Hope That Helps!: Recent Episodes
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Two artists respond to listener questions while sitting in a park. Birds chirp and leaves rustle as thoughtful and lighthearted advice flows conversationally.
A listener asks, "How do I find contentment?" and another asks, "How do I parallel park?"
In imagining a contented life, Amelia imagines an Italian man enjoying his day. Kern finds it useful to recognize patterns in your own life.
Three listener's ask related questions we decide to answer together: "What do I do if someone is ripping off my work?" and "How do I come up with original ideas?" and "How do I stop comparing myself to others?
Amelia questions the idea that anything is original, and Kern suggests these worries are more about not feeling secure in your own work. Well, what do you think listener?
A listener asks, "How do I deal with an unsavory co-worker?" and another asks, "Do you like TV?"
Both Amelia and Kern agree that TV is alright, and that it's really the boss's job to deal with unsavory co-workers.
One listener asks, "How seriously should you take yourself?" and another wonders, "What did you have for breakfast?"
Amelia had a great breakfast, Kern had oatmeal to treat his acid reflux.
A listener asks, "How do you find your style?"
Kern quotes the great drummer Tony Williams: "It's got to be fun, don't you know? Cos it's havin' fun that you grow!"
A listener asks, "What are some practices for knowing and owning your worth for spiritual services?"
Amelia and Kern decide that their advice can apply to any type of services.
A listener asks, "How do I get clients?"
Kern says, "by living your life" and the advice gets better from there.
A listener asks, "Does a musician get a label or agent first?"
And another listener asks, "What's your favorite snack?"
A helicopter competes with the birds on this one.
A listener asks, "Any advice on how to overcome artist's block?"
Amelia has a very specific response.
A listener asks "How do you overcome the fear of taking the leap to self-employment?"
And another asks, "In running a small business, how do you be firm but nice and advocate for yourself? aka, is the customer always right?"
The birds and bugs are really singing throughout this one.