Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business
Have you ever felt like an imposter, questioning your worth and fearing judgment if you seek help?
Do you experience the isolation of entrepreneurship, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work and responsibility?
Are you a new coach or leader struggling to find clients while maintaining a facade of success?
Welcome to Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business - THE podcast for high achievers who seek a professional life that feels as good as it looks and are tired of feeling like they’re the only ones struggling on their journey towards success.
Born out of countless conversations with new coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs, Flourishing Unfiltered addresses these often overwhelming challenges. Hosted by Dr Maike Neuhaus, a psychologist specialising in self-leadership and positive psychology, and Kerrin Smith, a positive psychology coach and leadership consultant, our podcast is dedicated to those who aspire to realise their potential and live their purpose but face significant obstacles along the way.
Our mission is to normalise these struggles and provide a supportive space where professional growth is celebrated and vulnerabilities are shared. We believe that by diving into the seldom-discussed aspects of the journey—struggles, self-doubt, and vulnerability—we can create a community of understanding and empathy.
Each episode features an interview with a successful guest willing to share their raw, unfiltered experiences. Following each interview, we reflect on our guest's insights, offering additional perspectives and practical strategies. Our discussions aim to empower high achievers to embrace challenges as essential steps towards their true potential.
Our vision is a world full of business leaders who feel understood, validated, and empowered. Through raw, vulnerable, and honest conversations, Flourishing Unfiltered provides practical guidance and strategies to help you navigate your professional path and achieve a meaningful impact.
Join us for inspiring stories, valuable lessons, and a supportive community where your struggles are understood, and your growth is celebrated. Subscribe now to start your journey towards a fulfilling and significant professional life.
Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business
Janis Ozolins (Visual Artist) on Perseverance as a Solopreneur
🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Janis Ozolins!
Janis is an incredible visual artist who shares easy-to-digest ideas on creative business and personal growth, reaching millions every month. He left his 9-5 behind in 2021 and has an Instagram community of almost 150k. Based on the huge interest he receives from his followers in how he explains ideas visually, he made a course called Explain Ideas Visually where he teaches exactly that.
Janis occasionally takes on freelance projects and has worked with a number of big names, including the likes of Steven Bartlett and Julian Shapiro.
Other than that, Janis procrastinates, doubts himself, and struggles with perfectionism. Yet, he does what he loves for a living, and he believes you can, too.
His newsletter, “The Ideas Newsletter”, through which he shares helpful tips for free every single week, has amassed over 11,000 subscribers to date. Janis is from Latvia originally but lives in sunny Spain with his young family now.
👉 Janis shares his inspiring journey from the corporate world to building a thriving online business. Janis opens up about the pivotal moment when he left his nine-to-five job, driven by a desire to create meaningful work that aligned with his passions. Throughout the conversation, Janis delves into the transformative power of visual communication, explaining how using visuals can simplify and clarify complex topics, making them more accessible to a wider audience.
Janis also stresses the importance of finding joy in the process, particularly during the early stages of entrepreneurship, when challenges can feel overwhelming. He shares how connecting with online communities and mentors played a crucial role in his journey, providing him with the support and inspiration needed to keep moving forward. As his business grew, Janis learned to strike a balance between following his intuition and leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance his work, optimizing both his creative output and business growth.
Janis underscores the importance of playing to your strengths, finding intrinsic motivation, and persevering even when the path gets tough and reminds us that self-reflection and understanding oneself are essential components of success, both personally and professionally.
🪴 Proudly sponsored by The Future of Flourishing: https://www.futureofflourishing.com/
🫶🏼 With kind support from PositivePsychology.com: https://positivepsychology.com/
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FIND OUT MORE about Janis Ozolins
🔗Connect with Janis on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozolinsjanis/
🔗Find out more about Janis’ business, newsletter and course here: https://ozolinsjanis.com/
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