{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"287: How to Elevate Your Creativity and Vibe with Actor, Poet, and Speaker Rashad Rayford","description":"In this episode, Rashad Rayford brings the energy (and the poetry) with a fresh take on owning your voice, trusting your timing, and turning fear into fuel. From embracing boredom to battling imposter syndrome, Rashad breaks it all down with humor, heart, and a spoken-word mic drop you won\u2019t want to miss. <p> Rashad Rayford is an award-winning speaker, actor, and poet featured at TEDx, on NPR, and in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He's also a MOTH Story Hour GRANDslam champion. Rashad is known for his high-energy presentations that blend storytelling, spoken word, and actionable insights. <p> 1.) How boredom was critical to him finding his calling <p> 2.) Why you shouldn't try and microwave your growth <p> 3.) How he 50% Rules poetry and keynote speaking <p> 4.) How he almost didn't do the thing that launched his speaking career, and the simple acronym that helped him through it <p> 5.) His improvised poem to you to make work suck less <p> <a href="https:\/\/www.rashadthapoet.com\/">Website: https:\/\/www.rashadthapoet.com\/ <\/a> <p> <p>If you\u2019d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple \u201cplays\u201d to stop selling out and start standing out at <a href="https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie">https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie <\/a> <p> <p>To connect with Erin and\/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com <p> <br> <p><b>If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!<\/b><br><\/p> <br> <ul> <li><p> <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com\/bcausepodcast">Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) <\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/erin-hatzikostas\/">Follow Erin on LinkedIn <\/a>or <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erinhatzikostas\/" >Instagram<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bCAUSEPodcast">Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p>  <a href="https:\/\/quiz.tryinteract.com\/#\/600ec8544ddf900016d517d1"> Take our simple, fun and insightful"What\u2019s your workplace superhero name?\u201dquiz<\/a><p><\/li><li>  <a href="https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Do-ish-Authentic-Superpowers\/dp\/1736376535\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=you+do+youish&qid=1634564333&sr=8-1">Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin\u2019s book,"You Do You (ish)" <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/our-2-cents">Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/authentic-programs">Work with Us <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/b-you-shop">Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here <\/a><p><\/li> <br> <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.<p><\/em> <br> <p><b>Tweetable Comments<\/b><br><\/p> <li><p> \u200a\u201dSometimes we don't see our light, we don't see our shine. We may see a little bit of it, but we may not see it fully until someone else is like, \u201cHey man, you're the sun. You're shining.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u201c\u200aI like to bring right brain ideas into left brain spaces, and it helps folks to really unpack and see things from a different perspective.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u201cHow do you connect with people in a way that says, \u2018I\u2019m supposed to be here, I belong here, and I have a purpose here?\u2019\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u200a\u201dSometimes it just takes looking beyond ourselves and asking \u2018How can we continue to grow?\u2018\u201c ","author_name":"b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck","author_url":"http:\/\/bauthenticinc.libsyn.com\/website","html":"