome Connect with me on Instagram Check out my website  Sign up for a free consult.

In this episode, I am diving into the main reason a lot of queer creatives are not taking action to get their work out in the world regardless of whether they are trying to make a profit or not. Things we cover:  <ul><li>Societal messaging that permeates our brains and process. </li><li>The rules of our craft that we have not examined.</li><li>Perfectionism   and imposter syndrome </li></ul> Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonlychrishale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out my <a href="https://www.theonlychrishale.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website  </a> <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20286746&amp;appointmentType=32116458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up </a>for a free consult.

Owning Your Creative Authority 

You Need a Coach B*tch 

The best podcast episodes on romantic relationships. Episodes talk about the 5 love languages, intimacy, and the taboo topics of sexual desires and infidelity. This topic is a deep dive into the science and complexities that face us in our relationships with others. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Relationships & Love

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!