Notes From the New World

234: Chelsea is BACK for Part 2 of her chaotic relationship with money.Today's episode is all about financial stability, particularly as it relates to entrepreneurship and running a creative business.Key Points: The importance of money management in entrepreneurship - this is NUMBER ONE to changing your financial habits Strategies for dealing with debt and managing unexpected financial situations The role of having a consistent income and the benefits of having high ticket clients on payment plans Insights into Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how it relates to financial stability and creativity Tips on how to lower your cost of living to improve your financial situation The value of focusing on one project at a time and seeing it through to completion The importance of doubling down on what works in your business and removing what doesn't.Resources Mentioned: Ramit Sehti's podcast and book Maslow's hierarchy of needsThis episode is POPPIN' with practical tips and tools to help you improve your financial situation and ultimately become more confident and empowered in your creative work!Whether you're just starting out or you're well into your journey, this episode is a must-listen.NOW ENROLLING: Pitch Perfect 6 Week Guesting Bootcamp⁠ - Learn how to pitch yourself on aligned podcasts so you can get your time back and spend it with the people you love, make more money to spend on the things you enjoy, and reduce time spent creating social media content, a tactic you may no longer enjoy.Connect with Chelsea: ⁠Website⁠ Connect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. $300 off until April 13th!☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up.Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!

233: As a creative, “money” can sound like a curse word. UGH - money?! We want to be FREE. FLOWY. LIBERATED. If we could just not think about money and focus on our art, we’d be living in our dream world, right? WRONG.Money is something you have to think about or deal with every. single. day. Why not face it head on, and learn to have a relationship with it, or better yet, become financially BALLER?In today’s solo episode, Chelsea shares: more about her own money journey, from teaching $15 yoga classes to signing a 1:1 contract for $42K the guts it took to put herself out there and raise her prices what happens to your creativity when you have your back against the wall financially how understanding your money story will help you recognize your patterns (and how more money doesn’t always solve the problem if you’re not ready to receive it)Getting your money right will not only help your creativity, but ENHANCE it. Fuel it. Skyrocket it into outerspace.When you are regulated because your money is working for you, watch the treasure chest of ideas, clients and art explode right in front of you (in the best way)!NOW ENROLLING: Pitch Perfect 6 Week Guesting Bootcamp - It’s time for you to enjoy algorithm-free marketing, generate easy peezy sales, and create credibility without the cringe!Connect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! Instagram Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seatsWant to send a voice note to the podcast and have ChelseaConnect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. $300 off until April 13th!☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up.Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!

232: We're back for another installment of the Creative Genius Playbook. Today's focus? Rest and softness.In capitalistic structures, being "soft" or taking long periods of rest is considered weak. Today's guest, Isabel Bagsik, is here to bust that myth - once and for all.Key points: The significance of experimenting and not fearing the pivot in our creative processes, of staying true to our values, and of embracing the inevitability of change Inner child work and incorporating play into your work She offers a variety of accessible practices that can help anyone reconnect with their creative spirit and find joy in their day-to-day life How to lean into our interests and curiosities and to trust that as long as we show up with integrity and quality, people will support whatever we create Time auditing + creating space in your calendarIf you're ready to hang up your "Girl Boss" jersey, this episode is for you.Want to launch your own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠.CONNECT WITH CHELSEA: Website: Chelsea Riffe 1:1 Podcast Coaching Mic Drop Podcasst Launch Course Instagram: @chelseariffe Slight Turbulence Substack: Subscribe hereCONNECT WITH ISABEL: Website Newsletter Connect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. $300 off until April 13th!☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up.Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!

231: Buckle up for Chelsea’s first ever LIVE podcast taping, coming at you all the way from Cape Town, South Africa at Kaya Cafe! This is the Creative Genius Playbook series, where we dive into the world of creativity across different industries - from podcasting and music to product design. Today's guests, Sifiso, a creative director for a manufacturing startup, Luvenni, and Greg Duffy, an indie pop singer-songwriter, share their unique experiences and insights on being creative, handling the roadblocks, and their journeys of personal and professional growth.Key Takeaways: The essence of creativity and its broad spectrum across industries. Overcoming fears and stepping outside comfort zones to express oneself. Dealing with imposter syndrome and the importance of putting out 'shitty art'. The journey from the initial spark of an idea to creating tangible products and impactful art. Balancing personal authenticity with audience expectations and feedback. Learning from failure and the process of continuous improvement and adaptability.Whether you identify as a creative or are curious about the creative process, this episode is packed with relatable stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and profound insights that will inspire you to embrace your creativity, no matter the medium.Connect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! Instagram Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seatsConnect with Sifiso: Luvenni InstagramConnect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. $300 off until April 13th!☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up.Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!

230: Welcome back for another installment of Media Mavens series, where get a peak behind the curtain of Hollywood. The hustle, the rejection, and the seedy underbelly - do you have to sell your soul to have your big break?Zina Wilde, an accomplished writer and actress best known for her role in the hit TV show, "Billions." Zina shares her journey from her humble beginnings to landing significant roles in the industry. She discusses the struggles she faced, including an unexpected immigration issue that nearly derailed her career.Zina shares her insights on the changing landscape of the acting world and the need for actors to diversify their skills and create their own opportunities.Want to create your own opportunities and launch your own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right ⁠HERE⁠.CONNECT WITH CHELSEA: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠1:1 Podcast Coaching⁠ Launch your own podcast with ⁠Mic Drop!⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Slight Turbulence Substack⁠CONNECT WITH ZINA: ⁠Instagram Zina's RetreatsDon't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency.Connect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. $300 off until April 13th!☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up.Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!

229: Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, founder of Moon Studio, joins In My Non-Expert Opinion this week for our Media Mavens series. Does visibility really make running a business any easier? How can we actually reconnect to our desires and find what we want to create in a world full of noise? And WTF happened to small businesses in 2023?Want to launch your own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.CONNECT WITH CHELSEA: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Launch your own podcast with Mic Drop! Instagram Slight Turbulence SubstackCONNECT WITH SARAH: Shop Newsletter Instagram PodcastDon't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency.Connect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. $300 off until April 13th!☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up.Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!

228: Cat Marnell didn’t make money so the world could see her, she made money so she could see the world.Author of NYT-Best Seller How to Murder Your Life, and the Audible original Self-Tanner for the Soul: How I Ran Away to Europe and Found My Inner Glow (When Life Got Dark) sits down with Chelsea in the middle of her writing retreat in Greece.They talk about travel (and the beauty of being a stranger in a foreign country), writing, and reminisce on the countries they’ve been to. Plus, how to deal with negativity online. This episode is for writers and wanderers.Full transcript HERE.CONNECT WITH CHELSEA: Website: https://www.chelseariffe.com/ 1:1 Coaching: https://www.chelseariffe.com/podcast-coaching Mic Drop: https://www.chelseariffe.com/mic-drop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseariffe/?hl=enWant to launch a podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.CONNECT WITH CAT MARNELL: BeautyShambles Patreon Instagram How to Murder Your Life book Audible OriginalConnect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. $300 off until April 13th!☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up.Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!

Explore 10 ways to measure success beyond money, from managing schedules to celebrating non-financial achievements. Learn about navigating business pivots, embracing automation, and finding success through client retention. Discover the importance of personal values and self-acknowledgment in entrepreneurship.

The podcast explores the concept of pivoting, including when to pivot and what to do when things don't go as planned. The speaker shares their own pivot experience and offers advice on changing your business model. They discuss the fear and insecurities of pivoting publicly and the importance of transparent communication. The episode also delves into the process of making a pivot and invites listeners to engage and share their success stories.

225: It's time for Chelsea to whip out her crystal ball and share her 2024 audio and media predictions!Some things her Magic 8 Ball told her: Spotify and other podcast platforms will introduce a live chat element for podcast hosts to interact with listeners Social platforms will expand into the podcast space to meet market demands and investor expectations The rise of subscription/paywall content and individuals will skyrocket People are becoming media outlets through platforms like Substack Branded podcasts in collaboration with networks, similar to shows like Unwell and Close Friends, will continue to roll out at high speeds The future endeavors of big podcasters, such as creating educational/coaching platforms or branching out into other forms of media like books, TV shows, and documentaries The aesthetic content resurgence, including high-quality videos and photos The diversification of podcast networks through acquisitions and the potential signing of micro-creatorsIf you're curious about podcasting, paywalls, influencers, creators, or tech, then tune in to hear Chelsea's insights on these predictions and their potential impact on the industry. Connect with Chelsea: Website: https://www.chelseariffe.com/ 1:1 Coaching: https://www.chelseariffe.com/podcast-coaching Mic Drop Podcast Launch Course: https://www.chelseariffe.com/mic-drop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseariffe/?hl=en Slight Turbulence Substack: https://slightturbulence.substack.com/ Book a 90 min consult HEREWant to launch a podcast? Grab Chelsea's FREE cheat sheet right HERE.Want Connect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. $300 off until April 13th!☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up.Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!